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| title        = AnimeCons TV
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| creators      = [[Patrick Delahanty]]
| creators      = [[Patrick Delahanty]]
| hosts        = [[Patrick Delahanty]], Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
| hosts        = [[Patrick Delahanty]], Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder, [[Svetlana Chmakova]]
| open_theme    = AnimeCons.com News Theme by Karl Kornfeld
| open_theme    = AnimeCons.com News Theme by Karl Kornfeld
| season_count  = 8
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| distributor  = [[Adequate.com]]
| distributor  = [[Adequate.com]]
| run          = January 31, 2009 - Present}}
| run          = January 31, 2009 - Present}}
'''AnimeCons TV''' (formerly known as the '''AnimeCons.com Podcast''') is a weekly podcast created by [[Patrick Delahanty]] and hosted by Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, Doug "Nigoki" Wilder, Shiva, and other AnimeCons.com staff.  It covers the latest news about anime conventions and other topics related to anime conventions such as cosplay, anime music videos, and guest interviews.
'''AnimeCons TV''' (formerly known as the '''AnimeCons.com Podcast''') is a weekly podcast created by [[Patrick Delahanty]] and hosted by Patrick, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug "Nigoki" Wilder, [[Svetlana Chmakova]], and other AnimeCons.com staff and contributors.  It covers the latest news about anime and fan conventions and other topics related to conventions such as cosplay, anime music videos, and guest interviews.


==Episodes==
: ''Main article: [[List of AnimeCons TV Episodes]]''
===First Four Seasons===
The podcast began in January 2009 and new episodes were released on the first of each month through 2012.  Each episode ran roughly 20 minutes.  The format of a typical monthly episode was as follows:
The podcast began in January 2009 and new episodes were released on the first of each month through 2012.  Each episode ran roughly 20 minutes.  The format of a typical monthly episode was as follows:
# Segment 1
# Segment 1
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# Credits and Bloopers
# Credits and Bloopers


In 2013, the podcast went weekly, releasing new episodes each Monday.  Unlike the monthly format, each episode focuses on a specific topic rather than having multiple segments like the monthly episodes had.
===Weekly Episodes===
In 2013, the podcast went weekly, releasing new episodes each Monday.  Unlike the monthly format, each episode focuses on a specific topic rather than having multiple segments like the monthly episodes had.  Each ''AnimeCons TV'' episode from season 5 onward is an average of 10 to 20 minutes in length.  Episodes are hosted by one or two members of the AnimeCons TV crew.  Episodes with more than two people are very rare and usually saved for special occasions like the annual year in review.


In January 2014, the podcast celebrated 100 episodes.  The 100th episode included congratulatory videos from former guests such as [[Brian Brushwood]] and [[Kyle Hebert]].
In January 2014, the podcast celebrated 100 episodes.  The 100th episode included congratulatory videos from former guests such as [[Brian Brushwood]] and [[Kyle Hebert]].
==Episodes==
: ''Main article: [[List of AnimeCons TV Episodes]]''
Each ''AnimeCons TV'' episode from season 5 onward is an average of 10 to 20 minutes in length.  Episodes are hosted by one or two members of the AnimeCons TV crew.  Episodes with more than two people are very rare and usually saved for special occasions like the annual year in review.


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[[File:SnubsCosplaying.jpg|thumb|Shannon on Hak5]]
[[File:SnubsCosplaying.jpg|thumb|Shannon on Hak5]]
[[File:Brian Guns.JPG|thumb|Brian on the AnimeCons TV set]]
[[File:Brian Guns.JPG|thumb|Brian on the AnimeCons TV set]]
* Other than four pre-planned "vacation" weeks, the podcast has not missed a single release date since going weekly in January 2013.
* Other than four pre-planned "vacation" weeks per year, the podcast has not missed a single release date since going weekly in January 2013.
* Although the podcast is titled "AnimeCons", it has often covered topics outside of anime conventions and reported on conventions that are not anime conventions.  However, the podcast has not been renamed again out of fear of losing viewers, because renaming podcasts (and YouTube channels) is a pain in the ass, because "AnimeCons.com" still has very high name recognition in the anime convention community, and because we can't think of anything better than "FanCons TV"...which doesn't sound great.
* The current album art features mascot art created by [[Svetlana Chmakova]].
* In [http://www.hak5.org/episodes/episode-518 episode 518] of [[Hak5]], [[Shannon Morse]] wore an "I'd Rather be Cosplaying" T-shirt from AnimeCons.com.
* In [http://www.hak5.org/episodes/episode-518 episode 518] of [[Hak5]], [[Shannon Morse]] wore an "I'd Rather be Cosplaying" T-shirt from AnimeCons.com.
* The [[The Life and Times of Chat Roulette|12th episode]] of [[NSFW]] was shot with [[Brian]] in the AnimeCons TV studio.  Four members of the AnimeCons TV cast and crew were in the [[live studio audience]].
* The [[The Life and Times of Chat Roulette|12th episode]] of [[NSFW]] was shot with [[Brian]] in the AnimeCons TV studio.  Four members of the AnimeCons TV cast and crew were in the [[live studio audience]].
* The [["The Most Annoying Person in the World" Cup]], [[Slower and Creepier]], and [[Tub Treats]] episodes of [[NSFW]] and the [[Framerate Alpha 2]] and [[Spoiler Alert Plaid]] episodes of [[Frame Rate]] were also shot in the AnimeCons TV studio, but with no studio audience.
* The [["The Most Annoying Person in the World" Cup]], [[Slower and Creepier]], and [[Tub Treats]] episodes of [[NSFW]] and the [[Framerate Alpha 2]] and [[Spoiler Alert Plaid]] episodes of [[Frame Rate]] were also shot in the AnimeCons TV studio, but with no studio audience.
* There is a [[Scam School]] sticker on the backdrop of the AnimeCons TV set in Newton, MA.  This was pointed out in the [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?50 50th episode].
* There was a [[Scam School]] sticker on the backdrop of the AnimeCons TV set in Newton, MA.  This was pointed out in the [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?50 50th episode].
* Brian was interviewed at [[PortConMaine]] and appears in the [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?30 July 2011 episode] of AnimeCons TV and in [http://animecons.tv/extras/extra.shtml?16 a separate interview post].
* Brian was interviewed at [[PortConMaine]] and appears in the [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?30 July 2011 episode] of AnimeCons TV and in [http://animecons.tv/extras/extra.shtml?16 a separate interview post].
* In the [[Chatrealm Podcast Awards]] for 2012, AnimeCons TV was voted 2nd in "Best Podcast" behind [[NSFW]].
* In the [[Chatrealm Podcast Awards]] for 2012, AnimeCons TV was voted 2nd in "Best Podcast" behind [[NSFW]].
* The AnimeCons TV studio in Newton, MA closed in April 2013 when Patrick moved to Petaluma to work for [[TWiT Network|TWiT]].  The podcast continues, but no longer has its own studio.
* The AnimeCons TV studio in Newton, MA closed in April 2013 when Patrick moved to Petaluma to work for [[TWiT Network|TWiT]].  The podcast continues, but no longer has its own studio.
* Brian appears in the [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?100 100th episode] of AnimeCons TV. [[Bonnie]] can be heard laughing.
* Brian appears in the [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?100 100th episode] of AnimeCons TV. [[Bonnie]] can be heard laughing.
* [[Shannon Morse]] appears in [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?97 episode 602].
* [[Shannon Morse]] appears in [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?97 episode 602] and [http://animecons.tv/episode.shtml?208 episode 817].
* [[DJM]], [[Petey Rave]], and [[Brandon Cooper]] appear in [http://animecons.com/tv/episode.shtml?117 episode 622] to report on Anime Central.
* [[DJM]], [[Petey Rave]], and [[Brandon Cooper]] appear in [http://animecons.com/tv/episode.shtml?117 episode 622] to report on Anime Central.
* Starting in 2015, segments from the first four seasons (during the longer, monthly episodes) are being re-published individually as standalone episodes.  These "AnimeCons TV Rewind" episodes are not published more than once per month.
* Starting in 2015, segments from the first four seasons (during the longer, monthly episodes) are occasionally being re-published individually as standalone episodes.  These "AnimeCons TV Rewind" episodes are not published more than once per month.


==Links==
==Links==
[[File:AnimeConsTVCoverArt 300x300.jpg|thumb|2011-2012 cover art for AnimeCons TV]]
[[File:AnimeConsTVCoverArt 300x300.jpg|thumb|2011-2012 cover art for AnimeCons TV with art by Sarah Hevey]]
[[File:AnimeConsPodcastCoverArt 300x300.jpg|thumb|left|2009-2010 cover art for the AnimeCons.com Podcast]]
[[File:AnimeConsPodcastCoverArt 300x300.jpg|thumb|left|2009-2010 cover art for the AnimeCons.com Podcast]]
* [http://animecons.tv/ AnimeCons TV]
* [http://animecons.com/ AnimeCons.com], [http://animecons.ca/ AnimeCons.ca], [http://animecons.co.uk/ AnimeCons.co.uk]
* [http://animecons.com/ AnimeCons.com], [http://animecons.ca/ AnimeCons.ca], [http://animecons.co.uk/ AnimeCons.co.uk]
* [http://fancons.com/ FanCons.com], [http://fancons.ca/ FanCons.ca], [http://fancons.co.uk/ FanCons.co.uk]
* [http://fancons.com/ FanCons.com], [http://fancons.ca/ FanCons.ca], [http://fancons.co.uk/ FanCons.co.uk]
* [http://animecons.tv/ AnimeCons TV]

Revision as of 13:40, 2 July 2016

AnimeCons TV
ACTV-2013 Cover Art 600x600.jpg
Created by Patrick Delahanty
Hosted by Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder, Svetlana Chmakova
Opening theme AnimeCons.com News Theme by Karl Kornfeld
No. of seasons 8
No. of episodes 190+
Runtime 10-20 minutes
Production
Producer(s) Patrick Delahanty
Camera Operator(s) Various
Editor(s) Patrick Delahanty
Broadcast
Distributor Adequate.com
Original Run January 31, 2009 - Present


AnimeCons TV (formerly known as the AnimeCons.com Podcast) is a weekly podcast created by Patrick Delahanty and hosted by Patrick, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug "Nigoki" Wilder, Svetlana Chmakova, and other AnimeCons.com staff and contributors. It covers the latest news about anime and fan conventions and other topics related to conventions such as cosplay, anime music videos, and guest interviews.

Episodes

Main article: List of AnimeCons TV Episodes

First Four Seasons

The podcast began in January 2009 and new episodes were released on the first of each month through 2012. Each episode ran roughly 20 minutes. The format of a typical monthly episode was as follows:

  1. Segment 1
  2. Sponsor
  3. Segment 2
  4. Upcoming Conventions
  5. Segment 3
  6. Voice Mail, Q&A, or Commentary
  7. Credits and Bloopers

Weekly Episodes

In 2013, the podcast went weekly, releasing new episodes each Monday. Unlike the monthly format, each episode focuses on a specific topic rather than having multiple segments like the monthly episodes had. Each AnimeCons TV episode from season 5 onward is an average of 10 to 20 minutes in length. Episodes are hosted by one or two members of the AnimeCons TV crew. Episodes with more than two people are very rare and usually saved for special occasions like the annual year in review.

In January 2014, the podcast celebrated 100 episodes. The 100th episode included congratulatory videos from former guests such as Brian Brushwood and Kyle Hebert.

AnimeCons TV Series Overview
Season No. of
Episodes
Original air date
Premiere date Premiere title Finale date Finale title
1 11 January 31, 2009 January 2009 December 1, 2009 December 2009
2 12 January 1, 2010 January 2010 December 1, 2010 December 2010
3 12 January 1, 2011 January 2011: Ten Largest Anime Cons of 2010 and Amy Howard Wilson December 1, 2011 December 2011: Roland Kelts and The Year in Review
4 12 January 1, 2012 January 2012: Ten Largest Anime Cons of 2011 and Geoff Tebbetts December 1, 2012 December 2012: Nekocon, Bakuretsu Con, and 2012 Year in Review
5 48 January 7, 2013 Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2012 December 23, 2013 2013 Year in Review
6 48 January 6, 2014 Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2013 December 22, 2014 2014 Year in Review
7 48 January 5, 2015 Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2014 December 21, 2015 2015 Year in Review
8 48 January 4, 2016 Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2015 December 19, 2016 2016 Year in Review

Fun Facts

Shannon on Hak5
Brian on the AnimeCons TV set
  • Other than four pre-planned "vacation" weeks per year, the podcast has not missed a single release date since going weekly in January 2013.
  • Although the podcast is titled "AnimeCons", it has often covered topics outside of anime conventions and reported on conventions that are not anime conventions. However, the podcast has not been renamed again out of fear of losing viewers, because renaming podcasts (and YouTube channels) is a pain in the ass, because "AnimeCons.com" still has very high name recognition in the anime convention community, and because we can't think of anything better than "FanCons TV"...which doesn't sound great.
  • The current album art features mascot art created by Svetlana Chmakova.
  • In episode 518 of Hak5, Shannon Morse wore an "I'd Rather be Cosplaying" T-shirt from AnimeCons.com.
  • The 12th episode of NSFW was shot with Brian in the AnimeCons TV studio. Four members of the AnimeCons TV cast and crew were in the live studio audience.
  • The "The Most Annoying Person in the World" Cup, Slower and Creepier, and Tub Treats episodes of NSFW and the Framerate Alpha 2 and Spoiler Alert Plaid episodes of Frame Rate were also shot in the AnimeCons TV studio, but with no studio audience.
  • There was a Scam School sticker on the backdrop of the AnimeCons TV set in Newton, MA. This was pointed out in the 50th episode.
  • Brian was interviewed at PortConMaine and appears in the July 2011 episode of AnimeCons TV and in a separate interview post.
  • In the Chatrealm Podcast Awards for 2012, AnimeCons TV was voted 2nd in "Best Podcast" behind NSFW.
  • The AnimeCons TV studio in Newton, MA closed in April 2013 when Patrick moved to Petaluma to work for TWiT. The podcast continues, but no longer has its own studio.
  • Brian appears in the 100th episode of AnimeCons TV. Bonnie can be heard laughing.
  • Shannon Morse appears in episode 602 and episode 817.
  • DJM, Petey Rave, and Brandon Cooper appear in episode 622 to report on Anime Central.
  • Starting in 2015, segments from the first four seasons (during the longer, monthly episodes) are occasionally being re-published individually as standalone episodes. These "AnimeCons TV Rewind" episodes are not published more than once per month.

Links

2011-2012 cover art for AnimeCons TV with art by Sarah Hevey
2009-2010 cover art for the AnimeCons.com Podcast