Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli
Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham & Steph WattsWelcome to the Ghibliotheque, the podcast that leafs through libraries of films from the world’s greatest animation studios.
In 2018, Michael Leader, an avowed Studio Ghibli fanatic, sat down with Jake Cunningham, who had never seen any of the Studio’s work before. Together they looked at the history behind Ghibli's films (including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke), and go... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 197 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsFilm HistoryTV & Film | |||
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Michael speaks with film critic Nicolas Rapold about his new book, The Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki, which examines the films of our favourite grumpy Japanese master through a spectrum of influences and inspiration.
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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. more
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 t... more
It's the second part of our awards season chat about the Oscar-nominated animated films! Michael, Jake and Steph talk about Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Flow and Memoir of a Snail.
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Amazing show, thank you :)
Apple Podcasts5Mr jambo
United Kingdom8 months ago - Please adjust audio level!!
Love the podcast but please please adjust the audio level! I have to turn the volume up really high to hear you. Then when ad comes up it’s blasting
Apple Podcasts5eeloownim
United States8 months ago - Gone off the boil a bit
Revisited this for the first time in a while, and the chemistry seems to have dried up a bit with the guys clearly having more complex life commitments like children to juggle. There are a lot of overly long pauses and tired sighs. Leader has taken his reticence to criticise a creation/creator to new lengths, sometimes not acknowledging Cunningham’s comments at all other than a “hmm” five seconds later. And Cunningham’s enthusiasm for the genre seems a lot lessened. Anyway, still worth a listen,... more
Apple Podcasts3Murfy123United Kingdoma year ago - THIS IS SO COOL
I’ve watched The Castle of Cagliostro before and I LOVED IT! Thank you for this episode!
Apple Podcasts5ghiblifan2180United States2 years ago - Not bad, but not particularly informative
As others have said, nice chaps, but I don’t find this particularly informative. The ‘initial thoughts’ of Earwig episode was the last straw for me… clearly this is a film well below the standard you’d expect for such an amazing studio… but the hosts just talk about how interesting it is… suggests they are more interested in keeping in favour with their contacts that providing an honest review.
Apple Podcasts3Mj fffUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #75 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #199 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  France/TV & Film/Film History |
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The podcast explores the expansive world of animation, with a particular focus on the works of Studio Ghibli. Through engaging discussions and interviews, the hosts review and analyze Ghibli films like "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbour Totoro," reflecting on their cultural significance and storytelling techniques. The format features both seasoned fans and newcomers, allowing for a blend of nostalgia and fresh perspectives. Noteworthy is their commitment to interviewing industry professionals, illustrating the influence of Ghibli on animators and filmmakers across different cultures. The podcast also widens its scope by discussing other influential animation studios and filmmakers, enriching the conversation around the art form.
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Ghibliotheque launched 7 years ago and published 197 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Ghibliotheque include:
1. Nicolas Rapold
2. Claude Barras
3. Gints Zilbalodis
4. Adam Elliot
5. Naoko Yamada
6. Cambolé Campbell
7. Mike Munser
8. Steve Henderson
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