Best Magic Animal Club Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS - MahoAku Watch-a-long 21:38

8h ago21:38

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In this bonus episode, Ayu watches the newest magical girl series, The Magical Girl And Evil Lieutenant Used To Be Archenemies. She compares it to the source material and also answers: how old is this girl? Watch it along with her on CrunchyRoll! Original podcast music by Hazel, @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠afewbruises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Keep up to date with the Magical…

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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Zoe from Newman Nation: Senior Pets United 22:54

2d ago22:54

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Senior pet adoption has been on the rise the last few years and Zoe from Newman Nation: Senior Pets United has been taking discarded seniors since 2017. There is a lot of heartache, but also so much reward. Zoe and I catch up on her latest rescues and her thoughts on the current shelter crisis.By Sarah Lauch

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121: The Xbox 360 Showcase 1:09:44

2d ago1:09:44

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The dawn of a new console generation is an exciting time. Especially when no one knows how the space should look, or operate. This MTV xbox 360 announce event was bucko-bonkers-silly-wild... so we talk about it. Email us at: itsalmosttheweekendpod@gmail.comBy Joe and Daz

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Disney News (7/8) - Food on the Disney Treasure, and Celebrating Dole Whip Day 39:48

5d ago39:48

39:48

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Chris and Kelli discuss the newly-released food menus for the Disney Treasure cruise ship, and Chris explains the history of the Dole Whip and how to celebrate Dole Whip Day on 7/18. Listen to us on your favorite podcast platform or at these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

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120: Original Xbox Launch Titles 1:13:56

9d ago1:13:56

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This event signaled the new era of video gaming home entertainment. It was a small event. It was meek, and shallow, and The Rock was there for reasons no one understands to this day. Enjoy my recap of the xbox launch, and some of the titles I remember/don't remember. Email us. You know the email by now. If you don't - you are forever lost in this l…

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Episode 189 - Doki Doki PreCure with CureSplash 1:56:39

12d ago1:56:39

1:56:39

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Paige about Dokidoki PreCure, the 10th season of Pretty Cure (2013). You can find them on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ and Tumblr⁠. News (1:00) Once Upon A Witch's Death announces animated adaptation Studio Pierrot revives their magical girl series with announcement of an upcoming addition Go Princ…

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RFR Special Episode - One of Us Actually Wrote a Fanfic 1:00:18

12d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

After more five years and 170 episodes of podcasting, Amado has finally written a full 1600 words of actual, genuine Magic School Bus fanfiction. And Tory and Della are ready to listen to it and try to serve as betas. Beta readers, I mean. You can't be too careful with the Omegaverse out there. Link to the (slightly revised) story: https://archiveo…

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Disney News (6/30) - The New Lightning Lane Options, 4th of July Snacks, and Disney Fireworks 40:10

13d ago40:10

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Chris and Kelli break down the new Lightning Lane Options at Disney World, Chris previews the 4th of July Snacks at WDW, and Kelli give us the Top 10 facts about Disney Fireworks. Listen to us on your favorite podcast platform or at these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/su…

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Ep. 50 - Goosebumps #4 Say Cheese and Die! 55:59

13d ago55:59

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This morning’s episode Anna and Austin review and discuss the 1997 Children Chapter book Say Cheese and Die! #4 Say Cheese and Die! by R.L. Stine. Greg thinks there is something wrong with the old camera he found. The photos keep turning out . . . different. When Greg takes a picture of his father's brand-new car, it's wrecked in the photo. And the…

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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with the Magic Dog Bus 16:55

16d ago16:55

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Imagine being at work knowing your dog is on a field trip! The Magic Dog Bus is a relatively new business venture, but it has taken off in the Tennessee area! Join Founder Amy for a conversation about all the goodness she gets to experience every day on the magic dog bus!By Sarah Lauch

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119: Game Club Spotlight: Thirsty Suitors with Special Guest Phoebe Redacted 1:07:48

16d ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Coming at you live (not live) Straight from the Garden (not there, just at Darian and Phoebe's apartment) It's the Run The Jewels (actually it's just your favorite video game podcasters, Joe and Daz, plus Phoebe this time!!) This week is games club week, so we dive fully deeply madly into Thirsty Suitors. Next months games club game is: Blasphemous…

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Episode 188 - Cardcaptor Sakura Clow Card Arc with doreimani 2:02:58

19d ago2:02:58

2:02:58

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical YouTuber Imani about the first arc of Cardcaptor Sakura (1998-99). You can find her on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, Instagram, TikTok, and ⁠YouTube. News (1:00) Don't forget to check out the latest news bulletin from last week if you missed it. holoWitches Voice Drama CD announced Magical Girl Thirties (Mahou …

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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Pet Photographer Kimberly Kingen 24:55

23d ago24:55

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Pet photography is truly an art. When you pair sick animals or hospice pets with that, you come up with some magical moments. Pet Photographer Kimberly Kingen joins me with some truly great insight into her pet photography!By Sarah Lauch

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118: Special Guest: Jinx 1:30:34

24d ago1:30:34

1:30:34

We LOVE guests, and this format MIGHT be a mega winner super big time. Please, for the love games and all that is holy, check out Jinx and all her good good work. https://lapinlunaire-games.itch.io/ https://lapinlunaire-games.neocities.org/ https://neointeractives.tumblr.com/ And maybe if you're interested in being a guest or even just talking to u…

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June Magical Girl News Bulletin 17:18

25d ago17:18

17:18

Episode 188 is delayed for a week, but there was simply so much news this month that Ayu could not wait to report it. See you next week! THE NEWS: Sailor Moon Cosmos and Mermaid Magic coming to Netflix August 22nd K-Pop Demon Hunters coming to Netflix in 2025 Netflix series Fate The Winx Saga gets graphic novel sequel (check out the Winx Forever po…

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Episode 172: Lord of the Rings / Final Fantasy - Legendary Frog's Animations 52:58

26d ago52:58

52:58

We return to Newgrounds (not to be confused with Newsgrounds, which is presumably a news site) to discuss the early fan animations of LegendaryFrog. Do they still hold up in 2024? And does it really matter, because dozens of lines from them are lodged in our middle school lizard brains either way? I'm looking at YOU, Aeris! Link to the videos: http…

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Ep. 49 - Junie B. Jones #10 Is a Party Animal 1:01:00

27d ago1:01:00

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This morning’s episode Anna and Austin review and discuss the 1997 Children Chapter book Junie B. Jones #10 Is a Party Animal by Barbara Park. Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Lucille is having a sleepover party—at her richie nanna’s big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can’t wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleep…

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Disney News (6/16) - The New Little Mermaid Show Coming to Hollywood Studios and Donald Duck's 90th Birthday 41:54

27d ago41:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we discuss the latest Disney news, we answer a listener voicemail from a grandmother taking her grandchild to Disney for the first time, Kelli describes the new Little Mermaid show coming to Hollywood Studios, and Chris helps us celebrate Donald Duck's 90th birthday with details you probably didn't kn…

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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Brittney from Foreverland Farm 25:47

30d ago25:47

25:47

"The greatest act of love we can do for somebody is to let them go." Foreverland Farm is doing incredible work by rescuing discarded farm animals. The podcast could have been 3 hours and I would have been so entertained. Recently, Brittney reached out for help with a puppy with cancer, which is so rare. We helped financially at Live Like Roo Founda…

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117: Xbox Games Showcase 1:26:54

1M ago1:26:54

1:26:54

MIXTAPE TRAILER IS LIVE! And we talk about other stuff.By Joe and Daz

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Unveiling Disney Resort Secrets: Yacht Club and Beach Club Insights 39:57

1M ago39:57

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Ready to turn your Disney family vacation into the ultimate magical experience? We've got you covered! Join us as we return from a six-month hiatus, bursting with tales of our unforgettable trip to Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. You’ll learn how we strategically balanced deluxe resort amenities with our annual passes to maximize our Disney …

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Disney News (6/9) - Snacks to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Lion King, and remembering the Sing-Along videos of the early 90s 39:24

1M ago39:24

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Chris talks about all of the yummy treats at Animal Kingdom to celebrate The Lion King's 30th anniversary, and Kelli relives the glory days of Disney Sing-Along VHS tapes from the early 90s. Listen to us on your favorite podcast platform or at these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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116: Gameplay vs. Animation?! 1:14:36

1M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

New song! Yay.By Joe and Daz

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Ep. 48 - Magic Tree House #14 Day of the Dragon King & #15 Viking Ships at Sunrise 54:00

1M ago54:00

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This morning’s episode Anna and Austin review and discuss the 1998 Children Chapter books Magic Tree House #14 Day of the Dragon King & #15 Viking Ships at Sunrise by Mary Pope Osborne. There, a powerful emperor called the Dragon King has ordered that all books be burned. AND. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story the…

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Episode 187 - The Demon Girl Next Door S2 with Cami 1:55:40

1M ago1:55:40

1:55:40

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical librarian Cami about the second season of The Demon Girl Next Door or Machikado Mazoku 2-Chome (2022). You can find her on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠BlueSky. News (1:00) Magilumiere Vol. 12 and Magical Girl Tsubame Vol.2 out June 4th holoWitches music video "First Magic -charm-" Nica Canica Spanish childr…

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Episode 171: Magic School Bus - What Comes After & As I Always Say 56:59

1M ago56:59

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Seatbelts, everyone! Tory and Amado go on a magical journey to compare and contrast two Magic School Bus fanfics that have very different ideas about where the magic lies. Arnold may be the heart of the show. Mary Poppins makes a guest appearance. Link to the stories: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4787280/1/What-Comes-After https://archiveofourown.o…

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Disney News (6/2) - An AI-Generated Disney vacation, and the NEW Doctor Who! 39:53

1M ago39:53

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kelli uses ChatGPT to plan a five-day WDW vacation for two adults who focus on food and a family of four with toddlers who focus on experiences. The results are interesting! Chris gives us an update and raises some important questions about the new Doctor Who! Listen to us on your favorite podcast pla…

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115: Game's Club Spotlight: The Magic Circle 1:08:13

1M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Hey I've got an idea. It's never been done before. A game about what it's like to make a video game. But instead of being the dev, you're kinda trapped in the game as the main character... oh and for some reason you can edit the code of the creatures?! Man this sounds cool, I wonder what else... ? Guys? Anyone? Where'd everyone go??? Get your games…

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Ep. 38 - Skip and Loafer vol. 1, by Misaki Takamatsu (feat. Minami Sakai) 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Every day's a little more colorful when Mitsumi's around! Misaki Takamatsu's Skip and Loafer is a love story, in that it is a story that you will fall in love with, unless you have a heart of stone. Come and listen to us gush about our sparkly darling. Get in touch with us! Email: mangaroospodcast@gmail.com Everywhere else: @mangaroos…

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114: Listener Questions Only 1:15:20

2M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Listener mail bag. Crack open the bag. Dive on in. God I am tired. Email us at: itsalmosttheweekendpod@gmail.com Episode Music by ViDEOGOMEZ @videogomez The track is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMbili2tqDkBy Joe and Daz

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Episode 186 - Winx Club Season 3 with _ikoNick 1:58:06

2M ago1:58:06

1:58:06

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical professor Nicholas about the third season of Winx Club (2007). You can find him on Twitter and Instagram. News (1:00) Magi Knights Corebook now available! Crayon Shin-chan and Wonderful Precure crossover event last weekend MahoAku (July 9 2024) releases third PV Doki Doki PreCure novel coming J…

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Ep. 47 - Fear Street #9 - The Stepsister 1:40:59

2M ago1:40:59

1:40:59

This morning’s episode Anna and Austin review and discuss the 1990 Teen Chapter book Fear Street #9 - The Stepsister. Emily wants to like her stepsister, but it hasn't been easy. As soon as Jessie moves in, she takes over Emily's room, steals Emily's clothes, and lies to everyone. Then Emily picks up Jessie's diary and learns a horrifying secret. I…

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113: Consume 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Consume. Email us at: itsalmosttheweekendpod@gmail.com Episode Music by ViDEOGOMEZ @videogomez The track is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMbili2tqDkBy Joe and Daz

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Disney News (5/12): Our 200th Episode!!! 41:07

2M ago41:07

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Send us a Text Message. For our 200th episode, we decided to do things a bit differently. For the Tomorrowland segment, we look forward to try and predict what Disney will be like at its 200th anniversary. For the World Showcase segment, we each plan our perfect 200 minutes at Disney without crowds or rules. Listen to us on your favorite podcast pl…

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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Dan from Pups Pet Club 21:11

2M ago21:11

21:11

A devastating incident with a pet care company change Dan Rubenstein's life forever. The CEO and Founder of Pup Pet Club knew he had to build a better business focused on listening to customers. His journey started in NYC and moved to Chicago and with over 25 years in the pet care business, he is proud of what he has built in memory of Sydney. More…

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112: Daz's Ideal Game 1:21:59

2M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

This time it's Darian's turn!! Another 10 questions of various video game aspects, in order to churn out a new never before thought of video game. There's a HUGE amount of news to cover in this one. So strap in for a pretty long eppy. Email us at: itsalmosttheweekendpod@gmail.com Episode Music by ViDEOGOMEZ @videogomez The track is https://www.yout…

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Ep. 46 - Animorphs #1 - The Invasion 1:39:47

2M ago1:39:47

1:39:47

This morning’s episode Anna and Austin review and discuss the 1996 Teen Chapter book Animorphs #1 - The Invasion. Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He may tell you about the night he and his friends saw the strange light in the sky. He may even tell you about what happened when they realized the "light" was only a plane -- from ano…

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BONUS - Himitsu no AiPri 1 Watchalong 32:09

2M ago32:09

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On this bonus episode, Ayu watches the first episode of Himitsu no AiPri! It's a poppin' good time! Original podcast music by Hazel, @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠afewbruises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extra special hugs to anyone who buys something off the magical wishlist!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord!⁠⁠…

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Episode 185 - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2024) 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical editor Lauren Hitzhusen about the comic reboot of Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. You can find her on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky. Pre-order it before the end of the month! Check out the Jewel Riders Archive interview with the reboot team. Also, if you have some spare cash, consi…

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RFR Special Episode - The Fantasy of Fanfiction 41:45

2M ago41:45

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In this roundtable discussion episode our co-hosts discuss the 'why' of fanfiction. What could possibly drive these miscreants to produce such materials? We discuss things like fan culture, seeing yourself in characters and fiction, and creating spaces for exploration of unrepresented groups. Beverly Clearly would not approve.…

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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Cynthia Bathhurst the Founder of Safe Humane Chicago 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

It can be a dark place when you think about abused and neglected animals. There are also dogs stuck in the judicial system hanging on by a thread in a cage 24/7 waiting for a court date, but with the help of Safe Humane Chicago, those animals have a future instead of a death sentence. Cynthia Bathurst, the Founder of Safe Human Chicago, joins me to…

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111: Joe's Ideal Game 1:22:44

2M ago1:22:44

1:22:44

Easily one of my favorite episodes. This one is a choose your own adventure style video game creation questionnaire Darian put together in order for me to make my own video game in my mind palace. It was very fun. New show format?! WHO KNOWS!! Email us at: itsalmosttheweekendpod@gmail.com Episode Music by ViDEOGOMEZ @videogomez The track is https:/…

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Ep. 37 - Fist of the North Star vol. 1, by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson 57:36

2M ago57:36

57:36

Coming to you live from the Saizeriya in the heart of beautiful downtown Gunma! We're talking about one of the behemoths of Japanese pop culture, Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), and yes we make all the requisite "you wa shock" jokes and "a-ta-ta-ta-ta" sound effects - don't worry. Also discussed: post-apocalypse bondage gear, Mad Max and it…

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110: Game Club Spotlight: Voices of the Void 59:58

3M ago59:58

59:58

Are aliens real? Are there actual little green guys? What about if they were grey, though? What then? Well, Voices of the Void is a video game sort of about aliens, sort of not? Check it out for yourself https://mrdrnose.itch.io/votv Email us at: itsalmosttheweekendpod@gmail.com Episode Music by ViDEOGOMEZ @videogomez The track is https://www.youtu…

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