Sarutobi Sports Podcast

The gang is finally back in the studio and there is so much good to talk about in NY Sports. Fresh of the NY Liberty's first WNBA Championship the boys are talking about the series and what is on the horizon after arguably the best season ever for the league. After that the one thing that unites the pod... the New York Yankees have finally made their return to the World Series and the guys have plenty to talk about from Giancarlo's heroics to what this means for Cashman & Boone.

To wrap it up we have Anime...

Shorter episode this week as Jon & JT come to you guys virtually. Week 2 was a rare week where everyone on the pod got to enjoy a win for their team, JT talks about the momentum the Jets can build right now as they are starting to shape up while Jon talks about how this Win felt like a loss for the Ravens.

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we continued Shangri-La Frontier covering eps 19-21. If you're following along with us watch eps 22-24 for next week. Enjoy!

Shangri-La Frontier - 00:30:00

The gang is finally all back together after our summer break and it's to talk some football. After 2 weeks some teams are panicking and some are having a great time, Jon is not as he deals with the NFL Doc Rivers, Daniel Jones getting a longer leash than Bryce Young, if the Jets are good, and more!

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we continued Shangri-La Frontier covering eps 15-18. If you're following along with us watch eps 19-21 for next week. Enjoy!

Shangri-La Frontier - 01:05:42

JT & Mylz are back from our Summer Sabbatical to finally talk some football. They preview the start of the NFL season going division by division and more!

Short ep this week as Jon & Mylz catch up on the Suicide Squad Isekai. They watched episodes 2-4 this week and reacted to this fun show.

No episodes for the next 2 weeks, so catch up on some content till we're back with more for you guys!

JT & Mylz 2-man pod this week where they discuss the State of the Yankees at this season's midpoint, what potential moves they'd like to see, what they need to figure out, and more!

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we continued Shangri-La Frontier covering eps 13-14.5. If you're following along with us watch eps 15-18 for next week. Enjoy!

Shangri-La Frontier - 00:34:54

This week the guys talk about the WNBA Rookie of the Year race between Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark, the rise in popularity this season for the W, and what the growth can look like going forward.

After that, we have Weeb Weekly where we started the Suicide Squad Isekai. We watched and reacted to episode 1 this week.

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we continued Shangri-La Frontier covering eps 10-12. If you're following along with us watch eps 13-15 for next week. Enjoy!

Suicide Squad Iseaki - 00:31:44

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This week the guys have plenty to discuss as the first wave of NBA Free Agency has hit, this includes a major trade between the Knicks & the Nets, the end of the Splash Bros, NBA Nepotism and more!

After that, we have Weeb Weekly, where we watched the Season 3 Finale of Konosuba!

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we continued Shangri-La Frontier covering eps 7-9. If you're following along with us watch eps 10-12 for next week. Enjoy!

Konosuba Season 3 - 01:22:28

Shangri-La Frontier - 01:39:50

This week the guys have their last coverage of the NBA Season. They react to the conclusion of the NBA Finals, Jon gets to vent about the Mavs, JT becomes a Celtics Defender, is this a Mickey Mouse ring? discussing the problems of Sports Media and more!

After that, we have Weeb Weekly, where we watched ep 10 of season 3 of Konosuba!

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we continued Shangri-La Frontier covering eps 4-6. If you're following along with us watch eps 7-9 for next week. Enjoy!

Konosuba Season 3...

The gang is back with a special guest @redditmavericks to discuss this NBA Finals, what Boston is doing, what the Mavs aren't, storylines surrounding the finals, the Mavs Twitter basketball tournament & more!

After that, we have Weeb Weekly, where we watched ep 9 of season 3 of Konosuba!

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we started Shangri-La Frontier and covering eps 1-3. Enjoy!

Konosuba Season 3 - 01:08:38

Frieren - 01:30:19

The gang is back this week talking everything NBA Finals as Jon's team looks to bring Larry to Dallas. They discuss X-Factors, winners, matchups, intangibles and other storylines as the Finals Kick Off!

After that, we have Weeb Weekly, where we watched ep 8 of season 3 of Konosuba!

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we finished watching Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and covered episodes 25-28. Next Week we'll be starting Shangri-La Frontier and covering eps 1-3. Enjoy!

Konosuba Season 3 - 00:50:26

Frieren - 01:02:06

Jon & JT bring you guys a short episode this week discussing the NBA Conference Finals. They talk about the media crowning Ant & the Wolves too early, the disappointment of the Celtics/Pacers Series, giving credit where it's due and more!

After that we have Weeb Weekly, we watched ep 7 of season 3 of Konosuba!

Next week we'll be wrapping up Frieren: Beyond Journey's End covering eps 25-28. If you haven't watched already be sure to check it out!

The guys are back this week talking hoops as we head into the NBA Conference Finals. Mylz gets to get his Knicks feelings off his chest, Jon rants about the way the media is trying to cook the Mavs, we talk about what each team needs to do to win, and more!

After that, we have Weeb Weekly, where we watched ep 6 of season 3 of Konosuba!

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we watched Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and covered episodes 22-24. If you're following along with us, we'll be finishing...

Jon & JT coming to you guys virtually to talk some animes this week. We covered Konosuba Season 3 eps 4 & 5 for this week's Weeb Weekly. This show is an amazing example of satire and we're really having fun with this new season. Next, for Anime Book Club, we talked about Frieren episodes 19-21. Things really got active and a bunch of new players entered the fray. No basketball this week but we'll be back on it for you guys next week. Enjoy!

This week the guys talk about what the second round of the NBA Playoffs is shaping up to be. This includes the sluggish start the Nuggets have had, giving the Wolves their flowers, how wide open is the West, can New York Continue its play as the injuries pile up, and more!

After that we have Weeb Weekly, we watched ep 3 of season 3 of Konosuba!

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we watched Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and covered episodes 16-18. If you're following along with us, we'll be covering eps 19...

The guys react to the First Round Series of the NBA Playoffs so far, Matt Ishbia's failed experiment, if this is the true end of the superteam era, surprises & disappointments, and more!

After that our Anime segments are back starting with Weeb Weekly, we started a new show this week and covered eps 1 & 2 of season 3 of Konosuba! We hope you watch this hilarious show with us.

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we watched Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and covered episodes 13-15. If you're following along with us, we'll be covering...

Big Ol NBA Playoff Preview Episode as the gang goes through each playoff series, who teams want to avoid, which matchups will be the most entertaining, upset alerts, the guys give their season award picks, who should win MVP, and more!

No anime this week but for those gearing up to watch the NBA Playoffs this is a must listen!

This week the guys react to the conclusion of the Women's NCAA tournament, how it's the dawn of a new era of Women's Hoops, what they think Bronny should do after his announcement, Coach Calipari leaving his lifetime contract, and more!

After sports, we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to the finale of Solo Leveling.

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we watched Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and covered episodes 10-12. If you're following along with us, we'll be covering eps 13-15 for next week. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

The guys are back to full strength and have a guest with them. Trevis Craig, CEO & Co-Founder of Plug Nation joins us to talk some serious hoops this week. He gives insight into his basketball journey, stories from playing at NYC AAU tournaments, being an AAU coach and what's wrong with American hoops, how the WNBA can market these deserving stars properly, and more! Enjoy this jam-packed episode of basketball gems!

Mylz is back this week and brings a ton of sports news to discuss with him. The guys talk about March Madness from BOTH the Men's & Women's sides, how the women's side is much more the talk of the town, the Caitlin Clarke Big 3 offer and what it means pay means for the WNBA, some Yankees as the MLB season kicks off and more!

After Sports, we have Weeb Weekly, where we reacted to episode 11 of Solo Leveling.

Anime Book Club will be back next week and we'll be discussing Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, eps 10-12...

The guys are back this week talking about the rest of the moves made in NFL Free Agency since the last episode was recorded. This includes the Steelers QB moves, how stacked the AFC North is, potential draft targets for teams with a top 10 pick, and more!

After Sports, we have Weeb Weekly, where we reacted to episode 10 of Solo Leveling.

Anime Book Club will be back next week and we'll be discussing Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, eps 10-12.

Sports - after intro

Solo Leveling - 01:03:23

The guys are back this week with finally some sports news to talk about as NFL free agency kicked off on Monday and a plethora of moves were made before we recorded. We reacted to some of the biggest names that moved that day as well as some dominos we're waiting to fall.

We have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to episode 9 of Solo Leveling.

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we watched Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and covered episodes 7-9. If you're following along with us we'll be covering eps 10...

This week Stoney from the Anibaes Anime Podcast is here to match JT's unhinged Anime energy, discuss her anime journey, her favorite 2d crushes, how she's "just a girl" and more!

She also joined us for Anime Book Club where we continued watching Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and covered episodes 4-6. If you're following along with us we'll be covering eps 7-9 for next week.

After that, we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to episode 8 of Solo Leveling. Enjoy!

The guys are back this week talking about what they'd do when that new College Football game comes out, their anime journey, density, and more!

We have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to episode 7 of Solo Leveling.

To wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we started watching is Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and covered 1-3. If you're following along with us we'll be covering eps 4-6 for next week. Enjoy

Solo Leveling - 00:25:45

Frieren - 00:54:07

This week the guys break down the Chiefs" Superbowl Win this past Sunday and all the feelings surrounding that, the impact of the moves from the NBA Trade Deadline this season and how they affect the teams of 2 of our hosts, and more!

After Sports, we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to episode 6 of Solo Leveling.

And to wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we finished HBO's Scavenger's Reign covering episodes 10-12.

No episode next week but when we pick back up the new show we'll be watching is Fr...

This week the guys are talking about why Brunch is Superior, bringing back Newspapers, their Superbowl predictions, what it means from a legacy and expectations standpoints for players and coaches, and more!

After Sports, we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to episode 5 of Solo Leveling.

And to wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we watched episodes 7-9 of HBO's Scavenger's Reign. If you're following along with us watch episodes 10-12 for next week to finish up the season. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

NFL -After Intro

Solo Leveling - ...

The guys are back this week and they start with Jon's Vent session after his Ravens loss in the AFC Championship, they also talk about the wild NFC Championship game, the gross Doc Rivers hiring, and more

After Sports, we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to episode 4 of Solo Leveling.

No Anime Book Club this week but if you're following along with us watch episodes 7-9 for next week. Enjoy!

NFL - after intro

NBA - 01:18:32

Solo Leveling - 01:27:17

This week the guys react to and discuss the NFL Divisional Round (after 2 hosts were actually at games this weekend), preview the Conference Championships and more.

After Sports, we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to episode 3 of Solo Leveling.

And to wrap it up we have Anime Book Club where we watched episodes 4-6 of HBO's Scavenger's Reign. If you're following along with us watch episodes 7-9 for next week. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

NFL -After Intro

Solo Leveling - 01:18:40

Scavengers Reign - 01:34:35

This Week Jon & JT react to the happenings of Wildcard Weekend in the NFL including the blowouts, the surprises, how we've always been right about the Cowboys, as well as look forward to the Divisional Round Matchups for this upcoming weekend.

After Sports, we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to episode 2 of Solo Leveling.

No Anime Book Club this week but if you're following along with us watch episodes 4-6 for next week. Enjoy!

Timestamps

NFL - after intro

Solo Leveling - 00:59:30

Big episode this week as the guys talk a ton of sports including the Bob Myers hiring and what that means as well as looking at each matchup for NFL Wildcard Weeking and making our picks.

After Sports we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to the first episode of the highly anticipated Solo Leveling anime.

And to wrap it up Anime Book Club is back with us starting a new series, HBO's Scavenger's Reign, where we covered episodes 1-3. If you're following along with us watch episodes 4-6 for next week. Enjoy!

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First episode of the year and we got your favorite Naysayers Jon & JT in the studio to talk about how dominant the Ravens are looking, the NFL State of the State after events of Week 17, the Knicks kicking off NBA trade season and why Knick fans should be happy and more!

And after we wrapped up sports we have Weeb Weekly where we finished up Jujutsu Kaiser Season 2 and reacted to that finale. SPOILERS IN EPISODE

Anime Book Club will be back next week with HBO's Scavenger's Reign episode 1-3 so if you want to...

First episode of the year and we got your favorite Naysayers Jon & JT in the studio to talk about how dominant the Ravens are looking, the NFL State of the State after events of Week 17, the Knicks kicking off NBA trade season and why Knick fans should be happy and more!

And after we wrapped up sports we have Weeb Weekly where we finished up Jujutsu Kaiser Season 2 and reacted to that finale. SPOILERS IN EPISODE

Anime Book Club will be back next week with HBO's Scavenger's Reign episode 1-3 so if you want to...

Jon & JT talk about the disrespect Lamar Jackson gets in the MVP discussion, the Cowboys showing their true colors, Anthony Edwards and other top draft picks asking to send the vid, and more!

After Sports, we have Weeb Weekly where we reacted to Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 eps 20 & 21 (44 & 45) and sheesh they were some bangers, definitely don't want to miss this one! Enjoy!

JJK - 00:49:10

Big sports episode this week as the guys talk about the biggest MLB Free Agent News, the response to the finale of the first NBA In-Season Tournament, why relegation might be the best move for US Sports, the NFL State of the State, and more!

Lastly, we have Anime Book Club, where we finished watching Mashle: Muscles and Magic covering episodes 10-12. Enjoy!

Mashle - 01:50:48

We're back at partial strength with Mylz from Jersey City calling in, but we got a good one for you guys. On the Sports front we talk about the College Football Playoff selections, Zach Wilson protecting his own feelings and the Jets mismanagement, who the Yankees should target (recorded the day before the Soto trade) and more!

After sports we have Weeb Weekly where we watched and reacted to episodes 18 & 19 of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2. Spoilers ahead but this one put us in our bag. Enjoy

Timestamps:

College Football Playoffs - After Intro

This week the gang covers incidents from Shibuya to OKC as we're back from Thanksgiving Break. We discuss how elite the Ravens' Defense is, the Tommy DeVito show, the Josh Giddey Incident, and more!

After sports, we have Weeb Weekly, where we watch an episode of a current anime and react each week. We're catching up on Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen and covered eps 16 & 17 (Thunderclap pts 1 & 2) for this week.

Lastly, we have Anime Book Club, where we're watching Mashle: Muscles and Magic, and covered eps 7-9 this week. If you want to follow along with us watc...

2 Man pod this week and the guys talk about scrumps, racist nature documentaries, beef stew, JT & Jon vent about their NFL teams following gross Sunday performances. After the guys talk about episodes 13-15 of Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen, as we catch back up to the rest of the world. There are a lot of gems in the episodes Mappa employees neglected their families to make. Enjoy!

Sports - 00:18:25

JJK - 01:10:28

"People will forget what you said, but they won't forget how you feel" The gang reminisces a bit for episode 200 including compiling a list of their favorite episodes, what this means, and more. Of course, there was a little bit of sports with some talk about the NBA In-Season Tournament, but enjoy this episode.

We have a Spotify Playlist with our favorite Episodes we discussed this week and the link will be in our linktree found in our social media bios as well as at the end of this episode description.

Thank you and I...

Jon & JT in the studio to discuss the wild Sunday of Upsets the NFL had this past week, including the last 2 remaining undefeated teams going down, JT in RARE form after the Jets big Win, the Giants almost pulling it off, make Primetime Picks for NFL Week 7 and more!

After sports, we have Weeb Weekly, where we're watching Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen and react to episode 12 this week. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

NFL - After Intro

Primetime Picks - 01:01:52

JJK S2 - 01:09:34

After a rough Sunday for most of the pod members the guys are back to discuss storylines coming out of NFL Week 5, including the Ravens collapse, if there is a glimmer of hope for the Jets, if it's time to punt it away for the Giants, make Primetime Picks for Week 6 and more.

After sports, we have Weeb Weekly, where we watch an episode of a current anime and react each week. We're catching up on Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen and covered eps 10 & 11 for this week.

Lastly, we have Anime Book Club, where we're watching Mashle...