Dub Talk Retrospective 003: Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions

Dub Talk Retrospective 003: Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions

Author: dubtalkpodcast March 29, 2025 Duration: 1:22:57

Originally Recorded: March 10th, 2025

Today, Megan and her partner in crime Patrick form a party to go back to one of the first dungeons they ever met. Before the current era of Isekai, before Konosuba and Re:ZERO and the dozens of other seasonal anime, there was Grimgar. Now the two who met there all those years ago go back into the depths of the dungeon to properly, completely cover the English Dub of Grimgar - Ashes and Illusions. So starting today, we're going back to our own origins, and doing one of the very first shows ever covered on Dub Talk, but giving it its proper due. This is a limited series to honor our ten years of talking the latest and greatest in anime and English Dubs: DUB TALK RETROSPECTIVE! Our theme music was composed by Gaby Pulcinelli / Ponpoko in the Distance. You can find more of their work at https://ponpokointhedistance.com/ and at @gabrpulcinelli on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. AUDIO PLATFORMS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47LMCAgEW0BAOy9BnKYmLv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dub-talk/id1514880122 Like what we do? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dubtalkpodcast Or consider buying us a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/dubtalk Host: @queenira.bsky.social Panelists: @rootsofjustice.bsky.social Editor: @jetzeroinfinity.bsky.social @rootsofjustice.bsky.social Music: "Knew day" by (K)NoW_NAME "Harvest" by (K)NoW_NAME Grimgar Ashes and Illusions OST Selections by RON


Ever find yourself wondering how a particular line was delivered in the studio, or which voice actor just absolutely nailed a challenging scene? Dub Talk digs into those details. This isn't just a checklist of what's new; it's a conversation about the craft and character behind the English adaptations of anime. We get into the performances that bring favorite roles to life, discussing the nuances that make a dub feel authentic or fall flat. You'll hear us break down episodes and films, talking about directorial choices, script adaptations, and the occasional brilliant or baffling casting decision. It's for anyone who appreciates the art of the dub, from seasoned fans to those just curious about what happens after the original recording booth. Tune in to the Dub Talk podcast for thoughtful, often lively reviews that go beyond the subtitles. We're here to talk about the voices you know, the ones you're about to discover, and the work that goes into making an imported story feel like it was spoken just for you.
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