Patrick and Tom are finally back, and with a special episode to kick things back off! We're joined by our good friend Sean Gray to talk Gundam Thunderbolt. Sean is a Japanese jazz enthusiast, record collector, and disability advocate – and while he’s also an old school anime fan, Thunderbolt is actually his first time watching any Gundam.

This conversation covers a lot of interesting ground: Thunderbolt’s origins and themes, free jazz, the work of composer Naruyoshi Kikuchi, Sean’s experiences with disability in Japan, and why Thunderbolt works for newcomers to Gundam. We hope you enjoy the show!

Music: Prometheus - Humans + Gears: Xenogears ReMixed 'Cybernetic Love' (http://ocremix.org)