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| 17 Feb 2023 | Giant Robot FM Bonus - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim | 01:41:34 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Another special treat here for the mecha video game fans: pmc, Stephen, and guest Coop Bicknell of Dude, You Remember Macross reconvene to talk about how 13 Sentinels is sitting two years later! Following that intro, we share the portion of that original conversation focused on the game itself from the characters, to the aesthetic, the ending, and even the RTS gameplay. Please follow Coop here: The Kamen Rider Kuuga article: Please find Dude, You Remember Macross at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 01 Mar 2024 | Giant Robot FM 72 - Domino's of Megadeus (The Big O II Eps. 3-4 Discussion feat. Space Queen Emily) | 02:56:50 | |
Listeners! Open your ears to the truth as Space Queen Emily joins pmc and Stephen for talking through Eps. 3 and 4 of The Big O II, "Day of the Advent" and "Leviathan." Find Emily at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpaceQueenEmily Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spacequeenemily.bsky.social No Cartridge Podcast: https://twitter.com/NoCartridge Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.comGiant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Support us directly at patreon.com/giantrobotfm Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Giant Robot FM 13 - Crash Test Gundam (Gundam The Origin History Pt. 2 feat. Megan D) | 02:31:48 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Stephen, pmc, and Megan D return for part 2 of our Gundam The Origin history spectacular. This time around we review the origin of The Origin and how a planned 3-year project became a 10-year odyssey that set trends and launched Gundam Ace. Before turning the page, we also each share our thoughts - good and bad (but mostly good) - about the manga itself. Next week we'll dig into the production history of the Gundam The Origin OVA. See you then! Please find Megan at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 22 Jan 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 4 - Solar System Diplomacy (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 4 Discussion feat. Space Queen Emily) | 01:22:38 | |
This episode of Radio Free Mercury was originally published on October 26, 2022 on our patron-exclusive bonus podcast feed. Here is a playlist for past Radio Free Mercury episodes published on our main feed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TnsTFfpWJsUbMgiPz0eE9?si=6d618189f8f84d3a The one and only Space Queen Emily joins pmc and Stephen to talk through the greatest hits of ep. 4 of G-Witch with lots of tangents for twitter and games. Please find Emily on twitter: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 12 Aug 2022 | Giant Robot FM 22 - Interview w/ Luke Herbert of MechJam | 00:42:51 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We've got another special episode for you this week: pmc talks to Luke Herbert of MechJam fresh off the conclusion of MechJam III. MechJam is an international game jam devoted to all things gaming with mecha! MechJam III had 600+ registrants, paving the way for spin-off jams like KaijuJam and CosmicHorrorsJam as well as MechJam IV to be held next year. Follow Luke and MechJam: Join the MechJam Discord: Play the MechJam entries: Watch the MechJam showcases: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Giant Robot FM 64 - Ham Radio (TTGL History Pt. 2 feat. Jamal and Rex Nabours III) | 02:49:50 | |
With the foundation set by Pt. 1, Rex and Jamal visit again to help Stephen and pmc cover the production history of Gurren Lagann itself, including other key personnel, its broadcast history, and associated releases. Please find Jamal at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 Please follow Rex here: Site: https://www.beyondelectricsheep.com/ More site: https://yarler.website Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic design by DuarfS (https://www.behance.net/maezurita) (https://www.instagram.com/duarfs) Art by Szkin (https://twitter.com/szkin_art) Music by fretzl (@fretzl) (https://www.youtube.com/fretzl) | |||
| 19 Mar 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 12 - A Big Year for Crushing Gundams (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 12 Discussion feat. Tom Aznable) | 02:33:34 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! At last we are happy to share our final cour 1 discussion episode covering The Witch from Mercury. Gundam expert Tom Aznable returns to ponder the misadventures of Guel, Nika, Suletta, and more! Please find Tom here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) | |||
| 17 Nov 2023 | Giant Robot FM 62 - Multicolored Explosions (MS IGLOO Ep. 3 Discussion feat. Tom Aznable) | 02:59:56 | |
It's time to put the mobile suit in MS IGLOO! Tom Aznable, Zudah expert, joins pmc and Stephen to walk through the events of "Dance of the Orbital Ghosts" before providing a summary of the Zudah's legacy and its appearances in other media. Please find Tom at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomAznable Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tomaznable.bsky.social Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic design by DuarfS (https://www.behance.net/maezurita) (https://www.instagram.com/duarfs) Art by Szkin (https://twitter.com/szkin_art) Music by fretzl (@fretzl) (https://www.youtube.com/fretzl) | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | Giant Robot FM 89 - Enders' Game (Zone of the Enders History feat. David Bednar) | 03:18:01 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! A new batch of main feed coverage here and, as always, we lead off with a history episode discussing the origins of the original Zone of the Enders video game, the project that launched the cross-media Z.O.E. project. David Bednar joins us to relive ZOE, the MGS2 demo, and the late PS1/early PS2 era. Please find David at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm or @giantrobotfm.bsky.social and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | Giant Robot FM 73 - The Burger Hour (The Big O II Eps. 5-6 Discussion feat. Andy [@EnginVIR]) | 02:53:36 | |
Giant Robot FM listeners, if you are looking for disagreement about episodes of the second season of The Big O, we have the episode for you! Andy of The Big O Archive talks to pmc and Stephen about The Greatest Villain and Eyewitness, episodes having the ups and downs of this back half of the show. Please find Andy here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 19 Apr 2024 | Giant Robot FM Simulator 8 - Gunbuster Games feat. TheIdeon and Rex Nabours III | 02:41:34 | |
This episode was originally published for patrons on September 21st, 2023. Hello Giant Robot FM patrons - a new type of Simulator episode is here! Instead of looking at just one or two games, we're examining the universe of Gunbuster gaming from a PC-98 quiz game to PC Engine digital comics to a PS2 game and beyond! Anime gaming experts TheIdeon and Rex join us for this episode to aim for the top! Please find TheIdeon at these links: Please follow Rex here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 13 - Goblin Montage (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 13 Discussion feat. Grant [@Gen_Ironicus]) | 02:12:48 | |
Radio Free Mercury returns! Grant (@Gen_Ironicus) joins the podcast to talk through the season 2 debut of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, "Envoys from the Earth." How long will Asticassia survive? What is Quiet Zero? Who is everyone's favorite tertiary character? Listen for all these topics and more! Find Grant at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gen_Ironicus Cohost: https://cohost.org/My-Name-is-Grant Last Shooting on Itch.io: https://my-name-is-grant.itch.io/last-shooting Let's Plays: Chipandironicus.com Sex Archie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-archie/id1207818205 Bizarre Podcast: Dogs Must Die: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bizarre-podcast-dogs-must-die/id1556945681 Expanse/Gundam article: https://thespool.net/features/the-expanse-mobile-suit-gundam/ Six Feats Under: https://www.sixfeatsunder.com/ History Honeys: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-honeys/id1121438542 Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Support Giant Robot FM directly on our Patreon page: patreon.com/giantrobotfm Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Art by DuarfS (https://www.behance.net/maezurita) (https://www.instagram.com/duarfs) Music by fretzl (@fretzl) (https://www.youtube.com/fretzl) | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Giant Robot FM 47 - Top Annihilated (Gunbuster History Pt. 2 feat. Rex Nabours III and Coop Bicknell) | 03:46:23 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! The Summer of Gunbuster is now in full swing as we release the first of our history episodes, covering the origins of Gainax and their work up through Royal Space Force. Rex and Coop join pmc and Stephen for an adventure recounting the early works of Gainax's key creatives and the fandom culture that permeated and surrounded it all!
Please follow Rex here:
https://twitter.com/rnaboursIII
https://www.beyondelectricsheep.com/
Please follow Coop here:
https://twitter.com/RiderStrike
https://riderstrike.carrd.co/
Please find Dude, You Remember Macross at these links:
https://twitter.com/dudeyouremember
https://anchor.fm/dudeyouremember
Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com
Support Giant Robot FM directly on our Patreon page: patreon.com/giantrobotfm
Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY)
Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs
Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art
Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl
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| 03 Mar 2023 | Radio Free Mercury - The Witch from Mercury Cour 1 Retrospective Pt. 2 feat. Thaliarchus and Russell Latshaw | 02:21:47 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! More Witch from Mercury talk on this episode of Radio Free Mercury! While pmc is busy traveling, Thaliarchus and Russell join Stephen to talk through many topics including animation, relationships to UC Gundam, relationships to other shows, and more! Please find Thaliarchus and Cosmic Warlord Kin-Bright at these links: Find Russell at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 16 Feb 2024 | Giant Robot FM 70 - Big Mow (The Big O II History feat. Mike Toole and Andy [@EnginVIR]) | 02:35:13 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We are BACK in Paradigm City and we've got a treat for you - two true Big O experts to help Stephen walk through the unique events that led to the creation of the second season of The Big O! Please find Mike Toole here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelToole Please find Andy here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnginVIR Site: http://thebigoarchive.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Support us directly at patreon.com/giantrobotfm Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfsArt by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | Giant Robot FM 51 - Uncomfortable Ships (Gunbuster Ep. 4 Discussion feat. Maddy and Russell Latshaw) | 01:34:00 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We launched the unfinished ultimate weapon! While Stephen isn't back in time, pmc is joined by Maddy and Russell to cover this pivotal episode. Please find Maddy here: https://twitter.com/hyakushiki0087 Find Russell at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellLatshaw Space Kaleidoscope: https://spacekaleidoscope.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 08 Oct 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 23 - 2FA Helmet (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 23 Discussion feat. Thaliarchus and Russell Latshaw) | 01:53:04 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Stephen is out of commission for a hot minute, so pmc is here to talk about Ep. 23 "Unrelenting Tenderness" with Thaliarchus and Russell Latshaw. We consider all the dimensions - both technical and familial! Please find Thaliarchus and Cosmic Warlord Kin-Bright at these links: Find Russell at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Moonrace Wireless 16 - Clip Show Spectacular! | 01:02:58 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We've got a special treat for you this week - we've asked our past guests to provide answers to a few questions and they've come through hugely! Stay awhile and listen as our cast of podcast friends discuss Turn A's reputation, their favorite characters, and favorite scenes. Please find Feez at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/feezy_feez Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/feez.bsky.social Moon's Cocoon Site: https://tsukinomayu.com/ Please find Thaliarchus and Cosmic Warlord Kin-Bright at these links: Cosmic Warlord Kin-Bright: https://thaliarchus.itch.io/cosmic-warlord-kinbright Twitter: https://twitter.com/thaliarchus Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thaliarchus.bsky.social Please follow Coop here: https://riderstrike.carrd.co/ Please follow Dylan here: https://twitter.com/Tha_DiLA Please find Dude, You Remember Macross at these links: https://twitter.com/dudeyourememberhttps://anchor.fm/dudeyouremember Please find Ethan at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sundown_McMoon ZekeFilm: https://www.zekefilm.org/author/ethan-halker/ Bomb Squad Productions: https://twitter.com/BombSquadProds Please follow Nicole aka Nanopocalypse here: https://nanopocalypse.art/ Please find deve_dy here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Deve_Dy Please find Valondar at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VK_HM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/valondar.bsky.social PodCastle in the Sky: https://podcastleinthesky.wordpress.com/ Please find Grant at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gen_Ironicus Cohost: https://cohost.org/My-Name-is-Grant Last Shooting on Itch.io: https://my-name-is-grant.itch.io/last-shooting Let's Plays: Chipandironicus.com Sex Archie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-archie/id1207818205 Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Giant Robot FM 33 - It's Showtime! (The Big O History feat. Andy [@EnginVIR]) | 02:55:47 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! A new saga begins on the main feed - our coverage of the first season of The Big O. To help Stephen and pmc through this journey, Andy (@EnginVIR) of The Big O Archive joins us to cover the history and creatives behind The Big O. Please find Andy here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 17 - The Young Jeturks (Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Ep. 17 Discussion feat. David [@YKARPS]) | 02:55:04 | |
This episode was originally published for patrons on May 12, 2023. Hold onto the podcasts that are precious to you, Giant Robot FM listeners! David (@YKARPS) joins the podcast to encourage our Star Wars posting habits before we launch into an almost 3 hour discussion of ep. 17 of the Witch from Mercury, including looks back on the names used, lyrics in the OP and ED, and more! Please find David here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | April 2023 State Machine - Announcements for the Summer of Gunbuster and more! | 00:58:18 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We did a brief stream on Monday to highlight some of what we've done and what we will be doing going forward on the podcast and wanted to share that info with y'all! Check out this lightly edited audio track to learn about our plans for main feed podcasts, bonus podcasts, and more! The original Twitch VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1802945763 Special shoutouts to Szkin, for the new podcast cover art! Tumblr: https://www.szkin-art.tumblr.com Cohost: https://cohost.org/szkin-art Mastodon: https://mastodon.art/web/@szkin Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 18 Feb 2022 | Giant Robot FM 3 - Air Supremacy (Macross Plus Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Russell Latshaw) | 02:39:08 | |
Get your tickets and grab your seats! The second episode of the Macross Plus OVA brings us fully into the world of Sharon Apple, replete with mesmerizing concerts, prank calls, and sizzling capacitors! Russell Latshaw of Space Kaleidoscope joins pmc and Stephen for the grand performance. Find Russell at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | Radio Free Mercury 0 - Suletta's Counterattack (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Prologue Discussion feat. Thaliarchus) | 02:22:52 | |
A new era of Gundam beckons! For the launch of the new Gundam TV series, The Witch from Mercury, Giant Robot FM will be releasing weekly podcast coverage for each episode as long as the show runs! This weekly podcast series, called Radio Free Mercury, will be a patron exclusive, but we're releasing the first episode here on the main feed. Joining us to discuss the Prologue episode is returning guest Thaliarchus who brings a wealth of information concerning the Malleus Maleficarum and who the "Char" of this Gundam AU might be. Future Radio Free Mercury episodes will be available exclusively through our patreon, so please visit: patreon.com/giantrobotfm Find Thaliarchus at these links: | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | Giant Robot FM 34 - Hans Christian Andersen's Bangers (The Big O Eps. 1-2 Discussion feat. Ethan Halker) | 01:51:29 | |
Giant Robot FM listeners! An old man is here and he needs you to save his daughter from the crooks. No, not that daughter! And not that old man! Jeez. Friend of the pod and Bomb Squad Productions co-host Ethan Halker visits the podcast to talk through the beginning pair of episodes of The Big O and explore the nature of performance in Paradigm City. Please find Ethan here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 28 Jul 2023 | Giant Robot FM 52 - Out of Hand (Gunbuster Ep. 5 Discusion feat. SpaceQueenEmily) | 02:13:07 | |
Please! There's time enough for podcasting! Stephen returns to the podcast as Giant Robot FM launches into the fifth episode of Gunbuster. Joining us once again is Space Queen Emily who helps us sort through all the references, emotional beats, and incredibly sick action. Find Emily on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpaceQueenEmily No Cartridge Episode on Tenchi Muyo: https://redcircle.com/shows/no-cartridge-audio/ep/602e03cf-4384-4615-b6e5-c59e5c837ee6 Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | Giant Robot FM 69 - Nice (feat. Maddy, Coop, and Russell Latshaw) | 01:50:01 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! For this auspicious episode, we're capping off our Gurren Lagann movie discussion with a freewheeling roundtable where only some of us were actually able to make it out to the theatrical screenings between inclement weather, travel, and illness. Please enjoy this extremely unscripted episode! Please follow Coop here: https://riderstrike.carrd.co/ Please find Maddy here: https://twitter.com/hyakushiki0087 Find Russell at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellLatshaw Space Kaleidoscope: https://spacekaleidoscope.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 13 Apr 2025 | S6S 01 - The Uuuuuuniversal Century (GQux Ep. 1 Discussion feat. Lady Emily) | 02:57:48 | |
Hello and welcome to Side 6 Soundwaves - Giant Robot FM's attempt to cover GQux on a week-to-week basis as it airs! For the debut episode, we have on Lady Emily to talk through all the happenings of meeting Machu and company. The first episode of S6S is available to all free - future episodes will be patron exclusive at the $5 tier. Please consider supporting us if you like this episode! Please find Emily at these links: Skeet us @giantrobotfm.bsky.social and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | Radio Free Mercury 2 - That Man is No Treize (Gundam: Witch from Mercury Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Russell Latshaw) | 01:32:53 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We're taking a week off here on the main feed between our coverage of Cucuruz Doan's Island The Big O. In the meanwhile, please enjoy this discussion of Ep. 2 of the Witch from Mercury from our patron-exclusive bonus podcast feed! This episode originally premiered on our patron-exclusive feed on October 12th. The Cursed Mobile Suit is here and ready to take you straight to jail for Gundam crimes! Russell Latshaw joins pmc and Stephen to talk more Utena, The Tempest, music, and, of course, legal reasoning. Find Russell at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 10 Sep 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 19 - Mustard Cookies (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 19 Discussion feat. Lynzee) | 02:51:43 | |
This episode was originally published for patrons on June 2nd, 2023. Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! ANN executive editor Lynzee Loveridge joins GRFM for the first time to talk about Ep. 19 of the Witch from Mercury, "Not The Best Way." Filling in for pmc, Coop Bicknell also drops by to contribute to a set of truly deranged food takes that pmc still had to listen to because he edited and uploaded this podcast. Find Lynzee here: Please follow Coop here: Please find Dude, You Remember Macross at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | Giant Robot FM 0 - Suit Up! | 01:17:39 | |
This is Giant Robot FM! Stephen Hero and pmcTRILOGY are back with a new mecha anime podcast discussing our favorite shows old and new, real and super. In this inaugural episode, Stephen and pmc cover what you can expect from Giant Robot FM, as well as providing info on some of the first films and OVAs to be discussed. Our first regular coverage episode will drop February 4th with a full load of history on Macross Plus and a special guest! Go follow Giant Robot FM for info and memes -> https://twitter.com/giantrobotfm Look forward to this week: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | One Year War Summer Preview | 00:48:51 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We missed you last week with all the activity around Otakon 2022 (congrats to all our podcast friends who had awesome panels!), but we're back to let you know what's up - it's the One Year War Summer! One Year War Summer is our celebration of six months of mecha podcasting by sharing with you some of our favorites of Gundam games. This will be streamed live on https://www.twitch.tv/pmctrilogy from 10am-6pm on Saturday, August 6th. As a part of the celebration, we'll also be enticing you to join our patreon with perks to extend the stream - including both individual perks as well as cumulative milestones. We hope to see you on the beach! Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 11 Mar 2022 | Giant Robot FM 6 - Interview w/ Adrian Lozano and Gwyn Campbell on Macross Plus: Movie Edition | 02:35:00 | |
Adrian Lozano (@giantrobo) and Gwyn Campbell (@GwynCampbell) of Creative Sphere (@cresphe) join Giant Robot FM along with Coop of Dude, You Remember Macross for an episode to discuss the theatrical release of Macross Plus: Movie Edition. Adrian and Gwyn share a number of incredible stories including their own journeys as fans and professionals, how the connection formed with Fathom Events, and details about the release of the film. The GoFundMe supporting Kazutaka Miyatake: Please find Adrian and Gwyn at these links: Please find Coop at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | Giant Robot FM 61 - Logistical War (MS IGLOO Ep. 2 Discussion feat. David Bednar [@YKARPS]) | 02:37:09 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! If you've wondered how we deliver podcasts to the surface of the Earth, IGLOO Ep. 2 is the choice for you! David Bednar stops by to start some fights over Godzilla before we all move on to marvel at the futility of the 603rd's actions... before revealing a surprise twist at the end. Please find David here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Giant Robot FM 50 - Toren Up (Gunbuster Ep. 3 Discussion feat. Sheena [@MissMacross] and Ethan Halker) | 01:55:00 | |
Giant Robot FM listeners, do you remember your first love and your first sortie? With Stephen still on break, Sheena and Ethan join pmc to talk through Ep. 3 of Gunbuster, from its romantic highs to its terrifying lows! Please find Sheena here: Please find Ethan here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | Giant Robot FM Bonus - The Book of Boba Fett | 01:38:39 | |
Hello GRFM listeners! Stephen and pmc are hard at work on the next history episode before the GRFM coverage of the First Gundam movies begins. In the meanwhile, we have a treat from the patreon feed for you! Stephen and pmc settle down to talk the Book of Boba Fett series. Stephen has pros and cons but pmc is mostly unhappy about the show and general understanding of Boba Fett and the Mandalorians. Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 10 Jun 2022 | Giant Robot FM 17 - Less Dunking More Flunking (Gundam: The Origin Ep. 3 Discussion feat. Megan D) | 02:04:11 | |
Summer is just starting but it's back to school for Giant Robot FM - the Zeon Military Academy, that is! Megan D once again joins Stephen and pmc to discuss Gundam: The Origin, this time covering ep. 3 - Dawn of Rebellion. Please find Megan at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Giant Robot FM 49 - Photo Frame App (Gunbuster Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Coop Bicknell and Rex Nabours III) | 01:50:33 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners and welcome to space! With Stephen still on medical leave, the history pod friends Coop and Rex return to talk through Ep. 2 of Gunbuster with pmc. Lots to talk about between time dilation, Jung Freud, and what it means for Gunbuster to really start striking on its own. Please follow Rex here: https://www.beyondelectricsheep.com/ https://yarler.website Please follow Coop here: https://riderstrike.carrd.co/ Please find Dude, You Remember Macross here: https://anchor.fm/dudeyouremember Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | Giant Robot FM 28 - Energy Clown (Planet With Eps. 9-10 Discussion feat. Caitlin Moore) | 01:34:06 | |
Caitlin, Stephen, and pmc are back on the loudphones talking about Planet With and the conclusion of its second arc! The Sealing Faction is brought low and a time skip appears on the horizon! But first, what would your dream look like under the influence of the sealing device? Please find Caitilin at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | Giant Robot FM 59 - Mark Simmons IGLOO (MS IGLOO History feat. Mark Simmons) | 03:08:50 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We are back with another history episode on another Gundam production and also joined again by the delightful Mark Simmons! Listen along as we review the circumstances and personnel that contributed to the creation of the first MS IGLOO OVA. Please find Mark at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Giant Robot FM 37 - Right on Cue (The Big O Eps. 7-8 Discussion feat. Andy [@EnginVIR]) | 02:41:44 | |
Dark secrets under the sea? The secret to life itself? These memories and more are discussed as pmc and Stephen are once again joined by Andy of The Big O Archive to talk through The Call from the Past and Missing Cat, the seventh and eighth episodes of The Big O. Please find Andy here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 29 Dec 2023 | Giant Robot FM 68 - W is for Wombo (TTGL Move 2 Pt. 2 Discussion feat. Shaybs) | 02:42:09 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We've at last transported ourselves to the podcast dimension to find the Anti-Spiral and along the way we picked up Shaybs! Please find Shaybs at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaribouCoon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_u9kSl3evV-WivzmECe4w Gurren Lagann Inspirations video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iYyjOXrhnU Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 20 - Crush (Gundam: Witch from Mercury Ep. 20 feat. Dylan [@deve_dy]) | 02:16:46 | |
This podcast was originally published on June 9th, 2023. Hello Giant Robot FM patrons! Hope may have ended, but podcasting goes on - Dylan (@deve_dy) joins pmc and Stephen once again to mark several turning points for Ep. 20, "The End of Hope." Please find Dylan here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 04 Feb 2022 | Giant Robot FM 1 - Roman Holiday (Macross Plus History feat. Coop) | 03:10:49 | |
Welcome to the first Giant Robot FM history episode! As a part of our coverage of the Macross Plus OVA, we're kicking things off with an exhaustive dive by Stephen Hero into some of the creatives and production history behind the OVA. Helping us kick off this first show of the Giant Robot FM era is the excellent Coop of the Macross podcast Dude, You Remember Macross! Please follow Coop here: https://twitter.com/RiderStrike Please find Dude, You Remember Macross at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 18 Apr 2025 | Giant Robot FM 102 - He Has to Come (Megazone 23 Part 2 Discussion Pt. 1 feat. Ethan Halker and Coop) | 02:15:23 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We return to the zone, but things have changed. Regular friends of the podcast Ethan and Coop join up to cover gore, sex, and all the others delights of Megazone 23 Part 2. Please follow Coop here: Please find Ethan at these links: Skeet us @giantrobotfm.bsky.social and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | Radio Free Mercury 1 - G-Fuel Jeturk (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 1 Discussion feat. Ethan Halker) | 01:23:05 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We were supposed to be bringing you the finale coverage for Planet With but scheduling issues intervened. In place of that, we're sharing what was supposed to be a patron-exclusive episode - our discussion of the first episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury with guest Ethan Halker. On our main feed, after finishing Planet With, we'll be moving onto coverage of the theatrical release of Cucuruz Doan's Island. If you're interested in more episodes on The Witch from Mercury, please take a look at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giantrobotfm Please find Ethan here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 30 Aug 2024 | Giant Robot FM 87 - 10 Minute Limit (SRW OG The Animation Ep. 2 Discusion feat. D180223) | 01:28:30 | |
Veteran Super Robot Wars and mecha expert D180223 comes on for a rousing discussion of Super Robot Wars and, of course, ep. 2 of the SRW OG The Animation OVA. Please find D180223 at these links: | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 15 - War Has Changed (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 15 Discussion feat. M. H. Williams) | 02:02:44 | |
This episode was originally published for patrons on April 28th, 2023. Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! In ep. 15, "Father and Child," we learned more about war in the Ad Stella timeline and how war has changed. Mike Williams joins pmc and Stephen to talk about his own gundam story and run through the episode and all the dads. Please find Mike here: Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm | |||
| 23 Sep 2022 | Giant Robot FM 27 - RGB Dragon (Planet With Eps. 7-8 Discussion) | 01:39:40 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Eps. 7-8 of Planet With bring us a number of treats including: flashbacks, hypnosis, an onsen, Benika's backstory, and a mecha fight between humans!? Settle in and ask yourself: would you execute the planet-killing dragon? Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 02 Jul 2022 | Giant Robot FM 20 - Degwin's Law (Gundam: The Origin Ep. 6 Discussion feat. Ethan Halker) | 02:49:37 | |
Degwin's Law states that the longer you live in the same area as Degwin Zabi, the more likely it becomes that he will compare your actions to Hitler. Also, Ethan Halker once again joins pmc and Stephen Hero to wrap up some Giant Robot FM coverage - this covering Gundam: The Origin VI and the Rise of the Red Comet. Please find Ethan here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 12 Feb 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 7 - Rancid Vibes (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 7 Discussion feat. Renata Price) | 01:19:51 | |
This episode of Radio Free Mercury was originally published on November 22, 2022 on our patron-exclusive bonus podcast feed. Here is a playlist for past Radio Free Mercury episodes published on our main feed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TnsTFfpWJsUbMgiPz0eE9?si=6d618189f8f84d3a Giant Robot FM supporters, shall we Gundam? Renata Price visits the podcast to talk through all the beats of this party episode including who has the worst vibes, how Suletta exists in this world, and how much we all enjoy mobile suits in shadow. Please find Renata at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 25 Mar 2022 | Giant Robot FM 7 - Grandpa Gundam (First Gundam History feat. Tom Aznable) | 04:18:14 | |
Giant Robot FM enters the Universal Century! With special guest Tom Aznable, Stephen Hero leads a discussion recounting the production history of First Gundam starting with a brief biography of Yoshiyuki Tomino himself. Topics include predecessor shows, the creative staff that worked on First Gundam, the stormy launch of First Gundam in Japan, the arrival of Gundam in North America, and more! Please find Tom Aznable at these links: Special thanks to Ethan Halker (@Sundown_McMoon) for help with research and fact-checking for this episode. Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | Giant Robot FM 29 - Behold, This Podcast is Filled with Blessings (Planet With Eps. 11-12 Discussion feat. Caitlin Moore) | 01:31:25 | |
We've reached the end of Planet With in only 12 episodes but it really feels like it's been 5 years! With Stephen out sick, pmc and Caitlin break down the big conclusion to Planet With, highlighting the important thematic beats of forgiveness, belonging, and breaking cycles of violence. It's a stellar conclusion for a stellar show! Please find Caitilin at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 22 Jul 2022 | Giant Robot FM 21 - The Men Who Created Gundam Roundtable Discussion feat. Megan D. and Russell Latshaw | 01:57:30 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! This week we have a special one-off episode: Megan D. and Russell Latshaw join Stephen and pmc to talk through the new Denpa Books release of The Men Who Created Gundam. After a brief introduction and fanfare for the multiple Otakon 2022 panels, the team gets down to discussing the portrayals of Tomino, Yasuhiko, and the rest! Please find Megan at these links: Find Russell at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 27 Dec 2024 | Giant Robot FM 96 - Food Poisoning (Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Coop and Megan D) | 02:35:45 | |
Giant Robot FM listeners, do you have strong feelings about the Wing Zero Custom? Do you lack context for Endless Waltz because you haven't watch the TV series? This is the Gundam Wing Endless Waltz podcast discussion for you. Please follow Coop here: Please follow Megan here: Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm | |||
| 11 Feb 2022 | Giant Robot FM 2 - Black Monolith Hatsune Miku (Macross Plus Ep. 1 Discussion feat. Sean O'Mara) | 02:04:07 | |
The first Giant Robot FM re-watch discussion episode is here! Sean O'Mara of Zimmerit joins to talk through the first episode of Macross Plus. In the distant future of 2040, we find dueling fighter jet prototypes and the debris of a love triangle among our principal cast, each of whom is dealing with their past in their own not necessarily healthy way. Please find Sean and Zimmerit at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Giant Robot FM Simulator 4 - Front Mission History | 02:35:31 | |
This podcast was originally published on November 22, 2022 for Simulator patrons. Thank you patrons for supporting this work! Greetings Giant Robot FM listeners! How does a listener survive on the podcast that Simulator has become? Welcome to the start of what we hope will be a long-running series covering all things Front Mission. This recording is two and a half hours about the origins of the first game in the series, information about some of the creatives who worked on it (particularly Yoko Shimomura), and details on some of the remakes and other material related to the first game. We will be following this episode up with one dedicated to the Front Mission remake launching on November 30, 2022 - both production information specific to that release as well as our thoughts about Front Mission itself. Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 06 Aug 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 14 - The Most Doomed Guy (Gundam: Witch from Mercury Ep. 14 Discussion feat. Deve_Dy) | 02:39:25 | |
This podcast was originally published for patrons on April 21st, 2023. Giant Robot FM listeners! It was an eventful week for all of the remaining students at Asticassia - and even some new transfer students. Dylan (@Deve_Dy) joins Stephen and pmc to discuss all of the beats from Miorine and her mother-in-law, Sophie's and Nika's wishes, the Battle Royale, and, of course, the big twist. Please find Dylan here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Deve_Dy Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Giant Robot FM 76 - Never Happened (The Big O II Eps. 11-12 Discussion feat. Toussaint Egan) | 01:59:38 | |
Welcome to the big stage, Giant Robot FM listeners! Toussaint Egan returns to GRFM for these antepenultimate and penultimate episodes and goes deep with pmc and Stephen about his take on who Roger is and what the mystery of Paradigm City is all about. Find Toussaint at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 21 Mar 2025 | Giant Robot FM 99 - Blue Garland (Megazone 23 History Pt. II feat. Sean O'Mara and Ethan Halker) | 01:57:04 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Sean and Ethan return with pmc and Stephen this week to talk through the latter parts of Megazone 23 - the big changes going into Part II and whatever is going on with the parts 1 and 2 of Part III! Not hard to keep track of at all. Please find Sean at these links: Please find Ethan at these links: Skeet us @giantrobotfm.bsky.social and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | Giant Robot FM 66 - Volcano Movie (TTGL Movie 1 Discussion Pt. 2 feat. Schmullus) | 02:00:16 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Logan aka Schmullus visits pmc and Stephen to run through the back half of the first Gurren Lagann film "Childhood's End." Lots of volcano movie talk, lots of Kamina talk, and also the discussion of the largely brand new finale fight! Find Schmullus at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Schmullus1 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schmullus1 Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 06 May 2022 | Giant Robot FM 12 - Armwrestling Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (Gundam The Origin History Pt. 1 feat. Megan D) | 03:16:47 | |
Greetings Giant Robot FM listeners! A new saga of coverage begins today with Gundam The Origin. In the buildup to discussion of the Gundam The Origin OVA, we are doing a three-part series of episodes on how OVA came to be. This first part covers Yoshikazu Yasuhiko's life and career up through the end of the 90s. Joining Stephen and pmc is Megan D of Manga Test Drive who brings a wealth of expertise on Yasuhiko. Please find Megan at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 16 - Inbox Zero (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 16 Discussion feat. Julie Muncy) | 01:46:29 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM patrons! As podcasters, we are all about cycles AND sin and this episode is full of them. Julie Muncy helps pmc and Stephen tackle all the different angles in this episode as we wrestle with what directions Prospera and Shaddiq are pulling the show in. Please find Julie here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliemuncy23 Kingdom Hearts 3 review: https://www.vice.com/en/article/gyaqwm/kingdom-hearts-iii-review-lore-copyright Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic design by DuarfS (https://www.behance.net/maezurita) (https://www.instagram.com/duarfs) Art by Szkin (https://twitter.com/szkin_art) Music by fretzl (@fretzl) (https://www.youtube.com/fretzl) | |||
| 29 Apr 2022 | Giant Robot FM 11 - Interview w/ Irad Valentine of Millennium Hobbies & the Gundam Kitchen | 00:38:59 | |
Hello, GRFM listeners! We've got another special interview episode for you this week - Stephen Hero sat down with Irad Valentine of Millennium Hobbies & the Gundam Kitchen in Blackwood, NJ. Topics include Irad's own interest in model kits and anime, how he came to start and operate the business, and recommendations for beginners new to model kits. Please find Millennium Hobbies & the Gundam Kitchen here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | Giant Robot FM 77 - Absolute Terroir Field (The Big O II Ep. 13 Discussion feat. Ethan Halker) | 02:34:14 | |
Showtime! One last time, pmc and Stephen convene to talk over The Big O with returning animation expert, artist, and friend of the pod Ethan Halker. Please check out Ethan's article on Anime Herald about Speed Racer: https://www.animeherald.com/2023/10/21/speed-racer-the-perfect-anime-adaptation/ Please find Ethan at these links: Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm | |||
| 24 Nov 2023 | Giant Robot FM 63 - Streaming (TTGL History Pt. 1 feat. Jamal and Rex Nabours III) | 02:16:27 | |
Giant Robot FM returns to GAINAX history to tell the story of the rise of Hiroyuki Imaishi! Experts Jamal of Get In The Mecha Podcast and GRFM veteran Rex Nabours III help Stephen and pmc walk through this journey. Please find Jamal at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetInTheMecha Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-in-the-mecha/id1477541787 Please follow Rex here: Site: https://www.beyondelectricsheep.com/ More site: https://yarler.website Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic design by DuarfS (https://www.behance.net/maezurita) (https://www.instagram.com/duarfs) Art by Szkin (https://twitter.com/szkin_art) Music by fretzl (@fretzl) (https://www.youtube.com/fretzl) | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | April 2024 State Machine | 01:02:41 | |
Here's the audio form of our quarterly State Machine providing updates on the podcast and announcements for the future! If you'd like to watch it as originally broadcast, here's the Twitch VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2108388256 Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | January 2023 State Machine | 00:52:09 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Today on the main feed we're releasing the audio for our recent State Machine stream where we went over the past year of podcasting and also announce some of our plans for the future. We wanted to share our appreciation for everyone we've worked with and the support all of you have shown us as well as get into what's coming up next. Twitch VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1704206872 Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | Giant Robot FM Simulator Preview on Armored Core | 00:32:15 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We're taking a break from regular episodes this week to drop in a preview of our recently launched debut episode of Simulator. Simulator is the patron-exclusive series where we give mecha video games the same treatment that we do for mecha anime here in the main feed. Our inaugural episode is on FromSoftware's Armored Core. We hope you enjoy this snippet and consider supporting us at the $10 level over at patreon.com/giantrobotfom We'll be back next week with a special interview before beginning Gundam The Origin coverage in May. Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Giant Robot FM 42 - This Guy (G-Saviour Discussion Pt. 1 feat. Andy [@EnginVIR]) | 02:51:43 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We are breaking up our discussion of G-Saviour along that most traditional of Gundam demarcations - the transition into space! Andy (@EnginVIR) joins Stephen and pmc to talk about the films grounded first half from the characters to the mechs and all the charms of 90s Sci-Fi TV. Please find Andy here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | Giant Robot FM 56 - Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Discussion feat. Froob and deve_dy | 01:23:04 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Welcome to Rubicon 3! We've got a job for you - enjoy this podcast talking about initial reactions to the launch of FromSoftware's newest game and latest in the storied Armored Core series! Joining pmc are two guests - friend of the podcast and mecha anime posting luminary deve_dy and streamer and speedrunner Froob! Please find Froob here: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/froob Please find deve_dy here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Deve_Dy Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 26 Feb 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 9 - Wildcat Strike Gundam (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 9 Discussion feat. Adam Wescott) | 02:03:56 | |
This episode of Radio Free Mercury was originally published on December 7, 2022 on our patron-exclusive bonus podcast feed. Here is a playlist for past Radio Free Mercury episodes published on our main feed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TnsTFfpWJsUbMgiPz0eE9?si=6d618189f8f84d3a Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Podcasting is a team battle, just like this week's duel. On our team this week is returning guest Adam Wescott, who has also been covering Witch from Mercury weekly over on Slashfilm. We applaud the consistent characterization, speculate about the dark nature of adults, and can't wait for the shoes to drop. Please find Adam at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Giant Robot FM Simulator 5 - Front Mission 1st Remake | 02:09:58 | |
This podcast was originally published for Simulator patrons on February 1st, 2023. Following up on our production history of the original Front Mission and its pre-2022 re-releases, we are happy to share two more hours - this time covering the recent Front Mission 1st remake as developed and published by Forever Entertainment. Stephen and pmc played both campaigns and are ready to discuss the graphics, the lore, the gameplay, and more! Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Giant Robot FM 90 - Glockenspiel (ZOE 2167 Idolo History) | 01:25:46 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Buckle in for a cozy history episode dedicated to some production history specific to the Idolo OVA - it's just you and Stephen and pmc. Note from pmc: I bungled some of the roles here, turns out the actor for Radium is so unknown, imdb editors buried his credit deep in the weeds. Whoops! That's what I get for doing dub trivia without watching the OVA first. Tweet us @giantrobotfm or @giantrobotfm.bsky.social and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Moonrace Wireless 3 - After Ball Century (Turn A Gundam Ep. 3 Discussion feat. Ethan Halker) | 02:27:36 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners - Ethan Halker joins pmc and Stephen "After the Festival" to talk through his recent trip through Brain Powerd as well as the third episode of Turn A Gundam. We take the ball dropping thing extremely seriously, but also dish a ton about social practices and information technology. Please find Ethan here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 24 Sep 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 21 - Metallic Tomatoes (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 21 Discussion feat. Samantha Ferreira) | 02:01:10 | |
This episode was originally published for patrons on June 16th, 2023. Giant Robot FM listeners, Suletta has been unleashed! The Calibarn is coming! So is the Schwarzette? Samantha Ferreira of Anime Herald joins pmc and Stephen to talk through the events and setup of What We Can Do Now along with a healthy serving of JRPG talk. Please find Samantha at these links: Stephen's Patlabor Articles on Anime Herald: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Moonrace Wireless 1 - Lunars (Turn A Gundam Ep. 1 Discussion feat. Feez) | 01:46:53 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! It's the dawn of a new bonus podcast series - Moonrace Wireless will be covering individual episodes of Turn A Gundam on a bimonthly basis! For this first episode, we invited on the premiere Turn A expert, Feez, and got into all the introductory bits of Ep. 1, "Howl at the Moon." Future episodes of Moonrace Wireless will be made available as a part of the bonus podcast series on our Patreon, so please support us at patreon.com/giantrobotfm if you are interested in future episodes. We expect to cover a handful of episodes before resuming Radio Free Mercury coverage when Witch from Mercury resumes in April. Please find Feez at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 11 Aug 2023 | August 2023 State Machine - Announcements and More! | 01:05:24 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM friends! We wanted to take a week off from our Gunbuster coverage to go over some of our immediate plans as well as do a victory lap on what we've done since the last State Machine. This was originally recorded as part of a stream on Twitch - here's the VOD if you want it formatted that way: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1895432027 Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Graphic Design by DuarfS https://www.behance.net/maezurita https://www.instagram.com/duarfs Art by Szkin https://twitter.com/szkin_art Music by fretzl (@fretzl) https://www.youtube.com/fretzl | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | Giant Robot FM Simulator - Armored Core Addendum 2 | 00:41:37 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! This week we're providing an update on our previous Armored Core simulator podcasts by way of discussing two recent articles about Armored Core production history and also briefly discussing the Armored Core VI news. It's just Stephen, pmc, and the core this week! SafeHunter9207's r/KingsField post on early FromSoft history: https://www.reddit.com/r/KingsField/comments/10eveid/i_wrote_some_behindthescenes_information_about/ Shmuplations-translated 1997 Armored Core Developer interview: https://shmuplations.com/armoredcore/ Bandai Namco's Armored Core VI Special with Yasunori Ogura (Producer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmAFpsU0XRE Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) | |||
| 02 Sep 2022 | Giant Robot FM 25 - Sirius Time (Planet With Eps. 3-4 Discussion feat. Caitlin Moore) | 01:29:12 | |
If you find yourself lured into a deep slumber by vain temptations, why not load up this podcast episode? Caitlin Moore once again joins Stephen and pmc to discuss a pair of Planet With episodes - this time Eps. 3-4 comprising "Avenger 1" and "Avenger 2". Please find Caitilin at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | Giant Robot FM 83 - Hot Dog Patrol (Robot Jox Pt. 2 Discussion featuring On the Shoulders of Giants) | 02:47:24 | |
Hello, Giant Robot FM listeners! Finally, it's the crossover you all have been waiting for - a hot dog in Robot Jox! Wait, no! I mean, the co-hosts of the excellent mecha podcast On the Shoulders of Giants have joined pmc and Stephen to talk big bots. Please find Alice, Brian, and Niko here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 12 Mar 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 11 - Deny All M&M's (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 11 Discussion feat. Nat Clayton) | 01:26:17 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Radio Free Mercury bears down on the conclusion of the first cour! Game developer and critic Nat Clayton visits to brief us on some of her interests in mecha and talk through this impactful episode. Find Nat Clayton here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 03 May 2024 | Giant Robot FM 78 - Gunbuster Science Lessons & Shorts (feat. Maddy and Space Queen Emily) | 01:28:21 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! In this space between main feed coverage on The Big O II and Robot Jox, we bring you the long-promised Science Lessons episode to cap off our Gunbuster coverage! Maddy and Space Queen Emily chat with pmc and Stephen about all eight science lesson episodes (yes, including the two that were left off the recent Discotek release for reasons we assume are beyond Discotek's control). We also discuss three shorts often included as extras on Gunbuster releases! Please find Maddy here: Find Emily at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | Giant Robot FM 55 - A Wrinkle in Time Dilation (Gunbuster Short Stories Discussion feat. TheIdeon and Ethan Halker) | 01:54:57 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! TheIdeon and Ethan return to the podcast for a second week in a row to discuss more Gunbuster literature - this time covering the 1989 short story "Top Gunbuster" and the 2002 story "Aim for the Top! The Spirits of Gunbuster" - both of which provide added detail on Coach Ohta's exploits before the events of the OVA. Please find TheIdeon at these links: Please find Ethan at these links: Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm | |||
| 19 Aug 2022 | Giant Robot FM 23 - Get in the Cat, Meow! (Planet With History feat. Adam Wescott) | 02:41:30 | |
It's the dawn of a new era on Giant Robot FM as we begin coverage of the anime series Planet With. Helping us get up to speed on the works of Satoshi Mizukami, from Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer to Spirit Circle to Planet With and more, is special guest Adam Wescott. Please find Adam at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 16 Aug 2024 | Giant Robot FM 85 - The World Won't Save Itself (Super Robot Wars OG The Animation History feat. ZappaSlave) | 02:54:28 | |
Giant Robot FM listeners! We are back with a new installment of main feed coverage - this time going over Super Robot Wars Original Generation The Animation. Friend and supporter of the pod ZappaSlave joins pmc and Stephen to talk through a brief glimpse at the overall series history and some of the particulars relevant to the OG slice of SRW. Please find Zappa here: ACE Axis Communications & Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqO5kQk4HQWkyCLMIh1XHXw Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Giant Robot FM 82 - Tex Conway (Robot Jox Pt. 1 Discussion feat. Andy [@EnginVIR]) | 02:23:55 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! In our new era, podcasting is outlawed and discourse is now decided through a contest by champions. For the people, Andy of The Big O Archive joins pmc and Stephen to discuss the opening 25 minutes of Robot Jox! Please find Andy here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | State Machine for June 2022 feat. Lots of Announcements! | 00:52:21 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! This week on the feed we're sharing with you our "State Machine" for June 2022. State Machine is a monthly recording that we do to check in on what we've been up to and where we're going. This past month's edition was particularly important as we announced our new show, a panel that Stephen will be hosting at Otakon, and our next game for Simulator. This was originally recorded live on Twitch on July 2nd, 2022 on pmc's twitch channel. Here's the Twitch VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1520679668 Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | Giant Robot FM 54 - Lascivious Purposes (Gunbuster Novelization Discussion feat. TheIdeon and Ethan Halker) | 02:17:40 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Did you know we're going to have two episodes on Gunbuster literature? These episodes are not for lascivious purposes! Stephen and pmc are joined by TheIdeon, who translated the Gunbuster novels into English, and veteran friend of the podcast Ethan Halker. Please find TheIdeon at these links: Please find Ethan at these links: Support Giant Robot FM at patreon.com/giantrobotfm | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Giant Robot FM 58 - The Witch from Mercury Retrospective feat. Thaliarchus, Russell Latshaw, and Space Queen Emily | 02:22:57 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! It's been one year since the Witch from Mercury entered our lives and about three months since it concluded its run. To help us look back and sort through this, we've invited three excellent posters and podcast friends on to discuss: Thaliarchus, Russell Latshaw, and Space Queen Emily! Please find Thaliarchus and Cosmic Warlord Kin-Bright at these links: Cosmic Warlord Kin-Bright: https://thaliarchus.itch.io/cosmic-warlord-kinbright Twitter: https://twitter.com/thaliarchus Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thaliarchus.bsky.social Find Russell at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellLatshaw Space Kaleidoscope: https://spacekaleidoscope.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/russelllatshaw.bsky.social Find Emily at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpaceQueenEmily Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spacequeenemily.bsky.social Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Moonrace Wireless 2 - The Gundam Stays On (Turn A Gundam Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Thaliarchus) | 02:43:28 | |
Hello! This week on the main feed we are releasing the 2nd episode of our patron-exclusive series, Moonrace Wireless, covering Turn A Gundam on an episode-by-episode basis. This episode was originally published on 2/15/2023. Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Welcome to the first patron-exclusive episode of Moonrace Wireless and it's a whopper - 2+ hours of talking through Turn A Gundam's second episode "The Coming of Age Ceremony" replete with thoughts on the OP, Hip Heavies, White Dolls, Wodoms, and, of course, bicycles! Thaliarchus once again lends his expertise to pmc and Stephen for this adventure. Please find Thaliarchus and Cosmic Warlord Kin-Bright at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | Giant Robot FM 31 - The Margaritaville of GMs (Cucuruz Doan's Island [2022] Discussion feat. Megan D) | 02:06:26 | |
Welcome to Cucuruz Doan's Island! YAS expert Megan D joins Stephen and pmc once more to talk through the film and provide commentary on the English dub, the highs and lows of the film, and their wishes for additional Cucuruz Doan's Island media. Please find Megan at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 17 May 2024 | Giant Robot FM 79 - Bang Brave Bang Bravern Spectacular!! | 01:49:49 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners - while our coverage on Robot Jox is fast approaching, we couldn't let the Bravern sail off into the sunset without giving it at least an episode. Rather than choose any single podcast friend, we invited any who were willing and able to submit some audio answers to questions! Find Emily at these links: Please find Maddy here: Please find Feez at these links: Please find Valondar at these links: Please follow Coop here: Find Russell at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | Giant Robot FM 57 - Armored Core VI Discussion feat. Bryonato and Chef Lu Bu | 01:27:27 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We are now a month out from the launch of Armored Core VI and we're bringing you another AC6 discussion episode. This time, pmc is joined by Bryonato and Chef Lu Bu, both mecha game veterans, to talk through the experience of playing AC6 as well as bring up Chromehounds and what more might be expected from Armored Core. Please find Bryonato at these links: Please find Chef Lu Bu at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 05 Mar 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 10 - Reverse Doan (Gundam: Witch from Mercury Ep. 10 Discussion feat. Maddy) | 01:52:01 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! A new Radio Free Mercury is here! With help from Maddy, pmc and Stephen review the various plots and character arcs assembling for what will presumably be a violent two-part finale at Plant Quetta. What could possibly go wrong! Please find Maddy here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 25 Feb 2022 | Giant Robot FM 4 - Mobile Suit Umbrella (Macross Plus Ep. 3 Discussion feat. Miss Macross) | 02:07:19 | |
This podcast is an investigation into the most critical element of the 3rd episode of Macross Plus: that umbrella that Yang is carrying around. With help from Sheena aka Miss Macross, the GRFM team dives deep on power structures, the best audio/video equipment for tying people up, and lots of talk about Lucy. Please find Sheena here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 05 Feb 2023 | Radio Free Mercury 6 - Warmed Up (Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Ep. 6 Discussion feat. Lau R. Griffin) | 01:34:45 | |
This episode of Radio Free Mercury was originally published on November 9, 2022 on our patron-exclusive bonus podcast feed. Here is a playlist for past Radio Free Mercury episodes published on our main feed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TnsTFfpWJsUbMgiPz0eE9?si=6d618189f8f84d3a Hello listeners! Another episode of Radio Free Mercury is here! The excellent Lau R. Griffin joins Stephen and pmc to talk through episode 6 "A Gloomy Song" while bringing about many firsts including Lau's first podcast appearance and our first guest from Australia! Please find Lau at these links: Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero (@_stephen_hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) | |||
| 24 May 2024 | Giant Robot FM 80 - The Good Pervert (Robot Jox History, Pt. 1 feat. Rex Nabours III and Ethan Halker) | 03:08:19 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Our adventure into live action mecha, and specifically Robot Jox, have begun! On this week's history episode, Rex and Ethan join Stephen and pmc to talk through the background and early filmography of Robot Jox's director, Stuart Gordon. Please find Ethan at these links: Please follow Rex here: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 03 Jun 2022 | Giant Robot FM 16 - TGI Fridays Space Colony (Gundam: The Origin Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Ashley Hawkins) | 02:04:33 | |
Ashley Hawkins, the Manga Librarian, joins Stephen and pmc to discuss the 2nd episode The Origin, "Artesia's Sorrow." You wouldn't believe how many references to history, literature, and education we pack into this one. Please find Ashley at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Giant Robot FM 95 - Somehow Treize Returned (Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Ep. 1 Discussion feat. David Majors and Andy [@EnginVIR]) | 02:22:43 | |
We're closing in on Christmas and at last the discussion of Endless Waltz proper has begun. To help pmc and Stephen celebrate the reason for the season, David Majors of The Promenade Merchants Podcast and Andy of The Big O Archive bring the positive Gundam Wing cheer. Please find David at these links: Please find Andy at these links: Skeet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||
| 24 Feb 2023 | Radio Free Mercury - The Witch from Mercury Cour 1 Retrospective Pt. 1 feat. Thaliarchus and Russell Latshaw | 02:06:41 | |
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We're all still out here vibrating about the latest Gundam TV series, so we invited on two excellent guests, Thaliarchus and Russell Latshaw, and talked over various points about the first cour of The Witch from Mercury! Various topics include gunpla, memes, engagement by new audiences, length of the series, melodrama, and more! Please find Thaliarchus and Cosmic Warlord Kin-Bright at these links: Find Russell at these links: Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com | |||