3.33.2 You Can (Not) Redo
Back again for the second part of our discussion of the third evangelion rebuild movie!
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Sync Ratios: a Neon Genesis Evangelion discussion podcast
Screenwriting partners Ben Collins & Luke Piotrowski watch every episode of the landmark anime Neon Genesis Evangelion and discuss it in detail.
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3.33.1 You Can (Not) Redo
Luke & Ben are once again joined by Kevin Phillips to discuss the third Evangelion rebuild movie, in this long and confusing two part episode!
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Evangelion 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance
After far too long of a hiatus Luke, Ben, and Kevin return to discuss Evangelion 2.22
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 53 min
29 End of Evangelion Part 1
End of Evangelion
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 30 min
28 DEATH(true)2
Kevin Phillips returns to join Ben and Luke for the deep breath before the plunge, the experimental, free-association recap movie that is... Death (true)^2!
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 4 min
27 Those Men Longed for a Mailbag Episode and Thus Invited Audience Questions
Ben & Luke answer listener questions, choosing favorite episodes and moments, sharing sci fi and anime recommendations, and examining the promise/fulfillment of Rei Ayanami’s narrative arc.
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 17 min
26 The Beast that Shouted I at the Heart of the World
The end is here! Well, AN end anyway. The end of the series proper. Time to get somber and introspective. Listen. Think. Feel. Then, uh, go outside and take a walk or something.
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 23 min
25 Do You Love Me?
Merge your mind, heart and soul with Ben, Luke and Kevin as they try to unravel the abstract mystery that is “THE LAST TWO EPISODES.” The Instrumentality of humanity has begun!
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 40 min
24 The Final Messenger
Asuka is in catatonic despair, PenPen is sent away, Ritsuko is being held prisoner, Kevin Phillips is MIA, Ben and Luke are distracted by the original main stage lineup of Lilith Fair, the last angel is here and he’s not what anyone expected! No matter the translation, his presence is a catalyst for massive revelations. Sync Ratios... lift off!
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 53 min
23 Tears
Ben and Kevin are exposed to new footage and everyone’s relationship with Misato is complicated as the penultimate angel seeks to share its loneliness with Rei by invading her inner world.
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 44 min
22 Don’t Be.
episode 22
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 11 min
21.21 Shin Godzilla vs Evangelion 4D Attraction
Luke goes into detail about Universal Studios Japan’s 2019 theme park attraction in this bonus episode
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 16 min
21 The Birth of NERV
Finally, an excuse to talk about Kozo Fuyutsuki as the secrets surrounding the origins of Nerv are (sort of) revealed!
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 29 min
20 Weaving a Story 2: Oral stage
episode 20
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 38 min
19 A Man's Battle
episode 19
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 25 min
18 Ambivalence
episode 18
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 7 min
17.77 You Can (Not) Speculate
SPOILER WARNING! In this special episode we take a good, hard look at the ten minute teaser for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 that premiered at special events across the globe last week. If you aren’t caught up on the Rebuild movie series you may not want to listen. Spoilers abound for the first three films! We’ll be back next Friday with episode 18 of the series proper.
Jul 14, 2019•42 min
17 The Fourth Child
episode 17
Jul 12, 2019•47 min
16 Sickness Unto Death, and...
16 Splitting of the Breast
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 11 min
15 Lies and Silence
episode 15
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 7 min
14.44 Netflix!
Netflix finally released Evangelion! Ben & Luke take a detour from the normal schedule to talk about it!
Jun 24, 2019•47 min
14 Seele, the Throne of Souls
It’s Evangelion! Where even the clip show is dense as hell, full of information, emotion and style. Lacey Valentini returns to analyze (and recite) “The Poem” and more with Ben and Luke. Sync Ratios, something that brings comfort!
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr
13 Angel Infiltration
Ben and Luke are joined by their friend Lacey Valentini to discuss her history with and perspective on the series in general and to navigate the technobabble of the densest episode yet!
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 6 min
12 She said, 'Don't make others suffer for your personal hatred'
The suffering of previous generations seems to be the thematic focal point this week, with flashbacks to Misato’s past and subtle allusions to the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah. In a world that feels like it could end at any moment, what is the value of parental praise?
Jun 07, 2019•53 min
11 Within the Darkness
The power is out in Tokyo III, leading to one of Ben and Luke’s favorite episodes, a funny and exciting standout with sharp editing, UCC coffee and moments of satisfying characterization for pretty much the entire cast. Beyond the episode, however, they also delve into the spirit of the manga and Anno’s initial intentions for the ambitious project that would eventually reshape the landscape of Japanese animation.
May 31, 2019•1 hr 3 min
10 Magma Diver
Ben and Luke welcome you as honorary members of their super sophisticated anime watching club “The Red Tojis” in this exciting episode about class trips, shitty chocolate, Ghostbusters II, and the interesting shift from defensive to offensive posture on the part of both Nerv in the battle against the angels and Asuka in the battle of flirtation with Shinji. Also, what’s up with Misato switching beer brands?
May 24, 2019•54 min
09 Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!
Ben and Luke spend a lot of time analyzing cartoon kisses and talking about the Peanuts gang on this week’s episode. They also highlight the variety of musical influences on display in each character’s musical theme and Luke begins the potentially dangerous experiment of watching Evangelion with his children.
May 17, 2019•54 min
08 Asuka Strikes
Asuka’s here and dammit that should be enough but if you want more, this week’s episode also dives into the frustrating Netflix premiere announcement, the cultural relationship between anime and techno music, the importance of power poses and the concept of the Eva pilots as embodiments of Freud’s Id, Ego and Superego. What are you, stupid? Listen to our best show yet.
May 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min
07 That Which is Man Made
This week Ben and Luke cover the ins and outs of corporate espionage, the timing of anime comedy, the origins of Jet Alone and even the smell of blood. They also address the age-old subs vs dubs debate and take a look at the filmographies of two of Japan’s top voice talents: Megumi Hayashibara (Rei) and Kotono Mitsuisihi (Misato).
May 04, 2019•56 min
06 Decisive Battle in Tokyo-3
Ben and Luke discuss the value of individual arcs within long-form storytelling, the joys of narrative symmetry, and the structural parallels between episode 06 and Hideaki Anno’s Shin Godzilla. What should you do at a time like this? You could try smiling!
Apr 26, 2019•30 min
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