Best Haikyuu Podcasts (2024)

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Episode Twenty Three: The Point that Changes the Momentum - S1E23 45:22

2h ago45:22

45:22

"You don't know what's going to change the momentum." This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 23 "The Point that Changes the Momentum" and discuss Yamaguchi's first ever serve in a high school match and Oikawa's brilliance as team captain. For Who in Haikyuu? they talk about characters non-volleyball related hobbies. 40:45 - Spoiler Zone …

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The Acolyte, Remi Wolf, Clairo, Enhypen, & Fly Me to the Moon - Ep. 434 58:50

4h ago58:50

58:50

Dave reviews Enhypen's 2nd album 'Romance: Untold' (0:51), Clairo's 3rd album 'Charm' (5:19), Remi Wolf's 2nd album 'Big Ideas' (9:54), Apple's romantic comedy film 'Fly Me to the Moon' starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum (14:26), & the Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' (20:10). Dave concludes with his 2024 Emmy nominations predictions (36:…

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Episode 289: Old season, new season 41:25

3d ago41:25

41:25

Old season out, new season in! We talk finales, Anime Expo news, and the new summer season! Which is ok...probably.By Mary and Thomas Awad

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The Bear Season 3, The Imaginary, & Omar Apollo - Ep. 433 31:49

4d ago31:49

31:49

Dave reviews Omar Apollo's 2nd album 'God Said No' (1:05), Studio Ponoc's anime film 'The Imaginary' (5:37), and FX's drama series 'The Bear' Season 3 (14:10). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Pk8LuoJcyR1v2M0daBzh1?si=3geileGQTj-C2kNPJOlD5Q&pi=u-aBSPxZZuQfOu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode Twenty-Two: Evolution - S1E22 52:51

6d ago52:51

52:51

"I don't ever want to be your friend, Oikawa." This week, rainbow and em discuss season 1, episode 22 "Evolution" and talk about the unbreakable bond between Oikawa and Iwaizumi (stop trying to deny it, Iwa!), OiKage's troubled past, and the ways Kageyama has evolved since coming to Karasuno. 48:57 - Spoiler Zone Begins Podcast Socials: twitter blu…

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A Quiet Place: Day One, Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Headie One, & Kinds of Kindness - Ep. 432 38:15

11d ago38:15

38:15

Dave reviews Lupe Fiasco's 9th album 'Samurai' (0:53), Headie One's 2nd album 'The Last One' (4:53), Megan Thee Stallion's 3rd album 'Megan' (11:43), Camila Cabello's 4th album 'C, XOXO' (17:27), Yorgos Lanthimos's anthology film 'Kinds of Kindness' (25:36), and Paramount's apocalyptic horror film ' A Quiet Place: Day One' (31:55). Follow our Best …

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Episode Twenty-One: Senpai's True Abilities - S1E21 55:36

12d ago55:36

55:36

It's Mr. Refreshing vs the Great King! This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 21 "Senpai's True Abilities" and discuss what Suga brings to the court when he gets subbed in, the differences between the three setters we see in this game, and how much Kageyama still has to learn. 51:09 - Spoiler Zone Begins Podcast Socials: twitter blu…

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Episode 288: Talking Anything Anime 1:23:02

14d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Thomas debriefs us on 20th Century Boys, we divide up our manga to decide which ones Thomas can take for his new house, we cry over Kumiko, Mary does the anime heardle, and we challenge our community to recommend us some seasonal anime this time around. And, finally, we finish our Angel Beats watchalong.…

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House of the Dragon, The Bikeriders, Peso Pluma, Kehlani, & NewJeans - Ep. 431 39:15

18d ago39:15

39:15

Dave reviews NewJeans' 3rd single album 'Supernatural' (0:58), Kehlani's 4th album 'Crash' (6:10), Peso Pluma's 4th album 'Éxodo' (10:51), crime drama film 'The Bikeriders' starring Austin Butler (17:11), and HBO's 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 (26:23). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/play…

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Episode Twenty: Oikawa Tooru is Not a Genius - S1E20 42:18

25d ago42:18

42:18

"Oikawa Tooru is not a genius." ... or is he?? This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 20 "Oikawa Tooru is Not a Genius" and talk about Oikawa's superior teamwork skills and the way Kageyama is overthinking this game. For the last episode of Pride month, they use the Who in Haikyuu? section to discuss how each character would celebrate …

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Inside Out 2, The Boys, Nayeon, Normani, & NxWorries - Ep. 430 34:46

26d ago34:46

34:46

Dave reviews Nayeon's 2nd album 'NA' (0:54), Normani's debut album 'Dopamine' (7:00), NxWorries' 2nd album 'Why Lawd?' (13:15), Amazon Prime Video's satirical superhero series 'The Boys' Season 4 (20:42), and Pixar's animated film 'Inside Out 2' (27:07). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playl…

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Episode Nineteen: Conductors - S1E19 43:20

28d ago43:20

43:20

"Oikawa and Iwaizumi have been playing together since elementary school. They have an almost psychic connection on the court." It's the battle of the setters! This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 19 "Conductors" and discuss Kageyama's unusual nerves before the Seijoh match and Oikawa's obsessive need to analyze his opponents. The …

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The Morality of Death Note (Feat. Kate Puckett) 1:02:50

29d ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In this episode we are thrilled to welcome Kate Puckett, a gifted worship leader and singer. She offers her perspective and key points on the anime series Death Note. We explore the high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between Light and detective L, delving into themes of power, justice, and morality. We discuss Light's transformation from a relatable ch…

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Charli XCX, Kaytranada, Tems, Bad Boys 4, Hit Man, & Peggy Gou - Ep. 429 50:03

1M ago50:03

50:03

Dave reviews Ski Mask the Slump God's 2nd album '11th Dimension' (0:57), Peggy Gou's debut album 'I Hear You' (6:02), Kaytranada's 3rd album 'Timeless' (11:38), Tems's debut album 'Born in the Wild' (18:18), Charli XCX's 6th album 'Brat' (24:17), Netflix's romantic comedy film 'Hit Man' starring Glen Powell (33:39), and action comedy film 'Bad Boys…

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Episode Eighteen: Guarding Your Back - S1E18 48:31

1M ago48:31

48:31

"Keep tossing until I get it!" or something like that Can AsaNoya finally overcome the Iron Wall of Date Tech? This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 18 "Guarding Your Back" and talk about the coolest save in season one, the frustrating lack of Date Tech content, and Oikawa's obsession with Karasuno. For Who in HQ? they discuss the cha…

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Episode 287: Flying High with Haikyuu 51:04

1M ago51:04

51:04

We talk about the Haikyuu movie, some of our favorite manga moments, and how sometimes, when you need a good friend, THEY'RE REALLY MEAN TO YOU!By Mary and Thomas Awad

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The Acolyte, Clipped, Haikyuu, Hacks, Badvillain, & Aespa - Ep. 428 1:01:34

1M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Dave reviews Badvillain's debut single album 'Overstep' (0:58), Aespa's 1st album 'Armageddon' (6:14), Max's comedy-drama series 'Hacks' Season 3 (13:10), HBO's drama series 'The Sympathizer' (21:54), FX on Hulu's docudrama series 'Clipped' (30:43), Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' (37:42), and anime film 'Haikyuu The Dumpster Battle' (50:37). Follow…

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Episode Seventeen: The Iron Wall - S1E17 54:10

2M ago54:10

54:10

"An unstoppable force against an immovable object." Date Tech is on the court and that wall is STRONG! This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 17 "The Iron Wall" and talk about the strength of Date Tech's blocking and the team's unknown background. For Who in HQ, they decide which stores the characters would work at in a 2000's era Amer…

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Episode 286: Haikyuu's Best of the Best 55:48

2M ago55:48

55:48

We draft our dream volleyball teams using the Haikyuu cast. Who will come out with the best team? And Mary has a short but necessary ramble on I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.By Mary and Thomas Awad

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Love and Transformation in 'Beauty and the Beast' (Feat. SophieCat Cosplay) 43:13

1M ago43:13

43:13

Join us this week as we discuss the themes in the beloved Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast". We tackle the question of "what is love and what is beauty". We are joined by our guest Sophiecat Cosplay. Sophie facilitates her perspective on the central theme of love and transformation. Our discussion dissects the layers of this timeless tale, draw…

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Furiosa, RM, NewJeans, & Vince Staples - Ep. 427 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Dave reviews BTS singer RM's 2nd album 'Right Place, Wrong Person' (0:39), NewJeans' 2nd single album 'How Sweet' (5:58), Vince Staples's 6th album 'Dark Times' (16:41), and George Miller's epic action film 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth (23:28). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode Sixteen: Winners and Losers - S1E16 50:31

2M ago50:31

50:31

"At least we got to play volleyball." It's the conclusion of the first round of interhigh games. This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 16 "Winners and Losers" and examine the seriousness Karasuno brings to all of their games and what it means to be an "extra" character in the Haikyuu universe. This week's character spotlight focuse…

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Episode 285: Name that Hashira!! 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Thomas likes all the hashira, so much that he knows all of them by name! And we invite you to...you guessed it...watch anime with us! Preferably Angel Beats, but we can also watch whatever you want.By Mary and Thomas Awad

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Father-Son Dynamics in "An Extremely Goofy Movie" 35:37

2M ago35:37

35:37

Join us in this episode as we talk about "An Extremely Goofy Movie." We explore the dynamic growth of Max and Goofy, emphasizing the messages of understanding, loyalty, and perseverance portrayed in the film. We analyze the contrasting values between the protagonists and the antagonists, drawing essential life lessons on integrity and friendship. W…

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Billie Eilish, Zayn, Rapsody, & Back To Black - Ep. 426 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

Dave reviews the Amy Winehouse biopic film 'Back To Black' staring Marisa Abela (0:51), Rapsody's 4th album 'Please Don't Cry' (8:21), Zayn's 4th album 'Room Under the Stairs' (12:06), and Billie Eilish's 3rd album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' (17:20). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Pk8Luo…

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Episode Fifteen: Revival - S1E15 1:01:19

2M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

"Volleyball is just a metaphor for being gay." They're back! Karasuno has arrived a the interhigh prelims, let the games begin! This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 15 "Revival" and discuss the various reputations of Karasuno players, Date Tech's intimidation technique, and Daichi's insecurities about his body. 57:31 - Spoiler Zon…

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Exploring Uta's World: Isolation, Community, and Consequence 41:58

2M ago41:58

41:58

We discuss the One Piece Red film, focusing on the unique character designs, complex themes, and Uta's transformation from protagonist to antagonist. We explore the importance of connections and gratitude, while dissecting the nuances between heroes and villains. Despite not watching the series, we offer insightful character analysis and encourage …

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, X-Men 97, AG Cook, Gunna, & ZeroBaseOne - Ep. 425 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

Dave reviews ZeroBaseOne's 3rd EP 'You Had Me At Hello' (0:43), AG Cook's 3rd album 'Britpop' (4:30), Gunna's 5th album 'One of Wun' (9:36), Marvel's animated series 'X-Men '97' (14:09), and the science fiction film 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (20:06). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/pla…

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Episode Fourteen: - S1E14 Formidable Opponents 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

"Even if it takes 10 or 20 years, I will beat you someday." KageHina dedicate the rest of their lives to their rivalry, which is a super heterosexual thing to do. This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 14 "Formidable Opponents" aka the KageHina confession episode. 59:30 - Spoiler Zone Begins Podcast Socials: twitter bluesky instagram t…

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Episode 284: Most Hated Anime MCs 53:46

2M ago53:46

53:46

What are the most hated anime MCs of all time? Or in their respective anime? Or...anywhere? We don't know but we're about to find out!By Mary and Thomas Awad

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Vash the Redeemer: Unpacking Christlike Archetypes in Trigun Stampede (feat. Casey Covel) 40:26

2M ago40:26

40:26

We had a fascinating discussion with Casey Covel (aka CustsceneAddict) about the anime series Trigun Stampede. Casey, with her deep knowledge of pop culture and faith, really opened our eyes to the Christian themes woven throughout the show. We explored characters like Vash, Nye, and Wolfwood, drawing parallels to Christ and anti-Christ archetypes.…

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Dua Lipa, The Fall Guy, Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, Willow, 4Batz, Hacks, & Tales of the Empire - Ep. 424 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

Dave reviews 4Batz's debut EP 'U Made Me A Star' (0:50), Willow's 6th album 'Empathogen' (6:15), Dua Lipa's 3rd album 'Radical Optimism' (9:15), Max's comedy-drama series 'Hacks' Season 3 (18:36), David Leitch's action comedy film 'The Fall Guy' starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt (23:47), and Star Wars anthology series 'Tales of the Empire' (30:…

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Q&A - Midseason Break 1:10:13

2M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

You asked, we answered. It's the Q&A epsiode!! This week, rainbow and em talk about their experiences with Haikyuu, how they got together, and a variety of other topics based on listener questions. 1:02:12 - Spoiler Zone Begins Podcast Socials: twitter bluesky instagram tumblr Send us an email! flyhqpod@gmail.com Transcript available on our website…

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Episode 283: Miku and Anya take Denver! 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Back from their trip, Mary and Thomas talk about the Miku Expo and the SpyxFamily movie, as well as the manga they picked up while they were away. And, of course, we need to talk about that new and weird Kaijuu no. 8 opening!By Mary and Thomas Awad

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Shoot'n The Breeze (May 2024) 25:06

3M ago25:06

25:06

Join us as we candidly chat about our personal lives beyond animated movie discussions for our annual tradition episode. Rebecca shares her positive experience with neuro feedback therapy, while Josh opens up about overcoming fear and anxiety through faith. Josh also provides some tech updates and the exploration for enhanced podcast visuals. We di…

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Challengers, Justice, IVE, The Bad Batch, & 2024 XXL Freshman List Predictions - Ep. 423 45:33

3M ago45:33

45:33

Dave reviews IVE's 2nd EP 'IVE SWITCH' (1:06), Justice's 4th album 'Hyperdrama' (5:28), Star Wars 'The Bad Batch' Season 3 (13:11), and Luca Guadagnino's romantic sports film 'Challengers' starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist (20:25). Dave concludes with his 2024 XXL Freshman List predictions (32:00). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify play…

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Episode Thirteen: Rival - S1E13 1:04:55

3M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

“Who you callin' small fry, small fry??" The first cat versus crow showdown is coming to an end, can Karasuno get through Nekoma's solid defense? This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 13 'Rival' and discuss the end of the first ever Nekoma v Karasuno match and how the rivalry and friendship between the two teams are blossoming. 1:00:13 …

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The Saints' Magic is OmniPotent (Feat. M.H. Elrich) 51:22

3M ago51:22

51:22

Josh is out this week working in the background. You are in for a treat as this a girl power hour episode! Rebecca and author M.H. Elric discuss themes of self-worth, identity, and purpose in the anime show "The Saints' Magic is Omnipotent" .They analyze the challenges faced by the protagonist Sai as she embraces her role as a saint in a new world,…

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Taylor Swift, Shogun, Rebel Moon Part 2, Yuqi, & Guy Ritchie - Ep. 422 52:27

3M ago52:27

52:27

Dave reviews Yuqi's debut solo album 'YUQ1' (1:03), Taylor Swift's 11th album 'The Tortured Poets Department' (5:37), Zack Snyder's science fiction film 'Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver' (15:46), Guy Ritchie's spy action comedy film 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' (20:33), and FX's historical drama series 'Shogun' (27:41). Follow our Best …

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Episode Twelve: The Cat and Crow Reunion - S1E12 1:06:16

3M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

“It was beauty that killed the beast" rainbow and em spend the first 13 minutes of this episode talking about King Kong. It's a really fun discussion, but if you'd rather skip straight to the Haikyuu talk, that begins at 13:32. This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 12 'The Cat and Crow Reunion' and talk all about Nekoma and Karasuno as …

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Spiking with Haikyuu! (Feat. Laura A. Grace) 58:12

3M ago58:12

58:12

Get in uniform and get ready to spike some volleyballs! We are joined by Laura A Grace (aka Laura Meets Manga) to talk about Haikyuu and the theme of trust. We also test Laura's knowledge with a bit of trivia and ask her what she has been up to since the last time she was on our podcast. Check out Laura's Instagram and her YouTube _________________…

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Episode 282: To Remake or not to Remake 1:20:16

3M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

When is it appropriate to remake a show? When is it unnecessary and a money grab? Ganon11 joins in on discussing Spice and Wolf, Brotherhood, and a bunch of other anime remakes. Are they worth it?By Mary and Thomas Awad

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Civil War, The Sympathizer, 3 Body Problem, Fallout, & Maggie Rogers - Ep. 421 50:27

3M ago50:27

50:27

Dave reviews Maggie Rogers's 3rd album 'Don't Forget Me' (1:09), Amazon Prime Video's post-apocalyptic drama series 'Fallout' (5:41), HBO's historical drama miniseries 'The Sympathizer' (12:18), Netflix's science fictions series '3 Body Problem' (21:46), and Alex Garland's dystopian action film 'Civil War' (35:43). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify p…

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Episode Eleven: Decision - S1E11 1:14:19

3M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

“My friend needs me.” We finally get to meet Nekoma's It Couple This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 11 'Decision' and discuss Suga's sacrifice, Hinata's insecurities, and the introduction of the infamous Nekoma. In the spoiler zone, they talk about what a terrible system capitalism is and get into the corrupt origins of policing in th…

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Episode 281: Sound Euphonium Movie and more! 48:50

3M ago48:50

48:50

Spring has sprung and we want Kumiko to get with the semi-lame trombone player. What's wrong with that? We also dive into some other new series and...well...we're really excited for the rest of the season to finish debuting.By Mary and Thomas Awad

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Unpacking Hazbin Hotel Part 2: The Characters of the Story (Feat. Stephen Mayo) 44:48

3M ago44:48

44:48

In part two of this two part episode, we dive into the character dynamics of the show "Hazbin Hotel" . Key characters like Charlie, Alistair, Angel Dust, and Sir Pentius are analyzed for their struggles tied to sin and redemption, alongside favorite songs from the series that parallel biblical narratives. We want to caution sensitive audiences to a…

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Monkey Man, Tokyo Vice Season 2, J. Cole, GloRilla, & Bryson Tiller - Ep. 420 45:28

3M ago45:28

45:28

Dave reviews J. Cole's 4th mixtape 'Might Delete Later', explains the rapper's place within the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, and evaluates Cole's Kendrick diss response on '7 Minute Drill' (0:59). Dave then reviews GloRilla's 2nd mixtape 'Ehhthang Ehhthang' (12:58), Bryson Tiller's self-titled 4th album (17:18), Max's crime drama series 'Tokyo Vi…

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Episode Ten: Yearning - S1E10 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

“As long as I'm here, you're invincible!” yearning (noun): a strong feeling of wishing for something, especially something that you cannot have or get easily This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 10 'Yearning' and talk about the line that launched a thousand fics, how Hinata's desire to be the ace affects the team, and just how freaking…

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Unpacking Hazbin Hotel Part 1: A Theological Perspective (Feat. Stephen Mayo) 35:56

4M ago35:56

35:56

**Please note that Hazbin Hotel contains mature adult themes such as sex, violence and langauge. Discretion is advised if you choose to watch this series.** In part one of our episode, we discuss the theological themes of Hazbin Hotel with guest Stephen Mayo. focusing on redemption, salvation, and spiritual concepts. We emphasize grounding discussi…

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Beyoncé, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, BABYMONSTER, & TOMORROW X TOGETHER - Ep. 419 28:25

4M ago28:25

28:25

Dave reviews BABYMONSTER's debut EP 'BABYMONS7ER' (0:46), TOMORROW X TOGETHER's 6th EP 'Minisode 3: Tomorrow' (7:32), Legendary's kaiju film 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire' (10:57), and Beyoncé's 8th album 'Cowboy Carter' (18:32). Follow our Best of 2024 Spotify playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Pk8LuoJcyR1v2M0daBzh1?si=3g…

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