Best JoyCast Podcasts (2025)

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Discernment and Dragons 49:51

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6M ago49:51

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In this episode of the Roll for Joycast, hosts Trin and Rory explore the transformative power of tabletop role-playing games in understanding personal identity and making significant life decisions. They share their own experiences with hard choices, the importance of authenticity, and how play can serve as a tool for discernment and a builder of c…

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Worldbuilding 49:06

9M ago49:06

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler who discusses the significance of world building in theology, emphasizing how belief systems shape the worlds we create. We explore the implications of these beliefs on personal agency, community, and social hierarchies, while also touching on a whole host of topics: Afrofuturism, Tabletop Roleplay…

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Fearfully and Playfully Made 1:04:24

1y ago1:04:24

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Join us for the apotheosis of our Hero's Journey on episode 2 of the 'Roll for Joycast', where we quest in order to play our way to a world of holy wholeness. In this episode we welcome special guest Pastor Alex Smith as we talk about character creation and role play in tabletop roleplaying games and navigating the boxes of identity, like gender, s…

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100: End of JoyCast 2.0 - We Will (Not) Talk About Anime/Manga (MHA Retrospective 2/2) 3:03:18

1+ y ago3:03:18

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This week’s topics: My Hero Academia, Golden Kamui, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen and ending the podcast (for now). Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg/pJ2GjPP ► PATREON: https://tinyurl.com/8cztm98s ► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/JoyRideEntmt ► PODCASTS: https://joyrideentertainment.podbean.com/ ► STORE: https://…

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99 (LIVE): Whoops, No Bangers?! [MHA Retrospective 1/2] 1:39:39

1+ y ago1:39:39

1:39:39

The boy’s go back to their “Saturday Morning JUMP” roots for a LIVE stream about one-hit-wonders and first act of their MHA Retrospective. This week’s topics: we’re doing it LIVE! Catch the Stream VOD Here: https://youtube.com/live/GyRbCUShECQ?feature=share Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg/pJ2GjPP ► PATREO…

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98: The End of My Hero Academia Was… 2:11:16

1+ y ago2:11:16

2:11:16

So, what did we think about the end of My Hero Academia? This week’s topics: the end of My Hero Academia, duh… okay, and some other things in this DOUBLE-SIZE episode! Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg/pJ2GjPP ► PATREON: https://tinyurl.com/8cztm98s ► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/JoyRideEntmt ► PODCASTS: htt…

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97: Where's Jack Midoriya? 1:14:09

1+ y ago1:14:09

1:14:09

The less chapters left of My Hero Academia there are, the more there is to talk about ironically. Specifically, the boys want to address just how unsaveable Shigaraki was and how that contradicts Shonen’s desired messaging. This week’s topics: My Hero Academia 429, FMA, Chainsaw Man, Toho, Tribe Nine, and where’s Deku’s dad?? Keep the conversation …

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96: MHA Proved Us Wrong 1:18:28

1+ y ago1:18:28

1:18:28

There’s A LOT of One Piece to catch up on this week, but LeRoy has become OBSESSED with a startling and HILARIOUS difference between the behaviors of manga readers and anime-onlys. This week’s topics: One Piece 1121 (and ending the Egghead Arc), My Hero Academia 428, Jujutsu Kasien’s “Best Female Character”, media literacy between anime and manga, …

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95: LeRoy Got Nerfed 1:28:29

1+ y ago1:28:29

1:28:29

The boys return with stories from their melon retreat; most notably, the reason why LeRoy is suddenly (miraculously) quieter now…This week’s topics: Demo Reels, My Hero Academia 426-27, Chainsaw Man 170, Kagurabachi, Undead Unluck, and LeRoy’s gross ear hole. Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg/pJ2GjPP ► PATR…

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Pluralism and Interfaith Relations in the World of D&D 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

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We will discuss: The problem that shows up in gaming. Imaginatively expressing faith convictions through art, song, poetry, oral witness, and other embodied practices. Theopoetics is an acceptance of cognitive uncertainty regarding the Divine, an unwillingness to attempt to unduly banish that uncertainty, and an emphasis on action and creative arti…

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94: Watermelon Retreat (Gone Sexual) 1:02:37

1+ y ago1:02:37

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The boy’s discuss Chainsaw Man’s big comeback. This week’s topics: My Hero Academia 425, Chainsaw Man 167, One Piece, Sony State of Play, Mad Max Furiosa, Hades II, and Hoirkoshi x Gege’s watermelon retreat. Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg/pJ2GjPP ► PATREON: https://tinyurl.com/8cztm98s ► TWITTER: http://…

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93: Naughty Customers 53:01

1+ y ago53:01

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My Hero Academia ushers in a new era so good and conclusive, Val legitimately thought it was over! This week’s topics: My Hero Academia 425, One Piece 1116, and Oda the famous edger. Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg/pJ2GjPP ► PATREON: https://tinyurl.com/8cztm98s ► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/JoyRideEntmt …

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92: Eggs (and Nothing Else) 1:07:30

1+ y ago1:07:30

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92: Eggs (and Nothing Else) This is a podcast about Eggman and other egg related activities and nothing else, especially nothing political. This week’s topics: predicting the end of My Hero Academia, MHA Vigilantes, activist tourism, MHA Season 7, One Piece 1115 and Eggman. Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg…

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91: How to Kill Your Manga Before It Starts 57:28

1+ y ago57:28

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Val returns from his LA trip just in time to bask in the final money shots of My Hero Academia and Psyche House, which only has 1 chapter and is already considered dead on arrival for the pettiest of reasons... This week’s topics: Psyche House, Goblin Slayer, Astro Baby, SuperEyePatchWolf, Undead Unluck, the missing Naruto anniversary anime, My Her…

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90: Portland Boregon (feat. Cody Rock) 1:01:14

1+ y ago1:01:14

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Val is jet-lagged from his L.A. trip, so Steena and Cody hop on board once more to offer valuable intel on how voice actors establish themselves as a business. This week’s topics: the business of VO, My Hero Academia 422, One Piece 1114, and the overrated Pacific Northwest. Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg…

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89: Copesaw Man 1:17:08

1+ y ago1:17:08

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It’s pre-Golden Week, so the boys are machine gun blasting every last ounce of coverage before the break; starting with a much needed intervention for Chainsaw Man fans. This week’s topics: Chainsaw Man cope, Vinland Saga, Scrappy Doo and online brain rot, Astro Royale, Law of Ueki, Kyukoto Necromance, Black Clover, Green Blood, Ruri Dragon, Marria…

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88: QQ Sweeper (feat. Steena Carey) 49:57

1+ y ago49:57

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Steena subs in for Val this week to further elaborate on Shoujo’s inevitable takeover of the industry, as well as recommend a few titles to read after My Hero Academia ends. Meanwhile, in a stunning twist of events, LeRoy becomes My Hero’s biggest defender. This week’s topics: QQ Sweeper, Queen’s Quality, My Hero Academia 420, Two on Ice, Nue’s Exo…

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87: Shoujo Takeover 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

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The boys are back for a brief glance at new upcoming Jump titles, inevitable axes, and the inevitable take over of Shoujo. Astro Baby, Mama Yuyu, Two on Ice, Shoujo Takeover, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia 419, our Top 5 Class 1-A characters, and the rock climbing epidemic taking over voice acting. Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public …

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86: (Not) Talking About Chainsaw Man 1:05:42

1+ y ago1:05:42

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86: (Not) Talking About Chainsaw Man The mangaka are still in their bereavement period, but there’s still plenty for the boys to catch up on. As well as provide a well overdue explanation from last episode’s cliffhanger. This week’s topics: My Hero Academia 418, Spy x Family, Hiro Mashima, Fairy Tail, Dead Rock, One Piece 1111, Japanese baseball, e…

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1 Powerful Way to Pray 6:10

2y ago6:10

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Over the course of the last year, I’ve been doing a deep dive into the book of James. To celebrate the release of the new Bible study, we’re looking at some select passages in James that will encourage and inspire you on this season of the Joycast. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss The Joycast– subscribe using your favo…

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85: Everything Has Its Place 1:06:16

2y ago1:06:16

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85: Everything Has Its Place Finally, there’s no news this week, and two dudes can just talk about anime and manga… So we decide to talk about gaming instead. This week’s topics: Sand Lands, One Piece Odyssey, Old Game Consoles, My Hero Academia 417, One Piece 1110, Frieren, Undead Unluck, the upcoming 2024 Spring Anime season and… we’re ending the…

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Before You Pinky Swear, Listen to This! 6:22

2y ago6:22

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Over the course of the last year, I’ve been doing a deep dive into the book of James. To celebrate the release of the new Bible study, we’re looking at some select passages in James that will encourage and inspire you on this season of the Joycast. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss The Joycast– subscribe using your favo…

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84: Viva La Mexico 1:04:12

2y ago1:04:12

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This week’s topics: R.I.P. Akira Toriyama, the Dragon Ball franchise, RoosterTeeth shut-down, RWBY, Hazbin Hotel, Playstation and the state of gaming, Pragmata, One Piece 1108-1109, My Hero Academia 415-416, Chainsaw Man and absolutely BAKING! Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg/pJ2GjPP ► PATREON: https://tin…

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What If It's Their Best? 6:07

2y ago6:07

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Over the course of the last year, I’ve been doing a deep dive into the book of James. To celebrate the release of the new Bible study, we’re looking at some select passages in James that will encourage and inspire you on this season of the Joycast. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss The Joycast– subscribe using your favo…

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How to Live a Beautiful Life 7:18

2y ago7:18

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Over the course of the last year, I’ve been doing a deep dive into the book of James. To celebrate the release of the new Bible study, we’re looking at some select passages in James that will encourage and inspire you on this season of the Joycast. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss The Joycast– subscribe using your favo…

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83: Anime Tax Season (a.k.a. Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024) 1:16:38

2y ago1:16:38

1:16:38

The 3 Emperors of the Train Wars unite to discuss the nominees for the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. This week’s topics: Crunchyroll Anime Awards, MAPPA, Attack on Titan, Bocchi the Rock, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Vinland Saga, Oshi no Ko, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village arc, Hell’s Paradise, Buddy Daddies, Birdie Wing, Spy x Family,…

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Do This Today 7:09

2y ago7:09

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Over the course of the last year, I’ve been doing a deep dive into the book of James. To celebrate the release of the new Bible study, we’re looking at some select passages in James that will encourage and inspire you on this season of the Joycast. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss The Joycast– subscribe using your favo…

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82: Manga Theory Hall of Fame 1:09:17

2y ago1:09:17

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Val returns to talk about his fun experience as a guest at Anime League and discuss the situation with the Lovely Complex dub, but most importantly… we have a PALWORLD UPDATE!! This Week's Topics: Palworld, Pokemon, Val’s Anime League experience, Retracting Our Apology to Deku, My Hero Academia 414, One Piece 1107, JelloApocalypse and the Lovely Co…

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The Truth About Blessing 6:59

2y ago6:59

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Over the course of the last year, I’ve been doing a deep dive into the book of James. To celebrate the release of the new Bible study, we’re looking at some select passages in James that will encourage and inspire you on this season of the Joycast. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss The Joycast– subscribe using your favo…

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81: We Owe Deku an Apology 1:09:03

2y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

81: We Owe Deku an Apology While Val’s busy making a convention appearance, Steena hijacks the train to demand an apology for Deku and discuss My Hero Academia in its entirety up until this point. This week’s topics: Leakers arrested, My Hero Academia, Deku’s power fantasy, These Backwards Echoes, and a teaser of JoyRide’s future… Keep the conversa…

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The Best Gift Giver for You 7:22

2y ago7:22

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Over the course of the last year, I’ve been doing a deep dive into the book of James. To celebrate the release of the new Bible study, we’re looking at some select passages in James that will encourage and inspire you on this season of the Joycast. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss The Joycast– subscribe using your favo…

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80: We're Still Pals! 1:10:17

2y ago1:10:17

1:10:17

80: We’re Still Pals! Even the train can’t seem to outrun Palworld discourse. This week’s topics: Palworld controversy, My Hero Academia 413, One Piece 1105 and the dry appeal of Bill Murray. Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://discord.gg/pJ2GjPP ► PATREON: https://tinyurl.com/8cztm98s ► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/JoyR…

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God Always Says YES to This One Prayer 10:07

2y ago10:07

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Over the course of the last year, I’ve been doing a deep dive into the book of James. To celebrate the release of the new Bible study, we’re looking at some select passages in James that will encourage and inspire you on this season of the Joycast. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss The Joycast– subscribe using your favo…

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THESE BACKWARDS ECHOES - Episode 3: Partners 22:16

2y ago22:16

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Episode 3 - Partners Upon a surprise visit from her cousin and uncle, Dollie decides to share her secret - only to discover she's not the only one that's been listening to Everly's mysterious broadcasts. ► PATREON: https://tinyurl.com/8cztm98s ► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/JoyRideEntmt ► PODCASTS: https://joyrideentertainment.podbean.com/ ► PUBLIC …

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How to Hope When it Feels Impossible 6:02

2y ago6:02

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Of all the letters of the New Testament, of all the epistles, including those written by Paul, do you know the one that sounds the most like Jesus? It’s the book of James. In fact, if you take the Book of James, and you take the Sermon on the Mount and you overlay them, you’ll find so many points of connection, as we’ll explore in this season of Th…

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79: $50K Sasuke Pill 1:10:11

2y ago1:10:11

1:10:11

On the train’s first commute of 2024, the boys catch up from their holiday break before the dirty business of kicking Chainsaw Man out of the triumvirate. This week’s topics: Holidays, Jujutsu Kaisen, Undead Unluck, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Seth Macfarlane, Ted, YouTuber exodus, My Hero Academia 412, One Piece 1104,and being Sasuke-pilled. Keep the…

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(Un)Prepared - PILOT 17:30

2y ago17:30

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(Un)Prepared - Pilot After a death in the family, Jack McGarry tries to distract himself with work, but that proves to be difficult since his coworkers and new boss are just too... considerate. (Un)Prepared is a wholesome audio dramedy produced by Rock Voice Productions LLC in collaboration with JoyRide Entertainment. ► PATREON: https://www.patreon…

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78: Jump Festa Cyber Brain Apocalypse 2024 1:28:15

2y ago1:28:15

1:28:15

78: Jump Festa Cyber Brain Apocalypse 2024 SURPRISE! Too much happened in the anime and manga world to wait ‘til 2024 to talk about, namely Jump Festa 2024. So the boys plug they’re robot brains together and have a cyber-telepathic conversation about how A.I. is impacting our favorite media. This Week’s Topics: THE One Piece and A.I., Chainsaw Man …

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77: Anime Archaeology 1:14:17

2y ago1:14:17

1:14:17

77: Anime Archaeology Everyone’s sick! So the boys spent their sick days off digging through some of their old favorite childhood media. There’s also A LOT of manga to catch up on. This Week’s Topics: Ice Head Gill, Fullmetal Alchemist, Godzilla Minus One, Dreamcast, The Game Awards 2023, RIP E3, Dogsred, Green Green Greens, Shadow Eliminators, My …

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76: Valentine Takes Off 1:16:01

2y ago1:16:01

1:16:01

76: Valentine Takes Off Val has ALOT of thoughts on Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and so we give him the floor. This Week’s Topics: Amazing Digital Circus, the blurred line between indie animation and voice acting, Science Saru, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and preparing for the Goku riots. Keep the conversation going on JoyRide’s Public Discord: https://di…

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75: Mutiny at MAPPA? 58:04

2y ago58:04

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75: Mutiny at MAPPA? Even NDAs aren’t powerful enough to silence the Jujutsu Kaisen production turmoil at MAPPA, and the boys are predicting (begging for) a mutiny. This Week’s Topics: Mad at MAPPA, Jujutsu Kaisen anime, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Delicious in Dungeon, Chainsaw Man 148, My Hero Academia 407, Berserk and the power of pessimism. …

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74: End of Attack on Titan (Part 74) 1:05:20

2y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

74: End of Attack on Titan (Part 74) Val and LeRoy deliver their eulogy for the anime that just wouldn’t freak’n end, Attack on Titan. In that passage of time, however, both opinions have grown softer and more supportive to the original story, and the boys direct their final rumblings to the executives at MAPPA. This Week’s Topics: Pluto, Youmacon …

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73: Threadshot? Funniest Sh!t We Ever Seen 1:09:29

2y ago1:09:29

1:09:29

73: Threadshot? Funniest Sh!t We Ever Seen What a day… WHAT A YEAR for voice acting controversy! The boys don’t want to dwell too much on any specific incidents, but offer their insights and solutions from their experiences on how to equitably expand diversity in the industry. This is followed by a much needed My Hero Academia and One Piece cleanse…

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72: Back By Necessity (Like Bakugo) 1:15:30

2y ago1:15:30

1:15:30

72: Back By Necessity (Like Bakugo) After a longer than planned hiatus, the boys are back on the train! Or perhaps they planned their return intentionally with Bakugo’s? This Week’s Topics: catching up, that new computer smell, Lovely Complex, Fabricant 100, Do Retry, JoyQuest, MHA Ultra Rumble, Undead Unluck, Kagurabachi, Jujutsu Kaisen S2, Chains…

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71: Normie Piece 1:11:02

2+ y ago1:11:02

1:11:02

71: Normie Piece One Piece Live Action is here, and LeRoy has made a quadruple decker criticism/compliment sandwich to celebrate! This Week’s Topics: One Piece Live Action, Sopranos, My Hero Academia 399, Chainsaw Man, Fabricant 100, Tenmaku Cinema, Nue’s Exorcist, Yomi No Tsugai, Undead Unluck, One Piece 1091, BGE and being theme park nerds. Keep …

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70: Thank You, Slaves! 1:45:04

2+ y ago1:45:04

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70: Thank You, Slaves! What better way for the boys to release their pent up energy over these breaks by arguing over controversial topics relating to anime in a near double length podcast?! This Week’s Topics: One Piece Live Action, Black Clover, Tenmaku Cinema, Scott Pilgrim anime, Mushoku Tensei controversy, One Piece 1090, My Hero Academia 397,…

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69: Cog in the Machine 1:03:41

2+ y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

69: Cog in the Machine The boys return after getting lost in the woods and housing market last week, but thankfully JoJo Lands turned out to be a bust so far, so nobody missed out on anything. This Week’s Topics: Lackadaisy Cats, Hazbin Hotel, Legend of Pipi, Summer Movies, My Hero Academia 396, My Hero Academia Movie 4, One Piece 1089, Chainsaw Ma…

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68: Allergic to Koby 1:08:06

2+ y ago1:08:06

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It’s tough out on these streets for a Euro-fantasy manga series, as the boys worry promising series like Ice-head Gil are simply dead on arrival if they get published on JUMP. Meanwhile, they check out the newest series, Wild Strawberry, as LeRoy is game for anything that avoids talking about Koby from One Piece. This week’s topics: My Hero Academi…

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67: All for Ace 1:05:21

2+ y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

67: All for Ace LeRoy fell asleep on the train last week, so now the boys have some catching up to do. But first, they need to discuss what they know so far about the SAG-AFTRA strike and how it may impact the anime and voice acting scene. This week’s topics: Becoming full-time creatives, buying a house, the SAG-AFTRA strike, My Hero Academia 393-3…

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66: Martial Master Asumi & Ice-Head Gill 1:00:10

2+ y ago1:00:10

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66: Martial Master Asumi & Ice-Head Gill With the arrival of two promising new Shonen JUMP series, the boys decide it’s time to return to some good old fashioned manga discussion. LeRoy continues to push MarriageToxin while Val is getting impatient with Chainsaw Man. This week’s topics: Martial Master Asumi, Ice-Head Gill, Nue’s Exorcist, Do-Retry,…