Red Leaf Retrocast (Gaming, Anime, Wrestling)

Milestone number 20 reached for the world wide weebs. We start with some opening updates and a light discussion on episodic narrative in anime (0-30). Next, we cover some light news going around: Anime Man joke taken too far and ANN controversy (30-60). Before getting to our retro anime, we discuss awesome men being awesome and girls with guns in anime (60-1:30). Finally, it's time to review two O...

February 2018 had nothing but downs and not many releases. Now is the time to discuss how this relates to and what is the current 'state of gaming.' There was at least quite a few items of news that came out recently (0-17). There was even a fun port filled Nintendo Direct to go over (17-34). Drew and JD then divulge into the current state of the gaming industry while relating to the recent game r...

Hey, it's been a hot minute. We shoot the shit for a bit catching up and talking about some games we have been playing (0-20). The PSVR has been hitting a bit of a stride, so we discuss the future and where PSVR currently stands (20-45). We get a bit political in this segment discussing and talking about the recent attack on video games being the cause for violence in the USA. The ESRB and where t...

It's all about the 2017 anime of the year. We have 20 categories to go through, all with a winner based on the ranking opinions of the guys here at RLR joined by special guests from the Super Anime Super Show. We begin with our intro learning about our guests and the Crunchyroll award breakdown aka rip it apart (0-17). We dive into each Crunchyroll award category and the nominations with winners,...

January 2018 had some ups and downs with game releases. One big up was Monster Hunter World thankfully. Our discussion for this cast touches on EA and Bioware delaying the anticipated Anthem, and EA might be getting their Star Wars licence taken away by Disney. We finish up our discussion with an opinion run over DLC in games focusing in on the issue behind the DLC mindset over fighting games (0-4...

Time to get down and dirty for episode 18. First are Quest updates from both Tori and JD along with a few updates over the current season (0-35). From there, it is time to talk about the rude and crude material focusing on hentai, our experiences with hentai, and even talk about some crazy hentai one can watch out there  (35-2:03). One of the oldest hentai out there is Belladonna of Sadness from 1...

Back for more abuse into the vast world of retrogaming. First, we get to some interesting topics: microsoft game pass, a possible google console, and nintendo labo (0-35). Our main theme for the episode is focused on top down action games. Join us as we discuss six games based on this perspective as we love and dissect them accordingly (35-end). Star Tropics (NES) Zelda Link's Awakening (GB) The O...

2017 was a pure beast of a year for the amount of quality games that were released. Having played well over 75 games released in the year, JD and Drew go over a top 25, with a little more discussion over the easily arguable top 10 games of 2017.   Podcast episodes live on Twitch and Mixer @BowlingJD Sundays at 12:00 EST...most times Twitter: @BowlingJD, @PowerCordGaming, @ConsoleKev, @Boogidaball ...

Back for more. Quest updates (0-14). Some fun and interesting news came out with a major anime studio closing as an example (14-29). More community questions and there are some fun ones big time (29-1:03). The main topic is focused on the future of anime ranging from CG advancements to virtual companions (1:03-2:01). The 80's were crazy times and the anime for review this time is no exception in M...

It's a hype type episode starting with 'Quest' talk (0-9). First few weeks have come which means it's time to do some Winter 2018 season impressions (9-1:17). Masaaki Yuasa got into a twitter exchange over Devilman and culture, so that goes into an anime cultural discussion (1:17-1:46). Of course, we can't forget about answering some questions from our comminity (1:46-2:25). In 1974, people were b...

This is the first retrocast of 2018 and we got a brand new host to the mix (0-20). Nintendo had a 'Mini-Direct' over some of the upcoming game released and announcements, so naturally we must talk about the Nintendo Switch (20-60). After that it is a few fun questions from the community (60-1:20) The retro gaming theme cover some remastered games, but we played the original release (1:20-end). Cra...

December 2017 did not have many games release other than one big Nintendo Switch title. However, there were quite a few talking points coming out of XBox and EA as usual to make for a lot of speculation on their future and the games that go along with it (0-55) Drew and JD are back to discuss the few games that did come out (55-end). December   Xenoblade Chronicles 2 PUBG Xbox One   Getting Over I...

Brand new year makes for a brand new begining with a fun intro of our anime new year's resolution and some 'Quest' talk (0-28). A lot of news came out in between casts, so we are here to update you on the fun (28-53). Then, it is a question filled power hour featuring everything from a loyal listener (53-1:35). A new season means the 'Bar' has moved. We highlight over some shows from our moving ba...

It's a stacked card! It starts with some recent industry news (0-20). Our discussions begin by covering a couple broken games and fun questions regarding industry and those games (20-53). After that we go over a few insteresting points that came out of PSX 2017 (53:1:15). After that it is a slew of questions from the community (1:15-2:00) The retro gaming theme is crazy as we cover retro games tha...

From start to finish it is a slew of emotions on this podcast as we discuss all things Satoshi Kon. We start off with some school talk and what makes us similar and different to the anime fandom (0-25). We follow it up with questions from the community (25-1:14). Afterwards, begins the emotional roller coaster discussing Kon's movies working backwards through time (1:14-2:40). We finish up with a...

November 2017 had some big names appear again such as CoD and Sonic. Josh from the retrocast joins Drew and JD to catch up and talk a bit about the new Destiny 2 update. Ports are coming to the Nintendo Switch in the foreseeable future. We discuss what is making the Switch so appealing and if getting it is 'now' worth it (0-60). Quite a few are Call of Duty focused (0-60). For the remainder, we fo...

A wonderful start here as we talk a bit about our gunpla party and the first anime convention in New York City (0-1:09). As per Tori's idea, the main discussion for the episode focuses on the importance and standard set for visuals in anime (1:09-2:05). Time to hit on an anime icon. We review Lupin the Third 'part 1' from 1971 and discuss all things Lupin over the years (2:05-end).   Podcast episo...

How ya doin' all around and some updates as well for episode 12 (0-35). Two fun discussion topics starting with some of the oscar nominations regarding anime. Then we get into a heavy discussional over Netflix and their investments spearheaded by Hiki (35-1:42). Hitting on that nostalgia for many, we review the old 80s and 90s OVA over Bubblegum Crisis and Bubblegum Crash with some vastly differin...

We have an amazing fun episode focused on mystery. We begin with catching up and introducing our special guest for the episode, JD's mother. We ask her some fun questions regarding gaming and some her own past (0-49). Our discussion topic this time is over movies and focused more on video games made into movies (49-1:21). The retro gaming theme this time is all about mystery and the mystery to sol...

October 2017 was crazy. We begin with a fun introduction as usual followed by many community questions. Quite a few are Call of Duty focused (0-60). Paris Games Week happened and some huge releases are on the horizon for Playstation. We are simply hyped (60-1:30). Finally, JD and Drew talk about and give our opinions over the modern game releases from October2017 such as what is wrong with modern...

After some bad luck, the spirits are to be lifted with an episode about comedy. First, we jump into Fall 2017 seasonal impressioin (0-60). All of the hosts have their segments: Tori's quest update, JD's own quest/shonen update, and overall fun and nonsense [Note:There is a small Your Name spoiler] (60-2:00). We all then jump into a cultural outlook on comedy as a genre including what makes comedy...

Let's get ready to sport ball! Finally it is all three us together again! With lots of sports starting and playoffs being here in North America what better timing then to talk about all things sports from what we watch, play, and some sports video games (0-1:08). This retro gaming theme is focusing on six sports games with a bit of a twist (1:08-end). Mutant League Football (SNES, Gen) Base Wars (...

September 2017 has come and gone. Some recent news such as the latest Switch store releases and a fun talk about some games we are playing outside of the hottest new releases such as old Sierra games (0-48). Together JD and Drew talk about and give our opinions over the modern game releases from September 2017 (48-end). September   Destiny 2     Project Cars 2   FIFA, NBA, NHL 18   Fortnite (F2P)...

In a special deep in depth analysis, this episode is about Eva. Luckily, one of the cast members is a full on Senpai when it comes to the show. The intro is short and sweet (0-8). All of the hosts have their segments: Tori's quest update, JD's shonen update, Hiki's Summer anime watch everything conclusion (8-55). With the Fall 2017 season here, we have a quick outlook on the anime coming out (55-1...

The eleventh episode has arrived. We start with our usual catching up with the hosts, gaming, and what we have been playing (0-30). Our point of interest this episode is to discuss the September 2017 Nintendo Direct and the Tokyo Game Show (30-1:15). This retro gaming theme covers mecha games, a little backstory, and the six games we played based on the theme (1:15-end). Future Cop LAPD (PS) Tech...