Baka Banter Anime Podcast

Revising Our Worst Podcast Takes

Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into their trash taste in anime by revising their worst takes on the podcast so far! They change their opinions regarding various battle shoune

Summer 2026 First Impressions

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this summer! They discuss a stellar third consecutive season of anime, from the return of 'Mushoku Ten

Producing an Anime Documentary (ft. Tim Eldred)

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Tim Eldred, an animation director and comic book artist, to discuss his upcoming anime documentary. They talk about his experience being an

The Ensemble Cast Tournament Bracket

Ionatan and Ravi are back for another tournament arc, this time filling out an ensemble cast bracket! They discuss what makes for a great anime cast and the nature of ens

Top Five Yoshiaki Kawajiri Anime

Yoshiaki Kawajiri is known for his dark and graphic directorial style which helped shape the identity of the medium in the 1980s and 1990s. Ionatan and Ravi discuss his c

'One Piece' and the Adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates: Thriller Bark

'One Piece' is one of the largest franchises in anime and manga, following the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the world's greates

Spring 2026 First Impressions

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this spring! They discuss another absolutely incredible season of anime, from the highly anticipated '

Top Five Brain's Base Anime

Brain's Base is a studio that has produced multiple noteworthy series despite not being a huge name. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's catalogue of works as well as t

'A Place Further Than the Universe' and an Inspirational Journey to Antarctica

'A Place Further Than the Universe' tells an inspirational story about a group of girls becoming friends as they make the most of their youth by traveling to Antarctica.

The Ultimate Guide to Anime Shorts

What makes for a particularly compelling anime short? Ionatan and Ravi discuss how they approach critically watching short films compared to movies with a longer runtime

Winter 2026 First Impressions

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this winter! They discuss a packed season of anime to start the year, from the return of favorites lik

2025 Anime Review

Ionatan and Ravi take a look back at anime in 2025! They give their final thoughts on each season from the previous year, compare between different annual anime awards, a

'One Piece' and the Adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates: Water 7

'One Piece' is one of the largest franchises in anime and manga, following the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the world's greates

Baka Mailbag, Vol. 5

Ionatan and Ravi round out 2025 by answering listener questions from the mailbag. They discuss the nature of filler arcs, their favorite confession scenes in the medium,

Top Five J.C.Staff Anime

J.C.Staff is a studio with a broad catalogue of diverse works. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's origins making OVAs and how it often receives unwarranted criticism s

Fall 2025 First Impressions

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this fall! They discuss a not so great season of anime to wrap up the year including a 'Spy x Family'

Acceptance, Passion, and Cosplay Culture in 'My Dress-Up Darling'

'My Dress-Up Darling' focuses on the art of cosplay to tell a heartfelt story about acceptance and passionately pursuing one's interests. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into

Top Five Madhouse Anime

Madhouse has a long history marked by a remarkable collection of directors making some of the most beloved anime of all time. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's foundi

'One Piece' and the Adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates: Sky Island

'One Piece' is one of the largest franchises in anime and manga, following the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the world's greates

The Anime Fight Tournament Bracket

Ionatan and Ravi are back for another tournament arc, this time filling out an anime fight bracket! They discuss what components make up a standout anime fight before deb