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Giant Robot FM

Giant Robot FM
Super Robot Wars
Mecha Anime
Robot Jox
Mecha
Gundam
Stuart Gordon
Robot Jocks
Video Games
Assault Suits Valken
Zone Of the Enders
Anime
Gunbuster
Bravern
Re-Animator
Bandai Visual USA
Brave Series
G-Savior
Divine Wars
Giant Robots
Animation

Giant Robot FM is a podcast navigating and discussing mecha anime old and new, real and super, from Macross to Gundam to Gunbuster and more! Your hosts are Stephen Hero, a teacher and freelance writer, and pmcTRILOGY, a recovering engineer and streamer.

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Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Firmly in the land of CCA novelization, Tomino and Char sickos Pike and Dylan join the pod to discuss Hi-Streamer Vol. 3!

Thank you to GundamPixel for reading excerpts!

Please find Pike here:

Bsky: bsky.app/p... more

This podcast was originally published for patrons on July 1st, 2025.

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We've made it to the end of GQux - thank you for your support and we hope you've enjoyed watching GQux with us and the conversations we have brought... more

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! We are back with Vol. 2 of Hi-Streamer, the Quess volume. Space Queen Emily, the Quess defender, and Ethan Halker, line art enjoyer, return to GRFM to cover all that happens as Hi-Streamer morphs into a Char's Countera... more

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Happy new year! Tomino book club continues with a discussion on Vol. 1 of Hi-Streamer. If you don't know where to get it, please head over to Zeonic Scanlations: zeonic-republic.net/?page_id=3408

Please find T... more

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Ethan Halker
A recurring guest passionate about mecha anime
Episode: Giant Robot FM 103 - Big Dwayne (Megazone 23 Part 2 Discussion Pt. 2 feat. Space Queen Emily and Ethan Halker)
Space Queen Emily
A knowledgeable voice in anime discussions
Episode: Giant Robot FM 103 - Big Dwayne (Megazone 23 Part 2 Discussion Pt. 2 feat. Space Queen Emily and Ethan Halker)
Lady Emily
Content creator known for video essays on Gundam and other topics.
YouTube Channel: Lady Emily
Episode: S6S 01 - The Uuuuuuniversal Century (GQux Ep. 1 Discussion feat. Lady Emily)
Caitlin Moore
Anime reviewer and personal writer keen on mecha titles.
Anime News Network
Episode: Giant Robot FM 100 - Don't Be A Brian (Megazone Part 1 Discussion Pt. 1 feat. Caitlin and Jared)
Jared Moore
Anime enthusiast and reviewer.
Episode: Giant Robot FM 100 - Don't Be A Brian (Megazone Part 1 Discussion Pt. 1 feat. Caitlin and Jared)
Sean O'Mara
Runs Zimmerit.moe, covers 80s and 90s anime
Zimmerit.moe
Episode: Giant Robot FM 98 - Omega City (Megazone 23 History Pt. I feat. Sean O'Mara and Ethan Halker)
Coop Bicknell
Guest and longtime friend, known for his insights on mecha anime
Episode: Giant Robot FM 96 - Food Poisoning (Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Coop and Megan D)
Megan D
Guest known for expertise in manga and anime critiques, runs a manga review blog
Manga Test Drive
Episode: Giant Robot FM 96 - Food Poisoning (Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Coop and Megan D)
David Majors
Host of The Promenade Merchants Podcast
The Promenade Merchants Podcast
Episode: Giant Robot FM 95 - Somehow Treize Returned (Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Ep. 1 Discussion feat. David Majors and Andy [@EnginVIR])

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Stephen Hero
Co-host; educator and writer; key driver of discussion and analysis.
pmcTRILOGY
Co-host; engages in discussions and production aspects; strong technical/creative perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Incredibly detailed, incredibly funny, highly recommended! Highlights for me include the Endless Waltz coverage as well as The Big O. Mark Curran For Life

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MagiKestral
    a year ago
  • Great show offering tons of discussion and behind-the-scenes info on a huge variety of mecha shows. "You can always feel safe watching Victory Gundam"

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TehLazyArtist
    a year ago
  • Great show

    Just found the show, starting from the beginning. Great so far

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zerocool62
    United Statesa year ago
  • Podcast of all Podcasts

    This show will be a gift to new and old fans alike. The level of detail, the depth, the PASSION in this show is unmatched and it’s precisely why I recommend it to everyone I can.

    Giant robots forever ⚔️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MutantGenesis
    United States3 years ago
  • They do the homework

    Such an extensively researched show about posting memes on social media that you’ll even learn about anime along the way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My Name is Grant
    United States3 years ago

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Giant Robot FM 79 - Bang Brave Bang Bravern Spectacular!!
Q: How do you think the show handled their relationship? Does it do right by them?
The dynamic between Isami and Lewis is portrayed sincerely and humorously, adding depth to their relationship without compromising on themes of representation.
Giant Robot FM 86 - Some Good Mid (SRW OG The Animation Ep. 1 Discussion feat. Chris Guanche of MAHQ)
Q: Chris, what's your history at the franchise, including the animation? Had you seen the animation when I reached out?
Yes, I've watched all of the animated content and played a bit of Alpha Gaiden.
Giant Robot FM 92 - Election Night 2167 (Zone of the Enders Idolo Pt. 2 Discussion feat. SpaceQueenEmily)
Q: Emily, how predictable is Dolores? Are there like weird one-off episodes or is it just like obligatory robot action per episode in a unique setting?
It's unpredictable; there's a lot more to it than just having a robot fight.

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A Mecha-focused conversation series that analyzes classic and contemporary anime through a lens of technology, politics, and culture. Episodes weave in work from Gundam, Megazone 23, and broader sci‑fi influences, with guests and hosts debating themes like rebellion, societal control, and personal identity, all framed by humorous banter and deep-dive analysis. The show stands out for its nerdy enthusiasm, strong opinions, and a propensity to connect anime to wider cultural references, making it engaging for listeners who enjoy thoughtful critique wrapped in lively discussion.

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Recent guests on Giant Robot FM include:

1. Ethan Halker
2. Space Queen Emily
3. Lady Emily
4. Caitlin Moore
5. Jared Moore
6. Sean O'Mara
7. Coop Bicknell
8. Megan D

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