AWAM: Anime Was A Mistake

We are excited to have baker and author Abi Balingit (@theduskykitchen) with us to talk X-Files, cute girls who cook, the Harper Collins Union (@hcpunion) strike, and her debut cookbook Mayumu (LINK)! Pre-orders are now live!In this episode, we talk all 12 episodes of Gourmet Girl Graffiti as well as Abi's baking origin story. We share our mutual love of the X-FIles and the feelings of imposter syndrome. Most importantly we are just so hungry watching this delightful slice of life.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod Catch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

It's the finale of Trigun, and we think we have a certified classic on our hands! Also this week: Gundam, Urusei Yatsura, No Go-Bots!In two weeks we will be covering all of Gourmet Girl Graffiti currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

This week we have a lot of Gung-Ho Guns to get through before we get to the Big Bad. We also crack open ancient tomes of lore (manga) to give you a little peek into their back stories. Also this week: GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords, Gundam and the Podcast from Mercury, and Nosferatu Live.Next week we will be watching Trigun Episodes 23-26 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

This week Trigun leaves the dusty desert behind and goes to space! Also this week: Andrew digs the new Gundam, Love Lum or not she's invading, and more!Next week we will be watching Trigun Episodes 19-22 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Two things Trigun has that other shows don't- A decent recap episode and a horn freak. Find out more in this episode of AWAM. Also this week: More Mob, Urusei Yatsura is horny, and Andrew gets a very expensive USB.Next week we will be watching Trigun Episodes 16-18 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

We talk Westerns while Wolfwood carries his cross across the desert. Also this week: Hunter x Hunter, Yakuza Like a Dragon, and Chainsaw Man.Next week we will be watching Trigun Episodes 13-15 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

The Bad Lads are what you get when you mix Mad Max and rave lighting, and they're ready to pull the worlds flashiest heist on this week's episode of AWAM. Also this week: Kotaro lives Alone, Crunchyroll messes with Mob, and should you stop streaming anime?Next week we will be watching Trigun Episodes 10-12 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

It's all about LOVE and PEACE as we continue watching Trigun's take on post-apocalyptic pacifism. Also this week Steam Deck, Hunter x Hunter is really back, and Trigger acquires rights to Gainax shows. Next week we will be watching Trigun Episodes 7-9 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Get ready for another dose of Nineties Nostalgia as we dust off Trigun and see if it really deserves to be called a classic. Also this week: Spy X Family and JoJo's Stone Ocean. Next week we will be watching Trigun Episodes 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

We're on the edge of our seats waiting to see if everything will finally make sense with the finale of Paranoia Agent or if we're just going to have our minds broken forever. Also this week: Delicious in Dungeon is a D&D cooking drama, and Discovery is up to some wankery. In two weeks we will be watching Trigun Episodes 1-3 currently streaming in the US on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Is the best episode of Paranoia Agent a standalone story, and what does that say about Satoshi Kon's work in film vs tv? Also this week: Andrew does some retro gaming, Kaiju No. 8, and we debate if Transformers is anime.Next week we will be watching Paranoia Agent Episodes 10-13 currently streaming in the US on Funimation and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Paranoia Agent gets even bleaker as it explores how someone justifies monstrous actions. There's also a fantastical trip into a magical world! Also this week: Char's Counterattack, D. Gray-Man, and watching anime in a theater. Content Warning:Next week we will be watching Paranoia Agent Episodes 7-9 currently streaming in the US on Funimation and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Satoshi Kon's career was illustrious if tragically short, and we set out to see if Paranoia Agent is yet another masterpiece from this genius director. Also this week: Apparently Chainsaw Man isn't lighthearted fun, Andrew takes One Punch too many, and we question if reviewers even watched the show. Next week we will be watching Paranoia Agent Episodes 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Funimation and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

It's the season finale of Mob Psycho, and we already know that nobody can beat Mob in a fight! But maybe there's more to winning than just having the most power. Also this week: Andrew has a War in his Pocket and Gundam discussion, and Trigun Stampede is a thing. Next week we will be watching Paranoia Agent Episodes 1-3 currently streaming in the US on Funimation and Amazon.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

[Editors Note: Sorry about the late upload on this episode! We ran into some issues with how we automate our publishing and did not notice! Things should be all sorted now]Conman or good guy? We uncover the real Reigen Arataka in today's episode. Also this week: Tim plays a fresh new RPG from 2002 and how to deal with your aging spine. Next week we will be watching Mob Psycho S2 Episodes 10-13 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Does watching Mob Psycho Make you a better person? We think it might. Also this week: Oda gets a break and we think that's great!Next week we will be watching Mob Psycho S2 Episodes 7-9 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Everybody's favorite boy is back for another season, and we can't help gushing about how much we love Mob! Also this week: Tim Suplexs a train, more bathtime for Andrew, and Hunter x Hunter is coming back!Next week we will be watching Mob Psycho S2 Episodes 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Can Diebuster stand on its own, or did they make a fatal error as soon as it diverged from Gunbuster? It's the finale and we get to find out! Also this week: Tim reads some One Piece and we debate if Hockey counts as Anime. We will be watching Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll when we return on June 30th.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

We go Topless while covering this sequel that feels completely different. Also this week: Spy X Family is adorable, and Tim goes to an arcade. Next week we will be watching Gunbuster 2 (Diebuster) 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Is it mecha, super robot, or an emotionally devastating examination of how time takes everything in the end? It's Gunbuster is what it is! Also this week: Tim experiences Everything Everywhere All at Once, Andrew has some more fun in a Roman bath. Next week we will be watching Gunbuster 2 (Diebuster) 1-3 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

See you space cowboy, it's the finale of Cowboy Bebop! Also this week: Andrew gets into John Woo, Tim returns to Zombieland (Saga). Next week we will be watching Gunbuster currently streaming in the US on Hidive.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

A real classic takes flight, a clown goes mad, and feng shui leads to a disappointing end in this episode of AWAM. Also this week: We're back from Covid, Demon Slayer is good/meh, Andrew loves a Roman bath.Next week we will be watching Cowboy Bebop episodes 22-26 currently streaming in the US on Hulu, Funimation, Netflix, and Tubi.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

What's better VHS, Betamax, or streaming anime to any device? The answer might shock you! Also this week: Ingenuity of the House Husband and Onyx Equinox.Next week we will be watching Cowboy Bebop episodes 19-21 currently streaming in the US on Hulu, Funimation, Netflix, and Tubi.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Oh no! Andrew has breakthrough Covid, so we're on hiatus until he feels better

We ride a sax solo to the other side and talk about the only song we didn't care for yet. Also this week: Komi Can't Communicate, AMAIM's, and more anime themed crypto scams!Next week we will be watching Cowboy Bebop episodes 16-18 currently streaming in the US on Hulu, Funimation, Tubi, and Netflix.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

[Editors Note: We had some really bad desync issues on this episode. It was basically synchronized chunk by chunk. So apologies for when the timing seems off. We did the best we can and it should be back to normal next episode!]Cowboy Bebop knows where true horror lies, and *spoilers* it's the back of your fridge. Also this week: Mike Flannigan's horror is more than a tasty snack, and Andrew finally has some new giant robot shows to watch.Next week we will be watching Cowboy Bebop episodes 13-15 currently streaming in the US on Hulu, Funimation, and Tubi.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

What's an Edward? Was the live action trailer a deadly misstep? We have those answers and more! Also this week: NFT of the North Star, Attack on Titan, and the golden age of trucking.Next week we will be watching Cowboy Bebop episodes 10-12 currently streaming in the US on Hulu, Funimation, and Tubi.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Put on your Seatbelts because we're really grooving with Yoko Kanno this week, as we really start digging into the sound track. Also this week: Time Bandits, a half remembered Terry Gilliam short, and Metroid Dread.Next week we will be watching Cowboy Bebop episodes 7-9 currently streaming in the US on Hulu, Funimation, and Tubi.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

It's a western, it's noir, it's sci-fi. Whatever it is, it's all Bebop! We finally cover the all time classic Cowboy Bebop. Also this week, Nick Cage in a wax museum. Next week we will be watching Cowboy Bebop episodes 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Hulu, Funimation, and Tubi.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Jojo! Dio! We talk the foundations of Jojo's ahead of the December release of Stone Ocean. There was much more to love here than either of us remembered, and some sexy sexy buff boys.Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Season 1 is currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

This week a lot of stories get crammed into 3 episodes including Silky's backstory which will leave you wailing! Also this week: Andrew watches some GioJo and Tim plays a game on his phone.The Ancient Magus' Bride episodes 16-18 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Ancient Magus's Bride has us asking the real questions, like at what length is a wand actually a staff? Also this week: Tim goes to the movies, Andrew goes on an Adventure, and some truly Bizarre news.The Ancient Magus' Bride episodes 13-15 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

This week we find out that the villain is a legend, literally, and we break down the tale that spawned him. Also this week: Cardcaptor Sakura, finally a good way to watch Magical Knight Rayearth, and more Mob?The Ancient Magus' Bride episodes 10-12 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

The Ancient Magus' Bride continues to provide breathtaking scenery, tbut the ride is still a bit bumpy! Also this week: Initial D sorta, King of the Cats, and travel shows.The Ancient Magus' Bride episodes 7-9 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Ancient Magus' Bride is already a bumpy ride! We talk about the excellent quality of the show, the great mythology, and how it's not okay to buy a spouse! Also this week: we can't take the heat, Amazon and Evangelion, and Tim plays a card game.Next week we will be watching The Ancient Magus' Bride episodes 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

The season finale brings things full circle, and there's no brakes on this truck! Also this episode: Romero's Amusement Park, Armitage III, do not resurrect Andrew, and a negative score.Next week we will be watching The Ancient Magus' Bride episodes 1-3 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll and Funimation.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

It's time for some backstory episodes! Lily reunites with her hulking father, and Saki stops some teens from making the same mistakes she did by becoming a ghost story. Also this week: Everyone in Joran is an asshole, Andrew swears there's a term for women bosozoku, and how do you replace a tamagotchi's battery?Next week we will be watching Zombie Land Saga episodes 10-12 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll and Funimation.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Diogenes rolls in his grave as the line between man and chicken is blurred, and Ai's backstory is revealed in electrifying fashion! Also this Episode: Detectives stories we think would make good anime, I Spent 300 Years Watching this Show and It's Alright I Guess, parasocial relationships, and Miura-san's passing.Next week we will be watching Zombie Land Saga episodes 7-9 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll and Funimation.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

The Saga prefecture needs saving, and only the zombified idols of [name pending] can do it! What're they saving Saga from? Why are they zombies? Stop asking questions and enjoy the frantic antics. Also this week: Andrew's been watching Gundam again.Next week we will be watching Zombie Land Saga episodes 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll and Funimation.Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

The season finale is here! Kyo's adoptive not-quite-father pushes him to face his inner demons, but is Kyo ready or will he lash out at the world instead? Also this week: Tim walks The Way of the House Husband, comics come up when Andrew talks Invincible, and our overall season 1 impressions.Next week we will be watching Zombie Land Saga episodes 1-3 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

We cover Fruits Basket episodes 20-21 where Saki gets a backstory, Kyo takes care of a sick Tohru, and someone new show's up at Shigure's house- portending coming changes. Also this episode: Andrew has a Vision of Escaflowne, Tim tries really hard to like The World Ends With You, and lots of wild predictions about how the season will end!Next week we will be watching Fruits Basket (2019) episodes 22-23 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Content warning for episode 19- it makes some jokes about suicide in poor taste and we rip it a new one for that. Also this week: Andrew binges Initial D, Tim isn't sure what's news, and 12 year olds that can curse you. Next week we will be watching Fruits Basket (2019) episodes 22-23 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

This week we find out Tohru is surrounded by retired gang members. Uncoincedentally we also get Uo's backstory and a lot more characterization for Kyoko. Also this week, not enough Bosozoku for Andrew.Next week we will be watching Fruits Basket (2019) episodes 19-21 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

We meet our little snake man this episode, as well as hint at some fun Bosozoku for next week! [Editors Note: Apologies for missing a couple weeks unannounced. Andrew had some unexpected health issues which really put us behind. He is all good now and we should be back on track from here on out]Next week we will be watching Fruits Basket (2019) episodes 16-18 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

We got boys bordering on breakdowns, an onsen episode, and everyone going to the same school. Also this week: Can't stop thinking about Tohru and What's White Day? Next week we will be watching Fruits Basket (2019) episodes 13-15 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Tohru visits Soma HQ and gets to know even more beautiful boys who desperately need therapy. Also this episode: Talking bout tropes Tohru, just say no to pervy Shigure, Love W.Next week we will be watching Fruits Basket (2019) episodes 10-12 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

[In light of recent events, if you are able to please look at this article if you are in a position to help https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-to-help-asian-communities-2021.html ]As her life is upended yet again, Tohru wonders what makes somewhere feel like home. Also this week: Babylon 5 is anime if you squint hard enough, Zodiac guessing game, and getting lost in authorial intent, This week we will be watching Fruits Basket (2019) episodes 7-9 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza

Hard working and all around nice person Tohru finds herself orphaned and homeless, but her situation quickly takes a turn for the better and the more complicated when she's given a place to stay by two members of the mysterious Soma family. Also in this episode: thinking really hard about a harem anime, lots of beautiful boys, and do you like the poof?This week we will be watching Fruits Basket (2019) episodes 4-6 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsissonFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_podCatch up and check out our new schedule at awam.pizza