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  1. 9h ago

    170. THIS WILL BE EPIC | Avengers Doomsday Official Trailer Dropped!

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome back to the Bebop Boys Podcast! Episode 170 kicks off with banter, Avatar hype, and Nerd News before the crew dives into Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, Avengers: Doomsday, Doctor Doom, X-Men ’97, House of the Dragon, and why hypebeasts ruin everything they touch. This week, we get into: 🌊 The new Avatar movie Why Paramount should have put it in theatersAdult Aang, the new voice cast, and the Avatar universe expandingAvatar: Seven Havens and the next Earthbending AvatarWhy Avatar fans have been waiting way too long for this📰 Nerd News RoboCop finally getting a Detroit statueRyan Gosling reportedly joining the MCU as Ghost RiderDavid Jonsson as Black PantherHalo 2 remake rumorsMarvel Tokon beta breaking serversGod of War live-action delaysHe-Man on PrimeNew DC Absolute Universe comicsStatic, Steel, and Vixen getting ongoing series🔥 Hypebeasts, Pokémon cards, and internet mob mentality Why booster packs in the club is nasty workHow hypebeasts suck the soul out of hobbiesDC So White, DC Blackout, and comic book discourseLupita Nyong’o, The Odyssey, and why people need to read history before arguing online👻 MCU Talk Ryan Gosling as Ghost RiderJohnny Blaze vs. Danny KetchWhy some actors feel too famous for certain superhero rolesDoctor Doom, God Doom, and Avengers: DoomsdayWhy the MCU might be skipping too much of Doom’s foundationSecret Wars, Miles Morales, Shang-Chi, and the Fox X-Men return❌ X-Men ’97 Wolverine lying to the teamMorph still chasing WolverineProfessor X reliving Magneto traumaWhether X-Men ’97 can stay great after Beau DeMayo’s writing is phased outWhy What If…? wasted one of Marvel’s easiest premises🐉 House of the Dragon Alicent, Helaena, and survival in WesterosWhy people misunderstand the stakes for women in this worldUlf, the City Watch murders, and Rhaenyra’s growing paranoiaWhy Daemon is entertaining but absolutely should not be kingCelebrating the possible downfall of Criston ColePlus: Paramount slander, Greek history rants, comic book pull lists, Ghost Rider fan casting, Wolverine slander, Doctor Doom arrogance, and the usual Bebop chaos. Follow Us On Social ! :  https://www.youtube.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.instagram.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.twitter.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheBebopPodcast

    170. THIS WILL BE EPIC | Avengers Doomsday Official Trailer Dropped!

  2. Jul 15

    168. House Of The Dragon Season 3 Recap! (So Far) + X-Men 97!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Bebop Boys Podcast! Episode 168 starts with classic Bebop chaos, zombie talk, Game of Thrones lore, and Nerd News before the crew dives deep into House of the Dragon and X-Men ’97.  This week, the crew gets into: 🐉 House of the Dragon We break down the latest episode, including Rhaenyra trying to hold everything together, Daemon being Daemon, the political chaos of ruling Westeros, and why having dragons does not automatically make every decision simple. We also get into:  The White Walkers and why they are secretly the core threat of Game of Thrones Aegon the Conqueror’s dream  Jace’s death  Rhaena and Sheepstealer  Corlys proving why he’s one of the best captains in Westeros  Daemon taking King’s Landing  Otto getting packed up  Why the dragons in House of the Dragon look so different from Daenerys’ dragons Then we shift into: ❌ X-Men ’97 The crew talks Magneto, Apocalypse, Professor X, the Celestials, the chaos of the original ’90s X-Men series, and why shows like X-Men Evolution, Wolverine and the X-Men, and the classic Spider-Man animated series still hold a special place in superhero animation.  Plus, we discuss whether the Avengers need to stay out of X-Men stories, what makes the mutants work as their own world, and why Apocalypse might have turned out differently if somebody just hugged that man.  🎮 Nerd News includes Xbox layoffs, Microsoft’s digital licensing plans, Avatar: Aang The Last Airbender coming to Paramount+, Jubilee joining Marvel Rivals, the Megan spinoff Soulmate, live-action Moana reactions, Emmy nominations, Dune 3, Godzilla Minus Zero, and X-Men ’97 trending worldwide.  🎁 Plus: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Greek mythology casting discourse, zombie rankings, hot dog supremacy, old-school superhero cartoons, and way too much House of the Dragon lore. Follow Us On Social ! :  https://www.youtube.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.instagram.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.twitter.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheBebopPodcast

    168. House Of The Dragon Season 3 Recap! (So Far) + X-Men 97!

  3. Jul 8

    167. X-Men 97 Season 2, Supergirl & the Death of Media Literacy

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome back to the Bebop Boys Podcast! Episode 167 starts with Fourth of July banter and Nerd News before Persia launches into one of the biggest rants we've had on the podcast—a conversation about media literacy, complex storytelling, and why so many people completely miss the point of the stories they consume.  This week, the crew dives into: 🎭 Why stories like Attack on Titan shouldn't be reduced to simple "hero vs. villain" debates Why characters like Eren Yeager, Itachi, and even Bear from Obsession are far more complicated than internet discourse makes them seem How tragedies are meant to make us wrestle with impossible decisions—not hand us easy moral answers The difference between understanding a character's motivations and agreeing with their actions Whether social media has made people worse at interpreting stories and separating emotion from context But it's not all philosophy—we also get into: 📰 Nerd News featuring: Solo Leveling: Beyond the SystemGhost of Tsushima anime  A new Neon Genesis Evangelion project Ghost in the ShellThe Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout The future of physical vs. digital media Then we discuss: 🦸 Supergirl Why the online backlash feels completely disconnected from real audience reactions Whether internet outrage is actually organic—or just amplified by social media Why people are already trying to rewrite Superman after one divisive DC release The difference between genuine criticism and rage-bait engagement 🎁 Plus: capitalism vs. digital ownership, why physical media still matters, Shakespeare tragedies, comic book morality, Avatar comparisons, and one of the deepest conversations we've had about storytelling and why great fiction deserves more thoughtful discussion. Follow Us On Social ! :  https://www.youtube.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.instagram.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.twitter.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheBebopPodcast

    167. X-Men 97 Season 2, Supergirl & the Death of Media Literacy

  4. Jun 17

    166. The Reckless Ben LEGO Situation Gets DARKER Than We Thought

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome back to the Bebop Boys Podcast! Episode 166 starts with Nerd News and quickly turns into one of the wildest internet rabbit holes we've ever covered. What starts as a dispute over LEGO consignments somehow escalates into allegations of corruption, SWAT raids, arrests, and one of the strangest legal battles on YouTube.  This week, the crew dives into: 🧱 The ongoing Reckless Ben vs. Bricks & Minifigs controversy How a $200,000 LEGO Star Wars collection became the center of a years-long nightmare Why the case went from a simple business dispute to something much bigger The bizarre interactions with police, legal loopholes, and allegations surrounding the case Whether Reckless Ben is exposing something genuinely corrupt—or just getting too deep into the rabbit hole But it's not all internet chaos—we also get into: 🦸 Superman, Injustice, and whether heroes like Batman and Superman should actually kill their villains Why evil Superman stories keep coming back The best versions of Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, and Martian Manhunter Whether Injustice changed superhero media forever 🎮 Nerd News featuring: Kingdom Hearts IV Persona 4 Remake rumors Spyro, State of Decay 3, Fable, and more The future of fighting games and why we need a better DC fighter 🌈 Plus: theater stories, hot dogs and wine at outdoor plays, Frank Ocean discussions, Pride Month chaos, and one of the craziest internet stories we've ever covered. All This + More! Buckle Up Space Cowboy/Girl!  Follow Us On Social ! :  https://www.youtube.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.instagram.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.twitter.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheBebopPodcast

    166. The Reckless Ben LEGO Situation Gets DARKER Than We Thought

  5. Jun 10

    165. We Created Our Own Domain Expansions… and They Got INSANE

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome back to the Bebop Boys Podcast! Episode 165 starts with week recaps, acting discussions, and Nerd News before descending into absolute chaos with one of the funniest segments we've ever done.  This week, the crew dives into: 🎬 Theater vs. film acting, why stage acting is terrifying, and why some actors thrive in one medium but struggle in another. 🎮 Nerd News featuring: Saw: Genesis TMNT: The Last Ronin  God of War  Wolverine  Star Wars games  Monster Hunter and more Then we answer fan topics: 🔥 Favorite classic anime of all time From Cowboy Bebop and Yu Yu Hakusho to Berserk, Devilman, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, Trigun, Gundam Wing, and more. Including a conversation about just how much Berserk inspired modern anime.  🌎 What fictional universe would we conquer? Which powers we'd steal, who we'd eliminate immediately, and why Terry Crews somehow caught a stray. But things completely derail when we create: ⚡ The Bebop Cursed Domains Everyone creates their own Domain Expansion and somehow they get progressively more ridiculous. Then we rank them and even bring ChatGPT into the mix to judge the madness.  🌈 Plus, Anthonio kicks off Pride Month with a spotlight on queer characters across comics, anime, and pop culture, leading to one of the funniest closing segments we've had in a while. 🎁 Plus: Berserk trauma, Devilman influences, why Airbending might be the most broken power in Avatar, Sailor Moon appreciation, Game of Thrones politics, Power Rangers durability, and plenty of Bebop chaos. All this & more, Buckle Up Space Cowboy/Girl!  Follow Us On Social ! :  https://www.youtube.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.instagram.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.twitter.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheBebopPodcast

    165. We Created Our Own Domain Expansions… and They Got INSANE

  6. Jun 3

    164. Hero, Villain, Anti-Hero or Anti-Villain?

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome back to the Bebop Boys Podcast! Episode 164 starts with Nerd News, takes a hard left into a completely unnecessary discussion about creating a slur for humanity, and somehow ends with one of our most interesting character debates yet. This week, the crew dives into: 🔥 A passionate Mortal Kombat movie rant and why some of the franchise's biggest characters felt completely wasted 🔥 The latest Nerd News, including Star Wars, X-Men '97, comic book industry drama, and more 🔥 A completely unhinged discussion about whether humanity needs its own slur (yes, really) Then we close out the episode with: ⚖️ The Bebop Hero/Villain Game The crew debates which of us belong in each category: Hero Villain Anti-Hero Anti-Villain We break down what actually separates these archetypes and discover that some fan-favorite characters aren't nearly as easy to classify as people think. Along the way we discuss: Whether good intentions matter more than actions Why some villains genuinely believe they're doing the right thing The difference between a flawed hero and an anti-hero And why certain characters completely blur the line between hero and villain. 🎬 We also revisit Obsession, including the ending, Bear's decisions throughout the story, Nikki's unforgettable performance, and whether anyone involved could have escaped the situation without disaster. 🎁 Plus: comic book debates, movie hot takes, anime references, awkward theater experiences, and one of the weirdest conversations we've ever had on the podcast. All this & more, buckle up space cowboy/girl! Follow Us On Social ! :  https://www.youtube.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.instagram.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.twitter.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheBebopPodcast

  7. Jun 3

    163. Is Bear Actually the Villain? + The Boys Finale Was Disappointing

    Send us Fan Mail  🎙️ Welcome back to the Bebop Boys Podcast! Episode 163 starts off with Batman glazing and Nerd News… before spiraling into one of the deepest morality debates we’ve had in a minute. From obsessive love and horror psychology to The Boys finale frustrations, this episode gets chaotic FAST. This week, the crew dives deep into: Why Obsession might be one of the best horror movies of the year The insane “Wishing Willow” concept and how one bad decision ruins EVERYTHING Whether Bear is actually the villain—or just a regular person trapped in a nightmare The debate over intention vs. action, obsession vs. love, and why “most people don’t have pure intentions” How the movie uses relationship anxiety and insecurity in a genuinely terrifying way Why low-budget horror keeps outperforming giant Hollywood productions But it’s not just horror chaos—we also get into: The Boys Season Finale and whether this was the weakest season yet Why some of the emotional moments didn’t hit as hard as they should have Homelander losing his powers and the debate over how he SHOULD have reacted Whether Vought—not Homelander—is the REAL villain of the show The ongoing frustration with pacing, rewrites, and setup for future spin-offs Then things completely derail with: Batman glazing LEGO Batman being defended as one of the best Batman movies ever Attack on Titan Junior High appreciation And a completely unhinged debate involving Nazis, capitalism, and superhero ethics 🎁 Plus: Devil May Cry Season 2 talk, Sony exclusivity drama, horror movie budget discussions, Berserk references, and one of the funniest relationship debates we’ve had on the pod so far. Follow Us On Social ! :  https://www.youtube.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.instagram.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.twitter.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheBebopPodcast

  8. May 6

    162. Ranking the Biggest Gaslighters in Anime

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome back to the Bebop Boys Podcast! Episode 162 starts off with Nerd News and immediately spirals into one of the funniest—and most accurate—debates we’ve had in a minute: 🔥 Who are the biggest gaslighters in anime? From Griffith and Makima to Aizen, Lelouch, Askeladd, and even comic book characters sneaking onto the list, the crew breaks down the most manipulative masterminds across anime, manga, games, and pop culture. This week, the crew dives into: Why Griffith might be one of the greatest manipulators in anime history The psychological warfare behind characters like Makima, Light Yagami, Lelouch, and Aizen How Askeladd completely shaped Thorfinn’s life in Vinland Saga Whether manipulation with “good intentions” still counts as gaslighting The wild lore behind Raffles from Fire Force and the White-Clad conspiracy Why some villains don’t just defeat people physically—they rewrite how people see reality But it’s not just anime chaos—we also get into: Why Infinity Train deserved better and the frustration of great shows disappearing from streaming Cyberpunk endings, Johnny Silverhand manipulation, and Matt accidentally getting the WORST ending possible A hilarious breakdown of Russell Brand fumbling through a Bible interview Comic book gaslighters like Lex Luthor, Reverse Flash, and more And yes… a full conversation about whether anime is secretly the gayest genre ever created Then we switch gears with: The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic and the pressure of portraying icons in film A conversation about “superstar aura” in media and what actually makes someone feel larger than life How charisma, mythmaking, and perception shape celebrities and characters alike 🎁 Plus: Berserk trauma, Naruto “ninja AIDS,” SpongeBob-level gaslighting tactics, Pierce Morgan clips, and one of the funniest side tangents we’ve had in a while. Buckle Up Space Cowboy/Girl!  Follow Us On Social ! :  https://www.youtube.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.instagram.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.twitter.com/TheBebopPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheBebopPodcast

    162. Ranking the Biggest Gaslighters in Anime
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The Bebop is about Anime, comics, movies and everything nerd culture. 

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  • Creator
    The Bebop Boys
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Bebop Podcast
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