Best Geek 00 Podcasts (2025)

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#679: That Damned Sun From Super Mario Bros 3! 56:48

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Ranma 1/2 season 2 release date announced with new character trailer, Gen Z survey from Japan claims 3 Sanrio characters as top three in the general Favorite Character question, and Tokyo University of Technology collaborates with Pokémon franchise launches a Twitch-streamed game show, TRANSFORMERS gets a garage kit release, and Sanrio is now the 4…

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#678: So Push Always Come to Shove, Yeah? 1:15:01

8d ago1:15:01

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A French production company acquires the rights for Space Adventure Cobra, a piracy site removes titles due to a cease-and-desist order, and Samurai Troopers anime gets a sequel! Also, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt premieres July 9th, voice Actress Megumi Hayashibara goes viral with a blog post, and Wit Studio produces anime shorts for Googl…

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#677: So Let's Pick up Right Where We Left Off. 1:25:54

15d ago1:25:54

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The squad is back! DJ Ranma S discusses his trip to Japan, so get ready! Also, LINE WEBTOON tightens hate speech guidelines, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime theme songs get single release in August, Toonami to air Dragon Ball Daima, and The Tom and Jerry anime shorts get an English release on YouTube! Meanwhile in Japan... Police in Naga…

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Ep. 297: Starry Night MEGA Battle 1:10:35

22d ago1:10:35

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Somehow we haven't done a song battle episode in over a year?? So we felt like we needed to make it bigger and better by starting with 15 songs instead of 10! That makes it MEGA! And we made the Patreon patrons help us choose the winners of this battle, because that's what they pay for! Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist Join Patreon Hosted on Aca…

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3 - 03 - Don't camp my style 1:01:10

27d ago1:01:10

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Cal goes camping, watches a lot of tv, and almost gets hit by a truck in the latest episode of the New NerdAndOrGeek Podcast!

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Ep. 296: We're Livin' In The SMTOWN (LA 2025)! 1:38:25

1M ago1:38:25

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Last weekend a seemingly impossible Kpop dream more than 12 years in the making came true. This is a recounting of our attendance at SMTOWN LA 2025 to the best of our memory which is spotty because our hearts and minds were lost in Kwangya. See our instagram for bonus videos: https://www.instagram.com/amakpoppod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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3 - 02: Giving you what you know 47:37

1M ago47:37

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Cal is off the bike and walking in nature today, discussing Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode, overpriced skins, and questioning what happened to "new" games?!

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#676: And Now For Something Completely Different… 1:31:57

1M ago1:31:57

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On tonight's show... Dragon Ball news! Record-breaking sales and a big anniversary celebration are inbound! Also, Samurai Troopers gets an anniversary screening event in Japan, Tenchi Muyo omnibus Kickstarter surpasses goal, and Sony and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment jointly invest in an AI company?! Plus, the Japanese ministry says unauthorized use o…

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3 - 01: Potty Training Blues 58:28

2M ago58:28

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Cal's back on the bike and discussing Potty training, indie games, gaming price hikes, and star wars crossovers! Follow Cal on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quical.bsky.social

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3 - 00: Anytime, Anywhere, Together 56:57

2M ago56:57

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The podcast is back in a new form! Cal tries a solo show on the back of... a bike? The format is different, the quality is worse, but maybe this can just about work... Follow Cal on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quical.bsky.social

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Ep 295: Hit Song Stage Flashback 2015 (full audio) 1:39:44

2M ago1:39:44

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Ooops, it's a weird Friday episode! Last time we went 20 years into the past, and instead of coming all the way back to the present we're only gonna skip 10 and make a stop in an incredible year of Kpop, 2015. This is the full audio version with the video playing underneath. link to video for syncing: https://youtu.be/CLDGn4GXO3w?si=4CAvacUl2XQTZIj…

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Ep. 295: Hit Song Stage Flashback 2015 (commentary only) 1:39:44

2M ago1:39:44

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Ooops, it's a weird Friday episode! Last time we went 20 years into the past, and instead of coming all the way back to the present we're only gonna skip 10 and make a stop in an incredible year of Kpop, 2015. This is the commentary only version, you will not hear the video underneath. link to video for syncing: https://youtu.be/CLDGn4GXO3w?si=4CAv…

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#675: Okay, Let's Get Down to Business (No Really). 1:16:26

2M ago1:16:26

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Inspiration comes full circle between Star Wars and Gundam, Sanrio ranking to have a speedy surprise character, and using Godzilla: King of the Monsters to stomp nails into place! Also, the North American tour of Evangelion symphony to include Yoko Takahashi, LINE WEBTOON union to file a complaint against Kakao Entertainment, and South Korea will a…

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Ep. 294: The Year In Kpop - 2005 - Pt. 1 1:24:35

2M ago1:24:35

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We're heading back 20 years ago once again, and this time it's a more barren landscape than we're used to. Rock bands and ballad singers are dominating the charts and the music shows, and the Soompi archive is broken so we're blind to any fun news stories, but Shannon still managed to find some things to talk about that feel close to the Kpop we're…

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#673: Now That is What You Call a Spicy Meatball! 1:34:09

2M ago1:34:09

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Crunchyroll backtracks on AI plan, Sanrio character ranking to launch with a potential trip to the finals, and Studio Ghibli themed LEGO set has passed into review... Also, LINE WEBTOON partners with IDW Publishing to publish reformatted versions on their website, Godzilla: King of the Monsters is set to destroy the Marvel Universe, and 蜡笔小新 Crayon…

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#672: It All Comes Down to Fruition, No Really! 1:15:30

3M ago1:15:30

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Amid legal battle, Ohayocon announces 2026 eventNetflix adds full subtitle/dub language options to TV streaming, and a surprise cast reunion at 50th anniversary surprise show for 1st Super Sentai show! Also, not a joke, Pop Team Epic collaboration with Code Geass, ufotable to open mocktail bar in Tokyo featuring Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and …

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Patreon Release: Very Frightening; Couldn't View - 0.0 MHz 1:16:14

3M ago1:16:14

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The construct of time and other realities of life are kicking our butts and we didn't make enough episodes in March. Shannon feels terrible so listen to her whine and then make a recommendation that ties so incredibly loosely to the episode ahead. When she's done yapping, there's a whole patreon episode from Halloween 2023 where Shannon parodied he…

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#671: Hoard It All Now, so You Can Spend It Later. 1:40:47

3M ago1:40:47

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Mushoku Tensei⁠ author has no intention of giving fans what they want, NYC Japan Day Parade will host ⁠Attack on Titan⁠ musical cast, and drama erupts after AI used to mimic Ghibli art style! Also, the publisher had some worry over Frieren, Dragon Ball Evolution no longer the lowest rated movie, and dress like ⁠Ranma Saotome⁠ in new casual roomwear…

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#670: Zenkaikon 2025… Well, You See… 1:40:08

3M ago1:40:08

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Zenkaikon 2025! Join DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller as they discuss all four days of the con! Tune in to discover the ups and downs of the con, changes, thoughts from other congoers, and much more!

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#669: It is a Culmination of Things. 1:10:34

3M ago1:10:34

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Off-record anti-piracy meetings take place between streaming companies and the U.S. government, Aniplex+ teams with Crunchyroll for an anime production venture, and an authorized Serial Experiments Lain game launches April 30! Also, Niantic is to sell Pokémon GO to Saudi Arabian mobile publisher, Tokyo Ghoul comes to Dead by Daylight, Pokemon Horiz…

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Ep. 293: AMAK Movie Club - Seoul Switch (2025) 49:11

4M ago49:11

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It's movie club time, and this movie is our easiest to watch yet! Today's short film, 'Seoul Switch' stars friend of the podcast (who has no idea he is our friend) Kevin Woo as BOTH main characters! It's only 12 minutes long, and we really think you should watch it - but if you don't have time then we'll tell you about it anyway! Stay tuned to hear…

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#668: This Number is No Longer in Service. 1:23:51

4M ago1:23:51

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Gareb Shamus Of Wizard Magazine claims they invented cosplay, Hololive CEO responds to newest talent exit, and Amazon Prime Video to implement AI dubbing program. Also, CODA works with China on arrest of piracy website owner, pharmacies offer licensed prescription record books for free, scalping ensues, and Mamoru Oshii still wants to make a third …

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#667: Meanwhile… This. 1:04:26

4M ago1:04:26

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It's Sanrio VS Kuromi! Sanrio is being sued over the moral rights of Kuromi and Sanrio speaks about the suit! The upcoming BanG Dream 少女樂團派對 gets 52 episodes mini anime, Detective Conan wins 2024 grand prize at the TVer award, and Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards! Meanwhile in Japan... All you can steal, back for a limited time, and sakura blossom…

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Ep. 292: Misheard Lyrics Part 3 1:04:50

4M ago1:04:50

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After 4 long years we're finally reviving this episode topic!! We asked y'all for misheard lyrics and you delivered!! Warning: This episode gets verrrrryyyy giggily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#666: Yeah… About that Number… 1:19:27

4M ago1:19:27

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Ranma 1/2 gets a pop-up cafe in March, an interview explains why Gohan lost out on being the main character, and it wasn't due to fan reaction, and Bleach animation director was fired. Also, The Samurai Pizza Cats are returning, Shibuya is being taken over by a Jojo reference, and Evangelion is getting an extended reality game?! Meanwhile in Japan.…

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#665: Chuck Lied To Us… Again. 49:56

4M ago49:56

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An update on disability discrimination at Crunchyroll, the newest found species of fish named after Princess Mononoke, and live-action Cells at Work earns 6 billion yen at the Japanese box office! Also, UDON signs a deal with Lunar for distribution rights, Alice in Borderland gets its season 3 release date, and Romi Park to guests at Nostalgiacon! …

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Ep. 291: Congratulations To Love 1:38:48

4M ago1:38:48

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Classic format alert! We're starting off today's show by talking about recent Kpop things we feel we need to address, apologies that need to be made, returns that need to be celebrated, songs to yell about, and much more. And then, in a slightly flimsy tie-in to Valentine's Day, Shannon will give a crash course on how Kpop can be part of Korean wed…

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#664: Well When You Put it That Way... 1:30:52

5M ago1:30:52

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Ohayocon sues Sekaicon over trade secrets, lawyers ask to nullify arsonist's appeal withdrawal, and J-pop artistLiSA announces North America tour! Also,Crunchyroll is accused of firing an employee after an ADA request, thePokémon company claims Diamond Comic Distributors owes them money, and Hideaki Anno sets up an exhibition for the 50th anniversa…

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#663: A Right-Click Away From the Trash. 1:13:23

5M ago1:13:23

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A new piracy bill has been backed by Netflix, Disney, and Sony, the Japan Fair Trade Commission to investigate anime studio abuse, and rock band the pillows disbands! Also, Kyoto Animation - 京都アニメーション arsonist withdraws appeal, Anime Tourism Association releases 2025 list of sites that fans should visit, and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment opens first U…

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Ep. 290: Unlock fromis_9's World 2:19:40

5M ago2:19:40

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We're gonna start off 2025 and the official 7th year of AMAK with a good old fashioned deep dive! And the stars of our show today are a girl group that has existed almost exactly as long as the podcast, so fittingly today's ep is about the first 7 years of fromis_9! Listen to us TALK&TALK for probably too long about just how much FUN! it is to watc…

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#662: It Was Already like This When I Got Here 1:23:07

5M ago1:23:07

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Crunchyroll confirms limited credentials posted, but no breach was discovered, an anime producer becomes new Fuji Television president, and BAND-MAID to release music video for a song used in a new anime opening! Also, TOKYOPOP contributes to voice actors lost homes in LA wildfires, Cells at Work live-action grosses over 5 billion yen,Square Enix T…

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Ep. 289: Best of 2024 - Top 15 1:23:21

5M ago1:23:21

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It's already halfway through January, but we're still talking about 2024 one last time! This is the episode where we try to use loose math and nonsense reasoning to rank Kpop songs and pick the 15 best ones. And this year is fun because due to tallying reasons, we actually have 16 top songs!! Yaaay a bonus!! (Warning: We were emotionally fraught on…

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#661: In 2025, the Country Resembles Shoto Todoroki. 1:35:52

5M ago1:35:52

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Happy 2025! The staff is back from their well-deserved break and they're ready to go! On this week's show... It's the end of an era, AnimeNEXT is on indefinite hiatus, and the AJS staff is tea-ready! Also, crowdfunding was launched for Mike McFarland's brain surgery, and Crunchyroll dropped a new manga app! Plus, Japan sets its inaugural music awar…

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Ep. 288: Best of 2024 - AMAK Awards 1:07:28

6M ago1:07:28

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It's the 7th annual AMAK Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 287: Best of 2024 - B-Sides 1:48:40

6M ago1:48:40

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Merry Christmas Alikes! Here's a slightly early Christmas gift for you! We're starting up our wrap up of 2024 with the episode where we unearth some hidden gems from albums that we loved this year. As is tradition, we've got 30 songs for you to (hopefully) enjoy and for us to gush over. Check back with us in 2025 (wtf how is that a real year?) for …

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#660: See You In 2-3 Weeks, It's the 2025 Christmas Show! 2:04:22

6M ago2:04:22

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Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, BerryMelon, WildSpice, and Koibug for their yearly get-together of good times and merry cheer! Then we look through the articles and share some interesting stories such as a man who has eaten at the same restaurant for over 1800 days in a row, a city painting its streets yellow to discourage prostitution, not paying for …

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Ep. 286: Hit Song Stage Flashback - 2009 Pt. 2 (Full Audio) 1:40:40

7M ago1:40:40

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We're finally back (thank you for waiting)! And this week we're finally getting around to an episode we accidentally skipped 5 years ago. And so we're gonna watch the 2nd part of the 2009 Hit Stage video arranged by the diva known as Latte of course!! This is the version that has the video playing underneath. But here is a link to it if you wanna t…