Category Archives: Transformers Armada

E124 – Transformers: Armada Conclusion

September 2, 2020Podcast Episode, Transformers, Transformers ArmadaAnime, Conclusion, David Kaye, Gary Chalk, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Podcast, Series, Toonami, Transformers, Transformers Armadahyperspacebroadcasts

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Transformers Armada ends with a whimper, not a bang. Quite literally, Unicron doesn’t even explode!

The battle finally gets to Cybertron, and somehow becomes even more confusing than ever before. Meanwhile, Michael is simply tired of talking about this show, Peter is disappointed by the ending, and both hosts revel in the knowledge that they’ll never have to watch another episode of Transformers: Armada.

Also included: the magic act of the Minicons, forgetting to mention a last-minute retitling, the toll of Transformers: Armada

Yu Yu Hakusho Part 3 will release September 16

E123 – Transformers Armada Part 3

August 12, 2020Podcast Episode, Transformers, Transformers ArmadaAnime, David Kaye, Gary Chalk, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Part 3, Podcast, Series, Toonami, Transformers, Transformers Armadahyperspacebroadcasts

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Surprisingly few outright errors this time around.

Twists and turns abound this season, and some of them even lead to character development! Meanwhile, Michael encounters one of his least favorite tropes, Peter is surprised to find that he actually kind of likes this season, and both hosts discuss things that came up in previous seasons and never again, despite seeming important.

Also included: somehow even MORE betrayals, a possible reference to the Battle of Endor, pining for Beast Wars

Transformers: Armada Part 4 will release August 26th

E122 – Transformers Armada Part 2

July 29, 2020Podcast Episode, Transformers, Transformers ArmadaAnime, David Kaye, Gary Chalk, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Part 2, Podcast, Series, Toonami, Transformers, Transformers Armadahyperspacebroadcasts

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Reinforcements arrive for both sides, which means we have even more opportunities for accidental misnaming.

Transformers continue fighting over their smaller cousins despite the Minicons not wanting to fight anymore. Meanwhile, Michael is even more dumbfounded by the lack of characterization for the Minicons considering their relative importance, Peter appreciates a rare moment of normal writing, and both hosts are overwhelmed by the sheer number of new characters. But at least they aren’t just Minicons.

Also included: redundant McGuffin names, endless betrayals, and even more dialogue mistakes!

Transformers: Armada Part 3 will release August 12th

E121 – Transformers: Armada Part 1

July 15, 2020Podcast Episode, Transformers, Transformers ArmadaAnime, David Kaye, Gary Chalk, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Part 1, Podcast, Series, Toonami, Transformers, Transformers Armadahyperspacebroadcasts

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The inevitable result of a show’s dub premiering before the show itself.

Autobots and Decepticons continue their eternal war, this time over smaller transformers that supposedly don’t want to be a part of it. Meanwhile, Michael is dumbfounded by the lack of characterization for the Minicons, Peter explains why there are no honorable mentions despite the episodic nature of the show, and both hosts contemplate the possibility that the sequel series is even worse.

Also included: nonsensical dialogue exchanges, the Squeaky-Voiced Teen gets his series debut, is Hotshot prejudiced against Minicons?

Transformers: Armada Part 2 will release July 29