The Couch Stealers Podcast

It's the 30th anniversary of Pokemon and the Couch Stealers are ready to celebrate. The fellas give some of their favorite Pokemon, talk about their favorite evolution lines, and the best Pokemon movies!

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Krillin is cracking your favorite character's universe. Sentence to be a Hero continues to impress. Did Sesshomaru carry Inuyasha? And more banger episodes of JJK - that Naruto easter egg was dope! "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, and join our DISCORD. Subscribe to the Couch Stealers YouTube. Rate, review, like, share! And never forget that there's always room on the Couch!

This week's episode is on the lighter side as the fellas get acclimated to the new winter anime season. Critical Role has drop two fire series with The Legend of Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein so Mikey and AU discuss their favorite parts of these two shows.

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First episode of 2026! The winter season is here! JJK kicks things off with a banger double episode. But did Sentenced to Be A Hero steal the thunder of the opening weekend? Mikey wraps up Black Clover, is it a must-watch shonen anime? "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, and join our DISCORD. Subscribe to the Couch Stealers YouTube. Rate, review, like, share! And never forget that there's always room on the Couch!

The fellas do a deep dive into the Chainsaw Man Reze move. My Hero Academia is over, how will we remember it? What were the best anime we watched in 2025. A memoriam of the voice actors we lost this year. And some of your comments that made us laugh.

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The fellas break down the Banana Fish AI dub situation and what it means for anime going mainstream. They look ahead to the upcoming Winter season with big returns like Frieren and Hell’s Paradise. Mikey shares why he thinks a Soul Eater remake is on the horizon after Fire Force’s success. Plus, My Hero Academia wraps up its anime run, and the shootaround question of the week: who used Blood Manipulation better?

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Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 76. The fellas talk about where Chainsaw Man stacks up against its anime peers like Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell's Paradise, some tropes the community is getting tired of seeing, and an update on Mikey’s Nuzlocke proposition. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG Studios. "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, and join our DISCORD. Subscribe to the Couch Stealers YouTube. Rate, review, like, share! And never forget that there's always room on the Couch!

Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 75. The fellas talk about Bakugo’s big moment in the latest My Hero Academia episode, the animation concerns surrounding One Punch Man Season 3, and what their own vital instruments would be if they were in an anime. Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG Studios. "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, and join our DISCORD. Subscribe to the Couch Stealers YouTube. Rate, review, like, share! And never forget that there's always room on the Couch!

Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 74! This week, the fellas look back at the best anime of the last decade — from Demon Slayer’s Entertainment District Arc to Jujutsu Kaisen’s Shibuya Incident and plenty more classics.

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Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 73 — the first Couch Stealers episode since the spring! The fellas kick things off with a full recap of the Demon Slayer movie, breaking down the biggest moments and how it sets up what’s next for the series. They also look ahead to the new fall season, including the highly anticipated final season of My Hero Academia and the returns of Spy x Family and One Punch Man for their third seasons. All that plus the conversation and jokes you’ve been waiting for — the Couch Stealers are back on the couch.<...

Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 72. AU finishes nearly all of Wind Breaker S1 so the fellas discuss the high-octane fighting anime. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is getting a new season and Mikey is excited. How would this year's Anime of the Year nominations stack up against previous years? And more weekly One Piece conversation.

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Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 71. The fellas breakdown the opening weekend of the Spring season. Devil May Cry is our sleeper for anime of the season. Anime Awards nominations are out and voting has begun - who are AU and Mikey picking?

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After taking a week off, Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 70. The fellas preview the series they're most excited to watch as the Spring season kicks off. The guys also recap the Solo Leveling season 2 finale and thoughts on some underrated anime after AU finishes Blue Eye Samurai.

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Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 69. One Piece is right around the corner so the fellas discuss. Invincible season 3 finale and where things go from here. Plus, reactions after the latest Solo Leveling and much more.Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG Studios. "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, and join our DISCORD. Subscribe to the Couch Stealers YouTube. Rate, review, like, share! And never forget that there's always room on the Couch!

Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 68. The fellas discuss the latest Invincible episode after the War on Mark. Then they give their reactions after starting The Saga of Tanya the Evil. Plus more discussion about Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Is Solo Leveling copying the Chimera Ant arc of Hunter X Hunter? And what series are currently on the docket Mikey and AU? Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG Studios. "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, and join our DISCORD. Subscribe to th...

Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 67. The fellas give their reactions after finally starting

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Why Solo Leveling episodes feel so short and much more.

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Mikey J and AU are back on the couch for Episode 66. The fellas discuss the newly announced Avatar the Last Airbender sequel series and ask the question, what did Avatar Korra screw up this time? AU starts Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and a look at the new Spring 2025 anime season.

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Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 65. AU discusses his rewatch of One Piece and the fellas pick their favorite Straw Hats. More discussion about Shangri-la Frontier season 1, and Mikey J thinks Black Clover is a good starter anime, but still mid overall.

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Mikey J and AU are back for Episode 64, and it’s a wild one. They’re breaking down Oliver and Cecil’s moves in the first three episodes of Invincible Season 3, getting into Shangri-la Frontier season 1, and questioning why King Kai never ghosted Goku after Cell blew up his planet.Check out the Couch Stealers webpage by our dope production company, TheVLG Studios. "THEVLG, THE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A STORY TO TELL.“ Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, and join our DISCORD. Subscribe to the Couch Stealers YouTube. Rate, review, like, share! And never forget that there's always room on...

After a nearly year long hiatus, Mikey J and AU are back with plenty to talk about. A look ahead to Fire Force Season Three. Solo Leveling being one of them ones. And Invincible Fight Girl. WATCH INVINCIBLE FIGHT GIRL!

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It's episode 62 of the Couch Stealers podcast. Garp arrives to save Koby and Holy Galaxy Impact Garp. Then we discuss our frustrations with anime that take too long to come back and breaking down how plot armor is saving Bakugo in My Hero Academia.  

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After a four month hiatus, AU and Mikey are back for episode 61 of the podcast. Shanks bodies Kid so bad in One Piece, we asked the question, "which anime characters have been humbled worse?" Then we breakdown our favorite anime we've watched over the last four months and what we have on our watchlist for the upcoming seasons. Plus, Mikey gets married.

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Mikey and AU are back for episode 59 to celebrate and mourn the work of Dragonball creator Akira Toriyama. We open up about our favorite moments, characters, games, and fights from the anime that started it all. Make no mistake, without DBZ there is no Couch Stealers. 

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After taking a week off, Mikey and AU are back for episode 58. We open up breaking down anime series that left them feeling letdown. Also, our review of the Netflix live-action of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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It's episode 57 of the Couch Stealers. Usher reprised his role from The Boondocks during the Super Bowl, so that got us thinking. Which character would pull an Usher on your favorite waifus? Also, we discuss our thoughts on two of the hottest series out right now: Ninja Kamui and Solo Leveling. 

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It's episode 56 of the Couch Stealers. We're back after a great time roaming around Setsucon 2024 and we're ready to dive into some of our favorite anime openings. Plus AU watches Across the Spider-Verse (finally) and Percy Jackson. And Mikey rocks his Kage bag from Ranking of Kings so you know...that's cool .

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It's episode 55 of the Couch Stealers and we are at Setsucon 2024! Mikey and AU kick things off talking about their time at Setsucon 2024, meeting people, getting some dope content, and vibing out. Then, the fellas give the anime that defined their childhoods – shoutout Toonami. And AU finds out about Palworld and is CONVINCED Nintendo/Pokemon will be suing in the very near future!  

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It's episode 54 of the Couch Stealers and we are so excited to have our special guests Those Anime Girlz join the show! Mikey and AU welcome Bee & Tee on the Couch as they make a big announcement for their podcast, discuss sneaky link waifus and husbandos, characters you thought were cheeks but ended up being nice, and we put some of our favorite anime characters in Black movies. Shenanigans were afoot and alliances were formed. 

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It's episode 53 of the Couch Stealers and we're in front of the camera for the first time! Mikey J and AU return for their first episode of 2024 and make several announcements for the new year. Then, the conversation shift to the anime moment that brought the feels. The fellas place their vote for Crunchyroll Anime of the Year. Plus, a conversation about celebrities that love anime.

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It's episode 51 of the Couch Stealers. Mikey and AU are back after the Thanksgiving holiday and get introduced to Victhor in Undead Unluck aka AU's real self! Then, the fellas continue their Dark Triad of Anime debate from last episode, complete with a Couch Stealer Anime Exchange thrown in the mix. The guys also talk about the holiday anime binge which includes: Tokyo Revengers, Goblin Slayer, Blue Eyed Samurai, Shangri-La Frontier and more. Plus, this week's Hot Take Tuesday question, which is more outta pocket behavior in public – the Nanami hair pull or getting stepped on?

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It's episode 50 of the Couch Stealers. Mikey and AU have bought tickets for the Undead Unluck hype train and baby we are MOVING! Then, the fellas discuss the potential climax of the Shibuya Incident in Jujutsu Kaisen! We've got your comments from “pick which three anime you’re riding with. The rest gotta go forever.” Mikey holds an L talking about the Dark Triad of anime. Plus, this week's Hot Take Tuesday question, these characters are all dying of thirst, who are you giving water to? 

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It's episode 49 of the Couch Stealers. Mikey and AU give their reactions, thoughts, and feelings on the Attack on Titan final episode and the series as a whole. Then, Jujutsu Kaisen continues upping the scale of the Shibuya Incident and the fellas are shook! After that, Netflix Geeked Week is here and there is a TON of new heat coming our way from the Avatar: The Last Airbender Live Action to Arcane returning, the fellas preview it all. Plus, the return of Hot Take Tuesdays! We get your thoughts on how you feel about the Attack on Titan final...

It's episode 48 of the Couch Stealers. Mikey and AU discuss the rankings of “new gen” anime after the latest Jujutsu Kaisen episode and they ask the question, how strong is Sukuna? Then, they dive into the controversy surrounding the English dub voice actress of Bleach fan favorite Yoruichi going full Karen mode on Twitter. And the fellas preview the final episode of Attack on Titan. Plus, a trip down memory lane with some of their favorite old school anime openings and endings. 

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It's episode 47 of the Couch Stealers and AU is back from the Dominican Republic. Mikey and AU breakdown the last episode of Bleach this season. Then, the fellas try to answer the question, what is the best JJK fight? And AU lists some of his favorite anime series and why?  

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It's episode 46 of the Couch Stealers and the fellas are back after taking a full month off.  Mikey and AU have plenty to breakdown from anime and live-action shows they've been watching. Everything from zombies, new shows, and some classic anime too. Plus, the results of the last THREE Hot Take Tuesday polls and the typical tomfoolery! Always Room! 

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It's episode 45 of the Couch Stealers and the fellas are back after taking a week off. After wrapping up binging the entire season, Mikey and AU recap the One Piece live action and preview what they'd like to see in the newly announced second season! Plus, the results of the last two Hot Take Tuesday polls, which person are you choosing as your roommate? And who would take you out on the best date?  

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It's episode 44 of the Couch Stealers and the fellas were riffing riffing this week. The Shibuya Arc of JJK begins and the fellas are in tears talking about the Earthworm 4! Then, Mikey breaks down his thoughts about the One Piece live action. AU wants a darker, updated version of Digimon. Then, fellas try to pick their favorite SpongeBob episodes. Plus, the results of last week's Hot Take Tuesday polls, which group was the most underwhelming? 

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It's episode 43 of the Couch Stealers and AU has only been to Applebees's twice in his life. The fellas discuss the latest Bleach episode and the powers of imagination. Mikey annoyed at the Zom: 100 Bucket List of the Dead scheduling. AU explains how he's prefers TGI Fridays and Chili's to Applebee's. Then, our dynamic duo picks their three favorite moments from One Piece with the live-action premiere less than a week away. Plus, the results of last week's Hot Take Tuesday polls, which Fullmetal Alchemist series did you live more?

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It's episode 42 of the Couch Stealers and we are just riffing this week. The fellas gush over Rukia and her Bankai. She's so beautiful y'all. Mikey starts a Jobless Reincarnation watch thread on Twitter. AU breaks down the relationship between Rukia and Byakuya over the years. Then, AU plans to start Violet Evergarden and Mikey reads at a fourth grade level. Plus, the results of last week's Hot Take Tuesday polls, which of these is a worse double-edge sword in anime?

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GEAR FIFTH!!! It's episode 41 of the Couch Stealers and we are recovering from the insanity that was Luffy's Gear 5 transformation. The fellas go long on One Piece this week, but who cares? It's damn Gear 5! Next, Mikey continues his slander for Renji Abarai from Bleach. But have no fear, Mr. Bleach AU is here to defend everyone's favorite Gotei 13 Lieutenant. Mikey waxes poetic about My Happy Marriage. AU hates ASMR and that coward from Zom: 100 Bucket List of the Dead. Plus, the results of last week's Hot Take Tuesday polls, which beatdown hit you the hardest? 

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