Not Just Tentacles is an anime and animation podcast by a newbie for newbies, talking about all things manga and anime in a straightforward, non gatekeepery way.
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The official podcast for Alternative Tentacles Records and Jello Biafra. As one of the most legendary independent labels in the world, Alternative Tentacles remains a vital and abundant source of punk rock, hardcore, spoken word artistry and a wealth of other genres. Founded in 1979 by then-Dead Kennedys frontman and outspoken provocateur Jello Biafra, A.T. has never shied away from embracing both the radical and the experimental, serving to expand the world’s idea of what constitutes punk.
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An unusual mix of melodic delights that include trance, spokenword, house, punk, ska, reggae, thnorock, swing, pop, blues, world, the new, the old, the weird and more.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 29 - Helluva Recaps - Apology Tour Does Not Need An Apology
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Rachael examines the reaction to the latest episode of Helluva Boss. Why are people bothered by Blitzo and Stolas' actions, and a certain development? Why can't two evil women find love in Hell? Contains horny bird impressions.
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It's a Summer Solstice Helluva Recap, but set at Halloween! When Stolas asks if Blitzo ever considers his actions, he goes on an apology tour, culminating with Verosika's annual Fuck Blitzo party. Will the boys make up? Contains impressions, tangents and wondering why women in 80s movies fuck Michael Douglas.…
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In the second Pride Month episode, Rachael introduces Ruth to Jem, her favourite cartoon of all time. Specifically, its queerest episode The Bands Break Up, starring Kimber and Stormer. Contains the usual tangents, impressions and queer cultural references.
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In the first Pride Month episode, Rachael and Ruth discuss Cherry Magic, the BL phenomenon! When Adachi is still a virgin aged thirty, he discovers he can read minds - and his gorgeous colleague Kurosawa is in love with him. If that's not enough, Adachi's bestie Tsuge also has the power, and falls for his cute delivery boy. Will our wizards work it…
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Rachael analyses the reaction to the Full Moon episode, defends Stolitz and does some truly dreadful impressions while being a Luddite who doesn't understand technology. Definitely NSFW (but is any Helluva Recap, really?)
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Rachael and Ruth recap and review Full Moon, the eagerly anticipated (but also dreaded?) Stolitz episode of Helluva Boss. Will our leads ever be the same again? Contains mecha, musical theatre references and TMI about sex toys.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 23 - The Indie Animation Episode! (TADC, Smiling Friends, Ramshackle)
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Rachael and Ruth discuss three of the best animations being made right now: The Amazing Digital Circus, Smiling Friends and Ramshackle. Contains very hungry babies.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 22 - Helluva Recaps - Is It Me, Or Was Murder Family Fricking Weird?
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Rachael wonders why Murder Family doesn't light her fire, despite being Helluva Boss' first official episode. Contains Welsh Stolas.
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THE DARTS "BOOMERANG"
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Tsunami Bomb's Dominic Davi sits down with The Darts vocalist/keyboardist Nicole Laurenne and bassist Christina Nunez to talk about their new album "Boomerang", what it's like to be on Alternative Tentacles, working with Jello Biafra, touring forever, an upcoming NEW release with Tsunami Bomb, and why a Farfisa is an absolute tank! Also hear the ne…
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Rachael and Ruth review this season's shows, all of which have a theme of secret identities: Black Butler, where Ciel and hell of a butler Sebastian investigate a disappearance in a public school; Go Go Loser Ranger, where minion Fighter D rebels against the evil Dragon Keepers; and The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio, where voice actresses Yumiko …
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Rachael and Ruth discuss the Helluva Boss news from LVL UP 2024, be it the episode release dates, the Stolitz duet or the trailer. What does the future have in store for our favourite imps?
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It’s the first of two LVL UP specials! Rachael and Ruth review Hell’s Belles, where Millie and Sallie May spend some quality bonding time.
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Rachael and Ruth review Odd Taxi, 2021’s classic anime about an eccentric taxi driver, a missing girl and the yakuza. Oh, and it’s set in a world of funny animals.
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Rachael and Ruth review Love After World Domination, the Super Sentai inspired romcom where hero Fudo and villainess Desumi try to keep their taboo relationship secret. Also an update on Helluva Boss. Contains apologies, gushing about Olivia Benson, and natter about Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
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Rachael and Ruth review Shy, the popular battle shonen about Teru, a teenage superhero whose greatest enemy is her overwhelming shyness. Also discussion of X-Men 97, She-Ra and Harley Quinn. Contains chortles, tangents and Danny DeVito impressions.
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Rachael and Ruth discuss the phenomenon known as shipping! What makes a good ship, what they’ve shipped, and how it has particular resonance for the queer community.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 14 - It Could Only Happen in An Anime! (SpyxFamily and 16 Bit AL)
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What’s more anime-tastic: a family where everyone has a secret identity or time travelling video games? Rachael and Ruth discuss Spy x Family and 16 Bit Sensation: Another Layer. Contains spoilers, swearing and Ruth’s Matt Berry impression.
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Rachael and Ruth review The Witch and The Beast, Cherry Magic, Metallic Rouge and Mr Villain’s Day Off. Contains pandas.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 12 - She’s a Bitch, She’s a Lover (I’m in Love With The Villainess)
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Rachael and Ruth review I’m In Love With The Villainess, the successful yet controversial yuri isekai. Heroine Rae ignores the rules of the otome game she’s been reincarnated in to woo her real crush: snobby tsundere Claire Francois! Contains brain fog, impressions and assorted references to queer culture.…
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It’s the Valentine’s Day Special! Rachael and Ruth discuss the tangled situationship between our favourite imp and owl prince, up to the present day.
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Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down to review the last few months of Alternative Tentacles Records! Talking about the launch of the new website, the new Patreon, Krampus Night 2023, the state of represses, and new releases the label has been involved in. Hear tracks from ArnoCorps, NomeansNo, Jello Biafra and the Raunch and Soul All-Stars, Sandri…
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It’s the Hazbin finale! Rachael and Ruth laugh, cry and recap the battle between Heaven and Hell.
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It’s the penultimate Hazbin recap! Rachael and Ruth talk about ep 7, where Charlie makes an ally in an unexpected place and Vaggie learns how to fight angels. Contains Noughties TV references, even more impressions and entrails.
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It’s the sixth Hazbin Recap! Rachael and Ruth discuss Charlie’s meeting with the heavenly host, where shocking truths come to light. Is this the end for Chaggie?
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Rachael and Ruth review the fifth episode of Hazbin Hotel, where we meet the father of all evil - and our heroine! - Lucifer. Contains daddy issues.
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CW: Discusses sexual assault. Rachael and Ruth review the fourth episode of Hazbin Hotel, where we learn more about Angel and Husk’s pasts.
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Rachael and Ruth return for the third Hazbin recap! When Charlie realises there’s an atmosphere of mistrust at the hotel, they try a series of bonding exercises. Meanwhile, Alastor goes to an Overlord meeting …
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Rachael and Ruth are back to review the second episode of Hazbin Hotel! The three Vees want to plant a mole inside the hotel. Who better than disgruntled ‘evil genius’ Sir Pentious?
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Rachael and Ruth are psyched to be reviewing the first episode of Hazbin Hotel! Is it worth the hype? (Hell, yeah!)
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 2 - Hello Deady (Zom 100 Bucket List Of The Dead and Nyanpire)
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Rachael and Ruth discuss two comedy horror anime with heart: Zom 100’s final three episodes (yay!) and Nyanpire, the adventures of a dizzy vampire cat. Meow!
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In NJT’s second movie review, Rachael and Ruth unpack RWBY and DC’s second crossover event. Contains stupid punctuation, superhero impressions and novelty noises.
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2023’s been a mighty eventful year in terms of anime and animation. Rachael and Ruth discuss the highlights, including Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel. Contains movie voiceovers, dubious reincarnations and innuendos. Business as usual, then.
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It’s the last Helluva Recap of 2023! Rachael and Ruth review the tear jerking music video starring our favourite owl prince. Contains polarised opinions.
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Rachael and Ruth discuss The Amazing Digital Circus, Gooseworx’s hit indie pilot about Pomni, a woman who finds herself trapped in an uncanny alternate reality. Warning: contains CLOWNS, not to mention annoying rabbits and a ton of diversions.
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The Helluva pilot has recently been declared non canon by Vivzie. Rachael explains why this is probably for the best.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 44 - Hikaru’s Mum is a Not So Paranoid Android (The Gene of AI)
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Rachael reviews the sci-fi anthology series The Gene of AI, where robot doctor Hikaru juggles the demands of his personal and professional life.
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Rachael and Ruth have a natter about what Rachael’s watching this season, whether it’s yuri isekai I’m In Love With the Villainess, teen superhero saga Shy, returning behemoth SpyxFamily and time travelling dramedy 16Bit Sensation Another Layer.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 42 - I’m Only A Head in A Gilded Cage (Undead Girl Murder Farce)
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Rachael reviews Undead Girl Murder Farce, one of her favourite anime this year. The supernatural adventures of detectives Aya, Tsugaru and Shizuku are smart, spooky and stylish.
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In a special Helluva Recap, Rachael discusses how Fizz’s actual personality and character arc have always been intended by Viv and Spindle Horse.
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It’s the Halloween special! Rachael and Ruth review the Helluva Boss S2 midseason special, where Blitzo bodyguards and Fizz quits his job. Oh, and Rachael plays devil’s advocate.
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Rachael reviews Zom 100, the upbeat slacker zombie comedy about Akira, Kencho and their ever expanding bucket list.
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In another special Helluva Recap, Rachael examines the progress of a certain demon cowboy.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 37 - WTF Is This Premise? (Sekko Boys and Merman In My Tub)
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Anime can be wonderfully weird - and to prove that, Rachael and Ruth discuss Sekko Boys, a boy band composed entirely of statues, and Merman in My Tub, where Tatsumi endures Wakasa, his unusual house guest. (Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel are also briefly mentioned).
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As a RWBY fan, Rachael is dismayed to report RWBY Ice Queendom is a disappointment. Ruth helps her unpack this.
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This week Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb, Loud Graves) sits down with the new General Manager of Alternative Tentacles Records, Freya Hausman. They talk about how Feya got started as an intern at A.T. years ago, running her own label, interviewing with Jello Biafra, and taking over the label. They talk about upcoming plans for the label, the status of …
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Blitzo and Fizz getting kidnapped and having to work together as a team?! And Stolas seeing Ozzie about the crystal? It’s S2’s biggest episode yet!
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Rachael defends Q-Force, the animated show about queer spies unfairly written off by a bad trailer. The adventures of Steve, Deb, Stat and Twink deserve another look.
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Dominic Davi (bassist for Tsunami Bomb) returns to the bATcast after a long absence, to give you the lastest news on all things Alternative Tentacles Records! He answers questions submitted by fans from the facebook group that cover when particular records are coming out, the status of the 7" Club, and humming tunes into our answering machine. He a…
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Death Note The Musical finally came to the West End! Of course Rachael and Ruth had to have a special Not Just Tentacles trip to London to see it - and here’s the review …
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What do a dad turned killer and a woman reborn inside a book have in common? A surprising amount, it would seem! Rachael reviews her Spring 2023 shows of My Home Hero and Why Raeliana Ended Up At the Duke’s Mansion), where Tetsuo and Raeli will do *anything* to survive.
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