Best YipE Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS - Longlegs: Everybody Loves It. Here's Why Dave Hated It 37:18

1h ago37:18

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Longlegs. People talked about how scary it was, how original, how inventive, how amazing Nic Cage's performance was. It will rattle your bones inside your meat suit and make you pass out from sheer terror. Well, Dave thought it absolutely sucked. And he's gonna tell you about it.By David Maccar

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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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Watching Anime You Were NOT Supposed To (ft. Denzel Curry) | The Anime Effect Episode #26 29:59

11h ago29:59

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Rapper Denzel Curry joins The Anime Effect to discuss the impact anime has on his life and career and the shows he (and his dad?!) hid from Denzel’s mom. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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The Most DELICIOUS Cooking Anime | The Anime Effect NEWS 31:01

2d ago31:01

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LeAlec and Leah are joined by guest host Alex Lebl to answer your questions and give their recommendations. Plus, the hosts talk all things Kaiju No. 8 season 2 AND how Anime is being represented at the 2024 Olympics. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. …

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The One Piece Effect: Celebrating 25 Years of Villains, Victories and...Vegapunk?! | The Anime Effect Episode #25 42:34

4d ago42:34

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We’re celebrating 25 years of One Piece with the English voices of some of your favorite One Piece villains at SDCC 2024. LeAlec Murray and guest host Josellie Rios discover what it’s like to play the villain from English voice actors Robert McCollum (Donquixote Doflamingo), Chris Rager (Blackbeard & Arlong), and Kent Williams (Kuro & Dr. Vegapunk)…

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#014 - Who Was the Best Hannibal Lecter? - PART 2: Red Dragon, Hannibal Rising, & Hannibal the Show 1:21:06

6h ago1:21:06

1:21:06

The character of serial killer and cannibal Hannibal Lecter is so pervasive in pop culture that he might as well be real. Anthony Hopkins blew audiences away with his portrayal of the killer psychiatrist in Silence of the Lambs, but did you know that wasn't the first portrayal of Lecter in a feature film? Can't forget about Manhunter from the '80s.…

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The Isekai Debate HEATS UP | The Anime Effect NEWS 45:04

6d ago45:04

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We saw your responses to our recent Isekai debate, so we’re reopening the discussion and sharing what YOU have to say. But first, Delicious in Dungeon, Naruto, and A Couple of Cuckoos have updates, and an anime character is coming to Guilty Gear -Strive-. Then, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah share their recs (and yours!) and discuss S-Tier anime versus eme…

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#013 - Who Was the Best Hannibal Lecter? - PART 1: Manhunter, Silence of the Lambs, & Hannibal 1:17:07

2h ago1:17:07

1:17:07

The character of serial killer and cannibal Hannibal Lecter is so pervasive in pop culture that he might as well be real. Anthony Hopkins blew audiences away with his portrayal of the killer psychiatrist in Silence of the Lambs, but did you know that wasn't the first portrayal of Lecter in a feature film? Can't forget about Manhunter from the '80s.…

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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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BONUS - Has Tom Cruise Ever Had a True Flop? 55:09

5h ago55:09

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We started talking about it, and then decided to go movie by movie through Tom Cruise's filmography to see if the man has ever actually made a movie that was a dead flop. Even the biggest movie stars have had duds, some more embarrassing than others in retrospect, but when it came to Cruise, we couldn't think of one off the top of our heads. And I'…

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

23d 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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#012 - The Natural, Major League, Field of Dreams - What's Your Favorite Baseball Movie? 1:46:49

22d ago1:46:49

1:46:49

Baseball movies are special. They're a genre within the sports movie genre, and no sport lends itself to the drama of the screen quite like baseball. They range from ethereal and sincere, like The Natural and Field of Dreams, to fun comedies like Major League. Some tell isolated stories, tiny chapters within the sprawling history of the game, like …

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

30d 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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BONUS - Dune: Messiah Is Coming - Explain MORE Dune To Me, Tom! 1:09:46

29d ago1:09:46

1:09:46

With a new show coming to Max from one of the later Dune books, now seems like a good time to delve into the many, many pages of Dune lore that exist in the novels that come after Dune and Dune: Messiah (which is getting a feature film treatment soon). Fortunately, Tom is a monstrous nerd and has read all EIGHT Dune novels. He breaks down the long …

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

19d ago57:43

57:43

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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#011 - The Crow (1994) - 30th Anniversary Screening Reaction 2:06:19

1M ago2:06:19

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The Crow (1994) turns 30 this year, we were lucky enough to see it in a theater for the first time ever after being way too obsessed with it as angsty teens. It was also the first time Tom had been back in the theater that was OUR theater growing up in about 20 years. We came to know this movie from VHS copies and DVDs, but never got to see this do…

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

2M 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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BONUS - 'The Room' Can't Be the Last Movie I Ever See!!! 22:47

2M ago22:47

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A few years ago, a bunch of odd folks thought the Rapture had arrived. Like, the saved would be beamed up to heaven while the rest of us wallowed in hell on earth. Or something like that. Just before the supposed event, Dave saw The Room in its entirety for the first time. And tehre was a moment...just a moment, when he thought it might be the last…

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

1M ago1:06:24

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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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#010 - Laundry List - End of Watch 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

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Here's the next entry in our Laundry List series, and it's buddy-cop movie time. Dave convinces Tom to watch what he argues is the best buddy-cop movie to come along in at least a decade, End of Watch (2012) starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña. If you haven't seen it, you're missing out on one of the best of the sub-genre.…

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

1M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

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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BONUS - Getting Sweaty with Land of the Lost 9:14

2M ago9:14

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"What are you eating?" "Donut stuffed with M&Ms. That way, when you finish your donut you don't have to eat any M&Ms."By David Maccar

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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

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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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#009 - Who Played the Best DEVIL? 1:54:43

2M ago1:54:43

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He's one of the most popular antagonists of all time. Satan, Beelzebub, The Morning Star, Lucifer, Mephistopheles, Louis Cypher, John Milton — whatever you call him, the Devil has captured the imagination of storytellers for centuries. Filmmakers are no different. Dave and Tom take a look at some of the best portrayals of the dark one in movies (no…

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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

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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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BONUS - Barbie vs. GI Joe and Killers of the Frowny Moon 16:22

3M ago16:22

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Did you ever do...lewd things with GI Joes and Barbies when you were a kid? We discuss this important topic and how it really sucks hating a movie that so many people like — we couldn't stand Killers of the Flower Moon...and DiCaprio really pissed Tom off...like, a lot.By David Maccar

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

3M 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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#008 - Please Stop Making Terminator Movies 1:47:34

3M ago1:47:34

1:47:34

It's over. The well has run dry. It's time, for the love of all that is good and sweet in this world, to stop making Terminator movies. Every avenue has been explored, every iteration probed, every avenue trodden. It's. Over. And any further attempts can only get worse. Dave is joined by his old college buddy and extreme movie nerd, Vinnie, who wil…

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

3M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

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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BONUS - Tom Cruise, We Forgive You 10:28

3M ago10:28

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A lot of people make fun of Tom Cruise, but he might be one of the last true movie stars left who is making consistently good stuff. And his career has been nothing short of amazing.By David Maccar

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BONUS - The Only Thing OG Star Wars Fans Ever Wanted 14:27

3M ago14:27

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At this point, there are several generations of Star Wars fans - but the OG fans are the ones who grew up with nothing but the original trilogy, a bunch of novels, and a few ancient video games. We saw the prequel trilogy come and go, and then the sequel trilogy — but the one thing we always wanted, we never got. And now, it can never be. But Disne…

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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

1:01:39

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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#007 - Why So Many Comedy Sequels Suck 1:26:08

3M ago1:26:08

1:26:08

There have been a few good comedy sequels, but how many? You can probably count them on one hand off the top of your head. Maybe. Making a good sequel to a popular film is hard enough, but it seems like the special magic imbued upon popular comedies is even harder to capture for a second go-round, from the abomination that was Caddyshack II to the …

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

4M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

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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BONUS - How Much Is the Blair Witch Remake Gonna Suck? 27:19

4M ago27:19

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Dave is joined by his old friend and extreme film nerd, Vinnie, to talk about the recently announced Blair Witch Project remake coming from Lionsgate and Blumhouse. They get into why Hollywood really has to get its head out of its ass when it comes to choosing IPs to remake or reboot and why the chances that this won't suck are really, really low.…

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

4M 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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#006 - Laundry List - What Tom Thought of Rob Zombie's Halloween 49:11

4M ago49:11

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In our first episode ever, Dave did his best to convince Tom that Rob Zombie's version of Halloween (2007) was worth his time — because he'd never seen it, and he should have. Tom took the advice and watched this divisive remake of a horror classic. Find out what he thought and if he'll ever trust Dave for a horror movie pick ever again.…

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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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BONUS - Explain Dune To Me, Tom 27:11

4M ago27:11

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Dave doesn't speak Dune very well. He's finally seen the entirety of Dune: Part One (2021) in one sitting, sober, in anticipation of seeing Dune: Part Two (2024), and the recently announced and forthcoming third chapter, Dune: Messiah. He also rewatched David Lynch's Dune from 1984. And he has some question. Luckily, Tom is a huge nerd and has read…

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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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#005 - Good Movies with Bad Endings 1:29:42

4M ago1:29:42

1:29:42

There are a lot of bad movies out there, and most of them have equally shitty endings. It's expected. But every once in a while, you get a good movie, a really solid film that just gets mucked up by a bad ending. On this episode of Yipee-Ki-Yay Mr. Falcon, we go through a few of those and get to ranting and raving about some of the worst endings in…

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

5M ago59:42

59:42

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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BONUS - Jamming to Lily Allen While Accidentally Stealing a Car 8:08

5M ago8:08

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The guys get to talking about Walk Hard and the legend of Dewey Cox before Dave tells a story about how he kinda sorta accidentally stole a car one time.By David Maccar

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

5M ago57:51

57:51

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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#004 - 'The Thing' (1982) Ending Theory - Was Childs Infected? 1:16:29

5M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

The horror classic, The Thing (1982), is one of the crowning achievements of director John Carpenter's career, but the ending has had people arguing for decades. In a movie where anyone can be the monster, you can have a cut and dried finale. So how 'bout it? Was Childs infected after the arctic research station is destroyed? Could MacReady be infe…

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

5M ago49:57

49:57

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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BONUS - Cocaine: One Man's Seduction 11:00

5M ago11:00

11:00

You find some weird shit when you randomly watch buried titles on streaming services, but this was one of the best we've ever come across. After finding the made-for-TV cautionary tale classic (in my mind, now, at least) Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983), I just had to watch it. It's like an after-school special for adults, a mediocre budget for …

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