The History of Mecha

Vintage and Bridget celebrate the launch of Season Three of their podcast, reflecting on their journey over the past year. They share personal updates, discuss their preparations for Dragon Con, and dive into the fascinating history of mecha anime, highlighting the impact of  Gundam and the complex themes introduced by Evangelion. They express excitement for exploring more mecha content together and invite listeners to join them on this adventure.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Season Three!
00:57 Reflecting on One Year of Podcasting
02:19 The Journey of Growth and Comfort
03:17 Exciting Plans for Merch and Artwork
04:02 Personal Updates: Jobs and Pets
05:21 Dragon Con Preparations
09:00 Memories from Past Conventions
11:12 Future Convention Plans and Experiences
16:38 Nerd Culture and Events in Jacksonville
19:38 Reconnecting with Old Friends
21:11 Exciting Life Updates
21:46 Introduction to Season Three: The Mecha Season
22:34 Exploring the World of Mecha
24:40 The History of Mecha
27:56 The Evolution of Mecha in Anime
31:37 The Impact of Mobile Suit Gundam
37:00 Gundam Models and Their Cultural Significance
37:12 Gundam Models and Recycling Innovations
38:55 The Popularity of Gundam and Its Cultural Impact
39:44 Exploring Macross: Love Triangles and Battles
43:20 The Evolution of Mecha Anime: From the 70s to 90s
49:43 The Decline of Mecha Anime: Current Trends and Theories
54:57 The Future of Mecha: Enduring Themes and New Directions
59:11 Celebrating One Year: Community and Future Plans

Things/People Mentioned:

Michael Glass Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/glasscreativeco/

Amanda at Golden Halo Body Arts: 

https://www.instagram.com/goldenhalobodyarts/

https://www.instagram.com/blackbirdadornments/

HelloVet: https://www.hellovetjax.com/

DragonCon: https://www.dragoncon.org/

Ancient City Con: https://www.ancientcitycon.com/

Gwar: https://gwar.net

Gunpla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpla

Gundam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundam

Neon Genesis Evangelion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion

Mazinger Z Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyRoF689VRE

Support us on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind

Our super cute and fun theme song is by the talented Aaliyah Zionov
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/
bandcamp: https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/

Our super cool mecha artwork is by the amazing duo at Oliver Artwork
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/