Extreme Anime Radio Podcast

On the Cinco de Mayo XAR Podcast, Nef and JR talk about how Demon Slayer is winning in American theatres, Sailor Moon is winning on Netflix and the Olympics seem not to be winning in Japan. Discussions turn from JR's recent getaway and Nef's upcoming vaccinations to the latest finds and thoughts in anime, manga and Japanese TV shows. There's also some news about Sarah Yoshida, and the return of th...

This week's podcast features our interview with Tory, one of the new cosplayers of our mascot Sarah Yoshida! We talk to Tory about her favorite cosplays and about her future cosplay plans. JR launches the podcast with a very sticky taste test promised from earlier before talking about the issues that prevented the Podcast from airing on April 14. Nef then goes into the very sticky situation concer...

This week's podcast features our interview with Nat (aka Bird King), one of the new cosplayers of our mascot Sarah Yoshida! We talk to Nat about how she got into the cosplay world, the meaning behind her cosplay name, and her best memories about traveling to Japan. JR also asks Nef about the state of Ontario, on the brink of yet another COVID lockdown. Other topics include JR's new Uma Musume nend...

ShinigamiLiz joins JR and Nef as a guest on this edition of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast for a special early birthday gift and the later giveaway of her Sarah Yoshida crochet doll! On this episode, JR delivers a rant over the COVID vaccination appointments given to his neighbor, while Nef covers the gaffe from a now-former NHL referee. Also covered are Japan-related subjects ranging from Anime,...

After some microphone checks, it's time for the St. Patrick's Day edition of the XAR Podcast! JR and Nef follow up on last week's Uma Musume conversation before turning their attention to the passing of acclaimed Japanese animator Yasuo Otsuka. Otsuka had been involved in anime artistry for decades, and contributed to projects including Lupin III and Studio Ghibli works. Other topics of discussion...

JR enters the very unique Japanese world of the "Gacha" game with his review of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby. He describes his experiences to Nef, who also recalls similar products such as Sailor Moon Drops and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem. The podcast then carries on with topics that include news from the hockey broadcasting world, COVID updates, a new single from Utada Hikaru, how the new Tom and...

The first March 2021 XAR Podcast features JR's thoughts on the second season of the "Uma Musume Pretty Derby" Anime and Nef's review of the "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie" manga. Also discussed on the show are (more) COVID updates, The Muppet Show, and Japanese travel questions and ideas.

The focus of this week's podcast is NefCanuck's first official taste test of a curated snack box - Tokyo Treat - delivered straight from Japan. He and JR also tackle topics from the winter weather to Tebowing to pancakes. Plus, JR gets ideas for the next official Japanese food challenge with Emma Castiel, and Keiichi-san participates in the online chat... facing an interesting nemesis in the form...

Another night of firsts for Extreme Anime Radio as we welcome a Guinness World Record holder to the show - Matt Emblidge, who recently set the world record for his Cardcaptor Sakura collection. The podcast also covers the moment in real time when XAR's Twitch channel surpassed 50 followers, thereby securing Affiliate status. Also, JR finds a history-filled magazine while cleaning his closet and qu...

This is Part 2 of a two-part podcast. We celebrate 20 years since the creation of Keiichi.net Radio (the prior name of Extreme Anime Radio) by Keiichi-san in February of 2001. Join JR, Nef, Keiichi-san and a special guest as they reminisce about the good old days, discussing the past and present trends in computers, anime, video games and Japanese culture. For Part 1 of the podcast, please search...

This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast. We celebrate 20 years since the creation of Keiichi.net Radio (the prior name of Extreme Anime Radio) by Keiichi-san in February of 2001. Join JR, Nef, Keiichi-san and a special guest as they reminisce about the good old days, discussing the past and present trends in computers, anime, video games and Japanese culture. The episode art is of Keiko, the first ma...

We close in on the 20th Birthday of Extreme Anime Radio with a preview of some of the upcoming festivities on this edition of the Podcast. JR and Nef talk a little about Anchor's new "squiggly" logo before moving on to topics that include a new cat-themed Cruel Angel's Thesis, Ghibli's supposed presence in North American Twitter land, an extremely unusual salute on the Japanese railways, the troub...

It's a historic day as we bring you the latest installment of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast. JR and Nef discuss the inauguration activities in the US, catch up on some anime news and weird news from Japan, and make selections for "Championship Sunday". In the second half of the show, JR tastes the latest snacks from Japan in his delayed January Bokksu box and provides an update on station founde...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! This is actually our second podcast of the year, but the first that we can actually publish to the podcast realm. We had broadcast a live show on Twitch the previous week (January 13), but there were technical problems with JR's microphone and we decided not to publish the program to audio. We apologize, and hope to make the that program avai...

We come to the end of the second season and first year of the podcast by reminiscing what has transpired over the past year. Among other topics, JR and Nef lay the groundwork for what could be a tasting challenge in the new year, and discuss supposed "guidelines" for drawing Evangelion fan artwork - directly from the studio. Video games are also on the topic menu, with a recap of JR's "Hatsune Mik...

The pre-Christmas Extreme Anime Radio features JR revealing details about his Vegas excursion earlier in the month. Topics with NefCanuck include the "rigged" Game Awards (according to some), discussions about Cyberpunk 2077 and the perceived "rush" to put out video game titles, and NHL hockey in the COVID era. JR reveals some little-known secrets about the classic Christmas program "Rudolph the R...

In this installment of the podcast, as a snowstorm begins to blanket the northeastern US, JR tells Nef about some of his recently-obtained video games with a truly Japanese flair - Yakuza 0 and Densha de Go. Topics also include the Buffalo Bills, the issues surrounding Cyberpunk 2077, game controllers for people with disabilities and the approval of a COVID vaccine. JR then tears into three snacks...

We usher in the holidays with a new Extreme Anime Radio Podcast! Nef and JR run the usual gamut of topics, including dueling dubs for a popular Anime series, tracking Santa, a new life-like Gundam statue in Tokyo, Japanese snacks, hot sauces and the upcoming Sailor Moon Eternal movie series. If you're enjoying our podcasts, be sure to see us LIVE on Twitch, at twitch.tv/extremeanimeradio!

On the pre-Turkey Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, JR and Nef tackle subjects ranging from new computers to Wreckfest and Toronto COVID warnings to sumo warnings. Nef also pays tribute to the late voice actor Kirby Morrow and his encounter with Pimp Daddy Miroku.

This Extreme Anime Radio Podcast episode marks our official debut on Twitch! You can watch our live podcasts at twitch.tv/extremeanimeradio. On this week's show, JR and Nef herald the arrival of Twitch and cover everything from TenSura to a "Joe Biden" in Japan, plus the state of Sumo Wrestling and Anime conventions. At the end of the show, JR has a peculiar reaction to one of his November bokksu...

Today's Extreme Anime Radio Podcast is important for a number of reasons - besides it being Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, this is also our last Shoutcast program before our scheduled move to Twitch next week. JR and Nef spend considerable time discussing the memory and legacy of the late, great Canadian game show host Alex Trebek. They then move into other topics including electronics wishlist...

On this episode, JR and Nef discuss the Podcast's probable move to Twitch later this month. Since the move to twitch will eventually include the talent being face to face on live video, discussion turns to potential (but expensive) green screen options for JR to consider. Nef then moves into more news on the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon anime and the dub actors involved, while JR covers a former...

With Election Day looming, JR and Nef tackle topics including Halloween preparations, World Series shenanigans, new Anime on Netflix with questions about the list of dub actors, and some of the objections raised over the upcoming reboot of Tokyo Babylon.

JR and Nef officially welcome the station's new Discord server on this installment of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast. Other topics on this week's show include the unmasking of a popular Anime song duo, the latest character in the Thomas the Tank Engine franchise, Nef's take on the new Yashahime anime, and the latest updates on travel to Japan. This episode is sponsored by Shinigami Liz... thank y...

On this edition of the Extreme Anime Radio Podcast, JR and Nef talk about certain Anime programs that spend a few episodes without really advancing any plot. Nef gives his take on "Burn the Witch" and its secret link back to "Bleach", and JR tries an Apple snack from his October Bokksu box. They also discuss continuing plans to switch the podcast chat to Discord, including some potential after-sho...