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Energon Entries: Transformers Talk

Matt Frates | Matty Ice Media Network

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Welcome to "Energon Entries", the ultimate podcast for Transformers fans of all ages, hosted by the passionate Matt Frates! Dive into the exhilarating world of Autobots, Decepticons, and beyond as Matt reviews each episode of the original Generation 1 cartoon, bringing fresh insights and perspectives to these beloved classics. But that's just the beginning! As "Energon Entries" progresses, Matt will expand into the broader Transformers universe, exploring everything from Beast Wars to the li ...
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Matt returns to review Episode 27 of Season 2, "The Golden Lagoon". In this episode, Beachcomber takes on a critical role as he discovers a golden lagoon with the power to provide invincibility. Does he tell the Autobots? Do the Decepticons discover it? Was the episode any good?! Matt discusses. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for f…
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Here comes a banger! To make up for wasting an episode on GoBots, Andy and Phil have a TON to say about this one. The philosophy behind valuing all sparks, possible biblical allusions, and Rhinox, Cheetor, and Airazor being the most awesome trio of characters ever to be featured in a single episode of television, maybe? Also, Apetimus stops by to l…
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After a long hiatus, Matt is back to breakdown Episode 26 of Season 2, "The Autobot Run". Thanks to everyone who has stuck around and everyone who is new! Time to get back to work ... --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e…
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It's the one with the clone of Dinobot, which prompts a number of questions. Can you clone a robot? Can you EAT a clone of a robot? SHOULD you eat the clone of a robot? IF you ate the clone of a robot, would you share, or would you want all that sweet clone of a robot for yourself? It's our most philosophical episode to date! Reach out to us at bea…
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We chat with the voice of Megatron himself, David Kaye, hhyyeeeeeesss. We also read some listener emails, give some shoutouts, and make a big announcement. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/zuloji Video Version: https://youtu.be/4lws0rlodrM Join The La…
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Rhinox is kidnapped and turned into a Predacon, but Megatron might be getting more than he bargained for. And Phil and Andy wonder, what does it mean to truly go FULL Apetimus? Reach out to us at [email protected]! You can submit questions for Apetimus and he'll answer them on the show. You can find us on Instagram at @beastwarstalkpodcast. E…
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Episode 25 provides us with a singular look at Autobot Tracks, as he and the Autobots help to sniff out a car jacking ring. What will we learn about Tracks and will the Autobots successfully fight crime? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagram: https:/…
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With the Predacons apparently perishing from infighting, the Maximals prepare to leave. Dinobot has trouble adjusting to the end of the Beast Wars and makes a big decision. Apetimus schools Phil and Andy on the appropriate way to react to an enemy's ignoble demise. Reach out to us at [email protected]! Episode music is "Percussion Upbeat" by …
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Happy New Year Transformers fans! Matt is back with a review of "The Core" after a long break to enjoy the holidays. What does this episode have in store? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energonentriespod Get in touch…
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As the Maximals race to send a message home so they can be rescued, Phil and Andy probe (get it?) some other important issues, like prostate exams, whether Dinobot feels like he belongs with the Maximals, and just how awesome Apetimus would be as an action movie star. Reach out to us at [email protected]! Episode music is "Percussion Upbeat" …
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Happy Holidays, Maximals and Predacons! For our milestone 150th episode, we are playing and reviewing four BEAST WARS video games! First up is the 1997 PlayStation game simply titled "Beast Wars," then both the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions of "Beast Wars: Transmetals" which are just different enough to warrant being covered separately. Fina…
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TOO MUCH ENERGON! is BACK after a three month hiatus for our annual Holiday Special episodes! We're kicking things off this week with part one where we provide live commentary for the 2024 box office bomb TRANSFORMERS ONE! Movie Rating: TOO MUCH ENERGON! (unanimous) Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/laz…
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Religious overtones rule the day as Matt reviews Episode 23 (yes he said 24 in the episode) of Season 2, "The God Gambit". --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energonentriespod Get in touch with Matt: mattyicemedia@gmail.…
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Episode 22 of Energon Entries takes listeners on a whimsical journey as the Transformers find themselves transported back to 543 AD, where they encounter knights and ancient rivalries. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…
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Join Matt as he reviews "Blaster Blues," the 21st episode of Transformers Generation 1, Season 2. The episode centers around Blaster's attempt to broadcast rock music to the Autobots, which inadvertently leads to a Decepticon plot that causes widespread disruption on Earth. See what Matt thinks of this episode! --- New episodes every week. Reviews …
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Optimus goes full Apetimus when Scorponok hits him with a virus that ramps his aggression up to 11. Will the other Maximals be able to bring him back to his senses, or will he stay bananas for fighting forever? Also, Phil and Andy mildly delve into some or the societal problems that come from pitting members of the proletariat against each other. R…
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Join Matt as he dives into the thrilling conclusion of the two-part episode, "Desertion of the Dinobots". The episode highlights the Dinobots' capture by the Decepticons and their eventual rescue, helping rescue the Autobots from their Cybertonium depletion --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of …
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It's Transformers meets Die Hard as Rattrap deals with the Maximals' malfunctioning new defense system, and Apetimus deals with some seriously hurt feelings. Phil and Andy discuss the very real '90's phenomenon of broken machines opening, closing, and turning evil. Episode music is "Percussion Upbeat" by Denys Kyshchuk (https://www.audiocoffee.net/…
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"Desertion of the Dinobots," explores the complexities of loyalty and independence among the Dinobots as they navigate their role within the Autobot ranks. This will be the key to reversing the effects of Cybertonium depletion. Matt gives his reviews of Part 1. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection…
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The Constructicons and Megatron take over New York City. This "New Cybertron" sees the Autobots on the defensive. When their leader Optimus Prime gets captured, how will they recover? Matt changes up the format to give you the best review possible. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Tran…
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Red Alert, new Autobot, finds himself the highlight of an episode for all the wrong reasons. A sustained injury leaves him vulnerable and paranoid. Will his undoing leave the Autobots at a disadvantage? Matt reviews. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Insta…
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It's long been asked on the show if host Matt is watching the episodes in their original release order. Well in this episode, he attempts to get to the bottom of it, while also looking at the toys released during Season 1. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our…
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Thanks for all the support and patience everyone! --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energonentriespod Get in touch with Matt: [email protected] --- Support the Matty Ice Media Network of podcasts by visiting: www.…
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I would have waited an eternity for this! It's over, guys. We finally finish Beast Wars Second once and for all! Episode Rating: "NO ENERGON!" (unanimous) Subscribe to our Patreon to access our exclusive podcasts The Super Lazor Comb Patreon Super Show!, TOO MUCH COMMENTARY!, and more. https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.…
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Megatron, Berger and the Decepticons have sent the Autobots to the doom to the sun. Will the Autobots survive and will this political espionage finally get Megatron what he wants? Matt reviews the conclusion to this thrilling chapter! --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon…
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In this first of two episode series, Megatron attempts to infiltrate humanity using a political tactic: propaganda. Using the resources of famed politician Shawn Berger, Megatron turns human sentiment towards the Autobots and gets them banished from Earth. Matt give his thoughts. Shoutout to Vash for his support. Please check out Vash on Instagram:…
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Blah blah blah, Beast Wars Second once and for all! Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/otkiUjc4Jf0 Show Links: https://linktr.ee/lazorcomb Join The Lazor Comb Discord: https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3k Buy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/user/t…
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Terrorsaur gets addicted to crystal meth -- I mean, unstable energon -- and takes over the Predacons, but Phil and Andy are stuck relitigating whether or not he looks like Scott Weiland. Meanwhile, Apetimus Prime and Optimus Primal finally agree on a course of action. Check out the boys’ 2014 PSA describing how all robots entering Philadelphia shou…
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Megatron and crew are at it again, as they infiltrate the Earth's most top secret super computer, TORQ III. Optimus Prime and the Autobots have to divide and conquer to stop TORQ III and the Decepticons from taking over the world. Will they survive the onslaught or is this finally the Decepticons' time in the sun? Host Matt breaks it down. --- New …
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The Maximals go apeshit trying to figure out who should take command when a mysterious object abducts Optimus. Meanwhile, Apetimus engages in contract negotiations with Andy and Phil over banana taxation, and teaches them a valuable lesson about cooking. Episode music is "Percussion Upbeat" by Denys Kyshchuk (https://www.audiocoffee.net/)…
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This week we're reviewing episodes 34, 35, 36, and 37 of Beast Wars II. Episode 34 features Drill Nuts building a big 'ole cannon at Niagra Falls to fire at The Artificial Planet Nemesis. 35 involves Gaviscon getting in Lio Junior's head, and Junior doing what ever teenage boy eventually does; beats up his step dad. Finally 36 and 37 finally give u…
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The Insecticons are back and still hungry as the Decepticons use them to take over the Nova Power Core. Autobots old and new team up to defeat their combined nemesis. Will the Decepticons and Insecticons be able to coexist or will their dysfunction give the Autobots the edge they need? Tune in and find out! New episodes every week. Reviews are pure…
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Gaviscon uses his latest Plot Device™ to summon the great Decepticon weapon Majin Zarak from the distant past to Planet Gaia, and it's up to Lio Convoy and the Maximals to stop it. Lio Junior is all like "no way! two can play!" and uses the same doohickey to bring in Garry Primal all the way from Planet Energon, and the hypest team up since Kane & …
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With the introduction of not one, but two new Autobots, Grapple and Hoist, we learn of the former's master plan to harness the energy from the sun. With the help from an unusual place, Grapple and Hoist go against Optimus Prime's orders. Does this turn out well for the two? Matt reviews. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and n…
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Comedians Andy Hunter and Phil Thomas take a look at the two-part pilot of Beast Wars Transformers. Does it hold up as well now as it did when they were in high school? Featuring everyone's favorite robot ape whipping the guys into sh-APE. Reach out to us at [email protected] Episode music is "Percussion Upbeat" by Denys Kyshchuk (https://www…
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Megatron and the Decepticons stumble upon an ancient Decepticon ship and The Heart of Cybertron. This ancient power temporarily turns the tide for the Decepticons versus the Autobots. However new Autobot Preceptor, who Braun questions, is the key to turning the tide and destroying the Heart of Cybertron. Host Matt breaks it all down. --- New episod…
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After a restful and relaxing vacation, Matt brings back the pod with all new content this Friday, July 26th. Thanks to all who have stuck with the podcast. Your patience will be rewarded. --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of true Transformers canon. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…
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Technically we skip episode 29 because it's a clipshow, but from there on we're talking about episodes 30-33 of Beast Wars II, where The Angle Slam goes evil, and the Decepticons go full Marshawn Lynch. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb Video Version: https://youtu.be/pPj2dcNHTTc Show Links: h…
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The Old Maritimers decide to leave; Lio Convoy discovers that lion he banged a while ago wasn't on the pill; G2 Megatron gets all Angle Slammed up and becomes a redeco of Trypticon; Scuba's cousin is an Amazon delivery driver and brings a tank to planet Gaia. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb …
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This week we're covering the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th episodes of Beast Wars II "The Tentacular (testicular) Scuba," "Megastorm's Reckoning," "Showdown in the Sea," and "Face the Setting Sun," respectively. Highlights include Bighorn getting big-horny for Scylla (a.k.a. the "she-gremlin" from Gremlins 2), Artemis getting jealous of Scylla's affec…
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(Apologies for the delay in uploading this week's episode.) The Autobots have gone mad, as Megatron has altered the personalities of some in order to carry out his master plan. Can the remaining Autobots undo the damage Megatron has done? Or will the Autobots do irreparable damage to the Earth and their relationship with humanity? --- New episodes …
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Season 2 keeps on keepin' on with an underwater episode involving the discovery of a new society: Sub-Atlantica. The Decepticons create a shaky alliance with this new species in an attempt at taking over Washington, D.C. Will it pan out, or will the Autobots once again thwart Megatron's plan? --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun …
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Siege is depressed and tipsy, and Kal is high on painkillers, so naturally we're both in the correct frame of mind to review episodes 17, 18, 19, and 20 of Beast Wars Second. Episode 20 is a another clipshow, so we didn't bother watching it and just gave it a pre-emptive "not enough energon" rating. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive cont…
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Megatron and crew clone Optimus Prime in an attempt to lure the Autobots in a life threatening trap. Will they succeed or will Starscream once again being the death to a well laid Deception plan? Join us as host Matt Frates breaks down "A Prime Problem". --- New episodes every week. Reviews are purely for fun and not meant to be a dissection of tru…
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While Gears is an Autobot that hasn't been seen much in the series, he plays a vital role in this episode's plot. A chip that harnesses his true personality, is needed by Megatron to wield the power of the sun. Can the Autobots overcome their usual lack of preparedness? Or will Starscream once again ruin everything? --- New episodes every week. Rev…
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