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Video #0005 – Anime Podcasting for n00bs

Donald Burr — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:32:04 +0000

This is the workshop I gave at FanimeCon 2010 on how to start your own anime/manga podcast.

For links to the products, software, services, etc. mentioned in this workshop, please visit http://otakunopodcast.com/podcasting/.

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Video #0002 – The Sushi Experiment 1.0: Inari Sushi

Donald Burr — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:34:58 +0000

Welcome to our first ever videocast. Okay, technically this is our second videocast, but since the first one was an Anime LA highlights video I put together over 9000 years ago, it doesn’t really count. In this first videocast, we take a brief journey away from anime, and into the kitchen, and I teach you how to make Inari Sushi, a tasty treat perfect for munching on during anime watching parties. (I mentioned this in Anime on the Cheap part 1) And no raw fish is involved!

This is really an experiment for me. I won’t do these videocasts very often – maybe one every few months at best – so don’t worry, your bandwidth won’t be choked up with huge downloads every week.

Products mentioned in the video:

Sushi Making Set VI

Japanese Import, Kitchen, $50.50

Laquer Sushi Bowl and Sushi mat set D482

Ekitron, Kitchen, $25.99

Sushi Rice Japanese style – 5 lb (Kokuho Rose)

Kokuho, Misc., $9.99

RiceSelect Sushi Rice, 36-Ounce Jars (Pack of 4)

RiceSelect 2006, Grocery, $24.33

Hime Seasoned Fried Bean Curd (Inarizushi-No-Moto)

Hime, Misc., $6.49

Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer, Premium White

Zojirushi 2005, Kitchen, $159.99

Sushi for Dummies

Judi Strada. For Dummies 2004, Paperback, 288 pages, $9.47

“Anime TV,” a new anime video podcast from the folks at Revision3

Donald Burr — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:29:24 +0000

Those of you with an insatiable desire to consume anime news in podcast form, take note – there’s a new kid on the block! Revision3, the Internet video programming network formed by many ex-TechTV personalities including Kevin Rose (of Digg fame), is now hosting an anime review show, Anime TV. The show, hosted by well-known American anime voice actors Cristina Vee and Johnny Yong Bosch, consists of panel-style discussions where the panelists talk about the various anime, manga, video games, etc. they’re into at the moment, and, as a group, review one particular anime series. They also occasionally feature other segments; for example in their first episode they “invaded” the US dub studio Bang Zoom Entertainment and took the audience on a tour of the facility and interviewed some of their key personnel.

My first impressions are that they sometimes take things a bit over the top, for example the whole “Anime TV… GO!” schtick. The panelists seem to have a good rapport with each other, and obviously we the audience will grow more comfortable with them as we get to know their tastes and personalities. I’ll wait to pass final judgment until a few more episodes have come out. I will say however that I’m pretty much in agreement with their verdict on Ghost in the Shell 2.0. The original animation was definitely cleaned up and did look crisper; however the transitions to and from the redone CGI elements were still a bit too jarring for my taste. If you haven’t seen GitS yet… for heaven’s sake, go do so now!! But if you already own the original GitS on DVD, it’s not really worth it to upgrade.

You can watch their first episode below, or subscribe via iTunes.

Episode #0006 – We’re Not Dead! (Yet…)

Donald Burr — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:49:02 +0000

Yes, it’s true, we’re still very much alive and kicking. Let’s just say that 2008 was the Year of Hell, and a lot of stuff happened in my life (most of it NOT good). Things aren’t quite at the levels they were before the Year of Hell, but at least the dust has settled and I’m in a more or less stable situation right now. So I figured it’s time to revive the show!

Today we bring you yet another of our big group discussions, this time talking about our experiences and thoughts on Anime Expo 2009, quite possibly North America’s largest anime convention, which happened this past July 4 weekend. We also give out some anime recco’s along the way. And, of course, go over this week’s anime news of interest.

This Week’s News:

Picks of the Week:

Donald – Galaxy Express 999, Last Exile, Shangri-La
Michelle – Chi’s Sweet Home, Chi’s New Address
Danny – Hayate no Gotoku (aka Hayate the Combat Butler), Shangri-La

Last Exile

Funimation Prod 2009, DVD, $29.86

Hayate the Combat Butler

Artist Not Provided. Bandai 2009, DVD, $21.86

Our Websites:

Episode #0005 – Anime Los Angeles 4

The Ghost in the Machine — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:54:20 +0000

I was able to make it to all 3 days of the Anime Los Angeles 4 convention. Once again, I have gathered together a panel of friends who were also able to make it to A-LA 4, and we give a summary of, and our review of, this convention. We also talk a bit about the upcoming Anime Expo convention, one of the largest anime conventions in the USA, which will be held from July 3-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Finally, we talk about some of the anime that we’ve been watching recently, and give out some recommendations.

I didn’t have time to go through any anime/manga news, new releases, or upcoming conventions; I’ll put out a smaller “mini episode” with that information in it hopefully sometime later this week.

This week’s panelists:

Myself, Donald Burr
Chad Page
Michelle Klein-Hass
Daniel Barer
Amy Bowen

Our anime recommendations:

Me:

Kanon, Volume 1

Eharu Oohashi (Producer). ADV Films 2008, DVD, $39.98

sola (Series has recently been licensed but is not yet available for purchase)

Chad:

Shana 1 – The Torch Bearer

Geneon [Pioneer] 2006, DVD, $2.54

Gurren Lagann, Volume 1

Artist Not Provided. ADV Films 2008, DVD, $29.98

Wings of Honneamise (Blu-ray/DVD)

GENEON [PIONEER] 2007, Blu-ray, $44.95

Zettai Shonen
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

Michelle:

The Dagger of Kamui

Rintaro (Producer). ANIMEIGO 2003, DVD, $12.84

Danny:

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Volume 1

Bandai 2007, DVD, $11.95

Cat’s Eye.

Amy:

The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy

Pietra Rivoli. Wiley 2006, Paperback, 288 pages, $1.50

Episode #0001 – Welcome!

The Ghost in the Machine — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:50:57 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast, Otaku no Podcast. In this podcast, I will be bringing you news, reviews, and commentary on all things Anime and Manga.

I’m still pretty new to podcasting, so please excuse any audio problems, etc. I will be continuously working on improving both the podcast and the website, so please bear with me.

Speaking of the web site, it is:
http://otakunopodcast.com/

Please feel free to send your comments and suggestions. I’ll also be adding user interactivity features such as forums and some sort of Skype voice mail box, so that you guys can leave voice feedback, call in to review your favorite anime, etc. I hope to play some of these on future podcasts. (Please keep ‘em clean, I’d like to keep this podcast open to all ages.)

Anyway, I’ve got a lot of interesting content planned for the next episodes, so stay tuned!