Journey to the East - A Dragon Ball Podcast

After a brief hiatus, the guys are back to explore chapters 10 and 11 of the Dragon Ball manga. We also discuss how Asian storytelling tropes, space operas, martial arts, Journey to the West and...Playboy? all come together to tell the story of these chapters. We get Goku vs. Yamcha round 2, meet a certain small but mighty girl with a laser beam/axe helmet and her gigantic father, and take some ti...

Happy Kamehameha day! We begin the episode with a deep discussion on creativity and artistic process and then dive into the the next few chapters and episodes, including Yamcha vs Goku, some RV shenanigans, and a little preview at one of the most iconic and best moments in shonen. Go Go, Dragon Soul! Hosts: Jack Albert and Danny Hafenstein Recording and Mastering - Danny Hafenstein Editing and Pub...

In which we meet the intrepid pig companion – Oolong. Go Go, Dragon Soul! Hosts: Jack Albert and Danny Hafenstein Recording and Mastering - Danny Hafenstein Editing and Publishing - Jack Albert Artwork and logo Design - Jack Albert Intro Recap provided by Zeke Drews Support this podcast (and others we work on) here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jackalbertors

We finally meet Kame'sennin in this chapter, whilst waxing and waning about artistic intent overall. Go Go, Dragon Soul! Hosts: Jack Albert and Danny Hafenstein Recording and Mastering - Danny Hafenstein Editing and Publishing - Jack Albert Artwork and logo Design - Jack Albert Intro Recap provided by Zeke Drews Support this podcast (and others we work on) here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jackal...

Finally, after much preamble, Jack and Danny dive into the beginning of the story proper. Chapters 1-2 of the manga and episodes 1-3 of the anime are covered in this episode. Disclaimer: The following episode includes discussions of consensual sex and sexual assualt some listeners may find disturbing. Discretion advised. Go Go, Dragon Soul! Hosts: Jack Albert and Danny Hafenstein Recording and Mas...

The journey finally begins (after a brief recap on Genkidamatsuir 2026) and immediately Danny and Jack begin to analyze and pick apart what inspired and kicked off the Dragon Ball series, who were the creative stakeholders that played a significant part in its genesis, and what just might be the most awe-inspiring real-life connection to Dragon Ball. Follow along as we begin actually opening the p...

Danny and Jack - two lifelong Dragon Ball fans - continue their epic Journey to the East. They discuss things like GT, Super, and their analysis approach moving forward on deep diving into the series. Join them for the second (and final) part of the intro of their dive deep in the Dragon Ball series. Go Go, Dragon Soul! Hosts: Jack Albert and Danny Hafenstein Recording and Mastering - Danny Hafens...

Danny and Jack - two lifelong Dragon Ball fans - start their epic Journey to the East. They discuss how they became fans of Dragon Ball, the aspects of the series they enjoy the most, reflect on Toriyama's influence, and more! Join them for part 1 as they dive deep in the Dragon Ball series. Go Go, Dragon Soul! Hosts: Jack Albert and Danny Hafenstein Recording and Mastering - Danny Hafenstein...