I'm Your Buddy

This week, Nick and William are back for a Transformers: Rise of the Beasts bonus episode and are joined by friend of the pod and resident Transformers expert, Kyle, to discuss Optimus Prime’s continued bloodlust, Transformers as characters versus caricatures, and what they would do to reinvigorate the franchise.

This week, Nick and William host the 1st Annual State of the Friendship pod and discuss stories from the early years, who they are now, and personal goals for the next year.

This week, Nick and William close out Season Three of the podcast by watching Steven Universe Future, Episodes 16-20, and discussing the end of Steven’s story, wanting “the answer,” and which director’s filmography will be the subject of I’m Your Buddy Season Four! S1E16 "Fragments"  S1E17 "Homeworld Bound" S1E18 "Everything's Fine" S1E19 "I Am My Monster&qu...

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Future, Episodes 11-15, and discuss asking for help, Steven’s PTSD reveal, and finally addressing Greg’s well-meaning but limited parenting skills.  S1E11 "In Dreams" S1E12 "Bismuth Casual" S1E13 "Together Forever" S1E14 "Growing Pains" S1E15 "Mr. Universe"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Future, Episodes 6-10, and discuss The White Stripes, tracking who Steven is as the end approaches, and negative self-talk. S1E6 "A Very Special Episode" S1E7 "Snow Day" S1E8 "Why So Blue?" S1E9 "Little Graduation" S1E10 "Prickly Pair"

This week, Nick and William start Steven Universe Future with Episodes 1-5 and discuss how music affects their lives, sequels evolving rather than maintaining the status quo, and the difficulties of change. S1E1 "Little Homeschool" S1E2 "Guidance" S1E3 "Rose Buds" S1E4 "Volleyball" S1E5 "Bluebird"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe: The Movie and discuss the movie as an entry point, its many songs, and Steven’s ongoing series arc.

This week in a super-sized episode, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 5 with Season 5, Episode 28 and discuss ending expectations, the importantce of diverse points of view in art, and the show’s multifacted message. S5E28 “Change Your Mind”

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 24-27 and discuss Zack Synder as the physical emodiment of AI “art,” creating a legacy, and playing with Diamond expectations. S5E24 "Legs from Here to Homeworld" S5E25 "Familiar" S5E26 "Together Alone" S5E27 "Escapism"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 21-23 and discuss musical pandering, the Crystal Gems’ Avengers moment, and religion as comforting storytelling. S5E21 “The Question” S5E22 “Made of Honor” S5E23 “Reunited”

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 16-20 and discuss all things pink: Barbie, Rose Quartz, and Pink Diamond. S5E16 "Letters to Lars" S5E17 "Can't Go Back" S5E18 "A Single Pale Rose" S5E19 "Now We're Only Falling Apart" S5E20 "What's Your Problem"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 11-15 and discuss Oppenheimer, wearing suits, and stubble. S5E11 "Lars of the Stars" S5E12 “Jungle Moon” S5E13 "Your Mother and Mine" S5E14 "The Big Show" S5E15 "Pool Hopping"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 6-10 and discuss positivity in The Bear versus Ted Lasso, sad endings, and moving forward after big life changes. S5E6 "Gemcation" S5E7 "Raising the Barn" S5E8 "Back to the Kindergarten" S5E9 "Sadie Killer" S5E10 "Kevin Party"

This week, Nick and William start Steven Universe Season 5 with Season 5, Episodes 1-5 and discuss Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the evolution of Lars, and good sacrifice plays. S5E1 "Stuck Together" S5E2 “The Trial” S5E3 “Off Colors” S5E4 "Lars' Head" S5E5 "Dewey Wins"

This week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 4 with Season 4, Episodes 21-24 and discuss Quentin Tarantino, Steven’s sacrifice play, and where William stands on the show before beginning Season 5. S4E21 "Doug Out" S4E22 "The Good Lars" S4E23 "Are You My Dad?" S4E24 "I Am My Mom"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 16-20 and discuss stress dreams, the macro view, and “the show” exploring identity outside of serving others. S4E16 "Storm in the Room" S4E17 "Rocknaldo" S4E18 "Tiger Philanthropist" S4E19 "Room for Ruby" S4E20 "Lion 4: Alternate Ending"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 11-15 and discuss life changes, nepobabies, and Dark Souls vibes. S4E11 "Adventures in Light Distortion" S4E12 "Gem Heist" S4E13 "The Zoo" S4E14 "That Will Be All" S4E15 "The New Crystal Gems"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 6-10 and discuss writing and recording music, getting under each other’s skin, and heavy FromSoftware energy. S4E6 "Last One Out of Beach City" S4E7 "Onion Gang" S4E8 "Gem Harvest" S4E9 "Three Gems and a Baby" S4E10 "Steven's Dream"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 1-5 and discuss William’s Chicago trip, sad boys, and facing negative feelings. S4E1 "Kindergarten Kid" S4E2 "Know Your Fusion" S4E3 "Buddy's Book" S4E4 "Mindful Education" S4E5 "Future Boy Zoltron"

This week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 3 by watching Season 3, Episodes 26-28 and discussing what Star Wars story they would tell, Diamond revelations, and where William stands at the end of the sesaon. S3E26 “Earthlings” S3E27 “Back to the Moon” S3E28 “Bubbled”

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 21-25 and discuss mental health struggles, thematic throughlines, and Steven doing the hard work. S3E21 "Gem Hunt" S3E22 "Crack the Whip" S3E23 "Steven vs. Amethyst” S3E24 “Bismuth” S3E25 "Beta"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 16-20 and discuss Last of Us Part II (spoiler-free), uncomforable feelings, and Greg as a Parrothead.  S3E16 “Restaurant Wars” S3E17 “Kiki’s Pizza Delivery Service” S3E18 “Monster Reunion” S3E19 “Alone at Sea” S3E20 “Greg the Babysitter”

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 11-15 and discuss Ted Lasso as a Jedi, the show’s first full-on musical episode, and William joining the Onion family. Episodes discussed: S3E11 “Drop Beat Dad” S3E12 “Mr. Greg” S3E13 “Too Short to Ride” S3E14 “The New Lars” S3E15 “Beach City Drift”

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 6-10 and discuss real and fictional baseball, Steven’s contagious optimism, and their ever-present anxieties. Episodes discussed: S3E6 “Gem Drill” S3E7 "Same Old World" S3E8 "Barn Mates" S3E9 "Hit the Diamond" S3E10 "Steven Floats"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 1-5 and discuss instinctual writing, the Diamond Authority, and the show’s style of season endings and beginnings. Episodes discussed: S3E1 "Steven's Birthday" S3E2 "It Could've Been Great" S3E3 "Message Received" S3E4 "Log Date 7 15 2" S3E5 "Super Watermelon Island"