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950 Club Anime Podcast

950 Club Anime Podcast

Jack, Edwin, Jamaal, Martin. These 4 friends first met at a bookstore, evolved their love with manga and anime and now are doing a podcast! Based in Chicago, the 950 Club is welcome to all, especially for fans of anime and manga! Jack and Edwin are the mainstays, reviewing their selected shows per week. Jamaal and Martin coming in for their input, especially for our After Hour segmants where we discuss general pop culture things like current movies and shows that we review on as well!!

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All Episodes

01:07:27

After Hours 5: Star Wars Visions & Andor Episodes...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Finally! The 950 Club finally reviews Star Wars Visions and Andor, part one of our Disney Plus Catch-up. Star Wars Visions, a cultivation of animation studios from Japan and America, is a grand Fantasia like project where it expands the Star Wars Universe further but with it diverse styles and storytelling. From top directors and animation studios like Production I.G, Science SARU and even TRIGGER! It's not only a great introductory for anime but also a great appreciation study as it shows early

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01:26:40

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle/ The Cute and...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/11/23

Edwin and Jack are in their jammies and ready to talk all night over Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle; part II of the Cute and Spooky Special! A tale as old as time! A young and ambitious Demon Lord abducts the young Princess Syalis of Goodereste! The horror and fear she would have to endure at the Demon Castle! Not from the ghouls or monsters that hold her captive there....but from the weak bedding and sleeping conditions that block her perfect rest requirements! OH The humanity! As simple

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55:54

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun/The Cute and Spooky Special...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/11/17

It's eerie and creepy...but yet...kawaii!! Our cute and spooky special highlights two shows that perfectly fit that odd place like a yokai: Toilet-bound Hanako-kun and Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle. Part 1 we discuss Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, a surprisingly creative and daring show that appeals to all ages not just it's target demographic. Jack and Edwin share their critiques on the shows appealing atmosphere to it's loveable side characters and the eternal mystery of the toilet bound spirit

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01:41:54

Yuru Camp (Laid-Back Camp) / Super Cub/ The Chill...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/11/07

Autumn is settling in. The longer nights are creeping in and before we know it the fallen leaves will be lost in the snow. So to enjoy this calm before the holidays we bring you our Comfy Special with Laid Back Camp and Super Cub! Laid Back Camp is an endearing and total chill anime with most of the episodes talking about preparation and cooking while camping at real locations in Japan! Then there's Super Cub, a total slice of life show where the main character shares new bonds over Super Cub riding

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01:24:34

Jamaal Takeover #1: Kill la Kill/Lycoris Recoil/ Odd...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/11/03

New season means ongoing catch-ups! Jamaal is back with a vengeance and surprised Jack and Edwin with two shows we've talked about before: Kill la Kill and Lycoris Recoil. Kill la Kill we further discuss the themes that the show creatively exploits from societal hierarchies to the different complexities of a villain and hero. And of course we settle on who is our favorite character and what are favorite episodes are in this insane masterpiece! The second full on review is of Lycoris Recoil

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01:06:53

In/Spectre The Supernatural Special Part 2

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Happy Halloween! We are giving you an extra treat as we wrap up the 2nd part of our Supernatual Special with In/Spectre! Mysteries abound! Small time gossip turn into transparent conspiracies. Urban legends that should be nothing more than a fun thrill turn out to be causing more trouble in the world today. That’s the ethos of In/Spectre: a modern day detective show that has it’s own spin on forensics with a Sherlock like respect towards the mystery genre, a strong appreciation towards Japanese

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01:00:54

Jujutsu Kaisen/Supernatural Special Part 1

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/10/24

Boo! We couldn't help but give you a surprise episode right before Halloween as we highlight our favorite supernatural anime with Jujutsu Kaisen and In/Spectre. Part One will be our first discussion on Jujutsu Kaisen as we dive into the first season of arguably the coolest and most promising shonen show in modern times. We talk about the cursed energy techniques, Itadori's "besto-friendo" and the many reasons why Jujutsu Kaisen not only deserves it's popular status with the likes of Demon Slayer and

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01:32:10

HoriMiya/Sing Yesterday for Me/Autumn Love Special

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/10/17

Tis the season for chills and thrills....so lets snuggle in our blankets and watch some romantic animes! Yes, a belated Sweetest Day special as Edwin and Jack talk about their favorite lovey-dovey animes! HoriMiya is set up as a classic nerd meets the most popular girl type of romance however as the show progresses it becomes a true self reflection on how we reveal our true selves to our partners, catering towards appearances, and a love song towards high school. Then there's Sing Yesterday for Me,

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53:25

2022 Fall Anime and Manga Preview/ 2022 Top 5 Summer...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/10/04

It is October and the new Fall Anime is here! Jack and Edwin share their most anticipated titles in both anime and manga. We finally break the ice on Chainsaw Man, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Spy Family, Uzaki -chan Wants to Hang Out! and My Hero Academia. We also preview the OVA of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime! But first, Edwin and Jack will share their personal rankings of their favorites in the summer season including our most anticipated discussion on Lycoris Recoil. And least we

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51:13

2022 Summer Anime Catch-Up Part 2/Jack’s Slice of...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/28

The Dawn of Autumn is easing in but the Dusk of Summer is still very resonate. Jack gathered his favorite Slice of Life shows of the 2022 Summer season and boy are they charming! The highlighted shows are: Call of the Night The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 2 When Will Ayumu Make His Move? My Step Mom's Daughter Is My Ex! Bonus Shows: The English Dubbed Versions of Sing Yesterday for Me and Higehiro: After I got Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway

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01:12:19

Edwin’s Summer Isekai Round-Up/2022 Summer Catch-Up...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/22

2022 Summer of Anime has been winding down and was surprisingly stacked! Part 1 (of 3) includes Edwin's Isekai Round-Up! Edwin's our Isekai-guy and he ranks his favorites from least to strongest. None of the shows mentioned are necessarily weak! We discuss the following shows: Overlord IV The Devil is a Part -Timer Season 2 Uncle from Another World Parallel World Pharmacy My Isekai Life Black Summoner Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World So take a listen if you are looking for shows to catch

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01:28:05

The Wind Rises/ Ghibli One Year Anniversary Special...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/15

We continue our Ghibli One Year Anniversary Special with the last film Hayao Miyazaki directed: The Wind Rises. A very niche entry in Miyazaki's resume, however beneath the surface it is one of his most fascinating projects. Jack and Edwin talk about the film's precursors and influences from its super personal historical background to its dreamlike wonder that can only be visioned by a man that knows what he loves. And speaking of love, we discuss Miyazaki's love of aviation and nature and of

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01:31:06

Komi Can’t Communicate/ 2021 Fall Preview

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/10

(originally released in October 2021) The 950 Club originally were coworkers at a bookstore...a strong reason why they become super manga/anime buds is over a series debut way back in 2017...and that series is Komi Can't Communicate. Edwin read the first volume and he was so enamored that he told Jack to read it (within minutes of Edwin's strong reaction)...and almost 4 years later, Jack and Edwin finally talk about their favorite manga series along with their thoughts of the anime debut. We share

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01:46:13

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind/ Ghibli One Year...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/07

After one year of doing this podcast, Edwin and Jack want to celebrate in style.....Ghibli Style. So it makes sense to review the grandaddy of all Ghibli films-- Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. We first dive into the formation of Ghibli and introduce a certain man named Hayao Miyazaki, who formally introduced himself to the world with this film. This is a special episode since it is Edwin's first introduction to Ghibli, literally renting on VHS and watching the re-edited Americanized version

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01:46:10

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime/ Mushoku...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/06

The fellowship is back with an Isekai Special! We'll be diving into top isekai favorites: That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. We discuss the show's various themes and critique the differences in tone and story. Also, we'll be discussing our concerns over sex with anime troupes, what exactly is "fan service" and how isekai uses Reincarnation as a plot device. This episode is very spoiler heavy so be advised, if you want to watch these anime shows, do so

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01:14:42

Ascendence of a Bookworm/ Odd Taxi

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/06

This particular episode highlights the ethos of our show: two great non-traditional anime that need proper exposure! We talk about Ascendance of a Bookworm and Odd Taxi! Ascendence of a Bookworm is a world building isekai that not only educates about serfdom but also engages you in this story of a sickly girl and how she becomes an all powerful mage! While Odd Taxi is a modern city noir that is quasai parody but also an enthralling mystery adventure that focuses on the least likely protagonist to

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01:34:13

After Hours #1: The Origin Story

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/06

Our hosts (Edwin and Jack) welcome on reoccurring guest and friend Jamaal to the show. We discuss: -Jamaal's his origin story with anime -Our origin story and how the 950 Club name and concept came about -Crunchyroll acquiring Funimation and the impact it has on the streaming wars -Black Box hookups -The horrors of live action anime and much more!

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01:25:58

Keep your Hands Off Eizouken!/How Not to Summon a...

950 Club Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/05

Our debut episode! We set the tone of the show with our first selected shows: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and How NOT To Summon A Demon Lord (Spoilers abound as this podcast is introspective heavy) We also introduce Jack and Edwin with their beginnings with anime and how their friendship formed with Japanese media and games. But most importantly, our retrospectives showcases Jack's favorite genre (slice of life) and Edwin's love of isekai! For slice of life, Keep your Hands off Eizouken! A

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