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 Japa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 310 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Animation & MangaLeisureTV & FilmFilm History | |||
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This week on MSB: your hosts are shocked, dismayed, horrified by a sudden and entirely unexpected betrayal, a beloved Victory Gundam character makes a cameo, Rain reminds us that she's always got the right tool for every scenario, and Do... more
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This week on MSB, Domon walks into the most obvious trap in history and suffers a series of betrayals that will leave you shocked to your core... or they might have if the opening narration hadn't given the whole thing awa... more
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This week on MSB: monarchs hate him! This former locksmith has ten weird tricks to win a crushing landslide election. Number five will amaze you!
The fourth of our Yugoslav Interlude episodes sees the Communist Party of Yugoslavia enjo... more
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This week on MSB, Tokyo is threatened by a menace from the sea! No, not Godzilla. No, not the lost undersea Empire of Mu or a stolen high tech submarine. And no, it's not angels either. It's cyber zombie skeleton horses!
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Incredibly fun and interesting deep dive into one of my favorite sci fi series
Podcast Addict52 months agocassieccino- Gold Standard of Rewatch Podcasts
One of the best anime podcasts out there, but also for rewatch podcasts. Great host dynamics; incredibly thoughtful and educational—all in all great vibes.
And an obvious must for Gundam fans or those interested in it to listen to
Apple Podcasts5Cveiks
United States3 months ago - Absolutely lovely podcast!
This podcast is balm for the soul! If there was an NPR specifically for Gundam fans (smart but humble, funny but not obnoxious, nerdy but in a cool way), it would be this podcast. I so appreciate the thorough research, the breadth of topics, and the chill vibe of this unpretentious show. Thanks and keep on Gundam-ing!
Apple Podcasts5GshallerUnited States5 months ago The deep dive into gundam series I've been looking for! Deep insightful analysis and funny conversations and side productions. Never sacrifices fun for content and never too serious to not have fun.
Podcast Addict57 months agoBesikerThis 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 Addict59 months agoThe78thDoctor
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Apple Podcasts | #10 | United States/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Canada/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Australia/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  France/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Germany/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
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A detailed look at Gundam through a research-driven, episode-by-episode lens. Listeners often praise the thoughtful host dynamic, deep-dive context, and clear love of the material, with discussions ranging from production trivia to broader cultural and historical influences. The show excels at balancing accessible, beginner-friendly explanations with rigorous analysis, making it a compelling companion for both newcomers and longtime fans. Noteworthy strengths include thorough research segments, strong chemistry between Nina (new to Gundam) and Thom (longtime fan), and a habit of tying episodes to wider Japanese and global contexts—often using historical parallels to illuminate fictional events.
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