SBI is back from our vacation to bring you the latest in our watch of Death Note with our anime-resistant friends Josh and Ricky D ! This week, we are watching Matsuda and Makeshift, lamenting a lack of plot advancement, while attempting to learn current young person lingo and feeling out the live-chat's feelings on fanfiction. Listen now to see how we fare! Subscribe to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast! Support your favorite indie podcast in sty...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week at SBI, Josh kink-shames anyone who is into cherry knots, but also thinks Misa's treatment is a little unfair. Ricky D manages to soften his Misa Misa edge slightly, while getting very excited to see some guns in some faces. As usual, the Cap'n tries to hold everything together this week in an attempt to also discuss a pair of Death Note episodes! Subscribe to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast! Support your favorite indie podcast in ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week the SBI crew discovers what happens when Rem decides not to like you anymore, and Josh is finally able to decide how he feels about Light! Ricky D of course takes the opportunity to wonder how he feels about Light's little sister. Wait, that came out wrong...but we're wagering that you'll let that decision slide! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast! Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 8
This week the crew returns from a break and is joined by the Incomparable Mrs. Sudden! Will Ricky D be able to maintain his positive attitude from two weeks ago? Will Josh ever be able to stop feeling bad for Light? What happens if two Shinigami fall in love? We have a lot of questions this week, in case that's not obvious. Subscribe now to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast! Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follo...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This week sees a new kind of SBI, the pre-recorded kind! To help us make up for our lack of a live audience, anime superfan Phil K stopped by to discuss a bit of Death Note with us! Josh finds himself mistrusting this new Kira, while Ricky D is fully on board. Where does that leave the Cap'n? In charge of one whopper of a discussion, that's where! Don't miss Phil's blog Swords of the Ancients ! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcas...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Our friend Cali D makes a quick comeback to discuss the first ever Encounter between Light and L, and the subsequent Doubt that this meeting causes in both of them. Couple things you don't have to doubt? Ricky D is dragging his feet, Josh is feeling a little emo, and the Cap'n is trying desperately to keep it all barreling toward some sort of cogent point! Don't forget to check out Cali D's shop! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podc...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week the crew discusses Light's confrontation with former investigator Naomi Misora, and the visual pacing of this episode puts Ricky D in a sour mood for L's subsequent ice-cream-based collaborative surveillance. Naturally, Josh can't help but bring up some obscure space fantasy series in passing conversation, and the Cap'n tries desperately as always to keep everything movin' down the tracks! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night and discuss Star Trek's Strange New Worlds series with us! Suppo...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This week we decide firmly if we are Team Light or Team L, as Death Note gets more intense per episode! We are joined by Death Note Superfan Cali D to break down Light's manipulation and ultimate murder of Ray Pember. Josh and Ricky D argue over whether Ray's actions were executed (sorry) out of stupidity or pure laziness, while the Cap'n attempts to keep everyone focused! Don't forget to check out Cali D's shop! Listen to the Cap'n's most recent appearance on Esoterica Cinema discussing Neon Ge...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week the crew dives into the third and fourth episodes of Death Note family-style, but does that mean Ricky D cuts the show more or less slack? Josh sneaks in yet another HIMYM reference, and the Cap'n tries his best to shut it down immediately. Be warned. Listen next week for the return of fan-favorite Cali D (no relation)! Listen to the Cap'n's most recent appearance on Esoterica Cinema discussing Neon Genesis Evangelion with Jason! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night so that you can be part...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Season 4 of SBI is here! This time, we are taking on the 2006 anime series Death Note, two episodes per week! To help us kick things off for Josh and Ricky D 's first watch, we welcome Jason of Esoterica Cinema to SBI to talk Shinigami shenanigans and notebook no-no's. Will our first-timers jump into Death Note with the same enthusiasm they did Cowboy Bebop, or is this podcast rotting? Listen to the Cap'n's most recent appearance on Esoterica Cinema discussing Neon Genesis Evangelion with Jason!...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The crew is celebrating Ricky D 's birthday this week the only way we know how; with a single season television show! This is the first installment in a yearly series (yes, yearly) covering one of Ricky's favorite shows ever in Freaks and Geeks. The Cap'n and Josh reminisce about their high school days with Ricky D, and take some time to appreciate the small amount of growth they've all achieved since then. Minute, even. Join us next week for the beginning of Season 4, covering Death Note! [Spec...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 46 min
The end of another season of Sudden but Inevitable has arrived on this, our 50th episode. To help us get through all the emotional drain caused by this, our friend Philip Krogmeier , our resident Bebop Superfan , has returned to helps us process our feelings. Josh takes a moment to read some new words from a friendly review, and Ricky D struggles mightily against the whims of a housecat, all while the near perfect adaptation that has been Cowboy Bebop comes to a close. Don't forget to check out ...
Mar 14, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This week brings a special treat and first time guests Chris and Leslie of Measuring the Score ! Their expertise as a composer and musician respectively make them two of the most appropriate possible guests we could have for Cowboy Bebop of any kind, and this week we're applying our not-so-critical lens to episode 9, Blue Crow Waltz. Is this pure flashback enough to draw in a new pair of fans? Is the music as amazing as we all think it is? Is smoking cool? Check out the Cap'n's recent appearance...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Let's all take a trip to Earthland this week, as Legacy Podcaster and friend of the show Shawn from Cheapseat Reviews joins us to discuss the eighth episode of the live-action Cowboy Bebop remix, Sad Clown A-Go-Go! With no recent experience with the original series, how does Shawn feel about the glorious, demented mix of genre tropes and ultra-noir imagery of this episode? How does Josh feel about Denethor's digestive proclivities in comparison to the Eunuch's? How does Ricky D feel about Ein ge...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This week's discussion of Galileo Hustle just wouldn't feel right without Cameron Harrison of Green Shirt - A Newbie's Trek through TNG here to compare it to the anime source material with us! He also brought along the hottest take yet this season, and forced us to ask the question; is this series better than the original? Next, Josh and Ricky D plant themselves firmly in the child-free camp for some reason, while Cam and the Cap'n have a big announcement to share! Is there any pain that mommies...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The crew takes a crack at Binary Two-Step with the help of long-time supporter and first-time podcast guest Cali D ! Is the relationship between Mel the Mechanic and Faye the healthiest across either version of Bebop? Did Ricky D notice anything else about this episode? Is Josh subtly encroaching upon Ricky D's brand? Does your brain feel itchy yet? If you enjoy very cute things, consider a purchase from Cali D's Adorabubbles store ! If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop , you can sign the peti...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The crew is joined by one of the hosts of Bebop Tabletop , Andrew , to discuss Darkside Tango! The not quite so sudden, but definitely inevitable betrayal of Jet by his former partner provides the sepia-soaked backdrop for our discussion on adaptation, a topic that Andrew is well-versed in. Josh and Ricky D stand back and let the fireworks fly this week, before doubling down on their love for Faye. If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop , you can sign the petition ! Check out the Cap'n's recent ...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week the crew is joined by yet another member of the Green Shirt podcast, and this time it's the undisputed Alpha of the show, Producer John T. Bolds ! While John may be a Federation veteran, when it comes to Bebop he is brand spankin' new, and the live-action show is his introduction to the property! Josh and Ricky D realize that perhaps they've been allowing the Cap'n to color their lenses thick with scarlet paint, will John T. Bolds be able to scrape those lenses clean? And is Daniella P...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week our crew is finally introduced to the live-action counterpart of our favorite space-corgi, Ein! Long-time supporter Steve joins the crew to discuss our furry friend's introduction, as well as our favorite hand-to-hand fight of the series yet. Josh has some big podcast news, while Ricky finds himself agreeing with our first ever negative review. If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop , you can sign the petition ! Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Our crew welcomes the return of Cowboy Bebop Superfan Phil K , and the discussion is nearly immediately threatened by an unruly live chat! Fortunately, Josh and Ricky D are able to keep things mostly contained while Phil and the Cap'n get down to sharing some love for this week's episode, Venus Pop! Oh and don't forget to check out the Cap'n's recent appearance on Quest Me! If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop , you can sign the petition ! Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an S...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Season 3 of SBI is here! Our Cap'n laments the near-immediate cancelation of 2021's live-action Cowboy Bebop, and the human buoys that are Josh and Ricky D keep him afloat by insisting upon equally near-immediate coverage of the series! Joining our humble little friendship for the premiere of season 3 is returning spacefriend Robert from Science Fiction Remnant , who previously introduced us to the very cool space western movie Space Sweepers ! If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop , you can si...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Our final episode of 2021 is here, and shucks howdy is it a doozy! This week, we are joined by the amazing Meg of Bed, Wed, or Behead to discuss the 2001 classic Donnie Darko. This is Meg's first time seeing the movie, and Ricky D has been waiting to mansplain this movie to someone for years! Josh provides the variance against our baseline this week, but in a way that is truly fitting for both this movie, and this year. We've also got some special appearances by Measuring the Score and It's a Fa...
Dec 30, 2021•2 hr 20 min
In this second bonus episode of the week, the crew sits down together to watch Logan's Run, a 1976 science fiction gem that Josh suggested, but this time with Ricky D ! Josh shares what makes this movie so special to him, while Ricky D wonders what makes this movie so special to Josh. Meanwhile, the Cap'n is having a good ol' time imagining a new society built from the combined ashes of the ones in the film, complete with its own musical culture and societal goals! The bonus episodes may be clos...
Dec 06, 2021•2 hr 15 min
This week we've got two bonus episodes! Our friend Marcy (formerly of Green Shirt ) stops by to help us get ready for the 1976 classic that is Logan's Run! She breaks down what makes this movie so watchable, and helps get us geared up to discuss this absolute acid trip of a movie in our weekly livestream, while Josh and the Cap'n reminisce about all the suggestions the Cap'n has taken in the past...or not taken. Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us on Twitter...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min
This week's SBI Bonus Episode comes to us courtesy of longtime friend of the show, Cameron Harrison of Green Shirt - A Newbie's Trek Through the Next Generation . He's here to introduce our Cap'n and Ricky D to James Gunn's 2006 directorial debut, Slither. Buried under all those slugs and meat is the triumphant return of our good friend and trusty pilot Josh ! Dive into this parasitic parade of a proper genre-mash that clearly lays the groundwork for Gunn as a master of tone. Of course, that's a...
Nov 22, 2021•2 hr 18 min
In this very special SBI bonus episode, the crew gets together just before the premiere of Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop adaptation to watch the first two episodes and discuss their immediate reactions. This episode contains plenty of spoilers, so be sure to watch both episodes before jumping in. Unless, of course, you need some convincing as to the temperature of these here jazzy space-waters, in which case go ahead and listen right now. Did Netflix finally get one of these things right? D...
Nov 19, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week we continue our series of Bonus Episodes with a brand-new classic, the 2021 Netflix original film Space Sweepers! In yet another milestone for SBI, this is a property that our Cap'n has never seen before! That means we'll need the guidance of our latest guest, Robert from Science Fiction Remnant , to find our way in the neon-drenched, sonically magnificent live-action ode to the spirits of both Firefly and Cowboy Bebop. Even our resident grumpy fish Ricky D liked it, and you can take t...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 45 min
Let the SBI Bonus Episodes begin! We are kicking things off this week in style with the 1986 classic film, Highlander! Ricky D has never seen it before, nor has Shawn of CheapSeat Reviews ! Luckily, our captain has, and friend of the show SineCera stops by to help explain to the neophytes the glory that is Highlander. This may be our most contentious episode yet, so get ready to pick sides and draw lines in the immortal, sword-wielding sand! Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an S...
Oct 25, 2021•2 hr 15 min
This week, the crew is joined by Cameron of Green Shirt and Cowboy Bebop superfan Phil to discuss the visual ecstasy that is the Cowboy Bebop movie. Ricky D slides into the producer seat for this discussion, which Cameron then breaks wide open partway through with the suggestion that the entire movie may be a dream! We also make some big announcements concerning seasons 3 and 4 of SBI that you're definitely going to want to hear! Join us for the SBI Season 2 Finale, won't you? This week's Big Sh...
Oct 11, 2021•2 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The crew is joined once more by Cowboy Bebop superfan Phil to discuss the series finale, The Real Folk Blues! Josh and Ricky D come to terms with the ending of their first anime series, while they estimate their likelihood of a rewatch. Kylie and the Cap'n get lost reminiscing about other series that drew them into the medium in the first place. This ain't quite our final Bebop of the season, either, so stay tuned - and get ready for Season 3! Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an...
Sep 20, 2021•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 14
