Best Pieces MMA Podcasts (2024)

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Remaking Final Fantasy 1:39:07

1M ago1:39:07

1:39:07

We brought back the Final Fantasy guru, The Night Sky Prince, to talk about the new game, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and to catch up in so much of the Final Fantasy franchise. If you're a fan of Final Fantasy, you'll definitely want to check this episode out! 00:30- Akira Toriyama rememberance 06:30- Final Fantasy 7 on PC 13:10- representing Barret a…

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COUNTER!! 1:39:44

2M ago1:39:44

1:39:44

We had a blast with the bombastic Inevitably Dope on this episode! From learning about how he quit his job to pursue content creation full time; how Tekken, Street Fighter, and Dragon Ball Z inspired him; and so much more. 00:58 - Meeting ID at DreamCon and ShotCall 03:03 - Quitting his trucking job 06:37 - getting into anime reviews 11:17 - favori…

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Unreal Baby Drama 1:35:33

3M ago1:35:33

1:35:33

We bring on Lizzy Ashleigh, a rising musician and creative, after meeting her at MAGFest and hearing about her crazy viral story about an unreal baby mama story! We get deep with where her creativity comes from, where she comes from, how media can be faked, and so much more. 01:11- Who is Lizzy? 02:30 - Childish Gambino & Tyler 10:50 - Stylish vs S…

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That's Dope Survives 2023! 2:05:12

4M ago2:05:12

2:05:12

Josh and Godswill get together to catch up as the year ends and to plan for 2024! They look back on the events of the last year and the ways we got to grow through it all. 6:10 - Rating our year 8:34 - Dandadan 11:22 - Our jobs 22:53 - Working panels 32:12 - Being black in the workplace 38:05 - Waifu Expo 41:07 - Dating life 55:13 - self-improvemen…

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Fighting Games Should Get Modern 2:14:58

4M ago2:14:58

2:14:58

Our special guest Kizzie Kay is a storied FGC legend who is trying to get new people into the fighting games community including Godswill! Everyone from people who don't play games to international champions are gonna want to check out this episode because there's a ton of wisdom packed in. 0:50 - Start with FGC in 2013 w/ BlazBlue 3:20 - Why peopl…

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Making One Piece Live Action Good w/ Steven Maeda 1:17:38

6M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

We got Steven Maeda, one of the two executive producers of the hit live-action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix! We get into so much like what it took to make sure this show would be successful, casting choices, meeting Oda, and so much more in this episode. 1 - congrats on One Piece live action 3 - source material 4- GoT 6:30- executive producer…

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Tony Tony's Facebook Group 1:17:38

7M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Godswill and Dave bring on Tony Waldman, the leader of the 2 million One Piece Facebook group among many other things! We dive deep into One Piece again because the fandom is eating so well! Special Guests: Dave Schot and Tony Waldman. Support That's Dope! PodcastBy Godswill Ugwa Jr

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Tony's Magic Trip 1:04:26

8M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

We got one of the funniest dudes on the internet, Tony Statovci, and we go to the stars and back with this banger of an episode. Shrooms, anxiety and therapy, relationships, and of course One Piece are all in this episode that you definitely don't want to miss! 1- Gear 5 transformation 5- Nashville refugee 9- cannabis legalization 12- shroom trip 2…

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Lee's La La Land 1:29:12

9M ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Godswill's movies and comic buff longtime friend, Lee Henry, joins the podcast to catch up to let everyone know the movies that you should be watching! Your movie queue is going to fill up with this episode. 1- Remakes in movies and games 11- Dixie Chicks concert 15- conservatives and Nixon 18- Shiny Happy Family 25- are we screwed with the world? …

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Ronnie Wrecks Us 1:17:38

9M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Wreck-It Ronnie aka Bunni Black and her partner Ty join Godswill and Dave in reminiscing on the good times at Waifu Expo (now Kimochii Con), why One Piece is amazing, what's poppin at this coming DreamCon, and so much more. It's a crazy good time! 1- Meeting Ronnie and Ty at Waifu Expo 3- Who is Ronnie? 5- How do your parents feel? 8- Kimochii cuti…

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Real Life Waifu 1:29:05

11M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

We brought one of the biggest names in the adult world, Violet Myers, to talk about everything outside the adult world! Anime, relationships, and a lil adult content because of course we gotta know some things. Check the episode out here! Special Guest: Violet Myers. Support That's Dope! PodcastBy Godswill Ugwa Jr

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The Cool Teen Titans w/ Picolo 1:13:10

11M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

We brought on the legendary artist @picolo and he's a total homie! We geeked out about his Teen Titans art, old cartoons, his rank in Pokemon Unite and so much more. Peep the episode now! 0:00 intro 6:00 legendary cartoons 10:21 episodic vs continuum 16:00 issue with pokemon cartoon 22:00 issue with games monetization 30:00 DC comics 36:00 Picolo's…

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One Hundred More 1:17:38

1y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

We celebrated making it to episode 100 by getting hype for more to come! We turned it into a working meeting of parties to come, we looked back to the friends who supported us along the way, and even to the future of how AI will grow. Thank you for supporting us along the way to episode 100! 1- thank you everyone 7- new plans for TD (streaming game…

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Full Circle w/ JV 1:17:38

1y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

With over 10 years and almost 100 episodes, it was time to bring back the other founding member, JV, and do what we do best, have dope conversations. Episode 99 brings back the magic of the first episode and keeps it going! 1:00 - taking care of cats 9:00 - hard video games 17:00 - long runnng cartoons (Arthur & Pokemon) 23:00 - ChatGPT 29:00 - Mov…

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The UnCommon Comic Book Creator w/ Tony Weaver Jr 1:17:38

1y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Tony Weaver Jr is a man of many feats: on Forbes's 30 Under 30, CEO of his own media studio, hugely successful on TikTok, and creator of The UnCommons manga, and we got to have him on our latest episode! Our talk with Tony was filled with so many dope moments that you gotta check it out 1- Tony Weaver intro 5- comics or TikTok 9- The Uncommons comi…

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Godswill's Back! (From Japan) 1:17:38

1+ y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Starting off 2023, Godswill and Sam catch up on the craziness of the past December! From taking care of Nami the Cat to exploring Tokyo for a month, there's a lot to hear this first episode of the year! 1:00 - new year goals 4:00 - taking care of Nami my cat 9:00 - Yakuza tattoo 14:00 - Japanese work ethic 17:00 - awe of Japanese culture 21:00 - fi…

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The Queen of the WWE 1:57:59

1+ y ago1:57:59

1:57:59

We were graced by the queen of the WWE, Thea Trinidad AKA Zelina Vega, and we geeked out fully about Naruto! We get to learn what she thinks about her wrestling career, why Naruto is her favorite anime, and so much more in this powerful episode 1 - No one to talk anime with 2- traveling for wrestling 4- WWE umbrella and mix of performance vs script…

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The Bangladeshi James Bond w/ Sy 1:29:38

1+ y ago1:29:38

1:29:38

Special guest Sy Huq is lowkey like James Bond! This jetsetter director and producer of movies has created charities, trained in the mountains of Japan, forged international anime deals between Japan and the Middle East, and so much more. You're gonna want to hear about this cool dude! 3 - The Journey movie premiere 6- Blanket Fort 8- Sy's intro (N…

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The Dancing Warrior w/ Fik-Shun 1:28:23

1+ y ago1:28:23

1:28:23

Fik-Shun is straight up a legend that we got to bring on the podcast! A winner of So You Think You Can Dance, a katana-wielding warrior that can cut bullets in mid-air, and one of the strongest dudes out there that does 500 pushups daily, Fik-Shun also watches One Piece! This episode will get you inspired to make your dreams come true and should ge…

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Voicing Alchemists to Zoo Animals w/ Caitlin Glass 1:22:02

1+ y ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Our special guest is a veteran voice actress and ADR director in the anime scene, Caitlin Glass! From Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist & Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club to directing the latest anime on Crunchyroll, Caitlin has always been on the forefront of making the anime dub scene pop. Listen to the newest episode to see how …

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“Chechen Warlord Hosts MMA Fight-Club” with Karim Zidan 40:15

2y ago40:15

40:15

Host Max Gershberg is joined by journalist Karim Zidan. Zidan has reported on Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov since 2017. It’s been reported that Kadyrov uses an MMA fight-club as an apparatus of power and military might and Zidan joins to speak to the unusual events taking place. Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/l…

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“The History of the AR-15“ with Zusha Elinson 35:00

2y ago35:00

35:00

Host Max Gershberg is joined by Zusha Elinson, reporter from the Wall Street Journal who is currently writing a book on the history of the AR-15. Zusha has reported extensively on guns in America, including how the AR-15 has become its favorite sporting gun. Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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A Genuine Guy 1:17:49

2y ago1:17:49

1:17:49

One of our favorite YouTubers, Super Eyepatch Wolf, came through on the podcast and it is a banger. Starting off with his process into how he got into his hardest hitting videos, we then get into the real nitty-gritty: which Sonic games are actually good. We get into if YouTubers are real people, what we wish we could do if we could live life again…

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“Depression Among Elite College Athletes“ with Daniel Eisenberg 18:51

2y ago18:51

18:51

Host Max Gershberg is joined by Daniel Eisenberg, a professor of health policy at UCLA who specializes in mental health. They discuss the recent mental health crisis among collegiate athletes, potential solutions, and the importance of highlighting these issues. Eisenberg also happens to be a former athlete, having played soccer at Stanford. Watch …

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The Nerd Bite 1:46:24

2y ago1:46:24

1:46:24

VampyBitMe joins the podcast and gets right into her favorite passions: Monster Hunter, Gundam, anime, making the nerd community better, and so much more. This episode will get you hype along with us! 1-Monster Hunter Sunrise 6- weapon of choice in MH 8- Who is Vampy- xanga, cosplay 13- immigrant parents and growing in a small town 21- Suncoast and…

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Echo Chamber 54:33

2y ago54:33

54:33

Echo Chamber Productions joins the podcast to show off their American manga! Coming from black creators, Echo Chamber aims to show off black protagonists in a medium that could use more diversity. Peep the episode and peep their manga now! Read their manga here! 1- black publishing house Echo Chamber 4- Is Yasuke good? 8- black stories to tell 12- …

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“Jake Paul: Problem Child“ with Chris Mannix 33:15

2y ago33:15

33:15

Host Max Gershberg is joined by boxing writer for Sports Illustrated and broadcaster for DAZN, Chris Mannix to comment on David Scott’s piece on Jake Paul. They comment on the polarizing aspects of Paul, from his past to what his future may look like in the sport of boxing. Mannix shares his excitement around the influence Paul is having on the arg…

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Zen Slapper 1:47:18

2y ago1:47:18

1:47:18

The homies assemble to talk about the ethics of slapping offenders, the philosophy of sticking it out in Elden Ring, ableism, and death. It's a lot but a lot that you don't want to miss! 1- being adults 2- throwing controllers 4- Elden Ring 14- mindset of getting gud 21- ableism and accessibility 29- ways to play Elden Ring 32- Will Smith and ablei…

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“Fighting the Gray“ with Jay Glazer 27:20

2y ago27:20

27:20

Host Max Gershberg is joined by NFL reporter Jay Glazer to revisit a portion of Bryant Gumbel’s 2011 piece on the well-connected “scoop artist.” Jay opens up about his personal mental health struggles, opening his own unique MMA gym and launching a project designed to bond football players with military veterans. Jay also weighs in on the latest fr…

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“Home Schooled“ with Jalen Rose 35:47

2y ago35:47

35:47

Host Max Gershberg is joined by former collegiate and NBA basketball star, turned broadcaster and educator, Jalen Rose to talk about tackling one of his home city of Detroit’s biggest problems, a suffering school system and the effect it has on low-income African American students. Jalen reflects on his own experiences that led him to create the Ja…

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Feelin' Good 1:21:50

2y ago1:21:50

1:21:50

The homies reconverge and catch up after the events of the Blanket Fort! We get deep with a smidge of waifu talk and a ton about symbolism in movies, eugenics, nature vs nurture and much more! 1- Blanket Fort party 2- Ivan's healing tips 3- Calling friends vs text 6- natural talk like a work talk 9- best female protagonist Dandadan 14- what makes a…

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Soldier to King w/ The Black Hokage 46:14

2y ago46:14

46:14

The Black Hokage comes through to the podcast to share how he started with making funny videos at his YMCA before YouTube started to being a full-time host on G4! The Hokage shares his wisdom from the years and this is not an episode you want to miss especially if you want to create great work as a PoC creator. Follow The Black Hokage here: https:/…

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“The Sports World Freezes Out Putin“ with Michael Payne 30:42

2y ago30:42

30:42

Host Max Gershberg is joined by the former Marketing Director of the International Olympic Committee, Michael Payne to reflect on Bernard Goldberg’s 2016 IOC special report. They examine the response the sports world has taken against Vladimir Putin, the significance of recent announcements and why it took so long for organizations like the IOC to …

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Phoenix w/ Minikon 1:03:56

2y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Minikon joins the show the world what's coming next for him! With an upcoming Pro Boxing fight on the way, hear how this YouTuber aims to reinvent himself after setbacks in 2021. 01:00 - Kimmie D props 03:00 - Minikon intro 04:00 - Celebrity boxing fight 08:00 - workout rest days 11:00 - Coach @cdpowertrain 14:00 - fresh restart 17:00 - beginning o…

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“Bitcoin Beach“ with Kate Rooney 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

Host Max Gershberg is joined by Kate Rooney of CNBC to examine the surfing hotspot El Zonte, a rustic beach town on the shore of El Salvador that is attempting to rebuild their economy around Bitcoin and reimagine how it’s used in their daily lives. Kate Rooney weighs in on El Salvador serving as a test cast for the financial world, and what Bitcoi…

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The Most Hated 1:01:35

2y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

The Boys get back together and aren't afraid to talk about the most hated guys in the media these days: Kanye West, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, and even NFTs! As long as you can stomach them, you'll enjoy this episode! Music by KarpaBeats Support That's Dope! PodcastBy Godswill Ugwa Jr

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Dangerous & Dapper w/ Kin Moy 1:08:58

2y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Kin Moy of Dapper Dangerous LLC joins the podcast to show how a man can be a well-dressed warrior! Starting as an overweight, bullied kid to becoming an MMA champ to starting his own style-consulting corporation, Kin shows us how it's done and even gives Godswill a consultation on the fly! Check out this episode and learn a thing or two about looki…

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Exclusive: The Untold Story of The Washington Football Investigation 29:57

2y ago29:57

29:57

With the NFL still concealing the results of its investigation into the Washington franchise and its alleged culture of sexual harassment, the Real Sports Podcast uses interviews with former team employees – many of whom have never spoken publicly before – to shed light on what may be hidden in the league’s confidential report. Host Max Gershberg i…

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“Show Me The Money” with Keith Whyte 34:44

2y ago34:44

34:44

Host Max Gershberg is joined by Keith Whyte, the Executive Director for the National Council on Problem Gambling to examine the post-legalized sports betting world. Everyone wins except for one group -- the gamblers who become addicted. They discuss the fallout from sports betting in the UK and what should be done in the USA. Watch Real Sports with…

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Could An MMA Fighter Beat A Zombie Bear? 1:05:16

2+ y ago1:05:16

1:05:16

The boys get back together to start the new year with a new episode. We talk with Josh to see how ready he is for his upcoming professional MMA fight and then we ask the real questions: could he survive a zombie apocalypse with his fighting skill? It's a fun time with the squad! 1- We all 30 2 - Omicron 9- Upcoming Josh fight and promoters 16- Josh…

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“Olympians in Debt” with Johnathan Cheever 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

31:45

Host Max Gershberg is joined by Jonathan Cheever, former Team USA snowboarder and 2018 Olympian to discuss the lack of revenue from the United States Olympic Committee flowing back to athletes. John Frankel’s 2018 report kicks off a conversation about what American athletes must do to fund their dreams, the cost of training and what should be done …

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“A Year in Review” with Bomani Jones 29:52

2+ y ago29:52

29:52

Host Max Gershberg is joined by Bomani Jones, host of HBO’s “Game Theory with Bomani Jones”. They look back at the major stories over the past year, from star athletes serving as vaccine advocates, legal gambling in sports, and activism. Bomani hands out superlatives, including who he thinks was the best team to watch this past year. Watch Real Spo…

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We Gettin' Old 1:01:54

2+ y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Sam, Josh, and Godswill unite in person to catch up on the state of the world (it's not looking good) and the state of Kanye's mental health after the release of Donda Deluxe. Also it's Josh's 30th birthday and we look back on our fleeting youth! Watch this episode to wish him a happy birthday. Music by KarpaBeats Support That's Dope! Podcast…

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“Playing for Peanuts” with Harry Marino 29:22

2+ y ago29:22

29:22

Host Max Gershberg is joined by former ballplayer turned lawyer and Executive Director of the organization Advocates for Minor Leaguers, Harry Marino to look back on Jon Frankel’s 2018 report about the pay disparity minor league baseball players are facing in comparison to their Big League counterparts. They discuss the core issues facing minor lea…

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“The University of Michigan Sexual Abuse Trouble” with Dr. Amos Guiora 35:17

2+ y ago35:17

35:17

Host Max Gershberg is joined by Professor of law at the University of Utah and author of “Armie of Enablers’ Survivor Stories of Complicity and Betrayal in Sexual Assault”, Dr. Amos Guiora. Dr. Guiora discusses sexual assault alligations from former Michigan Wolvarines who were alleged victims of longtime athletic doctor, Robert Anderson. They comm…

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The Life of a Black Trans Sex Worker w/ The Real Roxy 58:08

2+ y ago58:08

58:08

The Real Roxy joins the podcast and shares her experience in transitioning into a woman, her experience as a sex worker, and her thoughts on the Dave Chappelle special, The Closer. You definitely will not want to miss this very enlightening episode! Find Roxy here: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_roxie/ Music by KarpaBeats Support That's Dope! Po…

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“The NHL’s Problem with Pain” with Daniel Carcillo 32:16

2+ y ago32:16

32:16

Host Max Gershberg is joined by former NHL Hockey Player, Daniel Carcillo to talk about his beliefs around the distribution of prescription pain medication and NHL culture. He also reflects on his friendship with the late Steve Montador who suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). We look back at the 2018 report about the NHL’s seeming…

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“The Fallout From Jon Gruden’s Emails” with Andrea Kremer 28:43

2+ y ago28:43

28:43

Host Max Gershberg is joined by Real Sports Correspondent, Andrea Kremer in an attempt to make sense of Jon Gruden’s leaked emails, and what this means for Mark Davis and the Raiders. They discuss the original investigation and how this could impact the NFL and team owners moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn m…

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“Making New Strides” with Mary Cain 34:53

2+ y ago34:53

34:53

Host Max Gershberg catches up with running prodigy Mary Cain from January 2021. Mary reacts to her former coach Alberto Salazar’s suspension being upheld. Mary talks about her inspirations to create her nonprofit, Atalanta NYC and what her goals are personally and professionally. [The interview starts at 20:20.] Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel…

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Giant Robots Don't Need Hands w/ Rojas 1:01:38

2+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Godswill's first boss in the anime industry, Justin Rojas, joins in on the podcast! Hear more about the one-day Dallas convention happening this Halloween 2021 weekend, Nishi Fest. And hear about the inner challenges of working in the anime industry, what makes a good kung-fu movie, why giant robots don't need hands, and so much more! Learn more ab…

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