Air & Madelyn

Evaludate

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Evaludate is a podcast about examining straight dating sims from a gay perspective. Co--hosted by Air (https://twitter.com/dragonomatopoei) and Madelyn (https://twitter.com/daingertmadelyn). Follow Us: https://twitter.com/evaludatepod

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Air & Madelyn

Episodes

Ladies Love Lockpicking (Arsène Lupin of Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ Part 2) 28.11.2019 54:07

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn realize that they have way more to say about this route than they initially expected, make more Naruto references, and get really emotional about Cardia's struggle with personhood. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

THE THEMES (Arsène Lupin of Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~) 15.11.2019 1:02:08

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn finally unlock the canon route of Code:Realize, discuss Otome news, and ruin Lupin's default costume for you beyond repair. Also gush, a lot. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Code:Realize: Shippuden (Part 2 of Abraham van Helsing of Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~) 01.11.2019 1:13:42

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn still think the Naruto joke is the funniest thing on the planet, and even expand on the lore! Also, there's a murder mystery, or something. Content Warnings: Suicide Mention (31:21 - 31:26, 56:19 - 56:50, 1:02:30 - 1:02:44, 1:04:07 - 1:04:59, 1:05:18 - 1:05:37) Human experimentation and psychological abuse (49:24 - 49:45 , 54:43 - 56:03, 58:23 - 1:01, 1:01:4...

Steampunk Heterosexual SasuNaru AU (Abraham Van Helsing of Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ 18.10.2019 56:40

Today on Evaludate Madelyn remembers that Van Helsing's route isn't all just adopting vampire children and going pew pew, and Air has a revelation about the cinematic parallels between Code:Realize and Naruto. And Jack the Ripper is there. Content Warnings: Violence against / murder of women, and particularly sex workers: 40:58 - 45:14 , 49:00 - 50:25 Kidnapping and confinement: 40:40 -...

Hell is Real (Saint Germain of Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ part 2) 22.09.2019 1:06:45

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn discuss the black plague, the bible, and the worst Freudian slip Madelyn has ever made in her entire life. Cardia Beckford is a top. Episode contains spoilers for other games: 7Scarlet spoilers 1:50 - 2:13 Collar x Malice spoilers 2:18 - 2:55 Content Warnings: General warning for suicidal ideation (via self-sacrifice / martyrdom) in the latter half of the episode...

Stop Saying Odd Shit (Saint-Germain of Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~) 06.09.2019 1:02:47

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn find themselves trapped in the weirdest Murder Basement they have ever experienced while a white haired anime boy explains to them how dark and edgy "Ring Around a Rosie" is if you, like, know the Real Story. Content Warnings: General Content Warning for Kidnapping and Captivity Religious Abuse (27:28 - 28:33) Drugging (43:28 - 45:40, 47:47 - 48:05, 4...

Solid Snake is Not Involved (Victor Frankenstein of Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ Part 2) 23.08.2019 59:04

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn journey into the depths of steampunk London and wonder: what Does an Otomate villain have to do before they're irredeemable? What are a few gunshots between friends? And, isn't there supposed to be a Monster in here somewhere? Content Warnings: General Warning for mentions of suicide and attempted suicide, and suicidal ideation Mention of Incest (57:53...

Non-Threatening Brunette Anime Boy (Victor Frankenstein of Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ Part 1) 09.08.2019 1:04:27

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn swing wildly between appreciating Code:Realize gifting them with another mutually supportive and caring relationship and bemoaning the questionable conflict writing choices surrounding an otherwise pretty decent dude. Content Warnings: General Warning for discussion of incest. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Say It. Out Loud. (Impey Barbicane from Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~) 19.07.2019 1:15:56

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn take an emotional journey through remembering why they don't like Impey's route, then remembering why they actually kind of like Impey's route, THEN remembering why they LOVE Impey's route. Buckle up, we're going to the moon! Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Public Domain (Code:Realize Guardian of Rebirth) 04.07.2019 52:06

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn get HYPE as they begin their dive into probably the best Otome game they've ever played, and introduce you to its charming cast of characters and their various public domain inspirations. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Tinder Meets Discord (Ray/Saeran Choi from Mystic Messenger) 21.06.2019 57:06

We Won. Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn bring a close to their Mystic Messenger series with a poorly thought out route that fumbles just about everything. Content Warnings: A lot of triggering or upsetting material is in this route, and enough of it is discussed that we would advise skipping this episode if the Content Warnings marked as General Warnings are upsetting or triggering for you. Sti...

Metaphors Did This (V / Kim Jihyun from Mystic Messenger, Part Two) 07.06.2019 53:10

He's like, not even in it. Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn just have a horrible time of it in a brief section of Mystic Messenger that really didn't need to exist, and we're all worse for it. Content Warnings: A lot of triggering or upsetting material is in this route and discussed enough in this episode that we would advise skipping this episode if the Content Warnings marked as...

Jihyun Buffet (V / Kim Jihyun from Mystic Messenger, Part One) 24.05.2019 1:02:17

Today on Evaludate Madelyn and Air waste away again in Mint Eye's Paradise as they go back in time to romance(?) V, the man so boring they've forgotten to discuss his appearances in several of the preceding routes! Content Warnings: A lot of triggering or upsetting material is in this route and discussed enough in this episode that we would advise skipping this episode if the Content War...

Saeyoung Has Become Ex-Catholic (707 / Luciel Choi / Choi Saeyoung of Mystic Messenger, Part 2) 26.04.2019 1:06:10

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn wrap up the story of Saeyoung as they wonder: where did the player character go? Does Cheritz know what a therapist is? Do we really have to do a V route after this? Content Warnings: stigmatizing portrayals of mental illness, cults, brainwashing (Throughout the episode, this is a good episode to skip if this content is upsetting or triggering for you.) depictio...

@God, it's Me, Ya Boy (707 / Luciel Choi / Choi Saeyoung of Mystic Messenger, Part 1) 10.04.2019 59:28

Today on Evaludate's 20th episode (!) Air and Madelyn realize there is more to 707 than they can fit in one episode, and begin their two part exploration of the man, the myth, the meme, 707. Content Warning: Discussions of familial abuse, brainwashing / cults Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Cat in the Coalmine (Han Jumin from Mystic Messenger) 30.03.2019 57:12

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn are back to suffering as they spend some quality time cooped up with Jumin Han whether they like it or not. Content Warning: Discussions of abusive/controlling relationships / domestic abuse, mentions of death by falling out a window Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Friendship Simulator (Kang Jaehee from Mystic Messenger) 13.03.2019 1:01:09

Today on Evaludate Madelyn and Air appreciate the strength and beauty of Female Friendship™ as they take a break from romancing fictional dudes to appreciate the deep platonic bond of Oh God Please Just Let Us Actually Date Jaehee!!! Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Rabbit Coded (Zen from Mystic Messenger) 27.02.2019 52:58

Today on Evaludate Madelyn and Air discover that sometimes dumb and cute really, truly are enough--unless your route relies on the Largest Yikes Imaginable, as they are reminded once more that otome hates women. Content Warning: Discussions of sexual assault and victim blaming Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Chihuahua Dot JPEG (Kim Yoosung from Mystic Messenger) 14.02.2019 47:36

Today on Evaludate, Air and Madelyn level up with gamer bf Kim Yoosung, as they dive headfirst into a group chat with more drama than Discord could possibly hold, in Mystic Messenger. Content Warning: While it's not detailed or graphic there are mentions of/allusions to incest in the discussion of this route. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

JPEGS are Ephemeral, Friendship is Forever (Mobile Dating Sims) 01.02.2019 56:09

Today on Evaludate, Air and Madelyn lose the plot several times in their attempt to give a primer on the world of mobile dating sims, and have quite a bit to say about the predatory business practices running rampant across the platform. And ugly anime boys.

A Game About Suffering (Hakuoki Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts) 16.01.2019 56:27

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn close the book on Hakuoki and dare not speak of the possibility that a new version could be released at any moment. Also, the announcement of the next game Evaludate will be covering as we leave the Boshin War behind. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Lap Equality (Heisuke Toudou of Hakuoki) 03.01.2019 58:20

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn devote an hour to gushing about their favorite, perfect boy, Heisuke Toudou, and maybe set aside a few minutes of that hour to criticism because, c'mon, it's Hakuoki. Content Warning: Description of Sexual assault at 35:00, it only lasts about a minute so if you skip to about 37:00 you can avoid it. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Vampire Poetry (Susumu Yamazaki and Keisuke Sanan of Hakuoki) 22.12.2018 59:39

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn take a big sip of the Water of Life and consign themselves to a lifetime of nocturnal solitude as they explore two of the most Fury-focused routes in the game. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn

Platonic Goodfriends (Sanosuke Harada and Shinpachi Nagakura of Hakuoki) 06.12.2018 53:54

Today on Evaludate it's Tits Out for the Shinsengumi as Air and Madelyn spend some quality time with Heisuke's best pals and complain that they aren't him, make an unconscionable amount of sex jokes, and fail to recognize Shinpachi without his shirt wide open. Content Warnings: Mentions / Discussions of incest Follow us: Podcast Air Madelyn

There's a Horse?! (Chikage Kazama and Toshizou Hijikata of Hakuoki) 22.11.2018 1:01:33

Today on Evaludate Air and Madelyn discover that they have played two very different games and that the longest route in the game may also be the most boring. Join their discussion of Hakuoki's wildly varying characterization, the before and after of Kyoto Winds/Edo Blossoms, and what the fuck Hijikata's deal is. Content Warning for some mentions of sexual assault. Follow Us: Podcast Air...