Sync Ratios: a Neon Genesis Evangelion discussion podcast

By Ben Collins

What's Sync Ratios: a Neon Genesis Evangelion discussion podcast about?

Screenwriting partners Ben Collins & Luke Piotrowski watch every episode of the landmark anime Neon Genesis Evangelion and discuss it in detail.

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Sync Ratios: a Neon Genesis Evangelion discussion podcast episodes:

11.24.2021
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Luke, Ben, and Kevin discuss, at length, the forth and final of the Evangelion rebuild movies. Is this the end of Sync Ratios?
08.02.2021
3.33.2 You Can (Not) Redo
Back again for the second part of our discussion of the third evangelion rebuild movie!
07.26.2021
3.33.1 You Can (Not) Redo
Luke & Ben are once again joined by Kevin Phillips to discuss the third Evangelion rebuild movie, in this long and confusing two part episode!
06.28.2021
Evangelion 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance
After far too long of a hiatus Luke, Ben, and Kevin return to discuss Evangelion 2.22
11.28.2020
Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone part 2
Kevin Phillips joins Ben and Luke again to continue the discussion of the first Neon Genesis Evangelion "rebuild movies".
11.20.2020
Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone part 1
Ben and Luke are joined again by Kevin Phillips, this time to discuss the first of the Neon Genesis Evangelion rebuild movies. This is the first of a two part discussion.
10.23.2020
Welcome Back
We're back at last to begin coverage of the New Theatrical Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy! But first, a supersize welcome back episode exploring the “lost” live action segments from End of Evangelion, the parody audio drama “After the End” and...
11.15.2019
30 End of Evangelion Part 2
It all returns to nothing.
11.08.2019
29 End of Evangelion Part 1
End of Evangelion
11.01.2019
28 DEATH(true)2
Kevin Phillips returns to join Ben and Luke for the deep breath before the plunge, the experimental, free-association recap movie that is... Death (true)^2!
09.26.2019
27 Those Men Longed for a Mailbag Episode and Thus Invited Audience Questions
Ben & Luke answer listener questions, choosing favorite episodes and moments, sharing sci fi and anime recommendations, and examining the promise/fulfillment of Rei Ayanami’s narrative arc.
09.20.2019
26 The Beast that Shouted I at the Heart of the World
The end is here! Well, AN end anyway. The end of the series proper. Time to get somber and introspective. Listen. Think. Feel. Then, uh, go outside and take a walk or something.
09.13.2019
25 Do You Love Me?
Merge your mind, heart and soul with Ben, Luke and Kevin as they try to unravel the abstract mystery that is “THE LAST TWO EPISODES.” The Instrumentality of humanity has begun!
09.06.2019
24 The Final Messenger
Asuka is in catatonic despair, PenPen is sent away, Ritsuko is being held prisoner, Kevin Phillips is MIA, Ben and Luke are distracted by the original main stage lineup of Lilith Fair, the last angel is here and he’s not...
08.23.2019
23 Tears
Ben and Kevin are exposed to new footage and everyone’s relationship with Misato is complicated as the penultimate angel seeks to share its loneliness with Rei by invading her inner world.
08.16.2019
22 Don’t Be.
episode 22
08.13.2019
21.21 Shin Godzilla vs Evangelion 4D Attraction
Luke goes into detail about Universal Studios Japan’s 2019 theme park attraction in this bonus episode
08.09.2019
21 The Birth of NERV
Finally, an excuse to talk about Kozo Fuyutsuki as the secrets surrounding the origins of Nerv are (sort of) revealed!
08.02.2019
20 Weaving a Story 2: Oral stage
episode 20
07.26.2019
19 A Man's Battle
episode 19
07.19.2019
18 Ambivalence
episode 18
07.14.2019
17.77 You Can (Not) Speculate
SPOILER WARNING! In this special episode we take a good, hard look at the ten minute teaser for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 that premiered at special events across the globe last week. If you aren’t caught up on the Rebuild...
07.12.2019
17 The Fourth Child
episode 17
07.05.2019
16 Sickness Unto Death, and...
16 Splitting of the Breast
06.28.2019
15 Lies and Silence
episode 15
06.24.2019
14.44 Netflix!
Netflix finally released Evangelion! Ben & Luke take a detour from the normal schedule to talk about it!
06.21.2019
14 Seele, the Throne of Souls
It’s Evangelion! Where even the clip show is dense as hell, full of information, emotion and style. Lacey Valentini returns to analyze (and recite) “The Poem” and more with Ben and Luke. Sync Ratios, something that brings comfort!
06.14.2019
13 Angel Infiltration
Ben and Luke are joined by their friend Lacey Valentini to discuss her history with and perspective on the series in general and to navigate the technobabble of the densest episode yet!
06.07.2019
12 She said, 'Don't make others suffer for your personal hatred'
The suffering of previous generations seems to be the thematic focal point this week, with flashbacks to Misato’s past and subtle allusions to the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah. In a world that feels like it could end at...
05.31.2019
11 Within the Darkness
The power is out in Tokyo III, leading to one of Ben and Luke’s favorite episodes, a funny and exciting standout with sharp editing, UCC coffee and moments of satisfying characterization for pretty much the entire cast. Beyond the episode,...
05.24.2019
10 Magma Diver
Ben and Luke welcome you as honorary members of their super sophisticated anime watching club “The Red Tojis” in this exciting episode about class trips, shitty chocolate, Ghostbusters II, and the interesting shift from defensive to offensive posture on the...
05.17.2019
09 Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!
Ben and Luke spend a lot of time analyzing cartoon kisses and talking about the Peanuts gang on this week’s episode. They also highlight the variety of musical influences on display in each character’s musical theme and Luke begins the...
05.10.2019
08 Asuka Strikes
Asuka’s here and dammit that should be enough but if you want more, this week’s episode also dives into the frustrating Netflix premiere announcement, the cultural relationship between anime and techno music, the importance of power poses and the concept...
05.04.2019
07 That Which is Man Made
This week Ben and Luke cover the ins and outs of corporate espionage, the timing of anime comedy, the origins of Jet Alone and even the smell of blood. They also address the age-old subs vs dubs debate and take...
04.26.2019
06 Decisive Battle in Tokyo-3
Ben and Luke discuss the value of individual arcs within long-form storytelling, the joys of narrative symmetry, and the structural parallels between episode 06 and Hideaki Anno’s Shin Godzilla. What should you do at a time like this? You could...
04.19.2019
05 Rei, Beyond The Heart
An examination of the show’s cryptic opening kicks off the most mythologically dense episode yet. Hear Ben break down Shinji’s awkward apologies to Rei and Luke break down and awkwardly apologize to Gundam fans on this week’s Sync Ratios!
04.12.2019
04 Rain, After Running Away
We know Shinji “mustn’t run away” but what about wandering away and aimlessly riding trains for awhile? Join Ben and Luke as a cursory google unlocks the mystery of the two titles, several corrections and omissions are addressed and the...
04.05.2019
03 The Phone That Doesn't Ring
Ben and Luke bond over the story of teenagers struggling to connect in an episode full of background exposition and Freudian womb imagery. Take a seat (right hand side in the back by the window, please) and explore the mysteries...
03.29.2019
02 Unfamiliar Ceiling
Shinji gets some cold stares from both Eva 01 and his new hot springs penguin roommate in episode 02, “Unfamiliar Ceiling.” This week Ben and Luke examine the delicate balance of broad comedy, domestic drama and post-apocalyptic sci-fi that characterizes...
03.22.2019
01 Angel Attack
Ben and Luke discuss the world-building, character introductions and utilization of anime tropes in the premiere episode of the series. How does the structure compare to that of a western, live action TV pilot and, seriously, how great is Misato?...
03.11.2019
00 - Sync Ratios Introduction
Ben & Luke explain the origin of the podcast and how they each first encountered Neon Genesis Evangelion

What's Sync Ratios: a Neon Genesis Evangelion discussion podcast about?

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Sync Ratios: a Neon Genesis Evangelion discussion podcast episodes:

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

3.33.2 You Can (Not) Redo

3.33.1 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone part 2

Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone part 1

Welcome Back

30 End of Evangelion Part 2

29 End of Evangelion Part 1

28 DEATH(true)2

27 Those Men Longed for a Mailbag Episode and Thus Invited Audience Questions

26 The Beast that Shouted I at the Heart of the World

25 Do You Love Me?

24 The Final Messenger

23 Tears

22 Don’t Be.

21.21 Shin Godzilla vs Evangelion 4D Attraction

21 The Birth of NERV

20 Weaving a Story 2: Oral stage

19 A Man's Battle

18 Ambivalence

17.77 You Can (Not) Speculate

17 The Fourth Child

16 Sickness Unto Death, and...

15 Lies and Silence

14.44 Netflix!

14 Seele, the Throne of Souls

13 Angel Infiltration

12 She said, 'Don't make others suffer for your personal hatred'

11 Within the Darkness

10 Magma Diver

09 Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!

08 Asuka Strikes

07 That Which is Man Made

06 Decisive Battle in Tokyo-3

05 Rei, Beyond The Heart

04 Rain, After Running Away

03 The Phone That Doesn't Ring

02 Unfamiliar Ceiling

01 Angel Attack

00 - Sync Ratios Introduction

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