On the Shoulders of Giants

This time around we’re discussing the strangely less-examined field not of ancient aliens, but ancient mecha, 1972’s Mazinger Z. Mechs discussed: Mazinger Z Plider Piloting Unit Aphrodite A Mechanical Beasts Boss Borot Mechanical Beast: Baron Ashura Diana A 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 o...

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: Shagohod 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 @o...

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: Metal Rouge Purgatory Viola Hell Giallon Double-Headed Aerkos Phantom Verde Flash Silvia Grauphon Metal Cyan Metal Rouge (Yuri Upgrade) Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (sh...

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: Nine-Tailed Fox Headless Warrior White Tiger Vermillion Bird Moon Rabbit Black Tortoise Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they)...

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: Metal Gear RAY Cyborg Ninja Exosuit Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You...

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: CRADLECOFFIN 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 a...

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: Nine-Tailed Fox (Click through for all Mecha) Headless Warrior White Tiger Vermillion Bird] Moon Rabbit] Black Tortoise] Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by...

Our episode this time is on Cyberpunk 0079, or as it’s more often called, Synduality: Noir. Mechs discussed: DAISYOGRE JOHNGASMAKER GLENSHINOBI GILBOW BOWIERABBIT *[Several Stock Models Not Featured Online] 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 , Tik...

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: Metal Gear REX 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...

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: Tracer Nokia phone 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 , C...

Our episode this time is on Robot Jox (1990) , a film about war, desire, and the perils of trusting a Texan. Mechs discussed: Matsumoto-14 Kobalevsky 41, 42, and 43 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 , Co...

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...

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: Soleil Guard Soleil Squire Soleil Kilbanov Grandiga Krahe I Grandiga Krahe II Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko...

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: Alice's Kampfer MS-18E Brians's Kampfer MS-18E Niko's Kampfer MS-18E 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 , In...

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 @...

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~!)

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: Soleil Guard Soleil Squire Soleil Kilbanov Grandiga Krahe I Grandiga Krahe II Other images: on our website. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (s...

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: Various Rescue Gear Matoi Tech Burnish Armor Deus X Machina Krazor X Lio de Galon Galo de Lion 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 fi...

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: Soleil Guard Soleil Squire Soleil Kilbanov Grandiga Krahe I Grandiga Krahe II 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 , Inst...

This time around we’re discussing a game with a whole new approach to beating your meat, EXTREME MEATPUNKS FOREVER! Mechs discussed: Crash Queen All or Nothing Roots Among Ash ULTRABRAD 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 , You...

Our episode this time is on the much anticipated sequel to the hit shooter Overwatch, * Gundam Evolution! Mechs discussed: The Full Roster 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 Tumb...

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: Speedy DreadKarl Alpha Zero Dreadnaught 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...

Our episode this time is on Gunbuster (1988) , the debilitating, heartwarming, and direly perverse debut of the man behind Neon Genesis Evangelion. Mechs discussed: Various RX7s Sizzlers Gunbuster Jung Freud’s RX7 SHIP-Exelion SHIP-Eltrium KAIJU-Space Monsters 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 OS...

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: AV-98 Ingram AV-02 Valiant Type-99 Road Runner TRT-X66 lxtl Type-97 Hannibal AFL-98 Lhada 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_p...

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: Nineball Valkyrie Wildcat Various MTs 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 a...