Mobile Suit Breakdown: the Gundam Podcast
Nina & ThomMSB is a weekly Gundam podcast for new fans, old fans, and not yet fans. Nina (a Gundam first-timer) and Thom (a lifelong Gundam fan) analyze, review, and research all 40-years of the iconic sci-fi anime mega-franchise Mobile Suit Gundam in the order it was made. We research its influences, examine its themes, and discuss how each piece of the Gundam canon fits within the changing context in Japan... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 287 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureFilm HistoryAnimation & MangaTV & Film | |||
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A quick update on our work behind the scenes as we prepare for Season 11.
Mobile Suit Breakdown is written, recorded, and produced within Lenapehoking, the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Lenape, or Delaware, people. Before Europ... more
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Thank you all for your patience and your kind words of sympathy. We're ready to talk about Gundam once again, and this week a question from a listener prompts us to look back at the whole Tomino Era of Gundam, and on that perfect note we... more
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This week we answer most of the outstanding listener questions, ranging from Haro to Hilda Bidan, missed opportunities, Family Guy, Tomino's improvisational writing style, and more! Please listen to it!
Mobile Suit Breakdown is written... more
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Part one?? That's right, on this week's episode of MSB we start to answer your many thought-provoking questions about Victory Gundam. From the show's position on the role of women in society to its music to its relationship to Japan's Ne... more
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This podcast is absolutely fascinating! I am doing my first ever (and very overdue) watch-thru of the Gundam franchise, and I stumbled across the show by accident. I thought it would be fun to have a watch along, and enjoyed the recap and review portion, but little did I know this was going to be filled with some much interesting history, culture and triva. Not just of Gundam either, but Japan and the world. So highly recommended!
Podcast Addict521 days agoThe78thDoctor- Great podcast
So finally started Gundam a few weeks ago and was recommended the podcast by a friend and fan of the franchise. It’s great to dive into the influences, historical background and analysis after watching the episodes. Really appreciate all the work and structure that goes into the podcast
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United States4 months ago - This is great.
I’ve loved gundam since first seeing the original RX-78 on Cartoon Network. It’s so fun to hear Nina and Tom break down all the cool background knowledge that had previously flown over my head with this great show. Y’all are super creative and very entertaining. I’ve only been listening since the start of 2025 and am currently at the season 2 Q&A and watching along with the episodes. I look forward to many many many more hours of this charming show!
Apple Podcasts5God AlrightyUnited States5 months ago - The only podcast i hear/follow
I really like Gundam franchise and recently found out tou guys, and its been awesome. I started by the beginning of the podcast and rewatched the og Gundam and the comp movies while listening the episodes and you did a complete and extensive research about topics and insights. Looking forward to continue this journey with you. Thanks for sharing!
Apple Podcasts5V.B.d.S
Brazil5 months ago - Great podcast
It’s great I loved the titans news network and victory Gundam is pretty good to
Apple Podcasts5DeeDL2020
Australiaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #29 |  Canada/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | Australia/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
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A weekly exploration of the Gundam franchise, offering insights that cater to both newcomers and longtime fans, this podcast focuses on the analysis, review, and historical context of Gundam series produced since 1979. Each episode features a balance of thematic exploration, character analysis, and cultural critique, often highlighting the evolution of storytelling and sociopolitical commentary throughout the franchise's history. By blending humor with structured discussions, the hosts facilitate a deeper understanding of Gundam's narrative complexities and its cultural impact over four decades, making it an engaging and educational experience for listeners interested in anime, history, and cultural studies.
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