Megatron tries to motivate the Vehicon generals with a reward for whoever can bring him the Maximals. While Jetstorm and Thrust snipe at each other, Tankorr finds Optimus and the others looking for any signs of Rhinox or Silverbolt. Can Optimus and his creepy astral projection head convince Tankorr to switch sides? Can the foreshadowing get any heavier? And just how messed up is Cronenberg Rattrap, seriously? Join us this week as we engage in some Mercenary Pursuits!
Podcast: Stasis Pod
Stasis Pod Episode 55: Fires of the Past
Megatron decides he needs Vehicons that can think on their own to deal with the Maximals. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia starts having visions of someone very familiar — who she doesn’t quite remember! Can she get to the crashed Maximal shuttle to get answers, or will the newly-created Vehicon generals cut her off? Can Rattrap ever catch a break? And is Jetstorm the quippiest character in all Transformers? Grab some s’mores and hot dogs and join us as we gather around the Fires of the Past!
Stasis Pod Episode 54: Master of the House
Cheetor and Blackarachnia discover that Cybertron’s entire population has gone missing, and trying to find out why leads them and the other Maximals to a confrontation with the planet’s new ruler — none other than Megatron himself! Running ensues, Rattrap is reduced to comic relief, and David makes musical theater references! Join us this week as we meet Cybertron’s new…Master of the House!
Stasis Pod Episode 53: The Reformatting
That’s right, folks, we’ve put it off long enough. It’s time…for Beast Machines!
Optimus Primal awakes on Cybertron, but it’s not the Cybertron he remembers! For that matter, he doesn’t remember much at all! Can he find his fellow Maximals before the strange vehicles chasing them run them all down? What’s calling him to the core of the planet? And why is everyone back in their season 1 models? Join us this week as we take on Beast Machines episode 1, The Reformatting!
Stasis Pod Episode 52c: The King of Braves GaoGaiGar Ep. 1
After Generation 1 ended in Japan, Takara continued their tradition of robot anime with a series of shows collectively known as Yūsha, or Brave. The last and best of these, released just before Takara started importing Beast Wars in 1997, was The King of Braves GaoGaiGar!
In the middle of a snowstorm, a baby boy is delivered to a childless couple by…a giant robot lion?! Eight years later, while on a school field trip, the boy is caught in the middle of a battle between a robotic kaiju made of garbage and a cyborg piloting the very same lion mecha! But what’s the connection between them? Who is the Gutsy Geoid Guard, and how did they gain control of Galion? Just what was the animation budget for Guy’s hair? And will Jen stop talking about Evangelion? Join us this week as we watch The King of Braves GaoGaiGar Episode 1: King of Braves is Born!
Stasis Pod Episode 52b: Looking Back at Beast Wars Pt. 2
The second part of our series wrap-up with special guest Ben Yee!
Stasis Pod Episode 52a: Looking Back at Beast Wars Pt. 1
In the first part of a two-part series wrap-up, we share some final thoughts on the Beast Wars show and toyline and talk about creator involvement in the fandom and recording TV shows on VHS with our special guest Ben Yee!
Stasis Pod Episode 52: Nemesis Pt. 2
With the Decepticon ship Nemesis and a copy of the Covenant of Primus, Megatron is ready to return to Cybertron and reap some Biblical destruction! Can he be stopped? Is this truly the end of the Beast Wars? (Spoiler: Yes.) And does that mean the end of…this podcast!? (Spoilers: No!) Join us this week for the final episode of Beast Wars, Nemesis Part 2!
Stasis Pod Episode 51: Nemesis Pt. 1
With Tarantulas dead, Megatron discovers that the late Predacon had found the location of the crashed Decepticon warship Nemesis! Can he raise it from the briny depths of the ocean before the Maximals stop him? Will a seafloor battle finally mark the end of Depth Charge and Rampage’s mutual hatred? And seriously, just how good is the underwater stuff in this episode, right? Join us as we reach the penultimate episode of the series with Nemesis, Part 1!
Stasis Pod Episode 50: Other Victories
As Megatron puts Quickstrike on trial for treason, the Vok decide to create a Tigatron/Airazor ship-baby to stop the Predacons from any further meddling in the time stream. But will this new Tigerhawk make things worse by destroying the Decepticon Megatron’s spark? Are glowing skulls actually that incomprehensible, or were the Vok just being difficult before? And where did Megatron get that sweet judge’s wig? Join us this week for the last of the “Other V” episodes, Other Victories!