''Adult Swim Brain Trust'' (also known as ''Anime Talk Show'') is an animated

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that aired on Cartoon Network's late night programming block,

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, on November 7, 2004. The special revolves around the unofficial

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for ''

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''. It is often considered the last episode of ''

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'' since it follows the same format as the show, with Space Ghost interviewing guests. The short was dubbed "Anime Talk Show" due to it following the premiere of ''

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'', which aired in place of what was supposed to have been the premiere of ''Squidbillies''. It was given the official name ''Adult Swim Brain Trust'' when it was uploaded to YouTube and the Adult Swim website in 2012. ''Adult Swim Brain Trust'' was released as a special feature on the ''Squidbillies'' Volume One

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on October 16, 2007. The special was also available on Adult Swim's YouTube channel before it went private.

Plot

''Adult Swim Brain Trust'' features

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of ''

'' and '' Cartoon Planet'' hosting a focus group discussion about the unofficial pilot of ''

'' with Meatwad from ''

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'', Early Cuyler from ''Squidbillies'', and Sharko from ''

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''. The Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future from ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' makes a cameo as a caller.

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and "Dad" from ''

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'' also appear after being shot by Early. Throughout the special, Space Ghost attempts to interview his guests, but they do not cooperate. After unsuccessfully attempting to perform the interview, Space Ghost is shot by Sharko, who is eventually killed by Early. The special ends with the set in ruins and Early shooting the talking head of Space Ghost off of Meatwad, while a bear eats Sharko's dead body in the background.

Cast

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* {{Radical Axis 2000s American television specials 2000s animated television specials Animated crossover television specials 2004 television specials Space Ghost Coast to Coast Aqua Teen Hunger Force Adult Swim pilots and specials

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