TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

On this episode we get detailed looks at the Masters of the Universe/Transformers crossover figures, Hasbro wants to activate your alt mode, and Blokees has a Transformers crossover of its own. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intros [00:00:31]
  • Thanks Donatreons!
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page!
  • Empire Of Rust Episode 142 – No Head For Old Mechs is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax August promo code: STARCONVOY
• Toy News
  • HasBlab – Haslab Liokaiser Painted Model [00:04:36]
  • Quick Hits [00:07:34]
    • In Hand Gallery – MOTU x Transformers Megatron and Bumblebee
    • Activate Your Alt Mode
      • Transformers "Activate Your Alt Mode" Fan Vote Kicks Off TOMORROW
      • Transformers "Activate Your Alt Mode" Fan Vote Starts! Round 1: Grimlock vs Mirage
      • Transformers "Activate Your Alt Mode" Fan Vote, Round 2: Shockwave vs Starscream
      • Transformers "Activate Your Alt Mode" Fan Vote, Round 3: Grimlock vs Shockwave
      • Transformers "Activate Your Alt Mode" Fan Vote, Round 4: Vote For The Alt Mode Direction
    • Blokees Transformers Champion Class Transformers One Megatronus Official Images
    • Blokees Mokoo Mega Optimus Prime × Brown
• Trips To The Store [00:23:00]
• Feedback [00:33:07]

Things go quiet in the recharge chamber... a little too quiet. When Pythagoras vanishes in the middle of the night, the crew springs into action, chasing shadows across the darker alleys of Iacon. Magnum calls in a favor from an old contact: the elusive and paranoid information broker Wiretap. But secrets aren't free—and Wiretap has a job only the Empire Of Rust crew can pull off: clear out a violent turf gang squatting on his data channel. As fists fly and plasma bolts spark, a new ally steps into the fray—welcome Kevin Carlson, our newest player, and the mystery they bring to the table. Hold onto your schematics... the hunt for Pythagoras begins.

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• Intro [0:00:00]
• Chapter 1 - Grave News [0:09:30]
• Chapter 2 - New Arrivals [0:15:07]
• Chapter 3 - A Hat Without A Head [0:17:58]
• Chapter 4 - Tap That Wire [0:32:42]
• Chapter 5 - Quid Pro Quo [0:36:26]
• Chapter 6 - Set It Off [0:45:17]
• Chapter 7 - Gumshoe Makes His Move [1:04:37]
• Closing [1:11:51]

If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor Michael Ordway (@minervion), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on Starfinder, a sci-fi variant of Pathfinder, combined with elements of the Transformers-themed Mechamorphosis d20 system (more info here).

Empire of Rust takes place in the IDW Comics Transformers Universe that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "First Strike" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen!

The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond.

Cast:

• Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Michael Ordway
• Magnum, Pythagoras, and Gumshoe - Matthew G
• Spindrift - Mike M
• Carapace - Patrick Finn
• Sweet Spot - Adam Atchue
• Rough & Tumble - Kevin Carlson
• Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette

Special Thanks:

• Teletraan 1 Outro - Brandon Ouellette

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
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• e-mail ([email protected])

The Autobots struggle to defend Chicago as the Decepticons make their final push, in our review of Skybound's Transformers #23. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:31]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 142 - No Head for Old Mechs is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, August 18th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax August 15% off promo code: STARCONVOY
  • Charles was on The Black Guy Who Tips Nerd Off podcast last week!
  • Happy Anniversary! 12 Years of TransMissions!
• Comics News [00:05:25]
  • Transformers Galaxy Force (Cybertron) Manga Color Cover Revealed
• Skybound Transformers #23 Spoiler Comic Review [00:07:40]
• Media News [00:31:30]
  • Transformers Wild King Episode 9 Available Online
  • The Transformers 1984 CBS Network Pitch Documents Now Online
    • Shown at TFNation last weekend
  • Michael Bay in talks to develop new 'TRANSFORMERS' movie
• Closing [00:49:17]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

Newage brings us a small-scale Decepticon six-changer, the next Blokees wave of figures has been revealed, and Takara Tomy unleashes the Adamas Machina Predaking combiner for a hefty price. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:42]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • The bonus uncut version of Episode 142 - No Head for Old Mechs is available for Donatreons! The regular version will be up next week, August 18th! Get all of Empire of Rust at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax August 15% off promo code: STARCONVOY
  • Charles was on The Black Guy Who Tips Nerd Off podcast last week!
  • Happy Anniversary! 12 Years of TransMissions!
• Quick Hits [00:12:26]
  • Newage Toys H74 Cho (Legends Scale Sixshot) Color Prototype
  • Blokees Transformers Galaxy Version Defender Wave 4 – Tyrants Fury Full Reveal
    • YouTube Video
  • Dr Wu DW-E04Y Prime Commander (Micromaster Scale G1 Sentinel Prime) New Variant
  • Dr Wu DW-E23T Tactical Commander (Micromaster Scale Clear Ultra Magnus) Color Images
  • ACGHK 2025 – Flame Toys Kuro Kara Kuri, Furai Action, Furai Model And More!
  • Takara Tomy Adamas Machina AM-T02 Predaking Official Stock Images
    • Takara Tomy Adamas Machina AM-T02 Predaking Official Promotional Video
• Trips To The Store [00:41:10]
• Feedback [00:57:21]
• Closing [00:59:06]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

Lego Soundwave is real, and he's spectacular, plus we dive into all the Transformers reveals from San Diego Comic Con this year. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:00]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our Patreon page!
    • TFcon Toronto 2025 Big Bots Special!
  • Empire Of Rust Episode 141 - Born to Be Revved is now available for everyone at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax August 15% off promo code: STARCONVOY
• Toyhax July 2025 $10 Gift Code Drawing [00:06:40]
• Quick Hits [00:08:43]
  • Transformers 40th Anniversary Selection Lio Convoy Release Update – Still In Production
  • Takara Tomy Missing Link Nemesis Prime First Look & Details
  • Lego Soundwave at Lego.com
    • Lego Soundwave Product Reveal Livestream
• San Diego Comic Con 2025 – Hasbro Transformers Panel Coverage: Age Of The Primes & Studio Series 2026 Reveals! [00:14:36]
  • Brand Panel Recap Video Featuring Mark, Evan, & Nate
  • San Diego Comic Con 2025 – Hasbro Booth Preview Night:
  • San Diego Comic Con 2025 Day 1 – Hasbro Breakfast Preview: Armada Nemesis Prime, Haslab Liokaiser & More!
  • Transformers Armada Nemesis Prime & Star Saber Official Stock Images & Price
  • San Diego Comic Con 2025 Day 1 – Iron Studios, PCS, Threezero & Yolopark
  • San Diego Comic Con 2025 – Hasbro Booth Display: Age Of The Primes Big Convoy, Quintus Prime, Amalgamous Prime, Studio Series New Seeker Mold, Titan AOE Grimlock And More!
  • SDCC 2025 – MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE X TRANSFORMERS Megatron Armor Skeletor & Bumblebee Armor Man-At-Arms First Look
  • SDCC 2025 Sunday Transformers Booth Update – Seeker Alt Mode, Windcharger Head Movement and More!
• Trips To The Store [00:45:18]
• Feedback [01:07:23]
• Closing [01:12:45]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

The dust hasn't even settled in The Fighting Gladiator before the real fight begins. With Axer finally cornered, the crew faces off against the bounty hunter and his brutal, sentient motorcycle, Vyxen. Steel clashes, tires screech, and the bar may never be the same again. As the battle rages through the wreckage, secrets are revealed, grudges are settled, and one last engine roar might signal the end of the road—for someone. Hold on tight; this one's going full throttle!

We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to [email protected]!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

Like what we're doing and want to help make our podcast even better?

If you already support us, thank you!

• Intro [0:00:00]
• Chapter 1 - Professional Courtesy [0:15:28]
• Chapter 2 - MY BIKE! [0:25:04]
• Chapter 3 - Mexican Standoff [0:41:15]
• Chapter 4 - Mental Gymnastics [0:54:10]
• Closing [1:07:08]

If you enjoy Empire of Rust, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

TransMissions Podcast Network presents: the world's first and only Transformers RPG actual play podcast! Conceived, developed, and run by TransMissions Podcast producer and editor Michael Ordway (@minervion), this podcast combines the tabletop role playing game (RPG) experience (think Dungeons and Dragons) with the setting, universe, and characters of the Transformers into an actual play podcast. Each episode records the gaming sessions as the player characters experience the adventures planned and designed by the game master (GM). The RPG system being used is based on Starfinder, a sci-fi variant of Pathfinder, combined with elements of the Transformers-themed Mechamorphosis d20 system (more info here).

Empire of Rust takes place in the IDW Comics Transformers Universe that ran from 2005 to 2018. It is set at the beginning of the "First Strike" storyline that was published in 2017. But while the starting point is based on the events of the first issue of First Strike - where Earth is being inducted into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds - the story of Empire of Rust will be very different. So if you've read the comics, don't think you know what's going to happen!

The players have all created original Transformer characters to take part in this adventure, but they're sure to encounter some familiar faces in their adventures on Cybertron, and beyond.

Cast:

• Game Master, Narrator, & NPCs (Non-Player Characters) - Michael Ordway
• Magnum and Pythagoras - Matthew G
• Spindrift - Mike M
• Carapace - Patrick Finn
• Sweet Spot - Adam Atchue
• Additional Voices - Brandon Ouellette

Special Thanks:

• Teletraan 1 Outro - Derek Bigesby

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• e-mail ([email protected])

In this special episode, the B++ Team explores the wide world of Transformers board games and tabletop experiences! From the classic Monopoly reskins to the deck-building games, RPGs, miniatures, and the much-loved (and missed) TCG, we cover it all. We share our personal favorites, hidden gems, and games that didn't quite transform as hoped. Whether you're into strategy, storytelling, or just moving plastic bots across a grid, this episode has something for every kind of tabletop fan.

Special Thanks to Dr. Pants for editing this episode! Check out his show Nerdstrodamus!

Check out Mike and Brandon on Empire Of Rust!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube

In this special episode the B++ Team takes a deep dive into the Transformers Legacy Trilogy of toylines—from Evolution to United and everything in between. Join us as we share our favorite figures, biggest letdowns, and surprising standouts from the line. We break down what worked, what missed the mark, and how Legacy stacks up against past toylines. Whether you're a shelf-stuffer or a box-keeper, this is one trip through the multiverse you won't want to miss!

Special Thanks to Dr. Pants for editing this episode! Check out his show Nerdstrodamus!

Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su!

Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery!

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show.

• Website transmissionspodcast.com
• Bluesky: @transmissionspodcast.com
• Threads: @transmissions_podcast
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on social media:
  • Charles: Twitter (X)
  • Darryl: Twitter (X)
  • Jeremy: Twitter (X) / Bluesky / Threads / Mastodon
  • Mike: Twitter (X)
  • Char: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X) / Nerdstrodamus YouTube