We're in the homestretch now, and things are never gonna stop getting more and more crazy. Ashley and Luke watch on as Rei sacrifices her life to kill the penultimate angel, destroying most of Tokyo-3 in the process. And then... she shows up for school the following morning. Commentary runs from 4:46 to 31:31
Episode 22: Let Me Tell You About Asuka Langley Soryu, For Real
Merry Christmas everyone! Here's an adolescent girl having the most private inner sanctums of her mind utterly violated by a being on a higher order of intelligence. Also we talk about Storage Wars? Commentary runs from 9:27 to 38:09
Read MoreEpisode 21: Let Me Tell You About Gehirn
After like a full minute of dead air, Ashley and Luke realize that they are quickly running out of podcast juice and better get this episode underway. We see back into the past, the aftermath of the Second Impact, the relationship between Gendo and Shinji's mother, Yui, and her absorption into Eva 01. Everything is centered around the actions that Kaji has taken to undermine Seele, something that cannot be allowed to go unpunished. Commentary runs from 7:38 to 37:04.
Episode 20: Let Me Tell You About the Oral Stage
After Ashley makes fun of me for 8 minutes straight, we get into the surreal fallout of last week's explosive episode. In its berserk state, Eva 01 has annihilated Shinji's physical form. While the NERV team works desperately to rescue his soul, he goes on yet another heady journey into himself, confronted with all of the unpleasant truths of his existence. Commentary runs from 9:59 to 33:21.
Read MoreEpisode 19: Let Me Tell You About EVANGELION
Stuff is going DOWN. After being forced to sit and watch while his Eva nearly murders his friend, Shinji decides to quit the giant fighting robot business for good. But of course, he can't actually stay away. To the contrary, he finally unlocks the true potential of Eva Unit 01, to the awe and horror of everyone. Also, Ashley and Luke discuss which Eva character would be the most likely to trap someone behind a brick wall until they die. Commentary runs from 3:21 to 26:45. It's a short one this week because we were so DANG EXCITED to get to the next episode!
Episode 18: Let Me Tell You About Inhuman Pilots
Ashley sits down with Luke to finally discover the truth of the Fourth Child. It's... exactly what the show's been saying it is for two episodes. The new Angel reveals itself to be a sentient fungus-like creature that infects and takes control of Unit 03, and it's up to Shinji to defeat it. When he fails, NERV's new Dummy Plug kicks in and brutally destroys the Eva with no regard for its captive pilot. Ashley and Luke watch on as Shinji is forced to strangle one of his closest friends, while Luke strangles HIMSELF with the rope he hung himself by with his consistently wrong prediction. Commentary runs from 7:46 to 31:10.
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Episode 17: Let Me Tell You About The Fourth Child
After singing way too many stupid songs, Ashley and Luke settle in to check out the aftermath of last week's shocking episode. As the Angels grow stronger, NERV is seeking out a new pilot, as well as further developing their "dummy plug." And amidst all that, Luke aggressively and steadfastly REFUSES to accept that Toji is obviously the Fourth Child in his desperate bid to contextualize a major spoiler about the final Angel.
Read MoreEpisode 16: Let Me Tell You About Getting Weird
Luke opens this episode by calling Ashley the devil and it’s only getting wilder from here. We get the Zebra Ball Angel and we finally hit the point Luke has been waiting for. We talk about Entry Plug safety, ugly feelings of NERV personal, naked hugs, the Gainax Archetype, more thoughts or Rei, Rap Game’s Young Shinji and get into the depths of Evangelion.
Commentary is from 6:11 to 29:31
Read MoreEpisode 15: Let Me Tell You About Date Night
Luke is still in shock over the complete non-episode last week and is ready for an episode where absolutely nothing is revealed, especially in the last 30 seconds. Ashleyand him talk about: Russian taunts, Body Tubes, The First Angel, Clones and Kissing On The Anniversary of Your Mom’s Death
Commentary is from 7:20 to 30:40
Episode 14: Let Me Tell You About Clip Shows
Luke is very, very, VERY excited. Then he’s met with crushing disappointment. We talk about the series so far, about educational VHS at work, goatse, Math Puppy, corrections about the number of Angels and we take our first turn into surreal town.
Commentary is from 7:15 to 30:35
Read MoreEpisode 13: Let Me Tell You About SWEET HAX0R SKILLZ
Luke and Ashley watch an episode where there’s so much techno babble it might as well be Star Trek. They talk a lot about Phoenix Wright translations, NERV getting a virus, Ritsuko’s mother and Luke loses it over the fact they reference the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Commentary is from 4:40 to 28:00
Read MoreEpisode 12: Let Me Tell You About Personal Hatred
Luke and Ashley are back for another Evangelion episode but not before talking a lot about commentaries and fetishes. We start learning about Misato and why she hates the angels so much and an angel starts tumbling down to Earth. Ashley reads all the episode titles and Luke tries to guess when the show turns. We also try to find out how old all these kids are and Luke makes a bold prediction about Rei.
Commentary is from 15:50 to 39:15
Read MoreEpisode 11: Let Me Tell You About Acidic Leaky Eyeballs
NERV is under attack! Someone has cut the power, and of all the darn luck it happens right when an Angel is attacking! How are Childrens 1-3 gonna get outta this mess? Meanwhile, Luke reads a Wikipedia page, Ashley ruins Evangelion forever, and both of them refuse to shut the hell up about Homestuck.
Episode 11: The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still, AKA In the Still Darkness
Comentary runs from 5:06 to 28:30
Read MoreEpisode 10: Let Me Tell You About Thermal Expansion
Luke and Ashley watch an episode that’s piping hot! Okay that’s enough heat puns. They talk about paintings, Metal Gear, Angel Fetuses, Inflation, Misato Still Being The Worst, Totally Spies,
Commentary is from 7:55 to 31:25
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Episode 9: Let Me Tell You About Teamwork
Luke and Ashley prepare for a sillier episode of Evangelion by talking about car fanfic. Creepy photos are taken, dances are had, Luke begins believing Ashley’s trans Shinji theory. Also we end up talking about DDR, old podcasts and bad movies.
Commentary from 5:45 to 29:10
Read MoreEpisode 8: Let Me Tell You About Asuka Langley Soryu
We meet the fiery red head that divides Evangelion fans. Some people love her, others hate her, they’re so tsundere! However we’re just making our first impressions so let’s kick back, take a cruise and do some ship jumping. Luke also meets Adam as the mystery around NERV and the Angels deepens. Also Angel False Flags are talked about.
Commentary is from 11:05 to 34:55
Read MoreEpisode 7: Let Me Tell You About Giant Robots
Luke begins to question Ashley’s life choices, the two talk about editing and there’s some Eva discussion buried in there. We’re watching an episode that features no angels but features a lot of intrigue and the reveal of the secrets behind Second Impact. We also talk about Pacific Rim, Ritsuko’s love of shitty punk and maturity.
Commentary from 7:45 to 31:10
Read MoreEpisode 6: Let Me Tell You About Smiling
Luke and Ashley pick up where they left off, which is Shinji screaming. A plan is hatched to destroy the Angel. Ridiculous energy is used for a bolt action rifle and Luke makes an awful comment about father dick. We talk about Shinji staying in beds, Pacific Rim, Metal Gear, Homestar Runner and the problems with moe.
Read MoreEpisode 5: Let Me Tell You About Rei Ayanami
Luke and Ashley are back for the first part of a two parter. Luke has some opinions on Misato, Ashley talks about one of her fav Angels, Luke’s theories get disproved and we get straight up biblical. Also we talk about Fez and turn NGE into a gritty crime drama?
Commentary is from 6:50 to 30:15
Read MoreEpisode 4: Let Me Tell You About Running Away
Luke and Ashley decide they’re just going to talk about fan fiction, spin offs and fingernails. Also we talk about how much it sucks to be Shinji and how he is relatable for people with depression and anxiety. Luke also has theories on who the first child is and why teenagers have to pilot giant robot and Ashley lets slip more details that may or may not be true. Also we come up with the phrase “The fuel that powers these robots is angst”
Commentary is from 9:00 to 32:20
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