Best Christopher Akira Podcasts (2024)

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Tako no Himitsu with Christophe Galati, Pokemon Fit Shop XY 49:44

2h ago49:44

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Tako no Himitsu developer Christophe Galati returns to talk about the newest octopi related project: Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secretss, a GBA inspired JRPG! We explore the game’s origins in Kyoto, what it takes to make your dream game, and how to get Motoi Sakuraba to write a song for your game! In the feature, I take you to Kawasaki to visit Poke…

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Nakano Broadway with Matt Alt, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Final Thoughts 57:30

13d ago57:30

57:30

Author Matt Alt joins as we chat about Nakano Broadway, one of the most iconic geek hotspots in Tokyo! We delve into how a symbol of Asian modernity turned into a haven for retro enthusiasts, our rarest and most exciting finds, and discuss possible futures for this otaku pirate hangout. Plus, I give some final thoughts on the Switch version of Pape…

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My day in a random order 38:19

18d ago38:19

38:19

I talk about the last major thing that happened today first, talk about the rest of my day as filler, then I trail off at the end.

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California Trip Ramblings 56:43

1M ago56:43

56:43

I talk about my California trip last week in detail and in roundabout ways at 2 in the evening.

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Shashingo: Learn Japanese With Photography with Ryan of Autumn Pioneer, Odaiba's Awesome Retro Arcade 53:47

27d ago53:47

53:47

Ryan from Autumn Pioneer, the developer of Shashingo: Learn Photography With Japanese joins the podcast to talk about his photo-snapping edutainment game with a Tokyo flair! We dig into using video games to learn languages, the joy of photography games, and tons of obscure Japanese oddities. In the feature, I take you to Odaiba’s amazing retro arca…

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Ep. 114: Interview with Robin Brenner, Graphic Novel Librarian! 22:34

2M ago22:34

22:34

Did you know that comics, graphic novels, and manga can (usually) be found at your local library? We talk to American Library Association's Graphic Novel and Comics Roundtable President Robin Brenner about her history promoting manga in libraries and how you can save a few bucks and enjoy your tax dollars at work at your local library! Check out th…

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Wizardry with Robert Woodhead and Justin Bailey, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, The Real Pallet Town 53:40

1M ago53:40

53:40

Wizardry co-creator Robert Woodhead and Digital Eclipse’s Justin Bailey join the pod to talk about Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, the new remaster of the iconic 1981 dungeon crawler. We explore that game’s incredible legacy, how Digital Eclipse is bringing it to modern audiences, and it’s important impact on the Japanese gaming scen…

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Nintendo 64 in Japan with Danny Bivens, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom One Year Later, Animal Well 1:15:03

2M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Danny Bivens from The Famicast returns to chat about the Nintendo 64 in Japan! We unravel the Japanese side of Nintendo’s first 3D console, highlight our favorite Japan-only games, chronicle the 64DD, and of course tell you the greatest N64 color you may have missed! Plus we venture back to Hyrule to chat about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kin…

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Ep. 113: The Best of Season 4! 1:19:08

2M ago1:19:08

1:19:08

What a season it’s been! Lasting basically the entirety of 2023, we covered a ton of great manga, from the popular anime-fueled hits of the day to the obscure and wonderful titles hiding on shelves across the world. So what were our favs? What are the manga for YOU, the person who doesn’t read much manga? Listen on and find out! Stats on the season…

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Episode 104 - Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin - WrestleMania 13 - March 23, 1997 3:04:50

2M ago3:04:50

3:04:50

The Must See Matches All-Star Panel of Eamonn Bell, Sarah Parkin and Matty Edwards join Kieran and Mark for our final episode, the most nominated match on the list: the Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin No Holds Barred, Submission match from WrestleMania 13 on March 23, 1997. PLUS: our feelings on the project and show in general, (some of) your questions …

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Poké Lids w/ Alola Pixie, Endless Ocean Luminous 36:12

3M ago36:12

36:12

Alola Pixie returns to chat about Poké Lids, unique Pokemon themed utility lids all over Japan! We chat about how these lids are promoting local culture, give our recommendations on which ones to check out, and debate whether or not you should take a week-long trip to find Mew. In the games section, I dive into Endless Ocean Luminous! Plus, a bit o…

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BONUS - Drafting the 104! 1:32:42

3M ago1:32:42

1:32:42

A bonus amuse bouche before our final, most-nominated match next week: Eamonn Bell returns with his concept for drafting the 104 into supercards, with the twist that once a match has been picked, all other matches with all participating wrestlers are eliminated. Listen now for all the twists, turns, intrigue, drama, discussion and lunacy! PLUS: nov…

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WonderSwan with Kelsey Lewin, Wrecking Crew '98, The Exit 8 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

Kelsey Lewin joins the pod to chat about WonderSwan turning 25 years old! We examine the unique legacy of the handheld, recommend what games to put on your radar, and chronicle the saga of getting a pregnancy peripheral. In the games, I look at the first western release ever of Wrecking Crew ‘98 and the Japanese indie horror hit The Exit 8! Follow …

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Episode 103 - Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata - Sakura Genesis - April 4, 2017 1:47:56

3M ago1:47:56

1:47:56

If there’s ever a match worth of lengthy discussion, it’s arguably Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata from Sakura Genesis, April 4, 2017. Globetrotting Eamonn Bell returns to talk the build, action, story, fallout, legend and legacy. PLUS: brain swapping, Jimmy vs. Jey, Mania without Mania, engagement, Matt Tremont’s toilet, wild stats, the curs…

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Episode 102 - Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Eddie Guerrero - Halloween Havoc - October 26, 1997 1:11:44

3M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Dave Ryan & Lee Malone from the excellent Days of Thunder return to discuss THE Crusierweight classic and a fair shot for the best match WCW ever put on as Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Eddie Guerrero go Mask vs. Title at Halloween Havoc on October 26, 1997. PLUS: Goldberg and Gillberg, DSF, throwing people under the bus, WCW stats, Raw vs. Nitro ratings, L…

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Pokemon Colors with Gamer Travels Japan, KASHIDO, Princess Peach Showtime Final Thoughts 37:15

4M ago37:15

37:15

Vincent from Gamer Travels Japan joins the podcast to chat about the interactive augmented reality exhibit Pokemon Colors! Bicycling to chase Charizard, shaking trees to lure Snorlax… we give you the details on everything to do and see at this unique event! In the games section, I bite into the wagashi themed board game KASHIDO and give the final v…

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Episode 101 - Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue - June 9, 1995 58:58

3M ago58:58

58:58

Kieran & Mark enlist MOJ’s help one more time to cover the highest ranked tag match on the list: Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue from June 9, 1995.PLUS: potential unemployment, Nick Jackson, three Zacks, Bridge of Dreams, Japanese handhelds, THE YETI, cool T-shirts, DAN, Austin Powers, toy cars on the commentary de…

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Episode 100 - Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart, WrestleMania X - March 20, 1994 59:05

4M ago59:05

59:05

It's brother versus brother, brother! Veteran wrestler RJ Singh joins Kieran and Mark to talk the build, action, details and legacy of Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart from WrestleMaina X on March 20, 1994.PLUS: a rolled up magazine to the eye, RJ’s fandom and journey into wrestling, the FWA, correcting a Cagematch error, watching wrestling matches via Twit…

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Akira Toriyama Games with Still Loading Podcast, Princess Peach Showtime, Side Order Final Thoughts 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Josh from the Still Loading Podcast returns as we explore Akira Toriyama’s incredible legacy in gaming. From Dragon Quest to Chrono Trigger to Tobal, we delve into his one-of-a-kind art and amazing contribution to video games. In the games section, I give early impressions on Princess Peach Showtime and post-game thoughts on Splatoon 3 Side Order! …

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Episode 99 - CM Punk vs. John Cena, Money in the Bank - July 17, 2011 1:09:24

4M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Do we have your attention now? Kieran and Mark are joined again by GRAPPL founder and co-host of BRETRO, Gareth Hodgson, to get into everything surrounding CM Punk vs. John Cena from Money in the Bank on July 17, 2011.PLUS: Taboo Tuesday: Text Message Edition, Nickelback, anonymous General Managers, Mason Ryan, dance contests, The Nexus, the highly…

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Episode 98 - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Kenta Kobashi - March 1, 2003 56:47

4M ago56:47

56:47

The excellent (and disgustingly young) Squill returns as two broken down old men talk about two broken down old men having the fight of their lives: Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Kenta Kobashi from March 1, 2003.PLUS: youth, the All-Japan/NOAH split, injuries, Jake Lee, Takeshi Rikio, Count Binface, Vermin Supreme, SEM, Grand Sword by the pool, NOAH video g…

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Recording from an iPad isn't that bad | Detaching from Game Studies 24:27

4M ago24:27

24:27

This episode was recorded using an iPad Pro attached to a USB hub connected to a microphone. It went well (apart from the 30 minutes of setting up beforehand and ensuring everything worked). I talked about procrastinating in Game Studies and avoiding talking about important life topics close to bedtime.…

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Porting Games To Nintendo Switch with KaniPro Games, Unicorn Overlord 37:52

4M ago37:52

37:52

Chris from KaniPro Games returns to chat about porting games to the Switch! We chronicle the journey to get his game, Violet Wisteria, from Steam to consoles and dive into what’s it like to develop for a Nintendo console! Also, I share some early thoughts on Unicorn Overlord and tell you what Pokemon Z-A is going to be about! Follow our guest! Viol…

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Episode 97 - Christopher Daniels vs. AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe, Unbreakable - September 11, 2005 1:08:32

4M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

You’ve got to be kidding us! Garrett Kidney returns to discuss the importance, build, action and legacy of THAT TNA three-way: Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles from Unbreakable on September 11, 2005.PLUS: Pratchett, bad reasons, Air Raid, bootleg VHS, Florida, Flo-Rida, autocorrect woes, Simon Diamond, Konnan being dogshit, Shark Boy…

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Akira Toriyama 23:38

5M ago23:38

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Akira Toriyama (1955-2024)

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Ep. 112: AKIRA Volume 5, by Katsuhiro Otomo 1:18:05

5M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

It's the end of the season (almost) and so it's time to read the next volume of AKIRA by Katsuhiro Otomo! Will the title that introduced Chip Zdarsky to manga continue to be his fav? Deb Aoki hosts, and David Brothers and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher join in on this merry tour through the biggest and most intense volume of the series. Read along wit…

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Hating Notion and Discussing The Cycles of Creativity and Notetaking 28:41

5M ago28:41

28:41

I talk about my thoughts on the creative process, my gripes against Notion, what apps you should use instead for notetaking and the process of memorization and why conventional notetaking and notetaking apps isn't preferable.

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Episode 96 - Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega - Wrestle Kingdom 11, January 4, 2017 56:23

5M ago56:23

56:23

Pro-Wrestling Torch columnist and podcaster Rich Fann returns to help us finish a rivalry at the beginning as we talk the first Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega singles match, from Wrestle Kingdom 11, on January 4, 2017.PLUS: car mould, sealing kids in tubes, Wrestle Kingdom on the treadmill, voting patterns, Ezio Ospreay, Low-Ki 47, HORIPRO, baseba…

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Pokemon Cafe with Gamer Travels Japan, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Splatoon 3 Side Order, Balatro 50:04

5M ago50:04

50:04

Vincent from Gamer Travels Japan returns to take us to the official Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo! We run down every detail about this chill cafe including what Charmander tastes like and what you need to know before your visit! Plus I look at a trio of exciting Switch releases: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Splatoon 3 Side Order, and Balatro! Follow our guest! I…

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Episode 95 - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada - June 3, 1994 52:04

5M ago52:04

52:04

Mark & Kieran fire up the podcycle and sidecar for a two-hander to tackle "the perfect match": Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada from June 3, 1994.PLUS: a bad week with no mint tea, “choppy-choppy your peepee”, When Worlds Collide, Kieran’s VHS collection, “how much does this guy weigh?”, Eddie Kingston, Champion Carnival, Joseph Montecillo, an …

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Episode 94 - Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness - August 12, 2006 1:03:14

5M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Kieran and Mark are joined by the COO of wXw, Tasslio Jung, to talk Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness from ring of Honor Unified on August 12, 2006, as he provides his unique perspective on the match... PLUS: Ring Warriors, the Dungeon of Doom, Alessandro Del Piero, Tiger Mask, the day-to-day of a wrestling company COO, Ryanair, Desmond Wolfe, t…

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Episode 93 - Kenta Kobashi & Tsuyoshi Kikuchi vs. The Can-Am Express - May 25, 1992 52:41

5M ago52:41

52:41

The Noted Raconteur, Sean Orleans returns for a magical night in Sendai: Kenta Kobashi & Tsuyoshi Kikuchi vs. The Can-Am Express of Doug Furnas & Dan Kroffat from May 25, 1992. PLUS: a fiesta, Makoto Hashi, the differences between the All-Japan and New-Japan Junior divisions, indoor gardening, world records, a 40in vertical leap, Ladder matches, th…

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Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion, by Masakazu Ishiguro 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Season 4 is nearing its conclusion, and it's time for David's last pick: Heavenly Delusion, by Masakazu Ishiguro! This sci-fi (comedy?) manga has a huge fan-following already thanks to its great art and story AND a hit anime series too! But will that be enough to meet the high standards of the VERY choosy Mangasplaining crew? Read along with the sh…

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Ganbare Goemon Series with Project Goemon, Another Code: Two Memories, Nintendo Direct Predictions 42:35

5M ago42:35

42:35

David from Project Goemon takes us on a trip to a wild version of Edo era Japan as we chat about the Ganbare Goemon series, aka Mystical Ninja starring Goemon! We explore the series’ unique blend of Japanese culture with comedy, recommend some Japan only Goemon games, and of course tell you Goemon’s ultimate Smash move set. In the games section, I …

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Episode 92 - Katsuyori Shibata vs. Tomohiro Ishii - August 4, 2013 52:19

6M ago52:19

52:19

Wrestling historian and author Patrick W. Reed returns to help us talk the history, context, details and legacy of Katsuyori Shibata and Tomohiro Ishii beating the piss out of each other on August 4, 2013.PLUS: Classic G1, the rise of Ishii, RevPro, Stone Pitbull factoids, descriptions of fabulous violence, opposing wrestling philosophies, Unchaine…

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Another Code Recollection with Joshua 'NantenJex' Goldie, Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku 56:50

6M ago56:50

56:50

Joshua ‘Nantenjex’ Goldie aka The Nintendo Chronicler joins the podcast as we take a thorough look at Another Code Recollection! We explore the franchise’s unique place in Nintendo history, discuss the surprising changes of the remake, and finalize Ashley’s Smash move set. And I take you to Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku, one of the coolest game stores …

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Episode 91 - Sasha Banks vs. Bayley - NXT Takeover Brooklyn - August 22, 2015 50:37

6M ago50:37

50:37

On loan from POST Wrestling, the incomparable Karen Peterson joins Kieran & Mark to discuss the highest-ranked women’s match in the project: Sarah Banks vs. Bayley from NXT Takeover Brooklyn on August 22, 2015.PLUS: paperwork in Japan, the Stephification of WWE women’s wrestling, “Divas”, main eventing in the semi-main event spot, Gail Kim vs. Amaz…

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Episode 90 - Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega - Dominion 6.9 - June 9, 2018 51:47

6M ago51:47

51:47

It's the Summer of 69(-minute long matches) as Mark and Kieran tackle the epic, seven-star, Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega No Time Limit 2/3 Falls match from June 9, 2018.PLUS: it’s far too cold, match length, Kota Ibushi’s magic feather, How2KennyOmega, trousers, callbacks, balloons, Winnipeg shovel hands, “CHOTTOMATTECHOTTOMATTECHOTTOMATTE!!”, h…

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Ep. 110: The Yakuza's Bias, by Teki Yatsuda 1:11:57

6M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

See what happens when a stoic yakuza gets sucked into the world of K-Pop in The Yakuza’s Bias, a hilarious culture clash between the manly men of the mob and glamly men of Korean boy bands. BUT WILL CHIP LIKE IT TOO? Find out this episode! Read along with the extensive show-notes at mangasplaining.com, and subscribe to our newsletter and manga publ…

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Episode 89 - TLC II - WrestleMania X-7 - April 1, 2001 1:10:07

6M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Author, podcaster, Mastermind contestant and mahjong master, George Twigg joins us to deconstruct The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian in TLC II from WrestleMania X-7 on April 1, 2001. PLUS: a live book review, Mark’s vast wrestling physical media collection, a quiz, ICW, the WWF booking of 1999, the milestones that led to the ma…

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Book Off with Alex Kraus, Mystic Warriors, Giga Wrecker ALT. 36:51

6M ago36:51

36:51

Official Hard Off ambassador Alex Kraus returns to chat about Book Off, the biggest chain of used bookstores in Japan. A hotbed for retro games, we chat about the history of the store, amazing finds, and how you can get retro games for cheaper. In the game section I chat about Konami’s arcade run and gun Mystic Warriors and the physics platformer G…

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Ep. 109: River's Edge by Kyoko Okazaki 1:12:03

6M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Happy New Year! Hope you had time to catch up on the podcast while we were away. :) - For the first episode of 2024 we're starting off with a complex work, Kyoko Okazaki's River's Edge. In this mature-rated episode, we dig into the startling secret lives of teens in the 1990s, through the unique lens of the incredible josei manga creator Kyoko Okaz…

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Episode 88 - Akira Hokuto vs. Shinobu Kandori - AJW Dream Slam I - April 2, 1993 1:17:56

7M ago1:17:56

1:17:56

One of our great joys in doing this show has been talking classic joshi with Sarah Parkin, so lets’s do it one last time for Akira Hokuto vs. Shinobu Kandori from AJW Dream Slam I on April 2, 1993.PLUS: books, heat, Eastenders booking, the history of LLPW and its battles with AJW, Kandori hates everybody and they hate her, Tom Magee vs. Bret Hart, …

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Nintendo in 2024 Predictions with Dale Plays Games, Pokemon SV: The Indigo Disk, Earthbound Pop Up Shops 1:15:34

7M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

Tokyo resident Dale from Dale Plays Games returns to dish out some predictions for Nintendo in 2024! What big games do they have on the horizon? What’s the next step in Nintendo’s expansion to other media? Will the Switch 2 logo still be red? We look at our crystal ball to answer all. Plus we also chat about the final piece of Pokemon Scarlet and V…

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Episode 87 - Kenny Omega & Hangman Page vs. The Young Bucks - AEW Revolution 2020 - February 29, 2020 1:05:04

7M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Comic writer and artist, and big wrestling fan, Daniel Warren Johnson joins us to give a live perspective on Kenny Omega & Hangman Page vs. The Young Bucks from AEW Revolution 2020 on February 29, 2020.PLUS: the G1, Jushin Liger, what it’s like being a “new” wrestling fan in this day and age, finisher larceny, AEW’s positioning within the MSM proje…

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Episode 86 - Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi - October 1, 2005 48:21

7M ago48:21

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Captain of the good ship GRAPPL, Benno joins us to talk about Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi from October 1, 2005, including his experience of being there live, and the crazy year 2005 both men had.PLUS: Matty, kayfabe cousins?, a Rashomon holiday, International Showdown, a fateful raffle, getting what one is owed out of Alex Shane, fandom of the time…

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Game of the Year 2023 with Still Loading Podcast, Japanese Gaming Pamphlets 1:57:44

7M ago1:57:44

1:57:44

Josh from the gaming history podcast Still Loading returns to chat about Game of the Year 2023! We share our favorite games we played this year, both old and new! And this year includes the bonus Omake Awards! Plus, a feature on Japanese gaming pamphlets you can pick up at game stores, and some news including Pokemon theme parks taking over the wor…

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Episode 85 -Terry Funk vs. Ric Flair - I Quit - November 15, 1989 56:01

7M ago56:01

56:01

***Our friend and frequent guest Eamonn Bell's partner recently lost their home in a tornado. If you can help, their GoFundMe is https://bit.ly/GFMD Thank you*** wXw CEO Felix Kohlenberg returns to finish what he helped us start a full year ago: the Terry Funk vs. Ric Flair I Quit match from Clash IX on November 15, 1989.PLUS: Terry Funk vs. Eddie …

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Episode 84 - Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Jumbo Tsuruta - June 8, 1990 49:59

7M ago49:59

49:59

All-Japan expert Joseph Montecillo returns to help us with the lead up to, and fallout from, the pivotal Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Jumbo Tsuruta match from June 8, 1990. PLUS: Christmas talk, Philippine Time, Asian traffic, Misawa’s tinfoil jacket, Jumbo’s scoop slam, sporting referee Kyohei Wada, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King, 80s British wrestling…

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Keshi Toys with MrTalida of Keshi Corner, Super Mario RPG Final Thoughts 43:23

8M ago43:23

43:23

Archivist MrTalida of Keshi Corner joins the podcast to talk about keshi toys, unique retro figures with a strong Nintendo connection! We explore the history of these Japanese erasers, dig into the amazing Nintendo collaborations, and reveal how a dental scanner is preserving video game history! Plus, I give some final thoughts on the wonderful Sup…

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