Extreme Anime Radio Podcast

JR and Nef return for the first podcast in a month with lots on the agenda: A salute to manga legend Akira Toriyama, a recap of JR's Bermuda and caribbean cruise, a historic win at the Oscars for Miyazaki and Godzilla, JR's first CDJapan haul since the radio station days, and a breaking news story about Japanese baseball interpreters. At the end of the show, a tease about NefCanuck's newest and greatest acquisition!

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XAR Podcast Theme Song: Pa Pe Pi Pu Popcorn by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSK-V718-09/SUB-MIX2-069) - used under license

JR and Nef bring you the third and final XAR Podcast for the month of February with a recap of the "Big Game" and a discussion on NFL dynasties and television broadcasting etiquette. Next is the return of baseball, the high cost of enjoying in-person sports, and the high cost of crosschecking in the National Hockey League. Discussion then turns to the upcoming release of the GT Lounge on February 21st and reminiscing about shows past on the old Extreme Anime Radio.

Join Extreme Anime Radio for its first music show in over four years on Wednesday, February 21 on YouTube! The return of the GT Lounge, with the music of gebasser and Darkamon and the Yumemi cosplay by Kessho-Cho! Tune in February 21 at 5 PM Eastern (10 PM GMT) on our YouTube channel, then switch over to our Twitch channel after the show for a chat with Kessho-Cho!

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XAR Podcast Theme Song: Pa Pe Pi Pu Popcorn by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSK-V718-09/SUB-MIX2-069) - used under license

It's the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast before "The Big Game!" In the show before the "Annual Football Championship," JR and Nef talk about the hot topic of the week: Funimation officially shutting down their streaming in April and migrating everyone to Crunchyroll, and the fallout of the announcement that those that purchased digital titles from Funimation will no longer be able to access them. There's also finally an overseas release date for the Spy x Family movie, Nef gives his thoughts on Freiren, and JR discovers a 7-year-old fantasy food anime whose manga series is ongoing. Chatroom discussion about Moster Rancher turns to chat about Dee Baker and the old Fox Kids television block from the 90s. Nef and JR try to give their Sunday predictions before Nef's software quits on the air, and JR provides some important updates, including the potential return of an XAR music show for the first time in over four years!

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XAR Podcast Theme Song: Pa Pe Pi Pu Popcorn by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSK-V718-09/SUB-MIX2-069) - used under license

Happy Birthday Extreme Anime Radio! This show marks the 23rd anniversary of Keiichi.net Radio, which was created by Michael "Keiichi" Morris in 2001. On this podcast NefCanuck recaps his own birthday from last week, and JR recaps his mother's birthday from the same da. Discussions turn to sumo wrestling, top movies in Japan and Liz's new interest in micropig cafes before he and JR break open the Japanese snacks for a fitting taste testing.

We take this opportunity to thank everyone that has supported us during XAR's 23 years on the air. Here's to another year of fun!

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XAR Podcast Theme Song: Pa Pe Pi Pu Popcorn by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSK-V718-09/SUB-MIX2-069) - used under license

Welcome to the Podcast before Nef's birthday! Topics on this program include the return of the Monogatari series from Aniplex, and a unique release for the Spy x Family movie in Japan. JR reminisces about Japan on the one year anniversary of his last trip, Nef give his two cents on Chained Soldier, and bets his bucks on the Bills when chatting about the upcoming NFL playoff games.

The opinions expressed on this show are of the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of XAR in general.

XAR Podcast Theme Song: Pa Pe Pi Pu Popcorn by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSK-V718-09/SUB-MIX2-069) - used under license

We've made it to the start of Season 9, complete with a different look and a new theme song... but the same JR and Nef! The first podcast of 2024 is also the first since the two devastating incidents that occurred at the start of the year: The Noto Peninsula earthquake and the Japan Airlines/Japan Coast Guard aviation accident. Discussion also includes the Season 3 Uma Musume anime that JR finally got around to and a peculiar Uma Musume video game set for release later this year, Chain Soldier, the NFL playoffs, the new Komi Can't Communicate manga release and the upcoming Jii-san Baa-san Wakagaeru anime. At the end of the show, JR treats everyone to a taste test of new and unique Japanese food items from his recent snack box arrival.

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XAR Podcast Theme Song: Pa Pe Pi Pu Popcorn by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSK-V718-09/SUB-MIX2-069) - used under license

Another season - and another year - of the Extreme Anime Radio podcast comes to an end! We'd like to sincerely thank all of our supporters for joining us in 2023, and we look forward to sharing more great content with you in the new year! In this podcast episode, JR and Nef chat about a popular company that apparently has objections to people streaming some of their games, and lament about good Anime shows ending their seasons with no plans in the works for future episodes. Discussion also turns to manga and, of course, sports - with a question raised about good sportsmanship in Canada's national pastime.

NefCanuck joins JR for Part 2 of the XAR Podcast! Topics on hand include a controversial decision about Artificial Intelligence replacing manga translators, football entering the holidays and JR's new television. At the end of the show JR unveils his Christmas gift from Nef, which harkens to one of Canada's greatest sports sagas from recent years. Part 1 of the Podcast with guest Mischievous Duck Cosplay is in a separate recording. The views and opinions expressed are of the presenters themselves and do not represent the views of XAR in general.

In Part 1 of today's XAR Podcast, we welcome new Sarah and Yumemi cosplayer Mischievous Duck Cosplay! She talks to JR about her love of cosplay and dance, some ballet cosplay safety tips, and her interests in Anime and Japanese culture. They also take a look back at her mascot cosplays, and talk about travel interests in Japan! Part 2 of the Podcast with NefCanuck is in a separate recording.

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It's the (American) Thanksgiving version of the XAR Podcast! On this episode, JR shares with Nef a heartwarming story from when he flew home from his uncle's memorial. Topics then turn to how one feels when someone gets "all caught up" watching an ongoing anime series, news concerning allegations of overwork at one of Japan's top animation studios, and plans by the creator of the Hunter x Hunter manga to have several different endings ready as he deals with health issues.

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On the day America votes, JR and Canadian neighbor Nef assemble for a rare Tuesday night edition of the Podcast! Topics include more reviews of Spy x Family's second season and Rurouni Kenshin's reboot, the ceremonial casting of Colonel Sanders into a Japanese river, and the annual debate on exactly when the holiday season should begin. Also, Nef gives a surprising answer when asked whether or not one would buy $46 Japanese nail clippers.

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We bring you the Halloween edition of the XAR Podcast starring JR and Nef! We chat about the new season of Spy x Family and sports before being joined by Liz and Bri for the annual visit with the "fool in the closet," the Count! Oh, and watch out for Nef's Halloween Puns!

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JR recaps his recent visit to Canada to visit with Nef... otherwise known as the "Invasion of Canuckistan." Our podcast hosts talk at great length about Bri and JR's adventure. Also on the podcast, a tribute to a late great NFL linebacker and a look at the 2023 Rurouni Kenshin anime reboot.

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It's the Season 8 Premiere of the XAR Podcast! Nef returns with JR after a brief delay to chat about some news from the past month, including the passing of the legendary game show host Bob Barker, the opening of the NFL season, trouble in Japan with Johnny & Associates, and Nef's review of some manga that he's been perusing while recovering from his injury. Nef also runs into some live video and connection trouble, which we've opted to leave into the recording.

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We return with another installment of the XAR Podcast with JR and Nef, this time with the technical problems resolved! Nef provides another update on his recovery, then conversations turn to paying off motor vehicles, the return of Takeshi's Castle, the number of episodes in One Piece (and counting), the Hawaii wildfires and the legacy of Paul Reubens/Pee-Wee Herman.

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An earlier podcast episode from July 26, 2023 was omitted from Spotify/Anchor due to technical problems. The episode is available to stream from our YouTube page.

XAR fan and cosplayer MikaZelda returns to co-host the XAR Podcast! On this week's episode, Mika and JR talk about returning to playing Final Fantasy on Twitch, as well as Mika's thoughts on the new Legend of Zelda game that was just released. Also on the table, news from Japan - including a lawsuit involving the popular Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise. The show is also interrupted by "chaos," and JR brings some snacks for a taste test - but forgets to eat them!

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XAR moderator and frequent streaming guest Lizzy joins JR for a new version of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! We chat with Liz about topics such as DnD, rogue games, Japan trips, and a new American breakfast-flavored cup o' noodles. We also present new artwork of our mascot Yumemi from Maru (as a get well gift for NefCanuck's recovery) and Aldrin.

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The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast returns from hiatus, a few weeks after regular co-host NefCanuck was injured in a fall in his apartment. With Nef recovering, JR is joined by special guest co-host MikaZelda in their first-ever podcast. An update from Nef about his current condition is read on the air. JR then talks to Mika about their love for anime, Sailor Moon and Disney, the "48-hour Disney Turnaround", Disney Dreamlight Valley, and dreams about going to Japan. Also in the podcast, the new, higher price of the Japan Rail Pass for travelers to the land of the rising sun.

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Nef and JR talk about Japan's victory in the World Baseball Classic, the differences between the manga and light novel releases of "Farming Life", a new paid manga subscription service launching in May in the US, a farewell tribute to the old XAR station desk and much more on this week's installment of the XAR Podcast!

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On the "Ides of March" edition of the XAR Podcast, JR updates Nef on his new computer desk purchase and pays tribute to one of his favorite game developers of the past in Telltale Games, makers of "Sam and Max", "Poker Night at the Inventory," and a true throwback, "Back to the Future: The Game". After getting into some Japan-related news - including the relaxation of mask guidelines in Japan for the first time in three years - Nef gives his thoughts on "Campfire Cooking", the World Baseball Classic, and the potential move of Aaron Rodgers.

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We've also addressed the audio imbalance situation from previous episodes. Please let us know if it works for you!

JR and Nef bring you the first podcast under the new Spotify for Podcasters distribution name. Topics covered include JR's curiosity about an anime dedicated to judo, progress on the Ace Attorney Chronicles, testing the waters on a visual novel from the now-defunct Sol Press, and Nef up in arms as to why Kindle would have everything but the first two volumes of a manga he is reading. Besides the usual sports updates, the hosts also chat about a new Twitch channel filled with 24-hour Anime... all driven by artificial intelligence.

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Welcome to the month of March! On this week's podcast JR and Nef talk about the topics of the week, including an infringement issue in a recent episode of the Urusei Yatsura reboot, as well as news about an English dub for said reboot. Also: Sailor Moon comes to Pluto TV, JR goes from "Cuckoos" to "cooking" anime, and Nef chats about "Campfire Cooking" and "Farming" "in Another World." The podcast ends with JR digging in to his new Japanese snack box for spring.

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On this edition of the podcast, Nef and JR discuss the legacy of Leiji Matsumoto, the Manga artist and Anime visionary whose death was announced earlier in the week. Later, JR talks more about "Cuckoos" and Nef delves into the manga "I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School" before discussion turns to improvements for JR's computer and workspace.

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On this edition of the podcast, it's unboxing time! Nef opens the parcel of goodies heading to the upcoming Anime North Charity Auction, with JR and special guest Bri commenting on the action. JR and Nef also talk anime and manga topics including "Spy x Family", "Komi Can't Communicate", "A Couple of Cuckoos" and the new "Farming Life in Another World" series, and recap that "annual football championship game."

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Welcome to another season of the XAR Podcast! On our inaugural episode, JR and special guest Bri tell Nef about their recently-completed trip to Japan! Nef also gives his predictions on the "Big Game" on Sunday.

Special notes for this program:

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Due to communications issues there are a few instances when some audio becomes garbled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Also, the podcast program includes still photographs and "show and tell" presented as part of the discussion of the Japan trip. Please see the podcast video on Spotify or YouTube for more context on what is being discussed.

Welcome to the Season 6 Finale! JR gives a Japan trip update, while he and Nef discuss the NFL Wild Card games and the remarkable recovery of Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has returned to Buffalo and has been released from the hospital. From the land of rising sun, news about new year traditions including the "lucky man" shrine race and the first auction of the year involving a box of... cherries? Nef also recaps some of the anime shows he has been watching, including "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun" and "Tomo-chan Is a Girl!"

XAR appreciates everyone's support of the podcast in Season 6. We hope you will join us for Season 7 starting in February!

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The first podcast of the new year is usually a time of celebration, but the news surrounding Damar Hamlin weighs heavy in the minds of JR and Nef. To brighten the mood, Nef covers Anime and Manga updates while JR dives into his latest snack box from Japan.

This is the ninth episode of the podcast's sixth season; next week's scheduled show will be the season 6 finale.

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It's the final podcast of the year! Nef and JR talk NFL playoff predictions, a tribute to Brazilian footballer Pelé, news about an upcoming anime reboot of the late 90's staple Trigun, taste tests of Tokyo Treat and SakuraCo boxes, and much more as we wrap up 2022 and look forward to 2023.

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Welcome to the XAR Podcast, Solstice Edition! With the holidays in full swing and Christmas only a few days away, JR pulls a fast one on Nef and invites stream regulars Bri and Liz to continue XAR's annual tradition of playing Mad Libs! Before that, the hosts discuss the outcome of the World Cup, troubles in Twitterland, and a timeless Anime song that is still popular in karaoke venues across Japan nearly two decades on. The show concludes with the unveiling of new mascot artwork.

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As Christmas ticks closer, JR and Nef tackle the Anime news of the week including a review of NHK's new Sailor Moon Documentary, updated content in Komi Can't Communicate, and Netflix's latest announcement about the popular 80's franchise City Hunter entering the live-action universe. JR and Nef also give their predictions about the FIFA World Cup Final.

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It's the first podcast of December, and in this episode JR and Nef bring you the latest in sports and Japanese culture news. Of particular focus is the passing of the legendary performer Bob McGrath... we talk about how his path to Sesame Street went through Japan, where he was a popular singer of Irish tunes in Japanese in the 1960's.

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XAR presents the pre-Thanksgiving edition of the XAR Podcast, which includes JR's review of the revamped Urusei Yatsura anime, Nef's take on the opening matches of the winter World Cup, and news from the land of the rising sun.

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For the first time in the history of the XAR Podcast, Nef turns the tables as he conducts a taste test on the first of his three Tokyo Treat boxes! Also tackled on the podcast are topics that include the new Urusei Yatsura anime and clothing line, Doctor Who and Elon Musk.

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There's a big announcement by ShinigamiLiz in this podcast episode! First, JR and Nef tackle the hot news about Anime News Network's majority acquisition by Kadokawa, and what it could spell for the future of Anime news in North America. JR also brings up the good news about Doctor Who, and the potentially bad news about its new Disney influence. Following a chat on the widening currency differences between Japan and North America, Nef reviews what's on his recent anime viewing list, including the second season of "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!"

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After a very "extended" summer vacation, JR and Nef present the first XAR Podcast of the sixth season. They cover some of the highlights and the lowlights of the summer (including broken hips) and recap Nef's recent invasion to the states and his first crack at a rotating sushi restaurant. JR discusses some of the Anime titles that were tested out during Nef's visit, such as "Trapped in a Dating Sim", "A Couple of Cuckoos", and the eventual winner "Aharen-san wa Hakarenai".

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The XAR Podcast's fifth season draws to a close with this episode! JR and Nef talk about the positive feedback received about new mascot Yumemi, and then delve into topics such as the conclusion of the hockey season, airline travel issues, the countdown to Anime North, Nef's latest manga, Japanese sumo, and Ninja Warror invading the 2028 Olympics.

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The XAR Podcast returns after JR's few weeks away on vacation. JR reminisces with Nef about his recent trips to Alaska and the unique encounters he had in Nef's country while visiting Victoria, British Columbia. News then turns to Japan happenings, such as the border situation, anime shows, Japanese mafia who can't get new cell phones, a Char-themed McDonald's cheeseburger and a new maid dentist's office in Akihabara. The show then concludes with a major announcement about the upcoming debut of XAR's new mascot.

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On this installment of the XAR Podcast for Spotify Video, NefCanuck dives into the controversy, flip flop and backpedaling concerning Anime Central's vaccination and mask policy. Nef and JR also follow up on Japan's updated border regulations, My Dress-Up Darling, Komi Can't Communicate and sports... including the Anime-themed schedule announcement pulled off by the Los Angeles Chargers in recent days. JR also calls out his coworker for taking his first flying lesson and offers some show-and-tell to close out the last podcast of the month.

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It's the first podcast of May! On this program, JR and Nef talk about hockey playoffs and reminisce about the golden age of air travel before the conversation turns to a debate concerning "Komi Can't Communicate", the divesting of Square Enix, and JR's take on the new HBO Max live action drama "Tokyo Vice" based on Jake Adelstein's memoirs as the first foreign reporter for a major Japanese newspaper.

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On this edition of the podcast, JR and Nef chat about Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, JR gives a synposis of the new ballet anime Dance Dance Danseu, and Nef continues to peruse the Spy x Family anime and manga. Also in the show: the end of hockey's regular season, and a tribute to the late great Montreal legend Guy LaFleur.

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On this direct to video edition of the Podcast, Nef and JR talk discuss the Japanese currency hitting a two decade low against the US dollar, and an interesting service in Akihabara that lets people watch the destruction of their hard drives. JR finally breaks the ice to watch the beginning of "My Dress-Up Darling," while Nef discusses sports and reviews both "Spy x Family" and "Shikimori's Not Just A Cutie."

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A wide range of topics inside and outside of Japanese culture are discussed by JR and Nef including Sailor Moon spacebars from Liz, Apple Watch, Japan border updates that aren't really border updates, sports gambling and wage increases at Capcom in Japan. Discussions about Lone Wolf and Cub and anime including Komi Can't Communicate, My Dress-Up Darling and Spy x Family turn into flashbacks of the old days discussing ADV Films, old DVD rentals, DIVX and FlexPlay.

The Podcast concludes with a show-and-tell of JR and Bri's dinner at Matsuhisa in Denver, which has been omitted from this audio release. You can watch this presentation at the end of the April 6 podcast stream located at twitch.tv/extremeanimeradio.

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It's the final podcast of March, and the last podcast in JR's thirties :( On this show, JR and Nef discuss confusing signals concerning free content from Crunchyroll and the release of the remaining Prince of Tennis episodes and new English dub. Nef also has a moment of sports philosophy, while JR talks about the reboot of Takeshi's Castle and digs in to some more Japanese subscription box snacks.

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Please note that there were some internet transmission issues during the recording of the podcast. We apologize for the inconvenience.

In this week's episode, JR and Nef review the Mario Kart 8 Booster Pass courses released the previous week, and discuss Twitch streaming updates as XAR begins to migrate some streams over from Streamlabs to OBS Studio. Nef also gives Anime and Manga updates, including the upcoming second season of the Komi Can't Communicate series.

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After a brief hiatus JR and Nef return with the podcast chatting about moves in football and baseball, Anime industry news (sayonara Funimation?), JR's take on Run With The Wind and the Hakone Ekiden Relay Race that the series is based on, and the new, unfortunate issues surrounding the world today.

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Following a brief introduction by JR regarding a small audio glitch at the start of the recording, he and Nef talk about topics including JR's introduction to Ring Fit Adventure and Nef's comparison to Fitness Boxing, reminiscing about the Japanese period films of the 1960's and 70's such as Lone Wolf and Cub (and where you can find them) and Japan's border situation. Later, Nef presents visual elements he shared with JR earlier, including the debut of bishoujo versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron Kotobukiya statues and some interesting artwork involving two of Nef's local hockey teams.

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Following the 21st birthday of Extreme Anime Radio earlier in the month, JR and Nef are joined for a special chat with XAR's creator Keiichi-san! Kei reminisces about the old days of the radio station, early conventions and Japan trips in this long-ranging chat. Later the group touches on the "Big Game" results and the partial opening of Japan's international borders.

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JR and Nef play with hats and stream layouts in an effort to engage the viewing audience and have them use their Twitch channel points. Topics on this podcast range from "big game" predictions and the new "Komi Can't Communicate" English dub to some of the takeaways from the day's Nintendo Direct stream. This is the full unedited recording of our live video stream for Spotify video. The views and opinions expressed do not represent the opinions of Extreme Anime Radio or the podcast in general.

Celebrating 2/2/22, JR and Nef recap the week's events as the Extreme Anime Radio project celebrates its 21st anniversary. Other topics tackled on the program include Tom Brady and the NFL, a "sayonara" to SEGA arcade branding in Japan, trash cans, Canadian politics and the passing of Dr. Johnny Fever.

After a one week hiatus, JR and Nef return to discuss topics including NFL overtime rules and conference predictions, a recap of the conclusion of Season 1 of "Komi Can't Communicate", analysis of "My Dress-Up Darling" and a preview of "Love of Kill", a debate on COVID border closures, promotions and retirements in the Japanese world of Sumo, and an interesting anime-themed promotion being attempted by Niigata Prefecture that intends to showcase it's top commodity, rice.

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Welcome to Season 5 of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! On this episode, JR and Nef discuss topics ranging from COVID and travel updates to "Komi Can't Communicate", the recent acquisition of HIDIVE, a new Urusei Yatsura anime, and the return to streaming television of the original Iron Chef television series. JR also does a new round of Japanese Kit Kat taste testing, including one flavor that seems to be lost in translation...

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JR and Nef close out a wild 2021 and Season 4 of the podcast! Topics include the recent surge of COVID cases around the world and the effect it has had on a growing number of sports events, the passing of football legend John Madden, JR's take on the "Idol Manager" management simulation game, and a follow-up on the "Uma Musume" storm that is still sweeping Japan.

JR and Nef are joined on the podcast realm by Liz, Bri and Karam for the on-and-off XAR holiday tradition of playing Mad Libs! We also follow up on Cyberpunk 2077's lawsuit settlement from last week, and Nef's voice acting lessons from the past weekend.

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JR and Nef discuss the sudden cancellation of Cowboy Bebop on Netflix, and the general atmosphere of anime to live action adaptations. Other topics on the podcast tonight include broken video games, a new manga with "level 2 cheat powers", and thoughts on the "Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" that the gang has recently been streaming on Twitch. JR then digs into the December Bokksu and Sakuraco boxes, both with a familiar theme for the last month of the year.

The views and opinions expressed do not represent the opinions of Extreme Anime Radio or the podcast in general. Portions of the original broadcast have been edited for podcast release.

On this edition of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, JR and Nef tackle news of the Omicron variant of COVID that has made global headlines in the last week, and how it has been tied to a local Anime convention in New York. Also discussed are issues with Shonen Jump's app, Amazon outages, and a Japanese entrepreneur making a trip to the International Space Station. Shoutout in the show as well to Jerikandra Cosplay, who dined with JR earlier this week as she visited the city!

The views and opinions expressed do not represent the opinions of Extreme Anime Radio or the podcast in general. Portions of the original broadcast have been edited for podcast release.

After a one-month hiatus, JR and Nef return with the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast covering topics including the live-action Cowboy Bebop, the Komi Can't Communicate anime, and nations such as Japan locking down once again thanks to a new COVID variant.

This is the full unedited recording of our live video stream for Spotify video.

JR and Nef lead off this edition of the podcast the same as last time - with a review of a new Cowboy Bebop live action trailer. Later discussion includes beef with Netflix subtitles, around the horn in the world of sports, the recent Sword Art Online horse racing collab with the Japan Racing Association, and gearing up for a friendly Mario Kart showdown.

The podcast will be going on hiatus for a few weeks, but you can always check out our game streams on Twitch at twitch.tv/extremeanimeradio in the meantime!

On this week's Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, JR and Nef discuss the passing of two legendary voice actors in Chris Ayres and Jack Angel. Other topics include the new "Lost Session" Cowboy Bebop trailer, newly-licensed Hajime no Ippo episodes, and a debate on lifting Japan's COVID-related travel restrictions.

The views and opinions expressed do not represent the opinions of Extreme Anime Radio or the podcast in general. Portions of the original broadcast have been edited for podcast release.

On this installment of the podcast, Nef and JR chat about the upcoming revival of Cowboy Bebop and how the original Japanese anime cast will play a part in the new live-action series. Topics also include Captain Kirk's launch to space, Nef's new Nintendo Switch and unique joycon controller, and the US land borders finally opening following the pandemic. 

Due to timing constraints, this podcast contains the raw, unedited audio feed from the October 13 podcast. The views and opinions expressed do not represent the opinions of Extreme Anime Radio or the podcast in general.

In this installment of the podcast, JR recaps his vacation before diving into topics with Nef that include "Komi Can't Communicate" and "PuraOre Pride of Orange", general elections in Japan and Canada, and rental cars. In our "Ask the Sarahs" segment, we read responses from cosplayers and artist of our mascot Sarah Yoshida to find out what they'd want to see in Japan right away once the borders reopen and they can visit.

JR and Nef return with Season 4 of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, tackling subjects from Anime and live action shows to the completed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, elections in Canada and Japan and continuing streaming wars. Later in the show, JR partakes in another taste test from his Japanese snack box lineup.

Note: Due to recording issues, a portion of the start of the podcast was omitted from this release.

JR and Nef come together to close out the third season of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast. In this episode, Nef talks about his experiences taking online voice acting school with the acclaimed Sonny Strait. JR also reviews the recent Twitch play of the game "Use Your Words", which could end up in the XAR summer twitch rotation of games. Also, Nef reminisces about old drinking and Pimp Daddy Miroku moments, and JR talks about reports of Anime and Video Game music being heard from outside the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo with the global event just weeks away.

We'd like to thank all of our XAR supporters, listeners and Twitch viewers for another successful season. We hope to continue Twitch streams throughout the summer, and hope to return to the podcast programs in the fall.

JR and Nef present another edition of the XAR Podcast! On this episode JR recaps the highs and lows of his recent travels across the northeast. Nef also reviews some Kindle manga that's "Pimp Daddy Miroku" approved, while JR gives his thoughts on the new Sailor Moon Eternal movies that he was able to watch on his travels. JR and Nef also give their opinions on the COVID situation with only one month to go until the Olympic games.

In the final XAR Podcast of the month of May, JR and Nef recap the Twitch stream of Euro Truck Simulator 2: Project Japan, and the impact of a big acquisition by Amazon. Topics also include the passing of "Berserk" author Kentaro Miura, interesting items turning up in JR's cabinets, sumo sports news, Anime North 2021 and "Nef's favorite topic"... COVID and the upcoming Olympic Games.

JR and Nef cover the latest from Japan on this installment of the XAR Podcast, including Sumo, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, My Hero Acadamia, the peaceful Fate/Stay universe in Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, and Nef's favorite topic (?) the Tokyo Olympic games.

It's a birthday party with JR, Nef, and the birthday girl ShinigamiLiz as the special guest on this version of the XAR Podcast! Topics for our show include Nef's reactions to his first COVID vaccine, horse racing shenanigans, the craze over trading cards, anime news and concerns in Japan with the Olympics fast approaching.

On the Cinco de Mayo XAR Podcast, Nef and JR talk about how Demon Slayer is winning in American theatres, Sailor Moon is winning on Netflix and the Olympics seem not to be winning in Japan. Discussions turn from JR's recent getaway and Nef's upcoming vaccinations to the latest finds and thoughts in anime, manga and Japanese TV shows. There's also some news about Sarah Yoshida, and the return of the Ballet Cosplay Safety series starring the cosplayers of Sarah that are also dancers.

The artwork for this episode is the latest art commission of Sarah from Brenni Murasaki that is referenced at the end of the show. To learn more about Brenni's artwork, visit her instagram @brennicommission

This week's podcast features our interview with Tory, one of the new cosplayers of our mascot Sarah Yoshida! We talk to Tory about her favorite cosplays and about her future cosplay plans. JR launches the podcast with a very sticky taste test promised from earlier before talking about the issues that prevented the Podcast from airing on April 14. Nef then goes into the very sticky situation concering the European Super League, and both he and JR give their thoughts on a $1 million Sailor Moon figurine on eBay. Topics also discussed include the fourth wave of COVID in Japan, Gallop Racer, LeVar Burton and future plans for streaming games on our Twitch channel.

This week's podcast features our interview with Nat (aka Bird King), one of the new cosplayers of our mascot Sarah Yoshida! We talk to Nat about how she got into the cosplay world, the meaning behind her cosplay name, and her best memories about traveling to Japan. JR also asks Nef about the state of Ontario, on the brink of yet another COVID lockdown. Other topics include JR's new Uma Musume nendoroid, Nef's criticisms on the Olympics. There's also a quick review of a few Anime shows that Nef has been watching, and a surprise taste test at the end of the program.

ShinigamiLiz joins JR and Nef as a guest on this edition of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast for a special early birthday gift and the later giveaway of her Sarah Yoshida crochet doll! On this episode, JR delivers a rant over the COVID vaccination appointments given to his neighbor, while Nef covers the gaffe from a now-former NHL referee. Also covered are Japan-related subjects ranging from Anime, Sumo and the Olympics to news of the strange-but-true variety. The show wraps up with a bonus Japanese snack taste test.

After some microphone checks, it's time for the St. Patrick's Day edition of the XAR Podcast! JR and Nef follow up on last week's Uma Musume conversation before turning their attention to the passing of acclaimed Japanese animator Yasuo Otsuka. Otsuka had been involved in anime artistry for decades, and contributed to projects including Lupin III and Studio Ghibli works. Other topics of discussion on this program include stimulus checks, the "Fly Me to the Moon" manga, and the latest scandal to plague the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

JR enters the very unique Japanese world of the "Gacha" game with his review of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby. He describes his experiences to Nef, who also recalls similar products such as Sailor Moon Drops and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem. The podcast then carries on with topics that include news from the hockey broadcasting world, COVID updates, a new single from Utada Hikaru, how the new Tom and Jerry movie almost became a Zack Snyder film, and a preview of a future stream with snack boxes from Japan (that can be seen in its entirety at twitch.tv/extremeanimeradio - look for the March 11 stream).

The first March 2021 XAR Podcast features JR's thoughts on the second season of the "Uma Musume Pretty Derby" Anime and Nef's review of the "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie" manga. Also discussed on the show are (more) COVID updates, The Muppet Show, and Japanese travel questions and ideas.

The focus of this week's podcast is NefCanuck's first official taste test of a curated snack box - Tokyo Treat - delivered straight from Japan. He and JR also tackle topics from the winter weather to Tebowing to pancakes. Plus, JR gets ideas for the next official Japanese food challenge with Emma Castiel, and Keiichi-san participates in the online chat... facing an interesting nemesis in the form of a bot that JR had recently placed into the channel.

Another night of firsts for Extreme Anime Radio as we welcome a Guinness World Record holder to the show - Matt Emblidge, who recently set the world record for his Cardcaptor Sakura collection. The podcast also covers the moment in real time when XAR's Twitch channel surpassed 50 followers, thereby securing Affiliate status. Also, JR finds a history-filled magazine while cleaning his closet and quizzes Nef on trends from the year the magazine was published. They also recap the "Big Game" and the latest on the Tokyo Olympics, chat about sleeping train drivers, and discuss an interesting link between a Japanese submarine and Evangelion.

This is Part 2 of a two-part podcast. We celebrate 20 years since the creation of Keiichi.net Radio (the prior name of Extreme Anime Radio) by Keiichi-san in February of 2001. Join JR, Nef, Keiichi-san and a special guest as they reminisce about the good old days, discussing the past and present trends in computers, anime, video games and Japanese culture. For Part 1 of the podcast, please search for "February 1, 2021 (Part 1)."

The episode art is a geisha crochet rendition of Sarah Yoshida, the current mascot of Extreme Anime Radio. It was designed by ShinigamiLiz and mentioned in Part 1 of the podcast.

This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast. We celebrate 20 years since the creation of Keiichi.net Radio (the prior name of Extreme Anime Radio) by Keiichi-san in February of 2001. Join JR, Nef, Keiichi-san and a special guest as they reminisce about the good old days, discussing the past and present trends in computers, anime, video games and Japanese culture.

The episode art is of Keiko, the first mascot of Extreme Anime Radio. It is a portion of the 20th Anniversary artwork by White Namikaze and mentioned on the podcast.

We close in on the 20th Birthday of Extreme Anime Radio with a preview of some of the upcoming festivities on this edition of the Podcast. JR and Nef talk a little about Anchor's new "squiggly" logo before moving on to topics that include a new cat-themed Cruel Angel's Thesis, Ghibli's supposed presence in North American Twitter land, an extremely unusual salute on the Japanese railways, the trouble with COVID vaccines and restrictions, and a recap of last weekend's football games.

The episode art is a commission closeup of our mascot Sarah Yoshida drawn by @stellarrr_art (Instagram) and referenced in the podcast.

It's a historic day as we bring you the latest installment of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast. JR and Nef discuss the inauguration activities in the US, catch up on some anime news and weird news from Japan, and make selections for "Championship Sunday". In the second half of the show, JR tastes the latest snacks from Japan in his delayed January Bokksu box and provides an update on station founder Keiichi-san.

The episode art is a commission of our mascot Sarah Yoshida drawn by @kyotokimi (Instagram) and referenced in the podcast.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! This is actually our second podcast of the year, but the first that we can actually publish to the podcast realm. We had broadcast a live show on Twitch the previous week (January 13), but there were technical problems with JR's microphone and we decided not to publish the program to audio. We apologize, and hope to make the that program available on YouTube soon. Meanwhile, in this quick podcast JR and Nef reflect on the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wish a very happy birthday to a cosplayer of Extreme Anime Radio mascot Sarah Yoshida and her twin sister, and review the weekend in sports. We then pose the question about whether or not to make long-term plans to travel, and how YouTube can be our savior during these pandemic times with scenes from our favorite destinations, including Japan and Switzerland.

The episode cover art is a recent cosplay photo of Extreme Anime Radio mascot Sarah Yoshida by floralNINJAchan which is referenced in the podcast.

We come to the end of the second season and first year of the podcast by reminiscing what has transpired over the past year. Among other topics, JR and Nef lay the groundwork for what could be a tasting challenge in the new year, and discuss supposed "guidelines" for drawing Evangelion fan artwork - directly from the studio. Video games are also on the topic menu, with a recap of JR's "Hatsune Miku" flight in Flight Simulator and Nef reviewing the new lawsuits filed with regard to the release of Cyberpunk 2077.

We thank all of our listeners and supporters for making this first year of the Extreme Anime Radio podcast a memorable experience. We hope to bring you more exciting content in 2021 as the station celebrates its 20th Anniversary!

The pre-Christmas Extreme Anime Radio features JR revealing details about his Vegas excursion earlier in the month. Topics with NefCanuck include the "rigged" Game Awards (according to some), discussions about Cyberpunk 2077 and the perceived "rush" to put out video game titles, and NHL hockey in the COVID era. JR reveals some little-known secrets about the classic Christmas program "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", caves in on a new iPhone, and talks about KFC's newest marketing ploy. Nef wraps the show with some news about Anime North before ending Christmas in traditional XAR fashion - with a nod to Bob Rivers.

In this installment of the podcast, as a snowstorm begins to blanket the northeastern US, JR tells Nef about some of his recently-obtained video games with a truly Japanese flair - Yakuza 0 and Densha de Go. Topics also include the Buffalo Bills, the issues surrounding Cyberpunk 2077, game controllers for people with disabilities and the approval of a COVID vaccine. JR then tears into three snacks from December's Bokksu box to close out the program.

We usher in the holidays with a new Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! Nef and JR run the usual gamut of topics, including dueling dubs for a popular Anime series, tracking Santa, a new life-like Gundam statue in Tokyo, Japanese snacks, hot sauces and the upcoming Sailor Moon Eternal movie series.
If you're enjoying our podcasts, be sure to see us LIVE on Twitch, at twitch.tv/extremeanimeradio!

On the pre-Turkey Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, JR and Nef tackle subjects ranging from new computers to Wreckfest and Toronto COVID warnings to sumo warnings. Nef also pays tribute to the late voice actor Kirby Morrow and his encounter with Pimp Daddy Miroku.

This Extreme Anime Radio Podcast episode marks our official debut on Twitch! You can watch our live podcasts at twitch.tv/extremeanimeradio.

On this week's show, JR and Nef herald the arrival of Twitch and cover everything from TenSura to a "Joe Biden" in Japan, plus the state of Sumo Wrestling and Anime conventions. At the end of the show, JR has a peculiar reaction to one of his November bokksu snacks.

Today's Extreme Anime Radio Podcast is important for a number of reasons - besides it being Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, this is also our last Shoutcast program before our scheduled move to Twitch next week. JR and Nef spend considerable time discussing the memory and legacy of the late, great Canadian game show host Alex Trebek. They then move into other topics including electronics wishlists, and a further analysis on the Uzaki-chan anime.

On this episode, JR and Nef discuss the Podcast's probable move to Twitch later this month. Since the move to twitch will eventually include the talent being face to face on live video, discussion turns to potential (but expensive) green screen options for JR to consider. Nef then moves into more news on the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon anime and the dub actors involved, while JR covers a former J-pop idol who has taken the checkered flag, winning the grand championship in a motorcycle sport unique to Japan. Later, JR opens up his "Colors of Kyoto" Bokksu box for a taste test.

With Election Day looming, JR and Nef tackle topics including Halloween preparations, World Series shenanigans, new Anime on Netflix with questions about the list of dub actors, and some of the objections raised over the upcoming reboot of Tokyo Babylon.

JR and Nef officially welcome the station's new Discord server on this installment of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast. Other topics on this week's show include the unmasking of a popular Anime song duo, the latest character in the Thomas the Tank Engine franchise, Nef's take on the new Yashahime anime, and the latest updates on travel to Japan.

This episode is sponsored by Shinigami Liz... thank you Liz!

On this edition of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, JR and Nef talk about certain Anime programs that spend a few episodes without really advancing any plot. Nef gives his take on "Burn the Witch" and its secret link back to "Bleach", and JR tries an Apple snack from his October Bokksu box. They also discuss continuing plans to switch the podcast chat to Discord, including some potential after-show activities that might come up down the road. (Did someone say Jackbox?)

This episode is sponsored by Shinigami Liz... thank you Liz!

From the "Greatest City in the World" - and a new computer rig - it's the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! In this episode JR and Nef will discuss how the podcast will continue to move forward, starting with the move of our chatroom from IRC to Discord in the coming weeks. We then talk about the coronavirus situation, and how Japan is starting to make plans to potentially restart tourism in the country for the first time since closing their borders. Among other topics discussed is a famous landmark in Akihabara that is now up for rent... if you have the money, that is.

This episode is sponsored by Shinigami Liz... thank you Liz!

Portions of the broadcast have been edited due to technical issues.

It's the end of an era in a way, as this podcast marks the planned retirement of the old computer that has powered the podcast, and for many years, Extreme Anime Radio. Before JR's new PC gets swapped in, this podcast will cover topics including iOS 14, a new Lupin III dub, JR's gripes with Flight Simulator and the quest for a new comfortable chair. Also, a positive development as Japan further eases its restrictions on foreigners entering the country... though tourist visits are still on pause for the foreseeable future.

JR and Nef discuss the latest news and unique food offerings from Japan, and the trials and tribulations of building a custom gaming PC, on this installment of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast!

In the final Extreme Anime Radio podcast of the summer, JR shares the highlights and lowlights after a week's worth of playing Flight Simulator, and Nef reviews a detective manga involving an anthropomorphic dolphin.  We also share the latest news from Japan, and gripe about the structure of some anime shows. We close with a brief tribute to a special couple celebrating a special anniversary next month.

Emma Castiel, a cosplayer of Sarah Yoshida based in England, joins JR and Nef for her first XAR podcast this year. Emma is congratulated for attaining the rank of "Captain" in her latest Dungeons and Dragons adventure, and we chat about her recent Sarah Yoshida-related projects. Also, Nef covers some legal news in the world of Anime streaming, JR ribs Nef about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Emma's roll of a D20 decides what JR will eat out of his latest Bokksu snack box from Japan.

In this week's podcast, JR and Nef discuss how the global pandemic is affecting Japan, and how it's the probable cause for the imminent closure of one of Tokyo's popular tourist destinations. Nef also discusses the current state of Hockey versus Baseball, plus the latest title in his Anime viewing library, and JR geeks out over the new release from one of his favorite game franchises later this month.

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! The show is hosted from Nef Land, as will be the case during the summer months. On this program, JR and Nef cover another potpourri of topics including custom computer builds, catching up on Anime, coronavirus, news from Japan and Alex Trebek.

With half of 2020 now gone (where is the reset button?) we conclude the first season of our brand new podcast. JR and Nef discuss everything from fireworks gripes to new manga apps. Nef finally receives a special crochet present from Shinigami Liz (Moonbase Crochet), and JR snacks on some Okinawa treats from Bokksu. Thanks to everyone that has supported the show so far, and we look forward to bringing you more content as the summer progresses.