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.

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.

"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 stuff here."

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 Dialectical Podcasting.

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.

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 Best Character list from Asher! Cue the music.

Actung! "Asuka Strikes" the You Can [Not] Podcast! Battling politicians, new character relationships, underwater cities, U2 AND Nine Inch Nails! Wunderbar.

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. 

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 people, questions Asher wants answered immediately and the celebrated return of big guns. #baeayanami

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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.