That Happens

In this pop culture driven episode, Spencer and Kevin are joined by special guest Abed Gheith. Abed shares his thoughts on the latest Batman cartoon, "Batman: Caped Crusader," and its noir-inspired take on the classic character. We also jump into the complexities of multiplayer games and the politics involved, particularly in Magic: The Gathering. We also touch on some societal issues, such as the nuances of cancel culture, the expectations we place on public figures, and the complexities of navigating modern social norms regarding language. Check out Spencer's t-shirt designs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DISCLAIMER: SPENCER LIKED DEADPOOL. HE LIKED IT A LOT. On today's episode of Anime Binge Club, we look at the fascinating world of anime tropes and storytelling with Neon Genesis Evangelion episode 10. Spencer and Kevin discuss the intricate plot points and character developments in the latest episode, highlighting how the narrative builds tension and explores themes of vulnerability and competence through Asuka's character. They also touch on the cultural nuances in anime, such as the trope of school trips and the unique way Japanese voice acting adds to the experience. The episode is rounded out with Abed's Banter Corner, some very Canadian Coke, and a humorous recap of the "Syrup Village" arc from One Piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we dive into a wide-ranging discussion that touches on personal growth, emotional maturity, and the intricacies of human behavior. We explore the impact of emotionally immature parents on their children and how such traits can manifest in their own lives, often through patterns of behavior that are hard to break. The conversation meanders through the significance of global community versus global market, the challenges of creating a just society, and the potential pitfalls of tribalism. We also touch on the concept of locus of control, the importance of externalizing struggles to cope better, and how AA's belief in a higher power might serve as a mental construct to help addicts externalize their issues. Spencer shares his thoughts on the healing fantasy and how distress can be a signal of deeper issues, while Kevin reflects on the difficulty of controlling one's reactions to external events. This episode is a blend of personal anecdotes, philosophical musings, and a bit of soda tasting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Anime Binge Club, we're joined by Alexis Quasarano to jump into the intricacies of Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes 8 and 9. We discuss the introduction of new character Asuka and her dynamic with Shinji, touching on themes of teenage angst and the burden of piloting Evas. The conversation also explores the complexities of Misato's past relationship with Kaji and the comedic yet action-packed moments that define these episodes. Alexis shares insights on the cultural and thematic elements of the show, while Kevin provides a fresh perspective as an anime newcomer. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the layered storytelling and the importance of understanding the characters' emotional landscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Anime Binge Club, Spencer and Kevin delve into personal introspection and the impact of self-help books, specifically "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" by Lindsay C. Gibson. Spencer shares his recent personal revelations and the validation he feels from the book, while Kevin reflects on his own patterns of behavior in relationships. The conversation also touches on the political climate and the nature of healing fantasies. Then we dive into episode seven of Neon Genesis Evangelion, discussing its slower pace, budget-conscious animation choices, and character development, particularly of Misato. We also explore the cultural differences in how sexuality and prudishness are portrayed in anime versus American media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive deep into episode 6 of Neon Genesis Evangelion that maybe spends a little too much time engaging chevrons and not enough on the art and story. Spencer and Kevin come away with some wildly different takes on the same scenes, then Spencer goes over some self-discovery breakthroughs and possibly makes up some One Piece plot lines to impress Kevin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally made it to 150. Spencer and Kevin do a "Power Hour" of shots, rants and hot takes. Spencer admittedly gets real weird with it in a strange podcasting traumablast set to the periodic accompaniment of random beverages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Implausibly, it is still not the 150th episode yet so Spencer talks Eva with Ryan and Jeff instead. Episode 5 of Evangelion on Anime Binge Club! Plus, kevin is floppy now? Can he get out of the internet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're still getting ready for 150, which is sure to disappoint! But until then, check out a good episode of a good podcast instead! This is No One Can Know About This, a podcast where my friends Jeff Eckman and Ryan Kasmiskie play every Final Fantasy. I stopped by during Friendsgiving to do some Questing and Breasting. Turkey Breast, that is! Enjoy this episode of No One Can Know About This, and check out patreon.com/nockat for more! It's a ton of fun. We're huge fans of the pod. Kevin especially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Eckman and Ryan Kasmiskie return to discuss anime and Evangelion. We're all deeply moved by how little is said and shown in this episode, while there's a huge range of emotion and compassion invoked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer grows concerned about his internal mystery meats, so he reverse engineers a political party and debates running for office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a real hedgehog's dilemma here, but don't worry, Spencer explains it really goodly. We're trying to do anime, but we have to get a few things figured out first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Straws are for women, Jerry Seinfeld is for Pop Tarts, Kevin is against The Big Bang Theory and Spencer is just mad at rappers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have the triumphant return of a Jeff, Spencer reveals an alternate version of a popular theme song, and we experiment with introducing non-anime lovers to Neon Genesis Evangelion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer comes out with some extremely controversial takes. He's very into his rice cooker, being basic, and those little ham cubes. The post-intro slump turns into a pop hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things get experimental and a little unhinged as technical problems challenge Spencer and Kevin while reviewing some bold new snack flavors. Kevin shares his controversial technique for hacking Mountain Dew syrup while Spencer bravely samples mango-infused Doritos. Amidst the culinary chaos, they reflect on the chill vibes and great food scene in Portland compared to the more hustle-focused energy of LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now That’s What I Call Happens! Volume 6! The Show is taking the week off, so listen back on all the best bits from your 9th or 10th favorite podcast. It’ll have you saying Now That’s Not A Biweekly Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Somehow, an episode of That Happens has released. Sorry about the audio, but it's about the journey this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer flies too high to the sun while getting his car repaired, we weigh in on politicians getting pushed to extremes and the immortal debate on greed v.s. compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's the thing, we're getting sued by Kermit. Then Abed drops in to share some of his own thoughts on grief and loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer mourns the loss of his beloved cat, and opens up deeply to share his pain through the process of saying goodbye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all about the peptides and spider ladies in this episode. Spencer lost weight and is a great guy now, so he's training to be Kevin's blender guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a good podcast. Spencer is glazing and clenched that hard while Abed's back with the Abed Corner. This is a good podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin is a rap god, capturing the magic wand. Spencer hella stands on business, with some dandelion seeds. Sports Corner is back for the big game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're coming in hot with some pre-recorded podcast energy! This episode has got viewer emails, misophonia sensitivity, pizza in Russian toothpaste tubes, canned gelatinous cube ooze, and a lot of antibodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode has everything! A lost mama rap, weepuls, Abed!, Vigo the Carpathian, a cornucopia, McNugget Buddies and some fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abed is back! Spencer compares weed to mint chocolate chip ice cream, but Abed can't have any. We talk Magic, cinema and more. This Isn't Like Rick & Morty At All! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now That's What I Call Happens! Volume 5! The Show is taking the week off, so listen back on all the best bits from your 7th or 8th favorite podcast. It'll have you saying Now That's What I Call Happens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Spencer run back up a moving escalator? Kevin gets gas lit about Spencer's knowledge about Saturday Night Live before we test some imported snacks and answer some deep listener emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin and Spencer mess around with ChatGPT for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer misses the days when a $6 was a big deal, answers some emails, analyzes some dreams, and attends a party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin and Spencer unwind after Thanksgiving by taking a tour of some literal tar pits, which leaves Spencer fascinated by traffic cones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcasting legend Taylor Moore joins Spencer to talk spheres, extremely hot gorillas, Taylor's time as a nanny and man made horrors beyond our comprehension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We let the live chat audience pick this show's title with obvious results. Kevin gives Spencer some pretty bold sparkling water, and Spencer wishes for all-purpose flowers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Spleen is talking some jive baloney in this episode! Spencer wants to do absinthe shots, right in the abdomen. We go over some viewer mail, discuss going to the gym and get an update on Spencer's therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Halloween special episode, Rick & Morty writer and Harmontown favorite Rob Schrab returns! Rob encourages Spencer to pursue writing, and they both discuss their sources of inspiration and personal barriers to the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professor, from the Magic: The Gathering YouTube channel “Tolarian Community College”, joins us to talk Magic, Rice-A-Roni, and corn bread. Kevin springs another surreal game show on our guest, where all the questions and answers are deliberately wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer and Kevin discuss motivations, philosophy and sous vide. Spencer dishes some rant like thoughts, and we dive into some more listener emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of answering emails, where one listener debates exactly how "real" Abed is. Spencer talks D&D design, then Kevin springs a quiz show on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary comedian, actor and podcaster Matt Gourley joins us to talk getting started in the industry, Spencer's adventures in job applications, and social anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Old Man Crittenden's Lavender Root Beer becoming a reality? Spencer visits Portland, gets reminded why it is so weird, and uses some broken glass in a way you won't expect? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We couldn't record an episode this week, so here's a re-release of one of our favorites. Jeff woke up late and unleashed some rage, made worse by our final attempt at killing him with soda. The battle in D&D continues, left on a cliffhanger filled with crazy bees??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abed Gheith is back! Spencer shares a heartwarming story about Grape Nuts cereal and has a fiery dream about Kevin. We answer some viewer mail, sip some passion fruit, discuss health and diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now That's What I Call Happens! Volume 4! Spencer is in time-out this week for yelling at someone, so listen back on all the best bits from your 5th or 6th favorite podcast. It'll have you saying, Now That's What I Call Happens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Eckman and Ryan Kasmiskie from the hit podcast “No One Can Know About This” come and talk to us about Final Fantasy, things you should NOT put in a Super Soaker, while Spencer lusts for Diamond Medallion status somewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok trends get aggressively viral, Spencer explores the fog of depression, Kevin's being too rowdy, and basically nothing will ever be good again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Underwood talks comics, writing and narcissism with Spencer and Kevin. Spencer's at a remote location, but it's all a work in progress. It's part of his coming of age story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer talks about the SAG strike, but he's sad that tech bros have completely taken over Hollywood and movies, TV and video games are just massive stacks of fraud. It's all bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yusong Liu returns and shares his love of fan fiction and podcasting. Spencer hurts Lin-Manual Miranda's feelings then has to face him, but we're getting swamped by normies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Harmontown director and present day animation guru for Bob's Burgers, Nolan Fabricius, joins Spencer and Kevin to talk about Velveeta chocolates, Zelda, Judd Apatow, and what turquoise smells like. Spencer tries out a new auto tune voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices