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Rhystic Cast #4 - Kamigawa Postmortem (Patreon)

Published:
2022-02-06 16:00:33
Edited:
2022-04-07 16:57:19
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2026-06
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Today, I sit down to discuss the difficulties of making The Old Kamigawa. From the trivial mistakes (like wrongly crediting Pom Poko to Miyazaki) to the bigger themes (should Shinto have been used as a narrative crux?), I address the criticism that emerged in response to this project. 

I also talk about how my experience in Italian Studies helps me relate to the frustrations at the heart of these angry comments.As Scott McCloud writes, "this book is meant to stimulate debate, not settle it."

Music in this episode:Nick Drake - Things Behind the Sun 

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chris herbig

The second I heard my favorite Nick Drake song, a giant smoke came across my face. Thank you for doing what you do, Sam.

Matt D

I'm reading Babel at the moment, and your comments about language and translation complement that book very well. A good read.

Sethzard

Could you please make an RSS feed with these on so I can use it in a podcatcher?

Basic Swamp

Goddamn I love your content so much and it is almost cathartic to hear as creator discuss their own mistakes/thought process around making linguistic or aural choices. Almost nobody else I’ve observed does this and most of them commit far more atrocious mispronunciations than you ever have. Love ya Sam.

Basic Swamp

Also if you look up how Miyazaki named his studio, he took the name from an Italian word for wind. So you would likely be right to pronounce it either way :)

Darwin Ding

loved this, super admirable response to the critiques (also didnt realize there was so much hubbub about it). as someone who probably falls too deep into the romanticizing italy category of people, is there a good primer on the more problematic aspects of that mentality (and i guess of italy?)

Daniel Rivero Padilla

Let's all agree Sam is a person of high authority and we should all listen and obey what he says. I'm joking, but your humillity just makes me like more and more the content.

caulifloodle

The explanation of saying Miyazaki instead of Ghibli to avoid the pronunciation debate only to end up making a way bigger mistake is hilarious. Can't win sometimes.

Sethzard

Thank you :)

Enrique Hernandez

Thank for the pick into your process. I am looking forward to more of your videos and talks.

Chris Gonzalez

I love the discussion about switching to proper pronunciation, because I've been on both sides of it. As a barista at Starbucks in Atlanta, it was EXTREMELY jarring when someone would drive through and order a "krwa-san" instead of a "kruh-saant", and often times the person being actively smug about it, as if they were proud of how worldly they are. But my family is Venezuelan so I speak Spanish, and if I'm at a restaurant and the staff are also Latinx, I will use the proper pronunciation of things, almost subconsciously. But if I'm just at home or speaking with friends, it's always anglicized. So I think audience is the biggest thing that, for me, determines which side of the line you should walk on. But what do you do when your audience is 113,000+ international viewers? That, I honestly do not know the answer to, but I feel like you get closer to an answer later with the part regarding romanticizing Japan and Italy, and especially at the end. You're the on-ramp, and it's okay to use a "common" pronunciation instead of the "correct" pronunciation. That way, you can safely let the ones who want to continue exploring explore, and let the ones who already know be satisfied with their knowledge.

James LEE

I'm only just ten minutes in and am already so happy for this introspection. I wonder if, when those in the west speak of that stylized, cartoonized "Japanese" font or music, if they don't just mean "Asian." I don't often see any distinction when folk are trying to show something Chinese or Korean, but simply apply the "they're all basically the same" mindset and just call it Japanese. (Earlier in my life, I also so this same "they're all the same" applied when suggesting all Asians are basically Chinese.)

James LEE

This is my biggest issue with Pushkin and Malcolm Gladwell. He appears entirely immune to introspection and never considers errors he makes in his works. His lack of humility and willingness to learn (insofar as what he's willing to allow the public to see) entirely deprives me of my experience of his authenticity.

Austin Williams

Really enjoyed hearing the behind the scenes of this episode! I'm excited to listen in to more of these Rhystic talks. I hope you don't get too caught up in the nay sayers and nit pickers, reflection is always a great learning experience but don't let yourself get bogged down by the negativity. I appreciated hearing your outlook and reasons for starting this channel; to create an "on ramp" for those who have interests in related areas of life. Your channel and insights have certainly made me more conscience and aware of the art of magic, the flavor texts and how much it all can relate to the real world. Best $5 I spend every month, love and appreciation Sam!

Geoffrey

"I don't think that makes a good story." Me either - keep doing what you do, Sam.

Mysterious Shrimp

Enjoyed hearing the behind the scenes a bit, as well as addressing the criticisms. I'm of the opinion that one perspective is never enough, so it's great to hear you tackle those thoughts on your videos in a reasonable way. There's often more going on with how people are feeling, like you pointed out. Anyway, as someone who's joined recently, I also just wanted to say that I'm really grateful for all the content you've made, and the thoughtfulness you put into each piece.

Jake Tee

Hey Sam, just wanted to send love and kudos as a layman of the subject matter. Can't express how much I enjoy the way you express the subject matters you cover. The amount of thoughtfulness you put into your work will always draw ire, if for nothing more than you are a platform to insert a negative voice. Wish folk like me could be the calculus of a positive 'earworm' but I understand how the negative sticks so much easier. You do amazing work and just wanted to send some positive vibes.