Redeemed Otaku
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsA podcast about anime for the Christian consumer. Reviews, discussion, recommendations, on old and new and rarely covered anime from a Christian worldview.
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Episodes
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Part 2
March 23, 2024 02:34 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBBex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben conclude their discussion of this most epic tale. Did we succeed in making Brother Ben a fan of Magical Girls? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Email us at [email protected] Opening song Sis Puella Magica by Yuki Kajiura Closing song Mata Ashita by Madoka Kaname (CV:Aoi Yuki)
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Part 1
March 23, 2024 02:22 - 1 hour - 60 MBBex and Encyclo make a contract with Brother Ben, convincing him to watch a show about, adolescence, growing up, sacrifice, and The Faustian Bargain... oh, and by the way, it's a Magical Girl show! In this episode we cover the original series that started The Tragical Girl trend. Will Brother Ben be able to handle his newly found obsession? Will he escape the cycle before it consumes him? Will someone please tell us how to pronounce Puella Magi Madoka Magica?? Follow us on Facebook, Instag...
Return of The Food Tastings
March 04, 2024 01:15 - 57 minutes - 32.2 MBBex and Encyclo have gone multimedia! We record for your listening pleasure our latest adventure in tasting foods from around the world. Disclaimer: This may cause sensations of hunger and thirst. We are not responsible for your poor choices in culinary cuisine.
King Of Thorn: Re
January 14, 2024 01:07 - 2 hours - 73.4 MBBex, Encyclo and Brother Ben revisit the movie that started it all. King Of Thorn is a must watch for any anime enthusiast. It is rich with themes of love, sacrifice, hope, and space goo? Listen in as we discuss it all in this riveting fantastique episode! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Email us at [email protected] Opening Theme from King of Thorn. Closing Song from King of Thorn.
Catsup and Reboot
November 26, 2023 22:20 - 45 minutes - 27.3 MBBex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben are back! Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Email us at [email protected]. Opening song from Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card. Closing song from Welcome Back, Kotter.
Happy New Year
January 13, 2021 21:17 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBThe hosts remain nameless in this episode as we talk about random things such as 2020, comics, how Superman isn't that super, oh, and we do mention anime since we are an anime podcast... Happy New Year! Opening song is from Bofuri Closing song is Happy New Year by Michael Ball
Happy Holidays
December 11, 2020 18:19 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBBex, Ben, Tim, Leam and Cordie sit down for a post Thanksgiving meal protest. We chat about holiday foods, take a holiday quiz, and completely botch a anime holiday ranker! Mashed potatoes anyone? Email us at [email protected] and leave a voicemail at 773-908-6088. Intro: Sleigh Ride by Andy Williams Outro: Tom and Mary by Walt Disney's Babes in Toyland
Wolf Children
November 03, 2020 01:41 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBBex, Ben and Tim finish out their unintentional trilogy of "children" anime with this instant classic. This review gets a little hairy as we talk about the issues with having wolf children and how important fathers are in successfully raising said children. Don't be like the pagans!
Princess Tutu
October 18, 2020 00:23 - 2 hours - 105 MBNathan from Monster Island Film Vault joins Bex in a surprise review of a classic tale of love and obsession, sacrifice and unexpected heroes... There's a gospel message hidden somewhere in this duck tail!
Let's Watch - Sailor Moon Episode 1 with One Cross Radio
September 28, 2020 23:41 - 41 minutes - 29.1 MBJoin Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio as we watch episode 1 of Sailor Moon! Which heckin' dub is this?? Can you count how many times Bex says something wrong? Write in with your answer at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 773-980-6088. Be sure to head on over to One Cross Radio for episode 2! Follow Chris on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook and get those links here
Children of The Whales
July 23, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour - 54 MBBex, Tim and Ben let loose their Thymia in hopes they can redeem this criminally rushed show. Jesus is the ultimate... feeler? Emotions run rampant, random singing breaks out, as they talk about their likes and dislikes! Email us your thoughts at [email protected]
Cyber Stix
July 13, 2020 23:12 - 40 minutes - 29.9 MBBex and Tim catch up on feedback, ratings, and non-existent summer activities! Be sure to check out Monster Island Film Vault for Bex's epic character arc! Opening is from Flip Flappers Closing is from Cybersix
Brood Mothers's Day
May 25, 2020 00:03 - 55 minutes - 35.3 MBBex, Ben and Tim talk about what they've been watching and reading. They also reminisce of their time in Canada and how Gen X is the forgotten generation. Spawn more Overlords! Opening is from Lost Song Closing is from Cells at Work Discerning Truth Old-Earth Creationism on Trial
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
April 20, 2020 01:04 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBBex, Tim and Ben break down why you should or should not watch this film. We dig a little deeper, delving into the depths of the major themes of life, death, and resurrection. Will we come out on the other side whole? Will we unlock the mysteries behind Makoto Shinkai's epic adventure? Give us your feedback by emailing us at [email protected] Opening and closing song "Hello, Goodbye & Hello"
Let's Watch - A Zeo Beginning pt 2 with Chris from OCR
April 06, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 31.4 MBWatch along with Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio! This is episode 2 of Power Rangers Zeo which can be found on Netflix. Watch along episode 1 can be found here or on iTunes.
Juicy Topics
March 10, 2020 21:35 - 34 minutes - 24.7 MBBex and Tim give you a quick update on Valentines, visitations, and victuals. Tell us why you hate us! Opening is from Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 Closing is from the awesome 80's TV commercial for Juicy Fruit Gum
Worst Episode Ever
February 19, 2020 04:27 - 41 minutes - 30.3 MBBex and Tim work hard to bring you the best opening and closing you've ever heard in a podcast! We also talk about some of the anime we've watched, books we've read, debates we've had and Psalms we've sung. Get yo'self some Bible! Opening is from Tsukumogami Kashimasu Closing is from Tonari no Seki-kun
Randime - First Attempt
February 04, 2020 01:33 - 46 minutes - 32.9 MBBex and Tim and their cats are back! Eating pie and watching a random anime! Pon... Opening song is from Magical Girl Raising Project Closing song is from Girly Air Force
Kidney Catsup
January 20, 2020 00:57 - 46 minutes - 32.6 MBBex and Tim are back! Our newest segment contains medical knowledge that you didn't know you needed! We'll also give you reco's on what to read, watch and listen. Follow us on FB, Twitter and Instagram. Email us at [email protected] Opening song is from School Live Closing song is The Ghost of a King by The Gray Havens https://youtu.be/C5kuxgJGtEw Podcast reco's: Dorkness to Light, Geek at Arms, One Cross Radio, The B.A.R. Podcast Book reco's:True North by Geizi Rojas, Thre...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood
December 13, 2019 01:16 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBBex, Tim and Ben don their tight pants, as they flex and pose their way through the first part of this well loved series! Watch out for those megachurch fundie preachers and their Dio-like ways!
Pokemon Origins
November 11, 2019 21:02 - 1 hour - 62 MBBex and Chris from One Cross Radio discuss many things from evolu... er, I mean growing up, to having it all and still losing. Watch out for Team Rocket and their electric sticks!
RamenCon 2019 Recap
October 10, 2019 22:41 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBBex, Tim, Ben and Cordie give you all the hot takes on this year's RamenCon; a bigger, better, sleep-deprived, k-pop trivia answering fun-filled weekend!
Before There Was Anime... 2019
October 04, 2019 15:43 - 55 minutes - 39.4 MBThis is the audio recording of our Before There Was Anime... panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at [email protected]
Dot to Dot 2019
October 03, 2019 21:39 - 1 hour - 47 MBThis is the audio recording of our Dot to Dot panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at [email protected]
Cajun Gohan 2019
October 03, 2019 19:47 - 54 minutes - 36.7 MBThis is the audio recording of our panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at [email protected]
KyoAni
August 05, 2019 14:56 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBConsider supporting Jeremy Malone in his mission to bring the Gospel to Japan. You can go to give.pioneers.org enter account number 112582 for the missionary Jeremy Malone. You can also contact them or sign up for their newsletter at malonestojapan.com
Princess Mononoke
July 24, 2019 16:35 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBBex and The Krew discuss this Miyazaki masterpiece and contrast the gods of man to the One True God of the Bible. Does anyone smell bacon? Check out Retro Rewind Podcast here Retro Rewind Podcast and the Youtube video discussed in the aesthetics portion of the episode here Why Miyazaki's films sound pretty
The New 42
July 17, 2019 18:03 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBNathan and Eric are back! With a new devotional featuring some of the most beloved anime series! Check out their new book here https://www.amazon.com/New-42-God-Terraforms-Things/dp/1799141527/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=42+god+terraforms&qid=1563386490&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Kemurikusa
July 04, 2019 01:25 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MBBex and Tim search for the answers to the big question, "what is kemurikusa?" and find it in... the catechism?? Don't Blame! us if you don't know your purpose!
Jafax 2019
June 14, 2019 02:35 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode features Kale, Abbot and Costello, Kabuki, and Arnold! Oh, and I talk about my time at Jafax. Geisha!!
Acen 2019
May 25, 2019 16:09 - 44 minutes - 31.5 MBBex and Tim talk about their day spent at Acen and reveal their loot! Check out the video on YouTube for the full experience!
Avengers Not
May 08, 2019 02:27 - 40 minutes - 28 MBTim and I talk about everything BUT Avengers! We also check out a couple of reviews we didn't know we had... What the heck is this recording?? Lan The Man With A Plan makes his voice heard!
Minisode with Audie
April 29, 2019 03:19 - 22 minutes - 15 MBI have a little chat with Audie Thacker about his book Bramblewild and his other writings in this episode. Geisha makes her presence known and Shai Linne... I can't get away from Shai Linne!!!
Low Key Hoarders
April 13, 2019 21:01 - 35 minutes - 25.6 MBTime to catch up on what we've been up to! What we've been reading, watching, and cleaning... Ah, the joys of being cat owners!
Random Laughs
March 01, 2019 01:54 - 33 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Krew gets together for some random good funtimes! What anime character has the worst laugh? Stop being so elitist!
A Silent Voice
February 19, 2019 04:38 - 58 minutes - 40.7 MBBen and Cordie join me to talk about bullying, communication, forgiveness and... Minority Report? Hey, George! We think you might like this cool thing! No animals were harmed in the making of this episode.
Godzilla: The Planet Eater
January 31, 2019 19:22 - 2 hours - 99 MBEric, Nathan and I unleash our full manipulative powers as we talk about truth and sacrifice in this epic finale to the Netflix anime trilogy. Will it receive the coveted RO masterpiece rating? Watch out for catzilla!
Christmas
December 29, 2018 17:39 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBThe Krew has gathered to share some Christmas-y goodness! We also do our very best to trigger everyone in this episode!
Akira
December 21, 2018 23:32 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBBen, Tim and I struggle to pronounce all the names while we take apart the hopelessness that is presented in this epic genre-defining masterpiece!
Thanksgiving
November 28, 2018 18:15 - 40 minutes - 28.4 MBA Thanksgiving miracle! We have two athletes talking about the sports that they sport and we share the things for which we are most thankful!
Salty Sakura
November 16, 2018 02:52 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBJulia and Emmy are back to tell us all about Japan's fine cuisine, Sakura tea, and Korean Drama!
Black Cat Day
October 31, 2018 21:10 - 42 minutes - 30.8 MBTim and I talk about some of our fandoms and celebrate National Black Cat Day with some spooky topics!
RamenCon 2018
October 11, 2018 01:20 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBMe, Ben and Tim talk about our time at RamenCon 2018. Dad sits in and listens as we cover our two panels, cosplay, parking, chibi C'thulu, and so much more! A guest host appears!
Cajun Gohan
September 30, 2018 23:42 - 47 minutes - 32.1 MBThis is the audio for our rice panel at RamenCon 2018. We cooked rice! Thank you all who attended and see you next year!
Waltzing Kaiju
September 19, 2018 23:57 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBRandomness abounds in this episode! We talk about how horrible humans are to all wildlife, how delicious Tim's chili is, and how almost everyone is related to Genghis Khan... also Tim wrote a song.
Dayton
September 13, 2018 21:38 - 52 minutes - 37.7 MBWe finally talk about our time in Dayton! Oh, and we throw in a couple bonus stories of our visit to an Indian restaurant and a high school football game. DOWN THE LINE!
Dinotopia
August 25, 2018 01:34 - 41 minutes - 30.4 MBTim and I talk about dinosaurs, Australia, and a host of other random things and are reminded how old we are... Otaku knows no age limit!
Do a Deer
August 14, 2018 02:20 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MBFrom Transformers, to Saga of Tanya the Evil, we talk about everything BUT Dayton, Ohio... let's "foltz" it up!
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle
August 07, 2018 05:59 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThe dynamic duo, Nathan and Eric, are back! We talk about the second installment of the Netflix original Godzilla anime. Will Godzilla win? Will Haruo finally become more than two dimensional character? Will we ever pronounce the name of the Bilusaludo correctly?