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Manga Talk: Kodansha and The K Manga app have so much Potential
May 8, 2026
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Pragmata, Michael Movie, April Gaming and Spring Anime Keepers
Apr 28, 2026
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ( The Barbarian's Bride)
Apr 10, 2026
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Spring Anime, Thriller Shows and Game Price Woes
Apr 6, 2026
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I Finally Watched For All Mankind
Mar 26, 2026
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| 5/8/26 | Manga Talk: Kodansha and The K Manga app have so much Potential | K Manga is an app from Kodansha that has one of the biggest catelogs of manga series in the world. As we approach its 3 year anniversary I wanted to talk about the app and a few changes that could help it reach greater heights.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(02:30) Kodansha catalog(08:30) How KManga Works(14:00) Consistency and Structure(19:00) Meeting in the Middle(21:00) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to support | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Pragmata, Michael Movie, April Gaming and Spring Anime Keepers | This week I have lots to catch up on! Wife and I went to go see the Michael Jackson movie last week. Then I dive into my time with Pragmata, Replaced and all the recent Xbox news. Then I touch on Invincible season 4 before ending the show talking about Kagurabachi anime news and the Spring Anime I am keeping up with.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life Talk(10:12) Michael Movie(14:15) Game News(15:45) Xbox GamePass updates(21:15) Game Purchase habits(24:00) Replaced(27:10) April Games(27:55) Mini Shoot Adventures(29:00) Pragmata(37:00) Upcoming Games(38:30) Invincible VS(39:30) Invincible Season 4(41:20) Anime News(41:37) Kagurabachi Anime Announced(45:17) Avatar Last Airbender Movie Leak(47:00) Spring Anime Keepers______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ( The Barbarian's Bride) | This is a long overdue discussion but sometimes the wait works out for the best. After the premier of the anime this week, I dove back into The Warrior Princess and The Barbaric King aka The Barbarians Bride. I discuss the series as a whole including the anime premier and manga thoughts. I have read up to chapter 22 as of recording.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(02:00) What is this series about?(04:30) Anime Impressions(11:00) Manga Talk______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Spring Anime, Thriller Shows and Game Price Woes | We are in April already and I am back to catch up on lots of stuff. I talk about new spring anime, recent TV shows I watched and talk about the recent price increases in gaming.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life Talk(11:00) Game Talk(13:50) PS5 Price Increase(30:20) TV Talk(30:35) Paradise Season 2(32:50) Reacher(35:50) For All Mankind and NASA Artemis 2(37:40) Anime Talk(40:30) Daemon of the Shadow Realm(43:10) Akane Banashi(46:36) Snowball Earth(49:25) Agents of the Four Seasons(53:40) Kusunoki's Garden of Gods(56:20) NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun(01:00:43) Wrap Up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | I Finally Watched For All Mankind | Growing up I was always fascinated with space. And that has continued to be an interest of mine into adulthood and becoming a parent. Im glad I finally got to check out For All Mankind and I had 4 seasons worth of show to enjoy once I got going.TV Show: For All MankindStreaming: Apple TVTimestamps(00:00) Intro(01:15) What is this show about(04:30) Family and Legacy(09:00) Music Matters(10:09) Would You Do It?(15:45) Story Moments(24:30) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | My Manga Knowledge Grew 5 Years Ago | This month is the 5th Anniversary of Dad Needs To Talk. Manga is one of the main things I am best known for. I wanted to look back at how much I have learned about the world of manga as I have been on this journey.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | 5th Anniversary, Pokemon Pokopia and Hoppers Movie | Im a little late but this episode I celebrate 5 years of Dad Needs To Talk. We take a little trip down memory lane and reflect on the journey. Then I dive into my time with Pokemon Pokopia and wrap things up talking about the Hoppers Movie.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(01:01) Reflecting on 5 years(12:25) Life Talk(16:40) Pokemon Pokopia(31:00) Game Talk(32:20) Hoppers Movie(36:25) Final Thoughts(39:50) Highschool Basketball Champs______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Manga Talk: Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow volume 1 | Today we dive into a drama thriller series called Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow volume 1.Published by: KodanshaStory by: Hajime InoryuArt by: Shota ItoARC provided by Netgalley and Kodansha______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | My 30 Years of Pokemon and Pokemon Winds and Waves Reveal | We are already at the end of February! Today we celebrate 30 years of Pokemon. I talk about the reveal of Pokemon Wind and Waves and reflect on my history with the series.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(03:00) Pokemon Pokopia(06:45) Pokeon Winds and Waves Reveal(11:10) Gale of Darkness(12:12) FireRed and LeafGreen(15:40) My Pokemon Journey(19:00) Pokemon Crystal memories(24:45) Serebii and early internet pokemon(27:30) Gameboy Advance SP story(30:35) Young rob dropped the cards(33:06) Discussing pokemon generations(42:00) Expensive day and Pokemon Go(45:00) Slow decline(48:40) Hopeful for future(53:41) Favorite Starter Pokemon(57:00) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Manga Talk: Galaxias | I finally dove into Galaxias! I start with talking about volume 1 and later in the episode I dive into the series up to the current chapter 32.Story and Art by Ao HatesakaPublished by KodanshaTimestamps(00:00) Intro(01:50) What is Galaxias?(06:45) Volume 1 discussion(10:00) Beyond volume 1(14:50) Schedule concerns______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
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| 2/13/26 | GOAT Movie and PlayStation State of Play | We have lots of fun stuff to talk about this week! I saw an early showing of the new animated movie GOAT and there were tons of cool announcements form that Playstation State of Play this week. I talk about the games in order of the state of play but wont timestamp for every single one.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(02:15) Gifts from my wife(03:00) Anniversary tease(05:10) GOAT Movie(10:15) PlayStation State of Play begins(11:30) Kena Scars of Kosmora(15:00) Pragmata and demo(17:25) Legacy of Kain(19:45) Control Resonant(21:35) Rayman 30th Anniversary(21:22) Mina the Hollower(23:10) Neva Prologue dlc(23:55) Yakoh Shinobi Ops(25:00) Project Windless(26:37) MGS 4 escapes PS3(28:20) Darwins Paradox(29:04) Castlevania Belmonts Curse(30:41) Silent Hill Townfall(33:22) Marathon(34:06) Marvel Tokon release date(34:18) God of War reveals(39:55) Work and Kids talk(50:05) Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Wonder Man, Arco Movie, and Pragmata Demo | This episode I dive into a couple of cool things I watched in Wonder Man and Arco. Then I talk about playing the demo for Pragmata and all other recent game news.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life Talk(6:30) Wonder Man(16:25) Arco Movie(26:40) Arco SPOILERSGame Talk(32:25) General Game News(35:55) High Guard(42:04) Pragmata Demo(50:40) Nintendo Partner Showcase(55:00) Horizon Hunters Gathering Reveal(01:00:50) Wrap Up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Manga Talk: The Kept Man of the Princess Knight | With the anime coming later this year, I finally checked out the first 3 volumes of the manga for The Kept Man of the Princess KnightTimestamps(00:00) Intro(04:00) What is the series about?(09:00) Story discussion(20:10) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | Snow in the Sky, TV in my Eye | This episode of Dad Needs To Talk, while many of us have been stuck inside due to our yearly winter storm, I have been enjoying the down time. As we near the end of January it is a great time to catch yall up on the games Ive played and shows and movies Ive been enjoying.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life TalkGame Talk(02:40) General game thoughts(05:00) Escape from Ever After(06:25) Is This Seat Taken(09:00) Upcoming Games(11:40) Marathon Release Date(12:30) Developer Direct(13:55) Beast of Reincarnation(15:20) FableManga Talk(18:50) catching up on mangaMovie and TV Talk(22:40) Train Dreams movie(26:30) All You Need is Kill movie(28:53) No Other Choice movie(36:32) His and Hers tv series(39:25) Sugar tv series 2024(43:25) Hijack tv series(47:57) For All Mankind(49:52) Knight of the Seven Kingdoms(51:25) Wrap up and outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Manga Talk: Divine Incursions | Today I wanted to talk about Divine Incursions Volume 1. It has a very interesting premise but knowing the series short run is a little cause for concern.Story and Art by Kouya AshitakaPublished by Yen PressARC provided by Yen Press and Edelweiss______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Manga Talk: Someone Hertz | With the Volume1 release in Japan today, I wanted to highlight this new series and share my thoughts after reading the 16 available chapters.Story and Art by: Ei YamanoPublished by: Weekly Shonen Jump______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 1/3/26 | Farewell 2025: Life Reflections and Year Favorites | 2025 is over and it was another rollercoaster year! This episode I look back on the year and life lessons Ive learned. I also dive into some of my favorite media of the year.Timestamps(00:00) Intro & Life Talk(11:00) Podcast reflections(16:07) Game Talk(40:13) Movie Talk(47:30) TV Talk(52:17) Mayor of Kingstown(55:10) Anime Talk(1:08:20) Manga Talk(01:14:45) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | Young Magazine Winners and Jump Festa 2026 News | Just talking about Young Magazine contest winners and Jump Festa 2026 and other recent anime news.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | Marty Supreme and My Theatre Escape | This episode I talk about why I enjoyed Marty Supreme. I also talk about why I find comfort still going to the theatres.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(02:50) Why I love going to the movies(07:27) Marty Supreme General Thoughts (12:00) Movies Spoilers(21:41) Final Thoughts(22:12) So many theatres(23:15) Fandango Subscription______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | Anime Talk: Tojima Wants To Be A Kamen Rider | I simply wanted to show some love to this show. Tojima Wants To Be A Kamen Rider speaks to me despite not knowing much about Kamen Rider. Just want to do my small part to put it on people radar.At time of recording the show is at episode 12.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Game Awards 2025 Reveals & Silksong DLC reveal | This week we catch up on a few game reveals and announcements. I share thoughts on the game awards reveals and also talk about the recent Hollow Knight Silksong DLC and series updates.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life Talk(04:50) TV and Movie updates(10:35) Upcoming plans(11:25) Silksong Sea of Sorrow Revealed(15:30) Marathon dev update(19:20) Game Awards Winners(23:11) Game Reveals and Updates(24:25) Bradley the Badger(24:55) Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic(26:45) Coven of the Chicken Foot(28:31) Control Resonant(30:50) Gang of Dragon(33:00) Tomb Raider double reveal(36:10) Phantom Blade Zero(36:50) Highguard(38:50) Expedition 33 new update(40:40) On my radar(44:45) Wrap up and outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | TV Talk: I Finally Watched Slow Horses | I finally watched Slow Horses on Apple TV and it was such a good watch. I saw all 5 available seasons which is 30 episodes total in under a week.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(01:35) What is Slow Horses(10:15) Story Spoilers begin(23:22) Season recaps(28:10) Wrap up______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | Thank You For Being Here | I hope you are well! I wanted to share some thankful thoughts for anyone who might come across this.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Tired Dad Becomes TV Dad | Yo I am back! It has been a very crazy month so its time to catch up. Life was crazy but I got to watch some cool shows. After a short recap of health and car issues, I dive into what I watched like Task, Bugonia, Mare of Easttown and more.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life Talk(12:25) Manga highlights(14:37) Summer Anime check in(16:20) Game newsTV Talk(19:15) Task(25:30) Chainsaw Man Reze Movie(27:30) Mare of Easttown(33:30) Bugonia(37:30) Pluribus(42:00) Wrap Up(43:00) Game Awards Nominees______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk | — | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | 100 Meters Anime Movie Review | I saw the movie 100 meters which is from the same creator as Orb on the Movements of the Earth (Uoto). If you have that competitive spirit or were a former athlete, this movie is a must watch.(00:00) General thoughts(9:10) Story Spoilers______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ | — | ||||||
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