Propeller Anime Radio

Propeller Anime Radio #42: Your Name, ScarJo GitS, Ghibli Fest, Spring Anime

On this hot garbage episode of Propeller Anime Radio, The MFK, Shamus Oddish, and Sci-Fi Juan rant about a bunch of anime stuff including: - Moving Anime Nite Orlando to a slightly earlier time - We're hosting events at Anime Festival Orlando - Looking back on Orlando Overdrive - Thoughts on Makoto Shinkai's Your Name and it's success - Hollywood's take Ghost in the Shell (WARNING: Shamus Oddish rants) - Fathom Events and GKIDS upcoming Studio Ghibli Fest - What Spring Anime are we watchi...

Propeller Anime Radio #41: Psycho Pass, SAO, Under the Dog, ScarJo GitS, & Crunchyroll Bitdrops

On this riveting episode of Propeller Anime Radio, The MFK, Shamus Oddish, and Sci-Fi Juan rant about a bunch of anime stuff including: - How good Psycho Pass is. (And did Ko do the right thing?) - Juan justifies liking Sword Art Online and talks about the new movie - First reactions to Under the Dog and anime crowdfunds - How Hollywood Ghost in the Shell is looking so far - The Crunchyroll video quality controversy and CR's response You can check out our past episodes in our a...

Propeller Anime Radio #40: Burying the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, JJBA's Dub, Anime in US Theaters, and Joe Biden

Two podcasts in January?! How crazy is that? We did it, though as we are on the march to get to episode 50 before the year ends. Will it happen? We shall see! Shamus is back with Kent and they out the bow on 2016 and talk about some pretty topics: -A rundown and reaction to the Crunchyroll Anime Awards -Who should of won? Who should have been nominated? -Was there funny business going on with the selection process? -How bad is the English dub of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure? -Anime in US ...

Propeller Anime Radio #39: 2016 in Review with AWO's Gerald Rathkolb and Sci-Fi Juan

Happy New Year! We're starting off 2017 with an exciting podcast to look back at the year that was 2016. This show features Gerald Rathkolb from the Anime World Order podcast (the longest-running anime podcast still going) and the return of Sci-Fi Juan! We cover all the notable of anime that came out in 2016. (Except for Makoto Shinkai's Your Name, because we haven't seen it.) This means Mob Psycho 100, Yuri on Ice, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable, Drifters, Ace Attorney, ...

Propeller Anime Radio #38: Ghibli in Theaters, Yuri on Ice, Diamond is Unbreakable, and more!

Happy Holidays, gang! We have a new episode of the podcast. As we close out 2016, things continue to get crazy, but we have great anime to help us get through it. Kent and Shamus have much to talk about including: Studio Ghibli in movie theaters Spirited Away making it in the U.S. box office Other anime films we'd love to see in theaters Thoughts on the ScarJo Ghost in the Shell trailer Dragon Ball Super on Toonami Kira Yoshikage: anime villain of 2016? Mob Psycho 100 thoughts ...

Propeller Anime Radio #37: Fall Anime, Butt Fighting, 10 Years of Propeller Anime, and more!

Need something to distract you from the insanity of the election? We have you covered with a new podcast! Kent and Shamus talk the fall anime season, which has a few notable hits. And yes, they are going to talk about THAT show about booby and butt fighting. Plus all these topics: - 10 Years of Propeller Anime! What's next? When does it end? - Anime in the Oscars?  - Makoto Shinkai's Your Name continues to do big business - Funimation licenses Dragon Ball Super - Should Tomonobu Itagak...

Propeller Anime Radio #36: Anime Weekend Atlanta 2016 wrap-up, Thoughts on Yamaken

We're back from Anime Weekend Atlanta 2016, which was an epic weekend with over 28,000 anime fans and whatnot running wild. In this post-con podcast, Kent is joined by his AWA roommates Jacob, Nick, Travis, and It's MANIME co-host Shawn Wilson to cover quite a bit! - Full Report of our Anime Weekend Atlanta experience - AWA vs Florida conventions - Thoughts on Haruhi Suzumiya director's comments "Anime is Dead" - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure hitting mainstream on Toonami - Diamond is Unbr...

Propeller Anime #35: Return of Berserk, Diamond is Unbreakable, Crunchyroll x Funimation, and More!

After a long hiatus, we're back with a NEW episode of the Propeller Anime Radio Podcast. It's been too long but we're back in the thick of things with exciting topics such as: - The Return of Berserk - The Jojos in Morioh w/ Anime David Bowie - Crunchyroll and Funimation's HUGE teamup - Makoto Shinkai's latest film setting records in Japan - Anime Festival Orlando's move to June - Hideaki Anno returns to Evangelion - Propeller Anime turns 10 next month! You can check out our past e...

Propeller Anime Radio #34: The Impact of Hayao Miyazaki

The excitement for Hayao Miyazaki is at a fever pitch in Orlando! In May, The Enzian Theater is hosting THREE showings of Princess Mononoke, and we're planning a special two-time showing of Anime Nite Orlando as well, featuring Porco Rosso and Spirited Away! So why not have a podcast dedicated to anime's greatest visionary and the face of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki! We talk about the significance of Princess Mononoke at The Enzian and the need for them to show more anime, and then we t...

Propeller Anime Radio #33: The Boy and The Beast, Illegal Streaming, and Anime Crowdfunding

  It's March Madness with a loaded podcast! Kent and Shamus talk about Mamou Hosoda's latest film, The Boy and The Beast, which they just saw in theaters. Not only that, they discuss the effect of illegal streaming sites on the anime industry and fans stepping up to make a couple recent kickstarters for classic anime very successful.  Also discussed are a wishlist of hopeful future anime crowdfund campaigns, the hot new anime Erased, One Piece's Punk Hazard Arc, and Lupin the 3rd: Part 4. ...

Propeller Anime Radio #32: Favorite Anime of 2015

Happy New Year! We have a whopper of a podcast this time. Our biggest ever! We look back at the year that was 2015! We talk about our favorite anime of the year, the top anime conventions(and why Florida doesn't have any), and some of the news and trends of the year! We even talk a little about the new Star Wars film and the chances of anime in the upcoming Academy Awards. Kent and Shamus are joined by our friends Dan and Lucca of Solid State Society, a group in Orlando that hosts anime s...

Propeller Anime Radio #31: Interview with the Otaku King, Richie Branson!

  This episode is going to be special! Fresh off our successful holiday charity party is a 1-on-1 interview that Kent has conducted with our headliner for that party: The Otaku King, Richie Branson! Richie is an accomplished music producer and nerdcore hiphop artist who saved Toonami and has rapped about your favorite anime including Cowboy Bebop, Attack on Titan, Gundam, Kill La Kill, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Fist of the North Star. In this interview, we talk about Richie Branson's rise as a n...

Propeller Anime Radio #30: Manly Han Solo

We're well into the fall and we are blessed with tons of great anime and different ways to watch it all. Kent and Shamus saw the NEW Ghost in the Shell movie in theaters and we discuss that and the Arise series it followed up. We also talk Seven Deadly Sins, Netflix's anime initiative, Space Adventure Cobra on Crunchyroll, the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure community, and the downfall of Bleach. And we talk about nonsense at conventions! NekoCon in Virginia had a nerdcore concert that they CANCE...

Propeller Anime Radio #29: Fall Anime and 9 Years of Propeller Anime!

Today marks the the NINTH ANNIVERSARY of the very first Propeller Anime event! We started at Full Sail University, now we here! Thank you all for being a part of all the good times. Kent reflects and then we talk about the upcoming party that we're having to celebrate. Then we give our thoughts on the anime we've been watching this fall! We talk about One Punch Man, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans, Young Black Jack, DD Fist of the North Star II(now with Strawberry Flavor...), Peepi...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #28: Mamoru Hosoda, the True Heir to Hayao Miyazaki

  We are back from a long hiatus! The summer ended up being extremely busy for us but we are back with a fantastic new episode of Propeller Anime Radio!    This time, Kent and Shamus talk about one of Japan's most critically acclaimed directors, one Mamoru Hosoda! He's famous for directing Summer Wars, Wolf Children, and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.   We'll be discussing the amazing career of Mamoru Hosoda, including his start at Toei with Digimon Adventure and One Piece, all his m...

Propeller Anime Radio #27: Wicked Anime! E3 Highlights! Goku the Hedgehog!

We're well into the hot as hell Florida summer! For this special occasion, our Bostonian friends Jonathan and Andrew from the Wicked Anime podcast come down to our lair for a visit!    We talk about the highlights of E3, the lack of an anime equivalent, hardcore anime, bonehead business decisions from Japan, Dragon Ball Super, and blue jacket Lupin the 3rd. Plus, we rant about Final Fantasy and people who talk during anime showings!   Now, we were supposed to put this podcast out in June...

Propeller Anime Radio #26: With SSS's Vinz Clortho! Orange Anime Then and Now, Traveling Asia, MegaCon, Spooky Electric!

In this episode of Propeller Anime Radio, we bring in the guy who broke Kent into the anime community here in Orlando nearly a decade ago, Vinz Clortho! Now you know who to thank! (Or blame, if you are the scourge of anime community villainy!) Formerly of Orange Anime and now of Solid State Society, Vinz has spent over five years traveling all of Asia, including Japan!   We discuss Vinz’s travels, including what anime culture was like in Tokyo during his time there. Plus, we talk about the...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #25: It's MANIME! The Manly Anime Podcast!

  It's a very special episode of the podcast! A podcast that's hosted by MEN for MEN! It's MANIME! The Manly Anime Podcast! Kent teams up with his esteemed colleague and true co-host, Shawn Wilson, for this one. No Shamus Oddish to be found here.   MEN among MEN We break down what MANIME is and what makes an anime or manga manly! We also cover the big three of MANIME and a couple other favorites of ours. This is all stuff you need to watch!   Not only that, we present to you the Twelve...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #24: The Tale of Princess Kaguya, Pluto, MegaCon, AFO, and Tridents!

  Finally! Kent has finished reading Naoki Urusawa's manga epic, Pluto and will be talking about that! Shamus also joins in and they review the latest Studio Ghibli movie, The Tale of Princess Kaguya. Directed by Isao Takahata! (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko)   Find out what we think of Pluto and Princess Kaguya and where the latter ranks among Isao Takahata's films! We also talk about live action movies based on anime including Attack on Titan and a crowdfund project to send the Lanc...

Propeller Anime Radio #23: The Geek Easy, Toonami Cuts, Origa, Colorful, Momo

  oh YEAAAAAHHH! We have a hot new podcast! Kent has a 1 on 1 with Aaron Haaland at The Geek Easy in Winter Park! Lots of awesome stuff coming up there! Plus we talk about SwampCon, Colorful, Letter to Momo, Toonami Cuts, and the correct and incorrect ways of inviting Propeller Anime to work with you!   We even rant about bringing Jojo's Bizarre Adventure to America and music rights! And Kent gives the run down for Golden Boy at Anime Nite Orlando, with a most excellent drinking game! Al...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #22: Favorite Anime of 2014, Bayvangelion, ScarJo in GitS, & More!

Download Episode #22!   Happy New Year, Propeller Heads! We are going to do our first Propeller Anime Radio episode of the year and we're going to cover our favorite anime of 2014!   Kent and Shamus will be joined by Juan Sanmiguel of the Orlando Area Science Fiction Society (OASFIS) to discuss nine eight of our favorite anime of this year. Because Juan is on, we'll have a lot of sci-fi and mecha. We would not have it any other way.     Topics Covered:   What OASFIS is all about an...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #21: Interview with AFO''s Erik Reiss!

Christmas came a little early, Propellerheads! We have a loaded podcast out before the end of the year. and it's an interview with the head of Anime Festival Orlando, Mr. Erik Reiss!    We'll be talking about what goes into Florida's favorite anime convention and how the anime community has changed in over the twenty years Erik has been involved! It's a must-listen!   But before all that, Kent and Shamus recap the Propeller Anime holiday season and have big news for 2015 and the future o...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #20: Fishmen, Naruto, Gundam, and Ghibli!

Holy cow! It's been a few months, but Propeller Anime Radio returns! Rejoice! Kent and Shamus talk a lot of Shonen Jump, and the return(again) of Hayao Miyazaki! Plus, Kent is all caught up on Vertical's releases of Mobile Suit Gundam: Origin, written by The Yas! Is it the best Gundam thing ever?!   Here's what we cover in our 20th podcast! What the hell have we been doing since episode #19 Getting back into One Piece Recapping the Fishman Island arc The mess of the Naruto ending Reca...

Propeller Anime Radio #19: Dragon*Con, Under the Dog, NEW BAKI, Naoki Urusawa Manga, AND MORE!

It's podcast time! We talk about Shamus Oddish's trip to Dragon*Con and some DRAMA with cosplayer roommates! Oh boy...   More importantly, we talk about our upcoming trip to Anime Weekend Atlanta, the Under the Dog crowdfund, and lots of manga love with a new Baki the Grappler and Naoki Urusawa's 20th Century Boys and Pluto! Reading is good for you!   PLUS! We have our birthday party coming up in October and YOU SHOULD GO!! And BUY OUR SHIRT while you're at it!   Check out our past po...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #18: Anime For Chicks, Sailor Moon Crystal, AFO 15... and the end of Ghibli?!

It's hot outside these days! Stay inside and listen to our latest podcast! Kent and Shamus have a special guest! It's Sarah from Anime Spot!    Sarah co-hosted a panel at Anime Festival Orlando called "Anime for Chicks" and we'll be talking about that, Sailor Moon Crystal, AFO 15, and some news regarding Studio Ghibli and Harmony Gold.   Notes:   Orlando Nerd Fest this weekend! Update on Studio Ghibli's talked-about disbandment  Howl's Moving Castle playing at the Enzian Theater on No...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #17: Guest-Starring Alison! CNN On Manga, Anime Pet Peeves, Trigger, Jojo's News!

We're on the edge of 4th of July and all the Anime Expo! We have one of our core members Alison on to supply a lady's perspective an many topics, including our anime pet peeves!   Plus news about Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, Ghost in the Shell coming out on BluRay, Manga Entertainment's existence, and CNN's take on Japan's new laws banning child pornography outside of manga and anime.  Also, Kent has started writing for Florida Geek Scene. Many articles to come depending...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #16: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and the Summer Gauntlet

  It's a hot and fresh episode of Propeller Anime Radio! The Florida Summer is hotter than the Egyptian desert, which is appropriate since The MFK and White Grimmace go on a bizarre adventure with the Joestars! That's right! Our podcast shall be dedicated to Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, which you can watch right now on Crunchyroll! Before all that, we talk about a lot of events coming up, including Knightrokon, CEO Gaming, Anime Festival Orlando, and Orlando Nerd Fest. We also recap our resp...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #15: Anime Is Cooler Than Everything Right Now

It's a hot and fresh episode of Propeller Anime Radio! The title says it all! Anime is super hot right now and The MFK and White Grimmace jump right into several killer anime that just ended! Before all that, we talk about what Propeller Anime is all about, in case you did not know! We talk about our May events and plug what we're doing at the upcoming Knightrokon. We even give shoutouts to another awesome anime club in Orlando: the hosts of Knightrokon, Anime Spot! Plus, our thoughts on ...

Propeller Anime Radio #14: MegaCon Recap, Tons of 2014 Anime News, The Wind Rises

 Download Episode #14! In this episode, we look at the largest gathering of geeks in Florida, the latest big anime announcements, and Studio Ghibli's latest movie! MegaCon, Florida's all-encompassing geek media mecca, took place this past weekend at the Orange County Convention Center. Kent and Shamus give the rundown on that, the major happenings, the feedback, and the convention's anime presence.  We even go over a panel report from Juan Sanmiguel of the Orlando Science Fiction Soci...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #13 - Space Daddy, MegaCon Preview, Miyazaki Rants & The French

  It's lucky number thirteen as far as episodes of Propeller Anime Radio go! We sure hope nothing bad happens on this podcast! We talk a little about O.G. Full Metal Alchemist vs Brotherhood. Then we get into the upcoming MegaCon and its anime track(that we will not be a part of), including some of the after-parties going on. Afterward, we get into the live-action Akira and how Frenchie LeDouche's disrespect of the source material could adversely affect the films he was to direct. Plus,...

Propeller Anime Radio #12: 2013 Recap, Facorite Anime & Events, Looking To 2014

Welcome to 2014! We look back on our favorite moments and anime of 2013 before we move on to the new year! Plus we discuss MAGfest, SwampCon, MegaCon, Anime Festival Orlando 15, Ongaku Overdrive II, and Orlando Nerd Fest! It's going to be a busy year! We also review Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet and Samurai Flamenco!

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #11: Kent's Rage, Too Many Cons, 90's Anime

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #10: Wrapping up 2013, Orlando Japan Festival & Mecha Month With GIANT ROBO!

In this episode, we give a HUGE UPDATE in regards to getting the "Best of 2013" Anime Showcase into a movie theater, recap our 7th Anniversary Halloween Party, and going to the Orlando Japan Festival! We also discuss positive places in the Orlando anime community that fans can hang out for FREE, the success of My Neighbor Totoro at the Enzian, other great candidates for theatrical screening, and mecha month with the legendary Giant Robo as our featured anime!

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #9: The Good, The Bad & The WTF of Fall 2013 Anime

The Fall 2013 anime season is underway and the voice for anime fans in Orlando that know better dive in! Kent and Shamus spent many hours on the couch and cranking up the Crunchyroll. Based on what look interesting and what was recommended to us, we checked out a dozen series. There was a nice mix of good, bad and straight up ridiculous with three standouts thus far. There are definitely some "Best of 2013" contenders to check out! Before we get into that, we have updates to our 7th Annive...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #9: The Good, The Bad & The WTF of Fall 2013 Anime

The Fall 2013 anime season is underway and the voice for anime fans in Orlando that know better dive in! Kent and Shamus spent many hours on the couch and cranking up the Crunchyroll. Based on what look interesting and what was recommended to us, we checked out a dozen series. There was a nice mix of good, bad and straight up ridiculous with three standouts thus far. There are definitely some "Best of 2013" contenders to check out! Before we get into that, we have updates to our 7th Annive...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #8: Anime Weekend Atlanta, Finales of Attack on Titan and Gatchaman Crowds, Wolf Children

In this episode of Propeller Anime Radio, we discuss our trip to Anime Weekend Atlanta and all the stuff we did there! Plus news on our donation drive, October 10th Anime Nite Orlando, and 7th Anniversary Party! And then we review the finales of Attack on Titan, Gatchaman Crowds, and Wolf Children! www.propelleranime.com

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #7: Miyazaki Retires, Attack on Titan Round 2, and AFO14!

In this GIGANTIC episode, we cover news like HAYAO MIYAZAKI RETIRING and the possible anime of 2014 candidate in Space Dandy, featuring the creative talents of Shinichiro Watanabe, Keiko Nobumoto, and BONES! We also talk about what we've been watching and reading featuring Gatchaman Crowds, Crying Freeman, and the current story arc of Attack on Titan. Last but not least, we go over Anime Fesitival Orlando 14 and talk about what events we went to, partyin, what we liked, and what can be imp...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #6: The Saga of Chi

Propeller Anime Radio #5 - Canceling the Apocalypse

In this episode of Propeller Anime Radio, we cover the fallout of Anime Expo news that matters, why you should see both Akira and Ghost in the Shell Arise at Anime Nite Orlando, what we are doing at Anime Festival Orlando, and the summer blockbuster movie you better see... Pacific Rim! We have a bunch of Adam WarRock in the podcast as well! We have clips of ...Is About To Explode, Bosozoku, Gipsy Danger, and I Kill Giants. All great stuff! Propeller Anime is Orlando's mightiest anime club!...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode 4: Shingeki no Propeller

The latest episode of Propeller Anime Radio is finally up! It's been a long hiatus, but we have a lot of great stuff to discuss in the world of anime and conventions! With anime and manga, we talk Attack on Titan, Baki the Grappler, and anticipation for the latest Ghost in the Shell anime! We also discuss Knightrokon, Ongaku Overdrive, Anime Festival Orlando 14, Sword Art Online to Toonami, the unfortunate passing of Kenji Utsumi and more!

Propeller Anime Episode #3: Parachuting Out Of A Snake's Ass

It's the MegaCon preview episode of Propeller Anime Radio! What should you check out? What are we doing? What are the cool parties you should check out? How do you survive the weekend!? Find out all this and more about Florida's largest gathering of geeks, taking place this weekend! Plus, find out about the future of Anime Nite Orlando, what Kent did on his birthday, recent deaths that mattered, getting into a movie theater, and other things we have planned to enhance your existence! Well...

Propeller Anime Radio Episode #1: No Parfait Bullshit

After years of demand, Propeller Anime hosts their first podcast episode! We're still green to this podcast game, but we'll quickly get very good. Your hosts are Kent Ward and Shamus Oddish. Topics include: - What we do and why we're badass - Transitioning from a college club to a public group - Becoming Anime Fans - Shamus remembers how hard it was to be a Dragon Ball fan in the 90s - Our awesome 2012 - A recap of the saga of ROBAMA - Which Anime Nite was a train wreck? - Going to out of ...