With high expectations, listeners download podcasts to be better informed and entertained. But established media personalities seize control of the iTunes rankings in the name of popularity and brand recognition. The year is 2017. Nostalgia Pilots. In order to counter the armies of mediocrity, four…
Jason Banks, Lauren Harris, Hugh O'Donnell, and JRD Skinner
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Jurd, Spence, Hugh and Jason discuss Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 35: Showdown! Burning Machine Gun Punch! In this episode: Allenby throws boulders, Chibodee beats up a statuary garden, and Domon displays an amazing new technique that we will literally never see again. Plus, The Shuffle Alliance ghost Domon, and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!This week, Jason, Jurd, Spence, and Hugh discuss Mobile Fighter G Gundam epsiode 34: “Stand Up Domon! Raging Tag Team Match!” This episode: Schwartz does some ninja stuff, Master Asia conducts a police investigation using his fists, and Neo Malaysia’s Gala Garla has the haircut of the future!Plus, Allenby’s team hasn’t gotten... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd and Spence discuss Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 33: Emisary of Darkness! Chapman Rises Again! In this episode: Princess Marie-Louise does a bit of light kidnapping, gets bored halfway through, and wanders off to witness… a murder!? With the Princess’s life on the line, George faces... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! In today's episode: Spence, Jason, Jurd, and Hugh discuss Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 32: Dangerous Trap! Neros Gundam Strikes Back! In this episode, Michelo Chariot returns, but it's too late for him to become Domon's nemesis. Plus, Wong blows smoke, Chibodee is chased off the road in his flying car,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! Tonight, Hugh, Jason, and Jurd discuss G Gundam Episode 31: Dazzling Power of the Clown! Get Mad, Gundam Maxter! In this episode, Chibodee relives his childhood trauma, the Jester Gundam is cool but disturbing, and pilot Romario Manini has Pennywise powers, maybe. Plus, the healing power of song, and Rain can't take... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jurd and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam #30: Beautiful Fighter: Dangerous Allenby! This week, Domon wrecks an arcade machine, Allenby has cold fists, and Rain is totally fine with this. Plus, Argo gets Worfed out of the gate, and the Noble Gundam has strong ribbon game.
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Jurd, Hugh and Jason consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 29: Running Away! Sai Saici in Love! Tonight, Sai Saici's outfit is extremely Nineties, the series makes a brief nod to the original Gundam, and we ask the question, ‘Who's piloting that clock Gundam?'Plus, was this whole plot a scam... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason and Jurd discuss Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 28: Domon Targeted! The Assassin's Staff In this episode, this blind assassin has terrible fashion sense, Domon has a rare moment of knowing what the hell is going on, and you can still have the power of friendship, even... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week Jason, Jurd, Spence and Hugh endure the nadir of Mobile Fighter G Gundam as they watch episode 27: Hang on Domon! Triumph of the Restored Faith so you don’t have to. This episode, giant snakes are real, but not like that, we spend more time thinking about this villain’s... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!Spence is busy this week, so Hugh, Jason, and Jurd are hanging out this week, talking about some non-Gundam video games, anime, movies, and comics that we’ve been enjoying.
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!This week, Hugh, Jurd, and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 26: A New Weapon! Erupting God Finger In this episode, Domon can't stand to stay in a hotel room, The Zeus Gundam is too cool to live, and the wander bug preys on insects several times its size, and usually... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!This week, Spence, Jurd, Jason, and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 25: All Fighers Gathered! The Final Battles Begin! This week, Master Asia gives himself more nicknames, the God Gundam is unveiled to great fanfare, and we meet the rest of Gundams. Plus, we get a tender reunion between Argo... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week Jason, Jurd, Spence and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 24: Bright New Star! The Birth of the God Gundam! In this episode, Rain becomes a magical girl, Domon defeats his master only to be bullied by a horse, and the giant Gundam clock is real, and spectacular.Plus,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, and Spence start a brand-new series and consider Trigun Stampede Epsidoe One: Noman's Land!
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!This week, Jurd, Spence, Hugh and Jason discuss Mobile Fighter G Gundam Espisode 23: Destined Battle! Domon vs. Devil Gundam In today's episode; Domon is that guy who won't leave the party, Schwartz is James Bond, and Master Asia is temporarily old. Plus, this whole fight could've been avoided with good communication,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!This week, Spence, Hugh, Jason and Jurd discuss Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 22: Breakthrough! Warriors' Strong Ties! Tonight, Argo is an adult man, the Shuffle Alliance finally finds common ground in wanting to kick Domon's ass, and the Guyana Highlands are the real victims.Plus, Domon and Rain make a promise, and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 21: The Final Battle Approaches! Only 3 Days Away! In this episode, Domon has been gone for weeks in his peyote cave, The support teams head for the finals, and The Dark/Devil Army reveals sea and air models!... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week Jason, Jurd, Spence and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 20: George! Beat the Nightmare! This week, Mirabeau's villain eyeliner is on point, Rain wishes she could heal an actual sports injury for once, and G Gundam continues the theme of having a good fight instead of going... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Jurd, Spence, Hugh and Jason consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 18: Fierce Battle! Dragon Gundam Vs Bolt Gundam! In this episode: Sai Saici is a very young man, Argo has angry eyes, and Natasha chooses violence. Plus, Rain has a huge Amazon order and Schwartz still hasn't taught... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd, and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 18: Steal the Secret – Scheme of the Beautiful Warriors! In this episode, Gundam Maxter open carries, Domon takes up cliff diving, and Kill Harn is too cool to make it into the actual episode!Plus, Chibodee uses Surf... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Spence, Hugh, Jason and Jurd consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 17: Challenge! Mysterious Masked Fighter! Promo: Geek Radio Daily
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!This week, Jurd, Spence, Hugh and Jason consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 16: Ultimate Power and Evil! Rise of the Devil Gundam! This week, Schwartz Bruder is the Green Ranger of this series, Rain is still the G.O.A.T. with her compact, and Domon is a terrible older brother figure.Plus, Argo’s laser... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Jason, Jurd, Spence and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 15: Warrior's Crest – Goodbye Shuffle Alliance! In this episode: Domon immediately forgets that he is injured, Rain also can heal Domon's clothes, and George delivers a sinister ‘Bounour!'Pllus, the Shuffle Alliance believes in the heart of the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots!This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd, and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 14: Shocking! Shinning Finger Defeated!Crunchy RollYouTube This week, Rain saves everyone, the Shuffle Alliance looks silly, and Black Joker has no time for Domon’s feelings. Plus, Lasers can do anything and Master Asia reveals himself. Promo: Tales from the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Spence, Hugh, Jason and Jurd consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 13: Big Trouble! Domon vs. the Big 5.Watch on Crunchyroll or YouTube!There are a few audio artifacts in the beginning of the episode. Unfortunately, they occurred during recording and I was unable to remove them. –Hugh This week:... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Jurd, Spence, Jason and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 12: He's the Undefeated of the East! Master Asia Appears! In tonight's episode, Domon has a genuine emotion, Master Asia has superpowers, and the Death Army has pink eye. Plus, Domon and Master Asia have the best secret... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, we’re taking a break and presenting some outtakes from the first ten episodes of G Gundam! These are goofs, tangents, or other material cut for time or space. Enjoy, and we’ll be back next week with more Nostalgia Pilots!
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! Tonight, Jason, Jurd, Spence, and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 11: Reunion in the Falling Rain. In this episode, Rain reconnects with an old flame, Domon eats his feelings, and Saette makes a noir exit. Plus, Rain's father finds a conspicuous floppy disk, and the Minaret Gundam can't hide... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode ten: Terror! The Phantom Fighter Appears! This week, Sai Saichi's training hasn't prepared him to fight the undead, Rain gets wifi everywhere, and we finally get some hints of the real plot! Plus, Domon experiences growth and Dahal... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! Tonight Spence, Hugh, Jason and Jurd consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 9: Powerful Enemy! Chapman's Heroic Challange! This week: Gentle Chapman cheats at everything, Rain can identify speed by taste for some reason, and Domon doesn't like to think about what happens when he loses. Plus, George is back, and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Jurd, Spence, Hugh and Jason consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode Eight, Old Grudge – Revenge of the Space Police. In tonight's episode, Rain just wants to take a day off, Domon is bad at judging the size of explosions, and Neo-Canadian fighter Andrew Graham has a weirdly normal... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Jason, Jurd, Spence, and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 7: Prepare to Fight! Desperate Fugitive! In tonight's podcast, Domon is suddenly super interested in the rules, Chico's plan to save his sister is a murder spree, and Jurd finally gets a new submersible mech in this series!... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 6: FIght, Domon! The Earth is the Ring! In tonight's episode, Domon runs afoul of a sinister monk, Major Urube is Gundam's chillest masked man, and the Shining Gundam extends its frills. Plus, Rain is still secretly Batman... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd, and Spence are locked in with Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode Five: Great Escape! A Captive Gundam Fighter! In today's episode, Neo Russia's prison is just Alcatraz with snow on top, Argo Gulski's got laser chains, and Domon's strength is still determined by the plot. Plus,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Spence, Jurd, Jason, and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode Four: Challenge! The Red Rose Knight! In this episode – Neo-French Pilot George De Sand harnesses the power of Captain Harlock, Frank Gastro and the Neo-Cuban team wear their happy in their clothes, and Rain is one murder... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Spence, Jurd, Jason and Hugh consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 3: Beat the Dragon Gundam! This week, The Dragon Gundam has a wicked ponytail, Neo China's Space Colony is Asgard, and Sai Saici is a bit of a brat. Plus, Domon gets wrapped up in fashion and where... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, and Jurd take a break and discuss what we’ve been watching and playing outside of the Gundam franchise. Enjoy! This episode’s topics: The Falcon & the Winter Soldier The Wonder Egg Priority Jujutsu Kaisen Beastars Dragon Quest Adventure of Dai Outriders The Terror Invincible Rain On Your... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd, and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 2: “The Roar of the Winning Punch!” This week, Gundam Maxter has abs, a robe can cover anything, and Rain is the MVP! Plus, Neo America’s space colony is just Texas and where does she get those wonderful... Continue Reading →
Welcome to a brand-new season of Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Our flight team of Hugh, Jason, Jurd, and Spence begin their journey through 1994’s Mobile Fighter G Gundam with episode one, “The Gundam That Fell to Earth!” We begin in beautiful Rome, where Domon and Italian Gundam Fighter Michaelo Charriot only destroy three historic landmarks!... Continue Reading →
This week we present outtakes from our discussions of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team! HughJasonJurdSpence Next time, these hands of ours are burning red as we kick off our next series: Mobile Fighter G Gundam!
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd and Spence consider the for-real final episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Last Resort! In this episode, Bebe gave Michel the worst kind of Dear John letter, Kiki is good, but Karen and Sanders would have been better, and Shiro is teaching middle... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! In this episode, Hugh, Jason, Jurd and Spence consider Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team Episode 11 – The Shuddering Mountain Part Two! This week: In what should be the last episode but isn’t, Genias shows us how deep his issues really go, Kojima steps up, and Shiro decides to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Spence, Jurd, Hugh and Jason discuss Gundam the 08th MS Team episode 10: The Shuddering Mountain Part One. In tonight’s episode, Genias continues to be a terrible boss, The Federation mobile suits can’t escape gravity, and Eledore is at least competent. Plus, Norris has an awesome exit and Shiro... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jurd, and Spence consider Gundam The 08th MS Team Episode 9: Front Line. In this episode: The Magella Attack Force, um, Attacks. Eledore is back to help out, and somebody on the team is spying on Shiro. But who could it be? Plus, Genias continues his slide into... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd and Spence consider Gundam the 08th MS Team Epsisode 8: “Duty and Ideals.” In tonight’s episode, the Nostalgia Pilots meet and say goodbye to our favorite new characters, Shiro struggles with the realities of war while shooting a Zaku in the junk, and Genias goes full... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! Tonight Spence, Jurd, Jason and Hugh consider Gundam the 08th MS Team episode Seven, “Reunion.” This week, Admiral Yuri Kellerne action-hero walks away from a nuclear blast, Shiro has the power of boners, and Karen and Sanders don’t appear, much to the Nostalgia Pilots’ dismay. Plus, Genias is a dick, and Zeon... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd and Spence consider Gundam The 08th MS Team Episode 6: Battle of the Burning Sands. This episode, giant problems need giant wrenches, Michel is a distracted mess of a man, and Karen and Sanders are the real heroes. Plus, how do you catch a spaceship with... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd, and Spence consider Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team episode five, “The Broken Order to Standby.” This episode: Zeon readies a room for Eledore and Michel at the Hotel Casablanca, Aina vaguely disapproves of murdering civilians, and Karen is the best at what she does,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Spence, Jurd, Jason and Hugh gather to consider Gundam The 08th MS Team Episode Four – “The Demon Overhead” In this episode, Michel is extremely Watson, Karen solves her team’s problems with violence, and Aina fixes her ship through trying harder. Plus, the Apsalus has a silly name, and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! Today, Spence, Jurd, Jason and Hugh consider Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team episode 3: The Time Limit On Trust! In this episode, Shiro gives away the hover tank, Eledore is bad at his job, and this whole thing could have been avoided by using mortars. Plus, we finally have... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! Today, Jason, Hugh, Jurd, and Spence consider Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team Episode 2: Gundams int he Jungle! In this episode: Shiro gets his powers stripped, jungle water is delicious, And Aina and her brother are a bit too close. Plus, random anime titties. Enjoy! Thanks for listening to... Continue Reading →