Hugh J. O’Donnell (He/His/Him) writes fiction, produces podcasts, and likes things. His work has appeared in The NoSleep Podcast, Quoth the Raven, and Andromeda Spaceways, among others, and he is also the author of the award-winning novella “The City: A Story in 140 Characters.” He is currently producing “Everyday Drabbles,” an ongoing daily flash fiction project on Facebook and Tiktok. His greatest achievement thus far has been winning Carl Kasell’s voice on his voicemail.
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Spence, Hugh, Jason and Jurd consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam Episode 17: Challenge! Mysterious Masked Fighter!
In this episode, The Death Army D-G Cell Skeletons are somehow worse when they can talk, The rest of the cast only cares about Rain, and Domon can’t count to four. Plus, George blows his chance and the vibe between Argo and the Commandant continues to be weird.
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 chains are stylish and functional, and Master Asia and Kyoji save the animation budget.
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 cards, and the nostalgia pilots look forward to a multi-episode training montage!
Welcome to Nostalgia Pilots! This week, Hugh, Jason, Jurd, and Spence consider Mobile Fighter G Gundam episode 14: Shocking! Shinning Finger Defeated! Crunchy Roll YouTube
Nostalgia Pilots Episode 77: Optimus Prime Vibes
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.
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
Nostalgia Pilots Episode 76: Banging Fingers
This week: Domon wanders into a trap, Rain actually knows how to use the Gundam, and Chibodee is Captain Falcon. Plus, who is this mysterious new antagonist, and where did Master Asia go?
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 handshake, and do you know what time it is in the space colonies?
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!
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 its crown.
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 Muhammad’s tomb is very authentic.