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Media Madhouse Pod Episode 9: The Boy And The Heron, An Almost-Orphan And A Chainsmoker

Abbie Blount, Rena Kerndl, and Sofia Chanes-Peralta
May 12, 2025

On this episode of the Media Madhouse podcast, Abbie and Rena discuss the 2023 animated movie The Boy and the Heron. Join them as they delve into the symbolism of the movie, what Ghibli as a studio stands for in the industry, and the differences between storytelling in the West and East.

Special thanks to Sofia Chanes-Peralta for making the thumbnail art for this episode. If you’d like to see more of her art, find her on Instagram @doodle_ee_dee. 

Special thanks to Elizabeth Booth for making the icons for this episode. If you’d like to see more of their art, find them on Instagram @thenostalgic_lizard.

The following fonts used in the thumbnail were taken from Dafont: Smesh by Tokokoo Studio, BubbleGum by Thomas W. Zille

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Abbie Blount
Abbie Blount, Contributor
Hi, I’m Abbie Blount and a senior here at BJHS! This year I’m president of the National Art Honors Society and play clarinet in our Wind Ensemble. I love to make art and am hoping to go to the Savannah College of Art and Design next year for animation and game design. Besides art, I also love sci-fi, comics, crocheting, music, and history!
Rena Kerndl
Rena Kerndl, Contributor
Hey! I’m Rena Kerndl. I’m currently a senior. I’m super into any kind of art—you name it, I’ve at least tried it. I’m in the band and write my own music, I write poetry and stories, and I love art and video editing. I’m super into rhythm games at the moment, and I hope that one day I’ll make my own video game. I plan on going to college for graphic design and finding a career inside that field.
Sofia Chanes-Peralta
Sofia Chanes-Peralta, Contributor
My name is Sofia, and I’m a senior this year! I love all kinds of art and creative activities. I’m working to become a storyteller in the animation industry one day. I like to make stories rooted in my faith that anyone can enjoy.