Episodes discussed: 298 & 299

As it turns out, when you get two of the best characters in the entire show together, it makes some of the best episodes! Weird, right? Itachi and Nagato face off against Naruto and Bee, and there are completely unintended consequences.

It's NARUSHOW!

Episodes discussed: 296 & 297

Finally, after years and years of filler, Naruto has joined the battle! And buddies? He joins it HARD. Just straight messes some dudes up, no questions asked. Plus Gaara talks to his dad a bit, but deals with that pretty quickly.

It's NARUSHOW!

Episodes discussed: 282 & 283

It was only a matter of time until Ay and Bee got into it, right? Well, now's our first taste of the Lariat Bros really going to down on each other. And it's all to decide if Naruto is going to head off to the war!

It's NARUSHOW!

Episodes discussed: 277 & 278

Ever wanted some more "heady" episodes of Naruto? Well, this is the episode for you! First up, Naruto spends an entire episode trying to convince the Nine Tails in his head that he's not stupid. Then, Neji tries to solve the mystery of who's stabbing the medical ninjas, only to learn that the villain was close than he could have ever thought.

It's NARUSHOW!

Em's out this week, so Tim and Taylor break down their favorite fights, and what it takes to reach that oh-so-high mark!

Episodes discussed: 275 & 276

Uh oh, Naruto and Bee are on the scene! Well, they're on the way to the scene. But first, Madara has to join the battle and absolutely demolish Choji and Choza.

It's NARUSHOW!

Episodes discussed: 273 & 274

Finally, it's our good boy Choji's time to shine. He might be too scared to punch Asuma to begin with, but thanks to some creative mind and body control from Ino and Shikamaru, respectively, he figures his whole thing out and punches the absolute living heck of his former teacher. Plus, Naruto himself is still completely absent.

It's NARUSHOW!

Episodes discussed: 270 & 272

Two of the coolest fights in all of Narutoland, in a single episode of your favorite Naruto watchalong podcast? Don't mind if we do! First up, InoShikaCho shows up to absolutely do Kinkaru dirty with their slick plan of attack. Then, Mifune faces off against Hanzo to prove that sword guys are, in fact, the best type of guys.

It's NARUSHOW!

Episodes discussed: 268 & 269

Turns out the Sage of the Six Paths loves some extremely convoluted ways to kill people. But hey, at least Kinkaku and Ginkaku do some cool stuff with them. Plus, Darui does his whole thing.

It's NARUSHOW!

Episodes discussed: 266 & 267

Alright look. If you're going to name a crew "Swordsmen" you better be sure they actually use swords. Not a needle. Not a printer. Not a hammer taped to an axe. Some honest to goodness swords. Anyway, Kakashi does some cool stuff in this episode and that's always fun.

It's NARUSHOW!