How-To Otaku: An Anime Podcast
By Brogan McGowan and Joshua Thorne
How-To Otaku: An Anime PodcastJan 19, 2022
Cowboy Bebop Ep. 1-13
"BEBOP! BEBOP! HERE, HERE!" Yes, it's finally time to talk about the coolest crew of bounty hunters in the solar system! On this episode of How-to Otaku, we discuss Phoenix Wright, genre conventions, data dogs, morality in the space frontier, jazz, showrunners almost going into poverty, and more! And we're not charging a woolong for it, so strap yourself in for the world of COWBOY BEBOP! LET'S JAM!
UPCOMING EPISODES:
Cowboy Bebop, Pt. 2 - February 2
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - Feb. 19
Devilman Crybaby - Mar. 2
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A 2022 Update Mini-sode!
It's the new year! And we're gonna make sure to make the most of it. In this mini-episode, we go over the state of the podcast, our upcoming schedule, and even a few stretch goals for later this year!
OUR SCHEDULE:
Cowboy Bebop, Pt 1 (Ep. 1-13): January 19
Cowboy Bebop, Pt 2 (Ep. 14-26): February 2
Anohana: February 16
Devilman Crybaby: March 2
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AKIRA (feat. The Inner Circle)
Rev up your motorbikes, folks! Joining Brogan and Josh for their first episode of the new year is The Inner Circle's Clayton Franklin and AJ Hall, who bring their insights into genre films and 80’s culture to our discussion of renowned dystopian masterpiece AKIRA! They talk body horror, copious amounts of graph paper, My Hero Academia and more as they dissect the madness of growing up in a capitalist nightmare. One thing's for sure though: this podcast is gonna E.X.P.L.O.D.E., so don't miss it!
And don't forget to check out The Inner Circle on YouTube, where Clayton and AJ discuss films of interest both old and new. On their latest episode, Brogan and Josh are guests for their discussion of the anime cyberpunk thriller Ghost in the Shell (1995).
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Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (PATRON BONUS EPISODE PUBLIC RELEASE)
On the inaugural bonus episode of How-to Otaku's Patreon, Brogan and Josh discuss silly spy gadgets, the Holy Roman Empire, and the annoying inaccuracies of 90's dubs, as they dissect Hayao Miyazaki's debut action-adventure classic!
UP NEXT:
FLCL - June 11
Berserk - June 25 and July 9
The next BONUS EPISODE - July 2
AND MORE!
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Berserk (1997): Ep. 15-25
Much like the manga Berserk, we are a little later than expected, but totally worth it! This week we conclude our analysis of Berserk (1997); we are joined by good friend and longtime listener Kian to discuss the apocalypse, bad CGI sequels, Jojo Part 6 and more! (content warning: discussions of gruesome imagery, violence, sexual assault)
UP NEXT:
Cowboy Bebop (1998) - July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug 20, available to stream on Hulu and Funimation
AND MORE!
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Berserk (1997): Ep 1-14
This week on How-to Otaku, Brogan and Josh dive into Berserk (1997) and get a good long look at the angriest man to ever walk the Earth. WARNING: we DO discuss the funniest shit we've ever seen.
UP NEXT:
Cowboy Bebop (1998) - July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug 20, available to stream on Hulu and Funimation
AND MORE!
Want to support the show? Check out our brand-new Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus content!
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FLCL (Fooly Cooly)
This week on How-to Otaku, Brogan and Josh will OVERFLOW as they try to dissect an OVA so experimental and irreverent, it may even defy dissection itself! Among other topics, they discuss Hustler Magazine, MatPat, manic pixie dream girls, the value of dick jokes, and more! So strap yourselves in for the wild wild world of Gainax's FLCL!
UP NEXT:
Berserk (1997) - June 25 and July 9, available to stream on YouTube
Cowboy Bebop (1998) - July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug 20, available to stream on Hulu and Funimation
AND MORE!
Want to support the show? Check out our brand-new Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus content!
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Ep. 61-64
In this week’s episode, we are finally putting a big fat cap on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and How-to Otaku: Season 1! Among other things, we discuss dead dads, dumb bullshit retconning, whether Edward and Winry should’ve kissed (THEY SHOULD HAVE), and all our juicy final thoughts on this show! Featuring SURPRISE GUEST STAR David Lynch!*
*disclaimer: might not be the real david lynch
UP NEXT FOR SEASON 2:
Fooly Cooly (FLCL) - June 11, available to stream on Hulu and Funimation
Berserk (1997) - June 25 and July 9, available to stream on YouTube
AND MORE!
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Ep. 51-60
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Ep. 40-50
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Ep. 36-39
In this episode of How-to Otaku (the first with social lubricants), Brogan cries during an anime song, Josh tries desperately to form coherent thoughts, and somewhere in the mix they discuss Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
REMINDER!! New episodes will now be released biweekly, and will cover one "cour" (aka "arc" or "season") per episode.
Feb 19 - FMA #40-50
Mar 5 - FMA #51-64
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Ep. 26-35
On today's episode of How-to Otaku, we discuss Alex Louis Armstrong's hot dom sister, the dangers of ceiling fans, the truth about the deep state, and more!
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ps: godzilla's gonna kick kong's ass. -josh
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Ep. 21-25
In the first How-to Otaku episode of 2021, we talk about Fuhrer Bradley's genitals (or lack thereof), the unrelenting stupidity of Roy Mustang, and why hitting a dinosaur for fifteen minutes just isn't Josh's thing.
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Episodes 16-20
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Episodes 11-15
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Episodes 6-10
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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Episodes 1-5
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