Deep Space and Dragons
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Episodes
121 episodes
Crunchyroll's and Bakery Bureaucracy
Karl buys a wedding cake and somehow end up trapped in a maze of draft orders, email payments, and “you can’t do that yet” rules that make paying for anything feel harder than it should be. After the bureaucracy rant, we switch gears into a fas...
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1:53:11
Happy Birthday Karl, I totally didn't forget.. yup also Viz Manga?
Two friends spiral from birthday chaos into a sharp, funny tour of the Viz Manga app, game design gripes, and why Frieren’s quiet heart punches harder than loud power fantasies. We weigh sincerity versus spectacle, then argue for craft that res...
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1:31:03
Five Needles, One Angry Customer, And A Moon-Sized Sword
We spin from spleen surgery and stacked vaccines to a tense late-night moment at the pizza shop, then celebrate an academic high that launches a sharp take on shonen pacing and payoff. Humor carries the weight, but structure and effort win the ...
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1:27:42
Who Owns Culture: Fans, Corporations, Or The Algorithm?
We debate a small perk turned big headache at a pizza shop, then zoom out to fan parodies, fair use, and why some fan projects elevate art while others drain it. Along the way we share a library field trip, a tense late-night safety call, and t...
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1:53:24
Platelets, Pizza, And Shonen Jump
We trade recovery notes after a splenectomy, call out an ambulance delay on the shop floor, and pick apart how vacation pay models discourage real rest. Then we dive into AI remixing, creator leverage, and a Shonen Jump sweep from Chainsaw Man’...
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1:35:07
From Hospital Halls To Hunter Exams: Nerd Life, Grad School, And Dinosaurs
We start with Karl’s medical saga, an MRI, a string of specialists, and the relief of returning to work, then veer into adaptations, fandom, and why some worlds are easier to live in than others. Along the way we argue for better theme parks, s...
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1:09:53
Richard and Karl Talk Superman and Accidently discuss the Gaza Strip like Fools
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1:36:41
The Afterlife Across Fiction: From Bureaucratic Lines to Digital Ghosts
Karl and Richard explore the fascinating world of fictional afterlives across anime, games, and popular media, examining everything from bureaucratic waiting rooms to digital consciousness uploads.• Karl shares his experiences diving in...
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1:19:35
The Chainsaw Man Made War Sexy, and Other Wild Takes... in America
Karl faces a medical challenge as his "cursed spleen" requires removal to treat a condition called ITP, while Richard prepares for upcoming changes with a new job and master's program starting soon.• Karl's consultation with a surgeon r...
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1:49:09
From Classics to Bonanza: Exploring the Donkey Kong Legacy
We take a nostalgic deep dive into the Donkey Kong franchise, ranking games from the classic Country series to the upcoming Bonanza, while exploring what makes them stand out from other platformers.• Karl shares his experience watching ...
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1:50:56
When helping someone becomes your entire relationship, is it still friendship? Also prequels.
Richard and Karl explore the philosophical question of analyzing relationships objectively, debating whether approaching friendships with analytical detachment is valuable or potentially harmful.• Karl describes a relationship where he'...
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1:23:13
Daggerheart: A One-Shot Adventure Through the Sablewood
Richard and Karl venture into the dangerous world of Daggerheart, playing through the official quickstart adventure in a special one-on-one session to test the new game by Darrington Press. • Comprehensive overview of Daggerheart's...
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1:53:52
Why Does Everyone's Clothes Keep Exploding in Anime? Graduation Robes, Titanic Board Games, and Pizza Shop Ethics
Richard and Karl critique anime's problematic tropes while exploring the ethics of charity, business responsibilities, and graduation ceremonies.• Discover how the Titanic board game works with passengers, lifeboats, and flooding mechan...
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1:18:24
Capybaras Don't Care, And Neither Should Your Wallet When looking at Dnd, MTG and Rodents of an Unusual Size
We dive deep into the world of brand loyalty and how it affects our gaming choices, from trading card games to tabletop RPGs, questioning why we remain loyal to companies with questionable ethics.• The ethics of emergency pizza delivery...
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Episode 8
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1:39:16
Shonen Jump Round Up: RuriDragon is perfect and Karl has a rare Blood disease
Richard and Karl take a deep dive into the current Shonen Jump landscape, analyzing what makes certain manga stand out while others falter. The hosts examine more than twenty ongoing series, from popular heavyweights to newcomers, evaluating th...
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Episode 7
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1:45:15
Paradox Pizza: Serving Up Time Travel with a Side of Funeral Invites
Richard and Karl explore the philosophical implications of time travel narratives in fiction while weaving through personal anecdotes about funeral invitations and professional boundaries.• Karl shares a story about receiving a funeral ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:18:05
What the F—aculy: The Missing Adult Supervision in Anime Schools
We explore the curious absence of actual teachers in anime school settings and discuss what makes a genuine teacher versus just a "sensei" character.• Karl shares his vampire blood test conspiracy theory after a mix-up at the clinic(yes...
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Episode 5
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1:23:09
The Art of Reboot-Quills
Richard and Karl explore the emerging phenomenon of "reboot-quills" - sequels that remake the original story with new characters. They discuss how these productions allow studios to secure funding by pitching familiar IPs while attempting to ca...
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Episode 4
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1:10:33
The Ethics of AI: Creative Ownership in the Digital Age
Richard and Karl dive into the ethical complexities of AI-generated content, workplace dynamics, and character creation in tabletop RPGs while sharing personal updates and anime observations.• Richard balances multiple jobs while helpin...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:18:38
The Chainsaw Man Meets Fullmetal Alchemist: Ranking Fiction's Best Power Systems
Richard and |<arl explore their favorite power systems across anime, manga, and other media, discussing what makes a system effective for storytelling versus what creates plot inconsistencies.• Dragon Ball Z's power system fails beca...
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Episode 2
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1:25:50
How Video Games Learned to Stop Punishing Players and Start Respecting Their Time
Richard and Karl explore how video games have evolved from punishing players with limited lives to more player-friendly mechanics that respect their time while maintaining meaningful challenge.• The origin of lives in gaming traced back...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:21:34
Episode 99: Dragon Ball Daima we stan Majin Kuu in this household.
Enjoy a delightful blend of humor and insightful conversation as we tackle the absurdities of life—from office furniture mishaps to exciting gaming adventures. Richard and C(K)arl share their journeys through laughter, food, and animated critiq...
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Episode 99
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1:33:02
Episode 98" Solo Leveling leveling as friends, random Manuha, and the immortal king for some reason
We dive into the narrative intricacies of "Solo Leveling," discussing character development and its emotional core, all while juxtaposing it with other notable series such as "Tower of God." The conversation flows through Richard's reflections ...
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Episode 98
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1:20:30
Episode 97: Prequel Pitfalls and Geometrical Strategy Games, including Triangles, but sadly no Rhombuses
Could a prequel really spoil your favorite series or enhance it in unexpected ways? Join us as Richard, claiming his comedic superpowers, and Karl, steadfast in his ancient wisdom, navigate the quirky universe of "Richard and Karl Present Deep ...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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1:18:21