Fly: A Queer Haikyuu Podcast
By: Fly
Language: en-us
Categories: Leisure, Animation, Manga
We look at Haikyuu through an intersectional, queer lens.
Episodes
OVA: The Path of the Ball
Dec 15, 2025Send us a message!
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"The fact that i was able to control the spiker from the other side of the net without even touching him, that felt awesome!"
This week rainbow and discuss the OVA The Path of the Ball, where Nekoma and Nohebi battle it out to see which team will go to nationals. Will Nohebi's underhanded tactics be enough to take the cats out of the running?
Episode Discussion Begins at 03:35
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Duration: 01:05:26OVA: Land vs. Air
Dec 08, 2025Send us a message!
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"Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than master of one."
This week rainbow and discuss the OVA Land vs. Air, which covers the Tokyo spring nationals qualifiers where Nekoma faces off against BokuAka and the rest of Fukurodani before beginning a match with Nohebi Academy.
Episode Discussion Begins at 03:28
Spoiler Zone Begins at 54:04
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Duration: 00:55:51S4E25: The Promised Land
Dec 01, 2025Send us a message!
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"I'll be setting to you someday, Shoyo."
This week for Season 4, Episode 25 "The Promised Land", em and rainbow talk about the aftermath of Karasuno's win against Inarizaki. To be honest, not a lot happens in this episode, but it does a good job of getting us pumped for the battle of the garbage dump!
Episode Discussion Begins at 09:20
Spoiler Zone Begins at 46:30
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Duration: 00:52:30S4E24: Monster's Ball
Nov 24, 2025Send us a message!
"There are monsters who profess their love for volleyball every day."
This week for Season 4, Episode 2 4"Monster's Ball", em and rainbow discuss the penultimate episode of season 4! The nail-biting conclusion to the Inarizaki v. Karasuno match is upon us, will the crows come out on top?
Episode Discussion Begins at 00:00
Spoiler Zone Begins at 00:00
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Duration: 00:53:40S4E23: The Birth of the Serene King
Nov 10, 2025Send us a message!
"Complain."
"Why? Give me the next one too!"
"I'm moved, Shoyo-kun."
This week for Season 4, Episode 23 "The Birth of the Serene King", em and rainbow talk about the many different threads that come together in this episode, including one of the best AtsuKageHina moments in the whole damn show.
Episode Discussion Begins at 03:44
Spoiler Zone Begins at 50:22
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Duration: 00:52:12S4E22: Pitons
Nov 03, 2025Send us a message!
Piton (n.) - a spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber)
This week for Season 4, Episode 22 "Pitons", em and rainbow discuss how Inarizaki keeps managing to get one over on Karasuno, but luckily our crows have a main character who's hungry for volleyball.
Episode Discussion Begins at 01:18
Spoiler Zone Begins at 37:58
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Duration: 00:41:08S4E21: Hero
Oct 27, 2025Send us a message!
"If it's still scary, you get someone to help you."
This week for Season 4, Episode 21 "Hero", em and rainbow cover the conclusion of the Noya v Astumu jump floater rivalry, where Noya gets an assist from a teammate to overcome his fear.
Episode Discussion Begins at 00:00
Spoiler Zone Begins at 00:00
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Oct 20, 2025Send us a message!
"Someone's always watching."
This week for Season 4, Episode 20 "Leader", em and rainbow talk about the scariest captain in Haikyuu and how his routine and beliefs shape his playstyle.
Episode Discussion Begins at 00:00
Spoiler Zone Begins at 00:00
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Duration: 01:00:06S4E19: The Ultimate Challengers
Oct 13, 2025Send us a message!
"They don’t have to be setting for the sparks to fly."
This week for Season 4, Episode 19 "The Ultimate Challengers", em and rainbow jump back into the Inarizaki v Karasuno match, talking about Atsumu's targeting of Karasuno's Guardian Deity and Suna's unique blocking and spiking techniques.
Episode Discussion Begins at 03:36
No Spoiler Zone this episode!
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S4E18: Trap
Oct 06, 2025Send us a message!
"If it weren’t for gravity, the stupid ball wouldn’t fall in our court."
This week for Season 4, Episode 18 "Trap", em and rainbow finish out Nekoma's mini-arc by discussing Kenma's brilliant but tiring strategy for defeating Sarukawa, Kenma's commitment to his friends, and the only player who gets Kenma excited about volleyball.
Episode Discussion Begins at 07:32
No Spoiler Zone this episode!
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Duration: 00:48:32S4E17: Cats vs. Monkeys
Sep 29, 2025Send us a message!
"I’m glad he’s not playing on the other team."
This week for Season 4, Episode 17 "Cats vs. Monkeys", em and rainbow discuss why Kenma continues playing volleyball despite his aversion to sweating, talk about how our calico cat learned to work with his loud teammate, and shower some love on the silliest member of Nekoma.
Episode Discussion Begins at 10:19
Spoiler Zone Begins 52:13
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Duration: 00:53:50S4E16: Broken Heart
Sep 22, 2025Send us a message!
"You know Tanaka, he usually makes through okay in the end."
This week for Season 4, Episode 16 "Broken Heart", em and rainbow talk about average joe Tanaka, reluctantly delve into his feelings for Kiyoko, and do one (hopefully) final rant about this season's attempt at a romantic subplot.
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Duration: 00:58:46S4E15: Found
Sep 15, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 01:03:55S4E14: Rhythm
Sep 01, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 01:06:58S4E13: The Second Day
Aug 25, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 01:14:33S4E12: Vivid
Aug 18, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 01:04:43S4E11: A Chance to Connect
Aug 11, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 00:52:18S4E10: Battle Lines
Jul 28, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 01:10:20S4 Mid-Season Break Bonus Episode: Who in Haikyuu? Listener Edition!
Jul 21, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Jul 14, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 01:03:27S4E8: Challenger
Jul 07, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 00:55:03S4E7: Return of the King
Jun 30, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Jun 23, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 01:03:42S4E5: Hunger
Jun 16, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Jun 02, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 01:13:38S4E3: Persepective
May 26, 2025Send us a message!
"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
May 19, 2025Send us a message!
"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
May 12, 2025Send us a message!
"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
May 05, 2025Send us a message!
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
Apr 28, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Apr 21, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Apr 14, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Apr 07, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Mar 31, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Mar 24, 2025Send us a message!
"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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Duration: 00:59:08S3E4: The Halo Around the Moon
Mar 17, 2025Send us a message!
"...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
Mar 10, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Mar 03, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Feb 24, 2025Send us a message!
"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!
Feb 17, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Feb 10, 2025Send us a message!
"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.
48:11 Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E24: The Absolute Limit Switch
Feb 03, 2025Send us a message!
"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!
Stick around after the discussion for a special anniversary celebration!
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Duration: 01:11:48S2E23: Team
Jan 27, 2025Send us a message!
"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.
52:10 Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E22: The Former Coward's Fight
Jan 20, 2025Send us a message!
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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
Jan 13, 2025Send us a message!
"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.
39:24 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Duration: 00:41:51S2E20: Wiping Out
Jan 06, 2025Send us a message!
"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
Dec 30, 2024Send us a message!
"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
Dec 23, 2024Send us a message!
"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.
36:30 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E17: The Battle Without Willpower
Dec 16, 2024Send us a message!
"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.
33:00 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E16: Next
Dec 09, 2024Send us a message!
"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.
35:00 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E15: A Place to Play
Nov 25, 2024Send us a message!
"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
Nov 18, 2024Send us a message!
"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.
42:59 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E13: A Pure and Simple Strength
Nov 11, 2024Send us a message!
Take care of yourselves, take care of each other
Duration: 00:52:42S2E12: Let the Games Begin!!
Nov 04, 2024Send us a message!
"Why is it you guys can pick fights but chicken out when it comes to volleyball?!"
This week, rainbow and em cover season 2, episode 12 "Let the Games Begin!!" and talk about a game they completely forgot about, the importance of trying, and Karasuno's growing reputation.
No Spoiler Zone this week!
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S3 Mid-Season Break Bonus Episode: Rarepairs
Oct 28, 2024Send us a message!
KiyoYachi, BokuAka, DaiKuro, OiSuga, IwaKage, Hinata Harem and more!!
This week, the hosts are taking a break between arcs to talk about rarepairs and the new ships that were introduced in the first part of season 2.
38:10 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E11: Above
Oct 21, 2024Send us a message!
"The fact that there are so many people above me drives me to get better."
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 2, episode 11 "Above" and talk about the end of a truly amazing arc, everyone's favorite comfort scene, and the upcoming tournaments.
33:17 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E10: Gears
Oct 14, 2024Send us a message!
"Are we doing this?"
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 2, episode 10 "Gears" and cover another hella gay KageHina moment, Karasuno's many improvements, and Bokuto's mood swings.
40:54 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E9: Vs. Umbrella
Oct 07, 2024Send us a message!
"Don't go easy on me!"
This week, em and rainbow cover season 2, episode 9 "Vs. Umbrella" and talk about who you voted as the best senpai from other schools, the beautiful friendship blossoming between BoHina, and the many ways Hinata challenges Kageyama.
52:42 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E8: Illusionary Hero
Sep 30, 2024Send us a message!
"What more do you need than pride?!"
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 2, episode 8 "Illusionary Hero" and discuss Tsukishima's loss of innocence and what it means to look up to someone as a hero. For Who in HQ? they talk about what kind of drag our characters would do.
51:52 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E7: Moonrise
Sep 23, 2024Send us a message!
"What would you say to Tsukishima?"
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 2, episode 7 "Moonrise" and talk about Tsukishima's apathy towards volleyball, Hinata's view of Tsukki as a rival, and Asahi stepping up as a senpai.
37:06 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E6: Tempo
Sep 16, 2024Send us a message!
"There’s no better set in volleyball than one where it is easy for the spiker to hit."
This week, em and rainbow cover season 2, episode 6 "Tempo" and discuss the different ways Kageyama and Hinata need to train in order to improve the freak quick, the valuable lessons Grandpa Ukai has to offer, and get validation about their opinions of KageHina's fight.
42:08 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Duration: 00:46:29S2E5: Greed
Sep 09, 2024Send us a message!
"Domain Expansion."
This week, em and rainbow cover season 2, episode 5 "Greed" and talk about Hinata's hunger for evolution, Karasuno's reluctance to let him try, and the most devastating fight in anime history. Over in Who in HQ? em indulges in her current obsession.
48:20 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E4: Center Ace
Sep 02, 2024Send us a message!
"The ace is the player who scores the most points."
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 2, episode 4 "Center Ace" and discuss rainbow's feelings about Nekoma's newest player, Hinata's struggle to improve, and why each character would go to jail.
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S2E3: Townperson B
Aug 26, 2024Send us a message!
"Townperson B can fight, too!"
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 2, episode 3 "Townperson B" and talk about single moms who are being too hard on their anxious daughters, the reason KageHina want to win, and which pets our characters would have.
36:48 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E2: Direct Sunlight
Aug 19, 2024Send us a message!
It's time for world famous lesbian, Yachi!!!
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 2, episode 2 "Direct Sunlight" and talk about everyone's favorite queer femme, modern Japanese schooling, and Karasuno's four idiots.
45:50 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S2E1: Let's Go to Tokyo!!
Aug 12, 2024Send us a message!
Season two is here!!
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 2, episode 1 "Let's Go to Tokyo!!" and discuss Ushijima's arrogance, KageHina's single shared brain cell, and one of the best moments in Haikyuu history. For Who in HQ? they decide which classic American high school movie clique each character would belong to.
52:34 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Season Break Bonus Episode: We Will Go Down With This Ship
Aug 05, 2024Send us a message!
This is us at our most self-indulgent.
This week, rainbow and em discuss the major ships we met in season one. We get into favorite tropes, fics, and more!
51:53 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E25 - The Third Day
Jul 29, 2024Send us a message!
"Only the strong..." "...get to stay on the court."
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 25 "The Third Day" and discuss the different ways team Karasuno deals with their loss. The third years are encouraged to leave the club and focus on their futures, the second years are determined to fight harder than ever, and KageHina work through their grief together.
51:38 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Duration: 00:55:09S1E24: Removing the Lonely King
Jul 22, 2024Send us a message!
"Do you think our team is weak?"
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 24 "Removing the Lonely King" and talk about how much Kageyama has grown - and how much more he has to grow to beat Oikawa. They also break down the most angsty KageHina moment in season one.
52:22 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E23: The Point that Changes the Momentum
Jul 15, 2024Send us a message!
"You don't know what's going to change the momentum."
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 23 "The Point that Changes the Momentum" and discuss Yamaguchi's first ever serve in a high school match and Oikawa's brilliance as team captain. For Who in Haikyuu? they talk about characters non-volleyball related hobbies.
40:45 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E22: Evolution
Jul 08, 2024Send us a message!
"I don't ever want to be your friend, Oikawa."
This week, rainbow and em discuss season 1, episode 22 "Evolution" and talk about the unbreakable bond between Oikawa and Iwaizumi (stop trying to deny it, Iwa!), OiKage's troubled past, and the ways Kageyama has evolved since coming to Karasuno.
48:57 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E21: Senpai's True Abilities
Jul 01, 2024Send us a message!
It's Mr. Refreshing vs the Great King!
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 21 "Senpai's True Abilities" and discuss what Suga brings to the court when he gets subbed in, the differences between the three setters we see in this game, and how much Kageyama still has to learn.
51:09 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E20: Oikawa Tooru is Not a Genius
Jun 24, 2024Send us a message!
"Oikawa Tooru is not a genius."
... or is he??
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 20 "Oikawa Tooru is Not a Genius" and talk about Oikawa's superior teamwork skills and the way Kageyama is overthinking this game. For the last episode of Pride month, they use the Who in Haikyuu? section to discuss how each character would celebrate pride.
38:45 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E19: Conductors
Jun 17, 2024Send us a message!
"Oikawa and Iwaizumi have been playing together since elementary school. They have an almost psychic connection on the court."
It's the battle of the setters!
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 19 "Conductors" and discuss Kageyama's unusual nerves before the Seijoh match and Oikawa's obsessive need to analyze his opponents. The focus of this week's character spotlight is the man, the myth, the legend: Iwaizumi Haijme.
38:26 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Duration: 00:43:20S1E18: Guarding Your Back
Jun 10, 2024Send us a message!
"Keep tossing until I get it!" or something like that
Can AsaNoya finally overcome the Iron Wall of Date Tech?
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 18 "Guarding Your Back" and talk about the coolest save in season one, the frustrating lack of Date Tech content, and Oikawa's obsession with Karasuno. For Who in HQ? they discuss the character's ideal first dates. Happy pride month to all!
45:09 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Duration: 00:48:31S1E17: The Iron Wall
Jun 03, 2024Send us a message!
"An unstoppable force against an immovable object."
Date Tech is on the court and that wall is STRONG!
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 17 "The Iron Wall" and talk about the strength of Date Tech's blocking and the team's unknown background. For Who in HQ, they decide which stores the characters would work at in a 2000's era American Mall. Happy pride month to all!
49:48 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E16: Winners and Losers
May 27, 2024Send us a message!
"At least we got to play volleyball."
It's the conclusion of the first round of interhigh games.
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 16 "Winners and Losers" and examine the seriousness Karasuno brings to all of their games and what it means to be an "extra" character in the Haikyuu universe. This week's character spotlight focuses on the one and only Michimiya Yui!
46:23 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E15: Revival
May 20, 2024Send us a message!
"Volleyball is just a metaphor for being gay."
They're back! Karasuno has arrived a the interhigh prelims, let the games begin!
This week, em and rainbow talk about season 1, episode 15 "Revival" and discuss the various reputations of Karasuno players, Date Tech's intimidation technique, and Daichi's insecurities about his body.
57:31 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E14: Formidable Opponents
May 13, 2024Send us a message!
"Even if it takes 10 or 20 years, I will beat you someday."
KageHina dedicate the rest of their lives to their rivalry, which is a super heterosexual thing to do.
This week, em and rainbow discuss season 1, episode 14 "Formidable Opponents" aka the KageHina confession episode.
59:30 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Bonus Episode: You asked, we rambled for an hour and ten minutes
May 06, 2024Send us a message!
You asked, we answered. It's the Q&A epsiode!!
This week, rainbow and em talk about their experiences with Haikyuu, how they got together, and a variety of other topics based on listener questions.
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Duration: 01:10:13S1E13: Rival
Apr 29, 2024Send us a message!
“Who you callin' small fry, small fry??"
The first cat versus crow showdown is coming to an end, can Karasuno get through Nekoma's solid defense?
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 13 'Rival' and discuss the end of the first ever Nekoma v Karasuno match and how the rivalry and friendship between the two teams are blossoming.
1:00:13 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Duration: 01:04:55S1E12: The Cat and Crow Reunion
Apr 22, 2024Send us a message!
“It was beauty that killed the beast"
rainbow and em spend the first 13 minutes of this episode talking about King Kong. It's a really fun discussion, but if you'd rather skip straight to the Haikyuu talk, that begins at 13:32.
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 12 'The Cat and Crow Reunion' and talk all about Nekoma and Karasuno as teams and rivals. This episode is all about Nekoma, so if you're a cat lover, this one is for you.
1:01:33 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E11: Decision
Apr 15, 2024Send us a message!
“My friend needs me.”
We finally get to meet Nekoma's It Couple
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 11 'Decision' and discuss Suga's sacrifice, Hinata's insecurities, and the introduction of the infamous Nekoma. In the spoiler zone, they talk about what a terrible system capitalism is and get into the corrupt origins of policing in the US.
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Duration: 01:14:19S1E10: Yearning
Apr 08, 2024Send us a message!
“As long as I'm here, you're invincible!”
yearning (noun): a strong feeling of wishing for something, especially something that you cannot have or get easily
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 10 'Yearning' and talk about the line that launched a thousand fics, how Hinata's desire to be the ace affects the team, and just how freaking gay this episode is.
49:33 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Duration: 00:54:33S1E9: A Toss to the Ace
Apr 01, 2024Send us a message!
“Just once more! Call for the ball just one more time… ACE!”
And we thought AsaNoya were being gay last week…
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 9 'A Toss to the Ace'' and cover the break up and make up of AsaNoya and Takeda’s successful seduction of Coach Ukai. In the character spotlight, they talk about Asahi’s many, many, many, many worries.
1:00:08 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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Duration: 01:06:33S1E8: The One They Call 'Ace'
Mar 25, 2024Send us a message!
“If I played in a match and our team won, it would be proof that we could so without Asahi-san.”
Wow, AsaNoya are gay as hell
This week, em and rainbow cover season 1, episode 8 'The One They Call 'Ace'' and discuss the coolest character in Haikyuu, Nishinoya Yuu, the very gay reason he doesn't want to rejoin Karasuno, and the full-grown man that is Asahi. For Who in HQ, the hosts talk about what kind of podcasts the characters would listen to.
1:06:28 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E7: Versus the Great King
Mar 18, 2024Send us a message!
cw: we briefly mention diets and dieting in the character spotlight (around 1:04:26), please take care of yourself if this is triggering for you
“I just wanna slap his hideous, beautiful face.”
It's the introduction of anime's greatest villain of all time!!
This week, em and rainbow cover season 1, episode 7 'Versus the Great King' and talk about Oikawa as a character, Oikawa as a rival for Kageyama, and Oikawa's amazing serve. You'll never guess who we cover in the character spotlight.
1:23:44 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E6: An Interesting Team
Mar 11, 2024Send us a message!
“They are odd, they are dangerous, they are an interesting team.”
Ever been sick while recording a podcast?
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 6 'An Interesting Team' and talk about Kindaichi being stuck in the past and Kageyama's growth since middle school. For Who in HQ? your hosts struggle to decide which One Piece characters are most lime our lovely volleyball boys.
1:15:40 - Spoiler Zone Begins
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S1E5: A Coward's Anxiety
Mar 04, 2024Send us a message!
"Blurgh"
Ever been so nervous you threw up on your senpai's lap? Gross.
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 5 'A Coward's Anxiety' and discuss Hinata's anxiety spiral, the helpful and not so helpful advice he receives, and what sports we think the characters would play if volleyball didn't exist.
01:06:14 - Spoiler Zone Begins'
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S1E4: The View from the Summit
Feb 26, 2024Send us a message!
"I'm here!"
Ever made a loud declaration to your rival on a volleyball court? Hinata sure has.
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 4 'The View from the Summit' and discuss the birth of the freak quick, Kageyama's past volleyball trauma, and Tsukishima's bold attitude. For Who in HQ? your hosts talk about how each of the characters would play with Barbie dolls
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S1E3: The Most Powerful Ally
Feb 19, 2024Send us a message!
"Sorry, Tsukki!"
Introducing Karasuno's Mean Gays - Tsukishima and Yamaguchi!
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 3 'The Most Powerful Ally' (or 'The Most Formidable Ally' if you're watching the sub) and discuss Tsukishima's seemingly blasé attitude towards volleyball, Hinata's desire to be part of a team, and Kageyama's changing opinion on Hinata's abilities. During the character spotlight, the two talk about what intelligence means for someone like Kageyama.
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S1E2: Karasuno High School Volleyball Club
Feb 12, 2024Send us a message!
"I remember exactly who you are."
Of course you do, Kageyama, of course you do.
This week, rainbow and em cover season 1, episode 2 'Karasuno High School Volleyball Club' and talk about the amazing Karasuno senpai, go into detail on the early stages of kagehina's rivalry, and do a character spotlight on everyone's favorite sunshine boy. Over in the spoiler zone, em shares a sad headcanon and rainbow talks about connections to other characters. Finally, they discuss what kind of fandom nerds the characters in this ep would be.
S1E1: The End and the Beginning
Feb 05, 2024Send us a message!
"This guy overwhelms me"
Friends, is it gay to stare across the net at someone during a volleyball game? Yes, yes it is.
This week, em and rainbow cover season 1 episode 1, 'The End and the Beginning' and discuss the utter adorableness of Hinata Shoyo, the failures of the Kitagawa Daichi coaches, and point out the blatant soulmate behavior of kagehina. Over in the spoiler zone they get into the roots of Kageyama's anger. Finally, rainbow rambles about the heroine's journey for just a bit too long.
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We're here. We're queer. Now pass the volleyball.
Feb 03, 2024Send us a message!
Welcome to Fly: A Queer Haikyuu Podcast!
Every week, twitter's em and rainbow will discuss an episode of Haikyuu, the volleyball anime that's taken the world by storm. Together, this queer couple plans to explore the epic highs and lows of high school volleyball, the inherent homoeroticism found in intense rivalry, and the overall gayness of this well told story.
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