NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 162) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Shonen anime series, recorded live July 14th, 2008. This week we talked about Shonen anime. The show was rather brief considering the topic. So join us this week for another rant by Dan as gets worked up about... we you'll have to listen and find out! So download this weeks show for the anger, the laughs, the Bernhard, segments and more! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry Wizard People, Dear Readers OTAKON OG meet-up? vote here Promos / Break Better Than You :: by Jims Big Ego (now on music.podshow.com) Tech Support for Dad :: by TV's Kyle You And Me :: by The Freefall Effect (now on music.podshow.com) Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-07-08 Gurren Lagann Vol.1+Special Edition Tokyo Majin Vol.4 Welcome to the NHK Vol.5 Yu Yu Hakusho Season 1 Batman: Gotham Knight+Limited Edition (DVD, Blu-Ray) 2008-07-15 Aquarion Season 1 Box Set 2 Blackmail Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #08 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Complete Collection My-Otome Vol. #7 Strawberry Panic Vol. #3 Toward the Terra Part 1 Toward the Terra Vol. #1 Toward the Terra Vol. #2 Dragon Ball Z: Bardock/Trunks Double Feature (Blu-Ray) Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (music) :: 2 B A Master Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! Check out the last nickname logo-mashup we did! Email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! The Mystic Order of Dinosaucers (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's July! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Jefferson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 161) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With couples in anime, recorded live July 7th, 2008. This week we discussed our favorite relationships / couples in anime. Not to mention, Bryce had a college buddy hanging out while we talked about the AMV screening, our 4th of July... and Wizard People! So join us this week for an OG scout another from Albert, Cartoon Corner, segments and more! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry Wizard People, Dear Readers Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Promos / Break They're Everywhere :: by Jims Big Ego (now on music.podshow.com) Ghost In Your Mind :: by Black Lab (now on music.podshow.com) Kyle's Cartoon Corner (1.0) by TV's Kyle :: (toons@otakugeneration.net) Kyle educates, enlightens us about cartoons! Show Recap The Etymology of "Cartoon" Punch Magazine The Comic Strip opening theme Saturday Supercade opening themes Awesome Plugs TV's Kyle Band Send us or Kyle names of the cartoons you always wanted to know more about but were fraid to ask! ...and he'll answer your questions only the way TV's Kyle can! Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) Figurine Give-a-way(s) (contest) :: rules / details (gallery) :: the goods Entries (pictures) :: entries Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (game) :: God of War: Chains of Olympus Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! Check out the last nickname logo-mashup we did! Email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! The Mystic Order of Dinosaucers (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's July! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Jefferson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 160) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With 90's Anime, recorded live July 2nd, 2008. This week we discussed anime in the 90's! Had another Kyle's Cartoon Corner, the usual segments, an OG scout report, feedback and more! So join us this week for another discussion about anime... from the past! We're old! Get over it! But make sure you download so you can discuss it with us next week! Enjoy. Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Kyle's Cartoon Corner (1.0) by TV's Kyle :: (toons@otakugeneration.net) Kyle educates, enlightens us about cartoons! Show Recap Gummi Bears and Winnie the Pooh Opening A-ko and C-ko Fanart (by Kyle) Samurai Pizza Cats Opening (usa) Samurai Pizza Cats Opening (jpn) Excel Saga Opening (NSFW) Excel Saga Fanart (by Kyle) Eek the Cat Opening Eek the Cat Extravaganza Opening Awesome Plugs TV's Kyle Band Send us or Kyle names of the cartoons you always wanted to know more about but were fraid to ask! ...and he'll answer your questions only the way TV's Kyle can! Promos / Break Tech Support for Dad :: by TV's Kyle OTAKON countdown :: by Bernhard Why Don't You See (feat Lenny Kravitz) :: by Blake Morgan (now on music.podshow.com) Ones and 0s :: by Geoff Smith (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... SoftBank Announces iPhone Service Plans Talking Dolls for Grannies Boob Power The First Maid Cafe in the United States Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) Rei and Asuka (pictures) :: gallery (review) :: read-a-long (website) :: where to buy #1 (website) :: where to buy #2 Figurine Give-a-way(s) (contest) :: rules / details (gallery) :: the goods Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (game) :: Sega Genesis Collection (news) :: Megaman 9 Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! Check out the last nickname logo-mashup we did! Email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! The Mystic Order of Dinosaucers (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's July! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Pyson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 159) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Anime Soundtrack Themes, recorded live June 23rd, 2008. This week we talked about just a few of our favorite anime soundtracks and theme openings & closers; but we focused mainly on the music verse the animation. So get your pause trigger-fingers out this week... because we have a lot of links! We also introduced a new segment (full of "AwesomeSTUFF"), had regular segments and more! Sp, join us this week for another installment! ...full of win and "AwesomeSTUFF" (Alan's new favorite fake word). Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry Kyle's Cartoon Corner (1.0) by TV's Kyle :: (toons@otakugeneration.net) Kyle corrects, educates, molds, massages and broadens our knowledge about cartoons! Send us or Kyle names of the cartoons you always wanted to know more about but were fraid to ask! ...and he'll answer your questions only the way TV's Kyle can! Dan's News Recap (0.1) by Bryce :: (news@otakugeneration.net) Street Fighter... Shueisha-Shogakukan Productions Dokuro-Chan Kadokawa USA orders halt on fansub links... Promos / Break Ever Since :: by Mike Errico (now on music.podshow.com) Danger To Wake You :: by Blake Morgan (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Otakugate: Geeks wage war against Nintendo Suspect stabbed 12 people within one minute in Akihabara U.S. Navy tries hand at "Propamanga" Japanese lawsuit exposes relationship between managaka and publishing editors Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-06-24 A Double Scoop of Vanilla: Timeless Ecstasy Death Note Vol. #5+Limited Edition Emma: A Victorian Romance Season One Freedom Vol. #6(DVD/HD DVD combo) Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #3 Kujibiki Unbalance Vol. #2 Otoboku Vol. #1 Papuwa: Complete Collection Pokemon Battle Frontier Box Set Vol.1 Red Garden Vol. #5 Shattered Angels Vol. #2+Artbox 2008-07-01 Mistreated Bride Vol. #3 Cosplay Complex/My Dear Marie DVD Double Pack Gakuen Heaven Complete Collection Kanon Vol. #6 Lucky Star Vol. #2+Limited Edition Naruto(Edited)Vol. #25 Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) Figurine Give-a-way(s) (contest) :: rules / details (gallery) :: the goods Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (game) :: Metal Slug Anthology (music) :: AKFG Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! Last week... we nicknamed Fisty-G's anime club! He asked and received! So check out his anime clubs' nickname logo-mashup! Email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! The Mystic Order of Dinosaucers (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's June! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Pyson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 158) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Video Game Franchises, recorded live June 16th, 2008. This week we're back in full force... lot's -o- show, feedback, endless ranting and more. Since classic gaming was a hot topic that that a lot of people responded too, we decided to discuss some of our favorite video gaming franchises. So indulge with us again into our past and some follow ups on classic toons and last week's show. Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry UKotaku.podbean.com Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-06-17 Super Robot Wars: OG - Divine Wars Vol. #7 Legend of Crystania: Complete Collection Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny TV Movie 1+ Limited Edition School Rumble OVA: Extra Class Shuffle Vol. #4 xxxHolic Vol. #3 Promos / Break Walk the Line :: by NOW is NOW (now on music.podshow.com) Fire :: by The Young Punx (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... New Car Helps Beat the Rising Cost of Gas The Latest Way to Go in Japan Large Enough for a Man...Maybe Two (or More) No more free chopsticks in Taiwan Legally Blond...in Japan Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) Rei and Asuka (pictures) :: gallery (review) :: read-a-long (website) :: where to buy (asuka) (website) :: where to buy (rei) Figurine Give-a-way(s) (contest) :: rules / details Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (manga) :: Black Cat Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... we nicknamed Fisty-G's anime club! He asked and received! So check out his anime clubs' nickname logo-mashup! Email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! The Mystic Order of Dinosaucers (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's June! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Pyson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 157) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With the Classic TOONs, recorded live June 9th, 2008. This week Alan was sick, Jefferson needed some podcasting time off, Dan couldn't make it at the last second and Pyson had family visiting. But don't fret, we pulled a show together as we chatted about some classic cartoons we remember as kids. plus we had Ben on the phone. He couldn't be in person as he hurt his foot. So listen to this weeks bruised up but still surviving show. Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-06-10 GaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection Vol. 1 Moeyo Ken TV: Complete Collection Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok: Complete Collection (Thinpak) Naruto(Uncut)Box Set Vol. 8+Limited Edition No Money Vol. #2 Promos / Break So Wrong :: by jeff Schram (now on music.podshow.com) When Were Through :: by Jack in the Pulpit (now on music.podshow.com) Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (game) :: No More Heroes Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... nothing! But check out the last nick'd logo we did and email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Captain Slime (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's June! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Pyson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 156) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With the 3rd Year Anniversary show, recorded live June 4th, 2008. This week we celebrated our 3rd year of podcasting and even had a special listener / international cast member in the studio! Not to mention a bunch of email, toilet paper, gifts, voicemail, a few segments and some cast members from the past hanging out during this weeks recording. So join us this week for a longer show than last week... we promise! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Gadget Reviews (1.0) by Todd :: (gadgets@otakugeneration.net) (tech) :: ASUS Eee Box B202 (toy) :: iClooly iPod Touch stand (video) :: 20th anniversary mac unboxing (tech) :: msi wind (toy) :: chromoly (retro) :: crystal pepsi Promos / Break I Got Sunshine :: by Sarah Vonderhaar (now on music.podshow.com) Succumb :: by Bassboosa (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Japanese man shocked when woman comes out of the closet The world's smallest bowl of Ramen Rock Band is Turning Japanese Feline is master of Japanese railway station Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) Nendoroids (website) :: (Kagome) (website) :: (Miyuki) (pictures) :: gallery (pictures) :: full-set (review) :: read-a-long (website) :: where to buy Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-05-27 Joe vs. Joe Vol. #1 Beast King GoLion(Voltron) Vol. #1 Dragon Ball Z Movies: Dead Zone/World's Strongest(DVD, Blu-Ray) Dragon Ball Z(Uncut) Season 5 Embracing Love: Cherished Spring Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #2 Naruto(Edited) Vol. #24 Nerima Daikon Brothers Complete Collection One Piece(Uncut): Season 1 Part 1 Pumpkin Scissors Vol. #4 Strawberry Panic Vol. #2 The Third: The Girl With The Blue Eye Vol. #6 Variable Geo Neo Vol. #3 Wallflower Vol. #3 2008-06-03 Aika R-16 Virgin Mission Coyote Ragtime Show: Complete Collection (Thinpak) Kanon Vol. #5 Simoun Vol. #4 Study-a-Broad Zegapain Vol. #5 Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (game) :: Odin Sphere Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... nothing! But check out the last nick'd logo we did and email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Captain Slime (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's June! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Pyson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 155) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With the Memorial Day show, recorded live May 26th, 2008. This week we it was a very brief show on account of the holiday. We're holding all the voicemail and feedback next week. But the show wasn't a complete waste, Bryce finally graduated college and is back home now. So we caught up with Bryce and keep things short. Don't miss this show, you have to hear Alan totally messing up the opening! So join us this week for mini/brief show. Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry Proof that Bernhard was out all night! Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) Bryce just graduated from college! Congrats Bryce! If you haven't already, send him some email or again, congratulate him! But he didn't let you down, he had a segment this week! (game) :: Mad World (manga) :: Rosario + Vampire Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... nothing! But check out the last nick'd logo we did and email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Captain Slime (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's May! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Pyson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 154) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Jesse Cowell of Drawn by Pain, recorded live May 19th, 2008. This week we finally had the chance to interview with Jesse Cowell and Erica Langworthy from the recent award winning film Drawn by Pain. We chatted about the project, the process and the struggle to make independant films. Join us this week for the delightful interview we had with Jesse... and Erica (she was present for only a moment). Plus the usual feedback, voicemail and segments. So stop reading and get on with the downloading already! While you wait... go watch Drawn by Pain! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) The Overnightscap Podcast UKotaku.podbean.com Dan and M.A.'s Amazon Wedding Registry Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Promos / Break Dyanmite Lady :: by the Golden Gods (now on music.podshow.com) Ruling Me :: by mad Margritt (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Japan is running out of engineers Hello Kitty named Japan tourism ambassador Sun-drenched fashion New drink launched in Japan Wii Fit calls girl "Fat" Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-05-20 Baldr Force OVA Bleach(Uncut) Vol. #10 Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #07 Flag Vol. #4 Full Metal Panic!: The Second Raid Box Set Hell Girl Vol. #6 Mirage of Blaze - World of DVD Collection Moonlight Mile Vol. #3 My-Otome Vol. #6 Parasite Dolls / AD Police Double Feature Pokemon Season 1 Box Set 4: Orange Islands Shattered Angels Vol. #1 Super Robot Wars: OG - Divine Wars Vol. #6 Vexille Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) This week Bryce had... nothing... he just graduated from college! Congrats Bryce! If you haven't already, send him some email, congratulate him! Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... nothing! But check out the last nick'd logo we did and email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Captain Slime (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for something... vague and non descript. Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's May! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Pyson in a Lain Bear top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 153) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Julian and Felix Mack of Tokyology, recorded live May 12th, 2008. This week we had the privilege to talk with Julian and Felix Mack of nightjar to talk about their pop culture documentary Tokology. Hear this week's interview about their experiences with the project and our discussion on some the contrasts to our culture here in the US. Join us this week for our usual, more pointing-back pics and our special guests! What are you waiting for? ...download the show already! ...and don't forget to buy a copy of Tokology! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) Indy Mogul Matthew Ebel S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) The Overnightscap Podcast UKotaku.podbean.com Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Promos / Break Finger on the Trigger Makes a Man Feel Bigger :: by Chance (now on music.podshow.com) Maybe I'm Amazed :: by Blake Morgan (now on music.podshow.com) Lift Your Head :: by Jack in the Pulpit (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Tokyo serious about bid for 2016 Olympics Bizarre Bento Boxes Woman fails at flushing baby Catch a lobster, win dinner Editorial: US embracing Pop Culture from Japan Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-05-13 Kanon Vol. #4 Project Blue Earth SOS Vol. #3 Shin-Chan Season 1 Part 1 Teknoman Complete Collection Welcome to the NHK Vol. #4 Video Shares (1.0) by Alan :: (videoshares@otakugeneration.net) Flagpole Sitta Rocky Jumps... (part 1) Rocky Jumps... (part 2) Wii Fit (parody) How to Kill a Brand... Break Dancing Robots (the original) Break Dancing Robots (fan version) Bumblebee vs Prime Nostalgia Critic Bum Racer Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (anime) :: Afro Samurai Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... nothing! But check out the last nick'd logo we did and email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Captain Slime (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for more of something we used to call a "podcast talky" ...back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's May! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Jefferson in a Lain Bear Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 152) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With ...just listen and find out what happened, recorded live May 5th, 2008. This week we had guests Jesse Cowell and Erica Langworthy from www.drawnbypain.com... but something happened and the interview didn't actually get recorded even though we thought it was recording... just between you and me... Alan happened. Blame him. Anyhow, lucky we still had the rest of the show. jefferson had a little show and tell... no not that kind! Anyhow enjoy what we have and hopefully we will have Jesse and Erica back on the show where you can actually hear about their awesome award winning project Drawn by Pain! Go watch it now! ...while you're download this weeks show! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) Piano Squals (GAME CD) Matthew Ebel S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1 & 2) The Overnightscap Podcast UKotaku.podbean.com Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Promos / Break All That I Know :: by Collective Soul (now on music.podshow.com) Shes Coming Down :: by Blake Morgan (now on music.podshow.com) Oh No, It's OK :: by Jack in the Pulpit (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Cross-dressing at maid cafes Japan's "Electric Town" may become a little less lively Manadarake opens superstore in Akihabara Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) Operation Sanctuary - Honami Fujieda (pictures) :: gallery (review) :: read-a-long (website) :: where to buy Evangelion PVC Figure - EX School Rei Ayanami (pictures) :: gallery (review) :: read-a-long (website) :: where to buy Tona Gura - Arisaka Katsuki Swim Suit (website) :: Alter Site (pictures) :: gallery (review) :: read-a-long (website) :: where to buy Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-05-06 Black Blood Brothers Vol. #3 Devil May Cry TV Vol. #2+Artbox Galaxy Angel S Glass Fleet Vol. #6 Kirameki Project Collection Lucky Star Vol. #1+Limited Edition Magikano Vol. #3 Naruto(Edited) Vol. #23 Naruto(Uncut) Box Set Vol.7 Sexual Pursuit Shuffle Vol. #3 Tokyo Majin Vol. #3 Tweeny Witches Vol. #2 xxxHolic Vol. #2 Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (wii game) :: Zelda Twilight Princess Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... nothing! But check out the last nick'd logo we did and email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Captain Slime (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for more of something we used to call a "podcast talky" ...back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's May! Give us your votes or we will take pictures of Jefferson in a Top Hat! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 151) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Ed LaComb, recorded live April 28th, 2008. This week finally had Ed LaComb on the show (the main voice of the Otaku Generation... podcast). We decided to have him on the show and chatted about radio, audio imaging and general production work. Plus we had these things called segments? yeah and stuff. So join us this week, get some insight on how things work! Not to mention we talked a bit about Podcamp NYC II! So check it out and download the show already! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) Piano Squals (GAME CD) Indy Mogul Matthew Ebel Eye Illumination "After EEEEEfffects" S.T.E.A.M. the movie torrent (DISC 1) Ghost Hound (wiki), Ghost Hound (anime db) The Overnightscap Podcast Podcamp.org Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Mehsterson Theater (0.3) by Jefferson We brought this back by random request... just this once. Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-04-29 Buso Renkin Box Set Vol.1 Champion Joe (Ashita no Joe) Movie (1980) Death Note Vol. #4+Limited Edition Kujibiki Unbalance Vol. #1+Artbox Sleazy Family Variable Geo Neo Vol. #2 Witchblade Vol. #6 Promos / Break Lost My Way :: by Matthew Ebel (now on music.podshow.com) No Surprises :: by Blake Morgan (now on music.podshow.com) Life Goes On :: by Jack in the Pulpit (now on music.podshow.com) Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (video) :: Happy Day's Cartoon Intro (manga) :: As the Death god dictates (manga) :: Alive! (game) :: Odin Sphere Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... nothing! But check out the last nick'd logo we did and email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Captain Slime (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for more of something we used to call a "podcast talky" ...back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's April (for like a day)! Which means soon it's totally May! Give us your votes! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 150) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With the WIAG show, recorded live April 23rd, 2008. This week we had to reschedule the guest for next week. So instead of giving you filler, we discussed and answered feedback and kept the show brief. Don't fret we're still longer then most podcasts. We have the gift of otaku gab and apparently none of you care, because more of you keep downloading. We're not complaining. So stop reading this and download the show already! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) Piano Squals (GAME CD) Indy Mogul Matthew Ebel Promos / Break Saccharine (SOLO) :: by Blake Morgan (now on music.podshow.com) 12:04 :: by Jack in the Pulpit (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Hello Kitty gets high fashion makeover Mario creator talks about new game for the Nintendo Wii X-Men to Be Given the Manga Treatment The Gospel According to Manga Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-04-15 Eureka Seven Music DVD w/Bonus CD Eureka Seven Vol. #12+Special Edition Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Final Plus Zegapain Vol. #4 2008-04-22 Freedom Vol. #5 (DVD/HD DVD Combo) Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #1 Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you from letting us torture YOU... I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... people who we've already nick'd, requested logos ...email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Captain Slime (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for more of something we used to call a "podcast talky" ...back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's April! Give us your votes! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #149) the DMJA show   NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 149) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With the DMJA show, recorded live April 14th, 2008. This week we kept things short and responded to a bunch of email and feedback. Plus, we had segments. Not to mention a special in-studio guest. We also heard from a few people... that we don't get enough email from! So join us this week for a pretty laid back show and stay for our nerdy/otaku conversations. Don't worry we know you're silently judging us... =D Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) Piano Squals (GAME CD) Indy Mogul Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Fan Reviews (1.0) by you the listeners :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) This week we heard from Trae... (live-action) :: Medio in Akihabara by Trae Promos / Break Everybody Needs a Robot :: by Matthew Ebel (from MatthewEbel.com) Only You :: by Jack in the Pulpit (now on music.podshow.com) Everybody Needs a Ninja :: by Matthew Ebel (from MatthewEbel.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Pop Goes the Bubblewrap It's a Dog's Life in the Land of the Rising Sun Japan's Underwater Pyramid Mom Cafes for Otaku Music Reviews (1.0) by Bryce :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) (album) :: Ai Otsuka : Love JAM Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-04-15 Eureka Seven Music DVD w/Bonus CD Eureka Seven Vol. #12+Special Edition Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Final Plus Zegapain Vol. #4 Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) Figurine #1 (website) :: where to buy (pictures) :: gallery (review) :: read-a-long Figurine #2 (website) :: where to buy (pictures) :: gallery (review) :: read-a-long Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (wii game) :: Harvest Moon: Tree of Service (wii game) :: Sonic: Unleased (wii game) :: Strongbad Cool Game for Attractive People Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) Nothing new this week... but don't let that stop you letting us torture... uh I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... people who we've already nick'd, requested logos ...email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Static's (requested) logo mash-up... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for more of something we used to call a "podcast talky" ...back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's April! Give us your votes! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 148) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Kevin Cooney (a.k.a. TokyoCooney), recorded live April 7th, 2008. This week we finally had a chance to talk with Kevin Cooney a vlogger who lives in Japan and shares his unique perspectives with the culture. Not to mention we had some fierce discussions over feedback. So join us this week the segments and awesome (and very long) interview with Kevin Cooney. Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Bacon Salt (ringtones) Bernhards (linky #1) Bernhards (linky #2) Bernhards (linky #3) Bernhards (linky #4) Bernhards (linky #5) Bernhards (linky #6) Bernhards (linky #7) Bernhards (linky #8) Tokyo Punch Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Promos / Break Heavens a Lie :: by Lacuna Coil (now on music.podshow.com) Another Year In America :: by Jack in the Pulpit (now on music.podshow.com) Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) 2008-04-01 Appleseed Ex Machina (HD DVD) Cutey Honey / Kekko Kamen Double Feature Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Vol. #1 Bundle 2008-04-08 Hell Girl Vol. #5 Night Shift Nurses: Karte 5.5 Simoun Vol. #3 Super Robot Wars: OG - Divine Wars Vol. #5 Yukikaze Box Set (Blu-Ray) Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (game) :: Super Mario Cart (wii) (album) :: the Brilliant Green (the WINTER album) Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) None this week... but don't let that stop you letting us torture... uh I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! This week... people who we've already nick'd, requested logos ...email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Yagami Rimmer and Kitsune Jr logo mash-ups... ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for more of something we used to call a "podcast talky" ...back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's April! Give us your votes! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.<)) ...] We appreciate the votes , donations, and comments even if we don't read them on the show... umm.. right votes... and iTunes reviews... at any of the following places: www.PodcastAlley.com, www.PodcastPickle.com, www.PodcastDirectory.com, www.PodcastCharts.com, and/or www.DigitalPodcast.com. Oh and always check out www.podcasterworld.com! Word-of-mouth advertising is also appreaciated. Thanks for the support, and the people who have been voting for us! D4 V0T3Z...they melt in your click, not in your hand!! ..with 1MPR0V3D carry-over errorz! None of you caught last weeks show notes error! Shame on YOU! =D

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 147) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Colin Devroe (of Viddler.com), recorded live March 31st, 2008. This week we had a chance to talk with Colin Devroe of Viddler (www.viddler.com) a really slick video service for vloggers, social networkers, online media producers and you! ...a refreshing alternative online video service. In addition we received goodies from Vas, Alan was given delicious cake and we had segments. So, join us this week for laughs, knowledge and delicious cake! Google Desktop users zOMG HARK there's a OG RSS Google Gadget! (O.o)?! Download it here! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" Igor Bars Bacon Salt (ringtones) URBIS Bernhards (linky #1), Bernhards (linky #2) Moribito Colin's Blog Viddler SxSW videos Mashable Habari Project Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Promos / Break I Believe :: by miggs (now on music.podshow.com) Devil Aint Got A Chance :: by Jeff Schram (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Indoor Shopping Mall for Cars Opens in Japan The Adult Obsession for Toys in Japan The World's First Diplo-cat Japan's Latest Animal Star Paper Airplanes in Space Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) MOHS Bunny girl Mikuru Asahina 1/4 (website) :: where to buy (pictures) :: gallery (review) :: read-a-long Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (game) :: Super Mario Galaxy Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) None this week... but don't let that stop you letting us torture... uh I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! Last week... this was the logos and nicks we made/gave... pretty nifty huh? ...email us for your nickname and you'll get one as well! Fisty-G's (previously nick'd) logo-mash up... and a new one this week/show! ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for more of something we used to call a "podcast talky" ...back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's not March, it's April! Give us your votes! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.<)) ...] We appreciate the votes , donations, and comments even if we don't read them on the show... umm.. right votes... and iTunes reviews... at any of the following places: www.PodcastAlley.com, www.PodcastPickle.com, www.PodcastDirectory.com, www.PodcastCharts.com, and/or www.DigitalPodcast.com. Oh and always check out www.podcasterworld.com! Word-of-mouth advertising is also appreaciated. Thanks for the support, and the people who have been voting for us! D4 V0T3Z...they melt in your click, not in your hand!! ..with 1MPR0V3D carry-over errorz! None of you caught last weeks show notes error! Shame on YOU! =D

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  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 146) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With "the curse"...that being said... recorded live March 24th, 2008. This week we had a guest... sorta, but... something didn't workout so this week's guest will be a future rescheduled guest. We also caught up with some feedback had several OG Scouts about Anime Boston and our segments. So check out this week's show and see if we're totally lying maybe our guest did show up at the end. So download this week's show and find out for yourself. We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record... for all of you stalkers... as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us! ::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show) OG Link Shortner the OG twitter OG talkshoe site OG LIVE "Studio Cam" www.BaconSalt.com Igor Bars Bacon Salt (ringtones) Dalek Cake Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Promos / Break Something New :: by Mike Errico (now on music.podshow.com) Dumb Boy :: by Telling On Trixie (now on music.podshow.com) Weekly DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) Anime Releases Kanon Vol. #3 Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Vol. #6 Grappler Baki Season 2 Boxset Glass Fleet Vol. 5 Kite Liberator OVA Naruto(Edited) Vol. 22 Ragnarok the Animation Vol. 3 Ranma 1/2 TV Season 6 Shuffle Vol. 2 Slayers Season 3 The Third: Girl With The Blue Eye Vol.5 XXXholic Vol.1+Artbox Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... And now, presenting the "Moffle"! Tech toys from Japan on sale in East Village Going the distance on the Pacific Ocean (track him) The Power of Puppy Prayer "L: Change the World" Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (manga) :: Dead Man Wonderland (manga) :: Inumimi Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) One this week... but don't let that stop you letting us torture... uh I mean from you emailing us and telling us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! Fisty-G's (previouslt nick'd) logo-mash up... and a new one this week! ...and now you get your own logo-mashup for your nickname... If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for more of something we used to call a "podcast talky" ...back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's not February, it's March! Give us your votes! [insert OG-bribes here... it's late ((>.

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Justin and Dave asked... for some promos from us... so we're sharing it with others... in case they want them too. =D

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Justin and Dave asked... and they shall receive... well they already have. =D

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This is version 2 of the Bernhard's bacony shake feedback... we whipped up a variation at the end of the show... here it is... *shake*shake* mmm bacony...

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