web02.fireside.fm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:19:38 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Normies Like Us - Episodes Tagged with “Hayao” https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/tags/hayao Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Each week our hosts do a deep dive on everything pop culture from niche to normie! We examine everything from movies, comics and video games as we try to figure out how it entered into the cultural zeitgeist! en-us episodic The Podcast that reminds you that It's Hip to be Square! Normies Like Us Each week our hosts do a deep dive on everything pop culture from niche to normie! We examine everything from movies, comics and video games as we try to figure out how it entered into the cultural zeitgeist! yes Podcast, Normies Like Us, Video Game Podcast, Comics Podcast, Movie Podcast, Movie Review, Video Game Review, Comics Review, Marvel Podcast, Star Wars Podcast, Pop Culture Podcast, New Podcast, Comedy Podcast, Nostalgia Podcast, Podcasters, Normies, Normies Like Us normieslikeus@gmail.com Episode 389: The Wind Rises | Miyazaki Review | Normies Like Us Podcast https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/389 0635a266-1d2f-4c93-8ffa-dece6d08b942 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Normies Like Us full 9 Normies Like Us We fly high as we return to our longform Miyazaki-fest with his "final" film "The Wind Rises" on Normies Like Us! 1:28:09 yes The Wind Rises 389: Airplanes are beautiful dreams. Cursed dreams… waiting for the sky to swallow them up. And we’re waiting for you, dear listeners, to swallow this podcast up! We’ve had so much fun talking about Hayao Miyazaki this past year that it’s a shame to see it coming to an end. Lucky for us, Miyazaki-san felt the same way and continued making films after this one! We discuss what it means to make a film you think will be your last as we head to the sky to discuss The Wind Rises, only on Normies Like Us. @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @JoeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/joehasinsta/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/ studio, ghibli, miyazaki, hayao, animation, anime, retrospective, manga, anime review, new, 2026, 2013, review, the wind rises, jiro, nahoko, caproni, hideaki anno, kaze tachinu, airplanes, studio ghibli, ghibli, stanley tucci, fable, emily blunt, joseph godon levitt, aviation, WW2, conservationist, japanese, japan, anti-war, fantasy, normies like us, podcast The Wind Rises 389: Airplanes are beautiful dreams. Cursed dreams… waiting for the sky to swallow them up. And we’re waiting for you, dear listeners, to swallow this podcast up! We’ve had so much fun talking about Hayao Miyazaki this past year that it’s a shame to see it coming to an end. Lucky for us, Miyazaki-san felt the same way and continued making films after this one! We discuss what it means to make a film you think will be your last as we head to the sky to discuss The Wind Rises, only on Normies Like Us.

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]]> The Wind Rises 389: Airplanes are beautiful dreams. Cursed dreams… waiting for the sky to swallow them up. And we’re waiting for you, dear listeners, to swallow this podcast up! We’ve had so much fun talking about Hayao Miyazaki this past year that it’s a shame to see it coming to an end. Lucky for us, Miyazaki-san felt the same way and continued making films after this one! We discuss what it means to make a film you think will be your last as we head to the sky to discuss The Wind Rises, only on Normies Like Us.

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]]> Episode 384: Ponyo | Miyazaki Review | Normies Like Us Podcast https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/384 528c5856-044c-453c-a7f2-04c8aac36ee9 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 Normies Like Us full 9 Normies Like Us We dive in and continue our journey through the works of Hayao Miyazaki when we find a little fish that wants to become a human. It’s Ponyo on Normies Like Us! 1:15:38 yes Ponyo - Ep 384: Our long form series continues as your hosts have something "fishy" going on as we try and “sea” if it is possible for a little fish to transform into a little girl. We find out if Ponyo and Sosuke's dreams manage to stay afloat and whether or not their friendship will sink or swim on this nautical episode of Normies Like Us! WE LOVE HAM! @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/ ghibli, miyazaki, hayao, animation, anime, retrospective, manga, anime review, new, 2025, 2004, review, ponyo, sosuke, lisa, fujimoto, gran mamare, on the cliff by the sea, fish, studio ghibli, ghibli, little mermaid, fable, transformation, conservationist, japanese, japan, spirits, god, nature, magic adventure, fantasy, normies like us, podcast Ponyo - Ep 384: Our long form series continues as your hosts have something "fishy" going on as we try and “sea” if it is possible for a little fish to transform into a little girl. We find out if Ponyo and Sosuke's dreams manage to stay afloat and whether or not their friendship will sink or swim on this nautical episode of Normies Like Us!

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]]> Ponyo - Ep 384: Our long form series continues as your hosts have something "fishy" going on as we try and “sea” if it is possible for a little fish to transform into a little girl. We find out if Ponyo and Sosuke's dreams manage to stay afloat and whether or not their friendship will sink or swim on this nautical episode of Normies Like Us!

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]]> Episode 381: Howl's Moving Castle | Miyazaki Review | Normies Like Us Podcast https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/381 b3152cd7-2ed6-4c1c-af47-bf9b0372f652 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800 Normies Like Us full 9 Normies Like Us We deal with getting older while we search for our favorite bird-boy wizard and his mobile domicile with "Howl's Moving Castle" on Normies Like Us 1:50:57 yes Howl’s Moving Castle - Ep 381: Our long form series continues as your hosts exit their dimensional door and wander into the whimsical, war-torn world of Howl’s Moving Castle and ask the important question: Is Howl the most dramatic wizard of all time? We leak goo and grow feathers as we try to contain our excitement and break the curse that recording this podcast has become with another episode of Normies Like Us! We all have Billy Crystal in our hearts. @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/ studio, ghibli, miyazaki, hayao, animation, anime, retrospective, manga, anime review, new, 2025, 2004, review, howl’s moving castle, howl, sophie, calcifer, witch of the waste, markl, suliman, studio ghibli, ghibli, wizard, heen, turnip, anti-war, japanese, japan, spirits, god, nature, magic adventure, fantasy, normies like us, podcast Howl’s Moving Castle - Ep 381: Our long form series continues as your hosts exit their dimensional door and wander into the whimsical, war-torn world of Howl’s Moving Castle and ask the important question: Is Howl the most dramatic wizard of all time? We leak goo and grow feathers as we try to contain our excitement and break the curse that recording this podcast has become with another episode of Normies Like Us!

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]]> Howl’s Moving Castle - Ep 381: Our long form series continues as your hosts exit their dimensional door and wander into the whimsical, war-torn world of Howl’s Moving Castle and ask the important question: Is Howl the most dramatic wizard of all time? We leak goo and grow feathers as we try to contain our excitement and break the curse that recording this podcast has become with another episode of Normies Like Us!

We all have Billy Crystal in our hearts.

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]]> Episode 376: Spirited Away | Miyazaki Review | Normies Like Us Podcast https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/376 d2bfdb0a-b553-4780-8d64-df2053518cfa Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Normies Like Us full 8 Normies Like Us Our Miyazaki long form series continues with the 2001 Masterpiece Spirited Away on Normies Like Us! 1:21:54 yes Spirited Away: Episode 376 - This week on Normies Like Us, we finally step through the tunnel and into the bathhouse as we cover Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved animated masterpiece, Spirited Away. For many, it’s a childhood classic; for others, it’s their first trip into the wonderfully strange world of Studio Ghibli. Either way, we’re watching it with fresh eyes and very normal expectations. Grab your herbal tokens, don’t forget your real name, and join us as Normies Like Us gets swept away. Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/ studio, ghibli, miyazaki, hayao, animation, anime, retrospective, manga, anime review, new, 2025, 2001, review, spirited away, chihiro, sen, haku, lin, kajima, yubaba, studio ghibli, ghibli, bathhouse, no-face, san, japanese, japan, spirits, god, nature, pig, dragon, fairy tale, adventure, fantasy, normies like us, podcast Spirited Away: Episode 376 - This week on Normies Like Us, we finally step through the tunnel and into the bathhouse as we cover Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved animated masterpiece, Spirited Away. For many, it’s a childhood classic; for others, it’s their first trip into the wonderfully strange world of Studio Ghibli. Either way, we’re watching it with fresh eyes and very normal expectations.
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]]> Spirited Away: Episode 376 - This week on Normies Like Us, we finally step through the tunnel and into the bathhouse as we cover Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved animated masterpiece, Spirited Away. For many, it’s a childhood classic; for others, it’s their first trip into the wonderfully strange world of Studio Ghibli. Either way, we’re watching it with fresh eyes and very normal expectations.
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]]> Episode 372: Princess Mononoke | Miyazaki Review | Normies Like Us https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/372 65ffeb9a-989a-4427-9ea0-bc975a735cca Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Normies Like Us full 8 Normies Like Us Our Miyazaki longform continues with our review of the Ghibli epic "Princess Mononoke"! 1:47:22 yes Princess Mononoke: Episode 372 - It’s Man vs Nature vs Demon Pigs on a very special episode of Normies Like Us as we cover one of the greatest films ever made - Princess Mononoke! Our Miyazaki series continues as we make our way west to rid ourselves of a great curse, but don’t worry, you won’t have to cut off a freaky deer’s head to listen. Live! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/ ghibli, miyazaki, hayao, animation, anime, retrospective, manga, anime review, new, 2025, 1997, review, princess, mononoke, studio ghibli, ghibli, hime, ashitaka, san, eboshi, jiko, moro, god, gods, boar, demon, curse, adventure, fantasy, normies like us, podcast Princess Mononoke: Episode 372 - It’s Man vs Nature vs Demon Pigs on a very special episode of Normies Like Us as we cover one of the greatest films ever made - Princess Mononoke! Our Miyazaki series continues as we make our way west to rid ourselves of a great curse, but don’t worry, you won’t have to cut off a freaky deer’s head to listen.

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]]> Princess Mononoke: Episode 372 - It’s Man vs Nature vs Demon Pigs on a very special episode of Normies Like Us as we cover one of the greatest films ever made - Princess Mononoke! Our Miyazaki series continues as we make our way west to rid ourselves of a great curse, but don’t worry, you won’t have to cut off a freaky deer’s head to listen.

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]]> Episode 363: Porco Rosso | Miyazaki Review | Normies Like Us Podcast https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/363 459538a4-a2aa-460e-bb33-0002ba83981a Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Normies Like Us full 8 Normies Like Us We return to our longform Hayao Miyazaki Series as we discuss the WW1 Baconator himself with "Porco Rosso" on Normies Like Us! 1:25:44 yes Porco Rosso: Episode 363 - We decide to fight some sky pirates and bash the fasc as we take to the skies for another Miyazaki review with Porco Rosso! Hop into your plane and get ready to fly on this edition of Normies Like Us! Better to be pig than a fascist... Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/ ghibli, miyazaki, hayao, animation, anime, retrospective, manga, anime review, new, 2025, 1992, review, porco rosso, crimson pig, studio ghibli, ghibli, japan, ww1, aviation, dub, sub, seaside, planes, plane, dogfight, fio, gena, piccolo Porco Rosso: Episode 363 - We decide to fight some sky pirates and bash the fasc as we take to the skies for another Miyazaki review with Porco Rosso! Hop into your plane and get ready to fly on this edition of Normies Like Us!

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]]> Episode 347: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind | Miyazaki Review | Normies Like Us Podcast https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/347 182ddfef-5e61-412e-a6c4-a82a7d0ad91a Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Normies Like Us full 8 Normies Like Us We take a great journey through the Toxic Jungle and grab a ride on our air gliders as we discuss the Miyazaki classic "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" 1:53:14 yes Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Ep 347: We return to our longform examination of acclaimed animation director, Hayao Miyazaki, and find ourselves in an apocalyptic future where the struggle for survival is heading to a clash between man and nature. Can one girl’s compassion be the beacon of light that fulfills a prophecy to end the bloodshed once and for all? Find out as we dive into “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” on Normies Like Us! @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/ Hayao, Miyazaki, anime, manga, anime review, miyazaki review, castle, new, 2025, 1984, retrospective, review, Nausicaa, valley of the wind, dune, star wars, rey, palpatine, nausicaa of the valley of the wind, ohms, dub, sub, ohm, starship troopers, bug, pacifism, pacifist, anti-war, ecology, nature, wwf, preservation, plane, airplane, airplanes, aviation, animation Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Ep 347: We return to our longform examination of acclaimed animation director, Hayao Miyazaki, and find ourselves in an apocalyptic future where the struggle for survival is heading to a clash between man and nature. Can one girl’s compassion be the beacon of light that fulfills a prophecy to end the bloodshed once and for all? Find out as we dive into “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” on Normies Like Us!

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]]> Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Ep 347: We return to our longform examination of acclaimed animation director, Hayao Miyazaki, and find ourselves in an apocalyptic future where the struggle for survival is heading to a clash between man and nature. Can one girl’s compassion be the beacon of light that fulfills a prophecy to end the bloodshed once and for all? Find out as we dive into “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” on Normies Like Us!

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]]> Episode 342: Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro | Miyazaki Review | Normies Like Us https://normieslikeus.fireside.fm/342 05a45573-5429-44d0-9e27-15a686d2b7fa Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Normies Like Us full 8 Normies Like Us We embark on our journey through the filmography of acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki with this directorial debut "Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro" on Normies Like Us! 2:02:19 yes Lupin the Third The Castle of Cagliostro Episode 342 - Everytime this podcast commits a crime it always leaves a note reading “prepare to have your time stolen!” Our new long form coverage begins as we trade in a film series for a film director and cover the works of Hayao Miyazaki. This week your hosts discuss his first film, Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, the second film entry of a beloved 60’s japanese manga icon - Lupin III, only on Normies Like Us! Gentleman Podcasters Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/ Retrospective, review, Hayao, Miyazaki, anime, manga, lupin, the, 3rd, castle of cagliostro, monkey punch, lupin III, Jigen, goemon, zenigata, fujiko, toho, clarisse, arsene lupin, gentleman thief, anime review, count, heist movie, anime review, miyazaki review, castle, kazuhiko kato, new, 2025, 1979 Lupin the Third The Castle of Cagliostro Episode 342 - Everytime this podcast commits a crime it always leaves a note reading “prepare to have your time stolen!” Our new long form coverage begins as we trade in a film series for a film director and cover the works of Hayao Miyazaki. This week your hosts discuss his first film, Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, the second film entry of a beloved 60’s japanese manga icon - Lupin III, only on Normies Like Us!

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]]> Lupin the Third The Castle of Cagliostro Episode 342 - Everytime this podcast commits a crime it always leaves a note reading “prepare to have your time stolen!” Our new long form coverage begins as we trade in a film series for a film director and cover the works of Hayao Miyazaki. This week your hosts discuss his first film, Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, the second film entry of a beloved 60’s japanese manga icon - Lupin III, only on Normies Like Us!

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