Lost In Mistranslation

Bell-bottoms, JNCO jeans, live action anime adaptations, Naruto AMVs. What do all these things have in common? Jack squat, but that won't stop this episode from including them all. Why? Nobody knows. But it might be fun to try and guess..."might" being the operative word. Inexperience Point https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rHdkYqM1oreE8b6DkfsxA https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/stone-is-not-crash-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-104.mp3 -30-

With March finally upon the world, there is only one thing to do that makes sense: Talk about the brand new Nintendo Switch, the portable console that has everyone's attention certifiably grabbed. Of course, this podcast seldom makes sense and the guys spend most of it solving some of the greatest questions of the age. When is a person considered evil? Who decided rap would best represent One Piece? Was 1999 the greatest year for film in the history of the world? Who is and isn't Jango Fett? The answers may surprise you. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/big-bad-billy-bat-fett-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-103.mp3 -30-

Okay, so this episode might start of a little on the heavy, real world side, but rest assured, the guys are back to their usual inane banter in no time. Yep, from the reinstatement of the Japanese military forces to the time that Yami Yugi almost killed Weevil with a card game, to a game that shows imagination is the perhaps the greatest super power out there, this episode has it all...depending on what you definition of "all" is. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/card-feelings-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-102.mp3 -30-

One hundred episodes go by and the world loses its mind. Honestly, an episode of this podcast following a time limit? Who's ever heard of such insanity? What's worse, the guys actually managed to keep it. They actually managed to keep it and still found the time to prattle on about JoJo's Bizarre Adventures and Marvel comics. It's a whole new frontier above one hundred. There are no more rules... https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-ridiculous-retcon-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-101.mp3 -30-

One hundred. The big one. The moment when that counter hung oh so long on double digits gets the chance to add one more to its ranks. It is also proof that a bunch of somewhat intelligible guys, who somewhat know what they're saying, can talk for a cumulative amount of hours that is truly frightening. Now, who's up for one hundred more? https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tick-tock-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-100.mp3 -30-

When the Luke is away, the Frank and Jake shall play. They, along with Kane, shall also refuse to label this as Episode 100, in a show of solidarity for their absent comrade. It also gives them a chance to act like total loons, although that isn't nearly as nice as the "solidarity" angle and would probably have happened regardless of numbering conventions. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snaptheatre-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-99-5.mp3 -30-

Be it passion, work ethic, or sheer insanity, those guys and gals who make manga happen sure are a busy bunch. Similarly busy are those guys who make up The Offspring, what with the music and all. What do these two groups have in common? Little to nothing, but that won't stop the guys from bringing both up in conversation. Along with a few more risque tales involving a certain animated school that may or may not also be a prison. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/let-sleeping-mangaka-lie-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-99.mp3 -30-

Everybody knows that Digimon are the champions, it's in the song, but has anyone ever stopped to think what that means to them? How far are Digimon willing to go to attain this lofty title? Well, peer a little further into the darker side of Gabumon and you may just find your answer. If, however, you do not seek such investigation, ponder a little on the fact that one of Hayao Miyazaki's most eluded questions was one regarding a certain protagonist's chest...because anime. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nausicaas-valley-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-98.mp3 -30-

Live from 2017, it's the 2016 SnapThirty Awards (or whatever they're actually called). That's right folks, it's time to take a look back at the year that was (last year) and ponder the high points that truly made anime and video games shine...also to talk about the Nintendo Switch. But mainly the award thing. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/and-the-award-goes-to-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-97.mp3 -30-

Death. The end of the line, the final curtain, the part in the number where you shuffle all the way off this mortal coil. It is a part of life that has many synonyms and thus many interpretations...especially if anime gets involved. Then it turns into this whole shebang that may, or may not, be undone by wishing on a set of magical bestarred balls. On a slightly happier note, there's a new voice to add to the chaos that is this podcast. Brace your eardrums. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/assassination-cop-out-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-96.mp3 -30-

What better way to ring in the new year than discussing the one that was? Why, delving even further back of course. Back to the days of canteen lines, rules declaring those without hats may not play in the sun and that good ol' pastime that has been taking the "tennis" out of "tennis ball" for decades. So sit back, relax (ignore the constant hum of a fan straining against the sweltering heat) and ring in the new year with a smile on your dial. It's 2017, people, let's make it a fun one. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/australian-handball-rules-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-95.mp3 -30-

It's a holly, jolly time of the year and the guys decide to spend it the one way they know how; conversing about the Shonen Jump popularity poll. They also give each other gifts, but that's  really more for them...unless you count their words as your gift. Congratulations if you do and enjoy the happiness that attitude brings. If you don't...there's always next year. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jump-festivus-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-94.mp3 -30-

You know what's relevant to Japanese pop culture? Western cartoons and Jason Statham movies...also the Mummy reboot. Top that off with a nostalgic jaunt down Digimon Boulevarde and you've got yourself one (hopefully) interesting discussion that is (not entirely) certain to appease everybody. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/my-other-ultimate-is-a-mega-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-93.mp3 -30-

Phew, that Death Stranding sure is a humdinger ain't it? Two trailers, one game, a bunch of dead seafood, what's it all about? Well, if you were looking for answers, you better believe you won't find them here. However, if you were looking for some friendly discussion regarding the intensity of Mads Mikkelsen and the potential evil of cephalopods, then you've hit the jackpot. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/the-squids-arent-alright-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-92.mp3 -30-

Governments are stereotypically stern, faceless organisations that run society and deal with laws, taxes and all of those things that people pretend to understand and care about. But sometimes, they make a decision that is so out there that people can't help but notice. Especially if said decision involves magical girls and the practices of safe...relationships. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sailor-moon-vs-the-love-bug-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-91.mp3 -30-

Well what do you know, Pokemon finally came out. Of course, if you didn't know it's hard to blame you, it's not like the guys have been talking about it incessantly for the past year. Maybe now they'll calm down and talk about other things...but probably not. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/land-of-the-rising-sun-and-moon-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-90.mp3 -30-

Through a synonymous culmination of chance, accident and serendipity, the guys all wind up on the same page this week and speak readily of vampires, bancho and boxing. It's a weird mix, but, then again, this is a weird podcast. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/persona-forecast-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-89.mp3 -30-

Though the topic of the week once again leans into the realm of shonen endeavours, specifically those of a particular straw hatted pirate, the guys still find time wax on about beetle based battles and the many forms of basketball. Of course, these are all taken to illogical conclusions and are more nonsensical than informative. Go figure. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/beetles-in-the-rear-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-88.mp3 -30-

In a time of sunlight, aggressively feline based combatants and light forestry, the guys delve into the wonderful world of fan based combat and decide which spirtually gifted youngster of the anime variety is the strongest. Ten points if you guess it early...three if you don't. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/show-us-your-fighting-spirit-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-87.mp3 -30-

And thus the NX is the NX no more, rechristened and revealed to the world in all its hybrid splendour. It even manages to keep the guys talking about current news in a semi-professional manner, which is no small feat. Then time rears its inevitable head and conversation slowly drifts into the same rambling nonsense you all know and love...you've been warned. https://snapthirty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/switch-us-off-lost-in-mistranslation-episode-86.mp3 -30-