Thu, 31 December 2015
Summary Remember when Steven Spielberg had funny cartoons on TV? We sure do! Join Zorak and Neeksy as we go back to the 90s and rediscover Freakazoid! Next Time: Special Roundtable on Fandoms and the Role of Media Critique ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
Tue, 8 December 2015
Summary Jem! It's truly outrageous! Neeksy and Zorak come back from a brief hiatus to scratch their heads trying to make sense of the nonsensical and yet somehow painfully dull 80's icon. Next Time: Freakazoid! ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
Tue, 27 October 2015
Summary Zorak's most favoritest, bestest anime ever about a nameless college student pursuing the perfect rose-colored life goes under the knife. Also: Crowdfunding and Jojo announcements. Grasp the opportunity in front of you and watch this anime! Next Episode: Jem and the Holograms (The Beginning, Journey Through Time, Intrigue at Indy 500, The Middle of Nowhere) Later: Freakazoid! ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
Sat, 10 October 2015
Summary We explore the style-mashed world of Gumball. Does metahumor preclude emotional sincerity? Let's find out! Next Episode: Tatami Galaxy ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
Fri, 18 September 2015
Summary Hideaki Anno's girls-tennis-parody-turned-robot-space-epoch gets analyzed. Newtonian Physics and freaky deep-sea-looking aliens get busted wide open! Gunbusted. Next Episode: The Amazing World of Gumball Later: Tatami Galaxy ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
Fri, 11 September 2015
Summary Today we discuss Sylvain Chomet's well-made but perhaps fundamentally flawed film about the world's most depressed cycler and his physically-handicapped grandmother as they navigate the streets of Fat New York in Fat America where everyone is fat. Also why capitalizing on nostalgia is dumb and people need to stop trying to do so. Next Episode: Aim for the Top! Gunbuster Later: The Amazing World of Gumball Supplemental Material English Visual Idioms that Japanese Viewers Don't Understand ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
Thu, 27 August 2015
Summary Let's conserve our energy resources and solve the world's most inane, low-stakes mysteries in Kyoto Animation's Hyouka. Marvel at Zorak's frustration with some of the best TV animation produced being put to use on a high school drama series. Next Episode: Triplets of Belleville Later: Aim for the Top! Gunbuster ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
Wed, 12 August 2015
Summary Five children from around the world are given magical rings to save the environment in the most confusing and ass-backwards ways possible. Mutation goop, a magical time-traveling robot pal (with a squirtgun!), street gangs, and a robotic wolf abound! Supplemental Material Thomas Romain on why animation in Japan struggles due to scheduling pressures. Next Episode: Hyouka Later: Triplets of Belleville ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) Chorocojo (@Chorocojo) |
Thu, 30 July 2015
Summary What the hell did I just watch. Why are the ninja exploding into grape jelly and is that a time-traveling feudal lord?! WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THIS WORLD Next Episode: Captain Planet Later: Hyouka ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
Tue, 21 July 2015
Summary Pixar is back, everybody! Inside Out, one the most emotionally nuanced children's film in a long time, successfully relays its themes and message through subtle moments that build up over time. Also Lava sucks. And I hate it. Supplemental Reading What a Children's Show Can Teach Us About Sex and Healthy Relationships Next Episode: Black Lion Later: Captain Planet ADthepodcast@gmail.com Attending Pathologists Neeksy (@rymagnusson) Zorak (@SAzorak) |
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