Longtime friend Erin, who works as Community Manager for 2K Games on Borderlands, joins us for a special reunion episode filled with nostalgia, cryptid sightings, and Hollywood career revelations.• Harold and Kumar are getting a new sequel with original stars John Cho and Kal Penn expected to return• Discussing whether Read More

Lalaine Art Geek shares her journey as a cartoonist, illustrator, and comic artist, revealing how her distinctive bold, colorful style has evolved from composition notebooks to digital platforms and print. Her vibrant approach to character design draws inspiration from cartoons like Gravity Falls and anime like Kill la Kill, creating Read More

Lalaine Art Geek shares her journey as a cartoonist, illustrator, and comic artist, revealing how her distinctive bold, colorful style has evolved from composition notebooks to digital platforms and print. Her vibrant approach to character design draws inspiration from cartoons like Gravity Falls and anime like Kill la Kill, creating Read More

We dive into the world of park building games with a focus on Jurassic World Evolution 2, exploring its strengths, weaknesses, and the crucial role of mods in enhancing gameplay.• Comparing Jurassic World Evolution 1 (2018) and Evolution 2 (2021)• The experience gap between console and PC gameplay due to Read More

For this edition of International Feature, we dive into The First Slam Dunk, exploring how the 2022 anime film became the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time with nearly $300 million worldwide. They analyze the revolutionary animation style that blends 2D and 3D techniques while discussing whether it successfully welcomes Read More

Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon's 1997 directorial debut, stands as one of the most influential and psychologically complex anime films ever created, still inspiring filmmakers today with its disturbing yet masterful narrative about identity and fame. The film's ability to blur the lines between reality and delusion creates a viewing experience Read More

When does entertainment become too expensive? This month, we dive headfirst into the controversy surrounding Borderlands 4's $80 price tag and Randy Pitchford's divisive "if you're a real fan, you'll find a way" comments. Our spirited discussion examines the rising cost of gaming across the industry and what it means Read More

Voice actress Roo Ryder shares her journey from athlete to anime star, revealing how she became the voice of Torako Koshi in "My Deer Friend Nokotan" and built her career in gaming, voice acting, and cosplay.• Roo discusses her background as an athlete and how COVID led her to pursue Read More

We take a deep dive into the Assassin's Creed franchise with Andrew from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to examine its evolution from humble beginnings to global phenomenon. Together, we trace the journey from Altair's first adventure to the latest installment in feudal Japan.• The first Assassin's Creed established a foundation Read More

We return to international cinema with 2024's Oscar winner for Best International Film, "I'm Still Here," a powerful true story about Brazil's military dictatorship and one family's devastating experience.• Based on the true story of Eunice Paiva, whose husband disappeared during Brazil's military dictatorship in 1971• Features an extraordinary performance Read More

Travis Bickle, a lonely Vietnam War veteran working as a NYC taxi driver, descends into violent vigilantism as his mental state deteriorates and his disgust with urban decay intensifies. Martin Scorsese's legendary 1976 character study features an iconic performance by Robert De Niro that continues to influence cinema decades later.• Read More

Matthew Medney joins us to discuss GUNGNIR, his fresh publishing company blending punk rock spirit with Norse mythology to create bold, innovative sci-fi and fantasy narratives.• Journey from music industry production management to publishing• Creating a community-based publisher where readers discover new voices and follow favorite authors• Every Gungnir book Read More

From 36,000 feet in the air to the depths of future dystopian worlds, Nicholas Keating-Casbarro shares the incredible journey of creating his sci-fi franchise, Vitalerium – Descent into the Void. We explore how a career in the medical field led to writing a sci-fi series about humanity's complex future 700 Read More

We go behind the music of Naruto: The Symphonic Experience with Heidi Joosten. This North American tour brings the iconic anime to life with a full orchestra performing to scenes from the first 220 episodes projected on a cinema screen.• The show combines a live orchestra with favorite fight scenes Read More

The hosts from the Super Bracket Bros Cinematic Universe return to discuss April's most interesting pop culture stories and compete in a lively Kahoot game. They explore scientific breakthroughs, gaming controversies, and exciting new entertainment projects with humor and insight.• Return of the dire wolf after 10,000 years through gene Read More

We deep dive into Slay the Spire, the roguelike deck-building game that surprised us with its addictive gameplay and endless replayability. This recommendation from our patron Stefan takes us far outside our comfort zone, yet proves to be one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences we've had.• Exploring how Slay Read More

Mamoru Hosoda's "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" follows 17-year-old Makoto Konno who discovers she can literally leap backward through time, using her newfound ability to reshape her experiences and relationships with mixed results.• Exploring Hosoda's distinct animation style that differs from Ghibli films while maintaining beautiful visuals• Examining the Read More

The guys review Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a 2012 web series-turned-movie that follows military cadets who must team up with Master Chief when their academy is attacked by the Covenant.• A tale of two halves, with the first portion focusing on cadet training that feels slow and uninspired• The Read More

Step into the electric atmosphere of Collective Con during these live interviews with the talents behind some of your favorite characters across film, television, anime, and video games. A huge thank you to the event organizers of Collective Con and the extraordinarily talented Jack Drain, who allowed us the opportunity Read More

Special guests Bridget Rulz and Vintage Macaroni from Retro AV Rewind join us for a lively discussion about the most interesting pop culture moments of March.• Common Side Effects on HBO Max gets renewed for season 2 - a dark animated series about a mushroom that can cure anything• The Read More