Best Risk It For The Biscuit Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 108: 12: Large Dog Kimono 1:35:58

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 23-25 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Content warnings: deaths in all shapes and sizes, gaslighting, body horror This week, we wrap our journey into freedom with IBO season one's climax, learn about Canadian politics through Leningrad metaphor, try to calculate the best way to orbita…

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Episode 107: 11: Wayne Gretsky is a Gundam Name 58:07

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 21-22 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Content warnings: brutal child death via crushing A hero falls today, but nobody has to like it... and the cast don't! They fucking hate it, actually. Thankfully, your delightful hosts are having a good time as we move into the endgame of IBO: a …

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Episode 106: 10: Risk It For The Biscuit 53:23

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 19-20 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Content warning: suicide, copious amounts of blood Here it comes, we're on the road to the finale now, no turning back once we make Earthfall! See our hosts all grapple with the family drama and internal tensions threatening to tear Tekkadan apar…

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Episode 105: Bonus: Radio Manga Special (with Grant) 1:11:38

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This week, have another bonus episode of our patreon series Radio Manga (in which Matt and Sibyl alternate deep-dives on single works with shotgun spreads of what each has been reading), but this time with a guest! Grant (of various podcasts across the years) joins the crew to take a look at Masamune Shirow's The Ghost in the Shell manga, a brief l…

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Episode 104: The Pitch Drop Mother's Day Special 2024 1:44:59

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! there was a holiday and only two hosts could be arsed to talk about things for you, the listener. Two hosts saw anime films in the theater! One was happier with the decision than the other. If you've ever wanted to hear spirited debate and then suddenly there's discussion of Gundam, video game hoarding, and "oops I …

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Episode 103: 09: Why He Wears The Mask 36:21

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 17-18 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Content warning: gruesome gun violence This week: labor unions versus cops in space, with kids caught in the middle. How well will it turn out? Well, this episode is one of our shortest ever because the fallout comes next week. No, not Fallout. W…

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Episode 102: 08: Kudelia and the Seven Dorts 1:12:15

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 15-16 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Content Warning: EXTREME gun violence, torture We're host-light as we kick off galaxy-wide events in Iron-Blooded Orphans, and learn just how bad inequality gets when you've got a whole set of worlds to colonize. Plus: enough factions in play tha…

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Episode 101: 07: Space Costco 51:12

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 13-14 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Content Warning: child death, gun violence Y'all, I cannot put it any other way: this is the episode with deaths, gays, vibes, and a literal Costco in space. We've gone full Gundam, folks, and the ride won't slow down from here to the finale. Com…

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Episode 100: 06: Owned 1:06:14

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 11-12 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Tragedy strikes this week as the Isaribi meet space pirates! No, not Naze and the space mafia. Different sort of thing entirely. Naze doesn't keep slaves. Probably. Look, we'll get into it soon enough, just trust us that nobody who's helping teac…

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Episode 99: 05: A Silken Vegeta 47:13

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 9-10 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. This time out, the crew covers all kinds of weebs, from the classy (McMurdo Barriston) to the crass (buying the masturbating Code Geass tee), and in the middle, there's a lot of talks about being family, being Family, and being famiglia. Gundam is…

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Episode 98: 04: Mobile Soup Gumbo 1:02:09

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 7-8 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. This episode was nearly titled "the one with the cheese bones" and I expect all of you are going to prove your humble editor correct. In the meantime, get ready for soup, salad, and sexism as we meet the harem mafia and ask ourselves: is it really …

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Episode 97: 03: Noted Influencer John Brown 37:44

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 5-6 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Good news, folks: Chris and Sibyl have taken the horrors of war up a notch with this episode, and it's only going to keep increasing from here. Come aboard for Mari Okada's Wild Ride once again and get ready. Space is the place that you can buy peo…

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Episode 96: The Pitch Drop New Year's Special 2024 1:17:44

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss a bunch of random topics between the hosts who weren't indisposed, so you, the listener, have some fun content. Let us know how you like this one, hit us up at [email protected]. We listen. (I listen, anyway.) Support Us: Patreon More Shows: Pitch Drop Network Support Boku No Stop!…

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Episode 95: 02: Red Tag Sale 1:21:47

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 3-4 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Content warning: high amounts of gun-to-head violence. This week is a feast of politics and personages, as we expand the cast, begin namedropping folks who have been around for the whole ride, start arguments about when content is relevant or not, …

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Episode 94: The Pitch Drop Holiday Special 2023 32:47

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This week, the holidays leave our editress with nothing to do and nobody to talk to, so she rambled into a mic about wonderful and terrible media from the year 2023. Don't worry, nothing of worth is spoiled within, and it's got a variety of neat topics to go over. Also I forgot to mention that Furuhata Ninzaburou (a Japanese procedural that's incre…

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Episode 93: 01: Nothing Bad Ever Happens to the Griffons 53:08

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 1-2 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Content warning: child murder, child murderers (both varieties) It's new season time! Much like the latest season of Fortnite, we're introducing you listeners to the Griffon family, except this time they have dumber names than "Peter" and "Meg", be…

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Episode 92: 00: Witch from Mercury Special 2:09:44

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss the entirety of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, in an episode that was previously a patron-exclusive bonus. Ryan from LST joins us this week for a post-series discussion of the past year's hit Gundam, Witch from Mercury, and where it let us down and won us over. Consider this previously-vaulte…

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Episode 91: 13: Komm, Susser Null 1:02:55

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episode 25 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. It all returns to nothing with this, "Zero", and the close of the show's first season. Listen to Sibyl and Matt take a few guesses at what comes next as we close out with party games and video games. Support Us: Patreon More Shows: Pitch Drop Network Sup…

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Episode 90: 12: The Last Good Ones 46:39

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 23-24 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Here we go, folks, the last good part of Code Geass S1. It is amazing how hype we are at the end of this knowing that we saved the worst for last. At least you can get some good fun out of the episode in the meantime! Support Us: Patreon More Shows: …

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Episode 89: 11: Caked Up, Pie's Out 1:22:01

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 21-22 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content warnings: mind control-as-rape, massive on-camera gun violence, genocide, attempted genocide Here we are folks, it's the big show! A comedy episode into a crisis episode and the finale begins kicking off as we come in for the landing on Code …

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Episode 88: 10: gatHERing 1:14:50

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 19-20 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content warnings: suicidal ideation, generalized violence, gratuitous teen nudity (beach episode) That's right, all, we're gonna follow up the giant cliffhanger with a CO-ED BEACH SLUMBER PARTY! Thrill as everyone passes the Bechdel Test for a week! …

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The Question and Costs Of Becoming A Parent 43:10

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The decision to become a parent is a big one, and it's important to consider all the factors involved, including the financial ones. Raising a child can be expensive, from education, food, and clothing to surprise costs such as hidden expenses and paying for daycare. There is also social pressure to have children — especially on women — but ultimat…

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Episode 87: 09: Tyranny for the Masses 1:00:40

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 17-18 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content warnings: pulping a dude with a mech, suicidal ideation This week, our hosts investigate court politics, reverse racism, and show that just like Oppenheimer, death can come from the most innocent individuals when uranium is on the line. Plus:…

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Do Young Investors Really Have to Risk It for the Biscuit? 32:10

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Investing is a powerful tool that can help you grow your wealth and achieve financial goals. It can provide opportunities for your money to work for you. However, it’s not as simple as putting money into the market. It’s important to educate yourself about the world of investments and understand your own financial goals and mindset. As a young inve…

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Personal Finance Gets Personal — A Surprise Q&A with Cadeem Lalor and Bethan Moorcraft 27:49

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This week on Half Banked, we decided to have a little fun. Or at least the producers did. As we near the end of Season 1, we wanted to take a break from the grind of interviewing experts and dissecting the latest in personal finance news and topics. So we decided to it was our hosts to take a turn in the hot seat. Who are the people behind the voic…

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Episode 86: 08: Pat, Short for "Patricide" 1:44:33

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 15-16 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content Warnings: every single type of gun violence imaginable, patricide, near-amputation, consent questions, the killing fields of dead children This week, half the hosts are out, and yet somehow we have nearly a double-length episode for this seas…

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The Real Costs Of A Wedding in Canada — and How to Handle Them 45:23

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How much does the average wedding cost? The answer may be higher than you think — and the costs associated with a wedding can be surprising. You might have already budgeted out your wedding, but having the insights of people who’ve been to and planned weddings for several years is invaluable. In this engaging episode we delve deep into the world of…

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To Tip Or Not To Tip? A Debate on Tipping Culture in Canada 42:18

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Episode Summary Tipping culture is a significant part of the restaurant experience — especially in North America. However, tipping isn’t universal — some places charge service fees while others disallow tips entirely. And really, do customers enjoy tipping? Is it an effective and fair wage structure? Let’s find out. In this intriguing episode of Ha…

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Episode 85: 07: Mao Gets Two Girlfriends 1:21:25

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 13-14 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content Warnings: suicidal tendencies, in-your-face war crimes, one-on-one gun violence, and blatant mind control/manipulation as rape allegory This week, everyone's back, and so we dig in on the themes of the show so fa- hahahahaha, no, we take the …

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Episode 84: 06: Again with the Juices 32:24

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 11-12 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content Warnings: implied torture, weirdly-edited voyeuristic masturbation, death by suffocation Folks, I think this is the new record for shortest episode of Boku no Stop. Look what happens when half of our coverage this week is a battle scene, and …

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Not Your Traditional House: Van Living and Tiny Homes 41:48

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The Next Generation of Homebuying Part 3 The dream of homeownership can seem unattainable, especially with the average one-bedroom apartment rental in Canada costing just over $700 a month and 29% of Canadians resigning to renting forever. Fortunately, today's episode focuses on alternative home-buying strategies, which may be the light at the end …

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Episode 83: 05: The One With The Hot Dog Guy 1:01:45

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 09-10 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content Warnings: drugs/drug use, gun violence, being buried alive, and a dude getting cooked alive on-screen Folks, I, your humble hostess, have finished season one of this show at this point, and without a doubt the single dumbest episode of the wh…

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How To Avoid Being House Poor And Other Homebuyer Horror Stories with Dusko Sremac & Leigh Gate 43:20

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The Next Generation of Homebuying Part 2 Are you dreaming of buying a home, thinking you finally have enough money to make it happen? Well, hold on a moment! Without proper preparedness and due diligence, you might fall into the trap of becoming “house poor.” It’s all too easy to compromise on essential features or overlook crucial structural issue…

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Rewriting Real Estate Rules with Asif Kasim and Steve Saretsky 40:23

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The Next Generation of Homebuying - Part 1 For many, buying a home is a big landmark in their adult life. Your parents and grandparents have built and bought their own houses to settle in and start their families. It's a goal the youth pursue whether they can afford it. Unfortunately, today is vastly different from the experiences of older generati…

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Lifestyle Creep with Cindy Marques 35:38

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Why is it that our savings stay the same even as our salaries go up? Or that once we’ve hit our dream income, it still feels like we’re living paycheck to paycheck? The answer may be a phenomenon called “lifestyle creep.” On this episode of Half Banked, hosts Cadeem and Bethan sit down with Cindy Marques, financial planner and co-founder of MakeCen…

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Episode 82: 04: I Think You Should Nunnalleave 1:24:20

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 7-8 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content Warnings: ethnic cleansing (again), suicide + imagery, gun violence This week we're off to the races (but not Those Races) with party vans, gilded robots, obvious traps, and a truly worrying amount of pizza parties. Plus, Lelouch gets a new cat…

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Trauma's Toll On Your Mental Health And Material Wealth 42:12

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How does your mental health affect your relationship with money? And how does money affect your mental health? From the pandemic to inflation, financial trauma and anxiety is a reality so many Canadians face every day. In this episode of Half Banked, Cadeem and Bethan talk with Alyssa Davies, founder of Mixed Up Money about the hardships and pressu…

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Who Should You Trust With Your Money? 29:41

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How do you deal with your money? Do you juggle multiple accounts and keep a close eye on the stock market, or are you the type to stuff your cash in a shoebox under your bed and avoid looking at your balances? Money needs managing, which is why we spoke with financial planner Shay Steacy of InBalance Financial Planning, who helps Canadians map out …

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Episode 81: 03: I Can't Be Racist, I Have A Podcast 1:30:12

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 5-6 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content warnings: gun violence, casual "comedic" homophobia/fatphobia, and just full-throated racism This week, the show goes all-in on character development for one episode, and comedic madness for the second, and the whiplash lures quite a lot of dis…

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Will They Or Won't They? 31:22

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Avid collector (read: “little goblin”) Hannah Chafe has an impressive hoard of vintage clothing, antique cookbooks and fantasy swords. What she doesn’t have is a kid or a lot of money, so does she really need a will? In this episode, Lauren Bird and Cadeem Lalor find out it’s never too early to start thinking about your end. Only one of the Half Ba…

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The Bank of Parents 33:30

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To kick off the first season of Half Banked, we explore a touchy subject for young Canadians: Borrowing money from your parents. Cadeem Lalor and Lauren Bird go straight to the source and ask Cadeem’s mom. Leadership expert, Schulich School of Business professor and host of the UpSkill Talks podcast Michel Shah talks about how she handled teaching …

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Episode 80: 02: It's Always Sunny in Britannia 1:35:04

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 3-4 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content Warnings: gun violence/murder This week's episode really takes us off to the races (and the racism) as Code Geass decides to introduce us to people who are very, very dedicated to bloodlines, shows us how incredibly stupid one character can be,…

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Introducing: Half Banked 1:49

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Welcome to Half Banked, hosted by Bethan Moorcraft and Cadeem Lalor. We ask the big money questions that matter to young Canadians. This is a go-to podcast for young Canadians trying navigate the complex world of personal finance. Join us weekly as we ask the big money questions that are important to you. With fresh insights and relatable stories, …

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Episode 79: 01: Piloting Spaghetti Monsters 1:19:17

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 1-2 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content Warnings: all-around violence, suicide, racism, ethnic cleansing (those last two are basically just the entire season) We're back! Chris is back! New series! Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is a wild ride, and our two first-timers are shoc…

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Episode 78: 09: Mommy? Sorry. Mommy? Sorry. Mo- 1:04:45

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss the Lupin III OVA, Fujiko's Lie. Content warnings: child endangerment/kidnapping, a rather brutal car crash scene, many questionable uses of coercive/coerced sexuality, naked kid (PG), brutal gun violence, gaslighting We wind down our (this?) Lupin III season with thus-far the final OVA in this cycle, Fuj…

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Episode 77: 08: Chekhov's Grill 59:45

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss the Lupin III OVA, Goemon's Blood Spray. Content warnings: ultraviolence, one particularly brutal car crash, decapitation, gnarly lovingly-rendered injuries, weed We continue our tour of the trio with a Goemon-centric OVA all about lumberjacks who heal abnormally fast, weeb culture a-go-go, copious weed u…

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Episode 76: 07: Green Tea Sniper 31:21

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss the Lupin the III OVA, Jigen's Gravestone. Content warnings: on-camera gun violence aplenty (and some gnarly wounds from the aforementioned), sexual menace, uncomfortably detailed eye-touching, and mechanical drill-appendages Surprise! There's more this season, as we cover the trio of OVAs that followed F…

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Episode 75: 06: The Man Called Ferrari Roberto 1:57:23

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 11-13 of The Woman Called Fujiko Mine. ** Content warnings: child abuse (everything to do with it), branding/burning alive, holy shit so much gun violence, identity death, child brides?, suicide, gaslighting (EX), extended feet stuff, "problematic queer representation"** Merry Christmas! We decid…

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Episode 74: 05: I'm Stuck, Step-Thief! 1:05:07

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 9-10 of The Woman Called Fujiko Mine. Content warnings: weird rituals with a kid, literal objectification, suicidal ideation, suicide, animal testing, HUMAN testing, and questionable mouth stuff with a snake This week: technically every character is in an episode now! And just in time for the sho…

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Episode 73: 04: Speak Well Japanese 1:23:49

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In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 7-8 of The Woman Called Fujiko Mine. Content warnings: Thermonuclear war, Alive Kennedys, burning alive, sexual assault This week, our hosts cover a potential end of a potential world, then get very metaphysical and begin unwrapping the show's main story arc! We're almost to the point where you'l…