anime

165 – Top 5 Movies of 2023

It’s Oscar season baby, let’s talk movies!

Get ready for a wild ride through the glitz and glamour of Hollywood movies as we dish out all the juiciest takes of our favourite movies of 2023, leading up to the 96th Academy Awards. From nuclear bombs to star-crossed lovers to massive amounts of Kenergy, we’ll be your trusty guides through the cinematic rollercoaster that’s kept audiences on the edge of their seats all year long. So grab your popcorn, cozy up on the couch, and join Tuong La, Taylor Fleming, Alyssa Wooldridge, and Laura Gordon as they rank Top 5 Movies of 2023!

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164 – Top 5 Anime Signature Moves

*Charging attack…still charging…still…charging…*

We are back on the anime train once again, this time specifically focusing in on those flashy, often high-budget animated attacks that get our blood pumping. These powerful techniques are unique to each character (or set of characters), often defining their combat style and personality. From fiery explosions to world-ending powerful punches, these moves captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression, showcasing the dynamic and imaginative nature of anime storytelling. So join Tuong and Anime Waifus Amanda Parker, Adam Cunning, and Ethan Howieson for powering up to over 9000 to rank Top 5 Anime Signature Moves!

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128. One Piece: Pirate Recipes by Sanji – Meat on the Bone & Exploding Apples!

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) review the official One Piece cookbook, Pirate Recipes by Sanji! We tried out the recipes for Meat on the Bone and Exploding Apples, and shared some tips & warnings about how to have a good time cooking from a recipe!

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133 – Top 5 Anime Intro Songs

One of the best things about anime…the openings!

In a vast sea of anime out there, it’s difficult to figure out what show to watch next. Lucky enough, one of the best ways is through it’s opening where it often has the best animation, a great look at what the show will be about, and above all else, a catchy earworm tune that will keep you coming back for more! So join Tuong and Anime Waifus Amanda Parker, Ethan Howieson, and Adam Cunning as they belt their way through ranking a Top 5 Anime Intro Songs list!

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Ep 108 – Turning Red (2022) with Kendalyn Aldridge

“My panda, my choice”

This week join Tuong and Natural Toonie’s Kendalyn Aldridge as they chat about Asian cooking, Snoop Dog in video games, and opening all cans of worms while talking about Pixar’s latest movie – 2022’s Turning Red!

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Best Of Season 1 – Volume 1

Dare you enter the Cocktagon?! Please enjoy a collection of some of Paul’s favourite stories from the first season of The Pen Is Mightier – featuring performances by Jon Blair, Andrew Bushell, Bridget Cann, Taylor Davis, Erin Pim, and Carley Thorne.

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Ep 82 – Porco Rosso (1992) with Jacob Barrick

“A pig that doesn’t fly is just a pig.”

Coming off last week’s episode (Luca) set in an Italian inspired world with sea creatures, this week we go back to the legendary catalog of Studio Ghibli films exploring Italy once more but under the lens of sky pirates, planes, and a pilot pig! So join Tuong and special guest Jacob Barrick as they take to the skies to discuss yet another Hayao Miyazaki classic with 1992’s Porco Rosso!

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Ep 66 – Raya and The Last Dragon (2021) with Kalvin Nhan

“It may feel impossible, but sometimes, you just have to take the first step”

Over the last couple of films, Disney Princesses have started to move away from the formula of being the damsel in distress and having to have big sweeping romantic love stories. With Disney’s latest film, we (finally) get another capable female warrior princess set in a beautiful South-Eastern inspired backdrop with gorgeous action scenes and dragons! So is it any good? This week join Tuong La and Real Life Dragon Kalvin Nhan (Trà Time) as they discuss Disney’s latest animated adventure – Raya and The Last Dragon!

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Episode 17 – Games

Featuring Bridget Cann (Rude Dude Takedowns, MCU Improvised), Rob Lewin (Bad Dog Featured Players, Second City FamCo), and Janelle McGuinness (Steeltown Gaming). This week, the panel heals the rift between communism and capitalism, converts the show into an accent-coaching clinic, and discovers what happens when Bridget has 60 minutes to write some porn.

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Ep 63 – Akira (1988) with Amanda Parker

“I…am Tetsuo!” While loved by many, only in recent years has anime started hitting the main stream in North America. And while there are plenty of great anime films out…

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