NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 045) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Ben Lokota!!!! ...recorded live on April 17th, 2006.
This week talked with our good friend Ben, who just returned from Korea. He shares some of his funny stories, his experience, and observations while he lived there. Plus Kurrene had another story to share... and Alan finally mentioned some big news...
The OtakuGeneration.net Podcast will be live and in-person at AnimeNEXT... we be recording our show live for coresponding wednesday, plus will be hosting a panel on podcasting. This will be a good chance to ask us all your podcasting questions in person.
We'd love to meet and hang out with any of our fans who can make it! Plus there might be some OG swag to give out... anyhow stay tuned for more information about OG live at AnimeNEXT
Call Us!
::: Skype Voicemail :::You can now leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 ::: K7 Voicemail :::You can also leave us voicemail with a west coast phone number: (206) 984-2069
::: Gizmo :::You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration
 
Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show)

AnimeNEXT (anime convention, June 16th - 18th, 2006)
Dan's OG Nickname Me punch card
Philip's (link)
Jeff's (link 1), (link 2)
Nanaca Crash
Ricardo's (link 1), (link 2)
Joe's (link 1), (link 2), (link 3)
Kitty's (link)

Otaku News by Kyle

New Studio Ghibli film trailer
Gainax commemorative Kaoru (?) figurine
The government finally cracks down on ninjas
Pirates vs. Ninjas
Smellovision in Tokyo
Sucks to be you

Promos

Apocalypse Dowell Podcast / Brace for Impact
R5 Central Podcast

Nickname ME! by PaulWe read some more nickname-me's. Keep them coming people, but please tell us something about yourself!!!
Weekly Reviews by Aaron ( -or- ) Aaron / and / Dan ( -or- ) Dan

(anime) :: Simoun, (link 2)
(anime) :: Mushi Shi, (link 2)
(manga) :: X-Day

Gadget Reviews (with Tech Guru Todd -or- Tech Guru Todd)

Tetris DS
HD DVD... (yawn)
Blender Phone
Amadana Cooking Timer
SlingMedia's SlingPlayer Mobile
ATI Avivo Video Converter
Electronic Talking Battleship (retro game of the week)

Storytime with KurreneKurrene... was here, and shared another story! Listen, and find out what about!
If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com
With somewhere in the subject:

NICKNAME ME

NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D  
For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at:

otaku.generation@gmail.com
With the exact subject:
MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos)
MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback)
In the body of the message, put:
Your Name
Your Podcast
Your website
Brief copy about your podcast for us to read
Join us next week, for more fun and more entertainment! There will be a new show on Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Trust me, you know we'll make you [insert stupid questions to snappy answers here]! What's [insert some not-so smart questions here]? It's when you [insert some post-psychic thoughts here] and yell "ANIME NEXT!!!"... plus cosplay, OG, panels, events, and stuff!!! download us and give us a listen... and maybe we'll make you [insert sane thoughts here]... or not.
It's April, that means voting time!! [insert smash-ups here] We appreciate the votes , donations, and comments even if we don't read them on the show... umm.. right votes... and iTunes reviews... at any of the following places: www.PodcastAlley.com, www.PodcastPickle.com, www.PodcastDirectory.com, www.PodcastCharts.com, and/or www.DigitalPodcast.com. Oh and always check out www.podcasterworld.com! Word-of-mouth advertising is also appreaciated. Thanks for the support, and the people who have been voting for us! You roxxorz Paul's boxxorz! ...and the steering wheel in his pants... =D