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Spirited Animation

Spirited Animation

A podcast for discovering what deeper lessons animated movies can offer us about community, life, and parenting.

tv & film animation & manga

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00:38:57

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spirited Animation ·

2024/07/16

We're back! Join us as Tim and Erin take the leap into the Spider-verse. Themes of animation labor, parenthood, isolation, heresies and comic book canon make this is a particularly complex web of an episode. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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00:41:59

Song of the Sea

Spirited Animation ·

2024/03/15

Season 2 Premiere!We discuss the movie that made Erin fall in love with Tim. Song of the Sea combines Celtic folklore, imagery and spirituality in an animated story of grief and family healing. This makes for an ideal spirited start to our new season.

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00:50:38

Tokyo Godfathers

Spirited Animation ·

2023/12/21

Merry Christmas! Tim and Erin are joined for the holiday season by Dr. Rayna Denison to discuss Tokyo Godfathers. Themes of homelessness, shame, chosen family and reconciliation make this the perfect Christmas movie as we celebrate a baby born in a manger. Blessings to all as we seek to bring more light and warmth into the world!

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00:42:55

Nimona

Spirited Animation ·

2023/11/19

Season Finale! Erin and Tim wrap up this first batch of episodes with Nimona. Based on IP by our favorite ND Stephenson, it's a delightfully trans-positive, queer-affirming take on how society makes a monster, and what it means to let ourselves be metal as we seek to bring about justice and change. Special thanks to River White for being way cooler than us, and giving their perspective on this great film!

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01:06:27

Simpsons - Treehouse of Horror

Spirited Animation ·

2023/11/02

The spooky season isn't over! Tim and Erin are joined by RMU's Visiting Documentary Filmmaker, Kevin Schreck, for a celebration of the Simpson's Tree House of Horror! From Poe to SciFi to Lutherans, we talk about the ability of the Simpsons' expanded universe to tell great stories and ask big questions about humanity, horror, and Halloween.Find out more about Kevin's work here: https://www.kevinschreck.com/

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01:09:24

Turning Red

Spirited Animation ·

2023/10/19

Erin and Tim are joined by Pittsburgh's Period Pastor, Rev. Karie Charlton, to discuss Pixar's Turning Red! We talk about menstruation, ministry, and mother-daughter relationships. Tim talks a little bit too, but mostly follows Mei's dad's example of a wonderful, supportive male ally. Find Pastor Karie on social media platforms at @PeriodPastor or at www.periodpastor.com Find out more about Days for Girls and the importance of access to menstrual products and education

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00:51:40

Pinocchio

Spirited Animation ·

2023/10/05

Tim and Erin watched adaptations of the classic tale of a wooden boy discovering how to be "real" by Disney and Guillermo del Toro, and have a clear favorite. With it's rich theological implications around incarnation and sacrifice, and it's beautiful and intentional filmmaking, del Toro's film is the epitome of why we engage in these spirited conversations.

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00:42:49

Toy Story

Spirited Animation ·

2023/09/22

Sorry, this episode is a week late. We welcomed a new baby to the Jones family last Thursday! We discuss the first major full-length computer animated film - Toy Story by Pixar. CW: We do acknowledge harassment and assault accusations against filmmaker John Lasseter and discuss the nature of making media in toxic environments. Beyond that, we talk about belonging, friendships, and why Sid gets a bad rap. Join us for the adventure! We promise not to make a million sub-par sequels.

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00:55:53

Bluey

Spirited Animation ·

2023/08/31

Tim and Erin are joined by their friend and colleague, Professor Andrew Ames, to dive into every parent's favorite "kids" show - Bluey! We talk about the ways in which it uses the principles of game design, and how it encourages us as parents to reawaken our imaginations to spark fun in our own lives and community! Check out Andrew's work here: https://andrewyames.com/

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00:50:08

An American Tail

Spirited Animation ·

2023/08/17

Tim and Erin dive into their own nostalgia and explore the great Don Bluth film An American Tail. Fievel, Henri, and Tiger lead us into themes of immigration, welcome, and what to do about the complicated nature of the American Dream! To learn more about and support the work of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, go to lirs.org.

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00:41:49

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Spirited Animation ·

2023/08/03

While maybe not the extreme hate-watch we expected, Erin and Tim discuss the merits of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the limits of nostalgia-based film-making. We give high praise to badass girl boss Peaches, lament that Bowser is caged in by his incel energy, and wish for an overall fuller story. But ultimately, the kids in our lives love it, so it's not a bad way to spend a few hours.

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00:50:56

My Neighbor Totoro

Spirited Animation ·

2023/07/19

We venture into the fantasy world of trolls, soot sprites, and Cat buses by watching My Neighbor Totoro, the iconic offering from Japanese animated film maker Hayao Miyazaki. We also welcome our first guest EVER, Pastor Erin Angeli! Erin serves at The Commonwealth of Oakland here in Pittsburgh. Check out what they are up to (including Forest Church!) https://www.oaklandcommonwealth.com/.

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00:30:58

My Father's Dragon

Spirited Animation ·

2023/07/05

Erin and Tim discuss the newest offering from Cartoon Saloon, one of our favorite animation studios! My Father's Dragon is a story about a magical island of animals, where we learn lessons about allyship, listening to others, and telling our stories to future generations. What stories will you tell?

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00:33:25

Encanto

Spirited Animation ·

2023/06/22

We enter the world of the Family Madrigal and talk about family systems, generational trauma, sibling rivalry, and how Antonio is the cutest! We *do* briefly forget to talk about Bruno...but we get there! Stay tuned all the way to the end!

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00:42:43

The Lion King

Spirited Animation ·

2023/06/07

Our FIRST EPISODE! We celebrate the pinnacle of Disney's Golden Age with this classic! Is this the best opening sequence in any movie ever? (Yes!) Do we always cry at Mufasa's death? (Also yes). Is Hakuna Matata an appropriate lesson for our kids? (We'll discuss!)

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