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Anime Jam Session

Anime Jam Session is a weekly podcast hosted by DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Ari Rockefeller, and other amazing staffers! Join them as each week they discuss anime, games, conventions, fandom, geek stuff, and everything in between, as well as their unique take on the topics at hand! This podcast is streamed live on Twitch.tv (twitch.tv/animejamsession), Tuesdays at 9 pm Eastern! Part of the VOG Network (www.vognetwork.com)!
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Episodes

Episode #204 - Spring Can't Come any Sooner.

On tonight's show, Ari Rockefeller talks to us about Fire Emblem's 25th Anniversary Concert, Mako-chan tells us about Sailor Moon themed pastries, and DJ Ranma S discusses cosplay driver licenses, Ghost in the Shell snafus, and all of the hosts talk about seven trips to the underworld. Then on The Open Forum Topic, we ask about sexy cosplay and your thoughts on it. Then in News From Japan, a cop arrested for attempted kidnapping, men arrested for trying to smuggle exotic animals into Japan, and ...

Feb 27, 20151 hr 56 min

Episode #203 - Katsucon 2015... With Special Guest Snow (not Informer)!

On tonight's show, we're talking Katsucon 2015! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Avalon Cosplay as they take you through Day 0 to Day 3 of this convention! Meanwhile, Mako-chan is just enjoying all the wine since she didn't go. And then our Open Forum Topic, we want to know what weather conditions you had to endure to get to a convention! And then in News from Japan, a man torches abandoned buildings, a woman and her ex are arrested for being buggy, and a woman knocked down, and her panties...

Feb 20, 20152 hr 9 min

Episode #202 - Countdown to More Snow? Only in New England.

On tonight's show, we talk about fourteen frustrating things todays anime fans will never experience, video games that would make great animes, The Attack on Titan escape game comes to New York City, Australia announces plans for live action Astro Boy, and a One Piece scavenger hunt! We then open the Skypeline and talk about what video games that would make for a great anime! And in News From Japan, man assaults a boy for laughing at him, a drug suspect escapes from police by stealing a taxi, an...

Feb 13, 20152 hr 1 min

Episode #201 - There's Cold, and Then There's COLD

On tonight's show, we talking about the new Digimon crests from Bandai, and they're a bit pricey... A replica Spear of Longinus from Neon Genesis Evangelion is being sent to the moon, Lindsey Stirling covers a Vocaloid song, and it's quite spiffy! We also tell you why you'll never eat alone at the Pokemon Cafe. On our Open Forum Topic, we ask the age old question, what was your first cosplay? In News From Japan, we find out that an arrest made in a bike attack, a woman stabs young boys with a kn...

Feb 06, 20151 hr 36 min

Episode #200 - And on Episode 200, Kami Said, "Let There Be Snow!"

Tonight, we reach a milestone... Episode 200! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, & Avalon Cosplay for chaos, hijinks, and overall a damn good time! We will have stories from MAGFest too! And we talk about the upcoming Attack on Titan attraction and second season! Momoiro Clover Z performs the opening theme to the new upcoming Dragon Ball Z movie! We then pay our respects to Origa and Chikao Otsuka, who recently passed. We then open the Skypeline for the Open Forum Topic and ask you...

Jan 30, 20152 hr 1 min

Episode #199 - You'd Be Amazed at What's Being Said...

On tonight's show, DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan have a treat in store for you! Live on tonight's show, we interview Barracuda Cosplay! We will talk to her about how she got into cosplay and the infamous image about cosplayers charging for photoshoots, and we will take your calls! We then ask the Open Forum Topic, "We see a lot of cosplayers cosplaying from popular animes, mangas, video games, comics, movies, etc... But have you seen anyone cosplay a character you don't see at cons,...

Jan 23, 20151 hr 47 min

Episode #198 - So this is What Y'all Missed in the Last Two Weeks

And we're kicking off 2015 with a brand new podcast! First up, Ari Rockefeller talks to us about Kotoricon 2015! Then DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan discuss some of the pertinent news that were missed over the break such as Springfest 2015 cancellation, Newcon PDX lice incident, Scarlett Johansson to play the Major in Ghost in the Shell theatrical film, and the new anime Cute High Earth Defense Club Love. In our Open Forum Topic, we discuss cosplay photoshoot locations, what's good and what isn't? And...

Jan 16, 20151 hr 52 min

Episode #197 - The Derpycon 2014 Podcast!

Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan for their Derpycon podcast debut! The next 60 minutes is them telling everyone about the podcast, who they are, and various topics about the fandom!

Jan 16, 20151 hr 6 min

Episode #196 - The Anime Jam Session 2014 Drunken Podcast Special!

Happy holidays! It's our drunken Christmas special! Join our hosts DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller, as they welcome staffer DJ AJ! Also joining them are special guests Avalon Cosplay and Seiya & Yaten from Kinmoku Revolution! They discuss the craziest, outlandish articles in anime, cosplay, Weird News from Japan! And we ask on out Open Forum Topic, "What are you thankful for this holiday season?" And things gets down and dirty when the Skypeline is opened for "Ask Anime Jam Sessio...

Dec 30, 20142 hr 50 min

Episode #195 - Can We All Say Fsck 2014? I Think So.

On tonight's show, the hosts discuss upcoming information about Digimon Adventure 03 and then a round table discussion yet again about the problem with the fans in anime. Then in cosplay news, McCall's Patterns releases a magical girl pattern, but there are some... Issues with it. And more cannon fodder on "The War on Cosplay". And one blogger takes up issues with the top four "professional cosplayers" and their annoyance in their fandom. And we talk about our Open Forum Topic, "Who would be you...

Dec 19, 20141 hr 53 min

Episode #194 - Going Out With a Bang, DerpyCon 2014!

We're talking DerpyCon! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan as they discuss going to a first year convention! But wait, we have more! We have news about Naruto and Attack on Titan's survival horror game! And then in the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your final con of the season? And in News From Japan... A groper gropes the wrong woman, a stolen ponytail, and a vaginal canoe woman?!

Dec 14, 20141 hr 43 min

Episode #193 - Shorter Than the Lines at Best Buy!

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S brings us a GoFundMe that's so bad that he had to share it... And also, what's the story behind Katsucon's latest guest, and why is there so much controversy behind it? Then Mako-chan tells about Girl's Magazine, celebrating 60 years of publishing, and that the price of Sailor Moon earrings are TOO DAMN HIGH. Ari Rockefeller chimes in about thirteen struggles of being a shounen hero and twelve people who shouldn't pilot mechas! We then ask in this week's Open Foru...

Dec 05, 20142 hr 4 min

Episode #192 - We'll Be Carving the Bird Right After the Show

On this week's show, it's gonna be a good one! DJ Ranma S Guy and Avalon Cosplay go balls deep on a cosplay article gone horribly wrong... Somewhat. This writer blames the the fans, not the famous cosplayers on the issues in the community. As Ari Rockefeller fans the flames of this, Mako-chan brings updates about the upcoming Attack on Titan second season and live-action movie! Then we get details on the upcoming Ghost in the Shell MMO by Nexon! Then we bring up the Open Forum Topic where we ask...

Nov 29, 20141 hr 43 min

Episode #191 - Is That What You Call It? I Never Knew.

This week, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan discuss their thoughts on VicGate, aka why fans are upset that he's casted in a role for the anime Free - Iwatobi Swim Club. Meanwhile, Ari Rockefeller brings us the weekly news about the upcoming Attack on Titan x Marvel Comics crossover, what's new with the Death Note musical, the ten biggest jerks in anime, and is Yaya Han calling it quits in cosplay?! And the controversy that surrounds it! Then On the Open Forum Topic, we ask what manga you read that gave ...

Nov 21, 20141 hr 47 min

Episode #190 - Well We Did Have Something Else Planned But...

This week's show, it's a full house of fandom with DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, Mako-chan, and Avalon Cosplay! First off DJ Ranma S reflects back on his memories of Big Danny T, and the BABYMETAL concert from last week at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Then the hosts talk about the Attack on Titan X Marvel crossover, the end of Naruto, and the future it pertains! Then a discussion on making money as a cosplayer, and how much can be made. Also, what happened at Rhode Island Comic Con and Epic-Con Geek...

Nov 14, 20142 hr 33 min

Episode #189 - Live From Zenkaikon 2014, It's Saturday Morning!

This week's show is dedicated to the one and only Big Danny T. You will be missed brother. On this special episode, Mako-chan and DJ Ranma S do a "live" podcast from Zenkaikon! They talk about their thoughts and views on the state of the anime industry and Heroes of Cosplay!

Nov 07, 20141 hr 19 min

Episode #187 - The Great Outdoors... Another Anime Convention 2014!

This week, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller talk Another Anime Convention (AAC) from this past weekend! Our duo will discuss this convention with Mako-chan and fill her in on what she missed! Also, Scarlett Johansson offered the role of the major in Ghost in the Shell? Also on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your anime/gaming ringtone? And in News From Japan, a biker assaulted by an innkeeper, student kills a woman "because he wanted to", and a passenger arrested for sexual assault... On a a ...

Oct 24, 20142 hr

Episode #186 - New York Comic Con... Just Smoke and Mirrors

We're talking New York Comic Con! The hosts didn't go, but Avalon Cosplay did! She discusses with DJ Ranma S Guy and Ari Rockefeller what all went down in the last four days! We'll also cover some important news about Sailor Moon and Gundam releases! Along with our Open Forum Topic that discusses bad times at conventions... Did you have one? And also, our News From Japan, officer arrested for drinking and driving, man tries to rob a convenience store within 10 minutes of each other, and new ice ...

Oct 17, 20141 hr 58 min

Episode #185 - So, What's Up This Week Guys?!

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S talks about the Morning Musume concert in NYC. Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss Viz Media's lineup for New York Comic Con and Gurren Lagann... The play! Naruto manga soon comes to an end, and a followup with charges against voice actor Illich Guardiola, and an X Japan US documentary! We ask on the Open Forum Topic about what concerts you've seen at conventions! In News From Japan, a man dies over a ramen shop seat, two guys arrested, one for pouring urine, an...

Oct 10, 20141 hr 56 min

Episode #184 - Can it Be? Yes it is... SEASON FOUR!

This week's episode is our SEASON 4 PREMIERE! DJ Ranma S reflects back on some classic cartoons with the hosts, along with a followup with a scathing article that blamed cosplayers for the decline of sales at cons. Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller tells us about anime based GPS smartphones, con staffer that's a registered sex offender, a life sized Pikachu, anime parents that you may have wanted, and the Dragon Ball Z network to playtest the next video game. And then we ask about your favorite...

Oct 03, 20142 hr 1 min

Episode #183 - Yet Another Slow News Week

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S brings us an update on the shooting in Utah, and it's a bit more haphazard. And is there an update to the Kickstarter game Crsis Heart Brawlers? Then Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller discuss if cosplay is killing comic cons, the newly updated Toonami lineup, book covers with boobs on it, and eight anime titles for guys that are girly? Then we dip into the sub vs dub debate on the Open Forum Topic, we ask what is your favorite series to watch dubbed or subbed. In News...

Sep 25, 20141 hr 52 min

Episode #182 - Spot-checking For Details

This week, the hosts discuss the upcoming voices for the new Tenchi Muyo anime, Ai Tenchi Muyo! Nakayoshi magazine re-releases of the Clow Cards from Card Captor Sakura, the top ten anime guys (Avalon Cosplay and Mako-chan will fire off on that), and free NYCC deodorant and spray! And in our Open Forum Topic... We ask, "What is that one cosplay you want to do?" And in News from Japan, the Blackburger from Burger King, Masamune's sword discovered, and who is the Chibatman? And DJ Ranma S explodes...

Sep 19, 20141 hr 57 min

Episode #181 - Yep, Summer is 'Official'.

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S and Mako-chan check in about Viz Media's Moonlight Party, the Sailor Moon slumber party! Then Ari Rockefeller brings us news about possible light novels coming to the US, ten different anime openings from around the country, new info on the upcoming Digimon anime, and the first ever Hello Kitty Con! Then on the Open Forum Topic, we ask you what's one of your favorite anime openings! Then in News From Japan, KFC Japan celebrates Colonel Day with interesting prizes,...

Sep 12, 20141 hr 54 min

Episode #180 - Wait... Summer Just Got Here?

On this week's show, besides talking about Labor Day break, the hosts discuss the new Lupin III Takarazuka, more info about the new Tenchi Muyo anime, and what is the deal about Hello Kitty? Then as we bring up the Open Forum Topic, we discuss Fanfiction. Is there a crossover fanfic that you read that actually worked? Plus in News From Japan, a 10 year old boy cuts the rope over cartoons, Japanese Adult Video stars raise money for a charity, and there's this talk about a stockpile of toilet pape...

Sep 05, 20141 hr 42 min

Episode #179 - Still Time for a Coke and a Smile!

On this week's show, That DJ Ranma S Guy discusses International Cosplay Day in NYC, and a couple of things happened. Mako-chan and Ari Rockefeller talk about the upcoming SeraMoon Symphony, NYCC reaches out to anotehr website for help with their harassment policy, and they reveal the rules for the East Coast Cosplay Championship! A con chair and a con review get into a pissing contest about the review of said convention, and more info on the new Tenchi Muyo anime, and Mako isn't all that happy ...

Aug 29, 20141 hr 58 min

Episode #178 - If at First You Don't Succeed, You Punch the Door In.

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller discuss live action! It's a reboot of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and a screening of the live action Lupin III and Rurouni Kenshin theatrical films! And we talk conventions, Kantaicon's dress policy and racial diversity at Otakon this year? And is Crunchyroll part of the problem with anime bootlegging? We have our Open Forum Topic, and we want to know what your first convention was like, tell us some memories! And in News from Jap...

Aug 22, 20142 hr 5 min

Episode #177 - Maybe I Should Have Gone to Otakon After All...

This week it's our star-studded Otakon 2014 review! DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, and Ari Rockefeller are joined by Avalon Cosplay and Jared from Scarlet-Rhapsody! Enjoy the next two hours as they tell you EVERYTHING about Otakon! And then after, it's our News From Japan segment! We discuss a man being arrested after apologizing, another one arrested with underwear, and deodorant sheets?

Aug 15, 20142 hr 29 min

Episode #176 - This was SUPPOSED to Be a PSA, But...

On this week's show, Mako-chan delivers up some news about Studio Ghibli and we find out the truth behind their closing... And then drops Avalon Cosplay in as a surprise to watch the boys! Also, DJ Ranma S and Ari Rockefeller are brought back to their youth about the return of Digimon! Plus the casting for the live action Attack on Titan movie is revealed, and the plans for two feature films! And then the crew discuss anime and hip-hop mashups. And on the Open Forum Topic: "Cosplay and street cl...

Aug 08, 20141 hr 54 min

Episode #175 - So Far, the Summer Has Been Quite Timid.

On this week's show, DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and Mako-chan talking Comic-Con International AKA SDCC! We'll tell you about the harassment policies, before and after! A famous cosplayer went to blows with a perv, the money being spent at SDCC, and there's a lawsuit about the name Comic Con? In anime news, we discuss Attack on Titan... Or is it The Hobbit, you decide! Also the return of Macross! In our Open Forum Topic, "Easier said than done they say. We look at certain characters and the out...

Aug 01, 20141 hr 56 min

Episode #174 - It Should Have a Title, Yes?

This week, Mako-chan bring us Moon Animate Make-Up, and DJ Ranma S, and Ari Rockefeller review it! Along with an issue from ConnectiCon Convention. In anime news, the Science of Dragon Ball Z, Gurren Lagann come to Toonami on Adult Swim, 15th anniversary of Digimon, The Pikachu Cafe, and Chris Sabat speaks out about his Vegeta voice! Then in the Open News Forum Topic, "We all started somewhere when it comes to anime. Now that we know better and try to get other into anime, what series would you ...

Jul 26, 20141 hr 54 min
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