Is This Anime?

Jack Metcalfe and Malcolm McLeod
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Is This Anime?

Is This Anime? is a podcast hosted by friends & comedians Jack Metcalfe & Malcolm McLeod. Jack is an anime "expert" and has loved the genre all of his life. Malcolm has never watched anime in his life and has no idea what it is. Each week, Jack introduces Malcolm (and sometimes a guest!) to a new anime and together they go on a journey to decide its worthiness in the great pantheon of anime... something Malcolm may never ever grasp. Theme Song provided by Landon Trimble @landos.sando

  1. NOV 12

    Undead Unluck w/ StarGalaxyKitty

    Don't be so unlucky to miss this latest podcast! Streamer StarGalaxyKitty joins the podcast to talk last fall's hit, Undead Unluck! We discuss how this series has far more heart than its initial episodes suggest and why this series is a Speedwagon Bonanza! Episodes discussed: Undead Unluck S1 E1, 2, 5, 8, and 9 Jack Metcalfe Insta: @Jackisjack Twitter: @onlyrealJackm StarGalaxyKitty Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/stargalaxykitty

    54 min

  2. OCT 24

    Look Back w/ Malcolm McLeod

    SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING NOVEMBER 7TH SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM 26 MINUTES IN! GO SEE IT! Don't turn away before listening to this latest podcast! Malcolm returns to the discuss the adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's heart shattering one-shot Look Back! We explore how this more grounded work of his stays true to his routes and how director Kiyotaka Oshiyama proves to be someone to look out for! Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

    1h 8m

  3. OCT 9

    Frieren: Beyond Journey's End w/Jordan Mitchell Love

    Take a long journey with the podcast to the incredible world of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End! The intimate fantasy series was a huge hit in last Fall's season and we explain how these first 6 episodes make it stand out even in the crowded fantasy genre! Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 1-6 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

    41 min

  4. SEP 17

    Deadman Wonderland w/Gavin Meyer

    Try to survive this wild ride of a podcast as voice actor Gavin Meyer joins Jack to talk the cult hit Deadman Wonderland! Gavin does his best to keep Jack on track of this twisty show. Plus listen to Jack complain about how much he hates it when anime adaptations don't cover the entirety of the manga! Episodes discussed: Deadman Wonderland Episodes 1-5 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Gavin Meyer Instagram: @vancitycloud website: www.gavinmeyer.com

    41 min

  5. SEP 3

    Sword Art Online Part 2 (Alicization) w/Jordan Mitchell Love

    We conclude our Sword Art Online coverage with 6 episodes from Season 3! Otherwise known as SAO Alicization! How does this less Kirito-driven season hold up with the earlier series? Plus Jack gives his thoughts on the SAO games! Episodes discussed: S3 episodes 1, 6, 10, 30, 33, and 36 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

    52 min

  6. AUG 1

    Sword Art Online Part 1 w/Jordan Mitchell Love

    The groundbreaking Isekai (though technically not really) Sword Art Online makes its debut! Jordan Mitchell love returns with his pick of 6 episodes that best showcase seasons 1 and 2 of the series! Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 3, 12, and 21. S2 Episodes 3, 13, and 22 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

    53 min

  7. JUL 16

    Magic Knight Rayearth w/Rachel Ondang

    You wouldn't necessarily expect Magical Girls and Mecha to be a combination but like Peanut Butter and Chocolate it just somehow works! Hot off the heels of its recently announced remake, we are covering Magic Knight Rayearth! Rachel Ondang returns to talk our first CLAMP anime adaptation. Episodes discussed: 1, 2, 4, 5, 22, and 28 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Rachel Ondang Twitter: @RachelOndangVO website: https://www.rachelondangvo.com/

    49 min

  8. JUN 25

    Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura w/Mark Blancaflor

    The martial arts crossover of the century is here! Baki Hanma and Tokita Ohma face off in this Netflix Original OVA! Does this crossover live up to the reputation of these 2 iconic fighting series? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

    44 min
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About

Is This Anime? is a podcast hosted by friends & comedians Jack Metcalfe & Malcolm McLeod. Jack is an anime "expert" and has loved the genre all of his life. Malcolm has never watched anime in his life and has no idea what it is. Each week, Jack introduces Malcolm (and sometimes a guest!) to a new anime and together they go on a journey to decide its worthiness in the great pantheon of anime... something Malcolm may never ever grasp. Theme Song provided by Landon Trimble @landos.sando

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  • Creator
    Jack Metcalfe and Malcolm McLeod
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jack Metcalfe & Malcolm McLeod 2021
  • Show Website
    Is This Anime?

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