Bad Dubs

A podcast dedicated to the cosmic phenomenon that is anime.

24 - The Last Air Bromad (Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender) 09/01/2026

24 - The Last Air Bromad (Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender) Water, Earth, Fire, Air. Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Air Bromad, master of all four elements, could stop them... Join us this week for a deep dive into one of the most anticipated and controversial releases of the year: the long-awaited movie sequel to the beloved, legendary series Avatar: The Last Airbender. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/42626720

23 - The Great Wasian Controversy 08/06/2026

23 - The Great Wasian Controversy Jade and Darian discuss their newest anime Fresh Finds, while wrestling with the impermanent nature of identity. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/42290510

22 - Dandelion Men (Sonny Boy) 07/03/2026

22 - Dandelion Men (Sonny Boy) The boys are back to cover the one of a kind miniseries Sonny Boy. The existential black sheep of the Isekai genre. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/41954580

21 - Jade Goes Viral (Sukiyaki Western Django) 06/04/2026

21 - Jade Goes Viral (Sukiyaki Western Django) In this week's "Wasian" coded episode, we cover Takashi Miike's one of a kind "ramen western", Sukiyaki Western Django. Bad Dubs endorses Keanu Reeves, and Jade goes viral. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/41526710

20 - Cowboy Bebop: The Male Loneliness Crisis (Cowboy Bebop: The Movie) 05/18/2026

20 - Cowboy Bebop: The Male Loneliness Crisis (Cowboy Bebop: The Movie) Another boys' episode featuring first time guest, baka buddy, and friend of the show Bryant. This week we cover Shinichirō Watanabe's post 9/11 terrorist classic Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/41322820

19 - Coming Out of the Anime Closet 05/07/2026

19 - Coming Out of the Anime Closet Join Jade and Darian this week as they discuss "anime nostalgia" and the dawn of their weeby friendship. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/41203580

18 - Kawaii Pitbull (Sword of the Stranger) 04/27/2026

18 - Kawaii Pitbull (Sword of the Stranger) Back again to discuss yet another samurai flick, Sword of the Stranger. Who’s the greatest warrior–Tobimaru the dog or Bradely Smith, the “white Chinese man”? Find out in this “boys” episode of Bad Dubs. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/41031365

17 - Anime Boomers (Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle) 04/16/2026

17 - Anime Boomers (Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle) This week we cover Darian's harrowing Florida vacation, revisit our favorite childhood shonen, and break down the number one highest grossing anime film to date Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/40901325

16 - Mogging on the Yakuza (Mind Game) 04/03/2026

16 - Mogging on the Yakuza (Mind Game) Cult classic or product of its time? This episode, we break down Studio 4°C’s one of a kind feature Mind Game. Bad Dubs flirts with becoming Red Pilled, and Darian learns to set hard boundaries. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/40657845

15 - China's "Environmental Policy" (The Legend of Hei) 03/24/2026

15 - China's "Environmental Policy" (The Legend of Hei) This episode, we break down The Legend of Hei, the webtoon sensation turned high-grossing anime film. Jade checks China, and Darian doubles down on her love for BL. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/40595315

14 - Gooned too Close to the Sun (K-pop Demon Hunters) 03/15/2026

14 - Gooned too Close to the Sun (K-pop Demon Hunters) K-Pop Demon Hunters, hit sensation or demonic propaganda? Can the "Honmoon" protect us from corporate capitalism? And most importantly... who will Robin choose as his new waifu? Stay tuned. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/40487905

13 - It's No Ulysses (A Whisker Away) 03/06/2026

13 - It's No Ulysses (A Whisker Away) Bad Dubs answers the hard question others can't: Is Spider-Man 2 a better romance than A Whisker Away? Stay tuned for cats, magic, and unrequited middle school romance. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/40333730

12 - Nihon No Spaghetti Western Desuka? (Yojimbo) 02/28/2026

12 - Nihon No Spaghetti Western Desuka? (Yojimbo) This week, we talk Akira Kurosawa's killer classic Yojimbo, his undeniable influence on anime, and more importantly... does Darian think Sanjuro is hot? /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/40260800

11 - look at all this Greek shit (Lupin III, The Castle of Cagliostro) 02/10/2026

11 - look at all this Greek shit (Lupin III, The Castle of Cagliostro) Hayao Miyazaki, the king. This episode we discuss his successful directorial debut in the long-running classic Lupin the Third. We cover heists gone wrong, Japan’s age of consent (or rather, lack thereof), and Ghibli’s radical roots. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/40066135

10 - What if There Were More Samurai? (13 Assassins) 12/09/2025

10 - What if There Were More Samurai? (13 Assassins) Returning guest Martin joins us to discuss Takashi Miike’s 2010 film, 13 Assassins. PLUS: ⚡️ Elevate your consciousness 🧘‍♂️ and your small business 💰 through music, meditation, and AI. ✨BE THE LIGHT💡 /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/39346930

9 - Suzu...meh? (Suzume) 09/30/2025

9 - Suzu...meh? (Suzume) Despite recent attacks on free speech in America, the OG Bad Dubs crew is back with a review of Makoto Shinkai’s 2022 hit Suzume. As the skies turn red and the earth trembles, Japan teeters on the brink of disaster. A determined teenager named Suzume sets out on a mission to save her country. Will she succeed? Tune in to find out. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/38413305

8 - LISTEN TO THIS Every Morning To Attract Abundance (Paprika) 08/19/2025

8 - LISTEN TO THIS Every Morning To Attract Abundance (Paprika) Robin joins us for a deep dive into manifesting success & riches. Tune in to discover dreaming's SECRET ABILITY to Reprogram Your Mind, Transcend Reality, & CREATE Your Dream Life! We also discuss Paprika (2006), directed by Satoshi Kon. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/37855305

7 - How to Raise an Antibirdist Baby (Phoenix: Space Chapter) 06/17/2025

7 - How to Raise an Antibirdist Baby (Phoenix: Space Chapter) The gang discusses the shortcomings of "Eat the Rich" media before diving into this week's anime: Phoenix: Space Chapter (1987). Based on an original story by Osamu Tezuka, this anime follows a group of astronauts doomed to drift through the universe after losing their mothership. So join us as we embark on an interstellar mission to explore the intersection of love and birdism. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/37046430

6 - The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir (Ghost in the Shell) 04/22/2025

6 - The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir (Ghost in the Shell) Storyboard artist and friend of the pod Martin joins us to discuss 1995's Ghost in the Shell. Part of our ongoing exploration into the ouvre of Mamoru Oshii. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/36268250

5 - King Shit (Ranking of Kings) 03/12/2025

5 - King Shit (Ranking of Kings) Before diving in to the hit anime Ranking of Kings (王様ランキング, Ōsama Rankingu) we kick things off by reviewing some recently published data regarding American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryan Johnson, his son, and their nocturnal erections. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/35649260

4 - Not China (The Apothecary Diaries) 03/05/2025

4 - Not China (The Apothecary Diaries) After talking about the recent US banning of TikTok the gang dives into The Apothecary Diaries. This anime may take place in the Forbidden City during the Ming dynasty, but don't be mistaken, this is not China. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/35538145

3 - Beast Mode (Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade) 02/15/2025

3 - Beast Mode (Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade) Wherein we unpack the 1999 film Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade directed by Hiroyuki Okiura and written by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor 2) /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/35292470

2 - The Big M (FLCL part 2) 02/05/2025

2 - The Big M (FLCL part 2) Wherein we manifest magical masculinity. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/35154315

1 - Fun Animation (FLCL part 1) 01/25/2025

1 - Fun Animation (FLCL part 1) Wherein we talk about the first 2 episodes of FLCL and whether there's any there there. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/35005590

LMM - 01 03/12/2020

LMM - 01 Lyons Midnight Mix is a podcast by GG Woody Allin. /episode/index/show/lyonsmidnightmix/id/13518785

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