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PenPen Pals

Ben, Alex, & BliXXa

A true crime investigator, a punk sorceress, and a political activist seal themselves in a pod. They cast their working class understanding of human behavior out into the ether, focusing it through the lens of anime into some sort of hyper-mega-particle-laser. The PenPenPals are born! Pyschology, Sociology, Neuroscience and Politics are all on the table as they explore and discuss an art form that’s ostensibly for children.

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01:04:49

S9E11-12: Dogma Ergo Horizon (Sin and Sophie)

PenPen Pals ·

2023/11/10

Friends of the show Sin and Sophie join us to catch up and maaaaybe discuss a little steins;gate. Ben rushes to join us, but will he make it in time?! Sin tells us how S;G is like Reborn and Sophie tells us how it's like Terminator. Is Suzureese a real thing? Check out their work at: https://www.youtube.com/@SinclairLore

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00:48:07

S9E9-10: Chaos Homeostasis Extravaganza

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2023/11/03

Well, the D mails start coming, and they don't... stop coming. No guest this week, but we do have some surprises, along with further critique of Okabe's behaviour. There is some character growth though, so we are all strapped in for this trip through time!

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00:44:21

S9E7-8: Divergent Chaos Homeostasis (Socratetris)

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2023/10/27

Socratetris joins us for a catch up and some philosophical explanation. The FGL gang tries to buy a lotto ticket in the past and grants wishes to Moeka and Ruka. Check out Socratetris's work: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=socratetris Check out his MASSIVE discussion of Sekiro here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkEnNHr1274&t=5s

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00:56:03

S9E5-6: Starmine Butterfly Rendezvous (Kai)

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2023/10/13

Friend of the show Kai teaches us about baseball and the value of friendship in a chaotic story/world. The time travel intrigue ramps up in this one and we see the formation of our first real experiments, as Makise Kurisu softens to the group's dynamics. Check out Kai's work on Madoka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odHNppjTQyU&t=1268s His episode on baseball episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSRMx4ZCCcY Or just his youtube page: http://godisaloli.com/

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01:04:01

S9E3-4: Parallel World Interpreter (Tonya)

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2023/10/06

Friend of the show Tonya returns to uncover the secrets of the miCrowave. Ben drops a real life reveal on us and we talk about assholes and why we love them. Check out Tonya's theatre company here: https://www.svshakespeare.org/

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01:03:08

S9E1-2: Steins;Gate (Hayden)

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2023/09/29

Back to the classroom! We, the honorary members of the Future Gadget Laboratory, invite you to review time travel theory with us. Join us for this high concept sci-fi temporal thiller along with friend of the show Hayden Workman of #WeBAG.

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01:37:24

Enemies of Sekiro: Ashina Outskirts

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2023/09/15

Alex had a lot of fun talking about the dads of Sekiro with Sophie and Mimi, so here's a new series! Mimi returns as we look at the game area by area and discuss the various enemies and bosses we encounter. Join us for a discussion of giant c*cks, dogs that are basically wolves, and the gatekeeper with a bullhorn for vocal chords. And remember, always announce yourself thusly "MY NAME IS..." Thanks to @SinclairLore for letting us steal their enemies of Bloodborne idea

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00:59:56

Special: Barefoot Gen (1983)はだしのゲン

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2023/08/25

Content Warning: Discussion of radiation sickness and the other effects of atomic weaponry on human bodies We all live under the shadow of nuclear holocaust. Most of the time we can dismiss the phenomenon cognitively because of the distance and statistics of it all, and yet we remain in that shadow constantly. This episode discusses the story of people who lived quite literally in the shadow of the bomb, and for them the reality of nuclear weapons was anything but distant or statistical. FInd

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01:33:16

Special: Sekiro /Dads and Mirrors\ (Mimi and Sophie)

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2023/07/28

Friend of the show Sophie joins Alex and brings along her very funny EXPERT friend Mimi! This is the second in our series of realistic strong silent characters, which started with Fuse of Jin Roh. Come listen to us talk about big dumb idiot himbos, the constraints and purpose of societal roles, and one hyper competent doctor/spy/aikido-flip woman. Check out Sophie and Mimi's previous talk on Sekiro here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKX9ZuVPfu0 Find more Mimi @lyrical_mimi on twitter Find

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01:33:03

Special: Madoka Magica Rebellion (Marley)

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2023/07/14

We got together with Marley one more time to discuss the ending of Madoka Magica thus far. We also discover something shocking about Homura, Gendo, and ALEX?! (DUNDUNDUN) Join us for this enthusiastic sendoff to an acclaimed deconstructionist work

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01:46:47

Special: Night on the Galactic Railroad (Ebony)

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2023/07/07

Get on the train loser!! We're going on a cosmic death journey!!! With special guest Ebony Atropus! FInd her work here: https://www.mixcloud.com/EbonyAtropus/black-moon-playlist/ https://kanashibari666.bandcamp.com/album/nightly-visits And check out the movie at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOaNT5VXuEU

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00:50:49

Special: Nekojiru Sou/Cat Soup (Lily)ねこぢる草

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2023/06/23

How can we make it easier to examine the darker truths of human existence? By exploring it through anthropomorphized cats!!! Created by the brilliant though somewhat fringe manga-ka Chiyomi Hashiguchi and animated by the equally talented director Tatsuo Sato and storyboard artist Masaaki Yuasa. Join us and first time guest Lily for a mind bending adventure through time, space, and the (cat)human condition. Short film available for FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlLBX4EIlJY

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01:16:38

S8E6: The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide Me/My Very...

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2023/06/16

Here we are at the end of another phenomenal series. Madoka turned out to be an indispensable installment in anyone's anime education. Whether you're looking for a wave of emotional catharsis or a deconstruction of the genre, Madoka and her comrades will satisfy. Join us and informative new guest Bryant of ExplanationPointAnime for our final look at the series but maybe not our last coverage of Madoka... Find Bryant's work at: https://www.youtube.com/@ExplanationPointAnime or on twitter

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01:27:23

S8E5: I'd Never Allow That to Happen/I Won't Rely on...

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2023/06/09

Our Penultimate Madoka episode! SAYAKA IS A WITCH?! Kyubey eats witches... IS KYUBEY GONNA EAT SAYAKA?! Twists and turns won't stop coming to our delighted little brains. New guest Kai of youtube.com @clearandsweet helps us untangle Homura's time web and gives us a slew of magical girl recommendations

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01:15:38

S8E4: Can You Face Your True Feelings?/I Was...

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2023/06/02

Exploitation, ultraviolence and intrigue. Are we sure this show isn't set in america? We get more revelations after successful predictions, we discuss Kyubey's economic symbolism and why Sayaka is the most hardcore magical girl. Join us and new guest @ProfessorViral for this heady discussion Check out their work on Madoka and other anime at: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessorViral

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00:53:28

S8E3: There's No Way I'll Ever Regret It/This Just...

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2023/05/26

Half way baby!! The last two episodes were a fabulous tone shift, and these to do some welcome world building. Tyler Vincent joins us and shares some spoiler free reasons why new girl Kyoko is his favorite character.

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01:10:15

S8E2: I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore/Miracles and...

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2023/05/19

Time for the episode three twist! We continue our discussion as Kyubey continues to exploit these Magical Girls. New guest and series expert @NezumiVA joins us Check out her work here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1IRtTied9Y

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01:24:41

S8E1: I First Met Her in a Dream... or Something...

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2023/05/12

We tackle our next series and dip our toes into the Magical Girl genre for the first time in PenPenPals history. New guest Marley joins us to dissect another deconstructionist anime. Some say the Neon Genesis of the Mahou Shoujo genre. Marley will be giving a talk on "Queerness and Magical Girls" at FanimeCon on Sunday, 5/28, from 6:30-8:30pm You also can find her on Twitter @marleyteter https://www.fanime.com/

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02:03:40

Special: Jin Roh (Sin and Sophie)人狼

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2023/05/05

This episode contains discussion of graphic violence and the horrors of authoritarianism and capitalism. Listener discretion is advised. Meet Fuse, a paramilitary officer who can't shoot terrorists. Meet Kei, a former bomb carrier trying to turn her life around. When they get together they'll lose more than their humanity! Friends of the show Sin and Sophie join us for this giant sized discussion of Alex's favorite animated films.

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01:27:38

S7E12-13: Radar Man/The Final Episode (Th8a)

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2023/04/21

All good things must end, but so must all bad things. Join us as we say goodbye to Paranoia Agent as well as the many traumas contained therein. Friend of the show and absolute legend Th8a Wakes of @Nearlyonred is with us for this emotionally charged and satisfying finale. Check out Th8a's work on Twitter, Twitch, and Youtube. Stay tuned for more stuff from us , but bear with us while we choose some things and edit some others. And whether you take a rest or a blow to the head, please be kind

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