Energon Entries: Transformers Talk

Humankind, tired of always being unable to defend themselves, create their greatest creation yet, Nightbird. This female ninja robot is crucial to the future of human defense worldwide. While the Autobots are hired to protect this technology during a global demonstration, the Decepticons had different plans. Host Matt brings you his perspective and snark. New episodes every week. Reviews are purel...

Welcome to "Energon Entries", the ultimate podcast for Transformers fans of all ages, hosted by the passionate Matt Frates! Dive into the exhilarating world of Autobots, Decepticons, and beyond as Matt reviews each episode of the original Generation 1 cartoon, bringing fresh insights and perspectives to these beloved classics. But that's just the beginning! As "Energon Entries" progresses, Matt wi...

Dissension and paranoia runs through the Autobot ranks as the Decepticons steal electro-cells that could turn the tide in the war. Using the Insecticons to the advantage, Megatron attempts to harness the electro-cells powers while also trying to pull the Autobots' loyalty apart. Will he succeed? Matt Frates reviews "Traitor". --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to...

The Dinobots find themselves in deep trouble. the energy from Dinobot Island has opened time portals throughout the Earth, and the Decepticons look to finally defeated the Autobots. Will the Autobots come back to win the day? Or will Dinobot Island turn the tide in the war for Cybertron? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers c...

To this point, the Dinobots have been a critical part of the Autobots time on Earth, saving them multiple times. In Part 1 of this two-part epic, we see the Dinobots get a chance to learn more sophisticated and tactical ways. Will the Decepticons spoil their plans? Could we possibly see new blood injected into the Transformer ranks? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not m...

Season 2 rolls along as Wheeljack shows off his new invention, the Immobilizer. The battle for the powers this weapon posses lead us to new human interactions, retirements amongst the Autobot ranks, and questions as to whether humans help or hinder the Autobots quest for peace. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Foll...

Season 2 begins with a banger of a new intro, and with Sparkplug attempting to impress the Autobots with his new creation, Autobot X. In an inevitable battle with the Decepticons, Spike is put in a coma and his mind transferred to Autobot X. Have the Autobots learned any lessons from Season 1? Are the Decepticons indestructible? Dive in and find out! --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely...

We have reached the end of Season 1 and boy was it a doozy. New robots continue to be added to the Decepticon ranks, and Megatron decides it's time to exile the Autobots for good. He challenges Optimus Prime to a dual for the fate of Earth, but is everything on the up and up? Tune in as we break down this epic conclusion. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be...

The legend of Demon Swamp speaks of robot insects demonizing the villagers in Bali has both the Autobots and Decepticons intrigued. The Insecticons introduction to the fold causes major problems for the Autobots, and the Decepticons do their best to harness their powers for Energon production. Will the Insecticons turn the tide for the Autobots or will the lack of loyal amongst Decepticons rule th...

In the aftermath of Cybertron's orbit around the Earth, the Autobots find themselves picking up the pieces for the people of Earth. Starscream continues to use Dr. Arkeville as a means to take over both the Decepticons and Cybertron. Megatron and the Autobots do their best to foil each other, while also battling the plans of Starscream to avoid the destruction of Earth once more. --- New episodes...

In the finale of this three part mini-series, Megatron and the Decepticons find themselves on the brink of victory. The Autobots and their surfboards attempt to foil the plans of their pesky enemies. Will the Autobots win the day with puns, or will Megatron finally grab victory from the jaws of defeat? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true...

In the middle episode of this three part mini-series, Optimus Prime and Autobots find themselves fighting both the Decepticons and natural disasters caused by Cybertron's new orbit. While every trilogy needs that middle part to keep things going, was part 2 just all fluff? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow ou...

Megatron and the Decepitcons are at it again as they employee the evil Dr. Arkeville to create an army of human slaves. In this, the first in a third part series, the Autobots have to decide between the fate of Earth and its humans or the fate of their home Cybertron. Will all go as planned? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transforme...

We're back! This time breaking down Episode 10 of the GQ Transformers series "War of the Dinobots". The Autobots find themselves on the proactive side of things for once as an unstable meteor lands on Earth. The Dinobots help Optimus and crew stand guard over the meteor and its potential power. Does the Autobots decision to create unintelligent Dinobots come back to bite them? New episodes every w...

The Earth's core seems pretty easy to tap into doesn't it? Megatron once again finds a way to harness the Earth's core, this time in the Peruvian Andes. Despite the long drive, the Autobots travel to Peru to thwart the evil Decepticons? Do they go alone? Find out! --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagr...

What can make a show about transforming cars better for kids? Transforming dinosaurs! In this episode, host Matt Frates talks through the rocky edition of the Dinobots to Transformers canon, while also diving into the morality issues surrounding their creation. Don't miss it! --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow...

New robots and backstories, galore! In the latest episode, host Matt Frates discusses the inclusion of Skyfire, a new addition to the Autobot ranks. I doing so we get a backstory on Starscream, and a look into what he did back on Cybertron before the war. Also, did Transformers predict climate change?! --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true...

Humanity has grown tired of the Decepticons ways, and has decided to fight back. When Optimus Prime is hurt in battle while saving humans, Megatron sees an opportunity to put down the Autobot leader for good. Does it work? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energonentri...

Megatron is dead! Long live Starscream! In Episode 5 "Roll For It", Starscream attempt to lead the Decepticons to another energy source to fuel their victory on Cybertron. However, human ingenuity and alien technology save the day. Will victory keep peace for longer than an episode? Host Matt Frates continues to explore the first season of Transformers: Generation 1. --- New episodes every week. R...

Months after the Autobots dispatched the Decepticons into the ocean, the action picks up with the Autobots establishing themselves on Earth. Megatron and the Decepticons have been busy building a city under water, and plotting their next plans to gain back control of Cybertron. What will the Autobots do to stop them? Host Matt Frates recaps and breaks down the episode that was "Transport to Oblivi...

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 lack of continuity. --- New episodes every week. Rev...

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 Energon Entries! --- New episodes every week. Reviews ar...

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 Generation 1 cartoon, and talk through how it watches as a...