Category: Something Genuine

Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 3: Hijabi Cosplayer Ani on Navigating Faith and Fandom

One of the goals of Something Genuine is to introduce viewers to people whose stories might challenge our assumptions about fandom. This week’s guest, Ani, does exactly that. Ani is a cosplayer, content creator, and anime fan who has built a following through her creative approach to cosplay as a hijabi. But what struck me… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 3: Hijabi Cosplayer Ani on Navigating Faith and Fandom

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Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 2: Ben Stegmair on Mentorship, a Manga Rushmore, and Living the Anime Dream

For the second episode of season two, I had the pleasure of sitting down with voice actor and ADR assistant director, Ben Stegmair (Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Kaiju No. 8). What immediately stood out to me about Ben’s story wasn’t just the work he’s doing today—it was how intentional his journey has been from… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 2: Ben Stegmair on Mentorship, a Manga Rushmore, and Living the Anime Dream

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Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 1: Mike Golic Jr. on Attack on Titan, Invincible, and Rebuilding After Setbacks

Season two of Something Genuine begins with a conversation about identity, reinvention, and the unexpected places where people find connection. TNT college football broadcaster, retired player, Notre Dame sports podcaster, and football analyst, Mike Golic, Jr., joins the series to discuss anime fandom, football culture, broadcasting, and what it felt like to start over after… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 1: Mike Golic Jr. on Attack on Titan, Invincible, and Rebuilding After Setbacks

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Why We’re Bringing Something Genuine Back for Season Two

Last season, Something Genuine started with a simple idea: in an online world built around noise, outrage, performance, and endless scrolling, maybe people are still hungry for honest conversation. Not “content.” Not hot takes. Not carefully manufactured internet personas. Just people. That idea led to “real” conversations I’ll genuinely never forget. Over the course of… Read More Why We’re Bringing Something Genuine Back for Season Two

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Something Genuine, Ep. 6: Jonah Scott on Grief, the End of Beastars, and Community That Carried Him

For the season finale of Something Genuine, we welcome voice actor Jonah Scott, best known as Legoshi in Beastars, Tatsu in The Way of the Househusband, and Kaguragi in Kaiju No. 8. In this conversation, Jonah shares the story behind his career — from nearly leaving Los Angeles before landing Beastars to the community that… Read More Something Genuine, Ep. 6: Jonah Scott on Grief, the End of Beastars, and Community That Carried Him

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Something Genuine, Ep. 5: Willow Newell on Anime, OCD, and Becoming Miss Wisconsin

In our fifth episode of Something Genuine, we sit down with Willow Newell, a history-making titleholder, musical theater graduate, mental health advocate—and longtime anime fan! OCD, Ouran, and the Art of Belonging Willow became the first Black woman ever crowned Miss Wisconsin. But as she shares in this episode, the journey from her crowning moment… Read More Something Genuine, Ep. 5: Willow Newell on Anime, OCD, and Becoming Miss Wisconsin

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Something Genuine, Ep. 4: Risa Mei on Voice Acting, Visibility, and Choosing Integrity

In episode four of Something Genuine, Twwk sits down with voice actor Risa Mei for a candid, heartfelt conversation about art, identity, and what it means to build a creative life with integrity in an industry that doesn’t always make space for people like her. You may know Risa for iconic work voicing character like… Read More Something Genuine, Ep. 4: Risa Mei on Voice Acting, Visibility, and Choosing Integrity

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