Ep. 27 - From Trash Reality to Peak Anime: The Seniors' Watchlist

Host Colin Kerouac is joined in the studio by three fellow seniors—Levi, Axel, and Jeff—for a wide-ranging discussion on what they’re watching.After commiserating over the burnout of senior year (from science fairs to college applications), the group jumps into the main topic: TV shows. The conversation veers from guilty pleasures to all-time classics, including a fun fact about the VW Beetle’s nickname in Mexico (”El Vocho”).Tune in to hear the seniors break down:* Guilty Pleasure Reality TV: Levi gives a hilarious and detailed breakdown of the 2009 “prime time slop” reality show, Tool Academy, explaining its wild premise where girlfriends send their “bad boyfriends” to be reformed.* Current Anime Obsessions: Axel discusses the RPG-like action of Solo Leveling, while Jeff talks about rewatching Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Chainsaw Man, and Demon Slayer in preparation for their movie releases.* Bizarre TV: The group discusses the weirdness of shows like Baddies and the reasons Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is so famously “bizarre” (like the “Death 13” baby stand).* Nostalgia and Classics: Colin shares his love for his recent rewatch of Avatar: The Last Airbender, praising Zuko’s redemption arc.* All-Time Favorites: The seniors list their “must-watch” shows, including The Amazing World of Gumball, Total Drama Island, Steven Universe, King of the Hill, and the sports anime Haikyu!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theravenreport.substack.com