On the Shoulders of Giants

Alice, Brian, & Niko
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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 come up with the stupidest trivia games imaginable. Let's launch into it!

  1. 2天前

    0060 - BIG O II (2003) Ft. Jonathan Durham

    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 You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, @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!

    2 小时 51 分钟

  2. 3天前 · 附赠内容

    BONUS - Battle Suit Aces Interview ft. TrinketTom and TrinketEric

    Enjoy this bonus interview with Trinket Studios' Tom and Eric! Brian chats with the team members about Trinket's story and design principles, the road to Battle Suit Aces, and tons of mecha guff! On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). You can find Tom here You can find Eric here Join OSG’s Discord here You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, @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!

    1 小时

  3. 10月30日

    0059 - Extreme Meatpunks Forever: Bound By Ash (2020) ft. HEATHER FLOWERS

    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!

    2 小时 54 分钟

  4. 10月30日 · 附赠内容

    BONUS - Ghost in the Shell (2017) Commentary Track

    This week's episode is a drunken BONUS commentary track for 2017's Ghost in the Shell starring Scarlett Johansson. The track proper starts at around the twelve minute mark--and we included movie timestamp information in the instructions! Come on in--the water is putrescent and we wish we weren't in it! Content warnings for this episode: Memory loss & manipulation, brainwashing, racially insensitive writing, alcohol, gun violence, and sex work. 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, @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!

    2 小时 35 分钟

  5. 10月15日

    0058 - Martian Sucessor Nadesico (2000) ft. Thaliarchus

    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 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!

    3 小时 10 分钟
  6. BONUS - GQUUUUUUX POSTMORTEM

    10月8日 · 附赠内容

    BONUS - GQUUUUUUX POSTMORTEM

    This week Alice, Brian, and all Gquuuuuux guests will be looking back on our collective fever dream coverage of GQuuuuuux! Content warnings for this episode: Depictions of war and violence, drug abuse, child endangerment and abuse, and trafficking. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). [StephenHero] can be found online at: Bluesky Giant Robot FM [PMCTrilogy] can be found online at: Bluesky Twitch [Thaliarchus] can be found online at: Bluesky *Twitch [Tricky] can be found on the OSG Discord and on Bluesky! [Ghost] can be found on the OSG Discord and on Bluesky! Join OSG’s Discord here You can find us on: Bluesky @osgpod YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod. Kofi @osgpod *Twitch @osg_pod(https://twitch.tv/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!

  7. 9月30日

    0057 - Big O Part 1 (1999) ft. Stephen Hero

    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 You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod Ko-Fi osgpod Twitch osg_pod YouTube @osg_pod and Tumblr @osg-pod. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. Check out Giant Robot FM over on Patreon and Ko-Fi 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!

    3 小时 7 分钟

  8. 9月16日

    0056 - Chasing the Ace by Z.W. Garth (2021)

    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. All images: [on our website.](WEBPAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 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 You can find us on: Bluesky @osgpod YouTube @osg_pod, 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!

    1 小时 42 分钟
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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 come up with the stupidest trivia games imaginable. Let's launch into it!

信息

  • 创作者
    Alice, Brian, & Niko
  • 活跃年份
    2023年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    76
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © 2023
  • 节目网站
    On the Shoulders of Giants

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