Episodes
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Steve Blum on AI Dubbing, Legacy, and the Next Generation of Voice Actors | Couch Stealers
Mikey and AU got the opportunity to interview voice acting legend Steve Blum during ConnectiCon. The voice behind some of our favorite characters across anime, cartoons, and video games was awesome to chat with during the convention. Also, big shoutout to Hero-Club conducting this interview with…
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ConnectiCon Recap, Interviewing Steve Blum, and Clevatess S2 Ep. 89
This week, we're back after a dope weekend at ConnectiCon 2026. We recap the convention, the cosplaying, networking, and our major interview with voice acting legend Steve Blum. Mikey gives his thoughts on Dr. Stone, the fellas favorite new gen dark fantasy Clevatess S2 hits, and AU gives Bleach...
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Which Anime Taught You the Most About Life? Ep. 88
This week, we talk about which anime series, characters, and moments taught us the most about life. Plus, series with the strongest first episodes, and everyone's favorite new gen dark fantasy Clevatess S2 drop. THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER,...
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OMG! Shanks Has a Twin Brother? Ep. 87
This week, we recap the latest season of Vox Machina and One Piece as the Straw Hats get settled into Elbaph. Plus, the anime moments that made us crash out, Cyberpunk Edgerunner S2 drops new info, and we take a look back at our favorite cartoons series. THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A...
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Why is Witch Hat Atelier One of Them Ones? Ep. 86
After a three month hiatus, the Couch Stealers are back! This week, we give our thoughts on Code Lyoko returning and the first season of Witch Hat Atelier. Plus, our take on Daemons of the Shadow Realm and why you can't compare it to Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR...
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Get in the Robot Shinji! Neon Genesis Evangelion Returns Ep. 85
Couch Stealers fight through tech issues but react to the new series announcement for Neon Genesis Evangelion. We also breakdown the latest episode of Hell's Paradise. Plus, what series would you want to reboot/bring back for a second season? THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO…
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Keep Hell's Paradise Away from CSM and JJK Ep. 84
The conversation about the "Dark Trio" is done. Hell's Paradise has been good in S2, but it hasn't matched up with Chainsaw Man or Jujutsu Kaisen. AU flames Mikey for his favorite pokemon pick. And Fire Force's final season is condensing a TON of information - but it's been solid so far. THEVLG,...
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Who's That Pokemon? A 30th Anniversary Special Ep. 83
It's the 30th anniversary of Pokemon and the Couch Stealers are ready to celebrate. The fellas give some of their favorite Pokemon, talk about their favorite evolution lines, and the best Pokemon movies! "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM,...
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Krillin is Soloing your Favorite Verse Ep. 82
Krillin is cracking your favorite character's universe. Sentence to be a Hero continues to impress. Did Sesshomaru carry Inuyasha? And more banger episodes of JJK - that Naruto easter egg was dope! "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK…
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Let's Talk Frieren, Vox Machina, & The Mighty Nein Ep. 81
This week's episode is on the lighter side as the fellas get acclimated to the new winter anime season. Critical Role has drop two fire series with The Legend of Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein so Mikey and AU discuss their favorite parts of these two shows. "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH…
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JJK is Back! But Did Sentenced to Be a Hero Steal the Weekend? Ep. 80
First episode of 2026! The winter season is here! JJK kicks things off with a banger double episode. But did Sentenced to Be A Hero steal the thunder of the opening weekend? Mikey wraps up Black Clover, is it a must-watch shonen anime? "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“…
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Our Last Episode of 2025? Ep. 79
The fellas do a deep dive into the Chainsaw Man Reze move. My Hero Academia is over, how will we remember it? What were the best anime we watched in 2025. A memoriam of the voice actors we lost this year. And some of your comments that made us laugh. "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY...
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AI Dubbed Anime is STUPID Ep. 78
The fellas break down the Banana Fish AI dub situation and what it means for anime going mainstream. They look ahead to the upcoming Winter season with big returns like Frieren and Hell’s Paradise. Mikey shares why he thinks a Soul Eater remake is on the horizon after Fire Force’s success. Plus…
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Chainsaw Man Against the Field | Ep. 76
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 76. The fellas talk about where Chainsaw Man stacks up against its anime peers like Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell's Paradise, some tropes the community is getting tired of seeing, and an update on Mikey’s Nuzlocke proposition. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by...
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Bakugo's My Hero Academia Moment | Ep. 75
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 75. The fellas talk about Bakugo’s big moment in the latest My Hero Academia episode, the animation concerns surrounding One Punch Man Season 3, and what their own vital instruments would be if they were in an anime. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our...
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The Best Anime Arcs of the Last Decade | Ep. 74
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 74! This week, the fellas look back at the best anime of the last decade — from Demon Slayer’s Entertainment District Arc to Jujutsu Kaisen’s Shibuya Incident and plenty more classics. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG...
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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Movie Recap and Previewing the Fall Season | Ep. 73
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 73 — the first Couch Stealers episode since the spring! The fellas kick things off with a full recap of the Demon Slayer movie, breaking down the biggest moments and how it sets up what’s next for the series. They also look ahead to the new fall season…
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Wind Breaker These Hands | Ep. 72
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 72. AU finishes nearly all of Wind Breaker S1 so the fellas discuss the high-octane fighting anime. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is getting a new season and Mikey is excited. How would this year's Anime of the Year nominations stack up against previous years? And...
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White Rabbit's Adventure in Devil May Cry | Ep. 71
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 71. The fellas breakdown the opening weekend of the Spring season. Devil May Cry is our sleeper for anime of the season. Anime Awards nominations are out and voting has begun - who are AU and Mikey picking? Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope...
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Spring 2025 Season is Here | Ep. 70
After taking a week off, Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 70. The fellas preview the series they're most excited to watch as the Spring season kicks off. The guys also recap the Solo Leveling season 2 finale and thoughts on some underrated anime after AU finishes Blue Eye Samurai. Check out…
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Yo-hohoho One Piece is Almost Back | Ep. 69
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 69. One Piece is right around the corner so the fellas discuss. Invincible season 3 finale and where things go from here. Plus, reactions after the latest Solo Leveling and much more.Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG...
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Her Name is Tanya, And She Is Evil | Ep. 68
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 68. The fellas discuss the latest Invincible episode after the War on Mark. Then they give their reactions after starting The Saga of Tanya the Evil. Plus more discussion about Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Is Solo Leveling copying the Chimera Ant arc of…
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We Finally Watched Frieren — And It’s Two Punch-Man of Top Tier Gas | Ep. 67
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 67. The fellas give their reactions after finally starting Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Why Solo Leveling episodes feel so short and much more. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG Studios. "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR...
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What Did You Do Korra?! | Ep. 66
Mikey J and AU are back on the couch for Episode 66. The fellas discuss the newly announced Avatar the Last Airbender sequel series and ask the question, what did Avatar Korra screw up this time? AU starts Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and a look at the new Spring 2025 anime season. Check out the...
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Put Black Clover in a Bento Box | Ep. 65
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 65. AU discusses his rewatch of One Piece and the fellas pick their favorite Straw Hats. More discussion about Shangri-la Frontier season 1, and Mikey J thinks Black Clover is a good starter anime, but still mid overall. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by...
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Oliver or Cecil Has to Go | Ep. 64
Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 64, and it’s a wild one. They’re breaking down Oliver and Cecil’s moves in the first three episodes of Invincible Season 3, getting into Shangri-la Frontier season 1, and questioning why King Kai never ghosted Goku after Cell blew up his planet.Check out the...
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Solo Leveling Is One of Them Ones | Ep. 63
After a nearly year long hiatus, Mikey J and AU are back with plenty to talk about. A look ahead to Fire Force Season Three. Solo Leveling being one of them ones. And Invincible Fight Girl. WATCH INVINCIBLE FIGHT GIRL! Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG...
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Galaxy Impact Garp, Plot Armor Bakugo, and Anime Taking too Long to Return
It's episode 62 of the Couch Stealers podcast. Garp arrives to save Koby and Holy Galaxy Impact Garp. Then we discuss our frustrations with anime that take too long to come back and breaking down how plot armor is saving Bakugo in My Hero Academia. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope...
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Shanks Humbles Kid, Our Favorite Watches Over Break, and What's Exciting Coming Up Next Season
After a four month hiatus, AU and Mikey are back for episode 61 of the podcast. Shanks bodies Kid so bad in One Piece, we asked the question, "which anime characters have been humbled worse?" Then we breakdown our favorite anime we've watched over the last four months and what we have on our...
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Thank You Akira Toriyama
Mikey and AU are back for episode 59 to celebrate and mourn the work of Dragonball creator Akira Toriyama. We open up about our favorite moments, characters, games, and fights from the anime that started it all. Make no mistake, without DBZ there is no Couch Stealers. Check out the Couch Stealers...
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Live Action Review and the Anime that Let Us Down
After taking a week off, Mikey and AU are back for episode 58. We open up breaking down anime series that left them feeling letdown. Also, our review of the Netflix live-action of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG Studios....
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Usher Makes All the Waifus Beat Back
It's episode 57 of the Couch Stealers. Usher reprised his role from The Boondocks during the Super Bowl, so that got us thinking. Which character would pull an Usher on your favorite waifus? Also, we discuss our thoughts on two of the hottest series out right now: Ninja Kamui and Solo Leveling....
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Favorite Anime Openings and AU Watches Across the Spider-Verse (Finally)
It's episode 56 of the Couch Stealers. We're back after a great time roaming around Setsucon 2024 and we're ready to dive into some of our favorite anime openings. Plus AU watches Across the Spider-Verse (finally) and Percy Jackson. And Mikey rocks his Kage bag from Ranking of Kings so you...
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Couch Stealers at Setsucon 2024
It's episode 55 of the Couch Stealers and we are at Setsucon 2024! Mikey and AU kick things off talking about their time at Setsucon 2024, meeting people, getting some dope content, and vibing out. Then, the fellas give the anime that defined their childhoods – shoutout Toonami. And AU finds out...
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Those Anime Girlz on Favorite Waifus and Husbandos, Characters that were Better than Expected, Anime Characters in Black movies
It's episode 54 of the Couch Stealers and we are so excited to have our special guests Those Anime Girlz join the show! Mikey and AU welcome Bee & Tee on the Couch as they make a big announcement for their podcast, discuss sneaky link waifus and husbandos, characters you thought were cheeks but...
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Off the Red Line, On the Grand Line
It's episode 53 of the Couch Stealers and we're in front of the camera for the first time! Mikey J and AU return for their first episode of 2024 and make several announcements for the new year. Then, the conversation shift to the anime moment that brought the feels. The fellas place their vote…
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AU is the Real Undead Victhor
It's episode 51 of the Couch Stealers. Mikey and AU are back after the Thanksgiving holiday and get introduced to Victhor in Undead Unluck aka AU's real self! Then, the fellas continue their Dark Triad of Anime debate from last episode, complete with a Couch Stealer Anime Exchange thrown in the...
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Move Over! Undead Unluck Getting on the Couch
It's episode 50 of the Couch Stealers. Mikey and AU have bought tickets for the Undead Unluck hype train and baby we are MOVING! Then, the fellas discuss the potential climax of the Shibuya Incident in Jujutsu Kaisen! We've got your comments from “pick which three anime you’re riding with. The…
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An Attack on Titan Finale: This Guy Kinda Ends Worlds and Can I Get a Ride Home From Shibuya?
It's episode 49 of the Couch Stealers. Mikey and AU give their reactions, thoughts, and feelings on the Attack on Titan final episode and the series as a whole. Then, Jujutsu Kaisen continues upping the scale of the Shibuya Incident and the fellas are shook! After that, Netflix Geeked Week is…
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How Strong is Sukuna? Yoruichi VA Goes Full Karen
It's episode 48 of the Couch Stealers. Mikey and AU discuss the rankings of “new gen” anime after the latest Jujutsu Kaisen episode and they ask the question, how strong is Sukuna? Then, they dive into the controversy surrounding the English dub voice actress of Bleach fan favorite Yoruichi going...
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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Yhwach? AU Returns from the D.R.
It's episode 47 of the Couch Stealers and AU is back from the Dominican Republic. Mikey and AU breakdown the last episode of Bleach this season. Then, the fellas try to answer the question, what is the best JJK fight? And AU lists some of his favorite anime series and why? Check out the Couch...
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Tryna See What That Feel Like Smoothie
It's episode 46 of the Couch Stealers and the fellas are back after taking a full month off. Mikey and AU have plenty to breakdown from anime and live-action shows they've been watching. Everything from zombies, new shows, and some classic anime too. Plus, the results of the last THREE Hot Take...
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The One Piece Live Action Review Heading to the Grand Line 2.0
It's episode 45 of the Couch Stealers and the fellas are back after taking a week off. After wrapping up binging the entire season, Mikey and AU recap the One Piece live action and preview what they'd like to see in the newly announced second season! Plus, the results of the last two Hot Take...
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Earthworm Jim Heads to Bikini Bottom
It's episode 44 of the Couch Stealers and the fellas were riffing riffing this week. The Shibuya Arc of JJK begins and the fellas are in tears talking about the Earthworm 4! Then, Mikey breaks down his thoughts about the One Piece live action. AU wants a darker, updated version of Digimon. Then,...
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Imagine this Whuppin' Kenny! TGIF or Chilli's or Applebee's
It's episode 43 of the Couch Stealers and AU has only been to Applebees's twice in his life. The fellas discuss the latest Bleach episode and the powers of imagination. Mikey annoyed at the Zom: 100 Bucket List of the Dead scheduling. AU explains how he's prefers TGI Fridays and Chili's to...
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Eat your Heart Out Elsa, Rukia IS the Ice Queen
It's episode 42 of the Couch Stealers and we are just riffing this week. The fellas gush over Rukia and her Bankai. She's so beautiful y'all. Mikey starts a Jobless Reincarnation watch thread on Twitter. AU breaks down the relationship between Rukia and Byakuya over the years. Then, AU plans to...
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We're Talkin' Gear 5 So Don't Act Surprised
GEAR FIFTH!!! It's episode 41 of the Couch Stealers and we are recovering from the insanity that was Luffy's Gear 5 transformation. The fellas go long on One Piece this week, but who cares? It's damn Gear 5! Next, Mikey continues his slander for Renji Abarai from Bleach. But have no fear, Mr....
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From Austin with Joyboy and Love
It's episode 40 of the Couch Stealers and we are back from Austin. This is the full DreamCon recap episode. The fellas talk about their experience at DreamCon 2023. Mikey and AU give their favorite moments of the Con and some thoughts on future DreamCons. And of course, BBQ is on the list. After...
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Couch Stealers Live from DreamCon 2023
It's episode 39 of the Couch Stealers and we are in Austin at DreamCon! After a crazy trip to even get to Austin, the fellas recap their first day at DreamCon! AU is hype for all things Bleach up! Mikey wants potato salad. The fellas review the latest JJK and Zom: 100 episodes. Plus, the results…
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Aldi's-Brand Kakashi
It's episode 38 of the Couch Stealers and DreamCon is right around the corner! But first, Mikey and AU start Undead Murder Farce, a sleeper for the summer season. Mikey J moves the Soul Eater anime down a few pegs after reading the manga. The fellas discuss the latest Boruto art and the series'...