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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#106: Asteroid City, The Bear Season 2Dom and Nathaniel discuss Asteroid City and The Bear Season 22023-07-132h 27Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#104: Past LivesNathaniel shares his thoughts on Past Lives, the new debut film from director Celine Song, we also discuss The Ultimatum: Queer Love finale2023-06-201h 31
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#100: F9 Retrospective, Severance, Barry, SuccessionWe revisit F9 in preparation for Fast X, and discuss our excitement and skepticism of the first of the final trilogy of Fast films. Nathaniel gives some thoughts on season 1 of Severance, and we both chat about this week's BRUTAL Barry and Succession episodes. 2023-05-172h 00
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#99: PEN15, Barry, Succession, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 & The Terror of DisneyDom has strong opinions about PEN15, we cover the latest episodes of Barry and Succession. Dom also shares his thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, while Nathaniel rants about the hollowness of the Disney content factory. 2023-05-101h 18
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#96: Blue Lock, Tomo Chan is a Girl!, Vinland Saga, Trigun StampedeIt's the weekly roundup of shows! 2023-02-241h 52Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#93: Let's Meet SNAKE | Vinland Saga, Blue Lock, and Dom HATES MonsterVinland Saga, Blue Lock, and Dom HATES Monster 2023-02-231h 39Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#92: Vinland Saga: The Farm Arc BEGINS!Vinland Saga season 2 is HERE, or rather it's been here. We are BEHIND on our upload schedule, so the next few episodes are coming to you a little behind! 2023-02-231h 31
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#91: Bomb Girl Arc | Chainsaw Man Manga TalkThis week we're doing something a bit different. The power of the Chainsaw Man anime has convinced Dom to FINALLY pick up a manga. So we're diving into Chainsaw Man on paper, and continuing on with the story as we transition out of the Katana Man arc and into the Bomb Girl arc.
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Welcome to Wasteland! An Anime Podcast, where we explore the world of anime and nerd culture. Each week, join our hosts as they delve into the latest and greatest in the anime world, from deep dive analysis of popular series to di...2023-01-041h 36
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#90: Himeno's Requiem | Chainsaw Man FINALEWelcome to Wasteland! An Anime Podcast, where we explore the world of anime and nerd culture. Each week, join our hosts as they delve into the latest and greatest in the anime world, from deep dive analysis of popular series to discussions of new releases and fan-favorite classics. Whether you're a hardcore otaku or just dipping your toes into the world of anime, there's something for everyone on Wasteland!
But we don't just talk about anime – we want to hear from you, too! Got a burning question or a hot take on a particular series? Reach out to...2023-01-031h 53
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#89: The Fiends are Here!Welcome to Wasteland! An Anime Podcast, where we explore the world of anime and nerd culture. Each week, join our hosts as they delve into the latest and greatest in the anime world, from deep dive analysis of popular series to discussions of new releases and fan-favorite classics. Whether you're a hardcore otaku or just dipping your toes into the world of anime, there's something for everyone on Wasteland!
But we don't just talk about anime – we want to hear from you, too! Got a burning question or a hot take on a particular series? Reach out to...2023-01-031h 58
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#88: KOBENI HAS THE MOVESChainsaw Man, Blue Lock, Classic Naruto, and My Hero Academia Season 6
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#87: Chainsaw Man Episode 8 REACTION | GUNFIREChainsaw Man BEGINS. Long Live Himeno
We also talk about the purity and joy of BLUE LOCK, as well as the latest My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 2022-12-051h 47
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#86: We are a TOP 10 Anime Podcast (Literally)Shoutout to Fiction Horizon for featuring yours truly in their article you can check out here: https://fictionhorizon.com/best-anime-podcasts/2022-12-011h 49
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#85: We Kick the Ball on BLUE LOCKBLUE LOCK SOCCER FOOTBALL ANIME NICE
also Chainsaw Man, MHA, Naruto2022-11-281h 35
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#84: The one where Makima bites DenjiMakima abuses a minor and shit 2022-11-211h 36
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#83: MAPPA Went CRAZY With Chainsaw ManMAPPA is going off with Chainsaw Man this week with some Aki morning routine ASMR2022-11-071h 44
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#82: Naruto in 2022 is WEIRDNaruto in 2022 is WEIRD2022-11-071h 28
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#81: To Your Eternity is BACK!To Your Eternity season 2, Chainsaw Man, MHA 6, and Naruto classic review 2022-10-311h 46
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#80: CHAINSAW MAN IS HERE*chainsaw revving noises* 2022-10-181h 59
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#79: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind & The Secret World of ArriettyWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.2022-10-171h 28
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#78: EVERY Ghibli Film RANKEDWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX. 2022-10-152h 05
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#77: Grave of the Fireflies & The Wind RisesWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.2022-10-151h 48
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#76: Howl's Moving Castle & My Neighbors the YamadasWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.2022-10-121h 17
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#75: Spirited Away & Pom PokoWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX. 2022-10-091h 26
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#74: Cyberpunk: EdgerunnersIs the Cyberpunk anime as disastrous as Cyberpunk 2077 was on launch? There's only ONE WAY to find out... 2022-09-181h 23
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#73: The Tale of Princess Kaguya & Ponyo | Studio Ghibli MarathonWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#72: My Neighbor Totoro & The Cat Returns | Studio Ghibli MarathonWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#71: Whisper of the Heart & Tales From Earthsea | Studio Ghibli MarathonWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.2022-08-121h 31
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#70: From Up On Poppy Hill & Castle in the Sky | Studio Ghibli MarathonWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX. 2022-08-051h 20
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#69: Only Yesterday & Porco Rosso | Studio Ghibli MarathonWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I.
In this week's episode in the marathon we cover Only Yesterday (2014) by Isao Takahata and Porco Rosso (1992) by Hayao Miyazaki.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX. 2022-07-221h 59
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#68: Kiki's Delivery Service & When Marnie Was There | Studio Ghibli MarathonWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I.
In our first episode in the marathon we cover When Marnie Was There (2014) by Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) by Hayao Miyazaki.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.2022-07-152h 04
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#67: Princess Mononoke & Ocean Waves | Studio Ghibli MarathonWe begin our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I.
In our first episode in the marathon we cover Princess Mononoke (1997) by Hayao Miyazaki and Ocean Waves (1993) by Tomomi Mochizuki.
Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX. 2022-07-092h 07
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#66: Is FMA: Brotherhood Really A Masterpiece?After a long and arduous journey with Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, we can finally share our complete thoughts on the series as a whole, and answer the question: Does it really live up to the hype as one of the greatest of all time? Or are people looking back on it with rose-tinted glasses?
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#65: Our Top 5 AnimeWhat more can we say? This is the most definitive, correct, unchanging top 5 list of all time. Never has there been a more correct top 5.
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#64: Super Saiyan God is Bullshit | The Orbital Children, FMA: Brotherhood and Dragon Ball SuperRate and review on Spotify!
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#63: We Finish 'Fruits Basket' and Start 'Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood'Rate and review on Spotify!
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#62: Spy x Family | Fruits Basket Season 2 Finale, My Hero Academia: World Heroes' MissionRate and review on Spotify!
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#61: Attack on Titan ENDS...in 2023 | Fruits Basket Season 2, Dragon Ball Z: The Cell GamesRate and review on Spotify!
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#60: Fruits Basket Season 1Rate and review on Spotify!
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#59: Jujutsu Kaisen 0 | Fruits Basket, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Attack on TitanFor the first time in years, Dom and Nathaniel are BACK...in the same room! We watched the new JJK movie together and sat down to record after.
We discuss the movie, as well as Fruits Basket season 1, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, and discuss the latest AoT
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2022-03-241h 56
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#58: My Dress Up Darling & The BatmanRate and review on Spotify!
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#57: DorohedoroRate and review on Spotify!
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#56: 10/10 MASTERPIECES | Blue Period & Ranking of Kings In Depth Discussion10/10 Masterclass in anime, perfect score, EVERYONE WILL LOVE THESE ANIME NO MATTER WHAT! LITERALLY EVERYONE!
Series discussed: Blue Period, Ranking of Kings, Attack on Titan, Jeen-Yuhs, Noblesse
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#55: We start a bunch of new (and old) series | Blue Period, Ranking of Kings, Re:Zero, That Time I Was Reincarnated as a SlimeWe start a bunch of new series and give our impressions
Series discussed: Blue Period, Re:Zero, Ranking of Kings, That Time I Was Reincarnated as a Slime, Attack on Titan, Sabikui Bisco
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#54: Entertainment District Arc Finale | Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Bleach & CastlevaniaEnd of the Entertainment District in Demon Slayer PLUS the return of Annie in Attack of Titan!
Series discussed: Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Bleach and Castlevania
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2022-02-161h 18
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#53: RUMBLING IS HERE | Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Afro Samurai & BleachRUMBLING RUMBLING!
Series discussed: Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Afro Samurai, and Bleach
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2022-02-091h 57
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#52: Odd Taxi, Bleach Anime vs. Manga, Attack on Titan, & Demon SlayerWe give our thoughts on Odd Taxi, how effective the Bleach anime is vs. the manga, Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer's newest episodes.
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2022-02-021h 55
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#51: We started watching Bleach...We start Bleach...
Plus the weekly roundup: Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer
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Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#50: Is the Stone Ocean hype DEAD?We debate and bicker at the top of the show: is the Stone Ocean hype really dead?
Plus we cover the weekly roundup: Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2022-01-251h 34Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#49: Attack on Titan RETURNSFollow us on Twitter @WastelandTv
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2022-01-102h 06Wasteland! A Pop Culture PodcastThe Lost Episodes: Sonny BoyLet us take a trip back in time to one of two ultra rare lost episodes of Wasteland, where we discussed Sonny Boy, Tokyo Revengers and Dragon Ball Z. AGAIN, keep in mind these were recorded back in July of 2021! 2021-12-311h 36Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#47: Stone Ocean and Demon Slayer Season 2 Impressions, + RIP Netflix's Cowboy BebopFollow us on Twitter @WastelandTv
Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2021-12-201h 56Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#46: Is the Netflix Live Action Cowboy Bebop...Superior??Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv
Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2021-11-271h 22Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#45: Cowboy Bebop (1998) | Part IIWe conclude our viewing of the original Cowboy Bebop animated series in preparation for the Netflix live adaptation of this 1998 classic. The boys share their views, hot takes and all.
Join us as the hot takes continue when we tackle the highly controversial Cowboy Bebop Netflix adaptation in our next episode!
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2021-11-231h 24Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#44: Cowboy Bebop (1998) | Part IWe dive into the jazzy space world of Spike, Jet, Faye, Ein and Edward in preparation for the Netflix live adaptation of this 1998 classic. We will be watching the original series in two parts, moving straight into the Netflix version after that.
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2021-11-131h 34Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#43: Avatar: The Last Airbender Retrospective | Book ThreeWe cover book THREE in the epic finale of the little bald boy and his pals in our three-part Avatar the Last Airbender retrospective.
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Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com2021-11-131h 43Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#42: Avatar: The Last Airbender Retrospective | Book TwoWe cover book two in our Avatar: The Last Airbender retrospective.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-10-311h 28Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#41: Avatar: The Last Airbender Retrospective | Book OneThe boys dive into arguably the most famous and beloved "western anime" of all time: Avatar the Last Airbender.
In this short series we will be covering each season/book in a single episode, reflecting on how well the world-building and characters hold up all these years later since it was first released in 2005.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-10-171h 19Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#40: Season Recap | Tokyo Revengers, To Your Eternity, My Hero AcademiaWe're back from our hiatus to recap the shows we covered this past season: Tokyo Revengers, To Your Eternity and My Hero Academia. We discuss the good, the great and the MHA of it all. We also look ahead and make plans for what we'll be watching next.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-10-111h 27
Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#39: A Silent VoiceFollow us on Twitter @WastelandTv
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-07-211h 29Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#38: Chainsaw Man is Going ViralDom and Nathaniel discuss the massively viral Chainsaw Man PV teaser trailer and the anticipation surrounding MAPPA's upcoming adaptation. We also do a retro review of the classic Neon Genesis Evangelion, as well as the film The End of Evangelion, both of which we both share very different opinions on.
Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA, the Nomad: Megalobox 2 finale, and To Your Eternity.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime...2021-07-032h 05Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#37: Is Demon Slayer Mugen Train Worth the Hype?Dom forces Nathaniel by threat of torture to watch the massively successful new-ish Demon Slayer movie. Is it worthy and deserving of the hype?
Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2, and To Your Eternity.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-06-251h 33Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#36: Dragon Ball ZWe very quickly move on to Dragon Ball Z in what appears to be a smoother watch/read in 2021 compared to the original Dragon Ball series.
Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2, and To Your Eternity.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-06-251h 38Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#35: Does Dragon Ball Hold Up in 2021?We discuss the ins and outs of the original Dragon Ball series, and whether it holds up in 2021.
Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2, and To Your Eternity.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-06-252h 02Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#34: ParasyteWe talk about the anime and manga Parasyte! Dom also tries to convince Nathaniel to watch Dragon Ball...
Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-06-141h 21Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#33: RIP Kentaro Miura | Vinland Saga | HorimiyaAfter the tragic and sudden passing of legendary Berserk mangaka, Kentaro Miura, Nathaniel shares some thoughts at the top of the show to reflect and hopefully pay tribute to his incredible life's work.
Later in the episode, Dom and I have in depth discussions about the Horimiya anime and manga, as well as a lengthy discussion about Vinland Saga's anime adaptation, as well as a few manga thoughts.
Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2.
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Write into the show at...2021-05-312h 06Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#32: Ghost in the Shell (1995)We decide to brush up on the classics, starting with the legendary cyberpunk anime film adaptation Ghost in the Shell from 1995.
In other news: Dom started Vinland Saga, and Nathaniel started the Horimiya manga. Both share thoughts, but save the real discussion for next week when they can both catch up on the other series.
Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garof...2021-05-222h 05Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#31: Tokyo RevengersDom caught up with the Tokyo Revengers anime! We also discuss our regular rotation of episodes like Nomad: Megalobox 2 and MHA.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-05-211h 36Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#30: Is Yasuke a Good Anime?Dom started watching Black Clover and shares his thoughts on those magical boys, we also have some thoughts about the new MAPPA animated/western anime 'Yasuke' on Netflix and come down with some pretty clear thoughts...
As always, we chat about our regular stable of weekly episodes like Nomad: Megalobox 2, and MHA.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-05-201h 18Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#29: Dom Cancels Hunter x HunterHigh on social media clout, Dom makes the executive decision to CANCEL our long-running and controversial Hunter x Hunter watch along.
Has Dom turned into the Eren Yeager of Wasteland! an Anime Podcast?
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-05-0959 minWasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#28: Chimera Ant Arc - Part 2 | Hunter x HunterWe're back bitches, and the Hunter x Hunter locomotive trudges on through the wasteland.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-05-071h 41Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#27: Chimera Ant Arc - Part 1 | Hunter x HunterThis is it. Chimera Ant. The apex of shonen...
...at least according to some. Do Dom and I agree now that we've dipped our toes into this legendary Hunter x Hunter arc?
You'll just have to listen and hear for yourselves.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-05-061h 27Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#26: Greed Island Arc - Part 2 | Hunter x HunterDom and Nathaniel have some strong words for Hunter x Hunter's Greed Island Arc...
We also discuss the final Attack on Titan episodes of season 4's first run, and more MHA as Nathaniel catches up with season 4 to prep for the return of the series with season 5.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-04-041h 39Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#25: Greed Island Arc - Part 1 | Hunter x HunterDom and Nathaniel's wild rollercoaster ride of mixed feelings for Hunter x Hunter continue as we hit our personal lowest point in the series so far. We don't have many nice things to say about Gon and Killua's convoluted trek into Greed Island or any of the shenanigans going on inside of this game.
We also discuss some MHA as Nathaniel catches up with season 4 to prep for the return of the series with season 5.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel...2021-03-231h 10Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#24: Yorknew City Arc - Part 2 | Hunter x HunterDom and Nathaniel have mixed feelings about the rollercoaster that was the Yorknew City arc. We reflect of the usefulness of certain characters, where Kurapika really sits in terms of power, how important are hunters really, and where things will go from here as we gear up for the Greed Island arc!
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-03-121h 05Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#23: Yorknew City Arc - Part 1 | Hunter x HunterHunter x Hunter continues as the boys are headed to Yorknew City! We discuss Kurapika's sweet new chain wallet and his journey to defeat the Phantom Troupe.
We also discuss Attack on Titan episode 71 "Guides"
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-03-061h 30Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#22: Heaven's Arena Arc - Part 2 | Hunter x HunterThe Heaven's Arena arc concludes. Also, we finally get some answers to Gon's father, Ging and we have some hot takes..
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-02-281h 11Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#21: Heaven's Arena Arc - Part 1 | Hunter x HunterWe begin the Heaven's Arena arc in Hunter x Hunter and learn all about Nen, though most of it goes over our heads.
As well, we catch up with some of the anime we've been watching as well as recent Attack on Titan episodes.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-02-281h 55Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#20: Zoldyck Family Arc | Hunter x HunterThe boys Hunter x Hunter journey continues on! We finish up the Hunter Exam Arc and move into the very brief but memorable Zoldyck family arc!
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-02-231h 03Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#19: The Hunter Exam Arc | Hunter x HunterThe boys discuss recent Attack on Titan episodes, and Nathaniel shares thoughts on the divisive Attack on Titan chapter 137.
We continue on with Hunter x Hunter as the hunter exam winds down. We talk the tower arc and name badge hunting arc.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-02-222h 04Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#18: Let's Talk About Hunter x HunterThe boys dive into the world of Hunter x Hunter for the first time!
In a bonus segment at the end of the show, we also discuss season 1 of Netflix's 'Dark'
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.2021-02-092h 19Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#17: Everybody Loves Gabi | Attack on Titan 67 - Assassin's BulletThe boys discuss the new Attack on Titan episode "Assassin's Bullet", the Gabi hate, the aftermath of the Marley Arc, and future for the Devil's of Paradis.
In bigger news, we decide on SEASON 2 for Wasteland! We will be jumping into a brand new series to both of us, the beloved shonen series HunterxHunter! Neither of us have seen or read it before, so next week we will be covering the first 7 episodes! Make sure to catch up and join us then!
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Write into the show at: wastelandanimepod@gma...2021-02-0652 minWasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#16: Farewell, JoJo | Stardust Crusaders FinaleThe boys discuss the new Attack on Titan episodes, Nathaniel LOVES Chainsaw Man and shares some thoughts on the Beastars manga finale.
As well, the Wasteland JoJo journey comes to a bittersweet end as the boys finish off Stardust Crusaders and JoJo as a whole.
We're on to new pastures!
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship. 2021-01-313h 26Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#15: Daddy Avdol Returns | Stardust Crusaders WatchalongThe boys discuss the latest Attack on Titan and the newest batch of episodes from Stardust Crusaders: Battle in Egypt!
Avdol returns from the dead, the gang takes a trip in a yellow submarine and the boys finally arrive on the sands of Egypt to bitch slap DIO!
Also, Dom has some passionate thoughts about The Vampire Diaries...
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship. In the sh...2021-01-241h 47Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#14: Anti-Notebook Users Club | Stardust Crusaders WatchalongIn you write in notebooks...keep on scrolling
ALSO, we discuss Attack on Titan episode 63 and Stardust Crusaders episodes 14-20!
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship. In the show's first season, we will be watching the anime/manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in its entirety. One of us a JoJo expert and the other a JoJo virgin.2021-01-092h 34Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#13: Kakyoin Stans Only | Stardust Crusaders WatchalongDom has a crush on everyone's favorite red headed Japanese boy Kakyoin...
ALSO, we discuss Stardust Crusaders episodes 7-13!
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship. In the show's first season, we will be watching the anime/manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in its entirety. One of us a JoJo expert and the other a JoJo virgin.2021-01-091h 08Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#12: Attack on Titan Season 4 | Plus Cyberpunk 2077We're back from hiatus just in time for the new year!
For our returning episode, we decided to step back from our JoJo series watchalong in order to discuss Attack on Titan season 4, along with our larger thoughts on the series as a whole.
We also chat about the beautiful mess that is Cyberpunk 2077.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship. In the show's first season, we w...2020-12-281h 44Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#11: Burn the Witch & Great Pretender | Stardust Crusaders WatchalongNathaniel discusses the new manga Burn the Witch, and new Netflix anime Great Pretender. Dom shares some thoughts on Fire Force.
JOJO WATCHALONG: Currently discussing Stardust Crusaders episodes 4-6.
In the JoJo watchalong, Jotaro and the Crusaders face Tower of Grey on a plane, the newest French haircut Polnareff in China, and Dark Blue Moon on a boat.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anim...2020-11-092h 18Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#10: Stardust Crusaders Ep. 1-3 | JoJo's Bizarre AdventureWelcome to 1987.
DIO has been reawakened for 4 years. A young, troubled teen named Jotaro Kujo is locked away in a cell. The Crusaders must assemble to settle a score 100 years in the making.
We braved the rocky waters of Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency, FINALLY reaching Stardust Crusaders.
Dom and Nathaniel discuss all the new characters and of course the greatest power system ever made: Stands.
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Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination...2020-11-021h 32Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#09: Battle Tendency FINALE! | Plus Death Note SpecialThe haunting of Wasteland Manor concludes in a very special episode of Wasteland!
Nathaniel and Dom dive into a spoiler discussion on the classic anime adaptation of Death Note, as Dom just completed his first watch through. The boys also discuss the special Death Note one shot from 2019.
Also, Nathaniel briefly gushes over the new Berserk chapter, as well as his adolescent love of the Rent-A-Girlfriend manga.
In JoJo news, the boys FINALLY complete the season 1 journey, thus having completed Battle Tendency, and are ready to move on to the mega popular Stardust Cr...2020-10-272h 05Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#08: Battle Tendency Ep. 22-24 | Plus Chainsaw Man & JoJolion 101The haunting of Wasteland Manor continues!
Nathaniel discusses the manga Chainsaw Man, and gives an update on his journey through Rent-A-Girlfriend, as well as a few spoiler-free thoughts on the new JoJolion chapter 101.
In this week's JoJo episodes, the boys discuss the final battle between Joseph and Wamuu, as well as the deadly clash between Lisa Lisa and Kars.
Dom serves up some hot takes on it all, as well as a strong reaction to Lisa Lisa's true identity.
Join us now and for a full month of cursed anime and mang...2020-10-191h 55Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#07: Battle Tendency Ep. 19-21 | Plus Record of Ragnarok & Attack on TitanSpooktober continues (kind of) on Wasteland!
Nathaniel discusses the manga Record of Ragnarok (Shuumatsu no Valkyrie) , and briefly discusses the new Attack on Titan chapters. While Dom updates us on his first Death Note watch through.
In this week's JoJo episodes, the boys discuss cyborg Stroheim, the 20-minute fall down a ravine, Caesar's troubled past and the past of Lisa Lisa.
Join us now and for a full month of cursed anime and manga watching/reading to get all of our horror fill this Halloween.
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...2020-10-122h 16Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#06: Battle Tendency Ep. 16-18 | Plus Junji Ito & Death NoteSpooktober has arrived on Wasteland!
Nathaniel discusses the horror anime Mononoke, and recommends a few of his favorite Junji Ito short stories. While Dom starts watching Death Note for the first time ever, giving us his thoughts on the first five episodes.
We also discuss the new JoJo Portal Website and event for next April called JOESTAR the Inherited Soul, and what this could mean for the anime and for part 6!
On JoJo episodes, the boys may have hit their first Battle Tendency road bump, as Dom isn't too impressed with episodes 16-18, d...2020-10-051h 30Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#05: Battle Tendency Ep. 13-15 | Plus Rent-A-Girlfriend & Chi No WadachiJoseph faces off against Santana, we meet Caesar and his Bubble Launcher, some thicc zaddys in the form of the Pillar Men, and we all mourn the loss of Mark the German soldier.
We discuss the possibility of doing a spooky/horror anime special this Halloween. I also attempt and fail to talk Dom into watching Rent-A-Girlfriend...
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Intro: 0:00
What are we watching: 17:40
Chi No Wadachi: 18:00
Horror Anime marathon for Halloween: 22:45
Rent-A-Girlfriend: 35:50
Battle Tendency: 51:00
H...2020-09-282h 16Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#04: Battle Tendency Ep. 10-12 | Plus Next-Gen Consoles & Demon SlayerWe begin the next generation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in the form of Battle Tendency, following Joseph Joestar in a globe trotting 1930's adventure.
We also discuss the next generation of consoles PS5 vs. Xbox Series X, Dom and I have some late to the party thoughts on Demon Slayer, and Nathaniel talks about Berserk.
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Intro: 0:00
Consoles: 6:58
What are we watching: 22:26
Demon Slayer Discussion: 50:31
Battle Tendency 1-3: 1:39:16
Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the pow...2020-09-223h 24Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#01: Phantom Blood Ep. 1-3 | JoJo's Bizarre AdventureIn the inaugural episode, we take a moment to introduce ourselves and the show, before we jump in to the first three episodes of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure season one!
Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.
In the show's first season, we will be watching the anime/manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in its entirety. One of us a JoJo expert and the other a JoJo virgin. 2020-09-141h 45Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#02: Phantom Blood Ep. 4-6 | JoJo's Bizarre AdventureWe move on through Phantom Blood with episodes 4-7 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Season One! Make sure to catch up or rewatch if you haven't already! Or you could just listen to the episode as is. We don't own you. Think for yourself for once in your life.
Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship. In the show's first season, we will be watching the anime/manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in its entirety. One of us a JoJo expert and the other a J...2020-09-141h 37Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast#03: Phantom Blood Ep. 7-9 | JoJo's Bizarre AdventureWe complete the short, but memorable tale of Jonathan VS. Dio and the subsequent journey of Jonathan and his loyal crew to claim justice against Dio's vampiric crimes against humanity. Phantom Blood comes to and end! And the torch is passed on to a new generation...
Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship. In the show's first season, we will be watching the anime/manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in its entirety. One of us a JoJo expert and the other a JoJo virgin.2020-09-141h 29Wasteland! A Pop Culture PodcastWasteland! An Anime Podcast: TrailerNew anime-focused podcast series coming soon!
Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.
In the show's first season, we will be watching the anime/manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in its entirety. One of us a JoJo expert and the other a JoJo virgin.2020-08-2100 min