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Baka Banter Anime Podcast

Baka Banter Anime Podcast

By: Ionatan Kuperwajs and Ravi Pancholi
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 Baka Banter is a deep dive into the world of anime. Hosts Ionatan Kuperwajs and Ravi Pancholi break down the latest in anime through a critical lens, dish out their hottest takes, and sit down with guests from across the anime industry.Ionatan Kuperwajs and Ravi Pancholi Science Fiction
Episodes
  • 'A Place Further Than the Universe' and an Inspirational Journey to Antarctica

    'A Place Further Than the Universe' and an Inspirational Journey to Antarctica
    Apr 1 2026

    'A Place Further Than the Universe' tells an inspirational story about a group of girls becoming friends as they make the most of their youth by traveling to Antarctica. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, discussing Atsuko Ishizuka's career at Madhouse leading to the production of the series before breaking down every episode of the 2018 original.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • The Ultimate Guide to Anime Shorts

    The Ultimate Guide to Anime Shorts
    Mar 18 2026

    What makes for a particularly compelling anime short? Ionatan and Ravi discuss how they approach critically watching short films compared to movies with a longer runtime before giving their personal recommendations for the best shorts that the medium has to offer. They cover entries that are part of anthologies such as 'Memories' and 'The Animatrix' as well as standalone titles such as 'Cat Soup' and 'The House of Small Cubes' among various other picks.
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    2 hrs
  • Winter 2026 First Impressions

    Winter 2026 First Impressions
    Feb 25 2026

    Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this winter! They discuss a packed season of anime to start the year, from the return of favorites like 'Frieren' and 'Jujutsu Kaisen' to endearing new entries like 'You and I Are Polar Opposites' and 'Tamon's B-Side' to surefire anime of the year contenders like 'Shiboyugi' and 'Ikoku Nikki.'
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    1 hr and 38 mins
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