205: Love Machine

Published: Aug. 2, 2014, 2:47 p.m.

b'In the long tradition of big, giant robots came 1999\\u2019s \\u201cThe Iron Giant,\\u201d the film Brad Bird made before he made \\u201cThe Incredibles.\\u201d It was kind of a flop in its initial release, but this animated feature has become rightfully recognized as a classic. We debate the Giant\\u2019s original purpose, break down a surprisingly large succession of poop jokes, and ponder the Giant\\u2019s ultimate destiny to be the benevolent robot-king of Iceland.'