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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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.


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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!


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In this episode, Phillip and Eric watch episodes 17 and 18 of Gundam 00 season two, with "Prelude to Tragedy" and "Within the Scattering Light." Watch them react to the other high point of the season, but not without its flaws. Plus, they unveil a new sponsorship with a great offer for listeners!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric muddle through Gundam 00 with episodes 14 and 15 of its second season, "I Can Hear a Song" and "Victory Song of the Resistance." Hear their pain, but especially Eric's as they are beset on all sides by two very mediocre episodes.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue watching Gundam 00 season two with episodes 12 and 13, "Wait for Me in Space" and "Assault on Momento Mori." Hear them decry the lameness of episode 12 followed by the awesomeness of the genuine high point of Celestial Being's assault on the giant space laser. Plus, they cast out all remaining ethics and try to shill for some shady sponsors!


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In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue watching Gundam 00 season two with episodes ten and eleven, "Light of Heaven" and "00's Voice." Hear Eric's anguish on the series's lackluster pacing at this point, their comparing the A-LAWS to the Reagan administration, and the series's uncanny similarity to That's So Raven.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their watch of Gundam 00 season two with the episodes "Twistedness of Innocence" and "The Indeliable Past." Hear them react on this (in)famous episode with Tieria's method of infiltration, their take on a recurring Gundam trope of fighting in Earth's upper atmosphere, and this mobile suit that has the color of spearmint gum.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue Gundam 00 with episodes six and seven of season two, "Scars" and "Reunion and Separation." Listen to them continue making fun of Saji Crossroads, the series's resemblance to Sunrise's other mech anime, and Eric once again losing his mind at the amount of cost-cutting flashback sequences.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their watch of season two of Gundam 00 with episodes four and five, "A Reason to Fight" and "Homeland Burning." Hear them struggle to recall anything about the unmemorable Katharon characters, struggle with Hulu's watch party function, and Eric hijacks the Mobile Suit of the Week segment!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue season two of Gundam 00 with episodes two and three, "Twin Drive" and "Allelujah Rescue Operation." They talk about the twin sibling trope, why Feldt Grace is the snappiest dresser of Celestial Being, and their idea of a new politically themed spin-off podcast!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric reach Gundam 00's climatic season one finale, "Setsuna" and give their thoughts on the overall season with a new recurring segment. Then they move forward with the series's new status quo in the season two opening, "The Angels' Second Advent," talking the new antagonists, Gundam redesigns, and the absurdity of having the Exia wear a cloak in space.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric reach the antepenultimate and penultimate installments of season one of Gundam 00, episodes 23 and 24 "Stop the World" and "Endless Poem." Hear them discuss and react to the death of a beloved major character, Eric seethe with anger at the death of two even more beloved characters, and Phillip's tale of childhood folly treating his Gundam Deathscythe gunpla like a toy.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric close in on the end of season one of Gundam 00 with episodes 21 and 22, "Path of Destruction" and "Trans-Am." Hear their final thoughts on the Trinity characters as a whole, the series's continuing use of deus ex machina, and a ripping recipe for corned beef and cabbage from Phillip.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric begin the home stretch of Gundam 00 with episodes 19 and 20, "Bonds" and "Blade of Reformation." Hear Eric's anguish again from the number of flashbacks and exposition disguised as plot summary, Phillip interrupting the podcast to answer spam calls, and the hosts trying to distract themselves from the dip in the quality of the writing by shilling for sponsors.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue season one of Gundam 00 with episodes 17 and 18, "Assault of the Thrones" and "The Aim of Evil Intents." They recovered enough from the dreaded summary episode to discuss what makes a good unlikeable character, the new status quo of the series, and their idea for a new spin-off podcast on their love for the Queen of England.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric watch episodes 15 and 16 of Gundam 00, "Broken Wings" and "Trinity." Hear their pain as they realize they're being subjected to the dreaded summary episode and the infamous Trinity siblings.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric reach the halfway point of season one of Gundam 00 with episodes 13, "Return of the Saint," and 14, "Dawn of Determination." They discuss the genre switches of 00 with Green Hornet styled kung fu and more of the series's gratuitous fanservice to disguise a budget-saving episode.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric watch and discuss episodes 11 and 12 of Gundam 00, "Allelujah" and "To The Limits of Holy Teachings." They discuss the franchise's recurring pacifist archetype, this series's take on Middle Eastern politics, and get derailed by the old Buzz Lightyear cartoon and KFC sandwiches.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric watch and discuss episodes nine and ten of Gundam 00, "The Honor of A Great Power" and "Operation Gundam Capture." They discuss how this is one of Eric's favorite episodes, writing ensemble casts, and how far Phillip will go for a discounted expensive Gunpla.

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Phillip and Eric continue their watch of Gundam 00 with episodes 6 and 7. They talk about fanservice, the series' first real dud so far, and two very different, some would say opposing, attitudes about Gunpla.

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Phillip and Eric continue their watch of Gundam 00 with episodes 4 and 5, "Escape Limit Zone" and "Seven Swords." They discuss the franchise's recurring motif of Char Aznable character, their favorite characters in 00, and Eric shares some unexpected Gundam he encountered at his job.

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Phillip and Eric continue their watch of Gundam 00 with the second and third episodes "The Changing World" and "International Negotiation." They discuss the upcoming live-action adaptation, news of the 2022 Gundam projects, and try to avoid tangents on Speed Racer. Plus, Phillip debuts a new regular segment for the podcast!

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The inaugural episode of the Mobile Suit Podcast, the number one Gundam discussion podcast. Phillip and Eric kick things off with the first two episodes of Gundam 00! Whether you're a Gundam veteran or a neophyte looking to jump in, this is the podcast for you!

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