Bebop Banter: The Premiere Anime Podcast
275 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin three friends - Wes, Syed, and Demetrius - on a cross-cultural kick back as they talk about what they love: Anime, manga, and videogames! These USA guys love to get down and talk about them while getting wonderfully side-tracked along the way! Intro and outro music is in the episode descriptions, with even more information.
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Episodes
#27 - Bop Culture - June 2020
June 29, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBFresh off of their longest series yet (thank you to everyone that listened to our episodes on the Big Three!), the boys are back with a more laid back Bop Culture episode! From various anime that they have (or haven't) seen to different video games and interactions with people in the industry, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed on this more laid back outing. There will be no episode next week but look forward to new ideas and episodes coming very soon!
Episode 24 - Bop Culture - June 2020
June 29, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBFresh off of their longest series yet (thank you to everyone that listened to our episodes on the Big Three!), the boys are back with a more laid back Bop Culture episode! From various anime that they have (or haven't) seen to different video games and interactions with people in the industry, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed on this more laid back outing. There will be no episode next week but look forward to new ideas and episodes coming very soon!
#24 - Bop Culture - June 2020
June 29, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBFresh off of their longest series yet (thank you to everyone that listened to our episodes on the Big Three!), the boys are back with a more laid back Bop Culture episode! From various anime that they have (or haven't) seen to different video games and interactions with people in the industry, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed on this more laid back outing. There will be no episode next week but look forward to new ideas and episodes coming very soon!
Episode 24: Bop Culture - June 2020
June 29, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBFresh off of their longest series yet (thank you to everyone that listened to our episodes on the Big Three!), the boys are back with a more laid back Bop Culture episode! From various anime that they have (or haven't) seen to different video games and interactions with people in the industry, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed on this more laid back outing. There will be no episode next week but look forward to new ideas and episodes coming very soon!
Episode 23 - The Big Three FINALE - Wondering about One Piece -
June 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBHaving nitpicked Naruto and broken down Bleach, the time has finally come for the boys to wonder about One Piece. Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down the series in a short spoiler-free section followed up by a spoiler-filled, and almost ENTIRELY off-the-dome, walkthrough of the series (courtesy of Syed)! While it was impossible to cover everything, or even pack-in/remember all of the small but important details, look forward to favorite moments, characters and more! Thank you to...
#23 - The Big Three FINALE - Wondering about One Piece -
June 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBHaving nitpicked Naruto and broken down Bleach, the time has finally come for the boys to wonder about One Piece. Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down the series in a short spoiler-free section followed up by a spoiler-filled, and almost ENTIRELY off-the-dome, walkthrough of the series (courtesy of Syed)! While it was impossible to cover everything, or even pack-in/remember all of the small but important details, look forward to favorite moments, characters and more! Thank you to...
#26 - The Big Three FINALE - Wondering about One Piece -
June 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBHaving nitpicked Naruto and broken down Bleach, the time has finally come for the boys to wonder about One Piece. Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down the series in a short spoiler-free section followed up by a spoiler-filled, and almost ENTIRELY off-the-dome, walkthrough of the series (courtesy of Syed)! While it was impossible to cover everything, or even pack-in/remember all of the small but important details, look forward to favorite moments, characters and more! Thank you to...
#26 - The Big Three FINALE - Wondering about One Piece -
June 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBHaving nitpicked Naruto and broken down Bleach, the time has finally come for the boys to wonder about One Piece. Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down the series in a short spoiler-free section followed up by a spoiler-filled, and almost ENTIRELY off-the-dome, walkthrough of the series (courtesy of Syed)! While it was impossible to cover everything, or even pack-in/remember all of the small but important details, look forward to favorite moments, characters and more! Thank you to...
#22b - Bleach: The Spoiler episode
June 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBHaving broken down the reasons that Bleach might not have caught on quite as well as the other members of "The Big Three," the boys finally put their spoiler-filled thoughts on display in this episode! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they talk what they liked, what they didn't like, and their overall feelings concerning the series. THIS EPISODE DOES COVER THE THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR ARC but there is a disclaimer before they discuss that, so if you don't want to be spoiled before the anime, ...
#25 - Bleach: The Spoiler episode
June 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBHaving broken down the reasons that Bleach might not have caught on quite as well as the other members of "The Big Three," the boys finally put their spoiler-filled thoughts on display in this episode! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they talk what they liked, what they didn't like, and their overall feelings concerning the series. THIS EPISODE DOES COVER THE THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR ARC but there is a disclaimer before they discuss that, so if you don't want to be spoiled before the anime, ...
Episode 22b - Bleach: The Spoiler episode
June 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBHaving broken down the reasons that Bleach might not have caught on quite as well as the other members of "The Big Three," the boys finally put their spoiler-filled thoughts on display in this episode! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they talk what they liked, what they didn't like, and their overall feelings concerning the series. THIS EPISODE DOES COVER THE THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR ARC but there is a disclaimer before they discuss that, so if you don't want to be spoiled before the anime, ...
Episode 22 - The Big Three Part 3 - Breaking Down Bleach -
June 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBleach is one the the perceived "Big Three" but is often looked down upon as being the worst of the bunch. In this episode, the boys look at Bleach's storytelling, characters, and overall world compared to One Piece and Naruto to try to nail down why the others sold more, were rated higher during their runs, and are more highly regarded in their home country. Is it a matter of just poor storytelling, is it because Bleach was the more traditional of the three, or was it some mix of both? Join...
#24 - The Big Three Part 3 - Breaking Down Bleach -
June 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBleach is one the the perceived "Big Three" but is often looked down upon as being the worst of the bunch. In this episode, the boys look at Bleach's storytelling, characters, and overall world compared to One Piece and Naruto to try to nail down why the others sold more, were rated higher during their runs, and are more highly regarded in their home country. Is it a matter of just poor storytelling, is it because Bleach was the more traditional of the three, or was it some mix of both? Join...
#24 - The Big Three Part 3 - Breaking Down Bleach -
June 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBleach is one the the perceived "Big Three" but is often looked down upon as being the worst of the bunch. In this episode, the boys look at Bleach's storytelling, characters, and overall world compared to One Piece and Naruto to try to nail down why the others sold more, were rated higher during their runs, and are more highly regarded in their home country. Is it a matter of just poor storytelling, is it because Bleach was the more traditional of the three, or was it some mix of both? Join...
#22 - The Big Three Part 3 - Breaking Down Bleach -
June 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBleach is one the the perceived "Big Three" but is often looked down upon as being the worst of the bunch. In this episode, the boys look at Bleach's storytelling, characters, and overall world compared to One Piece and Naruto to try to nail down why the others sold more, were rated higher during their runs, and are more highly regarded in their home country. Is it a matter of just poor storytelling, is it because Bleach was the more traditional of the three, or was it some mix of both? Join...
#23 - Naruto: 4th Ninja War Spoilers
May 25, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThe journey was longer than your hosts (Wes, Demetrius, and Syed) expected, but they have finally arrived at the finish line! Join the boys as they break down the final few arcs of Naruto in full, spoiler-filled fashion! Don't forget to tune in next time as they tackle the next of the big three: Bleach!
Episode 21c - Naruto: 4th Ninja War Spoilers
May 25, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThe journey was longer than your hosts (Wes, Demetrius, and Syed) expected, but they have finally arrived at the finish line! Join the boys as they break down the final few arcs of Naruto in full, spoiler-filled fashion! Don't forget to tune in next time as they tackle the next of the big three: Bleach!
#21c - Naruto: 4th Ninja War Spoilers
May 25, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThe journey was longer than your hosts (Wes, Demetrius, and Syed) expected, but they have finally arrived at the finish line! Join the boys as they break down the final few arcs of Naruto in full, spoiler-filled fashion! Don't forget to tune in next time as they tackle the next of the big three: Bleach!
Episode 21b - Naruto: Pre-War Spoilers
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHaving danced around spoilers in their attempt to explain their likes and dislikes concerning Naruto, the boys have decided to go all in with spoilers! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they tackle, canon arc by canon arc, their thoughts on major characters and events in the Naruto franchise. Don't worry if you haven't finished the Ninja War arc(s), this episode covers everything up until then while the next episode will be purely dedicated to the Ninja War!
#22 - Naruto: Pre-War Spoilers
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHaving danced around spoilers in their attempt to explain their likes and dislikes concerning Naruto, the boys have decided to go all in with spoilers! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they tackle, canon arc by canon arc, their thoughts on major characters and events in the Naruto franchise. Don't worry if you haven't finished the Ninja War arc(s), this episode covers everything up until then while the next episode will be purely dedicated to the Ninja War!
#21b - Naruto: Pre-War Spoilers
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHaving danced around spoilers in their attempt to explain their likes and dislikes concerning Naruto, the boys have decided to go all in with spoilers! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they tackle, canon arc by canon arc, their thoughts on major characters and events in the Naruto franchise. Don't worry if you haven't finished the Ninja War arc(s), this episode covers everything up until then while the next episode will be purely dedicated to the Ninja War!
#21 - The Big Three Part 2 - Nitpicking Naruto -
May 11, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBAfter starting off the series with an overview episode, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed are here to do one thing: Nitpick Naruto! Everyone knows what makes this series so great, but stepping back and looking at it there are a lot of flaws! Sit back and join the boys as they go over some narrative techniques and choices you might have missed, moments that detracted from the series, and why such moments really don't take away from Naruto as a whole. Don't worry, the rest of the big three will be gett...
#21 - The Big Three Part 2 - Nitpicking Naruto -
May 11, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBAfter starting off the series with an overview episode, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed are here to do one thing: Nitpick Naruto! Everyone knows what makes this series so great, but stepping back and looking at it there are a lot of flaws! Sit back and join the boys as they go over some narrative techniques and choices you might have missed, moments that detracted from the series, and why such moments really don't take away from Naruto as a whole. Don't worry, the rest of the big three will be gett...
Episode 21 - The Big Three Part 2 - Nitpicking Naruto -
May 11, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBAfter starting off the series with an overview episode, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed are here to do one thing: Nitpick Naruto! Everyone knows what makes this series so great, but stepping back and looking at it there are a lot of flaws! Sit back and join the boys as they go over some narrative techniques and choices you might have missed, moments that detracted from the series, and why such moments really don't take away from Naruto as a whole. Don't worry, the rest of the big three will be gett...
Episode 20 - The Big Three Part 1 - An Overview -
May 04, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThere are 4 weeks in (Ani)May so it's time to bring a new 4 part series to all of our listeners! The time has finally come: We are tackling the Big Three! Join Wes, Syed, and Demetrius in this episode as they give an overview of the Big Three and get ready for individual episodes on each one coming in the following weeks!
#20 - The Big Three Part 1 - An Overview -
May 04, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThere are 4 weeks in (Ani)May so it's time to bring a new 4 part series to all of our listeners! The time has finally come: We are tackling the Big Three! Join Wes, Syed, and Demetrius in this episode as they give an overview of the Big Three and get ready for individual episodes on each one coming in the following weeks!
#20 - The Big Three Part 1 - An Overview -
May 04, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThere are 4 weeks in (Ani)May so it's time to bring a new 4 part series to all of our listeners! The time has finally come: We are tackling the Big Three! Join Wes, Syed, and Demetrius in this episode as they give an overview of the Big Three and get ready for individual episodes on each one coming in the following weeks!
#19 - Bop Culture: April 2020
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBAfter journeying through the various lands of the various demographics, the boys take a quick break before diving back into the wild world of anime. Join Wes, Syed, and Demetrius as they discuss video games (animal crossing), documentaries (tiger king), and a variety of other things that have been keeping them sane in these insane times!
Episode 19 - Bop Culture: April 2020
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBAfter journeying through the various lands of the various demographics, the boys take a quick break before diving back into the wild world of anime. Join Wes, Syed, and Demetrius as they discuss video games (animal crossing), documentaries (tiger king), and a variety of other things that have been keeping them sane in these insane times!
#18 - "My Anime Academia:" The Josei Episode
April 20, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBLadies and gentlemen, we are finally here at the last major demographic: Josei! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss the genre's initial proclivity to the profane, how its roots weigh it down, and also how (despite a rocky start) it has overcome its past by producing some serious mainstream hits and hidden gems!
#18 - "My Anime Academia:" The Josei Episode
April 20, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBLadies and gentlemen, we are finally here at the last major demographic: Josei! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss the genre's initial proclivity to the profane, how its roots weigh it down, and also how (despite a rocky start) it has overcome its past by producing some serious mainstream hits and hidden gems!
Episode 18 - "My Anime Academia:" The Josei Episode
April 20, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBLadies and gentlemen, we are finally here at the last major demographic: Josei! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss the genre's initial proclivity to the profane, how its roots weigh it down, and also how (despite a rocky start) it has overcome its past by producing some serious mainstream hits and hidden gems!
#17 - "My Anime Academia:" The Seinen Episode (AKA the one where Wes' Mic died)
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, Wes (who's mic died so he had to use his backup recording lol), Syed (who didn't drop his mic a while ago), and Demetrius (who also didn't drop his mic), tackle the more mature side of anime and manga aimed at men: Seinen! From the history of seinen to some popular manga and why anime adaptations for this demographic can be difficult, the boys tackle all of the questions you may or may not have had!
Episode 17 - "My Anime Academia:" The Seinen Episode (AKA the one where Wes' Mic died)
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, Wes (who's mic died so he had to use his backup recording lol), Syed (who didn't drop his mic a while ago), and Demetrius (who also didn't drop his mic), tackle the more mature side of anime and manga aimed at men: Seinen! From the history of seinen to some popular manga and why anime adaptations for this demographic can be difficult, the boys tackle all of the questions you may or may not have had!
Episode 16 - "My Anime Academia:" The Shōjo Episode
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBTune in as the boys continue their long journey through different demographics and genres by tackling unfamiliar territory: The Shōjo Demographic! From the interesting origin of modern art styles and tropes to the (admittedly few) series that Wes, Demetrius, and Syed have seen, this episode goes to show that something you might not expect to like can surprise you!
#16 - "My Anime Academia:" The Shōjo Episode
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBTune in as the boys continue their long journey through different demographics and genres by tackling unfamiliar territory: The Shōjo Demographic! From the interesting origin of modern art styles and tropes to the (admittedly few) series that Wes, Demetrius, and Syed have seen, this episode goes to show that something you might not expect to like can surprise you!
Episode 15 - "My Anime Academia:" The Shōnen Episode
March 30, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWith schools out across the country (and the world), the boys take on teaching some lessons of their own! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they explore what the Shōnen demographic in anime is, where it started, what some popular shows are, and what makes Shōnen shows so iconic!
#15 - "My Anime Academia:" The Shōnen Episode
March 30, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWith schools out across the country (and the world), the boys take on teaching some lessons of their own! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they explore what the Shōnen demographic in anime is, where it started, what some popular shows are, and what makes Shōnen shows so iconic!
#14 - Katsucon 2020
March 02, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWe've been gone fore a while but that's all about to change! A new logo and new music accompany a conversation about the newest convention the boys have visited: Katsucon 2020! Join us as we discuss cosplayers, panels, gear, and guests! - - - BIG THANKS to Artificial Music for the track! And So It Begins by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/and-so-it-begins Music promoted by...
Episode 14 - Katsucon 2020
March 02, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWe've been gone fore a while but that's all about to change! A new logo and new music accompany a conversation about the newest convention the boys have visited: Katsucon 2020! Join us as we discuss cosplayers, panels, gear, and guests! - - - BIG THANKS to Artificial Music for the track! And So It Begins by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/and-so-it-begins Music promoted by...
#13 - Bop Culture: Home for the Holidays
December 23, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBCongratulations on making it to another fun-filled, family-time of the year...and what would it be without anime, videogames, movies and tv to fill some of that time? Join the crew as we talk about some anime that's for the family, some that aren't, and some other things we've been enjoying!
#13 - Bop Culture: Home for the Holidays
December 23, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBCongratulations on making it to another fun-filled, family-time of the year...and what would it be without anime, videogames, movies and tv to fill some of that time? Join the crew as we talk about some anime that's for the family, some that aren't, and some other things we've been enjoying!
Episode 13 - Bop Culture: Home for the Holidays
December 23, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBCongratulations on making it to another fun-filled, family-time of the year...and what would it be without anime, videogames, movies and tv to fill some of that time? Join the crew as we talk about some anime that's for the family, some that aren't, and some other things we've been enjoying!
#12 - Dragonball Series, Pt.2
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBGet excited for the follow-up episode where the crew discusses Dragonball, Dragonball GT and Dragonball Super...and a couple of other things that are ageless, timeless, and what you'll find is beyond belief!
Episode 12 - Dragonball Series, Pt.2
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBGet excited for the follow-up episode where the crew discusses Dragonball, Dragonball GT and Dragonball Super...and a couple of other things that are ageless, timeless, and what you'll find is beyond belief!
Episode 11 - Dragonball Series, Pt.1
November 11, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThere's just something magical about your first anime. For us here at Backlog Bebop, it was Dragonball Z! Join us as we ramble in high spirits about what we loved, what-if's situations, and what makes those characters so legendary.
#11 - Dragonball Series, Pt.1
November 11, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThere's just something magical about your first anime. For us here at Backlog Bebop, it was Dragonball Z! Join us as we ramble in high spirits about what we loved, what-if's situations, and what makes those characters so legendary.
#10 - Ten Anime/Manga Recommendations
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThe special 10th episode! The crew talks about 10 different anime or manga that you or may not have heard of and recommends them in this special episode. Which ones are you going to check out? Thanks for all the love!! **NEW Intro** Always (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jIiE1ezj4cs **Contact Info** We'd love to hear from you! Is there a manga/anime/topic that you want us to look into? Feel free to let us know! ...
Episode 10 - Ten Anime/Manga Recommendations
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThe special 10th episode! The crew talks about 10 different anime or manga that you or may not have heard of and recommends them in this special episode. Which ones are you going to check out? Thanks for all the love!! **NEW Intro** Always (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jIiE1ezj4cs **Contact Info** We'd love to hear from you! Is there a manga/anime/topic that you want us to look into? Feel free to let us know! ...
Episode 9 - Post Otakon 2019
September 02, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBNever been to a convention? The crew talks about their 2019 experiences featuring a friend and some especially fun hijinks at Otakon 2019 in Washington, D.C.! New Intro => Always (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jIiE1ezj4cs. **Contact Info** We'd love to hear from you! Is there a manga/anime/topic that you want us to look into? Feel free to let us know! Website = https://backlogbebop.wixsite.com/backlogbebop In...