Best J Michael Tatum Podcasts (2024)

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Anime and EVO are Best Friends (ft. Justin Wong, Lena Lemon, Yipes & Tyrant) | The Anime Effect Episode #24 44:25

1h ago44:25

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Coming to you from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, Nick, LeAlec and guest co-host Lena Lemon talk to some of the top competitors and commentators in the FGC (fighting game community). Listen as Justin Wong, IFC Yipes, and Tyrant share the iconic anime they love–and haven’t yet watched. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand t…

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You Haven’t Watched Naruto?! (ft. Lena Lemon) | The Anime Effect NEWS 34:11

2h ago34:11

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Coming at you from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, Nick and LeAlec are joined by content creator Lena Lemon to talk about this week in anime and gaming news. Catch up on the latest updates for Ranma 1/2, Dragon Ball Daima, Solo Leveling Manhwa, and the Honkai Star Rail x Fate/Stay night collab. PLUS, hosts recommend their favorite fighting games and answer …

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From Anime OPs to WORLD TOUR (ft. Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION) | The Anime Effect Episode #23 32:11

12m ago32:11

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Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION is sharing his band’s epic origin story, how the band creates music for anime, and the manga he can’t get enough of. Listen into his conversation with Leah and Haley, only on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@so…

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Frieren and Solo Leveling Up for AWARDS | The Anime Effect NEWS 33:19

1h ago33:19

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Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are back with this week’s news and answers to your questions. Get excited for exclusive San Diego Comic-Con concerts, the SANDA manga’s TV anime adaptation, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Solo Leveling being up for awards. Then, hosts reveal their favorite 2024 anime power systems and debate another isekai definition. …

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The VOICE Behind Your Favorite Anime OPs is HERE (ft. LiSA) | The Anime Effect Episode #22 31:33

5d ago31:33

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J-Pop global sensation LiSA is here! Before her latest film premiere and headlining her first concert in America in 10 years, LiSA is joining The Anime Effect to share about her music journey. LiSA reveals behind-the-scenes details of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, which premieres August 19, gets help from Nick and LeAlec to design…

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Our TOP 5 Anime Expo 2024 Announcements | The Anime Effect NEWS 43:36

14d ago43:36

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Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are BACK from Anime Expo 2024, and they have stories to tell. From the best panel moments to meeting fans in person, hosts are sharing their favorite moments and announcements from Anime Expo 2024. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.co…

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A Demon Slayer Movie TRILOGY! | The Anime Effect Episode #21 37:52

12d ago37:52

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The Anime Effect crew is living it up at Anime Expo, but before they left, they had to discuss some news that hit this week and answer your latest questions. Listen in to learn about the just announced Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy, Megan Thee Stallion’s latest love letter to anime, and the hosts’ reactions to the fir…

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Your FIRST ANIME was WHAT?! (ft. Labrinth) | The Anime Effect Episode #20 57:43

19d ago57:43

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GRAMMY-nominated artist and Euphoria composer Labrinth joins The Anime Effect to talk about his surprising gateway anime, how TikTok has shaped the music industry and how anime inspires his live performance. Plus, Noah Lyles reps Yu-Gi-Oh!, LiSA comes to theaters and David Dastmalchian joins the cast of the One Piece live-action series. Have a ques…

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Working on BLACK BUTLER (ft. Brina Palencia & J. Michael Tatum) | The Anime Effect Episode #19 1:05:59

26d ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Voice actors of Ciel and Sebastian from Black Butler react to the anime’s return and share behind-the-scenes details on the Public School Arc. First, Nick, LeAlec and Haley share what Nintendo Direct reveals they’re most anticipating, what they know about Delicious in Dungeon season 2, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To…

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The 50 ESSENTIAL Manga Series (ft. Bri Lawrence) | The Anime Effect Episode #18 1:06:24

1M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Guest host Bri Lawrence joins Nick, LeAlec, and Leah to talk about her new book The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know, the best queer manga, and magical girl stories. First, the group is gushing over the SPY x FAMILY season 3 announcement, all the panels and premieres coming to Anime Expo 2024, and so much more. Have a qu…

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HAIKYU!! in the OLYMPICS!! (ft. Sarah Pavan) | The Anime Effect Episode #17 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

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Leah IS BACK! They join Nick and LeAlec to quiz Olympian Sarah Pavan on her sports anime knowledge and find out what anime has brought Sarah to tears. Before all that, hosts share their excitement for Attack on Titan the Musical, a new Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life…

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Working on KAIJU NO. 8 (ft. Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur & Nazeeh Tarsha) | The Anime Effect Episode #16 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Voice actors Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur, and Nazeeh Tarsha join The Anime Effect to share the inspirations and challenges behind-the-scenes of the Kaiju No. 8 English dub. First, Nick, LeAlec, and guest host Haley Whisennand react to the Sakamoto Days anime trailer, disclose what they hope to see at the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba concerts, a…

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There’s ANIME in My X-Men ’97!!! (ft. Lenore Zann) | The Anime Effect Episode #15 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Lenore Zann, legendary voice actor of Rogue, joins The Anime Effect to talk X-Men ‘97, X-Men: The Animated Series, and her countless anime English dub roles. First, Nick and LeAlec are breaking down this week’s anime and gaming news, including the now streaming DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION, Naruto’s collab with Crocs, One Piece’s Vegas cel…

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Finding Your Anime MOOD (ft. 24kGoldn) | The Anime Effect Episode #14 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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24kGoldn joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime, how anime inspires his creativity, and to ask our experts what anime he should watch next. Nick and LeAlec have to first react to the first episode of Demon Slayer, share their Nintendo Switch successor predictions, and get hyped for HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle movie and the Cyberpunk:…

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Perfecting the Anime SCREAM (ft. Bryce Papenbrook) | The Anime Effect Episode #13 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

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Legendary voice actor Bryce Papenbrook joins The Anime Effect to reveal why he loves dubbing our favorite anime, how entering the recording booth blind as Eren in Attack on Titan impacted his performance, and to test his knowledge of his own characters. Before this epic conversation with Bryce, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah gush over the new Hatsune Miku …

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REPPING Anime in the NFL as a Cat Dad (ft. Jamaal Williams) | The Anime Effect Episode #12 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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Jamaal Williams–who is possibly the biggest anime fan in the NFL–joins Nick and LeAlec to share why he reps anime so hard, the anime that’s inspiring him, and who he would draft on his all-anime football dream team. First, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah gush over the new JUJUTSU KAISEN and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure merch, the return of the Black Butler Engl…

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ONE PIECE is a GENERATIONAL Anime Series (ft. David Dastmalchian) | The Anime Effect Episode #11 1:01:44

3M ago1:01:44

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David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Blade Runner 2049, Late Night with the Devil) joins Leah and LeAlec to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. First, Leah and LeAlec talk about the new Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the brand new Look Back trailer, the latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki accomplishments, and …

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JUJUTSU KAISEN Sets a Guinness World Record!? | The Anime Effect Episode #10 57:58

3M ago57:58

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Nick, LeAlec and Leah are reacting to JUJUTSU KAISEN setting a Guinness World Record previously held by Attack on Titan, the Gundam 45th anniversary, and a new clothing capsule for SPY x FAMILY by streetwear brand BAIT. Then, we’re diving into the isekai genre, including how it started and what anime are showcasing it best! To bring your brand to l…

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The MOST EMOTIONAL Anime Backstories | The Anime Effect Episode #9 56:44

4M ago56:44

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CinemaCon revealed the upcoming Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-, and more anime films, so Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are revealing everything we know about them so far. PLUS, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc arriving this spring, hosts debate which Hashira reigns supreme. Finally, we’re digging d…

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The PERFECT Cozy Anime Recs (ft. Kelly Knox) | The Anime Effect Episode #8 59:47

4M ago59:47

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Author and entertainment writer Kelly Knox joins Nick and LeAlec to talk about her new book Star Wars: Dad Jokes and what makes anime cozy. First, everyone reveals if they have their tickets for SPY x FAMILY CODE: White, if they think Webster’s definitions of “isekai,” “fan service,” and other anime terms are accurate, and whether they’ll be watchi…

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Why EVERYONE Should Watch Nichijou (ft. Yaeji) | The Anime Effect Episode #7 59:42

4M ago59:42

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DJ, vocalist, and of course anime fan Yaeji joins The Anime Effect to talk about how anime impacts her music, her experience behind-the-scenes at the 2024 Anime Awards, and how she’s celebrating the one-year anniversary of her debut album With a Hammer. First, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah discuss the updates on Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura, Blue Exorcist…

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Let’s BREAK DOWN the Spring 2024 Anime Season | The Anime Effect Episode #6 57:51

4M ago57:51

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Leah, LeAlec, and the real Nick are counting down their most anticipated anime of the spring season, including Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA S3, Black Butler, WINDBREAKER, and more. But first, LeAlec the sneakerhead reviews the new Hunter x Hunter X Reebok collection, Nick shares all the anime concerts that have brought him to tears in anticipation of the …

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Godzilla Minus One WON an Oscar | The Anime Effect Episode #5 49:57

5M ago49:57

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LeAlec and Leah take the reins this week – with occasional help from a cardboard cutout of Nick – and dish on their favorite announcements from Mario Day and all the new anime coming out this year like Demon Slayer, DAN DA DAN and BLUE LOCK: Episode Nagi, but only after gushing over the Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron Oscar wins. Stick…

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Introducing the ROM-COM Anime Corner | The Anime Effect Episode #4 50:58

5M ago50:58

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Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are closing out the Anime Awards 2024 coverage with final takeaways, shoutouts, and favorite moments. Catch all this, as well as the latest updates on the Kaiju No. 8 anime, One-Punch Man Season 3, and more, only on The Anime Effect. Today’s episode released late today as we wanted to first acknowledge the passing of Akira To…

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Our TOP 5 Anime Awards Moments | The Anime Effect Bonus #1 31:38

5M ago31:38

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The 2024 Anime Awards show went off! In this special emergency episode, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah count down their top 5 moments from the 2024 Anime Awards, including Megan Thee Stallion’s epic fit, surprise guests from Into the Spiderverse, and Jujutsu Kaisen season 2’s big wins.This is your one stop shop for first reactions to the Anime Awards 2024!…

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The End of Evangelion’s IMPACT on Culture (ft. Chris Plante) | The Anime Effect Episode #3 56:46

5M ago56:46

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Nick, LeAlec, and Leah welcome Polygon’s Editor-in-Chief and co-host of The Besties podcast Chris Plante to dissect findings from “The Anime Opportunity,” a study that revealed the actual numbers behind what we already knew: Anime is everywhere. First, the table had to discuss the latest Final Fantasy projects, their favorite reveals from Pokémon D…

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Working on SOLO LEVELING (ft. Caitlin Glass & Aleks Le) | The Anime Effect Episode #2 53:28

5M ago53:28

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The Anime Effect is welcoming our first guests! ADR Director Caitlin Glass and voice of Sung Jinwoo, Aleks Le, give the inside scoop on all things Solo Leveling, the English dub. But first, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are dishing on Anime Awards category nominees, sharing their excitement over the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire trailer, and dreaming up…

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Anime Origin Stories | The Anime Effect Episode #1 51:40

5M ago51:40

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Welcome to The Anime Effect! Hosts Nick Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are sharing their anime origin stories, but not before bringing you up to date on the latest Anime Awards 2024 announcements, which anime film is coming to the big screen next, and the newly crowned best-selling Mario video game of all time. Listen to the first epis…

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Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect 0:52

7M ago0:52

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Coming to you from Crunchyroll HQ, this is Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect, where hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President explore anime and how it shows up across your world. Join us for news, updates, and deep dives on the shows and pop culture you love. It’s time to see just how powerful the effect of anime really is. The…

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117: Number One Fan 1:38:01

2+ y ago1:38:01

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Robert the Doll and Anatoly Moskvin's Doll CollectionBy Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum

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Ghostacles 101 52:42

3y ago52:42

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More listener stories!By Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum

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116: The Lost and Found 1:19:51

3y ago1:19:51

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The case of the Tromp Family and children who were lost in the forest and found… with an interesting similarity.By Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum

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Ghostacles 100 1:03:51

3y ago1:03:51

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More listener stories.. for the 100th time!!!By Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum

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115: Haunting Hodge Podge 1:33:51

3y ago1:33:51

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News of the Weird returns, and we answer some more listener questions!By Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum

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Ghostacles 99 46:06

3+ y ago46:06

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More spooky listener stories!By Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum

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114: The Unknown Persists 1:26:11

3+ y ago1:26:11

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Creepy stories of the unexplained plus our new segment, Surreal Estate!By Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum

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Ghostacles 98 40:42

3+ y ago40:42

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More spooky listener stories!By Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum

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113: Menacing Villains to Tickle Your Toes 1:37:17

3+ y ago1:37:17

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Haunting and scandalous stories connected to the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh and the Histerrory behind The Beast of Bray Road from Wisconsin.By Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum