Nerding with Friends
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Nerding out is better with friends. Join us for discussions on all things anime, comics, movies, sports, and other topics to be discussed among friends. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdingwithfriends/support
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Until We Meet Again: RIP Akira Toriyama
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBEpisode Summary On March 7, 2024, the anime community was rocked by the news that the famed mangaka Akria Torikyama had passed away. The impact that the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise had on his peers and fans alike was felt worldwide. In this episode, we’re joined by Justin and Dequan as we talk about how Akira Toriyama influenced us, the significance that Dragon Ball Z and all its variations had on our generation, and what the future of this franchise looks like under a new pen. Wha...
Shonen Heat Week! Jujutsu Kaisen 248, My Hero Academia 442 and One Piece 1104
January 23, 2024 13:41 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe’re back with another Shonen Heat Week! This episode tackles Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 248, My Hero Academia chapter 412, and One Piece chapter 1104. In Jujutsu Kaisen, the intense clash between Sukuna and Yuji reaches new heights as Yuta joins the frey, igniting a duel between the King and Queen of Curses. Meanwhile, over in My Hero Academia Deku's showdown with Shigaraki escalates, showcasing incredible displays power and choices that could reshape hero society as we know it. Finally, in On...
Jujutsu Kaisen's Shibuya Incident: Manga vs Anime Discussion
January 19, 2024 18:05 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBEpisode Summary In this engaging episode of Nerding with Friends, we dive into season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen, more specifically the Shibuya Incident, by contrasting the manga with its anime adaptation. We explore differences in storytelling, character development, and artistic styles, with a focus on key arcs and character portrayals. Special attention is paid to how music and voice acting in the anime enhance the manga's narrative and battle scenes. A blend of insightful analysis and lively d...
First Shonen Heat Week of 2024
January 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBEpisode Summary We’re back for the first Shonen Heat week of 2024! This episode tackles Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 247, My Hero Academia chapter 411, and One Piece chapter 1103. In Jujutsu Kaisen, the battle between Higuruma and Itadori vs Sukuna continues with a shocking death and an even more shocking finale. Meanwhile, over in My Hero Academia Shigaraki strips Deku of one of his quirks and pushes the young hero to go beyond his limits. Finally, One Piece finishes the Kuma flashback and more ...
Guess Who is Back! Black Clover Chapter 369
December 28, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBEpisode Summary Black Clover is back! The manga returned this month and the story picked up right where it left off. Asta and Yuno continue their battle with Luscious and his clones. The Black Bulls, who recently received some of Asta's anti-magic, jumped into the battle too with Luck and Magna teaming up to take down a clone Luscious. With Black Clover joining Jump Giga and releasing quarterly, we had a lot to speculate on. Topics include, whether Lucius will revive more characters for a...
Final Shonen Heat Week of 2023
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBEpisode Summary As we enter our final Heat Week of the year, we play a little catch-up with all the series we’ve been reading. Our big three of Jujustu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, and One Piece are all in some great places going into the new year. In Jujutsu Kaisen, we’ve got Yuji vs Sukuna on the horizon and await to see which character is going to inherit Kenjaku’s will. Over in My Hero Academia, the battle between AFO and Bakugo is reaching its conclusion and we learn more about both of thei...
Gridiron Anime: Unveiling the Surprising Football Talents of Your Favorite Characters
December 04, 2023 15:08 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBEpisode Summary One Piece, the long-running global hit anime, is the first in the genre to crossover with the National Football League. On Sunday, December 3, at 1:25 PM PT, the Los Angeles Rams held a special collaboration with the iconic Japanese anime One Piece during their game against the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium. In celebration of this momentous event, we turned to the random anime generator to cycle through some fan-favorite anime characters to see which positions they would pl...
Anime Vibe Session No. 3 (feat. Bad.Lyre)
November 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBEpisode Summary You know the vibes. We outchea here with Brad talking all things anime. Some topics include: Neji and Rock Lee doing nothing in Naruto after the timeskip. The greatness of Yu Yu Hakusho Which Gundam series we would want to see in live-action Why black parents in the '90s hated anime and more About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG at @_codenameco...
Shonen Heat Week 7! My Hero Academia 403 and One Piece 1095
October 18, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBEpisode Summary SPOILER WARNING We’re back with another Shonen Heat Week! In this episode, we discussed My Hero Academia chapter 403 and One Piece chapter 1095. First, we witness the end of one era and the beginning of another in My Hero Academia. When one hero falls another rises. But will he be enough to end the threat of All for One once and for all? Next, One Piece brought us two flashbacks that have been long overdue. Not only do we get Kuma's backstory, but we also get a look into ...
Shonen Heat Week 6! Jujutsu Kaisen 238 and One Piece 1094
October 09, 2023 11:32 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB* SPOILER WARNING * We’re back with another Shonen Heat Week! My Hero Academia is on a break, so in this episode, we covered chapter 238 of Jujutsu Kaisen and chapter 1094 of One Piece. The battle between Sukuna and Kashimo reaches a conclusion and we already have two more fights on the horizon. While Sukuna displayed some incredible power, the real conflict came from the philosophy of the two fighters. Meanwhile, in One Piece, the Strawhats are confronted by the most powerful enemy they’ve...
Shonen Heat Week 5! Jujutsu Kaisen 237 and My Hero Academia 402
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBEpisode Summary * Spoiler Warning * We’re back with Shonen Heat Week! One Piece is on a break this week, so we reviewed Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 237 and My Hero Academia chapter 402. Following the defeat of Gojo, we pick up right where we left off in Jujutsu Kaisen as the battle between Sukuna and Kashimo begins. Both these fighters, once viewed as the strongest of their time, clash in philosophies and use special one-use techniques that will make this fight more interesting. Taking a page o...
Shonen Heat Week 4! Jujutsu Kaisen 236, My Hero Academia 401, & One Piece 1093
September 26, 2023 15:49 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBEpisode Summary *Spoiler Warning* This is definitely the saddest Shonen Heat Week we’ve done. In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 236 we bid farewell to a fan-favorite character. But is he truly gone? Next in My Hero Academia chapter 401 the fight between All for One and All Might has all but concluded. The former number-one hero has given his all, but was it enough to stop All for One from reaching Shigaraki? Finally, in One Piece the battle between Luffy and Kizaru rages on. However, once the tide...
Shonen Heat Week 3! Jujutsu Kaisen Break, My Hero Academia chapter 400 & One Piece chapter 1092!
September 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBEpisode Summary *SPOILER WARNING* We’re back with Shonen Heat Week! Jujutsu Kaisen is on a break, but since we missed last week we had to touch on what happened in chapter 235. The battle between Gojo and Sukuna has concluded and Gojo is HIM! In this episode, we explore the latest developments in "My Hero Academia" with Chapter 400. Aoyama and Hagakure’s fight concludes with the former making a stunning declaration. All for One and All Might’s fight continues as All Might displays more Cla...
Netflix's One Piece Live Action Review feat. Justin Piesco
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBEpisode Summary Netflix's live-action adaptation of the long-running, best-selling manga One Piece has set sail! In this episode, we go over the inaugural season of One Piece Live Action's eight-episode run including everything we loved and things we'd change. We were joined by Justin Piesco, host of Wine Piece, a podcast that chronicles the journey of the Strawhat Pirates episode by episode, pairing each one with a wine that reflects the show. Check out their episode zero here: https://you...
Shonen Heat Week 2! Jujutsu Kaisen, Black Clover, My Hero Academia, and One Piece!
August 19, 2023 15:07 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBEpisode Summary Spoiler Warning for Anime Onlys! After another break, Shonen Jump is back with another week of heat. With Jujutsu Kaisen, Black Clover, My Hero Academia, and One Piece all entering their final arcs, the mangakas are going all out. In this week’s episode, we’ll cover: The ongoing fight between Gojo and Sukuna (Jujutsu Kaisen #232) Asta and the anti-magic powered Black Bulls joining the fight, as well as Black Clover’s new release schedule (Black Clover #368) The All Migh...
Shonen Heat Week Review!
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBEpisode Summary Spoiler Warning for Anime Onlys! Shonen Jump is on a break this week, but they dropped some heat on the way out. Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 231, Black Clover Chapter 367, My Hero Academia Chapter 396, and One Piece Chapter 1089 were all dope and we’re here to talk all about it. Talking points include: Jujustu Kaisen Gojo vs Sukuna = Limitless + Six Eyes vs The Ten Shadows Technique Mahorga adapting to Gojo’s cursed technique The Shibuya Incident Black Clover Asta’s New A...
Shounen Week Recap
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBEpisode Summary Spoiler Warning for Anime Onlys! Shonen Jump is on a break this week, but they dropped some heat on the way out. Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 231, Black Clover Chapter 367, My Hero Academia Chapter 396, and One Piece Chapter 1089 were all dope and we’re here to talk all about it. Talking points include: Jujustu Kaisen Gojo vs Sukuna = Limitless + Six Eyes vs The Ten Shadows Technique Mahorga adapting to Gojo’s cursed technique The Shibuya Incident Black Clover Asta’s New A...
Anime Vibe Session No. 2 (feat. Bad.Lyre)
July 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBEpisode Summary You know the vibes. We outchea here with Brad talking all things anime. Some topics include: 10 Shinobi better than Sakura Best anime movies Koby the Conqueror? 10 pirates stronger than Big Mom? About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG at @_codenamecomet and Twitter at @ codename_comet. — This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make...
Dequan's Mega One Piece Theory
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBEpisode Summary We're back with more One Piece talk! Dequan Powell (Twitter - @ObiQuanKenobi, IG - @quan601) came through with a One Piece theory we guarantee you've never thought of. This new theory explores the times of Joy Boy and Imu as well as possibly establishing a long history between the families of Shanks and Mihawk?! In this episode, he reveals his mega theory and we give our thoughts before going down the One Piece rabbit hole. Do you think Dequan's theory holds up? Let us know!...
Sword of The Wizard King Review
June 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBEpisode Summary ***Black Clover manga spoilers*** Black Clover recently released its first movie, Sword of the Wizard King, on Netflix. In this episode, we review this thrilling new estallment of the Black Clover franchise and how it relates to current events in the manga. Join us as we dive deep into Sword of the Wizard King including the past wizard kings we met, a conspiracy series involving the final arc of the manga, and most importantly, the epic battles. Did you like Black Clover: S...
One Piece Chapter 1081 & 1082 Review (feat. Dequan)
May 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBEpisode Summary Oda has been cookin' straight fire! In this episode, we're joined by Dequan Powell (Twitter - @ObiQuanKenobi, IG - @quan601) as we discuss the revelations of One Piece chapter 1081 including Kuzan vs Garp and the Black Beard Pirates' victory over the Heart Pirates. We end the episode reviewing One Piece chapter 1082 with Cross Guild officially joining the race for the One Piece and the return of Sabo! What was your favorite part of this two-chapter stretch? Let us know in th...
Guardians of The Galaxy: Vol 3 Trailer Review and Predictions
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBEpisode Summary Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3 marks the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and James Gunn's run with the MCU. In this episode we disucss which guardians we think aren't going to make it, who may join the team, their future in the MCU, and more! Do you think the latest installment of the franchise will be the best of the bunch or is there no saving phase 5? Follow us and let us know what you think. About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904...
The Flash Trailer Review and Predictions
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBEpisode Summary The DECU is about to be gone in a flash. Literally. The Flash movie coming out later this year will be the send-off to the DCEU and usher in James Gunn's DC Cinematic Universe. In this episode, we discuss what we see in the trailer for the film and speculate on some things we don't see as well. Topics include Michael Keaton's Batman, swapping Superman for Supergirl for Flashpoint, and a potential hidden villain. Are you excited to see The Flash? Let us know! About Nerding ...
Black Sitcoms Part 2 feat. Nicole
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBEpisode Summary For the last day of Black History Month we've got part 2 of our black sitcom series. This episode covered some underrated gems like Sister, Sister, Kenan & Kel, Cousin Skeeter, and more. Check back soon for part 3 and check out part 2 here! Don't forget to check out Nicole's podcast "Friends in High Places." Click here to listen. About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Code...
Black Sitcoms Part 1 feat. Nicole
February 23, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBEpisode Summary Black History Month isn't over yet. We're wrapping up this month with the start of a new series on black sitcoms. This episode covered greats like Wayans Bros. Martin, My Wife and Kids, Smart Guy, and more. Come back next week for part 2 and don't forget to check out Nicole's podcast "Friends in High Places." Click here to listen. About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Cod...
Wakanda Forever Review (feat. G. Curtis)
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBEpisode Summary Happy Black History Month! Black Panther: Wakanda Forever dropped on February 1st and after another viewing, it’s time for our review. We brought back G. Curtis to talk about the Black Panther sequel and last film in Marvel’s Phase 4. In this episode we talked about our favorite moments and characters, as well as talk about the future of the franchise and what we want to see in the future. How did you feel about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Follow us on social and let us ...
Naruto’s Seven Hokages vs One Piece’s Admirals
January 25, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBEpisode Summary Who would win in a fight: The 7 Hokage from the Naruto franchise or the Admirals in One Piece? We've got our answer, but what do you think? About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG at @_codenamecomet and Twitter at @ codename_comet. — This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message | Sup...
Anime Vibe Session: Anime Leaving in 2022 & Returning in 2023
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBEpisode Summary New year, same vibes. In this episode, we're talking about the anime that came and left in 2022 like Chainsaw Man and Spy x Family, as well as some anime coming out in 2023 like Tokyo Revengers season two or the long awaited return of Fairy Tail. What was your favorite anime of last year? Which one are you excited to watch in 2023? Let us know! About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_...
Characters That Could Have Been Brought Back for the Naruto's Fourth Great Shinobi World War With Edo Tensei
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBEpisode Summary Fans have mixed reactions to the ending of Naruto, specifically the Fourth Great Shinobi World War. One of the most significant factors of the war was Kabuto's use of the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation aka edo tensei. Characters like Asuma, Nagato, Itachi, and Madara came back to life in the war along with many other powerful friends and foes. However, there were some characters that could have been brought back but weren't. In this episode, we talk about some charact...
Anime Villains That Won't Stay Dead
December 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBEpisode Summary They say nobody stays dead in comics, but neither do these villains. Whether resurrection, fakeouts, or other means, the villains on this list always find a way to come back. Some notable names on our list include Frieza, Orochimaru, Elder Toguro, and other fan favorites. Who's your favorite villain that wouldn't stay down? About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename:...
One for All vs All for One: My Hero Academia Chapter 369 Discussion and Speculation
November 08, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSummary My Hero Academia chapter 369 continues the final arc with an epic battle heating up between Deku and Shigaraki. In the first half of this episode we talk about the growth both our main hero and villain have showed since their first encounter in terms of character and power. We also discussed the epic cliffhanger we were left on before the transition to Spinner vs Shoji at the hospital. The second half is all speculation with our thoughts on Kurogiri joining the fight, Deku's time li...
The Second User of One for All’s Meta Ability! Deku's Final Quirk Revealed!
October 03, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBSummary The time has come in My Hero Academia for Deku to use the 2nd user of One for All's quirk. With this quirk finally being revealed, Deku has unlocked all the quirks within One for All, but will it be enough to end TomurAFO once and for all? Check out our breakdown on the other One for All quirks here About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG at @_codenamecomet and Tw...
Wolverine Confirmed For Deadpool 3!
September 30, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBSummary Deadpool is coming to the MCU and he's bringing your favorite X-Men member Wolverine with him. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman recently announced the merc with the mouth and weapon x will be appearing together in Deadpool 3, the third installment in the Deadpool franchise. What does this mean for the future of Wolverine and the rest of the X-Men in the MCU? About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at ...
Shonen Rivals: Bakugo (My Hero Academia) & Yuno (Black Clover)
September 21, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode Summary Your favorite blerds are back with another new series! This go around we're looking at the rivals to our favorite shonen protagonists. In this first episode of the series, we take a look at Bakugo from My Hero Academia and Yuno from Black Clover. We covered these two with their rivals in an anime duo's video, but now we focus more on these young up-and-comers and the futures they have in their upcoming stories. What do you make about Bakugo and Yuno's current state in the ma...
New Strawhat Pirate Bounties!
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBSummary Luffy and the Strawhat crew are leaving Wano with some new bounties! In this episode we're joined with Dequan Powell to go over them starting with the lowest and working our way up to the 3 Billion Berry Strawhat Fleet Commander himself. Follow Dequan on Instagram at @quan601 and is event page, Trovay, at @trovayevents About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG...
New Strawhat Pirates New Bounties!
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBSummary Luffy and the Strawhat crew are leaving Wano with some new bounties! In this episode we're joined with Dequan Powell to go over them starting with the lowest and working our way up to the 3 Billion Berry Strawhat Fleet Commander himself. Follow Dequan on Instagram at @quan601 and is event page, Trovay, at @trovayevents About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG...
Marvel vs DC: Marvel #SDCC Reveals & The HBO Max Discovery Mess
August 26, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBIt's a tale of two cities; Marvel is giving us the best of times and DC is giving us the worst. While Disney announced the end of phase four of the MCU and presented their upcoming slate of properties for the subsequent two phases and San Diego Comic-Con, the HBO Max/Discovery merger couldn't seem to be going any worse. About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG at @_cod...
Shonen Break: One Piece, Black Clover, and My Hero Academia Chapter Review
August 12, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBShonen Jump takes breaks; we don't (yeah we do). No manga this week gives us a chance to discuss the latest chapters of some of our favorite stories; One Piece Chapter 1056, Black Clover Chapter 333, and My Hero Academia Chapter 362. About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG at @_codenamecomet and Twitter at @ codename_comet. — This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The e...
Black Clover is Back! What We Want To See in the Final Arc
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBEpisode Summary Black Clover is back! After a long hiatus, the Black Clover is returning this week for what mangaka Yuki Tabata called its final arc. In celebration of a pod favorite coming to an end, we got together to talk about everything we want to see in these final chapters. Topics include the cliffhanger we were left on, Yuno's future with the Spade Kingdom, and the other races we've yet to see more of, like the dwarves. What do you want to see in the final chapters of Black Clover? ...
RIP Kazuki Takashi: Yu-Gi-Oh! Facts, Favorites, and More
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBSummary With the unfortunate passing of mangaka Kuzuki Takashi, now is a better time as any to discuss his most popular work: Yu-Gi-Oh! Yu-Gi-Oh! is not only a great manga and anime but also one of the best trading card games to ever exist. In this episode, newcomer and long-time dueler Justin joined us to go over the show, the card game, and more. We went over the differences between the anime's dub and sub, our favorite duels, and characters, as well as reliving some of our own iconic due...
The Gotham Knights Show Sucks Already
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBSummary Gotham Knights joins a long list of Batman shows that don't center around the Dark Knight. The upcoming CW show features Bruce's newest adopted son, Turner Hayes, teaming up with the children of Batman's enemies after Turner is framed for Bruce's murder. We have a lot of complaints about the show based on the trailer and synopsis. This includes dragging two underutilized Robins and some very obscure characters into the show. Even if Gotham Knights the game flops (no relation) there's ...
What If: Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBSummary Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness and What If were two Marvel properties that gave us deep dives into the multiverse. With both of these now streaming on Disney+ we thought it was time to review the Dr. Strange sequel, but with a twist. Rather than a standard review, we looked into different timelines, or universes depending on what explanation you follow, and see how things played out for them. Where do you rank Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness? About Nerding with Friends — Be...
Best Anime Duos: Gon and Killua (Hunter x Hunter)
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBSummary With the return of Hunter x Hunter, we couldn't think of a better time to return to our anime duo series. Gon and Killua are the two Hunter x Hunter protagonists we spend the most time with and they arguably have the best friendship in anime. From their bright beginnings to them going their separate ways at the end of the anime, we cover their friendship from start to finish. We also took some time to discuss the duo's future in future Hunter x Hunter chapters and other great Togash...
SpongeBob the GOAT! Theories, Pop Culture, and More!
June 03, 2022 12:07 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBSummary Since debuting in summer of 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants quickly cemented himself as an icon. After decades of airing the hit show has spawned numerous movies, spin-offs, memes, theories, and other contributions to pop culture. SpongeBob SquarePants was a big part of our 90's Nickelodeon episode, so we had to bring SpongeBob fan and the host of Friends in High Places Nicole back for this one. In this episode we reviewed SpongeBob theory videos from YouTuber Alex Bale, talked about ou...
Anime Characters Disrespected By Their Writers
May 27, 2022 13:25 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBSummary We all know characters that never lived up to the hype. Anime characters disrespected by their writers isn't anything new. Foreshadowing and hidden potential had you waiting for them to break out, but it just never happened. And why? Because the writer said so, that's why. The characters we discussed in this episode have every reason to be great, but for one reason or another, their stories never quite ended up with them feeling fully realized. Did we leave any disrespected characte...
Wizard King Julius Novachrono Reveal! Black Clover's Biggest Twist!
May 11, 2022 11:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBEpisode Summary *spoiler warning* The Black Clover manga is on break until at least August and it left us on a cliff hanger involving Wizard King Julius Novachrono. Before we get into the Wizard King reveal, we start this episode with more reveals. Yuno's mom is alive and he is presented with the opportunity to lead the Spade Kingdom. Meanwhile, Asta and Liebe discuss avenging their mother and are now focusing on making Asta the Wizard King. Speaking of Wizard King, we end this chapter with t...
What is the One Piece? One Piece Theories and Speculation!
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBOne Piece Theories Summary One Piece is one of the longest-running shonen manga. And with that longevity comes a lot of unanswered questions flooded throughout the community. Recent chapters revealed a popular theory revolving around Luffy and his devil fruit, so in honor of that, it's time for our first One Piece episode. In this one, we talked about some other popular theories including those about the ancient weapons, characters like Shanks, Dragon, and Black Beard, and the One Piece trea...
Welcome To Atlanta
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBEpisode Summary Atlanta, FX's smash hit is back with season 3 right as we wrap up season 4 of the podcast. Atlanta fan and friend of the podcast Nicole joined us to talk about the show and talk about her podcast, Friends in High Places, a show where universal topics meet conversational love. In this episode we discussed seasons 1 and 2 of Atlanta including our favorite characters, episodes, and references. Next, we talked about the how we're enjoying season 3 now that we're a few episodes i...
One Piece Chapter 1044 & My Hero Academia Chapter 349 Review
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBEpisode Summary It's a great time to be a manga reader! Shonen Jump has released some pure bangers lately, but we're here to talk about One Piece and My Hero Academia. Both stories are heating up as the end of the Wano Arc and the end of the My Hero Academia manga are slowly approaching. In this episode, we have our very first discussion of One Piece and the huge reveal of Luffy's devil fruit and its awakening in chapter 1044. We wrapped up the show talking about chapter 349 of My Hero Acad...
The Boys Presents: Diabolical Review
March 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBEpisode Summary It's been a while since season 2, but The Boys are back! The Boys Presents: Diabolical is a short anthology series of eight, quarter-hour episodes based on the world of The Boys. Not quite season 3, but Diabolical does give us all the gore, guts, and great storytelling from not only the show but the comics as well. In this episode, we ranked and reviewed season one of The Boys Presents: Diabolical. Some highlights include a touching story from an unlikely writer, an animated...