The Con Artists Podcast

The Con Artists have their discussion about the Winter 2018 Cour! It's the End of Cour Discussion: I Can't Slip This Cupcake Into My Purse Everyone gathers around to discuss the shows we followed in the Winter cour. There's so much variety. Brendan might be tripping balls, as Su laments that CCS isn't coming together. Scott's had his fill of Classicaloids, and Dan finds a J-Pop song he ACTUALLY LI...

Say Yes to the Wizard Dress (Ancient Magus' Bride - Part 2) The second and final Con Artist discussion of the first season of The Ancient Magus' Bride. There was lots to talk about in the second half of the show, as Chise and Elias' relationship changed, dark and powerful magics abounded, and the confrontation with Cartaphilus concluded. There was one thing everyone agreed on, though - we'd totall...

Lightning in a Bottle (Final Fantasy XIII) Su and Scott sit down to have a discussion about the extremely controversial Final Fantasy XIII.  The truth is...we liked it for the most part!  I know...you are shocked.... We also were eternally poor and thought that the Eidolons were useless, so there's balance, don't worry. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (...

GhibliFest (Ghibli Movies) The Con Artists may butt heads when it comes to opinions on anime, but there's one thing they can all agree on: Ghibli movies are wonderful! The group comes together to discuss some of their favorite Ghibli movie moments, some things that make Ghibli movies special.  We also talk about why Hayao Miyazaki is a fascinating man. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog...

The Con Artists close out the Fall! It's Summer 2017 End of Cour Part II: Please Sir...Just a few More Polygons... We're back for Part II because we watched just way too many shows. Especially Su...mostly Su, actually. Damn those sequels. Su wants you to watch March Comes in Like a Lion. Seriously..try this one if you like Slice of Life storytelling that has gravitas. Dan enjoys multiple shows thi...

The Con Artists close out the Fall! It's Summer 2017 End of Cour Part I: Shoulda Gotten In On That Bitcoin! The gang sits down to discuss Fall 2017. We all watched way too many shows this season.  Su is the biggest offender here. In fact, there's so many, I don't even have enough space to write witty things about everyone. Come have a listen! For those of you who missed our podcasts being drinking...

Say Yes to the Wizard Dress (Ancient Magus' Bride - Part 1) The Con Artists have a very special episode to cover the trending show of 2017, Ancient Magus' Bride (first half)! Scott is running this hype train, while Su and Dan debate jumping off the caboose.  Meanwhile, Brendan ponders how the existence of the Wandering Jew could derail it.   Think you can handle it?  Come have a listen - what's th...

The Con Artists have their mid-season fall discussion! It's Fall 2017 Ep 1: Dan the Professional Wet Blanket There's a lot of good stuff this season, and Dan, Scott, and Brendan discuss the highlights, including at least one pleasant surprise that wasn't even on the radar. Then Scott reveals that not everything is great in Animeville - there's still Classicaloid out there! The Shows covered in thi...

The Con Artists have their bonus discussion for the Summer! It's Summer 2017 Ep 7: Hold On...I'm Swooning. It's only Su and Scott this time. Those other two losers decided they didn't want to watch anything. So lame! Scott's shows are a dead split between fairly interesting and downright awful (though awful mostly wins, but what else is new with Scott). Su finishes strong with Re: Creators and tun...

The Con Artists have their final discussion of the Summer! It's Summer 2017 Ep 6: Pimp My Mech Scott is pimpin' Mechs in Knights and Magic so he can impress the ladies...or at least decide the future of Mecha warfare. While's he thinks he's cool, Brendan is the real Romance Master with Tsurezure Children. Bet you couldn't guess that! Dan's officially lost it all on Vatican Miracle Examiner...but r...

The Con Artists discuss more anime of the Summer! It's Summer 2017 Ep 5: Part 2: Load Chekhov's Gun Dan 's in it for the long haul with Altair, even though he seems to be growing wary of it. There's just too much going on and too many Turkish terms. Scott knows the ending to Knights and Magic but apparently the ride there is a fun one. Although who doesn't have fun when giant levitating ships are...

The Con Artists discuss more anime of the Summer! It's Summer 2017 Ep 5: Part 1: Technicolor Jesus Dan comes to the podcast high, like you do. The miracles of the Vatican never cease apparently. Scott's chillin' with Harpies and stuffing his face in another world as Su explores new heights of crazy in Symphogear. At least she's watching the show of the Season. What are those other losers even doin...

The Con Artists discuss more anime of the Summer! It's Summer 2017 Ep 4: Snake Cults Dan is knee deep in hot garbage this week as all of us sit back and try to understand half of what he's saying. WTF Vatican Miracle Worker?! Su has to explain so much Symphogear backstory to get you to one of the dumbest plot points. It's always a party when Symphogear is involved. Also, yes, I am aware that it's...

The Con Artists discuss more anime of the Summer! It's Summer 2017 Ep 3: Of Course It's Love   This podcast was recorded the week of 8/20 so I swear the Solar Eclipse reference made sense at the time! Dan has quit Princess Principal, but honestly, are we at all surprised?  He's just mad he can't throw a car with gravity powers.  At least he'll always have non-Turkish Pasha guy!  Scott's livin up t...

The Con Artists are back on the Biweekly discussion boat! It's Summer 2017 Ep 2: Team Neopolitan - The Quest for Primary Colors Su gives you the ice cream flavored skinny on Symphogear S4. Who knew you could hide a fistfulla bluetooth speakers in your jet engine dress?!?!...yeah... Dan is fed up with Pricess Principal for now, but at least he's getting his crazy nonsense-galore fill with Vatican M...

The Con Artists are back on the Biweekly discussion boat! It's Summer 2017 Ep 1: Part 2: How low can you go? Dan and Scott watch spy girls in a boarding school while Brendan hangs out with Centaurs, Mermaids and Anti-Discrimination Governments. Yeah... There's glorious dancing to be had in this episode as Su learns the box step and Scott...learns limbo. How low can he sink in Summer 2017? The Show...

The Con Artists are back on the Biweekly discussion boat! It's Summer 2017 Ep 1: Part 1: The Cheer Fruits Horse Guys...guys..seriously...Action Heroine Cheer Fruits. Watch this show! The team comes together to discuss their shows for Summer 2017. Everyone has too much to say so this is going to be a two-parter. Dan discusses some hot dudes at the Vatican while Scott is all about food porn. Su talk...

Spring 2017 - Anime Chat - Part 2 The Con Artists discuss what they watched in Spring 2017, It's Episode 1: Part 2: Trillions of Gears. Did you super miss us?! Su discuss's Re-Creators and how great it is while poor Dan just can't seem to catch a break. He can however...catch a clock girl in a box that's made outta gears, and you can guess how well that goes. The Shows covered in this Podcast are:...

The Con Artists discuss what they watched in Spring 2017, It's Episode 1: Part 1: Half and Half. Did you miss us?! We took a hiatus during Spring to chill out and unwind. That doesn't mean we didn't watch some sweet anime though. Well...most of us did. Dan only halfway heroed his shows. He sets a high bar. In other news, Scott is lacking in culture, but didn't we all know that already? Come have a...

The Con Artists actually finish out Winter 2017. It's the bonus episode, Episode 06: "Encore, Encore: Laser Buildings" We warned you that there would be a bonus episode and here it is!! Brendan is back from Japan so he talks all about his shows! Scott discusses the finale to Gundam, Iron Blooded Orphans and Konosuba (Join the Cult, Join it!!!). Su gets to talk about the end of Kuzu no Honkai where...

The Con Artists finish out Winter 2017. It's Episode 05: "Pumped Fulla Drugs, Talkin' to God" Brendan is off in Japan! Sushma, Scott and Dan are left all alone in boring America to tell you about the end of their shows! Sushma wins out as her shows leave an emotional hole, but tell beautiful stories nonetheless. Dan has truly lived the dream with Hand Shakers and Scott was ultimately impressed by...

The Con Artists come together for the penultimate Winter Podcast. It's Episode 04: "A Danish you buy yourself, can still taste good" The episodes chug along as Dan experiences Idol Magic on Hand Shakers and revelations occur in ACCA. Brendan's all about the Penguins this time around and Su is still working her way through some difficult emotional material. The Shows(Eps) covered in this Podcast ar...

The Con Artists talk too much during their third podcast for Winter 2017. It's Episode 03-Part 2: "Merleopon!" Su laments a bit that we went too long for this third round of casts, but whatever, it's all good in the hood! We finish up with discussions about Kobayashi, Tanya the Evil and of course...CLASSICALOIDS! The shows covered in this Podcast are: Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon (4-6), Tanya...

Shows for Bros (Manly Shows for Manly Men) The guys get together and discuss maximum burning manliness!!!  What shows should you watch to experience the might of being a man?!  Come find out!  Ladies, feel free to come and heckle.   Please visit us at:  https://theconartistsblog.com/  and subscribe to our feed ( http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/ ) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music...

The Con Artists put together third cast for Winter 2017. It's Episode 03-Part 1: "A Challenger Has Appeared!". More from the Winter cour! Su has a new show to discuss that she hopes challenges Dan's decision to crown ACCA the king of the cour! Brendan enjoys the wonders of cheap as Dan descends further and further into the realms of Hand Shakers. Also, Scott and Su have waaaay to much nostalgia go...