BESTO FRIENDOS PODCAST
A podcast dedicated to anime and Japanese pop culture, with a special focus on wellness and well-being. The hosts discuss their favorite shows, share personal growth tips, and aim to care for their listeners. The tagline hints at wanting listeners to enjoy life, blending humor with heartfelt advice. It's described as the only anime podcast that cares about you.
Episodes
Season 4, Episode 4 - LIVE FROM SMASH CON 2026
We hit the floor at SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show with live interviews from one of Australia's biggest anime and pop culture events. Thanks to the SMASH team for having us back, and huge love to the BOFOs community who stopped by for a chat, shared a brew, and grabbed some merch to support both the podcast and the Bloc.Shout outs to ~• Stanley Luk aka STAN• Girlfriend Cakes• Misaligned.JP• Ra
Season 4, Episode 3 - SMASHING IT
The Besto Friendos are back at SMASH! Sydney Manga & Anime Show for another year!Mikey desu and the SB BOFOs return to Australia's biggest celebration of anime, manga and Japanese pop culture, breaking down everything you need to know. Survival tips, caffeination (of course), Maid Cafes and matcha workshops, to cool WHIPS, this is your completely unofficial guide to conquering SMASH! 2026.Expect h
Season 4, Episode 2 - SLEEPY BLOC
In this brand-new episode of, Mike is flying solo to reflect on the first six months of SLEEPY BLOC's physical store. He opens up about the highs, the challenges, and what it's been like experiencing the brand's evolution as an owner. From building a new team with Osheen and sané (sané), to connecting with the community and customers, Mike shares an honest look behind the scenes. And with the relo
Season 4 , Episode 1 - HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN?
How long has it been? Way too long.It’s been eight incredibly busy months, and we’ve missed you all so much. In that time, we’ve officially opened our very first flagship store — something that wouldn’t have been possible without the love and support of our amazing Best Friends community.Now, we’re back.This first episode of the new season marks the beginning of something truly exciting for the BE
The Sabbatical Ends for SMASH 2025
SHEEN and TRILLI dial in for the first episode of 2025 (sheesh) to make a special announcement: YES! We are back at SMASH this year. Like Kagami no Kojo, the opulence of our inner weeb in reflection, has presented us with a path to the Sydney Manga and Anime Show … the one of the biggest for pop culture and for otakus, the biggest annually in all of Australia. We give an entire scoop of what to ex
Ep. 43 - camie won't be at SMASH! feat. Special Guesto’s MADS + POM of SYDNEY COSPLAYERS
The significance of 40% has been observed throughout history; It is the shorthand for a long time, or an adequate percentage to dispute against failure in high school exams. But perhaps no greater percentage of the 4-0 has arisen in our species history than that of the “coverage rule” invoked by the Sydney Anime and Manga Show this year. We are joined by very special guests and friends of the show
Ep. 40 - R.I.P. Akira, the Godfather of Modern Shonen Anime and Bro-takus
In this episode, sané, TRILL and Skimmo hunker down to catch up and give their unified eulogies on the life, career and impact of one of Anime’s Mt Rushmores… a pillar if you will, Akira Toriyama. Know perhaps most for the creation of the Dragonball Universe, his various works and visual style afflicted upon weebs and workout motivational media unlike no other. In tangential course, we look at ser
Ep. 38 - Season 3 Premiere!
The BOFO's are back after a seriously busy second half of 2023. Weebin' and the pursuit of well being has never been stronger as anime continues to surge in growth, with everything from multiple live-action adaption to a freaking Oscar! We have a lot of opinions and even a sound FX board to illustrate how we feel about all the above ~ hit play now!
Ep. 36 - Guest Episode : The Aussie Anime Lady
This week the BOFO's are joined by special guest , The Aussie Anime Lady ! Real name Tilly , this lovely human is what we would consider a professional collector and more-than dedicated fan / analyst of the culture ( do we technically qualify as this as well ? She joins us to talk us through the ins and outs of Anime collectibles as well as the broader culture of pop culture buy-ins at large . A g
Ep. 34 - Weebanomics , reseller culture and Another One's Gold
Ikura desu ka ? Hyaku en desu . Ah, sou desu ! If you're wondering how a simple transaction may occur in Japan then definitely don't listen to this episode at it conveys both high levels of inaccuracy with regards to the Japanese language and some awesome insight into how reseller culture works with regards to the otaku market . Also , some whining about a few of our favourite anime series i.e. bu
Ep. 33 - Call & Response
The BOFO's are all in ! This time speaking to talking topics spurred on by the community as well as firing defensively at some hate and questionable takes / content within the Weeb community from these past weeks . Things are getting spicy in the second season ! Thank you Esquire Magazine for giving us so much more gasoline for the dumpster fire .
Ep. 31 - season 1 finalé !
we've finally reached the end of season 1 ! yes , after an amazingly fun first slog through some of anime's most exciting times – both in season and irl – the BOFO's are calling it quits ... psyke ! just a short break to recoup and renovate the shop so that we can come back for another season of belligerence , boruto shaming , shonen stanning , isekai critiquing, black market profiting , but perha
Ep. 25 - a window into the Neon Soul with ASPYRE Music
This week the BOFO`s are joined for their FIRST EVER in studio pod recording with special guests : ASPYRE Music ! Comprised of Sydney artists , Zach Meagher and Mateus Brandão , the pair bless the BOFO HQ as they discuss their upbringing , the formation of ASPYRE , their creative process , the line between knowing and feeling when a song is complete , and all this has led to their upcoming release
Ep. 23 - Brad 'BlessRNG' Jolly
After a brief lay off / vacation time , the BOF you's are back with a brand new episode ! This time in a special live interview that they conducted while on vacation , with local Melbourne resident / talent manager / long time Twitch streamer , Brad Jolly ! Brad 'BlessedNRG' sits down and discusses what it's like breaking into the gaming-streaming realm , transitioning to the role of a manager , a
Ep. 16 - BOFO'S × jaydesu Eats × WingBoy
We here at Besto Friendo's Podcast are not ones to go back on our promises ~ case in point , the promise of second edition of BOtaku Eats in episode *14 with then Guesto , jaydesu , who requested a mukbang meet up at Sydney's own chook appendage specialists , Wingboy ! 16 episodes , 16 chicken wings , 16+ hot takes via hot mouths in the booth! And yes , we covered plenty of weeb s** on top of wing
Ep. 15 - Couple's Therapy
xTRILLI and sané * ¹⁵ : 24 months , let's talk about it.
Ep. 13 - The Federal Weeblection!
After a hefty week of BOFO business we are suddenly in the home stretch of Election Season. Yes, the Australian Federal Election polls have commenced and will conclude on Saturday ... In anticipation of a new leading party/Overlords, we discuss and debrief on the road so far, bringing Camie all the way up to speed, as well as spurring on some commentary about her home country of Japan. All this an
Ep. 10 - Episode 10 Celebration with a Twitch Livestream ~ the BOFO's Community call in!
WE MADE IT! capping off this huge milestone by having the BOFO'S community call in. they join us for a fireside chat to reflect on hours of weeb talk and Skimmo's shitty mic quality. truthfully though, we can't thank everyone enough for all the support we've gotten. can't wait for another ten episodes!!!
Ep. 2 - ATTACK ON TITAN WINS! + Social Effect of Anime (and other Fictional Media)
The second episode picks up where the crew left off – straight ragging on the results of the CrunchyRoll Awards! a seamless segue then into a big discussion around the themes conveyed in anime and how it tapped into fans' hearts and minds, with surreal and fantastical stories masking deeper themes of social anxiety, acceptance and self discovery. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY from the only anime / ota
Ep. 1 - WELCOME MY BESTO FRIENDO'S! 2022 CrunchyRoll Awards and Comfy Gamer Chairs
Welcome to the first episode Besto Friendo's (BOFOS) Podcast! Meet your hosts, Mike 'xTRILLIAMS' Yee, Skinny 'Skimmo' Lim and sané (×2) who come together like Voltron, to talk weebin', wellbeing & self worth. This is the ONLY anime/otaku podcast that cares about you 🤞🏼 • 楽しい人生を望むポッドキャスト ⊂(・﹏・⊂). In this maiden voyage of an episode, the crew deep dive into the nominations for this year's CrunchyRol
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