Fly: A Queer Haikyuu Podcast
S4E15: Found
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"That’s not a face of someone who’s discouraged."
This week for Season 4, Episode 15 "Found", em and rainbow talk about what the twins pulling off the freak quick means for Hinata's future, the failures of the dub, and the busted animation.
Episode Discussion Begins at 08:00
Spoiler Zone Begins 01:00:28
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S4E14: Rhythm
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"When it’s my turn to serve it’ll be me vs hundreds!"
This week for Season 4, Episode 14 "Rhythm", em and rainbow discuss how Inarizaki uses sound and serves to throw off our crows, Saeko's drinking problem, and Atsumu's absolute simp behavior for Hinata.
Episode Discussion Begins at 08:55
Spoiler Zone Begins 58:50
No new episode next week, but we'll be back Monday, September 15!
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S4E13: The Second Day
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"I didn't come here to fall in love. I came here to win a championship."
This week for Season 4, Episode 13 "The Second Day", em and rainbow talk about Kanoka's backstory, complain about not being able to see Niiyama play, and rainbow rants a little too much.
Episode Discussion Begins at 04:42
Spoiler Zone Begins 01:07:04
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S4E12: Vivid
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"Watching Bokuto-san when he’s on top of his game is really satisfying."
This week, rainbow and em discuss Season 4, Episode 12 "A Chance to Connect" and check in on some of our other favorite teams at nationals before Hinata finally gets to confront the tiny giant Kageyama met at the Tokyo youth training camp.
Episode Discussion Begins at 08:04
Spoiler Zone Begins 01:01:38
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S4E11: A Chance to Connect
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"Looks like me and my wife!"
This week, rainbow and em discuss Season 4, Episode 11 "A Chance to Connect", where Karasuno has finally locked in and are ready to show Tsubakihara what they're made of!
Episode Discussion Begins at 8:29
Spoiler Zone Begins 50:35
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S4E10: Battle Lines
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"I know you’ll feel a little lost without me, but you’ll just have to get used to that."
This week, rainbow and em discuss Season 4, Episode 9 "Battle Lines", delighting in the amount of Kiyoko we get in the first half of the episode before digging into the start of Karasuno's first round game against Tsubakihara Academy.
Episode Discussion Begins at 09:46
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S4 Mid-Season Break Bonus Episode: Who in Haikyuu? Listener Edition!
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"Who in Haikyuu...?"
This week, em and rainbow take a break from season four to read the answers you submitted for various Who in Haikyuu? scenarios!
Spoiler Zone Begins at 37:05
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S4E9: Everyone's Night
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"I don’t need to be so freaked out, I have a team with me!"
This week, rainbow and em discuss Season 4, Episode 9 "Everyone's Night" and analyze Daichi's first dream of the new year, talk about Hinata's dramatics, and dive a little into Japanese New Year traditions.
Episode Discussion Begins at 08:41
Spoiler Zone Begins at 1:00:49
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S4E8: Challenger
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"There’s no guarantee a weapon that worked in the beginning with still work in the end. I have to keep moving forward. My greatest weapon is that no one can catch me."
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 4, episode 8 "Challenger", covering the end of the Date Tech practice match where we see some of Karasuno's plays finally come together and Kinoshita has to put his jump float serve to the test.
Episode Discussion Begins at 05:10
Spoiler Zone Begins at 52:53
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S4E7: Return of the King
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"You can try to be a goody goody all you want but..."
This week, rainbow and em talk about season 4, episode 7 "Return of the King", where they discuss Hinata being a ride and die for his king, Kageyama's growth since middle school, and how Karasuno handles conflict as a team.
Episode Discussion Begins at 06:17
Spoiler Zone Begins at 1:08:11
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S4E6: Enhancements
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"If I know you, you can fly even higher."
This week, rainbow and em talk about season 4, episode 6 "Enhancements", where they dissect KageHina's soulmatism and Kageyama's attitude since he returned from the training camp.
Episode Discussion Begins at 05:41
Spoiler Zone Begins at 58:48
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S4E5: Hunger
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"I'm starving!!!"
This week, rainbow and em are back after a slight technical difficulty with season 4, episode 5 "Hunger", where they discuss AtsuKage, Kindaichi's feelings about what happened in middle school, and and Atsumu's motivation behind the "goody-two-shoes" comment.
Episode Discussion Begins at 05:59
Spoiler Zone Begins at 1:11:14
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S4E4: Taking It Easy
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"I am freaking out, but also learning from you too.”
This week, rainbow and em cover season 4, episode 4 "Taking It Easy" and talk about Hinata's ability to uplift his rivals and Kageyama's ability to inadvertently piss off other players - and the one player who manages to piss him off.
Episode Discussion Begins at 11:26
Spoiler Zone Begins at 1:09:50
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S4E3: Persepective
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"We eat... human flesh.”
This week, rainbow and em talk about season 4, episode 3 "Perspective" and discuss Hinata's new approach to the first year's training camp. For Who in Haikyuu, it's Naruto time. Believe it!
Episode Discussion Begins at 04:30
Spoiler Zone Begins at 1:10:38
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S4E2: Lost
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"Find out what you can do there that you can't do anywhere else.”
This week, rainbow and em cover season 4, episode 2 "Lost" and talk about Hinata needing to find his way as a ball boy and Washijo's motivations behind letting him stay.
Episode Discussion Begins at 3:02
Spoiler Zone Begins at 1:00:41
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S4E1: Introductions
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"He who wishes to climb the ladder must begin at the bottom.”
This week, rainbow and em have made it to season 4 episode 1, "Introductions", discussing the ways Hinata's growth has stagnated, Washijo's motivations, and the opportunity Kageyama's been given due to his hard work.
Episode Discussion Begins at 6:37
Spoiler Zone Begins at 1:19:23
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Season Break Bonus Episode feat. a special guest! part 2
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Warning: this episode contains spoilers throughout!
"Do they ever have a little smooth? A smooch under the net?"
This week things are a little different. rainbow was away, so a special guest joined em to talk about the first episode of Haikyuu, Shonen anime as a genre, and more!
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S3E10: The Battle of Concepts
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"The more ambitious his goals, the more he’s going to struggle.”
This week, rainbow and em discuss the final episode of season 3, "The Battle of Concepts" and freak out about the conclusion to the Miyagi Spring High Qualifiers final game, an adorable UshiTen moment, and KageHina rivals.
Episode Discussion Begins at 4:13
Spoiler Zone Begins at 48:16
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S3E9: The Volleyball Idiots
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"A lot of people call him a monster, but we just say he's a volleyball idiot."
This week, rainbow and em talk about season 3, episode 9 "The Volleyball Idiots" and discuss all the little monsters in this game, the elongated deuce between our two teams, and Washijo's beef with a 15 year old.
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S3E8: An Annoying Guy
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"Above all, I want to defeat him. And I want the weight of that loss to crush you.”
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 3, episode 8 "An Annoying Guy" and talk about Ushijima's anger over Hinata's skill, Hinata's determination to win, and what happens when Kageyama comes back into the game.
Spoiler Zone Begins at 51:20
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S3E7: Obsession
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"Now that's a beautiful sight!"
This week, rainbow and em cover season 3, episode 7 "Obsession" and discuss Suga's strengths in this game, Tendo's tragic backstory, and Tsukishima's dedication to his team.
Spoiler Zone Begins at 51:57
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S3E6: The Chemical Change of Encounters
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"If the chance appears, you better grab it!"
This week, rainbow and em cover season 3, episode 6 "The Chemical Change of Encounters" and talk about how the Karasuno third years met, the recipe for success, and the conclusion of the fourth set.
Spoiler Zone Begins at 01:07:23
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S3E5: One vs. Many
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"I didn’t come here to see someone win, I can here to watch someone lose." "You’re such a piece of crap."
This week, rainbow and em cover season 3, episode 5 "One vs. Many" and discuss an iconic UshiHina moment, the quickness with which Shiratorizawa takes the third set, and the intensity of the beginning of set four.
Spoiler Zone Begins at 56:45
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S3E4: The Halo Around the Moon
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"...a slight mistake created by annoyance and panic..."
This week, rainbow and em cover season 3, episode 4 "The Halo Around the Moon" and have an absolute blast talking about the greatest Tsukishima moment of the entire series.
1:00:39 Spoiler Zone Begins
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S3E3: Guess Monster
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"Puns are the lowest form of comedy."
This week, rainbow and em cover season 3, episode 3 "Guess Monster" and discuss the differences between Tsukki and Tendo's play styles, touch on Hinata's journey with blocking, and talk all about everyone's (or at least rainbow's) favorite monster.
47:05 Spoiler Zone Begins
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S3E2: The Threat of the Left
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"Tsukki, did you get a stinger on your finger?!"
This week, rainbow and em cover season 3, episode 1 "Greetings" and talk about Ushijima's south paw, Tsukishima's blocking trouble, and Noya's excitement over a receiving challenge.
42:32 Spoiler Zone Begins
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S3E1: Greetings
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"Don’t worry Goshiki, your words are as cool as your bangs."
This week, rainbow and em talk about season 3, episode 1 "Greetings" and discuss the Shiratorizawa team dynamics, UshiHina's fierce rivalry, and Karasuno's nerves in the face of their first ever finals.
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Season Break Bonus Episode feat. a special guest!
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"I am shocked how much I teared up with you describing the panels to me."
This week things are a little different. em was away, so a special guest joined rainbow to talk about Oikawa, sports, masculinity, queer animation, and so much more!
43:01 Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E25: Declaration of War
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"Even a great white eagle can be bested by a murder of crows."
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 2, episode 25 "Declaration of War" and gush about the UshiOi confrontation and Oikawa's 'worthless pride'. Plus, they get revved up for next season's face off against Shiratorizawa.
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S2E24: The Absolute Limit Switch
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"A tiny little idiot who goes farther than he does has appeared."
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 2, episode 24 "The Absolute Limit Switch" and freak out about the conclusion of the Seijoh/Karasuno match. Both teams give it their all, but only one can come out on top!
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S2E23: Team
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"You have to face the team and the team has to face you."
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 2, episode 23 "Team" and talk about the root of Kyoutani's gayness and how Yahaba is able to knock some sense into him.
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S2E22: The Former Coward's Fight
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"I'll forgive you."
This week, rainbow and em cover season 2, episode 22 "The Former Cowards Fight" and discuss the pinch server's ability to change the momentum of a game, Yamaguchi's growth, and YamaHina friendship.
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S2E21: The Destroyer
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"The spike doesn’t feel as good if it doesn’t crush somebody and land for the kill."
This week, rainbow and em talk about season 2, episode 21 "The Destroyer" and discuss Mad Dog's anger issues and how his hyper-aggressive playstyle affects the game. For Who in HQ? they talk about what other clubs would try to recruit our favorite players.
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S2E20: Wiping Out
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"We trust you, captain!"
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 2, episode 20 "Wiping Out" and talk about one of the creepiest moments in the show, the start of the semifinal game, and the growth of both Karasuno and Seijoh.
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S2E19: The Iron Wall Can Be Rebuilt Again and Again
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"The Iron Wall Can Be Rebuilt Any Number of Times"
This week, em and rainbow cover season 2, episode 18 "The Iron Wall Can Be Rebuilt Again and Again" and discuss the game between two of Karasuno's biggest rivals. For the character spotlight, they focus on the newest addition to the Iron Wall.
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S2E18: The Losers
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"Whoever let's the ball fall is the loser."
This week, em and rainbow cover season 2, episode 18 "The Losers" and talk about the movie musical Wicked and the conclusion of the Wakunan match. Over in the spoiler zone, they get into the future of Takeru and the original Tiny Giant.
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S2E17: The Battle Without Willpower
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"Sorry if I'm making things harder."
This week, em and rainbow cover season 2, episode 17 "The Battle Without Willpower" and discuss the most dramatic death in anime history, Ennoshita's role on the court, and the value in making the choice that's right for you.
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S2E16: Next
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"Thank u, next."
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 2, episode 16 "Next" and discuss the conclusion of the Johzenji match, the cheering section for Wakutani South, and Daichi's role as Karasuno's captain.
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S2E15: A Place to Play
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"To truly have fun, you need to have strength as well."
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 2, episode 15 "A Place to Play" and talk about Johzenji's unpredictable play style, how Karasuno adapts to them, and why Hinata is taken off the court when Kageyama isn't there to set for him.
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S2E14: Still Growing
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"If you want to blend in at a school, maybe you should wear normal gym clothes."
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 2, episode 14 "Still Growing" and cover the transition between the summer tournament and the October prelims, in which Kageyama spies on a rival team and Tsukishima finally goes to coach Ukai for blocking advice.
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