Welcome to the Anime Banzai podcast page! We decided to create a podcast in order to better inform people about what will happen at this year's con, to better communicate who our staff is and why we run the convention the way we do, and most importantly, to have fun.
Disclaimer
This is an uncensored program. Some content in this program may not be suitable for all audiences, listener discretion is advised.
The Anime Banzai Podcast is not affiliated with companies, organizations, groups, or blogs other than those represented by Utah Anime Promotions. Utah Anime Promotions is an independent non-profit organization of Utah. The views and commentary expressed by the individuals on this program is not shared by the sponsors of Anime Banzai Convention or Utah Anime promotions.
Although the information discussed on this program is believed to be accurate, neither its hosts, guests, nor the sponsors of this program make any representations whatsoever as to its accuracy or completeness. All works discussed in this program are copyright by their representative companies, all references & opinions to these works by any individual on this program are opinions and do not reflect those of Utah Anime Promotions or its subsidiaries.
Episodes - In Release Order
2012 Season
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Episode 01 - Con Recap and Info |
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Date: |
11/20/2011 |
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57.48 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 3min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Aaron (Gordo) Gordon - Convention Director,
Daniel Bentley - Viewing Rooms,
Aleatha Leader - Cosplay, Sara Stork - Panels |
Description: |
Staff discuss the 2011 convention, announce staff openings, talk about topics on the Fourms and review events that happened at the convention. All this is followed by anime related news and our general amusing ramblings. |
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2011 Season
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Episode 12: 2011 At Con Podcast - NSFW |
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Date: |
10/22/2011 |
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63.7 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 9min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Aaron (Gordo) Gordon - Registration,
Daniel Bentley - Viewing Rooms,
Chris Allen - Marketing Director,
Joe Houskeeper - AMV Coordinator & Attendees at Anime Banzai 2011 |
Description: |
NSFW - Contains Some Language - Staff set up in the Art Show with a live microphone open to anybody. We asked attendees to ask us questions or just random conversation. With wandering musicians, Freddy Krueger impersonations, pickle juice, our convention head Jose yelling at us and lots of random fun.
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Episode 11: Nameless Podcast is Nameless |
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Date: |
09/04/2011 |
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90.7 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 37min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Aleatha Leader - Cosplay Head,
Mindy Trim - Company Contact,
Aaron (Gordo) Gordon - Registration,
Daniel Bentley - Viewing Rooms,
Chris Allen - Marketing Director,
Michael Dupaix - Equipment Head |
Description: |
Staff Discuss Registration Deadline, 2012 Anime Banzai Theme & related contests, Cosplay contest and volunteer information. Much rage about the new Miku US design, live action anime, anime and convention news and our amusing staff discussions.
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Episode 10: Return of the Wark |
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Date: |
08/14/2011 |
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87.3 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 35min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Aleatha Leader - Cosplay Head,
Joe Houskeeper - AMV Coordinator,
Aaron (Gordo) Gordon - Registration,
Daniel Bentley - Viewing Rooms,
Danny Miller - Guest Liaison,
Steve Nunez, aka Warky T. Chocobo |
Description: |
Warky returns and updates us on his latest ventures. Deadlines discussed for Registration, Advertising and AMV Contest. Cosplay Contest sign ups and information discussed. More amusement and hackling on numerous topics. A longer extended version of this episode is planned along with some amusing behind the scenes outtakes.
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Episode 09: OMG News! |
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Date: |
TBA |
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TBA |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
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TBA |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
TBA |
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Episode 08: Douchebag Anime & Lulz |
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08/02/2011 - Release, Recorded - 06/18/2010-07/24/2011 |
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40.1 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
43.5min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Daniel Bentley (Viewing Rooms), Aleatha Leader (Cosplay), Joe Houskeeper (AMV Coordinator), Aaron (Gordo) Gordon (Registration), Tyla Sprouce (Convention Head) |
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No news in this episode, its just amusing BS. We discuss the reason Steampunk is the 2011 theme and go into detail on what Steampunk is. Later the discussion turns toward the fandom and what drives us nuts about it. It's all unplugged in this one, some mild language is used so beware of the crazy.
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Episode 07: Taking Care of Business |
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Date: |
07/24/2011 |
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94.4 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 43min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Daniel Bentley (Viewing Rooms), Sara Stork (Panels), Aleatha Leader (Cosplay), Aaron (Gordo) Gordon (Registration), Tyla Sprouce (Convention Head) |
Description: |
A detailed update of convention deadlines, events, panels, news and contests. Mascot Contest is ending at the end of the month, AMV contest is now up, talk about Security and Volunteers. So much conventions information will be discussed from now until October that a new news format will be adopted with this release. From now on a separate podcast with just Anime related news and reviews will be recorded separately at the same time or a few days after.
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Episode 05: Wark! Wark! - Extended Edition |
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Date: |
05/22/2011 (Released 07/18/2011) |
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117 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
2hr 8min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Daniel Bentley (Viewing Rooms), Chris Allen ( Marketing Director), Jose Cruz (Convention Head), Sara Stork (Panels), Aleatha Leader (Cosplay), Steve Nunez, aka Warky T. Chocobo |
Description: |
Contains everything in the original Episode 5 release with the "Special" uncut sections previously unreleased.
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Episode 06: Opinionated News is Opinionated |
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Date: |
06/18/2011 |
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101 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 47min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Daniel Bentley (Viewing Rooms), Chris Allen ( Marketing Director), Aleatha Leader (Cosplay), Joe Houskeeper (AMV Coordinator), Aaron (Gordo) Gordon (Registration), Tyla Sprouce (Convention Head) |
Description: |
Committee heads discuss convention related news. A very opinionated news section resulted in some "Editing" to make the episode shorter. These edits total over 45min and will be released in the future. Chris discusses the new video contest, we announce our first wave of guests, how to get into Anime Banzai for FREE, new registration deadline and much more.
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Episode 05: Wark! Wark! |
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05/22/2011 |
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98.7 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 45min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Daniel Bentley (Viewing Rooms), Chris Allen ( Marketing Director), Jose Cruz (Convention Head), Sara Stork (Panels), Aleatha Leader (Cosplay), Steve Nunez, aka Warky T. Chocobo |
Description: |
Special Guest Steve Nunez, aka Warky T. Chocobo discusses his past as a convention performer, his history with Anime Banzai, his special projects and shares some fun stories. First time guest and convention head Jose Cruz discusses his role with Anime Banzai and listen to his unique personal view on the industry. Other gusts discuss advertising, panels, cosplay and anime news.
With so much conversation a "Extended" 2hr 10min version containing some interesting stories, Jose & Warky going off on Voltron, more picking on Sony and other fun with be available soon. This "Extended Cut" will be unpolished with fewer edits that are made to make us sound good. Look in the news for when it becomes available.
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Episode 04: Moe Burrito with News and Sassy Sauce |
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Date: |
05/14/2011 |
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105.7 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 52min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Bentley (Viewing Rooms), Danny (Guest Liaison), Aaron/Gordo(Registration), Joe (AMV Coordinator)
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Aaron discusses detailed information about registration. In depth and lengthy discussion about new anime this season including the source of Moe Burrito. Guests discuss Thor, Gord goes nuts on super strong coffee with much amusement. |
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Episode 03: The News Dump |
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Date: |
04/24/2011 |
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65 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 10min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Bentley (Viewing Rooms), Danny (Guest Liaison), Aleatha (Cosplay Head)
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Description: |
This episode was originally recorded to replace episode 2's news section. However, due to its length we decided to make it it's own episode. Please enjoy this special all news, all fun episode, with lots of dicussion about releases, tokyo pop closing, and other industry related news. |
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Episode 02: We Need a Script |
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Date: |
03/26/2011 |
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89.9 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 38min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Bentley (Viewing Rooms), Danny (Guest Liaison), Aleatha (Cosplay Head), Joe (AMV Coordinator), Chris (Marketing Director), Tyla (Convention Head), Aaron/Gordo(Registration) |
Description: |
Committee heads discuss their plans for this year's Anime Banzai convetion, and later on there's some talk about various anime. |
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Episode 01: The Founders |
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Date: |
03/26/2011 |
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64 MB |
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MP3 CBR 128K Mono |
Duration: |
1hr 8min |
Host: |
Adam Bates (Printing Head, Website, Podcast Committee) |
Guests: |
Kim (Accounting 2010), Tyla (Convention Head), Shannon (Events Coordinator) |
Description: |
Our first podcast episode is a discussion of the creation of Anime Banzai with some of the people who founded the convention. This is a great chance to find out why and how we came to be. |
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About the PodCast
The staff of Anime Banzai have wanted to have a convention podcast for some time now, but until recently we haven't really had the time or equipment to do so. Now that we have the capability, we're happy to bring you an inside view into our staff and convention.
The podcast is run by Adam Bates, former head of our AMV contest(And creator of the popular AMV DVDs we used to hand out at the contest). We at Anime Banzai thank him for his technical expertise, use of his recording equipment, and recording space.
Our plan is to create an episode every two to two-and-a-half weeks. Since we're new at this, we might not be able to keep to this schedule, but we'll try our as hard as we can to get you episodes on a regular basis.
If you have a question, suggestion, or general comment about the podcast, please post them to the new podcast section of our messageborad. |
