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Episode 5.6: Dragon Ball Z

Happy full moon! Today’s delightful episode is about the popular anime series, Dragon Ball Z. It’s hosted by Linda and her husband Nick, who has the honor of being our podcast’s first and only male guest!

Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Little Drum.

Listening Guide

  • 0:00 – 4:30 Uniform Brainstorm
  • 4:30 – 12:03 Introduction
  • 12:03 – 26:35 “Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?”
  • 26:35 – 38:05 “Bald Heads and Queer Noses”
  • 38:05 – 43:26 “Round About the Cauldron Go”
  • 43:26 – 53:05 “Treguna Mekoides Trecorum Sadis Dee”
  • 53:05 – 55:19 Final Spells
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Episode 4.3: Kubo and the Two Strings

Happy super flower moon! We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. In this episode we discuss the stop-motion tour de force, Kubo and the Two Strings.

Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Little Drum.

Here’s a listening guide for the episode. (For a description of our segments, go here.)

The Pants Uncomfortable/ Introduction (0:00 – 12:13)

“Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?” (11:46 – 46:25)

“Bald Heads and Queer Noses”/ “Treguna” Fusion (46:28 – 1:11:46)

Final Spells (1:11:52 – 1:17:36)

Links

“Kubo” is Complicated, Flawed, and You Should Totally See It (CAAM)

How a Japanese Printmaker Influenced ‘Kubo’ (Vice)

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Episode 3.3: Madoka Magica

Happy flower moon! We hope everyone has been enjoying spring! This month we’re discussing the Japanese anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Littledrum.

Here’s a listening guide for the episode. (For a description of our segments, go here.)

Welcome/ “Hoes in Hose” (0:00 – 5:05)

Introduction + a short throwback “Which Craft?” (5:10 – 20:20)

“Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?” (20:25 – 39:55)

“Bald Heads and Queer Noses” (39:59 – 1:16:00)

“Treguna, Mekoides, Trecorum, Satis, Dee!” (1:16:02 – 1:39:33)

Final Spells + Outtakes (1:39:33 – 1:47:19)

Next month we’ll be discussing Hex Wives #1 (DC Comics). You can view our schedule here.

Important photo of Jenny’s cat:

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