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Welcome to the world of Energon Entries, the ultimate podcast destination for Transformers enthusiasts of all ages and generations! Hosted by Matt Frates, Energon Entries is your portal to the captivating universe of Autobots, Decepticons, and everything in between. Transformers has transcended generations, and Energon Entries celebrates this continued legacy. Whether you're interested in G1, Beast Wars, the live-action films, or any other aspect of the Transformers universe, this podcast is ...
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Comic book nerds Assemble! In each episode, we discuss one superhero, character, villain, team, or ensemble from comic books, comics history, and their impact on our society. Join Chris and Lance as they have an equally nerdy and informative chat about comic book characters, comic creators, best stories, powers or abilities, media appearances, and what if scenarios. Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse BOOM!, IDW, and more! New episodes every Wednesday.
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TransMissions Alt Mode is all about the world of Transformers media! We review and cover the latest in Transformers comics (both the new books by IDW Publishing and classic comics from Marvel and Dreamwave), movies, and TV series. You’ll also find interesting interviews with media creators as well!
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Virtual Dave and Orion Ghia discuss toys, cartoons, films etc etc... predominantly but not exclusively related to The Transformers. Expect monthly episodes of reviews, discussion, rambling, ridiculous tangents and occasional silliness. Topics covered include, Toy Collecting, Headmasters, Transformers the movie, Spider-Man, Ghostbusters and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On the thrilling conclusion of More Than Meets the Eye, host Matt dives into the final of what is a three part pilot for the cartoon. The Autobots once again need to react to a plan Megatron has hatched, but do the best laid plans always work out? Find out what Matt thinks of the pilot as a whole, and his observations about 80's cartoons and the la…
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G2 Megatron and his flying orchestra attempt to hunt down Lio Convoy, resulting in Bighorn's Rockin' Rager in the Desert. Episode Rating: (low) "TOO MUCH ENERGON!" (unanimous) Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content every week at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/5FNJlwuH24I Show Links: https://linktr.ee…
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We close our San Diego Comic-Con International coverage with an epic roundtable conversation with Energon Universe shepherds Robert Kirkman, Sean Mackiewicz, Joshua Williamson, and Daniel Warren Johnson. As you have undoubtedly heard, Skybound Entertainment is the new G.I. Joe and Transformers license holder. They recently launched their shared uni…
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Every accomplished creative work is miraculous. Bringing anything over the finish line should be celebrated. However, even rarer are the projects that find their way to the artist whom no one else could compete with regarding that project. Dave Chisholm was seemingly born to adapt Miles Davis' life into comic book form. Holding a doctorate in jazz …
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We’re pleased to welcome comic artist E.J. Su! Mr. Su has the distinction of both starting and ending the IDW era of Transformers comics and providing the artwork for our exclusive cover for Skybound’s upcoming Transformers #1! All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of…
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Previously on Energon Entries ... host Matt Frates begins the journey by revisiting the very first episode of Generation 1. From here he goes into its continuation as the Autobots find themselves in trouble, and in need of some help. Do they get out of trouble? Are new robots introduced to the ever growing canon? Find out on this installment of Ene…
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In the first installment of Energon Entries, host Matt Frates talks through the origins of the show and of his love for the Transformers. As a young kid in the 80's, the Transformers were a staple of his childhood, but the question became as the years went by "does the original series hold up today?". Matt will revisit all episodes of the Generatio…
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Co-founder of Crafti Comics, Dan Moyer, joins Lance to discuss what they've both been reading. So many incredible series mentioned in this issue that you will DEFINITELY want to check out! Be sure to visit the Crafti Comics website and explore their incredible products that can help level up the way you display your collection! Visit www.crafticomi…
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A particular story has rattled around Christian Ward's imagination for years. It's been there since childhood, really. Since he first encountered Grant Morrison and Dave McKean's Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth. Last year, he sent out a Tweet, taunting the universe to grant his wish - to tell his cosmic Batman saga. Now, we're wee…
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We talk about a Transformers reference in the new video game Starfield and Hasbro partners with a British designer to bring us some god-awful Transformers merch. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound’s Transformers #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check o…
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Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 11 de septiembre de 2023. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: La larga y complicada rehabilitación de Carol Danvers Personajes secundarios que fallan como protagonistas Héroes vs. vigilantes. ¿Cuál es la diferencia? ¿Es exagerado decir que Batman es un fascista? ¿Por qué ya no hay etapas largas en los títulos de Marvel y …
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How do you follow up an episode featuring comic book creator extraordinaire Kyle Higgins? Well clearly you do a deep dive into his hit creator owned series, Radiant Black! Mason from Alpha Comics joins Chris and Lance to discuss why Radiant Black and The Massive-Verse is such a breath of fresh air in the superhero comic landscape. Be sure to listen…
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Episode 200! Light Carries On by Ray Nadine refuses to allow death to get in the way of a little life-changing romance. We go into session with Leon and Cody, two souls in stasis, unsure how to move forward and afraid their future won't hold happiness. Together, they uncover the beauty they're already living or un-living. You may think you know whe…
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There’s more Skybound Transformers comics news, James Roberts has new MTMTE notebooks in the works, and we round out the show with another EarthSpark episode review. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound’s Transformers #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Che…
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Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 4 de septiembre de 2023. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: CM Punk y sus conflictos en AEW. Gerry Conway compartió detalles sobre su salud. Global Frequency, la serie de TV que no pudo ser. Nuestras obras favoritas de Simon Bisley. Batman: Dead End, cortometraje realizado por un fan. Champions, serie de Mark Waid y Humb…
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On this very special episode, we are joined by comic book writer, creator, filmmaker and founder of the Black Market Narrative creative collective, Kyle Higgins! Kyle takes time out of his busy convention season schedule to chat with Lance about Radiant Black, the quickly approaching Catalyst War, No/One, The Massive-Verse, Power Rangers and so muc…
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Kal and (a very hungover) Siege review the second episode of Beast Wars Second, where Lio Convoy pretends to be a regular lion for way too long, and G2 Megatron seizes control of the bad guys after Galvatron passes out. Episode Rating: "Sufficient Energon" (Kal), "Not Enough Energon" (Siege). Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content eve…
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Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 28 de agosto de 2023. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: Los X-Men de Ed Brubaker y los de Jonathan Hickman ¿Que esperar de Tom Brevoort al frente de los X-Men? Al Ewing y su historia "secreta" de DC Comics Algunas buenas historias de The Demon (DC Comics) Expectativas del Hulk de Philip Kennedy Johnson y Nic Klein Capta…
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On this episode we have solicits for the second issue of Skybound’s Transformers comic , a bunch of TFcon Orlando guest announcements, and news about a Transformers project from the director of Blue Beetle! All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All A…
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Our final issue of San Diego Comic Con content is finally here! Lance had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Freedman at the Dark Horse Booth to discuss Birdking Vol 2, Raiders, Kali and how his creative partnerships developed. To preface the interview, Jeremy joins Lance to champion Freedman's published works from Dark Horse and break down so…
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Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 21 de agosto de 2023. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: Anécdotas de Parque de Diversiones. Nuestros integrantes favoritos de los Outsiders. ¿Por qué hay dos Zoom? ¿Cuáles son las mejores historias de Vision? Nuestros dibujantes actuales favoritos. Omnibus vs Absolutes. Creepy, Eerie y el problema (?) de las antologías.…
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Transformers comic colourist John-Paul Bove is back with us again as we’ve got another review of Transformers EarthSpark, and JP gives us a recap of his experiences at this year’s TF Nation. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One …
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We jump into an Autobot shuttle and fly to Japan (not really) to review the first episode of the Japanese-produced Beast Wars II (Second, not "two"): Super Lifeform Transformers, where we land on a planet filled with TOO MUCH!™ of the dreaded Angle Slam, monster truck rallies featuring BONECRUSHER, and Galvatrron & The Destrons playing their new hi…
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Chris and regular guest Jeremy share the weirdest comic book merchandise they could find on the internet and boy, this was a rabbit hole! From kitchen appliances and fast food, to hamster houses and colognes, superheroes have been used to sell all kinds of products... even toilet paper. While listening, you can check out this Patreon post with an i…
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[DISCUSSION] It's TFNation time again! This time Virtual Dave and Virtual Amy go (so Orion Ghia doesn't have too) and report back on their experience on UKs biggest and BEST Transformers convention! Hear 'live' updates from the con, custom made stings by it's guests and patrons and Orion quizzing them both on that actually happened the other weeken…
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Moving one character from one medium to another is a complex task. Nicole Maines was desperate to see her Dreamer fighting alongside the other DC Comics superheroes. However, when she pitched the idea to the publisher, she didn't expect them to ask her to participate in that process. Quickly, Maines found herself as writer of Dreamer's destiny, and…
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Fecha de Grabación: Martes 15 de agosto de 2023. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: Algunos buenos crossovers de Alien con otras franquicias La aparentemente complicada temática de The Invisibles Algunas de nuestras épocas favoritas de Marvel y DC Comics ¿Por qué hoy día las historias parecen ya no tener finales? Giros argumentales memorables en …
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On this episode we get back to Transformers EarthSpark with a review of an episode featuring a familiar spider-bot! Get 15% off your order at ToyHax with our code TFMP08! Code is only valid in August 2023. Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even bett…
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Our San Diego Comic Con coverage continues with the Energon Universe Roundtable! We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Void Rivals), Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Do A Powerbomb, Transformers), Joshua Williamson (Nailbiter, Dark Crisis, Cobra Commander, Duke) and Sean Mackiewicz (Sk…
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Siege, Kal, and returning guest host Candice sit down and chat with the voice of Optimus Primal himself, Garry Chalk. Big thanks to Garry and Candice for taking the time to do the show with us. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/GE1YhXk3eOo Show Links: https://li…
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Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 7 de agosto de 2023. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: El cómic de Poe Dameron por Charles Soule y Phil Noto Los problemas para reintegrar a Wally West al DCU ¿Quiénes conforman la Trenchcoat Brigade? Historias recomendables de Harley Quinn La elusividad de Alan Moore y Grant Morrison Los problemas de Nobuhiro Watsuki y…
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During this year's San Diego Comic-Con International, finding someone working harder or as urgently as Todd McFarlane would be difficult. He was everywhere, announcing numerous projects one after the other. His partnership with Warner Bros. shows no signs of weakening as they unveiled numerous DC Multiverse figures, including a definitive cinematic…
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We have more collaboration news from Takara, an update on the Hasbro / Activision news from last week, and the return of everyone’s favorite segment… quarterly earnings! All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1!Want some TransMiss…
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[DISCUSSION/REVIEW] Couldn't quite fit this all into one show, so here is part 2 of our deep dive into the Spider-verse movies. In this part Orion, Dave and special guest host Galactosh tell you what they really thought of Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse and do their version of a Spider-man movie hit parade! Tangents include, 90's comics, video…
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Our first wave of issues from SDCC 2023 enter the Morphin Grid!!! Boom! Studios was kind enough to send over an email with a list of creators available for interviews at SDCC so of course I, Lance, jumped at the chance to talk Power Rangers with Melissa Flores and Meghan Camarena. Melissa and Meghan are the co-writers for Power Rangers Unlimited: H…
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The path Mother Nature took to its sequential form is beautifully compelling. When Jamie Lee Curtis was nineteen, an angry story of global catastrophe and corporate greed took root. Time would pass, and along with her co-writer Russell Goldman, she would mold it into a potential movie. Her eventual friendship with New Yorker cartoonist (and former …
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[DISCUSSION/REVIEW] So Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse FINALLY came out. So we thought it was about time we FINNALLY get around to talking about Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse and it's sequel, cos we just haven't got the time to wait for the final one! Join Orion and Dave AND returning guest host Galactosh as we talk, Miles Morales, Spider-g…
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Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 31 de julio de 2023. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: Ganadores de los Premios Eisner 2023 La gestión de Marie Javins al frente de DC Comics Las ideas de izquierda en la cultura geek La polémica sobre el arte y plagios de Roy Lichtenstein GlobalComix, una nueva plataforma digital de cómics Secret Origin, documental de …
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For most of us, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series is where our shellshocked obsessions began. Now, IDW Publishing returns to this glorious era with their Saturday Morning Adventures offshoot with writer Erik Burnham and artists Tim Lattie, Jack Lawrence, and Dan Schoening busting out all the best Playmates action figures. The new ser…
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This week we welcome back Apollo and she joins us as we go through all the Hasbro Transformers reveals from this year’s San Diego Comic Con!All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop,…
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Chris, Lance, and regular guest Jeremy from the Geekly Grind, talk about their experiences and highlights from the biggest nerd prom of the year. Follow and support our artist/creator friend Eamon Winkle! Our Patreon is officially LIVE!!! You can support us at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in the store with our Co…
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Celebrating TOO MUCH ENERGON!'s third birthday, we give a recap and review of the 2023 film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Full spoilers ahead! Movie Rating: "Sufficient Energon" (unanimous) Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/puuwmUdyPms Show Links: https://li…
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Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 24 de julio de 2023. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: ¡Más sobre Mike Manley y personajes zurdos en los cómics!. ¿"Lost media" en los cómics? ¿Cómo se fusionaron Superman New 52 con Superman post-Crisis? Momentos incómodos en convenciones de cómics. ¿Qué pasó con Matrix/Supergirl? Nuestra opinión sobre los próximos cro…
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Beast Wars manga are getting reprints in Japan, Rise of the Beasts has got lots of behind the scenes and deleted features coming out, and Skybound’s Energon Universe plans are revealed at SDCC 2023. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All …
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Zach, from The Comics that we Love podcast, joins Chris for a look into the comic book limited series, Stillwater from Skybound and Image comics. Stillwater is created by writer Chip Zdarsky, artist Ramon Perez, and colors by Mike Spicer, with letters by Rus Wooton. Join Chris and Zach as we talk about the suspenseful and haunting series, Zdarsky's…
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In September, Usagi Yojimbo returns to Dark Horse Comics with the new mini-series Ice and Snow. However, that's just the warm-up. Stan Sakai and Julie Sakai have massive plans for their Dogu Publishing imprint, and we're eager to break it all down with them. Their creative partnership began on a short strip featured in Peanuts: A Tribute to Charles…
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When we first started That Texas Blood by Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips, we enjoyed it as a nifty, nasty, clever Western Noir. Now, we're three trade paperbacks in and one issue into their spin-off series, The Great Enfield Gang Massacre, and we think we're reading an epic mythology saga exploring notions of lowercase evil and uppercase Evil. Fri…
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Most people cringe a little when they look at their younger selves. Cartoonist Adrian Tomine certainly doesn't love revisiting his older work, but he was challenged to do so when adapting his own graphic novel, Shortcomings, for director Randall Park. We're ecstatic to have Tomine on the podcast today, discussing his recent revisitation of a work t…
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