Best The Bluth Society Podcasts (2025)

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Henry's Cat 36:45

10M ago36:45

36:45

Liam chats with Tom Lowe, the grandson of British animation legend Bob Godfrey, about looking after his grandfather's archive of animation cels and artwork for shows like Henry's Cat and Roobarb. Check out the archive here: https://www.henrys-cat.art/ Meet Your Maker is produced by Liam Geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meet_your_maker_…

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The Toymaker 14:24

10M ago14:24

14:24

Richard Collier has gone from playing with toys to collecting them to now making them. He creates custom art toys of niche Irish pop culture resulting in actions figures of everyone from Pint Man to Peig Sayers. Check out Richard's work at: https://www.instagram.com/hibernotoys/ Meet Your Maker is produced by Liam Geraghty Instagram: https://www.in…

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This Is Not About You 27:07

2y ago27:07

27:07

Rosemary Mac Cabe's first book - This Is Not About You - is a life story in a series of love stories. On today's episode she sits down for a conversation on how to write a very personal book. You can order a copy from Easons, Kenny's and all good book shops. www.meetyourmaker.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bonus: Interview with Don Bluth! (You Read That Right!) 40:04

2y ago40:04

40:04

So we just got back from Momocon and you guys … WE GOT TO INTERVIEW DON BLUTH HIMSELF! Listen to Dee’s conversation with him and our discussion on his new book, “Somewhere Out There.” You can check out Don Bluth’s book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/somewhere-out-there-my-animated-life-don-bluth/17550317…

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The Outwaters 21:07

2+ y ago21:07

21:07

In writer/director Robbie Banfitch's found footage film The Outwaters - four travelers encounter menacing phenomena while camping in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert. In this episode Liam chats to Robbie about making the film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Liam Geraghty

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Titan A.E. (Featuring Alan Tupper) 2:27:47

2+ y ago2:27:47

2:27:47

Holy pandemic, Batman! A new episode! In our final episode of the series, Dee, Carrie and Havana take a trip down memory lane with a review of the 2000 animated sci-fi film, 'Titan A.E.'. Join us as we discuss the film's impact on the animated sci fi genre and its relevance in the pre-9/11 media landscape. We're also excited to have our first guest…

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The Dublin Doc of Fraggle Rock 28:14

3+ y ago28:14

28:14

Doc and his dog Sprocket from Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock are two of the most beloved characters on television. On this episode we tell the story of the actor who played Doc - Gerry Parkes. We look at his journey from Dublin to Canada through theatre, film & TV with a little help from his family and co-star Steve Whitmire - puppeteer of Sprocket and …

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The Púca of Ennistymon 13:06

4y ago13:06

13:06

A sculpture of an Irish fairy creature leads to trouble in a small town. Meet Your Maker is produced & hosted by Liam Geraghty. Theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Additional music in this episode was by Blue Dot Sessions. www.patreon.com/meetyourmaker Meet Your Maker is a founding member of The Warren - the home of great Irish podcasts. Hosted…

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Americana 23:17

4y ago23:17

23:17

Irish cartoonist Luke Healy grew up obsessed with America and goes in search of the American experience on a 147-day, 2660-mile-long hike across the Pacific Crest Trail. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Meet Your Maker is produced & hosted by Liam Geraghty. Theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Additional mus…

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Nenad Jovanovic - Flea Circuses, Both Real and Fraudulent 38:29

4+ y ago38:29

38:29

Nenad lectures on the life and death of the flea circus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vida Beyer - Horror for Children and the Era of Don Bluth Aesthetics 45:13

4+ y ago45:13

45:13

Vida lectures on kid's cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chase Joynt - On Having a Penis 25:33

4+ y ago25:33

25:33

Chase Joynt lectures on the meaning and significance of having a penis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Adil Dhalla - Sleepovers at the Office 31:18

4+ y ago31:18

31:18

Adil discusses the art of sleeping at work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephen Thomas - Personal Identity 29:40

4+ y ago29:40

29:40

Stephen lectures on searching for his true self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Suzanne Carte - Fighting 37:23

4+ y ago37:23

37:23

Suzanna Carte lectures on the veracity of pro wrestling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sam Cotter - Urban Strategies for Howling Into the Void 30:04

4+ y ago30:04

30:04

Sam explains the evolution of the cathartic howl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Anupa Mistry - The Bind 40:33

4+ y ago40:33

40:33

Anupa discusses her struggles with yoga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amanda Happe - Winging It 27:17

4+ y ago27:17

27:17

Amande Happe lectures on improv vs prep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Derek McCormack – Vintage Novelty Gags 27:49

4+ y ago27:49

27:49

Derek explains the gayness of practical jokes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cartoon Saloon 30:08

4+ y ago30:08

30:08

Cartoon Saloon founders Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey and Paul Young tell the story of the Kilkenny animation studio behind Oscar nominated films The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner and now Wolfwalkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Liam Geraghty

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Souvankham Thammavongsa - A Small Problem 23:20

4+ y ago23:20

23:20

Souvankham lectures on being small Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Onyeka Igwe - The Golden Notebook 34:53

4+ y ago34:53

34:53

Onyeka Igwe reflects on Doris Lessing's best-known novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CMAT 18:09

5y ago18:09

18:09

Global pop sensation CMAT on launching her music during a pandemic, living with her grandparents and taking inspiration from Rodney Dangerfield. www.meetyourmaker.ie Support the show at: www.patreon.com/meetyourmaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Liam Geraghty

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Don Bluth in Ireland 42:35

5y ago42:35

42:35

Just as he was poised to take over from Disney's Nine Old Men Don Bluth defected, set up a rival company and moved it to Ireland in the 80s. There he created animated classics like An American Tail, The Land Before Time and All Dogs Go to Heaven and helped kick start the Irish animation industry. Support Meet Your Maker: www.patreon.com/meetyourmak…

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Creativity During Covid 22:23

5y ago22:23

22:23

A chat with a poet, an artist, a cartoonist and an illustrator about creativity during Covid. www.meetyourmaker.ie Support the show: www.patreon.com/meetyourmaker Twitter: www.twitter.com/meetyourmakerie This weeks guests are: Poet Emily S. Cooper in Donegal. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emily_S_Cooper Illustrator, designer and book author Charlot …

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Fraggle Rock 29:24

5y ago29:24

29:24

How do you make a TV show during a pandemic? The classic Jim Henson children's series Fraggle Rock has returned with all new episodes shot entirely from home. We speak to puppeteers Dave Goelz, Karen Prell and John Tartaglia about returning to Fraggle Rock and shooting on iPhone. Dave Goelz is a puppeteer who performs Gonzo the Great, Bunsen Honeyd…

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Animal Crossing 6:54

5y ago6:54

6:54

Throughout COVID19 one video game has been helping people get through all this - Animal Crossing. www.meetyourmaker.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Liam Geraghty

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Animation Island: Jimmy Murakami 19:51

5y ago19:51

19:51

Often called the founding father of Irish animation, Jimmy Murakami was behind some of the most iconic animation of all time from The Snowman to When the Wind Blows not to mention his work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Support Meet Your Maker on www.patreon.com/meetyourmaker www.meetyourmaker.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Prathna Lor - Luck and Ordinariness 30:05

5+ y ago30:05

30:05

Prathna talks about the significance of lemons and angel numbers . . . . . . . . . . ____ This podcast is hosted by acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Anne Fitzpatrick - Pinball 28:32

5+ y ago28:32

28:32

Anne Fitzpatrick talks about her love for a classic arcade game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Animation Island: Aidan Hickey 12:38

5+ y ago12:38

12:38

Pioneer of Irish animation Aidan Hickey on cut out animation, Bosco and dental surgeries... Part 2 of Animation Island - a new mini-series from Meet Your Maker that tells the story of the Irish animation industry. Support the show: www.patreon.com/meetyourmaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Lauren Barnes - Hummingbird Migration 30:39

5+ y ago30:39

30:39

Lauren Barnes lectures on the remarkable life of the hummingbird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Animation Island: Beginnings 26:32

5+ y ago26:32

26:32

Animation Island is a new mini-series from Meet Your Maker that tells the story of the Irish animation industry. Episode 1 explores Walt Disney's links to Ireland, the oldest surviving piece of Irish animation and one of the first animators in Ireland - Gunther Wulff. Support the show: www.patreon.com/meetyourmaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Shannon Gerard - Whales 17:41

5+ y ago17:41

17:41

Shannon Gerard explains why she terrified of whales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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