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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As Christmas ticks closer, JR and Nef tackle the Anime news of the week including a review of NHK's new Sailor Moon Documentary, updated content in Komi Can't Communicate, and Netflix's latest announcement about the popular 80's franchise City Hunter entering the live-action universe. JR and Nef also give their predictions about the FIFA World Cup Final.

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It's the first podcast of December, and in this episode JR and Nef bring you the latest in sports and Japanese culture news. Of particular focus is the passing of the legendary performer Bob McGrath... we talk about how his path to Sesame Street went through Japan, where he was a popular singer of Irish tunes in Japanese in the 1960's.

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XAR presents the pre-Thanksgiving edition of the XAR Podcast, which includes JR's review of the revamped Urusei Yatsura anime, Nef's take on the opening matches of the winter World Cup, and news from the land of the rising sun.

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For the first time in the history of the XAR Podcast, Nef turns the tables as he conducts a taste test on the first of his three Tokyo Treat boxes! Also tackled on the podcast are topics that include the new Urusei Yatsura anime and clothing line, Doctor Who and Elon Musk.

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There's a big announcement by ShinigamiLiz in this podcast episode! First, JR and Nef tackle the hot news about Anime News Network's majority acquisition by Kadokawa, and what it could spell for the future of Anime news in North America. JR also brings up the good news about Doctor Who, and the potentially bad news about its new Disney influence. Following a chat on the widening currency differences between Japan and North America, Nef reviews what's on his recent anime viewing list, including the second season of "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!"

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After a very "extended" summer vacation, JR and Nef present the first XAR Podcast of the sixth season. They cover some of the highlights and the lowlights of the summer (including broken hips) and recap Nef's recent invasion to the states and his first crack at a rotating sushi restaurant. JR discusses some of the Anime titles that were tested out during Nef's visit, such as "Trapped in a Dating Sim", "A Couple of Cuckoos", and the eventual winner "Aharen-san wa Hakarenai".

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The XAR Podcast's fifth season draws to a close with this episode! JR and Nef talk about the positive feedback received about new mascot Yumemi, and then delve into topics such as the conclusion of the hockey season, airline travel issues, the countdown to Anime North, Nef's latest manga, Japanese sumo, and Ninja Warror invading the 2028 Olympics.

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