I have been reading the Witch and the Mercenary on the K manga app this week and had to talk about it. Its a dark fantasy series that follows the adventure of a Mercenary named Zig and a Witch named Siasha. Manga by Miyagi Makoto Light Novel Story by Chohokiteki Kaeru & Character design by Kanase Bench Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:30) What is the Witch and the Mercenary? (08:55) Zig and Siasha journey begins (17:10) K Manga app (18:30) Final thoughts ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

We are at the end of January already, after a whirlwind month to start off 2025. I needed to record to give myself and hopefully you a little distraction and to catch up on some gaming and anime thoughts. First off I got an awesome birthday gift to talk about, then we dive into game talk and later discuss the Winter anime shows on my radar so far. Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and life talk

(07:15) Watching good TV Game Talk

(09:30) Top 20 game sales 2024

(14:50) Nintendo Switch 2 reveal

(19:10) Xbox Direct and other news

(31:30) Playstation shake ups

Anime Talk

(41:17) Winter Anime 2025

(01:09:05) Final thoughts and outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

If you are looking for some good wholesome adult romance then listen to my thoughts on Takahashi from the Bike Shop. Story and Art by Arare Matsumushi Published by Yen Press ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

I checked out the manga Dog and Punching Bags. This was just 11 chapters long. Story and Art by: Kaori Ozaki Published by: Kodansha Timestamps (00:00) Intro and general discussion (09:05) Story Spoilers (14:20) Final thoughts ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

A new year is upon us, so I figured it would be fun to look ahead at the things I am excited and curious about for this upcoming year.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(04:30) Games

(5:25) GTA6

(07:25) Nintendo Switch 2

(11:30) Hollow Knight Silksong

(13:20) Xbox year

(15:45) Ubisoft in trouble

(18:25) Bungie and Marathon

(19:35) Other games I want

(22:25) TV Shows 2025

(30:30) Movies 2025

(33:32) Anime 2025

(45:00) Manga 2025

(53:45) Wrap up and outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

Another year has come and gone. Lots has happened but alot has remained the same. Lets lookback on whats happened. I discuss life and the podcast, then later I discuss some things I enjoyed watching, reading and playing. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:40) Life reflections (31:15) Podcast thoughts (38:45) Gaming (01:02:15) Movies (01:08:15) TV Shows (01:14:38) Anime (01:21:40) Manga (01:30:10) Game Treat of the year (01:31:33) Final Message with Vash ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

After almost a year it was time to revisit this series. Thanks to Viz for having all the chapters on the Viz app/site so it made it easy and convenient to catch up. This is full of spoilers up to the end of Volume 4 or chapter 34. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:42) Spoiler discussion begins ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

School will be out for winter break soon but I still have shows to talk about before the kids overtake the house. I share thoughts on Cross, The Madness and The Morning Show. I also dive into a game called Minit and talk about few new manga I have read recently.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and Family talk

(05:20) Quick News highlights

(06:45) manga talk

(11:11) Minit and game talk

TV Talk

(18:40) The Morning Show

(24:50) Cross and The Madness

(39:45) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk