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On this episode of Renegade Jukebox, Trivium finally end up getting the respect they finally deserve. The Sin & The Sentence was the right album at the right time, and finally with the right drummer. So Nick & Mike as massive fans of the band, how does the album hold up for them? Listen and find out, and be ready to open a pit in your living room to "Beyond Oblivion." *Samples include "The...

In this episode, Captain Kaye, the Animation Guru, and the Crazy Lemur discuss the English dubbed re-release of Ne Zha 2 , and the lessons to be learned for distributors in the future.

In this episode, Captain Kaye, the Animation Guru, and our Crazy Lemur have an honest conversation about specific corners of the online animation community, though the lens of the latest episode of The Amazing Digital Circus and Genndy Tartakovsky's passion project Fixed !

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru celebrate the triumphant return of Mike Judge's other critically acclaimed adult animated series, King of the Hill !

In this episode, the original founders of the podcast (Mike, Keona, and Josh) are reunited with Jacob for the first time since his departure in 2023. He is joined by M. Ariel Cascio, Ph. D., and Nadine Shetiah to talk about autistic people have been represented in the media.

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Eyes of Wakanda , the latest miniseries from Marvel Animation, and the highly anticipated sequel from Dreamworks Animation, The Bad Guys 2 !

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Asterix and Obelix: The Big Fight , based on the French comic series by by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo!

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss the newest on screen iteration of the Smurfs , as well as the compilation film Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death , and by extension, Season 2 of the anime!

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru are joined by a Crazy Lemur to share their thoughts on the state of foreign animation distribution, using the recent announcement regarding Ne Zha 2 as a springboard for the discussion!

You are absolutely WRONG about Silence In The Snow . Tonight, Nick and Mike cover what might just be the most contentious Trivium album. One mired by circumstance, member changes, and a changing metal scene from the New Wave of American heavy Metal, to the Octane Metalcore and pre-TikTok influencers telling you not to like this album. But actually how is the music on display? Well, listen and hear...

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru share their honest thoughts on the state of theatrical animation in 2025, while addressing the behind the scenes production of Disney/Pixar's Elio.

In this episode, Nick and Mike discuss one of their most anticipated movies of 2025, a sequel nearly 2 decades in the making: 28 Years Later ! How does it compare to the original, and does it make them excited for the rest of this new trilogy? Tune in to find out!

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss one of their favorite anime that premiered in the Spring 2025 season, Rock is a Lady's Modesty!

In this episode, Captain Kaye, Organoid Zero, Neoplasmic, Tommy, and Matt celebrate the return of Superman onto the big screen, sharing their favorite moments from previous iterations, and addressing any hopes and concerns about the upcoming release!

In this episode, a Crazy Lemur joins Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru to discuss episode 5 of The Amazing Digital Circus, Elio , and KPop Demon Hunters!

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, the theatrical premier of the hit anime's second season, as well as Predator: Killer of Killers , and Lost in Starlight.

Jukebox returns with the next episode in The Trivium Retrospective, Vengeance Falls. Nick & Mike confessed in the last episode that it had been a long time since either of them actively jammed the album. So how does it hold up? Sit back, relax and get ready to Ooh ah ah ah as Trivium collaborate with David Draiman. (The results fair considerably better than Disturbed last two albums.) Samples...

This time on Renegade Free For All, Nick has been pressing Mike to do some kind of a horror episode. Especially given how many amazing films we have gotten over the last 5 years. Without a question, we are in the new golden era for horror movies getting critical acclaim and box office returns as a result. So here they are covering movies that we didn’t get a chance to cover on Marquee.

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru fight through the burnout to share their thoughts on the various new anime titles that Spring 2025 had to offer!

Tonight's Renegade Marquee is 14 years in the making. Yes, Final Destination: Bloodlines is the first entry in the series in that long. Nick & Mike being, newer fans, cover the whole 9 yards. Even having the decency to pay tribute to Tony Todd. But, does the movie live up to the hype? Listen, find out, and RIP Tony Todd.

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Volume 4 of Tim Miller and David Fincher's adult animated anthology series, Love Death + Robots!

New decade. New rules. New Trivium, figuratively and literally. In Waves is a huge turning point in the band's catalog, one the band insisted was a necessary step to them continuing. Is the album a shower or a grower? Or would we not see what they were going for on later albums? Listen and find out. Samples include "Capsizing the Sea," "A Skyline's Severance," and &quot...

Another Revenge Of The Sith review? Well Nick & Mike decided because Star Wars: Episode III turns 20 today? And because of the rerelease in April, they felt the need to give the movie it's due. Is it the best of the prequels? Or does it just have the same problems as the other two movies? Does The Clone Wars make it better? Listen and find out. And happy 20th birthday Episode III!

In this episode, Captain Kaye and the Animation Guru discuss Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing, The Rose of Versailles, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld .

The episode you've all been waiting for. Nick and Mike cover a modern metal classic on this episode of Renegade Jukebox. Across this hour, they illustrate why Shogun by Trivium is a genre defining classic and why you need to hear this album. Listen and find out why! Samples include: "Kirisute Gomen," "Into the Mouth of Hell We March," and "Shogun."