Best Bob the Writing Cat Podcasts (2025)

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The Quill & Candle — Episode 3: A Writing Retreat in Ireland 19:02

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13d ago19:02

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I’m back in Glendalough, where the idea for my fantasy novel was born. A year ago, I was walking along the ancient pilgrim paths here, and my imagination just ran wild. What if the old stories about saints and miracles were all true? What if the forests hid elves, wild beasts, and unseen magic? That spark turned into the book I’m now finishing. Bei…

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Ultimate Summer 2025 Season Preview! All 74 Shows Deep-Dive! 2:56:45

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Summer 2025 Anime Season Preview Podcast! We deep-dive through all 74 anime titles so you know what to expect! Note: After careful discussion, we have decided to shift to a monthly podcast release schedule. This was a difficult decision to make after maintaining a weekly schedule for so long. However, we hope this new schedule to allow for more con…

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Season 1: Episode 3 4:30

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In this episode of Bob Out Loud, Bob the Cat lays down the law. Literally. From cabinet door violations to the sacred rituals of food bowl etiquette, Bob delivers a firm (and slightly judgmental) reminder that household rules are not open to interpretation. With the woman reading on his behalf—while he naps, of course—Bob explains why structure is …

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The Quill & Candle — Episode 2: Dragons, Protestors & Kittens 33:21

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Welcome to another cozy, story-rich episode of The Quill & Candle, where fantasy, faith, and long walks collide in unexpected (and often hilarious) ways. In this episode, I recount a memorable visit to a fantasy festival held—of all places—in a decommissioned church… complete with protestors at the door and cosplayers on the catwalk. ✨ What’s insid…

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Anime Industry Needs to Chill! - Anime News Discussion! 1:54:04

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The hosts of Otaku Spirit Animecast dive into the biggest news of anime (and some games) of today! 0:00 Intro 1:28 Summer 2025 Anime 2:10 Crunchyroll Royalty License 10:51 Too Much Anime 20:10 Lewd Summer Anime 25:24 Summer Game Shows 45:48 Death Stranding Animation 51:44 ReZero 4th Season Dated 52:26 Love Live CGI Movie 58:14 Naver Webtoon Censors…

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The Quill & Candle — Episode 1: A New Weekly Show! 42:41

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Quill & Candle, a weekly show where I share what it’s like to write fantasy stories as a Catholic priest—and what I’m learning along the way. In this launch episode, I reflect on one month of daily storytelling and how a simple habit—walking in the woods and dictating ideas into my phone—has become a wellspr…

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Story Secrets - The Pie Runner 4:47

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Running has been a part of my life for years. I still remember the pure joy of crossing the finish line in my first half-marathon—and the wild mix of exhaustion and exhilaration when I completed a full one. But time marches on. Recovery takes longer, keeping my pace requires more effort. During a training run, an idea popped into my head. I recorde…

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The World Is Loud. I Am Louder. 3:09

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By Bob the Writing Cat

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Story Secrets - The Girl Who Drew The World 43:33

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What started as a simple idea—a girl who could draw anything into existence—quickly turned into one of the most emotional and layered fairy tales I’ve written so far. Honestly, I didn’t know where it was going when I began. I just hit record and told the story aloud, like I often do. No plan. No outline. Just a girl in a garden, a magical feather, …

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Story Secrets - The Ratfather 34:50

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🧀 I planned to write a cute squirrel story set in the Vatican Gardens. It turned into The Godfather. It was supposed to be a cozy little tale about nuts, teamwork, and helping your neighbor. But then… the rat showed up. He sauntered in, offered help, spoke in velvet tones, and called the squirrel “brother.” Before I knew it, I was knee-deep in a sq…

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Story Secrets - Of Dragons and Bedsheets 23:14

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This story came to me in the shower this morning. No pen. No notebook. Just me, soaked and wide-eyed, scrambling to dry off, throw on some clothes, and hit record on my phone before it vanished. Writers, you know the drill—your brain ignores deadlines but delivers entire plots the second you’re unreachable and half-soapy. Of Dragons and Bedsheets i…

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Reincarnated into an Eroge to Stop a 2nd Season! - Burning Questions Answered! 1:36:39

1M ago1:36:39

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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast sit down for some burning questions from the community! Topics: Novels/Manga you think should have ended sooner? Isekai Galge/Eroge/Moege Shows? How do you pick Anime to Cover? Will there be more Remakes of Anime? AI Voice Over Go to Live Action Manga/Anime Adaptations Anime that shouldn't have gotten a 2nd S…

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Story Secrets - The Final Ascension 18:08

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Ascension Day is one of those quiet feasts that slips by unnoticed for many—forty days after Easter, Christ returns to His Father, and we're left looking at the sky, wondering what comes next. That moment—of absence, silence, and waiting—has always fascinated me. It’s not the climax of the story. It’s the breath held between promise and fire. Today…

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Story Secrets - The Better Quill 56:21

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This story began on a rainy walk with an umbrella in one hand and my recorder in the other. It’s about a young monk named Ciarán, a humble chicken feather gifted by his mother, and a growing hunger for something better—more elegant, more powerful, more admired. His journey takes him far beyond the monastery, chasing birdsong and shimmering promises…

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Story Secrets - The Rock and the Pebble 18:31

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Did you know that during archaeological excavations beneath Saint Peter’s Basilica, researchers discovered not only human remains believed to be those of Saint Peter… but also the perfectly preserved skeleton of a tiny field mouse? That one detail set my imagination spinning. In today’s episode, I share the rough first version of a new story inspir…

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Story Secrets - The Great Cheese Roll 39:31

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🧀 The Great Cheese Roll is here! One wheel to roll them all — and in the laughter bind them Today is the Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Race, where brave souls chase a 7lb wheel of cheese down one of the steepest hills in England. So of course… I had to write a fantasy version. Monks, mist, a lake of molten cheese, and a mysterious saboteur trying …

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Story Secrets - The Lamb and the Catacombs 11:20

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Today’s story is about a lamb. But not just any lamb. He kicked over jars. He chewed expensive sandals. He absolutely did not want to be a model. Until he met a quiet boy. A boy who carried him—not just for a statue, but through fear and darkness—until one day, in a moment no one expected, the lamb carried him. This story is inspired by an early Ch…

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Story Secrets - The Dark Mage Strikes Back Part II 20:53

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In this second and final part of my fantasy homage to The Empire Strikes Back, we return to the snowy peaks, haunted forests, and sacred ruins of a medieval Irish world where story itself is magic—and belief can shape reality. Our young squire Lucan journeys to Clonmacnoise to begin his training under a strange old hermit named Jonah, only to disco…

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Story Secrets - The Dark Mage Strikes Back Part 1 18:55

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When I was 12 years old, I sat in a dark cinema and watched The Empire Strikes Back for the first time. I never recovered—and I mean that in the best possible way. It became my all-time favorite film, and it’s shaped the way I think about stories ever since. To mark its 45th anniversary this week, I asked myself: What if that story—of hope, betraya…

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Story Secrets - A Little Piece of Heaven 17:11

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New Story: A Cup of Hope and a Slice of Heaven The cozy tavern where no brew will ever be the same, and neither will you. Somewhere along an old pilgrimage road in the Irish hills, there’s a crooked little cottage with a creaky door, a glowing hearth, and the scent of cinnamon and pine. Most travelers pass it by. But those who step inside find some…

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Could Sony Create an Ultimate Anime Site? - Anime News and Discussion! 2:09:38

2M ago2:09:38

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Discussing the biggest anime news of the last few weeks including Sony's Web3 Investment, Toei's AI Move, and More! 0:00 Intro 0:52 Crunchyroll Ultimate Anime Site? 27:48 Toei Animation AI Anime 1:00:06 DMCA Takedown of Manga Sites 1:06:35 Shonen Jump One Shot Adaptations 1:07:28 AoAshi Season 2 1:08:16 There's Also a Hole in the Student Council An…

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Story Secrets - The Prelate, the Poodle and the Pizza 35:04

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In today's episode, I share the original version of a children's story I made up about a poodle and a chihuahua in Rome. The poodle's owner is a tradition-loving cardinal, whereas the chihuahua is the dog of a chef who one day decides to start experimenting with unconventional pizza toppings. The dogs go on an adventure in the streets of Rome that …

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Story Secrets - Nothing's Supposed To Live Forever 13:17

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There’s a moment in The Ballad of Phil and Phyllis—a TikTok song about an immortal groundhog and his mortal love—when the music quiets, and Phil sings of watching everything fade while he stays the same. The fame, the crowds, the shadow he casts… none of it matters when the one you love is slipping away. That moment hit me hard. I didn’t expect to …

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Story Secrets - The Boy Who Cried Dragon 1:00:27

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He Feared the Worst. The Worst Listened. What if your imagination had power? Not metaphorical power—the real kind. The kind that calls lightning when you expect rain. That conjures monsters when you picture danger. That makes the world tremble at the sound of your worst-case scenarios. That’s the idea behind today’s short story: The Boy Who Cried D…

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Story Secrets - The Mouse Who Wanted to Be a Saint 37:30

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What does it take to become a saint? That’s the question at the heart of today’s story—and one very small mouse is determined to find out. Born behind a cabinet in the sacristy of Saint Peter’s Basilica, Topolino has a dream that’s bigger than crumbs or cheese: he wants to stand among the saints. In this whimsical (and slightly dangerous) tale set …

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Story Secrets - Saint Brendan's First Voyage 14:00

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This week, on May 16, we celebrated the feast of Saint Brendan the Navigator, the Irish monk whose sea voyages became the stuff of both Christian devotion and mythic imagination. He’s often remembered for his legendary journey across the Atlantic—possibly even reaching the shores of North America centuries before Columbus. But saints don’t start ou…

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Story Secrets - The Hollow Game 16:32

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Why I came up with this story. I worry about what we’re handing our children. Not just phones and tablets, but the digital realms they open: worlds that begin by adding to life, but slowly start to replace it. Curated, addictive, relentless. Social media promises fun, connection, identity. And at first, that’s exactly what it delivers. But too ofte…

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Story Secrets - Bello and the Colossus 17:53

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Remember Pico, the fluffy seagull chick who crash-landed on the roof of the Sistine Chapel during the Conclave? This story takes us back in time—way back—to ancient Rome, during the reign of Emperor Nero. Meet Bello, one of Pico’s bold forefathers, who found himself circling over the Domus Aurea and a very peculiar construction project… Turns out, …

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Ice On Ecchi, Witch Petting, Toilet Monster, Paul Isekai, and More! - Spring 2025 Anime Discussion! 2:09:51

2M ago2:09:51

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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast dive into the last of the Spring 2025 Anime Season Shows! 0:00 Intro 1:14 Witch Watch 19:30 Summer Pockets 43:31 From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman 57:25 Uchuujin MuuMuu 1:15:51 Rock is a Lady’s Modesty 1:24:05 The Too-Perfect Saint 1:39:25 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes 1:44:32 Anne Shirley 1:59:09 T…

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Story Secrets - The Druid and the Fogmaker 13:27

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Two rival druids. One village. A battle between enchantment and healing. This week’s story takes us deep into a misty glen in early medieval Ireland, where a kind old druid brews gentle potions to help the sick and sorrowful. But when a charming newcomer arrives with a fiery red brew that promises visions and bliss—at a terrible cost—the village be…

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Story Secrets - Bob's Roman Holiday 45:43

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In times of transition, it's often the smallest voices that carry the clearest songs. I created this short story in the days following the election of Pope Leo XIV, inspired by the quiet courage and gentle presence of Cardinal Prevost as he begins his new chapter in Rome. It’s not a biography, of course—it’s a parable. A red bird, far from home, na…

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Story Secrets - The Sisters of the Forbidden Fruit 48:39

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What happens when faith becomes a hunger strike? In today’s story, we follow the journey of a young nun who enters a monastery dreaming of a different life—one rooted in silence, simplicity, and God. But as she rises through the ranks and purifies her community from modern distractions, things begin to unravel. What starts with salad ends with sacr…

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Story Secrets - The Hunter and the Angel 26:15

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What would you do if you stumbled on a sign warning you not to pass? Not a flimsy warning—but one carved in stone, written in Latin, perched above a crumbling gate that leads deep into a dark and ancient forest. Would you obey? Or would you laugh, shrug, and step through anyway? In this episode, I tell the story of a hunter who follows his prey int…

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Story Secrets - The Magician’s Cat 13:19

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In today’s story, a quiet monastery hides a restless hunter—and a secret dream of claws, courage, and transformation. “The Magician’s Cat” follows a feisty orange tabby named Magnus who’s not content with the peaceful life of his old monk companion. He doesn't want milk and naps—he wants the thrill of the hunt, the pride of a warrior, the roar of a…

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Story Secrets - The Lion, the Bridge and the Wardrobe 17:32

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What happens when the Room of Tears hides more than just vestments—and opens into a world of snow, silence, and saints? In this magical and deeply symbolic short story, “The Lion, the Bridge, and the Wardrobe,” I reimagine the first moments of Pope Leo XIV after his election. Inspired by C.S. Lewis, the papal name "Leo," and a mysterious door in th…

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Story Secrets - A Tale Of Soot And Spirit 8:34

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What if the black and white smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel weren’t just symbols… but sentient? In this short story, I reimagine the smoke of the papal conclave as two ancient beings—mystical smoke-spirits locked in a sacred duel inside the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Inspired by the spiritual weight of the moment, and a dash of Lost-style…

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Story Secrets - The Chick on the Chimney 7:17

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While the world watched for smoke above the Sistine Chapel, I was home with a fever and a head full of stories. In this episode, I share how illness kept me grounded—but not my imagination. Inspired by the live Vatican stream and a particularly clumsy seagull chick on the roof, I wrote a whimsical short story: "The Chick on the Chimney – A Short St…

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Iyashikei Galore, Peak Ecchi, EvaGundam, and Revived Classic! - Spring 2025 Anime Discussion! 1:54:09

2M ago1:54:09

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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are back at it again with another batch of interesting shows of the Spring 2025 Anime Season! 0:00 Intro 1:51 Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX 19:27 The Unaware Atelier Meister 31:44 ZatsuTabi -That's Journey- 38:13 A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof 51:51 Food for the Soul 1:03:47 Mono 1:13:44 Yandere Dark E…

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Story Secrets - Walking With Dragons 33:24

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Ever wonder what happens when you follow a calling you barely understand, armed with nothing but faith, ink, and a slightly trembling hand? In this episode, I tell a story I made up on the spot—no script, no notes, just imagination and a whisper of a world I’m slowly discovering. It’s called “Walking With Dragons,” and it follows a young novice sto…

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Story Secrets - After The White Smoke 19:16

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The conclave begins tomorrow. In just a few days, a name will echo from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The white smoke will rise. The world will hold its breath. And we’ll meet a new pope. But what if—just for a moment—you let your imagination run a little further? What if the name announced wasn’t one you expected? What if the figure that st…

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Story Secrets - The Power of Daily Storytelling: A New Experiment 17:44

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I've always believed in the transformative power of stories. Whether it's through Star Wars, the dozens of novels I read each year, or the countless podcasts and TV programs I’ve made, stories shape who I am. But recently, something changed. Writing my own fantasy novel—set in a mythical version of early medieval Ireland—showed me how much I still …

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Story Secrets - The Story Magic Behind My Book 21:16

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At the start of this year, I took a crazy leap: I began writing my first fantasy novel. I was scared — but some friendly fantasy writers encouraged me to just start writing, no matter how imperfect it would be. And wow, has it been a ride. Set in early medieval Ireland, my story asks: 👉 What if the miracles attributed to saints actually happened — …

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Story Secrets - Did Twisters Blow Me Away? (Spoiler: Nope) 12:01

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I finally watched Twisters, the sequel to one of my guilty pleasures: the 90s classic Twister. And honestly? It left me feeling... underwhelmed. Just like the original, Twisters is a popcorn blockbuster full of tornado chases, cheesy accents, and implausible survival scenes. But while the first movie had this raw, thrilling energy (and that unforge…

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Nagatoro Beer Girl, Not My Cowboy Bebop, and Takamine is Sus? - Spring 2025 Anime Discussion! 2:08:13

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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast sit down for another batch of Spring Anime to discuss! Which are turning out good, and which are ... not so good? 0:00 Intro 1:03 Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? 14:55 Catch Me at the Ballpark! 22:53 Please Put Them On Takamine-san 39:31 Your Forma 45:01 The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows 56:13…

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Story Secrets - Sacrifices That Break the Soul (Andor Season 2, Episode 3) 21:40

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By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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Story Secrets - When Star Wars Becomes Uncomfortably Real (Andor Season 2, Episode 2) 15:49

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There’s this one scene in Andor Season 2, Episode 2 that made me laugh out loud… and then immediately feel bad for laughing. It’s the moment when Cyril Karn, overwhelmed by his controlling mother, just collapses face down on the bed. Total shutdown. And yes—it has already become a meme. But what makes this scene so brilliant (and relatable) is what…

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Story Secrets - Why This Star Wars Story Hits Harder Than Ever: (Andor Season 2, Episode 1) 15:55

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The first three episodes of Andor Season 2 are out—and wow, they remind me why this show might just be the best Star Wars we’ve ever had on TV. What makes Andor stand out? It dares to slow down. It gives space for moments to breathe, for conversations to land, and for emotions to feel real—not rushed like in some of the movies. This season jumps fo…

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Bad Sister, Bad Adaptation, Bad Romance, and More! - Spring 2025 Anime Discussion! 1:26:31

3M ago1:26:31

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Hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast sit down for some discussion of the Spring 2025 Anime Season. 0:00 Intro 1:19 Apocalypse Hotel 19:23 Aharen-san wa Hakarenai 2nd Season 26:42 The Beginning After The End 42:40 Kowloon Generic Romance 59:56 Compass 2.0 1:02:58 The Shiunji Family Children Tips: https://streamelements.com/otakuspirit/tip Patreon: ht…

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Leveling Writing, Smiles to Protect, Assassin X Family and More! - Winter 2025 Anime Review 3 2:08:49

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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast give their final reviews of the Winter 2025 Anime Season! 0:00 Intro 5:23 Solo Leveling Season 2 Arise from the Shadow 21:33 Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister 34:03 I May Be a Guild Receptionist but I'll Solo Any Boss To Clock Out On Time 45:38 Dragon Ball Daima 52:48 Ameku MD Doctor Detective 59:17 The R…

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Peak Harem, Sussy Al, Freya Route, Daikon Legs, and More! - Winter 2025 Anime Review 2 2:15:10

3M ago2:15:10

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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast give their final reviews of the Winter 2025 Anime Season! 0:00 Intro 1:25 Re:Zero Season 3 (SPOILERS) 8:21 Re:Zero Break Time 9:45 Re:Zero Season 3 (SPOILERS) again 32:31 BanG Dream! Ave Mujica 42:17 From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! 51:22 Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE 57:02 The 100 Girlfrien…

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