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Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

Remember game nights with your buddies? Where you played Smash all night and talk about what you have been watching and playing. That’s this podcast. The hosts are long time friends and family that get together in person every other Wednesday to discuss what anime, games, and movies they are loving or hating. Consider this your ticket to Los Angeles to come hangout with the crew of Taco Otaku.

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Ep 83: Winter Anime 2026 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/04/15

It's that time again when the TOP crew watch the newest anime and share their recommendations from the 2026 winter season. Also, Ray goes to court without any objections. Frank watches the hottest blockbusters of early 2026. Miles gets lost under the sea with his yellow machine.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Jury Duty Octopath Traveler 0 Project Hail Mary The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Subnautica Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku Tamon-kun Ima

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174:19

Ep 82: Gunbuster Review and Death Stranding 2 Preview

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Anime Andy and Sourdough Shonen get together for a special episode of Taco Otaku. Today, the lads explore the far reaches of space and deliver some packages as they travel the stars. Also, Andy explores a ghost town in search for his wife. Ray watches a movie with his horse daughters.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Silent Hill 2 (2024) Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat Umamusume: Pretty Derby Thunder Road Gunbuster Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Time Markers: Teaser:

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103:29

Ep 81: Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Aliens, Time Travelers, and Epers return to the podcast as the boys breakdown one of the most influential anime series of all time. Also, Franks hordes his items just in case in needs them later on. Miles evolves as he plays in a world with no humans. Ray heads to New Vegas with no power armor.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Octopath Traveler 0 Crashing Landing on You Zenless Zone Zero Pokemon Pokopia Fallout TV Show Season 2 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya The

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130:27

Ep 80: Best Nintendo GameCube Tournament

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/03/18

To celebrate everyone's favorite purple lunch box 25th anniversary, the TOP crew decided to do a sweet 16 bracket of the their favorite NGC games. Also, Ray pays too much to relive his 1990s VR fantasies. Frank goes to Korea and becomes a defense lawyer. Miles skips all the cutscenes just to be closer to his anime horse girls.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Shangri-La Fontier Mario Clash Virtual Boy Wario Land Octopath Traveler 0 Extraordinary Attorney Woo Crashing Landing

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77:35

Ep 79: Spy x Family Season 3 Spoilercast

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Bring out your white tuxedos and shakers because it's time for more adventures with everyone's favorite family of spies. Also, Miles feels abandoned in the middle of the Pacific. Frank waits patiently for a second season. Ray jumps out of a plane during a snow storm.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Octopath Traveler 0 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Because This Is My First Life Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Spy x Family Code: White Spy x Family Season 3 New Clips Channel for

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98:13

Ep 78: My Hero Academia Final Season Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/02/18

After 10 years, one of biggest battle series has come to an end. Now its up the the TOP crew to breakdown Deku's journey and see if he is worthy of being one of Shonen Jump's Big 3. Also, Miles heads off to space with a new android buddy. Frank ends up binge watching a new prequel series. Ray gets lost in Paris and misses the streets of Shibuya.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Octopath Traveler 0 Metal Slug Tactics A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Like a Dragon: Infinite

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110:53

Ep 77: Winter Anime Preview 2026

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/02/04

The podcast might be down a member down this anime season, but the super brothers pick up the slack and cover 9 new anime shows for 2026. Also, Miles gets caught in a time loop as he races his anime horse girls. Ray goes for the extra credit this winter series in hopes to take home the crown.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Umamusume: Pretty Derby Mayonaka Heart Tune Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Kirei ni Shitemoraemasu

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116:32

Ep 76: Anime of the Year 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/01/21

After a whole year's worth of podcasting, the boys have to pick their top 5 anime of the year. Will it be a popular shonen title? Cute girls doing cute things? Stay to the very end to find out. Also, Miles unlocks his dual citizen between America and Japan. Frank believes he can be a hero for one last time. Ray becomes a level five engineer so he can repair his retro games.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth My Hero Academia Season 8 Dandadan

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163:37

Ep 75: Best Video Games of 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Happy New Year! It's that time again when the TOP crew have to make the tough calls to name their personal top 5 favorite games of 2025. Also, Ray discovers the secrets of Egghead. Andy vents his frustrations about motorcycles and green crystals. Frank explores the upside down in search of body soap. Miles heads to Hawaii to hang out with his favorite criminals.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: One Piece The Paper The Holdovers Pluribus The Chair Company Andy's Switch 2

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142:18

Ep 74: Fall Anime 2025 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/01/07

There is one last anime season left in 2025 and the boys are determine to find out who choose wisely or poorly. As a bonus, the crew conclude their Metroid Prime 4 discussion from last time. Also, Ray enters another dimension while picking some flowers. Frank spends Christmas with his family as his Switch 2 recharges. Miles takes a trip to Hawaii to meet some old friends.Things We Talked About this Episode: The Apothecary Diaries Peacemaker Season 2 Dispatch City the Animation Frank's Christmas

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112:44

Ep 73: Metroid Prime 4 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Samus returns after 8 years of baking in the Nintendo Switch oven. Will the famous bounty hunter unlock a new ability to our hearts or will she remain silent until another baby comes along? Also, Frank wants more explosions in his survival horror. Miles tunes into the Game Awards and wonder why. Ray answers the superhero call and chooses Lucina yet again.Things We Talked About this Episode: CITY The Animation Resident Evil Requiem One Piece Control Resonant Gang of Dragon Umamusume: Pretty

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80:00

Ep 72: CITY The Animation Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/11/26

The brothers Ray and Miles discover the best kept secret of 2025 as they review and discuss the anime CITY THE ANIMATION. Also, Miles watches his numbers go up as he gets lost in space. Ray hangs out with his fellow kids with some new online shooters.Things We Talked About this Episode: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Astroneer Fortnite Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 CITY The Animation Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:49 Miles's Week: 3:18 Ray's Week: 13:05 City Review: 30:58 Spoilers: 46:14 Outro:

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72:00

Ep 71: Kaiju No.8 Season 2 Spoilercast

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/11/12

It's battle of the giant monsters once again on the podcast. Will this Shonen Jump property take it's new place as one of the new big 3 or will it be lost to history? Also, Miles does a triumphant pulse on his horse girl game. Frank breaks his curfew so he can battle in the woods. Ray argues he is not a visitor despite his perfect teeth.Things We Talked About this Episode: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Hades II No, I'm Not a Human The Apothecary Diaries Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Kaijuu

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122:38

Ep 70: Fall Anime Preview 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Nothing more scary than searching for the best new anime for the fall season. Join the TOP boys as they choose their favorite shows of autumn. Also, Miles doesn't go bananas for bananza. Frank proves he's a real gamer. Ray wakes up in a haunted mansion yet again.Things We Talked About this Episode: Donkey Kong Bananza Umamusume: Pretty Derby Gachiakuta Hollow Knight: Silksong Hades II The Apothecary Diaries Simulacra Nightmare of Decay Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Gintama – Mr. Ginpachi's

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143:50

Ep 69: Summer Anime Review 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Enjoy that pumpkin spice latte as the boys debate who has the best anime of summer 2025. Also, Ray admits he is a fake gamer. Frank has fun learning about plants. Miles puts down a gacha games so he can play another gacha game.Things We Talked About this Episode: The Apothecary Diaries Donkey Kong Bananza Umamusume: Pretty Derby Honkai: Star Rail The House of Tesla Zutaboro Reijou wa Ane No Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai sareru Food Court de, Mata Ashita. Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane

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86:50

Ep 68: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Spoilercast

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Tanjiro and all the other Hashiras are back to entertain the podcast brothers. Will our heroes defeat evil MJ and conjure the box office? Also, Miles becomes a My Little Ponies fan. Ray gets lost in the infamous Shinjuku Station.Things We Talked About this Episode: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Donkey Kong Bananza Ray Plans for Tokyo Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:31 Miles's Week: 3:48 Ray's Week: 10:46 Demon Slayer Movie:

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135:00

Ep. 67: Ghost in the Shell and Paprika Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/09/10

After a 9 month hiatus, a wild Andy appears on the podcast to talk about some anime classics that are absolute cinema. Also, Miles gets his full with Kirby on the Switch 2 and Ray admits he was wrong about about an anime review after 8 years.Things We Talked About this Episode: Cyberpunk 2077 Death Standing The Wire Kirby and the Forgotten Land The House of Tesla Lumines Arise Umamusume: Pretty Derby Nanbaka Ray's 10 Year Anniversary Ghost in the Shell (1995) Paprika (2006) Time

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113:36

Ep 66: My Dress-Up Darling Review (Season 1)

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/08/27

The smash hit anime romance from 2022 returns this summer 2025, but the TOP must first catch up on the events of season one. Will this cosplay affair be worth the wait? Also, Ray attempts to be a good YouTuber and Streamer. Miles literally can't buy a win down at the horse track. Frank goes ape over the newest released from Nintendo.Things We Talked About this Episode: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Ray's 10 year anniversary Mr. Robot Donkey Kong Bananza Octopath Traveler: Champions of the

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02:11:24

Ep 65: Superman and Fantastic Four Spoilercast

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/08/13

The boys beat the heat and go to the theaters to watch the biggest super hero blockbusters of 2025. It's DC versus Marvel all over again. Also, Miles heads down to the race track to put some money on the anime ponies. Frank shares cute tales of his family. Ray engages with another Sci-fi series while doing the DK rap.Things We Talked About this Episode: Zenless Zone Zero Umamusume: Pretty Derby Dr. Stone Season 4 DAN DA DAN Season 2 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Donkey Kong Bananza Superman

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01:51:08

Ep 64: Summer Anime Preview 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Bring out your bikinis and beach balls! Today the Taco Otaku crew dive into the newest anime series from Summer 2025. Which anime shows will float to the top and which will get buried in the sand? Also, Miles unpacks a watermelon for summer festivals. Frank imagines winning 5 million dollars. Ray finally falls down the gacha rabbit hole.Things We Talked About this Episode: Zenless Zone Zero My Hero Academia Season 6 Spy x Family Code: White The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Ironheart New Podcast

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