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In 1986, Hasbro changed childhood forever by bringing The Transformers: The Movie to the big screen—and traumatizing an entire generation by killing off Optimus Prime. In this episode, we dive deep into the 1986 animated classic that bridged the gap between Season 2 and Season 3 of the original G1 series.

Join us as we break down:

• The Voice Cast & Characters: From Orson Welles' final role as the planet-eating Unicron to Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron, plus Rodimus Prime, Megatron, Ultra Magnus, and Soundwave.

• The Traumatizing Plot Points: The Battle of Autobot City, the passing of the Matrix of Leadership, and the shocking character deaths that rewrote 80s pop culture.

• The Iconic Soundtrack: Vince DiCola's synth score, Stan Bush's "The Touch," and Weird Al Yankovic's "Dare to Be Stupid".

• Legacy & Nostalgia: Why this toy-selling feature film became a beloved cult classic, "more than meets the eye".

Whether you're a die-hard Generation 1 fan or discovering Cybertron for the first time, light your darkest hour and hit play!

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Mike and Terri Do something a little different today. They sit down with Terri's good friend and Author Leah Harper to discuss life, trauma, and her new book : Through a Daughter's Eyes. Find out more about her coaching and book on her website: https://leahharpercoaching.com/

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