With Macross on its way to Disney+, Coop (@RiderStrike) and Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) finally return to the mic for a look at Macross Delta episodes 16 through 18. It's high time we made that last sprint for the finish line. The further joys of sports anime, Akira Toriyama's mechanical designs, that one guy's dickulture, and the benefits of a little time a…

After a busy hiatus filled with plenty of anime and acting, Coop and Dylan hop back into the podcasting cockpit alongside Maddy (Hyakushiki0087) to chat about the subtle brilliance of 2011's The Princess and the Pilot. What've been up to, the similarities between Sports and Mecha anime, shout outs to Colombia, and the language of flowers come up du…

As the gun smoke settles on 2022, Coop (@RiderStrike) and Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) ring in 2023 with a look at episodes 13 through 15 of Macross Delta. However, the new year's stampede has our duo stopping off to talk all things Trigun (including Stampede) before moving into the episode discussion proper. Trigun chat starts at 7:00 (CW: Self-harm, Suicide…

Just before the year concludes, Coop (@RiderStrike) and Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) get together after finally meeting in the flesh (and navigating a busy schedule) to discuss episodes 10 through 12 of Macross Delta. And man, these episodes are a bit of a gut punch. Episode discussion starts at 29:00 We talk Dylan's time with Tactics Ogre (and Sonic lore), c…

Before meeting each other in the flesh for the first time, Coop (@RiderStrike) and Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) escape their busy life shenanigans just long enough to continue Macross Delta with episodes 7 through 9. We briefly chat about Macross 7's 28th Anniversary, Zettai Live's Blu-ray release, and some missed KENN-ections. Episode discussion starts at 20…

This time, Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) deals with the consequences of sipping a bad energy drink while he and Coop (@RiderStrike) continue with episodes 4 through 6 of Macross Delta. Fun times with Freedom Planet 2, the potential lasting power of Cyberpunk Edgerunners, the implications of space colonialism, and the weighty expectations Mirage carries come up…

This time, Coop (@RiderStrike) & Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) start their journey through the most recent Macross series, Macross Delta, with its official English Subtitles. Through Delta's first three episodes, our duo soon learns that war... war has changed. Oh, and Mirage knocks Hayate down a peg, or two. Light History and Initial Impressions - 15:20 Episo…

After returning from Otakon 2022, Coop (@RiderStrike) fills Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) in on everything he missed. Giant Robot Scholar, Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) & the Well Read Comet, Tom Aznable (@TomAznable) join in help round out the greater picture on the show. The crew goes over their experiences from the convention. Running panels and later atten…

This time, Coop (@RiderStrike) & Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) go over the full meal of Macross news from Anime Expo 2022. We're gonna be broke after picking up all those blu-rays. Russell (@RussellLatshaw) & Coop's upcoming Macross Panel at Otakon, some housekeeping, continued frustrations with HG, and a healthy amount of Trigun chatter come up in the convers…

This time, The Happy Console Gamer, Johnny Millenium (@HCGSHOW) joins Coop (@RiderStrike) and Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) to share his explosive enthusiasm for the Macross series along with his experiences of being a western anime fan in the mid to late 80's. The interesting temporal dichotomy in our introductions to the series, watching anime in dirty backr…

Just before the Frontier films hit U.S. theaters, #1 Sheryl Nome connoisseur and SDCon Cosplay Ambassador (@SDConLA), Celia Rose (@planetstwinkle) joins Coop & Dylan once again to check out the amazing finale that is Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell. This movie rocks so hard. If you missed it last time, we're giving away another $25 Fandango…

With its U.S. Premiere via Fathom Events on the horizon, Sheryl Nome enthusiast and SDCon Cosplay Ambassador (@SDConLA), Celia Rose (@planetstwinkle) joins Coop & Dylan to discuss Macross Frontier's first film, The False Songstress. To celebrate the U.S. release of the Macross Frontier films, we're giving away a $25 Fandango gift card. Check out ou…

This time, Patron Saint of Brain Powerd, Russell Latshaw (@RussellLatshaw) joins Coop and Dylan once again to discuss the musical adventure flick, Dirty Pair: Project Eden. Oh, and an unhealthy amount of Gundam Seed Destiny too. At 42:00, we get an introduction to our Lovely Angels, delve into the series' history, and highlight the impact left by t…

This time, Animation Scholar & Robo-technician, Ethan Halker (@Sundown_McMoon) joins Coop and Dylan to sample a spread of pivotal episodes from the Macross Saga of Robotech. The trio compare and contrast the approach of episodes 1, 27, and 36 in comparison to their source material while going deep into series' production history. Episode summaries …

This time, Coop and Dylan finish Macross Frontier's full-course meal of an ending with its final four episodes. Boy, it's a heavy meal. Our recurring Gundam Seed Destiny nightmare, lo-fi cooking anime to vibe to, the Mao Nome story we wanted to see, and our thoughts on how Frontier does or doesn't stick the landing come up in the conversation. Musi…

This time, Coop and Dylan have reached the start of Macross Frontier's endgame with episodes 19 through 21. While they still really like the show, they've got more than a few things to say about how it handles its specifically coded characters. Some light Macross distribution news is followed up by a long Moblie Suit Gundam "Minute" before episode …

This time, Coop and Dylan reintroduce themselves and celebrate three years of podcasting with a return to the Super Dimension Fortress Macross' first trio of episodes. This is intended as a complementary episode to our very first and could be listened to in lieu of it. Light history, followed by episode discussion, starts around 23:00. Mobile Suit …

After much thought and a desire to give it another chance, Coop and Dylan revisit Macross II: Lovers Again... April Fools! They actually take a look at 1953's Roman Holiday, a film that has an incalculable influence on Japanese pop culture, including Macross II. The realization that there are "Degrees of Macross", our love for Hitchcock's Rear Wind…

Earlier this month, the Giant Robot FM crew of Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY), kindly asked Coop to join them in interviewing Adrian Lozano (@giantrobo) and Gwyn Campbell (@GwynCampbell) of Creative Sphere (@cresphe). These longtime Macross enthusiasts who have found themselves working with the brand professionally, shar…

This time, Coop and Dylan celebrate hitting 50 episodes before delving into the hard knocks of Macross Frontier Episodes 16 through 18. Like how did that phone eat that CD? Space train royalties, using ancient memes as protoculture, a growing excitement for Frontier's films, and what Nekki Basara would do in the face of musical propaganda come up i…

This time, Coop and Dylan officially hit the second half of Macross Frontier with episodes 13 through 15. Boy, do they have a thing or two to say about how we've gotten here... or haven't. The revelation that Aquarion Evol might be Kawamori's Brain Powered, a continued amazement at the works of Osamu Dezaki, the unhinged brilliance of some of Robot…

This time, Coop and Dylan are tested to see how well they remember Macross Zero before being treated by the wonderful character writing in episodes 10 through 12 of Macross Frontier. Gofundme to help Kazutaka Miyatake: https://gofund.me/4b5c5a8bRPG Unfortunate high school productions of Aida, slowly remembering who Brera is, the series' great use o…

After losing their minds over the bodacious introduction of the Macross Quarter, Coop and Dylan find themselves enjoying but, grappling with some archetypal character writing in Episodes 7 through 9 of Macross Frontier. RPG Old Heads eating good, Sunrise's unfortunate name change, the spacial awareness (or lack of) in space battles, and Sheryl's le…

After somewhat of a rocky start, Coop and Dylan are won over by the charm on display in episodes 4 through 6 of Macross Frontier. Sheryl Nome Rocks. The importance of hydration, the distinctly 2000's brand of Japanese entertainment industry grime, further mediations on the creative "trance" state, and many Persona parallels come up in the conversat…

This time, Coop and Dylan start their trek into the Macross Frontier by mapping a course through its first three episodes. Our duo's shared history with this series entry and its contemporaries, respect for our Frontier IATSE local, intriguing queer readings of characters, and the questionable governmental structure of the Macross 7 Fleet come up i…

This time, Giant Robot Scholar, Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) joins Coop and Dylan to discuss Macross Plus Movie Edition in light of its recent North American theatrical release and the passing of the late, great Keiko Nobumoto. Movie discussion proper starts around 20:00. The retro game market in 2022, our anime theatre experiences, mediations on …

This time, Dylan introduces Coop to the horrors of harmful anthropological practices as they relate to the final three episodes of Macross Zero and as a whole. Roy's in this series too. Episode discussion starts around 35:00 Some Toonami-era classics, Dezaki's Dear Brother, Jojo's watch orders, and how lovably dumb Vicious is in Netflix's Cowboy Be…

This time, Coop and Dylan get hyped for Macross' 40th anniversary and its accompanying worldwide push. Afterwards, they look back to the series 20th with the first two episodes of Macross Zero and boy, is it not subtle. Episode discussion starts around 30:00 The 2021 Frontier Galaxy Revenge Concert, Anime NYC, and Galactic Launch Ceremony get discu…

This time, Coop and Dylan cap off their Macross 7 journey with the last two episodes of Macross Dynamite 7. The Action Button Review of Cyberpunk 2077, fleshy bug men coverage, Macross Plus' international debut, and thoughts on Macross 7 as a whole also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Angel Voice (Fire Bomber)…

This time, Coop and Dylan venture out to see the space whales of Macross Dynamite 7's first two episodes. Content Warning: Episode 2 of this OVA deals with sexual assault leading to a lengthy discussion in regards to it. Starts at 46:00 and hangs over the remainder of the discussion. Feel free to skip this one if need be. The Metroid series (Dread …

This week, Coop and Dylan call in Noted Tominist, Russell Latshaw (@RussellLatshaw), to help make sense of Yoshiyuki Tomino's nigh impenetrable ONA, The Wings of Rean. Eccentric creators, the final challenge of the Crazy Calzony (and Evangelion), bloody burger empathy, and a whole lot of Gundam also come up in the conversation. For more Russell, ch…

This week, Coop and Dylan sit back and enjoy Macross 7's greatest hits with all three episodes of Macross 7 Encore. A late introduction to the names of Battle 7's Bridge Crew, casting choices for the film adaptation of Dylan's life, and our new favorite wifeguy also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Totsugeki Love Heart (Super Robot Wars Alp…

This week, Coop and Dylan swipe on low power mode as they get back in the swing of things with Macross 7's Plus Short Collection and the Movie: The Galaxy's Calling Me! Some life updates, Meltran Doujinshi, and No More Heroes 3 come up in the conversation. Music Used: My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) Try Again (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan celebrate Macross' apparent freedom from licensing prison before setting off the pyrotechnics on Macross 7's finale. Crazy Macross blu-ray pipe dreams, how we're feeling after getting poked, Monster Hunter Rise, and Veffidas dominance come up in the conversation. Music Used: Try Again (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 O…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan tackle the first lap of Macross 7's finale derby with Episodes 43 through 45. Lil Nas X's Power Level, Project A-ko, fun with Shmups, and the commodification of art also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Try Again (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST)…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan start zooming towards Macross 7's end game with episodes 40 through 42. Watch order confessions, problematic children, and GABIGULA also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Holy Lonely Light (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST)…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan are given some cotton candy and taken for a ride with episodes 37 through 39 of Macross 7. Guilty Gear Strive, dogging on the jamming birds, and some questions about Kawamori's creative headspace also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Holy Lonely Light (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robo…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan get massively duped before taking a look at episodes 34 through 36 of Macross 7. Episode talk proper starts around 22:40. We got really excited about Jak 2 and the PS2 era for a bit there. Monster cans, a fan letter, MTV Cribs, and a meditation on artistic burnout also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Ho…

In this week's episode, Dylan tries to keep together a very discombobulated Coop as they take a look at episodes 31 through 33 of Macross 7. Macross Frontier news, 80's music video energy, Zeta Gundam, and Giant Women also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Holy Lonely Light (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 …

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan get confused trying to keep track of all the "G" named characters in episodes 28 through 30 of Macross 7. College anecdotes, the strength of Macross 7's episodic structure, and media binge culture versus taking your time also come up in the conversation. Oh and Gundam pops up, shocker. Music Used: Holy Lonely Li…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan give into the hype, hooting and hollering over episodes 25-27 of Macross 7. Fresh cut pineapples, overwhelming hype, and FLCL's toxic mirroring of Macross 7's great relationship building also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Holy Lonely Light (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Al…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan finally finish the salad and break into Macross 7's main course with episodes 22 through 24. The hydration battle station, Sivil's faces, and how amazing this cast is also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Holy Lonely Light (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST)…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan try to forget serious real life nonsense by diving into episodes 19 through 21 of Macross 7. A serious discussion in regards to events of January 6, 2021 start off the episode as similar imagery appears in episode 19. On a lighter note, revelations about Blue Wind, Sivil Hoodies, and Mospeada talk come up in the…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan are really feeling the vibes on episodes 16 through 18 of Macross 7. A tearful return to Dragon Quest, Hunter x Hunter 99' being for real ones, and giving Patlabor another go also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Totsugeki Love Heart (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan take a trip to the Macross County Fair to gnaw on an funnel cake with topped with episodes 13 through 15 of Macross 7. At the end of the episode, the duo also take a FULL SPOILERS filled ride on the 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim discussion roller coaster. Dylan's ascension from the meat counter, Sakura Wars, Sin & Pun…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan work off that turkey day meal gobblin' on about episodes 10 through 12 Macross 7. A incoherent discussion on the early hours of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim also comes up at the end of the conversation. Editor's Note: Coop's audio is a little scratchy throughout this episode as he accidentally used the onboard mic wh…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan return from 2020-inflicted time dilation to jam on episodes 7 through 9 of Macross 7. Gundam Seed (huge shocker), music musings, Great Pretender, and Stu Pickles come up in the conversation. Music Used: Totsugeki Love Heart (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST)…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan rev up episodes 4 through 6 of Macross 7. Golden Boy, Platinum Games' love for Tokusatsu, and Serial Experiements Lain thoughts (Lain starts around 1:16:00) come up in the conversation. Music Used: Totsugeki Love Heart (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST)…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan drop the needle on Macross 7's opening trio of episodes. Final Turn A Gundam thoughts (starts around 1:14:00), protocultural appropriation, and crazy straws also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Totsugeki Love Heart (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) My Friends (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST)…

In this week's episode, Coop & Dylan take a big bite of that Sharon Apple with Episodes 1 and 2 of Macross Plus. Plus' team of creative killers, the classic video store watching order, and Cibo Matto also come up in the conversation. Music Used: Information High (Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 OST) Ending/Do You Remember Love? (SDF Macross: Scrambled Val…