Best Little Renegade Films Podcasts (2025)

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Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Discussion - Renegade Animation #203 1:42:55

4h ago1:42:55

1:42:55

In this episode, Captain Kaye, the Animation Guru, and the Crazy Lemur share their thoughts on Hazbin Hotel Season 2! How does it compare to the first season? There's only one way to find out!

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Little Amélie Joins the Bat-Fam - Renegade Animation #202 1:20:09

17d ago1:20:09

1:20:09

In this episode, Captain Kaye, The Animation Guru, and the Crazy Lemur discuss the inaugural season of DC's newest animated series Bat-Fam, as well as the critically acclaimed animated film from France, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain!

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Animation Fandom Intervention - Renegade Animation #201 1:25:04

18d ago1:25:04

1:25:04

This is the episode that Captain Kaye, The Animation Guru, and the Crazy Lemur have been teasing for several months, in which they address their biggest concerns with the animation community at large!

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ChaO's Lesbian Chainsaw Princess - Renegade Animation #200 1:14:36

25d ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Join Captain Kaye, The Animation Guru, and the Crazy Lemur as they celebrate their 200th episode of Renegade Animation by sharing their thoughts on Lesbian Space Princess, ChaO, and of course, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc!

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Cam's Animation Is Film Adventures - Renegade Animation #199 1:44:19

1M ago1:44:19

1:44:19

In this episode, The Animation Guru shares his experience at this year's Animation Is Film festival with Captain Kaye and the Crazy Lemur! They also share their early thoughts on the Best Animated Feature category for this award season.

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100 Meters of Angel Eggs - Renegade Animation #198 1:16:21

2M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

In this episode, Captain Kaye, the Animation Guru, and the Crazy Lemur share their thoughts on the 40th anniversary 4K restoration of Mamoru Oshii's cult classic Angel's Egg, as well as the anime film adaptation of Uoto's sports manga 100 Meters!

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Indie Animation and Summer 2025 Anime, Oh My! - Renegade Animation #197 1:41:15

2M ago1:41:15

1:41:15

In this episode, Captain Kaye, the Animation Guru and the Crazy Lemur had a lot to say about a pair of highly anticipated indie animated pilots, Homestuck and Knights of Guinevere, while also diving into Summer 2025's anime offerings!

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Demon Slayer: Hei's Helluva Castle - Renegade Animation #196 1:15:17

3M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

In this episode, Captain Kaye, The Animation Guru, and the Crazy Lemur share their thoughts on the brand new Helluva Boss special, "Mission: Zero," The Legend of Hei II, and of course, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle!

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The Trivium Retrospective: Episode 8 - The Sin and the Sentence - Renegade Jukebox #58 1:13:10

3M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

On this episode of Renegade Jukebox, Trivium finally end up getting the respect they finally deserve. The Sin & The Sentence was the right album at the right time, and finally with the right drummer. So Nick & Mike as massive fans of the band, how does the album hold up for them? Listen and find out, and be ready to open a pit in your living room t…

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Ne Zha 2 Re-Release Discussion - Renegade Animation #195 1:39:42

3M ago1:39:42

1:39:42

In this episode, Captain Kaye, the Animation Guru, and the Crazy Lemur discuss the English dubbed re-release of Ne Zha 2, and the lessons to be learned for distributors in the future.

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We Fixed Our Digital Circus - Renegade Animation #194 1:15:24

3M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

In this episode, Captain Kaye, the Animation Guru, and our Crazy Lemur have an honest conversation about specific corners of the online animation community, though the lens of the latest episode of The Amazing Digital Circus and Genndy Tartakovsky's passion project Fixed!

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Return of the King (of the Hill) - Renegade Animation #193 1:02:44

4M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru celebrate the triumphant return of Mike Judge's other critically acclaimed adult animated series, King of the Hill!

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Autistic Representation in Media (Featuring M. Ariel Cascio) - Renegade Free For All #13 1:31:57

4M ago1:31:57

1:31:57

In this episode, the original founders of the podcast (Mike, Keona, and Josh) are reunited with Jacob for the first time since his departure in 2023. He is joined by M. Ariel Cascio, Ph.D., and Nadine Shetiah to talk about autistic people have been represented in the media.

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The Eyes of The Bad Guys 2 - Renegade Animation #192 51:55

4M ago51:55

51:55

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Eyes of Wakanda, the latest miniseries from Marvel Animation, and the highly anticipated sequel from Dreamworks Animation, The Bad Guys 2!

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Let's Gush About Asterix and Obelix - Renegade Animation #191 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Asterix and Obelix: The Big Fight, based on the French comic series by by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo!

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Smurfing Around in Jujutsu Kaisen's Hidden Inventory - Renegade Animation #190 1:13:14

4M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss the newest on screen iteration of the Smurfs, as well as the compilation film Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, and by extension, Season 2 of the anime!

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Ne Zha 2 and the State of Foreign Animation Distribution - Renegade Animation #189 1:08:43

5M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru are joined by a Crazy Lemur to share their thoughts on the state of foreign animation distribution, using the recent announcement regarding Ne Zha 2 as a springboard for the discussion!

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The Trivium Retrospective: Episode 7 - Silence in the Snow - Renegade Jukebox #57 1:14:04

5M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

You are absolutely WRONG about Silence In The Snow. Tonight, Nick and Mike cover what might just be the most contentious Trivium album. One mired by circumstance, member changes, and a changing metal scene from the New Wave of American heavy Metal, to the Octane Metalcore and pre-TikTok influencers telling you not to like this album. But actually h…

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State of Animation: 2025 Mid-Year Report - Renegade Animation #188 1:03:17

5M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru share their honest thoughts on the state of theatrical animation in 2025, while addressing the behind the scenes production of Disney/Pixar's Elio.

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28 Years Later Review - Renegade Marquee #49 57:22

5M ago57:22

57:22

In this episode, Nick and Mike discuss one of their most anticipated movies of 2025, a sequel nearly 2 decades in the making: 28 Years Later! How does it compare to the original, and does it make them excited for the rest of this new trilogy? Tune in to find out!

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Rock is a Lady's Modesty Review - Renegade Animation #187 47:55

5M ago47:55

47:55

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss one of their favorite anime that premiered in the Spring 2025 season, Rock is a Lady's Modesty!

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Summer of Superman: Part 1 - Before the Movie - Renegade Capes #28 2:52:09

5M ago2:52:09

2:52:09

In this episode, Captain Kaye, Organoid Zero, Neoplasmic, Tommy, and Matt celebrate the return of Superman onto the big screen, sharing their favorite moments from previous iterations, and addressing any hopes and concerns about the upcoming release!

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Elio & The Amazing Digital Demon Hunters - Renegade Animation #186 1:37:01

5M ago1:37:01

1:37:01

In this episode, a Crazy Lemur joins Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru to discuss episode 5 of The Amazing Digital Circus, Elio, and KPop Demon Hunters!

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Predator's Evil Eye is Lost in Starlight - Renegade Animation #185 1:28:37

5M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, the theatrical premier of the hit anime's second season, as well as Predator: Killer of Killers, and Lost in Starlight.

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The Trivium Retrospective: Episode 6 - Vengeance Falls - Renegade Jukebox #56 1:02:44

6M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Jukebox returns with the next episode in The Trivium Retrospective, Vengeance Falls. Nick & Mike confessed in the last episode that it had been a long time since either of them actively jammed the album. So how does it hold up? Sit back, relax and get ready to Ooh ah ah ah as Trivium collaborate with David Draiman. (The results fair considerably be…

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The New Golden Age of Horror - Renegade Free For All #12 2:08:04

6M ago2:08:04

2:08:04

This time on Renegade Free For All, Nick has been pressing Mike to do some kind of a horror episode. Especially given how many amazing films we have gotten over the last 5 years. Without a question, we are in the new golden era for horror movies getting critical acclaim and box office returns as a result. So here they are covering movies that we di…

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The Spring 2025 Anime Season Struggle - Renegade Animation #184 1:22:41

6M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru fight through the burnout to share their thoughts on the various new anime titles that Spring 2025 had to offer!

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Final Destination: Bloodlines Review - Renegade Marquee #48 1:07:35

6M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Tonight's Renegade Marquee is 14 years in the making. Yes, Final Destination: Bloodlines is the first entry in the series in that long. Nick & Mike being, newer fans, cover the whole 9 yards. Even having the decency to pay tribute to Tony Todd. But, does the movie live up to the hype? Listen, find out, and RIP Tony Todd.…

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More Love, Death, and Robots - Renegade Animation #183 51:52

6M ago51:52

51:52

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Volume 4 of Tim Miller and David Fincher's adult animated anthology series, Love Death + Robots!

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The Trivium Retrospective: Episode 5 - In Waves - Renegade Jukebox #55 1:06:12

6M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

New decade. New rules. New Trivium, figuratively and literally. In Waves is a huge turning point in the band's catalog, one the band insisted was a necessary step to them continuing. Is the album a shower or a grower? Or would we not see what they were going for on later albums? Listen and find out. Samples include "Capsizing the Sea," "A Skyline's…

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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Discussion - Renegade Marquee #47 1:24:44

7M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Another Revenge Of The Sith review? Well Nick & Mike decided because Star Wars: Episode III turns 20 today? And because of the rerelease in April, they felt the need to give the movie it's due. Is it the best of the prequels? Or does it just have the same problems as the other two movies? Does The Clone Wars make it better? Listen and find out. And…

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The Rose of Miku's Annecy Tales of the Underworld - Renegade Animation #182 1:04:47

7M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing, The Rose of Versailles, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld.

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The Trivium Retrospective: Episode 4 - Shogun - Renegade Jukebox #54 1:04:20

7M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

The episode you've all been waiting for. Nick and Mike cover a modern metal classic on this episode of Renegade Jukebox. Across this hour, they illustrate why Shogun by Trivium is a genre defining classic and why you need to hear this album. Listen and find out why! Samples include: "Kirisute Gomen," "Into the Mouth of Hell We March," and "Shogun."…

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Helluva Bossing Around in the Gaslight District - Renegade Animation #181 1:24:30

7M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru are joined by a Crazy Lemur to discuss the first two seasons of Helluva Boss, while shining the Indie Spotlight on the pilot episode of The Gaslight District!

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Let's Gush About A Goofy Movie - Renegade Animation #180 1:05:59

8M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

In this special episode of Renegade Animation, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney's cult classic, A Goofy Movie, and the accompanying documentary, Not Just a Goof!

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Political Disaster in America and Canada - Mental Health Checkup #11 1:04:17

8M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Feeling worn out from the disaster that is the Trump administration? Nick and Mike are both feeling the brunt of it. So they teamed up to discuss not only current American events, but also Canadian. And why Pierre Poilievre is an asshole. Listen and find out, especially why on that last part! *Current events discussed may be out of date. Given the …

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CinemaCon May Cry - Renegade Animation #179 1:20:50

8M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru are joined by OrganoidZero to discuss the inaugural season of Devil May Cry , as well as all the animation news that came from this year's CinemaCon!

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This Episode Has Common Side Effects - Renegade Animation #178 39:52

8M ago39:52

39:52

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss the inaugural season of Adult Swim's Common Side Effects!

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The Trivium Retrospective: Episode 3 - The Crusade - Renegade Jukebox #53 54:16

8M ago54:16

54:16

Uh oh, Nick & Mike are entering controversial territory on this Jukebox episode. This time on The Trivium Retrospective, we look at the first Trivium album worth defending. The Crusade is a widely debated album. Is it just copying Metallica or is there legitimate merit to these songs? Or is it just people making shit up to hate on a band that got p…

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Win or Lose, I Don't Want to Be an Invincible Magical Girl - Renegade Animation #177 1:22:17

8M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru shine the indie spotlight on Kiana Khansmith's animatic pilot, Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want to Be a Magical Girl, Invincible Season 3, and Pixar's Win or Lose!

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The Day Totto-Chan Blew Up Jellystone - Renegade Animation #176 1:29:49

9M ago1:29:49

1:29:49

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss the latter half of Jellystone Season 3, Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window, and The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie!

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Plankton Living Large With Savage Witches - Renegade Animation #175 58:19

9M ago58:19

58:19

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss the first 3 episodes of a new Spring anime, Witch Watch, Plankton: the Movie, and 2 titles from this year's New York International Children's Film Festival, Living Large, and Savages!

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The Trivium Retrospective: Episode 2 - Ascendancy - Renegade Jukebox #52 59:16

9M ago59:16

59:16

Today’s new Jukebox episode is a special one guys, Ascendancy by Trivium is 20 years old now. As horrifying a fact as that is, Nick & Mike as part of their Trivium retrospective decided to give it the full podcast treatment. And the only spoiler we’ll give? It holds up spectacularly well! Listen to it and help us celebrate one of the best metal alb…

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Gundams, Sloths, and Awards - Renegade Animation #174 1:35:28

9M ago1:35:28

1:35:28

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning, The Sloth Lane, and hand out their own awards for 2024 in film.

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The Trivium Retrospective: Episode 1 - Ember To Inferno - Renegade Jukebox #51 46:01

9M ago46:01

46:01

Jukebox is back with a brand new series, this time on Trivium. Nick & Mike are back with renewed energy for one of their all time favorite bands. Starting with the band's small beginnings when Matt Heafy was only 17, so how is the album? Listen and find out. Samples used: "Pillars of Serpents" original and 2017 re-recording "Ember to Inferno" Live …

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Trudging Through the Winter 2025 Anime Season - Renegade Animation #173 1:09:26

9M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

In this episode, Captain Kaye, The Animation Guru, and Teresa give their honest impressions of what Winter 2025 had to offer in the wonderful world of anime.

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A Memo to the Academy: Part 2 - Renegade Marquee #46 1:38:55

9M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

In this episode, Captain Kaye, T-Money, Neoplasmic, and the Crazy Lemur regroup to give their final predictions for the winners of the 97th Academy Awards!

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The Annies and a Farewell to Moon Girl - Renegade Animation #172 1:03:54

10M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss the second (and final) season of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, while briefly sharing their thoughts on the winners of the 52nd Annie Awards!

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Her Blue Dog's Colors Within - Renegade Animation #171 1:17:04

10M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discussHer Blue Sky,The Colors Within, andDog Man!

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Orbit Culture: Why We Love This Band, Episode 7 - Renegade Jukebox #50 1:09:49

10M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Why We Love This Band returns with a new episode, this time on metal’s next huge band. And deservingly so. Nick has been pressing Mike to do an Orbit Culture episode for Jukebox for a long time. The 4 piece from Sweden making some of the best melodic death metal of the last decade has been getting bigger and bigger. Take a listen and find out why y…

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