Akira Slide Podcast

"Y'all Got Any More of That Zilla?" + Jujutsu Kaisen Redemption...?

Good morning! This week we talk about many fun things, such as: 
 
00:00 - Jallah’s Wheelhouse - Blippi, The Wiggles, Mika
02:10 - Chica
04:10 - Jallah’s been watching Black Mirror
07:10 - Godzilla VR Game - Kaiju Wars
12:45 - Jujutsu Kaisen - Episode 8 Thoughts
23:20 - Jallah’s thoughts on the “Monster” anime
33:00 - The plan? To create an anime that speaks to femme-presenting folx
38:25 - Yet Another “Hajime No Ippo” discussion episodes 39 & 40 - Miyata’s Fights in Thailand
51:08 - Dragon Ball Daima Episode 20 Final Meaningless Thoughts
53:40 - Michael’s Favorite Part of this Podcast + a Dad Joke device
56:45 -  Michael’s “Pet Sounds” Episode and Jallah’s Nas episode idea
01:07:19 -  “Blue Giant” film and "Look Back” reviews coming soon!
 
Episode edited by Michael D. Rowland
 
Opening music by Stu Rosenberg
 
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Our Favorite Anime/Manga of 2023! (The Unreleased "Akira Slide Podcast" Pilot)

Hey Sliders. 
Michael D here. This week's episode is an unreleased bonus episode from our Mad Men-themed podcast "THE DAD MEN DONCAST." I wanted to share this episode because it very much is the pilot for what became the Akira Slide Podcast. 
 
-Recorded on January 6th, 2024
New year’s resolutions
Mike Jallah’s saxophone progress and why he just might be The Darksyde Phil of Saxophonists.
Michael’s having a moment and his stock is going up
Before they release episodes, Jallah and Michael are two kids pretending they have a podcast.
The slapping Yoda meme.
The Netflix Main-Character Dies Conspiracy
 
Anime/Manga/Movies discussed - Berserk, Oddtaxi!, Yu Yu Hakusho, My Dress-Up Darling, Tenchi Muyo, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off!, Sonic 2, Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania, One Piece (live-action), Akira, Godzilla Minus One, Don’t Toy With Me Nagatoro, Barbie
 
 
 
YouTubers mentioned: Totally Not Mark, Super Eyepatch Wolf.
 
Apologies to the actor for Scott Lang’s daughter.
 
Edited by Michael D. Rowland.
 
Theme song by Stu Rosenberg.
 
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Poppy X Babymetal, Godzilla x Kong, Stupid x Goofy

Here's some of the things discussed on this week's AKIRA SLIDE:
 
Jallah uses his platform to pressure someone who owes him a lunch
Poppy X Babymetal - From Me 2 U
Michael’s favorite scene in The Office (U.S.)
April Fool’s Pranks from 2025 (Fantano’s “Wiggles” review, Kaiji Season 3)
Blur vs. Oasis
"How One Man Revolutionized Music" - a Damon Albarn video essay (https://youtu.be/fWZ2FYcx1O4?si=-BlGhHjQN6vzBVAd)
Is Michael more of a funk guy or an alt-rock guy?
A passing Yugi-Oh yammering
Michael and Mike have a talk about the future of Akira Slide Podcast
 
Episode edited by Michael D. Rowland
 
Opening Music by Stu Rosenberg
 
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"Kotaro Lives Alone" final thoughts, "Jujutsu Kaisen" skepticism, and Supporting Local Art @ Odd Mart

The topics covered in this episode include the following:
 
Dave the Diver - Godzilla
Chloe Surgery Update
Jallah’s daughter went to the dentist
Why Michael R felt like “B Mic” this week
"Kotaro Lives Alone" - Final Thoughts
Jujutsu Kaisen - Episode 7 and why Michael was so unsatisfied
Hajime No Ippo: The Pride of a Japanese Boxer
Michael’s thoughts on Super Saiyan 4 Goku (Daima Version) and Beautiful Boys in Anime/Manga
Odd Mart, a local comics/zine/art/misc. shop by Brad McGinty
Zines/Comics by @mirsktoons, @yourfriendthamoon, @bradmcginty, @bradmcginty, Eric Schuster
 
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Episode edited by Michael D Rowland
 
Opening music by Stu Rosenberg 

Flop or Flip: The Day the Earth Blew Up (Looney Tunes) & Flow

This episode includes discussion about the following:
 
Street Fighter 6
 
Michael’s continued running progress
 
Jallah’s entering the “Play with me!” era of parenting
 
The Joy of laughing with your parents
 
Flop or Flip: Looney Tunes - The Day the Earth Blew Up (2025)
 
Looney Tunes’ Cultural Resilience
 
Perfunctory “Space Jam” discussion
 
The Looney Tunes Show (2011) discussion
 
Coyote vs. Acme
 
Adolescence (Netflix)
 
Comedian Harper Rose-Drummond’s story post about the show Adolescnence 
 
Flop or Flip: Flow (2024)
 
Michael’s rant about actually talking to friends about their interests rather than just reading ratings and tweets about 'em
 
The best vitamin to take to get meaningful friendships...
 
Upcoming Content: Conversations-Style Tier List
 
Should Flop or Flip be non-Anime?
 
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.
 
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Poppy's "Negative Spaces," "Blue Giant," and Hajime No Ippo: The Return!

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.
 
CHECK OUT OUR FAVORITE NEW MUSIC OF 2025 HERE:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ffJsebXh2t6w6bJCkDlvB?si=19de87809835472e
 
Episode edited by Michael D Rowland.
 
Opening music created by Stu Rosenberg.
 
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"Kotaro Lives Alone" & Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" album.

We’ve created our wackiest, longest episode ever. First, I give Jallah the brutal news that Hajime No Ippo was removed from Crunchyroll… but it’s still on Netflix so it’s all good! And while I may be a subby, Ippo's dub may be growing on me. While I’ve been a bad anime fan, Jallah is getting into Netflix Original “Kotato Lives Alone,” a story about a 4 year old boy who rents an apartment and his neighbors become his friends and makeshift guardians.  We also talk about  the Domino’s ‘Viral Pizza,’ Jenette McCurdy’s book “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” some of my favorite albums from 2025, and a special spotlight on the incredible new album “Mayhem” by Lady Gaga. Let's get Slidin' folks!
 
Links We Discussed:
 
CHECK OUT OUR FAVORITE NEW MUSIC OF 2025 HERE: 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ffJsebXh2t6w6bJCkDlvB?si=19de87809835472e
 
 
"Squid Game” Translation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jy3Hz39CnU&t=330s&pp=ygUWU3F1aWQgZ2FtZSB0cmFuc2xhdGlvbg%3D%3D
 
Tai Lopez Real Estate Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_nZN_15jBo&pp=ygUVY3VyYiB5b3VyIHJlYWwgZXN0YXRl
 
Lady Gaga ASMR video for W Magazine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4M_XYC7qro
 
Men With the Pot: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxzr4iHJ1ZFq7KT8bwfiBw
 
FutureCanoe cooking channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3jMqkgvFRb6KBbSfsFFtQ
 
Colors YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@COLORSxSTUDIOS
 
Edited by Michael D Rowland.
 
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Son Goku & His Fellow Adults! (Dragon Ball Daima Series Finale)

Hi gang! This episode starts out heavy with a chat about "Happenstance vs. Coincidence" and the recent Buying Boycott that took place on social media. But it's not long before Jallah and I get to chatting about the series finale of Dragon Ball Daima. We craft an alternate ending, explain why Majin Kuu is the Goku of the demon realm, share some gripes, and explain why episode 19 is one of our favorite things in Dragon Ball. Try not to tear up at the end, I dare ya. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama. 
 
Theme song by Stu Rosenberg.
 
Edited by Michael D. Rowland.
 
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Fukumoto's Bleak Golf Manga + Super Sigh-Again for Dragon Ball Daima (ep.18 + Rant)

Hey y'all. I've been reading Nikaidou Hell Golf, a recent manga from Nobuyuki Fukumoto, the creator of the much-loved Kaiji and Akagi gambling mangas. Jallah & I talk about this series, Fukumoto's potential inspiration for all his gambling mangas. Then, we get into a new interview with Akio Iyoku, the producer of Dragon Ball Daima, and the interesting production details revealed therein which explains the downsides of this anime. The entree of the episode is a review of Episode 18, which contains a brand-new... old... form for our friend Son Goku. Thanks for slidin!
 
Theme song by Stu Rosenberg.
 
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Edited by Michael D. Rowland.

Cryin' Kaiji & Dragon Ball Cryma (15-17)

This episode starts off immediately on shaky ground with a precursory Star Wars discussion. We move on quickly to something even sadder: the recent episodes of Dragon Ball Daima, a show that left us feeling so much promise and joy. But I suppose a modern Dragon Ball story will always be a gamble... speaking of gambles, KAIJI! Kaiji is an anime series about a young man in severe debt who gets entrapped in the seedy world of undergound gambling. The show's art style is unique, the pathos is deeply textured, and the suffering is legendary even in Hell. It's definitely on my (Michael's) list of favorite shows of all-time. Join us for a Spoiler-Free discussion of the show this week!
 
Theme song by Stu Rosenberg.
 
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Edited by Michael D. Rowland.