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PodTaku
by Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne
A group of anime critics gather around an invisible table on the internet and discuss their opinions on Anime and Otaku culture.
Episodes
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J-Taku - Episode 14: Summer 2014 Discussion Part 1
Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the chart for the upcoming Summer 2014 season, Garnt crashes the party and Ken Forgets to set his alarm.
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PodTaku - Episode 44: Be Kind Rewind
Today on PodTaku we go down nostalgia lane for another archived episode, as we talk about Yu yu Hakusho, You're Lie in April and reminisce about times our younger viewers probably have no idea about.
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PodTaku - Episode 43: Sports Anime and Yaoi w/ThaliaLizette
Today on PodTaku we are joined by the lovely Thalia as we have a discussion around sports anime with a little yaoi to spice it up!
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PodTaku - Episode 42: Tiger and Money w/ Mike Oliveras
Today on PodTaku, we are joined by artist Mike Oliveras as Holden describes his experience in Japan, we discuss the meaning of a Tiger and Bunny Live Action movie and of course, the hype that is One Punch Man.
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PodTaku - Episode 41: Limited Budget Works
Today on PodTaku we have the proper return of Tristan and Ken! As the group discuss the latest news about Manglobe, FLCL remakes and whether its possible to satisfy fate fans with an adaptation!
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PodTaku - Episode 40: Romance Anime Discussion
Today on PodTaku, we have a (J-Taku) discussion on romance anime! We were unable to schedule a new recording so this is a J-Taku episode that was recorded but never realised before we went on Hiatus.
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PodTaku - Episode 39: The Era of Manservice w/ BaronJ
Today on PodTaku we are joined by BaronJ (Jon as we discuss this summer season, the new era of Manservice we are going through and Connor finds his new love interest in Jon!
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PodTaku - Episode 38: Animation Studio Hierarchy
Today on this episode of PodTaku, the same crew return as we discuss who are the best anime studio's from top to bottom, and surprisingly actually keep on topic!
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PodTaku - Episode 37: The Time Skip Episode
PodTaku has returned after the long hiatus! After this 8 month time skip, where are the team now? Have we levelled up after this training arc? Find out on this episode of PodTaku!
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J-Taku - Episode 21: The Naruto Discussion
Today, the crew discusses the recent developments with the Naruto Franchise. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN!?!?
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PodTaku - Episode 36: The Evolution of Dubbing
Today on PodTaku, the group discusses the recent move by Funimation and their plans to release "Broadcast Dubs". Also discussed is how this will potentially affect the act of buying anime in a physical medium.
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J-Taku - Episode 20: Aldnoah.Zero
Today, the crew discusses Aldnoah.Zero. Which should have been obvious from the title.
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J-Taku - Episode 19: Fall 2014 Season Chart Discussion Part 2
The second part of the epic fall discussion, where we talk about the rest of the upcoming season and........... Yaoi Bikes?
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J-Taku - Episode 18: Fall 2014 Season Chart Discussion Part 1
Today on J-Taku the crew discuss the upcoming fall season chart in another epic 6 person cast.
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PodTaku - Episode 35: Sequels - The (not so) Final Frontier
Today on PodTaku, the group discusses the success (and failure) of various anime sequels, and what could have been done to change them.
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J-Taku - Episode 17: Madoka Magica Rebellion Discussion
Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the (semi) recent release of the Madoka Magica Film Rebellion.
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J-Taku - Episode 16: The Convention Survival Guide
Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over their previous convention experiences at conventions to create a (semi) comprehensive guide for a new congower.
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PodTaku - Episode 34: The Real Con Blues
Today on PodTaku, Jeanne returns and the group reminisces over the recent times spent at ACEN 2013. Screamers, mistaken identities, and lincoln logs of shit abound.
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J-Taku - Episode 15: Summer 2014 Discussion Part 2
Today on J-Taku, the crew finish their look over the chart for the upcoming Summer 2014 season.
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PodTaku - Episode 33: ACEN - The Final Countdown!
Today on PodTaku, Jean finally returns from Hiatus to reunite the A-Team. Everyone gets hyped for ACEN and we discuss the possible future of Animation in Anime.
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J-Taku - Episode 13: Kill la Kill Series Discussion
Today, the group get together in an all out battle royal as opinions fly on Kill La Kill. We clash, we argue and we laugh but we promise, nothing said in this podcast is bait!
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PodTaku - Episode 32: Low Quality Bait
Today on PodTaku, the group almost fights one another based on useless comparisons only made to entice others. Welcome to the use of Low Quality Bait.
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J-Taku - Episode 12: The Spring 2014 Chart
Today on J-Taku, the crew looks over the chart for the upcoming Spring 2014 season. TEAM HYPE!
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J-Taku - Episode 11: Character Archetypes - Tsundere's, Yandere's, all the Dere's
Today on J-Taku, the crew get into a discussion about character archetypes. Whether it's the fiery Tsundere's, or the quiet Kudere's or the psychotic Yandere's they discuss their favorites and how this affects the anime they watch.
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J-Taku - Episode 10: School Days Argument - The Rock's Vs The J's
Today, an old argument is re-ignited as Jean somehow finds someone who agrees with her on her love of school days! It's the Rocks Vs the J's of J-Taku as an all out war breaks out over the one anime everyone loves to hate. Enjoy.
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PodTaku - Episode 31: The Garden of Akiyuki Shinbo
Today on PodTaku, the group get's into a discussion about the works of director Akiyuki Shinbo, while Jeanne professes her love for the Garden of Words.
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J-Taku - Episode 09: Long Anime - Are they necessary?
In this episode....well we don't want to spoil it do we? the title says it all! Join Holden, Gigguk, Sooin, Jimi, and Alain as they discuss long running anime series!
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PodTaku - Episode 30: DO YOU EVEN CIRCLE?!
Today on PodTaku, a special announcement, followed by a continuing discussion on the Series Space dandy but more so about how it affects anime in the west rather than the show itself. Followed by talk of games in anime, and a minor discussion on subbed vs dubbed anime.
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J-Taku - Episode 08: MenTaku
WARNING, this episode contains discussions on very explicit content, even more so than usual. If you are easily offended by a group of guys talking about porn, sex, masturbating and women, we recommend not listening. Mom, we're sorry.
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PodTaku - Episode 29: We've Found You Waiting in the Summer
Today on PodTaku, the cast talk about Anohana and Ano Natsu de Materu which leads to a discussion about seasons. Along the way, they also talk about Seasons, Holden and jean argue over Photo Kano and Romance Anime.
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J-Taku - Episode 07: Soundtracks, Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo
Today on J-Taku we start off by continuing the Cowboy Bebop Vs Samurai Champloo Soundtrack discussion that branches off into an Anime Soundtrack Discussion in general.
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PodTaku - Episode 28: Christmas Special 2013
Today, the crew return for another Christmas special, where they reflect on the year of anime that has passed, and also give a few sentimental words at the end.
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J-Taku - Episode 06: FemTaku
Today on a very special episode of J-Taku, Jeanne and "Helena" team up with the female members of the cast. PMS'ing, sex changes, and talks of fortresses occur.
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J-Taku - Episode 05: The Winter 2014 Season Chart
Today on J-Taku, Tristan and Holden reunite with Alain, and Ciaran, to again discuss the upcoming fall 2013 anime season - the winter chart
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PodTaku - Episode 27: Combustion of the Jean Encyclopedia
Today on PodTaku, the we discuss Mirai Nikki, Pokemon origin and the universe collapses when Jean attempts to use her encyclopedia. Stupidity Ensues.
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J-Taku - Episode 04: RWBY Discussion
Today the J-Taku crew talk about the the "Anime Style" internet sensation RWBY, following it's volume 1 ending at episode 16. This episode also debut's the final J-Taku members, Sarah and Connor!
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PodTaku - Episode 26: It's Dandy Time
Today on PodTaku, the team discusses the value of re-watching anime, while getting sidetracked talking about Guilty crown, and finally the new's about Toonami being the first to air the anime known as Space Dandy.
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J-Taku - Episode 03: Beyond the Boundary Discussion
Today, Tristan and Jean along with some fellow J-Taku members discuss Kyoto Animation's latest show: Beyond the Boundary, with sidetracking to talk about the production studio as a whole.
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J-Taku - Episode 02: Evangelion 3.33 Discussion
Today, Gigguk and Holden team up with some fellow J-Taku members to discuss their opinions of Evangelion 3.33 you can (not) redo. A few months late, but better late than never!
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PodTaku - Episode 25: AtTaku on Hypu
Today on Podtaku, the team discusses the ending of Attack on Titan before sidetracking and discussing the work of director Tetsuro Araki as a whole, among other things.
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J-Taku - Episode 01: Kill La Kill Episode 01 Discussion
Today, Gigguk and holden team up with some fellow J-Taku members to discuss their first impressions of Kill La Kill. Disappointment, Hype and Fights. Just another Discussion for J-Taku!
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J-Taku - Episode 00: The Fall 2013 Season Chart
Today on J-Taku, Tristan and Holden get together with three new J-Taku members: Kenneth, Alain, and Ciaran, to discuss the upcoming fall 2013 anime season.
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PodTaku - Episode 24: Samurai Shampoo
Today on Podtaku, a strange black person named Jimi joins us as Jeanne has disappeared, and we discuss a whole myrad of topics from Gundam, to romance anime, and why Beck and Samurai Champloo suck massive balls (or maybe don't).
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PodTaku - Episode 23: I am Jack's Heavenly Feel
Today on Podtaku we discuss Jack's utter surprise at Garnt and Jeanne's 1v1 battle along with Jack's excitement on Heaven's Feel and Pacific Rim.
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PodTaku - Episode 22: Family Friendly Beastiality
Today on PodTaku, we talk about The Summer Chart, deconstructing shonen, and Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children.
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PodTaku - Episode 21: Live Free and Mind the Gap
Today on PodTaku, we talk about STUFF AND THINGS AND FREE! Mind the Gap!
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PodTaku - Episode 20: IT'S A GUNDAM
Today on PodTaku, we talk about Deadman Wonderland, various Gundam series, Aku no Hana, and so forth. FUN TIMES ARE HAD BY ALL!
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PodTaku - Episode 19: Holden's Gonna Do Some Holding
Today on PodTaku, we talk about the possible live action version of monster, and Jeanne's experience watching Perfect Blue.
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PodTaku - Episode 18: Kill Witches, Get Bitches
Today on PodTaku, an in depth discussion of Madoka Magica. Because why the fuck not at this point.
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PodTaku - Episode 17: Attack on Shit
Today on PodTaku, Attack on Titan. and some fart noises, you know, for the lolz.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does PodTaku have?
PodTaku currently has 68 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is PodTaku about?
A group of anime critics gather around an invisible table on the internet and discuss their opinions on Anime and Otaku culture.
How often does PodTaku release new episodes?
PodTaku has 68 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to PodTaku?
You can listen to PodTaku on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts PodTaku?
PodTaku is created and hosted by Arkada, Gigguk, Holden, and Jeanne.
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