On the Shoulders of Giants

Our episode this time we’re discussing how Lalah Sune was a young woman who may very well have become a mother to me, Char’s Counterattack (1988) Mechs discussed: RX-93 ν Gundam MSN-04 Sazabi A ton more! All images: on our website. You can find Stephen Hero on the GRFM Bluesky and on the Mech-a-Day Bluesky Content warnings for this episode: [Ecological Genocide, Warfare, Child soldiers, Mental anguish and abuse.] On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). We have an obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Join OSG’s Discord here. We stream on Twitch! You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod as well. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. The intro theme for the One Year Pod is “Romantic Legends” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time features Niko crawling into your cockpit to traumadump to you about the events of her life, which now includes having watched Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation (2005)! Our guest for this episode is Jackson Tyler of The Great Gundam Project and the Abnormal Mapping podcasting network! Mechs discussed: Tons! Check out the entire list on our website. Content warnings for this episode: violence and death, warfare, misogyny, child soldiers, ecological disaster, and psychological manipulation. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time on What to Mechspect when You’re Mechspecting—I mean, Brain Powerd (1998). Mechs discussed: Brain Powereds Gran Chers All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Familial abuse, child endangerment and abandonment, natural disasters, climate change, child soldiers, overt sexual imagery, and brainwashing. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

This week we're like Socrates in the forum with everyone trying to figure out how to emulate a Jenga tower in Roll20... it's Niko's first 3 TTRPG Mechnáge-à-Trois! This one is about Table-top Roleplaying Games, so no list of mechs discussed. Instead, we dive deep into the genre itself with these selections! All links to games and images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: [Warfare, child soldiers, genocide, and mental health crisis.] On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is how even if we can communicate with each other, can we really truly understand each other... without fighting in giant robots? Mobile Suit Gundam. Mechs discussed: Gundam Tons of others! Check the Webzone! All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: War, child soldiers, genocide, facism, racism, implied sexual violence, and abusive relationships On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on Twilight Mirage, starring not one, not two, not three, but SEVEN Omelas kids! Mechs discussed: Empyrean Fourteen Fifteen Anglers & Saints Independence The Overture Belgard All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Colonialism, religious fascism, bodily violence, wildlife harm, spiritual crisis, alien invasion, apocalypse, and gun violence. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on Ghost in the Shell: Arise. We’re discussing how in this job market, the most reliable way to be hired is the Major recruiting you by force. Mechs discussed: Shells LCM22 Logicoma Various Unnamed Think-Tanks All images: [on our website.](PASTE LINK TO THE EPISODE WEBPAGE) Content warnings for this episode: body dysphoria, blood and violence, memory manipulation, water scarcity, and state surveillance. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on AVATAR, and we’re not in KANSAS anymore. You're on Pandora, ladies and gentlemen. Mechs discussed: Avatar Mitsubishi MK-6 Amplified Mobility Platform All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Colonialism, Warfare resulting in Civilian Death, Racism, and Gore. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on how Brian reserves the right to walk into Alice’s negative space mech and reset the entire podcast if anyone disagrees with him, Big O II! Mechs discussed: Bigs Megadeuses Car All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Memory loss, brainwashing, mass destruction, catastrophe, genocide, eugenics, child abuse and endangerment, terminal illness, gun violence, sadism, suffocation, and war. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on EXTREME MEATPUNKS FOREVER: BOUND BY ASH (2020), in which Niko is once again dining out—pun INTENDED—on being the meat mech person. This episode features an interview with creator Heather Flowers. Follow their newsletter! Also make sure to grab the game on itch.io! All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode (per its Itch page): body horror, eldritch horror, self harm, suicidal ideation, police violence (in that you do violence to police), alcohol, abuse, racially charged violence, transphobia, gender dysphoria, loss of autonomy, isolation, cults, apocalyptic ideation, rapidly flashing lights. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Our intro music for this episode was “INFRA BRAD” by Josie Brechner. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on Martian Successor Nadesico, and how I'm not a dashing man of action, I’m a cute adorable woman! Thaliarchus, and their amazing work, can be found at - https://bsky.app/profile/thaliarchus.bsky.social and https://thaliarchus.itch.io/ . Mechs discussed: Aestivalis Jin Nadesico All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Warfare and violence, mild blood, overt anime tropes, and childhood trauma. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

This week our episode is about how I have one rule if you want to cast on my pod… you must wear black. It’s the Big O Season 1! It’s showtime! Mechs discussed: Big O Big Duo Unidentified Bigs Episodic mechs as named in the show All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: amnesia, state propaganda, police violence, fascism, slave labor, and unidentified cataclysm. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

This time around we’re discussing a card-based method of deciding whether or not to ever betray anyone in your life, Chasing the Ace by Z. W. Garth. Mechs discussed: The feverish dreams of our own creation. Check out the Follow the Leader episodes starting with this one! Content warnings for this episode: state controlled polity and media, betrayal, and darling in the franxx. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

This time around we’re discussing one of our favorite tropes on OSG, which is when Japanese media paws Christian imagery around like a cat knocking a scalding cup of coffee off your desk and onto your lap. It’s Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Part TWO! Let’s launch into it! You can find Iris Jay at Bluesky, at xer webcomic, and a bunch of other places at irisjay! Mechs discussed: Tachikoma Jigabachi GSDA Armed Suit Proto All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: extreme violence, nuclear standoffs, sexual peril, various war crimes, and psychological manipulation. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on Heavenly Tyrant, a novel about how Wu Zetian is the strangest priced sex worker you’ve ever met, and her price? The revolution of the working class. Mechs discussed: Yellow Dragon Nine-Tailed Fox White Tiger Azure Dragon Whale Bird Plum Blossom Dear Vermillion Bird All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Reproductive rights infringement, indirect sexual assault mentions, child death and endangerment, mass murder, fascism, bodily and gun violence, terrorism, and natural disasters. This episode features audio ripped from a Cameo video which was paid for and gifted to OSG. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

This time around we’re discussing another great reason to board the Down with C.I.S. bus, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG (2004). Let’s launch into it! You can find Iris Jay at Bluesky, at xer webcomic, and a bunch of other places at irisjay! Mechs discussed: Tachikomas Jigabachi JSDF Armed Suits All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Various types of physical and gun violence, sexual themes, refugee and race issues, and the atrocities of war. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on Heavenly Tyrant – Part 1, and while you may not approve of all Qin Zheng’s policies, his stance on ads is subjectively utopian. Mechs discussed: Yellow Dragon White Tiger Azure Knight Whale Bird Nine-Tailed Fox All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: unseen mass murder, depictions of body horror, allusions to chilhood sexual abuse, references to reproductive coercion, and domestic violence. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. Obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Hang out with us on Twitch!. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com! Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review or comment on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog (2025), where we’re going to Jupiter to get more stupider. It features an interview with Director/Lead Writer Johnathan Duram. Pick the game up here! Mechs discussed: Juno Alien Machine All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Mind control, alternate reality, mass casualties, post-traumatic stress, gun violence, and alcoholism. Check out the developers! Johnathan Duram - Director/Lead Writer Ben Keller – Technical Director Kevin Butler – Artist Daniel Goodman - Composer On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). Join OSG’s Discord here. You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, Twitter @osg_pod, Instagram @osg_pod, TikTok @osg_pod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

On our 50th episode we’re discussing an anime where the watch could ACTUALLY be considered the mech, Giant Robo: the Day the Earth Stood Still (1992) with special guest Z-Ace. Let’s launch into it! Mechs discussed: Giant Robo Ishinryu Akatsuki Uranus Neptune Gallop GR2 All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: physical and gun violence, light blood, child endangerment/abuse, apocalyptic energy crises, racially evocative imagery, and nazi imagery. Join OSG’s Discord here, and consider supporting us on Ko-Fi here. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, TikTok @osg_pod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

Our episode this time is on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, season 1 part 2, and HEY SAITO! FORK OVER THAT WEAPON NOW!** This episode’s special guest is illustrator and comics creator Iris Jay. Mechs discussed: Tachikomas Shells, cyberbrains, and transhumanist elements Multiped Tank Armed Suits All images: on our website. Join OSG’s Discord here, and consider supporting us on Ko-Fi here. Content warnings for this episode: assassination, body horror, misogyny, police violence, state violence, surveillance/stalking, hostage-taking and kidnapping, terrorism, depersonalization, gun violence, physical violence, memory manipulation/brainwashing, violence against minors, organ harvesting. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, TikTok @osg_pod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. Our theme is “She Loves Your Fusion” by PartyFactor. Other royalty-free sound effects also sourced from Pixabay. Any and all clips of copyrighted media are included for transformative use in commentary, and On the Shoulders of Giants makes no claim of ownership on any sampled audio. If you’ve read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!