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| Claude Barras on Savages | Interview Special | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:25:11 | |
This episode, Michael and Jake speak with stop-motion director Claude Barras about his new film, Savages, his previous film, the Ghibliotheque favourite My Life as a Courgette, his life in animation and his almost Takahata-like approach to research. To listen to Claude's full, unedited French answers, fast forward to 40.10. Savages is in UK cinemas now. Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or drop us an email at ghibliotheque@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gints Zilbalodis on Flow | Interview Special | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:49:40 | |
On the pod this week, Michael speaks with Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis about his Oscar-winning feature, FLOW. This conversation was recorded during the London Film Festival in October 2024, partway through Zilbalodis's remarkable journey with the film: a low-budget, independent feature made by a small crew that became one of the most lauded films of the year, and eventually picked up the Oscar for Best Animated Feature against stiff competition from the animation world's biggest names. Flow is in UK cinemas from 21st March, and Gints's first feature, AWAY, is returning to UK cinemas from 14th March. On Saturday 15th March, we're hosting a special double bill of both films, plus two of Gints's early shorts, with a masterclass Q&A with the director himself, at Curzon Soho in London. Find out more about this 'Whole Loada Zilbalodis' retrospective here. Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or drop us an email at ghibliotheque@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron | Ghibliotheque #30 | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:49:03 | |
Back in 2020 we looked at a couple of documentaries about Studio Ghibli, including Kaku Arakawa's Never-Ending Man. Now, after the release of Arakawa's latest documentary Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron, made during the production and release of Miyazaki's most recent film, Michael and Jake take a look at this latest look into the interior world of Ghibli. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will Collins | The Chat Returns #3 | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:39:27 | |
This week, the Chat Returns and so does the Cartoon Salooniverse, as Michael and Jake speak with Will Collins, co-writer of both Song of the Sea and Wolfwalkers. Down the line from Ireland, Will tells Michael and Jake about his relationship with the films of Studio Ghibli and his ongoing collaboration with Cartoon Saloon filmmakers Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. Keep an eye out for weekly episodes in our Chat Returns miniseries - featuring conversations with filmmakers, writers, and animators who have either worked directly with Ghibli, or have been heavily inspired by them - over the next couple of months. Our book, Ghibliotheque - The Unofficial Guide to Studio Ghibli, will be on sale from all good bookshops in the UK from 2nd September, and is available for preorder now. Pre-order today: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3usAw0h Or for free international shipping: https://bit.ly/3oRQr7c Get in touch with Ghibliotheque at ghibli@littledotstudios.com or follow us on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader - Michael @jakehcunningham - Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Music by Anthony Ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Toshio Suzuki | The Chat Returns #2 | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:37:07 | |
This week in our Chat Returns miniseries, we are thrilled to speak with one of the leading characters of the Ghibliotheque story so far... Studio Ghibli's long-serving producer, enabler, genius-herder and former President, Toshio Suzuki. Suzuki has played a key role in every Studio Ghibli film to date, and has had significant influence on the careers of all Ghibli's filmmakers, not least Goro Miyazaki, who was tapped to direct Tales From Earthsea by Suzuki. As discussed on our previous episode, Goro Miyazaki describes Suzuki as the 'dark wizard' behind Ghibli, and his mark is still seen even today, on the new release Earwig and the Witch - which is screening in UK cinemas now. Keep an eye out for weekly episodes in our Chat Returns miniseries - featuring conversations with filmmakers, writers, and animators who have either worked directly with Ghibli, or have been heavily inspired by them - over the next couple of months. Our book, Ghibliotheque - The Unofficial Guide to Studio Ghibli, will be on sale from all good bookshops in the UK from 2nd September, and is available for preorder now. Pre-order today: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3usAw0h Or for free international shipping: https://bit.ly/3oRQr7c Get in touch with Ghibliotheque at ghibli@littledotstudios.com or follow us on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader - Michael @jakehcunningham - Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Music by Anthony Ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Goro Miyazaki | The Chat Returns #1 | 28 May 2021 | 00:46:16 | |
Kicking off our new interview miniseries, Michael talks with director, museum project manager and all-round Ghibli veteran Goro Miyazaki about his career, his relationship with the Studio, and his new film, Earwig and the Witch - which is now screening in cinemas across the UK. Keep an eye out for weekly episodes in our Chat Returns miniseries - featuring conversations with filmmakers, writers, and animators who have either worked directly with Ghibli, or have been heavily inspired by them - over the next couple of months. Our book, Ghibliotheque - The Unofficial Guide to Studio Ghibli, will be on sale from all good bookshops in the UK from 2nd September, and is available for preorder now. Pre-order today: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3usAw0h Or for free international shipping: https://bit.ly/3oRQr7c Get in touch with Ghibliotheque at ghibli@littledotstudios.com or follow us on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader - Michael @jakehcunningham - Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Music by Anthony Ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mailbag & More | Cartoon Salooniverse #5 | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:50:40 | |
Before we close the swing doors of the Cartoon Salooniverse, Michael, Jake and Steph cast the new wide to discuss everything the studio does that isn't feature length, from the Oscar-nominated short film Late Afternoon, to the delightful children's series Puffin Rock, and everything in between, including a conversation about Cartoon Saloon's pitch for a Winnie the Pooh series, and a tantalising look at what's next for the studio. And, of course, we must rank the Cartoon Saloon films - with a little help from our listeners.
Get in touch with Ghibliotheque at ghibli@littledotstudios.com or follow us on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader - Michael @jakehcunningham - Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Music by Anthony Ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wolfwalkers | Cartoon Salooniverse #4 | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:48:18 | |
This week's episode of our Cartoon Salooniverse miniseries brings us up to date, as Michael, Jake and Steph talk about Cartoon Saloon's latest, Oscar-nominated feature, Wolfwalkers, which sees Tomm Moore completing his Irish folklore trilogy of stories, this time working in collaboration with co-director Ross Stewart. Get in touch with Ghibliotheque at ghibli@littledotstudios.com or follow us on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader - Michael @jakehcunningham - Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Music by Anthony Ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Breadwinner | Cartoon Salooniverse #3 | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:41:39 | |
This week in our Cartoon Salooniverse miniseries, Michael, Jake and Steph leave behind the folklore-filled landscape of Tomm Moore's Ireland for The Breadwinner, the animated drama about a young girl growing up in Afghanistan in the dying days of Taliban rule, directed by Cartoon Saloon co-founder Nora Twomey. What happens when such a distinctively Irish studio looks abroad? Read the article 'The Breadwinner, or the Cinema as Secular Hegemony' by Jalil Kochai here: https://www.milestonesjournal.net/reviews/2018/7/2/the-breadwinner-or-the-cinema-as-secular-hegemony Get in touch with Ghibliotheque at ghibli@littledotstudios.com or follow us on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Music by Anthony Ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Song of the Sea | Cartoon Salooniverse #2 | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:45:10 | |
How do you follow a widely-renowned, Oscar-nominated debut feature? In this episode in our miniseries about the Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, Michael, Jake and Steph discuss their second feature, Tomm Moore's coastal fantasy Song of the Sea - a film about a young boy, his little sister (who also happens to be a magical selkie creature), and the rich folklore that rises out of the very landscape of Ireland itself. Get in touch with Ghibliotheque at ghibli@littledotstudios.com or follow us on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Music by Anthony Ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Secret of Kells | Cartoon Salooniverse #1 | 05 Mar 2021 | 00:41:34 | |
Michael, Jake and Steph return with a new Ghibliotheque spin-off miniseries, dedicated to the wonderful work of Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, who are often referred to as the Ghibli of Kilkenny. Listeners may remember our interview with Cartoon Saloon directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart about their latest film WolfWalkers and the enduring influence of Studio Ghibli, but in this episode we're going right back to the beginning for The Secret of Kells, the company's distinctive, Oscar-nominated debut feature film. Get in touch with Ghibliotheque at ghibli@littledotstudios.com or follow us on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Music by Anthony Ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Earwig and the Witch | Ghibliotheque #27 | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:43:35 | |
This week, Michael and Jake are thrilled to tackle something new for the Ghibliotheque podcast... a brand-new Studio Ghibli film! The latest from Goro Miyazaki, Earwig and the Witch may come from a familiar source, as it's adapted from a novel by Howl's Moving Castle author Diana Wynne Jones, but it showcases a radical new direction for Ghibli as the Studio's first 3D, CG-animated feature. But how has the experiment turned out? Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Ghibliotheque Christmas Party | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:50:54 | |
It's the annual Ghibliotheque Christmas episode! At the virtual Christmas party, Michael, Jake, Steph and Harold look back on the strange year that was 2020, read some excellent letters from listeners and their Ghibli plus ones, and even do a bit of Ghibli-themed karaoke. So grab a drink and a buffet plate, and join in the fun. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Matter of Loaf and Death | Park Life #7 | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:45:41 | |
Hold onto your buns, this week Michael, Jake and Steph are back in shorts territory with Nick Park's fifth Wallace & Gromit adventure, A Matter of Loaf and Death. Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or drop us an email at ghibliotheque@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mike Jones | Whispers From The Heart #5 | 27 Nov 2020 | 00:57:27 | |
This special interview miniseries comes to a close with Pixar writing veteran Mike Jones (Soul, Luca), who talks with Michael and Jake about his experiences adapting the screenplays for The Wind Rises and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya for English-speaking audiences, as well as the similarities and differences in Studio Ghibli and Pixar's approaches to storytelling. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rebecca Sugar | Whispers From The Heart #4 | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:53:35 | |
Our series of conversations with writers, animators and filmmakers about their relationship with Studio Ghibli continues with Rebecca Sugar, creator of the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe, talking with Steph and Jake about her lifelong love of anime, and how the work of Miyazaki and Takahata influenced her approach to animation. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Steve Alpert | Whispers from the Heart #3 | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:59:45 | |
Steve Alpert, the one-time "resident foreigner" at Studio Ghibli and author of the memoir Sharing a House With the Never-Ending Man, joins Michael, Jake and Steph to talk about his 15-year tenure at the Studio, including working on the international distribution of Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Domee Shi | Whispers From The Heart #2 | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:45:37 | |
In this new miniseries, Michael, Jake and Steph are joined by filmmakers, animators and writers to talk about their relationships with Studio Ghibli. This week, director Domee Shi talks with the gang about the influence Ghibli had on her as a young animator, and how the work of Isao Takahata informed her Oscar-winning Pixar short, Bao. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart | Whispers From the Heart #1 | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:34:28 | |
In this new miniseries, Michael, Jake and Steph are joined by filmmakers, animators and writers to talk about their relationships with Studio Ghibli and the enduring influence of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. To start, Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart join the gang to talk about their new film, WolfWalkers, and how the work of their studio, Cartoon Saloon (Song of the Sea, Secret of Kells, The Breadwinner), draws inspiration from Ghibli. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shakina Nayfack on Tokyo Godfathers | Ghibliotheque Interview Special | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:31:48 | |
In this special bonus episode, we talk to actress and activist Shakina Nayfack on providing the voice of Hana in the new English dub of Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers, produced by GKIDS. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Follow Shakina on twitter @Shakeenz And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mailbag Special | Konology #6 | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:50:19 | |
In this special mailbag episode, Michael, Jake and Steph discuss Satoshi Kon's final short film, Ohayo, his unfinished works and his legacy, with help from listeners and special guests Paul Williams, Zack Davisson, Shakina Nayfack and Natalie Ng. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Follow this episode's guests on Twitter: @artporu - Paul Williams @ZackDavisson - Zack Davisson @Shakeenz - Shakina Nayfack @wednesdaydreams - Natalie Ng And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Paprika | Konology #5 | 14 Aug 2020 | 00:55:21 | |
Michael, Jake and Steph come to the end of Satoshi Kon's short filmography with a voyage into a world of dreams. To many, Paprika is Kon's best-known film, widely released, broadly praised and, if you believe the internet, ripped off by Christopher Nolan in Inception. But is watching Paprika a dream or a nightmare? Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Paranoia Agent | Konology #4 | 07 Aug 2020 | 00:52:18 | |
Michael, Steph and Jake's journey into the animated work of Satoshi Kon continues with the director's foray into TV: the twisty, twisted mystery series Paranoia Agent. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tokyo Godfathers | Konology #3 | 31 Jul 2020 | 00:49:09 | |
It’s Christmas this week on the Konology, the miniseries that looks at the work of anime legend Satoshi Kon. Michael, Jake and Steph watch Kon's holiday comedy drama, Tokyo Godfathers. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit | Park Life #6 | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:49:34 | |
Beware! Michael, Jake and Steph are about to explore the lore of the terrifying Were-Rabbit. Continue if you dare... Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or drop us an email at ghibliotheque@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Millennium Actress | Konology #2 | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:43:28 | |
Next in the Konology miniseries that looks at the work of anime legend Satoshi Kon, Michael, Jake and Steph discuss Kon's second feature film, Millennium Actress. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Perfect Blue | Konology #1 | 17 Jul 2020 | 00:50:20 | |
Kicking off the Konology miniseries that looks at the work of anime legend Satoshi Kon, Michael, Jake and Steph watch Kon's influential debut, the psychological thriller Perfect Blue. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Konology | Trailer | 10 Jul 2020 | 00:01:59 | |
A quick tease of what's to come from Ghibliotheque... The Konology! A miniseries looking at the work of Satoshi Kon, from Perfect Blue to Paprika, taking in Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers and the anime series Paranoia Agent along the way. Kon's international reputation, singular artistic vision and unbeatable body of work put him in the annals of animation alongside the masters at Studio Ghibli, so if we were to add a new wings to the Ghibliotheque to cover non-Ghibli filmmakers, we thought Kon would be the perfect place to start. Tune in next week for the first episode... Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ed Gamble's Ghibli Menu | Ghibliotheque Interview Special | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:56:00 | |
This week, Michael and Jake welcome to the Ghibliotheque stand-up comedian, writer and podcaster Ed Gamble (Off Menu) to undertake that most excruciating, ambitious of feats: assembling the perfect meal from the delicious dishes served up in Ghibli films. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 05 Jun 2020 | 00:39:47 | |
In this ever so slightly off-topic bonus episode of Ghibliotheque, Michael, Jake and Steph talk about the latest, and some say greatest, instalment in Nintendo's long-running Legend of Zelda video game franchise, Breath of the Wild. The game tempted both Jake and Steph to sink hundreds of accumulated hours into their Switch consoles. But what did they learn on their respective adventures? And does this have anything to do with Ghibli? Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki | Ghibliotheque #26 | 29 May 2020 | 00:32:50 | |
In this second part of our Ghibliotheque documentary double bill, Michael and Jake discuss the TV special Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki, which originally aired on Japanese TV in 2016 before getting a short cinema run in the USA and, finally, a DVD/Blu-ray release in the UK just this year. Shot in the aftermath of Miyazaki's retirement following the release of The Wind Rises, this doc charts the old master's attempts to incorporate CGI animation into his process, as he works on the short film Boro the Caterpillar for the Ghibli Museum. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness | Ghibliotheque #25 | 22 May 2020 | 00:43:19 | |
Michael and Jake return to the Ghibliotheque for the first in a documentary double-bill. Mami Sunada's 2013 documentary started life as a promotional feature chronicling the making of Hayao Miyazaki's The Wind Rises and Isao Takahata's The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, but the finished film - observational, subtle and insightful - is a compelling and poignant portrait of the Studio at the height of its powers, contemplating an uncertain future as its two genius filmmakers make what, at the time, was believed to be their final films. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake And get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.com Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ghibliotheque Mailbag Special | 24 Apr 2020 | 00:46:11 | |
In this special episode of Ghibliotheque, Michael, Jake and producer Steph dial in remotely to catch up on life during lockdown, with the help of listeners, former guests and other Ghibliotheque friends. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| An English Animator in Tokyo (with Paul Williams) | Ghibliotheque in Japan | 27 Mar 2020 | 00:35:14 | |
In this very special miniseries of Ghibliotheque, hosts Michael and Jake and producers Steph and Harold travel to Tokyo for a distinctly Ghibli-themed pilgrimage. In this final episode, the team talk with British-born animator Paul Williams about working on Ghibli co-production The Red Turtle, the Japanese animation industry, and an animator's perspective on both Studio Ghibli and, specifically, the work of Isao Takahata. Find more pics, videos and treats from our trip to Japan at ghibliotheque.tumblr.com. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Visiting Studio Ponoc | Ghibliotheque in Japan | 20 Mar 2020 | 00:44:49 | |
In this very special miniseries of Ghibliotheque, hosts Michael and Jake and producers Steph and Harold travel to Tokyo for a distinctly Ghibli-themed pilgrimage. In this episode, the team visit Studio Ponoc, the animation studio founded by Ghibli veteran Yoshiaki Nishimura (producer of The Tale of the Princess Kaguya and When Marnie Was There). There, Michael and Jake talk with Ponoc's Chief of International, Geoffrey Wexler, about his work at both Ponoc and Ghibli presenting films such as Mary and the Witch's Flower, Modest Heroes, The Wind Rises and From Up on Poppy Hill to the world - as well as answering the eternal question: subs or dubs? Find more pics, videos and treats from our trip to Japan at ghibliotheque.tumblr.com. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Chicken Run | Park Life #5 | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:45:37 | |
"It's a podcast machine, you idiot. Podcasters go in, podcasts come out." This week, Michael, Jake and Steph discuss Aardman's feature debut, co-directed by Nick Park alongside studio co-founder Peter Lord, the farmyard break-out comedy-adventure, Chicken Run. Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or drop us an email at ghibliotheque@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tokyo Stories Pt 2 | Ghibliotheque in Japan | 13 Mar 2020 | 00:35:34 | |
In this very special miniseries of Ghibliotheque, hosts Michael and Jake and producers Steph and Harold travel to Tokyo for a distinctly Ghibli-themed pilgrimage. In this second episode, the team visit the Ghibli Museum, the Studio's shrine to the art of animation, and also share their spoils in a segment dedicated to their favourite merchandise finds from the trip. Find more pics, videos and treats from our trip to Japan at ghibliotheque.tumblr.com. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tokyo Stories Pt 1 | Ghibliotheque in Japan | 06 Mar 2020 | 00:28:51 | |
In this very special miniseries of Ghibliotheque, hosts Michael and Jake and producers Steph and Harold travel to Tokyo for a distinctly Ghibli-themed pilgrimage. In this first episode, the team visit three key locations that should be at the top of any Ghibli fanatic's must-see list: an intricate public clock designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the Tama suburbs that provided the location for Ghibli gem Whisper of the Heart, and Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory, home of the official, Miyazaki-approved Totoro cream puff. Find more pics, videos and treats from our trip to Japan at ghibliotheque.tumblr.com. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Edited by Jack Claramunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ghibliotheque Christmas Special 2019 | 20 Dec 2019 | 00:37:02 | |
Merry Christmas from the Ghibliotheque! Producer Steph joins Michael and Jake once more for an episode filled with festive shenanigans, including Ghibli-themed Christmas carols sung by Producer Harold, a Ghibli quiz, and a mailbag of listeners' picks for the ideal Ghibli dinner guests. There is also chat about the past, present and future of all things Ghibliotheque. See you in 2020! Follow Michael, Jake and Steph on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake @_stephwatts - Steph Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Castle of Cagliostro | Ghibliotheque #24 | 29 Nov 2019 | 00:26:43 | |
Michael and Jake bring this season of Ghibliotheque to a close with the feature debut of Mr Hayao Miyazaki. A very promising director of anime series, Miyazaki made the leap to feature animation in 1979 with this spin-off from the long-running Lupin III series. But is there much Miyazaki magic to be found in this franchise entry? Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Little Norse Prince | Ghibliotheque #23 | 22 Nov 2019 | 00:29:53 | |
After trekking through the entirety of the Studio Ghibli library, Michael and Jake go back to the beginning... to Isao Takahata's ground-breaking 1960s animated feature Little Norse Prince. A hugely influential film that was something of a box office disaster on initial release, Little Norse Prince set in motion many of the themes, collaborations and techniques that would come to define Ghibli two decades later. But how does it play to a modern-day viewer? Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ocean Waves | Ghibliotheque #22 | 15 Nov 2019 | 00:29:00 | |
22 episodes later... Michael and Jake reach the final feature in the Studio Ghibli library. This curio - a teen romance in the vein of Only Yesterday, Whisper of the Heart and From Up On Poppy Hill - is not only unique because it is Ghibli's only made-for-TV movie, it's also the first feature from the Studio to be directed by someone other than co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. No pressure, Tomomi Mochizuki... How did the newbie fare? Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| My Neighbors the Yamadas | Ghibliotheque #21 | 08 Nov 2019 | 00:34:38 | |
Isao Takahata returns! This week, Michael & Jake fill in the final gap in the old master's work at Studio Ghibli. 5 years after Pom Poko and 14 years before The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya, Isao Takahata experimented with Ghibli's first all-digital animation, the slice-of-life domestic comedy My Neighbours The Yamadas. Full of worldly wisdom and gentle, observational humour, and rendered in an astounding art style that looks like a watercolour sketch come alive, Yamadas is unlike any other entry in the Ghibli canon. Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From Up On Poppy Hill | Ghibliotheque #20 | 01 Nov 2019 | 00:32:43 | |
A follow-up to one of Ghibli's most controversial releases, From Up On Poppy Hill was director Goro Miyazaki's second crack at the whip after his debut, Tales From Earthsea. But Poppy Hill is a very different proposition: a nostalgic, wholesome, period-set romance that harks back to Ghibli gems Only Yesterday and Whisper Of The Heart. Does he find firmer footing as a filmmaker this time around? Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Ghibliotheque #19 | 25 Oct 2019 | 00:37:59 | |
Michael and Jake return to the Ghibliotheque to tackle Hayao Miyazaki's first anime epic, the sprawling fantasy adventure Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. While the film actually predates the founding of Studio Ghibli, many of the key personnel, themes and qualities that would define the Studio's work are here in spades, and the success of Nausicaä put Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki on the path to Ghibli greatness. But what do the boys make of it? Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter: @ghibliotheque @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Audio wizardry from Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Wind Rises | Ghibliotheque LIVE at the British Museum | 06 Sep 2019 | 00:47:17 | |
Recorded live at the British Museum in support of their Manga Exhibition, this episode features Michael & Jake's on-stage conversation with exhibition curator Nicole Rousmaniere and animation critic Alex Dudok de Wit, following a screening of Hayao Miyazaki's The Wind Rises. Follow Michael and Jake on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Editing and sound wizardry by Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Close Shave | Park Life #4 | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:40:41 | |
Tragic romance! Sheep rustling! Dirty windows! Michael, Jake and Steph don their favourite woolly jumpers and settle in for a chat all about Nick Park’s third Wallace and Gromit adventure, A Close Shave. Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or drop us an email at ghibliotheque@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Tale of the Princess Kaguya | Ghibliotheque LIVE at the British Museum | 30 Aug 2019 | 00:32:03 | |
Recorded live at the British Museum in support of their Manga Exhibition, this episode features Michael & Jake's on-stage conversation with academic and Ghibli expert Rayna Denison, Manga Exhibition curator Uchida Hiromi and ceramic artist Hosono Hitomi, following a screening of Isao Takahata's The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya. Follow Michael and Jake on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Editing and sound wizardry by Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pom Poko | Ghibliotheque LIVE at the British Museum | 23 Aug 2019 | 00:30:21 | |
Recorded live at the British Museum, this episode features Michael & Jake's on-stage conversation with Manga exhibition curator Matsuba Ryoko and Simon Wright, director of programming at Japan House London, following a screening of Isao Takahata's Pom Poko. The British Museum's Manga exhibition runs until 26th August. For more information, visit: https://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/manga.aspx. Follow Michael and Jake on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts. Editing and sound wizardry by Jamie Maisner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| My Neighbour Totoro | Ghibliotheque LIVE at the British Museum | 16 Aug 2019 | 00:39:40 | |
Recorded live at the British Museum, this episode features Michael & Jake's on-stage conversation with Manga exhibition curator Nicole Rousmaniere and renowned Studio Ghibli expert Helen McCarthy, following a screening of Hayao Miyazaki's animated classic, My Neighbour Totoro. The British Museum's Manga exhibition runs until 26th August. For more information, visit: https://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/manga.aspx. Follow Michael and Jake on Twitter: @MichaelJLeader – Michael @jakehcunningham – Jake Produced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Harold McShiel and Steph Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||