It’s that time of year again: our annual trivia episode We’re joined by YouTuber Red Bard this time around, who we met at Anime Boston earlier this year. Like Daryl, they are a contributor to Anime Herald Magazine, which is now released in both print and digital! BUT HOW MUCH DO THEY KNOW ABOUT ODIN … Continue reading "Anime World Order Show # 247 – Red Bard Carves Thanksgiving Turkey Using a RUBBER KNIFE"
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