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One More Prime - The Transformers Watchalong

71 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Join Mike and his two kids (Emmett and Elsa) and they watch their way through the original G1 Transformers cartoon.

We are now in season two of the show, so it’s going to get wacky. Luckily, we will have plenty of guest hosts to share in this wonderful series. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

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Episodes

49. SEASON FINALE! B.O.T.

May 28, 2023 03:06 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

This is the season two finale! Join us, won’t you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

48. Aerial Assault

May 18, 2023 04:01 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

A gang is stealing jets and building fancy cars…and then building other jets. All so Megatron can control the oil of the Middle East. Aerialbots Slingshot and Skydive team up with a young boy to find out what’s going on. Also, Megatron has a giant flying purple griffon ship for some reason. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

47. The Revenge of Bruticus

April 27, 2023 04:01 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Starscream and the Combaticons are exiled, but they begin to plan their revenge! Things escalate rather quickly as the Earth is pulled into the sun! And the Protectobots show up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

46. Starscream’s Brigade

April 20, 2023 04:01 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Starscream has been exiled! However, that just makes him more determined to become the leader of the Decepticons. To do so he’s bringing his own personal army. Bruticus. We’re talking about Bruticus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

45. Kremzeek!

April 13, 2023 04:01 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

It’s a bouncing yellow electric baby boy! Kremzeek has arrived and is creating a path of destruction…all the way to Japan! Love him or hate him, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Drop us a line at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

44. Cosmic Rust

April 06, 2023 04:01 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MB

Megatron is Patient Zero! Cosmic Rust sweeps through the Transformers and Perceptor’s anti-corrosion solution is the only thing to save them! Also, there’s a giant bug statue super weapon. That’s a little odd. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

43. War Dawn

March 23, 2023 04:01 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB

We’re going back in time! The Aerialbots meet a young dock worker named Orion Pax and find themselves at the dawn of The Great War. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

42. Trans-Europe Express (with Darrell Taylor)

March 09, 2023 05:01 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

Once again the Autobots are racing for charity, but this time…in Europe! Meanwhile, Megatron tears apart Istanbul for the Pearl of Bahoudin, which technically belongs to him so…is it theft? I just thought of this so we don’t debate it in the episode. Whoops. Check out all of Darrell’s podcasts at https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

41. Masquerade

March 02, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Megatron employs the Stunticons to steal some stuff for his new laser. Optimus gets the idea to play dress up and disrupt Megatron’s plans. That’s…pretty much it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

40. The Key to Vector Sigma Part 2

February 23, 2023 05:01 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

It’s the ultimate battle of jet v car! Who shall prevail? Can Silverbolt overcome his adorable fear of heights? Why is Shockwave sneaking around? All this and more! Listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

39. The Key to Vector Sigma Part 1

February 16, 2023 05:01 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Megatron wants to rule the roads, so he lets Rumble jack a bunch of cars = instant combiner team! Wait! Not yet! Not until everyone takes a trip to Cybertron to track down the life-giving supercomputer Vector Sigma. This episode moves fast. So fast they forgot to animate several scenes. It’s still a fun ride. Get it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

38. Hoist Goes Hollywood (with Alex Robinson)

February 02, 2023 05:01 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB

LIGHTS! CAMERA! McGUFFIN! Hoist stumbles onto the set of an action movie, and now he’s Hollywood’s newest sensation! Too bad he crosses paths with the Decepticons, who are doing the Indy/Ark of the Covenant thing this episode. The Autobots really don’t need to intervene for Megatron’s plans to be spoiled. Go grab a coffee and donut and listen to this episode. Donut? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

BONUS! Housekeeping

January 26, 2023 05:01 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Mike and the kids go over a few things and plan out the upcoming season three! Send your Transformers: The Movie memories to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

37. Sea Change (with Holden McNeely)

January 12, 2023 05:01 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

Wish on a star, fall in love with a shape-shifting mermaid! Seaspray helps lead a revolt against Megatron’s Energon-harvesting goon Deceptitran and free the oppressed Tlalakans. Alana shows Seaspray the ways of the Well of Transformation. And she turns Rumble into a tree. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

36. Triple Takeover

January 05, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

Mutiny! Starscream, Blitzwing, and Astrotrain form an alliance to usurp Megatron. But, as they are Decepticons, the infighting begins right away! The Autobots pretty much sit back and let everything sort out. Ironhide fixes a pipe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

35. The Girl Who Loved Powerglide

December 29, 2022 05:01 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

Romance is in the air…LITERALLY! Meet Astoria Carlton-Ritz, teenage CEO of Hybrid Technologies. She doesn’t get along well with machines (especially Megatron). Meet Powerglide, heroic but pushy Autobot jet. He doesn’t get along well with Astoria. That is, until they need to fend off Thrust, Dirge, and Ramjet! Can two disparate hearts take to the skies together? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

34. Prime Target

December 22, 2022 05:01 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

“Bad Show!” No no, OUR show isn’t bad, I was just quoting big-game hunter Lord Chumley. He has his sights set on his biggest trophy yet - the head of Optimus Prime! Another weird one! YES! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

33. Auto-Bop (with Gil Colon)

December 01, 2022 05:01 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

Disco days, Decepticon nights! Starscream and Soundwave open up a dance club in New York to create an army of sonic zombies. Good thing Tracks and Raoul are back to wreck shop (with the help of the Bop Crew)! Gil Colon returns to discuss the amazing AUTO-BOP! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

32. The Search for Alpha Trion (with Carlyle Wilson)

November 24, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

An underground resistance foments on Cybertron, led by the Female Autobots! Optimus Prime attempts to redeem a failure from the past! Animation Director Carlyle Wilson (Transformers: Earthspark) joins us to discuss THE SEARCH OF ALPHA TRION! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

31. The Gambler

November 17, 2022 05:01 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Smokescreen takes center stage as he and his new buddy Bosch hit the casino! Little do they know the Coneheads have come to collect - and the bounty hunter Devcon is in hot pursuit. This is a fun one, folks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

30. Child’s Play

November 10, 2022 11:30 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Play Ball! After a huge first act, things get small - relatively speaking! A group of Autobots and Decepticons get flung to a faraway planet where they become the playthings of an alien boy named Aron. This is a weird one. Send us an email at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

BONUS! TFCon Wrap-Up

October 27, 2022 04:01 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

A very tired Mike, Emmett, and Elsa recount their whirlwind day at TFCon Chicago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

29. The Secret of Omega Supreme

October 20, 2022 04:01 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Omega Supreme sits in a forest with Optimus and has a therapy session. Turns out the big guy thirsts for revenge. Who knew? This episode has cool Cybertronian flashbacks and a giant metal dragon born of a space egg! Send us an email at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

28. Quest for Survival (with Ryan Miller)

October 06, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MB

Thousands of Insecticons are here to eat all the crops, but who is here to eat the Insecticons? We shall soon find out! Artist Ryan Miller joins us to talk about Beast Wars, VHS, and eventually this episode. Check out Ryan’s art at @TGping_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

27. The Golden Lagoon (with Mike Robinson)

September 22, 2022 04:01 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Beachcomber…friend of nature, protector of critters. Leave it to a Decepticon pool party to ruin everything! This one has a deep ecological message…for its time! Check out Mike Robinson’s artwork at https://mikerobinsonart.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

26. The Autobot Run (with Nate Cieslak)

September 15, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

What is a Transformer that cannot transform? Probably a car or a truck or something… Artist and co-worker Nate Cieslak joins us to ponder such questions. Check out Nate’s work at: https://instagram.com/redmadethis?igshid=ODBkMDk1MTU and https://instagram.com/thecoinlives?igshid=ODBkMDk1MTU= --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

25. Make Tracks (with Gil Colon)

September 08, 2022 04:01 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Megatron is back in the Big Apple and this time he’s jackin’ cars! Will Tracks and his street punk friend Raoul avert the menace of a drone army? They’ll have to go to Jersey to succeed…hmmm… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

24. The Core (with Barry Nugent)

August 25, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

The Constructicons display the importance of workplace safety as they attempt to drill into the center of the earth! Barry Nugent of Geek Syndicate helps us assemble a Commando Raiding Party to discuss THE CORE! Learn more about Barry and his work at https://barrynugent.com Learn more about my book Oceanverse at https://www.barnstormerartworks.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

23. The God Gambit

August 18, 2022 04:01 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

What better topic for a kids show to tackle than religion? Astrotrain seeks godhood on the Saturn moon Titan, and Jazz fights for tolerance. Also, Cosmos is pretty much a sack of potatoes for most of the episode. We’re sorry for the summer delay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

22. A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur’s Court (with Heather Paul)

July 14, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

It is a time of dragons and wizards, of maidens and jousting, of time travel and robots! This is NOT your typical Transformer episode! Animator Heather Paul joins us to lend her keen eye and insider knowledge. You can check out Heather’s work at http://www.epicheather.com And look for Transformers: Earthspark on Paramount+ in the fall. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

21. Blaster Blues (with Sam and Liz from Toy de Jour)

July 07, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Megatron declares war over the airwaves! Planes, trains, and automobiles are literally in peril. Also, a young up-and-comer Omega Supreme makes their debut. Sam and Liz from Toy de Jour are here to discuss BLASTER BLUES! Check out their store at http://www.toydejour.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

20. Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2

June 30, 2022 04:01 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

Who shall lead Spike and Carly into the depths of Cybertron? Swoop? Really? Well…ok. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

19. Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1

June 23, 2022 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Things are not ok! Both the Autobots and Decepticons are falling apart…literally. It’s up to Grimlock and the boys to help out, but do they wanna? Probably not. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

18. City of Steel (with Mario Muscar)

June 09, 2022 04:01 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MB

You think rent is too high in New York? How about when Megatron takes Manhattan? Get ready from some Decepti-gentrification! Mario Muscar joins us to discuss CITY OF STEEL! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

17. Auto Berserk (With Zack Kruse)

June 02, 2022 04:01 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Eisner Nominee Zack Kruse joins us to discuss AUTO BERSERK! The Autobots join the military industrial complex and it takes a toll on Red Alert’s mental health. Watch out for the tunnel drone! You can purchase Zack’s book here: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/M/Mysterious-Travelers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

16. Megatron’s Master Plan, Part 2

May 26, 2022 04:01 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

No time for a recap! The Autobots are being thrown into the sun! Megatron may actually win this time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

15. Megatron’s Master Plan, Part 1

May 19, 2022 04:01 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

A rich media mogul uses propaganda to sway the public trust in order to win an election! Ripped from today’s headlines? Ha! Try 1985! No guest host this time. Just the three of us covering a very crazy and entertaining two-parter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

14. Day of the Machines (with Pete the Retailer)

May 12, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

A computer with a big pink face plans global conquest! The Autobots have having a bit of an off day. This shouldn’t be that hard, guys. Pete the Retailer from STAR WARS MINUTE joins us! You can find all of Pete’s shows at petetheretailer.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

13. The Insecticon Syndrome (with Courtney Hahn)

May 05, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Spring time wakes up the bugs…robot bugs that is. The Insecticons are back, bigger than ever and boy do they get on Megatron’s nerves. Cartoonist Courtney Hahn joins us! You can find her work at http://www.courtneyartstuffs.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

12. The Master Builders (with Sean Dove)

April 28, 2022 04:01 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Hoist and Grapple…um…grapple with their artistic pursuits. Even if it means teaming up with the Constructicons! Sean Dove joins us! Check out his artwork at andthankyouforflying.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

11. Microbots (with Stephanie Cooke)

April 21, 2022 04:01 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

An ancient discovery gives Megatron the power he needs to give the Autobots a whoopin’. Preceptor comes up with a plan to stop him that is so crazy it just might work. Check out Stephanie’s work at https://stephaniecooke.ca/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

10. Attack of the Autobots (with Mike Norton)

April 14, 2022 04:01 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MB

Spa day goes wrong and the Autobots become mindless jet-wrecking brutes! Also, Ratchet on a rocket with a wrench. Check out Mike Norton’s work at https://www.ihatemike.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

9. Atlantis, Arise! (with Julian Lytle)

April 07, 2022 04:01 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Megatron makes frenemies with King Nergill, leader of Sub-Atlantica. Watch out Washington D.C.! Come for the Transformers talk, stay for the Toku talk. Julian is on, after all. Check out Julian’s reviews at https://idobi.com/author/julianlytle/ And check out Julian’s comics at http://ants.thejulianlytle.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

8. A Prime Problem (with Shawn Pryor)

March 31, 2022 04:01 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

THE GUEST HOST ERA BEGINS! Who better to kick it off than previous guest - comic writer and author Shawn Pryor? We are discussing A Prime Problem. Megatron fires up his 3D printer and spits out a perfect copy of Optimus Prime! Yep, it’s a real “who’s the real Prime?” episode! Check out Shawn’s projects at shawnpryor.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

7. Changing Gears

March 24, 2022 04:01 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

Megatron wants to steal the power of the sun. All he needs is Gears’ grumpiness for some reason. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

6. Enter the Nightbird

March 17, 2022 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

The podcast is BACK! You no longer need to watch the episode while listening to us. Just pop us on while on the train, walking your dog, doing the dishes, typing your screenplay, etc. We are discussing Enter the Nightbird! The Autobots prove to be really bad bodyguards as an experimental ninja robot (the titular Nightbird) is stolen by the Decepticons. It could be said that Nightbird steals Megatron’s heart in return… And Optimus makes a really weird noise. --- Support this podcast:...

Programming Note!

February 17, 2022 05:01 - 1 minute - 1.69 MB

Please listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

5. Traitor

February 10, 2022 05:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

TRAITOR! Cliffjumper takes center stage, and boy is he a little jerk! Mirage needs your help, not your accusations! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

4. Dinobot Island, Part 2

February 03, 2022 05:01 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Robot vs Mammoth! Pirate vs Playboy! Biker vs Cowboy! Earth has gone time crazy! Can the Autobots fix it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-schwartz3/support

Trailer: One More Prime - The Transformers Watchalong

January 30, 2022 15:20 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Let's watch Transformers together! Pull up an episode here https://www.youtube.com/c/hasbropulse/playlists, start listening to our podcast, and you're good to go!