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Ah, well, nevertheless, here's the second half of our discussion with the excellent SpaceQueenEmily on the Zone of the Enders 2167 IDOLO OVA! Mentally, flip back and forth between a church wedding and a climactic showdown in space as needed, that's our advice. Find Emily on: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://twitter.com/SpaceQueenEmily⁠⁠  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spacequeenemily.bsky.social Tweet us...

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 u...

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: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profil...

This episode was originally published for Simulator patrons on August 1st, 2023. At long last, here is our look into the history behind Assault Suits Valken, the tremendously influential 2D mecha action game that spawned and continues to influence countless other games - almost a sub-genre unto itself. Chronicling the original release, Cybernator, the ill-fated PS2 version, and of course the recen...

The Bartoll stops here! Rounding out our coverage of the Super Robot Wars Original Generation OVA The Animation, Zappa returns to teach pmc and Stephen some essential SRW knowledge! Please find Zappa here: ACE Axis Communications & Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqO5kQk4HQWkyCLMIh1XHXw Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ACE_Zappa Twitter: https://twitter.com/overmanZs1 Support Gian...

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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/180223 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/180223 Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us ⁠giantrobotfm@gmail.com ⁠ Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero ( stephen hero) an...

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Here's the first episode of our SRW OG The Animation discussion featuring first-time GRFM guest Chris Guanche. Reminder: Stephen and I were graciously invited onto MAHQ's podcast Gundamn! not that long ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40l0C8J0BVo Please find Chris at these links: MAHQ: https://www.mahq.net/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cguanche.bsky...

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 &...

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! At last here is the final part of our Robot Jox discussion featuring good friends Maddy and Russell Latshaw! Join us for a fine talk covering the aerodynamic demise of Tex Conway, the nature of Achilles's relationships with Athena and Alexander, and whatever is going on in space! Please find Maddy here: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hyakushiki0087.bsky.socia...

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: Site: https://osgpod.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/osg_pod Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us ⁠...

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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnginVIR Site: http://thebigoarchive.com/ Tweet us @giantrobotfm and write to us ⁠⁠⁠giantrobotfm@gmail.c...

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We're back with another 3 hours, following up on our focus on Stuart Gordon with an episode focused on the production and release of the Robot Jox film itself. Imagine you're in a 14th-century Italian castle while listening to this! Please find Ethan at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sundown_McMoon   Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/sundownmcmoon.bs...

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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sundown_McMoon   Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/sundownmcmo...

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: Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/SpaceQueenEmily⁠ Bluesky: http...

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 Discote...

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...

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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sundown_McMoon ZekeFilm: https://ww...

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 ⁠ Giant Robot FM is hosted by Stephen Hero ( stephen hero) and pmcTRILOGY (@pmcTRILOGY) Sup...

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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSaintOfTous Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/users/thesaintoftous Tweet us @giantrobo...

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We've come to Paradigm City a few days early this week - but don't worry we're still in good company as Chef Lu Bu takes us through the fine dining and other experiences offered by Alex Rosewater in this week's Big O coverage. Please find Chef Lu Bu at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChefLuBu_ATL Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cheflubu.b...

The Big O II takes a turn towards focusing solely on its narrative, but not before making some important pit stops like the all-night diner and the apocalyptic beach! Logan aka Schmullus joins us to talk through this important set of episodes - including "Stripes" which was mistakenly played in place of the finale. Find Schmullus at these links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Schmullus1 Bs...

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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnginVIR Site: http://thebigoarchive.com/ Tweet...

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 @giantrobotf...

Giant Robot FM listeners! It's showtime! Conquer the terror within and listen to this podcast where Andy, Stephen, and pmc begin to work through the second season of The Big O! 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_...

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...