Mechinations

The boys set forth on their trusty grape hippos to discuss Eps. 2-3 of TTGL. There's a lot of valuable discussion here, but we do have to confirm that the definition of "himbo" is a part of that discussion. Start of Discussion Timecode- 20:04 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

Welcome to a new Mechinations side project! pmcTRILOGY interviews the people who make mecha game speedruns happen, with questions for the runner about their interest in mecha and the games they run. For the inaugural epsiode, pmc interviews Tapioca fresh off his recent AGDQ 2020 appearance about Tapioca's time with the Zone of the Enders series. Tapioca currently hold the top times for a number of categories in both ZOE and ZOE2, including Any% Easy and Any% Normal in both games. Links: Tapioca's twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/tapioca Tapioca's twitter: https://twitter.com/tapioca2k Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner at AGDQ2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=560&v=S7vpJ6WFIX8 Zone of the Enders leaderboards on speedrun (dot) com: https://www.speedrun.com/zone_of_the_enders --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

Welcome to 2020! The crew goes deep into the history of Gurren Lagan under the tutelage of Professor Stephen Hero and covers the first episode of the 2007 anime series. You might even say that we drill deep. You might! No pressure, though. Start of Discussion Timecode- 29:05 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

On this special episode of Mechinations, the boys play a game of Stephen Hero's devising to determine an authoritative ranking of the works discussed on the podcast this year. pmc goes to bat for the value of memes, Stephen puts Tom Clancy in the grave again, and Ignis reminds us what the true best anime is, but you have to listen to the whole podcast to discover the truth. Start of Discussion Timecode- 30:10 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

A special treat for the conclusion of Gunbuster - we welcome our first guest, Sheena aka Miss Macross (@missmacross). From one Jupiter to the next, the crew revel in the artistry and ultimately bittersweet finale. Start of Discussion Timecode- 12:20  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

After 40+ minutes of Christmas cheer, the boys slip into subspace to cover the events of Gunbuster 3-4. The theme of these text blurbs is that we want you to listen to the podcast. That's it! That's the gimmick. Start of Discussion Timecode- 44:30 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

It's back to school for these three clowns as they begin their dive into the 1988 Gunbuster OVA. A dynamite combination of science fiction, themes, and characters promptly puts the crew into orbit. Just watch out for leg meat. Start of Discussion Timecode- 36:00 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

Get aboard this radish-shaped spaceship! We're traveling back in time to discuss the history of Gainax leading up to the creation of Gunbuster. Professor Stephen Hero teaches us important history lessons while Ignis drags George Lucas and pmc starts a war over Heinlein. Start of Discussion Timecode- 37:40 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

The boys sit down to deliver some of their major takeaways on season 1 as well as discuss comments from listeners. Stephen Hero discusses Code Geass in the context of Romantic literature and especially the Count of Monte Cristo, pmc breaks down the data on why Suzaku is the central villain of the season, and Ignis engages in a gambit where he discusses Lelouch as compared with Xanatos from Gargoyles. Start of Discussion Timecode- 36:30 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

It's the end of season 1! You can hear our discussion of eps. 24-25 now, but don't forget to send in questions/comments to either our twitter @MechinationsPod or our new e-mail address MechinationsPod@gmail.com. We promise these accounts our real and manned by humans in normal working conditions not to be confused with the eye of Jupiter or a white naked abyss. Start of Discussion Timecode- 26:35 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

In this week's round table discussion on Code Geass, the boys dive into the tragedy long prophesied by amv hell 4. The layers on the tragedy are pulled back with comparisons made to both historical events as well as Romeo + Juliet. Just don't go to Avalon for healing, okay? The intro round-up lasts 36 minutes and covers topics including: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Armored Core, Death Stranding, The Wheel of Time and the usual Star Trek check-ins. Start of Discussion Timecode- 37:37  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

On this week's apparently spooky episode of Mechinations, Ignis and pmc run a haunted meme dungeon and torture Stephen Hero with the knowledge of forbidden memes like the boys and sexy dugtrio. Stephen Hero responds in kind by telling us how he's enjoying Moby Dick. Start of Discussion Timecode- 31:06 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

Welcome to King Arthur's Court! It's located on the Island of the Gods, you know, the one from that episode of Pokemon? Ignis reveals deep Arthurian lore, pmc continues to channel various types of big energy including Heero Yuy, and Stephen just wants Suzaku to shut up and buy some soup. Start of Discussion Timecode- 23:50 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

The boys get comfy with eps. 16-17 of Code Geass. Ignis destroys objective criticism so that no one will ever bring it up again, pmc destroys military professionals so no one will take them seriously, and honestly, Stephen Hero is just happy to not be doing paperwork. Start of Discussion Timecode- 31:38 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

Hey listeners, yeah, there is something wrong. You're not listening to our discussion of Code Geass Eps. 14 and 15. Start of Discussion Timecode- 30:19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

The boys make a few more stops on their Drag Suzaku Always tour, reveling in the teen drama but also dunking on Suzaku constantly. God, why is Suzaku still doing his thing? At least the show confirms Suzaku is a worse pilot than Kallen. Start of Discussion Timecode- 22:19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

The boys take a hike and play some games. There's no way anybody would just walk in while we're doing critical analysis. Wait, is that Zero!? Start of Discussion Timecode- 32:40 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

The boys report in live from the hamburgerite distributors' conference. The logic of the action sequence makes no sense, but the dramatic beats and focus on Kallen are enough that we refrain from saying anything too mean. Start of Discussion Timecode- 22:15 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

Strap on your vernier engines and blast off to an entire episode of pod focusing on two episodes that pierce the veil of Lelouch's competence. Whatever you do, though, please don't touch the paintings on the wall. The Britannians went to a lot of trouble to steal them. Start of Discussion Timecode- 29:55 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support

Dear Kate Mulgrew, we are so sorry about this recording of our mecha anime podcast covering episodes 4 and 5 of Code Geass. We realize now that you were not the dragon from Drakengard and that your name is not a rank in the Britannian Empire. Start of Discussion Timecode- 19:19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mechinations/support