Fan vs Pro
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Fan vs Pro is a weekly talk show between an anime fan and a longtime industry professional. We answer your questions live about how the business actually works, and what really goes on behind the scenes of your favorite anime. Join the livestream on YouTube to ask your questions! Audio is posted here next-day.
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Episodes
Fans Be Crazy
February 11, 2020 05:58 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBJustin is still reeling from Parasite's dramatic Oscars win, and the backlash from the unwashed masses makes he and Flip delve into some horror stories of anime fans behaving badly.
Funimation and Studios
February 04, 2020 06:15 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThere's a whole lot of kerfuffle about Funimation dropping the show Interspecies Reviewers, and Justin talks about all the stuff that can happen behind the scenes that would cause such an incident. Also, why thinking about studio styles is wrong-headed, and Flip's personal standards are called into question.
The Problem with Anitubers and the importance of research
January 29, 2020 06:08 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBHeyyy, we stay on topic this week, promise! Flip had a major issue with a popular YouTuber talking about one of his favorite topics and we go into the politics behind Anitube, and why it's the place where information goes to die.
Where The Money?
January 24, 2020 08:40 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBEver wonder, if the anime business is doing so well and making so much money, why are animators still getting shafted and why are studios still going bankrupt? And what will fix it all? We answer what happens with all of that sweet otaku cash, and then go on a tangent about food.
Bootlegs
January 14, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIt's our first episode! We discuss bootlegs, where they're found, how to spot them, and the legal and moral implications of indulging in them. Where do you draw the line between fan work and piracy? We dive deep.