Mob Psycho introduces a bevy of villains and gives us a hearty helping of action. Also in this episode: Crunchyroll changing hands, a metaphor being tortured, and two guys running out of ways to say they really like a show. Next week we will be watching Mob Psycho 100 episodes 11&12 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll and Funimation. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awa...
Dec 17, 2020•36 min
Ritsu gets his time to shine as the main focus of a few episodes, Onigawara starts to become a full character, and Reigen out-cons some scammers. Also this episode: Big podcast news, more reminiscing about childhood, and congratulations to Kyoto Animation! Next week we will be watching Mob Psycho 100 episodes 8-10 currently streaming in the US on Crunchyroll and Funimation. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on i...
Dec 11, 2020•45 min
The AWAM crew learns important lessons like not to point knives at people and the importance of failure. Also this week: Andrew can't stop gushing about the Body Improvement Club, Tim revisits the reboot of a childhood favorite, and food comes up way too often for a podcast about anime! Hey, December 5th is almost here! What's happening on December 5th?! The AWAM crew is going to be streaming at twitch.tv/ae_pollux for 24 hours starting at 8am Eastern Time! It's also for a good cause (Children's...
Dec 03, 2020•38 min
The AWAM crew finally gets to cover one of their all time favorites! We fawn over the animation, character interactions, and how Mob is a perfect boy who must be protected at all costs. Also in this episode: a definitely not on the fly news segment, warm fuzzy feelings, and Andrew cosplaying. You should know the deal with this second paragraph by now if you're religiously reading the episode descriptions for some reason. This is the part where everything's written in a conversational tone and th...
Nov 26, 2020•35 min
Devilman Crybaby comes to an end, but not before pummeling the AWAM crew right in the feelings a few more times. Also in this episode: Actually not that much, we just keep talking about how good Devilman is even after it made us feel bad. (Hey, hey you! Down here below the main text. Did you know we're doing a charity stream for 24 hours on December 5th? You did? Well now you double know that, and you know that you should come hang out at twitch.tv/ae_pollux even if you can't give anything right...
Nov 21, 2020•53 min
Things are starting to look very grim in the world of Devilman, but we push through heart wrenching deaths, mass hysteria, and divine judgment to deliver a podcast! Also in this episode: Andrew reconsiders his feelings about Land of the Lustrous, Tim knows the most anime game of all time, and we announce our next anime (it's Mob Psycho 100, do yourself a favor and watch this one). While you're still here reading this for some reason, you should know that our 24 hour charity stream has been resch...
Nov 18, 2020•53 min
We have see what happens when a demon lives in the same body as a human, and get a return of creepy photographers being creepy. While you're still here reading this for some reason, you should know that our 24 hour charity stream has been rescheduled to December 5th. The internet exploded (no seriously) on our original date, but we'd love to see you there! Next episodewe will be watching Devilman Crybaby episodes 6-8 currently streaming in the US on Netflix. Let us know if we mess anything up or...
Nov 16, 2020•42 min
Devilman Crybaby isn't spooky enough to keep the AWAM team from turning it upside down to look for symbolism hidden under every frame! Also this week: Tim talks this season's bummers, a David Cronenberg shoutout, and several half assed attempts to remember what we learned in Sunday School. Next episode we will be watching Devilman Crybaby episodes 3,4, & 5, currently streaming in the US on Netflix. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrews...
Nov 10, 2020•48 min
This week we spend a lot of time asking ourselves how show's should handle real life bad stuff while our plucky band of not-so-great-themselves protagonists face off against terrorists. Also in this episode: Tim's final impressions of some Summer 2020 Anime, philosophical musings about butts in anime, and the definitely not recurring bit where the video description reminds you that you can watch us stream 5pm EDT at twitch.tv/ae_pollux! Next week we will be watching Devilman Crybaby episodes 1&a...
Oct 23, 2020•42 min
This week Black Lagoon proves that a series can have both depth and an unstoppable battle maid! Also this week- concussions, bullet shields, and our ongoing quest to convince you that you really should tune into twitch.tv/ae_pollux Thursdays at 5pm EDT. Next week we will be watching Black Lagoon episodes 11&12, currently streaming in the US on Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter ...
Oct 15, 2020•38 min
It's not just pirates anymore, this week we also have nuns with guns and maids with even more guns. We also talk Jojo's and how you should definitely watch us play Final Fantasy 7 Remake 5pm EDT on Thursdays at Twitch.tv/ae_pollux Next week we will be watching Black Lagoon episodes 9&10, currently streaming in the US on Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod Catch up an...
Oct 01, 2020•41 min
Revy drops some real philosophy bombs, and lots of Nazis get shot on this week's episode. Also, Tim Just wants to talk about Godzilla, Andrew teases some Yuri on Ice content, and we announce our spooky October series (it's Devilman Crybaby on Netflix). Next week we will be watching Black Lagoon episodes 7&8, currently streaming in the US on Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at ...
Sep 17, 2020•40 min
The mafia politics of Roanapur come into clearer focus and we have to talk about Nazis on a submarine even though we really don't want to. Also in this episode we talk about how to properly say Hunter x Hunter and whether it will ever finish. Next week we will be watching Black Lagoon episodes 3&4, currently streaming in the US on Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod ...
Sep 12, 2020•36 min
[Apologies but we had to use Tim’s backup audio this week but we think it turned out okay!] It's the start of a new show and a new format! We cover the first two episodes of Black Lagoon, talk about what makes a good setting, and consider the importance of the Rule of Cool! Next week we will be watching Black Lagoon episodes 3&4, currently streaming in the US on Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on ins...
Sep 04, 2020•40 min
It's our final episode of Little Witch Academia, and we talk big picture and where it sits in Trigger's portfolio. We also talk about Andrew's descent into Hunter x Hunter. Next week we will be kicking off our new format with Black Lagoon episodes 1&2, found streaming in the US on Hulu. Let us know if we mess anything up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod Catch up and check out our new schedule at awam.piz...
Aug 29, 2020•50 min
Today we are trying something new, our first watchalong episode! Laura joins Andrew to watch the first 3 episodes of the classic series, Hunter x Hunter(2011). Neither of them have ever seen it, except for the lost recording right before this one. Next week will will be back discussing Little Witch Academia Ep 20-25 found on Netflix in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod Catch ...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Little Witch Academia shows off lots of fun new ideas but loses some momentum in its frenzied dash to GOAT status. We also admit to an oopsie and start teasing our rebooted stream. (Hey, if you could pretty please take this survey it would really help us fine tune the show to be more enjoyable [LINK]) Next week will will be discussing Little Witch Academia Ep 20-25 found on Netflix in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the po...
Aug 17, 2020•35 min
Little Witch Academia continues to impress with its masterful visuals and writing, Akko gets a heap of character development, and strange spirits living under buildings start passing out heroic destinies! (Hey, if you could pretty please take this survey it would really help us fine tune the show to be more enjoyable [LINK]) Next week will will be discussing Little Witch Academia Ep 14-19 found on Crunchyroll and Prime Video in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gim...
Jul 31, 2020•41 min
We begin our journey into the magical and magnificently animated world of Little Witch Academia. Next week we will be discussing Little Witch Academia episodes 7-13 found on Netflix in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod Catch up and check out our schedule at awam.pizza
Jul 17, 2020•39 min
We've reached the Galactic Leyline! But what the heck is it, and does it even matter to the rest of the show?! We've got the answer to that, along with our final thoughts on Outlaw Star and ruminations on how shows should end. Next week we will be discussing Little Witch Academia Episodes 1-6 found on Netflix in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod Catch up and check out our sch...
Jul 03, 2020•49 min
Outlaw Star throws a fistful of filler our way, but maybe that's not such a bad thing since it includes what might be the best filler episode we've ever covered on AWAM. We also talk JRPGs and consider whether Avatar: The Last Airbender is anime enough to be a mistake. Next week we will be discussing Outlaw Star Episodes 19-26 found on Hulu in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_po...
Jun 29, 2020•46 min
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd Outlaw Star sweeps us up with a unique space race that only requires you forget how space actually works! We also talk My Next Life as a Villainess and Tower of God. Next week we will be discussing Outlaw Star Episodes 13-18 found on Hulu in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod Catch up and check out our schedule at awam....
Jun 21, 2020•43 min
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd This week we begin covering the anime that started it all for us. Sometimes the nostalgia is nearly overwhelming, and we briefly get transported back to our childhood memories. But, we begin to uncover what made this show special as well as a few things we're glad got left in 90's... Next week we will be discussing Outlaw Star Episodes 7-12 found on Hulu in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots a...
Jun 11, 2020•59 min
Umaru's chilled out vibes inspire us to talk about our own favorite snacks including trying to figure what flavor everyone's favorite radioactive-green soda actually is. We also theorize about possible tragic backstories and whether Umaru is a cipher. There's not a lot of plot but there is a whole lot of cute to talk about! Next week we will be discussing Outlaw Star Episodes 1-6 found on Hulu in the USA Let us know if we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson F...
May 29, 2020•45 min
Umaru is practically perfect in every way, except for when she gets home and turns into a trash demon. Join the show's hosts, who are perpetually trash demons, as they talk about how deep they like Slice of Life shows to be, whether old favorites hold up decades later, and more! Next week we will be discussing Himouto! Umaru-Chan Ep 7-12 found on Crunchyroll in the USA Let us know when we mess up or share some love on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and...
May 25, 2020•32 min
The cycle of vaguely basketball related violence is brought to an end after escalating to attempted murder, and Shohoku faces off against the #2 team in the league. How will it end? We don't know either because season 1 of Slam Dunk ends mid-game! Find out why we're okay with that, how Tom Cruise gets brought up on an anime podcast, and more on the season finale episode. Next week we will be discussing Himouto! Umaru-Chan Ep 1-6 found on Crunchyroll in the USA Let us know when we mess up or shar...
May 14, 2020•35 min
[Apologies for some of the background noise in this one. We didn’t catch it when recording so we are stuck with it, but we did our best to minimize it! We’ll try and be better next week] With a surprise new addition to the team, and some sorely needed dentures, the dream team is finally complete! Nothing can stop them now except maybe some Foul play. Tim and Andrew also talk sports video games, Ace Attorney, and Monster Hunting. Next week will will be discussing Slam Dunk Ep 33-39 found on Crunc...
May 07, 2020•32 min
Turns out that basketball can be a very dangerous sport. Fights, lost teeth, and metal mops are big players in this week’s episodes. We also chat about The Last Dance, Kill a Kill and some Saint Seiya. Next week will will be discussing Slam Dunk Ep 26-32 found on Crunchyroll and Prime Video in the USA Let us know when we mess up on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter at @awam_pod Catch up and check out our schedule at awam.pizza...
May 01, 2020•44 min
This week Tim and Andrew enjoy a training game for 6 episodes. You read that right, neither got bored with 6 episodes for 1 basketball game. Next week will will be discussing Slam Dunk Ep 19-25 found on Crunchyroll and Prime Video in the USA Let us know when we mess up on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @awam_pod Catch up and check out our schedule at awam.pizza
Apr 23, 2020•38 min
This week Tim and Andrew get basically what they want, more basketball in their basketball anime. But they also get just better everything as Slam Dunk starts to hit its stride as a series. Next week will will be discussing Slam Dunk Ep 13-18 found on Crunchyroll and Prime Video in the USA Let us know when we mess up on twitter @gimmethoseboots and @andrewsisson Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @awam_pod Catch up and check out our schedule at awam.pizza
Apr 16, 2020•43 min
