The Samurai Pizza Cast
A deep dive dissection into anime’s most dubious dub. Andrew, AJ, and Miriam explore Little Tokyo one episode at a time. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @pizzacast
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Ep FIN - ...The Best That We Could Do
09/29/2021
Ep FIN - ...The Best That We Could Do
We hope you liked the show... In our final episode, we pitch our takes on a Pizza Cats reboot, uncover Tatsunoko's unproduced sequel, and say our goodbyes. Keep It Cheesy! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat, Financial Advisor: Amari the Thunder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#052 - The Hogan Awards
09/22/2021
#052 - The Hogan Awards
SPC Ep 52: "The Cats Cop Cartoon Careers!" The final episodes are upon us! Pizza Cats and Teyandee somehow trick us into watching TWO more clips shows. Then, we present the first and final annual Hogan Awards, honoring our favouite episodes, writers, robots, and MORE! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B26 - Defective Comics
09/06/2021
#B26 - Defective Comics
"Saban Powerhouse" Comics/ KNT Manga "BAM! POW! Comics aren't just for cats anymore!" In our final bonus episode, we look at the official comic book adventures of the Cats, including original stories from Saban, and the official manga continuation of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#025 - Are You Afraid of the Dub?
08/06/2021
#025 - Are You Afraid of the Dub?
Ghost Stories Ep 1: "Amanojaku: Tonight, the Spirits Will be Resurrected! We've long given Pizza Cats the title of "anime's most dubious dub". Before you finish up, we test that theory by taking a look at the OTHER most notorious western dub, "Ghost Stories"! Do early 2000's edgelords beat out early 90's cornball? There's only one way to find out! CONTENT WARNING: We discuss Ghost's Stories' liberal use of homophobic/racist/ableist jokes. The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Ghost Stories © Kodansha/Fuji TV/Aniplex Inc/Pierot
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#051 - Deep Space Nyan
07/21/2021
#051 - Deep Space Nyan
SPC Ep 51: "The Big Comet Caper (Part Two)" The last ride of the Pizza Cats! Little Tokyo is mere moments away from destruction, and the only thing that can save them is a cat, his giant robot, and a piranha gun. And if I was a betting man I'd say the power of friendship is probably gonna help. The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#050 - Deep Dish Impact
07/14/2021
#050 - Deep Dish Impact
SPC Ep 50: "The Big Comet Caper (Part One)" It's the beginning of the end! Big Cheese's life is falling apart, and he's taking us all with him! It's the big finale, and secrets will be revealed! Who is Francine, really? Will Bad Bird choose the side of light? Is Teyandee actually a word!? Find out here and now! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, A "Smores Oreo" J, and Miriam Ladyfinger Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B24 - Columbia Record Dub
07/07/2021
#B24 - Columbia Record Dub
KNT Ep 51: "Frightening! Lord Korn's Big Plan!" With one more clip show to endure before the finale, the gang decides to distract themselves with the official Kyatto Ninden Teyandee soundtracks! Bad Bird bears his soul, the Pointless Sisters get their greatest hits collection, and AJ becomes the new Weird Al for a very, very niche audience. The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B23 - TaleSpin-Offs
06/23/2021
#B23 - TaleSpin-Offs
Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron Episodes 3 and 12 The Pizza Cats weren't the only ones trying to draft off the success of the Ninja turtles, so this week we discuss all the mice, sharks, cows, toads, ducks and.... snails, that took their shot at it. Then, we deep dive on AJ's personal pic of the litter, the Swat Kats. Radical! .... Squadron! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron © Tremblay Bros Studios
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#B22 - Milo and Otis Mon
06/16/2021
#B22 - Milo and Otis Mon
Digimon Adventure Ep 37: "Wizardmon's Gift" During out first trip to the Digital World, we weren't able to get AJ on the hype train for Saban's big anime success. So we figured we should just try again, and force him to like it! That ALWAYS works! Right? The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Digimon © BANDAI NAMCO
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#049 - Crowpiercer
06/09/2021
#049 - Crowpiercer
SPC Ep 49: "Quake, Rattle & Roll" It's the final standalone episode of Pizza Cats! Jerry explores the evil of public transportation, and the gang is joined by Lucas from Elwood City Limits to discuss earthquake memories, Bob Vila, and the oxford comma. Guest: Lucas Mancini from Elwood City Limits @ECLPodcast The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B21 - Doronbo A Go-Go
06/02/2021
#B21 - Doronbo A Go-Go
Yatterman (1977) Ep 29: "The Shoot-out at the S'okay Corral"/ Yatterman (2008) Ep 03: "Let's Get the Demi Award for Moron, Koron!" YATTA! Our Tatsunoko journey continues as we take a look at the never localized classic, "Yatterman"! Learn how this wacky anime influenced not only the Pizza Cats, but also everything from Mega Man to Pokemon to Final Fantasy! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Yatterman © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B20 - Bird Watching
05/19/2021
#B20 - Bird Watching
Battle of the Planets Ep 17: "Big Robot Gold Grab" We finally tackle the original creators of the Nyanki, Tasunoko Productions! We watch their signature creation, GATCHAMAN, and discuss the long and winding history of it's western adaptations, as well as the R2D2 knockoffs found within! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Gatchaman/Battle of the Planets © Tatsunoko Productions
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#048 - Mozzarella Family Robinson
05/12/2021
#048 - Mozzarella Family Robinson
SPC Ep 48: "Emperor Fred Does Hard Time" Welcome back to our Prison Break podcast where we occasionally talk about Pizza Cats. This week, the Big Cheese wins! By doing absolutely nothing! And we end up talking about the Scatman again, because somebody has to. The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#047 - Felines Navidad!!
05/05/2021
#047 - Felines Navidad!!
SpC eP 47b: "The CheEse *Who S;tole ChrIstM`as" Mer<ry Christm~as to all you Pa>rty Boys and Oyaji Gals! It'sss' holi#day shenanig^aans on epis,ode FORTY 7EVEN of the PiZza Cast! Reaganomic~al$! PLUS! A deep dive into the work of writer and Top 10 Narrator voice, Michael McConnohie! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#046 - Single White Felines
04/28/2021
#046 - Single White Felines
SPC Ep 46: "Phoney Baloney Cat" We tackle the canonical versions of episode 46 and see who knows the difference between a potato and a rock. The villains attempt a casting coup, and the hosts get rich with audio unboxings and crab websites. The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B19 - Top Billing Battle!
04/21/2021
#B19 - Top Billing Battle!
SPC Ep 46 v2 By Andrew Power The return of the Ardwight Challenge! This time Andrew takes on the challenge and the hosts give a live reading of his attempt at Episode 46. AJ talks in two voices, Miriam finds her inner Jerry, and Andrew goes where everybody knows his name. Read the Script!: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dc6e3e803129631665a86da/t/60805b8700361404e3eb4588/1619024808303/SPC+TOP+BILLING+BATTLE.pdf The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Financial Advisor: AMARI, The Thunder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B18 - Venus Envy
04/09/2021
#B18 - Venus Envy
Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation Ep 6: "The Staff of Bu-Ki"/ Power Rangers in Space Ep 4: "Shell Shocked" Years after trying to cash in on Ninja Turtles, Saban takes a crack at the real thing. We discuss the noble(?) intentions, the terrible execution, and the surprising legacy of Next Mutation. Also, more Power Rangers! But they're in space! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B17: TMNT II: The Arcade Game of Death
03/31/2021
#B17: TMNT II: The Arcade Game of Death
Mutant Turtles: Superman Legend Ep 2: "The Coming of the Guardian Beasts - The Metal Turtles Appear!" We return to complete the Ninja Turtles' 2-part, Japan-exclusive, OVA/Toy Commercial. This time around the Turtles ignore continuity, physics, and airport etiquette on a trip to Japan. Plus, their New Action Features™ seem... oddly familiar... The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles © Viacom International
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#045 - Quantum Leap of Logic
03/25/2021
#045 - Quantum Leap of Logic
SPC Ep 45: "Samurai Savings Time" Theorising that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Seymour "Big" Cheese stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished... The hosts get BACK - IN - TIME, and discover the origins of of the villains alliance, and nothing else. But they DO learn some stuff in the HEAT BAG. The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B16 - Splinter Cell'd Separately
03/19/2021
#B16 - Splinter Cell'd Separately
Medabots Ep 14: "The Spy Who Robattled Me" It's time to battle! 'Till you drop! We investigate the early 2000's anime "Medabots", and try and determine if it's the true and rightful heir to the Pizza Cats throne. Luckily, our own personal Mr. Referee, Hassan, is here to keep it all official. Guest: Hassan King - @kingtentacle The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#044 - Sucky Charms
03/10/2021
#044 - Sucky Charms
SPC Ep 44: "A Little Bit 'O Luck" While Speedy and Big Cheese deal with sudden turnarounds in their luck, the hosts try and devise the Pizza Cats craft beer recipe, and figure out how much money it takes to get AJ out of bed in the morning. The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#043 - Inspector Zeni-Gato
03/03/2021
#043 - Inspector Zeni-Gato
SPC Ep 43: "Gone with the Ginzu" It's a sacred sword shell game! When the ninja crows created a robot that's (at least!) one of the top 3 greatest thieves in the world, it's target is the Magical Ginzu Sword! Plus, we check back in with our old pal Ardwight and learn about his time as an alien ambassador on Babylon 5! Party time! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#RPG3 - Rocky Mountain Hijinks
02/19/2021
#RPG3 - Rocky Mountain Hijinks
The grand finale! The Me’Owsaka Pizza Cats find themselves in Great Rock Candy Mountain, surrounds by Ninja Crows, evil mascots, and (almost certainly haunted) shipwrecks. Can they beat back Big Cheese's ambitions of expansion, and also, maybe solve Montezuma's puzzle!? If that's a thing!? To try "Meta: RPG" for yourself, visit and find Kenny on twitter @Ethankyou The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#RPG2 - Map Questing
02/10/2021
#RPG2 - Map Questing
In the second part of our TTRPG adventure, The Pizza Cats of Me’Owsaka launch into action! Our heroes canvas the town in search of clues to figure out the Big Cheese's evil scheme! Sikso gets tropical. Garlic suffers a betrayal. Mandu is great at maps. To try "Meta: RPG" for yourself, visit and find Kenny on twitter @Ethankyou The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#RPG1 - Good Morning Me’Owsaka
02/03/2021
#RPG1 - Good Morning Me’Owsaka
In the first of a 3 part saga, Gamemaster Kenny takes the hosts on a custom Samurai Pizza Cats tabletop RPG adventure! Meet Garlic, Six-Oh, and Mandu, the Pizza Cats of the seaside town of Me’Owsaka! To try "Meta: RPG" for yourself, visit and find Kenny on twitter @Ethankyou The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#042 - The Lion King of Fighters '93
01/27/2021
#042 - The Lion King of Fighters '93
SPC Ep 42: "Kung Fu Kitty Kontest" Princess Vi has started a fighting tournament! The Pizza Cats engage in Mortal Kombat against the assembled Street Fighters to see if they'll end up Dead or Alive! Does Speedy have the Killer Instinct to win, or will he be undone by the Fatal Fury of this Samurai Showdown!? ... Tekken. Plus, a tip of the hat to SPC all-star Robert Axelrod! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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#B15 - Harmony Golden Girls
01/20/2021
#B15 - Harmony Golden Girls
Tales of Little Women Ep 21: One Dollar Christmas Presents + Little Women (Special - 1980) If you do an anime podcast long enough, you WILL have to talk about 1860's American literature. It's just a rule. This week we discuss not one, but TWO different anime adaptations of Little Women, a book which none of us has read! But don't worry, we know enough to match up each March sister with their corresponding Ninja Turtle. The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Tales of/Little Women © Nippon Animation/Toei Animation
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2021 Update! (Plus: Doyle Cleverlobe!)
01/13/2021
2021 Update! (Plus: Doyle Cleverlobe!)
Hey Cats and Crows! We'll be back with new episodes next week, but for now, enjoy this message from Galaxy High star Hal Rayle, fresh from Cameo!
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#B14 - Galaxy Hijinks
12/17/2020
#B14 - Galaxy Hijinks
Galaxy High Ep 1: "Welcome to Galaxy High" After threatening it for months now, AJ wrestles away control of the show to talk about the 1986 cult classic* "Galaxy High". We examine the incredible pedigree behind this show you've never heard of, and spend an hour and a half justifying why it's relevant to this Pizza Cats podcast. *citation needed The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Galaxy High © TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd.
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#041 - Cat On A Hot Spring Roof
12/11/2020
#041 - Cat On A Hot Spring Roof
SPC Ep 41: "A Wet & Wild Weekend" Wacky! Hot! Spring! Adventures! It seemed like it would never come, but we finally hit that 'ol anime touchstone of a trip to an onsen, with sexy results! Plus, the histories of anime dubbing journeyman Steve Bulen, pro wrestler Antonio Inoki, and (for some reason) Valerie Bertinelli! The Samurai Pizza Cast is Andrew Power, AJ Moralas, and Miriam Gibson Spiritual Advisor: MANDU, The Wonder Cat Singing Sensation: Colin White Contact and Follow the Show: E-mail - [email protected] Twitter - @pizzacast Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee © SOTSU/Tatsunoko Productions
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