On the Shoulders of Giants

By Alice, Brian, & Niko

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 so... more

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How many episodes does On the Shoulders of Giants have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

On the Shoulders of Giants episodes:

December 26, 2025 Stand Along Complex - An Actual Play, Session 1
Please enjoy our 2025 Kampfer Special--the second of four parts of a wonderful GitS TTRPG Actual Play experience penned and game mastered by show scholar Ghost and featuring storied Year in the Shell guest Iris Jay!
In this session: An manipulates a grieving housewife and a German drug peddler in the same day. Rika paralyzes a guy for life. Saorise shows everyone a home movie. Burn chats up security.
You can find Iris here and here.
You can find Ghost here.
Inquire with Psirensongs at their email [email protected] or here
Content warnings for this episode: Gore, suicide, political assassination, military black operations, government conspiracy, brainwashing/loss of bodily autonomy, and drug use.
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. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to [email protected].
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!
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3h 5min
December 25, 2025 Stand Along Complex - An Actual Play, Session 0
Please enjoy our 2025 Kampfer Special--the first of four parts of a wonderful GitS TTRPG Actual Play experience penned and game mastered by show scholar Ghost and featuring storied Year in the Shell guest Iris Jay!
In this session: Alice, Brian, Niko, and Iris worked together to create a compelling if extremely socially malinged group of queer cops with VERY different motivations, but one unifying mission--bring "justice" to the streets of New Port City.
You can find Iris here and here.
You can find Ghost here.
Content warnings for this episode: Poaching, abusive family dynamics, political assassination, genocide, mass violence, police violence, state corruption, and body modification.
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. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to [email protected].
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!
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1h 32min
December 23, 20250063 - F@TT Twilight Mirage (2017)
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. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to [email protected].
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!
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3h 37min
December 11, 20250062 - Ghost in the Shell ARISE (2013)
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
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 [email protected].
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!
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2h 40min
November 25, 20250061 - Avatar (2009)
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
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 [email protected].
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!
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1h 38min
November 16, 20250060 - The 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 [email protected].
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!
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2h 52min
November 15, 2025 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 [email protected].
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!
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1h 1min
October 30, 2025 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 [email protected].
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!
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2h 54min
October 30, 2025 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 [email protected].
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!
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2h 35min
October 15, 20250058 - 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 [email protected].
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!
...more
3h 11min

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How many episodes does On the Shoulders of Giants have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

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