In the third episode of The Death of Character, host Dylan Cooper invites Danny Gong to discuss animation as a medium, and its place within the entertainment industry. Together, they scope out the narratives of children’s cartoons and analyze what makes animated worlds so beloved.
The Death of Character Episode 3: Animation
December 19, 2025
About the Contributor
Dylan Cooper, Podcast Editor
Dylan Cooper is in his second semester at The Oak Leaf and delving headfirst into multimedia production and management. He has taken on the role of podcast editor alongside Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and plans to overhaul the media side of the newsroom to welcome new voices and produce more content. He can also be found writing articles for both The Oak Leaf and The Community Voice, where he works in his free time. When not publishing work or combing his impressive mustache, he can be found running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other Oak Leaf staff members or worldbuilding for other D&D games.