Starscream's Ghost: A Transformers Podcast

This week Jeremy & Andy keep things focused on the shared Energon Universe of comics, but with a twist. Changing up the format slightly, the primary focus of this podcast is to put the spotlight on (and discuss) direct Transformers cameos and references that have occurred issues #02-06 of Void Rivals, the comic that stealth launched this shared comics continuity. But given they’ve read all of Void...

Join Jeremy and Andy as they delve into the recent Transformers #03 comic by Daniel Warren Johnson as part of the Energon Universe comics line. An issue which has left a big impression on our hosts, both from an artistic point of view and what unfolded in the story itself. Topics discussed (but not limited to) during their discussion include Cliffjumper already being the Cliffjumper, the stunning...

It’s been a little while but Jeremy & Andy are back to continue their foray into the new comics Energon Universe of comics as they put the focus on the second issue of the new Transformers comic by Daniel Warren Johnson. They go through the story & events of this issue - including what ended up being the the first tease of G.I. Joe in this Energon comics universe, discuss the glorious artwork and...

The Energon Universe has officially launched in the world of comics and that means it’s a perfect time for Jeremy & Andy to get together to discuss the first issue of the brand new Transformers comic! But context is key, so they also delve into the creation of this new shared universe, the Transformers surprise involvement in the first issue of Void Rivals, the comic that was the surprise launch p...

We've done it! We've made it to the finalé of Japan's Transformers Headmasters series. It's been a great ride up to this point but will the conclusion deliver? Find out as we discuss "The Final Showdown on Earth" Chapter points - 00:00 Intro, 01:43 General overview thoughts on the finale, 07:18 Ep 34 "The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)" discussion, 52:41 Ep 35 "The Final Showdown on Earth (Part...

The final battle is getting closer, so what better curveball than seeing Daniel becoming friends with Sixshot, in some part because of Wheelie's decisions. Plus, Scorponok really loves his time bombs and has Chromedome finally crossed the line? Find out as we discuss episodes 32 & 33 of Japan's Transformers Headmasters series. Chapter points - 00:00 Intro, 01:23 General thoughts on the episodes we...

As we continue to approach the climax of the series Chromedome has a plan to attack the Decepticons, but doesn't consider the possible consequences. Join us as we discuss ep 31 of the Japan's Transformers Headmasters series! Chapter points - 00:00 Intro 01:33 General overview thoughts on ep 31 04:14 Ep 31 “Operation: Destroy the Decepticons” discussion 55:51 Outro •About the show: Starscream's Gho...

The Autobots make some very big errors... partly because of Wheelie, the Decepticon Duocons randomly debut and Scorpnok likes his G-Metal. It's time to discuss eps 29 & 30 of Japan's Transformers Headmasters series! Chapter Points - 00:00 Intro (with a random tangent from the get-go), 03:52 We (finally) have a proper website address! It’s StarscreamsPod.com , 04:49 General thoughts on the episode...

The Targetmasters make their debut... just not how we expect. Plus Autobots clearly have no luck with timers, we visit Planet Master and wait, Wheelie has friends? Join us as we discuss Transformers Headmasters eps 27 & 28! Chapter points - 00:00 Intro, 02:16 General overview on the episodes we're discussing today, 10:54 Quick tangent: Transformers comics are back! 12:45 Ep 27 "The Miracle Warrior...

With Scorpnok in full control the Decepticons he ups the ante in a big way. The Autobots still work to discover Scorponok's weakness, but Spike is gravely injured in battle - will Daniel suffer his greatest trauma of all? Time to delve into the very eventful episode 26 of Japan's Transformers Headmasters series. Chapter points - 00:00 Intro; 02:18 Ep 26 "I Risk My Life to Save Earth" discussion 55...

Galvatron’s grand plan is finally revealed, Punch/Counterpunch is in full espionage mode and something major happens in the story that catches us by surprise! Join us as delve into episode 25 of Japan's Transformers Headmasters series. Chapter points - 00:00 Intro; 03:02 General overview thoughts on ep 25; 05:10 Episode 25 "The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg" discussion 1:02:15 Next...

The Clone Bots debut, Scorponok is finally ready to initiate his plan to become Decepticon leader and (as the episode title outright spoils it) Ultra Magnus dies. But the journey to this happening is quite the wild ride. It's time to delve into eps 23 & 24 of Transformers Headmasters in our latest podcast. Chapter points - 00:00 Intro; General thoughts on the episode we're discussing, 05:37 Ep 23...

HEAD FORMATION OF FRIENDSHIP! Plus the most violence we've seen in this series so far, and the seeds are planted for us discovering Scorponok's weakness! It's time to delve into eps 21 & 22 of Japan's Transformers Headmaster series in our latest podcast! Chapter Points - 00:00 Intro; General thoughts on the episodes we discuss in this podcast. 03:37 Episode 21 "Find Scorponok's Weak Spot" discussi...

The Decepticons are raiding planets for energy as part of their big plan, as Chromedome's causes more problems by disobeying orders & arguing with other Autobots. Our latest podcast delves into eps 19 & 20 of Japan's Transformers Headamsters. Chapter points: 00:00 Intro 01:51 General thoughts on the episode we’re talking about this time 05:34 Ep 19 “Fight to the Death on Planet Beehive” discussion...

As seeds are planted for the next story arc, the Horrorcons debut, a parallel universe planet Earth is discovered and Daniel faces his biggest crisis ever!! It's time to talk discuss episodes 17 & 18 of Transformers Headmasters! Chapter Points - 00:00 Intro, 01:02 General thoughts on the episodes we're discussing, 03:53 Ep 17 "SOS From Planet Sandra" discussion, 00:48 Ep 18 "Daniel Faces his Bigge...

Scorponok appears! Daniel tries to contact aliens. The 'Emperor' returns and Chromedome (unfortunately) forces us to ask the question: are transformations sexy? It's time discuss eps 15 & 16 of the Japanese Transformers Headmaster series. Chapter points - 00:00 Intro, 04:27 Ep 15 "Explosion on Mars!! Scorponok Appears" discussion, 59:44 Ep 16 "Return of the Immortal Emperor" discussion, 1:50:29 Ou...

We see the debut of Fortress Maximus; a crucial detail of Zarak's plan is (finally) revealed; the Autobots battle a walking kaiju plant and Daniel regrets his life choices. So much to discuss as we delve into episodes 13 & 14 of the Japanese Transformers Headmasters series! Chapter points - 00:00 - Intro, General thoughts on the episode we're discussing this week; 07:19 - Ep 13 "Head On!! Fortress...

After Cybertron got destroyed last time we discover that Wheelie hates parties, Chromedome makes promises he can't keep, Galvatron might be alive and Zarak's grand plan continues to gradually become clearer. But there's so much more to discuss as we delve into episodes 11 & 12 of the Japanese Transformers Headmasters series! Chapter points - 00:00 Intro, some thoughts extra thoughts on the events...

So, it turns out a heck of a lot happens in the two episodes we discuss this week as Cybertron genuinely is in grave danger! A story that seemingly has massive implications on the Transformers G1 universe. But even with that there's still room to see Autobots hitting the gym, some more absurd slapstick humour, unexpected departures. Join as we discuss Transformers Headmasters episodes 9 & 10. Chap...

We (sort of) get to see Zarak for the first time, we learn more about the Headmasters past and six enemies try to take over the world! It's time for the latest episode of our podcast! Chapter Points - 00:00 Intro, 01:29 General thoughts on the episodes we're discussing today, 04:13 Ep 07 "The Four-Million-Year-Old-Veil of Mystery" discussion 42:12 **Quick editor note regarding some of the audio du...

We get a taste of CROSS-HEAD-ON, Soundwave & Blaster are reborn and the Beast Formers provide an insane deep cut of a discussion point. Join us as we dive head first into eps 4-6 of Japanese Transformers Headmasters! Chapter Points - 05:10 Ep 4 “The Great Cassette Operation” discussion 46:23 Ep 5 “Rebellion on Planet Beast” discussion 1:28:38 Ep 6 “Approach of the Demon Meteorite” discussion 2:01:...

We delve into the first 3 episodes Transformers Headmasters, the Japanese exclusive continuation of Generation 1 that picks up where season 3 left off. (It was created in place of the U.S. season 4, aka “The Rebirth” trilogy.) As we discuss episodes 1-3, we dive deep into not only the background the series but also talk about various fascinating and important notes such as localisation & cultural...

It’s time to continue our G1 epilogue as we delve into the Season 3 & 4 DVD extras! Join Jeremy Graves & Andy Hanley as they embark on a quiz - which if the previous one are anything to go by it’ll likely throw a few curveballs - they check out character profiles to see if they actually match what we saw in the series and more! You can find the full chapter points below - [IMPORTANT NOTE: This epi...

We've finished G1, but that doesn't mean we're done talking about it. Today we discuss our personal top 5 episodes from season 3/4 and we look at what the most viewed Transformers episodes on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel are. 00:00 Intro 06:37 Ranking our top 5 Transformers Season 3/4 episodes 44:28 We find our what the most viewed episodes on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel are 1:06:41 Outro...

We're about to become Headmasters and that means we've done it! We reached the conclusion of the original Transformers Generation 1 cartoon. It's time to delve into all (three episodes) of Season 4: 'The Rebirth' trilogy. 00:00 Intro 08:42 Season 4 Episode 1 "The Rebirth: Part 1" discussion 56:28 Season 4 Episode 2 "The Rebirth: Part 2" discussion 1:27:58 Season 4 finale, Episode 3 "The Rebirth: P...