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Episode 140 - 2018 Year In Review
Hello ASPers! This week, Josh, Hanna, and Ashley bring you their top 3's of 2018. Join us as we rank, review, and revel in our picks for: best series, best movie, best character, best music, and best non 2018 thing you saw in 2018 (yeah...that one didn't really have a good name). Plus, audio issues? All this and more on this episode of the Animation Station Podcast! What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 139 - Isabel Terol Martinez / Creator of Lalin's Curse
Calling all UFOs & ASPers! On this week's episode, Josh is joined by Isabel Terol Martinez to discuss her supernatural webcomic 'Lalin's Curse'. Join us as we discuss animation in different countries, 'Kingdom Hearts', UFOs, character relationships, orphans, and more. What was Isabel's inspiration for the comic? What type of story does she want to share? Background characters? Tune in to find out! Follow Isabel on: Instagram at @Isakytm Twitter at @isakytm Find 'Lalin's Curse' on LINE WEBTOON here webtoons.com/Lalin'sCurse What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 138 - Aquaman
Hello ASPers and fish folk! On this extremely wet episode of the ASP, Josh and Oliver sit down to discuss the newest film in the DCEU 'Aquaman'. They also compare the film to the other DCEU films. Plus, we discuss the end of the Avengers. This is a SPOILER episode. What did we think of the film? How does it compare to 'Wonder Woman'? 'Game of Thrones'? Tune in to find out! Need a cool shirt? RIPT Apparel has shirts! Use PROMO CODE: ASP10 at RiptApparel.com to receive 10% off your purchase. Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 137 - Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
We are back ASPers! For our final episode on 2018, Josh and Oliver sit down to discuss the newest Sony Animation film "Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse". They also chat about what all they are looking forward to in 2019! What did we think of the film? What are we looking forward to in 2019? Star Trek? Tune in to find out! What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 136 - Miraculous Ladybug Season 2 Episodes 13-26 (Spoilers)
Merry Christmas ASPers! On this Miraculous episode, Josh and Hanna are joined once again by director Ezra Weisz to chat about 'Miraculous Ladybug' season 2 part 2. Together they breakdown each episode, discuss the characters, voice acting, character growth, ships, Chloe, Ezra's beard, and more. What did we think of this season? What are our hopes for next season? Is Chloe the main villain? Tune in to find out! This is a SPOILER filled episode. So get your spots on and your claws out. The ASP starts now! Follow Ezra on: Instagram at @ezraweisz Twitter at @Warmupguy and on YouTube at EZRAY What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Use PROMO CODE: ASP10 at RiptApparel.com to receive 10% off your purchase. Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 135 - Yuri Lowenthal / Known For: Spider-Man / Prince of Persia / Castlevania / Ben 10 / Gurren Lagann / Naruto / Afro Samurai
Hello ASPers! On this episode, Josh sits down with the one and only Yuri Lowenthal. We discuss how he got into acting, moving to LA with his wife Tara, his roles, and more! We also chat about his favorite roles as Ben in 'Ben 10', Sasuke in 'Naruto', the Prince in 'Prince of Persia', Peter Parker in Insomniac's 'Spider-Man', Simon in 'Gurren Lagann', and Kuma in 'Afro Samurai'. In the news, we discuss Makoto Shinkai's new film 'Weathering With You', the new season of 'Miraculous Ladybug' on Netflix, the new Pixar film 'Onward', and '3Below' premiering on Netflix on Dec 21st. Follow Yuri on: Instagram at @yurilowenthal Twitter at @YuriLowenthal His website yurilowenthal.com & Unlocked What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 134 - Erin Fitzgerald / Known For: Ed, Edd n Eddy / Persona 4 / Miraculous Ladybug / Ask the StoryBots / Monster High / World of Warcraft
Welcome back ASPers! This week, Josh is joined by the incredibly talented Erin Fitzgerald! We chat about growing up as an actor in Canada, voice acting, video games, Cartoon Network, anime, Jeopardy, and more! What's your favorite role that Erin's voiced? May Kanker and Nazz in 'Ed, Edd n Eddy'? Chie in 'Persona 4'? Rose and Juleka in 'Miraculous Ladybug'? Bo in 'Ask the StoryBots'? What made Erin wan to be an actor? How did she get into voice over? Why didn't her drama teacher give her the lead? Tune in to find out! Follow Erin on: Instagram at @erinfitzbadass Twitter at @ErinFitzgerald Her website erinfitzvo.com on www.opencoaches.com & Twitch at twitch.tv/erinfitzgerald What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 133 - Matchmaker Hero with Maddie Ince / Dragon Prince Spoilers
Hello aliens & ASPers! On this week's episode, Josh is joined by Maddie Ince to discuss her webcomic 'Matchmaker Hero'. Join us for a thrilling tale of mystery, discovery, ketchup, and nerdiness. Plus, we also drop some spoilers for 'The Dragon Prince' at the end of the episode. So, I guess we're like a Marvel movie now... What was Maddie's inspiration for the comic? What type of story does she want to tell? Does she ship Katara and Zuko? Tune in to find out! Follow Maddie on: Instagram at @madelineince Find 'Matchmaker Hero' here webtoons.com/MatchmakerHero Find 'Matchmaker Hero' OG here webtoons.com/MMHOG What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 132 - Ralph Breaks the Internet w/ HYLT Radio
Hello ASPers! This week, HYLT Radio breaks the podcast! That's right, Josh and Ashley are joined by Liam and Brittany from HYLT Radio to discuss the newest Disney film "Ralph Breaks the Internet". In the news, we discuss the new "Fruits Basket" anime, and the new trailers for "Detective Pikachu" & "The Lion King". This is a spoiler filled episode. What did we think of the film? Are Josh and Liam friends? K-Pop?Tune in to find out! Follow Brittany on: Instagram at @CitizenofDisney & Liam Instagram at @LiamBright Follow HYLT Radio on: iTunes & Stitcher Instagram at @hyltradio Twitter at @HYLTRadio What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 131 - Disney Parks with Tony Simonetta
Welcome back ASPers and Disney fanatics! This week, Josh is joined by friend of the show Tony Simonetta. Together they chat about Tony's work at Rooster Teeth, Extra Life 2018, all of his trips to the multiple Disney Parks, D23 Expo, the weather, & more. From Disneyland to Tokyo Disney Sea, Tony hits the highs and lows of the parks. What is his favorite park? Where goes he want to go next? When will he be head of Rooster Teeth? Tune in to find out! Follow Tony on: Twitter at @Tony_Simonetta Instagram at Tony_Simonetta and his website TonySimonetta.com What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 130 - Outlaw Star w/ Harold from The Tunes/Toons Podcast / Seihō Bukyō Autorō Sutā
Hello ASPers and everyone searching for the Galactic Leyline. On this episode, Josh is joined by Harold from the Tunes/Toons Podcast to discuss the 1998 anime classic "Outlaw Star". We discuss the plot, characters, that one random hot springs episode, and more. What did we think about the series? How does it rank in our Toonami scale? Whose our favorite Ctarl-Ctarl? Tune in to find out! Follow Harold on: Instagram at @haroldstorey Twitter at @AHaroldStorey Check out Tunes/Toons on: Instagram at @tunes.toons Twitter at @TunesToonsOKC & The Tunes/Toons Podcast on iTunes Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 129 - Dennis Do / Director of Funan
Hello ASPers! This week, Josh is joined by director Dennis Do to discuss his new animated film "Funan'. We dive into why we wanted to tell this story, why it is so personal to him, who he wants to see the film, and his hopes for the film. Thanks to the Animation Is Film Festival and GKIDS for allowing us to preview the film and interview Dennis. Follow the AIF on: Instagram at @animationisfilm Twitter at @AnimationIsFilm Follow GKIDS: Instagram at @gkidsfilms Twitter at @GKIDSfilms Check out the trailer for Funan HERE Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 128 - Salvador Simo / Director Of Bunuel In The Labyrinth Of Turtles
Hello ASPers! This week, Josh is joined by director Salvador Simo. We discuss his new animated film "Bunuel in the Labyrinth of Turtles'. We discuss why we wanted to co-wright/direct the film, how was he familiar with Bunuel, and his hopes for the film. Thanks to the Animation Is Film Festival and GKIDS for allowing us to preview the film and interview Salvador. Follow the AIF on: Instagram at @animationisfilm Twitter at @AnimationIsFilm Follow GKIDS: Instagram at @gkidsfilms Twitter at @GKIDSfilms Check out the trailer for Bunuel In The Labyrinth Of Turtles HERE Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 127 - Animation Is Film Festival with Caleb Masters / Bunuel In The Labyrinth Of Turtles / Funan / Mirai / Studio Ponoc's Modest Heroes
Hello animation fans and ASPers! This week, Josh is joined by Caleb Masters from The Cinematropolis to discuss from of the films from the Animation Is Film Festival. We discuss: Bunuel In The Labyrinth Of Turtles - In a stranger than fiction tale befitting of the master surrealist filmmaker, Buñuel and the Labyrinth of the Turtles captures the moment when, based on a wild lottery ticket promise, Buñuel and his friend and new benefactor Ramón set out to make the unexpected and ambitious documentary on the Las Hurdes region in Spain. The production tests Bunuel’s mental stamina as well as the two men’s friendship as the fate of the project comes into question. Check out the trailer for Bunuel In The Labyrinth Of Turtles HERE FUNAN - Winner of the Cristal for a Feature Film, the highest award at the Annecy International Festival of Animated Films, Funan is a powerful and beautiful story of a young mother’s fight and determination to hold on to her family during unspeakably trying times. During the Khmer Rouge madness of the 1970s in Phnom Penh, young mother Chou’s life is brutally disrupted when the population is deported to camps and she is separated from her 4-year-old son. While her world falls apart Cho remains steadfast in her determination to find her son and reunite her family even if it means risking everything. Check out the trailer for Funan HERE MIRAI - A young boy encounters a magical garden which enables him to travel through time and meet his relatives from different eras, with guidance by his younger sister from the future. An official selection at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, and the epic capstone of director Mamoru Hosoda’s career, Mirai is a sumptuous, magical, and emotionally soaring adventure about the ties that bring families together and make us who we are. (Courtesy of GKIDS) Check out the trailer for Mirai HERE MODEST HEROES - An ambitious collection of three thrilling tales created by some of the greatest talents working in Japanese animation today. In Kanini & Kanino, directed by Academy Award®-nominee Hiromasa Yonebayashi (When Marnie Was There, Mary and The Witch’s Flower), two crab brothers embark on a grand underwater adventure to find their father, after an accident carries him far downstream. Depicted as tiny beings in a large and merciless natural world, the brothers must evade a series of freshwater predators if they are ever to reunite with their family again. In Life Ain’t Gonna Lose, acclaimed animator Yoshiyuki Momose (key animator on Isao Takahata’s films at Studio Ghibli, and animation director of the video game Ni No Kuni) makes his directorial debut with a very different kind of story. Shun is an 8-year-old boy living in Tokyo, who suffers from a life-threatening allergy to eggs. While his mother works hard to protect him and lead an ordinary life, one afternoon Shun has an unexpected encounter with an egg product, and he must begin a race against time to save himself. Lastly, in Invisible (the directing debut of Akihiko Yamashita, a talented key animator on many of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s best-known films) a young man wakes up one morning to discover that no one can see him. As he finds his life beginning to quite literally float away, a momentous decision gives him the chance to reclaim his humanity. Check out the trailer for Modest Heroes HERE Thanks to Animation Is Film, GKIDS, and Annecy International for allowing us to view some of these films. Follow GKIDS: Instagram at @gkidsfilms Twitter at @GKIDSfilms Follow the AIF on: Instagram at @animationisfilm Twitter at @AnimationIsFilm Follow Caleb: Twitter at @CMastersTalk Follow The Cinematropolis: Twitter at @thecinematrop and their www.thecinematropolis.com Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Spooktober 3- Episode 126 - Over The Garden Wall
Welcome back ASPers and all those lost in the woods! For our final episode of Spooktober 3: Here Comes Spookums, Josh & Ashley are back to review the 2014 Cartoon network mini-series "Over the Garden Wall". They discuss the characters, story, music, voice acting, and more! Plus, we welcome our new sponsor Funimation! What did we think about the show? What's in store for next month? James Earl Jones? Tune in to find out! What’s better than anime? FREE ANIME! We are partnering with Funimation to give all ASP listeners 14 day free trial! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Get anime and support the show. It's a win win! Use PROMO CODE: ASP10 at RiptApparel.com to receive 10% off your purchase. Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Spooktober 3 - Episode 125 - The Boxtrolls
Hello ASPers! For our fourth episode of Spooktober 3: Here Comes Spookums, Josh is join by a long lost spirit in Gavin Otteson! The dynamic duo is back! This week, we discuss the 2014 Laika stop-motion animated film "The Boxtrolls". They breakdown the plot, animation, characters, trolls, crossdressing, and more.Plus, Josh nerds out about "Game of Thrones". What did we think of the movie? How does it rank among the Laika films? Will Gavin be on next week's episode? Tune in to find out! (spoiler...no) Use PROMO CODE: ASP10 at RiptApparel.com to receive 10% off your purchase. Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Spooktober 3 - Episode 124 - ScoobyNatural / Supernatural & Scooby-Doo Crossover
Welcome back ASPers! For our third episode of Spooktober 3: Here Comes Spookums, Josh, Ashley, Jennifer, and Hanna discuss the "Supernatural" and "Scooby-Doo" crossover event 'ScoobyNatural'. We breakdown the episode, talk about our favorite episodes and characters, the"13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo", and more! What did we think of the crossover? How many tangents to we go off on? How should the show end? Tune in to find out! 'Supernatural' and 'Scooby-Doo' are owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment Use PROMO CODE: ASP10 at RiptApparel.com to receive 10% off your purchase. Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Spooktober 3 - Episode 123 - Highschool of the Dead / Gakuen Mokushiroku Haisukūru obu za Deddo
Welcome back zombros & ASPers! For our third episode of Spooktober 3: Here Comes Spookums, Josh & Ashley discuss the 2010 zombie apocalypse anime series "Highschool of the Dead"! We deep dive into the plot, characters, the "plot", continuation in the manga, ships, & giggle physics, & more. We also chat about TokenCon 2018, Ashley's con appearances, the newest Unlocked update, & "The Dragon Prince". What did we think of the anime? Whose idea was this? The best scene in anime history? Tune in to find out! 'Highschool of the Dead' is preformed by Kisida Kyoudan & The Akebosi Rockets and is owned by Geneon Universal Entertainment. Use PROMO CODE: ASP10 at RiptApparel.com to receive 10% off your purchase. Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Episode 122 - Katie Cook / Creator & Author of Nothing Special
For our second episode in Spooktober 3: Here Comes Spookums, Josh sits down with artist, author, and comic creator Katie Cook. We discuss her career, art,"Star Wars", "Lord of the Rings", and her current webcomic series "Nothing Special". Minor spoilers for "Nothing Special". Follow Katie on: Instagram at @katiecandraw Twitter at @katiecandraw Her Website Be sure and check out Nothing Special Download the WEBTOON app HERE! Use PROMO CODE: ASP10 at RiptApparel.com to receive 10% off your purchase. Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |
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Spooktober 3 - Episode 121 - Gravity Falls
It's October ASPers! That means the third installment in our Spooktober series - Spooktober 3: Here Comes Spookums. To kick things off, Josh & Ashley discuss the 2012 Disney animated series "Gravity Falls"! We discuss the plot, characters, voice acting, easter eggs, bts stories, ships, & more. Plus, we discuss the newest "Ralph Breaks the Internet" trailer, Ashley's con appearances, the new Unlocked update, and Josh continues to gush about "The Dragon Prince" What's next for Spooktober? What did we think of the series? Wendip, Dipcifica, or Pinecest? Tune in to find out! Gravity Falls is property of Disney Use PROMO CODE: ASP10 at RiptApparel.com to receive 10% off your purchase. Want to watch exclusive ASP content? All you have to do is get the Unlocked app! Download for free at https://unlock.app.link/theASP. |