Tag Archives: Optimus Primal

MS11 – Beast Machines



Nothing says “writing a direct sequel” like being forbidden from watching the original show.

This week, Michael and Peter discuss the totally atonal sequel to Beast Wars.

NOTE: The three-part “Revelations” episodes Michael was referring to are actually episodes 7-9, rather than episodes 6-8 as claimed.

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Next week: G-Force: Guardians of Space.


E67 – Beast Wars Conclusion



The Beast Wars reach their apex as relics from the past are recovered and old friends make their return…

Meanwhile, Michael compares season 3 of Beast Wars to the final season of Mad Men, Peter is disappointed by the season premiere, and both hosts attempt to describe Optimal Optimus’s appearance.

Also included: A Mainframe catchphrase, new character designs, what animal we would transform into

Episode 68 – G-Force will release on June 20.


E66 – Beast Wars Part 3



When Optimus is away, the Preds will play.

Season 2 of Beast Wars starts off crazy and continues ramping up from there. Meanwhile, Michael apologizes for mispronouncing a series title, Peter appreciates a new characters dual-wielded weapons, and both hosts are at a loss to determine where the show is going from here.

Also included: media that made us cry, an all Scott McNeil buddy cop movie, robot flirting.

Beast Wars Part 4, covering the third and final season, will release on June 6.


E65 – Beast Wars Part 2



Optimus?! OPTIMUUUUSSSS!!!

As season one of Beast Wars draws to a close, things start to get crazy. Meanwhile, Michael compares the first season to first seasons of Star Trek, Peter questions Megatron’s method of dealing with open rebellion, and both hosts look forward to the future of the Beast Wars.

Also included: Tango and Crash, DBZ and McDonald’s, question mark endings.

Next week: Minisode 9

Beast Wars Part 3, where we cover the second season of the show, will release on May 23


E64 – Beast Wars Part 1



The Beast Wars begin, and it doesn’t look pretty.

This week, Michael and Peter begin their four-part journey through the history of the Beast Wars. Meanwhile, Michael disputes the logic of making the hero characters mammals, Peter compares robot forms to taxidermy projects, and both hosts repeatedly quote Megatron’s verbal tic. Yes…

Also included: The Mainframe Effect, maintenance on the Absolution, animals holding advanced technology.

Next week: Minisode 8

Beast Wars Part 2 will release on May 9th