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Giant Robot FM

Giant Robot FM
Gundam
Gundam Wing
Mecha Anime
GQUX
Super Robot Wars
Megazone 23
Mecha
Robot Jox
Anime
Zone Of the Enders
Turn A Gundam
Endless Waltz
Video Games
Robot Jocks
Stuart Gordon
Robotech
Universal Century
Assault Suits Valken
Megazone 23 Part 2
Idolo

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes201Founded5 years ago
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Hello Giant Robot FM patrons! We're back with a new year of Moonrace Wireless and Turn A scholar Feez joins us again.

Please find Feez at these links:

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/feez.bsky.social

Moon's Cocoon Site: tsukinomayu.com/

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This podcast was originally published for patrons on December 20th, 2023.

Hello Giant Robot FM listeners! You may find yourself waking up to a new podcast discussing ep. 14 of Turn A Gundam and you may find yourself asking "Who is Will Game?" With t... more

Turn A Gundam scholar and expert Feez comes on board for another episode of Turn A Gundam, this time discussing Ep. 13, "An Older Woman." Lots of JRPG talk in this one - and not just the ones you might be expecting!

Please find Feez at these links: more

What better way to reach your destination on this (US holiday) travel day than via Ep. 12 of Turn A Gundam, "Underground Passageways." First-time GRFM guest Lagrange Point Press talks with pmc and Stephen about this episode which really kicks the Lor... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Nanopocalypse
Guest, Turn A Gundam fan and artist
Moonlight Scanlations / Nanopocalypse
Episode: Moonrace Wireless 5 - Gotta Hava WaDom (Turn A Gundam Ep. 5 Discussion feat. Nanopocalypse)
Tom Aznable
Gundam writer and commentator; guest on episode
Independent commentator
Episode: S6S 12 Gnostic Gundam (GQux Ep. 12 Discussion feat. Tom Aznable)
Mark Simmons
Guest, Gundam historian and co‑host of Tomino Book Club discussions
The Tomino Book Club / Zeonic Scans
Episode: Giant Robot FM 116 - Paleotaku (Hi-Streamer/Beltorchika's Children History Discussion feat. Mark Simmons and BJ from Zeonic Scans)
BJ (Zeonic Scans)
Guest, translator of Hi-Streamer and Beltorchika's Children
Zeonic Scans
Episode: Giant Robot FM 116 - Paleotaku (Hi-Streamer/Beltorchika's Children History Discussion feat. Mark Simmons and BJ from Zeonic Scans)
David Brothers
Comics critic/editor, editor at Viz Media, podcaster
Viz Media / Comics industry
Episode: S6S 11 - Yomagn'tho Playbill (GQux Ep. 11 Discussion feat. David Brothers)
Rex Nabours III
Regular Giant Robot FM guest
Giant Robot FM
Episode: S6S 10 - Life is a Qux (GQux Ep. 10 Discussion feat. Rex Nabours III and Ethan Halker)
Ethan Halker
Regular Giant Robot FM guest
Giant Robot FM
Episode: S6S 10 - Life is a Qux (GQux Ep. 10 Discussion feat. Rex Nabours III and Ethan Halker)
Adam Wescott
Writer and online commentator focusing on independent RPGs and Gundam-related topics
Self‑employed writer
Episode: S6S 09 - Char Always Gets Owned (GQux Ep. 9 Discussion feat. Adam Wescott)
Emily SpaceQueenEmily
Gundam discussion guest
Giant Robot FM / Bomb Squad Productions
Episode: Giant Robot FM 114 - Jerry Seinfeld Scirocco (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Novel 4 Discussion feat. SpaceQueenEmily and Ethan Halker)

Hosts

Stephen Hero
Host of Giant Robot FM; educator and writer
Pmctrilogy
Host of Giant Robot FM

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 53 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
    2 years 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
    2 years ago
  • Great show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zerocool62
    United States2 years 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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Great show for new and longtime fans alike—deep, values-driven discussions.
A fun, thoughtful vibe with solid behind-the-scenes info and schedules.
The level of detail and translation/context focus is unmatched.

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Moonrace Wireless 10 - FLATbread (Turn A Gundam Ep. 10 Discussion feat. Feez)
Q: Why is Turn A considered a Tomino capstone in the context of his career?
Because Turn A was designed as a culmination that ties together Tomino's themes, spanning his Gundam work and broader filmography, while explicitly positioning the Turn A design and storytelling as a meta-commentary on the franchise's history.
S6S 06 - Bask to Basics (GQux Ep. 6 Discussion feat. Grant [@Gen_Ironicus])
Q: Grant, for those who don't know you, give us the Grant pitch.
Grant introduces himself and his broader body of work, highlighting his online persona and the kinds of projects he creates (Let's Plays, crossovers, and Gundam-related content), framing his approach to discussing G-Quarks with humor and depth.
Giant Robot FM 109 - Mister Bowl (Mobile Suit Gundam Confrontation Discussion feat. Space Queen Emily and Ethan Halker)
Q: What makes the new type concept so central to the trilogy beyond Amuro and Lala?
The hosts note new typism as a lens to examine empathy, perception of intent, and inter-personal dynamics across characters, not just for Amuro and Lala but for Cassilia, Giren, and others, showing how perception shapes power and decisions.
S6S 08 - Old Man Yells at Moon (GQux Ep. 8 Discussion feat. Dawn)
Q: What are your final thoughts on GQUX after eight episodes?
Dawn expresses excitement about seeing Lala's voice and the direction of the remaining episodes, while noting that the show's balance between character focus and espionage varies in reception; she remains hopeful the ending will land cohesively and that the team will lean into the emotional core of the main pairings.
S6S 02 - Pass the Yaoi (GQux Ep. 2 Discussion feat. Pike and Coop)
Q: How effective is Char as a narrative core in this episode, given the changes in voice casting and design?
The panel notes Char remains a compelling, mythic presence; the new voice actor is seen as a balance between old and new portrayals, and the portrayal preserves Char's charisma while acknowledging differences from the original voicework.

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What is Giant Robot FM about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, nerd-culture‑savvy show that digs deep into mecha anime across eras, with discussions often centered on Gundam and related universes. Conversation is lively and anchored by two steady hosts who balance rigorous analysis with humor, pop-culture detours, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Guests range from translators and critics to fans with deep lore knowledge, producing roundtables that explore themes like colonialism, politics, gender, and translation across UC Gundam titles and Hi-Streamer/Hathaway-era material. The show's appeal lies in its willingness to connect episodes to broader media, design history, and fan culture, while staying approachable for newcomers. It probably attracts listeners who value detailed analysis, pr... more

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1. Nicole Nanopocalypse
2. Tom Aznable
3. Mark Simmons
4. BJ (Zeonic Scans)
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6. Rex Nabours III
7. Ethan Halker
8. Adam Wescott

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