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Episode Synopsis
This episode includes the following:
- My sincere apology for mispronouncing Kotaro's name in our discussion of "Kotaro Lives Alone" last week.
- A life update re: my getting back into running and my dog's upcoming surgery.
- Jallah's recent struggles with his patience levels.
- A continuing discussion on Hajime No Ippo and how it conveys getting into a hobby, crafting boxing and personal strategy, and how it illustrates the path to healthy personal growth.
- Jujutsu Kaisen, and my initial thoughts on the first two episodes.
- Concerns about the 2nd season of Dan Da Dan, unfairly relating it to “One Punch Man,” ”Heroes,” and “Glee.”
- Blue Giant, a jazz-musician odyssey streaming now on Netflix and how to become sorta good at something.
- JPEGMAFIA’s recent album “I Lay Down my Life For You,” “All My Heroes are Cornballs,” and his production work in general.
- Poppy’s new Metal record, Negative Spaces and my history as a fan of her music and my experience seeing her and her band live.
- Elon Musk joke.
Thank you.
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Episode edited by Michael D Rowland.
Opening/Closing music created by Stu Rosenberg.
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @akiraslidepodcast
- My sincere apology for mispronouncing Kotaro's name in our discussion of "Kotaro Lives Alone" last week.
- A life update re: my getting back into running and my dog's upcoming surgery.
- Jallah's recent struggles with his patience levels.
- A continuing discussion on Hajime No Ippo and how it conveys getting into a hobby, crafting boxing and personal strategy, and how it illustrates the path to healthy personal growth.
- Jujutsu Kaisen, and my initial thoughts on the first two episodes.
- Concerns about the 2nd season of Dan Da Dan, unfairly relating it to “One Punch Man,” ”Heroes,” and “Glee.”
- Blue Giant, a jazz-musician odyssey streaming now on Netflix and how to become sorta good at something.
- JPEGMAFIA’s recent album “I Lay Down my Life For You,” “All My Heroes are Cornballs,” and his production work in general.
- Poppy’s new Metal record, Negative Spaces and my history as a fan of her music and my experience seeing her and her band live.
- Elon Musk joke.
Thank you.
CHECK OUT OUR FAVORITE NEW MUSIC OF 2025 HERE:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ffJsebXh2t6w6bJCkDlvB?si=19de87809835472e
Episode edited by Michael D Rowland.
Opening/Closing music created by Stu Rosenberg.
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @akiraslidepodcast
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