TransMissions Podcast - Everything Transformers!

The Anti-Cybertronian Militia attempts to "interrogate" Sweet Spot. And our heroes run into a group of unexpected companions on the way to Florida... Special guest appearance by "Weird Al!"

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Intro [0:00:00]

Chapter 1 - Megatron In My Pocket [0:09:23]

Chapter 2 - Taking Out The Competition [0:26:18]

Chapter 3 - Swamp Salvage [0:50:18]

Closing [0:55:15]

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
• Wildstrike - Mike M
• Carapace - Patrick Finn
• Denizen - 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])

We review Cobra Commander #4, we’ve got Transformers One news, and Skybound has some Free Comic Book Day news. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound's Transformers #1!

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

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:25]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Season 3 of Empire Of Rust continues! Uncut Bonus Episode 113 - Dare To Be Swampy is out now on our Patreon! The regular version will be out on Monday April 22nd at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax April 15% off promo code: SPRINGER
• Comics News [00:09:26]
  • Skybound’s Energon Universe: Free Comic Book Day 2024 Special, Three Additional Covers
  • Skybound’s Transformers Comic Series, 3-Page Preview of Issue #8
• Media News [00:16:49]
  • Transformers One Official Logo Revealed!
  • Transformers ONE Trailer Next Thursday, Plus Cinemacon Teaser Roundup
  • Transformers x G.I. Joe Crossover Movie Officially Announced At Cinemacon 2024
  • Possible First Look At Transformers One Optimus Prime Pop Corn Bucket?
  • Transformers One New Merchandise: Popcorn Bucket, Cup & More!
  • 3-Meter Tall Bumblebee Movie Bumblebee Cake At The International Cake Show Australia
• Cobra Commander #4 Spoiler Comic Review [00:33:46]
• Feedback [00:48:25]
• Closing [01:04:02]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google 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
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on Twitter/X:
  • Charles
  • Darryl
  • Jeremy
  • Mike
  • Apollo
  • Dr. Pants

Hallmark has a new ornament for the holidays, Takara plays some Bingo, and is this the end of the Masterpiece line? 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 TeePublic!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:39]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Season 3 of Empire Of Rust continues! Uncut Bonus Episode 113 - Dare To Be Swampy is out now on our Patreon! The regular version will be out on Monday April 22nd at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax April 15% off promo code: SPRINGER
• Toys Quick Hits [00:06:46]
  • Transformers x Bingo Sports Collaboration Announced – New Bingo Sports Optimus Prime Figure!
  • Dr Wu DW-E02D Monitor & DW-E16D Sound Master (Battle Damaged Soundwave & Blaster) Color Prototypes
  • Legacy United Voyager Cybertron Starscream Behind The Scenes
  • Transformers Holiday Optimus Prime 2024 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Official Listing and Photos
  • Transformers Masterpiece MPG-9 Super Ginrai Official Stock Images
• Transformers Masterpiece Will Be Unified Under Transformers MPG Brand? [00:21:39]
• Trips To The Store [00:35:14]
• Convention News [00:39:35]
• Closing [00:42:35]

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
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  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X)

In this episode Skybound starts a new story arc with a new artist in Transformers #7, and we’ve also got a little bit of media news. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound's Transformers #1!

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

• Alt Mode 385 [00:00:00] 
• Intro [00:00:37]
• Thanks Donatreons! [00:01:22] 
• Promos
• Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page! [00:01:49]
• Season 3 of Empire Of Rust continues! Episode 112 - The Bot Who Escaped is out now at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust [00:02:37]
• Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic [00:03:13]
• Toyhax March promo code: SPRINGER [00:03:42]
• Media News [00:04:03]
• Transformers: Music from the Original Animated Series Vinyl Amazon Pre-Orders Live! [00:04:20]
• If ordering on Amazon, make sure you get the version with the 12x12 Matt Ferguson print
• Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Reunion Screening Official Announcement For The US And Selected Countries [00:07:06]
• Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Reunion Screening In Australia
• Studio Interview with Rise Of The Beasts Composer Jongnic Bontemps – 3 Unreleased Tracks Played! [00:09:46]
• John Moschitta Jr. and Greg Berger Join Monro Tire’s Transformers 40th Anniversary Promo [00:10:17]
• Review  [00:12:55]
• Transformers (2023) #7 Spoiler Comic Review
• Feedback / Questions [00:38:55]  

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google 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.

Hasbro has another RID 2001 Legacy figure in the pipeline, a bunch of third party figures are getting teased online, and what the heck is a Swapticon? 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 TeePublic!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:29]
  • Christopher Priest Remembers Mark MD “Doc” Bright (Iconic G1 Transformers #5 Shockwave Comic Cover Artist)
    • Bleeding Cool Obituary
    • Comicbook.com obituary
  • Toyhax $10 Gift Code March Drawing [00:04:14]
  • John Barber & Andrew Griffith's Signa Kickstarter Launch Successful! [00:08:10]
    • Watch our interview with them about the project!
• Toys Quick Hits [00:11:32]
  • Ocular Max Infinity Finity IF-02 Stray (Drift x Initial D) Prototype
  • Studio Series 86 Leader Swoop Behind The Scenes
  • Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Class Gears Official In-Hand Images & Behind The Scenes
  • Iron Factory Samurai Series IF EX-75 Ozarushogun (Legend Scale Samurai Optimus Primal) Color Prototype
  • Fans Hobby MB-22 Sky Flame (Armada Jetfire) Color Prototype
  • Dr Wu DW-E02M Monitor (Shattered Glass Soundwave) & DW-E16 Sound Master (Shattered Glass Blaster) Color Prototypes
  • Transformers Legacy United Deluxe RID Sideburn New In-Hand Images
  • Newage H58 Ballin & H59 Dwalin (Legends Scale G1 Huffer & Pipes) Color Images
  • DX9 Red Storm (Masterpiece Scale G1 Sideswipe) Prototype Images
  • Swapticon Gimmick Line Listings Found
• Trips To The Store [00:34:22]
• Feedback [00:45:19]
• Closing [00:51:25]
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Season 3 of Empire Of Rust continues! Episode 112 - The Bot Who Escaped is out now at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax April 15% off promo code: SPRINGER

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)
  • Apollo: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X)

Our heroes bravely run away from some humans. But when an anti-Cybertronian group attempts to kidnap Councilbot Sweet Spot? See what happens when an army of Cybertronians descends on them!

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 TeePublic!

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 - Playing Possum [0:07:08]

Chapter 2 - Velocitronians Are NOT Cybertronians [0:22:38]

Closing [0:48:34]

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
• Wildstrike - Mike M
• Carapace - Patrick Finn
• Denizen - 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])

We return to the Sacred Ring to see if Darak and Solila can survive the assault of Proximus in Skybound’s Void Rivals #8. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode!

Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of Skybound's Transformers #1!

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

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

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:40]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • Check out Char on her social media!
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Season 3 of Empire Of Rust is underway! Episode 111 - Thank You For Revving is out now at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Donatreons can access the early uncut version of Episode 112 - The Bot Who Escaped on our Patreon page now. The regular version premieres April 8th! at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax April 15% off promo code: SPRINGER
• Void Rivals #8 Spoiler Comic Review [00:06:14]
• Convention News [00:30:16]
  • Gregg Berger To Attend TFNation 2024
  • David Kaye To Attend TFNation 2024
  • Nick Roche To Attend TFNation 2024
• Feedback [00:32:12]
• Closing [00:36:25]

If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google 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
• Twitter: @trnsmissions
• Instagram: transmissions_podcast
• Facebook: facebook.com/trnsmissionspodcast
• e-mail ([email protected])
• Contact the hosts on Twitter/X:
  • Charles
  • Darryl
  • Jeremy
  • Mike
  • Apollo
  • Dr. Pants

We're joined again by special guests John Barber and Andrew Griffith to talk about the Kickstarter launch of their new project! Learn all about their upcoming sci-fi comic epic - Signa!

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

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• The Kickstarter is Live! Back it now!
• Join their mailing list to get updates on the project!
• Check out John Barber online:
  • Twitter
  • BlueSky
• Check out Andrew Griffith online:
  • Website
  • BlueSky

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.

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On this episode Hasbro concludes its month of 40th anniversary streams with a radical new crossover announcement, The Studio Series 86 Dinobots are finally complete, and rumors of an upcoming Masterpiece Powermaster Optimus Prime leak from Takara!

• Intro [00:00:40] 
• Thanks Donatreons! [00:01:38]
• Promos
• Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page! [00:02:43]
• Season 3 of Empire Of Rust is underway! Episode 111 - Thank You For Revving is out now at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
• Donatreons can access the early uncut version of Episode 112 - The Bot Who Escaped on our Patreon page now. The regular version premieres April 8th! at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
• Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Order now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic [00:05:06]
• Toyhax March promo code: SPRINGER [00:05:56]
• Toy News  
• Quick Hits [00:09:45]
• DNA Design DK-53 Upgrade Kit For Studio Series ROTB Bumblebee, Mirage & Wheeljack [00:09:47]
• Studio Series 38 BB Movie Prime Reissue [00:11:44]
• New Collaboration Listings [00:12:59]
• New Listings Found: Beyblade Collabs & Origin Bumblebee Reissue
• New Collab Listings Found: Star Wars & Knight Rider
• Takara Tomy Transformers Beast Wars BWVS-08 Phantom Confrontation Ghost Of Starscream vs Waspinator In-Hand Images [00:21:23]
• Takara MP-60 Ginrai & MPG-09 Super Ginrai Clearer Images [00:26:41]
• 09 Super Ginrai First Look
• 2025 Generations & Studio Series Wave Breakdowns [00:33:00]
• Discussion Topics [00:43:14]
• Hasbro Transformers 40th Anniversary Stream Week 4 [00:00:00]
• Transformers 40th Stream Week 4 Recap
• New Transformers Drops Cap Off Month Long 40th Celebration
• Transformers: Music from the Original Animated Series Vinyl Amazon Listing & Official Images, New Official Cover Revealed!
• TMNT Collab First Look
• Target Legacy United Multipack First Look
• Wondercon 2024 Transformers Panel Recap – SWOOP! [00:56:09]
• Wondercon 2024 – In-Person Pics of Reveals at Hasbro Event
• Wondercon 2024 Hasbro Q&A
• Trips To The Store [01:03:41] 

We’ve got an Energon Universe doubleheader with back to back reviews of Cobra Commander #3 and Duke #4. 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 TeePublic!

• Show Start [00:00:00]
• Intro [00:00:27]
  • Check out Dr. Pants on Nerdstrodamus!
  • Check out all episodes of Donatreon exclusive bonus show We Like Big Bots on our patreon page!
  • Season 3 of Empire Of Rust is underway! Episode 111 - Thank You For Revving is out now at http://transmissionspodcast.com/rust
  • Buy our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with artwork by EJ Su! Preorder now at https://transmissionspodcast.com/comic
  • Toyhax March 15% off promo code: LUCKYBOTS
• Cobra Commander #3 Spoiler Comic Review [00:06:00]
• Duke #4 Spoiler Comic Review [00:34:16]
• Closing [00:58:50]

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)
  • Apollo: Twitter (X)
  • Dr. Pants: Twitter (X)