 It's a jam packed full host podcast with Diana, Sam, Karen, Kate, Garrett, Ed, and Dennis! There is quite a bit that happens in the second half of the Magic User's Club OVA. There's a combo of a beach PLUS hot springs episode, yet it's actually not as ecchi as we'd think! Some insight on the pasts of both Takakura and Miyama. There's also some school hijinks like a festival prep, confession culture, and sneaking in after school is closed. Join us as we discuss the real question that's been on our minds since the start: will Jeff do something? Listen in and find out. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Magic User's Club OVA on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3AhNfaE Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

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Episode 137 - In a Cave with a Magic Box of Scraps (Magic User's Club OVA 2 of 2)

 On this episode, we've got a full clubhouse with Diana, Sam, Ed, Karen, and Dennis hosting our first podcast of 2022 with Magic Users Club OVA, episodes 1-3. High school magic users versus alien robots with a little bit of ecchi thrown in? What's not to love? Takakura and Aburatsubo have to show three new members the ropes: second years Sae and Nanaka plus first year Akane. And on top of all of this, there's the antagonistic manga club plus two very in your face investigative journalists causing trouble and distractions. So don your wizard or witch hat, prep your magic wand and magic cards, and pad that broom you're riding on because the wooden handle is very uncomfortable. The Magic User's Club is off to see the Bell! Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Magic User's Club OVA on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3AhNfaE Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi |  Karen: @RyaCosplay | Sam Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 136 - For Whom the Bell Scans (Magic User's Club OVA 1 of 2)

 For our final episode of 2021, join Dennis, Kate, Ed, Garrett, and first time guests and friends of the show The Bebop Beat! Hosts Jamie and Lauren join us for the first half to give us their anime history and general thoughts on the show. Unfortunately, that was recorded BEFORE the news of the Netflix cancellation. Then we do a round off with the post Netflix news to cap off the show. Hope you folks had a chance to at least check out a few episodes. And let us know if there was something you hoped to have seen in a theoretical second season. 00:00:00 Introduction & 2021 Anime Picks 00:46:14 Interview with The Bebop Beat 02:42:24 More Talk with Ed & Sign Off Thanks to Jamie (@spacedragon) & Lauren (@LaurenFaits) for joining us on this show! Check out their podcast The Bebop Beat (@BebopBeat). Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing the Cowboy Bebop anime on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35ttfU7 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 135 - See You, Space Cowboy (Netflix's Cowboy Bebop)

 On this episode, Dennis is the lone host over the holiday weekend, but there's a cavalcade of guests. With returning guests Eron and Alcuin, we're also joined by first time guest Yume to discuss Yoshikazu Yasuhiko's 1986 Greek mythology inspired anime Arion. Will our familiarity with Greek myth be a benefit or a drawback to this story? Arion's motivations may change from finding a cure for Demeter to rescuing his sister Resphoine, but he'll meet a host of Olympian gods and heroes to face Zeus. So form an adventuring party. Whether it's a young, plucky thief, or a monstrous triclops, or some dude in a lion mask, get ready. Because it's time to attack and dethrone a god. Special thanks to Eron (@eronrauch), Alcuin (@different_elves), and Yume (@yumewarlock) for joining this episode! Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Arion on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/31phG1h Dennis: @ichnob Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 134 - Titans Fall (Arion)

 On this episode, join hosts Garrett, Kate, Ed, and Dennis as we discuss the 1989 film Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. Similar to our Unico watch, we discuss if this actually is an anime title or just anime adjacent? Many of your favorite dreams and least favorite nightmares as a child are featured, such as trains, clowns falling, monsters, magic, flying, derigibles, and a lot more. Except for that one nightmare when you're late for school or work and you don't have any bottoms on. So take a trip down to Slumberland with us, where you'll meet King Grandfather Santa, goat powered vehicles, a flying bed, and pajamas every which way you look. Hit that snooze button and keep on dreaming. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3DsCuTK Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 133 - Nightmare Fuel (Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland)

 On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, Kate, and special guest Bryan Newton as we discuss the 2001 anime film Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door. Recorded on Halloween, and one of the few anime films that takes place during Halloween (on Mars), we felt it appropriate this time to do all this before the Netflix live action. We go over topics like favorite Halloween candy, Spike's cool headphone and flirty game, Sporky Dorky, body tape, all kinds of beans,  pumpkin parade floats, and so much more. Our second to last discussion about space cowboys in 2021. Special thanks to Bryan for being on the show. Give him a follow at @DarkKingZoro Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or purchasing something through a previous episode affiliate link, as Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is currently out of print. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 132 - The Birds, The Bees, & The Butterflies (Cowboy Bebop: The Movie)

 On this episode, Han returns after a long hiatus to join Dennis, Kate, and Ed for Megazone 23 Part 3. New characters with Eiji Takanaka, Ryo Narahara, and the mysterious characters of Sion, Jacob Halm, and Won Dai, plus the real Eve Tokimatsuri and not her digital persona. We have to get the Akira comparisons out of the way, along Eiji's current favorite game, Hard On II, just to get through this wild plot of a sequel. Did they succeed in adding to the story that seemed complete from Part 2? What of Shogo and his friends? Why can't E=X and Orange Amusement share network coverage? And is everyone just cool with Garland tech now? Quarter up because you got next on Hard On II, and listen in before you cycle out. Let's see what's up with Megazone 23 Part 3. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or purchasing something through a previous episode affiliate link, as Megazone 23 Blu-ray and DVD sets are currently out of print. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 131 - Game Skills Pays Bills (Megazone 23 Part 3)

 On this episode, join club members Ed, Karen, Kate, Garrett, and Dennis as they discuss Megazone 23 Part 2: Please Give Me Your Secret. Though the returning characters may look different, Shogo's back to kick some authoritative ass with the help of a new biker gang. The punk scene is alive and well, with more gruesome attacks by the Dezalg, a brand new Garland for Shogo, even more product placement, and a battle of ideals. Is it worth it growing up? Is humanity worth saving? Is any of this even real? How is Shogo drinking that virtual soda? And, is that Cyndi Lauper? Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or purchasing something through a previous episode affiliate link, as Megazone 23 Blu-ray and DVD sets are currently out of print. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 130 - Punk Trash in Space (Megazone 23 Part 2)

 On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and Kate as they discuss Megazone 23 OVA 1. One of the breakout hits of the early years of original video animation, we get to see all the tropes and other things we have taken for granted in modern anime with this 1985 release. Besides a great soundtrack and some potention inspiration for things like The Matrix and Dark City, there's also the sci-fi lineage from some of the minds behind Macross, Yamato, Gundam, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Urusei Yatsura, and so much more. From government cover-ups, deepfake AI, prolific product placement, motorcycle robots, and the always fun plot explanation over a sex scene montage (which we call "sexplanation"), grab your leather biker gear and have a listen. Because it's time to get into the zone. The Megazone. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or purchasing something through a previous episode affiliate link, as Megazone 23 Blu-ray and DVD sets are currently out of print. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 129 - Big Hair, Bigger Conspiracy (Megazone 23 Part 1)

 On this episode, Dennis, Kate, and Ed go over the main bonus features on the fourth Blu-ray disc of the 2014 Cowboy Bebop home release. Most of the segments deal with the production for the dub and the dub cast. So let's deep dive into some insights we've gleaned from "Memo from Bebop: The Dub Sessions Remembered" and "Dinner Aboard the Bebop." Bebop dub fans, this one's for you. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Cowboy Bebop on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35ttfU7 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 128.5 - Bonus Bounty (Cowboy Bebop Special Features)

 Join Dennis, Ed, Kate, and Karen as we discuss our final recap episode for Cowboy Bebop. So many new emotions during our entire rewatch, and it all culminates to this one. There's a lot of goodbyes for some of our favorite characters, and unsurprisingly, they hit just as hard emotionally now, if not more than when we first watched the series. Friendship, love, trust, betrayal, family, home, farewells, honor, duty, revenge--and we still have to properly get introduced to Julia, too. Hope you enjoyed rewatching this along with us. And if you don't have Cowboy Bebop in your personal collection, well, you know where to find a copy. You're gonna carry that weight. We were special guests on The Bebop Beat: A Cowboy Bebop Rewatch Podcast for their Cowboy Funk episode! Go check them out! Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Cowboy Bebop on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35ttfU7 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 128 - When Doves Fly (Cowboy Bebop 6 of 6)

 On this episode, we cover Cowboy Bebop episodes 18-22 with the help of hosts Diana, Sam, Ed, Kate, Garrett, and Dennis. Also, a little guest appearance from two adorable doggos. We discuss Betamax tapes and players, Spike acting out of character, our limited baseball knowledge, the Curse of the Colonel, Batman: The Animated Series, air juggle combos, and Andy the Cowboy. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Cowboy Bebop on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35ttfU7 Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 127 - Data Horsing Around (Cowboy Bebop 5 of 6)

 On this episode, Kate, Karen, Dennis, and Ed discuss their next batch of episodes for Cowboy Bebop: episodes 14-17. There's Ed's chess match, even more relevance to the space gate crash 50 years ago, Harvey Keitel, film noir, Captain America, the start of Faye's tragic past, and lest we not forget, some mushroom hunting. So make sure those rations aren't expired, it only counts if you catch the brains behind the operation, and watch out for scam artists, as it's time for more Bebop. See you, space cowboy. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Cowboy Bebop on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35ttfU7 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 126 - Radical Yoko (Cowboy Bebop 4 of 6)

 On this episode, Kate, Karen, Dennis, Ed, and Garrett meet up again to discuss the next round of Cowboy Bebop episodes with 10-13. There's some of Jet's backstory, a sci-fi horror movie homage, and the first two-parter with Jupiter Jazz. Other talking points include Jet being very dad like, more not great cocktails, amazing music choices, commentary from Wendee Lee, and how experimental drugs can have adverse side effects. All right amigo, let's find ourselves a bounty. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Cowboy Bebop on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35ttfU7 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 125 - Strong Dad Energy (Cowboy Bebop 3 of 6)

 On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, and Kate as we go over the next five episodes of Cowboy Bebop (episodes 5-9). We get to meet two main cast members in the story, with an antagonist in Vicious, and with the final member of the Bebop crew in Ed. Some talking points include booze bottle names, Jet's hacker alias, memory/dream viewer machines, aging 50 years, Dennis' bad guesses at Japanese voice actors, the Bebop crew's first successful bounty capture since we've been watching, and identifying with Ed in modern society. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing Cowboy Bebop on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35ttfU7 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

Episode 124 - Boofeater Gin (Cowboy Bebop 2 of 6)

A group of friends, a disc of anime, a bottle of wine...better make it two. We're an anime podcast taking a look back at some older anime titles on physical media, and seeing if they still hold up or not. Sometimes time lets us appreciate overlooked titles, while other instances require us to remove those rose-tinted glasses. So grab a glass of wine and have a listen.

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