About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Griffin Newman about the film Pom Poko and various related topics.

We’re back! Joining us after our one week hiatus is returning champion, the one, the only... Griffin Newman! We have so much to talk about this week, including: raccoon dogs, Isao Takahata’s hatred of modernity, the history of “serious” animation, Operation Goblin, Star Wars(?), Mr. Belvedere(??), Dave Matthews Band(????), and also How To “Ball Up” a Pipeline!

People in this episode

Hosts: Dom Nero, Adam Volerich

Guest: Griffin Newman

Topics covered

• animation
• cultural critique
• film history
• Japanese cinema
• environmental themes
• pop culture references

Keywords

• Pom Poko
• Griffin Newman
• Isao Takahata
• animation history
• cultural commentary
• Dave Matthews Band
• Star Wars
• Mr. Belvedere

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dave Matthews Band

Books & works: Pom Poko, Star Wars, Mr. Belvedere

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