both are good podcasts. great gundam project is a couple of communists (who start reading lenin partway through gundam zz) doing broader thematic analysis, 2 episodes at a time. after the first 2 seasons they almost always have a backup show they’re watching alongside gundam, to add some variety into the mix. they’re great, they have a great community and other podcasts they do
mobile suit breakdown goes one episode at a time and does really deep dives into production, possible real world inspirations for things in the shows, covering the cultural significance of minor details that might not be obvious to a non-japanese audience, or trying to figure out where exactly in the world white base is at any given time. things like that. both are good, i personally vibe more with ggp but msb has lots of cool stuff going on as well
Those both sound tight as hell. I’m on the last bit of 79 and now I wanna watch again so ill have it.finished soon. If I start a pod while watching Zeta is that a good call? I don’t mind spoilers too much but they matter more for some shows than others I guess. So far it seems like a franchise I can spoil and still totally enjoy as long as the moment to moment is rockin
for ggp the hosts are basically completely blind, and avoid referencing any future things when they aren’t. one of them saw 0079 and a bit of zeta before the podcast but preserves the mystery for their cohost, and after that they both have seen no gundam beyond a given podcast episode’s subject matter, and try to avoid spoilers as much as possible. if you listen to them cover the start of zeta gundam they won’t bring up anything beyond the first 2 episodes of zeta (though obviously 0079 spoilers will be free game)
for msb, one host has seen a lot of gundam and the other hasn’t. they try to avoid anything predating the current episode but sometimes give little hints of the future because they don’t always record perfectly in order because that’s not how their podcast works. nothing major though
Okay, sounds tight. I generally don’t mind spoilers but it’s also hard to tell which ones matter to you until it’s too late. They sound cool and having recently gotten into building stsr trek models, Gundams are a-comin as well for sure.
Also I’m watching the dub cause it’s good and only the opening and closing themes are in Japanese so of course they’re catchy as hell and I keep just singing 'gundaaaaaaamu’to myself
Which is cool but the top comment is the best comment:
Huh, I always thought the English version of this song would go like, “Put your left foot in, take your left foot out, put your left foot in, Gundamu!”
Whatever guy they got to sing that in 79 was about absolute pro. There is no way he didn’t think whatever he’s singing wasn’t dumb as hell but he delivers it with the conviction of a martial choir baritone solo.
I’m part way through my first watch of the 79 Gundam and it’s a great time
Nice! If you like to listen to podcasts related to shows you’re watching, Great Gundam Project and Mobile Suit Breakdown are great companion pieces for Gundam
Neat, I’ll probably give em a go after I’ve watched it all.
both are good podcasts. great gundam project is a couple of communists (who start reading lenin partway through gundam zz) doing broader thematic analysis, 2 episodes at a time. after the first 2 seasons they almost always have a backup show they’re watching alongside gundam, to add some variety into the mix. they’re great, they have a great community and other podcasts they do
mobile suit breakdown goes one episode at a time and does really deep dives into production, possible real world inspirations for things in the shows, covering the cultural significance of minor details that might not be obvious to a non-japanese audience, or trying to figure out where exactly in the world white base is at any given time. things like that. both are good, i personally vibe more with ggp but msb has lots of cool stuff going on as well
Those both sound tight as hell. I’m on the last bit of 79 and now I wanna watch again so ill have it.finished soon. If I start a pod while watching Zeta is that a good call? I don’t mind spoilers too much but they matter more for some shows than others I guess. So far it seems like a franchise I can spoil and still totally enjoy as long as the moment to moment is rockin
for ggp the hosts are basically completely blind, and avoid referencing any future things when they aren’t. one of them saw 0079 and a bit of zeta before the podcast but preserves the mystery for their cohost, and after that they both have seen no gundam beyond a given podcast episode’s subject matter, and try to avoid spoilers as much as possible. if you listen to them cover the start of zeta gundam they won’t bring up anything beyond the first 2 episodes of zeta (though obviously 0079 spoilers will be free game)
for msb, one host has seen a lot of gundam and the other hasn’t. they try to avoid anything predating the current episode but sometimes give little hints of the future because they don’t always record perfectly in order because that’s not how their podcast works. nothing major though
Okay, sounds tight. I generally don’t mind spoilers but it’s also hard to tell which ones matter to you until it’s too late. They sound cool and having recently gotten into building stsr trek models, Gundams are a-comin as well for sure.
Also I’m watching the dub cause it’s good and only the opening and closing themes are in Japanese so of course they’re catchy as hell and I keep just singing 'gundaaaaaaamu’to myself
MOEAGARE MOEAGARE MOEAGAREEEEE GANDAMUU
OH MY GOD, SO IT TURNS OUT,
Andrew WK did an English version cover:
https://youtu.be/zILVdHewOZ8?si=S1ZGiIXtzf5DfRi3
Which is cool but the top comment is the best comment:
Huh, I always thought the English version of this song would go like, “Put your left foot in, take your left foot out, put your left foot in, Gundamu!”
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
Whatever guy they got to sing that in 79 was about absolute pro. There is no way he didn’t think whatever he’s singing wasn’t dumb as hell but he delivers it with the conviction of a martial choir baritone solo.