Plot Summary: Even though my head's been under a rock all week, I still have an eye for the big stories. Without a doubt, this week's breaking news was the capture of the coffee bukkake man. Everyone can safely put Japan back on the travel roster. (/sarcasm)

To celebrate the big four oh, we'll be doing the always delicious segment of "Pissed off podcasters arguing about a silly subjects." This week's topic is, of course, ANN's announcement of a paid subscriber channel. Let not the picture or title of the show decieve you, I promise you that we will approach the subject with an open mind. Brad put up a pile of fun numbers for the audiences edification, and will be on the show to defend his opinion. If lucky, there might be one or two hidden specials on the show, but you'll just have to wait and listen.

Just for the record. Jtor is not going pay per play. I just need to declare that so no can possible get the wrong idea. Jtor is not, not, not, not, not, not considering/planning/jealous of content its readership pays for. That said, I would kill for a Japantor t-shirt.

Audience Responce: Its a lot to ask that I reopen the topic for discussion here, so I'll rephrase the question. Do you find your need for anime news and information so great that you would validate paying for it? What kind of content would you pay for?

(insert reader questions and commentary here)