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The Chainsaw Man Made War Sexy, and Other Wild Takes... in America

Author
Richard Kevis & Karl
Published
Wed 06 Aug 2025
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Karl faces a medical challenge as his "cursed spleen" requires removal to treat a condition called ITP, while Richard prepares for upcoming changes with a new job and master's program starting soon.

• Karl's consultation with a surgeon reveals Saskatoon lacks a spleen specialist, potentially requiring travel to Regina for surgery
• An unexpected eye issue leads Karl to visit an optometrist who refers him to an ophthalmologist
• Richard discusses writing accomplishments, having completed five full-length books in five years
• Discussion of how anime portrays Americans, from Bandit Keith in Yu-Gi-Oh to G Gundam's America colony
• Chainsaw Man's War Devil proclaiming love for America because "America made war sexy" leads to analysis of military glorification
• Hosts propose anime series that deserve American sequels or spinoffs, including Kaiju No. 8 and Chainsaw Man
• Critique of Solo Leveling's recent awards dominance despite lack of character development
• Random questions segment: whether it's better to speak only in rhymes or only in whispers
• Final debate on immortality with aging versus 30 years of peak physical condition


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