Best Fullmetal Alchemist Podcasts (2024)

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"Before the Portal" 38:08

2h ago38:08

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Send us a text What happens when Mustang is forced to open the Gate of Truth against his will? Ever seen two nameless men fight to the death? And why on earth would Al turn down a chance to get back in his real body? As we move closer to the climax of the story, Tim and Patrick discuss FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 102!…

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203. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Part 5) 2:44:40

11d ago2:44:40

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We review the final part of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It’s been a wild ride experiencing this beloved classic for the first time. We share our thoughts on the best parts of the finale, issues we found along the way, and whether or not we liked the ending. We can finally call ourselves real weebs now that we’ve watched FMAB, right? Use code …

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206. Strictly Chatting 1:22:28

2h ago1:22:28

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We’re strictly chatting. We find yet another reason to talk about Attack on Titan, but we also share our thoughts on AI generated subtitles, Emmy wins, and Batman. Plus, Courtney tries to explain Naruto lore to Karl like it’s family drama on a reality TV show. Use code STRICTLYANIME for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com…

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205. Anime Trivia Redemption With Our Patrons 1:09:12

2d ago1:09:12

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We try to redeem ourselves in anime trivia with the help of our patrons. After a failed attempt at using ChatGPT for anime trivia and learning that AI isn’t that reliable, we felt we had to try our hand at trivia one more time. So we asked our patrons to create trivia questions that would really put our anime knowledge to the test. Tune in to find …

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204. Anime That Would Make Great Video Games 1:17:22

3d ago1:17:22

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We share anime that would make great video games. There have been many games based off anime, but sometimes they feel like cash-grabs instead of AAA productions. We share our picks for which anime have the potential to be made into great video games, and discuss how we envision these ideas coming to fruition. Use code STRICTLYANIME for $5 off your …

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"The Fifth Human Sacrifice" 35:20

4d ago35:20

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Send us a text FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 101 asks some important questions: Will Hawkeye bleed to death? How will Pride and Father open the portal? And… is it possible to talk while strangling someone with your tongue? Tim and Patrick have (correct?) answers!By Tim & Patrick

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Ep. 44 - Tokimeki Tonight vol. 1, by Koi Ikeno 1:11:09

7d ago1:11:09

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Being a teen in love is hard - and it's even harder when your mom is a werewolf and your vampire dad forbids you from dating humans! But with a lone wolf hunk as hunky as Makabe, falling in love might be the only way out for our hero, Ranze Eto. Wacky hijinx abound in the Looney Tunes of shojo manga, Tokimeki Tonight! Get in touch with us! Email: m…

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Rings of Power S02E01: The Tenacity of Evil 19:35

8d ago19:35

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Season 2 of Rings of Power shows us a flashback of a moment in the history of Middle-earth during which Sauron seemed to be defeated and eradicated for good. Only to emerge again in another form at another time and place. We may get discouraged to see how humanity falls for the temptation of evil time and again. But Tolkien teaches us an important …

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Ep. 43 - Kagurabachi vol. 1, by Takeru Hokazono 49:35

14d ago49:35

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Kagurabachi is the manga for anyone who's read Jujutsu Kaisen and wished it was good. It's a cinematic pastiche. A rush of styles and influences exploding onto the page by super-talented newcomer Takeru Hokazono that all just barely manages to hang together, like a dirt bike humming along at full throttle, as long as you never stop to think about i…

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"Holding the Gate" 50:04

20d ago50:04

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Send us a text Can you believe we’ve done 100 episodes now? Can you believe we’re almost done with the series?? FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 100 hits us hard, with two deaths, a serious injury, and … whatever that is that’s happened to Hoenheim. The eclipse is almost here, and the human sacrifice candidates are being gathered; can they turn the tabl…

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202. Our Favorite Redemption Stories in Anime 1:15:56

19d ago1:15:56

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We share our favorite redemption stories in anime. Sometimes the most compelling and powerful stories aren’t even the main story of an anime. And sometimes that story can be so convincing that you start rooting for a character you initially hated. We discuss the redemption arcs that had us believing in the power of forgiveness and restoring our fai…

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Ep. 42 - The Summer Hikaru Died vol. 1, by Mokumokuren 57:57

21d ago57:57

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This may not be news to you, but one of Alex's secret missions throughout the history of Mangaroos has been to get Mark and Jayson to read a BL manga. Well, it's finally happened! And all three of us have nothing but good things to say about the experience. The Summer Hikaru Died isn't only a BL story, though. It's also an extremely effective tale …

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201. Kaiju No. 8 (S1) 1:37:08

22d ago1:37:08

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We review the first season of Kaiju No. 8. This series definitely makes a monster-sized mark, with its unique kaiju premise and its acknowledgement of millennials who are just trying to do their best - though we can’t help but feel that Kafka’s story bears a few similarities to another “Titan”-sized anime. We discuss the show’s commendable focus on…

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The Break: Why Star Wars: The Acolyte Was Canceled; Lexar's Must-Have iPhone Accessory 32:12

24d ago32:12

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In this episode of The Break, I talk about the supposed cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte and about its implications for the future of the franchise in a radically changed media landscape. I also share my thoughts about a ground-breaking iPhone accessory that was launched on Kickstarter by Lexar. Check out my new landing page for my Storytelli…

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200. Summer 2024 Anime First Impressions 53:47

29d ago53:47

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We discuss our spoiler-free Summer 2024 anime first impressions. The summer season typically has less notable anime releases, but this season seems to be a struggle. We discuss Doga Kobo going hard, CG deer, a BL that just goes for it, and a stepsister anime that didn’t turn out to be a dumpster fire. Plus, we reflect on reaching the 200th episode …

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Ep. 41 - Jujutsu Kaisen vol. 1, by Gege Akutami 58:45

1M ago58:45

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Jujutsu Kaisen: modern Shonen Jump classic, or merely the inspiration for an amazing anime adaptation? We'll get to the bottom of this mystery, while also discussing gnarly old finger-shaped convenience store snacks, and finding out exactly what "Jujutsu Kaisen" really means! Get in touch with us! Email: mangaroospodcast@gmail.com Everywhere else: …

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199. My Hero Academia (S7 Part 1) 1:24:52

30d ago1:24:52

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We review the first half of My Hero Academia season 7. The show continues to “get good” with the start of this newest season and we’re thankful for it. We discuss even more Todoroki family drama, how we didn’t think Shigaraki could get any crustier, America’s greatest hero, and all the crazy plot twists and reveals. Plus, Courtney manages to once a…

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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Hero on a Mission and Dungeons & Dragons 32:29

1M ago32:29

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D23 gave us more information about what to expect from Disney when it comes to Star Wars, but not as much as I hoped. Skeleton Crew may bring an essential element back to the franchise. I'm wrapping up the UK series 'Life on Mars', I am almost done building the LEGO Ghostbusters Fire Station and I share my thoughts about Donald Miller's book 'Hero …

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"Eternal Rest" 49:18

1M ago49:18

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Send us a text Stuff gets real as Foo and Bradley fight it out! Ed, Al (finally in Central City), and Izumi disappear from their respective locations! Tim and Patrick discuss FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 99. Plus: Volume 24 back matter! Does a video game ad reveal something unexpected about Ed???By Tim & Patrick

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The Break: Star Wars at D23; Tom Bombadil; Pope Francis About Reading; Retro Arch 53:30

1M ago53:30

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During my break, I look ahead at Disney's D23 Fan Event this week. Will there be new Star Wars announcements? Also in this episode: Daisy Ridley opens up about being diagnosed with Graves' disease Rings of Power season 2 will include an appearance of Tom Bombadil Pope Francis writes a letter about the importance of reading poetry and fiction Retro …

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198. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Part 4) 1:55:49

1M ago1:55:49

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We review the fourth part of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. We’re not even at the climax of the story, and yet things are already heating up within Amestris’s borders. We discuss all the factors that are converging rapidly towards the series’ finale, from counter-measures, to traitors, to family feuds where siblings beat each other up for the ri…

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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Star Wars Outlaws, Castlefest 31:56

1M ago31:56

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Disney has given us a first look at their upcoming live TV series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. I share my initial thoughts. I also talk about the TV series 'Life on Mars', I discuss the early reviews of the game 'Star Wars: Outlaws', and I talk about the upcoming Castlefest Fantasy Fair this weekend. Join my new community that replaces this Patreon …

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197. Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (S3) 1:53:11

2M ago1:53:11

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We review the third season of Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Karl is finally caught up on this anime, but his journey may not have ended on a high note. We discuss our differing opinions on this season, the focus on Darkness and what we learned about her, and the new mystery that has us yearning for more. Japanese title: Kono Sub…

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"Greed Without Limits" 42:06

2M ago42:06

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Send us a text Battles continue, as Lin/Greed takes on Bradley, and Olivier and Izumi continue to kick butt and take names. Who else is stepping in to take on Bradley? Who has the strongest abs? Will we actually SEE Ed or Al this time? Tim and Patrick discuss.By Tim & Patrick

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Ep. 40 - Spacewalking with You vol. 1, by Inuhiko Doronoda 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

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The Roos review another winner of the Manga Taisho Award, Spacewalking with You (Kimi to Uchū o Aruku Tame ni). Self reflect on your personal difficulties in life and overcome them together with us, just like best buds Uno and Kobayashi do in this story :) It’s boys supporting one another through friendship and understanding what makes each one of …

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The Break: Planet of the Daleks, Demon Slayer, The Acolyte Season 2 and Rummikub 58:32

2M ago58:32

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In this episode of my podcast The Break I sit down for lunch and coffee in the center of Leicester as I review the classic Doctor Who episode "Planet of the Daleks", the anime series Demon Slayer and the future of the story of The Acolyte. I share my thoughts on the importance of rest even in times of high pressure. I talk about my experience playi…

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The Break: The Acolyte Season 1 Review; books and prophesies 50:58

2M ago50:58

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During my coffee break, I review the first season of The Acolyte now that the series has wrapped; I talk about some of the books I read this week and I talk about the risk of seeing modern day events as fulfillments of Biblical prophesies or as signs of Divine intervention. Go to fatherroderick.com/storytelling to learn how you can get early access…

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196. Strictly Chatting 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

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We’re strictly chatting. Along with Courtney’s periodic Naruto update, we share our attempt at making omurice, our plans for attending JPop concerts in the coming year, and our thoughts on a fast food/anime collaboration that you could say is quite… SPECIAL. Use code STRICTLYANIME for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/s…

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Ep. 39 - Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 1, by Hiromu Arakawa (feat. Alistair) 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

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Mangaroos double dips for the first time ever for the much-beloved Arakawa-sensei! FMA expert Alistair takes time from his pilgrimage across Shikoku to take over as guest host on a grainy green payphone to ask the Roos tough questions like what type of alchemist they would be and what exactly makes up a human body. A must listen for any FMA fan! Se…

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"The Two Philosophers" 36:35

2M ago36:35

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Send us a text A transformation by Father, the return of the bad guy we just KNEW would be back, and the terror of facing off against a toilet-slipper-wielding Izumi Curtis feature in FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 97! Tim and Patrick are wondering where the %@ Ed and Al are!By Tim & Patrick

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195. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc (S4) 2:01:21

2M ago2:01:21

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We review Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc (S4). Did this season achieve its goal? Yes. But did that make it a worthy season? Maybe. We discuss the repetitive nature of this arc, which Hashira got shafted once again, and our favorite moments of hype and comedy. Japanese title: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen Use code STRICTLY…

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The Break: The London Film and Comic Con, The Acolyte and Die Hard 47:36

2M ago47:36

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In this episode of The Walk, I walk along the Thames in London as I share with you some of the things I've been doing during my first week as a Digital Nomad in the UK. More information about my Storytelling Course and about how to sign up is coming soon!By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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194. Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Legend of Crimson 1:18:01

3M ago1:18:01

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We review Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Legend of Crimson. The next stop on Karl’s Konosuba journey is the Crimson Demon Village to learn more about Megumin and her chunibyo people. We discuss our differing opinions on the movie, a budding romance, an entertaining but confusing villain, and the epic final fight. Japanese title: …

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The Break: Celine Dion, The Boys, Bear Grylls and Traveling with Tech 44:18

2M ago44:18

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The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…

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"Two Strong Women" 38:13

3M ago38:13

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Send us a text As the dolls continue their rampage, the tide turns against Sloth, and we finally get a look at the showdown between Hoenheim and Father, our discussion of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 96 stumbles over one very confusing (at least, to us) panel!By Tim & Patrick

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The Break: Star Wars Fandom; Marketing and the Church; VR Nausea 45:20

3M ago45:20

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In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

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193. Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (S2) 1:39:57

3M ago1:39:57

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We review the second season of Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Karl is continuing his journey through Konosuba and witnessing more of the some of the best comedy in anime. We discuss Kazuma’s shame as the group leader, Megumin’s odd choice in names, Darkness’s uncontrollable masochism, and Aqua finally getting to prove she’s not e…

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The Break: Doctor Who, Writing For A Living, Lego and VR Time Travel 41:41

3M ago41:41

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During my coffee break I share my thoughts on the new episodes of Doctor Who, I give you an update on my writing, coaching and travel plans, I talk about Lego and I share my recent experiences in VR.By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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"Beyond the Inferno" 54:11

3M ago54:11

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Send us a text Can Mustang avoid being consumed with revenge? Can the Armstrongs and military avoid being consumed by artificial soldiers? Will fighting consume too much energy for Sloth? It’s FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 95 - and we talk about the back matter of volume 23 as well!By Tim & Patrick

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The Break: The Acolyte, Godzilla, The Princess Bride and WWDC24 41:30

3M ago41:30

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During my coffee break, I talk about how the first episodes of the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' touch me on a personal level. I also share my impressions of the movie Godzilla Minus One and I tell you about the surprising connection between Young Sheldon, Toy Story and The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! I also discuss the latest innovations App…

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The Break: Star Wars The Acolyte 41:45

3M ago41:45

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During my coffee break this week I share my thoughts about the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' and about the upcoming 'Starfleet Academy' series. I also rave about T. Kingfisher's book 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking' and about a VR demo I saw that let's you walk around Hogwarts Castle. To conclude, I talk about my intention to live and wo…

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192. Our Anime OVAs and Spin-Offs Wishlists 1:20:45

4M ago1:20:45

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We discuss our anime OVAs and spin-offs wishlists. Anime has its share of elaborate storylines with unresolved or missing pieces that could only exist in headcanon - which is where an OVA or spin-off can come in to save the day. We sort through some notable anime that could greatly reap the benefits of fruitful bonus material. Use code STRICTLYANIM…

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"The Flames of Vengeance" 43:43

4M ago43:43

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Send us a text As the fight continues in FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 94, we have questions: Why has broadcast media seemingly advanced more in Reole than other cities? How has the Amestrian military flunked Controlling the Media Narrative 101? And more importantly, what can Mustang stand to learn from, of all people, Scar? As Tim and Patrick look f…

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The Break: Star Wars and Anime Life Lessons 37:15

4M ago37:15

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This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

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191. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Part 3) 1:19:40

4M ago1:19:40

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We review the third part of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. More than halfway through the show, we find ourselves with so many questions left unanswered. We discuss all the new discoveries, whether our theories were right or wrong, why the Elric brothers get to roam free, and who we think has the biggest plot armor so far. Use code STRICTLYANIME …

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

4M ago1:00:44

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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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The Break: How Young Sheldon Approaches the Existence of God 56:35

4M ago56:35

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Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

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"Archenemy" 43:45

4M ago43:45

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Send us a text It’s another chapter with several simultaneous fights! Marcoh’s life is saved, hilariously, from Pride’s spike; the Armstrongs continue to battle Sloth; and Mustang demands to know who killed Hughes. Also, what was the crazy chapter title in the original Japanese? Tim and Patrick discuss the emotional roller coaster of FULLMETAL ALCH…

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190. Anime Trivia with ChatGPT 49:33

4M ago49:33

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We play anime trivia with ChatGPT. What started as a serious idea turned into the most botched anime trivia ever. Join us as we test our anime knowledge, fact check the answers, and doubt the potential of AI. Use code STRICTLYANIME for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/strictlyanime Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/…

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The Break: Rings of Power Season 2, The Hunt for Gollum and Mastering Notion 34:42

4M ago34:42

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This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

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