Socially Away: A Studio Ghibli Podcast

29/01/2021

Look everyone! It's an official Studio Ghibli page!

The official account of Studio Ghibli North America, managed by .

17/01/2021

Hey all! Bet you're wondering where we've been. Well, as you can imagine there's been *ahem* a lot going on in the world, but to give you all an update, we do have nearly every single remaining episode of the podcast recorded – I, uh, just haven't gotten around to editing them all. I can't make any promises on when exactly the next episode (The Cat Returns) will be posted, but let's tentatively say we'll break from this hiatus in February.

Again, sorry for the unexpected hiatus! See you real soon. Well, not see, because it's not a visual medium, but... you get it.

-Kenjiro

16/12/2020

Lord Cob to Arren be like:

05/12/2020

Sorry for the delay – this was a long one, which is pretty appropriate considering this is the film we're named after! In our extended-length episode on Spirited Away, we discuss the concept of transformation as trauma, where kindness comes from, and capitalism.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Lets-Talk-About-Capitalism-Spirited-Away-endgh5
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xt1hjwUvyt7zzqAFTw3Wj?si=n9sqIkruQ4SMG5BCpHpIXQ
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131 =6fa3c299-05bc-46f2-8327-1d168fe2d7a1

05/12/2020

In My Neighbors the Yamadas, Takahata does another sharp left turn with a good-natured take on family. Featuring discussion on family, comedy, and Doris Day's "Que Sera Sera."

Anchor:https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Study-Harder--My-Neighbors-the-Yamadas-emn94j
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/18L6oiHfkKiwtOr2nR953f?si=AJJZCFK_S4-WpTapfshyAg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131?i=1000499465715

03/12/2020

New Ghibli movie!!!

02/12/2020

Settle something for us, wouldja? Is Ghibli anime?

24/11/2020

Hey all! We're gonna take a break from releasing episodes this week for Thanksgiving, but just a heads up that our ep on My Neighbors the Yamadas is out! Available wherever your favorite podcasts are hosted!

13/11/2020

In Princess Mononoke, Miyazaki says respect nature... OR ELSE. Featuring discussions on environmentalism, another round at Ghibli's take on strong female characters, and how this movie marks a departure from any of the films before it.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Nature-Is-Pretty-Metal-Princess-Mononoke-emc4tp
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03pQJ8VzLCl81pgMWWSVcb?si=YUaZTbLPToeQztsTlMBEbw
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131?i=1000498254001

09/11/2020

Hey friends! Sorry for the delay, see there was this thing going on last week that was really distracting, but here it is: Whisper of the Heart! Featuring discussions on growing up, childhood dreams, and talking to cats.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/What-If-Im-Just-A-Rock--Whisper-of-the-Heart-em64d3
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Pj6ljssn45922eKhGlL4c?si=5s33brjQS8mi2HLwI6BZbg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131?i=1000497646041

04/11/2020

Hey, all. Because of Reasons™, our episode on Whisper of the Heart will be delayed until Friday. Stay safe, everyone!

29/10/2020

Some of us remember how to divide by fractions. Some of us don't. At all. Like, seriously.

From "Episode 6: Dividing by Fractions (Only Yesterday)." Listen to this episode wherever your favorite podcasts are hosted!
https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Dividing-by-Fractions-Only-Yesterday-ekfh91/a-a3doptl

29/10/2020

Kiki! Mite mite!

Happy National Cat Day!

29/10/2020

We have two all new episodes! First up is Ocean Waves, one of Ghibli's least-known films in the US. Featuring Liz Ombrellaro in her first appearance as a regular panelist/discussion leader and discussions on high school romance, drama, and why this is probably the worst film we've watched so far.

Then there's Pom Poko, another Isao Takahata flick but a sharp left turn from anything we've seen from him so far. Featuring one too many jokes about balls.

Click on the images for links to the individual episodes!

27/10/2020

Celebrate National Black Cat Day by giving our episode on Kiki's Delivery Service a listen!

15/10/2020

Hey all! Just a reminder that there's no episode this week, but we'll be back next Thursday with Ocean Waves!

Incidentally, for our American listeners this is your reminder to vote.

10/10/2020

When you start your project 2 hours before the deadline...

09/10/2020

Episode 7 is out now! This week our focus is on Porco Rosso, Miyazaki's take on flying and antifascism! Featuring discussions on flight, politics, and how to pronounce French words.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Bienvenue--Power-Bottoms-Porco-Rosso-ekole9
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131?i=1000493992081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GcCaHC9iAh0LaFFJ8S9bM?si=tWsRQiYzSyqgvPVtSz6riA

02/10/2020

Episode 6 is out now! This week we're focusing on the greatest Ghibli movie you've never seen, Only Yesterday! Featuring discussions on adulthood, childhood, how we deal with our trauma, and when math problems trigger our fight-or-flight reflex.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Dividing-by-Fractions-Only-Yesterday-ekfh91
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131?i=1000493278814
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EW9n7mqlP4zravA9zS2IH?si=a0FdKZs3SMWstCglyWkWEQ

01/10/2020

Happy International Podcast Day! What other shows are you listening to during THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES™?

25/09/2020

Episode 5 is live! This week we look at a film that I'm sure many of us can relate to at the moment, Kiki's Delivery Service. Special guest panelist Elizabeth Ombrellaro joins us for this episode! Featuring discussions on flying, becoming independent, the kindness of strangers, and John Mulaney.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Show-Us-the-Cat-Kikis-Delivery-Service-ek4qn9
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2X0WjZXr9nJ2zUIfGor0ab?si=QwTfU0g6Q6ahzdzsedIp1g
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131 =f804ddf4-5e7d-4a31-814d-6b8f6e247394

17/09/2020

Episode 4 is live! This week we dive into possibly the most famous Ghibli film of all time, that classic My Neighbor Totoro! Featuring discussions on films that capture childhood, the best floof, and whether or not Totoros would be hunted for their pelts.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Amass-an-Army-of-Plushies-My-Neighbor-Totoro-ejq109
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131?i=1000491614833
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OiklJOhbwNN5DEgBetL6I?si=ZVSXvIS2Qp61s6wCOtdXMw

11/09/2020

Victoria messes with Kenjiro, who takes too long to get the reference.

(from Episode 3: Simping for HBO Max (Grave of the Fireflies). Full episode can be listened to here: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Simping-for-HBO-Max-Grave-of-the-Fireflies-ejg3je/a-a36gu55)

11/09/2020

Sorry for the delay, but Episode 3 of Socially Away is now live! This week we take a look at the first of the Isao Takahata-directed Ghibli films, Grave of the Fireflies. Featuring a discussion on what it means to be a child in the midst of trying times, our perspectives on childhood, and espousing the benefits of yet another streaming service.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Simping-for-HBO-Max-Grave-of-the-Fireflies-ejg3je/a-a36gu55

09/09/2020

Hey friends! Due to technical issues, our episode on Grave of the Fireflies will come out on Friday rather than tomorrow! Sorry for the delay!

05/09/2020

You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about

05/09/2020

Char: Podcast Panelist and Pazu Look-Alike.

03/09/2020

The second episode of Socially Away is live! This week we take a look at the first official Studio Ghibli film, Castle in the Sky, and dive deep into questions on technology, the portrayal of children in Miyazaki films, and the dress vs. pants debate.

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Hippity-Hoppity-Destroying-Your-Property-Castle-in-the-Sky-ej24s1/a-a342n6k
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast/id1529336131
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cBcgtssywqeshIpf8lVAH?si=wE1LguDsRxunjLADeFSjeQ

27/08/2020

https://nerdist.com/article/ghibli-totoro-kiki-food-in-real-life

27/08/2020

The first episode of Socially Away is available NOW! In our first discussion, we do a deep dive into the world of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! Featuring thoughts on complacency, the atom bomb, the ugliness of Ohms, and Die Hard.

Video Version: https://youtu.be/maB_cyn9T-o

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/soft-shell-productions/episodes/Glider-McGliderface-Nausica-of-the-Valley-of-the-Wind-eim64b/a-a31s933
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76xW9kpq6g9gS1HSTIegwu?si=39KIQyysRW2QLQxFnSOIDA
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yYjNmZTNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-po-WaJwL4
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/socially-away-a-studio-ghibli-podcast
Pocketcast: https://pca.st/5j7augao