
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Animation & MangaLeisure | |||

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! If you were looking for that missing chunk of Solomon, we still haven't found it BUT we did find the missing chunk of Solomon footage! Dawn of the Anime Nostalgia podcast joins pmc and Stephen to handle the trials and ... more
Axis is here! So are SpaceQueenEmily and Ethan Halker to discuss the 4th Z Gundam novel and cover the long digressions, the irrepressible horniness, and whatever is going on with the Sears catalog in the Universal Century.
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This episode was originally published for patrons on May 26th, 2025.
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! Sorry for the delay on this - some scheduling and technical issues got in the way. If you notice Stephen's audio is a little crunchy towards the end... more
Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! It takes a few tries, but we finally return to space and the Zeta Gundam novels! Maddy joins pmc and Stephen to consider all the angles - the homoerotic text, the solar world-building and surprising elements in between... more
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Incredibly detailed, incredibly funny, highly recommended! Highlights for me include the Endless Waltz coverage as well as The Big O. Mark Curran For Life
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"
Just found the show, starting from the beginning. Great so far
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 ⚔️
Such an extensively researched show about posting memes on social media that you’ll even learn about anime along the way.
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Focused on the exploration of mecha anime, the content covers a wide array of classic and contemporary series, providing insights into themes of identity, society, and rebellion. With discussions surrounding iconic titles like Gundam, Macross, and Megazone 23, the conversations often blend humor with in-depth critical analysis, allowing listeners to connect personal experiences with broader cultural commentary. Noteworthy is the show's commitment to nostalgia while also engaging with contemporary interpretations and critiques of gender and societal structures within the anime community, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
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Giant Robot FM launched 4 years ago and published 177 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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