Podcasts about Cowboy Bebop

It's time for more of our triple anime Retrospective on Samurai Champloo, Michiko & Hatchin, and Cowboy Bebop! We also discuss Animal Signal, MARRIAGETOXIN, Boichi's thoughts on manga piracy, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Social Media! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Email - 00:01:23 Cars - 00:06:14 Road to Empress II - 00:07:12 Animal Signal - 00:09:22 MARRIAGETOXIN - 00:12:52 Boichi's thoughts on manga piracy - 00:15:48 Next Episode Preview - 00:38:15 Cowboy Bebop 15, Michiko & Hatchin 14, Samurai Champloo 16+17 - 00:38:55 Outro - 01:21:00 Song Credits: "Talk of the Town" by Devon May "We Don't Stop" by 2MooveKa "Home" by Zach Sorgen "God Mode" by Konstantin Garbuzyuk

Movie of the Year: 2006BrickThe Brick podcast episode of Movie of the Year arrives just in time to appreciate one of 2006's most audacious genre experiments. Ryan, Mike, and Greg are joined by Pete Wright of TruStory FM to dig into Rian Johnson's neo-noir debut, a film that transplants the hard-boiled world of Dashiell Hammett into the hallways and parking lots of a Southern California high school. Few films from this era take a bigger swing, and fewer still land it this cleanly.About Brick (2006)Brick is a neo-noir mystery thriller written, edited, and directed by Rian Johnson in his feature directorial debut. The film opened in New York and Los Angeles on April 7, 2006, distributed by Focus Features. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Brendan Frye, a teenage loner who pushes his way into the criminal underworld of his high school to investigate the disappearance -- and eventual murder -- of his ex-girlfriend Emily, played by Emilie de Ravin. The supporting cast includes Lukas Haas as the drug kingpin known only as the Pin, Nora Zehetner as the duplicitous Laura, Noah Fleiss as the enforcer Tug, and Richard Roundtree as a vice principal navigating the chaos from the margins.Johnson wrote the first draft in 1997 immediately after graduating from USC School of Cinematic Arts. He spent the next seven years trying to get it made, with every financier asking him to set it in college instead of high school. He ultimately raised approximately $450,000 from friends and family, shot the film in 20 days, and spent three months rehearsing with the cast beforehand. The score -- inventive and deeply atmospheric -- was composed by Johnson's cousin Nathan Johnson using traditional instruments alongside improvised ones including filing cabinets, kitchen utensils, and tack pianos, all recorded on an Apple PowerBook.The film drew on hardboiled classics, particularly the novels of Dashiell Hammett, and won the Special Jury Prize for Originality of Vision at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. It holds an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and earned three stars from Roger Ebert, who called it a rich source of dialogue and behavior. You can read Ebert's full review at RogerEbert.com. Brick has since become a cult classic and a clear blueprint for Johnson's later work on Knives Out.Find the full cast and crew listing at Brick on IMDb.Guest Panelist: Pete WrightPete Wright is a podcaster, author, educator, and co-founder of TruStory FM, a podcast production network he has built over more than three decades in media. He has logged thousands of episodes across more than three dozen shows covering film, ADHD, creative process, brand storytelling, and the craft of audio production. His work spans journalism, corporate communications, and graduate-level teaching, where he spent fifteen years working with students on storytelling and media production.Among his best-known projects is The Next Reel Film Podcast, a deep-dive film discussion series that serves as his primary film-critical home. He also co-hosts Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast alongside Nikki Kinzer, an award-winning show with over a million annual downloads and 29 seasons of episodes since its 2010 launch. In 2024, Pete and Nikki co-authored Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-by-Step Framework for Everyday Planning on Your Terms, a practical guide grown directly from the podcast's community and themes. His debut science fiction novella, Lattice, was published in 2026. Pete's most recent podcast venture is Headstone, a personal series about legacy, memory, and the stories we leave behind. He is based in Portland, Oregon. This Brick podcast episode marks his first appearance on Movie of the Year.Brick Podcast Discussion: Noir in High SchoolThe central creative gamble of Brick is not simply that it applies film noir conventions to a high school setting. More precisely, it applies them without irony. Johnson made a deliberate choice to play every scene completely straight, and the cast follows his lead without a single wink at the camera. Consequently, the absurdity of the premise becomes the engine of the film's tension rather than its release valve.This Brick podcast opens with a foundational question: does the noir-in-high-school conceit actually work? The genre's grammar depends heavily on power asymmetry, corruption, and the lone investigator operating outside institutional structures. High school provides all three. Brendan's relationship with the vice principal mirrors the classic detective's uneasy truce with law enforcement. The Pin's basement headquarters functions as the smoky back room. The femme fatale and the enforcer play their archetypal roles without adjustment.Johnson drew specifically on the novels of Dashiell Hammett -- particularly the Continental Op stories -- and encouraged his cast to read Hammett rather than watch noir films. He wanted the stylistic choices to come from the source material, not from imitation of existing screen adaptations. That decision gives Brick a distinctive texture. Moreover, the dialogue mixes actual period noir slang with invented high school vernacular in a way that creates its own self-consistent world. As Roger Ebert noted, the story never fully clarifies itself while it unfolds, but it delivers a rich supply of behavior and incident along the way.Genre Bending: What the Brick 2006 Film Is Actually DoingBrick belongs to a specific 2006 moment when genre recombination was operating at a high creative pitch. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang had landed the previous year playing similar games with noir self-awareness. Sin City had arrived with a maximalist visual approach to the same source material. Brick chose a third path: minimal budget, straight-faced commitment, and an insistence that the formal constraints of the genre could do meaningful emotional work if you simply trusted them.The genre-bending discussion on this Brick podcast examines how Johnson uses the noir framework not as homage but as architecture. The structure of a hardboiled mystery -- the inciting mystery, the series of contacts, the betrayal, the revelation -- maps onto adolescent social hierarchies with surprising precision. Furthermore, the paranoia endemic to the genre translates naturally into the heightened social surveillance of high school life, where everyone watches everyone and information is currency.The Spaghetti Western and Anime InfluencesJohnson has cited Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns and Shinichiro Watanabe's Cowboy Bebop as visual influences alongside the noir literary tradition. That combination matters, because it explains why Brick never feels purely retro. The film's rhythm and its relationship to violence carry a different energy than classic noir. Notably, Johnson used shoes as a design element for each character, treating footwear as an immediate visual shorthand for who each person is. It's a small detail that reflects how thoroughly he thought through every layer of the film's visual language.Additionally, the score by Nathan Johnson uses invented instruments -- wine-o-phones, tack pianos, kitchen utensils -- to create an atmosphere that nods to classic noir without reproducing it. The result is a film that works as genre exercise, coming-of-age story, and tone poem simultaneously.The Treatment of Women in BrickNoir has always had a complicated relationship with its female characters, and Brick inherits that complication without fully interrogating it. Emily exists primarily as a body -- a mystery to be solved, a loss to be avenged. She drives the entire plot but occupies very little of the film's actual screen time. Laura is more present, but her function remains rooted in the femme fatale archetype: beautiful, manipulative, ultimately revealed as the architect of the tragedy.The Brick podcast addresses this directly. Does Johnson's decision to play the genre completely straight mean he also reproduces its blind spots uncritically? The case for the defense is that Brick is a formal exercise, and the female characters serve genre functions that the film deliberately signals as such. The case against is that signaling an archetype and interrogating it are different things, and Brick largely declines to do the latter.Moreover, the pregnancy subplot -- Emily is pregnant with Tug's child, a revelation that triggers her murder -- adds a layer of consequence to the female characters' bodies that the film handles with notable brevity. It functions as a plot mechanism more than a human reality. The discussion examines how this choice shapes the film's emotional center, which ultimately rests entirely with Brendan's grief and not with Emily's life or Laura's survival.Nevertheless, Nora Zehetner's performance as Laura earns genuine complexity within the constraints the script gives her. The hosts explore whether that performance transcends the archetype or simply executes it with exceptional skill.Rushmore: 2006 It BoysThe Taste Buds carve out space in this episode for a Rushmore segment dedicated to the It Boys of 2006 -- the young male actors whose stars were ascending in that specific cultural moment. Brick arrives at a fascinating point in Joseph Gordon-Levitt's career trajectory, before Inception and The Dark Knight Rises made him a mainstream anchor, when he was still operating in the cult-film

Jacob and Drew welcome back Nate from MIFV to review Cowboy Bebop The Movie! Also they Reviewed "Love Is A Croc" and "Torch Song" from Batman The Animated Series! Monster Island Film Vault - https://monsterislandfilmvault.com/| Cel Cast LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/thecelcastpodcast

We are getting down to it as Mario and Sonic are on a collision course, Pokemon is set to take on Fullmetal Alchemist, Avatar: The Last Airbender will face Cowboy Bebop and TMNT vs. Adventure Time. 

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. Buckle up, we've entered the finale two-parter. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Grab your gear, because this week the Nerdz are diving deep into the ultimate battle of anime royalty!First, we recap the massive winners and major snubs from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards—did My Hero Academia's Final Season truly deserve that historic Anime of the Year crown, and how do we feel about Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle absolutely sweeping the floor?Then, we shift gears to debate IGN's newly dropped definitive lists of the 10 Greatest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Anime of All Time. From the melancholic masterpiece of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End to the timeless sci-fi grooves of Cowboy Bebop, we break down what IGN got perfectly right—and where their lists went completely off the rails.

We talk about the end of Dark Crystal and its ending at last. We will be moving over to the movie soon in a giant review of that fantasy epic from the 80s. In a few short weeks after that we will be on to Cowboy Bebop the cancelled Netflix tv show. ep 9 Desperate […]

Morgana is back as we continue our Jianghu Journey more Michiko & Hatchin, Samurai Champloo, and Cowboy Bebop! We also discuss what makes us drop long running series, Nippon Sangoku, Backrooms, Famiresu Ikou, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Social Media! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Email - 00:02:13 Nippon Sangoku - 00:19:46 Mina the Hollower - 00:26:44 Backrooms - 00:32:52 Lu Over the Wall - 00:37:13 Famiresu Iko - 00:40:02 Next Episode Preview - 00:46:01 Cowboy Bebop 14, Michiko & Hatchin 13, Samurai Champloo 15 - 00:47:28 Outro - 01:19:19 Song Credits: "Talk of the Town" by Devon May "We Don't Stop" by 2MooveKa "Home" by Zach Sorgen "God Mode" by Konstantin Garbuzyuk

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Edward leaves. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

The 3rd & Final segment to this year's AF Freshie Awards  with @jaysamzlive from @shownentell. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)

We're joined by Special Guest CoRy Wysz and discuss Devil May Cry update; Cowboy BeBop; Oysters; Beer of the Week and more. 

This episode of All Pop, No Culture is a full conversation about The Boys heading into its series finale. Kevin and Andrew tackle the backlash surrounding the final season, the complaints that it has been too slow or too light on action, and whether the finale can still make the season feel worthwhile in hindsight. A major focus is Frenchie's death, which both hosts see as one of the strongest and most emotionally earned moments of the season. They discuss Frenchie's role as one of the last pure-hearted characters in the series, his relationship with Kimiko, and what his sacrifice means for the show's emotional endgame. They also break down possible endings for Homelander, Ryan, Butcher, Hughie, and Starlight, debating whether the best ending is tragic, ambiguous, or full-on apocalyptic. The episode closes with bonus audio from pre-show banter touching on Cowboy Bebop, upcoming movies, horror recommendations, and the strange staying power of trashy reality TV.

AF Freshie Awards  Round 2 Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Faye joins a technocult. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Freshmen's Log When? 2026 Nani? Freshie Awards Why? Keeping it Fresh It's that time of year again when we host the annual AF Freshie Awards and turn our expert caps backwards a la Ash Ketchum when he's about to once again choose the worst suited Pokémon for a crucial all-out battle. In line with this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards, we'll let you know who will, might, won't, and maybe even can't win their respective categories, making sure that, with man like @jaysamzlive from @shownentell in the cut (appreciate you bro), the takes are spicy, the verdicts are potentially crazy, and the vybz Gachiakuta. I vote Deku for Crybaby of the Decade Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)   

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Morgana is back and we're ready to compare the 2-parters of Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo for Jianghu Journeys! We also discuss recurring characters, Land, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Sumi Nigori, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Social Media! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Email - 00:04:22 Land - 00:14:50 FernGully: The Last Rainforest - 00:24:18 Free Comic Book Day - 00:27:48 Merit and the Egyptian God - 00:30:21 Sumi Nigori - 00:31:25 Next Episode Preview - 00:36:07 Cowboy Bebop 12+13, Samurai Champloo 13+14 - 00:36:52 Outro - 01:22:55 Song Credits: "Talk of the Town" by Devon May "We Don't Stop" by 2MooveKa "Home" by Zach Sorgen "God Mode" by Konstantin Garbuzyuk

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On this bonus episode of Black and Snerdy, Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) and Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) sit down for a chaotic, laugh‑filled deep dive into anime culture and storytelling. Mo runs Ode through a series of anime‑centric games — “Anime or Aninay,” “Trope Court,” and “Protag Therapy Sessions” — to test Odie's knowledge, challenge classic tropes, and diagnose the emotional wounds. The conversation swings between affectionate arguments about shows like One Piece, Cowboy Bebop, FLCL, an unforgettable childhood anecdote about being shown an anime VHS, and a broader appreciation for how anime pushes animation and adult storytelling forward.If you like candid banter with real nerd energy, this one's for you. Subscribe to Black and Snerdy on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, rate and review if you enjoyed the episode, and follow the hosts: Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠). Thanks for listening — keep it sleazy, take your meds, drink water, and we'll see you next time on Black and Snerdy.

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We're back with another trio of episodes to discuss with our anime Retrospective on Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Michiko & Hatchin. We also discuss Project Hail Mary, Witchcraft, The Sound of Blinking, Dorohedoro, Nippon Sangoku, and much more! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Social Media! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Email - 00:03:07 Project Hail Mary - 00:10:17 Chainsaw Man - 00:16:19 Witchcraft - 00:20:22 Castle in the Sky - 00:23:34 Sound of a Blink, The Flowers of Evil - 00:24:40 Alive: The Final Evolution - 00:29:30 Dorohedoro, The Ramparts of Ice, Nippon Sangoku - 00:34:03 Next Episode Preview - 00:37:50 Cowboy Bebop 11, Michiko & Hatchin 12, Samurai Champloo 12 - 00:39:10 Outro - 01:10:33 Song Credits: "Talk of the Town" by Devon May "We Don't Stop" by 2MooveKa "Home" by Zach Sorgen "God Mode" by Konstantin Garbuzyuk

Welcome to Anime Watch Club, a bi-weekly group discussion and review where the hosts of the what do you say anime podcast, nominate and vote on shows either that we haven't seen or shows that will hopefully lead to a great discussion. On todays episode we will be reviewing the 1998 anime Cowboy BebopSocials/Discord - https://linktr.ee/whatdoyousayanime0:00 - Intro 1:28 - First impressions7:41 - Synopsis8:48 - Space Western or Character Drama?19:23 - Broadcast struggles and getting hooked early23:31 - Favorites of the crew34:02 - Favorite moments and themes43:24 - The greatness of Cowboy Bebops production52:16 - Spike's betrayal or Vicious' fault?58:44 - Would you prefer having more backstory for Spike? And the last arc1:11:30 - What would you do on the Bebop?1:14:25 - Final thoughts and rating1:20:13 - Nominations

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike fights a cowboy. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Get ready to plug in, because this week, we are diving deep into the digital abyss of Artificial Intelligence, specifically what happens when the motherboard starts making its own rules. We are thrilled to welcome the incredible JEN VAN EPPS (The M3GAN Franchise, Cowboy Bebop, Time Bandits) to the show! As Tess in the Blumhouse smash hits M3GAN and it's Sequel, Jen has had a front-row seat to the world's most famous best friend. She's giving us the full download on Behind-the-scenes secrets from the mega-franchise, Tess' evolution and surviving the AI chaos, The Uncanny Valley and why creepy dolls still haunt our dreams, The truth behind the iconic M3GAN dance and real-world dangers of AI gone wrong. Jonathan from the D-Team pops in for a brief (and appropriately glitchy) rambling session with some robotic fun you won't want to miss, from Robots with Heart to those who want to take your Heart! And our good friends Ty and Tracey hit the studio this past weekend with Jonathan's lyrics to create a special DizRadio track. The mission? To see what it would sound like if M3GAN herself decided to talk about The DizRadio Show! Don't miss this one... it's going to be a killer! So enjoy the Nostalgia, the Magic, the Wonder, and the Memories with The DizRadio Show "A Pop Culture Celebrity Guest Show"!

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Literati Press founder Charles Martin talks about the turning ownership of the Paseo bookstore to a writer's co-op. Later he is joined by OU E-sports director Mike Aguilar to talk about Symphonicon where the Oklahoma City Philharmonic will be playing music from from Cowboy Bebop, Interstellar, to Mario and the Legend of Zelda.

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Jet helps a daughter tell her father that he sucks. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Netflix's One Piece might be the most ambitious live-action anime adaptation ever attempted and, somehow, it works. Season 2 takes Eiichiro Oda's gloriously absurd world of devil fruit powers, talking snail phones, and pirates who commit zero acts of piracy, and translates it into eight episodes of practical sets, committed performances, and fight choreography that has no business being this good. DoA and MonteCristo break down why this show succeeds where Cowboy Bebop and Death Note failed.   Unlock thousands of hidden titles on streaming services you already pay for. Plans start at just $3.49/month. Go to https://expressvpn.com/nerdlegion to get up to four extra months free. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Old stuff!  Told'ja there were leftovers from 2025 lying around in the Garagosphere...  This gem from July was special because we got about 10 years of hate off the collective gearhead chest about bad P.S.A. ads that make you wish any car guy had been a part of any of the production.  On the plus side, now we know what to look out for (patronizing betaboys and their bullygirl narrators).  There's better bits to be had, like a trucker from New York City (see, there's still good things there) who built a 1500 sq-ft balsa replica of the city (because why not, or perhaps because X-Acto Knife), plus the selfsame city's plans to spend $2,000,000,000 to REMOVE 300K parking spots (because what, what?) while its parking garages do their best impression of a Denny's pancake breakfast. There's also the tale of unscheduled monster truck disassembly mid-show (and the cars the parts landed upon). Back to the warnings: Raiders, Dredd, Snatch, Urban and Reeves, Animal House, Jenny in Japan, any PR ≠ good PR, '80s Fleppard, old Subaru Foresters, the soundtrack rule, foreign coverage of domestic stories, and the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack.

Old stuff!  Told'ja there were leftovers from 2025 lying around in the Garagosphere...  This gem from July was special because we got about 10 years of hate off the collective gearhead chest about bad P.S.A. ads that make you wish any car guy had been a part of any of the production.  On the plus side, now we know what to look out for (patronizing betaboys and their bullygirl narrators).  There's better bits to be had, like a trucker from New York City (see, there's still good things there) who built a 1500 sq-ft balsa replica of the city (because why not, or perhaps because X-Acto Knife), plus the selfsame city's plans to spend $2,000,000,000 to REMOVE 300K parking spots (because what, what?) while its parking garages do their best impression of a Denny's pancake breakfast. There's also the tale of unscheduled monster truck disassembly mid-show (and the cars the parts landed upon). Back to the warnings: Raiders, Dredd, Snatch, Urban and Reeves, Animal House, Jenny in Japan, any PR ≠ good PR, '80s Fleppard, old Subaru Foresters, the soundtrack rule, foreign coverage of domestic stories, and the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack.

To start off the episode, the guys dive into an engaging conversation about their shared love for the iconic anime series, Cowboy Bebop. They reminisce about the show's unique blend of genres, including science fiction, westerns, and film noir, which creates a captivating narrative that has resonated with fans around the world. They discuss their favorite characters, such as the laid-back bounty hunter Spike Spiegel and the enigmatic Faye Valentine, and how the show's distinct art style and memorable soundtrack, composed by Yoko Kanno, contribute to its lasting appeal. This nostalgia sets a lively tone for the episode, as they explore the cultural impact of Cowboy Bebop and its influence on both anime and Western media.As the conversation flows, Cody takes the opportunity to share his excitement about a fascinating new game called Pokemon Pokopia. He explains the game's mechanics, its vibrant world, and how it expands on the beloved Pokemon franchise. Cody describes the various Pokemon types players can encounter, the unique challenges presented in the game, and the innovative features that distinguish it from previous titles. This leads to a broader discussion about the evolution of Pokemon games over the years, touching on how they have adapted to new technologies and player expectations while still keeping the core elements that fans adore.Following this, the guys transition into a discussion about Cozy Games, a genre that has gained immense popularity for its relaxing gameplay and charming aesthetics. They explore what makes a game cozy, highlighting elements such as soothing music, gentle narratives, and engaging yet low-pressure gameplay. They share their personal favorites within this genre, discussing titles that evoke feelings of warmth and comfort, and how these games provide an escape from the stresses of daily life. The conversation also touches on the growing trend of players seeking out these types of experiences, especially during challenging times, and how cozy games foster a sense of community among players.As the episode progresses, Joe reminisces about a game they both enjoyed in the past, Simpsons Tapped Out, which has unfortunately been shut down. He shares his fond memories of the game, detailing how it allowed players to build and manage their own version of Springfield, complete with beloved characters from the iconic television show. Joe reflects on the game's unique blend of humor, strategy, and creativity, as well as the community aspect that came with collaborating with friends and participating in events. They discuss the impact of the shutdown on the player community, sharing stories of their experiences and the friendships they formed through the game. This nostalgic reflection not only highlights the joy that gaming brings but also underscores the transient nature of online games and the bittersweet feelings that come with their closure.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy

It's time to return to our tandem anime Retrospective on Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Michiko & Hatchin! We also follow up on the Shogakukan Manga ONE controversy, discuss Andrea Horbinski's Manga's First Century, female game protagonists in Cairn, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Social Media! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Shogakukan Manga ONE controversy follow-up - 00:06:59 Media Do purchasing Seven Seas - 00:15:45 Manga's First Century - 00:26:18 Atlantis: The Lost Empire - 00:31:26 Resident Evil Requiem - 00:39:07 The Star Trek Voyager Documentary - 00:40:29 Cairn - 00:48:57 Next Episode Preview - 00:57:22 Cowboy Bebop 10, Michiko & Hatchin 11, Samurai Champloo 11 - 00:58:24 Outro - 01:39:07 Song Credits: "Talk of the Town" by Devon May "We Don't Stop" by 2MooveKa "Home" by Zach Sorgen "God Mode" by Konstantin Garbuzyuk

Afrikan Families are a Treasure, but not for the weak. So much so that 'laughing at the pain' is an unofficial right of passage.  But how do these experiences mesh with the medium that is Anime? We let our imaginations run wild like Jujutsu Kaisen trying to coherently explain how someone's powers work and go in some unexepcted directions. Shout out to our Sis @JayjaySweetsz for coming through and sprinkling the vybz with a pinch of chaos.  Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)   

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike is haunted by an indestructible clown. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

We discuss the vibrant world of anime podcasting, the overwhelming amount of anime content available today, and our personal journeys into the anime fandom. Sharing recommendations, favourite series, and insights into the evolution of anime culture, particularly in Australia. This discussion also touches on the intersection of anime and video games, current trends, and the importance of storytelling in these mediums. KEEP UP WITH BRENDAN Socials: @MORETHANSENPAI Podcast: ‪@thesakurasoc‬ (Subscribe to their Youtube Channel) Website: sakurasociety.co | yourfavoritepodcast.com Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)

In this heart‑fluttering Valentine's Day special, we dive deep into the world of anime romance—from the most iconic confessions under falling sakura petals to the messy, chaotic love triangles that keep us glued to the screen. We break down classic tropes, celebrate our favorite couples, and debate which slow‑burn romances are actually worth the wait. Whether you're a die‑hard shoujo fan, a rom‑com skeptic, or someone who just wants to hear us gush about 2D love stories, this episode is your perfect Valentine's companion. Grab some chocolates, cozy up, and join us for an hour of pure anime affection. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)

This week's episode is a very real-life-heavy one, with winter storms, family travel chaos, sick kids, and a surprising amount of ice setting the tone. From a memorable Nashville trip and pop culture check-ins to a passionate Star Trek defense and thoughtful sci-fi discussion, we settle in for a conversational episode that leans into where everyone's headspace actually is this week. REAL LIFE  Devon braved a winter storm while hosting family, with Nashville serving as the central meetup point. The group stayed in a four-story Airbnb packed with fun things to do, except for the roof, which was completely covered in ice. There was ice everywhere. This led to discussions about boil notices, what they actually mean, and whether a boil notice might have contributed to a house full of sick kids. Despite the chaos, Devon highlights the Grand Ole Opry and the Gaylord Resort, noting that it would be awesome to visit the resort someday without kids. Steven revisits Cowboy Bebop, comparing the anime to the Netflix live-action adaptation and confirming once again that the live-action version was a huge miss. On the positive side, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been a solid and enjoyable watch. Ben declares that Starfleet Academy episode 1x04 is peak Star Trek and insists that listeners should watch episode four and only episode four if nothing else. He recaps the episode, focusing on Federation and Klingon ethics around survival and why this episode delivers exactly what he wants from Star Trek. This Facebook post sparked part of the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/28601265/posts/pfbid02D298Wi45gN3cZd8S4GMS7ypkdj7ja5zsHSQKwahiZ2eVQzyV7sApm6Fu46Z8X9fFl/?app=fbl Ben also continues praising the Star Trek comic The Last Starship, describing it as noir, heartbreaking, and packed with big ideas, including Earth seceding from the Federation, a clone of Kirk, and a Borg Queen engineer. FUTURE OR NOW None this week. Too much real life. Too much talky talky. BOOK CLUB  This week's story: The Song of a Non-Human Intelligence By Mical Garcia (Jan 12, 2026) https://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/the-song-of-a-non-human-intelligence/ The story explores communication between cetacean intelligences and the concept of hope, defined as waiting until home feels safe again. Ben and Devon both enjoyed the story, with Devon wanting more. Steven found it a bit dry but still appreciated the world-building. Devon also discusses Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, connecting its themes to the episode's discussion of non-human intelligence. Next week's story: The Orchard Village Catalog By Parker Peevyhouse https://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/the-orchard-village-catalog/  Steven recommends this video by Joe Scott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1FMViCd6I4  Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out the links in the show notes for this week's stories and videos—we'll be back next episode with a new book club read and, hopefully, a little less ice.

What childhood movies traumatized you? Do we need our childhood cartoons remade into live-action films?If so, what cartoons do you want to pay to see remade?Can he-man beat sailor moon ?Is thundercats a cowboy bebop knock off?Note: Episode begins mid-convo about Castle Rock (season 2). Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (@3HokagesPodcast) & Instagram (@3Hokages).

On this episode we return to our tandum anime Retrospective on Cowboy Bebop, Michiko & Hatchin, and Samura Champloo! We also discuss the Flanderization of characters, BoJack Horseman, Tomorrow the Birds, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Social Media! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Email - 00:05:24 BoJack Horseman - 00:24:10 Tuca & Bertie - 00:28:27 Misery - 00:30:04 Dracula: Collector's Edition - 00:31:13 Elio, Wish - 00:32:46 Tomorrow the Birds - 00:42:38 Land of the Lustrous - 01:01:38 Next Episode Preview - 01:03:44 Cowboy Bebop 9, Michiko & Hatchin 10, Samurai Champloo 10 - 01:04:01 Outro - 01:40:15 Song Credits: "Talk of the Town" by Devon May "We Don't Stop" by 2MooveKa "Home" by Zach Sorgen "God Mode" by Konstantin Garbuzyuk

Welcome back to The Shonen Shojo ShoShow, where anime rants, side quests, and deep fandom feelings collide.In this episode, Pino Mack and Pauly kick things off with classic nonsense (ramen metaphors included), shout out international listeners, and immediately derail into a nostalgic side quest about MTV, 90s jingles, and lost music video culture. From there, things get real.⚠️ SPOILERS AHEAD ⚠️Pino unloads long-simmering frustrations about the My Hero Academia epilogue, from Deku's ending to dropped plot threads, Iron Man energy, and romances that never paid off. We talk epilogues, endings, and why “predictable” doesn't always mean “satisfying.”We also mix in:

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike is saved by the space shuttle. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Gentle listeners, start your engines... that you have inside you... because you are a special kind of fiend who's contracted with the Chainsaw Devil. We're discussing the premiere episode of the anime series Chainsaw Man, digging into the first season a bit in the Spoiler Zone, and even touching on 2025's Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc! It's witty, it's bloody, it's obsessed with boobs! And of course there's a MouthGarf Report and I See What You Did There.Watch Chainsaw Man on Hulu or your streamer of choice.Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Film Directed by Tim Robbins / Jack Black's First Film Role

Happy Holidays! This week, the Siblings are taking a bit of a break, but the all-consuming algorithm demands content tributes, so we've put together never-before-heard clips and outtakes form previous recordings form 2024 and 2025. This episode includes clips originally recorded for the following past recordings: Spider-Man, Funny Girl, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Rent, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Generation X, Ghostbusters, Cowboy Bebop, The Mighty Ducks, D2: The Mighty Ducks, D3: The Mighty Ducks, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Canadian Bacon, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story (1961 & 2021), Reefer Madness, Songs in the Key of Springfield, and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.Discussed:The content must flow!AP Classes!RIP Ms. Zimber!Hedwig's rage!Secret of the Ooze hate mail!Awards for Blockbusters!Abner Jay!The problem with Apple TV!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTwitter: @AdultVersusInstagram: @adultsiblingsversusThreads: @adultsiblingsversusBluesky: @adultsiblingsvs.bsky.socialTheme Song: “Sellout” by Zombie Apocalypse NOW!

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Faye finds a tape of her old self. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where everyone gets high. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Jet finds out his old partner's secret. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Faye gets back at the people who scammed her. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

James Gavsie steps into the noir shadows with Cowboy Bebop's Spike Spiegel—martial artist, gunman, and bounty hunter whose style is as sharp as his aim.Eric Holmes brings in Marvel's criminal kingpin of New York—Wilson Fisk. Pure strength, tactical brilliance, and an empire of resources make him a nightmare for any lone fighter.It's smooth jazz versus cold steel. Freewheeling chaos versus calculated dominance. Can a drifter topple a dynasty?Listen now to find out....Who. Would. Win?Strap in—this is Who Would Win: UNLEASHED at its finest.Email - whowouldwinunleashed@gmail.comYou can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win Unleashed YouTube Channel!Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whowouldwinshowFollow us on X/Twitter: @jamesgavsie @whowouldwinshowFollow us on IG and Threads: @WhoWouldWinShow @jamesgavsie @theericholmesCheck out the Who Would Win Merch Store:https://saywerd.co/collections/who-whould-win-merchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy