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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 featur...

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...

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/ Crunchy...

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 a...

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...

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: Twitt...

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 discus...

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 origina...

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:...

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/...

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...

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.blo...

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/cla...

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.co...

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:...

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 w...

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 expertis...

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 Gunda...

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 conside...

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 @g...

Let's journey to Jaburo! Veteran podcaster David Majors, of the Promenade Merchants Podcast among others, joins Stephen and pmc to discuss the ups and downs of the second Mobile Suit Gundam compilation film - Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow. Have you heard about newtypes? Find David Majors here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CallMeDjm Promenade Merchants Podcast: https://twitter.com/PromT...

Hello, Giant Robot FM listeners! We are once again live in the Universal Century 0079. This time, we've covering the first Mobile Suit Gundam film with the help of the excellent Miss Macross. All are agreed that this Amuro-centric cut would be hard to top but is nevertheless stricken with pacing issues. At least the film ends after the farewell with Kamaria, right? Please find Sheena here: Twitter...

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! Plea...

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 Mandal...

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 det...