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Dragon Ball has a wealth of cultural context and inspiration that’s often overlooked because the fights are cool. Though not averse to fawning over animation and allowing for the Rule of Cool, Jelli and Bekinney delve into the world of Akira Toriyama, and discuss lesser-known facts about the worldwide manga and anime phenomenon that is one of the most well-known and popular Japanese pop culture exports of all-time. Want to learn about the cultural importance of moments, literary inspirations ...
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In the mid-2000s, the teams behind the anime staple Dragon Ball Z decided their product could use a tune-up. They cut out a bunch of filler, re-wrote the script, and updated the cels for a modern audience. The result was Dragon Ball Z Kai, an infinitely more watchable product, and we're going to review every episode of it for you.
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Welcome to "The ESE Files" podcast – Pleasuring the Masses We're your ultimate source for the latest and greatest in entertainment, gaming, and pop culture! Hosted by a team of passionate, raunchy, and sarcastic enthusiasts, we dive deep into the world of movies, TV shows, video games, Anime, and more, bringing you insightful discussions, reviews, and news updates. In our episodes, we cover a wide range of topics, from the latest movie trailers and upcoming game releases to industry trends a ...
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Could Akira Toriyama have pulled inspiration from WWE for Dragon Ball Z? Did he really have nothing to do with the anime portion of the show? What happens when we come across five more stellar episodes of DBZ? Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by looking at epi…
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Check out our close friend CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your physical copy here, Read on Kindle for Free, or Listen on Audible here!Did Xbox just make its biggest mistake yet? And why does Dragon Ball Evolution still haunt fans 16 years later? In…
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Join Jelli and Bekinney as we continue looking at Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise by tackling a discussion of where we sit currently at Final Forum. Recapping where things stand in the animated area of the franchise, and just providing a general update for the upcoming couple weeks. Bekinney discusses watching Full Metal Alchemist and then J…
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Check out our close friend CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your copy here, Read on Kindle for Free, or Listen on Audible!In this week’s episode, we break down some of the biggest shakeups in entertainment, gaming, and streaming right now!👊 A Cobra K…
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It's our 100th Episode! And we didn't want to celebrate on our own, so we brought in some new friends, Spencer and John from the show Eric Hates Dragon Ball Z to do a commentary-slash-reaction to the second live-action bootleg movie, Taiwan's Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins. In this episode: Jelli and Bekinney are celebrating 100 episodes We reveal o…
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Check out our close friend CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your copy here.Read on Kindle for Free here.Listen on Audible here.🎙️ Welcome back to The ESE Files!In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down the biggest comedy shakeups of 2025—and trust …
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Could Akira Toriyama have pulled inspiration from The Thing for Dragon Ball Z? What would the effects of Saiyan space travel be if it were real? What happens when we come across five stellar episodes of DBZ? Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by looking at episo…
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Check out CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your copy here: https://linktw.in/jPOGoC🎮 The gaming industry is on fire—and not in a good way. In this episode of The ESE Files, we break down the biggest red flags popping up across major studios, publishe…
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Check out my close friend CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your copy here: https://linktw.in/jPOGoCThis week on The ESE Files, the entertainment world is in chaos. Marvel just delayed Avengers: Secret Wars and Doomsday again, Sony quietly ditches Mar…
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What do centuries of isolation with only a monkey as company do to a martial arts master? Is the blue catfish man really a martial arts master? What's with all the dad jokes? Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by looking at episodes 16 through 20: "Plight of the…
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Dragon Ball Daima is over. The dub has been released in full. What now? Where does the franchise go from here? Where CAN it go from here? What would we LIKE for it to do now? Join Jelli and Bekinney as we continue looking at Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise by tackling a discussion of Dragon Ball's "State of the Union." Recapping where things…
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Check out CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your copy here! In this episode of the ESE Files, we dive into exciting gaming updates and entertainment news. We start with an in-depth discussion on Hell Divers 2's new updates, including the invasion of t…
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Do you walk this lonely road? Is it the only one you've ever known? Do you not know where it goes? But it's home to you and you walk alone? Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by looking at episodes 11 through 15: "Terror on Arlia," "Global Training," "Goz and Me…
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Check out my close friend CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your copy here: https://linktw.in/jPOGoCWe watched Thunderbolts—and now it’s time to settle the score on Marvel’s entire Phase 5. From box office hits to streaming misfires, we’re ranking eve…
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What does it take to be the 'man' sitting in front of the entry to the afterlife, judging souls? Why did we accidentally slip in to a discussion of the Ox King? Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by looking at episodes 6 through 10: "No Time Like the Present," "…
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Check out our close friend CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your copy here: https://linktw.in/jPOGoCIn this week’s episode of The ESE Files, we're diving into a wave of shocking updates from the gaming world! 🎮🔥Electronic Arts (EA) just dismantled th…
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If you thought superhero shows were all tights and truth, think again. We’re breaking down Collider’s list of the most violent, intense, and absolutely-not-for-kids superhero shows—from The Boys to Invincible, Daredevil, and more. Do we agree with their rankings? Not entirely. Get our take on which shows actually deserve a spot and which ones misse…
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What could Goku's next challenge possibly be now that he's the Strongest Under the Heavens? A sibling rivalry? Is that really all you got, Toriyama? Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by breaking down episodes 1 through 5: "The New Threat," "Reunions," "Unlikely…
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In this episode of The ESE Files, we dive into several hot topics from the entertainment world. We explore the upcoming reboot of the Power Rangers by Disney and Hasbro, reflecting on the balancing act between nostalgia and modernization. Next, we discuss alleged leaks of the new Supergirl movie featuring a potentially CGI-heavy portrayal of Lobo b…
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Watch Minarum & RNG Gaming play Helldivers 2 In this week’s episode of The ESE Files, we break down the hottest trailers that just dropped — and trust us, some of them are absolute must-sees. We're talking Tron Ares, Predator: Killer of Killers, M3GAN 2.0, and the unexpected return of The Naked Gun (2025). But not every trailer hit the mark... 👀🔥 P…
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It's FINALLY time for Dragon Ball Z! Kind of! Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon by ...getting into our first DBZ discussion by tackling the 1989 movie, Dead Zone. In this episode: Jelli and Bekinney recuperate from their hard-fought battle We sync up our audio commentary for the listener…
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Get ready for HUGE news! We're breaking down all the biggest reveals from CinemaCon 2025 and the Nintendo Direct. From the return of John Wick and Spider-Man to the in-depth look at the Nintendo Switch 2 and its INSANE game lineup (including Metroid Prime 4 and Mario Kart World!), this episode is packed with everything you need to know. Which annou…
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🚨 Final Destination is known for its INSANE opening disasters—but which one is the BEST? Today, we’re ranking the Top 5 Most Brutal, Chaotic, and Unforgettable opening scenes in the franchise! From terrifying plane crashes to nightmare-inducing highway pile-ups, we’re breaking down what makes these moments so iconic. Do you agree with our ranking? …
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Some video game movies are legendary… and then there are the ones that should have NEVER been made. Today, we’re breaking down the worst of the worst—movies that completely butchered their source material and left fans furious! From the bizarre Super Mario Bros. movie to the disaster that was Monster Hunter, we’re calling out Hollywood’s biggest ga…
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Jelli and Bekinney continue their break from breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon, and pivot away from tearing into the manga and anime that are the most crucial parts of the Dragon Ball franchise to have a little themed fun! In this episode: It's TOURNAMENT SEASON! Kick off your shoes, relax, and listen as we break d…
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WILL we find out why Piccolo is here? Is Super Saiyan 4 really canon now? Does that matter? What's the meaning of canon? What's the meaning of life? Why are we here? Does anything matter? Are we just on a big ball of entropy careening towards the heat death of the universe? Join Jelli and Bekinney as we continue looking at Akira Toriyama's Dragon B…
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Jelli and Bekinney take a break from breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon, and pivot away from tearing into the manga and anime that are the most crucial parts of the Dragon Ball franchise to have a little themed fun! In this episode: It's TOURNAMENT SEASON! Kick off your shoes, relax, and listen as we break down 64 o…
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After a week hiatus, we're back!This week on The ESE Files: Terminator 2 game reveal, Venom 3 reactions, a shocking Superman update, The Punisher gets a special, Forza on PlayStation, and MORE! Tune in for all the latest movie, TV, and gaming news! 🔥 #EntertainmentNews #Gaming #Movies #TV Start your own Channel with these budget starters20% off Hos…
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It's Summer Convention Season! You think it's not, just because it's winter? Well, tune in to find out why it is! Jelli takes you into the world of our summer conventions by presenting one of the panels we held this year, at Colossalcon Texas in Austin, TX (well, technically Round Rock, TX) from Colossalcon. This panel was also presented at Anime W…
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What happens when Vegeta goes even further beyond? When will we find out why Piccolo is here? What's Daima's terrible behind-the-scenes secret? Join Jelli and Bekinney as we continue looking at Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise by tackling a discussion of Dragon Ball Daima, and its next five episodes: "Legend," "True Strength," "Surprise," "Ta…
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Jelli and Bekinney have no time to continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime Dragon Ball. In this episode: The climactic battle! Join us and find out if we will ever continue to uncover the cultural meanings, publication facts, inspirations and more behind the wildly popular Dragon Ball franchise, and unspool what we all lov…
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A LIVE-REACT COMMENTARY?!?! What is the hidden mystery of this episode? Jelli and Bekinney are still on a break from Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon (don't worry, it's still Dragon Ball related this time) by pivoting slightly and taking a look at the 1990 film: Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku, aka Dragon Ball: Zero. …
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On this episode of the ESE Files, we delve into the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2. From official details and predicted specifications to release date speculation and team opinions, this episode covers it all. We discuss the anticipated 4K screen, improved joy-cons, and compatibility issues. With a mix of excitement and criticism, this unfiltere…
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Join BB and Minarum in the first episode of 2025 as they delve into the world of video game adaptations hitting the big screen and anime. They discuss the upcoming "Helldivers 2" movie, the anime adaptation of "Ghost of Tsushima," and review the much-anticipated second season of "Squid Game." They also touch upon other exciting topics, including Su…
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What was Toriyama's manga like before he made the big time? What was bubbling in his brain even while he was working on Dragon Ball? Jelli and Bekinney take a break from Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon (are we ever getting back to that?) by breaking down some early manga from the man himself. We're talking about Akira Toriyama…
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In this episode of 'The ESE Files: Best of Episode Part 2,' the team revisits some of their funniest and most memorable moments. Highlights include the chaotic Irish accent challenge, a spirited debate on who makes the ultimate Batman (Jensen Ackles or Alan Richson), and a revisit to their Valentine's Day Dating Show where the charming Millicent tr…
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It's Summer Convention Season! You think it's not, just because it's winter? Well, tune in to find out why it is! Jelli takes you into the world of our summer conventions by presenting one of the panels we held this year, at Anime Texas 2024, in Spring, TX from Fandom Events. This panel was also presented at San Japan in San Antonio, TX but the aud…
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In this thrilling 'ESE Files: Best of' episode, join the fun as we revisit two of the most memorable and hilarious moments of the year! The legendary 'Mean Girls' movie line game gets contestants hilariously lost as they attempt to guess iconic lines. Don't miss the 'Read My Lips' challenge that leads to pure comedic chaos due to extreme communicat…
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There is new Dragon Ball for the first time in years and we felt it was important to share our thoughts and opinions. Join Jelli and Bekinney as we continue looking at Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise by tackling a discussion of Dragon Ball Daima, and its next five episodes: "Lightning," "Collar," "Tamagami," "Thieves," and "Ocean". Who is Gl…
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In this thrilling finale of the ESE Files for 2024, join us as we dive into the latest gaming controversies and blockbuster reveals! We discuss the heated drama surrounding the Video Game Awards, explore the significant updates and changes in Helldivers 2, and highlight the indie gem Secret Level. Fresh trailers for 'Superman Legacy' and 'Karate Ki…
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Was the original voice of Dragon Ball Z's narrator almost arrested before he ever got a chance to work on the show? To paraphrase his most famous saying: Find out [THIS] Time, on [Final Forum]! Jelli and Bekinney are still on a break from format and Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball, and are interviewing one of the v…
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Calling all Marvel fans, DC enthusiasts, and gamers! This week's episode of the ESE Files is jam-packed with exciting news and updates.First up, we'll be diving into the world of Marvel rumors, discussing the possibility of Chris Evans returning to the MCU for Avengers: Doomsday. Will he reprise his iconic role as Captain America, or could he be ta…
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In this week's episode of the ESE Files, we dive into the latest pop culture headlines. From the stunning announcement of Grace Jabari dropping charges against Jonathan Majors, to the shocking shutdown of Ubisoft's XDefiant. We also explore rumors of Sony potentially acquiring Kadokawa, updates on the Karate Kid movie, and a hilariously horrifying …
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Gaming. Dragon Ball. They go hand-in-hand. Did they always? Jelli and Bekinney take a break from Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon (because we don't do enough of that, right?) by breaking down some early video games. We're talking about Dragon Ball 3: Goku Den, aka Dragon Ball: Goku's Story from the Famicom; Dragon Ball: Advance…
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Join us in this jam-packed Thanksgiving episode of the ESE Files as we discuss pop culture highlights including the explosive finale of Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2, the return of Dogma, and the latest in gaming news. We cover everything from Xbox handheld rumors to the PlayStation Portal update, and wrap up with an epic discussion on the Tyson vs. Ja…
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What does it take to be one of the most well-respected voice actors of all-time? Jelli and Bekinney have finished the "Dragon Ball" portion of Dragon Ball. That means it's time for Dragon Ball Z, right? Welllll....let's take a break from format and Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by pivoting and talking about the l…
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The world of Dragon Ball is all abuzz so we felt we needed to put together a special BONUS episode for everyone. There is new Dragon Ball for the first time in years and we felt it was important to share our thoughts and opinions. Join Jelli and Bekinney as we continue looking at Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise by tackling a discussion of Dr…
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Ready to level up your gaming experience? Today, we’re diving into a full Playstation 5 Pro unboxing and review of the PS5 Pro! From its sleek design to next-gen hardware and performance upgrades, this episode covers it all. Watch as we put the upgraded hardware to the test, feel out the framerate in full 4k, and evaluate ray tracing. Is the PS5 Pr…
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We couldn't do this one alone, so we reached out to some new friends. Joining us on Final Forum this week, we have Vince and Aaron of Kame House Party and Randy of We Gotta Podcast as we tear into the original Dragon Ball one more time and wrap up the first 153 episodes (194 manga chapters). We run through the arcs, talk about favorite moments, fun…
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