Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast
by Alex S
Moon Star is the podcast where your inner child meets our inner child, and we watch Sailor Moon together on vintage technology like it's the 90's again. Join hosts Chris Mayek and Alex Summers every Monday as we take you back to the 90s for that unique sense of Moon Power only the Original English Dub of Sailor Moon can bring. But wait! That's not all. Moon Star is packed with Celebrity Voice Actor Interviews including Susan Roman (Sailor Jupiter), Katie Griffin (Sailor Mars), and more! Here at Moon Star, we celebrate all versions of Sailor Moon while throwing the 90s dub its roses over two decades after its release. That includes Fan Dubs! Ever heard of Negavision? No? Well, now you have! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/moon-star-a-sailor
Episodes
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Tuxedo Unmasked
Hosted by Alex Summers & Chris Mayek Moon Star now has a video version, available on YouTube! Link below. Watch On YouTube Coming Soon Today's episode features a clip from Anime News Network. You can find them on youtube @animenewsnetwork This episode has it all! Action, drama, romance, underdog...
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Last Resort
Hosted by Chris Mayek & Alex Summers Moon Star's first ever video version is available now! Watch On YouTube United States: https://tinyurl.com/3w5b4xa2 International: https://tinyurl.com/58ed25nn Today's episode features a clip of Tiffie Starchild. You can follow her on Instagram…
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Ice Princess
Hosted by Alex Summers & Chris Mayek Moon Star returns with Ice Princess this week. Skating. It's all the rage. Ouch! My ankles hurt just thinking about it. Tune in this week as hosts Chris and Alex catch up after a hiatus, and discuss the ice skating Russians? Title (English): Ice Princess Title...
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Ski Bunny Blues
Hosted by Chris Mayek and Alex Summers Music Featured Today Pure Snow by Yuko Sasaki Purchase on Amazon Here Listen on YouTube Here This episode stands out in our minds as one of the most beautiful episodes season one has to offer. Kazuko Tadano secures a spot as one of Moon Star's top animation...
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Rurouni Kenshin - A Moon Star Special
Hosted by Chris Mayek and Alex Summers Trick or treat! Moon Star drops our annual Halloween Special! Other than the episode coming out on October 31st, this episode has absolutely nothing to do with Halloween. This year, Chris takes us on a magical deep dive into one of his all time favorite...
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Little Miss Manners
Hosted by Chris Mayek and Alex Summers The story of Moon Star's absence continues to unfold this week. We encounter several ups and downs, and make a shocking discovery today on Moon Star. You'll have to tune into find out exactly what that is. Join us for a timely Moon Healing Activation chant...
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Bad Hair Day
Hosted by Chris Mayek and Alex Summers Catch a glimpse into why Moon Star was missing during most of August and September this year. It's strange how you can hear things setting in during this episode a little, which also lines up with Serena's emotional journey this week. Tune in to see exactly...
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A Reluctant Princess
Hosted by Chris Mayek and Alex Summers The silence after the intro has been fixed. Both this episode and last have been so packed full of content that one might say they should have been split into THREE episodes instead of just TWO. But will that influence the over-all rating Chris and Alex give…
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Keepers of the Clow Premiere: One Fateful Day
Please enjoy this exclusive bonus episode, featuring the debut episode of a project you have all heard rumblings about for ages now: Keepers of the Clow! Be sure to find Keepers of the clow wherever you get your Podcasts, as you will need to subscribe to the show's feed to get any more episodes....
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A Crystal Clear Destiny
Hosted by Chris Mayek and Alex Summers Moon Star returns to its classic format, for our episodic coverage of the 90s dub of Sailor Moon. What better episode to return on, than A Crystal Clear Destiny! This episode somehow manages to feel like a movie all on its own. Don't worry, we get emotional...
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Kaosu Studios Creator Spotlight - Moon Star Radio Presents
Moon Star Radio Presents: Kaosu Studios The creators of Sailor Moon Sacrifice are here at Moon Star, for our first ever Moon Star Creator Spotlight! This special episode is part interview, part deep discussion, and part 90s Moonies diving into their deep love for everything Sailor Moon has to...
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Moon Star Radio Presents: Emilie Claire Barlow [Mars & Venus]
Moon Star Radio presents a Sailor Venus Interview Special! On only do you get the full interview between Chris and Emilie Claire Barlow, but Stephanie Morgenstern makes an appearance as well! While mostly known as the voice of Sailor Venus, Emilie originally joined the cast as Katie Griffin's...
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Moon Star Pride 2023 Part Two
Our Moon Star Pride Double Feature Event continues into July! Join special guest Rhett Collects once more as we continue our discussion about LGBTQIA+ themes in Sailor Moon, discuss the current state of affairs in the United States of America as of 2023 regarding LGBT rights and our lived...
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Moon Star Pride 2023 Part One
It's time for the Moon Star Pride 2023 Double Feature Special! Regular hosts Alex & Chris are joined by special guest Rhett for a colorful look at LGBTQIA+ themes in Sailor Moon, other anime, and a candid discussion of our personal experiences with LGBT representation in media. Do you remember…
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Sailor V Makes The Scene
We love a Sailor Debut Episode here at Moon Star. We're sure you love them too! How do you think Sailor Venus' first appearance holds up against the other's? Can you tell who our animator was based off of this week's Episode Art? All our Sailor Venus fans, now is your time to sound off wherever…
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Tuxedo Melvin
Don't worry Molly, Tuxedo Melvin is here to save the day! This episode is just charming AF, there's no better way to say it. We get so much character development all around, the fearsome Tuxedo Melvin makes the scene, and Sailor Moon steps into her own this episode. Want to find out how? Tune in...
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Kitty Chaos
When three people can agree that this is possibly their favorite episode of Sailor Moon ever, you know you have to tune in for every detail. Kitty Chaos brings it hard this week. Comedy, high quality animation, and more cats than the eHarmony Cat Video Girl could wish for. Meet Kaosu Studios in a...
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Grandpa's Follies
What a wild episode we have this week. First, we get to meet the ultimate homeless rock-star surfer dude, Chad. What a bodacious hunkmeister, right Serena? Later on, we find out who the final Rainbow Crystal holder is, and it's closer to home than you might think! Tune in to get all the details...
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Too Many Girlfriends
Moon Star returns from another hiatus just in time to bring you a Summer filled with Moon Power. Kicking things off is Episode 25 of the DiC Dub titled Too Many Girlfriends. Do you remember who Rita Blake is? What do this week's monsters scientific powers resemble to Alex? Tune in to find out!...
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The Production & History of Sailor Moon
Moon Star is celebrating our first year of the show! On April 25th, 2022 Alex launched the little moon-cast that could solo. Today, it has grown into the show we are so proud to present to you each week. We can't wait to see what the next year of Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast will bring. The...
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An Artful Attack
We meet Peggy Jones in the DiC English adaptation of Sailor Moon this week. Do you remember who she is? This episode is packed full of story, action, and romance. Is it the quintessential Sailor Moon episode? Tune in now to find out how Alex and Chris feel about An Artful Attack! Sailor Moon...
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Mercurys Mental Match
The third Rainbow Crystal target is revealed, but who will end up with it this week? Mercury's Mental Match brings out differeing opinions between the hosts this week. Was this episode one that stood out to you? A lot of personal connections were made this week, and we did our best to spin what…
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The Power of Friendship
The second Rainbow Crystal is up for grabs this week, and Zoisite isn't pulling any punches. Neither is Molly or Melvin as it turns out! We get a small glimpse into why these two are some of Alex's favorite non Sailor Scout / Sailor Soldier characters this week. This episode has its moments both...
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Moon Star Radio Presents Terri Hawkes [Sailor Moon]
This episode of Moon Star also serves as our Easter Surprise! Please enjoy this special edition of Moon Star Radio, featuring an interview with Terri Hawkes courtesy of Sailor Moon News. SailorMoonNews.com Thank you Adam! Moon Star Radio and Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast moonstarpod.com Become…
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Jupiter Comes Thundering In
Sailor Jupiter joins the team this week, on the 21st episode of the DiC dub titled Jupiter Comes Thundering In. This is a favorite episode of Sailor Moon for both Chris and myself. How about you? We also start to really get into the characterization of Zoisite, which differs in the original 90s…
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Moon Star Radio Presents Susan Roman [Sailor Jupiter]
This week's episode features Chris's interview with Susan Roman. She is very open, discussing several of her roles from a very long list. All the way from Rabid, Flappers, The Twilight Zone, and more to Sailor Jupiter and beyond. Get ready for a Sparkling Wide Interview! moonstarpod.com Hosted by...
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A Friend In Wolfs Clothing
We say goodbye to Nephlite this week in one of the most heart breaking scenes Sailor Moon has to offer. Fans of the show, no matter what version you prefer, all know just how impactful his final moments are, especially for Molly / Naru. Tune in, you won't want to miss a single detail. Sailor Moon...
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Mollys Folly
This week we cover the beginning of the end for our beloved Nephlite. This is the first time in the series where we see one of the Scout's enemies attack a monster to protect a human. Does this ever happen again? A lot of different emotions and topics come up, as Molly's complicated feelings for...
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Worth A Princess Ransom
Alex gets candid this week, Chris tells us about Ruroni Kenshin -another Adult Swim / Toonami classi - and his new production artwork from Sailor Stars, and we cover the 18th episode of Sailor Moon's original English Dub (done by The Incredible World of DiC) titled Worth A Princess's Ransom. This...
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An Animated Mess
One of us gives this week's episode our first ever 5 Moon Star Rating! Can you guess if it was Chris or Alex before listening? We've got another show busting at the seams for you this week, filled with important updates, exciting fandom news, and of course Chris and Alex's coverage of our weekly...
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Scouts' Day Off
This week is packed full. Fushigi Yuugi, Macross Plus, Vampire Princess Miyu, and of course this week's episode of Sailor Moon. On the docket is Episode 20, which is another of infamous "Lost Episodes" that was not included in the original English Dub done by The Incredible World of DiC. While it...
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Who Is That Masked Man?
Alex & Chris have very different opinions about today's episode. How did it make you feel? There's a lot to unpack about this one, so get ready to dig into a big bite of Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast. Title (English): Who Is That Masked Man? Title (Japanese): Usagi's Joy: A Love Letter from...
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Dangerous Dollies
This is truly a creepy one. It's also the first episode audiences in North America would have seen by the "Queen of Animation" for the first two seasons of Sailor Moon, Ikuko Itō. Can you see the amount of detail in this episode, compared to prior episodes? What else do you like about this one?...
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Shutter Bugged
Shutter Bugged is probably the strongest episode of season one just yet. In this episode of Sailor Moon, we meet Peter Fisher - a famous photographer who also happens to be Nephlite's next target. What's up with that huge camera, Peter? Will you be able to answer the trivia questions before…
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Wedding Day Blues
Today Chris & Alex discuss the 13th episode of the DiC / 90s dub of Sailor Moon. Can you guess who animated this episode? Do you remember the sewing teacher's name? WHO IS PATRICIA!? Listen now to find out! Title (English): Wedding Day Blues Title (Japanese): A Girl's Dream: Usagi Becomes a Bride...
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An Unnatural Phenomena
On this week's episode of Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast, Chris & Alex discuss the 12th episode of the original (DiC) English Dub of Sailor Moon titled An Unnatural Phenomena. Do you remember what happens when the Negaverse targets Mr. Baxter, the gardener and caretaker of a local park? What's...
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Match Point for Sailor Moon
This week on Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast, Alex & Chris discuss the 11th episode of the original English Dub of the Japanese Anime series titled Match Point for Sailor Moon. We get into how we feel about the "goofier" fight scenes, who had the best reaction to seeing Chris' production artwork...
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Fight To The Finish
This week Chris Mayek & Alex Summers discuss the 10th episode of Sailor Moon's original North American dub. We say goodbye to Jadeite this week, dig into what it was like for Chris to interview Voice Actors like Linda Ballantyne and Katie Griffin (voices of Sailor Moon & Sailor Mars), and take a...
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Moon Star Radio Presents Katie Griffin [Sailor Mars]
In this episode of Moon Star Radio, we share Chris Mayek's 2020 interview with Katie Griffin with our fellow Moonie listeners. Some short commentary from Alex, and a few clips to remind us all why we love Sailor Mars so much are all the ingredients we need this week for a burning HOT episode.…
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Cruise Blues
This week on Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast, we read an article titled "Where The Heck Are The Sailor Moon Games?" , and cover Cruise Blues. This episode features one of the strongest monsters (youma) we've seen so far. Do you remember her name? Her abilities? Tune in to find out all the…
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Nightmare In Dreamland
In this episode, we release our final recordings with Chris taken from before the hiatus, a conversation that lightly touches on the episode Nightmare In Dreamland, but mostly meanders through random details we love about Sailor Moon. There is a more formal episode outline at the end with Alex…
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Moon Star Radio Presents Linda Ballantyne [Sailor Moon]
In this special edition of Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast, we begin our "sister series" Moon Star Radio. This set of interviews done by Chris Mayek, available on his YouTube channel in video format, will be placed throughout the run of Moon Star: A Sailor Moon Podcast. Please enjoy our first...
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A Halloween Rainbow - Chris Mayek | Rainbow Brite & The Star Stealer
In the second part of our Halloween Special, we catch up with Chris Mayek - the new official co-host of Moon Star. Alex and Chris dive into the world of Rainbow Brite, and discuss how it compares to Sailor Moon. Could a Rainbow Brite re-boot make it off the ground today? Did Rainbow Brite…
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A Halloween Rainbow - Renee Stowe | Rainbow Brite & The Star Stealer
Moon Star returns after a sudden hiatus, bringing you our first ever Halloween Double-Feature Special. Or as we prefer to call it, a Double Rainbow Feature. In Part 1, we introduce Rene Stowe of RainbowBrite.co.uk . Alex and Renee discuss how Sailor Moon & Rainbow Brite intersect, and the…
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An Uncharmed Life [Guest: Chris Mayek]
Full Remastered Version Coming Soon On this week's episode of Moon Star, we break down An Uncharmed Life both alone, and with special guest Chris Mayek. We also touch on several other subjects, including some great points and, well, questionable points regarding Sailor Moon Super S. What are your...
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Time Bomb
Full Remastered Episode Coming Soon This week, we watch the 6th episode of the DiC dub of Sailor Moon titled Time Bomb. It draws interesting parallels to today, yet again, in a way we absolutely did not expect. Do you know what substance(s) we were referring to on today's episode? Don't do drugs,...
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Computer School Blues
Full Remastered Version Coming Soon This week on Moon Star, enter Sailor Mercury! Long time favorite of the Pod, Mercury holds a special place in our hearts. Blue hair, brains, and a whole lot of determination make this girl much more than an Ice Queen. Also, don't worry. This version of the show...
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So You Wanna Be A Superstar
Full Remastered Version Coming Soon This week, we watch the final episode on the first volume of the North American VHS release titled So You Wanna Be A Superstar. This episode feels timely in 2022, somehow. It almost feels as if they predicted the future. Or, it's one massive read on today's...
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Usagi Plays Cupid & Chris Mayek [Part 2]
Full Remastered Version Coming Soon In the sixth episode of Moon Star, we announce our new web series called Sailor Moon Another Story: The Series. We also discuss the third episode to have been cut from the original DiC dubbing of the series, and present the final half of our interview with…
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Chanela & Chris Mayek [Interview Part 1]
Full Remastered Version Coming Soon This week, you get to hear the first half of our interview with cel collector Chris Mayek. We also discuss the fifth episode of Sailor Moon: Scent of a Monster: Chanela Will Steal Your Love. Support Moon Star by using our Mercari Link Save $10 on your first...
About this show
Moon Star is the podcast where your inner child meets our inner child, and we watch Sailor Moon together on vintage technology like it's the 90's again.
Join hosts Chris Mayek and Alex Summers every Monday as we take you back to the 90s for that unique sense of Moon Power only the Original English Dub of Sailor Moon can bring. But wait! That's not all. Moon Star is packed with Celebrity Voice Actor Interviews including Susan Roman (Sailor Jupiter), Katie Griffin (Sailor Mars), and more!
Here at Moon Star, we celebrate all versions of Sailor Moon while throwing the 90s dub its roses over two decades after its release. That includes Fan Dubs! Ever heard of Negavision? No? Well, now you have!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/moon-star-a-sailor
Hosted by
Alex S