Bonus Episode Unit 01 was the first in a series of bonus episodes. Something went wrong with the original post however and it has not been in the feed this whole time! I am publishing it now so that new listeners can enjoy something that was previously published. Something old, something new if you will. Topics for this Episode: A brief introduction to this first bonus episode, which offers some character insight while also recognizing more of series composer Shiro Sagisu's themes An in depth an...
Mar 20, 2017•22 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Bonus Episode Unit 04 is the fourth in a series of bonus episodes for the podcast. In this installment, Jacob sits down with a kindred spirit so to speak. Chris, on twitter as @jappert_chris, is another fan of the series and recently found the podcast through a couple of mutual friends who are big fans of Godzilla. Topics for this Episode: A brief history of Chris's experi...
Mar 13, 2017•59 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Bonus Episode Unit 03 features a commentary on the officially licensed short film Evangelion: Another Impact. Featuring the strange Unit Null, this short film features a mix of CG imagery and live action elements to create a completely new take on Evangelion. Topics for this Episode: A brief commentary for the short film itself, providing a description of the action on scr...
Feb 06, 2017•14 min
Episode 25 is the first in a two part episode that serves as a finale for the main series. Regarded as fans with very polarized feelings, some people straight up reject these final episodes in favor of the feature film End of Evangelion . However, this Eva fan is going to try to give these episodes the justice that they deserve. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features a final decision from Shinji that determines the fate of the world A lengthy wrapup of the final episode ...
Jan 17, 2017•35 min
Episode 25 is the first in a two part episode that serves as a finale for the main series. Regarded as fans with very polarized feelings, some people straight up reject these final episodes in favor of the feature film End of Evangelion . However, this Eva fan is going to try to give these episodes the justice that they deserve. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features an introspective look at Human Instrumentality A scene by scene analysis of each characters plight as the...
Jan 09, 2017•36 min
Episode 24 is what many consider to be the finale of the series, the crescendo of the series. Kaworu Nagisa arrives as the Seele appointed pilot of Evangelion Unit 02. There is something strange about this boy though. AS the final Angel attacks, Shinji faces his most challenging dilemma yet. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features an invasion from within A scene by scene breakdown of Nerv's greatest threat so far, the Seventeenth Angel Kowaru A more in depth look at a ver...
Jan 02, 2017•39 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 23 is the second part of a one two punch directly to those heart strings. The sixteenth angel, Armisael, attempts to make physical contact with Unit 00 and Rei. This is a rough one folks. However, we also get some answers to some of those burning questions. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features a physical assault on Rei and Unit 00 in the ...
Dec 26, 2016•38 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 22 is the first of a two-part coordinated assault to those heart strings. This week, the 15th angel, Arael, attempts to communicate with one of the pilots. As Asuka's mind is invaded and her mental anguish reaches the breaking point, Unit 00 retrieves the Lance of Longinus and uses it to defeat the enemy. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that featu...
Dec 19, 2016•40 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 21 is a history lesson, providing backgorund for the organization that has become known as Nerv. Told through a series of flash backs from the most secretive cast members, the story of Seele and the man who defied them for someone he loved becomes clear. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features a complete history of Nerv and Seele, shedding l...
Dec 12, 2016•39 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 20 is a veritable playground for metaphor and allegory. There is so much more depth to the meanderings of Shinji Ikari's mind as Misato and Ritsuko struggle to pull him from the depths of Unit 01's soul. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that spends a whole lot of time inside Shinji's mind, not that there is anything new about that A major break thr...
Dec 05, 2016•33 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 19 is the pivotal episode in which the series finally reaches its exciting peak before the freefall that is coming. This episode is a masterpiece in animation and serves as the beginning of the end. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features the struggle against the most dangerous angel faces thusfar, Zeruel A major break through for Shinji in ...
Nov 28, 2016•32 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 18 is one of the most popular episodes of the entire series. Titled Ambivalence, this week's episode is intense and violent unlike the rest of the series to this point. This episode is the last push over the mountain. From this point forward, the series accelerates until.. on more final. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features the bloodiest ...
Nov 21, 2016•33 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 17 features a whole lot of shots of faces. That's right, another "Calm before the storm" episode in which the identity of the fourth child is alluded to without so much subtelty. Toji and Hikari strike up a bit of a romance and Kaji reveals his melons to Shinji. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features a whole lot of silence, devoid of music ...
Nov 14, 2016•37 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 16 contains some of the most intense and frightening scenes of the entire series. Shinji and Unit 01 are absorbed into the Dirac Sea body of Leliel, the 12th Angel. As Misato and NERV consider how to rescue him, Shinji has an encouter with.... something. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features a living shadow, so much blood, and the horrific...
Nov 07, 2016•33 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Bonus Episode Unit 02 is the second in a series of bonus episodes for podcast. In this installment, Jacob gets some analysis in while also providing some much needed shout outs for the listeners. Also, the exciting conclusion to the Review Contest! Topics for this Episode: A brief introduction to this second bonus episode, which offers some character insight while also rec...
Nov 05, 2016•32 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 15 is a real thinker with some serious pathos appeal. This episode features a battle with inner motives rather than the Angels. Shinji and Asuka find something to do to entertain themselves while Misato, Kaji, and Ritsuko attend a wedding. There are some serious revelations in this episode folks! Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features more ...
Oct 31, 2016•35 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 14 may be a recap episode, but there is also a wealth of clues and some serious insight into Unit 00 and Rei. There is a rundown of each fight with the Angels, some Human Instrumentality talk, and Rei descends into the depths with the Lance of Longinus. It is a great episode. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features a recap of all the previou...
Oct 24, 2016•38 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 13 is just bursting with technological babble and scientific theory regarding bio-technology. The three Magi are compromised as the eleventh Angel Iruel attempts to break into the supercomputer and self-destruct. However, Dr. Akagi is there to save the day and in the end, we find out a little bit about her mother, Naoko Akagi. Topics for this episode: A rundown on ...
Oct 17, 2016•35 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 12 really gets into Misato's head and provides a wealth of background about her and what drives her to work for NERV. Additionally, the massive 10th Angel, Sahaquiel, attacks from orbit. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features not only a bit of background on Misato, but also an amazing fight against the largest angel yet A brief foray into t...
Oct 10, 2016•33 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 11 provides us a snapshot into the daily lives of the cast and puts them in an unexpected situation as the power supply for the entire city is cut off, just in time for the ninth Angel to attack. Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features on of the most terrifying Angels that the pilots have encountered thusfar A little bit of subtle humor A br...
Oct 03, 2016•38 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 10 is not the deepest of episodes, but there are plenty of cookie crumbs to find within. Asuka takes on an angel within the depths of an active volcano in her first solo fight. This week, take a Giant Step Entry into Magma Diver! Topics for this episode: A rundown on the episode that features a miniature sciene lesson on thermal dynamics A little insight into what ...
Sep 26, 2016•33 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 09 is one of my favorite episodes of the entire series. I admit that it isn't a fan favorite, but I positively adore this episode. Shinji and Asuka must learn to work together to defeat the seventh Angel, Israfel. In a tandem assault choreographed to some beautiful music, the pilots take on the next threat. Topics for this episode: A rundown on an episode with a su...
Sep 19, 2016•33 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 08 is the grand entrance of one of the series fan favorites, not to mention the first appearance of Ryoji Kaji, who brings with him something the draws the attention of Gaghiel, the sixth angel. Asuka and her magnificent Unit 02 save the day! Topics for this episode: A (possibly too harsh) breakdown of the second child, Asuka A battle rundown of the fight with Gagh...
Sep 12, 2016•35 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 07 is the first of a series of episodes that move the story along. Featuring the nemesis Jet Alone, this episode offers more than just a demonstration of a human work. Topics for this episode: A shoutout for some listeners A defense of one of the least favored episodes of the series An accusation against Dr. Ritsuko Akagi A rundown on some of the lesser known Nerv ...
Sep 05, 2016•33 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 06 is the second of a two part episode that provides a conclusion to the battle with the fifth Angel, Ramiel. Topics for this episode: A discussion of how lethal Ramiel, the fifth Angel, is when compared to the other Angels that have attacked so far Insight regarding Operation Yashima, the real life even that occured in Japan in 2011. More information can be found ...
Aug 29, 2016•31 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 05 is the first part of a two episode arc in which Shinji and Rei face off against the most formidable foe yet, the fifth angel Ramiel. This week, there is some awkward themes to shed some light on and there are some real subtleties regarding Rei and Shinji's relationship. Topics for this Episode: A small change to social media with an addition A deeper look at som...
Aug 22, 2016•34 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 04 is the oddball of the series with a very different feel due to the fact that it was not written or co-written by Anno-san, but it tells the story of Shinji's journey through introspection. Topics for this Episode: A couple of shout outs for another great podcast and a very humbling statement from a listener A brief explanation of the Hedgehog's Dilemma A spoiler...
Aug 15, 2016•34 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 03 serves as an introduction to many peripheral characters and Shinji's internal struggle. Topics for this Episode: A couple of shout outs for Twitter fans of the show Some insight into several of Shinji and Rei's classmates Allusions to future revelations regarding Class 2A and the souls that dwell within the Eva Units A very touching quote from series creator Hid...
Aug 07, 2016•31 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion . Episode 02 continues an exploration of the second of the two part series introduction. Topics for this Episode: A brief mention of this excellent action figure, found at http://goo.gl/tB992j A whole lot of attention to the relationship between Shinji and Misato A few thoughts on the differences between the English dub and the actual intended meaning Some insight into the ...
Aug 01, 2016•37 min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Commentary is a commentary style podcast examining the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion . Episode 01 is the first episode proper and jumps right into the first episode of the series. Topics for this episode: A commentary track for Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 01 A quote for series creator Hideaki Anno that tugs on the heartstrings A bit of news about the upcoming Toho Godzilla film A musical spotlight on the series theme song Cruel Angels Thesis Thank you f...
Jul 25, 2016•36 min
