Our Worlds are in Danger

Armada Episode 15 - Gale / Micron Legend Episode 15 - Hayate A new addition who's definitely just a normal Autobot, trust me, joins the cast. We discover the wonders of "electronic mail", Wadapan pulls a real Gregory Berrycone, and Optimus decides to solve his problems by sending even more children into an active warzone. All this, and we confront that age-old philosophical question: can any of us...

Armada Episode 14 - Overmatch / Micron Legend Episode 14 - Tsuwamono Ace reporter Wads gives us the word on the ground from TFNation Mini-Con before pitching his hard drive into the sea, as we encounter another banger of an episode from director Takashi Sano. We deliberately avoid getting into the terrifying ideology of the United States military as a new face joins the cast, and actually shakes t...

Armada Episode 13 - Swoop / Micron Legend Episode 13 - Tsurugi CinemaSins ding! The Decepticons invite themselves into the Autobot base as the conflict over the Star Saber Mini-Cons comes to a head in an episode that showcases the differences between what Wads and Jo appreciate out of media. The Decepticons play modded Minecraft, the Autobots activate their Defense Nipples, and Billy and Fred are....

Armada Episode 12 - Prehistory / Micron Legend Episode 12 - Ikisatsu Believe it or not, this episode is not a high level critique of society - but it still gives us something to chew on with the strongest expression of Armada's themes yet. We talk about new friends of the Commander, Terran and Gift-With-Purchase variety, see pink Starscreams on parade in a comic-booky flashback, and visit an aband...

Dreamwave Armada preview and issues 1-5 - First Contact In our first bonus episode, we take a look at the first five issues of Dreamwave's Transformers Armada comic book and how it differs from its animated counterpart. Wada falls prey to nostalgia, Sarracini falls prey to Bendis-ism, Raiz falls prey to anime influence, and the Mini-Cons fall prey to people-faces.   Follow the podcast on Twitter:...

Armada Episode 11 - Ruin / Micron Legend Episode 11 - Miyako This week, we take a deep dive into our first episode that sees a real difference in quality between dubs - but which one is better? Here's a hint - it's the one you expect. Armada's #themes come to the fore as Carlos rejects your reality, Jo has a quiet word with Wada away from the audience, we make an oblique reference to a really stup...

Armada Episode 10 - Underground / Micron Legend Episode 10 - Chika Severe technical troubles won't stop us from... well, um, having very little to say about this episode, to be honest. Smokescreen busts through in his role as the world's least threatening slasher villain, Alexis goes on a rant about Robert Moses, and Cyclonus continues to not acknowledge that Crumplezone exists. Give us a ring on...

Armada Episode 9 - Confrontation / Micron Legend Episode 9 - Wana In which Wada's media analysis biases are pushed to the absolute limit.   Follow the podcast on Twitter: @OurWorldsPod Wadapan: @TheWadapan Jolene: @lesbianautica Podcast art by Claudia: @ActualSkullgrin

Armada Episode 8 - Palace / Micron Legend Episode 8 - Takara IT'S A GOOD ONE! We run a little long this time, with an episode that we have naught but good things to say about, from gorgeous visuals to writing that makes Armada feel COOL. Jo spots an epic JoJo Reference, Wads tells a funny lie about Demolishor's catchphrase, and we dance around the implications of the Ancient Aliens trope. Plus: wh...

Armada Episode 7 - Carnival / Micron Legend Episode 7 - Ōsawagi Billy and Fred make their triumphant(?) return alongside lead writer Ryō Motohira, with an episode that breaks from the existing formula... which may or may not be a good thing. What was Starscream's Mini-Con's name? What does an observatory do? How long will Jolt's patience last? All that and more! Don't have a cow, man!   Follow the...

Armada Episode 6 - Jungle / Micron Legend Episode 6 - Mamori What might have been the best episode yet gets let down by some less-than-stellar animation, as we finally visit a new environment that isn't just the previous one recoloured. We reflect on Transformers' great history of goons as Starscream takes centre stage, while Rad gets to reinforce his primary character trait and cement the episode...

Armada Episode 5 - Soldier / Micron Legend Episode 5 - Senshi In this week's episode, we trade "cliffs and canyons" for "cliffs and canyons, but blue this time", as we try to figure out whether this one has a moral or just a bunch of things that happen. Megatron proves to have poor leadership priorities, Jolt proves to be the apotheosis of Archerian design principles, and Red Alert proves to have...

Armada Episode 4 - Comrade / Micron Legend Episode 4 - Shinka Wads may be incapable of perceiving or understanding beauty, but that won't stop us from taking a look at the first of Armada's "Mini-Con-of-the-week" stories! Rad AND Starscream both act like losers, Red Alert gets his personality swapped between dubs, and Hot Shot forgets how to stand up. Plus, the coolest moment of the show so far -...

Armada Episode 3 - Base / Micron Legend Episode 3 - Tomodachi In which we reach the end of Armada's three-part opening story, and Megatron busts his nut. PLUS: Alexis tells us what the themes of the show are! Billy and Fred get gaslit! Rad makes fun of Carlos's catchphrase! Jo can't pronounce "Hot Rod!" It's all here!   Follow the podcast on Twitter: @OurWorldsPod Wadapan: @TheWadapan Jolene: @les...

Armada Episode 2 - Metamorphosis / Micron Legend Episode 2 - Henshin What does Alexis get up to when she says she's studying? What makes Megatron want to start blasting? Which Decepticon has the most mesmerising ass? And what compelled Wads to watch all of Kamen Rider Gaim? Find out as we watch the second part of Armada's opening trilogy!   Follow the podcast on Twitter: @OurWorldsPod Wadapan: @Th...

Armada Episode 1 - First Encounter / Micron Legend Episode 1 - Deai Hey! We're Jo and Wads, and we want to tell you about the Traaaaaansformers! Join us in traveling back to the year 2002 to talk about adaptational changes, Bayformer Vibes, being cowards (as all bullies are), and strained animation budgets. PLUS: Funny Little Guys!   Follow the podcast on Twitter: @OurWorldsPod Wadapan: @TheWadapa...