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Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli

Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli

By: Michael Leader Jake Cunningham & Steph Watts
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Welcome 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 got a critical perspective from Jake as a first-time viewer. They covered all of Studio Ghibli's films, visited Japan on the ultimate Ghibli pilgrimage, and have since interviewed artists, animators and filmmakers who have either worked on or have been deeply inspired by Ghibli's films. With their co-host Steph Watts, they have also branched out to cover filmographies of other studios and filmmakers whose work has revolutionised animation, from Satoshi Kon and Mamoru Hosoda to Cartoon Saloon and Henry Selick.


Where will we go next? For more information, follow us on Twitter at @ghibliotheque, or on Instagram at ghibliotheque.pod. Or email us at ghibliotheque@gmail.com.


Follow Michael and Jake on Twitter:

@MichaelJLeader – Michael

@jakehcunningham – Jake

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Episodes
  • Father Christmas | Briggsonometry #3

    Father Christmas | Briggsonometry #3
    Dec 19 2025

    It's time for another bloomin' episode of the Briggsonometry mini series. This week, Michael, Jake and Steph have picked up their red fur snowsuits from the dry cleaners and hopped aboard the Ghibliotheque sleigh to go for the Big One, Father Christmas.


    Whilst we're in the Christmas spirit... Did you know, we have a new book out? It's called The Animation Atlas and it is a journey through the world of animation, visiting 30 countries over 30 chapters and highlighting key films and filmmakers along every stop of the journey. It's a perfect stocking filler, we promise.


    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.

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    44 mins
  • When The Wind Blows | Briggsonometry #2

    When The Wind Blows | Briggsonometry #2
    Dec 12 2025

    Our journey through the adaptations of the works of Raymond Briggs continues with the definitely-not-festive feature film, When the Wind Blows - a heartbreaking satire following an elderly couple weathering the impact and fallout of a nuclear attack.


    Whilst we're in the Christmas spirit... Did you know, we have a new book out? It's called The Animation Atlas and it is a journey through the world of animation, visiting 30 countries over 30 chapters and highlighting key films and filmmakers along every stop of the journey. It's a perfect stocking filler, we promise.


    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.
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    51 mins
  • Joe O'Connell on Ultimate Anime | Interview

    Joe O'Connell on Ultimate Anime | Interview
    Dec 8 2025
    In this special bonus episode, Michael speaks with Joe O'Connell, creator of the Youtube channel Beyond Ghibli and author of Ultimate Anime, a doorstop guide to Japanese animation encompassing 100 films and series.

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    36 mins
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