You all know what we're talking about. Sometimes, the main characters just fall short in our memories, leaving only the greatest side characters left as our favorites. This week, Travis and Ant discuss some of their favorite characters that, honestly, we all love more than the main character. Interdimensional sword attacks, three-sword style sword attacks, and if I choose scissors while playing rock, paper, scissors, does that count as a sword attack?
May 15, 2019•57 min
Travis and Ant discuss, once again, some of the most under-appreciated and overly hyped things in anime... and comics? JRPGs, the strongest character ever, and y'all already know where Ant-Man has been. R.I.P. Thanus
May 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Back from a tough week of school work and responsibilities, Travis and Ant return with a new topic of discussion. This week, they go through Travis's top 10 favorite villains. Kicking puppies, unstoppable insects, and that villain actually has a good point - just saying.
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Travis and Ant introduce a new type of episode series - Overrated/Underrated! In these episodes, the hosts will discuss the most over and under rated things about things in anime. While in the future we plan to focus on specific anime, we'll just talk about anime in general this week. Speed readers, over-used archetypes, and Jump Force is basically the anime version of Super Smash Bros .
Apr 10, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Travis and Ant give their thoughts on the conclusion of the first arc of The Promised Neverland. Great escapes, totally messed up family trees, and why'd they take away my favorite character...or did they?!
Apr 03, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We send off International Women's Month with a special returning guest, Aven Wakkuri, as we discuss some of our favorite women in anime. Royal bloodlines, honorable mentions, and is Ant really this stupid?
Mar 27, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Travis and Ant are joined by returning guest Cory VanBlaricom to discuss their power rankings of the Black Bulls from one of the most magical animes out there right now, Black Clover. Spell slinging, food preservation, and who was powerful enough to kill the Flying Dutchman?
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Travis and Ant discuss the utility of quirks from My Hero Academia if they were to appear in a quirk-less society like ours. Capsuled carry-on luggage, the return of Captain Office Supplies, and dream the biggest dream you can dream... NOW DOUBLE IT!!!
Mar 13, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Mar 06, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
The Promised Neverland continues to throw twist after demented twist at us in this dystopian-future themed anime where no character seems safe from being devoured by their demon overlords. Join Travis and Ant as they review episodes 2-6 of the show that everyone can't stop talking about. Creepy caretakers, 4-D Chess, and why does Don have me crying over here? P.S. Also, this week we introduce a way for you all to join in on the conversation. Using #twopieceponder on twitter or by emailing your t...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
So we made it to our 10th episode of the podcast! And what would be more appropriate for a 10th episode than a top 10 list? Join Travis, Ant, and special guest Cory VanBlaricom as they discuss the power levels of each of the Akatsuki members. Voodoo doll jutsu, the ultimate mulligan, and Sakura just HAD to help out, huh?
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Ever wonder why people don't talk about Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood that much? It's because it's too freaking perfect! What's their to debate? This week, join Travis and Ant as they discuss all of the qualities that make FMAB such an iconic anime. Diversity, a cup o' joe, and we all know what's really in Hohenheim's briefcase.
Feb 06, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Naruto is one of the most beloved epics of modern anime with such a rich narrative tapestry, filled to the brim with some of the most memorable characters... We're going to talk about the one's that sucked. This week, Travis and Ant are joined by special guest Aven Wakkuri to discuss some of their least favorite characters from Naruto to give them a dishonorable mention. Dead beat grand dads, uselessness incarnate, and Ant somehow manages to tie Sasuke to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ....
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week, Travis and Ant discuss the (debatable) combat prowess of the beloved heroes of class 1-A from one of the best anime's out there: My Hero Academia. Plot armor victories, CRIMINALLY underrated quirks, and can someone tell me why that tail guy looks so gross?
Jan 22, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If you haven't seen the premier episode of this brand new anime, GO WATCH IT! Warning , you WILL be disturbed by what happens. Travis sits down with Ant and shows him episode one of The Promised Neverland ... he wasn't ready for it. The orphanage of the future, the Mother-of-the-Year Award, and does human flesh go well with BBQ sauce?
Jan 15, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Do you have some theories about MHA? Well so do we! This week, Travis and Ant talk about some of the biggest mysteries and fan theories in My Hero Academia. Missing children, family feuds, and I DEFINITELY think Mineta is the traitor.
Jan 09, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We're starting a new tradition as Ant trudges through the anime gauntlet that is One Piece. After every arc (that he gets around to finishing), Ant will discuss his thoughts on the adventures of the straw hat crew. This week, Ant and Travis will be reviewing the Alabasta arc. Indefinite deserts, resurrected birds, and why does Nami even get fight scenes?
Jan 02, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Dec 19, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dec 19, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Dec 19, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1