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JoJo's Bizarre Podcast

411 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratings

Three friends (and occasional guests) discuss the various adaptations of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, as well as lots of other animes, and public transit in New York and New Jersey. We sometimes get explicit. https://www.patreon.com/jjbpod

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Ep. 277 - Ender Child (To Your Eternity, Eps. 1-3)

April 27, 2022 17:11 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

We talk about 2021's hottest orb-based anime this week, To Your Eternity (episodes 1 to 3). We also talk about Dido, CODA, Breakfast at Tiffany's, dogs that talk on YouTube, Roswell, and pondering orbs. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 276 - A Podcast to Relax/Study to (Samurai Champloo, Eps. 1-3)

April 20, 2022 17:14 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Kids, clear the pool; it's time once again for Adult Swim. We watched Samurai Champloo, a classic of early Adult Swim anime, and the follow-up from the creator of Cowboy Bebop. We also talk about running at sunset, "guro", intercontinental travel, smell memory, and which Samurai Champloo character we all are. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...

Ep. 275 - Devil Baby Cry Man (Devilman Crybaby Eps. 1-3, with guest Tim)

April 13, 2022 17:46 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

Another week, another ... modern classic? We talk about popular, recent, and adult-oriented Netflix anime, Devilman Crybaby on the pod this week. We also have return guest, Tim, on the show to explain a few things - including what the hell the theme song to this show is. We also talk about Charleston Chew, Ievas Polka, "Tatami Galaxy," Silent Hill, Blade, From Dusk til Dawn, and Devil World. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on Yo...

Ep. 274 - Mami & Bebe (Madoka Magica: Rebellion)

April 07, 2022 03:12 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

[Spoilers for the original Madoka Magica series, Fight Club, Wandavision, The Avengers] We get...closure...sort of...on the pod this week, as the JJBPod gang takes a look at the Madoka Magica movie, Rebellion. We also talk about "Terrace House"(sorry), old sitcom theme songs, pissing yourself in a movie theater, and some other stuff I forgot but I gotta release this episode now. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join ...

Ep. 273 - Power Vottoms (Armored Trooper VOTOMS, Eps. 1-3)

March 30, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Did you know there are roughly 1 bajillion mecha animes from Sunrise that aren't Gundam? We took a look at another swanky old robot anime this week: Armored Trooper VOTOMS. It's on HiDive, btw. We also talk about the upcoming JoJo gap, Catfish, Our Flag Means Death, bottoming, farting into microphones, and waltzes.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...

Ep. 272 - Nostalgia (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure SDC Eps. 32, 33 & DIU Ep. 8)

March 23, 2022 16:15 - 1 hour - 80.1 MB

We take a look back into OUR past this week, as a Patreon supporter has us watch episodes we saw back in 2016 and 2018. (Stardust Crusaders Eps. 32 & 33, Alessi's Set Pts. 1 and 2; Diamond is Unbreakable Ep. 8, Yukako Yamagishi Falls in Love). We also talk about Jackie's theoretical AMV, Pennsylvania's SEPTA, The Daily podcast, crapping in the tub and beating up animals.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan ...

Ep. 271 - Horny Berserker (World's End Harem, Eps. 1-3)

March 16, 2022 16:10 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

[Content warning for sexuality, pedophilia, rape] In what is JJBPod's porniest episode yet, we talk about the first three episodes of ecchi anime World's End Harem. Does it bridge the gap between hentai and intriguing science fiction? Find out! We also talk about "Y: The Last Man", bands with the word "soul" in their titles, Ladies' Nights, when you look old in anime, Larry King, "Game of Thrones", and dating in Iceland. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on...

Ep. 270 - Ran Kings (Ranking of Kings, Eps. 1-3)

March 10, 2022 04:19 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

A pleasant surprise for JJBPod this week, as we got to watch Ranking of Kings. We also talk about plangency, giving multiple kids names that start with the same letter, what we'd cut off ourselves to escape a trap, and how this show is not Game of Thrones. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 269 - C'mon You Watch Anime (Ponyo)

March 02, 2022 18:02 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

We're slowly becoming Miyazaki experts on JJBPod, as evidenced by this discussion of 2008's Ponyo. We also talk about how you take your coffee, podcasting in non-English languages, JoJodle, Doggie March, steamboats, and Hurricane Alley. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 268 - Simp-Sama (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 12)

February 23, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

The day has come. On this edition of JoJo's Bizarre Podcast, we talk about the last episode in this first volley of Stone Ocean episodes; number 12. We also talk about Biz Markie, Christianity, old JJBPod gags, and some other stuff I forgot 'cause I closed the notes I was working on while editing this episode. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...

Ep. 267 - Langy Wangy (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 11)

February 16, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

It's almost time for another awful period of waiting for more JoJo, but in the meantime we cover a very JoJo episode of...JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. Mutilated animals and pee galore on Episode 11 - Operation Savage Guardian (Head to the Courtyard, pt. 2). We also talk about how bad email is, Myles' malpractice career, Total Recall, The Rockefeller Foundation, tampons, and ebullism.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on...

Ep. 266 - In Those Greens (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 10)

February 09, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Is Myles psychic? Do spinning objects create gravity? These questions and more are NOT answered this week on JoJo's Bizarre Podcast, as we talk about Episode 10 of Stone Ocean. We also talk about "The Honeymooners", Brussels sprouts, Ginuwine, old phone plans, and our favorite TV channels. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbp...

Ep. 265 - The Sluttiest Priest (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 9)

February 03, 2022 01:51 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

On this week's JJBPod, we talk about Episode 9 of Stone Ocean, "Marilyn Manson, the Debt Collector". We also talk about Billy Joel, toddler-proofing furniture, Japanese epithets, counting units for hair, and the dueling JoJo fan wikis. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube Join the fan Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 264 - All Bets Are Off (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 8)

January 27, 2022 01:23 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

New answers and new bros have arrived! On this week's pod, we'll be talking about Episode 8 of Stone Ocean, "F.F." We also talk about what sounds we don't have in English, AIM, Shower with Your Dad Simulator, Formula 1, New Jersey locales, and we kinda spoil Murder on the Orient Express. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 263 - Egg Girl (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 7)

January 19, 2022 15:09 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

There's three of us on the podcast, talking about Episode 7 of Stone Ocean, "There's Six of Us!" We also talk about spotting crocs from a moving car, Garfield and Friends, Battle Royale, Katie Ka-Boom, Taco Bell commercials, and we look up the prices of a fashion brand Araki references.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 262 - Whitesteak (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 6)

January 11, 2022 05:08 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

[Content warning for suicide talk] Time for another great JoJo JoBro! (JoSis?) We watched Ep. 6 of Stone Ocean this week, "Ermes' Sticker." We also talk about The Clash, "The Osbournes" TV show, viral tweets, American icons, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and the no-underwear-on-Sunday story from When Harry Met Sally.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Ep. 261 - His Precious Water (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Episode 5)

January 05, 2022 21:43 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

[Skip to 53:00 for dedicated JoJo episode talk] Lots of old people tech talk this episode, since CDs are suddenly relevant thanks to Episode 5 of Stone Ocean. We also talk about the first albums we bought, AllMusic.com, Limp Bizkit, if The Beatles suck, and There's Something about Mary. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 260 - Melting in Your Dreams (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 4)

December 29, 2021 06:26 - 1 hour - 52 MB

It's just the trio this week, since we have maaany questions on what the hell happened in Stone Ocean episode 4. We also talk about Raiders of the Lost Ark, Outkast, the ultimate JoJo watch order, sniping, what we got for the holidays, and the mellotron. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to us on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 259 - And the "A" Stands for... (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 3)

December 22, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 98 MB

Look, they're all special episodes, but this week it is a very special ep. as we welcome long-time listener and correspondent, Chad, to the podcast. We go over Episode 3 of the Stone Ocean anime, "The Visitor: Part 1," and have many questions about what's to come. We also talk about fansub wars, the Miami Hurricanes, Spiderman: Shattered Dimensions, touching grass, and perhaps the most important physical characteristic of a JoJo's character ever. Check out Chad's Facebook pages here:  http...

Ep. 258 - Trash Banana (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 2)

December 15, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The first Stand battle of Stone Ocean is an instant classic. We have returning guest Elliot (@nameoftheyear) on to talk about Episode 2, "Prisoner FE40536: Jolyne Cujoh." We also talk about Blaseball, truck driving, loan words, FREEDOM as identity, Disneyland's bird population, The Nutty Professor, and the new character in the JoJo battle royale game. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

Ep. 257 - Onion Cop (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Ep. 1)

December 08, 2021 06:32 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

JoJo's is back, baby! We finally sink our teeth into Stone Ocean and remember what we love about JoJo's. We'll be doing one episode a week, so this time it's just JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Episode 1 - Stone Ocean. We also talk about achieving your dreams, the plea bargain system, Weezer, cups on strings, "fap fingers," and what to expect from the rest of Part 6. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

Ep. 257 - Onion Cop (JJBA Stone Ocean Ep. 1)

December 08, 2021 06:32 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

JoJo's is back, baby! We finally sink our teeth into Stone Ocean and remember what we love about JoJo's. We'll be doing one episode a week, so this time it's just JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Episode 1 - Stone Ocean. We also talk about achieving your dreams, the plea bargain system, Weezer, cups on strings, "fap fingers," and what to expect from the rest of Part 6. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

Ep. 256 - Hard Done (Ranma 1/2, Eps. 1-3)

December 01, 2021 20:53 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

[Ranma 1/2 talk starts at 35:24] One more blast to the past before getting back into JoJo: we watched Ranma 1/2 for the pod this week. We also talk about gender switcharoo movies, tsundere characters, True Detective Season 2, Tom & Jerry, Gremlins, and old dance music. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 255 - Grapper Broccoli (Baki, 2018)

November 25, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Perhaps an appropriate run-up to JoJo's return, we watched the ridiculous, muscle-bound anime Baki (2018) this week. We also talk about coaching trees, '90s sitcoms, jungling, boiling crabs, and Speculoos. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 254 - 17/29 (Erased, Eps. 1-3)

November 18, 2021 03:15 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Lots of good stuff this week on the pod - we start out by covering the flood of JoJo news that has come in, and then we take a look at popular 2016 time-travel anime, "Erased." We also talk about what makes the Mad Hatter mad, what the most popular animes are, what makes something "trashy," The Butterfly Effect, The Gorillaz, and what "toggle coats" are. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

Ep. 253 - Tastree (Rec, entire series)

November 11, 2021 00:06 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

The gang gets some 00s fansub nostalgia this week, as we discuss the entirety of the series "Rec" from 2006. We also talk about the Spanish horror movie REC, Mikey of Life cereal fame, Audrey Hepburn movies, romanization of Japanese, Sylvester Stallone, fansub translator's notes, and the size of homes. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 252 - Concrete Roads (Whisper of the Heart)

November 03, 2021 21:04 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

The JoJo's Bizarre Podcast gang knocks out another Studio Ghibli movie this week, as we discuss our feelings on Whisper of the Heart, from 1995. We also talk about how Halloween went, donut-hole towns, The Jungle, and the Japanese' dislike for freckles. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 251 - Glengarry Glenreese (Banana Fish Eps. 1-3)

October 27, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

[Warning: We discuss sexual assault in media quite a bit on this episode] Something decisively different this week - we checked out modernized, '80s crime manga adaptation, Banana Fish, on the pod this week. We go over its B-Movie leanings and try to figure out if it's a yaoi work or not. We also talk about FMKs, the Biggie/Tupac beef, obsolete problems on Seinfeld, how many people are needed to form a gang, foreigner names in Japanese, and the film Blood In, Blood Out/Bound by Honor. Rate...

Ep. 250 - The Monster Rat (From the New World)

October 20, 2021 20:34 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

This week, the pod gang talks about the super weird and kinda dark anime from the Fall 2012 season (the one that isn't JoJo's), "From the New World," AKA "Shin Sekai Yori." We also talk about Halloween plans, how to depict telekinesis, camping hygiene, how hands feel, and if this anime is really Stone Ocean. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 249 - Hard Topic (A Silent Voice)

October 13, 2021 21:15 - 2 hours - 104 MB

[Content warning for suicide, bullying, ableism] It's a long one this week, and it's also an episode that is about as serious as we get. We watched 2016's A Silent Voice for the podcast this week, and we also talk about musical greeting cards, Krillin onesies, Squand, Clark Westfield, Marlee Matlin, and if women talk about each others' boobs. Deafness in Japan links mentioned by Marc: Japan: An insight from the Japanese Federation of the Deaf How does the Japanese society see and treat d...

Ep. 248 - No Crying in Baseball (Ace of Diamond Eps. 1-3)

October 06, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

It's time these JJBPod dorks watch another sports anime - it's "Ace of Diamond" this week on the podcast...or "Ace of the Diamond," depending whom you ask. We also talk about what 2D and 3D shows we've been watching, the sports we played when we were little, Bernie Williams, the mercy rule of sports, and why we need a shounen anime about coding. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 247 - We Are Za Warudo (Odd Taxi Eps. 1-3)

September 30, 2021 00:08 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

On this episode, the JJBPod crew checks out what some are already calling the year's best anime, Odd Taxi. We also talk about who the MVP of "We Are the World" is, if taxis are better than rideshares, boomer memes, what a honeypot is, and Go Go Curry.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 246 - Manic Pixie Nightmare Girl (Aku no Hana, Eps. 5-8)

September 22, 2021 22:19 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

A rare occurence on JoJo's Bizarre Podcast this week, as we continue to watch an anime that is not JoJo. We watched four more episodes of "Aku no Hana" (eps. 5-8) and wouldn't you know it, the show just gets more intense! We also talk about how to impress your date, what TV shows normal people watch, middle school dating, the band Midori, high school memories, schoolwork dittos, and the movie Collateral. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Se...

Ep. 245 - The Yips (Kaguya-Sama: Love is War, Eps. 1, 3, and 5)

September 15, 2021 22:28 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

We return to romantic comedy land for this week, as we watch Kaguya-Sama: Love is War (Episodes 1, 3, and 5). We also talk about how to pronounce town names based on indigenous american words, what anime genre terms we remember, Seina from Terrace House, the limits of 20 Questions, breaking up with someone on your friend's behalf, and "the yips." Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

Ep. 244 - You Can Never Tell Her (Aku no Hana, Eps. 1-4)

September 08, 2021 21:50 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Time to weigh in on a polarizing show: it's the first half of our Aku no Hana/Flowers of Evil coverage here on JoJo's Bizarre Podcast. We also talk about what "BTS" means, Donda, Jewish summer camps, The Strand, Shiva the goddess, and the appeal of a deathbed. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 243 - Psycho Train World (Evangelion 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon a Time)

September 01, 2021 22:03 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

Time for the JoJo's Bizarre Podcast gang to talk about Evangelion for the last (lol) time. We watched the awkwardly-named, fourth Rebuild of Evangelion movie for the pod this week, Evangelion 3.0+1.01. It's on Amazon Prime and boy oh boy is it a doozy. We also talk about what a musical coda is, Blazing Saddles, Sesame Street, Three Dog Night, Christmas songs, Boba Fett, Dark, and Windows 98 Solitaire. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 242 - Seeing Eyeball (Mushishi, Eps. 1-4)

August 25, 2021 20:01 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

[Skip to 27:00 for Mushishi talk] Myles in back in the flesh! This time to talk about the cozy yet strange anime, Mushishi (2005). We also talk about the top 5 states in the US, ghost stories, Constantine, Myles' brother, all the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure news, Trick Daddy, and Modern Love. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 241 - Flabbit (Tenchi Muyo OVA, Eps. 1-3)

August 11, 2021 20:03 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

[Skip to 21:40 for actual Tenshi Muyo OVA talk] We get to visit another '90s classic this week as we finally watch Tenchi Muyo! (the OVA series, Episodes 1-3). We also talk about the confusing Tenchi Muyo! series as a whole, the newly-revealed JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean characters, Evangelion iceberg videos, rat tails, the definition of side-boob, and Super Princess Peach. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice messag...

Ep. 240 - Dampire (Vampire Hunter D [1985])

August 05, 2021 00:02 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

[Go to ~29:00 to skip email readings etc.] On JJBPod this week, we go back in time to see the prequel to one of our favorite old OVAs - we saw Vampire Hunter D (No, not Bloodlust, but we did cover that on Episode 172.) We also talk about Metallica's One, Shin Godzilla, LA's Koreatown, Imelda Marcos, Inspectah Deck, Shane, and the video for Michael & Janet Jackson's "Scream." Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https:...

Lost Episode Remaster #2 (Originally Episode 49) - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure S1E10

July 29, 2021 19:40 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

(This episode first came out on 11/12/2017 but was removed from our feed due to the use of copyrighted music. It is reuploaded with some audio cleanup and the sensitive music removed.) The original description for this episode is gone! But despite what Marc and Jackie say in the hasty, remote intro, this pod only covers (1) JoJo TV anime episode - New York's JoJo. It's a nice trip down nostalgia lane, and will get you excited to hear the three of us talk about new JoJo episodes again - when...

Ep. 239 - Ye Olde Anime (with guest, Mason, of AAAPodcast)

July 21, 2021 22:34 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

It's a biglong episode this week, as we dive into the gory Goblin Slayer, and talk about loads of other anime with Mason, from the Anime Addicts Anonymous podcast. (A good, hardcore anime pod that Marc guested on a few weeks ago). We also talk about The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, if content warnings are helpful, Charles Martinet, the C.H.U.D. movies, exploitation films, and Switch from The Matrix, who unfortunately is not portrayed by Zoë Wanamaker, who played Rolanda Hooch in the Har...

Ep. 238 - Gun Freedom (Mobile Suit Gundam [1979], Eps. 1-3)

July 14, 2021 21:19 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

The JJBPod gang takes you wayyy back to 1979, as they visit the seminal "real robot" anime, Mobile Suit Gundam. We also talk about Future Trunks, the devil dog from Chainsaw Man, Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, real robot vs. super robot, and World War I. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 237 - Hack the Past (Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-)

July 07, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

We watched the overlooked and strangely-named Spring 2021 anime, Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-, on the podcast this week. We also talk about the nothing JoJo announcement at Anime Expo, goth kids, Chuli the chihuahua, Nia Long, and sepak takraw. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 236 - You Might Be an Otaku (Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku)

June 30, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

All kids out of the pool, it's time for an anime about grown-ups! We watched Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku on the podcast this week, and we get into a fierce(ish) debate on whether people should or should not date in the workplace. We also talk about the upcoming Anime Expo Lite, normie otaku, fujoshi, Genshiken, and dating in the workplace. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Ep. 235 - Tabi Tabi Po (Trese, Eps. 1-3)

June 23, 2021 18:28 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

[Skip to 37:40 to get to proper Trese talk] We go south of the anime motherland this week, as we look at Filipino-mythology-inspired show, Trese (Episodes 1-3). We also talk about the pin-pen merger, psychopomps, trans culture in the Philippines, and by popular demand, local New Jersey transit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 234 - Found a Nerd (Terror in Resonance, Eps. 1-3)

June 16, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

It's time to take a look at another Watanabe joint, as this week we watched 2014's Terror in Resonance, Episodes 1-3. You can skip to like 30 minutes in if you don't care about us reading emails. We also talk about Wet Hot American Summer, cicadas, Jolt Cola, Sigur Ros, 9/11, and The Olive Garden. Lots of 2000s era talk, eh? Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 233 - Notebook of Death (Death Note, Eps. 1-3)

June 09, 2021 22:24 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Another flashback this week, as we hop into the 2006, Hot Topic-esque anime, Death Note. We also talk about St. Mark's Place, cultural identity, Dexter, Falling Down, and what "writing" is.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 232 - Let's Eat Beans (Code Geass, Eps. 1-3)

June 04, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Thanks to a Patreon supporter, we hop in a time machine to see a hugely popular show we missed in 2006, Code Geass. We also talk about the word "clump," Resident Evil VIIIage, Mexican-American films, "total war," and the meaning of "banzai." Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

Ep. 231 - Top GunBuster (GunBuster, Eps. 4-6)

May 27, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

[Minor spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion in this episode] We actually finished a series this week! It's the back half of the 1988 GunBuster OVA, episodes 4-6. Top recommendation for this show if you like retro mecha anime, Evangelion, or both. We also talk about the passing of Kentaro Miura, Voices of a Distant Star, Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise, and The Sizzler restaurant chain. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a...

Ep. 230 - It's a Sport (Run with the Wind Eps. 1-3)

May 19, 2021 20:18 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Back in modern times, we check out track-and-field anime Run with the Wind this week on JJBPod. We also talk about new anime EX-ARM, what counts as a sport, The Olympics, the meaning of the word "unfurl," Terrace House, and yacht rock. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jjbpod/message

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