Best Unwatchables Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 88 - Megalopolis feat. Bilge Ebiri 1:42:40

4d ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Francis Ford Coppola is no stranger to highly publicized cinematic debacles, but few have been as long in the making as MEGALOPOLIS. The GODFATHER director put up $120 million of his own money to fund this decades-old passion project, a philosophical sci-fi epic plagued by trouble all the way from production to its disastrous reception. With help f…

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The Crunchyroll Anime Awards Were Actually Unwatchable (ft. bessiebee) 1:57:04

5d ago1:57:04

1:57:04

On this riveting episode, the crew is joined by their guest Bessie as they break down the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. What made "anime's biggest night" so hard to watch? Was it the celebrity guests? Was it the live dubbing? Perhaps it was just not for us? Tune in and find out!

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The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED: McCabe Conquers Europe 15:10

6d ago15:10

15:10

Listen in to a short snippet from today's Sunday Paper Review as John Duggan is joined by Hugh Farrelly and Ciara Trant to look over the weekend's back pages.

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You Won't Believe The Anime Industry Report.. 1:00:33

12d ago1:00:33

1:00:33

On this exciting episode of The Weeb Crew, Psy has taken Mumi hostage once again and is forcing him to go through the annual anime industry report. Is anime selling well? Are the overseas markets tanking? Will Mumi survive? You'll have to tune in to find out!

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Ep. 87 - Two by Joel Schumacher feat. Jason Bailey (Falling Down / 8mm) 1:21:08

18d ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Critic Jason Bailey, author of Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend, returns to UNWATCHABLES for two controversial films by the late, um, great(?) Joel Schumacher. 1993's FALLING DOWN may be THE angry white man vigilante thriller, a Rorschach test that either examines or celebrates racially charged grievance. Then there’s 1999's bleak ps…

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Anime’s TRUE Mount Rushmore - You’ve Seen One of Them. Maybe. 52:41

22d ago52:41

52:41

On this episode, the crew debates what is on the anime Mount Rushmore. Don't ask why.

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Angelic Kitty Miracle-chan EXPOSED (ft. Colin Armistead) 1:51:27

26d ago1:51:27

1:51:27

On this weeks episode the crew is getting in on the drama. They're joined by their guest Colin as they discuss his short Angelic Kitty Miracle-chan and the waves it's been making in anime spaces. Was it an attack on anime fans and moe? Was it an attempt at trans erasure? Tune in to find out as we get down to the nitty gritty and really get our hand…

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Ep. 86 - Targets / Tower feat. Vikram Murthi 1:29:24

1M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Today we’re joined by film critic Vikram Murthi for two very different films inspired by the 1966 University of Texas tower shooting. First up is 1968's Boris Karloff-starring TARGETS, the directorial debut of Peter Bogdanovich that featured a fictionalized version of the shooter just two years after the tragedy; and then 2016's TOWER, an animated …

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The Spring 2025 Anime Lineup Is Actually Overwhelming 1:53:33

1M ago1:53:33

1:53:33

On this episode, the crew addresses a major problem.. There are too many good anime airing this season. How can anyone hope to keep up with them all!? It may be a fool's errand but we'll certainly try it!

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The BEST Season of Anime in YEARS 1:42:27

1M ago1:42:27

1:42:27

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, IT'S THE WEEB CREW ONCE AGAIN! And this time, the crew is discussing the Spring 2025 season, or the best season in years some might say. What are we buying in on? What are we selling off? What are the best and worst of the season? You'll just have to tune in to find out!

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Ep. 85 - Beauty and the Beast / Alice 1:18:39

2M ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Today we go down the rabbit hole of the Czechoslovak New Wave with two dark, grimy, surreal versions of beloved fairy tales. First up is the 1978 horror fantasy BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (or literally, THE MONSTER AND THE VIRGIN), from THE CREMATOR’s Juraj Herz; then Jan Švankmajer's demented stop-motion take on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, 1988…

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Why You Should Watch New Anime 55:15

2M ago55:15

55:15

In this exciting episode, the crew is grappling with the question that has been on their mind at the beginning of every new anime season.. Why do we torture ourselves watching so many new anime? Is there an answer? Does anybody know? You'll just have to tune in to find out!

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What Were The BEST Anime of Winter 2025? 2:33:39

2M ago2:33:39

2:33:39

It's that time of year again, as we wrap up the winter season and reflect back on the best and not so best shows, the crew is going through everything they watched and giving their final thoughts on them all. Did they love it, did they hate it, what would they rate it? Only one way to find out!

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Ep. 84 - Three by Andy Warhol feat. Will Sloan (Kiss / Blow Job / Vinyl) 1:23:24

2M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Writer and podcaster Will Sloan of THE IMPORTANT CINEMA CLUB joins us today as our guide through the early underground films of Andy Warhol. We’ll be covering some of the legendary pop artist’s most radical and (for at least one of us) punishing cinematic experiments: 30 minutes of couples sucking face in 1964's KISS; 27 minutes of, well, something…

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Nobody Cares About Your Anime Scores 1:05:52

2M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

On this vitally important episode, the crew discusses scoring anime, how they rate the anime they see, and even delve a bit into how and why people score. Is any of this important? No, but....

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The Anime of the Decade.. So Far 2:32:27

2M ago2:32:27

2:32:27

In this exciting episode, the crew is discussing their top 10 anime of the decade.. So far. What made the cut? What got left out? Will anyone be happy with the lists? Only one way to find out..

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Ep. 83 - The Cable Guy feat. Matt Singer 1:17:44

2M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Today author and ScreenCrush editor Matt Singer returns to discuss one of the oddest detours in a legendary Hollywood career. When THE CABLE GUY came out in 1996, Jim Carrey was on one of the hottest streaks in cinema history; fans just didn't know what to do with a dark comedy/thriller that made him into a full-blown creep. We talk about why it wa…

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Is Anime Dying? 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In today's exciting episode the crew deals with the existential dread of the end... Of anime. We tackle the hot topic issue of the day as we discuss the recent interview with the Kadokawa producer the prophesized the end as well as things decidedly less anime.. Half in the Bag? More like only Half Anime.…

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So We Watched The New Gundam... (ft. MercuryFalcon) 1:23:22

3M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

IT'S A GUNDAM! The Crew is back at it again with MercuryFalcon as today we're getting all hot and sweaty about the newest Mobile Suit Gundam entry GQuuuuuuX! Come join us for some theory crafting and speculation as we breakdown the latest entry by Studio Khara. Is it worth watching? Tune in to find out!…

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The MOST Obscure Anime 1:42:32

3M ago1:42:32

1:42:32

In this exciting episode of your favorite anime podcast, we're unfortunately falling into obscurity.. Join us as we count down the last moments of our miserable li- I mean our 5 arbitrarily chosen obscure anime to recommend. What even is an obscure anime? What is an entry level anime? Why can't we just shut up and watch it? You'll just have to tune…

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Ep. 82 - Two by Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo / The Holy Mountain) 1:28:18

3M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

Today we welcome Bryan Loomis, host of the film podcast WHAT A PICTURE, to discuss the work of polarizing surrealist filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. Jodorowsky made some of the most bizarre and controversial cult films of the 1970's, and we'll be discussing perhaps his two most notorious: 1970's phantasmogoric acid western EL TOPO and 1973's psyche…

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Why Do We Watch Anime? 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

In this exciting episode, the crew gets existential! Why do we watch anime? Why are we here? Is there a god? Why is Orb so ass? These are just many of the questions we might just have an answer to, but you'll have to tune in to find out!

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What Is An Anime Fan? 1:06:54

4M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

What is an anime fan? In this episode, the crew tackles the question nobody asked as they try to figure out what defines fandom, anime, and the self. Sounds profound, doesn't it?

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Ep. 81 - Pink Films feat. Bob McCully (Violated Angels / Muscle) 1:05:07

4M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Today we’re joined by SPLIT YOUR HEAD’s Bob McCully to discuss a cinematic movement entirely new to our hosts. The Japanese “pink films” of the 60s, 70s, and 80s were part lurid exploitation flicks and part transgressive art films, like arthouse video nasties. We tackle two of its most provocative touchstones: Koji Wakamatsu's true-crime inspired V…

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We Need To Talk About Animation 58:44

4M ago58:44

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On this installment of The Weeb Crew Anime Podcast, the crew is taking the community to task about how they discuss animation. From Sakamoto Days, Frieren, and Jujutsu Kaisen to Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, and Elusive Samurai, NOBODY APPRECIATES ANIMATION LIKE WE DO! REEEEEE Anyway, let's have a nice, civil discussion about appreciating visuals.…

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What Happened To Sakamoto Days? 1:15:07

4M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Welcome to yet another exciting installment of the your favorite anime podcast! In this installment, the crew is discussing Sakamoto Days.. Kind of.. To get to the root of this discussion, they'll have to run the gambit talking about Spy x Family, Mob Psycho 100, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Trigun, and a whole myriad of other shows because you kn…

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Ep. 80 - Two by David Lynch 1:29:21

4M ago1:29:21

1:29:21

The late David Lynch explored the line between the watchable and the unwatchable as distinctively and mysteriously as any filmmaker ever has. UNWATCHABLES kicks off Season 4 by tackling his first and (sadly) last films, his two most alienating avant-garde works separated by almost exactly 30 years: 1977's hugely influential surrealist classic ERASE…

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Talent vs Hard Work in Anime 1:17:32

4M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

In this exciting episode, the crew debates how artistic endeavors are presented in anime. Spurred on by Winter 2025's Flower and Asura, they take a look at how various shows approach the subject and debate the merits of such endeavors. All this is to say WEEABOO FIGHT!!!

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The BEST Anime of Winter 2025 2:00:03

4M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

In this exciting episode, the crew talks about every anime they tried out for the Winter 2025 season. From Sakamoto Days, Medalist, and Zenshuu to Momentary Lily, Romcoms, and every Isekai in between. It's the start of a new season and a whole new list of reasons to drop out of 2025 all together!

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Sunday Paper Review Special | Irish retirements | Mental resilience | Cliona Foley & Jessie Barr | Nollaig na mBan 1:09:14

5M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Cliona Foley and Jessie Barr for a special edition of the Sunday Paper Review for Nollaig na mBan as they discusses a number of inspiring stories from female athletes across the country. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join Off the Ball…

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The Best Anime of Fall 2024 2:57:03

5M ago2:57:03

2:57:03

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Weeb Crew! Today, the crew gets back to basics and discusses the Fall 2024 season of anime. From Dandadan and Blue Box to NegaPosi Angler and Mecha-ude, if we watched it you can bet we rambled on about it for 15 minutes. What was the best anime? What was the worst? You'll just have to tune in and find out!…

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The State of Crunchyroll 1:16:51

5M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Welcome to a New Era in The Weeb Crew Podcast where we will now be uploading once a week. To kick things off, we discuss the Crunchyroll situation and what it potentially means for the future of anime in the west.

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OTB Sunday Paper Review | Best bits and what to expect from the weekly podcast 13:14

5M ago13:14

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The Sunday Paper Review streams for free every Sunday from 11:30am on our Youtube channel - at youtube.com/offtheball if you want to grab it there as it happens - or if you prefer to listen or watch on demand you can do that if you are an Off The Ball subscriber (And sure why wouldn't you be?) In this podcast we want to bring you some of the very b…

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Ep. 79 - The Virgin Spring / The Last House on the Left feat. Keith Phipps 1:07:23

5M ago1:07:23

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Film critic Keith Phipps returns for his second UNWATCHABLES season finale, and how better to close out the year than with a harrowing arthouse classic and its unlikely grindhouse remake? Ingmar Bergman’s THE VIRGIN SPRING is a stark, unsettling adaptation of a 13th century folk ballad; 12 years later, it served as the inspiration for the grisly de…

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Frieren Has BROKEN The Internet (ft. Hayden the Historian) 1:54:45

6M ago1:54:45

1:54:45

In todays episode, the crew discusses the discourse around Frieren. Is she racist? Is she right? Is that even the discussion people are even having? Or are people just talking past eachother? Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 78 - Two by Dennis Cooper (Like Cattle Towards Glow / Permanent Green Light) 1:31:08

6M ago1:31:08

1:31:08

Today we welcome author, filmmaker, and (retired) performer Christopher Zeischegg for two films by notorious transgressive author Dennis Cooper. Cooper’s queer, graphic, sex- and death-obsessed fiction is disturbing enough on its own. Now he’s ventured twice into filmmaking: first with 2015’s LIKE CATTLE TOWARDS GLOW, a collection of shorts concern…

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Ep. 77 - Zero Day / Elephant feat. Steve Erickson 1:25:56

6M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Today we’re joined by critic Steve Erickson for two films that dared to dramatize the 1999 Columbine massacre—both in 2003, barely four years after the tragedy. Ben Coccio’s ZERO DAY and Gus Van Sant’s ELEPHANT each encountered controversy, though only one would win the Palme D’Or while the other is now mainly available on YouTube. We’ll talk about…

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The Best Year In Anime EVER? (ft. RogerSmith2004) 3:13:49

6M ago3:13:49

3:13:49

Here we go again.. The Crew is once again joined by their friend Roger as they remember 2014 so you don't have to! In this episode, they go through the first half of 2014 and reminisce about such classics as Noragami, Silver Spoon, Space Dandy, Mushishi, Ping Pong, No Game No Life, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and much, much more! Is 2014 the best yea…

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What Happened. And What Now? 55:26

7M ago55:26

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Donald Trump is president-elect again, and we wish we were surprised. It may seem incredulous that Trump not only won the election, but that he also secured the popular vote — a feat that has escaped Republican presidential candidates for decades. How and Why did the United States fall under the Orange Man's spell yet again? And more importantly: w…

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Ep. 76 - Halloween Special feat. Zach Butcher (Maniac / Angst) 1:30:03

7M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

It’s the UNWATCHABLES Halloween special, and we’re dissecting two films that helped pave the way for last year’s subject, HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER. With help from return guest Zach Butcher, we consider how two earlier, less “respectable” horror movies deglamorized serial killers by putting us in their shoes: 1980’s grimy New York slasher …

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The Mecha Anime REVIVAL (ft. MercuryFalcon) 2:17:34

7M ago2:17:34

2:17:34

Hold on to your Robutts, it's the Mecha episode! The crew is joined once again by their friend MercuryFalcon as they discuss everything mecha, from Gundam to Macross to Gundam to Votoms to Gundam again.. There's a lot of Gundam, alright? So suit up and get in the robot, we're dropping a colony sized episode for this one!…

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Ep. 75 - Two by David Cronenberg (The Fly / Dead Ringers) 1:16:33

8M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Today we’re kicking off Horror-tober with two classics from the undisputed master of body horror, David Cronenberg. And who better to help us than filmmaker and novelist Bobby Miller, the director of horror films like CRITTERS ATTACK! and 2016's THE CLEANSE starring Johnny Galecki and Angelica Huston. We’ll be discussing two films that blend horror…

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Was Summer 2024 The Best Season of Anime? 3:14:08

8M ago3:14:08

3:14:08

Welcome to yet another exciting episode of The Weeb Crew, this time it's the obligatory beach episode! Today the crew reminisces on their memories of summer as they go through what they watched last season. Oshi no Ko, Too Many Losing Heroines, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, if we watched it we talked about it. So lather up some suns…

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Nigh Unwatchable: Election Talk 47:51

8M ago47:51

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Hey there...! Remember us? Our inconsistent programming has proven to be... inconsistent! But we're finally back with a brand new episode to talk about that thing we all wish we weren't watching: the United States 2024 Presidential Election. November 5th is coming soon, and we're worried! Join us for some chatter about the election and all the nigh…

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Ep. 74 - Unwatchables Live (The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.) 39:22

8M ago39:22

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For the very first Unwatchables live event hosted by Akron's Nightlight theatre, Seth and Marc introduce a special screening of THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T, the only film ever written by Dr. Seuss— one deemed too dark and strange for family audiences when it flopped in 1953, but now rightfully beloved for its surreal production design and infectious…

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Magical Girl Anime for Adults (ft. doreimani) 1:24:28

8M ago1:24:28

1:24:28

The boys are back in town and they're signing all kinds of Faustian contracts. Joined by their guest doreimani, the crew delves deep into all kind of magical girl shows, from Ojamajo Doremi and Creamy Mami to Madoka Magica and Otona Precure.

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Ep. 73 - More Cannes-tastrophes (The Brown Bunny / The Sea of Trees) 1:31:41

8M ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Today we welcome Letterboxd’s own Swartacus for the 2nd edition of our CANNES-TASTROPHES series. The Cannes film festival is the most prestigious of its kind in the world, and these films had premieres so disastrous that hundreds booed and even fled the theater. First up is Vincent Gallo’s scandalous 2003 art film THE BROWN BUNNY, which Roger Ebert…

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Anime and its Consequences have been 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒 (ft. Pause and Select) 1:37:48

9M ago1:37:48

1:37:48

On this trainwreck of an episode, the crew really shakes things up with Joe from the Youtube channel Pause and Select as they inundate the world with a flood of information on disasters in anime. Be sure not to miss this catastrophe of a podcast or it really just might be the end.

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Ep. 72 - United 93 / 9/11 1:23:58

9M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Today’s UNWATCHABLES looks back on two very different films about the September 11th terrorist attacks. Paul Greengrass’ UNITED 93 came out less than 5 years after the tragedy and was the first Hollywood film to dramatize the day that many people weren’t sure needed dramatized. We’ll discuss what recreating the attacks means today as well as back i…

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The PROBLEM With Gatekeeping Anime (ft. Hayden the Historian) 1:23:53

9M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

In this episode, the crew is joined by their friend Hayden as they discuss gatekeeping in the anime community, the various forms and functions it has, as well as what defines hidden gems and underrated anime. Be sure not to gatekeep this hidden gem of a podcast and share it with all your underrated friends!…

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