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An Anime/Animated Retrospective Podcast ranging from the realms of Ghibli to Godzilla and beyond. Join resident nerd co-hosts Jonathan Kwiatkowski and Dan Ryan as they travel through spirit realms, new, fascinating worlds, and fly through the skies in order to prove that Anime Was (Not) A Mistake.
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Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Spectacular! Spectacular! A Sinister Selection? It's in the vernacular! Anime Was (Not) A Mistake pulls back the red curtain and tunes the orchestra to present a 40th sinister film celebration! With plenty of returning actors and a director to this humble podcast we explore the themes of freedom, beauty, truth, and love with Baz Luhrmann's seminal Moulin Rouge! (2001). In this Parisian, jukebox musical, toy will encounter decadence, tropes, and many compilations that would make the cast of Glee blush. When the bright eyed Christian (Ewan McGregor) wanders into the bordello of sin that is the Moulin Rouge and falls in love with the star act, The Sparkling Diamond, Satine (Nicole Kidman) a passionate, maddening, romance begins. You will certainly feel as if you are on an absinthe trip...singing moon included. But in the end should someone die? Perhaps it will be one of your co-hosts? Why are we watching this? Simply, because we can can-can!
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Music Provided by:
"Danse Macabre" Saint-Saëns - Rock/Metal Version Cover – EXMORTUS TV
“Live and Learn” – Crush 40 - Main Theme of Sonic: Adventure 2
“Chromaggia” – Repo! The Genetic Opera: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
A new Sinister Selection crash-lands on the scene and vows to dispense cosmic justice…just very slowly and on a budget. In 1987’s Alien Private Eye, Earth is threatened by an odd combination of narcotics and nuclear weapons. Our only hope is Lemro, a super-cool alien who lives among us as a private detective. Aided by a mysterious woman and a pair of rival space cops, Lemro searches for the two halves of a powerful alien artifact. One half is currently in the possession of the villainous Kilgore, who’s using it manufacturer a potent (and very confusing) drug called “soma.” We’re not sure how Lemro intends to solve this case, but it’ll definitely involve dancing, fighting, and a Nintendo Power Glove. Find the windiest spot in your apartment, get plenty of refreshments for your henchmen, and listen to today’s out-of-this-world episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake! (Warning: It’s only safe to listen to this episode anywhere from 5 to 99 times.)
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Music Provided by:
"Danse Macabre" Saint-Saëns - Rock/Metal Version Cover – EXMORTUS TV
“Live and Learn” – Crush 40 - Main Theme of Sonic: Adventure 2
“Chromaggia” – Repo! The Genetic Opera: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
All voyages must come to an end, and tonight on Anime Was (Not) A Mistake we take the next steps into the future with the Season 1 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Frieren, Fern, and the rest of the intrepid mages continue on their path towards first class magedom. What lies before them is a labyrinth filled to the brim with unfeeling clones and even worse than that a one-on-one interview with Serie herself. Frieren will need to rely on all her spell craft, knowledge and maybe even the friends she has made along the way to achieve what she sets out to do. I would say a long, heartfelt goodbye, but it would be embarrassing when we meet again.
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Music Provided:
“Sis Puella Magica!” – Yuki Kajiura – Aniplex – Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Puella Magi Madoka Magica Music Collection - 2011
“Zoltraak” – Evan Call feat Alina Lesnik – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - 2023
“Dungeon Meshi Main Theme” – Yasunori Mitsuda feat. Lauren McGlynn [ANÚNA] – Delicious in Dungeon/Dungeon Meshi - 2024
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Today’s Good Movie Podcast marks our third visit to Gotham City, this time for 1993’s Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Made between the first and second seasons of Batman: The Animated Series, the movie sees Bruce Wayne’s old flame Andrea Beaumont suddenly returning after 10 years. At the same time, a mysterious vigilante known as “The Phantasm” starts eliminating Gotham City’s biggest mobsters. As the Phantasm strikes from the shadows, Batman’s heroic public image takes a hit. Bruce himself even wonders if he should abandon the cowl and pursue a normal, happy life with Andrea. It soon becomes apparent that Bruce is not the only one to have been transformed by grief. Batman must face his own dark reflection in an explosive final battle with the Phantasm…and a certain other villain with a penchant for jokes. Be sure to grab plenty of bologna and cloak yourself in an odd mist for today’s dark and knightly installment of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!
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Music Provided by:
Cab Calloway, Irving Mills and Clarence Gaskill – “Minnie the Moocher” – RCA Instrumental/Karaoke Version
Dave Flesischer – “Let’s All Go to the Lobby”- National Film Registry/Library of Congress
Kansas Joe McCoy, Herb Morand– “Why Don’t You Do Right” – Claudia Santoro Instrumental/Karaoke Version
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Rev your engines and be prepared to toot your sweets, Anime Was (Not) A Mistakes' 2024 Holiday Special continues this madcap race with the seminal fleet-footed fender lined film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968). When the inventor Caracticus Potts, is commissioned to save a beat-up car from the scrap heap, a magical musical adventure is set into motion. We have a film full of bops, barons, and a little bit of the ol' bamboo. Beware the child catcher even with his delicious false promises of Heinz Treacle. Buckle up listeners. Will this one be truly scrumptious or more of a shitty-shitty boom boom? Trust us, it was funny in the moment.
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Music Provided By:
It’s A Wonderful Life Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1946) – “Main Title” & “End Title”
Composed and Conducted By: Dimitri Tiomkin.
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya Original Soundtrack (2010) – “SOS Dan Christmas Party”
Music By: Satoru Kōsaki, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Ryūichi Takada, and Erik Satie
Edited By: Kengo Shigemura
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Ghost and Ghoulies everywhere come to Anime Was (Not) A Mistake for a Yuletide scare?!? That's right, this year's first half of our Holiday Special is devoted to the stop-motion animation classic The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Join your normal hosts Daniel and Jonathan as they tromp through the pumpkin patch...but what's this? Three crafty trick or treaters have stumbled upon the podcast as well! Gabe, Heather, and Grant are deadest upon kidnapping the Sandy Claws. Listen as this group of spooky spectators offer commentary on our favorite holidays, our united hatred of strange fog's breath smelling doctors, and our admiration for what might just be one of the greatest animated movies of all time. No matter the season, nor holiday, all one needs is the spirit of friendship and maybe some candy to fend off an evil bag of bugs.
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Music Provided By:
It’s A Wonderful Life Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1946) – “Main Title” & “End Title”
Composed and Conducted By: Dimitri Tiomkin.
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya Original Soundtrack (2010) – “SOS Dan Christmas Party”
Music By: Satoru Kōsaki, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Ryūichi Takada, and Erik Satie
Edited By: Kengo Shigemura
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, continues once more on Anime Was (Not) A Mistake with the departing of one character and the introduction of man, many more. Stark is given a reprieve as Frieren and Fern are tasked with proving their magical might in a series of tasks. When split into groups, surrounded by talented, unique mages, and challenged in catching a crafty bird, where will the chips fall for our magical girls. Remember this lesson above all else magic relies on the limits of imagination, if you can perceive it, it can be done. I really hope Dan is enjoying that jumbo-berry sundae...
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Music Provided:
“Sis Puella Magica!” – Yuki Kajiura – Aniplex – Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Puella Magi Madoka Magica Music Collection - 2011
“Zoltraak” – Evan Call feat Alina Lesnik – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - 2023
“Dungeon Meshi Main Theme” – Yasunori Mitsuda feat. Lauren McGlynn [ANÚNA] – Delicious in Dungeon/Dungeon Meshi - 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Our journey through realms inspired by tabletop RPGs continues with another Delicious in Dungeon and Record of Lodoss War combo episode. In the Mad Mage’s Dungeon, Laios and his party must traverse the watery Fourth Level while learning a few (harsh) lessons from the dungeon’s ecosystem. Then, a surprise encounter with an Undine leaves Marcille drained of her mana. With the help of an old teammate, the party will have to craft an energizing brew if they want their mage to continue. On the island of Lodoss, the arrival of King Kashue in Valis gives Parn the inspiration he needs to become a great knight. While the party gets to enjoy a few fleeting moments of peace, Karla the Grey Witch continues to scheme in the shadows. Emperor Beld begins his destructive advance into Valis, with King Fahn standing ready to face his old nemesis in battle. Make sure to pack plenty of Kelpie liver and a set of loaded dice for today’s iron-rich installment of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!
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Music Provided:
“Sis Puella Magica!” – Yuki Kajiura – Aniplex – Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Puella Magi Madoka Magica Music Collection - 2011
“Zoltraak” – Evan Call feat Alina Lesnik – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - 2023
“Dungeon Meshi Main Theme” – Yasunori Mitsuda feat. Lauren McGlynn [ANÚNA] – Delicious in Dungeon/Dungeon Meshi - 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Our journey continues once more with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End on Anime Was (Not) A Mistake. On this casual batch of four episodes we may get a new priestly party member that's on a voyage of his own for his "Gorilla Warrior." With some liturgical magic, perhaps the party will take down a Refelga infused plant monster, participate in a ball, and help out a stubborn old woman in polishing her statues. It may seem like a subtle bunch of morals lie in store. Ten Years aren't as long as they seem. You can try to replace family. Those with an itchy butt wake up with smelly hands... this and much, much more on tonight's episode.
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Music Provided:
“Sis Puella Magica!” – Yuki Kajiura – Aniplex – Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Puella Magi Madoka Magica Music Collection - 2011
“Zoltraak” – Evan Call feat Alina Lesnik – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - 2023
“Dungeon Meshi Main Theme” – Yasunori Mitsuda feat. Lauren McGlynn [ANÚNA] – Delicious in Dungeon/Dungeon Meshi - 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Its getting a bit chilly on this week's Anime Was (Not) A Mistake with a frosty double feature. With a return to form with some anime, first we have Cooler's Revenge (1991). Goku, Gohan, and the gang are just getting some well-deserved rest when Earth is threated once again by Frieza's evil brother Cooler. Hope that you have packed some extra senzu beans because if our intrepid Z Heros survive we all have to go a second round with The Return of Cooler (1992). With Cooler seemingly revitalized and done up in chrome New Namek has to face an onslaught of robot tyrants and copies of Cooler. Come see some character design that really fills Daniel's ice tray and some rocking music that takes us back to the picturesque 90s. You better have your Dragon Balls at the ready.
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Music Provided:
“Sis Puella Magica!” – Yuki Kajiura – Aniplex – Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Puella Magi Madoka Magica Music Collection - 2011
“Zoltraak” – Evan Call feat Alina Lesnik – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - 2023
“Dungeon Meshi Main Theme” – Yasunori Mitsuda feat. Lauren McGlynn [ANÚNA] – Delicious in Dungeon/Dungeon Meshi - 2024