Host Dylan Cooper and Host Benjamin Lyle combine their collective knowledge on western media in the Oak Leaf’s very first crossover episode. The episode hones in on the history of anime and its integration into Western Media over the last few decades, highlighting the highs and lows of trends in anime.
The Death of Character/The Oak Leaf Watches Anime Crossover Episode
June 17, 2026
About the Contributors
Dylan Cooper, Podcast Editor
Dylan Cooper is in his second semester at The Oak Leaf and delving headfirst into multimedia production and management. He has taken on the role of podcast editor alongside Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and plans to overhaul the media side of the newsroom to welcome new voices and produce more content. He can also be found writing articles for both The Oak Leaf and The Community Voice, where he works in his free time. When not publishing work or combing his impressive mustache, he can be found running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other Oak Leaf staff members or worldbuilding for other D&D games.
Benjamin Lyle, Editor
Benjamin Lyle is returning to SRJC after a lengthy absence to pursue a degree in journalism with the aim to cover the things he loves for a living, mainly all kinds of arts and entertainment. In his spare time, apart from spending time with his loved ones, he tends to unintentionally get absorbed in researching silly things that few people will care about.