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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.

Jun 27, 2016

Final impressions of Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto from Studio DEEN. It is streaming on Crunchyroll.

First impressions are great but what about our thoughts after we've watched an entire series week to week? We figured our listeners might want to hear our final impressions as well so we've created the Case Closed...


Jun 27, 2016

Final impressions of Bungo Stray Dogs from Studio DEEN. It is streaming on Crunchyroll.

First impressions are great but what about our thoughts after we've watched an entire series week to week? We figured our listeners might want to hear our final impressions as well so we've created the Case Closed Review podcast....


Jun 27, 2016

Part I: Al talks about AnimeNEXT and Hamacon

Food for Thought: Where in Japan do you (still) want to go?

Part II: Kate talks about her trip to Japan

And now your helpful bartenders at The Speakeasy present your drink: 

Absolut Traveller     

  • 4 Parts Absolut Citron    
  • 1 Part Lemon Juice    
  • 1 Whole Sugar Cube...


Jun 22, 2016

Lina Inverse: Bandit Killer, Dragon Spooker, and Beautiful Sorceress. That’s right, we decided to revisit the classic 90’s fantasy comedy Slayers.

The show is a mixture of comedy and adventure that is both a parody and homage to the various worlds of fantasy and roleplaying. LinaGourry, Zelgadis, and Amelia are...


Jun 15, 2016

Lina Inverse: Bandit Killer, Dragon Spooker, and Beautiful Sorceress. That’s right, we decided to revisit the classic 90’s fantasy comedy Slayers.

The show is a mixture of comedy and adventure that is both a parody and homage to the various worlds of fantasy and roleplaying. LinaGourry, Zelgadis, and Amelia are...