Benel Germosen (Talking Smark podcast, Harlem Comedy Festival) and Lawson Leong (Nice to Meet You comedy special) have a hypothesis. Naruto is simultaneously the best and worst anime of all time. To test their theory, they have submitted to watch every episode of Naruto, Naruto Shippuden and Boruto in chronological order. What you're listening to is an exploration into the world to Naruto and anime from the point of view of two New York comedians. So sit back, relax, practice your ninjutsu a ...
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Here's a special sneak preview of a patreon exclusive Jujutsu Kaisen episode Mole!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 398: Ninja Food Fight!
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We're barrelling through the fillers onto episode 400 and the Chunin exam hopefuls have arrived at the Demon Desert outpost where they now have some Demon Dessert compliments of the village hidden in the Sand! It will be Animal House up in here as a food fight ensuing!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 397: No Ninja Left Behind
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Standardized Ninja Testing is the only way to ensure our future. Thanks to the No Ninja Left Behind act, no Ninjas will ever be left behind again! Chunin exams continue with more testing and brain breaking logic puzzles!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Epsiode 396: Actually Good Filler
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Taking a break from the war arc to do some Chunin exam filler and it's pretty great to be honest. Shikamaru tests the genin in the written portion of the Chunin exams and it does not disappoint.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 394 - 395: Into the Fillers!
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Do you wanna know what happened in the three years where Naruto left the village and everyone became Chunin?! Nope! Well, you're gonna. We're into the fillers with the Chunin exams!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 393: All Hope Is Laaaaaaaaaaust!!!
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Madara's plan is hatching and everything seems to be at it's absolute worst! The Boyz break it down on this episode of Talking Naruto!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 392: Madara breaks out of BS HAX
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The boyz are back from their month-long break with a new episode of Naruto; Shippuden. In this ep, Madara does some absolute bullshit and sets himself up as the main bad guy of the series.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 391: RIP Akira Toriyama
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The Boyz pay tribute to a legend with the passing of Toriyama-san. Also Madara's plan goes into effect and Black Zetsu makes his returnDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 389 - 390: Hinata filler arc
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The boyz review these quaint little Hinata episodes that come right before real !@#$ happens on the show.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 388: A Gaara Flashback Episode
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This is a full flashback episode of Gaara's entire history on the show. Completely skippable, but the Boyz talk about it anyway.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 387: Why is Naruto Better Me?
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"Because you're trash" - Kakashi It seems like Obito has been truly defeated and must reckon with his former friend, but Minato intervenes and everyone takes a walk through memory lane together.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 386: Obito Uchiha! This is your life!
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We take a trip down memory lane with Obito Uchiha!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 385: Obito Uchiha
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Bend over, Abigail May, here comes the lore pipe! Obito's inner world is revealed for the world to see and this podcast covers itDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 384: Rasengans for Everybody with special guest Hoodfoot Mo Atlas
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It's a very special episode of the podcast as The Boyz are revving up to the end of the first half of the war arc, they are joined by deathmatch superstar Hoodfoot Mo Atlas! Mo comes from the world of pro wrestling and has extensive knowledge of manga and anime, so this podcast is far ranging deep dive into some of the most popular anime going toda…
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Episode 383: Kung Pow and Politics
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This filler episode gets a nice kick in the nards when the Boyz talk about Kung Pow enter the fist and politics!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 382: Hashirama gets political
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The Boyz are back with a new episode following Hashirama's political ambitions while the battle for the ninja world rages on.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 381: Kurama hates Toads
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Kurama just has strong opinions about toads and toad eugenics.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Bonus Episode: A Boy and His Chainsaw Dog
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Special Bonus Episode for the holidays! Lawson and Benel talk Episode 1 of Chainsaw Man. You can catch more exclusive podcasts on the Talking Naruto Patroen (Patreon.com/talkingnaruto)Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 380: Ain't Naruto and Sasuke the best?
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Man, aren't Naruto and Sasuke the best? Because this whole episode is about how cool they areDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 379: Obito of the Six Paths
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Obito gains the power of the Sage of the Sixth Path by becoming the ten tails jinchuriki!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 377 -378: Back to buisness
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With the mecha naruto filler in the rear view, the boyz continues on the Ninja War Arc with the appearance of Jubito, Obito in his Jinchuriki form!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 376: Mecha Naruto Filler Bull!@#$
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It's some filler bullshit that Benel and Lawson have to sit through and they ain't happy about it.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 375: Kakashi vs. Obito (with special guest, Alex Ptak)
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This is one of the best fights in the history of the series and we share it what Alex Ptak from Quorators!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 374: Kishimoto and his crime against fictional women
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The Boyz discuss Kishimoto's crime against fictional women in this Sakura centered episode.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 373: Kiba in the Dirt
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Sasuke returns and everyone buries Kiba six feet under.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 372: Sasuke...woo.
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Sasuke returns to the show in a big way, making the Great Ninja War all about him and reunites team 7 in the process.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 371: Cry me a river, Obito
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Full steam ahead into the breach, my peers, with Kakashi telling Obito to cry him a river, build him a bridge and get-get-get-get-get over it! (Hey!) Plus Madara is at full mast when seeing Hashirama and Sakura joins the frey.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Bonus Episode: Boruto Wrap-Up
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A special bonus episode! Lawson and Benel discuss the events of the latest Boruto series!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 370: Hashirama plus tangents equal Sasuke
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A very important episode where nothing much happens, so Benel and Lawson just riff.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 369: Hashirama washes Madara...again
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Episode 369 (...nice) continues the tale of Madara and Hashirama, where Hashirama once again washes Madara in their epic final battle.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 368: Hashirama vs. Madara
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Continuing from last ep, Hashirama details his long history with Madara and the war between the Senju and Uchiha.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 367: Tobirama dry snitchin'
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In this episode, Tobnirama is dry snitchin' on Hashirama.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 366 - Tobirama is a racist
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In this episode, Tobirama is racist as hell.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 365: The Hokage's return
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Lots of twists and turns in this episode as the Hokages' return due to the actions of the Taka (with special guest Orochimaru) and the Allied Shinobi Forces enact a daring plan to stop Obito and Madara from awakening the ten tails.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 364 - Neji Dies!
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It's the time when people are getting got in Naruto Shippuden as the Ninja War Arc takes a dramatic turn. Ino's dad, Shikumaru's Dad, and Neji bite the big one as the entire Ninja world battle against Obito, Madara, and the awesome might of the Ten TailsDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 362-363: Allied Shinobi Forces vs. The 10 Tails (with special guest Zach Snow)
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Special Guest, Ref Extrodinare and resident Naruto expert, Zach Snow joins the podcast to discuss the Allied Shinobi Forces vs. the 10 tails.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 360-361: Kakashi Actualized
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We've reached the conclusion of Kakashi's arc from past to present!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 359 - Loads of Wrestling Talk
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Not a lot happens in this episode, so the Boyz fill up the episode with some wrestling talk before launching into the final few episodes of the Kakashi arc.Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 357-358: Danzo vs Shisui
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We roll on into the special Kakashi-is-the-main-character now episodes and dive deep into Konoha's past, learning the secrets of the Uchiha uprising and are introduced to Shisui UchihaDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 356 - Tenzo's Face Turn
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Concluding our two-part Tenzo face-turn arc that has Kakashi facing down Tenzo who is working for Danzo and the Foundation. Also, we have a special announcement regarding the podcast! Stay tunedDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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We begin to end the Kinoye arc with a weird set of episode that sets up Kinoye's eventual transformation into Yamato. Some weird audio issue in the beginning, but power through because we have a special drop in set from Mitch of the Hidden Leaf!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 350-351: Kakashi's Loyalty
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Continuing the Kakashi-is-the-main-character storyline of the War arc, going through Kakashi induction into the Anbu, Minato's death and the subsequent fallout from Sarutobi assuming powerDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 352 - 353: Kakashi and Kinoe battle Orochimaru
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Continuing the Tales of Kakashi story during the War arc, Kinoe and Kakashi confronts the Iburri clan and their mysterious smoke-based kekkai genkai!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 349: The Kakashi Show
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This is full on the Kakashi show now and we're here for it. The boyz reviews this episode where we devel into the history Kakashi's time with the Anbu in the post ninja-war era!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 348: The Tragedy of the Akatsuki Orphans
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Hard to be orphans trying to do the right thing, but Nagato, Yahiko and Konan seem to get shafted by forces outside of their control. The Boyz review this episode, continuing their dive into the War arcDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 347 - The Origins of the Akatsuki
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We continue our journey into the origins of the Akatsuki with this singleton episode! Danzo is a huge fuckboi in this one!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 346 - 3 Orphans, 1 Obito
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Lawdawg picked the title for this episode and it's incredibly accurate, as we flashback to the past on the founding moments of the Akatsuki and the hand that Obito played in shaping the once peaceful groupDoor Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 344 - 345: Obito's Origin
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The Boyz are going through the War arc with episodes that focus on Obito's origin and his transformation from Uchiha shonen protagonist to complete dirtbag!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 342 - 343: Cool Space Time Fight
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Naruto Shippuden at it's best is when ninjas do ninja shit and this is a prime example of a ninja shit episode. Kakashi, Naruto, Bee and Guy puzzle out the secrets of "Madara's" jutsu and a big reveal occurs!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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Episode 340-341: Choosing Not To Be Edo Tensai
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The boyz continue getting into the weeds with the Fourth Great Ninja War with Madara Uchiha deciding that he isn't going to be subjected to Edo Tensai and therefore never going away. These two episodes is a dozy, so strap in!Door Lawson Leong and Benel Germosen
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