On this episode of Pilot Season Cartoon Edition, hosts Jen (@followingbliss1), Renee, and Kinte (@kintefergerson) are joined by special guests John Lee Dennis III and Allen (@cartercomics1) of Carter Comics to break down the Voltron pilot episode, “Space Explorers Captured,” which originally aired on September 10, 1984.

In “Space Explorers Captured,” a team of space pilots is chosen by the Galaxy Alliance for a mission that pulls them into danger, capture, and the opening stages of a much larger war. The episode sets up the threat facing the heroes and begins the path toward the formation of Voltron, laying the groundwork for the action, teamwork, and sci-fi adventure that would define the series.

Tune in as the panel talks about the episode’s setup, the introduction of the team, the early sense of danger, and whether this opening chapter still works as a strong launch for one of the most iconic giant-robot cartoons of the 1980s. Podcast airdate: May 13, 2026.

Kinte 6

Jen 6

Renee 4

Allen 7

John 5.5

Total Score: 24.5

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Welcome to Talking: From Season 4, where hosts Jen (@followingbliss1) and Kinte (@kintefergerson) break down Episode 4, “Of Myths and Monsters.” In this episode, an ominous discovery puts Boyd and his trusted circle on high alert, Julie searches for a way to harness her newfound abilities, and Sara is once again tortured by the voices in her head. The original airdate for From episode “Of Myths and Monsters” is May 10, 2026, and this podcast episode airs May 10, 2026.

Join Jen and Kinte as they react to the biggest moments, unpack the newest clues, and share their theories about where the mystery is headed next. Talking: From Season 4 is the place for sharp discussion, fan theories, and live conversation around one of TV’s most unsettling shows.

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On this episode of Pilot Season Cartoon Edition, hosts Jen (@followingbliss1), Renee, and Kinte (@kintefergerson) are joined by special guests John and Allen (@cartercomics1) of Carter Comics to break down the Robot Chicken pilot episode, “Junk in the Trunk,” which originally aired on February 20, 2005.

In “Junk in the Trunk,” Robot Chicken kicks off its stop-motion run with a fast, sketch-based format packed with pop-culture parodies and twisted comedy bits. The episode includes spoofs involving Rachael Leigh Cook’s anti-drug PSA, Optimus Prime dealing with prostate cancer, and fake outtakes from shows like The Dukes of Hazzard, The X-Files, and Battlestar Galactica, setting the tone for the series’ rapid-fire, anything-goes humor.

Tune in as the panel talks about whether “Junk in the Trunk” works as a strong introduction to the series, how well the stop-motion style lands, and why Robot Chicken became such a distinct voice in adult animation. Podcast airdate: May 6, 2026.

The episode can be watched at the https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9ix1ii

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Kinte 9

Jen 8.5

Renee 9

Allen 9

John 9.8

Total Score: 36.8

On this episode of Pilot Season Cartoon Edition, hosts Jen (@followingbliss1), Renee, and Kinte (@kintefergerson) are joined by special guests John and Allen (@cartercomics1) of Carter Comics to break down the ThunderCats pilot episode, “Exodus (Pilot: Part One),” which originally aired on January 23, 1985.

In “Exodus (Pilot: Part One),” the people of Thundera are forced to flee their doomed home world, with Jaga leading the ThunderCats toward safety and a new beginning on Third Earth. But before they can reach it, enemy forces attack, the escape turns deadly, and the journey becomes a fight for survival that sets the stage for the entire series.

Tune in as the panel talks about the emotion of leaving Thundera behind, the early introduction of Lion-O and the team, the danger hanging over the voyage, and whether this opening chapter still works as a strong launch for one of the most iconic action cartoons of the 1980s. Podcast airdate: May 6, 2026.

The episode can be watched at the https://rumble.com/v6mgofl-thundercats-1985-season-1-episode-1-exodus-pilot-part-one.html

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On this episode of Pilot Season Cartoon Edition, hosts Jen (@followingbliss1), Renee, and Kinte (@kintefergerson) are joined by special guests John and Allen (@cartercomics1) of Carter Comics to break down the Afro Samurai pilot episode, “Number Two,” which originally aired on January 4, 2007.

In “Number Two,” young Afro witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of Justice, the man who takes the Number One headband. Years later, Afro carries the Number Two headband and begins his bloody path of revenge, fighting through enemies in a brutal world where only Number Two can challenge Number One. The episode sets the tone for the series with stylish action, pain, purpose, and a deadly code built around power and vengeance.

Podcast airdate: April 2026

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On this episode of Pilot Season Cartoon Edition, hosts Jen (@followingbliss1), Renee, and Kinte (@kintefergerson) are joined by special guests John Lee Dennis III and Allen @cartercomics1 from Carter Comics to break down the Robotech pilot, “Boobytrap,” which originally aired on March 4, 1985.

In “Boobytrap,” Earth prepares to launch the rebuilt alien battle fortress SDF-1, only for the Zentraedi to attack without warning. As war erupts around them, Rick Hunter and Lynn Minmei get trapped in the middle of the chaos, while the crew of the SDF-1 is forced into a desperate fight for survival. The episode sets the stage for the larger Robotech saga with a mix of space warfare, giant mecha, and high-stakes drama.

Tune in as the panel talks about first impressions, the scope of the world-building, the pressure of the opening conflict, and whether “Boobytrap” still works as a powerful introduction to one of animation’s most ambitious sci-fi series. Podcast airdate: April 29, 2026.

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Kinte 9.5

Jen 7.7

Renee 6

Allen 7.8

John 8

On this episode of Pilot Season – Cartoon Edition, hosts Kinte, Renee and Jen take a trip back to Eternia to review the very first televised episode of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, “Diamond Ray of Disappearance,” which originally aired on September 5, 1983.

In the episode, Skeletor gets his hands on the legendary Diamond Ray of Disappearance, a mystical gem that can banish its targets to another dimension. He uses it against key rulers and defenders of Eternia, forcing He-Man to step in and stop Skeletor’s latest plan before the balance of power is lost.

Kinte, Renee and Jen break down the pilot’s world-building, the introduction of He-Man and Skeletor, the early animation style, and whether this fantasy action classic still makes a strong first impression decades later. It is the perfect kickoff for a season dedicated to revisiting the cartoon episodes that started it all.

Podcast airdate: 4/22/26

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Talking: From Season 4 returns with Jen and Kinte breaking down “Fray,” Episode 2. In this episode, a gruesome discovery sends shockwaves through the town, while Jade and Tabitha struggle with the weight of what they’ve uncovered. It’s another tense chapter in the mystery as the danger deepens and the truth feels even more terrifying. “Fray” is listed as Season 4, Episode 2, with an original airdate of April 26, 2026.

Join hosts Jen @ followingbliss1 and Kinte @ kintefergerson as they review the episode, react to the biggest moments, and talk through the latest clues, twists, and theories from the world of From. The podcast airdate is April 26, 2026.

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Welcome to Talking: From — “The Arrival” (4x01), hosted by Jen and Kinte. In this episode, we review “The Arrival,” the Season 4 premiere of From, and break down the biggest moments, shocks, mysteries, and what this opening chapter could mean for the rest of the season. The podcast episode airs 4/19/26. The original airdate for From Season 4, Episode 1, “The Arrival,” is also April 19, 2026.

In “The Arrival,” the aftermath of Jim’s death sends shockwaves through the town as the Man in Yellow reveals more of his power and deception. Boyd and Kenny face the terror of the caves and the reborn smiley monster, while a pastor and a mysterious woman named Sophia arrive after a crash at the sheriff’s station. As fear deepens and strange events continue to unfold, the town is pushed even closer to chaos.

Talking: From is produced by Indy Radio.

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