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 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 mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com 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 mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com 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 mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com 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 mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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! Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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! Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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. Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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! Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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. Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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. Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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. Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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. Reach us by email at mobilesuitpodcast@gmail.com Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro