The Lookout on RNC RADIO

The Joestar Family's struggle against fate itself comes to a close this week as Jolyne, joined by her father Jotaro as well as her fellow escapees from Green Dolphin St. Prison, attempt to stop Enrico Pucci from achieving "heaven". Tune in as the crew cover some of the most pivotal and surreal moments from not only "Stone Ocean", but all of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as a whole, throughout a battle against Time, Space & Gravity. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

The final part of our One Piece Punk Hazard journey is here, and we've got so much to talk about. Meelz, LJ, and AD kick things off by talking about schools banning manga and updating on the sports teams (0:00), before diving into where they left off in Punk Hazard discussing capturing Caesar Clown, Law's ultimatum to Doflamingo, the journey to Dressarosa, and a full-breakdown of how this arc fits in the series with a full discussion including spoilers from the manga and beyond (23:08).

he Gundam Team is BACK as LJ joins Dee & Jay to discuss Bandai's recent Gundam 50th Anniversary Project announcements. Between announcements for upcoming Gundam entries like the Mobile Suit Gundam Remaster, new Gundam Wing animated project, Gundam SEED Freedom ZERO theatrical release and more, the crew give their thoughts on all of Bandai's latest teases to determine whether Gundam's 50th Anniversary is shaping up to be a hit or a major miss. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

This week, the crew dives into the first half of Part 6 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean! With a story that's made up of some of the most important aspects of the entire series so far, tune in for a breakdown on Jolyne's fight for survival within the walls of Green Dolphin St. Prison, the victims of circumstance that join her and the gravity of fate that brings them to face DIO's successor Enrico Pucci.Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

Meelz, LJ, and AD are back this week to continue their recap of One Piece's Punk Hazard. They kick things off talking about: Pokemon and exclusivity, RIP to Ted Tuner – The Godfather of Cartoons, The One Piece, and more. Getting into Punk Hazard, they pick up with the massive faceoffs in the series including Zoro & Tashigi vs. Monet, Law & Smoker vs. Vergo, Mocha vs. Other Babies, Buffalo & Baby 5 vs. Super Mecha Franky, and Luffy vs. Caesar. Also the oncoming threat of Doflamingo is on the way.

This week, the crew continue their breakdown through the intense final arcs of Golden Wind as Giorno, Bruno and the rest of Passione defy Diavolo and confront fate itself. Tune in as we compare the manga and the anime to explore the key changes to the modern adaptation and ask whether it enhances the story or alters what gave Part 5 its impact. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

This week: Meelz, LJ, and AD kick things off by checking in on Kagurabachi's anime announcement, The Promise Neverland's 10th anniversary, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo's surprising trailer and more. Then they dive deep into their journey through Punk Hazard, piecing together Doflamingo's big plan and what Law is doing to stop it, running away from the most dangerous gas, battling Caesar, and stopping them babies from getting that candy.

The Joestar legacy continues this week with the most unlikely of successors - the son of DIO! With the goal of becoming a Gang-Star and overthrowing Italy's mob boss, he joins Bruno Bucciarati's Passione. At a quick glance, Giorno Giovanna's story has plenty of intrigue but, this week, the crew looks into this entry within JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to ask if all that glitters truly is golden? Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

Meelz, LJ, and AD lock in for Episode 232 of The Lookout Podcast, continuing their journey through One Piece's Punk Hazard Arc. Before they head over, they discuss My Hero Academia's upcoming new episode 'More' and Chainsaw Man's movie coming to Crunchyroll. The Punk Hazard recap dives through the extra fun filler episode with Goku, Luffy, and Toriko, wonder if this is the series' most inhumane arc yet, where we stand with Law, talking Haki, Luffy vs. Caesar Clown and the trend of Luffy losing then winning, and the introduction of Vergo and Donquixote Doflamingo.

On this loaded episode of Plug N Play,  AD gathers the panel to check in on their gaming experience in 2026, discuss video game movie adaptations, food experiences in Atlanta,  and some power scaling in Dragon Ball Z and Invincible? A lot goes on but a whole lot of laughs.Plug N Play is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJay - @VersaceVegeta_Dee - @DeewetrustNick - @ImgInceptionTim -@iTimPolitePat - @Reaperlomein

This week, Yoshikage Kira wants a quiet life...but Josuke & co won't let him have it. The team covers the final arcs of Diamond is Unbreakable - from Kira's introduction, the July 15th arc, the Bites the Dust arc and everything in between. Tune in as they cover all of the major changes made in the anime to ask if they improved the story or if the manga was something even Crazy Diamond didn't need to fix. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

The boys are back in town. Meelz, LJ and AD are officially back on The Lookout to dive deep into their Spring Anime selection – One Piece's Punk Hazard Arc. The kickoff to the Dressrosa Saga, the guys introduce how this arc fits in the grand scheme of the One Piece journey, discuss the inclusion of Law into this story, the continued lore of Dr. Vegapunk, and the arc's main villain Caesar Clown. Before that, they discuss briefly the One Piece Live Action series, Popeyes Meal, Winter anime wrap-up, Demon Slayer coming to Blu Ray, and more.

This week, the crew explore the first half of Diamond is Unbreakable breaking down how the series pivots from the international urgency that Part 3 had into a character-driven slice of life plot set in a simple, yet bizarre Japanese town. Tune in as we examine how Part 4 redefined Stand battles and the tone of JJBA and ask whether this shift was for the better of the series or not. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

The Stardust Crusaders have reached Egypt but the real battle is just getting started! This week Dee, Jay and Rashad break down the Egypt Arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders to explore how Jotaro and company fare with a new ally in Iggy and plenty more new Stand Users as they seek out DIO's mansion. Tune in for a breakdown on one of the most legendary arcs in Shonen manga! Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

LJ and AD  are back to discuss the nominees for Crunchyroll's Anime Awards 2026. They break down their thoughts on My Hero Academia's return to glory, Dandadan's surge into the spotlight, Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer's theatrical releases and much more.

This week, the team continues their dive into JoJo's Bizarre Adventure with the first half of “Stardust Crusaders”! While the story switches up to showcasing Stand Users and their powers, the villain who started it all - DIO - has returned seeking vengeance against the Joestar family. Dee, Jay & Rashad compare and contrast the different versions of Jotaro Kujo's journey around the world between the manga, the TV anime and the 2000s OVA as well as give their takes on the “Steel Ball Run”'s anime release schedule - or lack thereof. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

"The next thing you're going to ask is 'When does the next Steel Ball Run episode drop?' " The crew is back this week to continue their coverage of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure with the conflict between Hamon users & the Pillar Men for the Red Stone of Aja in "Battle Tendency"! Plus the team gives their thoughts on the recent release of the "Steel Ball Run" anime before they take a look into Joseph Joestar & Caesar Zeppeli's quest and battles around the world along with how Part 2 builds on the ideas introduced in "Phantom Blood". Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

A very special episode of The Lookout Podcast! For the first time ever, we've assembled every host (yes, even him) for one special look back at the past eight years. Meelz, AD, LJ, and Jeff chop it up about anime and even put together a tier list ranking every series that's been covered on The Lookout.

It's Season SEVEN of Subs Lie Dubs Lie and, this time, the crew is joined by Rashad aka KxngSpade to celebrate the upcoming worldwide release of the "Steel Ball Run" anime on Netflix and discuss one of the most eccentric entries in all manga and anime - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure! This week, the team explore their personal journeys into discovering Hirohiko Araki's legendary manga series and the themes that resonate with them before diving into its initial story - "Phantom Blood". Tune in as they break down the youthful rivalry between Jonathan Joestar & Dio Brando and the events birthed from it that lead to over a century of tales for the Joestar bloodline. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow Rashad on Twitter: @KxngSpade

On this week's quest of Re:Sekai, AD, Jerri and Pat are joined by Nick to celebrate the 8th Anniversary of The Lookout and review Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away.Discussion begins at 7:15.Re:Sekai is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJerri - @A_Bag_of_MonePatrick - @reaperlomeinNick - @ImgInception

On this week of Re:Sekai, Jerri takes AD and Pat on a journey through the world of Fortune Lover as they follow Catarina Claes through HameFura - My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!Discussion begins at 3:05Re:Sekai is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJerri - @A_Bag_of_MonePatrick - @reaperlomein

On this episode of Re:Sekai, AD, Jerri, and Pat discuss the 2025 MAPPA Original Anime Series, Zenshu.Discussion starts at 13:41Re:Sekai is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJerri - @A_Bag_of_MonePatrick - @reaperlomein

Meelz, LJ, and AD wrap up their trip on The Grand Tour with a deep dive into the Shadow Dragon Saga. The crew breaks down the final arc of Dragon Ball GT, from the arrival of Evil Shenron and the rise of the Shadow Dragons to Vegeta's intriguing late-series spotlight. They also revisit the emotional final episode and share what they would change about GT as a whole.

On this episode of Re:Sekai, AD, Jerri, and Pat have a very heated discussion on Lloyd de Saloum and 2024's "I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability".Discussion starts at 15:48Re:Sekai is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJerri - @A_Bag_of_MonePatrick - @reaperlomein

Meelz, LJ, and AD are joined by the Jay (Versace Vegeta) of Subs Lie Dubs Lie to dive into the most popular arc of Dragon Ball GT, the Super 17 Saga. After a preamble discussing Netflix's latest anime offerings, the quartet break down the series including the return of several villains from the franchise, Super 17 Saga not quite being about Android 17, and ultimately what makes this arc popular (or at least least offensive) compared to the other Dragon Ball GT arcs.

Welcome to the Re:Sekai Podcast - The Lookout Chronicles of Another World! Hosted by AD, Jerri, and Patrick, this show is dedicated to reviewing the stories of fantasy, reincarnation, and time travel. On episode 1, the party asks the question," What is an isekai?", and discuss the series "No Game No Life" produced by Studio Madhouse.Discussion begins at 18:07.Re:Sekai is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJerri - @A_Bag_of_MonePatrick - @reaperlomein

Meelz, AD, and LJ are back in the fold once again to continue their ride through Dragon Ball GT, focusing this week on the Baby Saga. The team breaks down Baby's role as a villain in the saga and overall in the series, the major plot points, the rise of Baby Vegeta, and ultimately his defeat.

The Lookout is officially back for the Winter anime watch, which is the classic-yet-infamous Dragon Ball GT for the series' 30th anniversary. The discussion (begins at 22:08) discusses our initial thoughts on the series, Dragon Ball GT's premise, why it doesn't hold up as well with new spinoffs emerging, the first few episodes, and why the Black Star Dragon Ball Saga goes down as one of the worst arcs in Dragon Ball history.

It's the Season Finale of Season 6 & the crew are joined by cosplayer & Gundam enthusiast - Krissy Victory to end the season of Gundam Pilots right with the Ace Pilot of Zeon, Char Aznable! Jay, Dee, LJ & Krissy cover everything across the many eras of Char's life to examine if he was truly fighting for his ideals or simply running from the weight of his own mask.  Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatljFollow Krissy on Twitter: @KrissyVictory

Just in-time for the holidays, Meelz and AD are locked in this week to discuss everything Jump Festa '26. This includes My Hero Academia's upcoming OVA, Chainsaw Man Season 2, Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Arc, Sakamoto Days Season 2, Hell's Paradise Season 2, Dr. Stone's Final Arc, Kaiju No. 8's Final Arc, World Trigger Reboot, ONE PIECE's Elbaf Arc, and much much more. Lock in for everything you need to know about 2026 in anime.

On a special holiday episode of The Plug N Play Podcast, the guys talk about their favorite games of 2025.  Time Stamps Below!Plug N Play is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJay - @VersaceVegeta_Nick - @ImgInceptionTim -@iTimPolitePat - http://kick.com/reaperlomein0:00:30 - Intro0:03:00 - "Shoot and Ball" Gamers0:09:20 - Pokémon Legends: ZA0:29:30 - Destiny 2: Renegades0:41:50 - Monster Hunter Wilds0:46:30 - Pat's Favorite Games (Path of Exile 2, Warframe)0:51:30 -  Nick's Favorite Games (Persona 5 X, Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World)0:53:25 - Jay's Favorite Games ( Super Robot Wars Y, Ghosts of Yotei, Gundam SD G Generation Eternal, Godzilla 2014, Xenogears)1:03:00 - Tim's Favorite Games (Freedom Wars Remastered, Daemon x Machina Titanic Scion, Kirby Air Riders, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Metroid Prime 4)1:06:00 - AD's Favorite Games( Persona 3 Reload, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, Pokémon Sleep)1:29:00 - Digimon Story: Time Stranger1:46:50 - Ending Segment - Games We're Playing Over The Holidays, Looking Forward To In 2026, Anime Stuff, etc.

This week, the crew covers the complex main protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam: Amuro Ray. As the pilot who started off as a simple tech enthusiast, his journey from being a teen thrust into the One Year War to being a seasoned Newtype burdened by the weight of his past is anything but simple. Tune in as Jay, Dee & LJ cover Amuro's evolution across Mobile Suit Gundam, Z Gundam & Char's Counterattack and examine how he changed Mecha anime forever.  Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

Meelz, LJ, and AD link up for our biggest episode of the year discussing the Best & Worst of Anime & Manga in 2025, including: My Hero Academia, Gachiakuta, Dandadan, Chainsaw Man Movie, Demon Slayer Movie, Sakamoto Days, Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo, and much much more.

This week, the crew takes a look into Gundam's most polarizing pilot, Kira Yamato. Jay, Dee & LJ ask the hard hitting questions about his initial feats throughout Gundam SEED, to his dramatic narrative takeover in SEED Destiny, to the symbolism of his choices in SEED Freedom. Tune in as they break down how a tale of questionable acts of pacifism, power, love and narrative protection shape not just Kira's character, but the entire Gundam SEED universe.  Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

The big 3 of Meelz, LJ, and AD are locked in to discuss another one of 2025's great series, Lazarus. They dive deep into Shinichiro Watanabe blessing us with another quality series, the characters, the themes, and what makes this series absolutely cool. But before they get into that, they discuss the end of My Hero Academia in one week, Jujutsu Kaisen's Extinction film that debuted in theaters, and more.

The crew heads right into the chaos this week with the main pilot of one of Gundam's most gritty side-stories: Io Fleming of Gundam Thunderbolt. Jay, Dee & LJ cover the reckless Jazz savant, his contradictory actions as a terror on the battlefield against Daryl Lorenz and the Living Dead Corps, and raise the question of if Gundam needed a grimdark entry among its fan-favored titles?Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

Fresh off the Thanksgiving holiday, the boys are back this week to discuss Season 1 of Sakamoto Days. Meelz, LJ, and AD discuss our first-impressions of the series all the way from the manga's release in 2020, to our thoughts on the anime from the story arcs, characters, the backstory, the animation, and what we are expecting from Season 2.

This week, the crew dives into the chaotic world of Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory to look into the Ace lost to history, Kou Uraki. From chasing the stolen Gundam GP02 to being written out of history itself Jay, Dee & LJ explore Kou's growth as a pilot, his controversial romance with Nina Purpleton, and his clashes in love & war with Anavel Gato of Zeon. Tune in to find out all of that, plus how Stardust Memory shaped the future events of Gundam's Universal History. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

Meelz, LJ, and AD discuss the conclusion of the final battle between One For All and Deku in My Hero Academia's Final Season. They continue by focusing on My Hero Academia's spin-off series, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes to discuss the characters, story arcs, differences from main series and debate the difference between spinoffs and sequels.

This week, the team takes a look into the life of Setsuna F. Seiei, the stoic & progressive hero of Gundam 00. They dive into everything from his origins as Soran Ibrahim of Krugis, to his evolution as humanity's first Innovator, and his awakenings beyond. Tune in as they reveal why Setsuna's evolution stands as one of Gundam's most powerful pilots ever. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

The team goes back-to-back this week with the 2nd-ever main  Gundam pilot in Zeta Gundam's own Kamille Bidan! They discuss Kamille's complex and heartbreaking history from suddenly being thrown into the Gryps Conflict, to his complicated mentorship under Char, and the tragic cost of being the most empathetic Newtype of all. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

The crew is back with a double-feature this week and they're kicking off with After War Gundam X's Garrod Ran! While most other Gundam pilots can be listed as men of destiny or Newtypes chosen to lead times to a new era, Garrod was just simply a kid - surviving in a world recovering from war. This week Dee, Jay & LJ dive into all of the reasons why Garrod should be one of Gundam's move favored pilots and Bandai's role into why Gundam X is overlooked nearly 30 years later. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

It was voted by the listeners, and we have done it. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Cour 2) of Season 1 is here, and Meelz, AD, and LJ touch on all the major topics including the First Class Mage exam, Fern's development in the series, new characters added to the show, which characters from other anime would be great for the show, and of course what we're looking forward to in Season 2 coming in January 2026.

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is the latest big title to impact Shonen Jump, and the boys head back to the world of manga for this episode. Meelz, LJ, and AD cover the sequel to Jujutsu Kaisen. It all takes place 68 years after the original events of the series, and we're talking aliens, grandchildren, simurians, and how this series will eventually link to the main series through new reveals or old faces.

The hosts are back this week to discuss Gundam's most gentle & caring pilot, Turn A Gundam's Loran Cehack. While other Gundam pilots can be hot-blooded, philosophical or dogmatic, Loran fights for understanding above all. Tune in as Dee, Jay & LJ give their thoughts on the growth of the anime movie industry in the U.S. before they unpack Loran's growing empathy between his people - the Moonrace - and the people of the Earth, along with how changes in the Yoshiyuki Tomino himself led to Turn A Gundam's impact on Gundam as a whole. Follow The Lookout Network on Twitter: @TheLookoutRNCFollow Dee on Twitter: @DeeWeTrustFollow Jay on Twitter: @VersaceVegeta_ Follow LJ on Twitter: @onlyatlj

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is officially the No. 1 movie in North America, and Meelz, LJ, and AD have reconvened to discuss the movie with a full episode review. They talk the major animation upgrade from Season 1, the amazing events of the movie, the build up to the Bomb Devil's reveal and the final fight, when we can expect to see Chainsaw Man return, and what makes this a 10/10 film.