Episode 53: Anime Series Adaptation Primer 2 (feat. The Dangers in My Heart, Hell's Paradise, Skip and Loafer, Delicious in Dungeon)
In this episode Jason gifts Will some books, laments on how translating Japanese puzzles and tax codes can be a pain, and then talk about Anime books (AKA Manga) in their new episodic segment… Anime Series Adaptation Primer 2!
Episode 52: Gotta Watch 'Em All 6 (feat. Jojo Part 4 [Ep 1-17], Sword Art Online [Season 1])
In this episode, Will crosses from the field of oddities to the online realm, and Jason discovers that Jojo and American Suburbia have more than a few things in common…
After Dark 11: GAP Rose Rumble 2 - Top 10 Anime Moms
While everyone else may be with their 3D loved ones, Jason and Will revive the GAP After Dark series to go over their most beloved 2D Moms in the second iteration of the GAP Rose Rumble.
Episode 51: Was Anime in 2022 Legit? Just Ask Will.
Now that it is 2023, Will decided to compile all the stats to give Anime in 2022 its annual GAP report card… Also Jason was there too.
Bits and Pieces 14: Is The Streaming War Killing Anime?
Streaming platforms have been the best way for fans to enjoy anime for the last 10 years, but has the experience recently been dampened by some not-so-great things happening in the industry?
Episode 50: Winter 2023 Seasonal Premieres is the Middle Child of Seasonal Anime
Winter is here. Anime is here. Therefore, Winter 2023 Seasonal Anime Review is here.
Episode 49: Going Nuts on 2D Blood, Gore, and Guts! (feat. Parasyte, Devilman Crybaby, Elfen Lied, and More!)
There is no better way to kick off season 5 of the GAP Podcast than with Jason and Will. than talking about violence and gore in Anime/Manga and having a bloody good time discussing it.
Bits and Pieces 13: The Health and Well-being of Anime/Manga Creators
A typical New Year's Resolution for many is to focus more time and effort towards improving one’s physical and mental well-being. In this GAP Bros’ first released episode for 2023 (but the last episode of Season 4), Jason and Will delve into the state of the Anime and Manga industries through the context of its creators, the state of the industry itself, and the Anime/Manga Series themselves
Episode 48: The Good Anime Palette Awards 4 (Season 4 Finale)
Listen in as Jason and Will review the best and worst Anime and Manga from season 4 of the podcast to end 2022 on a high note.
Side Note: Not that Will would read this description but… Jason has already started planning his revenge arc for the next GAP Finale.
Episode 47.5: 2 Boys 1 Filler Episode (feat. Fall + Winter Seasonal Outlook, Romantic Killer, DIY, And More!)
While Jason waits for Will to return home to Hong Kong, they spent some time going over a bunch of seasonals and news before the GAP Season 4 Finale.
Episode 47: Gotta Watch 'Em All 5 (feat. Jojo Part 3 [Season 2-2], Monogatari [Final Season])
Jason finished what he started. Will finished the story to end all stories. The GAP Bros finished another storied entry in the GWEA saga.
Bits and Pieces 11: What Is Anime? No Really... What IS Anime?
This may seem like a simple and straightforward discussion, but Jason and Will try their hardest to have a constructive conversation on what is considered an Anime, and why the current definition can be impeding the growth and evolution of the industry.
Episode 45: A Two Man Troupe Talking About Anime Tropes
Wanna know why holding hands in Anime can be perverted? Or why dense Main Characters are more manipulative than lazy writing? Listen to this episode where Jason and Will talk with glee and disgust about all these tropes and unwritten rules of Anime and Manga.
Episode 44: Future Forecast For Fall [2022 Seasonal Premieres] (feat. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Gundam: The Witch From Mercury, And More!)
This time around Jason and Will decide to flip the script and predict how the fall seasonals look before they premiere (some did get watched though).
Episode 43: Anime is a Dish Best Served Cold With a Side of Revenge (feat. 91 Days, Hell Girl, And More!)
Here is a GAP podcast episode served cold for you to listen to while you bury your adversaries six feet under.
Bits and Pieces 10: The Art of Scoring Anime/Manga and The Culture of Being "Mid"
You have heard the term… you might even use it regularly. Either way, within the context of Weebdom, the term “Mid” has been gaining popularity recently and is the subject of great debate in some circles. Hear Jason and Will explain why this is both an important discussion as well as a stupid one at the same time.
Episode 42: Perils of the 2D Mind (feat. Welcome to the NHK!, March Comes in Like A Lion, and More!)
Mental Health is important. Anime is important. Manga is important. The GAP Podcast is important.
So for this episode, we decided to combine all these things and discuss the topic of mental health in Anime and Manga.
Episode 41: All Wit [Studio] And No Sass!!! (feat. The Ancient Magus Bride, Vinland Saga, and More!)
A slew of Anime adaptation announcements and frightening industry stats on animation studios didn’t prevent Jason and Will from having their wits about them in delivering you all the facts… oh yeah and we talked a lot about Wit Studio too…