Episodes
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
0106: News Update: Freedom! Vengeance! Marriage?
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
On this episode, we catch up on the latest Gundam news from the past few months: Isaac thinks the new Requiem of Vengeance might involve the White Devil himself; the Gundam SEED movie lets us know exactly what it's about - FREEDOM (but not Justice); Bandai-Namco give their interpretation of Suletta and Miorine's "marriage." Plus, Evolution evolves straight to extinction, the Johnny Ridden manga ends, and Gundam comic kickstarter begins!
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
0105: Cucuruz Doan’s Island Review
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
We head back to the frontlines of the One Year War to review the 2022 film Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island (or Amuro’s Weekend Getaway, as Isaac calls it). The film is a cinematic side story in which Gopp hires women, M’Quve should’ve lead with the napalm, Doan teaches us how to milk a goat, Bright dual wields bridge phones, and the Jaburo propnunciation debate recurs. Plus, we miss the most important plot point (but figure it out in the end), discuss the implied morbidity of a full 0079 remake, and find evidence of The Bright Noa Academy for Gentlemanly Officers’ beginning in plain sight. If you haven’t already, go see this film now!
Monday Aug 07, 2023
0104: The Witch from Mercury Review Part II
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
We conclude our review of Suletta and Miorine's journey in The Witch from Mercury! While we were rooting hard for the show, we agree the ending didn't stick the landing (missed the airport entirely, actually) as Delling sleeps through the back half, Elan Prime's pen is mightier than a space laser, Prospera is for some reason rewarded with a Quiet life and faces almost Zero consequences, and Suletta raises her Permet score above 8 (whatever that means) for the win. Plus, we pitch our sequels: Peil's Revenge and Shaddiq's Counterattack; and Isaac reveals his belief that clones aren't actually people!
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
0103: The Witch from Mercury Review Part I
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
We dive into the first half of the newest (and freshest!) Gundam series: The Witch from Mercury! Join us as we discuss how Lady Prospera is an enigma wrapped in a Daughtress mask, phlebotinium has a new flavor and it's called Permet, Suletta's age just doesn't add up, convertible bonds are a trap, and bigger guns = bigger fun. Plus, in a shocking development, Jeturk Heavy Machinery hits Isaac's previously undiscovered mobile suit thiccness limit and causes him to swipe left!
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
0102: Gundam Plus
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Gundam is a franchise that spans almost all forms of media: anime, manga, models, music, novels, video games, and much more. So have you ever wanted a subscription service that unlocks... all of it? Well at Sunset Productions, we have and on this episode we are designing our own Gundam omni-media subscription service! From anime we've never seen to manga that is just sitting on the shelf, we discuss everything the service should include. Isaac has to keep Brian from bankrupting from the service as we discuss exclusive models, karaoke, and more! Plus, the sadness of missing Mika Akitaka at AX 2022 makes us discuss plans for AX 2024.
Mid 2000s Earn Your Rank promotion:
Friday May 26, 2023
0101: Gundam GPT
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm so we take a look at what it is and how it might impact the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Can ChatGPT answer hard-hitting questions about Gundam? What happens when you ask ChatGPT to create a Gundam series? Join us as ChatGPT generates Mobile Suit Gundam Eclipse, Mobile Suit Gundam: Aces of the Cosmos, and Mobile Suit Gundam Legacy: A New Beginning.
USAToday: Godfather of AI Quits Google
ChatGPT was voiced in this episode by "Matthew" and "Salli" from https://ttsmp3.com
Tuesday May 09, 2023
0100: G-Wrestler
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Sunset Productions welcomes the millions... and MILLIONS... of Gundam fans to ringside as the next evolution of mobile suit entertainment takes shape before your very eyes - G-Wrestler! Your hosts, GM Ross and FAZZ, take you through the action as we pitch Gundam Wrestling from training camp all the way to Wrestlemania, in a world where the Char clone is your friend, the Gundams are powered by charisma, and all the drama is backstage! Join us as we stomp a mudhole in Mr. McNamco while Tomino-san the referee counts the one-two-three!
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Saturday Apr 22, 2023
0099: Victory Gundam Review Part I
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
In our longest episode ever (because this show is so special) we tackle the first half of 1993’s Mobile Suit Victory Gundam. We discuss Tomino’s hatred of the show, rumors about his depression, how the tradition of biking was likely revived behind the scenes, Cronicle’s Wal-Mart mask, and Maria’s failed matriarchy led by a man. Plus, we rename all the characters so they have shorter, easier to pronounce names like Jack Hanna, Mr. Pibb, Zoloft, General Sugar, and Officer Phylo.
P.S. I love you, Junko!
The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part I – Victory Gundam & Battling Depression
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
0098: Yoshiyuki Tomino Interview
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
This is the episode you've been waiting for! Sunset Productions has a sit-down, tell-all interview with the creator of Gundam himself, Yoshiyuki Tomino! Tomino-san answers all of our most burning questions about Gundam, including the live-action film, space exploration, Haro, and more!
Happy AFD, listeners!
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
0097: Designing Gundamfield
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
After being unsatisfied with Gundam Evolution, we design our dream Gundam video game: GUNDAMFIELD! Sunset Productions spares no expenses and has no budgets! Plus, Brian's kids do an Endless Waltz of sickness and health, a WWE tangent spurs a preview of Gundam Wrestling, we ponder what the Universal Century's currency is called, and Isaac blows our your candles.