S.H.A.G Podcast

S.H.A.G Podcast

Welcome to the Silent Heroes Anime and Gaming podcast (shag for short). The purpose of the SHAG Podcast is to have fun discussing our lifelong passion for anime and video games. Our mission is to highlight anime and video games as positive hobbies that provide opportunities for people of color to explore fantasy worlds, build relationships, find new career paths and take a break from the crazy world outside.

Episodes

SHAG #36 - Riot Games x Smash Bros | Anime Awards News | Gamepass Price Increase

July 17, 2024 • 77 mins
The SHAG crew returns to deliver our thoughts on the latest nerdy news! This week we discuss the cancelled Smash Brothers-like Riot game. We then talk about the new anime category a prestigious award show. For the final topic, we give our thoughts on the recent Xbox Gamepass price increase.  

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SHAG #35 - PlayStation x Tokyo Game Show | Goblin Slayer Game | Capcom Next Recap

July 9, 2024 • 90 mins
The SHAG crew returns to deliver our thoughts on the latest nerdy news! This week we discuss PlayStation's return to the 2024 Tokyo Game Show. We then talk about the new Goblin Slayer strategy rpg. For the final topic, we give our thoughts on the Capcom Next showcase.  

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SHAG #34 - PlayStation 3 Rumors | Anime Updates | Nintendo Direct Recap

June 30, 2024 • 87 mins
The SHAG crew returns to deliver our thoughts on the latest nerdy news! This week we discuss some juicy PlayStation 3 rumors . We talk about a few anime updates related to Demon Slayer and Wind Breaker. For the final topic, we give our thoughts on the Nintendo Direct on June 18th.  

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SHAG #33 - Summer Games Fest Recap

June 17, 2024 • 74 mins
The SHAG crew returns to deliver our thoughts on the latest nerdy news! This week we mainly focus on recapping the Summer Game Fest. We talk about Ubisoft Forward, PC Gameshow, SGF, and the Xbox Showcase that occurred during the Summer Game Fest.  

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SHAG #32 - Bethesda Studios Closed | Sony State of Play Reactions | Xbox Showcase Predictions

June 9, 2024 • 96 mins
The SHAG crew returns from the edge of the earth t to deliver the latest nerdy news! We start off by discussing the Bethesda studio closures. We then give our reactions to the Sony State of Play conference! We wrap up the episode with our predictions on Xbox's June 9th showcase! Be sure to tune in for the next episode where we will discuss Summer Games Fest in more detail.  

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SHAG #31 - Canceled Square Enix Games | Hunter x Hunter Game | Xbox Release Window

May 4, 2024 • 65 mins
The SHAG crew returns from the dark continent to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing recent news of Square Enix canceling games totaling 140 million dollars in losses. We then discuss the upcoming Hunter x Hunter fighting game! We wrap up the episode with our thoughts on Xbox's 2024 release windows for video games being teased!  

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SHAG #30 - ESA Game Preservation | My Next Life As A Villainess Trailer | BlizzCon 2024 Cancelled

May 1, 2024 • 73 mins
The SHAG crew returns from Wakanda to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing the hot topic of game preservation. We then discuss the trailer for My Next Life as a Villainess! We wrap up the episode with our thoughts on BlizzCon 2024 being canceled!  

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SHAG #29 - Black Panther Game News | One Piece Live Action News | Baldur's Gate 4 News

April 20, 2024 • 79 mins
The SHAG crew returns from Wakanda to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing the Black Panther game being worked on by EA. We then discuss the One Piece live action by Netflix winning awards! We wrap up the episode with our thoughts on Hasbro moving forward to work on Baldur's Gate 4 without Larian Games!  

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SHAG #28 - Splinter Cell Rumors | Demon Slayer News | Triple-I Initiative Showcase

April 12, 2024 • 71 mins
The SHAG crew returns from India to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing with some fresh rumors around a Splinter Cell remake in the works. We then discuss the some recent Demon Slayer season 7 news! We wrap up the episode with our thoughts on the Triple-I Initiative Showcase!  

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SHAG #27 - My Hero Academia News | Crunchyroll x Funimation News | Gearbox Interactive News

April 5, 2024 • 68 mins
The SHAG crew returns from India to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing the My Hero Academia: Memories special that will bridge the gap between seasons 6 and 7. We then discuss the drama around the 200 missing anime that is a result of the Crunchyroll/Funimation merger! We wrap up the episode with more news on Embracer Group selling Gearbox Interactive for a loss of over 500 million dollars!!  

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SHAG #25 - Crunchyroll Awards Recap | PlayStation India Hero Project | Embracer Group News

March 8, 2024 • 75 mins
The SHAG crew returns from India to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners. We then discuss the recently announced PlayStation India Hero Project that was made to highlight game developers from India! We wrap up the episode addressing the latest shakeup over at Embracer Group and the impacts on the KOTOR Remake!  

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SHAG #24 - Naruto Live Action News | Crunchyroll News | PlayStation Layoffs

March 1, 2024 • 77 mins
The SHAG crew returns from Kanto to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing the new development for the upcoming live action Naruto movie. We then discuss the recent fiasco caused by users losing access to digital anime and movies that they purchased as a result of the Crunchyroll/Funimation merger! We wrap up the episode addressing the latest wave of layoffs hitting Sony PlayStation!

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SHAG #23 - PlayStation Vita 2 Leak | Solo Leveling News | Xbox 3rd Party Rumors Aftermath

February 23, 2024 • 75 mins
The SHAG crew returns from Johto to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing rumors around a new PlayStation handheld that could be the long awaited PlayStation Vita 2. We then switch gears to discuss the recent news about the Solo Leveling anime spreading everywhere from movies to video games! We wrap up the episode addressing the aftermath of Xbox announcing that 4 of their exclusives will come to PlayStation an...
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SHAG #22 - Capcom Survey | Parasyte Live Action | Xbox 3rd Party Rumors

February 8, 2024 • 92 mins
The SHAG crew returns from Midgar to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by discussing an interesting survey recently release by Capcom. We then switch gears to discuss the latest updates on the Parasyte live action show coming to Netflix! We wrap up the episode with a brief discussion on the latest rumors of Xbox releasing their exclusives on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles!

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SHAG #21 - Sony State of Play | Scott Pilgrim Wins Critics Choice Award | Xbox Layoffs

February 2, 2024 • 76 mins
The SHAG crew returns from Valisthea to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by covering the Sony State of Play that dropped on January 30st. We then switch gears to discuss Scott Pilgrim: Takes Off being the first anime to be nominated and win the award for best animation at the Critics Choice Awards! We wrap up the episode with a brief discussion on the recent 1900 layoffs at Xbox and the wider trend of layoffs in the gam...
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SHAG #20 - Crunchyroll Awards | Cancelled Damian Wayne Batman Game | Xbox Developer Direct

January 26, 2024 • 88 mins
The SHAG crew returns from Palworld to deliver this week's nerdy news! We start off by covering the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Award nominations. We then switch gears to video games and talk about the recent news and leaks around a Damian Wayne Batman game that was reportedly cancelled! We wrap up the episode with a brief discussion on the games mentioned at the Xbox Developer Direct. Buckle up get ready for your weekly dose of nerdy n...
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SHAG #19 - 2024 At A Glance

January 18, 2024 • 94 mins
The Silent Heroes return for a new year of nerdy news! With the light news week, the SHAG crew gives their predictions for 2024. We also give our thoughts on our most anticipated anime and games for 2024. Buckle up get ready for the SHAG crew to cover a year full of amazing games anime goodness!

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SHAG #18 - 2023 Yearly Recap

January 18, 2024 • 90 mins
The Silent Heroes return from the North Pole to talk about the latest nerdy news! The team gives their impressions on the Yu Yu Hakusho live action Netflix show. We also talk about the aftermath of the Insomniac ransomware attack and The Last of Us multiplayer game being canceled. In the second half of the show, we look back over the year of 2023 and talk about some of our favorite nerd topics and content that we enjoyed this year.

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SHAG #17 - Insomniac Games Hacked | RIP to E3 Permanently | WBD vs Sony

December 15, 2023 • 86 mins
The Silent Heroes return from the Game Awards to give a brief recap on the 2023 Game Awards! We also talk about Wolverine developer, Insomniac Games being hacked! We then pay our respects to E3 ending and what E3 meant for the gaming community. We finish the episode with a quick conversation on the dispute between WBD and Sony and the implications on digital only media.

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SHAG #16 - Live Action Naruto | Scott Pilgrim | Fallout Series

December 1, 2023 • 76 mins
The Silent Heroes return from the Water Kingdom to discuss the latest update on the Naruto live action film! We also talk about the Scott Pilgrim show and a recent update on season 2! We wrap up the show with a brief conversation on the Fallout series created by Amazon!

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