
A giant robot power hour discussing mechs across media, their stories, and why we love them. Join cohosts Alice, Brian, and Niko as we talk through mech design and genre context while begging child soldiers to make better life choices. From anime and manga to video games, tabletops, and everything in between, we at OSG comprehensively rate our favorite mechs and continually challenge each other to... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 109 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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It’s time to get your A2 Loadout, get in your Tachikoma, and get ready to deploy. This time around I'm going to explain how putting my brain case in a sexy naked greek statue as a centerpiece in the room is actually a top tier spy move...
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This time around we’re going to learn that, actually? Violently seizing the means of production and killing the masters that control you is the answer. The problem is when the people doing that are actual children. It’s Mobile Suit Gundam, Iron-Bloo... more
It’s time to get your A2 Loadout, hop into your Fuchikoma, and get ready to deploy. I know you wanted to talk about your PTO, but I need to talk about humanism real quick here.
Mechs discussed:
• Fuchikoma
• Vaping Jameson
• Huge Cyborg
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Get your A2 loadouts, get in your fuchikomas, and get ready to deploy. You thought I was a goner, huh? Didn't ya?
Mechs discussed:
• Fuchikoma
• Shell Facility Security
• Empty Shell
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On the Shoulders of Giants has rapidly become one of my favorite podcasts. They’re simultaneously hilarious and insightful. Every episode is an absolute joy.
I was looking up episodes of F@TT’s phenomenal coverage of the final years of the Perfect Millennium when the divine Podcasting delivered into my ears a trio of wonderful voices doing Her glorious work by podcasting about a podcast. Having devoured all of OSG’s F@TT coverage I am now very excited to be along for the ride for the One Year Pod and very patiently await the Partizan episode.
You know those commercial/instructional videos that show how wearing steel-toed shoes keeps your feet from being crushed on accident on a work-site? That’s what my mech is used for
Before discovering On the Shoulders of Giants, my life was in disarray, I was lost and alone. Now I am whole. No longer do I sit in silence as I build my mecha model kits. The net is vast and infinite, and so too is my appreciation for this podcast.
While I have plenty of episodes to go, OtSoG is a fantastic listen of analysis and breakdowns of a bunch of mech media I've enjoyed (as well as plenty I've not had the pleasure of experiencing). Also, it's pretty queer, and that's always a bonus. Highly reccomended!
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A lively, community‑driven show that centers on giant mech design and worldbuilding across media. Hosts dissect mech aesthetics, narrative context, and production choices—from anime and manga to games and tabletop RPGs—while riffing on trivia, design theory, and creative worldbuilding. The conversations are fast, playful, and deeply informed by both fandom and industry knowledge, often featuring guests who bring expert perspectives on Gundam lore, visual novels, and indie mech storytelling. The show stands out for its enthusiastic banter, hands‑on analysis of mech systems, and a willingness to chase offbeat topics (like sponsorships and audience engagement) with humor and a collaborative energy that invites listener participation.
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