Fly: A Queer Haikyuu Podcast

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"Today... Once again... I'm going to win!"
In the last bonus episode before the hiatus, rainbow and em finish their discussion of the timeskip, say a few words of thanks for those who have stuck with them, and let listeners know what's coming next. 
Discussion Begins at 04:40
This whole episode is the Spoiler Zone!
The Who in Haikyuu suggestion form will be available during hiatus for anyone who wants to give us fun new scenarios! 
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"Hey you, come play volleyball with me!"
In this week's bonus episode, rainbow and em talk about the Haikyuu manga prototype and begin their discussion of the timeskip. Originally, the hosts thought they could cover the entire timeskip in one episode. What fools. 
Discussion Begins at 07:34
This whole episode is the Spoiler Zone!
You can read the Manga prototype on tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/eggmacguffin/143661811527/this-is-the-original-haikyuu-pilot-chapter-the
The Who in Haikyuu suggestion form will be available during hiatus for anyone who wants to give us fun new scenarios! 
Links to articles discussed at the top of the episode:
CBS article about the murder of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez - https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ice-shooting-franklin-park-illinois/ 
NYT article about shootings - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/us/ice-shootings-minneapolis-other-cities.html 
What's Happening in Venezuela - Start Here (Caracas Chronicles) https://www.caracaschronicles.com/2026/01/03/whats-happening-in-venezuela-start-here/ 
Beginners Guide to Analyzing - written for analysts, but useful for readers as well (Caracas Chronicles) https://www.caracaschronicles.com/2025/12/18/a-beginners-guide-to-analysing-venezuela/ 
Who gets to explain Venezuela (Caracas Chronicles) https://www.caracaschronicles.com/2026/01/06/who-gets-to-explain-venezuela/ 
Rise and fall of Maduro - has a timeline of Maduro's political career (Efecto Cocuyo) https://efectococuyo.com/politica/auge-y-caida-de-maduro-tras-26-anos-en-la-politica-venezolana/ 
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The results are in!
In this week's bonus episode, rainbow and em go over the most recent response form, where listeners shared their favorite ships and headcanons. 
Discussion Begins at 00:00
Spoiler Zone begins 00:00
Harvard Kennedy School - Understanding the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan
BBC - China and Taiwan: A really simple guide
Aljazeera - ‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
Aljazeera - How are China’s new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills?
AP - Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning ‘external forces’
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This episode was recorded mid-december, but with the recent US actions against Venezuela, we wanted to give listeners some resources to learn more about what's going on: 
Maduro's capture and Trump's claim that U.S. will run Venezuela raise new legal questions - article from PBS
Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after U.S. captures Maduro - article from Reuters
What we know about the US attack on Venezuela - video from the Guardian
This is scary and infuriating, remember to stay informed, build community, and rest when you need it. Check out this resource list for organizations, mutual aid projects, and support hotlines. 
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"Volleyball is a whole body sport." 
This week rainbow is joined by a special guest to talk about how the muscles connect and work together to allow our boys to jump, set, spike, and more! 
Spoiler Zone Begins at 59:47
Clips:
Hinata’s slide in middle school - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb3sgQ_L9lw
KageHina quick attack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOI7zS0EeiM
Oikawa serve - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3bf_LpQC2A
Hinata spiderman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7t-ra5NmRQ
Yams jump floater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSyzuyC6nug
IwaOi homoerotic set spike moment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E65yBKHIpkU
Ushijima Spike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5P6lOGhODo
Hoshiumi jump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnwxA6iyofc
Bokuto spike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV-HFmTHx8w
Suna bendy spike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIX41-YjaeA
Atsumu lunge set - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEqe6iwNRlY
Kageyama’s high set to Hinata - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEqe6iwNRlY 
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Shipping Bonus Episode Listener Response Form! - available until 12/31/2025
"I can’t breathe. I’m so exhausted. I don’t want this to end." 
This week rainbow and em wrap up the Haikyuu movie, Battle of the Garbage Dump, with discussions of Kageyama's trust in Hinata, KuroKen's origins, and the culmination of the Nekoma/Karasuno rivalry. 
Discussion Begins at 07:00
No Spoiler Zone this week!
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