Welcome back to "Not Another Beach Episode Podcast," where even the vacuum of space can't stop the call of the waves! This week, host Finn is blasting us off to a cosmic resort with Macross 7, Episode 7, "Summer Accident." The rock band Fire Bomber gets a gig on the massive "Resort Ship Riviera," setting the stage for a bizarre, space-age beach day. But true to its title, things quickly go sideways when Basara causes chaos, Mylene gets very upset, and an unexpected emergency leaves characters—including the band—freezing instead of sunbathing! We'll be dissecting this sci-fi episode's "beach" credentials, debating whether a resort ship counts as a natural body of water, and seeing if Fire Bomber's music can literally save them from a Summer Accident. Join us for a unique, mecha-infused splashdown!

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Sand Service by mi-jo https://soundcloud.com/mitchellnemitz

Welcome back to "Not Another Beach Episode Podcast," where we explore the surprisingly deep waters of anime's most overused trope! This week, host Alex has tossed us into the high-stakes world of competitive swimming with Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club, Season 1, Episode 5, "Trial in Open Water!" While Free! is already full of swimsuits and water, does an official competitive ocean relay truly count as a vacation-style beach episode? We'll be scrutinizing the technicalities of this open water setting, debating whether the boys are prioritizing fan service or lap times, and, as always, judging its chaotic beach episode credentials. Join us as we determine if this intense sea-side trial makes the cut or if it's just a splashy distraction from our mission!

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Sand Service by mi-jo https://soundcloud.com/mitchellnemitz

Welcome back to "Not Another Beach Episode Podcast," where the waves of absurdity never stop! This week, host Sprngr is dragging us out of the Soul Society and straight into the Pacific with Bleach, Episode 228, "Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!!" Yes, you heard that title right. Our favorite Substitute Soul Reaper and his crew trade their Zanpakutō for swimwear in what promises to be the most purely fan-service-driven, filler-tastic beach episode in the show's history. We'll be dissecting the logic of Soul Reapers needing a beach day, debating the canon status of summer activities, and counting how many times Ichigo looks utterly bewildered. Join us as we splash down into this chaotic summer festival and determine if this Bleach filler episode is truly a summer smash or just an endless spiral of sand and spirits!

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Sand Service by mi-jo https://soundcloud.com/mitchellnemitz