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Woolong Club Ep. 11: Toys in the Attic

July 25, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Colin Tanner, Steve Cuff

Moldy fridge or murderous alien creature? This week, the Bebop crew puts bounty hunting on the back burner to fight off a mutant lobster that has invaded the ship. Steve and Colin also take a look at the life and history of Steve Blum--American voice actor for Spike Spiegel.

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July 25, 2018 /Steve Cuff
cowboy bebop, aerosmith, alien, toys in the attic, anime, Steve Blum
ABC Woolong Club, Colin Tanner, Steve Cuff

Woolong Club Ep. 10: Ganymede Elegy

July 05, 2018 by Steve Cuff in Podcast, Colin Tanner, Steve Cuff, ABC Woolong Club

The Bebop crew visits Jet's old stomping ground, Ganymede, and encounter his ex-girlfriend along with her new criminal boyfriend. Plus, Steve and Colin take a the history of Jet Black's voice actor, Beau Billingslea. 

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July 05, 2018 /Steve Cuff
cowboy bebop, anime, ganymede elegy, Beau Billingslea
Podcast, Colin Tanner, Steve Cuff, ABC Woolong Club

Woolong Club Ep. 9: Jamming With Edward

June 19, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Colin Tanner, Podcast, Steve Cuff

This week on Woolong Club, Steve and Colin discuss the Nazca Lines, terrible improv records featuring the Rolling Stones and the latest addition to the Bebop crew.

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June 19, 2018 /Steve Cuff
cowboy bebop, woolong club, the rolling stones, anime, nazca lines
ABC Woolong Club, Colin Tanner, Podcast, Steve Cuff

Woolong Club Ep. 8: Waltz for Venus

June 04, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Colin Tanner, Podcast, Steve Cuff

The Bebop Crew chase down a handful of bounties (and a priceless medicinal plant) while Steve and Colin give you the story of the show's English voice director, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn

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June 04, 2018 /Steve Cuff
cowboy bebop
ABC Woolong Club, Colin Tanner, Podcast, Steve Cuff

Woolong Club Ep. 7: Heavy Metal Queen

May 21, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

Space truckers, obscure 80's metal bands and even a potential Cowboy Bebop spin-off that never made it off the ground. All this (and more) this week on Woolong Club.

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May 21, 2018 /Steve Cuff
abc woolong club, cowboy bebop
ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

Woolong Club Ep. 6: Sympathy for the Devil

May 05, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

This week, Colin and Steve take a close look at Cowboy Bebop's character design and dig into the psychology of a blues playin' murderous child that never ages. 

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May 05, 2018 /Steve Cuff
cowboy bebop, anime
ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

Woolong Club Ep. 5: Ballad of Fallen Angels

April 27, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

Spike's past finally catches up with him in this landmark episode. Plus, Steve and Colin discuss the history of Yoko Kanno and one of the all-time best scenes in animation.

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April 27, 2018 /Steve Cuff
ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

Woolong Club Ep. 4: Gateway Shuffle

April 17, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Colin Tanner, Steve Cuff

Howdy Space Cowboys! Colin and Steve return for another brand new episode of the internet's official unofficial Cowboy Bebop podcast. This week, they tackle interstellar ecoterrorism, the history of the lowly lobster and more as they wrap up the Bandai Toys era of Bebop and dive deeper into the show's history.

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April 17, 2018 /Steve Cuff
cowboy bebop, gateway shuffle, ecoterrorism, bandai toys
ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Colin Tanner, Steve Cuff

Woolong Club Ep. 3: Honky Tonk Women

April 10, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

Howdy Cowboys! Steve and Colin are making their way through Cowboy Bebop, breaking down each episode in honor of the show's 20th anniversary. This week, they discuss the return of Faye Valentine, Spike's oddly shaped head, The Rolling Stones and more!

 

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April 10, 2018 /Steve Cuff
anime, podcast, abc woolong club, faye valentine, the rolling stones, David Bowie, casino
ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

Woolong Club Ep. 2: Stray Dog Strut

April 03, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Steve Cuff, Podcast, Colin Tanner

Howdy Cowboys! Steve and Colin continue their new Cowboy Bebop podcast, breaking down each episode in honor of the show's 20th anniversary. This week, the boys are talking corgi data dogs, rockabilly revivalists and the mystery surrounding the series' creator. 

Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCast

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April 03, 2018 /Steve Cuff
ein, corgi, stray dog strut, anime, cowboy bebop, rockabilly
ABC Woolong Club, Steve Cuff, Podcast, Colin Tanner

Woolong Club Ep. 1: Asteroid Blues

March 27, 2018 by Steve Cuff in ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner

Howdy Cowboys! Steve and Colin kick off their brand new Cowboy Bebop podcast by discussing the show’s troubled production history, Shinichiro Watanabe's cinematic influences, and the gruesome effects of Bloody Eye! Keep those ears open and tune back next week for Stray Dog Strut!

 

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March 27, 2018 /Steve Cuff
asteroid blues, abc woolong club, podcast, cowboy bebop, cartoon, Anime, animation
ABC Woolong Club, Podcast, Steve Cuff, Colin Tanner