Operation V: A Mobile Suit Gundam Podcast

This is the final episode of the Operation V podcast, ending fittingly with the lost episode, Cucuruz Doan's Island. Thank you all for listening!

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue to recap Mobile Suit Gundam with the 7th and 8th episodes, "The Core Fighter's Escape" and "Winds of War." Plus, they discuss the value of Arizona as a state. Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

In this episode of the Operation V podcast, Phillip and Eric are watching the 5th and 6th episode of Mobile Suit Gundam, "Re-entry to Earth" and "Garma Strikes." These episodes are a bit of snooze-fest, so expect tangents on orange superheros, wine stewards, and Eric trying to stump Phillip on recognizing mobile suits. Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

In this episode of the Operation V podcast, Phillip and Eric riff and watch episodes 3 and 4 of Mobile Suit Gundam, "Vote to Attack" and "Escape from Luna II." Sorry, it's been a very busy week, so we're half-assing the episode description for this one. Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

Phillip and Eric are finally getting to the one that started it, the original Mobile Suit Gundam series! Listen to them cover the first two episodes, "Gundam Rising" and "Destroy Gundam!" Also included are their thoughts are on the decades-old animation, Eric having watched The Origin before watching this series, and Phillip going on about Ready Player One. Big announcement: we are now rebranding as the OPERATION V podcast, so the algorithm doesn't kill us anymore. Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

Phillip and Eric are moving on to the Universal Century timeline, starting with what they feel is one of the best entries in the Gundam franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt! Hear their renewed energy after slogging through 00 season two as they dish on Thunderbolt's superb writing, animation, and most importantly, the music. Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

Phillip and Eric reach the end of the Gundam 00 season 2 and bid adieu to the Anno Domini Gundam timeline with the series' final two episodes, "Beyond" and "Rebirth." They talk about fanservice to the original series, go through their end of season breakdown and give their final rating on the season overall, and tangents about Tokyo Vice and Godzilla memes, Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

In this episode, Phillip and Eric plow through the home stretch of Gundam 00 season 2, with episodes 22 and 23, "For the Future" and "Flower of Life." Hear them bemoan the sudden arrival of plot elements that were never hinted at and bring up jokes from the Hot Fuzz commentary. Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

In this episode, Phillip and Eric watch episodes 20 and 21 of Gundam 00 season two, "Anew Returns" and "The Door of Change." Listen to Phillip's thoughts on the Gundam design from Witch of Mercury, the twist they saw coming light-years away as to the identity of Mr. Bushido, and their pivot into a Cruel Intentions podcast. Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

In this episode, Phillip and Eric watch episodes 18 and 19 of Gundam 00 season two, "Entangled Yearings" and "Shadow of the Innovators." Hear their complete lack of surprise at the big twist of the season, the counting of the sheer number of storylines weighing the season down, and Eric's pick for the Mobile Suit of the Week segment! Reach us by email at [email protected] Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro