Weebology Podcast
278 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsA podcast seeking to dive deep into the world of Anime and Weeb alike. Ricky and Ethan tackle the world of Anime and work to spread the joys of the medium to the masses.
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Ep. 26: We watched Space Dandy and Arifureta, Pitch or Ditch Redux
November 18, 2019 08:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBThis week we revisit our tried and true series Pitch or Ditch. We made this a full episode of the reviews for Space Dandy and Arifureta: From Commonplace to World'd Strongest. These series are very different genres and styles and provide y'all two vastly different reviews and options of shows to watch. Arifureta was originally published as a web novel in 2015 by Ryo Shirakome and later adapted into a light novel series. This isekai show follows Hajime Nagumo and his class as they are trans...
Ep. 25: Buu Saga: The Problem Child of Dragonball Z
November 11, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBDragonball Z is one of the most successful anime ever created. It remains a cornerstone of the shounen genre, and it was so influential that people around the world think of DBZ when anime is mentioned. However, while being an undisputed classic, Dragonball Z is not a perfect show. Hardcore and casual fans alike have long debated the quality of the final arc of the show: The Buu Saga. This week, Ricky and Ethan dissect The Buu Saga to get to the heart of this arc. Why has this saga been ste...
Ep. 24: Why you have to watch Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) Now!
November 04, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBKimetsu no Yaiba aka Demon Slayer is an Anime by Ufotable Studio premiering in the Spring 2019 season and running to Summer 2019 season of Anime. Demon Slayer is a highly selling manga originally going into the Weekly Shoenen Jump magazine starting in 2016. In this installment of the Weebology Podcast we take a jaunt into the gorgeous anime Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer in English). We talk through setting characters and plot. We leave any major spoilers to the last 15 minutes of the epis...
Ep. 23: Is Mars of Destruction the worst Anime OVA in history? And we pitch each other Space Dandy and Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest!
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBWelcome back to the Weebology Podcast everyone, hope you all are doing well! This week we tackle another of installment of our worst of weeb segments with the Mars of Destruction OVA. This is the single worst rated piece of content on My Anime List which should give y’all an idea of how amazing it is... Mars of Destruction was an OVA from 2005 originally made to help sell a video game of the same name. We are confident if the game is anything the show it was a complete stinker! In the seco...
Ep. 22: Is Vinland Saga the Anime show of 2019??
October 21, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBWe go in depth on one of the best series premiering this year, Vinland Saga! This show is an adaptation of a Japanese historical Manga series by Makuto Yukimura. The series began in the Shonen Magazine aimed at young people and later moved to the monthly manga magazine Afternoon, which is more of a Seinen type magazine. The Anime began in the Summer 2019 season of Anime and was animated by Wit Studio. You may recognize the name from series like Attack on Titan and Kabenari of the Iron Fortre...
Ep. 21: Should they continue making Wiseman's Grand Child? Over / Under rated Demon Cyborg Genos
October 14, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBWe talk through this 2019 Silver Link produced anime. The story follows Shin Wolford, a normal everyday Japanese salaryman perishes and is transported to another world and reincarnated into the body of a baby. The babies family had been in a terrible accident and Shin was found by the Wise Man Merlin and raised as his grandchild. Merlin is a hero from the Earlshied Kingdom and raised Shin in the magic arts. Shin has taken a liking to magic and is extremely advanced. The story follows his ent...
Ep. 20: Fall 2019 Anime to Watch!
October 07, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBEthan and Ricky talk through the Fall 2019 Anime season. We came off one of the best anime seasons in recent memory this summer and fall seems to be no different. We've got some perennial powerhouses coming back like My Hero Academia Season 4, the second half of Vinland Saga, and the final episodes of season 1 for Dr. Stone and Fire Force. We are extremely hyped on this season and hope y'all will enjoy following along with us as we enjoy. Want to watch a video version of this episode? Our ...
Ep. 19: Who knows our Podcast better and BEST Power Systems in Anime! Feat. Patrick
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBWe have another amazing episode with our special guest Patrick. Rick and Ethan battled it out in a Weebology Podcast Quiz. We also talked through different power systems in anime and which power system we feel do it the best. What is your favorite power systems in anime? ----------------------------------------- Socials --------------------------------------- Follow us on instagram for mid week updates and awesome Anime Memes! https://www.instagram.com/weebology.podcast/ Check out our...
Ep. 18: Trigun, Three Greats and Two Mehs
September 23, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBTrigun the anime was adapted from the manga by Madhouse Studios in 1998. This show has been a staple and a certified classic. Ethan and Rick talk over 3 amazing things and 2 not so amazing parts of the series. With its Western, Cowboy, Steam punk, Space, Alien genre its no wonder it was a hit. This is one of those shows that watching it dubbed will really do wonders for your experience. Johnny yong bosch turns in a truly seminal work of English voice acting to Japanese anime. The audience ...
Ep. 17: EVERYONE (Except Ethan) was wrong about One Punch Man Season 2!
September 16, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBWell I hate to say it (not that much) but everyone except for Ethan was wrong about Season 2 of One Punch Man. There was a lot of gripe flowing around before season 2 was released due to the animation studio shift from season 1 to 2. People were talking about an assumed massive downgrade in animation and overall enjoyment in the highly anticipated sophomore season of One Punch Man. I am happy to say everyones fears were overblown and we ended up with a great product in season 2. The story ...
Ep. 16: Why you SHOULD be watching Black Clover!
September 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBSpoiler! Ethan and Ricky tell you all why you SHOULD be watching Black Clover! This series is animated by Studio Pierrot which brought us the Naruto Series, Bleach, Yuu Yuu Hakusho, Tokyo Ghoul, and many more worldwide sensations. The series faced early criticism due to the main character Asta's annoying and rambunctious demeanor early on. We assert you should stick with the series and savor in the character growth and the insanely cool world and power system Pierrot brought to life! Are yo...
Ep. 15: Best Anime Weapons and Over/Underrated Ban from Seven Deadly Sins!
September 02, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBHappy Labor Day ya’ll! This week we chat our favorite weapons in anime. Huge shoutout to Jawaan for suggesting this topic it was a lot of fun. A few ground rules we set were no mechs and ideally the weapons are unique in some way. The weapon may also be a weapons system rather than a singular apparatus. In the second half of the episode we revisit one of our favorite series on the cast the over/under debate. This week we talk about the Fox sin of greed Ban from seven deadly sins. How can an...
Bonus Episode! Interview with The Otaku Place Facebook Group Admins!
August 29, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBIn this extremely special BONUS episode of the Weebology Podcast, Ethan was fortunate enough to get to interview three of the amazing admins from the Otaku Place facebook group. Ruben, Rosemary, and David give us some amazing insight into what's its like to grow a group to over 43,000 members and what it takes to keep growing and staying fresh. We really really appreciate them coming on to our show and chatting with us about their amazing group and our favorite topic Anime! Please make su...
Ep. 14: Fooly Cooly and Made In Abyss
August 26, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBEthan and Ricky go in-depth on the two shows we had previously pitched each other. Ethan pitched the 6 episode sensation Fooly Cooly (FLCL) and Ricky pitched the 2017 Anime Award Winner Made in Abyss. FLCL can be found on youtube and Made In Abyss can be watched on Amazon Prime Video. FLCl has a lot of deep relatable meanings and also means nothing at all at the same time. This show contains some industry firsts and is an absolutely WILD ride. Made In Abyss is a much more cerebral showing...
Ep. 13: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure pt.2 Feat. PatBot and we watched Dark Cat!!
August 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBContinuing on from episode 12 we still have the man the myth the legend and I guess the robot, Patbot, in the studio with us. We continue to talk through Araki’s masterpiece. The second half of the episode is our second installment of Weeb Warning where we watch one of the worst rated anime Ova’s of all time and try to make sense of it on air with all of you! What did y’all think of Jojo’s? If you watch Dark Cats please let us know how y’all felt! Follow us on instagram for mid week updat...
Ep. 12: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Cult Classic or Mainstream phenomena?!? feat. Patbot
August 12, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBThis week we have our first special guest Patbot, our robot editor graces us with his presence! We chat about one of his favorite series of all time Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. We discuss whether jojo’s can still be considered a cult classic or if it has transformed into something different. We go very deep into JoJo’s (Spoiler Warning) and talk about what we liked doesn’t liked etc about this extremely long running series! Have you watched Jojo’s? What do y’all think about the show? Foll...
Ep. 11: SUMMER 2019 ANIME BLAST! HEATED DUB VS SUB DEBATE!
August 05, 2019 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBEthan and Ricky discuss the Summer 2019 roster of anime. This is an incredibly strong season of anime with quite a few hugely anticipated shows. Did y'all want to see any of the shows we mentioned? In the second half of the episode we debate whether watching a show in Dubbed or Subbed is more immersive and enjoyable. We both agree that good dubs are the key to making shows more desirable to the Western audiences and speak about our other opinions on what is the best way to enjoy anime. Wh...
Ep. 10: Hunter X Hunter Chimera Ant Arc and POD Redux FLCL and Made In Abyss
July 29, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBSpoiler Warning! We deep dive the longest arc in Hunter X Hunter but also potentially one of the most controversial. There are quite a few people out there who believe the Chimera Ant arc is the weakest on offer during the whole Hunter X Hunter series. Ethan and Ricky try to get to the bottom of this topic and give our opinions! In the second portion of the episode we do our second round of pitching in our patented Pitch or ditch segment. This week Ethan is pitching the classic Fooly Cooly ...
Ep. 9: AMAZON PRIME Recommendations! New Segment: Worst of Weeb
July 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this episode we give our recommendations for Amazon Prime anime. There's quite a few super good anime on Amazon Prime, with nearly everyone having a Prime account it was no brainer to give y'all a heads up on some musts! In the second part of the episode we tried out a brand new segment to Weebology. We watch the worst rated anime and anime movies of all time and try to make sense of them. In this first episode we watched Psychic Wars (OVA). This movie is from Toei Animation and was rele...
Ep. 8: Main Characters we CANT STAND! Over/ Under Rated Izuku Midoriya
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBAs avid anime watchers and future Weebologists you will run into characters that tick you off in nearly any show, what really will irk you is hen the annoying character happens to be a main character in the show. In this episode we dish on a few characters we dislike or annoy us and why that is. Let us know if there's some characters you hate too! In the second half of the episode we bring back a much requested segment to our show the famed Over/Under rated. This week we talk All Mights pro...
Ep. 7: Spring 2019 Anime to Watch! Anime Youtubers to Vibe on!
July 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIn this episode the Weebology guys take you through the Anime to watch in the Spring of 2019 Season. At the time of release of this episode most of these shows will have finished their Spring run so make sure to see if we were on point or way way off on any of these series. We both love Anime content creators so we talk about our favorites on the Youtube Platform. If you have any interest in Anime topics (and I assume you do as you are listening to us) make sure to check out all the great ...
Ep. 6: Netflix Original Essentials! Pitch or Ditch: Dimension W vs GTO
July 01, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBWith Netflix piling cash on the anime pile, the Weebologists give you the low-down on which Netflix Original Anime are bombs and which are duds. In the second half of the episode we revisit the first Pitch or Ditch: Ricky's pitch of Dimension W and Ethan's Great Teacher Onizuka's pitch. Will we Pitch these to our audience or tell them to Ditch on these two series? Lets us know if you all have seen either series and if you've ever pitched it to anyone else! Our theme song is: Dreams By Dj...
Ep. 5: Anime Term Quiz Show and Over/ Underrated Jiraiya
June 24, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBIn Episode 5, Ethan and Ricky take some time out to quiz each other on the terms most heard in reference to Anime. This will be helpful for any beginners in the space (and maybe a podcast host or two...) In the second half of the episode we debate whether the Legendary Sainin Jiraiya is Over or Under rated. Our theme song is: Dreams By Dj Quads https://youtu.be/iiRCmcP_jlc Artist SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music Promoted by https://goo.gl/5NfMV4 Please check out his mu...
Ep. 4: Japanese culture chat! New Segment: Pitch or Ditch!
June 17, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIn Episode 4, Ricky and Ethan take a deep look at Japan and Japanese Culture. What is it about Japan that feels different and interesting? They dive in and talk about some of the strange dichotomy in the 11th most populous country of the world! In the second half of the episode we try out a new segment to Weebology. We take turns pitching each other a series we know the other has not seen. Ethan pitches Great Teacher Onizuka, a 43 episode Studio Pierrot production from 1999, featuring main ...
Ep. 3: Favorite Anime Villains and Over/Underrated Kisuke Urahara
June 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThe Weebology boys talk about what makes a good, compelling, relatable villain in Anime. We talk about how those villains shaped the series they were in and how a villain's ideals may make sense but the way they get there can still be despicable. In the second half we debate whether Kisuke Urahara from Bleach is an Overrated or Underrated character. We really enjoyed this segment and will likely continue these in the future. Our theme song is: Dreams By Dj Quads https://youtu.be/iiRCmcP_...
Ep. 2: Best Gateway Anime and How to Hype 101
June 05, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn Episode 2, Ricky and Ethan look at how to get people into Anime. There is a plethora of different genres and tropes within Anime, which are best for newcomers to the space? We talk about some of our personal experiences with suggesting Anime to friends and our general rules for suggesting Anime. In the second half of the episode we talk all things hype. Is it helpful or hurtful for fans of Anime to hype series so much before we get to see them? Does a successful season one guarantee a co...
Ep. 0: Welcome to Weebology 101
June 05, 2019 02:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBIn our first episode of the Weebology podcast, Ricky and Ethan introduce themselves and let you all know why they are even doing this at all. We delve into some of our Anime origin story. At the time of recording we had just come off the Winter 2018/19 Anime season. We pick out a few of our favorites from the season and talk about why you should watch them. Socials Follow us on instagram for mid week updates and awesome Anime Memes! https://www.instagram.com/weebology.podcast/ Check out ...
Ep. 1: Promised Neverland and Naruto Vs Goku
June 05, 2019 02:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIn Episode number one of the Weebology Podcast Ethan and Ricky gush over the first season of the Promised Neverland Podcast. This episode is an extremely deep dive into the show with theories opinions and our final thoughts on season one. The second half of the episode is a debate over who we believe is a better father between Naruto and Goku. These characters both have some bad showings in papa terms but who do y'all think is the worst Dad between them. Find out our thoughts in this episode...