Episodes

  • Otafu Susume 59 – Smells Like Romance (Sweat and Soap)

    Otafu Susume 59 – Smells Like Romance (Sweat and Soap)
    Oct 25 2023
    An all-ages adult romance is about to bloom! A cute adult romance with healthy communication? Or a toxic relationship based on a foundation of power harassment and assault? The otaku spouse get hot and sweating over the adult romance manga, Sweat and Soap!   **Spoilers!** CW: Sexual assult [Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse 59 - Sweat and Soap mps]   --- About Otafu Susume Otafu Susume is the short name for Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse. It comes from the Japanese "otaku" (geek), "fufu" (husband and wife), and "susume" (recommendation). Wes and Jenn are married otaku and translators. And they have been trying to recommend things to each other for YEARS. Now they HAVE to watch / read / play each others recommendations for this podcast. Want more? Check out Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse and other great otaku podcasts on Anibros Creative! --- --- Follow us at Anibros Creative Podcasts on Twitter!
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    32 mins
  • Otafu Susume 58 – Very Woke, Not Broke (The Owl House)

    Otafu Susume 58 – Very Woke, Not Broke (The Owl House)
    Aug 30 2023
    Cartoons in my day weren't like this! Modern cartoons explore a wide range of topics but they always get cancelled too soon! How do shows handle pacing in the face of unexpected termination? Join otaku spouse Jenn and Wes as they travel through a mystical portal into a world of witches, demons, and titans. The Owl House (available on Disney+) is a must see cartoon for adults, kids, and adults who didn't grow up alike!   **Spoiler Free!** [Otafu Susume 58: The Owl House mp3]   --- About Otafu Susume Otafu Susume is the short name for Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse. It comes from the Japanese "otaku" (geek), "fufu" (husband and wife), and "susume" (recommendation). Wes and Jenn are married otaku and translators. And they have been trying to recommend things to each other for YEARS. Now they HAVE to watch / read / play each others recommendations for this podcast. Want more? Check out Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse and other great otaku podcasts on Anibr
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    39 mins
  • Otafu Susume 57 – Murder, Bots, and Capitalism (Murderbot Diaries)

    Otafu Susume 57 – Murder, Bots, and Capitalism (Murderbot Diaries)
    Jun 21 2023
    Oh boy! Here It goes, murderin' again! Jenn and Wes join an autistic robot as it bounces from one end of the galaxy to the other battling capitalism—though not entirely by choice. Murderbot Diaries isn't your average sci-fi adventure series. It's a series of novellas (and novels) that even people who don't like reading will enjoy!   **Spoiler Free Discussion of books 1-4!** [Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse 57 - The Murderbot Diaries mp3]     --- About Otafu Susume Otafu Susume is the short name for Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse. It comes from the Japanese "otaku" (geek), "fufu" (husband and wife), and "susume" (recommendation). Wes and Jenn are married otaku and translators. And they have been trying to recommend things to each other for YEARS. Now they HAVE to watch / read / play each others recommendations for this podcast. Want more? Check out Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse and other great otaku podcasts on Anibros Creative! ---
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    41 mins
  • Otafu Susume 56 – High Class Romance (Bridgerton)

    Otafu Susume 56 – High Class Romance (Bridgerton)
    May 24 2023
    A period romance that even Wes would like?!(Actually that's not a surprise, he likes romance more than Jenn.)   Twist and turns, revelations and heartbreak, laughter and tears as the first season of Bridgerton is laid bare. Join our otaku spouses as they make their debut in the upper crust of society. This one's for you, Gabe.   **Spoilers for Season One!** CW: Discussions of sexual assault [Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse 56: Bridgerton mp3] --- About Otafu Susume Otafu Susume is the short name for Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse. It comes from the Japanese "otaku" (geek), "fufu" (husband and wife), and "susume" (recommendation). Wes and Jenn are married otaku and translators. And they have been trying to recommend things to each other for YEARS. Now they HAVE to watch / read / play each others recommendations for this podcast. Want more? Check out Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse and other great otaku podcasts on Anibros Creative! --- -
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    59 mins
  • Otafu Susume 55 – Lonely Castles and Lonely Nerds (Lonely Castle in the Mirror)

    Otafu Susume 55 – Lonely Castles and Lonely Nerds (Lonely Castle in the Mirror)
    Mar 29 2023
    Beyond the mirror lies a castle, a wolf, six lonely children, and two very opinionated nerds. Time for a bit of culture, which means we're off to the theater! Join our otaku spouses as they talk about the anime film adaptation of the novel Kagami no Kojou, or Lonely Castle in the Mirror. Are two worlds enough to contain all the mysteries lying in wait?! **Spoiler Free!** [Recommendation for My Otaku Spouse 55 - Lonely Castle in the Mirror] --- About Otafu Susume Otafu Susume is the short name for Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse. It comes from the Japanese "otaku" (geek), "fufu" (husband and wife), and "susume" (recommendation). Wes and Jenn are married otaku and translators. And they have been trying to recommend things to each other for YEARS. Now they HAVE to watch / read / play each others recommendations for this podcast. Want more? Check out Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse and other great otaku podcasts on Anibros Creative! --- --- Follow us at Anib
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    32 mins
  • Otafu Susume 54 – Nerds In Spaaace! (Project Hail Mary)

    Otafu Susume 54 – Nerds In Spaaace! (Project Hail Mary)
    Feb 23 2023
    Two nerds talk about space, suspense and haaard science. This is our first recommendation of a novel! (What a novel idea...!*ahem*) Join our otaku spouse as they talk about the hit novel Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. There's so much in this book that even with three levels of spoiler warnings they barely scratch the surface! (It's a good book. Go read it!) **Varying levels of spoilers (with spoiler warnings)** [Otafu Susume 54 - Project Hail Mary mp3] --- About Otafu Susume Otafu Susume is the short name for Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse. It comes from the Japanese "otaku" (geek), "fufu" (husband and wife), and "susume" (recommendation). Wes and Jenn are married otaku and translators. And they have been trying to recommend things to each other for YEARS. Now they HAVE to watch / read / play each others recommendations for this podcast. Want more? Check out Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse and other great otaku podcasts on Anibros Creative! --- --- Fo
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    41 mins
  • Otafu Susume 53 – All Aboard the Chaos Train! (Bullet Train)

    Otafu Susume 53 – All Aboard the Chaos Train! (Bullet Train)
    Jan 26 2023
    Let's throw 9 characters on a 16 car train, what's the worst that could happen? You would think that as a Hollywood's interpretation of Japan, Bullet Train would be a train full of flaming garbage. Climb on board with the otaku spouses as they chat about Bullet Train and everything they got wrong, and everything they got...right?   **Spoiler Free!** [Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse 53 - Bullet Train] --- About Otafu Susume Otafu Susume is the short name for Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse. It comes from the Japanese "otaku" (geek), "fufu" (husband and wife), and "susume" (recommendation). Wes and Jenn are married otaku and translators. And they have been trying to recommend things to each other for YEARS. Now they HAVE to watch / read / play each others recommendations for this podcast. Want more? Check out Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse and other great otaku podcasts on Anibros Creative! --- --- Follow us at Anibros Creative Podcasts on Twitt
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    40 mins
  • Otafu Susume 52 – Metroid Dreadful (Metroid Dread)

    Otafu Susume 52 – Metroid Dreadful (Metroid Dread)
    Mar 24 2022
    Damn it Samus, why are you a ball again?! You can probably guess from the title what we thought of this game, but it's not just a long winded rant about how terrible the game play and design is! Follow the otaku spouses as they discuss what makes a Metroid, what makes a metroidvania, and what makes a good game.   **Spoiler Free!** [Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse 52 - Metroid Dread(ful) mp3]   --- About Otafu Susume Otafu Susume is the short name for Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse. It comes from the Japanese "otaku" (geek), "fufu" (husband and wife), and "susume" (recommendation). Wes and Jenn are married otaku and translators. And they have been trying to recommend things to each other for YEARS. Now they HAVE to watch / read / play each others recommendations for this podcast. Want more? Check out Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse and other great otaku podcasts on Anibros Creative! --- --- Follow us at Anibros Creative Podcasts on Twitter!
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    49 mins