JoJo's Bizarre Podcast
By JoJo's Bizarre Podcast
JoJo's Bizarre PodcastMar 17, 2017
Ep. 377 - Innocently Free (Golden Boy, Eps. 1-3)
Another old-school OVA this week on JJBPod, but this time? It's a horny goof-em-up: Golden Boy, from 1995. We also talk about We're All Going to the World's Fair, Fred Durst, Quiz Lady, sharing the road, The Doors, and fixed-gear bikes. |
Ep. 376 - Poken-stein (Pokemon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back)
Time for a confusing bout of nostalgia on JJBpod this week - we welcome back treasured guest Chicas to talk about the first Pokemon movie, aptly-named Pokemon: The First Movie. How many versions of the film are out there? What is its true thesis? Have they made too many Pokemon films? These questions may or may not be answered over the course of this episode. We also talk about Blessid Union of Souls, The Cable Guy, Frank Sinatra, baby-proof bubble toys, and Marc can't believe Koichi Yamadera really is "the man with the seven-colored voice." |
Ep. 375 - Hurry Up (Life with an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated into a Total Fantasy Knockout)
This week on JJBPod, we take a look at Life with an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated into a Total Fantasy Knockout (LOGWRTFK). A rare foray into the isekai genre for us. We also talk about Gooigi, The Unknown, Liar Liar, and Wet Hot American Summer. |
Ep. 374 - Manic Pilot Dream Girl (Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack)
We return to the mecha-zone, this time checking out a classic feature film: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack from 1988. We also talk about buttons on a microwave, never being satisfied with one's own work, Gainax's involvement in this film, and if we'll ever cover another Gundam work on this podcast. |
Ep. 373 - Mr. Feely (Batman: Gotham Knight)
To continue our OVAs-that-involve-Kawajiri-to-some-degree, we check out Batman: Gotham Knight on this ep of JJBPod. It's an anime anthology about Batman, with animation from Madhouse, Production I.G., Bee Train, and Studio 4C. We also talk about Grave of the Fireflies, the best lines from The Dark Knight, pneumatic tube systems, and the single moms in your area. |
Ep. 372 - Raw, Naked Space (Cyber City Oedo 808 Ep. 3 Final)
We keep our word and FINISH the classic cyberpunk OVA, Cyber City Oedo 808 this week on the pod. Or do we? It was April 1st when we recorded this episode, after all. We also talk about the film Prometheus, the woes of setting an appliance clock, and some other stuff I didn't write down. |
Ep. 371 - Tower of Terror (Cyber City Oedo 808 1-2)
It's never a bad time to check out more cyberpunk OVAs - we take a look at the first 2 episodes of the 1990 OVA, Cyber City Oedo 808. We also talk about Nero, 808 State, presidential doodles, Evil Genius, The Tower of Terror, and the film Ghost in the Machine. |
Ep. 370 - A Show and a Half (Noein Eps. 1-3)
We rewind to our college years to talk about oft-overlooked 2000s anime, Noein. We also talk about box cutters, grooming in public, The Sims music, and what the "default" bird is. Let us know what we should watch next by following one of the links below: |
Ep. 369 - Crazy Frog (The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Eps. 4-6)
We revisit the not-WW1 anime The Saga of Tanya the Evil. Episodes 4-6. We also talk about GBBW, war nerds, seasonal colors, high altitude sickness, crazy frog, and Napoleon. |
Ep. 368 - Delusion Agent (Paranoia Agent Eps. 12 & 13, Finale)
We did it. We, thee JoJo's Bizarre Podcast finished an anime that is not JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. We talk about episodes 12 and 13 of Paranoia Agent here. We also talk about Balatro, OnlyConnect, responsibility, roller blading and Andy Capp's Hot Fries. |
Ep. 367 - One Oopsie (Turn-A Gundam, Eps. 1-3)
We give Tomino a third try this week, as we watch 1999's Turn-A Gundam. Is the third time the charm? I don't know! We also talk about the biggest robots, the most popular Gundam series in Japan, Haim, Licorice Pizza, and universal quantification. |
Ep. 366 - Uncoordinated (Paranoia Agent Eps. 10+11)
We almost finished Paranoia Agent this week, but we didn't want to cover 4 eps in one go! Can you blame us? We cover episodes 10 and 11 this week. We also talk about if ghosts age, George C. Scott, Duck Duck Goose, pulling all-nighters, and Denzel Washington movies. |
Ep. 365 - Jisatsu Circle (Paranoia Agent Eps. 7-9)
Believe it or not, Satoshi Kon's TV anime gets even weirder this week. We check out episodes 7-9 of Paranoia Agent, this week on JoJo's Bizarre Podcast. |
Ep. 364 - Elvinfluencer (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Eps. 1-3)
JoJo's Bizarre Podcast takes a look at what some called the best anime of 2023, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. |
Ep. 363 - You Wouldn't Steal a Gundam (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Eps. 1-3)
JoJo's Bizarre Zeta Podcast returns to Gundam this week, as we look at the 2nd Gundam TV series: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. We also talk about Dancougar, Cam'Ron, how formalware has changed, and how to rate things. |
Ep. 362 - Somebody Stop Me (Paranoia Agent Eps. 3
JJBPod actually continues watching a show this week: Paranoia Agent (episodes 4-6). Does it get better, worse, or stay the same? Would we continue watching it without being paid? We also talk about new movies, tulpas, George W. Bush, and Neil Sedaka. |
Ep. 361 - Fully American (Bocchi the Rock Eps. 4-6)
[Oshi no Ko Ep. 1 spoilers from 24:17-25:37]
We actually continue a TV show for once, as we continue to summarize and review Bocchi the Rock this week. We also talk about The Anime We Remember Watching in 2023, self-destructing TVs, Trainspotting, international liquors, and the future of the podcast. |
Ep. 360 - Ask a Lad (Vinland Saga Eps. 1-3)
[Skip to 18:04 for actual Vinland Saga talk]
JJBPod sails the north sea this week as we finally look at everybody's favorite historical-ish anime, Vinland Saga. We also talk about Jaws, Amon Amarth, anime about wine, The Curse, when to explain war to children, From, and The Northman. |
Ep. 359 - Expired (Paranoia Agent, Eps. 1-3)
It's still Merry Konsmas on JJBPod, despite the change in years. We watch the first three episodes of 2004's Paranoia Agent. Does it feel like its got Kon's Tone? We also finally talk about the Godiva x JoJo chocolates, effects of the earthquake in Japan, cricket, fair prices for sex work, and what it's like to have a sinus infection. |
Ep. 358 - The Fourth Godfather (Tokyo Godfathers)
The JJBPod crew become Kon-heads once again, as we watch Satoshi Kon's third film, Tokyo Godfathers. Just in time for Christmas! We also talk about the best haikus, newborn babies, digital cameras,It's a Wonderful Life, and how many coincidences might be too many. |
Ep. 357 - The Good Life (Bocchi the Rock Eps. 1-3)
JoJo's Bizarre Podcast watches Bocchi the Rock this week (Eps. 1-3). Do we like it? Do we wish it went a little deeper? FIND OUT. We also talk about the Squid Games: The Competition, Quora, lunch tables, Dragonforce, songs about happiness, and good jobs for anxious people. |
Ep. 356 - Big Robot Man (Pluto Eps. 1-2)
JJBPod watches the anime adaptation of the Monster mangaka's reinterpretation of a 1960's Astro Boy arc. To put it simply, we watched that there Pluto on Netflix. We also talk about Edible Arrangements, the Rugrats Chanukah episode, giant Astro Boy boots, pankration, synthesizer wars, and an update to the Myles canon. |
Ep. 355 - Meet the Fokkers (Saga of Tanya the Evil, eps. 1-3)
Time for another recent anime you may have missed - thanks to a Patreon pledge, we checked out Saga of Tanya the Evil this week on JJBPod. We also talk about being mixed up with other kids, stupid-ass World War 1, Volkswagen, maybe re-watching Akagi, and why flying mages are better than aeroplanes. |
Ep. 354 - Death Dad (Soul Eater eps. 1-3)
This week, the JJBPod gang takes a look at the classic '00s shounen anime, Soul Eater. We also talk about retired gamers, Beetlejuice, old movie-star expletives, pyramid schemes, and merch ideas.
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Ep. 353 - Lady Benadryl (Legend of the Galactic Heroes eps. 10-12)
This week on the pod, the JoJo's Bizarre Podcast gang takes a look at episodes 10-12 of the original Legend of the Galactic Heroes OVA series. We also talk about dating in the workplace, towns in northern Europe, the name "Julian," applying for government jobs, and the Castaway anime. |
Ep. 352 - Scary White Jam (GTO, eps. 4-6)
Only '90s kids will get this anime's idea of justice! We continue watching '99 anime GTO; episodes 4,5, and 6. We also talk about gross '90s band names, Rumpelstiltskin, Hammurabi's code, AI deepfake audio, and how to console someone who tried to take their own life. |
Ep. 351 - A Milli Vanilli (Memories, 1995 film)
JJBPod takes a look at the anthology anime film Memories, from Katsuhiro Otomo and other anime legends. We also talk about R. Budd Dwyer, Milli Vanilli, what rats eat, and ska music. |
Ep. 350 - Another Spooky Show (Another, Eps. 1-3)
We go into spooky mode this week, as we watch and discuss the first 3 episodes of horror anime Another. We also talk about V8, various movies we've watched lately, Agatha Christie, when HIPAA applies, and when umbrellas invert. |
Ep. 349 - Venga Words (Legend of the Galactic Heroes, eps. 10-12)
We finally return to LOGH this week to figure out how Yang Wen-Li handled that dang space fortress. We also talk about The A-Team, social engineering, The Venga Boys, Jersey shore points, Bridgerton, and if we should watch a spOoOooky show for next podcast ep. |
Ep. 348 - King Pervert (GTO Eps. 1-3)
A millennial favorite this week on JJBPod, the gang checks out three episodes of GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka). We also talk about making videogames, working at Whole Foods, auto repair branding, if teens can cook, the Toyota Cresta, and ages of consent. |
Ep. 347 - Mansion Planet (Dirty Pair Eps. 1-3)
Once again, JJBPod looks at a space-y throwback - only this time, sexier. We watched 1985's Dirty Pair, episodes 1-3. We also talk about nicknames, butt cleavage, sci-fi planets, and gambling. |
Ep. 346 - JaMyMa (Horimiya Eps. 1-3)
It's a (mostly) cute and cozy episode on JJBpod this week - we watch 3 episodes of teen rom-com Horimiya. We also talk about corporate mergers, Doonesbury, manhwa, The Geto Boys, what "pink" is, and when friends like the same person. |
Ep. 345 - Goop Lord (Mary and the Witch's Flower)
It's not-quite-a-Ghibli week here on JJBpod. We watched Studio Ponoc's 2017 film, Mary and the Witch's Flower. We also talk about The Moon Spinners, the blur tool in Photoshop, Snatch, GameShark, Mondo Grosso, and Scandinavian child rearing. |
Ep. 344 - Lotta Ins Lotta Outs (Baccano!, eps. 1-3)
We finally watch the listener-favorite 2007 anime, Baccano! You can find it NOT on any streaming service. Sorry. We also talk about "Harris' Foam Corner", how to say "hammer" in Italian, what "Jacuzzi" means, and how to tell someone's age. |
Ep. 343 - You, Me, My (Nichijou Eps. 1-3)
The jokes-per-minute continues to amp up on JJBPod this week, as we take a look at the first 3 episodes of gag-anime Nichijou: My Ordinary Life. We also talk about the TikTok narrator, fonts, dittos, natto, and being slacker students. |
Ep. 342 - Them Aliens (Urusei Yatsura (2022) Eps. 1, 10, 12 w/ Coqui)
[21:14 for the actual UY episode talk]
Two probably overdue firsts for JJBPod this week - we watch an Urusei Yatsura adaptation, and we have a VTuber on as our guest. Coqui (twitch.tv/coqui) joins us to talk about how she first got into UY, how she got the part of Ten in the English dub of UY 2022, and why VTubers are better than "fleshtubers." We also talk about Garfield's "Alone" arc, Uta-garuta, and what children like to do in hotels. |
Ep. 341 - Dirty Jobs (Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Eps. 1-3)
JJBPod covers a contemporary, seinen zombie anime this week - Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. We also talk about Zobomafoo, overtime policies, Slap Ya Mama, transporting stool samples, our worst jobs, C.H.U.D., and the documentary Grizzly Man. |
Ep. 340 - Lil' Old Boy (AKIRA)
The JJB Pod gang finally gets around to watching the epic film, Akira. Our reactions to it may...not surprise you. We also talk about the writers/actors' strike, eastern standards of music, getting an Akira tattoo, The Jim Carroll Band, which version of Akira to watch, and the films of Rian Johnson. |
Ep. 339 - Millions O'Knives (Trigun Stampede Eps. 1-3)
We resist the urge to be grumpy old weebs as we watch (controversial?) 2023 anime, Trigun Stampede. We also talk about The Slomin's Shield, the most evil instruments, Myles' health situation, and Beverly Hills Cop. |
Ep. 338 - Catbus (My Neighbor Totoro)
We check another Miyazaki film off our bucket list this week, as we talk about My Neighbor Totoro and where it ranks among the other Ghibli/Miyazaki film we've seen. We also talk about how to pronounce Totoro, Digital Underground, Barbenheimer, lying to siblings, thanking trees, and The Boy and the Heron. |
Ep. 337 - Baby Geniuses (Oshi no Ko, Episode 1)
Recent-ish parents watch a recent-ish anime that is (sort-of) about having babies. It's Oshi no Ko time on JoJo's Bizarre Podcast. We watched the first episode, which is a movie-length story that switches genres a few times and will probably shock you along the way. We also talk about nicknames, the band Aqua, and a few other things I forgot to notate. |
Ep. 336 - Space Et Tu (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Eps. 4-6)
It's more of the space-show-for-grownups this week, as we are once again compelled to watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes, episodes 4-6. It's still good! We also talk about Shark Tank, Fire Emblem Awakening, if chocolate goes bad, concubines, Math Blaster, and video rental stores. |
Ep. 335 - One Thing (One Piece Eps. 1015, 1061, 1062) w/ guest Shannon Strucci
[big fat OP spoiler around 27:00]
[Please note: Marc now remembers that the davidpro JoJo anime does not cover all 957 chapters of JoJo, but 752 chapters in 190 episodes is still ~4 chapters/ep]
Finally the JJBPod gang watches the beloved, long-as-hell anime, One Piece - episodes 1015, 1061, and 1062. We bring Shannon Strucci (@plentyofalcoves on Twitter) from the One Piece Podcast along as a guide and as someone to sell us on One Piece as a whole. We also talk about Lemon Party, our first anime conventions, the golden age of piracy, The Twilight Zone, and Bluesky. |
Ep. 334 - Da Ba Dee (Blue Lock Eps. 1-3)
What if Squid Game was about sports? What if soccer was more like Battle Royale? These questions and more are answered on this week's podcast, as the JJBPod gang takes a look at Blue Lock, from the Fall 2022 anime season. We also talk about the Japanese women's soccer team, Baki, how this manga could go on, canceling free trials, Eiffel 65, and our little league sports careers. |
Ep. 333 - Kiss on Me (Yuri!!! on Ice, Eps. 1-3)
We're way late getting onto the rink, but this week, JJBPod finally watches Yuri!!! on Ice (episodes 1-3). We also talk about Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tumbling, coworkers with the same name, water fountains, and the age-old debate of roller blades vs. roller skates. |
Ep. 332 - Space is Big (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Eps. 1-3)
It's time for JJBPod to look at the actual OVA *series* of LOGH - episodes 1, 2, and 3. We also talk about the flatness of space, Escape Velocity and Slavic last names. |
Ep. 331 - DDZ (Blood Blockade Battlefront, Eps. 1, 3, and 6)
[Skip to ~24:00 to get straight to BBB anime talk]
The JJBPod gang welcomes Tim back to the show once again, this time to talk about their pick for the week: Blood Blockade Battlefront, episodes 1, 3, and 6. We also talk about Lucky Star, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, 8 Mile, various chain restaurants, John Romita Jr., and Kusaregedo from Samurai Shodown V. |
Ep. 330 - Copperstone Girl (Dr. Stone Eps. 1-3)
[SKIP to 17:54 for actual Dr. Stone talk]
Shounen? Sho' nuff! We take it back to the stone age (?) this week, as we watch and discuss the 2019 anime Dr. Stone. We also talk about Merks, science shows, E.L.O., The Martian, Primitive Technology, and candy and homelessness - if you subscribe to the Patreon feed. |
Ep. 329 - Wrong Wen-li (Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars)
Despite the zillions of deaths in this anime, we find the chill sector of space as we watch the first adaptation of Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the...yada yada yada. We also talk about Dark Summit, react video length, technically-ongoing wars, astronaut ice cream, and Voltes V. |
Ep. 328 - Vigilante Mascotism (Lycoris Recoil Eps. 1-3)
Hope you like ACTION on this JoJo podcast that we do. This week, it's Lycoris Recoil, eps. 1-3. There's also a lot of JoJo talk up top, so skip to ~42m to get straight to the recoiling. We also talk about "Alice's Restaurant", Licorice Pizza, Jeopardy!, opening a ski resort, wearing mascot suits, and Philadelphia college stories. |