About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the anime film 'The Boy and the Beast' with comedian Swafford, exploring themes of family and abandonment.

Atlanta Comedian Swafford joins us this week for a little Anime Movie Night as we talk The Boy and the Beast by Mamoru Hosoda animated by Studio Chizu. Come with us and dive into the urban fantasy exploring family, fatherhood, and the trauma of abandonment. This movie explores it in contemporary as well as fantastical ways. Toon in now! DISCLAIMER: My recording was on the wrong mic. So my Audio is really WACK on this one coming from a cam mic. Sorry about that. I will be more diligent next time!

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