Giant Robot FM is still on the island! But now we have new guests - Maddy (@hyakushiki0087), Sheena (@missmacross), and Ethan Halker (@Sundown_McMoon) visit to share their thoughts on the 2022 Cucuruz Doan's Island film. This episode is a new format for Giant Robot FM and one we hope you enjoy! Please find Maddy here: https://twitter.com/hyakushiki0087 Please find Sheena here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/missmacross Site: https://missmacross.com/ Please find Ethan here: Twitter: https://twitter...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 44 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainchild129 Manga Test Drive: http://mangatestdrive.blogspot.com/ Renaissance Josei: http://renaissancejosei.blogspot.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeganD Tweet us @giantrobotfm and...
Oct 28, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island has now come and gone in theaters in the US and so it is now time for us here at Giant Robot FM to finish what we started with our coverage of The Origin. Megan D (aka brainchild129) joins us once more to talk over the production history of the movie and, of course, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko's involvement as director. This history episode can be considered as part of a set with Giant Robot FM episodes 12-14, which cover the early career of Yoshikazu Yaushiko, t...
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 14 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alltsun_nodere Anime Feminist: https://www.animefeminist.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 31 min
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 ...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 23 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alltsun_nodere Anime Feminist: https://www.animefeminist.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Support Giant Robot FM directly ...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 34 min
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 "Ch...
Sep 28, 2022•2 hr 23 min
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 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 ( ht...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! This week it's just pmc and Stephen as we close on the end of the first half of Planet With - a show in which it already feels like so much has happened in such a short amount of time. Topics covered include parenting, sleeping students, and, of course, what is really inside the vials that Takashi gave the Paladins. Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Support Giant Robot FM directly on our Patreon page: patreon.com/giantrobotfm Giant Robo...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We had to postpone the record of our Planet With coverage this week, but pmc and Stephen wanted to fill you in on some upcoming stuff we're working on. In particular: (1) We will be doing a set of episodes around the theatrical release of the Cucuruz Doan's Island film! (2) We will be substituting a weekly Witch from Mercury show for our other $5 patron content with the first episode to be released on the main feed. (3) News on our Xardion and Frame Gride Simulato...
Sep 09, 2022•18 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alltsun_nodere Anime Feminist: https://www.animefeminist.com/ Caitlin's feature on How My Brain is Different: https://www.animefeminist.com/how-my-brain-is-different-allows-the-n...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Hello GRFM listeners! It's time to don your psychokinetic armor and join us to discuss the first two episodes of Planet With! Caitlin Moore of AniFeminist joins pmc and Stephen to talk what makes this show so special right from the start. Please find Caitilin at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alltsun_nodere Anime Feminist: https://www.animefeminist.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Support Giant Robot FM directly on our Patreon page: patreon.com/giantr...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 38 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendeego /Film: https://www.slashfilm.com/author/adamwescott/ Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/newsfeed/writer/wendeego Crunchyroll Article on Stars Align: https...
Aug 19, 2022•2 hr 42 min
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: https://twitter.com/LukeRyanHerbert https://twitter.com/mech_jam Join the MechJam Discor...
Aug 12, 2022•43 min
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'...
Aug 05, 2022•49 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainchild129 Manga Test Drive: http://mangatestdrive.blogspot.com/ Renaissa...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Armored Core series, which was first released on July 10, 1997 in Japan. While we're working on various projects (Planet With! Big O panel at Otakon! One Year War Summer, the streaming event!), we wanted to share this Simulator episode in its entirety with you. Please enjoy! We'll be back next week with a roundtable discussion on The Men Who Created Gundam with Russell Latshaw and Megan D! pmc's speedrunning resources: A...
Jul 15, 2022•2 hr 22 min
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:...
Jul 08, 2022•52 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sundown_McMoon ZekeFilm: https://www.zekefilm.org/author/ethan-halker/ Bomb Squad Productions: https://twitter.com/BombSquadProds B...
Jul 02, 2022•2 hr 50 min
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! The wheels of history are turning furiously and the GRFM team, joined once again by Megan D, want you to know that it's the stories of ordinary people that are the most important. Ramba Ral, Crowley Hamon, and Char Aznable can get bent. Please find Megan at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainchild129 Manga Test Drive: http://mangatestdrive.blogspot.com/ Renaissance Josei: http://renaissancejosei.blogspot.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeganD Twe...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Welcome to the Eve of Destiny! Gundam shitposter and UC actual play podcaster A-Mac joins Stephen and pmc to talk through the 4th episode of The Origin OVA, from Side 3 to the Earth to the moon and then to Side 7! Find A-Mac here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/A_Mac_0079 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/macplusplus Feddie Scum: https://twitter.com/FeddieScum Garma Quest: https://twitter.com/GarmaQuest Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Support Giant Robot FM directly on ou...
Jun 17, 2022•2 hr 23 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainchild129 Manga Test Drive: http://mangatestdrive.blogspot.com/ Renaissance Josei: http://renaissancejosei.blogspot.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeganD Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobot...
Jun 10, 2022•2 hr 4 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/manga_librarian Manga Librarian: https://mangalibrarian.com/ Library Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/tildenlibrary Library Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YFUM4D17XWD1 Twe...
Jun 03, 2022•2 hr 5 min
All aboard for Blue-Eyed Casval, the first episode of the Gundam: The Origin OVA! Expert guest Thaliarchus joins Stephen and pmc for a transatlantic podcasting experience covering both Thal's history as a mecha fan as well as a discussion of Ep. 1. Yes, we do talk about how Philadelphia sports fans have punched cop horses multiple times. Find Thaliarchus at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thaliarchus 327 Robots Blog: https://327robots.wordpress.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to ...
May 27, 2022•3 hr 21 min
With Yasuhiko's career and the history of the manga complete, it's time finally for the production history of the Gundam The Origin OVA! Megan D joins Stephen and pmc once again to cover the key creative personnel and development history of the OVA. Please find Megan at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainchild129 Manga Test Drive: http://mangatestdrive.blogspot.com/ Renaissance Josei: http://renaissancejosei.blogspot.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeganD Tweet us @giantrobotfm...
May 20, 2022•2 hr 1 min
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 a...
May 13, 2022•2 hr 32 min
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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainchild129 Manga Te...
May 06, 2022•3 hr 17 min
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: Website: https://thegundamkitchen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegundamk...
Apr 29, 2022•39 min
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 sp...
Apr 22, 2022•32 min
At long last, Stephen Hero and pmcTRILOGY arrive at the end of their cosmic journey from Side 7 to A Baoa Qu. Joining them for the explosive finale is Rex Nabours III to provide his expertise on a variety of subjects, including Tomino names and the authenticity of the Texas colony. Please find Rex here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rnaboursIII Site: https://www.beyondelectricsheep.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us giantrobotfm@gmail.com Support Giant Robot FM directly on our Patreon pa...
Apr 15, 2022•2 hr 53 min
