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You Can [Not] Podcast
by You Can [Not] Podcast
Asher hasn't seen it. Colby can't stop thinking about it. So they decided to talk about it. You Can [Not] Podcast is the Internet's only authoritative source on Neon Genesis Evangelion, going episode by episode to find out why we can't run away.
Episodes
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Episode 32: Rebuild 3.0 + 1.0 - Thrice Upon a Time
The final episode of the You Can [Not] Podcast, concerning, among other things, Rebuild 3.0 + 1.0 - Thrice Upon a Time. Strap in.
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Episode 31: Two Guys Rebuild a Gundam
The long-rumored return of the You Can [Not] Podcast, covering such topics as Netflix, Shin Godzilla, expectations for Thrice Upon A Time, and what music our characters love. Spotify playlist with all songs mentioned in this episode: you can [not] listen Tommy Wiseau's Jacket...
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おめでとう, or, A Short Signpost For The New
New listeners may check in at this desk if they please. You should please, though. [email protected] https://twitter.com/ColbyHesseltine https://twitter.com/birth_of_cool
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Episode 30: Two Guys Walk Out of a Gundam
Colby and Asher comment over Episode 1 of the You Can [Not] Podcast and take stock of what they've done. We would also like to direct your attention to this excellent essay about Evangelion by Gretchen Felker-Martin:...
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Episode 29: Rebuild 3.0 - You Can [Not] Redo
Man, just, wow. What a film. Just, Jesus Murphy. All over the goddamn place. The You Can [Not] Podcast rants and raves about the latest installment in the Rebuild franchise, You Can [Not] Redo. Oh, and we conclude with our Definitive Top Ten Episode Rankings. [email protected]...
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Episode 28: Rebuild 2.0 - You Can [Not] Advance
Despite our titular warning the You Can [Not] Podcast barrels headlong into Evangelion 2.0: You Can [Not] Advance. Several harsh opinions and joyous raptures are voiced onboard the Train, and a vital question is screamed: who is Mari? Note: For a few minutes at the end of the episode, Colby's…
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Episode 27: Rebuild 1.0 - You Are [Not] Alone
From the ashes of Second Impact rises the Rebuild series, and with it rises the You Can [Not] Podcast! Colby and Asher discuss the first entry in the series and voice their raucous opinions. Rei on the cover of Rolling Stone Japan: Pizza Hut article:...
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Episode 26: Death and (Various Mentions of) Rebirth
On a particularly soggy episode of the You Can [Not] Podcast, we're joined by friend and fellow fan Ryan McDaniel to discuss the oft-overlooked Death & Rebirth. [email protected] https://twitter.com/ColbyHesseltine https://twitter.com/birth_of_cool
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Episode 25: The End of Evangelion
The You Can [Not] Podcast concludes its first season with the absolutely dynamite End of Evangelion. "You've completely lost your fuckin' mind, haven't ya Lahey?" "Oh, have I lost my mind, Ricky? Or is this the way the world ends?" [email protected] https://twitter.com/ColbyHesseltine...
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Episode 24: Do you love me? & Take care of yourself.
Evangelion says "congratulations!" and the You Can [Not] Podcast thanks some of the greatest forty-four minutes to ever air. Lacan & Evangelion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCKZQphDyL Hayao Miyazaki Teaches Hideaki Anno How to Say "Arigato": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Tv6xJ8s7Y The End...
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Episode 23: The Beginning of the End
Falling ill on a journey my dreams go wandering over withered fields. [email protected] https://twitter.com/ColbyHesseltine https://twitter.com/birth_of_cool
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Episode 22: Rei III
Inhale, exhale Forward, back Living, dying: Arrows, let flown each to each Meet midway and slice. The void in aimless flight -- Thus I return to the source.
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Episode 21: Don't be.
A small night storm blows Saying 'falling is the essence of a flower' Preceding those who hesitate.
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Episode 20: He was aware that he was still a child.
Several characters get got in varying fashion. They are mourned.
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Episode 19: Weaving a Story 2 - Oral Stage
Shinji goes subconscious. Misato takes it poorly. The You Can [Not] Podcast observes. "Pippa's Song," from Pippa Passes by Robert Browning http://www.bartleby.com/101/718.html "Sex and the Single Cyborg," by Sharalyn Orbaugh http://traffic.libsyn.com/youcannotpodcast/Sex_and_the_Single_Cyborg.pdf
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Episode 18: Introjection
Staring grimly, the proud runner Achilles answered, "Beg no more, you fawning dog--begging me by my parents! Would to god my rage, my fury would drive me now to hack your flesh away and eat you raw-- such agonies you have caused me! Ransom? No man alive could keep the dog-packs off you, not if…
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Episode 17: Ambivalence
Shinji turns tragic. Note: Colby wishes to exchange "Patton" for "Joan of Arc." (A further note: the audio went wonky on us for this episode. While the fullest effort has been made to remedy these errors, the You Can [Not] Podcast regrets any remaining discrepancies.)
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Episode 16: Fourth Children
A new pilot enters the fold. "Sunday Morning," Wallace Stevens https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/13261/sunday-morning "Sheltered Garden," H. D. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48189/sheltered-garden "Walking Around," Pablo Neruda...
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Episode 15: Splitting of the Breast
Fortuna's Whyle turns.
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Episode 14: Those women longed for the touch of others' lips, and thus invited their kisses.
A sprawling episode of the You Can [Not] Podcast, Colby and Asher speak to the Mad Lad's rampant espionage, Misato's deep emotional problems and the whiplash induced by quality storytelling. Long for the sound of others' podcasts.
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Episode 13: Weaving a Story
It's midterm week on the You Can [Not] Podcast as we test ourselves on "Weaving a Story." Asher and Colby discuss the first departure from a traditional narrative structure, the chain of pilot freakouts and reveal their favorite characters & moments so far! You'll know when the test begins.
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Episode 12: Lilliputian Hitcher
Hitch a ride? Hitch... on? Hitchhike over? Whatever. It's time for "Lilliputian Hitcher." Colby and Asher talk about the guts of the MAGI, NERV's rampant parental issues and one of the series' funniest B-plots. Remember -- punching is just as effective as hacking.
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Episode 11: She Said, 'Don't Make Others Suffer For Your Personal Hatred'
"She Said, 'Don't Make Others Suffer For Your Personal Hatred,'" and the You Can [Not] Podcast agrees. Colby and Asher revel in Misato's love/hate paternal relationship, find everyone's reasons for punchin' Angels and further contest the legacy of the Mad Lad. To quote: "We're really gettin' into...
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Episode 10: The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still
Tokyo-3 may be still, but podcasting can never rest. Asher and Colby move through "The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still," discussing Rei's absolute command of the situation, Gendo proves once again that he's the worst father and teamwork finally comes to the forefront. Also: a very special episode of...
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Episode 9: Magma Diver
There's no other way to say it -- we're diving into "Magma Diver." Asher relates the difficulties in watching anime, Colby comes through with the Freudian questions and the pair talks quite a bit about death and nihilism. Cheers.
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Episode 8: Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!
All of you, listen like you want to... win? (Are you listening to lose?) 'Cause this week it's "Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!" on the You Can [Not] Podcast. Colby and Asher talk about Asuka's new relationships within NERV, the brilliance of the two fight scenes and we get an official...
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Episode 7: Asuka Strikes!
Actung! "Asuka Strikes" the You Can [Not] Podcast! Battling politicians, new character relationships, underwater cities, U2 AND Nine Inch Nails! Wunderbar.
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Episode 6: A Human Work
Folks, we're talkin' "A Human Work." Asher and Colby discuss the WWE Smackdown that is the conference, Colby asks some questions and Asher forgets about atomic bombs. Revel in the vagueness of the human heart, and rejoice that it only explodes emotionally.
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Episode 5: Rei I & Rei II
Freakanamis rejoice! This week we tackle both "Rei I" and "Rei II," starting with a brief tangent on the absurdity of commercialization. (CORRECTIONS DEPT: It's Schick, not Colgate. YC[N]P regrets the error.) Asher and Colby speak to Rei's tumultuous start, Gendo actually caring about other…
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Episode 4: Hedgehog's Dilemma
It's a crowded podcast today as our heroes look into "The Hedgehog's Dilemma." Joseph Gordon-Levitt reads Schopenhauer! Dave has a new friend! Shinji refuses to ask questions! Watch out for quills - or don't - and light up a Pall Mall as we run away from all our problems.
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Episode 3: A Transfer
While our hosts remind us that no one calls Sean Hannity, it's still important to actually discuss "A Transfer." They root out the obvious Full Metal Jacket parallels, check in with Dave and his new friend and praise Evangelion's progressive casting of New York stereotypes. We're podcastin' ova...
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Episode 2: The Beast
After a brief look at Hideaki Anno's start in animation and the genesis of Evangelion, Asher and Colby discuss "The Beast" and its Very Intelligent Shots. The absurdity of huge guns is touched upon, as is the United Nations Security Council. Boy, these ceilings are unfamiliar....
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Episode 1: Angel Attack
The You Can [Not] Podcast gets off to a rollicking start, talking a look at the episode "Angel Attack." Colby and Asher challenge Canadian Club to sponsor the show, extol the virtues of Daily Motion and tackle the gravity of gender roles as only white men can. Come for the content, stay for the...
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Episode 0: Two Guys Walk into a Gundam
In this inaugural episode, Colby and Asher reveal their reasons for starting the You Can [Not] Podcast, discuss their anime backgrounds, Colby gives Asher a psych evaluation and we go on our merry podcasting way....
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Asher hasn't seen it. Colby can't stop thinking about it. So they decided to talk about it. You Can [Not] Podcast is the Internet's only authoritative source on Neon Genesis Evangelion, going episode by episode to find out why we can't run away.
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