Category Archives: Robotech

MS26 – Robotech 2: The Sentinels

January 9, 2019Minisode, Podcast Episode, RobotechMacross, Minisode, Podcast, Rick Hunter, Robotech, Robotech 2: The Sentinels, Toonamihyperspacebroadcasts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

The sequel to Robotech was as ill-fated as bridge crew of the SDF Macross…

Hopefully you remember they all died offscreen. This week, we watch the cobbled-together sequel to the cobbled-together show Robotech, and it sure is… something.

If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!

Next week: Dragon Ball Z Part 11

E17 – Robotech Conclusion

April 5, 2017Podcast Episode, RobotechMasters Saga, Part 5, Podcast, Robotech, Series, Southern Cross, Toonamihyperspacebroadcasts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Finishing the Robotech saga(s that were broadcast on Toonami), Michael and Peter find the “ending” leaving something to be desired. Meanwhile, Peter compares the Masters Saga to Human Centipede, and Michael decides to stick a pin in Peter’s eye regarding the next one-off.

Next week: Tenchi Muyo!

E16 – Robotech Part 4

March 29, 2017Podcast Episode, RobotechMasters Saga, Part 4, Podcast, Robotech, Robotech Masters, Series, Southern Cross, Toonamihyperspacebroadcasts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Starting off on a new leg of the Robotech universe, Michael and Peter find the Masters Saga to be oddly charming. Meanwhile, Michael complains about gratuitous anime nudity, and Peter comments on the strange design of TOM 4.0.

Next week: Robotech episodes 49-60

E15 – Robotech Part 3

March 22, 2017Podcast Episode, RobotechMacross, Macross Saga, Part 3, Podcast, Robotech, Serieshyperspacebroadcasts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Michael and Peter finally start seeing the signs of the attempt to meld Robotech together out of three different series, and… it isn’t pretty. Peter tries to explain the unique frustration with watching a bad adaptation of something you enjoyed, while Michael wonders what could have been, had neither known about Robotech’s unique origins.

Next week: Robotech episodes 37-48

E14 – Robotech Part 2

March 15, 2017Podcast Episode, RobotechMacross, Macross Saga, Part 2, Podcast, Robotech, Series, Toonamihyperspacebroadcasts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

In the second block of Robotech, Michael continues to dislike the main characters and complains about villain decay. Meanwhile, Peter discusses the bizarre death of Roy Fokker (spoilers, I guess?).

Next week: Robotech episodes 25-36

E13 – Robotech Part 1

March 8, 2017Podcast Episode, RobotechMacross, Macross Saga, Part 1, Podcast, Robotech, Series, Toonamihyperspacebroadcasts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Taking a trip back further than usual, in this episode we discuss Robotech, a series with a strange history. Michael confuses Roy and Rick, Peter quibbles about small changes, and both speculate on how melding three series that don’t share canon into one could possibly work out.

Next week: Robotech episodes 13-24