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Episode 94: Naruto!

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Naruto

Thank God it’s over!

Tonight we finally… FINALLY finish the Shonen Jump block with Naruto! We are joined with Pablo Praino to bring on the PAAAIIINNN! Man, are we glad we finshed Naruto.

None of us were really prepared for this show. We read from the Naruto Fan Wikia. Neil listens in awe of the ridiculousness.

Topics Covered
Naruto Fan Wankia – Believe it!
Citation needed
The worst of DBZ
Dead? No, just a shadow clone.
Orange jumpsuits and fox wiskers
Ninjas that don’t look like ninjas
No one will ever think to look over the giant wall!
It’s because SHUT UP!
Snake nerds!
Eyes that PIERCE THE SOUL!
Always loving the pervert
Nevell Longbottom is the hero
Global economics of mercenary armies in a world the size of Connecticut
Maggot cheese

Keynes Vs Hayek

One shall stand. One shall fall.


Rock Lee

Make him go away!


Kurenai

Even the best parts of Naruto aren’t that special. This character doesn’t do anything.

Episode 92: The Jungle Book

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The Bare

The Bare


Tonight, we are joined by Rick from “United States of Geekdom” to talk about The Jungle Book! I met Rick at Dallas Stripcon at the beginning of August, and we had a blast! I broke his mind multiple times, and yet he keeps coming back!

Topics Covered
Jungle Peter Pan!
The Right to Bear Arms!
Louis Prima’s Widow is a bitch!
Tigers that ooze class
The Disney Xerox look
Walt spinning in his grave
Ben explains Amazing Spider-Man again
Jerry Nelson

Original Voice - Do Not Steal

Original Voice – Do Not Steal

Also, check out Neil’s appearance on Episode 38 and Episode 39 of Toocast Beyond.

Episode 89: Bleach

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Seriously, Neil never watched this?!

Seriously, Neil never watched this?!


Tonight on Animation Aficionados, we come closer to finishing our Shonen Jump series with Bleach! A series about death gods, grim reapers, shinigami, and people in black kimonos with katanas. We promise this episode will not sound too HOLLOW… And sadly, Neil barely talks, because… wait… all the sexy girls here, Neil NEVER WATCHED THIS?!?

Topics Covered
Seeing Dead People
Rescue Arc!
Comedy cutting through bullshit
Filler Arcs!

Live Recording Tomorrow!

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Tomorrow we will attempt a live recording using ustream. Let’s see if it actually works! If this works, we will start doing live recordings, where you all can comment in a live chat-room! What’s the benefit? Well… Me and Neil have a bit of a buffer going on. The episodes we are recording today are episodes that may not go up for a month! Stay tuned! If we get the live stream going, we’re going to give a link tomorrow at noon!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/animation-aficionados Here’s the link, tomorrow at noon!

Episode 86: Toy Commercials

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Dino Damage!

Dino Damage!

Tonight on Animation Aficionados, we talk with Chuck of the famous “What’s on Joe Mind” Podcast promo about toy commercials! We go into the politics of toy commercials, parents groups, He-Man, Mighty Max, and so much more!

Topics Discussed
DINO DAMAGE!
Sam Neil Action Figure
Mighty Max is the male Polly Pocket
Pre-emptive protection against chinese knockoffs?
The Truth about He-Man Toys.