Beneath the Tangles Podcast Network

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Join our podcast team as we geek out about anime, manga, visual and light novels, gaming, conventions, and cosplay. As we share our experiences and insight, we hope to build bridges across the otaku c... more

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August 28, 2025The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 28: Gold Ship, Uma Musume, and Innocent Distractions
A Clue revival, Mike’s annual wing-a-thon, a classic anime where the couple gets together early in the series, and more! Mike shares about the goings-on in life and turns to horse girls and the story of Mary and Martha to share about how sometimes good things can distract us from, well, good things! All that and more encouragement on this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast!
Anime Trivia!
When Rimuru dies at the beginning of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, he asks his co-worker to delete his browser history. How does his co-worker do it?
Podcast Notes
Want to support Mike in his wing-a-thon? Reach out on Twitter!
Mike’s anime recommendation today is Ao Yori Aoshi! Check out Twwk’s article on the show’s Christmas episode.
While the Uma Musume game has been a big hit, we always enjoyed the recent series: Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray. Here’s a great article by Claire about the show.
Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Luke 10:38-42, Philippians 4:8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Galatians 5:16-17
For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings “Second Fiddle” by the Gaither Vocal Band.
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter and support him through Patreon!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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August 07, 2025The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 27: Inosuke’s Rage Bait and Tanjirou’s Self-Control
Sometimes social media can feel like an episode of Demon Slayer, which people headbutting you and calling you names, like Inosuke does Tanjirou. But in those moments, are we replying in a godly way? Are we controlling our anger like Tanjirou or acting as a poor witness? Mike talks about self-control in a rage-baiting world and a whole lot more in this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast!
Anime Trivia!
In Akame ga Kill, which of our group of assassins is the first to die?
Podcast Notes
Mike mentioned that he’s been enjoying Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer. If you’d like more information on the series, check out our first impression of the anime! You can stream the series on Crunchyroll.
Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Psalms 37:8, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:26, Proverbs 29:11, Ecclesiastes 7:9, and Matthew 5:22.
For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings “Don’t Stay Angry for Too Long” by Country Grace.
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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July 24, 2025The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 26: Good Enough for Yuke Feldio (and Good Enough for God)
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…our man Mike! The Power of God and Anime podcast starts with, you guessed it, his thoughts on the new Superman movie! Mike also covers plenty more, including his expansive selection for this episode’s anime recommendation and a discussion about the depths of God’s grace, using I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! as an illustration. Check that out and more on this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast!
Anime Trivia!
In Uma Musume, all the horses are girls, but which gender was the real horse that Special Week is based on?
Podcast Notes
Today’s anime recommendation is Cutie Honey—a fun franchise that’s older than most of us are! Unfortunately, very little of it is available for streaming. However, some parts of it can be purchased through Amazon and the Crunchyroll store.
One of our writers, Michel, did a first impression piece on I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! You can stream the series on Crunchyroll.
Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Jeremiah 32:27 and Galatians 1:11-24.
For today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings “For God Is With Us” by FOR KING + COUNTRY.
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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July 10, 2025The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 25: Yuri Briar Doesn’t Know Best (Job Series, Part 3)
Mike is back from his short break! He shares more con experiences, gives his anime recommendation, and concludes his series on Job. This episode, he looks to Spy x Family’s Yuri Briar and his “I know better” attitude about his sister, Yor, in explaining how Job and his friends react to God—and how we and others might do the same. Check out the discussion and listen for so much more on this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast!
Anime Trivia!
In the anime Catch Me at the Ballpark!, we see Ruriko in the opening theme song running with a famous band’s name on her t-shirt. What is the band?
Podcast Notes
This episode’s anime recommendation is Comic Party! Here’s more from Mike on the series from the past iteration of the podcast. Season two, Comic Party Revolution, is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Bible passages Mike mentioned or referenced in this episode include Job 38:4-15 and Isaiah 40:28.
In today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings the classic song, “God of Wonders.” Here’s Third Day’s well-known version.
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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June 05, 2025The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 24: Rascal Does Not Dream of Looking at the Evidence (Job Series, Part 2)
The award-winning (congratulations!) Mike returns with the second episode of a special series on Job! But first, he tells you all about said award as well as about his very positive experience at Anime North this year. Then, Mike jumps in to why we might look for the bad in people, turning toward Sakuta in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai as an example. All that and more on this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast!
Anime Trivia!
In the series Sailor Moon, Usagi often gives us a little introduction telling us about herself. What is her blood type?
Podcast Notes
Aliciaxlife is cancer-free! Check out her YouTube channel and Twitter account!
Eyeshield 21 is this week’s anime recommendation! It’s available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Mike has mentioned in Eyeshield 21 on the podcast before…that is, the previous iteration of it. Check out episode 24 (same episode!) of the Tangle x Cast podcast for more from Mike on this series! You can also read a couple of articles by Annalyn on the anime.
Here’s the video that Mike references, which is from the movie Josee, the Tiger and the Fish. Want to know what we thought of the film? Here is our review of it.
For part one of Mike’s dive into Job, he examines passages from Job.
In today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings Casting Crown’s beautiful song, “Love Them Like Jesus.”
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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May 15, 2025The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 23: Naofumi’s Blame and Job’s Godly Perspective (Job Series, Part 1)
Mike returns with the first episode of a special series on Job! He looks to The Rising of the Shield Hero‘s Naofumi as an example of how many blame God for evil when the Book of Job explains where it really comes from. Join him today as he discusses the problem of evil, recommends a Blues Brothers-inspired (sorta) anime, and tells you about a really cool panel coming up at Anime North in this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast!
Anime Trivia!
In the anime How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?, Hibiki goes to Silverman Gym to get in better shape. What is the first workout that Machio teaches her?
Podcast Notes
Today’s anime recommendation is Nerima Daikon Brothers—a wacky, musical series that references Blues Brothers. But good luck finding it!
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a little easier to find—it’s streaming on Crunchyroll.
For part one of Mike’s dive into Job, he examines verses from Job 1-2.
In today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings Matthew West’s popular song, “Strong Enough.”
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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May 01, 2025The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 22: Judging Naruto
Judge not lest ye be judged? Hold your horses, friends. Should Christians never judge others? Or are there instances when they should? And just as importantly—what’s the best way to do so? On this episode of The Power of God and Anime podcast, Mike looks to Naruto’s relationship with Iruka-sensei, recent examples in the vtuber space, and a number of passages in the Bible to take apart this sticky subject. Plus, a recommendation of a most unique anime, Mike gets confused by Amazon Prime, and more! Have a listen!
Anime Trivia!
In the anime Shaman King, what is the name of Yoh’s fiancée?
Podcast Notes
Interested in VAngeli, the Christian vtuber group? You can find them on Twitter and visit their website!
Today’s anime recommendation is from way back in 2003: Wandaba Style! It’s streaming on Amazon Prime through HIDIVE, but not on HIDIVE, and…well, hopefully you don’t have as much trouble accessing it as Mike did.
Bible passages we mentioned or that inspired discussion in this episode include Matthew 7:1, Zechariah 8:16, Galatians 6:1, John 8:1-11, and Matthew 18:15-17.
In today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings the Casting Crowns’ classic, “If We Are the Body.”
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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April 17, 2025The Power of God and Anime, Episode 21: Interview with ASMRtist and VA, Shadow Fire!
On this “very special episode” of The Power of God and Anime podcast, Mike chats with a really cool and unique artist: Shadow Fire! The two talk about her work as an ASMRist and voice actress, as well as about her testimony, appreciation for My Hero Academia, and what it’s like to be a believer creating God-honoring content in a niche creative sphere. Have a listen!
Podcast Notes
Many thanks to Shadow Fire for joining us on this episode! Check out her wholesome (and even biblical!) ASMR and other content on YouTube and TikTok, and consider commissioning her on Fiverr!
Brina Palencia, as you heard Mike say, will be a guest at Anime North. So will Phase Connect VTuber Pipkin Pippa!
Remember to check out Mike’s YouTube channel this month for his Power Girl contribution to “JSApril,” and track the #JSApril on Twitter and visit The Fire and Water Podcast Network for others’ JSApril projects.
Here are the first impression articles by our writers on the new series that Mike has been enjoying: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (featuring one of our favorites, Macy Anne Johnson, as Pop☆Step!) and Catch Me at the Ballpark!.
Read all our spring 2025 anime first impression pieces on our master post!
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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April 03, 2025The Power of God and Anime, Episode 20: Ishida Uryū and the Gift of Salvation
Hello, friends! On today’s episode, Mike takes on a more modern anime in my recommendation, talks about his Anime North plans, and looks to a classic shounen anime and one of its main characters (Bleach and Ishida Uryu) to explain how God’s offer of salvation is gift that we choose to reject or receive. All on episode 20 of the The Power of God and Anime podcast!
Anime Trivia!
In the anime Karin, what is it that makes Karin different from other vampires?
Podcast Notes
Today’s anime recommendation is a more modern series: Zombie Land Saga! Both seasons can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
Bible passages we mentioned or that inspired discussion in this episode include Romans 6:23, Psalms 51:5, and Romans 7:15-17.
In today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike sings one of his own works: “He Was the Gift.”
Remember to check out Mike’s YouTube channel this month for his Power Girl contribution to “JSApril,” and track the #JSApril on Twitter and visit The Fire and Water Podcast Network for others’ JSApril projects.
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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March 20, 2025The Power of God and Anime, Episode 19: Generosity of Goku, the Church, and You
Mike is back and feeling well! And he’s charging forward this week with thoughts on generosity, starting with that muscular (and extremely kind) lug, Goku! But it doesn’t stop with Dragon Ball Z—generosity should be part of who we are and what the church is. So buckle up and listen as Mike dives into the topic of giving, also as he recommends another old-school anime, sings a song about giving, and discusses cat girls, comics, and hockey?! All on episode 19 of the The Power of God and Anime podcast!
Anime Trivia!
Instead of trivia this week, Mike is asking for your help! He’s creating a parody song about cat girls. What are some of your favorite cat girls from anime?
Podcast Notes
Wonder how the hockey game went? Well, Mike’s team did better than he thought they would! His Buffalo Sabers came back from being down two goals to tie the Vegas Golden Knights, and then defeated them 4-3 in a shootout!
Check out Mike’s YouTube channel next month for his Power Girl contribution to “JSApril,” and track the #JSApril on Twitter and visit The Fire and Water Podcast Network for others’ JSApril projects.
Today’s old-school anime recommendation is the outrageous and creative comedy, Excel Saga. Jessica Calvello was indeed giving the performance of a lifetime before injuring her vocal cords, though both the dub and sub are excellent. You can stream the series on Crunchyroll.
Bible passages we mentioned or that inspired discussion in this episode include Proverbs 28:27, Luke 6:38, and Leviticus 27:30.
In today’s Songs That Tell the Story, Mike “What If I Give All” by Ray Boltz.
Check out more from Mike on YouTube. You can also follow him, er, Luigi on Twitter!
You can subscribe and listen to us on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and others. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 5: Anne’s Perfect Christmas Gift
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FAQs about Beneath the Tangles Podcast Network:

How many episodes does Beneath the Tangles Podcast Network have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.