Side Quest Sessions

Episode 43 goes completely off the rails! Key & JV talk culinary school, content creation, Project Hail Mary, Lanterns, Lioness, and somehow even get into the Elmo vs. Rocco beef

Episode 42 is packed with anime talk! Key & JV revisit some underrated classics, check out I Parry Everything, and break down the latest from One Piece, Black Torch, and Bleach—where Yhwach proves once again that he's an absolute problem. Plus, Lanterns and more!

Episode 41 of Side Quest Sessions has Key fighting through sickness while JV brings the energy! We break down Black Torch, question whether it's time to bench Mao, and give Bleach the Anime Crown once again as Ichigo's true Bankai changes everything. Plus, we dive into our theory about Orihime being the REAL threat to Yhwach and catch up on the latest Lioness and Lanterns.

Episode 40 is here! Key & JV celebrate the milestone, then dive into Bleach going crazy, Mao's "pity date," Black Torch, One Piece's slow pacing, and huge Kingdom Hearts news. From Bankai to Keyblades, this Side Quest is packed!

Doubling up on the anime this week! From One Piece & Daemons of The Shadow Realm to Black Torch & Bleach TYBW! Plus leeing you know why Lioness needs to be a part of your watchlist. Another week, another Side Quest completed.

Spider-Man Brand New Day SPOILER HEAVY review

In Episode 37 of Side Quest Sessions, we kick things off with a real conversation about returning to the grind. We talk about the physical and mental toll of working at FedEx, adjusting to overnight shifts, balancing finances, and chasing bigger goals through culinary school. Sometimes the hardest side quest is just making it through the week.Then it's time to dive into this week's biggest anime discussions! We break down the latest episodes of MAO, One Piece, Black Torch, and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, sharing our favorite moments, theories, hilarious comparisons, and reactions to everything from Loki's long-awaited release to Kisuke Urahara finally stepping into the spotlight. Whether it's character development, insane fights, or the slow burn of new story arcs, we've got plenty to say.If you enjoy anime, gaming culture, and authentic conversations about life, you're in the right place. Grab your favorite snack, kick back, and join us for another Side Quest Session!

This week we're talking about the continued growth of the Side Quest Sessions community, our recent TikTok streams, and why Kingdom Hearts continues to be one of our favorite games to revisit. Then we dive into the brand-new Avengers: Doomsday trailer, sharing our thoughts on Doctor Doom, Steve Rogers' return, the X-Men, and everything Marvel has us excited for. We wrap things up with another edition of This Week on Crunchyroll, breaking down the latest episodes of One Piece, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Black Torch, and more. Whether you're here for gaming, Marvel, or anime, this week's episode has a little bit of everything

This week we're celebrating the growth of the podcast community before diving into another packed edition of This Week on Crunchyroll! We discuss Daemons of the Shadow Realm, One Piece, Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You, Clevatess, Ghost in the Shell, and why Black Torch continues to impress us every week. We wrap things up by reacting to some of the wildest dating stories from Threads.

From the brand-new Spider-Man trailer to Marvel's recent wins and another stacked week of anime, we're breaking down One Piece, Demons of the Shadow Realm, Wistoria, Witch Hat Atelier, and everything else we've been obsessed with.

We are joined once again by UntoldPlotTwist as we break down Wistoria: Wand and Sword, One Piece, Demons of the Shadow Realm, and more. We also talk about upcoming anime like Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You and Black Torch, plus all the gaming updates from last week's showcases!

Anime in the early 2000s is what raised us. Fullmetal Family member Untold PlotTwist joins us this week. From 2000s anime to This Week On Crunchyroll.

From favorite anime intros to Bojack Unbound. This week we're on another side quest. What's your favorite anime intro?

In this episode we introduce you to the Fullmetal Fam!

This episode turns into a full-on debate about Naruto’s side characters, the legacy of old Broly vs. Super Broly, and why some anime handle ensemble casts better than others.

On this episode we dive into This Week On Crunchyroll, Why Bleach reigns supreme among The Big 3, and end off with seeing if Will still holds the crown!

n Episode 25 of Side Quest Sessions, we kick things off with real-life chaos as we talk through housing stress, life changes, and the kind of setbacks that make adulthood feel like a boss fight. After a hilariously scuffed attempt to get TikTok Live working mid-recording, we finally lock in and jump straight into this week’s anime lineup.

This week we talk creator growth, Anime Fest prep, and building momentum with content before diving into Wistoria, One Piece, Witch Hat Atelier, and the most absurd isekai title we’ve seen yet. Also… how does Reborn as a Vending Machine have three seasons?

This week, we celebrate hitting Episode 23 and reflect on the journey so far before diving into what we’ve been watching. We break down the latest episode of Wistoria: Wand and Sword, including Rosty’s shocking sacrifice and Will stepping up in a major way. Then we switch gears to One Piece, talking Straw Hat chaos in the Block Kingdom, Luffy’s Gear 5 moments, and a wild theory about Shanks and Luffy possibly having hidden tension. We also tap into newer series like Pedals of Reincarnation and Witch Hat Atelier, sharing first impressions, standout moments, and predictions.

From Daemons of The Shadow Realm to Wistoria: Wand and Sword to Mao.. We break down newest episodes & what's got us hooked this anime season. Invincible & The Boys got weird...

summaryJoin us as we dive into the latest anime episodes, sharing insights, theories, and reactions to 'Demons of the Shadow Realm', 'Petals of Reincarnation', and 'One Piece'. We explore character developments, plot twists, and our predictions for upcoming seasons, providing fans with a detailed analysis and behind-the-scenes thoughts. In this episode, the hosts dive into the latest anime episodes, discuss the evolution of animation in conveying emotion, and share their thoughts on upcoming shows and merch plans. They also reflect on the impact of animation and voice acting in storytelling.

We didn't mean to spend 30min on Kingdom Hearts.. Welcome to Ep 20 - Kingdom Hearts, Content Creation, Anime, Movies & More!

Another week, another side quest. We talk about what we’ve been watching lately—from a crazy anime with a wild premise (Tales of the Wedding Rings) to the latest episodes of JJK and Fire Force. Then we switch gears and dive deep into the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, breaking down theories, character changes, and why this version of Peter Parker might be very different.

This week we talk about dreams, sleeping problems, lucid dreaming, how we got into smoking weed & of course, This Week On Crunchyroll

Back for week 17! Anime studios and manga artists be crazy with the goonery. Listen to us speak on this and much more!

Resident Evil Requiem is here, let's talk about it! Contest winners are revealed!

On this episode we talk about Keyblade and his Let's Play series on youtube, catch up on anime and more.

On this weeks episode we are joined by one of the Fullmetal Fam; Blackh3art! Talk about music producing, anime, movies, & finding your community.

The Funko Contest Winners are announced! Movies, anime and more in this weeks episode!

We celebrate black history month and black cartoon/anime characters!

JV & Keyblade talk movies, games, and what a great year 2026 will be for entertainment media

It's episode 10! A milestone for us, this is a pretty chill episode. Anime talks, tv shows, old cartoons, etc. Another week another episode.

Things got goofy this episode. Keyblade couldn't contain his laughter. We talk about new anime, old anime, & comedy movies.

Happy New Year! We chop it up about more of the avatar lore and Korra. New anime dropping this month, JV catches us up on his Boruto journey, movies & more.

From Stranger Things, to video games. We talk about a few things in this episode. Come sit with us on our latest Side Quest.

In this episode we talk about our crunchyroll arc2025 summaries. The different anime we're looking forward to in 2026 & Aaron gives JV a break down of The Odyssey from the perspective of Epic: The Musical.

It's the end of My Hero Academia, was Bright gas or ass, can JV convince me to watch Alien: Earth? Plus so much more!

In this episode of Side Quest Sessions; we talk about work-life balance, the future of the podcast, anime, and The Game Awards nominees. Life can sometimes get hectic, it's important to keep your head up and celebrate the small victories.

Welcome to another episode of Side Quest Sessions, where we dive deep into the world of gaming and content creation. In this podcast, host Aaron Frazier and guest JV, also known as xfullmetalttv, share their personal experiences and insights into the gaming community, the challenges of content creation, and the joy of connecting with like-minded individuals.

From Smackdown to Monday Night Raw, AEW Full Gear, Wicked & more! Talking about wrestling, My Hero Academia final season & Wicked For Good. Come see what's happening on this weeks Side Quest Sessions.

Welcome to the first episode of Side Quest Sessions! I'll be talking about who I am and the different things I'm into. Touching on anime, movies, and wrestling. Drop topic ideas for future episodes in the comments!