Streaming Monster Hunter World Twice Weekly

Hello, friends!

It has been a long time since we released a podcast. Very long. This current hiatus is the longest break we’ve taken from recording since we began the show nine (9!) years ago. We aren’t calling it quits or anything; in fact, once we return we intend to redouble our focus on covering anime. However, due to scheduling we are not exactly sure when our next episode will be coming out.

In the mean time, to tide you good folks over, Doc will be streaming Monster Hunter World twice weekly over on Twitch! A couple of episodes are already in the can. It’s his first playthrough, and he already really loves the game. And anything he loves, he wants to talk about, so there are some definite podcast vibes.

You can catch up with any episodes you missed via this YouTube playlist. VODs should be available 24-48 hours after streams complete, depending on the editing needs.

Thanks so much, folks. Until the next episode, embrace each other, everyone, to the ends of the universe. See you on Twitch!

PODCAST: Let The Right One In

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Welcome back, folks! Apologies for the overly long time away; we’ve been super busy with our day jobs. Hopefully, since we’re covering an absolute gem of a movie, you’ll forgive us. Enjoy our discussion of Tomas Alfredson and John Ajvide Lindqvists’ romantic horror film, Let The Right One In.

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PODCAST: Galaxy Express 999 The Movie

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All aboard, anime fans! Join us as we punch our ticket to space adventure, science fantasy, and beautiful melancholy. Listener, you’re on a one way train to a three hour discussion of 1979’s Galaxy Express 999 The Movie! We talk about Leiji Matsumoto, the Leijiverse, Rintaro, and some of the notable seiyuu. We discuss Maetel, Tetsuro, Emeraldas, Harlock, and all your favorites. We get into this film as a story about class struggle, Matsumoto’s depictions of women, and how certain scenes affected us now that the original creator of the Leijiverse is sadly no longer with us.

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Music:

Jimi Hendrix “Hear My Train A Comin”

Nobuo Uematsu “Phantom Train” (cover by Sean Schafianski)

Lumi Athena “XVI Ultima!”

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PODCAST: Marriage Story

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Hello, friends! We actually released two pods this month! Who’d have guessed it could happen again? This episode we are talking about the 2019 Noah Baumbach film “Marriage Story” starring Matoko Kusanagi and Kylo Ren! In all seriousness, we both really liked this movie and we hope you enjoy our chat about how it goes in on the American legal system, what we thought of all the performances, how the film is disarmingly funny at times (often because of its subject matter rather than in spite of it), stimulates reflections on relationships and fatherhood, and just generally creates awareness and empathy in us.

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Music:

Bibio “Lovers’ Carvings”

Lumi Athena “XVI Ultima!”

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PODCAST: Megazone 23 Parts 1 & 2

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Hello, friends! We are back are far too long an absence to discuss the seminal 1980s OAV, Megazone 23! Parts 1 and 2 only. In this episode, we chat about the creators of the films, articulate our own experiences with them in 2023, attempt to understand them from the mindset of the 80s fandom unto which they were released, answer listener questions, and more!

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Music:

H.E.A.T. “One By One”

MACROSS 82-99 “Perfect Blue”

JPEG Mafia x Danny Brown ‘Lean Beef Patty”

Lumi Athena “XVI Ultima!”

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PODCAST: Raging Fire

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Doc & Shadon break down Hong Kong action director Benny Chan’s final film, Raging Fire! Donnie Yen and Nicholas Tse tear it up in this high-impact revenge story. We talk about our favorite scenes, discuss whether the film is copaganda, talk a bit about moral luck, and count suplexes!

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Music:
Junior Murvin “Police And Thieves”
The Clash “I Fought The Law”
Scooter “Fire”
Nicholas Tse “謝謝你的愛1999(國)”

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Was Even Cooler Than We Expected

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Oi chooms, we are back with an absolutely nova episode that only a gonk brain wouldn’t enjoy. We are covering all things Cyberpunk: Edgerunners! Doc & Shadon talk about the show’s aesthetics, themes, how it relates to and compares to the video game, where Edgerunners fits into cyberpunk literature, and more. Also we discuss who is best gi–pfft I can’t even joke about this because no discussion is needed. It’s so obvious, right? 

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Music:
Del The Funky Homosapien “Cyberpunks”
Underworld “Dark and Long”
Echo & The Bunnymen “Killing Moon”
Shiruetto “Confusion”
Rage Against The Machine “Take The Power Back”
Feist “My Moon My Man”

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PODCAST: 2022 Wrap-up

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Blessed Kwanzaa, Merry MegaChristmas, and Happy Holidays! Doc & Shadon are here with you once again to talk about all things media in 2022, at least all things they’ve experienced. Yes, there’s some grousing about the usual awful state of the planet, but the majority of this episode is a celebration of a whole bunch of great anime, video games, books, and movies that have gotten us through the year. Sit back and reminisce with us for a few hours to close out your year with a good time!

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Music:
Masayoshi Soken and THE PRIMALS “Endwalker – Footfalls”
Michael Kelly “CALICOMP 1.1 Shutdown”

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PODCAST: The Terminator & Terminator 2: Judgement Day

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Doc & Shadon have come back from a war torn future to talk to you all about a couple of really cool James Cameron movies, The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day! If you’re not super old like us, you might not remember how mind-blowing these films were at the time or how important they were to pop culture and the near-term future of action sci-fi cinema. On the other hand, if you are on old head, then come soak up the nostalgia as we discuss our favorite scenes, smart decisions the movies make, and get annoyed at the T2 trailer.  

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Music:
Austrian Death Machine “I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, And Your Motorcycle”
Michael Kelly “CALICOMP 1.1 Shutdown”

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PODCAST: Mobile Suit Gundam

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Newtypes, Oldtypes, and everyone in between, Doc & Shadon are here to talk Mobile Suit Gundam! We invite you to join us as we review and discuss the anime film trilogy that kicked off anime’s biggest franchise. How cool are these robots? How badass is Char Aznable? Is war truly hell? We will answer these questions, your questions, and much more on our trek through the 79th year of the Universal Century!

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Music:
Frankie Goes To Hollywood “Two Tribes”
Michael Kelly “CALICOMP 1.1 Shutdown”

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