PenPen Pals

Ben, Alex, & BliXXa
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  • TV & FILM

A true crime investigator, a punk sorceress, and a political activist seal themselves in a pod. They cast their working class understanding of human behavior out into the ether, focusing it through the lens of anime into some sort of hyper-mega-particle-laser. The PenPenPals are born! Pyschology, Sociology, Neuroscience and Politics are all on the table as they explore and discuss an art form that’s ostensibly for children.

  1. 08/02/2024

    Special: Deez' Lood Bütt Lust (Tonya)

    Friend of the show Tonya returns to discuss bloodlust, the movie but also just the concept. We meet the Barbaroi, a delightful band of mistfit mutants, and Meier Link, perhaps the only justifiable vampire lover. We also learn about Carmilla, both the villainess and the inspirational 1872 irish gothic novella. Find the movie for FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbNktf-Sg7A

    1h 12m

  2. 07/19/2024

    Special: Deez Vampire Hunters (Sin and Sopie)

    Come hunt vampires with us and our fabulous guests!!!! Well, one vampire in particular! Count Magnus Lee and his castle's dastardly denizens have been an influence on vampire media and video games for decades. With tropes and character designs that will last far into the future, popping up in series like Castlevania and Final Fantasy to this day. Find Sophie and Sin's work here: https://www.youtube.com/@SinclairLore And watch the movie for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6k6TrnLvZo

    1h 8m

  3. 05/24/2024

    Special: Perfect Blue (Th8a)

    We conclude our short trifecta of critically acclaimed anime films with possibly the most beloved director in the industry: Satoshi Kon. His first animated film took anime audiences to a higher level of shot composition, transitions, and structural and visual storytelling. Join us and always stimulating guest Th8a as we step through the looking glass and ask the mind bending questions: what is a film? what is a story? and what is reality?

    1h 49m

  4. 04/26/2024

    Special: The Boy and the Heron (Ebony)

    The battle over studio Ghibli's future rages on! This week we examine the recent oscar winning film The Boy and the Heron. Is it Hayao Miyazaki's greatest work? Or just the last gasp of relevancy from a prolific but doddering creator? Ebony Atropus joins us to figure out where this bizarrely paced surrealist dreamscape falls on that spectrum. Check out Ebony's music at: https://covenantrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nightly-visits

    1h 30m

  5. 04/12/2024

    Special: Patlabor the Movie (Sin and Sophie)

    In this short series of movie specials, we will look at the three works by three highly respected anime directors. First we look at Alex's favorite director and another pinnacle (and critical) story of police militarization. Join us and friends of the show Sophie and Sin of SInclairLore for a delightful discussion.

    1h 6m

  6. 03/15/2024

    Enemies of Sekiro: End Game

    One last Ashina sized episode to close out our Sekiro coverage. Mimi's partner Stephanie joins us to take a last longing gaze at some of our favorite fights and set pieces. Thanks to everyone who has listened and remember: Hesitation is defeat! Mimi and Alex are planning a parallel Sekiro Speedrun on sunday 3/17/24. Join us for the celebration and Alex's streaming debut! Mimi's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/gaymimi

    2h 3m

  7. 03/01/2024

    Enemies of Sekiro: Fountainhead Palace

    Have you ever met a god? Where would you expect to find one? At the top of a majestic mountain? Within the halls of a royal court? Or perhaps one must only look inward to seek the divine. Join us on our quest for the Sakura Dragon as we examine all the unsightly denizens of Fountainhead Palace.

    2h 1m

  8. 02/23/2024

    Enemies of Sekiro: Return to Ashina Castle

    WE ALREADY CLIMBED THIS TOWER!!! Well, now we have to do it again, with foreign invaders lurking around every corner. And at the top: Fight Your Dad 2019. Come listen to the many things Mimi has to say about the father figure we love to hate, Owl.

    57 min
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A true crime investigator, a punk sorceress, and a political activist seal themselves in a pod. They cast their working class understanding of human behavior out into the ether, focusing it through the lens of anime into some sort of hyper-mega-particle-laser. The PenPenPals are born! Pyschology, Sociology, Neuroscience and Politics are all on the table as they explore and discuss an art form that’s ostensibly for children.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben, Alex, & BliXXa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    PenPen Pals