Talking Naruto Shippuden

Episode 402 - 403: Brother, it's Kiba Nov 04, 2024

Title says it all.
Brother....it's Kiba.

Episode 400 - 401: Rock Lee's Rival - Shira Oct 16, 2024

It's the big 4-0-0 and the boys took a while to edit this one since it was a nightmare to put together. Hope you guys enjoy a dope battle between our boy Rock Lee and his rival Shira

Episode 399: Tenten's Ladder Sep 10, 2024

More filler episode with the focus on Team Guy and TenTen proves herself incredibly handy to have around this episode!

Patreon Exclusive! Jujutsu Kaisen trailer Aug 14, 2024

Here's a special sneak preview of a patreon exclusive Jujutsu Kaisen episode Mole!

Episode 398: Ninja Food Fight! Aug 01, 2024

We're barrelling through the fillers onto episode 400 and the Chunin exam hopefuls have arrived at the Demon Desert outpost where they now have some Demon Dessert compliments of the village hidden in the Sand! It will be Animal House up in here as a food fight ensuing!

Episode 397: No Ninja Left Behind Jul 19, 2024

Standardized Ninja Testing is the only way to ensure our future. Thanks to the No Ninja Left Behind act, no Ninjas will ever be left behind again! Chunin exams continue with more testing and brain breaking logic puzzles!

Epsiode 396: Actually Good Filler Jul 14, 2024

Taking a break from the war arc to do some Chunin exam filler and it's pretty great to be honest. Shikamaru tests the genin in the written portion of the Chunin exams and it does not disappoint.

Episode 394 - 395: Into the Fillers! Jun 20, 2024

Do you wanna know what happened in the three years where Naruto left the village and everyone became Chunin?! Nope! Well, you're gonna. We're into the fillers with the Chunin exams!

Episode 393: All Hope Is Laaaaaaaaaaust!!! May 14, 2024

Madara's plan is hatching and everything seems to be at it's absolute worst! The Boyz break it down on this episode of Talking Naruto!

Episode 392: Madara breaks out of BS HAX May 01, 2024

The boyz are back from their month-long break with a new episode of Naruto; Shippuden. In this ep, Madara does some absolute bullshit and sets himself up as the main bad guy of the series.

Episode 391: RIP Akira Toriyama Mar 27, 2024

The Boyz pay tribute to a legend with the passing of Toriyama-san. Also Madara's plan goes into effect and Black Zetsu makes his return

Episode 389 - 390: Hinata filler arc Mar 12, 2024

The boyz review these quaint little Hinata episodes that come right before real !@#$ happens on the show.

Episode 388: A Gaara Flashback Episode Feb 20, 2024

This is a full flashback episode of Gaara's entire history on the show. Completely skippable, but the Boyz talk about it anyway.

Episode 387: Why is Naruto Better Me? Jan 30, 2024

"Because you're trash"

- Kakashi
It seems like Obito has been truly defeated and must reckon with his former friend, but Minato intervenes and everyone takes a walk through memory lane together.

Episode 386: Obito Uchiha! This is your life! Jan 24, 2024

We take a trip down memory lane with Obito Uchiha!

Episode 385: Obito Uchiha Jan 11, 2024

Bend over, Abigail May, here comes the lore pipe! Obito's inner world is revealed for the world to see and this podcast covers it

Episode 384: Rasengans for Everybody with special guest Hoodfoot Mo Atlas Dec 29, 2023

It's a very special episode of the podcast as The Boyz are revving up to the end of the first half of the war arc, they are joined by deathmatch superstar Hoodfoot Mo Atlas! Mo comes from the world of pro wrestling and has extensive knowledge of manga and anime, so this podcast is far ranging deep dive into some of the most popular anime going today! Please join us as we're joined by one of our favorite guests!
You can find Hoodfoot via social media:

Instagram (@hoodfoot418) Twitter (@HoodFoot418) Pro Wrestling Tees (https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hoodfoot)

Episode 383: Kung Pow and Politics Dec 22, 2023

This filler episode gets a nice kick in the nards when the Boyz talk about Kung Pow enter the fist and politics!

Episode 382: Hashirama gets political Dec 07, 2023

The Boyz are back with a new episode following Hashirama's political ambitions while the battle for the ninja world rages on.

Episode 381: Kurama hates Toads Dec 02, 2023

Kurama just has strong opinions about toads and toad eugenics.

Bonus Episode: A Boy and His Chainsaw Dog Nov 27, 2023

Special Bonus Episode for the holidays! Lawson and Benel talk Episode 1 of Chainsaw Man. You can catch more exclusive podcasts on the Talking Naruto Patroen (Patreon.com/talkingnaruto)

Episode 380: Ain't Naruto and Sasuke the best? Nov 17, 2023

Man, aren't Naruto and Sasuke the best? Because this whole episode is about how cool they are

Episode 379: Obito of the Six Paths Nov 08, 2023

Obito gains the power of the Sage of the Sixth Path by becoming the ten tails jinchuriki!

Episode 377 -378: Back to buisness Oct 26, 2023

With the mecha naruto filler in the rear view, the boyz continues on the Ninja War Arc with the appearance of Jubito, Obito in his Jinchuriki form!

Episode 376: Mecha Naruto Filler Bull!@#$ Oct 16, 2023

It's some filler bullshit that Benel and Lawson have to sit through and they ain't happy about it.

Episode 375: Kakashi vs. Obito (with special guest, Alex Ptak) Oct 09, 2023

This is one of the best fights in the history of the series and we share it what Alex Ptak from Quorators!

Episode 374: Kishimoto and his crime against fictional women Sep 27, 2023

The Boyz discuss Kishimoto's crime against fictional women in this Sakura centered episode.

Episode 373: Kiba in the Dirt Sep 22, 2023

Sasuke returns and everyone buries Kiba six feet under.

Episode 372: Sasuke...woo. Sep 08, 2023

Sasuke returns to the show in a big way, making the Great Ninja War all about him and reunites team 7 in the process.

Episode 371: Cry me a river, Obito Sep 02, 2023

Full steam ahead into the breach, my peers, with Kakashi telling Obito to cry him a river, build him a bridge and get-get-get-get-get over it! (Hey!) Plus Madara is at full mast when seeing Hashirama and Sakura joins the frey.

Bonus Episode: Boruto Wrap-Up Aug 25, 2023

A special bonus episode! Lawson and Benel discuss the events of the latest Boruto series!

Episode 370: Hashirama plus tangents equal Sasuke Aug 18, 2023

A very important episode where nothing much happens, so Benel and Lawson just riff.

Episode 369: Hashirama washes Madara...again Aug 03, 2023

Episode 369 (...nice) continues the tale of Madara and Hashirama, where Hashirama once again washes Madara in their epic final battle.

Episode 368: Hashirama vs. Madara Jul 20, 2023

Continuing from last ep, Hashirama details his long history with Madara and the war between the Senju and Uchiha.

Episode 367: Tobirama dry snitchin' Jul 14, 2023

In this episode, Tobnirama is dry snitchin' on Hashirama.

Episode 366 - Tobirama is a racist Jul 05, 2023

In this episode, Tobirama is racist as hell.

Episode 365: The Hokage's return Jun 28, 2023

Lots of twists and turns in this episode as the Hokages' return due to the actions of the Taka (with special guest Orochimaru) and the Allied Shinobi Forces enact a daring plan to stop Obito and Madara from awakening the ten tails.

Episode 364 - Neji Dies! Jun 13, 2023

It's the time when people are getting got in Naruto Shippuden as the Ninja War Arc takes a dramatic turn. Ino's dad, Shikumaru's Dad, and Neji bite the big one as the entire Ninja world battle against Obito, Madara, and the awesome might of the Ten Tails

Episode 362-363: Allied Shinobi Forces vs. The 10 Tails (with special guest Zach Snow) Jun 07, 2023

Special Guest, Ref Extrodinare and resident Naruto expert, Zach Snow joins the podcast to discuss the Allied Shinobi Forces vs. the 10 tails.

Episode 360-361: Kakashi Actualized May 24, 2023

We've reached the conclusion of Kakashi's arc from past to present!

Episode 359 - Loads of Wrestling Talk May 19, 2023

Not a lot happens in this episode, so the Boyz fill up the episode with some wrestling talk before launching into the final few episodes of the Kakashi arc.

Episode 357-358: Danzo vs Shisui May 10, 2023

We roll on into the special Kakashi-is-the-main-character now episodes and dive deep into Konoha's past, learning the secrets of the Uchiha uprising and are introduced to Shisui Uchiha

Episode 356 - Tenzo's Face Turn May 03, 2023

Concluding our two-part Tenzo face-turn arc that has Kakashi facing down Tenzo who is working for Danzo and the Foundation. Also, we have a special announcement regarding the podcast! Stay tuned

Episode 354-355: Apr 25, 2023

We begin to end the Kinoye arc with a weird set of episode that sets up Kinoye's eventual transformation into Yamato. Some weird audio issue in the beginning, but power through because we have a special drop in set from Mitch of the Hidden Leaf!

Episode 350-351: Kakashi's Loyalty Apr 12, 2023

Continuing the Kakashi-is-the-main-character storyline of the War arc, going through Kakashi induction into the Anbu, Minato's death and the subsequent fallout from Sarutobi assuming power

Episode 352 - 353: Kakashi and Kinoe battle Orochimaru Apr 12, 2023

Continuing the Tales of Kakashi story during the War arc, Kinoe and Kakashi confronts the Iburri clan and their mysterious smoke-based kekkai genkai!

Episode 349: The Kakashi Show Apr 06, 2023

This is full on the Kakashi show now and we're here for it. The boyz reviews this episode where we devel into the history Kakashi's time with the Anbu in the post ninja-war era!

Episode 348: The Tragedy of the Akatsuki Orphans Mar 28, 2023

Hard to be orphans trying to do the right thing, but Nagato, Yahiko and Konan seem to get shafted by forces outside of their control. The Boyz review this episode, continuing their dive into the War arc

Episode 347 - The Origins of the Akatsuki Mar 23, 2023

We continue our journey into the origins of the Akatsuki with this singleton episode! Danzo is a huge fuckboi in this one!

Episode 346 - 3 Orphans, 1 Obito Mar 15, 2023

Lawdawg picked the title for this episode and it's incredibly accurate, as we flashback to the past on the founding moments of the Akatsuki and the hand that Obito played in shaping the once peaceful group

Episode 344 - 345: Obito's Origin Mar 06, 2023

The Boyz are going through the War arc with episodes that focus on Obito's origin and his transformation from Uchiha shonen protagonist to complete dirtbag!

Episode 342 - 343: Cool Space Time Fight Feb 21, 2023

Naruto Shippuden at it's best is when ninjas do ninja shit and this is a prime example of a ninja shit episode. Kakashi, Naruto, Bee and Guy puzzle out the secrets of "Madara's" jutsu and a big reveal occurs!

Episode 340-341: Choosing Not To Be Edo Tensai Feb 15, 2023

The boyz continue getting into the weeds with the Fourth Great Ninja War with Madara Uchiha deciding that he isn't going to be subjected to Edo Tensai and therefore never going away. These two episodes is a dozy, so strap in!

Episode 338 - 339: Uchiha Everywhere At Once Feb 01, 2023

More Uchiha bullshit in this set of episodes as Itachi and Sasuke continue their battle with Kabuto. The boyz talk about Izanami and Izanagi being bah-roken and they're general problem with the Uchihas!
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Episode 336 - 337: Kabuto's Lore Pipe Jan 18, 2023

Well, bend over Abigail-Mae, because here comes the lore pipe filling you with sweet, sweet Kabuto backstory. Is this the worst episode description of all time? You decide!

Episode 334 - 335: The Uchihas vs. Kabuto Jan 04, 2023

It's as it's says on the tin, Uchihas vs. Kabuto for "fuck this guy" supremacy. Benel and Lawson go through with you when a couple of fuck bois fight the fuck boi king!

Episode 333: Madara is Bullshit Dec 20, 2022

The Kage continues their battle with Madara and they are getting washed! Mostly because everything Madara is OP bullshit! But the boyz'll deal with it and let you know what they feel about this episode.

Episode 331-332: Oops, All Uchiha! Dec 13, 2022

The Boyz are having a time with these sets of episode as they reunite with the Uchiha brothers Sasuke (sign) and Itachi as the duo faces off against Kabuto

Episode 330: Talking Naruto was kung fu fighting! Nov 30, 2022

The boyz are back with another singleton episode where Benel and Lawson mostly talk about Martial Arts films! Also an episode happens

Episode 329 - Meet the Bijuu! Nov 15, 2022

Big episode but also doesn't stop the boyz from riffin' on hacks, pro wrestling, and Nine Tails beast Chakra!

Episode 327 - 328: Flashback no Jutsu Nov 09, 2022

Ripping through the War arc like it's no one's business. Two episodes for your mind one time. One of them is basically just a flashback but some stuff happens. We'll let you guess which one! We're charitable like that.

Episode 326: Son Gokupox Nov 01, 2022

Bad news! Lawdawg has monkeypox and is on the men. Good news! We got episodes. In this episode, we're introduced to Son Goku, the four tails and we go through the entire history of Naruto from the Nine Tails point of view.

Episode 324 - 325: 6v2 Jinchuriki Fight Oct 28, 2022

Talk about stacking the odds. Naruto and Killer Bee meet the Edo-Tensai'd Jinchuriki in a 6 v 2 showdown with Tobi in tow! The Great Ninja War arc is heating up!

Episode 323: Kages, Assemble! Oct 19, 2022

What if we told you were putting together of team? What if we told you that team was going to fight Madara and absolutely get their shit pushed back? Well, this is the episode where it begins! The Five Kages team up to face Madara and Naruto after Man In the Mask, aka Tobi.

Episode 322: Madara is here to squash geeks (Featuring special guest Zach Snow) Oct 12, 2022

It's the moment you've all been waiting for! Madara has arrived and he's here to squash geeks! Sorry, Allied Shinobi Forces! And we're joined by special guest Zach Snow!

Episode 320 - 321: Dynamic Entry! Madara is Here! Oct 05, 2022

We got two episodes before the big villain reveal in Episode 222, so let's enjoy them, shall we? First, we have an Omoi filler and then Naruto finally reaches the front lines. It's chaos, I tells you!

Episode 318 - 319: The Great Villain Sasori Sep 23, 2022

Two great episodes from two different characters. We got Killer Bee facing the former Jinchuriki of the Hidden Clouds and Granny Chiyo faces Kankuro while grappling with her regret over Sasori.

Episode 317 - Shino Sep 19, 2022

Special singleton episode recorded about episode 317 centering around Lawson's boy, Shino and the Amurabe clan!

Episode 316 Do As I Say, Not As Edo Tensai (with special guest Alex Fleming) Sep 09, 2022

Special singleton episode of the podcast, focusing on episode 316, with special guest Alex Fleming of the Bloodwyne Boyz who isn't a huge fan of Naruto but will happily watch a Kabuto-centric episode about the Edo Tensai forbidden jutus!

Episode 314 - 315: Yota not Yoya, but with Oliver references throughout Aug 31, 2022

We are wrapping up the final filler arc before getting back to the swing of things with the finale of the Yota arc. Not to be confused with independent pro wrestler Yoya, who Benel had just seen that weekend and who kicks a lot of ass. Also, Lawson saw Oliver over the weekend and won't shut up about it.

Episode 312 - 313: Yota sucks Aug 24, 2022

We're not talking about Yota Tsuji. Yota Tsuji is awesome. The boyz are talking about two episodes that are a complete waste of time. We start with Rock Lee and Master Chen and continue on with the truly awful part 1 one Yota's tale. Truly dog!@#$ episodes people! Give it a listen.

Episode 310 - 311: Cumming in different colors Aug 10, 2022

Two more filler episodes on the scoreboard where we finish off the Tatsuwaki story and get a prelude to Road to Ninja. Benel and Lawson ponder the implication of multi-colored jism.

Episodes 308-309: Thisland and Thatland Aug 03, 2022

The boyz wrap up the Hayate arc with a nice story tying up his mini arc and then Lawson freaks over the name of the Land of This and the Land of That in this intrigue filled filler arc.

Episode 306 - 307: Vince Is Dead Jul 27, 2022

He's not really, but we act like he is! It's two very boring episodes of the Naruto podcast so Lawson and Benel fuck around with tangents for about 20 minutes. If you're just wanting a dry read of the content of the episode, may we recommend Narutowiki or something? We dunno. We're a podcast and we're gonna fuck around this week. Enjoy!

Episode 304 - 305: Sound 4 Again, and Again Jul 13, 2022

We pick up where we left off with more Sound 4 and, to be fair, we're a little distracted to expect a lot of tangents from these episodes where not a lot happens. Did you like the Sound 4 fights in Naruto? Well, these are those fights once again but happening at the same time and then Naruto shows up and shows you why his name is the title of the show!

Episode 302 - 303: The Mizukage is Boss'd out Jul 05, 2022

The Swag's in spaceship mode right now for the Mizukage as he faces down Gaara after taking out Ohnoki (Ohnoki's not dead, he just threw his back out) and it's a swagged out battle between two top heavyweights. Then, we just do the Sound 4 fight again with no changes to the results. Real G shit how they made us waste that episode. Oh and Kiba sucks.

Episode 300 - 301: Five Star Kage Fights Jun 23, 2022

The war rages on with two new episodes, both which can be summed up as Kage Fight Nights. First, we meet the second Mizukage and his giant clam and then Naruto takes on the third Raikage who will stop at nothing to finger Naruto!

Episode 298 - 299: Itachi Is Bullshit Jun 14, 2022

The continuation of the Fourth Great Ninja War continues in earnest when Naruto and Killer Bee run into the edo-tensai team of Nagato and Itachi. These sets of episode illustrate what we've long suspected: The Uchiha family is straight bullshit and Itachi is the biggest bullshit of them all! Check it out as we begin to set the stage to the final conflict!

Episode 296 - 297: All Are Commodities Under Capitalism Jun 10, 2022

The best boyz are back with a tankie ass title and a set of episodes that could be described as filler. Firstly, we're caught up with recent events thanks to Mr. Nara and the Konoha leaf news team, then we deal with Gaara and his shitty dad.

Episode 294-295 - Power OVA Jun 09, 2022

Been waiting for this ep for much too long! Benel and Lawson go through the Power OVA that punches the clock and passionlessly drives it in like pity sex. It's the final episode of the Power arc and this goes out a damp squib, but the animation is still great and Benel and Lawdawg talk about it! Get into it!

Episode 292 - 293: Too Guilty To Bone May 24, 2022

The boyz are back in town with two more episode into the Power mini-arch. We get up-close in personal with Dokku, Shiseru and the family as they deal with the aftermath of the attack on their village and Dokku is too guilty to bone down. Not us... brother. Not us.

Episode 290 - 291: Dokku the Hero! May 17, 2022

We're back, bay bay and we're starting the Naruto: Power miniseries that lands smack-dab in the middle of the Great Ninja War arc. Lemme us tell you guys, these set of episode fucks and fucks hard with some dope action and heart-wrenching drama. We meet Dokku, we meet the kids, we meet see the gang and we, most importantly, talk about Martial Arts film which Lawson is an expert in! Hand Claps, Get Into It

Episode 288 - 289: You do jobs, Omoi? Apr 28, 2022

Cos' I don't do jobs! This episode has the Boyz talk about a two-episode stretch focusing on the Seven Swordsmen of the mist arch. In the first ep, we meet the twin threats of Jinpachi and Kushimaru as they face Kakashi and Guy. In the second ep, Omoi gets over his social anxiety to battle the lightning blade Ringo! Both solid enough eps but very clearly time-wasters during the Great Ninja War arch.

Episode 286-287: A pointless flashback episode Apr 19, 2022

We get a big fat flashback episode that stops the momentum dead as we see the first meeting of the Raikage and Tsunade. Clearly, this episode was supposed to be three and cut down into two, because everything is hand-waved at the end and ultimately this was a pointless waste of everyone's time.

Episode 284 - 285: Cancel Us Apr 14, 2022

who dis
ALSO
CANCEL US
(but don't really, i have so little)
aka Kakashi b bisecting
aka benel's wedding
aka we live again
aka gaara's dad sucks and is the worst kage
aka more d0g n1gg@

Episode 282 - 283: Zach Snow's Birthday Episodes featuring Zach Snow Apr 07, 2022

A very special episode today! We're joined by Zach Snow who is celebrating his birthday with us by talking Naruto, specifically the Killer Bee origin story episodes. The boyz talk horny bee, the no-chill Raikage, Guy being the strongest and fuck Neji.

Episode 281 - We talking Dog N!@@A Mar 16, 2022

Content Warning: Strong, course language of both of a sexual and racial nature
The boys were planning to do more than one episode, but Lawson read Dog N!@@A so we have to talk about it, and talk about it we do. At length. Almost unceasingly, even. We also watch Konohamaru and a legion of Mom battle Sumo wrestlers. It's a wild one!

Episode 279-280: Who Among Shino? Mar 03, 2022

Two more eps from the War arc. First up, Team 8 play a game of Among Us as they are trapped in a cave. Second episode involves Deidara dealing with his jobber status.

Episode 277 - 278: Sling Guy Slangin' !@#$ Feb 22, 2022

The boyz bring you two action pack episodes seated at the beginning of the War arc. The first stand-alone seen Sakura tangle with an assassin who has infiltrated the medical camp all while letting down Sling Guy easy. The boys then talk about Sling Guy crushing gash before watching the next ep involving Team 8 and a game of RoShamBo! Who comes out on top? Gotta listen if you wanna know.

Episode 275 - 276: Ghetto Mazo with Special Guest Zach Snow Feb 09, 2022

Two jam-packed episode continuing the War arc. "Madara" changes the playing field when Naruto escapes from confinement and the boys debate the definition of "the strongest" when it comes to this point of the show. Zach Snow joins us for as special guest.

Episode 272 - 274: Hanzo, Azuma and Lawson cries again Feb 02, 2022

Soft boi Lawdawg is in tears again over these sets of episode, but before that we get the warrior's tale of Mifune vs. Hanzo, a one off that made us say "Why aren't their all like this?" Then Chogi learns how to use his kindness as a weapon with too many flashbacks!

Episode 270-271: Fuck Episode 271 Jan 29, 2022

We're wrapping up the costal portion of the war with the second half of the Gold and Silver brothers being captured with the assist from Ino-Shika-Cho! And then the boys have to sit through a pointless filler that doesn't even have to do with anything!

Episode 267-269: A Wild Snow Appears with special guest Zach Snow Jan 22, 2022

Special Guest Zach Snow joins the boyz for three more episodes of the War arch. We learn military tactics from Mr. Nara and face down the Gold and Silver Brothers and their mystical ninja weaponry that makes you play the name game! It's a Etymological episode of the Talking Naruto podcast! Buckle up!

Episode 264 - 266: We say "White Zabusa" like 4 times Jan 14, 2022

We're all over the place with this one. Because of a logics snapfu, we have Lawson quickly rundown the "plot" of 264 before jumping into episodes 265-266, where Kakashi comes face to face with the puppeted Zabusa and Haku, and his squad gets bodied big time by zombies without feelings. We also meet the 7 Swordsmen of the mist and wonder what the big deal. Also, Haku still non-binary!

Episode 261 - 263: Deidara and Sasori job out! Jan 06, 2022

We're starting the Fourth Great Ninja war with three hot episodes and we watch some returning characters get their shit absolutely pushed back in the form of Sasori and Deidara. We also meet Shin, brother of Sai, and talk about things on our mind. Didn't mean to rhyme, I just flow like that.

Episode 257 - 260: 80% Wrestling Talk Dec 16, 2021

The Boyz give up talking about these filler episodes and just talk about wrestling for thirty minutes! Enjoy this Talking Smark-esque episode and happy holidays!

Episode 257 - 258: The Open is Cold, Better Bundle Up Dec 09, 2021

The boys are back and are forced to rewatch the Naruto/Sasuke arc. Just like...those episodes without anything added to it or changed in any significant way. It's truly the worst and the boys are not shy about their displeasure by the tangents in these eps!

Episode 254 - 256: Naruto is a terf/NSFW episode Dec 02, 2021

Someone get a stick for bonking, cos the boys are going to horny jail. But before that, they deal with Naruto's unfortunate politics and the attack on Giant Turtle Island.

Episode 252-253: Konan vs "Madara" Nov 18, 2021

Check this sleepy, low-energy episode about an amazingly underrated Naruto Shippuden fight as Konan takes on Madara. We're very tired, so writing this episode description is arduous, but we'll try our best as the boys put over Konan as she puts over Madara.

Episode 250 - 251: The Legendary Kisame Nov 10, 2021

They finally did it to your boy, but not before Kisame goes out like a real one! This episode has us punching the air, when Might Guy takes on Kisame one on one and we get a look into Kisame's killer ass backstory. We also learn our lesson in regards to sharks and make some well timed and relevant observations about Promised Neverland.

Episode 246 - 249: Kushina is a bad bitch Oct 27, 2021

Hands on her knees, red hair, on her ninja shit. The Boyz review these three episodes about Naruto's mom! We talk about Harry Potter, Trad shit and what the fuck Minato is talking about!

Episode 243-245: Lawson's man-feels with special guest Alex Ptak Oct 11, 2021

We're out of the fillers and into some hard canon episode with our special guest Alex Ptak. Also we get into Lawson's man-emotions on this one! Get ready to jerk some tears, you tear jerkers!
Note: There's some audio issues in this episode, so if things sound a little echoy, we did what we could to fix it. Please don't be too mad at us. C'mon. Eat some food with us.

Episode 241 - 242: End of the Fillers Sep 29, 2021

Benel and Lawson are at the end of the fillers and they go out with a bang! This ep they talk about micropenises, Naruto's cycle of violence and Kakashi gets vented

Episode 239 - 240: Loading Up the Tangent Machine Sep 22, 2021

Can Benel and Lawson focus for a goddamn second? There are filler episodes to get through. First episode is a Ino-Shika-Cho focused episode. Second episode is a Kiba episode. The boys try to get through it without going off the rails, but this episode starts off the rails and gets lost in the wilderness! Enjoy!

Episode 237 - 238: How Tenten Should Be Booked Sep 14, 2021

Two new filler episodes! First ep is a surprisingly great Ten-Ten episode, second ep is a down the plate Sai episode. Also the boys play Naruto...What If?

Episode 235-236: Shino gets that ass Aug 31, 2021

Two more fillers for the week! Episode 235 has Naruto battling kunoichis for marriage rites and Shino gets all up in that ass against a bandit!

Episode 233 - 234: Fine Fillers, I guess Aug 26, 2021

Not much to talk about here so we talk about other stuff! More fillers. First one has Naruto's identity stolen by a bandit. Second is a Konohamaru story where he jobs to Temari! Nothing of value is learned or gained!

Episode 231 - 232: Girls Night Out! Aug 10, 2021

Two solid filler eps sliding down the plate. The first is a Shikamaru-focus mystery ep where the Leaf must survive the perilous Mozuku Bay and the second is a Hinata-focused story where the ladies go out for some much needed R&R. Plus, Benel and Lawson discuss the term "Latinx" and come up with a brand new (and possibly most offensive) X-Men ever!

Episode 229 - 230: I'm Mr. Shadowclone, Look At Me! Aug 05, 2021

We got two big eps as we slowly make our way through the fillers. Episode 229 has the Leaf ship starving over some mushrooms and Episode 230 has us fearing Shadow clone existential dread! Two horrifying episodes for the price of one!

Episode 227 - 228: Fillers That Also Suck Jul 29, 2021

Benel and Lawson watch two quick nothing fillers this week. First one is about a monster island. Second one is about drunken Rock Lee. None of them matter! Enjoy

Episode 224 - 226: Fillers Like the One Piece Jul 20, 2021

Three episodes of filler consisting of harvesting, skateboards, ghost ships and the hunt for the dread one piece! Plus insane tangents.

Episode 222 -223: Return of the Fillers, Return of the Tangents Jul 13, 2021

We don't even know what our blurb should be for this episode. It goes all over the place and will assuredly get us cancelled. But the filler returns with Naruto getting his special S-class mission, Raikage bullying Killer Bee, some maritime adventures, and pro-choice politics. Buckle the fuck up, dawg.

Episode 219 - 221: Karin snitchin', Kabuto cuckin' Jul 07, 2021

The boyz are back with a set of episodes covering the aftermath of the big events happening leading up to the Great Ninja War arc. Karin does her best Takeshi 69 impression, Kabuto cucks Madara-Tobi and Kakashi races Guy!

Patreon Exclusive! Devilman Crybaby with special guest Jake Flores! Jun 29, 2021

Because you demanded it, we're uploading the patreon exclusive episode about Devilman Crybaby with special guest Jake Flores! We talk about this mind-bending anime available on Netflix which is about everything and everyone!

Episode 217 - 218: Fuck the MTA Jun 23, 2021

Short set of eps as Benel is still furious at the ticket that he got! The boys discuss big Shonen Protag energy and we move right ahead into our next season of Naruto!

Eps 214 - 216: What's the point of Sakura Jun 16, 2021

After the Danzo battle, Lawson and Benel get a few episodes discussing Sakura and Kakashi. We bury Sakura's booking in this arc, as it defeats the purpose of all the character development she's received in the earlier episodes of Shippuden! Plus bits. Lots and lots of bits.

Episode 212 - 213: Memba Flashbacks Jun 08, 2021

Here's a set of flashback episode from both Naruto and Sakura detailing their relationship with Sasuke. Also, Benel makes Lawson do an improv about porridge. This is not a very good episode.

Episode 210 - 211: Sayonara Danzo May 27, 2021

The finale of the Danzo/Sasuke fight with Danzo being caught in an explosion at the Sharingan factory, Benel and Lawson opine about how Sussano'o is bullshit, and Karin makes an O-face!

Episode 206 - 209: Sakura's Feelings featuring patreon patron Dex! May 22, 2021

A great set of episodes following the fallout of the Kage summit with Sakura revealings her feelings to Naruto (or does she), a new twist in the Killer Bee arc and Sasuke faces down Danzo, all while the boys are joined by a special guest, Kage-level patron Dex!
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Episode 206 - 209: Sakura's Feelings featuring patreon patron Dex! May 22, 2021

A great set of episodes following the fallout of the Kage summit with Sakura revealings her feelings to Naruto (or does she), a new twist in the Killer Bee arc and Sasuke faces down Danzo, all while the boys are joined by a special guest, Kage-level patron Dex!
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Episode 204 - 205: Raikage on-sight! May 13, 2021

We're concluding the Five Kage Summit with the end of Sasuke vs the Raikage and friends. Sasuke produces Sussano'o, the Raikage is the definition of on-sight, the Five Kage deal with Madara-Tobi's bullshit, and we put the Mizukage over!

Episode 202 - 203: Sasuke vs the Raikage Apr 29, 2021

We're continuing the Five Hokage Summit arc with an unstoppable set of episode featuring Sasuke vs the Raikage of the Hidden cloud. Things get heated when Danzo is caught cheating, Gaara's bodies the Kage of the Hidden Stone, and the Boyz have thoughts about Sasuke.

Episode 199 - 200: Sai is over with us now Apr 22, 2021

The boys come in with some hot takes about these episodes which begin the Five Kage Summit. We break down the what and wherefore's and we put over Sai for being the voice of reason in Konoha

Episode 197 - 198: Sasuke doesn't deserve to be saved Apr 15, 2021

Skip to 17:00 to avoid tangents. This week, Lawson and Benel come out of the fillers into the first two episodes of the Five Kage summit arc and there's a lot of feelings going around involving Sasuke, as well as the narrative arc of his character and Naruto as a whole! Riveting stuff.

Episode 194 - 196: Naruto and Sasuke in Stuck on You Apr 08, 2021

Lawson and Benel finish off the fillers in their usual fashion, with tangents and rants about politics! ACAB all day! Also Sasuke and Naruto are stuck together.

Episode 192 -193: G-G-G-G-G-G-G-Ghosts! Mar 31, 2021

Lawson and Benel continue their parade through seemingly endless fillers with two episodes, one starting Neji and one where Naruto helps out a troubled ghosts! Spooks and scares awaits on this week's episode!
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Episode 190 - 191: more fillers, more fun, Mar 18, 2021

Trucking along with more fillers, Lawson and Benel struggling through these episodes the best they can. We meet Hosuke, the oldest genin, and take a trip to find Kakashi's first love! It's as riveting as it's sounds!

Episode 188 - 189: Puss n' Cats Mar 11, 2021

We finish up the Tales of a Gutsy Ninja arc and uncover Sasuke's love of cats in this two-some filler eps! Also, we agree that Cats: The Musical sucks.

Episode 186 - 187: Rock Lee (and Jiraiya, I guess) is here! Mar 03, 2021

The boys break down two episodes in the aftermath of the Ostrich Ninja incident, episodes about Rock Lee and Jiraiya! These episodes definitely happened.

Episode 184 - 185: Lawson loses his mind during the best-worst filler yet! Feb 24, 2021

Guys, the first filler is a Ten-Ten episode, so you know this is going to be doozy. The boyz talk about TenTen being a pretty solid leader and we go all the way off the rails when faced with the glory of Condor, the Ninja Ostrich! Behold the fall of man on this episode of Talking Naruto!

Episode 181 - 183: Kill The Rich and Take their Shit Feb 18, 2021

We're back with another set of "Remember when Naruto?" filler episodes. Highlights include Naruto helping a guy commit vengeance, Gaara about to get got, and Konoha having Covid. Also, Benel and Lawson talk about murdering rich people and stealing their shit. Smell the class warfare in this episode of Talking Naurto!

Episode 179 - 180: Fillers and Flashbacks Feb 11, 2021

We unload with two flashback based fillers, one from Kakashi's point of view and one surrounding the events post-Zabusa arc in the Village Hidden in the Mist. They are very boring, but this episode isn't!

Episode 176 - 178: These Cot Damned Fillers Feb 03, 2021

TW: Strong content from approx 24:00 till 26:30.
Benel and Lawdawg were up late recording this loopy set of filler outlining Iraka's first meeting with Naruto! We go on tangents for days and we learn the true meeting of "Konoha sucks".

Episode X - Lawson's retrospective. Jan 28, 2021

We took a week off, but Lawson didn't want to leave the podcast fam hanging so he recorded this look back at the podcast history and gives props to everyone who has supported us so far. Thank you guys so much for all your support.

Ep 172 - 175: Pain Arc Finale Jan 20, 2021

It's the end of the Pain arc and the boyz don't fuck around when it comes to finishing these four episodes and they are dozy! The best Talk-No-Jutsu dropped and we try to keep tangents to a minimum!
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Episode 170 - 171: Filler Bull!@#$ Jan 13, 2021

Benel and Lawson tackle some unnecessary fill bullshit the best way they know how: tangent and bits. This dumb set of episodes have the kids going through an obstacle course or something. We weren't really paying attention. Enjoy!

Episode 167 - 169 (Nice): Naruto defeats Pain Jan 06, 2021

Kyubbi doobie doo, where are you? We got some work to do now! Kyubbi doobie doo, we need you! Naruto is fighting Pain! Benel and Lawson talk about resolution of the Pain/Naruto fight! We resolve who the shonen protagonist is and the Bones reminiscent art style!

Episode 164 - 166: Naruto vs Pain, Hinata's Confession Dec 29, 2020

Continuing the Pain, Lawson and Benel talk about these episodes in the middle of the Pain/Naruto fight. We discuss Pain's overall point of view, why he hates Konoha, and HInata makes a lovelorn confession at Naruto! Plus, rants! It's Talking Naruto Podcast, you know what that means.

Episode 161 - 163: Pain destroys Konoha and Kiba's hot mom Dec 22, 2020

Oh the humanity! Pain unleashes his almighty push on Konoha and lays waste to the village hidden in the leaves. What will occur to all our favorites? And where is Naruto? Oh, and Kiba's mom is fucking hot! Benel and Lawson talk about it, and have hot takes about the United States actions in the Pacific theater during World War II.

Episode 158 - 160: Pain vs Kakashi Dec 16, 2020

The washing of Konoha beings in earnest with Kakashi vs. Pain. We get that AKamichi clan being the best, Konoha struggling against the assault of Pain's onslaught, and Missile Assault Pain becomes the ultimate ninja. Oh and fuck Danzo

Episode 155 - 157: The Pain Arc begins Dec 10, 2020

We've got to one of the most crucial arcs of Naruto Shippuden, the Pain arc and what better way to kick off this slate of episodes but with Naruto training in Mount Myaboku, Taka getting rinsed again, The Raikage being an example of positive masculinity, and of course, tangents! Buckle up!

Episode 152 - 154: Jiraiya's Legacy Dec 01, 2020

We bid Jiraiya a fond farewell and leave the memories alone HBK style and Naruto prepares for his first challenge in Mount Myaboku!
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Episode 149 - 151: Concluding the Fillers Nov 25, 2020

We finish off this forbidden filler of Utakata, Hotaru and the Forbidden Jutsu of the Tsuchigomi clan! Plus, we sell out big time with our hilarious ad for our new Teepublic store. Does anyone else in podcasting put that in their episode blurb? No!? Cos they have good taste and we're whores for capitalism.

Episode 146 - 148: Utakata Slaps Nov 17, 2020

Continuing on with the fillers, we learn more about the forbidden jutsu of Tsuchigumo village, the mysterious Utakata and his faithful student Hotaru. We also learn about Utakata's wanted history, what is up with Hotaru's back and this insane video on twitter that we hate.

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Episode 143 - 145: Bee Rinses Sasuke Nov 11, 2020

Hot episode today as we wrap up Sasuke's arc with the climax to Taka vs Killer Bee of the Hidden Cloud. We talk about Killer Bee's rhyming skills, our thoughts on the election, we beginning the Forbidden Jutsu filler arc!

Episode 140 - 142: Uchiha Lore Pipe and the great Killer B Nov 04, 2020

We're back at it like a crack at it, finishing up episode 140 and laying down some heavy, thick, girthy, turgid lore pipe involving the Uchiha clan before bouncing over to the kingdom of clouds where Sasuke and the newly christened Taka take on the eight tails Killer B!

Episode 137 - 140: Itachi dies, Tobi lies, Joker ran away Oct 27, 2020

Big episode this week as we wrap up Itachi vs Sasuke, and only one Uchiha survives. We talk about Tobi distracting the leaf and we start to reveal the secrets of the Uchiha until Benel fucks up huge and we don't get around to it! Part two next week, we promise!

Episode 133 - 136: Jiraiya Dies, Itachi Lies, Miss American Pie Oct 20, 2020

We're in a glass case of emotion in these next few episodes with Jiraiya's death at the hands of Pain and Sasuke's confrontation with Itachi! We're blown away by the quality of these episodes and we have a lot of thoughts! Give it a listen!

Episode 129 - 132: Jiraiya vs Pain Oct 13, 2020

This is what we call a "heatseeker"! Pain and Jiraiya pull out all the stops for this dope fight. We talk about Jiraiya infiltrates the Hidden Rain Village, an applause break, Jairaiya's toad sage form and more!

Episode 127 - 128: The Jiraiya Chronicles Oct 06, 2020

The Jiraiya Chronicles is here! We learn about every significant moment of Jiraiya's life, the Fuma Clan, and we bury/put over friend of the show Zach Snow!

Episode 124 - 126: Jiriaya and Tsunade on a bench Sep 30, 2020

Give @ShawnTragedy money (http://paypal.me/ShawnTragedy) and also give us money and also enjoy this podcast where we resolve the Sasuke/Deidara fight and lay some pipe with Jiraiya and Tsunade (hey now!) as we learn the identity of the real leader of the Akatsuki!

Episode 121 - 123: Sasuke vs Deidara Sep 23, 2020

The Sasuke arc continues unabated with Sasuke facing off Deidara in a deadly confrontation between the Akatsuki's resident demolitions expert. Benel and Lawson talk about good Boruto designs over bad ones, Kakashi's negging dogs, wholesome Sai, and cucking. So much cucking.

Episode 119 - 120: Kakashi Chronicles Sep 15, 2020

Lawson and Benel are back to talk about The Kakashi Chronicles and let me tell you something, Kakashi in these episodes are thinks he’s Miss Sand drinking out of cups…bein’ a bitch...and we learn much about his relationship with Obito! Great set of episodes, maybe the best of the series! Check 'em out and remember "Not my chair, not my problem - that’s what I say"

Episode 116 - 118: Karin's Horniess, Jugo's Mental Illness Sep 01, 2020

Sasuke's putting a team together ("You sunnavabitch, I'm in") in these eps and he's joined by Karin, who is trying to get it constantly, and Jugo, who has mental health issues. We also meet an un-woke peasant and have a bunch of side conversations because we're a bunch of young punks with zero respect.

Episode 113 - 115: Sasuke vs Orochimaru Aug 25, 2020

We begin with the Sasuke arc in a dynamic fashion as Sasuke faces off with Orochimaru, and we get backstory on Orochimaru's history. Plus, what the fuck is Kabuto job!

Episode 109 - 112: The Season Finale! Aug 18, 2020

We've reached the stunning wet fart of a conclusion for the Guren Crystal arc! Audio quality is much better as we recorded this with squadcast! Squadcast, the number one proprietary software for recording your podcast. Squadcast, the only browser based online-recording tool you'll ever need.*
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Episode 104 - 107: Renji Owes The Three Tails Money Aug 11, 2020

The rerecord of the lost Episodes, Benel and Lawson get even sillier as they continue the Guren arc with Renji, the Three Tails and more! What is Kabuto planning? What will Renji do about the Three Tail's money? We'll find out in this episode.

Episode 99 - 103: Don't. Stockpile. Weapons Aug 04, 2020

It's a redux of a lost episode! Lawson and Benel talk about episode 99 to 103! A lot happens in this episode and Benel talks about beating up politicians. Certainly, an episode that will get us to put on a watchlist. Give it a listen before cops throw us in a van.

Episode 96 - 98: Arrest the Cops That Murdered Breonna Taylor Jul 21, 2020

Ya'll already know what it is! It's a new episode of Shippuden and we talk about Episode 96 - 98, continuing into our Guren arc with some hot social commentary. As always, arrest the cops that murdered Breonna Taylor, ACAB and abolish the police! If you don't like any of that, please stop listening to our podcast! We don't make audio for assholes.

Episode 93 - 95: The Worst Episodes of Shippuden Jul 15, 2020

Are we being hyperbolic with the title of the ep? We don't think so. Benel and Lawson struggle through some of the most boring, meaningless filler episodes of Shippuden so far. The Three Tail arc begins in earnest and the boys are going a little stir-crazy. Give it a listen.

Episode 89 - 92: Back to the Fillers Jul 07, 2020

Fillers, des ka? We're back for another heaping helping of the fillers. Naruto learns the price of power, Juriaya is here, and there's nothing that happens for the rest of the episodes, even though a ton of characters are introduced and a bunch of pipe is laid!

Episode 86-88: Shikamaru is your God now Jun 30, 2020

Might as well call Shikamaru a war horse cos he RULES ASS. We resolve the Hidan arc with Shikamaru having Hidan dead to rights and Naruto debuting his new Rasenshuriken apropos of nothing!

Episode 86-88: Shikamaru is your God now Jun 30, 2020

Might as well call Shikamaru a war horse cos he RULES ASS. We resolve the Hidan arc with Shikamaru having Hidan dead to rights and Naruto debuting his new Rasenshuriken apropos of nothing!

Episode 83 - 85: Shikamaru confronts Hidan & Kakazu Jun 26, 2020

It's going down, and Benel and Lawson are yelling "timber" because Shikamaru, along with Chogi, Ino and Kakashi, are taking on Hidan & Kakazu. What can see say about this titanic class other than the fact that it is a much watch episode, and the boys break it down on this week's ep.

Episode 80 - 82: Shikamaru grieves Jun 16, 2020

We follow up on the heartwrenching death of Asuma with these heavy Shikamaru-centric episodes. Lawson cuts a great promo describing Shikamaru's arch in these stories and we review one of the best sequences in the anime so far.

Episode 76-79: Asuma Dies Jun 09, 2020

The Asuma dies episodes are here and the weeping begins in earnest! The boys go through it as Hidan and Kakazu are teased and explored, a ninja team loses their dad figure and the boys talk some thrones! Who knows what will happen next?

Episode 72-75: Enter Hidan & Kakazu May 26, 2020

We're starting one of the most requested arcs in the series of Shippuden, the Hidan & Kakazu arc. We meet our new antagonist (Shut up, Hidan!) and prepare ourselves for the gut-punch coming up. This is a brilliant set of episodes and the best arc of the series so far.

Episode 69-71: Two Hilarious Self Owns May 19, 2020

We've reached the conclusion of the Sora arc. We get to see Naruto develop a kinship with Sora, Lawson has a question about Furido's great plan, and we tell you not to go to work! Don't go to work, stay home and listen to the podcast!

Episode 66-68: The (Other) Invasion of Konoha May 12, 2020

We're continue in our Sora arc with the (Other) Invasion of Konoha. Fudido and his band of merry Fire Shinobi lay siege to the village hidden in the Leaf with zombies!

Episode 61-65: Villains Beating Kids May 05, 2020

The boys getting through this big filler arc with a lot of content for your asses, so enjoy our ramblings as we go through the Sora arc in style! So much ground is covered, so many tangents are had! Remember, don't go to work!

Episode 59-60: Kissing Naruto (L-Word Tangent) May 01, 2020

The boys talk about these set of episode of Naruto, which'll lead into the next arc and they go on a long tangent about the L-Word. No Jenny's allowed!

Episode 56 - 58: Back to the Fillers Apr 21, 2020

It's time for fillers! Benel and Lawson postulate about the new world post-corona (viz a ve sneezing fetish), we catch up with Asuma, the team gets their new mission, and we meet Sora of the fire temple!

Episode 54-55: We Finally Learn How Jutsu Apr 14, 2020

Somehow Naruto Shippuden manages to make training episodes some of the most interesting in the series! Come sit under the learning tree of Kakashi as Naruto and the audience finally learn how chakra works and the various elements of chakra nature combination. Also, Yamato is also there!

Episode 51-53: Pushing Sasuke to the moon Apr 09, 2020

Sasuke gets the ol' rocket strap on these episodes where literally everyone jobs out to him one after another, including the nine-tailed fox spirit, Sai and the concept of free will! We're out of the main plot with these episodes and readying ourselves for our first set of fillers!

Episode 49 - 50: Sai Wants To See You Bond Mar 31, 2020

Recorded post and pre-Corona Worldwide 2020, you can listen to record episode 49 after recording of 50. So enjoy this confusing bunch of episodes, where Sai wants to see what you working with i.e your friendships. Also, Benel and Lawson call for societal collapse and they got it!

Episode 46-48: Yamato Seeds People Mar 24, 2020

On these episodes, Naruto learns that it was him all alone, Austin! Orochimaru Sanchez talks to his Tako drum guy and Yamato likes to watch you eat seeds. Please check out more content on our Talking Naruto Patreon and sincerely we hope everyone is safe and healthy during these trying times. Wash your hands and enjoy our podcasts!

Episode 43-45: SNAKES! Mar 17, 2020

I'm sick of these motherfucking snakes in this motherfucking episodes! Fourth-Tailed Naruto faces off against Orochimaru, Sakura cries bitter tears of friendship, and Sai fucks right off into the night around Winterfell (I think about that tweet once a day)!

Talking Naruto Announcement: Episode 41-42 Mar 16, 2020

Hey folks! We've messed up the numbering of our episodes, so you might hear some of that confusion in the upcoming episodes. Either way, we've got it sorted and we'll be numbering our Shippuden episode appropriately.

Episode 39-40: The Mission goes Perfectly Mar 10, 2020

Team Leaf reaches the Tenchi Bridge and everything goes swimmingly. Lolno, Orochimaru shows up and Naruto turns into the Nine-Tails! That and Benel and Lawson do bits!

Episode 36 - 38: Trying to Get Sai Over Mar 03, 2020

The team has gathered and it's off to a mission with Sai and Yamato filling out the rest of Team 7. Who is the mysterious Yamato and why is Sai so obsessed with genitalia? The team spends some time getting to know each other, play war games and make their way to the faithful meeting at Tenchi Bridge.

Episode 33-35: Danzo is a dick with special guest Zach Snow! Feb 25, 2020

Zach Snow joins us once again for this slate of episodes. It's the fallout of the Gaara retrieval arc! We do wrestling references and meet...Sai...and Yamato before we start our next arc!

Episode 31-33: Chiyo's Sacrifice and Tales of Takemaru Feb 19, 2020

We're edging to the final part of the Gaara retrieval arc with Chiyo's noble sacrifice! Plus we talk about Takemaru and his wonderous, magical life!

Episode 28 - 30: Deidara No Arms with Zach Snow Feb 11, 2020

Extra long episode this week as we're joined by our resident Naruto expert correspondent Zach Snow (@zacharysnow01) as we go through the post Sasori fight scrum. Kakashi and Naruto take on Deidara in a fitting climax and we talk other animes with our favorite frienemy!

Episode 25 - 27: Sasori Goes Down Feb 04, 2020

The final episodes of the Sasori fight with high drama, tension, and a long discussion about the film of Mel Brooks. What more can you ask for? Flame-throwers for hands? It's an episode that makes you yell "hell yeah" every other moment!

Episode 21 - 24: Great Episodes, Great Fights, Just Right Jan 28, 2020

Lawson and Benel talk about the amazing Lady Chiyo-Sakura/Sasori fight! This is a great slate of episodes that have the hosts completely hype. Sasori is an underrated villain and Benel and Lawson talk about it along with puppets, Brooklyn Battle Comedy and men shouldn't talk.

Episode 17 - 20: Sasori is a great villain Jan 21, 2020

Lots happen in these sets of episodes: Gaara dies, team Leaf reunite and breaks into the Akatsuki's liar and the team of Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi and Chiyo face down Deidara and Sasori over Gaara's corpse. It's a tense series of episodes that set up a wonderful Sasori fight!

Episode 13 - 16: The Sand Village Sucks Jan 14, 2020

The Sand Village holds a primary as soon as Gaara is kidnapped! Also, Team Leaf has a fateful run-in with Itachi and Kisamae of the Akatsuki! Also, Benel and Lawson gives advice for the boudoir (gentlemen!). Also also, Might Guy drops science!

Episode 10 - 12: Sakura's the main character now Jan 07, 2020

It's a Sakura heavy episode this week when Team Leaf heads to the Sand village, we get more information about the Honored Siblings of the Sand, and Sakura plays "House"...Doctor House!

Episode 7-9: Untie Knot Jutsu Dec 31, 2019

"Traps are made so people will fall into them" Truer words are never spoken as Deidara and Sasori escape the sand village with a captured Gaara, with Konkurro on their tail! Who is the mysterious puppet-master Sasori? Also, Takumaru the fucking messenger bird from the Sand shows up and the Leaf Ninjas don't know how knots work! And Team Kakashi gets a new mission.

Episode 4 - 6: Winner gets to lose to Sasuke Dec 17, 2019

We're gonna eat her words here because these episodes are way better than we remember. It's the Gaara/Deidara fight to determine who loses to Sasuke later in the series! It's an amazing fight with explosions, sand ninjas, sky-fights!

Episode 1 - 3: Enter Shippuden! Dec 10, 2019

And so it begins! Benel and Lawson finally talk Naruto Shippuden and the first three episodes of the landmark series! The boys love this hot start to the series, discuss Naruto's return to the leaf village, the Kakashi vs Sakura and Naruto and Deidara's sexual mouth-hand!

Patreon Exclusive! Naruto the movie: Guardian of the Crescent Moon Kingdom with Zach Snow! Dec 03, 2019

Exclusive episode from Patreon! Referee, Wrestler and Rapper Zach Snow joins Lawson and Benel as they review Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom. Zach is a walking encyclopedia for Naruto facts and amazing guest for this special episode!

Patreon Exclusive! Fred Yehi talks Naruto Nov 26, 2019

In this Patreon Exclusive, Benel and Lawson talk to professional wrestler "The Savageweight" Fred Yehi about his love of Naruto, the similarities between wrestling and anime, and which of the Kages could he beat up. Check Fred out @Fredyehi on Twitter!

Best and Worst of the Filler Arcs Nov 19, 2019

Benel and Lawson take a stroll through memory lane as they talk about the Best and Worst of the Filler Arcs! Remember Menma? Remember Genno? Remember when Mizuki turn into a tiger!? We do and this were our favorites and least favorite stories from our time watching the non-canon episode of Naruto.

Episode 217 - 220: Exit Naruto, Enter Shippuden Nov 12, 2019

It's the final episodes of the Naruto series and Benel and Lawson feel oddly wistful about these finally, but it doesn't stop them from ridiculing the awful filler villain for this arc. Thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast up until here and we hope you join us for the next stage of our Naruto journey. Special thanks to ShawnTragedy (@shawntragedy), Nico (@cassandermark), Alecia (@AleciaHarris) and Dex (@Dex4Days) for their early support and everyone who has listen, shared and reacted to this dumb podcast. We couldn't have done it without you, in some cases literally. We'll see you in December! Dattebayo!

Episode 215 - 216: Enter Gaara, Exit Fillers Nov 05, 2019

We are down to the wire with the last few episodes of the Naruto series and big changes are abound. We finish strong with a Gaara arc as the Sand and Village unite once again to deal with the kidnapping of a Sand Ninja by the hands of the Four Celestials of the Village of Artisans!

Episode 212 - 214: Menma Doesn't Memba Oct 29, 2019

Lawson and Benel wrap up the Ninja Dropout arc and head straight into the Menba arc! Who is Menma? Why doesn't he 'memba?! What's with his ocarina of time? Find out on this week's ep

Episode 209 - 211: We Had To Edit This One Oct 22, 2019

This is a weird one! You think it would be a regular episode where we talk about the Ninja Murder boners but somewhere down the line it goes off the rails!

Episode 206 - 208: Gay Suicide Pact Oct 15, 2019

We wrap up the Genjutsu arc and discover the power of the Yakumo's genjutsu. After, we do a one-off with a great national treasure tea-cup and a garbage human that Naruto and Kiba have to protect!

Episode 203 - 205: Kurenai and Genjutsu Oct 08, 2019

Big Kurenai energy on this twisted mind-bending arc as Naruto and Team 8 tackle the tale of Yakumo and the Kurama family!

Episode 200 - 202: The Best Arc of The Series Oct 01, 2019

Lawson and Benel celebrate the show's historic 200th episode by watching the best damn filler arc this series has ever done as the Genno arc speeds towards it climatic conclusion. Who lives?(Everyone). Who dies? (No one). Who remembers this arc? (We do)!

Episode 198-199: Genno, The Ultimate Ninja Sep 24, 2019

We're revving up for the Naruto 200 episode with the start of one of the best arcs in the series, the Genno arc! The Konoha 11 show up and do dope stuff while solving the mystery of the trapper ninja! It's so good, you won't wanna miss it!

Episode 195 - 197: Rock Lee and the Incredible Lightness of Being Sep 17, 2019

Barreling through some Rock Lee/Might Guy centric episodes this week and starting off the Genno Arc, one of the absolutely best filler arcs of the series! Like, share and subscribe. Give us a five star review on Itunes and follow us on twitter @tnarutopodcast

Episode 193 - 194: The Worst Worst Sep 10, 2019

It's a set of stand-alone episodes that range from cool in spots to the worst stand-alone so far, as Rock Lee starts his own dojo and Naruto, Kiba and Hinata encounter a living castle! It's so bad that it's bad.

Episode 190-192: The Best Worst Sep 03, 2019

Finishing off the Village of Hidden Green arch with a bang and a whimper. Hinata faces off with Jiga, who can magnitize sand and Naruto beats Renga using a headband. Then, it's the most body-shaming episode yet! Check out how Ino is absolutely the worst!

Episode 188 - 189: The Super Janin Bros! Aug 27, 2019

Dun-nuh-nuh-nuhnuh-nuh! Bwamp! On this episode, Lawson and Benel continue their trip through the land of (sticky) green and meet the rest of the Janin brothers, evil villains who are evil! We see Hinata fight Jiga and Naruto beats Renga with a headband!

Episode 187: Live From Liberty City Anime Con Aug 20, 2019

Recorded live from Liberty City Anime Con comes this special episode of Talking Naruto with special guest Alex Ptak and Jeremy Hammond of Ballin Out Super (https://soundcloud.com/ballin-out-super)! We talk about the first epsiode of the Merchant Mover arc and it's a doozy, with Chogi helping to move stuff and riffs galore!
Note: I misspoke near the beginning of this episode. This episode is 187.
Note of Thanks: Thanks to everyone who came down to Liberty City Anime Con. We were shocked and delighted that anyone came at all and you guys made our night.

Special Episode: Lawson and Claire talk Mob Psycho 100 Aug 13, 2019

No new episode this week, so please enjoy this special episode taken from the Patreon where Lawson and Claire talk about Mob Psycho 100!

Episodes 184-186: One Offs Aug 06, 2019

No big arc this weekends! It's nothing but fun, dopey One-Off episodes starting with Kiba having an extra long day, Naruto's new best friend and Shino's creepy laughs!
Reminder: Talking Naruto will be at Liberty City Anime Con this Friday, August 9th, for Talking Naruto Live! with special guest Ballin' Out Super! Tickets available at https://libertycityanimecon.com/

Episode 181 - 183: Written in the Stars Jul 31, 2019

We continue our Star Village arc as Tsumeru gets captured, Naruto falls off a cliff and we learn the secret origins of the Star Village. Also, no one listens to Neji and we can't figure out what Rock Lee and Ten-Ten were even here for! Supervillainy is afoot on this episode, for sure.
Addendum: Talking Naruto is doing a live show at Liberty City Anime Con (https://libertycityanimecon.com/) at 8pm with special guest Ballin' Out Super! Please come down on August 9th at 8pm to Panel Room 3 and experience this nonsense live!

Episode 178 - 180: The Hidden Village of Stars Jul 23, 2019

It's an adventure in the village of *whispers* Stars *whisper* with Benel and Lawson unravel the secrets of the star village, oblique Family Guy references, and ninjas that fly!

Episode 175 - 177: Kiba Was Right Jul 16, 2019

We're on to a new filler arc and it's time for Kiba, Hinata and Naruto to learn how to work together as they go on a treasure hunt! Wackiness ensues as Kiba equips himself well and Naruto proves to be a difficult jerk while they deal with face-stealing ninjas!
Announcement! We're going to part of Liberty City Anime Con 2019 with a live Talking Naruto panel on Friday, August 9th at 8pm! Get tickets and information at https://libertycityanimecon.com/

Episode 172 - 174: The Shape of Water Jutsu Jul 09, 2019

Can it get more summer fun on these water and wild Naruto episodes? I think not. Benel and Lawson talk about the Isaribi's transformation, what Amachi's plan actually entails and what may be the worst fight in Naruto history. Summertiiiiime and the living is easy!

Bonus Episode: Maile Flanagan interview Jul 04, 2019

Happy July 4th! As a special treat, we're releasing the Maile Flanagan interview we did to Patreon. We go over Maile's career, her origins in improv, voice acting and Naruto! Believe it!

Episode 169-171: We Go Off The Rails Jul 02, 2019

Oh where did my fishy went? Where did my fishy go? Oh fishy fish fish fish. Oh fishy oh. What I mean is, Benel and Lawson talk about the Demon of the Sea arc of Naruto and we go off the rails as we try to wrap our minds around the Village hidden in the sea, Ako's flashback, what's Shino doing, and the mysterious diver girl that the team meets. Splish-Splash guy! Get in the pool, the water is wet!

Episode 166 - 168: Moso was right Jun 25, 2019

What is up with the Leaf Village and it's weird anti-refugee stance? Benel and Lawson investigates this episode as they wrap up the Cursed Warrior arc! Plus, they make some noodles with Ramen Guy at Ichiraku in the Chogi/Naruto one-off!

Episode 163 - 165: Actually Good Episodes Jun 18, 2019

Yes, we're surprised as you are by this title. This next set of fillers are actually well done and pretty interesting plotted episodes revolving around the Land of Birds and the mystery of the Cursed Warrior, a ghostly specter that haunts the leaders of the village. There's a lot of cool intrigue and mystery in these set and we hope you enjoy them with us!

Episode 161-162: Exposition Time! Jun 11, 2019

Lawson and Benel battle through more fillers, with episode 161 being a ridiculous "Rock Lee"/"Mighty Guy" gag episode and episode 162 setting up a pretty interesting intrigue arc involving a ghostly warrior.

Episode 158 - 160: I'm Gatsu! Jun 04, 2019

He's Gatsu! And there's a lot that happens in three quick fillers. We have a good for nothing Naruto taking Konohamaru's team for a training exercise and we meet the bounty hunter Sazanami, who is chased by Gatsu! The World's Most Boisterous Bounty Hunter!

Episode 154-158 - Neji gets jobbed out May 28, 2019

Welcome to another episode and another filler arc. This week, we couldn't wait to get through with it, so we watched four episodes instead of three, wrapping up the Raiga arc. Neji Byakugan is fucking useless. Rock Lee eats a lot of curry. Ten-Ten hates the disabled. What the hell is with this Ramenru? And what does anyone wants? Who knows! These are a bad series of episodes and they just keep going! Enjoy

Episode 151-153: Naruto has gas May 21, 2019

This week, Lawson and Benel wrap up the Bikochu arc with some insights about the really good animation style, talk about how bees make sticky wax (they do) and Naruto's gas ruined everything. Nothing gets accomplished in these fillers!

Episodes 148-150, Shino is the Leader May 14, 2019

Shino is back and he's helping Naruto look for the Bikochu! Maybe he can help benel with the bed of bees he sleeps on, but probabaly not! This is the best filler arc so far which doesn't say much but hey, at least Shino is there.

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Episode 145 - 147: Mizuki is a tiger May 07, 2019

We wrap up the Prison Break arch in style with Lawson and Benel trying to figure out what Mizuki wants, thoughts on Fuijin/Raijin, Tsunade's home care and Mizuki becomes a fucking tiger and Benel does not deal with it well.

Episode 142 - 144: Mizuki's Prison Break! Apr 30, 2019

Remember Mizuki?! The Naruto podcast remember. This week, Lawson and Benel talk about the first half of the Prison Break filler arc. The boys go on a sex tangent, talk about Fuijin and Raijin being overweight, and nothing keeps happening for much of the show.

Episode 139 - 141: Arashi, the Ultimate Ninja Apr 23, 2019

More filler badness as we approach the end of the Fuma clan arc, with Sakura being useless, Sasame wanting to fuck her cousin, Arashi being the ultimate ninja, and everything we witness not mattering in the end. Also, some bad optics for Kager?'s death and hot takes heaux!

Episode 136 - 138: The Filler Begins and the Tragedy of Kagerō, the trans-butterfly Apr 16, 2019

The fillers have begun! And there is a lot to get through in these episodes, as Team Jiraiya (Naruto, Sakura, and Jiraiya) go on the hunt for Sasuke in the Land of Rice Patties and run into a squad of jobber shinobi from the Fuma clan! We investigate Sakura's tender moment with Sasame and discuss the incredibly bitter-sweet story of Kagero, the beautiful transwoman who was a butterfly. All this and more on Talking Naruto!

Episode 134 - 135: Naruto vs Sasuke part 3 (The Finale!) Apr 09, 2019

The emotional finale of the Naruto vs. Sasuke in the Valley of the End! Who wins!? Who loses?! What about Pakun?! Benel and Lawson go through the end of the series before fillers! This might be the last time you see them alive. Enjoy it! It's gonna be tough from now on.

Episode 131 - 133: Naruto vs Sasuke part 2 Apr 02, 2019

It's part 2 of the fateful duel between friends as Naruto and Sasuke take their rivalry to the next level. It's the best fight of the series and it's finally going down on full force.
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Episode 128 - 130: Naruto vs. Sasuke part 1 Mar 26, 2019

It's the fight we've all been waiting for! The knockout, drag-out final confrontation between Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki! That means one thing: Flashbacks on top of flashbacks! This week, Benel and Lawson give you a breakdown of the first part of the fight and all of Sasuke's memories, Benel makes an impassioned cast against Itachi, and we find out that the Uchiha clan are literal cops!

Episode 124 - 127 - Sound vs Sand, Gaara vs. Kimimaro Mar 19, 2019

This episode is a little choppy as we've had problems with the recording. Luckily, Lawson was able to do some editing work to salvage it! Hopefully you'll enjoy it, as Benel and Lawson talk about Sound vs Sand! We talk about Zakan/Ukan being jobbed out, Temari and Shikamaru's relationship, and Kimimaro being powered by flashback!

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Episode 121 - 124: Shikamaru vs Tayuya and the return of Rock Lee! Mar 12, 2019

This week, Benel and Lawson talk about the Shikamaru vs. Tayuya, a clone massacre and the return of the true hero of Naruto, Rock "Motherfucker" Lee

Episode 117 - 120: Kiba vs Zakon Mar 05, 2019

We resolve the Neji/Kinomaru fight and head right into the Kiba and Zakan/Ukan, where we both agree that Kiba A)sucks and B)Zakan is fucking bullshit! We also meet the mysterious Kimimaru and Shikamaru does battle with Teyuya. It's so much going on in so little episode! Listen and follow along with us!

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Episode 113 - 116: Choji vs Jirobo, Neji vs. Kidomaru Feb 26, 2019

Oh the time of the fatty is upon us! Choji goes up against Jirobo in a clash of husky dudes that everyone gives too much shit for being a little husky (seriously, body shaming is a problem) and Neji takes on Kidomaru in a dope fight. Special thanks to Lyndol (@LyndolDescant) for the dope intro music!

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Episode 110 - 112: The Leaf 5 vs the Sound 4 Feb 19, 2019

Sasuke has been captured and it's up to a team lead by Shikamura to go save him! This episode of the podcast, Benel and Lawson talk about the first round of the Leaf 5 vs the Sound 4, Sasuke's very trusting nature, Sakura and Naruto, and the time of the fatty has arrived! Also: Please donate to our pateron( https://www.patreon.com/talking_naruto?alert=2)

Episode 107 - 109: Sasuke vs Naruto Feb 12, 2019

It's all boiled down to this! After over 100 episodes, Sasuke and Naruto have their first dramatic confrontation on the roof of the hospital. What did they learn? What did we learn? Well, we learned that Lawson hates the Sound 4 and that Sasuke deserves nothing! All new, all Talking Naruto!

Episode 104 - 106: Concluding the Filler arc Feb 05, 2019

Guys, we are pushing ourselves to conclude this filler arc faster than Idate can cross the finish line! In these episodes, Benel and Lawson talk about cramming as much character beats as they can into three episodes, and just how much pontificating Umbrella Craig does!

Episode 101 - 103: Oh yeah, it's Filler Time! Jan 29, 2019

It's episode 101 - 103, the first three parts of the filler episodes in the land of tea. We meet Idate, the ex-ninja turn runner and meet a new Umbrella Ninja who is a real dick. It's about as scintillating as you can get in these episodes!

Episode 100: Rock Lee is the fucking man and a clip show! Jan 22, 2019

We did it ya'll! Episode 100 of Naruto and it's an somber episode about Rock Lee and why he's the fucking man, dawg. After Benel and Lawson talk about it, we're doing straight up our favorites moments from the show! It's a walk through the Forest of Death, if by "Death" we mean "Memories" and by "Memories" we mean "Audio clips"!

Episode 96 - 99: Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage Jan 15, 2019

We're counting down to episode 100 with a series of episodes about Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage including a dope ass Sannin fight, a dumb hot springs adventure, and gratuitous titty-meat. Also, Rock Motha'fuckin' Lee!

Episode 93 - 95: Kabuto eats the Rasengan Jan 08, 2019

We breeze through these collection of episode as it's a bunch of hot action as Tsunade betrays Orochimaru and the Sannin all fight each other. We see Kabuto going full dick and we try to figure out why the odds are so...odd. Plus, Kabuto eats a whole Rasengan!

Episode 89 - 92: Orochimaru is an Honest Guy Jan 02, 2019

We get down to it as Naruto and Jiraiya search for Tsunade, we get some tragic-ass backstory from the Legendary Sannin and we learn that Orochimaru, despite all his faults, is a real honest person.

Episode 86 - 88: Naruto trains, Jiraiya whores Dec 27, 2018

We're speeding through Naruto on our way to episode 100 and we're loaded to the brim with training! And do we ever train. Two solid episodes of learning how to learn the Rasengan. We don't even learn the secret technique, but that doesn't stop Naruto from popping waterballoons while Jiraiya gets an STD from all the whoring he does!

Episode 83 - 85: Sasuke vs. Itachi Dec 18, 2018

Oh we're back again and it's a heated one this week as Sasuke faces off with Itachi in a set of episodes that really shows that Itachi is really strong. We also learn the secrets of the Toad Sage and ask some probing question about Sakura's parents (i.e She doesn't have any)!

Episode 81 - 82: Itachi beats up everyone Dec 11, 2018

Itachi just comes in and kicks everyone's ass on this episode of Naruto; After the death of the Hokage, the village is trying to rebuild, while the Atkatsuki make their presence known! It's a dope set of episodes which set up the new stat quo, so Benel and Lawson make fun of it! That's the concept behind the whole show.

Episode 78-80: The best episodes yet! Dec 04, 2018

It's all come to this! The three episodes the culminates the invasion arch and it's hot fire emoji as Gaara and Naruto face off. We got Kaiju Toads fighting Sand Raccoons, The Third Hokage giving Orochimaru a hand-job to the death and the Anbu are useless once again!

Episode 75 - 77: Gaara's Sad Backstory Nov 26, 2018

Benel and Lawson are reviewing episode 75 - 77! Gaara's backstory is really sad! Believe it! We also try to puzzle out what the hell everyone is doing during the Gaara/Sasuke fight!

Episode 72 - 74: Shino vs Konkurro Nov 20, 2018

Shino is the absolute man in these next four episodes! Benel and Lawson review the Shino Vs. Konkurro fight, put over Shino huge and we go back and forth on the Hokage battle! There's a lot in just four short episodes and we cover it all!

Episode 69 (Nice) - 71: The Third Hokage vs Orochimaru Nov 14, 2018

This episode is pretty...nice...as we watch episode 69 to episode 71. It's the great Hokage fight as Orochimaru and the Third Hokage go at it! And go at it they do. There's zombies, giant snakes, a talking monkey that does kung-fu and a pre-school fire drill! So much and the Anbu are fucking useless!

Episode 66 - 68: Invasion of Konoha Nov 06, 2018

It's an invasion angle! All the chickens have come home to roost in these three episodes as Sasuke (fucking Sasuke) and Gaara do battle before it all goes to hell. There are giant snakes and overconfident dudes with knives, and the Kazekage is so bitchy! All this and more on this episode!

Episode 63 - 65: Temari vs Shikamaru Oct 30, 2018

We're continuing the tournament arc part deux: electric boogaloo right off the heels of the Neji/Naruto bout with the Temari/Shikamaru match. Shikamaru proves that he's the Tetsuya Naito of this whole division while we get some sweet Chogi mouth-noise and then the show grounds to a halt while we literally sit around and wait for Sasuke to show up. So exciting!

Episode 60 - 62: Neji vs Naruto Oct 22, 2018

It's the first round of the second round of the Tournament arc and break time is over! It's Neji versus Naruto and we dig down deep at Neji's complicated relationship with the Hyuga clan, wonder what Kabuto is up to, and seriously the Onbu Black Ops are stupid. All this and more on Talking Naruto!

Episode 57 - 59: Oh, Jiraiya did that shit. Oct 16, 2018

It's Episode 57 - 59 of the Tournament arc filler episodes. We meet a giant toad and Momento the shit of Jiraiya. Yeah, he totally murdered those women!

Episode 54-56: Fuck this snow, bruv Oct 10, 2018

Goddammit, this show! Benel and Lawson slog through some filler episodes where Naruto repeats a lot of the same beats. Also, Jiraiya is still problematic af.

Episode 51-53 - Jiraiya problematic af Oct 01, 2018

Man, wasn't that Boko No Hero draft something?! Oh man, good times. Now, we're gonna watch the episodes that introduce Jiraiya and they're problematic AF. We also check in on Orochimaru and Kabuto as they figure out what they're going to do with Sasuke and Onbu Black Ops are still jobbers.

Episode 50! Boko No Hero Draft! Sep 21, 2018

It's Episode 50 of Naruto, so you know what that means! That's right, we're going to talk about another anime! Lawson and Benel speed-talk through the final stretch of the Lee-Gaara fight so they can draft characters from class 1-A of Boko No Hero. It's the best episode because it's a different podcast entirely!

Episode 46 - 49: Hinata vs. Neji, Rock Lee vs. Gaara Sep 15, 2018

The show is cooking now, as Benel and Lawson talk about episode 46 through 49 and breakdown the Hinata vs. Neji fight and the beginning of the Rock Lee vs. Gaara. They also talk about how much better Boko No Hero Academia is!

Episode 43 - 45, More Tournament! Sep 10, 2018

This week, Benel and Lawson talk about the next wave of tournament prelim matches including Shika/Girl Sound Ninja and Naruto/Kiba! There's a lot of tangents on this one!

Episode 38 - 43: The Tournament Prelims Aug 29, 2018

Out of the forest, into the fistfight! This episode, we start the Tournament Prelims (a.k.a the good part) and we're so excited for it that we have to stop dead to see what Sasuke is up to! We talk Sasuke vs. Dark Glasses Ninja, Shino vs. Jobber Ninja #2, Kankuro vs. Glasses Ninja and the main event, Sakura vs. Ino! Who will come out on top?! You already know, because it's a ten year old show and you've watched it already!

Episode 30 - 37: More Forest, More Death, More Episode! Aug 23, 2018

Super-sized episode this week as Lawdawg and The Problem finish up the second half of the Forest of Death arc. The boys talk about the various problems with Sakura in this episode, breakdown the effectiveness in Team Inoshikacho and mourn another jobber ninja as he is viciously murdered by a 13 year old. All this and more, believe it!

Episode 26 - Episode 29: The Forest of Death Aug 13, 2018

Everyone is dying for this weekend! This week, Benel and Lawson go thorough the forest of death. Honestly? A lot of snakes are gonna get killed. We also find out what hidden secret Ako has and if she's fucks m8. Spoilers: Yeah, probably.

Episode 23 - 25, The Written Portion of the Chunin Exams Aug 07, 2018

You know what a high-action, magical ninja anime needs? A protract series of episodes about standardized testing! And that's exactly what you get. Lawson and Benel discuss the written portion of the Chunin exams? What do they learn from all this? Do they learn anything at all? What is up with the ninjas from the Hidden Sound village? How did Tenten get mirrors on the ceiling? All these questions and more!

Episode 20 - 22, the Chunin Exams begin! Jul 28, 2018

This week, Benel and Lawson talk about the Chunin Exam, we're introduced to a host of new characters including Gaara, Kokoro and the woman (she's Temari, but we never learn her name in the episode). Lawson and Benel also talk about how fucking great Rock Lee is (spoilers: He should be the main character)

Haku is totally non-binary Jul 12, 2018

This week, Lawson and Benel talk about episode 10-15 of Naruto.

Naruto peaks early Jul 06, 2018

From the hidden mist, Benel and Lawson emerge to talk about episode 6 through 9: The Hidden Mist arc. They discuss Naruto having character, rudiment over the coolness of Sabuza, lament Sakura's uselessness and expound upon Haku's non-binary status. Throw your wind shurikens at the same time on 3! 1...2...

Kakashi is a sociopath May 31, 2018

It's a Thousand Years of Death as we learn about Naruto's episode 4 thorough 7, where we are introduced to Kakashi and the formation of Team 7! In this episode, Benel and Lawson go over why Kakashi is a child abusing sociopath, we discuss why Sakura is utterly useless and we shit on Sasuke some more! Join us, or we'll tie you up to a pole and tell people not to feed you.

Kanoha Hates Orphans May 14, 2018

On the first official episode of Talking Naruto, Benel and Lawson talk about the first episodes introducing Naruto, the village of Konoha and the lore of the world. They also discuss why everyone in Konoha hates the fuck out of orphans (seriously, it's weird) and we start burying Sasuke.

Enter: Talking Naruto! May 04, 2018

Welcome to episode zero of Talking Naruto, an indepth look back at the simultaneously greatest and worst anime of all time. You're introduced to our host, Benel Germosen and Lawson Leong, and they give your background on what makes them such anime expert. It's the jumping on point for the new series. Don't miss it.

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