Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast

We cover book THREE in the epic finale of the little bald boy and his pals in our three-part Avatar the Last Airbender retrospective.  Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com

We cover book two in our Avatar: The Last Airbender retrospective.  Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.

The boys dive into arguably the most famous and beloved "western anime" of all time: Avatar the Last Airbender.  In this short series we will be covering each season/book in a single episode, reflecting on how well the world-building and characters hold up all these years later since it was first released in 2005.  Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write in to the show at: wastelandanime...

We're back from our hiatus to recap the shows we covered this past season: Tokyo Revengers, To Your Eternity and My Hero Academia. We discuss the good, the great and the MHA of it all. We also look ahead and make plans for what we'll be watching next.  Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore ani...

Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write in to the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and the power of friendship.

Dom and Nathaniel discuss the massively viral Chainsaw Man PV teaser trailer and the anticipation surrounding MAPPA's upcoming adaptation. We also do a retro review of the classic Neon Genesis Evangelion, as well as the film The End of Evangelion, both of which we both share very different opinions on.  Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA, th...

Dom forces Nathaniel by threat of torture to watch the massively successful new-ish Demon Slayer movie. Is it worthy and deserving of the hype?  Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2, and To Your Eternity. •         •          • Follow us...

We very quickly move on to Dragon Ball Z in what appears to be a smoother watch/read in 2021 compared to the original Dragon Ball series.  Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2, and To Your Eternity. •         •          • Follow us on Tw...

We discuss the ins and outs of the original Dragon Ball series, and whether it holds up in 2021.  Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2, and To Your Eternity.  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the s...

We talk about the anime and manga Parasyte! Dom also tries to convince Nathaniel to watch Dragon Ball... Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes like Tokyo Revengers, MHA and Nomad: Megalobox 2. •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanim...

We decide to brush up on the classics, starting with the legendary cyberpunk anime film adaptation Ghost in the Shell from 1995.  In other news: Dom started Vinland Saga, and Nathaniel started the Horimiya manga. Both share thoughts, but save the real discussion for next week when they can both catch up on the other series.  Of course, we also discuss our regular weekly anime episodes li...

Dom caught up with the Tokyo Revengers anime! We also discuss our regular rotation of episodes like Nomad: Megalobox 2 and MHA.  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes...

Dom started watching Black Clover and shares his thoughts on those magical boys, we also have some thoughts about the new MAPPA animated/western anime 'Yasuke' on Netflix and come down with some pretty clear thoughts... As always, we chat about our regular stable of weekly episodes like Nomad: Megalobox 2, and MHA.  •         •     &...

High on social media clout, Dom makes the executive decision to CANCEL our long-running and controversial Hunter x Hunter watch along.  Has Dom turned into the Eren Yeager of Wasteland! an Anime Podcast?  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanimepod@g...

We're back bitches, and the Hunter x Hunter locomotive trudges on through the wasteland.  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) together with determination and...

This is it. Chimera Ant. The apex of shonen... ...at least according to some. Do Dom and I agree now that we've dipped our toes into this legendary Hunter x Hunter arc? You'll just have to listen and hear for yourselves. •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanim...

Dom and Nathaniel have some strong words for Hunter x Hunter's Greed Island Arc... We also discuss the final Attack on Titan episodes of season 4's first run, and more MHA as Nathaniel catches up with season 4 to prep for the return of the series with season 5.  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @Wa...

Dom and Nathaniel's wild rollercoaster ride of mixed feelings for Hunter x Hunter continue as we hit our personal lowest point in the series so far. We don't have many nice things to say about Gon and Killua's convoluted trek into Greed Island or any of the shenanigans going on inside of this game.  We also discuss some MHA as Nathaniel catches up with season 4 to prep for the return of the s...

Dom and Nathaniel have mixed feelings about the rollercoaster that was the Yorknew City arc. We reflect of the usefulness of certain characters, where Kurapika really sits in terms of power, how important are hunters really, and where things will go from here as we gear up for the Greed Island arc!  •         •        ...

Hunter x Hunter continues as the boys are headed to Yorknew City! We discuss Kurapika's sweet new chain wallet and his journey to defeat the Phantom Troupe.  We also discuss Attack on Titan episode 71 "Guides"  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanim...

The Heaven's Arena arc concludes. Also, we finally get some answers to Gon's father, Ging and we have some hot takes.. •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime (and sometimes manga) togethe...

We begin the Heaven's Arena arc in Hunter x Hunter and learn all about Nen, though most of it goes over our heads.  As well, we catch up with some of the anime we've been watching as well as recent Attack on Titan episodes.  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at:...

The boys Hunter x Hunter journey continues on! We finish up the Hunter Exam Arc and move into the very brief but memorable Zoldyck family arc!  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo explore anime...

The boys discuss recent Attack on Titan episodes, and Nathaniel shares thoughts on the divisive Attack on Titan chapter 137. We continue on with Hunter x Hunter as the hunter exam winds down. We talk the tower arc and name badge hunting arc.  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into...

The boys dive into the world of Hunter x Hunter for the first time! In a bonus segment at the end of the show, we also discuss season 1 of Netflix's 'Dark'  •         •          • Follow us on Twitter @WastelandTv Write into the show at: wastelandanimepod@gmail.com Hosts Dom Esclovon & Nathaniel Garofalo...