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Join Kate and Alain as they discuss everything from what they just watched to what is going on in fandom.

The Speakeasy: The main podcast where we discuss what we’ve been watching, reading, and playing, plus occasional other topics.

Nov 24, 2016

Ongoing Investigations: Space Brothers by Chuya Koyama, Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune by Pamela Turner, Girlish Number by Diomedea, One Piece Treasure Cruise by Bandai, Animal Crossing: New Leaf (update) by Nintendo.

Song: "Bloom" by Girlish Number

Food for Thought: What are you thankful for,...


Nov 3, 2016

This is a supplemental section for episode 82 of the Speakeasy. I talked with my mom and sister about their experiences at New York Comic. 

Topics: New York Comic Con 2016


Oct 23, 2016

Ongoing Investigations: Miss Hokusai from Production I.G.

Food for Thought: What is your favorite Edo period anime or manga?

Topics: New York Comic Con 2016


Oct 17, 2016

First impressions of Poco's Udon World from LIDEN FIlms. It is streaming on Crunchyroll.

The premise of these reviews is simple: watch the first episode of a new anime series and then immediately sit down to record a review mini-podcast. The reviews are five- to ten-minutes long and entirely off the cuff. As always we...


Oct 16, 2016

First impressions of March Comes in Like a Lion from SHAFT. It is streaming on Crunchyroll.

The premise of these reviews is simple: watch the first episode of a new anime series and then immediately sit down to record a review mini-podcast. The reviews are five- to ten-minutes long and entirely off the cuff. As always...