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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vampire-hunter-d.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vampire-hunter-d.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christofer’s art here: <a href="http://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 56th episode we continue our conversation with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson, discussing Japanese Swordsmanship, culture, and history.</p><br><p>Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk crafting and art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 56th episode we continue our conversation with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson, discussing Japanese Swordsmanship, culture, and history.</p><br><p>Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk crafting and art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 55th episode we continue our conversation with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson, digging deeper into what it would take to make a sword like D's, and a step-by-step process of what the smithing process looks like.</p><br><p>Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 55th episode we continue our conversation with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson, digging deeper into what it would take to make a sword like D's, and a step-by-step process of what the smithing process looks like.</p><br><p>Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 54: Swordmaking w/ Mike Allenson</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 54th episode we jump into a conversation on blacksmithing and swordmaking with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson. Forged in Fire alumni and the first Grand Champion of Knife or Death, Mike is the founder of Allenson Armory and a huge fan of Vampire Hunter D. Join us for a discussion on what it takes to make a masterwork sword like D's.</p><br><p>Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 54th episode we jump into a conversation on blacksmithing and swordmaking with expert blacksmith Mike Allenson. Forged in Fire alumni and the first Grand Champion of Knife or Death, Mike is the founder of Allenson Armory and a huge fan of Vampire Hunter D. Join us for a discussion on what it takes to make a masterwork sword like D's.</p><br><p>Find Mike's work at https://www.instagram.com/allensonarmory/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 53: The Downfall of Franchises</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 53rd episode we wrap our discussion of franchise stewardship, discussing common reasons franchises crumble, examining shows like The Witcher and Rings of Power from the Lord of the Rings franchise, as well as some video game properties.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 53rd episode we wrap our discussion of franchise stewardship, discussing common reasons franchises crumble, examining shows like The Witcher and Rings of Power from the Lord of the Rings franchise, as well as some video game properties.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! What franchises do you think have been done well or mismanaged? discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 52: Franchise Stewardship - To Canon or Not To Canon...</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 52nd episode we continue our discussion of franchise stewardship, discussing the course of Star Wars vs Star Trek, other sci-fi franchises, and how movies stick to, or stray from, canon, especially movies based on the Bible.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 52nd episode we continue our discussion of franchise stewardship, discussing the course of Star Wars vs Star Trek, other sci-fi franchises, and how movies stick to, or stray from, canon, especially movies based on the Bible.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 51: Franchise Stewardship - Challenges, Mismanagement, and Corporate Directives</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 51: Franchise Stewardship - Challenges, Mismanagement, and Corporate Directives</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 51st episode we take a look at how film franchises are managed, exploring both the excellent and not-so-excellent examples of how some well-loved franchises have been managed over the years, changed leadership, and the hurdles they've encountered.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 51st episode we take a look at how film franchises are managed, exploring both the excellent and not-so-excellent examples of how some well-loved franchises have been managed over the years, changed leadership, and the hurdles they've encountered.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 50: Evil Leaders and Their Rise to Power</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 50th episode we conclude our discussion evil empires in media. This episode digs deeper into the machinations of evil leaders, including Sauron from The Lord of The Rings, Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars, and real world leaders; how these leaders gain power through complicity, fear, and tyranny; and how media explores these themes differently to shine a light on human behavior.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 50th episode we conclude our discussion evil empires in media. This episode digs deeper into the machinations of evil leaders, including Sauron from The Lord of The Rings, Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars, and real world leaders; how these leaders gain power through complicity, fear, and tyranny; and how media explores these themes differently to shine a light on human behavior.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 49: The Complexities of Good Villains</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 49th episode we continue our discussion evil empires in media. This episode focuses on empires in Dune, Gundam, the Marvel universe, and of course, Vampire Hunter D.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 49th episode we continue our discussion evil empires in media. This episode focuses on empires in Dune, Gundam, the Marvel universe, and of course, Vampire Hunter D.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord! Let's talk Evil Empires! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 48: Evil Empires (and how to find them)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 48th episode we begin a discussion evil empires in media. This episodes, we explore how different eras and regimes influenced villains like Vlad and Gilligan in Vampire Hunter D, how human nature and desperation impact people's morals and ethics in a dystopian frontier, historical context for evil and how modernity impacts the perception of evil, and the role that genetic manipulation and control plays in the story of Vampire Hunter D.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 48th episode we begin a discussion evil empires in media. This episodes, we explore how different eras and regimes influenced villains like Vlad and Gilligan in Vampire Hunter D, how human nature and desperation impact people's morals and ethics in a dystopian frontier, historical context for evil and how modernity impacts the perception of evil, and the role that genetic manipulation and control plays in the story of Vampire Hunter D.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 47: From Star Wars to Batman (Art, Part 3)</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 47: From Star Wars to Batman (Art, Part 3)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 47th episode we finish our look at the art that shapes the media we love, with a deep dive into the art of Star Wars, and ending with a look at the cover art from a Batman series penned by Brandon himself.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 47th episode we finish our look at the art that shapes the media we love, with a deep dive into the art of Star Wars, and ending with a look at the cover art from a Batman series penned by Brandon himself.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 46: The Art of Vampire Hunter D and other Anime (Part 2)</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 46: The Art of Vampire Hunter D and other Anime (Part 2)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 46th episode we continue our look at the art that shapes the anime we love, beginning with Legend of the Galactic Heroes then going down the rabbit hole into Piracy, hard to find anime, and fan dubbing.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 46th episode we continue our look at the art that shapes the anime we love, beginning with Legend of the Galactic Heroes then going down the rabbit hole into Piracy, hard to find anime, and fan dubbing.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 45: The Art of Vampire Hunter D and other Anime (Part 1)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:02:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 45th episode we take a look at the art that shapes the anime we love, including a special preview of art from the Vampire Hunter D comic! We showcase some of the new art from our artist, Ryan Benjamin, and begin to dig into the art from some of our favorite shows, beginning with Akira and Neon Genesis Evangelion.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 45th episode we take a look at the art that shapes the anime we love, including a special preview of art from the Vampire Hunter D comic! We showcase some of the new art from our artist, Ryan Benjamin, and begin to dig into the art from some of our favorite shows, beginning with Akira and Neon Genesis Evangelion.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite art! discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 44: Legend of the Galactic Heroes (oh, and Tank!)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 44th episode we wrap our discussion on our favorite anime soundtracks. In this episode we dig into the lasting legacy of some iconic anime soundtracks, with a "brief" (editors note: it was not brief) tangent into one of Scott and Brandon's favorite anime's, Legend of the Galactic Heroes," and ending with perhaps the most recognizable, well known theme song of all time...</p><br><p>Songs Included In This Episode:</p><p>"Just Communication" by Two-Mix from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing</p><p>"Tranquility" by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Anly from Legend of the Galactic Heroes</p><p>"Skies of Love" by Akiyoshi Michiru from Legend of the Galactic Heroes</p><p>"Tank!" by Yoko Kanno and The Seatbelts from Cowboy Bebop</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite songs discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 44th episode we wrap our discussion on our favorite anime soundtracks. In this episode we dig into the lasting legacy of some iconic anime soundtracks, with a "brief" (editors note: it was not brief) tangent into one of Scott and Brandon's favorite anime's, Legend of the Galactic Heroes," and ending with perhaps the most recognizable, well known theme song of all time...</p><br><p>Songs Included In This Episode:</p><p>"Just Communication" by Two-Mix from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing</p><p>"Tranquility" by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Anly from Legend of the Galactic Heroes</p><p>"Skies of Love" by Akiyoshi Michiru from Legend of the Galactic Heroes</p><p>"Tank!" by Yoko Kanno and The Seatbelts from Cowboy Bebop</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite songs discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 43: Cultural Significance of Anime Music</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 43rd episode we continue our discussion on anime soundtracks and our favorites. In this episode we dive into the complex depths of Neon Genesis Evangelion, the cultural significance of anime, and dig deeper into music's role in storytelling.</p><br><p>This time, we've included snippets of some of the songs themselves, we hope you enjoy!</p><br><p>Songs Included In This Episode:</p><p>"Yusyaou Tanjo!" by Masaaki Endoh from The King of Braves GaoGaiGar </p><p>"KOMM, SUSSER TOD" by Arianne from End of Evangelion</p><p>"Soundscape to Ardor" by Shiro Sagisu from BLEACH</p><p>"Do You Remember Love?" by Mari Iijima from Macross: Do You Remember Love?</p><p>"Absolute Destiny Apocalypse" by J.A. Seazer from Revolutionary Girl Utena</p><p>"Dance of Curse" by Yoko Kanno from Escaflowne</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite songs discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 43rd episode we continue our discussion on anime soundtracks and our favorites. In this episode we dive into the complex depths of Neon Genesis Evangelion, the cultural significance of anime, and dig deeper into music's role in storytelling.</p><br><p>This time, we've included snippets of some of the songs themselves, we hope you enjoy!</p><br><p>Songs Included In This Episode:</p><p>"Yusyaou Tanjo!" by Masaaki Endoh from The King of Braves GaoGaiGar </p><p>"KOMM, SUSSER TOD" by Arianne from End of Evangelion</p><p>"Soundscape to Ardor" by Shiro Sagisu from BLEACH</p><p>"Do You Remember Love?" by Mari Iijima from Macross: Do You Remember Love?</p><p>"Absolute Destiny Apocalypse" by J.A. Seazer from Revolutionary Girl Utena</p><p>"Dance of Curse" by Yoko Kanno from Escaflowne</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join us on Discord to talk about your favorite songs discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 42: The Emotional Power of Music in Storytelling</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 42nd episode we pick our discussion of music back up with a more personal focus. In this episode we discuss some of our favorite songs and soundtracks from Anime, the impact they have had on us, and our personal discoveries of anime.</p><br><p>This time, we've included snippets of some of the songs themselves, we hope you enjoy!</p><p>Songs Included In This Episode:</p><p>"Green Bird" by Gabriela Robin from Cowboy Bebop</p><p>"Grief and Sorrow" by Toshio Masuda from Naruto</p><p>"Adesso e Fortuna" by Sherry from Record of Lodoss War</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 42nd episode we pick our discussion of music back up with a more personal focus. In this episode we discuss some of our favorite songs and soundtracks from Anime, the impact they have had on us, and our personal discoveries of anime.</p><br><p>This time, we've included snippets of some of the songs themselves, we hope you enjoy!</p><p>Songs Included In This Episode:</p><p>"Green Bird" by Gabriela Robin from Cowboy Bebop</p><p>"Grief and Sorrow" by Toshio Masuda from Naruto</p><p>"Adesso e Fortuna" by Sherry from Record of Lodoss War</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 41: Setting Tone with Music</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 41st episode we wrap our discussion on music and the scoring and composition of film (and anime). This episode focuses on how music sets the tone, and the right music will make (or break) a scene.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 41st episode we wrap our discussion on music and the scoring and composition of film (and anime). This episode focuses on how music sets the tone, and the right music will make (or break) a scene.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 40: Music as a Cultural Bridge</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 40th episode we continue our discussion on music and the scoring and composition of film (and anime). This episode focuses more on the bridge that music forms between cultures, and how Japan has readily adopted Hip Hop, Jazz, and other forms of music.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 40th episode we continue our discussion on music and the scoring and composition of film (and anime). This episode focuses more on the bridge that music forms between cultures, and how Japan has readily adopted Hip Hop, Jazz, and other forms of music.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 39: Music and Composition for Film and Anime</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 39th episode we shift gears to dive into music - specifically scoring and composition of film (and anime). We discuss some of our favorite composers, film soundtracks, and how music empowers storytelling!</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 39th episode we shift gears to dive into music - specifically scoring and composition of film (and anime). We discuss some of our favorite composers, film soundtracks, and how music empowers storytelling!</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 38: Tabletop RPGs - Mork Borg, Shotgun Diaries, and Vampire Hunter D</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 38: Tabletop RPGs - Mork Borg, Shotgun Diaries, and Vampire Hunter D</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 38th episode we are joined by tabletop designers and writers John Wick (Legend of the Five Rings, 7th Sea, Houses of the Blooded, Orkworld, Blood &amp; Honor) and Pat Edwards (The Red Opera, The Black Ballad, Songs of Chaos, Universal Soldier RPG) to talk all about Tabletop Roleplaying Games, or TTRPGs. In this episode we talk about John's game Shotgun Diaries, and what a Vampire Hunter D TTRPG would look like!</p><br><p>Special Guests</p><p>John Wick - https://therealjohnwick.com/</p><p>Pat Edwards - https://www.thepatedwards.com/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 38th episode we are joined by tabletop designers and writers John Wick (Legend of the Five Rings, 7th Sea, Houses of the Blooded, Orkworld, Blood &amp; Honor) and Pat Edwards (The Red Opera, The Black Ballad, Songs of Chaos, Universal Soldier RPG) to talk all about Tabletop Roleplaying Games, or TTRPGs. In this episode we talk about John's game Shotgun Diaries, and what a Vampire Hunter D TTRPG would look like!</p><br><p>Special Guests</p><p>John Wick - https://therealjohnwick.com/</p><p>Pat Edwards - https://www.thepatedwards.com/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 37: Tabletop RPGs, LARP, and J TRPGs</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 37th episode we are joined by tabletop designers and writers John Wick (Legend of the Five Rings, 7th Sea, Houses of the Blooded, Orkworld, Blood &amp; Honor) and Pat Edwards (The Red Opera, The Black Ballad, Songs of Chaos, Universal Soldier RPG) to talk all about Tabletop Roleplaying Games, or TTRPGs. In this episode we dive into various games and RPG "systems" (and what that means), LARPing (Live Action Roleplaying), and discuss some popular Japanese TRPGs that are getting translated into English for the first time.</p><br><p><strong>Special Guests</strong></p><p>John Wick - https://therealjohnwick.com/</p><p>Pat Edwards - https://www.thepatedwards.com/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 37th episode we are joined by tabletop designers and writers John Wick (Legend of the Five Rings, 7th Sea, Houses of the Blooded, Orkworld, Blood &amp; Honor) and Pat Edwards (The Red Opera, The Black Ballad, Songs of Chaos, Universal Soldier RPG) to talk all about Tabletop Roleplaying Games, or TTRPGs. In this episode we dive into various games and RPG "systems" (and what that means), LARPing (Live Action Roleplaying), and discuss some popular Japanese TRPGs that are getting translated into English for the first time.</p><br><p><strong>Special Guests</strong></p><p>John Wick - https://therealjohnwick.com/</p><p>Pat Edwards - https://www.thepatedwards.com/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 36: Tabletop RPGs, Anime, and Dice Jail</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 36: Tabletop RPGs, Anime, and Dice Jail</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 36th episode we are joined by tabletop designers and writers John Wick (<em>Legend of the Five Rings, 7th Sea, Houses of the Blooded, Orkworld, Blood &amp; Honor</em>) and Pat Edwards (<em>The Red Opera, The Black Ballad, Songs of Chaos, Universal Soldier RPG</em>) to talk all about Tabletop Roleplaying Games, or TTRPGs. In this episode we dive into what exactly a TTRPG is, and how we use dice to tell stories with them. In the next two episodes we'll get more indepth on various games and RPG "systems" (and what that means), what a Vampire Hunter D TTRPG would look like, and discuss some popular Japanese TRPGs that are getting translated into English for the first time. </p><br><p><strong>Special Guests</strong></p><p>John Wick - https://therealjohnwick.com/</p><p>Pat Edwards - https://www.thepatedwards.com/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 36th episode we are joined by tabletop designers and writers John Wick (<em>Legend of the Five Rings, 7th Sea, Houses of the Blooded, Orkworld, Blood &amp; Honor</em>) and Pat Edwards (<em>The Red Opera, The Black Ballad, Songs of Chaos, Universal Soldier RPG</em>) to talk all about Tabletop Roleplaying Games, or TTRPGs. In this episode we dive into what exactly a TTRPG is, and how we use dice to tell stories with them. In the next two episodes we'll get more indepth on various games and RPG "systems" (and what that means), what a Vampire Hunter D TTRPG would look like, and discuss some popular Japanese TRPGs that are getting translated into English for the first time. </p><br><p><strong>Special Guests</strong></p><p>John Wick - https://therealjohnwick.com/</p><p>Pat Edwards - https://www.thepatedwards.com/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 35: Inside the Industry (How Shows Get Made) pt 3</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 35th episode we finish our dive behind the scenes on the animation industry and the production pipeline - i.e.., how shows get made. This episode focuses on locking scripts and storyboarding, physical production, post-production, and finally, marketing and distribution.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 35th episode we finish our dive behind the scenes on the animation industry and the production pipeline - i.e.., how shows get made. This episode focuses on locking scripts and storyboarding, physical production, post-production, and finally, marketing and distribution.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 34: Inside the Industry (How Shows Get Made) pt 2</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 34: Inside the Industry (How Shows Get Made) pt 2</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! For our 34th episode we dive behind the scenes on the animation industry and explore the production pipeline - i.e.., how shows get made. From how a show IP is procured in the first place to marketing and distribution, this, and the next few episodes, will delve into the business side of anime and animation.</p><br><p>For episode 34 we focus on assembling crew and talent, development and scripting, and rewrites and/or hiring new writers.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! For our 34th episode we dive behind the scenes on the animation industry and explore the production pipeline - i.e.., how shows get made. From how a show IP is procured in the first place to marketing and distribution, this, and the next few episodes, will delve into the business side of anime and animation.</p><br><p>For episode 34 we focus on assembling crew and talent, development and scripting, and rewrites and/or hiring new writers.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 33: Inside the Industry (How Shows Get Made)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! For our 33rd episode we dive behind the scenes on the animation industry and explore the production pipeline - i.e.., how shows get made. From how a show IP is procured in the first place to marketing and distribution, this, and the next few episodes, will delve into the business side of anime and animation.</p><br><p>For episode 33 we focus on IP procurement vs original idea development and financing and budgeting. </p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the frontier, hunters! For our 33rd episode we dive behind the scenes on the animation industry and explore the production pipeline - i.e.., how shows get made. From how a show IP is procured in the first place to marketing and distribution, this, and the next few episodes, will delve into the business side of anime and animation.</p><br><p>For episode 33 we focus on IP procurement vs original idea development and financing and budgeting. </p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 32: Vampire Hunter D: Tarot and Mysticism Part 2</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In episode 32, we dive into our picks for the Major Arcana for a Vampire Hunter D tarot deck. Mysticism and occult are woven in throughout the series and we explore that influence and creating a VHD tarot set and variant comic covers. We're also looking for your input - what would you select as the major arcana? We've limited ourselves to only a few of the early VHD works. If you want your voice heard, join our Discord server so you can cast your vote.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In episode 32, we dive into our picks for the Major Arcana for a Vampire Hunter D tarot deck. Mysticism and occult are woven in throughout the series and we explore that influence and creating a VHD tarot set and variant comic covers. We're also looking for your input - what would you select as the major arcana? We've limited ourselves to only a few of the early VHD works. If you want your voice heard, join our Discord server so you can cast your vote.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 31: Vampire Hunter D: Tarot and Mysticism Part 1</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 31st episode, we discuss the idea of a Vampire Hunter D tarot deck! Mysticism and occult are woven in throughout the series and we explore that influence and creating a VHD tarot set and variant comic covers. We're also looking for your input - what would you select as the major arcana? In the next episode, we'll go through the 22 major arcana and give example ideas, but we have limited ourselves to only a few of the early VHD works. If you want your voice heard, join our Discord server so you can cast your vote. The tarot-art channel will be live following the release of episode 32. </p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 31st episode, we discuss the idea of a Vampire Hunter D tarot deck! Mysticism and occult are woven in throughout the series and we explore that influence and creating a VHD tarot set and variant comic covers. We're also looking for your input - what would you select as the major arcana? In the next episode, we'll go through the 22 major arcana and give example ideas, but we have limited ourselves to only a few of the early VHD works. If you want your voice heard, join our Discord server so you can cast your vote. The tarot-art channel will be live following the release of episode 32. </p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 30: Video Games and Adaptations (Part 2)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 29th episode, we expand on our previous discussion about Castlevania to dig deeper into the video games we love, and how they've shaped our interests, including a love of vampires.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 29th episode, we expand on our previous discussion about Castlevania to dig deeper into the video games we love, and how they've shaped our interests, including a love of vampires.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 29: Video Games and Adaptations (Part 1)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 29th episode, we expand on our previous discussion about Castlevania to dig deeper into the video games we love, and how they've shaped our interests, including a love of vampires.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 29th episode, we expand on our previous discussion about Castlevania to dig deeper into the video games we love, and how they've shaped our interests, including a love of vampires.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 28: Castlevania & Vampire Hunter D (Part 2)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 28th episode, we continue our discussion about Castlevania - both the recent animated series on Netflix and the original video game series, its legacy, and how it was inspired by and evolved from Vampire Hunter D in many ways.</p><br><p>CBR Article: https://www.cbr.com/castlevania-inspired-by-anime-vampire-hunter-d/</p><br><p>About Lefty Speaks</p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p>About The Hosts</p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 28th episode, we continue our discussion about Castlevania - both the recent animated series on Netflix and the original video game series, its legacy, and how it was inspired by and evolved from Vampire Hunter D in many ways.</p><br><p>CBR Article: https://www.cbr.com/castlevania-inspired-by-anime-vampire-hunter-d/</p><br><p>About Lefty Speaks</p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p>About The Hosts</p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 27: Castlevania & Vampire Hunter D (Part 1)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 27th episode, we talk about Castlevania - both the recent animated series on Netflix and the original video game series, its legacy, and how it was inspired by and evolved from Vampire Hunter D in many ways.</p><br><p>CBR Article: https://www.cbr.com/castlevania-inspired-by-anime-vampire-hunter-d/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 27th episode, we talk about Castlevania - both the recent animated series on Netflix and the original video game series, its legacy, and how it was inspired by and evolved from Vampire Hunter D in many ways.</p><br><p>CBR Article: https://www.cbr.com/castlevania-inspired-by-anime-vampire-hunter-d/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, now available on HBO MAX, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 26: Adapting for Animation - Further Thoughts</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 26th episode, we continue the discussion of adapting media to animation, including a look at how our favorite stories were turned into anime.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 26th episode, we continue the discussion of adapting media to animation, including a look at how our favorite stories were turned into anime.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 25: Adapting for Animation w/ Roye Okupe (Pt. 2/2)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 25th episode, we sit down with Roye Okupe, creator of the Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novels and co-creator of the Iyanu animated series, to discuss the process of adapting a property for animation, the challenges and changes that take place, and what it's like seeing your work come to life on screen.</p><br><p>Iyanu has been renewed for a second season, alongside two announced feature films! Season one premiered on Cartoon Network on April 5, 2025 and can be streamed on HBO Max.</p><p>Learn more about the graphic novels: https://youneekstudios.com/iyanu/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/VampireHunterD/home</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 25th episode, we sit down with Roye Okupe, creator of the Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novels and co-creator of the Iyanu animated series, to discuss the process of adapting a property for animation, the challenges and changes that take place, and what it's like seeing your work come to life on screen.</p><br><p>Iyanu has been renewed for a second season, alongside two announced feature films! Season one premiered on Cartoon Network on April 5, 2025 and can be streamed on HBO Max.</p><p>Learn more about the graphic novels: https://youneekstudios.com/iyanu/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/VampireHunterD/home</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 24: Adapting for Animation w/ Roye Okupe (Pt. 1/2)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 24th episode, we sit down with Roye Okupe, creator of the Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novels and co-creator of the Iyanu animated series, to discuss the process of adapting a property for animation, the challenges and changes that take place, and what it's like seeing your work come to life on screen.</p><br><p>Iyanu has been renewed for a second season, alongside two announced feature films! Season one premiered on Cartoon Network on April 5, 2025 and can be streamed on HBO Max.</p><p>Learn more about the graphic novels: https://youneekstudios.com/iyanu/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/VampireHunterD/home</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 24th episode, we sit down with Roye Okupe, creator of the Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novels and co-creator of the Iyanu animated series, to discuss the process of adapting a property for animation, the challenges and changes that take place, and what it's like seeing your work come to life on screen.</p><br><p>Iyanu has been renewed for a second season, alongside two announced feature films! Season one premiered on Cartoon Network on April 5, 2025 and can be streamed on HBO Max.</p><p>Learn more about the graphic novels: https://youneekstudios.com/iyanu/</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/VampireHunterD/home</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 23: The First Film (Part 4 of 4)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 23rd episode, we finish our deep dive into the original Vampire Hunter D film, discussing the story, how the narrative was shaped, and how it impacted us as fans and creators... as well as some thoughts on Ridley Scott!</p><br><p>About Lefty Speaks</p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p>About The Hosts</p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 23rd episode, we finish our deep dive into the original Vampire Hunter D film, discussing the story, how the narrative was shaped, and how it impacted us as fans and creators... as well as some thoughts on Ridley Scott!</p><br><p>About Lefty Speaks</p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p>About The Hosts</p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 22: The First Film (Part 3 of 4)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 22nd episode, we continue our deep dive into the original Vampire Hunter D film, discussing the story, how the narrative was shaped, and how it impacted us as fans and creators... as well as some thoughts on Ridley Scott!</p><br><p>About Lefty Speaks</p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p>About The Hosts</p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 22nd episode, we continue our deep dive into the original Vampire Hunter D film, discussing the story, how the narrative was shaped, and how it impacted us as fans and creators... as well as some thoughts on Ridley Scott!</p><br><p>About Lefty Speaks</p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p>About The Hosts</p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 21: The First Film (Part 2 of 4)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 21st episode, we continue our deep dive into the original Vampire Hunter D film, discussing the story, how the narrative was shaped, and how it impacted us as fans and creators.</p><br><p>About Lefty Speaks</p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p>About The Hosts</p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 21st episode, we continue our deep dive into the original Vampire Hunter D film, discussing the story, how the narrative was shaped, and how it impacted us as fans and creators.</p><br><p>About Lefty Speaks</p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><br><p>About The Hosts</p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 20: The First Film (Part 1 of 4)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 20th episode, we begin a deep dive into the original Vampire Hunter D film, discussing the story, how the narrative was shaped, and how it impacted us as fans and creators.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 20th episode, we begin a deep dive into the original Vampire Hunter D film, discussing the story, how the narrative was shaped, and how it impacted us as fans and creators.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 19: Army of Me Fan Film Team Interview, Pt 3</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 19 concludes our interview with Sonja Wynkoop and Mandy Daigle, the creators of the Vampire Hunter D fan film, Army of Me. Scott and Neal discuss the challenges of film making with Sonja and Mandy, and dive into what they love about Vampire Hunter D and what inspired them to produce this fan film.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><br><p>Check out Vampire Hunter D: Army of Me (A Fan Film) on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ</a></p><p>BTS: <a href="https://youtu.be/VKcDH6Qkrvc?si=49l9725uRu_08KG_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/VKcDH6Qkrvc?si=49l9725uRu_08KG_</a></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/langarang" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/langarang</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 19 concludes our interview with Sonja Wynkoop and Mandy Daigle, the creators of the Vampire Hunter D fan film, Army of Me. Scott and Neal discuss the challenges of film making with Sonja and Mandy, and dive into what they love about Vampire Hunter D and what inspired them to produce this fan film.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><br><p>Check out Vampire Hunter D: Army of Me (A Fan Film) on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ</a></p><p>BTS: <a href="https://youtu.be/VKcDH6Qkrvc?si=49l9725uRu_08KG_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/VKcDH6Qkrvc?si=49l9725uRu_08KG_</a></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/langarang" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/langarang</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 018: Army of Me Fan Film Team Interview, Pt 2</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 018: Army of Me Fan Film Team Interview, Pt 2</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 18 continues our interview with Sonja Wynkoop and Mandy Daigle, the creators of the Vampire Hunter D fan film, Army of Me. Scott and Neal discuss the challenges of film making with Sonja and Mandy, and dive into what they love about Vampire Hunter D and what inspired them to produce this fan film. </p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p>Check out Vampire Hunter D: Army of Me (A Fan Film) on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ</p><p>BTS: https://youtu.be/VKcDH6Qkrvc?si=49l9725uRu_08KG_</p><p>https://linktr.ee/langarang</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 18 continues our interview with Sonja Wynkoop and Mandy Daigle, the creators of the Vampire Hunter D fan film, Army of Me. Scott and Neal discuss the challenges of film making with Sonja and Mandy, and dive into what they love about Vampire Hunter D and what inspired them to produce this fan film. </p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at https://artofronin.com</p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord discord.gg/vampirehunterd</p><br><p>Check out Vampire Hunter D: Army of Me (A Fan Film) on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ</p><p>BTS: https://youtu.be/VKcDH6Qkrvc?si=49l9725uRu_08KG_</p><p>https://linktr.ee/langarang</p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p>https://unifiedpictures.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 017: Army of Me Fan Film Team Interview, Pt 1</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 017: Army of Me Fan Film Team Interview, Pt 1</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 17 begins a three part interview with Sonja Wynkoop and Mandy Daigle, the creators of the Vampire Hunter D fan film, Army of Me. Scott and Neal discuss the challenges of film making with Sonja and Mandy, and dive into what they love about Vampire Hunter D and what inspired them to produce this fan film. </p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><p>Check out Vampire Hunter D: Army of Me (A Fan Film) on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton –</strong> Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer –</strong> Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean –</strong> Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 17 begins a three part interview with Sonja Wynkoop and Mandy Daigle, the creators of the Vampire Hunter D fan film, Army of Me. Scott and Neal discuss the challenges of film making with Sonja and Mandy, and dive into what they love about Vampire Hunter D and what inspired them to produce this fan film. </p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><p>Check out Vampire Hunter D: Army of Me (A Fan Film) on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CyI8_o2-xQ</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton –</strong> Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network on April 5th and MAX on April 6th, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer –</strong> Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean –</strong> Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 16 concludes our discussion series with TheGamingMuse. 'Muse' is a content creator, writer, and researcher who focuses on the history of games development, and the culture and storytelling of Japan, and we chat about her breakdown on the history of and influences on VHD.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><br><p>Check out The Gaming Muse on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 16 concludes our discussion series with TheGamingMuse. 'Muse' is a content creator, writer, and researcher who focuses on the history of games development, and the culture and storytelling of Japan, and we chat about her breakdown on the history of and influences on VHD.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><br><p>Check out The Gaming Muse on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 15 continues our discussion series with TheGamingMuse. 'Muse' is a content creator, writer, and researcher who focuses on the history of games development, and the culture and storytelling of Japan, and we chat about her breakdown on the history of and influences on VHD.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><br><p>Check out The Gaming Muse on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 15 continues our discussion series with TheGamingMuse. 'Muse' is a content creator, writer, and researcher who focuses on the history of games development, and the culture and storytelling of Japan, and we chat about her breakdown on the history of and influences on VHD.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><br><p>Check out The Gaming Muse on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 14 kicks off our discussion series with TheGamingMuse. 'Muse' is a content creator, writer, and researcher who focuses on the history of games development, and the culture and storytelling of Japan, and we chat about her breakdown on the history of and influences on VHD.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><br><p>Check out The Gaming Muse on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! Episode 14 kicks off our discussion series with TheGamingMuse. 'Muse' is a content creator, writer, and researcher who focuses on the history of games development, and the culture and storytelling of Japan, and we chat about her breakdown on the history of and influences on VHD.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><p>Chat with us about VHD on our Discord <a href="https://discord.gg/vampirehunterd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discord.gg/vampirehunterd</a></p><br><p>Check out The Gaming Muse on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingmuse</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 013: Bloodlust Deep Dive Finale</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In our thirteenth episode, our deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust concludes! Join as we discuss the end of the film, what it means, and our feelings about how this story wraps up.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In our thirteenth episode, our deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust concludes! Join as we discuss the end of the film, what it means, and our feelings about how this story wraps up.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 012: Bloodlust Deep Dive Pt 4</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this twelfth episode, our deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust, continues! We dig a little deeper into what we love about Bloodlust, the attention to detail, action scenes, and of course, Charlotte.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this twelfth episode, our deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust, continues! We dig a little deeper into what we love about Bloodlust, the attention to detail, action scenes, and of course, Charlotte.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 011: Bloodlust Deep Dive Pt 3</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this eleventh episode, we continue our deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust, discussing the second act of the film, the beauty of hand drawn animation, the evolution of CGI, and what the difference between a Dunpeal and Dhampir is...</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this eleventh episode, we continue our deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust, discussing the second act of the film, the beauty of hand drawn animation, the evolution of CGI, and what the difference between a Dunpeal and Dhampir is...</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 010: Bloodlust Deep Dive Pt 2</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 010: Bloodlust Deep Dive Pt 2</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this tenth episode, we continue a deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust, discussing the first act of the film and how it evolved from the novels and where some aspects of the film are interpreted differently between eastern and western audiences.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this tenth episode, we continue a deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust, discussing the first act of the film and how it evolved from the novels and where some aspects of the film are interpreted differently between eastern and western audiences.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 09: Bloodlust Deep Dive Pt 1</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 09: Bloodlust Deep Dive Pt 1</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this ninth episode, we begin a deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust, exploring the beginning of the film, some of the challenges it faced at release, and how it expands on the universe of D from the first film and subsequent novels.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this ninth episode, we begin a deep dive into the second Vampire Hunter D film - Bloodlust, exploring the beginning of the film, some of the challenges it faced at release, and how it expands on the universe of D from the first film and subsequent novels.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 08: Storytime with Kevin Leahy Pt 2</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 08: Storytime with Kevin Leahy Pt 2</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this eighth episode, we are joined by Vampire Hunter D translator Kevin Leahy for stories from his time working with Kikuchi-san, Lefty, and D.</p><br><p>Lefty Speaks will return Feb 10 after a short break.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this eighth episode, we are joined by Vampire Hunter D translator Kevin Leahy for stories from his time working with Kikuchi-san, Lefty, and D.</p><br><p>Lefty Speaks will return Feb 10 after a short break.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 07: Storytime with Kevin Leahy Pt 1</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 07: Storytime with Kevin Leahy Pt 1</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this seventh episode, we are joined by Vampire Hunter D translator Kevin Leahy for stories from his time working with Kikuchi-san, Lefty, and D.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art here: <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this seventh episode, we are joined by Vampire Hunter D translator Kevin Leahy for stories from his time working with Kikuchi-san, Lefty, and D.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art here: <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 06: An Interview with Kevin Leahy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this sixth episode we sit down with long-time Vampire Hunter D translator Kevin Leahy, who we can credit with bringing D to the United States and introducing us all to D and Lefty.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this sixth episode we sit down with long-time Vampire Hunter D translator Kevin Leahy, who we can credit with bringing D to the United States and introducing us all to D and Lefty.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by Unified Pictures and Nine Realms. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by Nine Realms. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="https://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars comic series, and is the head writer for Iyanu, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie Takeover, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege and Marvel's Agent Carter. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 05: Our Plans for 2025</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this fifth episode we discuss our plans for upcoming episodes as 2025 begins, guests we're bringing on, and more.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at<strong> </strong><a href="http://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton </strong>– Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the<strong> </strong><em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In this fifth episode we discuss our plans for upcoming episodes as 2025 begins, guests we're bringing on, and more.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at<strong> </strong><a href="http://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton </strong>– Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the<strong> </strong><em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 04: How Piracy Saved Anime?</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em>! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! The fourth episode launches into the history of Anime in the United States and the role that the grey market, fan dubs, and piracy played in its rise of popularity.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="http://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em>! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! The fourth episode launches into the history of Anime in the United States and the role that the grey market, fan dubs, and piracy played in its rise of popularity.</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="http://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 03: The Original D</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em>! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! The third episode dives into the first Vampire Hunter D movie, the differences between the book and the movie, and the team’s experiences with both, as well as the evolution of the anime industry over the years!</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="http://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em>! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! The third episode dives into the first Vampire Hunter D movie, the differences between the book and the movie, and the team’s experiences with both, as well as the evolution of the anime industry over the years!</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher’s art at <a href="http://artofronin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p>Brandon Easton – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p>Neal Fischer – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p>Scott McLean – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 02: A Look To The Future</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to <em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em>! The second episode finds our hosts discussing the challenges of adapting prose to comics, animation, and film, with examples from their own work on properties like The Last Unicorn, Transformers, Marvel’s Agency Carter, as well as well-loved franchises like Dungeons &amp; Dragons and Solo Leveling. They also discuss what’s in store for future episodes, so tune in to find out what’s coming over the next few weeks!</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Fine more of Christopher's art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong></p><p>Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong></p><p>Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong></p><p>Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to <em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em>! The second episode finds our hosts discussing the challenges of adapting prose to comics, animation, and film, with examples from their own work on properties like The Last Unicorn, Transformers, Marvel’s Agency Carter, as well as well-loved franchises like Dungeons &amp; Dragons and Solo Leveling. They also discuss what’s in store for future episodes, so tune in to find out what’s coming over the next few weeks!</p><br><p><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></p><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Fine more of Christopher's art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><br><p><strong>About The Hosts</strong></p><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong></p><p>Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong></p><p>Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong></p><p>Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 01: Introduction</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Introducing <em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em>! In this inaugural episode, Brandon, Neal, and Scott talk about their history with D, how they discovered the anime, and their work on the franchise, as well as the lessons learned from the Message From Mars Kickstarter campaign and what this podcast is all about. Tune in to learn more and catch an exciting announcement at the end of the episode!</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></h2><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher's art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>About The Hosts</strong></h2><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Introducing <em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em>! In this inaugural episode, Brandon, Neal, and Scott talk about their history with D, how they discovered the anime, and their work on the franchise, as well as the lessons learned from the Message From Mars Kickstarter campaign and what this podcast is all about. Tune in to learn more and catch an exciting announcement at the end of the episode!</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>About Lefty Speaks</strong></h2><p><em>Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast</em> is hosted by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean. Created by <a href="https://www.unifiedpictures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unified Pictures</a> and <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Narration by Lauren Evallen-Muller. Recording and Editing by <a href="https://www.ninerealmsagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nine Realms</a>. Produced by Ian E. Muller and Scott McLean. Cover art by Christopher Shy. Based on the works created by Hideyuki Kikuchi.</p><br><p>New episodes air Fridays on Patreon, Mondays everywhere else!</p><br><p>Become a Patron for early access to episodes and other perks: <a href="http://patreon.com/VampireHunterD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/VampireHunterD</a></p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vhdtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/VHDtheseries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vhdtheseries/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vhdtheseries.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, or visit our official website <a href="https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com/vhd.html</a></p><br><p>Find more of Christopher's art at <a href="https://artofronin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">artofronin.com</a></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>About The Hosts</strong></h2><p><strong>Brandon Easton</strong> – Uber nerd. Walking Star Wars/Star Trek/Gundam lore encyclopedia and is currently exploring Warhammer 40K. Wrote the <em>Vampire Hunter D: Message From Mars</em> comic series, and is the head writer for <em>Iyanu</em>, launching on Cartoon Network and MAX in Q1 2025, and the writer of the upcoming movie <em>Takeover</em>, starring Quavo and Billy Zane. Other shows include <em>Transformers: War For Cybertron - Siege </em>and<em> Marvel's Agent Carter</em>. Brandon has also written a ton of comics, including <em>Robotech: Rick Hunter, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Kamen Rider</em>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandoneastonwriter/</a></p><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/brandoneaston.bsky.social</a></p><br><p><strong>Neal Fischer</strong> – Los Angeles-based film, TV, podcast and streaming producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG gaming enthusiast and GM. Sushi Snob, Martial Arts Grasshopper &amp; Uber nerd.&nbsp;</p><p>Sushi Girl: <a href="https://www.sushigirlmovie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sushigirlmovie.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Scott McLean</strong> – Los Angeles-based producer. Tabletop &amp; TTRPG hobbyist, tea &amp; chocolate snob, avid reader of sci-fi/fantasy, and lover of esoteric facts &amp; medical knowledge. Former world rank 1 paladin tank in WoW, long-time Final Fantasy XIV player (WAR/PLD).</p><p><a href="https://unifiedpictures.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://unifiedpictures.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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