Red Leaf Retrocast (Gaming, Anime, Wrestling)
Episodes
Anime: Ep 40 - Revolutionary Girl Utena (2019 Winter Seasonal Outlook)
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new year. We are celebrating 2 yrs as a podcast. Intro (0-11)Tori's Movie Quest (11-27)2019 Winter Seasonal Outlook (27-1:09)Review Rev...
Wrestling: Ep 21 - 2018 Wrestling of the Year
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2018 was an interesting year for wrestling. Here are the podcast's wrestling awards for 2018. 2019 wrestling goals (0-14)Wrestling categorical awards ...
Wrestling: Ep 20 - TLC Tag League Final Battle
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am already trained. JD is joined by a different Colin (ubertieguy) for this cast as we first talk about some more wrestlers signing with ROH, and th...
Retrocast: Ep 34 - Character Origins
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More holiday cheer coming. This cast starts off with talking some Smash Ultimate and lots of opinions over an indie release titles To The Moon (0-31)....
Anime: Ep 39 - Legend of the Galactic Heroes Eps 1-26 (with Andrew from Recovery of an Anime Junkie)
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A good dictator or a corrupt democracy? In this podcast episode we are joined by Andrew from the Recovery of an Anime Junkie podcast in his second app...
Modern Cast: Ep 16 - November & December 2018
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the year with all the holiday releases out in full swing for the final two months. We get right down to business fast in this one (0-7...
Wrestling: Ep 19 - One Big Neck Leyende de Hamburg
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody is as tough as the chief. We introduce this cast with a little Scott Hall talk from Rad followed by some wrestling news (0-18).Our wrestler spo...
Retrocast: Ep 33 - Xmas Presents as a Child
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holiday season! We got some Night in the Woods and Papers Please to discuss as we introduce the cast (0-24).Heavy news lately concerning major t...
Anime: Ep 38 - Gunslinger Girl (2018 Fall Impressions)
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you were broken, would you become a killing machine? Tori watched so many movies, but which ones is he going to bring up for discussion this time? ...
Wrestling: Ep 18 - Global War Games Series
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I always get my man. ACH and Walter have supposedly signed with WWE. What does this mean (0-11)? Back in the early 90's of the WWF, highly gimmick cha...
Anime: Ep 37 - The Vision of Escaflowne
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your heart is a flutter. Enter the contest as we celebrate over 100 episodes and coming up on two years (0-9). Tori has a movie update with brief disc...
Wrestling: Ep 17 - Ultima Lucha Survival of the Struggle
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey yo. It's survey time. Let's compare WWE in Saudi Arabia to NJPW in North Korea back in the early 90's (0-16). One of the biggest names of the 90's...
Retrocast: Ep 32 - The Strange and the Weird
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Such an oddball. Yep, we got our intro including Kevin talking about his experience with Psychonauts (0-14). Lots of industry news occurred in between...
Modern Cast: Ep 15 - October 2018
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
October 2018 was an immense month for triple-A gaming releases across all consoles. We start this cast with the fallout and news, or lack there of, co...
Anime: Ep 36 - Gatchaman
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fire the bird missile! This episode begins with talk over season 2 of Netflix's Castlevania. Is the show worth checking out? Tori brings us up to spee...
Wrestling: Ep 16 - Global Wars Evolution
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don't throw chairs into the ring! As a fun start off, we do a start your own wrestling promotion fantasy draft with 10 picks each among five people (0...
Retrocast: Ep 31 - Spooky Horror
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scary and spooky month is here. We may rant about some current games we are playing for a bit (0-22). Some puzzling and topical news is on the doc suc...
Anime: Ep 35 - Area 88 (OVA)
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's spooky season. During the intro of this episode we briefly discuss our initial impressions over a few of the new Fall 2018 seasonal anime (0-16)....
Wrestling: Ep 15 - Kings Bound for Wembley
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Take out WCW brick by brick. We introduce this episode with some NXT and NXTUK talk along with some women's wrestling going on (0-15). This spotlight ...
Modern Cast: Ep 14 - September 2018
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
September 2018 has past which means time to discuss the latest game releases. We briefly discuss the PSVR anniversary and a few games during the sale ...
Retrocast: Ep 30 - Game Boy
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you assuming the Game Boy's gender? This cast opens with some typical talk over recent releases and game playing like Mega Man, Assassin's Creed O...
Wrestling: Ep 14 - Death Before Fighting Spirit (Rich Palladino Interview)
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have the Armstrong Curse? Special end to the episode covers a live event interview. Just a quick short intro for this one with some Super Show ...
Anime: Ep 34 - Aim for the Ace (2018 Summer Reviews)
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Summer 2018 anime reviews. First off, we just have a short little usual intro (0-14). The Summer season is over. Each host picked 3 shows they would l...
Wrestling: Ep 13 - Violent Delights in a Cell
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rated R Superstar! After I introduce a new guest host, we run down quickly what has happened in women's wrestling: Shine 53, Mae Young Classic 2 and S...
Anime: Ep 33 - Nadia Secret of Blue Water
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fall 2018 anime preview. First off, Tori has his last quest update (0-33). With Summer coming to an end, a new anime season is upon us. Each host pick...
Retrocast: Ep 29 - Turn Based Strategy
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
BAH! Yes, the OG cast is back as we open up the cast talking about our first impressions over Spiderman and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (0-17). The cast...
Wrestling: Ep 12 - All In Fan Appreciation
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We love to fight. In this intro to the episode we discuss Defiant's tv title match last month of Ospreay v Walter, and catch up with both Mae Young C...
Anime: Ep 32 - Speed Racer
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are going way back in this one. First off, some interesting news and discussion came out regarding a certain anime industry name having choice crit...
Modern Cast: Ep 13 - August 2018
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's August 2018 with guest Colin from the retrogaming cast. After a short introduction, the cast here give our thoughts over two gameplay trailers th...
Wrestling: Ep 11 - World Women's Wrestling Bracketology
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Women's wrestling is good and cool and fun! Travis joins JD to discuss and break down the wide world of women's wrestling. Our spotlight wrestler for ...
Retrocast: Ep 28 - Anime Games
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Best host Tori from the anime cast has joined the retro group in this one. What non-podcast games have we been playing (0-16)? Some worthy news has c...
Wrestling: Ep 10 - Summer Climax Slam Sizzler
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Hart Foundation lives on. Rad and JD make eps 10 a super long special one. We begin with small discussion over WOS wrestling, Sami Callihan in I...
Anime: Ep 31 - Dirty Pair
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Waifus are for laifus. Yes, in this episode we cover an anime with two fantastic female characters. First, Tori has 4 quest updates over comedy anime ...
Retrocast: Ep 27 - Cartoon Games
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good old Canadian Joe aka PNG has joined the cast of RLR for this episode as we start by briefly talking about some games we have been playing (0-16)...
Wrestling: Ep 09 - Shortcut to the G1 Slammiversary
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ohhhhhh Yeahhhh!!! In episode 9, Rad and JD have a fun start by JD talking about him going to Progress Wrestling's Coast to Coast tour event in Bosto...
Modern Cast: Ep 12 - July 2018 (Mid-Year)
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are at the mid-point of 2018. Drew and JD are back to catch up with what we have been streaming and playing the last month (0-21). Our discussion ...
Anime: Ep 30 - Record of Lodoss War (OVA)
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The days of Dungeons and Dragons be it kids in their basements during the 70's or even in living rooms with friends today leaves countless memories. A...
Retrocast: Ep 26 - Comic Book Games
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Colin have been playing many games besides the podcast ones: Odin Sphere, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon for Colin while JD has a lot to say over Assa...
Wrestling: Ep 08 - Extreme G1 Strong Style Special
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shades of Shibata! This episode begins with a discussion on our immediate thoughts surrounding the newly announced WWE all women's ppv coming in Oct 2...
Anime: Ep 29 - Future Boy Conan
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hot dang fun anime times ahead. JD got a RightStuff package in the mail, and our main man/best host Tori has two quest updates over Eden of the East a...
Retrocast: Ep 25 - Sega CD
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The people voted! This episode is brought by you guys. We begin with our usual catching up and talking a bit about the new Octopath Traveler (0-22). O...
Modern Cast: Ep 11 - June 2018 E3
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
June 2018 and E3 has past. Besides the big event, the summer lull is here, but that doesn't stop us from picking up new games and playing online [Spl...
Anime: Ep 28 - Aura Battler Dunbine (with Brains from Trash Pandas Watch Anime)
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Football is coming home. Plus, Brains from TPWA joins the crew in this episode. Tori has not one but two quest updates and he runs down Nodame Cantibl...
Wrestling: Ep 07 - UK Best in the World
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oh it's time, it's Vader time! We start with discussing Lashley v Roman and what the wXw women think of the women's revolution (0-23) Our wrestler sp...
Retrocast: Ep 24 - Shoot em Ups
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Canada Day! How have your gaming habits changed as you have gotten older (0-19)? We then go into a discussion over the shoot em up/shmup genre;...
Anime: Ep 27 - Trigun
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back in town. Full cast for this one. Hiki, Tori, and JD start off with some recent bad news (0-23). Tori had a great idea for a discuss...
Wrestling: Ep 06 - Money in Dominion
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is nuts! The WWE UK tournament has started and JD has a concerning prediction (0-15)! Our wrestler spotlight for this episode is over the origi...
Retrocast: Ep 23 - Damsels in Distress
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coming off hot after E3 2018, Colin give us the all the answers regarding Kingdom Hearts (0-24). JD and Colin then go into some hot topics: Let's Go...
Anime: Ep 26 - Whistle (with Andrew from Recovery of an Anime Junkie)
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
World Cup, Stanley Cup, NBA finals are all sports which means we are talking Sports Anime. Andrew from the Recovery of an Anime Junkie podcast joins t...
Wrestling: Ep 05 - Super Strong Super Junior Scrappermania
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So much Indie wrestling so much to discuss (0-6)! Our wrestler spotlight for this episode is over the super iconic Ultimate Warrior. We channel the po...
Retrocast: Ep 22 - Same Name, Different Game
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin likes Sleeping Dogs and Colin got a bunch of PS4 games at Anime North (0-15). From there, JD asks his fellow hosts about what they think of the...
Modern Cast: Ep 10 - May 2018 E3 Predictions (with Bcom from Nerdom and Other Nonsense)
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
May 2018 has come and gone. With E3 2018 around the corner, there is a lot to discuss. Bcom from the Nerdom and Other Nonsense podcast joins Drew and ...
Anime: Ep 25 - Slayers (with Jay from Smack It Down)
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 25 not only do we have a guest in Jay from the Smack It Down podcast, but we also start off with some pretty good story time (0-19). Tori ...
Retrocast: Ep 21 - Vehicular Combat
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After the usual 'what have you been playing (0-14) the usual guys of the retrogaming game get hyped for the upcoming E3 2018 with a segment called "j...
Wrestling: Ep 04 - No Regrets Backlash
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
May has seen some good events come and go as well as what could possibly be the worst WWE ppv in quite some time (0-6). We continue with our starting...
Anime: Ep 24 - SaiKano (She, the Ultimate Weapon)
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spring means romance is in the air. I guess a short intro is in order (0-4). As per request, we read some negative mail (4-13). We tackle some topi...
Retrocast: Ep 20 - Beat em Ups
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Colin and JD bring a surprise episode, but first, discuss some recent games they have been playing and some thoughts (0-16). Some fun news and opini...
Wrestling: Ep 03 - Greatest Royal Redemption
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
April was nuts as the band is back with Travis aka HibikiTMD to discuss the wide world of wrestling from Mania weekend to the Greatest Royal Rumble. W...
Anime: Ep 23 - Mobile Police Patlabor (with Bcom from Nerdom and Other Nonsense)
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On a glorious Patlabor Day, we at RLR are joined by Bcom from the Nerdom and Other Nonsense podcast as we introduce the cast and what's up (0-6). Do...
Modern Cast: Ep 09 - March & April 2018
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is a double dose of modern gaming updates and opinions covering both March and April. First we play a small game of catch up (0-9). Our discussio...
Retrocast: Ep 19 - Female Protagonists
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to continue the new era in eps 51 of RLR/19 of the OG retrocast (0-15). Recently Sega had their FES, so we discuss on a few key point...
Anime: Ep 22 - Initial D
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Woah! It's episode 50 of the RLR! Get those intros going. (0-13). Inspired to consume some shonen anime, JD has a shonen update over an arc in Princ...
Wrestling: Ep 02 - Mania Weekend Madness
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What an insane few weeks it has been, especially this past weekend in April! Rad and JD are here to cover all that we can: Indie wrestling, New Jap...
Anime: Ep 21 - Anne of Green Gables (Akage no Anne)
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode incoming. The usual three hosts finally answer a few community questions and cover some brief introductions (0-24). With the end ...
Retrocast: Ep 18 - Fighters
31 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This retrogaming episode features a returning host and a guest host. Josh has returned and our special guest is Travis from Hibiki TMD. Naturually w...
Wrestling: Ep 01 - 2018 Pre Mania Recap
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The people have spoken. They wanted a RLR wrestling cast. Ask and you shall recieve. A new host in the name of RadZero joins JD to talk all things wre...
Anime: Ep 20 - Riding Bean & Gunsmith Cats
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Milestone number 20 reached for the world wide weebs. We start with some opening updates and a light discussion on episodic narrative in anime (0-30)....
Modern Cast: Ep 08 - February 2018 (State of Gaming)
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
February 2018 had nothing but downs and not many releases. Now is the time to discuss how this relates to and what is the current 'state of gaming.'...
Retrocast: Ep 17 - Platformers
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it's been a hot minute. We shoot the shit for a bit catching up and talking about some games we have been playing (0-20). The PSVR has been hitt...
Anime: Ep 19 - 2017 Anime of the Year (with Super Anime Super Show)
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about the 2017 anime of the year. We have 20 categories to go through, all with a winner based on the ranking opinions of the guys here at RL...
Modern Cast: Ep 07 - January 2018
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
January 2018 had some ups and downs with game releases. One big up was Monster Hunter World thankfully. Our discussion for this cast touches on EA ...
Anime: Ep 18 - Belladonna of Sadness (Hentai)
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time to get down and dirty for episode 18. First are Quest updates from both Tori and JD along with a few updates over the current season (0-35). Fr...
Retrocast: Ep 16 - Top Down Action
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Back for more abuse into the vast world of retrogaming. First, we get to some interesting topics: microsoft game pass, a possible google console, and ...
Modern Cast: Ep 06 - Games of the Year 2017
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2017 was a pure beast of a year for the amount of quality games that were released. Having played well over 75 games released in the year, JD and Drew...
Anime: Ep 17 - Midnight Eye Gokuu I and II
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Back for more. Quest updates (0-14). Some fun and interesting news came out with a major anime studio closing as an example (14-29). More community...
Anime: Ep 16 - Space Battleship Yamato
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a hype type episode starting with 'Quest' talk (0-9). First few weeks have come which means it's time to do some Winter 2018 season impression...
Retrocast: Ep 15 - Remasters
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first retrocast of 2018 and we got a brand new host to the mix (0-20). Nintendo had a 'Mini-Direct' over some of the upcoming game relea...
Modern Cast: Ep 05 - December 2017
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
December 2017 did not have many games release other than one big Nintendo Switch title. However, there were quite a few talking points coming out of...
Anime: Ep 15 - Battle Angel Alita (OVA and Manga)
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brand new year makes for a brand new begining with a fun intro of our anime new year's resolution and some 'Quest' talk (0-28). A lot of news came o...
Retrocast: Ep 14 - Bad Sex Scenes
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's a stacked card! It starts with some recent industry news (0-20). Our discussions begin by covering a couple broken games and fun questions reg...
Anime: Ep 14 - Elderly Person Z (Satoshi Kon)
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From start to finish it is a slew of emotions on this podcast as we discuss all things Satoshi Kon. We start off with some school talk and what makes ...
Modern Cast: Ep 04 - November 2017
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
November 2017 had some big names appear again such as CoD and Sonic. Josh from the retrocast joins Drew and JD to catch up and talk a bit about the ne...
Anime: Ep 13 - Lupin the Third
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A wonderful start here as we talk a bit about our gunpla party and the first anime convention in New York City (0-1:09). As per Tori's idea, the main...
Anime: Ep 12 - Bubblegum Crisis & Crash
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How ya doin' all around and some updates as well for episode 12 (0-35). Two fun discussion topics starting with some of the oscar nominations regard...
Retrocast: Ep 13 - Mystery
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have an amazing fun episode focused on mystery. We begin with catching up and introducing our special guest for the episode, JD's mother. We ask he...
Modern Cast: Ep 03 - October 2017
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
October 2017 was crazy. We begin with a fun introduction as usual followed by many community questions. Quite a few are Call of Duty focused (0-60)....
Anime: Ep 11 - Excel Saga
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After some bad luck, the spirits are to be lifted with an episode about comedy. First, we jump into Fall 2017 seasonal impressioin (0-60). All of th...
Retrocast: Ep 12 - Sports
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get ready to sport ball! Finally it is all three us together again! With lots of sports starting and playoffs being here in North America what ...
Modern Cast: Ep 02 - September 2017
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
September 2017 has come and gone. Some recent news such as the latest Switch store releases and a fun talk about some games we are playing outside of ...
Anime: Ep 10 - Evangelion
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In a special deep in depth analysis, this episode is about Eva. Luckily, one of the cast members is a full on Senpai when it comes to the show. The in...
Retrocast: Ep 11 - Mecha
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The eleventh episode has arrived. We start with our usual catching up with the hosts, gaming, and what we have been playing (0-30). Our point of inte...
Anime: Ep 09 - Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Two of us have been brought together for the first time. We joke around and have some fun and then answer questions (0-60). We dive into a discussion...
Anime: Ep 08 - Golden Boy
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It is a random cluster of nonsense with How ya' doin' and community questions (0-1:18). After another small summer 2017 anime update, we discuss a dee...
Modern Cast: Ep 01 - August 2017
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the very first episode over modern gaming starting with a fun little introduction, going over some news, and talking about some demos played a...
Anime: Ep 07 - Serial Experiments Lain
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time to hurt your brain. How ya' doin'? (0-23). Community questions part 2! (23-60). After a small summer 2017 anime update, we discuss the ever imp...
Retrocast: Ep 10 - A Retro Take on Modern Games
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a special tenth episode with a special guest, Drew aka ColoR_Z_. We have an introduction catching up with gaming and what we have been playin...
Anime: Ep 06 - Sailor Moon
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a huge episode about a massively popular anime. We got a sweet introduction and reading our first 5 star review (0-12). The discussion begins...
Anime: Ep 05 - To Heart
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anime fans are in store for something in this fifth episode. How ya doin' with Hiki pleading others to watch a summer anime show with his update (0-2...
Retrocast: Ep 09 - Second Sequels (Threequels)
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Freaking episode 9 is here. A solid introduction to what we have been playing lately (0-14). Only two of us here to discuss if the Nintendo Switch is...
Anime: Ep 04 - Retro Shorts
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The world wide weebs are not keeping this one short. How ya doin' with some of Tori's quest update and JD's shounen catch up (0-11). From there we go ...