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'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 3 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the third episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, “Rhaenyra Triumphant.” They break down everything from Ormund’s scheming with a fake Daeron to Rhaenyra’s rough first day at the office.(00:00) Intro(05:53) Opening Snapshot(25:21) Daemon f ... Show More

2h 57m

Jul 6

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 3 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off by dissecting the immense pressure on Rhaenyra’s shoulders in this episode, then get into the stereotypes of the Targaryen m ... Show More

1h 6m

Jul 1

'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, ”Queen's Landing.” They break down everything from Aemond's arrival at Harrenhal to Rhaenyra’s arrival at King’s Landing. (00:00) Intro (06:39) Opening Snapshot (20:57) Opening Credits Che ... Show More

2h 54m

Mar 2025

The Boy and The Heron: A Filmmaker's Legacy

Raymond is back from filming his movie! The guys get into The Boy and The Heron - Hayao Miyazaki's swan (heron?) song. Who will take over Studio Ghibli? Does more money make a better movie? Is this film a bigger metaphor for Miyazaki's retirement? They get into these questions an ... Show More

1h 41m

Jan 2024

Review: ‘The Boy and the Heron’

Film critics Simran Hans and Tim Robey join Robert Bound in the studio to review Hayao Miyazaki’s new film, ‘The Boy and the Heron’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m 12s

Dec 2023

Movie Review: The Boy and the Heron

The latest movie from Japanese anime icon Hayao Miyazaki is a beautiful fever dream that explores the themes of grief and loss in a fantastical setting. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Sep 2018

Spirited Away (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki) – Grand, Grotesque, Ghibli

Join Ryan, Austin and Kevin to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away! Email us at movies@wisecrack.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

58m 36s

Sep 2020

Howl’s Moving Castle – Ghibli Rewatch

Howl’s Moving Castle is one Hayao Miyazaki’s most magical films and is beloved by many. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio Ghibli […]

1h 30m

Jul 2020

Only Yesterday – Ghibli Rewatch

Only Yesterday from Isao Takahata is an adult female drama featuring strikingly contrasting animation styles and for some of us one of our personal favorites! Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of […]

1h 32m

Jul 2024

Princess Mononoke & Values

We are travelling back to Studio Ghibli to discuss the beloved Miyazaki film, Princess Mononoke! We use the wide spectrum of characters to discuss the concept of values. We explore how values are formed and also how values influence our choices. Become a supporter of this podcas ... Show More

1h 43m

Sep 2020

The Secret World of Arrietty – Ghibli Rewatch

The Secret World of Arrietty is a gorgeous fantasy film from Hiromasa Yonebayashi, his directorial debut. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio […]

1h 14m

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