PodTaku

PodTaku - Episode 44: Be Kind Rewind

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku we go down nostalgia lane for another archived episode, as we talk about Yu yu Hakusho, You're Lie in April and reminisce about times our younger viewers probably have no idea about.

PodTaku - Episode 43: Sports Anime and Yaoi w/ThaliaLizette

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku we are joined by the lovely Thalia as we have a discussion around sports anime with a little yaoi to spice it up!

PodTaku - Episode 42: Tiger and Money w/ Mike Oliveras

Wed, 4 Nov 2015 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we are joined by artist Mike Oliveras as Holden describes his experience in Japan, we discuss the meaning of a Tiger and Bunny Live Action movie and of course, the hype that is One Punch Man.

PodTaku - Episode 41: Limited Budget Works

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku we have the proper return of Tristan and Ken! As the group discuss the latest news about Manglobe, FLCL remakes and whether its possible to satisfy fate fans with an adaptation!

PodTaku - Episode 40: Romance Anime Discussion

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we have a (J-Taku) discussion on romance anime! We were unable to schedule a new recording so this is a J-Taku episode that was recorded but never realised before we went on Hiatus.

PodTaku - Episode 39: The Era of Manservice w/ BaronJ

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku we are joined by BaronJ (Jon as we discuss this summer season, the new era of Manservice we are going through and Connor finds his new love interest in Jon!

PodTaku - Episode 38: Animation Studio Hierarchy

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 8:00:00 EDT

Today on this episode of PodTaku, the same crew return as we discuss who are the best anime studio's from top to bottom, and surprisingly actually keep on topic!

PodTaku - Episode 37: The Time Skip Episode

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 8:00:00 EDT

PodTaku has returned after the long hiatus! After this 8 month time skip, where are the team now? Have we levelled up after this training arc? Find out on this episode of PodTaku!

J-Taku - Episode 21: The Naruto Discussion

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today, the crew discusses the recent developments with the Naruto Franchise. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN!?!?

PodTaku - Episode 36: The Evolution of Dubbing

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, the group discusses the recent move by Funimation and their plans to release "Broadcast Dubs". Also discussed is how this will potentially affect the act of buying anime in a physical medium.

J-Taku - Episode 20: Aldnoah.Zero

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today, the crew discusses Aldnoah.Zero. Which should have been obvious from the title.

J-Taku - Episode 19: Fall 2014 Season Chart Discussion Part 2

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 8:00:00 EDT

The second part of the epic fall discussion, where we talk about the rest of the upcoming season and........... Yaoi Bikes?

J-Taku - Episode 18: Fall 2014 Season Chart Discussion Part 1

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Today on J-Taku the crew discuss the upcoming fall season chart in another epic 6 person cast.

PodTaku - Episode 35: Sequels - The (not so) Final Frontier

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, the group discusses the success (and failure) of various anime sequels, and what could have been done to change them.

J-Taku - Episode 17: Madoka Magica Rebellion Discussion

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the (semi) recent release of the Madoka Magica Film Rebellion.

J-Taku - Episode 16: The Convention Survival Guide

Tue, 22 July 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over their previous convention experiences at conventions to create a (semi) comprehensive guide for a new congower.

PodTaku - Episode 34: The Real Con Blues

Sun, 07 Jul 2014 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, Jeanne returns and the group reminisces over the recent times spent at ACEN 2013. Screamers, mistaken identities, and lincoln logs of shit abound.

J-Taku - Episode 15: Summer 2014 Discussion Part 2

Sun, 22 June 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku, the crew finish their look over the chart for the upcoming Summer 2014 season.

J-Taku - Episode 14: Summer 2014 Discussion Part 1

Thurs, 19 June 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the chart for the upcoming Summer 2014 season, Garnt crashes the party and Ken Forgets to set his alarm.

PodTaku - Episode 33: ACEN - The Final Countdown!

Sun, 11 May 2014 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, Jean finally returns from Hiatus to reunite the A-Team. Everyone gets hyped for ACEN and we discuss the possible future of Animation in Anime.

J-Taku - Episode 13: Kill la Kill Series Discussion

Sun, 19 April 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today, the group get together in an all out battle royal as opinions fly on Kill La Kill. We clash, we argue and we laugh but we promise, nothing said in this podcast is bait!

PodTaku - Episode 32: Low Quality Bait

Sun, 06 Apr 2014 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, the group almost fights one another based on useless comparisons only made to entice others. Welcome to the use of Low Quality Bait.

J-Taku - Episode 12: The Spring 2014 Chart

Sun, 25 Mar 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the chart for the upcoming Spring 2014 season. TEAM HYPE!

J-Taku - Episode 11: Character Archetypes - Tsundere's, Yandere's, all the Dere's

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku, the crew get into a discussion about character archetypes. Whether it's the fiery Tsundere's, or the quiet Kudere's or the psychotic Yandere's they discuss their favorites and how this affects the anime they watch.

J-Taku - Episode 10: School Days Argument - The Rock's Vs The J's

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today, an old argument is re-ignited as Jean somehow finds someone who agrees with her on her love of school days! It's the Rocks Vs the J's of J-Taku as an all out war breaks out over the one anime everyone loves to hate. Enjoy.

PodTaku - Episode 31: The Garden of Akiyuki Shinbo

Sun, 17 Feb 2014 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, the group get's into a discussion about the works of director Akiyuki Shinbo, while Jeanne professes her love for the Garden of Words.

J-Taku - Episode 09: Long Anime - Are they necessary?

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 8:00:00 EDT

In this episode....well we don't want to spoil it do we? the title says it all! Join Holden, Gigguk, Sooin, Jimi, and Alain as they discuss long running anime series!

PodTaku - Episode 30: DO YOU EVEN CIRCLE?!

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, a special announcement, followed by a continuing discussion on the Series Space dandy but more so about how it affects anime in the west rather than the show itself. Followed by talk of games in anime, and a minor discussion on subbed vs dubbed anime.

J-Taku - Episode 08: MenTaku

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 8:00:00 EDT

WARNING, this episode contains discussions on very explicit content, even more so than usual. If you are easily offended by a group of guys talking about porn, sex, masturbating and women, we recommend not listening. Mom, we're sorry.

PodTaku - Episode 29: We've Found You Waiting in the Summer

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, the cast talk about Anohana and Ano Natsu de Materu which leads to a discussion about seasons. Along the way, they also talk about Seasons, Holden and jean argue over Photo Kano and Romance Anime.

J-Taku - Episode 07: Soundtracks, Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo

Mon, 6 Jan 2014 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku we start off by continuing the Cowboy Bebop Vs Samurai Champloo Soundtrack discussion that branches off into an Anime Soundtrack Discussion in general.

PodTaku - Episode 28: Christmas Special 2013

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 1:00:00 UTC

Today, the crew return for another Christmas special, where they reflect on the year of anime that has passed, and also give a few sentimental words at the end.

J-Taku - Episode 06: FemTaku

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on a very special episode of J-Taku, Jeanne and "Helena" team up with the female members of the cast. PMS'ing, sex changes, and talks of fortresses occur.

J-Taku - Episode 05: The Winter 2014 Season Chart

Sun, 8 Dec 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku, Tristan and Holden reunite with Alain, and Ciaran, to again discuss the upcoming fall 2013 anime season - the winter chart

PodTaku - Episode 27: Combustion of the Jean Encyclopedia

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, the we discuss Mirai Nikki, Pokemon origin and the universe collapses when Jean attempts to use her encyclopedia. Stupidity Ensues.

J-Taku - Episode 04: RWBY Discussion

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today the J-Taku crew talk about the the "Anime Style" internet sensation RWBY, following it's volume 1 ending at episode 16. This episode also debut's the final J-Taku members, Sarah and Connor!

PodTaku - Episode 26: It's Dandy Time

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 1:00:00 UTC

Today on PodTaku, the team discusses the value of re-watching anime, while getting sidetracked talking about Guilty crown, and finally the new's about Toonami being the first to air the anime known as Space Dandy.

J-Taku - Episode 03: Beyond the Boundary Discussion

Fri, 2 Nov 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today, Tristan and Jean along with some fellow J-Taku members discuss Kyoto Animation's latest show: Beyond the Boundary, with sidetracking to talk about the production studio as a whole.

J-Taku - Episode 02: Evangelion 3.33 Discussion

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today, Gigguk and Holden team up with some fellow J-Taku members to discuss their opinions of Evangelion 3.33 you can (not) redo. A few months late, but better late than never!

PodTaku - Episode 25: AtTaku on Hypu

Sun, 6 Oct 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on Podtaku, the team discusses the ending of Attack on Titan before sidetracking and discussing the work of director Tetsuro Araki as a whole, among other things.

J-Taku - Episode 01: Kill La Kill Episode 01 Discussion

Fri, 4 Oct 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today, Gigguk and holden team up with some fellow J-Taku members to discuss their first impressions of Kill La Kill. Disappointment, Hype and Fights. Just another Discussion for J-Taku!

J-Taku - Episode 00: The Fall 2013 Season Chart

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on J-Taku, Tristan and Holden get together with three new J-Taku members: Kenneth, Alain, and Ciaran, to discuss the upcoming fall 2013 anime season.

PodTaku - Episode 24: Samurai Shampoo

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on Podtaku, a strange black person named Jimi joins us as Jeanne has disappeared, and we discuss a whole myrad of topics from Gundam, to romance anime, and why Beck and Samurai Champloo suck massive balls (or maybe don't).

PodTaku - Episode 23: I am Jack's Heavenly Feel

Sun, 1 Sep 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Today on Podtaku we discuss Jack's utter surprise at Garnt and Jeanne's 1v1 battle along with Jack's excitement on Heaven's Feel and Pacific Rim.

PodTaku - Episode 22: Family Friendly Beastiality

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we talk about The Summer Chart, deconstructing shonen, and Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children.

PodTaku - Episode 21: Live Free and Mind the Gap

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we talk about STUFF AND THINGS AND FREE! Mind the Gap!

PodTaku - Episode 20: IT'S A GUNDAM

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we talk about Deadman Wonderland, various Gundam series, Aku no Hana, and so forth. FUN TIMES ARE HAD BY ALL!

PodTaku - Episode 19: Holden's Gonna Do Some Holding

Sun, 22 Jun 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we talk about the possible live action version of monster, and Jeanne's experience watching Perfect Blue.

PodTaku - Episode 18: Kill Witches, Get Bitches

Thu, 22 May 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, an in depth discussion of Madoka Magica. Because why the fuck not at this point.

PodTaku - Episode 17: Attack on Shit

Sun, 12 May 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, Attack on Titan. and some fart noises, you know, for the lolz.

PodTaku - Episode 16: ROW ROW Fight Da Spoilahs!

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we tackle our combined thoughts on the GAINAX manliness extraordinaire anime that is Gurren Lagann before segueing into the ending of Angel Beats, among other things.

PodTaku - Episode 15: The Void

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we explain our experiences with "The Void", the pit of emptiness that appears after finishing a show. We also talk about some of our favorite endings, and those that pissed of off.

PodTaku - Episode 14: The Drunk Cast

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, we turn on our mics after drinking, and in some cases quite a bit of drinking, on St.Patricks day. You have been warned.

PodTaku - Episode 13: Purgatory, Conventions, and the West

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, Arkada has finished watching Angel Beats, Holden went to his first con, and we discuss if anime can ever truly become mainstream in the west.

PodTaku - Episode 12: The Mathematics of Moe

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, while discussing the definition of moe, Holden gives us his rundown on his mathematical calculations to determine how moe a character is. We also discuss the various era's of anime, and what might be the next big thing.

PodTaku - Episode 11: Holden and Gigguk's Bizarre Adventure

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku, after a smattering of random topics, shit hits the fan when Gigguk professes his enjoyment of Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure, and Holden tells him IT'S SHIT. It's Casanova Vs The Brit today folks, and the rest of us are just along for the ride.

PodTaku - Episode 10: OBJECTION! Jeanne Fights All

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku while attempting to discuss bad shows that contain no fan service, Jeanne enters into fierce battles with Arkada and Gigguk about whether or not Higurashi and Buso Renkin, suck.

PodTaku - Episode 9: Fate/Taku The Holy Dub War

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on PodTaku we talk about the recently announced dub cast for the anime Fate/Zero, followed by a discussion on gateway anime.

PodTaku - Episode 8: The Disappearence of Arkada Suzumiya

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on a Podtaku we discuss the viewing order of various anime, the works of Kyoto Animation, and then Arkada disappears into the darkness of the wired. Hilarity ensues.

PodTaku - Episode 7: The Podcast that Leapt Through Time

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on a Podtaku we have come from the past to discuss Josei, fanboys vs elitists, and MULTI-TRACK DRIFTING.

PodTaku - Episode 6: The Winter 2012 Anime Chart, Sans Gigguk

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 8:00:00 EDT

Today on a Podtaku: Arkada, Holden, and Jeanne look at the anime Season Chart for the Winter 2012 / 2013 Anime Season.

PodTaku - Episode 5: The Christmas special with Arkada, Gigguk, Jeanne, and Ho-Ho-Holden

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 8:00:00 EDT

Today on a Podtaku, we discuss what anime we did not get for christmas, region locking, christmas episodes of anime, and guilty pleasures.

PodTaku - Episode 4: IT'S SHIT

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 8:00:00 EDT

Today on a Podtaku, we go on several random tangents, talking about topics ranging from Sword Art Online, the shows we haven't seen yet but should have, and a Ghibli discussion.

PodTaku - Episode 3.33: Super Spontaneous Spoilerfic EVA Discussion

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 8:00:00 EDT

Today on a Spontaneous epiosde of Podtaku, we further discuss the anime series that is Neon Genesis Evangelion, and it's rebuild films. Also joining Arkada, Gigguk, and Holden is DevilKickSanji2 who played both Shinji and Gendo Ikari in Gigguk's EvAbridged.

PodTaku - Episode 3: This Is (Not) A Podcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 8:00:00 EDT

Today on Podtaku, Holden explains his theory that the Rebuild of Evangelion films are sequels to the original TV series, we talk about anime that stand the test of time, and finally have a quick discussion on Production I.G's Kickstarter, Kick-Heart.

PodTaku - Episode 2: Dubs, Subs, and Homosexual Inclines

Sun, 22 Aug 2012 8:00:00 EDT

The whole crew is in today, talking about their thoughts on dubs, subs, as well as our (almost) unanimous thoughts about Adolescents Upon an Incline (Kids on the slope).

PodTaku - Episode 1: Brain Food for the Average Otaku

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 8:00:00 EDT

The first official episode of PodTaku! Arkada, Gigguk, and Holden meet up and talk about the Steins;Gate dub announcement, and our thoughts on anime licensing.

PodTaku - Episode 00: The Holden Encyclopedia

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 8:00:00 EDT

The unofficial first episode of PodTaku. Arkada, DisterbedJeans, Gigguk, and Holden gather around an invisible table on the internet and discuss what we know about what's coming out in the Summer 2012 anime season.