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Nina & Thom
Mobile Suit Breakdown
the Gundam Podcast
MSB 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 and the world, from 1979 to today. Part history podcast, part discussion podcast, all Gundam podcast.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 282 ratings
Best Gundam podcast ever.
Well produced, deeply researched, knowledgeable and passionate about all the production history with excellent and insightful commentary. Could only be better if they get into Macross and Patlabor. Every thing I’ve been looking for. The Best.
Goodman Models via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/24/24
Way beyond an anime review show!
If you want to learn more about international nuclear testing, the history of Japanese economic downfall, or the science of space colonization, you could either read dozens of books, analyze the heck out of them, or you could learn it listening to this podcast and count on the fantastic research...Read full review »
My Turn, A Space via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/07/24
Makes a great franchise better
I was watching through Gundam in production order as well and I love learning about the historical context of my favorite things. I found this podcast and new from the first episode it would be perfect for me and it hasn’t disappointed!
Shamble! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/21/24
Recent Episodes
Show Notes By reviving the medieval tradition of podcasting, we have become unstoppable! Plus part 2 of Thom's research into the Japanese advertising industry and its role in anime production. This week: TV program development! Full show notes to come soon, thank you for your patience. Mobile...
Published 03/16/24
Show Notes This week on MSB: we're back with another remarkable episode of Victory dense with big questions: Is war a part of human nature? Is it better to die or to kill? Should we fight for people or for ideals? And if that's not enough, in the research Thom begins to dive into the world of...
Published 03/09/24
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