On the Shoulders of Giants (Alice, Brian, & Niko)
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| 21 Aug 2024 | 0028 - Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain (2015) | 03:01:44 | |
Our episode this time is on a game that fondly remembers the 80s, when all the red-blooded American soldier needed was his babe, his brews, his horse, and his fully automated voice assistant enabled smartphone and document scanner- Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: Gun violence, political manipulation, human trafficking, gore, psychological & physical torture, ptsd, misogyny, nudity, sexual assault, medical experimentation. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | BONUS - GUNPLA (Gundam Plastic Models) | ||
This time around we're sitting back, cracking open some cold ones, and discussing GUNPLA! Let's grab some cutters and glue and launch into a box. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: General discussions of weapons. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | 0009 - Promare (2019) | ||
Happy Twednesday! Our episode this time is on Promare (2019), an anime movie that asks the seminal humanitarian question, “what if Fire Force was good?” Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: arson, fire, systemic racism, allusions to internment camps and ghettos, police brutality, gun violence, mass destruction, climate change, and fascism. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | 0004 - Gunbuster (Aim for the Top!) | ||
Our episode this time is on Gunbuster (1988), the debilitating, heartwarming, and direly perverse debut of the man behind Neon Genesis Evangelion. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: YA nudity, inappropriate marriages (nothing explicit), giant bugs, child soldiers, space travel. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | 0010 - The Price of Smiles Pt. 2 (2019) | ||
You thought we were done?! This time around we're discussing how not every war can be solved by the power of friendship, you need mechs too, Egao no Daika, or The Price of Smiles... part 2! Mechs discussed:
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: war, child soldiers, orphans, colonialism, gun violence, threats against children, allusions to mass destruction. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 09 Aug 2024 | 0027 - Macross Plus (1995) | 02:14:12 | |
I’m in love with a pilot~ Our episode this time is a little bit of Gundam, a little bit of Top Gun, and a lot of animation budget, Macross Plus Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of violence, body horror, mild gore, murder, abuse, sexism, racism and racist metaphors. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | 0015 - Voices of a Distant Star (2002) | ||
Our episode this time is on Voices of a Distant Star, an OVA that shows how space travel can really affect your messaging rates. Mechs discussed:
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of warfare, child soldiers, trauma, PTSD and violence. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | 0019 - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001) | 02:13:53 | |
Keep you waiting, huh? This time around we’re discussing a game that imagines a world in which our elites even pretend to care about an environmental disaster, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Let’s launch into it! Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of war crimes, genocide, child soldiers, torture, environmental catastrophe, social engineering, sexism, child death, blood and violence, and imperialism. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | 0011 - All You Need is Kill (2004) | ||
This episode is on the 2004 light novel All You Need is Kill, a book that really examines the emotional toll of visiting Florida. Mechs discussed: Jacket Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: war, bodily harm, description of injuries, death of a child, suicide. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | 0007 - EXTREME MEATPUNKS FOREVER (2018) | ||
This time around we’re discussing a game with a whole new approach to beating your meat, EXTREME MEATPUNKS FOREVER! Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode, from the game’s page: body horror, self harm mention, suicidal ideation, racially charged violence, alcohol, abuse mention, gender dysphoria, loss of bodily autonomy, apocalyptic ideation, cults. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. The intro clip this time is a snippet of “ROOTS AMONG ASH” by Visager from the EXTREME MEATPUNKS FOREVER OST. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | 0005 - Hard Reboot by Django Wexler | ||
Our episode this time is on *Hard Reboot by Django Wexler, a book that really gets into the trials of dating while studying abroad. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of violence, body horror, mild gore, murder, abuse, sexism, racism and racist metaphors. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | 0025 - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008) | ||
LIQUID! This time around we come to our penultimate installment of The Metal Year, a game which bravely posits that family can be two old men fistfighting over drugs, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Mechs discussed (images and info on webzone):
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: Trauma, Child Abuse, Murder, Sexual Violence, Misogyny, Overt Sexualization, Death, Dying, War and Violence. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | BONUS - What IS Mechs? | ||
Our BONUS episode this time is on mechs. All of them. We kick back, have some beverages, and answer one of life’s persistent questions: what IS mechs? Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osgpod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of drug use, alcohol consumption, grooming. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Additional music in this episode is “British Historical Drama” by Grand_Project. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | 0029 - Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) | ||
This time we’re discussing Pacific Rim. No, not the good one. Who do you take us for?! This is Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)! Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of alien gore, gun violence, environmental disasters, childhood ptsd, racism, and mind control. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | 0024 - Fallout Power Armor S.P.E.C.I.A.L. | 02:10:59 | |
Podcasting. Podcasting never changes. This time around we’re talking Fallout Power Armor, in this S.P.E.C.I.A.L. episode! Mechs discussed: There’s a ton of variants! check out our webpage for a comprehensive list. Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of violence and war. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | 0016 - Metal Gear Solid (1998) | ||
Our episode this time is on Metal Gear Solid, the first entry in the high camp military sci fi experience of the METAL YEAR. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of war, eugenics, torture, interrogation, imprisonment, nuclear threat, and racism.. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | 0008 - The Price of Smiles Pt. 1 (2019) | ||
This time around we’re discussing slice of life anime where cute girls suffer cute little PTSD, Egao no Daika, or the Price of Smiles! Mechs discussed:
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: war, child soldiers, orphans, colonialism, gun violence, threats against children, allusions to mass destruction Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | 0026 - Heaven Will Be Mine (2018) | 02:20:55 | |
Why don't you makeout with me about it? Our episode this time around discusses a game that makes me wish I had paid attention in math class, because getting babes is a function of x— Heaven Will Be Mine (2018).
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of trauma, body dysphoria, child abuse, war, and violence. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Our intro is from “Plastic To Plastic” by Alec Lambert from the Heaven Will Be Mine OST. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | 0013 - Armour Astir (2020) | ||
Get your D6s and Pencils out, this time around we’re discussing something a little bit different, but equally (or perhaps even more) homoerotic than our usual fare: the tabletop RPG Armour Astir: Advent by Briar Sovereign. Because this is a ‘create your own mech’ scenario, this episode is a little different format. Check out our website to see samples from the game book, or check the game book out on itch.io! On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: war, child soldiers, gun violence. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 21 May 2024 | 0021 - Metallic Rouge (2024) | ||
After recovering from The Pico De Gallo Incident, our episode this time is on Metallic Rouge (2024), or ‘what would happen if Blade Runner had a Sailor Moon spinoff?’ Mechs discussed:
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| 20 Mar 2024 | 0017 - Synduality: Noir (2023) | ||
Our episode this time is on Cyberpunk 0079, or as it’s more often called, Synduality: Noir. Mechs discussed:
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of apocalypse, alien insects, racism, misogyny, general machine violence, and fascism. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 29 May 2024 | 0022 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) | ||
What a thrill~ This time around we’re discussing a period piece about the pitfalls of having the wrong crotchfeel, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Let’s launch into it!” Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: misogyny, sexualistion, sexual assault, torture, war, gore, and violence. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 05 Sep 2023 | 0003 - Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993) | ||
Our episode this time is on Patlabor 2 (1998), and how difficult it can be dating in your 30s, especially when mechs are involved. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of war trauma, bombings, terrorism, ableism, police violence, martial law, global conflict, sexism. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 23 Dec 2023 | OSG - A Trailer! | ||
Welcome to On the Shoulders of Giants, a robot power hour featuring mechs across media, their stories, and why we love them. We're Alice, Brian, and Niko and we are three nerds who have opinions and want to share them. Check us out~! (A new promotional reel made by Niko, to replace our original one, thanks Niko~!) | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | 0001- Escaflowne: The Movie | ||
Our episode this time is on Escaflowne: The Movie (2000), a case study of mech-based alternatives to talk therapy. Mechs discussed: Other images: https://osgpod.com/posts/0001-Escaflowne-The-Movie On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of violence, body horror, suicide, animal death, abuse, sexism, forced transition, racism and racist metaphors. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 22 Aug 2023 | 0002 - Armored Core (PS1) | 01:55:49 | |
Our episode this time is on Armored Core (1997), a game that asserts Biden shouldn’t cancel student loan debt because borrowers might be reborn with ability upgrades. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of mass extinction, terrorism, labor violence, debt exploitation, and human experimentation. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | 0006 - Gundam Evolution (2022) | ||
Our episode this time is on the much anticipated sequel to the hit shooter Overwatch, *Gundam Evolution! Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: Discussions of violence, guns, war, napalm, bombs, and death. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | 0023 - Mazinger Z (1972) | ||
This time around we’re discussing the strangely less-examined field not of ancient aliens, but ancient mecha, 1972’s Mazinger Z. Mechs discussed:
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: misogyny, sexual themes, blood, warfare, and violence. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | 0014 - Robot Jox (1990) | ||
Our episode this time is on Robot Jox (1990), a film about war, desire, and the perils of trusting a Texan. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of manipulation, warfare, visualizations of blood and violence, references to trauma and representations of PTSD. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | 0012 - The Price of Smiles Pt. 3 (2019) | ||
It's done, we finally beat this show into submission. This time around we're discussing nanomachines! No, not Metal Gear Solid-- we're covering Egao no Daika, or The Price of Smiles... part 3! Mechs discussed:
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: war, child soldiers, orphans, colonialism, gun violence, threats against children, allusions to mass destruction. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 01 May 2024 | 0020 - Iron Widow (2021) Pt 2 | ||
This time our episode is on part one of Iron Widow, a book that reminds us: when you set out on a journey of revenge, dig a shitload of graves, because you’re killing way more than two people. Mechs discussed:
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode, from the book’s preface: this book contains scenes of violence and abuse, suicide ideation, discussion and references to sexual assault (though no on-page depictions), alcohol addiction, and torture. Additional content warnings: gendered violence specifically, domestic abuse, and body horror. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | 0018 - Iron Widow (2021) Pt 1 | 02:14:04 | |
This time our episode is on part one of Iron Widow, a book that reminds us: when you set out on a journey of revenge, dig a shitload of graves, because you’re killing way more than two people. Mechs discussed:
Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode, from the book’s preface: this book contains scenes of violence and abuse, suicide ideation, discussion and references to sexual assault (though no on-page depictions), alcohol addiction, and torture. Additional content warnings: gendered violence specifically, domestic abuse, and body horror. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||
| 13 Apr 2024 | BONUS - Synduality: Echoes of Ada (Beta) | 01:03:09 | |
B-b-b-b-bonus~! Our BONUS episode this time is on the Synduality: Echoes of Ada closed beta test, marking OSG’s first foray into the thriving industry of games journalism. Mechs discussed: Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find OSG on Twitter at @osg_pod, Instagram at @osg_pod, TikTok at @osg_pod, YouTube at @osg_pod, Cohost at @osgpod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send pilot queries (and other questions/feedback) to questions@osgpod.com. Content warnings for this episode: typical mech violence, environmental catastrophe, apocalyptic mass death event (undepicted), slavery/human trafficking themes. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor on Pixabay. Other sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use or commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on the sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot! | |||