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Jonathan R. Lack & Sean Chapman
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Dragon Ball
Doctor Who
Akira Toriyama
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Superhero Movies
Persona 3
Persona 3 Reload
Spider-Man 2
Batman
Xbox
Robocop
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Dr. Slump
Dragon Quest
Analogue Pocket
Game Boy
Black Panther
Logan
Yuffie

Critics and teachers Jonathan R. Lack and Sean Chapman host this monthly variety series where we talk about our favorite video games, movies, anime, and much more, having fun and maybe even learning something along the way. From the creators of The Weekly Stuff Podcast and Japanimation Station. Visit www.jonathanlack.com for more!

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It’s a 2-part episode of Purely Academic as we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct presentation – our first big event from Nintendo since the launch of the Switch 2 – before reviewing the biggest movie in the world right now: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no ... more

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Our August episode of Purely Academic is one of our busiest recordings to date, as Sean and Jonathan break down how they spent their summer vacations, and talk about the start of the new school year. Sean tells us about some of the legal insanity aff... more

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After looking back over all the previous attempts to bring Marvel’s Fantastic Four to the big screen last month, we review the introduction to Marvel’s first family into the MCU: The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman and starring ... more

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We’re back sooner than usual, with a special episode focused entirely on James Gunn’s SUPERMAN! The film is the official launch of the new DCU, but much more importantly, it’s an actual Superman movie, one that truly gets the character and his world ... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Lack
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Episode: The Weekly Stuff #489 - Reviewing Persona 3: The Weird Masquerade Stage Play

Hosts

Jonathan Lack
Film critic, PhD candidate, and co-host with extensive history in film criticism and media analysis.
Sean Chapman
High school English teacher and anime enthusiast, co-host with a background in education and a passion for storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • They like the new doctor who stuff......enough said

    Podcast Addict
    1
    RevanWake
    10 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Love the discussions on this podcast. Give you great things to think about. Should cover Gamera

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexmaster13
    United States3 years ago
  • The (Not) Weekly Review of the Weekly Stuff Podcast

    my favorite podcast out there! it’s been going on for so long that there’s plenty to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    redcomet7107
    United States3 years ago
  • 1.5 years in and loving it, But the audio is low

    Love all the topics and rewatches these guys choose, and I really appreciate the addition of time stamps in the descriptions, but man it gets difficult listening in louder areas with headphones or even just in my car sometimes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mrhopadopalus
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing work

    Passionate, well informed and honest review/discussion about a wide range of of popular media. Both hosts are very self aware and both contribute deeply contrasting and complimentary opinions and perspectives in an organic and honest way. The show is a super refreshing listen and has become a part of my weekly routine. Great guys great content. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eeb189
    United States3 years ago

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The dynamic between the hosts, showcasing both humor and critical thought, is highly praised.
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Purely Academic #10 – The Top 10 Most Unlikely Gundam Creative Collaborations
Q: Can you explain your idea involving the potential collaboration with Studio Trigger?
The collaboration would involve chaotic rivals piloting Gundams with emotional transformations.
Purely Academic #10 – The Top 10 Most Unlikely Gundam Creative Collaborations
Q: What did I challenge you with? What did you bring to the table this time, Sean?
Sean shares his list of the top 10 least likely anime team collaborations with Gundam.
Purely Academic #7 – Listener Mail Extravaganza! Plus Dynasty Warriors, Shows That Should Copy Dragon Ball, & more!
Q: Are you going to cover Cyberpunk 2077?
In a hypothetical scenario where I have infinite time, yes, I would probably like to play Cyberpunk 2077, but in reality where I'm limited on time, probably not any time soon.
Purely Academic #7 – Listener Mail Extravaganza! Plus Dynasty Warriors, Shows That Should Copy Dragon Ball, & more!
Q: If you could redo one episode of Weekly Suit Gundam or Japanimation Station, what would you choose?
I would choose to redo the Zeta Gundam episode to explore its context better, as we could utilize what we have learned since then.
Purely Academic #7 – Listener Mail Extravaganza! Plus Dynasty Warriors, Shows That Should Copy Dragon Ball, & more!
Q: If you could see any unfinished film, but you must erase one of that director's existing films to do it, what would you see and what would you delete?
I would choose to see The Magnificent Ambersons by Orson Welles and delete The Immortal Story, which is less significant in his filmography.

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