On the "Ides of March" edition of the XAR Podcast, JR updates Nef on his new computer desk purchase and pays tribute to one of his favorite game developers of the past in Telltale Games, makers of "Sam and Max", "Poker Night at the Inventory," and a true throwback, "Back to the Future: The Game". After getting into some Japan-related news - including the relaxation of mask guidelines in Japan for the first time in three years - Nef gives his thoughts on "Campfire Cooking", the World Baseball Classic, and the potential move of Aaron Rodgers.

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JR and Nef bring you the first podcast under the new Spotify for Podcasters distribution name. Topics covered include JR's curiosity about an anime dedicated to judo, progress on the Ace Attorney Chronicles, testing the waters on a visual novel from the now-defunct Sol Press, and Nef up in arms as to why Kindle would have everything but the first two volumes of a manga he is reading. Besides the usual sports updates, the hosts also chat about a new Twitch channel filled with 24-hour Anime... all driven by artificial intelligence.

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Welcome to the month of March! On this week's podcast JR and Nef talk about the topics of the week, including an infringement issue in a recent episode of the Urusei Yatsura reboot, as well as news about an English dub for said reboot. Also: Sailor Moon comes to Pluto TV, JR goes from "Cuckoos" to "cooking" anime, and Nef chats about "Campfire Cooking" and "Farming" "in Another World." The podcast ends with JR digging in to his new Japanese snack box for spring.

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On this edition of the podcast, Nef and JR discuss the legacy of Leiji Matsumoto, the Manga artist and Anime visionary whose death was announced earlier in the week. Later, JR talks more about "Cuckoos" and Nef delves into the manga "I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School" before discussion turns to improvements for JR's computer and workspace.

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On this edition of the podcast, it's unboxing time! Nef opens the parcel of goodies heading to the upcoming Anime North Charity Auction, with JR and special guest Bri commenting on the action. JR and Nef also talk anime and manga topics including "Spy x Family", "Komi Can't Communicate", "A Couple of Cuckoos" and the new "Farming Life in Another World" series, and recap that "annual football championship game."

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Welcome to another season of the XAR Podcast! On our inaugural episode, JR and special guest Bri tell Nef about their recently-completed trip to Japan! Nef also gives his predictions on the "Big Game" on Sunday.

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Welcome to the Season 6 Finale! JR gives a Japan trip update, while he and Nef discuss the NFL Wild Card games and the remarkable recovery of Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has returned to Buffalo and has been released from the hospital. From the land of rising sun, news about new year traditions including the "lucky man" shrine race and the first auction of the year involving a box of... cherries? Nef also recaps some of the anime shows he has been watching, including "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun" and "Tomo-chan Is a Girl!"

XAR appreciates everyone's support of the podcast in Season 6. We hope you will join us for Season 7 starting in February!

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The first podcast of the new year is usually a time of celebration, but the news surrounding Damar Hamlin weighs heavy in the minds of JR and Nef. To brighten the mood, Nef covers Anime and Manga updates while JR dives into his latest snack box from Japan.

This is the ninth episode of the podcast's sixth season; next week's scheduled show will be the season 6 finale.

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It's the final podcast of the year! Nef and JR talk NFL playoff predictions, a tribute to Brazilian footballer Pelé, news about an upcoming anime reboot of the late 90's staple Trigun, taste tests of Tokyo Treat and SakuraCo boxes, and much more as we wrap up 2022 and look forward to 2023.

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Welcome to the XAR Podcast, Solstice Edition! With the holidays in full swing and Christmas only a few days away, JR pulls a fast one on Nef and invites stream regulars Bri and Liz to continue XAR's annual tradition of playing Mad Libs! Before that, the hosts discuss the outcome of the World Cup, troubles in Twitterland, and a timeless Anime song that is still popular in karaoke venues across Japan nearly two decades on. The show concludes with the unveiling of new mascot artwork.

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