Category Archives: Podcast Episode

E78 – Samurai Jack Part 1



The opposite of Back to the Future.

A young samurai is thrown into the far future by an evil spirit called Aku, only to find that Aku has taken over the world and remade it in his own image. Meanwhile, Michael talks about the pitch for the show, Peter discusses his childhood memories, and both hosts are blown away by the artistry of Samurai Jack.

Also included: Akutown, A babbling pig sheriff, what separates Samurai Jack from Dragon Ball Z.

Samurai Jack Part 2, which will cover the second season of the show, will release on November 21st


MS21 – Castlevania Halloween Spooktacular!



Dracula begins a campaign of destruction against all of humanity. Only his half-vampire son, a nomadic sorceress, and a washed-up drunk stand a chance of stopping him.

In celebration of the best holiday, we watch the Castlevania Netflix series, and boy is it gory.

If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!

Next week: Samurai Jack Part 1


E77 – Pokemon Grab Bag



In the grips of Pokemania, can we regain enough sanity to talk about this show?

Ash Ketchum starts his big adventure, and boy is it hard to sit through. Meanwhile, Michael brings up the consciousness of Pokemon and related ethics, Peter cringes at childhood memories, and both hosts realize they now have to watch the shows on the Kids’ WB Toonami block.

Also included: Schrodinger’s Meowth, Gastly making bucks, Lifeless Pikachus.

Samurai Jack Part 1 will release on November 7th.


MS20 – ReBoot: The Guardian Code Season 2



Back to destroy everyone’s childhood all over again.

This week, we catch up on our favorite hate-watch as we discuss ReBoot: The Guardian Code’s second (Netflix) season. we sure hope there’s more someday…

If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!

Next week: Pokemon: Indigo League Grab Bag


E76 – Yu Yu Hakusho Part 2



Yusuke and his friends continue solving crimes and spitting rhymes. Except the rhymes part.

After six months of training with Genkai, Yusuke is back, ready to take on his next mission. Meanwhile, Michael feels the show is playing a trick on him, Peter thinks the final battle with Suzaku may have taken a little long, and both hosts further come to grips with the fact that Dragon Ball Z wasn’t a very good show after all.

Also included: Death of Superman, Terminator Apparition, Michael’s scarring experiences.

Pokemon: Indigo League Grab Bag will release October 24


MS19 – Anime Unleashed Unleashed: Betterman



It’s… it’s BETTERMAN!

This week, we take a look at another anime block from the early 2000’s, specifically the bizarre sci-fi horror Betterman.

Also, not sure how we failed to mention that Betterman takes place in the same universe as The King of Braves GaoGaiGar.

If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!

Next week: Yu Yu Hakusho Part 2


E75 – Yu Yu Hakusho Part 1



Sometimes the one good deed you do in your life gets you killed.

For Yusuke Urameshi, death is just the beginning of a fantastical journey that will eventually return him to earth with cool powers. Meanwhile, Michael takes issue with some problematic jokes, Peter appreciates the impact of the violence, and both hosts agree that Kuwabara is the best character.

Also included: a new product that takes all the guesswork out of soul-stealing, an over-involved demon backstory, the world Kuwabara lives in.

Yu Yu Hakusho Part 2 will release on October 10th


MS18 – Pretty Sammy



This week, we take a trip down memory lane (sort of) and revisit the cast of Tenchi in yet another canonically distinct show with the same characters and animation style.

Oh, and it features some decent jokes about magical girls, as well.

If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!

Next week: Yu Yu Hakusho Part 1


E74 – Sailor Moon R: The Movie



When trouble takes root, the Sailor Scouts are there to weed it out (and other plant puns)!

A mysterious figure from Darien’s past arrives on earth to repay an old debt, and things quickly spiral out of control. Meanwhile, Peter compares Sailor Moon to a changing of the seasons, Michael defines “Sidestory Syndrome”, and both hosts argue over whether Sailor Moon is meant to have died in the end.

Also included: Peter’s feelings on a classic science fiction movie, Michael defends Pokemon: The Movie, Sailor V

Yu Yu Hakusho Part 1 will release on September 26th


MS17 – Gundam: The Lost Episodes



This week, we watch the episode of Mobile Suit Gundam that Tomino doesn’t want you to see.

If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!

Next week: Sailor Moon R: The Movie