More Than Headlines

The fiftieth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's chock full of celebration and unfiltered Q&A action!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

In our milestone 50th episode, your favorite rivals tackle over 30 burning questions submitted by you - the legendary Sugoi Squad! From hot takes to deep dives, no topic is off-limits. Topics include:

• Guilty pleasure anime
• Anime that made them cry
• Anime tropes they love and hate
• Anime that have inspired them
• What anime needs to be remade or brought back from the dead
• All-time favourite anime
• Anime character likenesses
• Unskippable OPs and EDs
• Creating anime inspired by the podcast
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist

The forty-ninth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's gonna gobble your...

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-nine sees the rivals discussing:

• Dandadan gets a new trailer AND a cinematic release
• The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a sleeper hit of the season
• Spring 2025 is the season of the OP and ED
• My Happy Marriage season 2 being a bit of aturd sandwich
• Ongoing impressions on To Be Hero X, My Bias Gets on the Last Train, WIND BREAKER
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

The forty-eighth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's gonna rock your f**kin' socks off!!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-eight sees the rivals discussing:

• Donald Trump's 100% tariff on media from outside the United States
• In The Clear Moonlit Dusk is getting an anime adaptation
• MyAnimeList has been acquired by Gaudiy Inc
• Anime and the Met Gala
• Ongoing impressions on The Apothecary Diaries, Black Butler, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, To Be Hero X, Return of the Disaster Class Hero, Witch Watch & Fire Force
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
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The forty-seventh episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and so is (in our best Justin Timberlake voice) Ani-May!!.

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-seven sees the rivals discussing:

• The assortment of deals and promotions around ANI-MAY
• Aoashi getting a second season
• Initial reactions to the Uglymug, Epicfighter anime adaptation
• Thoughts on Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing
• Reviewing episode 4 of Kowloon Generic Romance
• Ongoing impressions on My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, To Be Hero X, Witch Watch and BREAKER
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The forty-sixth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and it's betting it all on black.

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-six sees the rivals discussing:

• Kakegurui getting remade by Netflix as Bet (and it looks bad)
• Webtoon partnering with PlayStation
• Uoto (creator of Orb) announces new sports anime Hyakuemo
• Reviewing episode 3 of Kowloon Generic Romance
• Ongoing impressions on Food for the Soul, Black Butler, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, To Be, Sword of the Demon Slayer & How I Met My Soulmate
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The forty-fifth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and it's here to save the world and pat chicks.

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-five sees the rivals discussing:

• Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run is getting an anime adaptation
• Science Saru is making its own version of Ghost in the Shell
• Countless drama around The Beginning After the End anime adaptation
• New seasons of Makeine and To Your Eternity are on the way
• Reviewing episode 2 of Kowloon Generic Romance
• Spoiler-free review on Moonrise
• Ongoing impressions on Lazarus, Witch Watch, To Be Hero X and Aharen-san S2
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The forty-forth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back with our early takeaways from the Spring 2025 season!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-four sees the rivals discussing:

• Devil May Cry is getting a second season
• The Kodansha Manga Awards
• Dimension 20's Fantasy High is getting a webcomic
• New seasons of Makeine and To Your Eternity are on the way
• Reviewing episode 1 of Kowloon Generic Romance
• Ongoing impressions on Lazarus, Witch Watch, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, To Be Hero X and Sword of the Demon Slayer
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The forty-third episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back, and with it, spicy takes on 30+ anime from the Winter season.

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-three sees the rivals discussing:

• Over 30 different anime they've consumed during the Winter season - ranking them from worst to first
• Their first ever seasonal awards, where they hands out virtual trophies for Most Disappointing, Best OP, Best ED, Biggest Surprise and Best Character.
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The forty-second episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and here to help you curate the definitive watch list for the upcoming Spring season.

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-two sees the rivals discussing:

• The 24 anime they're keen to check out and why they should be on your radar
• Blue Box and Medalist getting second seasons
• Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc rumbles into cinemas on September 19th
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The forty-first episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and it's coming to you live from Fortress Melbourne for our FIRST EVER in person recording!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode forty-one sees the rivals discussing:

• The 2025 Game Expo
• Spy x Family season 3 coming in 2025
• One Piece live action showrunner departs the project due to health issues
• SK8 the Infinity OVA
• Reviewing episode 11 of Sakamoto Days
• Ongoing impressions on Blue Box, The Apothecary Diaries, Solo Leveling, Honey Lemon Soda and Who Made Me A Princess?
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

*please note this episode was recording in a different location, using different equipment than usual so the overall audio quality might not be up to our usual standard.

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)