Episodes
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Giant Shooty Robots! Theme Song
The Giant Shooty Robots! Theme Song produced by the one and only VRSYJNES! Social Media Ash Beardguy (Twitter) SentaiFive (Twitter) Giant Shooty Robots (Website) Giant Shooty Robots! (Twitter) Giant Shooty Robots! (Instagram) Black Anime Podcasts (Website) Black Anime Podcasts (Twitter) Black…
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GSR Gaiden! – Black Anime Twitter: Crunchymation
Woah! What's that? A NEW episode of GSR Gaiden! already? Yep that's right! Ash Beardguy aka Ashton Zala, is BACK with another panel for you! On March 1st Crunchyroll announced that Funimation's streaming library would be merged into its own and this understandably sent reverberations throughout…
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GSR Gaiden! – Black Anime Twitter: The Crunchyroll Anime Awards
Welcome to the first episode of GSR Gaiden! Giant Shooty Robots' companion show that covers: Anime, Tokusatsu and all things Geek! On this episode, Ash Beardguy aka Ashton Zala, is joined by some heavyweights from the Black Anime Community to discuss the results of the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime...
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Giant Shooty Robots! – Dr. MECHAnomics
It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here! The first episode of Giant Shooty Robots! On this shiny new episode, the Melanated Mecha Men, Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive, reminisce about what first led them to become enamoured with the Gundam franchise and Mecha Anime. Ash then flies solo to...
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Giant Shooty Robots! — Review: Blade Titans [Chapter 1]
In this BONUS episode of Giant Shooty Robots, Ash Beardguy flies solo to review Chapter 1 of Blade Titans, the Mecha Manga by Ayinde Hall of Studio Mahō. Ash first gives a recap of the chapter and then [at 08:52] he gives his thoughts on the narrative, the characters and why Blade Titans is a...
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Build Casters - Tekkyōjin (feat. Ayinde Hall)
In what is the LAST episode of Build Casters (in its current guise), Ash Beardguy sits down with Ayinde Hall [@YIN_Designs aka @KokujinKreates] of Studio Mahō, to chop it up about Blade Titans, his Mecha Manga series. Ash and Ayinde discuss how Ayinde got into this Weeb Stuff and then do a deep...
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Build Casters - White Base? (feat. Fujimaru_Husky)
On the second episode of our two parter, Ash Beardguy, once again chops it up with Mecha Enthusiast and Streamer extraordinaire: Fujimaru Husky. Ash and Fuji have a brief, yet eye opening discussion about Racism and Anti-Blackness within the (Western) Gundam and Mecha Anime Fandoms. Fuji recounts...
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Build Casters - Let's Build, Brotha! (feat. Fujimaru_Husky)
Build Casters is now THREE YEARS OLD!!! To celebrate, you are getting TWO EPISODES!!! On part one, Ash Beardguy chops it up with Giant Shooty Robot Enthusiast, Gunpla Builder and Streamer extraordinaire: Fujimaru Husky (aka Fujimaru No Jutsu). Ash asks Fuji about how he became enamoured with...
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Build Casters - Dynazenon LIVE
Join Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive for a Special Edition of Build Casters. On this episode, which was recorded LIVE on Twitter Spaces this past Friday just a couple of hours after the finale aired, Ash and Fives tackle Studio Trigger's Spring 2021 Mecha Juggernaut: SSSS.DYNAZENON. They reflect on…
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Build Casters - Total Eclipse
On this ultra low effort, barely edited episode of Build Casters, Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive react to the massive Gundam Seed related news that just dropped. They share their excitement about the long-awaited Gundam Seed Movie, drool over the Eclipse Gundam and get super jealous over the...
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Build Casters - Full Metal Geass!
What's this? Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive are back with a new episode of Build Casters? On this episode, our Melanated Mecha Bros dissect what is arguably the most important Mecha Anime news in the past few years, Kyōkai Senki, Sunrise's first Non-Gundam Mecha property since Cross Ange: Rondo of...
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Build Casters - Black Women of Mecha Anime
Ash is back with another SD Gundam sized episode of Build Casters, to celebrate International Women's Day! On this episode, Ash highlights 4 brilliant Black Women characters from Mecha Anime! From Claudia LaSalle who keeps everything running smoothly aboard a Giant Shooty Robot Spaceship against...
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Build Casters - MECHAmendations
Join Ash for this SD Gundam-sized episode of Build Casters, on which he gives you the lowdown on 5 Mecha Anime that are perfect for those who are new to the world of Giant Shooty Robots! Links Gundam Build Fighters (Youtube) Vandread (Funimation Now) RahXephon (HIDIVE) Macross Plus (Prime Video)...
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Build Casters - Gundam BREAK-er
On this episode of Build Casters, Ash Badguy (aka TheMacabreChap) gives you the lowdown on why we went on a hiatus and when you can expect us to return! Links Black Anime Podcasts
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Build Casters - Voices Of A Distant BRUH
On this episode of Build Casters, Ash, is joined by undoubtedly one of the smartest men in the Anime Podcasting Game, Jamal, host of Get In The Mecha. Ash, a Millennial, and Jamal, a Zoomer, start off by chopping it up about their experiences growing up as Otaku from two different generations…
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Build Casters - Every Single Black Life Matters
TheMacabreChap flies solo for this special episode of Build Casters. Against the backdrop of the Covid–19 Pandemic, Black Folks are having their lives stolen away, due to being failed by The State. TheMacabreChap remembers George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Belly Mujinga, four people…
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Build Casters - #HUD_Classics: Gundam X
On the final episode of our #HUD_Classics series, SentaiFive takes the reins and delves into, After War Gundam X, a solid, yet criminally underrated interation of the Gundam franchise that undoubtedly deserves more love. Fives succinctly discusses the plot, interesting characters and awesome…
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Build Casters - #HUD_Classics: Exosquad (feat. PrimeGundam)
What's this? Two episodes of Build Casters in one day? DAMN RIGHT! On this fresh new addition to our #HUD_Classics series, we are joined by PrimeGundam, of Morphin Metacast and 3BlackGeeks fame, who decides to be a rebel and discuss Exosquad, a Mecha show that isn't an anime! Don't let that deter...
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Build Casters - #HUD_Classics: Aquarion EVOL (feat. LitaKino)
We're back with another episode in our #HUD_Classics series for #MechaMarch! On the fourth episode of #HUD_Classics, we are joined by Aussie Anime Blogger extraordinaire, LitaKino (@Kinoreviews), who shines a spotlight on Aquarion EVOL. Lita explores the themes of Love that are deeply woven into...
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Build Casters - #HUD_Classics: Zegapain (feat. David Majors)
As we return to our regularly scheduled programming for #MechaMarch, we are joined by the incomparable, David Majors (@CallMeDjm), host of Anime Podcast of Some Sort, who commandeers the the third episode of #HUD_Classics, to talk about the 2006 Sunrise Mecha Anime: Zegapain! David delves into…
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Build Casters - M.E.C.H.A. PSA
Join TheMacabreChap for a PSA on using the common sense “M.E.C.H.A.” method to keep yourself and others safe and healthy and during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Links Coronavirus (COVID-19) (World Health Organisation)
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Build Casters - #HUD_Classics: Martian Successor Nadesico (feat. MechAnimeReview)
We're back with a fresh new episode of #HUD_Classics! On the second episode of #HUD_Classics, Scott (@MechAnimeReview), joins us to tell us why he believes that Martian Successor Nadesico is an awesome Mecha Anime and is a Certified #HUD_Classic! Links Martian Successor Nadesico (Hulu) (US Only)...
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Build Casters - #HUD_Classics: Mars Daybreak
In order to celebrate #MechaMarch, we’re bringing you, #HUD_Classics, a new series of short form podcasts; highlighting Mecha Shows that we feel are criminally underrated! On the first episode of #HUD_Classics, TheMacabreChap, devles into the 2004 Mecha Anime, Kenran Butōsai: The Mars Daybreak!…
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Build Casters - U And Dat Gundam!
On this super short episode of Build Casters, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive review the shiny new ONA: Mobile Suit Gundam G40. First they discuss the 100 hours of anime available in the UK on All4 and what an awesome job the GundamInfo YouTube channel is doing, then go on to tackle the main topic....
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Build Casters - Build Casters Re:RISE
We are back baby! Ash (@TheMacabreChap) and SentaiFive are back with a brand new episode of Build Casters! On this episode, Ash and Fives chop it up and give their opinions on some of the Gunpla that saw release in October and November, and then they DIVE into a discussion about Gundam Build…
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Radio Kōsen! - Mill Creek Madness!
Pri (@SunglassPri) is back with a solo BONUS episode of Radio Kōsen! On this episode, Pri recaps and dissects the absolutely insane news that not only have Mill Creek Entertainment inked a deal with Tsuburaya and licensed the rights to the entire Ultra Series, they are also going to release a…
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Radio Kōsen! - Shin Meta Factor?
Ash (@TheMacabreChap) and Pri (@SunglassPri) are BACK with the first official episode of Radio Kōsen! The podcast that shines a light on Ultraman, Kaijuu and lesser known Tokusatsu. On this episode, Ash and Pri briefly discuss their thoughts on the first four episodes of Ultraman Taiga, before...
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Build Casters - SDCS Gundam Ground Type and Valtcan Prime Nippers
Ash (TheMacabreChap) flies solo for this special EX (Extra) episode of Build Casters, on which he reviews the SD Gundam Cross Silhouette Gundam Ground Type and Valtcan Prime One Pull Pro Side Cutter Nipper. Ash gives you his unfiltered thoughts on whether he feels the Gundam Ground Type is a…
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Radio Kōsen! - Kaiju Oh No!
What's this? Build Casters are back with a shiny new podcast? You betcha! Welcome to Radio Kōsen! A podcast focusing on Ultraman, Kaijuu and lesser known Tokusatsu! Hosted by your favourite Toku-Lovin' Snark Knight, TheMacabreChap, and the Human Tokusatsu Encyclopaedia, SunglassPri, Radio Kōsen!…
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Build Casters: Gaiden! - #InclusiveGeekCreators
Your favourite anime podcast is back! On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden! released in celebration of Pride Month, TheMacabreChap sits down with Dawn aka BunnyCartoon of the Anime Nostalgia Podcast to discuss the #InclusiveGeekCreators Social Media Campaign. They chat about how the idea came...
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Build Casters - Gunpla In Disguise
After what seems like an age, WE ARE BACK!!! On this episode of Build Casters, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined by the East Coast's finest toy reviewer: Baltmatrix! Balt and the guys chop it up about all of the news that came out of the 58th Annual Shizuoka Hobby Show. So set your GP…
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Build Casters: Gaiden! - Otaku Sentai Torrentranger
Argh, me hearties! This here be a topical episode of Build Casters: Gaiden! On this episode, TheMacabreChap, SentaiFive and SunglassPri, are once again joined by TheMetaFactor as they discuss the ways in which they consume anime, their views on Piracy and what they really think of Legal Streaming...
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Build Casters: Gaiden! #7 - SSSS.Tentacion!
On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap, SentaiFive and SunglassPri, are once again joined by TheMetaFactor and Lambo Calrissian. With a full house, the guys discuss the final two episodes of Studio Trigger's SSSS.GRIDMAN! They give their impressions on the twists, the series as…
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Build Casters #4 - Gunpla Battle Nonsense!
TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are back in 2019 with a new episode of Build Casters, the podcast that is All Mecha, All The Time! On this episode of Build Casters (which was recorded on New Year's Eve), the guys chop it up about the 40th Anniversary live stream (better late than never) and then...
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Build Casters #0 - What Even Is Build Casters?
What is Build Casters? How do "Build Casters" and "Build Casters: Gaiden!" differ from one another? What can fans expect from Build Casters in 2019? Why does TheMacabreChap have a voice that is smoother than Lockon Stratos? ;) All this and more, is answered on this special mini episode of Build...
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Build Casters: Gaiden! #6 - The Melancholy of Akane SSSShinjo...
On this (INCREDIBLY LATE) episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap and SunglassPri are joined by TheMetaFactor and Lambo Calrissian; a super dope dude, who also happens to be head honcho of The Kaidan Network. The guys take their time and lovingly discuss the emotional weight of Episodes…
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Build Casters: Gaiden! #5 - Gattai SSSShift On!
On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap, SentaiFive and SunglassPri are joined by Leg10n Of Boom's newest member, TheMetaFactor, to discuss episodes 7 and 8 of everyone's favourite Love Letter to tokusatsu: SSSS.Gridman! Whilst the guys heap praise on what is turning out to be a...
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Build Casters: Gaiden! #4 - SSSSimulDub?
On this jam packed episode of Build Casters: Gaiden, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are once again joined by Leg10nOfBoom's team mom: SunglassPri. Pri and the guys discuss the gratuitous fanservice of Episode 5 of SSSS.Gridman and the massive plot dump of Episode 6. They also managed to find the...
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Build Casters: Gaiden! #3 - SSSSenorita, I Feel For You!
On this shiny new episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined once again by SunglassPri and they tackle Episodes 3 and 4 of Studio Trigger's SSSS.Gridman. Once Pri and the guys dissect the mediocrity that was Episode 3, they proceed to discuss the the much better...
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Build Casters: Gaiden! #2 - SSSStupid Sexy Gridman!
On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined by SunglassPri, the Team Mom of Leg10n Of Boom. Pri and the guys shoot the shit about the second episode of SSSS.Gridman and are pleasantly surprised about how much of a marked improvement it is over the first...
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Build Casters: Gaiden #1 - We're Bringing SSSSexy Back!
Suprise MotherKaijuu!!! TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are back with a second (kind of)podcast for you: Build Casters: Gaiden! On BC: Gaiden our dynamic duo will give their unfiltered thoughts (with no preparation; no notes, no news items, nothing!) in a delicious bite-sized podcast morsel. On the...
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Build Casters #3 - Iron-Blooded Bumboclaat!
On the latest episode of Build Casters, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined by the crazy talented anime blogger and mecha fangirl, LitaKino (@Kinoreviews on Twitter), to discuss the character-driven emotional fuckshit that is Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. After asking Lita to tell them a bit...
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Build Casters #2 - Gundam Podcast of Some Sort
On this episode of Build Casters, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined by the incomparable David Majors aka Djm, host and producer of Anime Podcast of Some Sort (and a bunch of other podcasts). They briefly cover a couple of news items and then delve into the main topic: Gundam 00. As they...
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Build Casters #1.5 - Mm.. Gunpla?
TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are back for another episode of Build Casters! Due to TheMacabreChap's lack of preparation (What a douche!), instead of reviewing Gundam 00, he and SentaiFive shoot the shit about a bunch of Gundam News and answer some Twitter questions. In this episode, hear their...
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Build Casters #1 - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gundam!
TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive set their GP Bases for Build Casters; the shiny new Gundam and Super Robot anime podcast from the Leg10n Of Boom! On the first episode, they discuss how they fell in love with the Gundam franchise and answer some Twitter questions with the biting humour and...