Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball Podcast

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Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0190 Sep 13, 2009

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Episode #0190! VegettoEX and Meri bring on Jeff and Scott to talk about ethics in fandom. Things have changed a great deal since the days of VHS fansubs, but with the franchise finally slipping into the modern distribution era with "Kai", questions on how to conduct yourself as a fan have never been more relevant. September's releases, your great e-mails, and a full catch-up on donation item namings round out the episode!

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0189 Sep 06, 2009

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Episode #0189! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the first arc of "DragonBall Kai" with Heath and Corey. After such a huge lead-up to this "refreshed" version of the DBZ TV series, was it all really worth it in the end? How do we feel about it now, and what are we looking forward to, if anything? Julian joins in for the rest of the episode to run through the news, September's releases, and some fantastic e-mails.

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0188 Aug 23, 2009

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Episode #0188! VegettoEX and Meri bring on Herms from Kanzentai to discuss the concept of "sento ryoku" in the DragonBall series. Battle powers, power levels, combat strength... whatever it is you want to call them, they have become an important part of fandom and its culture. Are they really that significant in the grand scheme of the series, though? And where did this concept even come from, in the first place? "Raging Blast" news (including SSJ3 Broli), the rest of August's releases, your questions, and much more rounds out the episode!

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0187 Aug 16, 2009

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Episode #0187! VegettoEX and Meri split up the episode's recording and bring on all sorts of guests to discuss things. Hujio stops by to recap the week's news, while KaiserNeko pops in to give us an update regarding the Toei and YouTube mass-takedown. Finally, Jeff joins us to finally review the Bardock DBZ TV special after seeing it for the first time. Does it hold up nearly 20 years later, and particularly to someone mostly familiar with only the manga? August's releases, your e-mails, and other great stuff rounds out the episode.

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0186 Aug 09, 2009

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Episode #0186! VegettoEX and Meri finally get around to reviewing "DragonBall Evolution" for the PSP. Is this game truly as horrific as you have been led to believe, or are there possibly some redeemding qualities? Home release news from around the world, more "Kai" voice replacements, August's tons of releases, and your great e-mails round out the episode!

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0185 Aug 02, 2009

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Episode #0185! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into volume 29 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". Toriyama has genuinely kicked-off a new story arc... but not without some input from his previous editor. Are we being kept on our toes, or is Toriyama writing himself into a hole? More FUNimation Dragon Box reactions, August's releases, tons of great e-mails, and more round out the episode!

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0184 Jul 26, 2009

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Episode #0184! VegettoEX and Meri bring on Heath (Kanzentai) and Marc (The Fanboy Review) to discuss FUNimation's announcement of "Dragon Ball Z" Dragon Box sets for North America. How did we get to this point, how will the releases compare to their Japanese counterparts, and what can we expect in the future? It's a special episode dedicated entirely to the most comprehensive history lesson and speculation you can imagine!

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0183 Jul 12, 2009

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Episode #0183! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian interview Lanipator and Takahata101 from TeamFourStar, the voices of Vegeta and Nappa in the "DBZ Abridged" fan parody series. What do they have in store for us in the next season, and what has the reaction been to the first season, both online and offline? A mini-discussion about the pronunciation of Goku's last name, July's release, your fantastic e-mails, and our "Yeah! Break! Care! Break!" CD single giveaway contest round out the episode.

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0182 Jul 05, 2009

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Episode #0182! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 28 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The Freeza story arc finally comes to a close, new characters are introduced, and many years pass in-universe. Is Toriyama keeping things fresh, or is he grasping at straws? Julian joins us for the rest of the episode to discuss all the late-breaking news. The song of the week, July's releases, your e-mails, and our CD giveaway contest round out the episode.

Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0181 Jun 28, 2009

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Episode #0181! VegettoEX and Meri review the CD single for the closing theme to "DragonBall Kai", "Yeah! Break! Care! Break!" Is the shonen spirit still strong with Takayoshi Tanimoto, and what of this new image song? Tons of "Kai" home release news, FUNimation's DB Season 1 set all but confirmed, and tons of other news keeps us busy. July's releases, your e-mails, and a contest to win the CD single reviewed this episode round us out.

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