Overly Animated Podcast
Overly Animated
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Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 33min
When Marnie Was There – Ghibli Rewatch
When Marnie Was There is a gorgeous film by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the final Studio Ghibli entry before its temporary closure. 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 movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time!
Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Delaney Stovall.
Referenced on the podcast:
“Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata” by Colin Odell & Michelle Le Blanc
“When Marnie Was There: Ghibli’s Final Film Was ALMOST a Queer Classic” by Anthony Gramuglia https://www.cbr.com/when-marnie-was-there-ghibli-almost-queer/
Oct 15, 2020 • 1h 42min
Season 3 Reactions – Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & Michelle Anderer share all their thoughts about the 3rd and final season of the incredible Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts!

Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 29min
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya – Ghibli Rewatch
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is legendary animator Isao Takahata’s final film and perhaps his magnum opus. 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 movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time!
Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Alex Bonilla, & April Collins.
Referenced on the podcast:
“Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata” by Colin Odell & Michelle Le Blanc
Isao Takahata and His Tale of Princess Kaguya (2014)

Oct 7, 2020 • 1h 48min
The Wind Rises – Ghibli Rewatch
The Wind Rises is Hayao Miyazaki’s adult drama film centered on war and romance. 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 movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time!
Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Aly Martin, & April Collins.
Referenced on the podcast:
“Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier
“Ep. 4 No Cheap Excuses” from “10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki”
“The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness” (2013)

Sep 30, 2020 • 1h 22min
From Up on Poppy Hill – Ghibli Rewatch
From Up on Poppy Hill is a gorgeous period-piece romance, Goro Miyazaki’s 2nd film. 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 movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time!
Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & Aly Martin.
Referenced on the podcast:
“Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata” by Colin Odell & Michelle Le Blanc
“Hayao Miyazaki’s World Picture” by Dani Cavallaro
Sep 27, 2020 • 2h 2min
New York Special Reactions – Miraculous Ladybug
Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & April Collins share their reactions and take a deep dive into all aspects of the new Miraculous Ladybug Special, “Miraculous World: New York – United HeroeZ”.
Hawk Moth fanart referenced at the end of the pod: https://twitter.com/MissBirb/status/1034493318577762304
Sep 24, 2020 • 1h 28min
The Newtopia Arc: Theories & Family Feels – Amphibia
Alex Bonilla, Michelle Anderer, Aly Martin & Steve Zec discuss the latest 8 episodes of Amphibia, from “Scavenger Hunt” to “A Day at the Aquarium”.

Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 14min
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 Ghibli movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time!
Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Aly Martin, & Delaney Stovall.
Referenced on the podcast:
“Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata” by Colin Odell & Michelle Le Blanc
“Hayao Miyazaki’s World Picture” by Dani Cavallaro

Sep 16, 2020 • 1h 32min
Ponyo – Ghibli Rewatch
Ponyo features some of Hayao Miyazaki’s most gorgeous animation in such a joyful movie. 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 movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time!
Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & Alex Bonilla.
Referenced on the podcast:
“Miyazakiworld” by Susan Napier
“Ponyo is Here” & “Drawing What’s Real” from “10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki”

Sep 9, 2020 • 1h 19min
Tales from Earthsea – Ghibli Rewatch
Tales from Earthsea is Goro Miyazaki’s (son of Hayao) directorial debut, an epic fantasy movie that got mixed reviews. 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 movie chronologically in honor of the films being available to stream for the first time!
Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Michelle Anderer, & April Collins.
Referenced on the podcast:
“Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata” by Colin Odell & Michelle Le Blanc
“Ep. 3 Go Ahead – Threaten Me” from “10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki”
“Hayao Miyazaki’s World Picture” by Dani Cavallaro


