Best Jack Metcalfe And Malcolm Mcleod Podcasts (2024)

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S1E140 - Undead Unluck w/ StarGalaxyKitty 54:13

1d ago54:13

54:13

Don't be so unlucky to miss this latest podcast! Streamer StarGalaxyKitty joins the podcast to talk last fall's hit, Undead Unluck! We discuss how this series has far more heart than its initial episodes suggest and why this series is a Speedwagon Bonanza! Episodes discussed: Undead Unluck S1 E1, 2, 5, 8, and 9 Jack Metcalfe Insta: @Jackisjack Twit…

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S1E139 - Look Back w/ Malcolm McLeod 1:08:13

21d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING NOVEMBER 7TH SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM 26 MINUTES IN! GO SEE IT! Don't turn away before listening to this latest podcast! Malcolm returns to the discuss the adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's heart shattering one-shot Look Back! We explore how th…

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S1E138 - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End w/Jordan Mitchell Love 40:55

1M ago40:55

40:55

Take a long journey with the podcast to the incredible world of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End! The intimate fantasy series was a huge hit in last Fall's season and we explain how these first 6 episodes make it stand out even in the crowded fantasy genre! Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 1-6 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisa…

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S1E137 - Deadman Wonderland w/Gavin Meyer 41:09

2M ago41:09

41:09

Try to survive this wild ride of a podcast as voice actor Gavin Meyer joins Jack to talk the cult hit Deadman Wonderland! Gavin does his best to keep Jack on track of this twisty show. Plus listen to Jack complain about how much he hates it when anime adaptations don't cover the entirety of the manga! Episodes discussed: Deadman Wonderland Episodes…

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S1E136 - Sword Art Online Part 2 (Alicization) w/Jordan Mitchell Love 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

We conclude our Sword Art Online coverage with 6 episodes from Season 3! Otherwise known as SAO Alicization! How does this less Kirito-driven season hold up with the earlier series? Plus Jack gives his thoughts on the SAO games! Episodes discussed: S3 episodes 1, 6, 10, 30, 33, and 36 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimep…

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S1E135 - Sword Art Online Part 1 w/Jordan Mitchell Love 53:11

3M ago53:11

53:11

The groundbreaking Isekai (though technically not really) Sword Art Online makes its debut! Jordan Mitchell love returns with his pick of 6 episodes that best showcase seasons 1 and 2 of the series! Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 3, 12, and 21. S2 Episodes 3, 13, and 22 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcal…

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S1E134 - Magic Knight Rayearth w/Rachel Ondang 48:36

4M ago48:36

48:36

You wouldn't necessarily expect Magical Girls and Mecha to be a combination but like Peanut Butter and Chocolate it just somehow works! Hot off the heels of its recently announced remake, we are covering Magic Knight Rayearth! Rachel Ondang returns to talk our first CLAMP anime adaptation. Episodes discussed: 1, 2, 4, 5, 22, and 28 Follow Us on the…

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S1E133 - Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura w/Mark Blancaflor 43:37

5M ago43:37

43:37

The martial arts crossover of the century is here! Baki Hanma and Tokita Ohma face off in this Netflix Original OVA! Does this crossover live up to the reputation of these 2 iconic fighting series? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanime…

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S1E132 - My Adventures with Superman w/Mark Elliot 1:24:37

5M ago1:24:37

1:24:37

It's a bird, it's a plane, nope it's Mark Elliot returning to talk about this excellent anime-inspired take on Superman! How does this romance focused take on Superman's early years compare to other adaptations and how truly anime is this? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: My Adventures with Superman Season 1 Episodes 1-6 Edited by: Jack Metcalf…

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S1E131 - Pluto w/Anthony Demare 1:11:54

6M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

The prestigious Pluto is this week's anime! Learn not just about Pluto author Naoki Urasawa's famed career but also get a deep dive into the godfather of anime himself, Osamu Tezuka! We explain how this Astro Boy adaptation transcends its own source material! Anime discussed: Pluto episodes 1-3 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @ist…

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S1E130 - End of Evangelion w/Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson 2:19:06

6M ago2:19:06

2:19:06

Grab yourself a glass of Tang and join us for our long awaited break down of the End of Evangelion. Learn how creator Hideaki Anno's personal and professional history influenced this iconic masterpiece. Is the End of Eva truly as gloriously fucked up as Jack had hyped? And will Rae Lynn and Malcolm be able to even keep up with this? Listen in to fi…

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S1E129 - SANDLAND w/Private Citizen Domenico 54:42

7M ago54:42

54:42

The private citizen returns to talk the late Akira Toriyama's SANDLAND. How does the 2000 manga's material hold up and why are there so many suspicious parallels to the Iraq War? Plus we also dive into the first episode of the anime-original sequel material! Anime discussed: SANDLAND episodes 1-7 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: I…

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S1E128 - Saint Seiya w/ Arthur Bianchini 1:19:34

8M ago1:19:34

1:19:34

It took us way too long but the legendary Shonen series Saint Seiya is finally tackled with new guest Arthur Bianchini! How does this classic series hold up and where do we feel its influences! Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Saint Seiya Episodes 1, 6, 14, 71, and 72 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @i…

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S1E127 - Solo Leveling w/Mark Blancaflor 47:01

8M ago47:01

47:01

RIP Akira Toriyama 1955-2024 How good of a grinder are you? The Korean anime Solo Leveling puts those skills to the test! Mark Blancaflor returns to tell you why you shouldn't miss this adaptation of the hit Manwha! Anime discussed: Solo Leveling Episodes 1-7 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod…

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S1E126 - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off w/Jordan Mitchell Love 1:15:14

9M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Scott Pilgrim, the most unexpected trans-media franchise finally gets the Is This Anime treatment! Jack explores how creator Bryan Lee O'Malley revisited this semi-autobiographical work and Jordan Mitchell Love reconciles his feelings with this new riff over his dislike of the movie! Will his mind be changed? Listen in! Is This Anime? Twitter: @ist…

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S1E125 - Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children 1:01:30

10M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

The iconic video game Final Fantasy VII turns 27 this week and to celebrate we watched the film sequel, Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. Carson Hazlett returns to see how this 2005 holds up. Jack does his best to explain the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII and offers his theories on the upcoming game sequel, Rebirth, as well! Edited by: Jack Met…

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S1E124 - Akame Ga Kill w/Rachel Ondang 54:28

10M ago54:28

54:28

We kickstart another year of Is This Anime with Akame Ga Kill! Rachel Ondang makes her return to discuss this exciting but tragic series! Take a shot every time Jack compares the show to Jujutsu Kaisen (or maybe don't) Anime discussed: Akame Ga Kill episodes 1,2,5,6, and 9 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram:…

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S1E123 - Revolutionary Girl Utena the Movie w/Rae Lynn Carson 1:10:04

11M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

We end the new year with the Queer Class Revolutionary Girl Utena! Rae Lynn returns to discuss the insanely weird conclusion (?) to the Utena story! Jack discusses the back and forth between the series' two creative leads and Rae Lynn keeps the story's totally sensical continuity on track! Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisan…

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S1E122 - The Boy and the Heron w/Malcolm McLeod 1:23:06

11M ago1:23:06

1:23:06

SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND NOT ON STREAMING SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM APPROX 30 MINUTES IN! It's yet another very special episode as we cover Hayao Miyazaki's (maybe but probably not) final film "The Boy and the Heron"! Malcolm returns to discuss how if this is a worthy finale to the Miyazaki canon, at…

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S1E121 - Suzume w/Jackson Barwise 34:07

12M ago34:07

34:07

Find yourself a cozy chair to sit on and listen to our latest podcast covering Makoto Shinkai's latest film, Suzume! Voice Actor Jackson Barwise makes his podcast debut to discuss this tender romance between a young girl and a chair who used to be a man! Trust us it's more of a tearjerker than it sounds!…

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S1E120 - Fire Force 41:25

1y ago41:25

41:25

Try not to spontaneously combust when you listen to our latest episode! Private Citizen Anthony returns to discuss his red hot passion for the Shonen series Fire Force! Will his personal top 5 episodes be enough to get Jack to watch the whole thing? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Fire Force Season 1 episodes 2, 5, 9, 17, and 22 Follow Us on t…

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S1E119 - Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movies! 48:43

1y ago48:43

48:43

We finally tackle the seminal shonen series, Yu Yu Hakusho. But instead of merely picking episodes of the anime we cover two deep cuts, the OVA "The Golden Seal" and the movie "Poltergeist Report". Do they stand tall with the anime? Or are they just quick sketches of a deeper series? Listen to find out! Golden Seal link: https://www.bilibili.tv/en/…

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S1E118 - Castlevania Nocturne S1 w/Carson Hazelett 1:00:16

1y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

The long awaited return of Castlevania is finally here! Carson Hazlett joins the pod to talk about the brand new sequel series, Nocturne! Does this new cast and story live up the previous seasons? And what are our theories about season 2? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Castlevania Nocturne S1 Episodes 1-8 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on…

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S1E117 - One Piece Live Action Eps 5-8 w/Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson 1:30:14

1y ago1:30:14

1:30:14

We conclude our totally planned 2 Part One Piece Live Action discussion in this exciting episode! Listen to Malcolm and Rae Lynn reveal their thoughts on the Baratie and Arlong arcs and enjoy our discussion of which One Piece characters we're most excited to see in future seasons! Plus Rae Lynn, Jack, and Malcolm reveal who they want to play in the…

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S1E116 - One Piece Live Action Eps 1-4 w/Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson 1:51:54

1y ago1:51:54

1:51:54

The long awaited Live Action Adaptation of One Piece is finally here! Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson make their return for this epic event! Does this adaptation finally break the curse of Live Action Anime? How does hold up for a non fan like Malcolm and Super Fans like Jack and Rae Lynn? Find out in this podcast so magnificent that we had to split it…

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S1E115 - Jujutsu Kaisen: The Hidden Inventory Arc 1:02:23

1y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

We're bring the cursed energy back with the opening arc of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2! We dive into the backstories of the heroic Gojo and less than heroic Geto! Enjoy this podcast that will hopefully hype you up for the second half of the season! Anime discussed: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 episodes 1-5 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: …

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S1E114 - Ninja Scroll w/Alex.ad9 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

If you love ninjas, samurais, demons, and buckets of gore then you'll love this episode's film, Ninja Scroll! Cousin Alex returns to talk about his experience watching this classic for the first time! Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackis…

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S1E113 - Chainsaw Man Manga Spoilercast Ch.82-134 1:19:51

1+ y ago1:19:51

1:19:51

The conclusion to our Chainsaw Man Manga Spoilercast is here! Jack and Jordan discuss the end of the Public Safety Arc and the new beginning that is the Academy Saga! It's a goretastic finale! Manga discussed: Chainsaw Man chapters 82-134 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Inst…

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S1E112 - Chainsaw Man Manga Spoilercast Ch.38-81 1:08:50

1+ y ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Our long awaited Chainsaw Man spoilercast begins! In this two part podcast Jack and Jordan talk about the all thrilling, tragic, hilarious, and gloriously fucked up moments that comprise the Bomb Girl, International Assassin, and Gun Devil arcs! Manga discussed: Chainsaw Man chapters 38-81 Next week: Chainsaw Man chapters 82-134 Follow Us on the So…

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S1E111 - Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

The latest adventure in the Black Clover series is discussed! Jack pokes holes in the very flawed arguments of its lead character and villain while Anthony keeps things positive on this latest episode! Anime discussed: Black Clover Sword of the Wizard King Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod …

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S1E110 - My Home Hero w/Rachel Ondang 45:13

1+ y ago45:13

45:13

Try not to fall into a life of crime when listening to this latest episode! Rachel Ondang returns to discuss My Home Hero, the latest crime thriller anime! Plus drink a shot every time Jack invokes Breaking Bad (note: please do not do this) Anime discussed: My Home Hero episodes 1-6 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod …

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S1E109 - Spirited Away 56:59

1+ y ago56:59

56:59

Please don't gorge yourself before listening to our podcast on Spirited Away! Jack shares his infamous hot take on Miyazaki's magnum opus while new guest Daniel Choi makes his case for the beloved film! Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jack…

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S1E108 - Ya Boy Kongming! w/Alex.ad9 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

43:48

Pour a glass of your favourite booze and enjoy rapper Alex.ad9 talking about the incredibly fun Ya Boy Kongming! When a Chinese Tactician from 2000 years ago appears in Shibuya shenanigans ensue in the best way! Learn the life lessons that come from watching this one of a kind anime! Anime discussed: Ya Boy Kongming episodes 1-6 Edited by Jack Metc…

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S1E107 - Jujutsu Kaisen 0 w/Andrew Smith 59:26

1+ y ago59:26

59:26

Try not to avoid getting cursed on this week's podcast! The exuberant Andrew Smith joins the pod to talk about the feature length Jujutsu Kaisen Prequel, JJK0! It's both a prequel and a pilot to the hit anime which is totally not confusing at all! Plus it has a talking Panda and really that's all an anime needs! Anime discussed: Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Ed…

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S1E106 - Oshi no Ko w/Carson Hazlett 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

We're coming in hot with the brand new series Oshi no Ko! Carson joins in to discuss the series epic 80 minute premiere and second episode! This show about a J Pop Idol has like five different twists and a myriad of different tones! Is this the best new anime of the season? Yes, just straight up yes. Watch it on Hi Dive before listening! Anime disc…

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S1E105 - Vinland Saga 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

Vinland Saga is finally covered on the podcast! Private Citizen Anthony returns to talk about this badass but soulful series! Anime discussed: Vinland Saga episodes 1,4,5,15,18,19 Next week's anime: Toriko (probably) Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe In…

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S1E104 - Pokemon: End of Ash Arc w/Popped Beans! 1:26:00

1+ y ago1:26:00

1:26:00

It's the end of the Pokemon Anime as we know it...at least until the new series starts in a week and a half! But it is indeed the end for anime's lead character Ash Ketchum...at least until they bring him back which they probably will! But for now enjoy the return of Ty/Popped Beans as him and Jack dive deep into 6 episodes that tell the story of A…

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S1E103 - Resident Evil Infinite Darkness w/Tyler 45:44

1+ y ago45:44

45:44

RESIDENT EVIL! It's one of gaming's most successful franchises! And it also has a CG movie/tv series on top of the 7 Live Action Films. Jack and Tyler are way to hyped for Resident Evil 4 Remake so does this satisfy their cravings? And why does Jack insist about talking about the Iraq War? Never forget! Anime discussed: Resident Evil Infinite Darkn…

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S1E102 - Fooly Cooly w/Mark Elliot 54:55

1+ y ago54:55

54:55

What is Fooly Cooly? A very good question that Jack and guest Mark Elliot struggle to answer! It's a mishmash of a whole lot of interesting and uncomfortable ideas and we do our best to make sense of it! But also it's a heck of a lot of fun chaos so there's that! Next week's anime: No episode next week! Taking a 1 week break! Enjoy the backlog! Ani…

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S1E101 - Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in A Dungeon w/Mark Blancaflor 55:33

1+ y ago55:33

55:33

It's a time honoured question, is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon? Mark Blancaflor returns talk about this fantasy harem anime! Is this series as horny as its name suggests? Or is there more to this story? Enjoy Jack's struggles with the show. Next week's anime: FLCL episodes 1-6 Anime discussed: Is Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a …

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S1E100 - 100th Episode Spectacular: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero w/Malcolm and Sacha 1:33:03

1+ y ago1:33:03

1:33:03

It’s here! Our 100th episode! After two long years we finally return to the world of Dragon Ball and rejoining us are Malcolm and Sacha! And making things even more special is the Piccolo focused movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Will Malcolm's thoughts on Piccolo finally evolve? And how does Sacha feel about this iconic series? Jack has seen t…

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S1E99 - JJBZA: Golden Wind w/Anthony Demare 1:10:02

1+ y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

It's been a hot minute but we're back in Hirohiko Araki's Wonder World of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Fellow Italian Anthony Demare makes the trip to Italy to discuss the Golden Wind Arc! How bizarre does the fifth Jojo saga get? Well episode two has a sweat drinking Mafioso and we're doing 6 of these so buckle up folks! It only gets wackier! Anime d…

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S1E98 - Link Click w/Rachel Ondang 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

Take a time traveling journey with Voice Actress Rachel Ondang as we talk about the underrated Chinese Anime Link Click! We dive into unearthed interviews with the series director Li Haoling and of course explain why you need to check out this hidden gem! Anime discussed: Link Click episodes 1-5 Next week: JJBZA Golden Wind episodes 1-6 Follow Us o…

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S1E97 - Chainsaw Man Part 2/2 w/Jordan Mitchell Love 1:09:27

2y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

The epic conclusion to our Chainsaw Man deep dive is here! Although maybe it's not the end since we clearly want to cover the manga? But nevertheless! Jack and Jordan wrap up the first season of the anime and give more and more reasons why this series just fucking rules! Anime discussed: Chainsaw Man episodes 6-12 Next week: Link Click episodes 1-5…

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S1E96 - Chainsaw Man Part 1/2 w/Jordan Mitchell Love 1:05:10

2y ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Few series can be as heartfelt as they are horny and also insanely gory like Chainsaw Man. Jordan Mitchell Love returns for this 2 part episode to talk one of the biggest anime of the decade! Anime discussed: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5 Next week: Chainsaw Man episodes 6-12 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: …

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S1E95 - Spy x Family w/Daisy and McKenna 46:07

2y ago46:07

46:07

Jack's actual sister Daisy joins with McKenna to discuss the hit anime sitcom Spy x Family! It's one of the biggest hits of the 2022 season! Enjoy as Daisy and McKenna navigate the world of anime for their very first time! Next week's anime: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5 Anime discussed: Spy x Family episodes 1-4 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on t…

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S1E94 - Memories w/Patrick Cotnoir 42:13

2y ago42:13

42:13

Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show, Untitled Improv, many other cool things) comes on the Pod to talk Katsuhiro Otome's anthology film Memories! We talk about why you shouldn't follow ghostly opera singers, COVID safety, and what to do when you see a Blue Light! Next week's anime: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5 (ft.Jack's sister) Anime discussed: M…

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S1E93 - Mind Game w/Private Citizen Domenico 1:05:04

2y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Take a psychedelic trip with the 2004 film Mind Game! We explore this positively insane film that we guess is also about the importance of living life but also is about why you don't wanna mess with a former soccer player's girlfriend? Find out if we got it right because this among the most bonkers anime to be covered on the podcast and that's sayi…

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S1E92 - Dragon Age Absolution w/Carson Hazlett 49:49

2y ago49:49

49:49

We talk the newly released videogame adaptation, Dragon Age Absolution! Is this series a worthy entry into the Dragon Age canon? Is it safe for Dragon Age noobs? And does it even qualify as a TV series? Plus learn which character Jack and Carson most want to see in the upcoming Dragon Age 4! Next week's anime: Mind Game (probably, guest still figur…

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S1E91 - Golden Boy w/Mark Blancaflor 54:28

2y ago54:28

54:28

It's our horniest episode yet! Mark Blancaflor returns to talk about the classic comedy Golden Boy. Which girl will Jack and Mark fall for and how do these 6 episodes compare to the far longer running manga? Plus learn the importance of cloud saves! Next week's anime: Anime discussed: Golden Boy Episodes 1-6 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on th…

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