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Steven University

223 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratings

Nothing But Static's Dan and Chris are embarking on a weekly trip into the world of Steven Universe. Dan already loves the show and has seen it multiple times, Chris has never seen it, and doesn't really like animated TV. Each week Dan will attempt to educate Chris by making him watch an episode and then discuss it for your amusement. Welcome to Steven University.

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Episodes

Postgrad #5 - Revisiting Rose's Scabbard

October 20, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

This week's postgrad lecture has our hosts finally taking a second look at Rose's Scabbard, will they feel differently than the first time?

Postgrad #4 - Top Five Episodes

October 06, 2020 17:38 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

This week's postgrad lecture covers our hosts counting down their top five episodes of Steven Universe. Plus we reveal our listener's top five as determined by a survey.

Postgrad #3 - Reviewing The Comics (2014)

September 07, 2020 22:01 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

This week's postgrad lecture is on the subject of the early 2014 run of comics. Plus we indulge in some really unusual tangents. Sorry about that. To take part in the episode ranking for our next episode, it can be done from here. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JSL29X9

Postgrad #2 - Revisiting Lion 2 The Movie

August 18, 2020 21:32 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MB

This week's postgrad lecture is a revisit of Lion 2: The Movie. And we wonder whether the show gave us enough information about Lion's past in the end.

Postgrad #1 - Revisiting Lars And The Cool Kids

August 04, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MB

This week's postgrad lecture is on the subject of Lars and the Cool Kids. We talk about our plans for the podcast going forward and wonder if this early episode still stands out as being exceptional.

180. The Future

April 01, 2020 20:28 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

This week's lecture is on The Future, the twentieth and final episode of Steven Universe Future, plus we get super self-indulgent at the end as we reflect on this podcast's past and future. While we're here, just want to take this moment to thank everyone who's ever so much as listened to a second of our ramblings. You've made this experience so special for us. We love you all.

179. I Am My Monster

March 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

This week's lecture is on I Am My Monster, the nineteenth episode of Steven Universe Future, plus we take a look at some of the criticisms that have been aimed at these episodes.

178. Everything's Fine

March 29, 2020 21:10 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

This week's lecture is on Everythings Fine, the eighteenth episode of Steven Universe Future, plus we talk about Bismuth and Pearl, because why not?

177. Homeworld Bound

March 26, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

This week's lecture is on Homeworld Bound, the seventeenth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we discuss gem cameos and whether all roads lead back to Pink Diamond.

176. Fragments

March 25, 2020 22:40 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

This week's lecture is on Fragments, the sixteenth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we discuss theories about where we go from here.

175. Mr. Universe

March 24, 2020 23:56 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

This week's lecture is on Mr. Universe, the fifteenth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus Dan explains how he ended up eating lunch twice in the space of an hour.

174. Growing Pains

March 22, 2020 16:59 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

This week's lecture is on Growing Pains, the fourteenth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we discuss the explanation of stevens pink powers.

173. Together Forever

March 20, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

This week's lecture is on Together Forever, the thirteenth episode of Steven Universe Future. Also, we discuss Chris's freezer situation for some reason.

172. Bismuth Casual

March 18, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

This week's lecture is on Bismuth Casual, the twelfth episode of Steven Universe Future. We discuss whether or not it's too late to establish a new relationship effectively and Dan loses his ability to think and string sentences together.

171. In Dreams

March 16, 2020 23:21 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

This week's lecture is on In Dreams, the eleventh episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we discuss our schedule going forward for these episodes.

Hiatus Watch #33 - New SU Future Trailer Analysis

February 27, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 69 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan discuss the new trailer for the final batch of Steven Universe Future episodes. Plus we spend some time breaking down what we want the last episodes to wrap up against what we expect they will wrap up.

170. Prickly Pair

January 10, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

This week's lecture is on Prickly Pair, the tenth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we get quite distracted... a lot.

169. Little Graduation

January 06, 2020 21:23 - 52 minutes - 49 MB

This week's lecture is on Little Graduation, the ninth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we discuss why representation is so important in TV and why Shep is such a great example of how to do it right.

168. Why So Blue

December 26, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

This week's lecture is on Why So Blue, the eighth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we ponder how far Lapis has come and how she truly feels about fusion.

167. Snow Day

December 24, 2019 03:05 - 57 minutes - 53.8 MB

This week's lecture is on Snow Day, the Seventh episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus Dan observes how his perspective on this episode shifted between his first and second viewing.

166. A Very Special Episode

December 20, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MB

This week's lecture is on A Very Special Episode, the sixth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we wonder whether a slightly frivolous episode is a good or bad sign for the total number of episodes we'll get from Future.

165. Bluebird

December 18, 2019 12:53 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MB

This week's lecture is on Bluebird, the fifth episode of Steven Universe Future. Plus we consider why it's good that not all characters have redemption.

164. Volleyball

December 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

This week's lecture is on Volleyball, the fourth episode of Steven Universe Future. We talk about the psychological trauma Pink Pearl has endured and how the show will ultimately teach Steven to come to terms with his mother's choices.

163. Rose Buds

December 12, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

This week's lecture is on Rose Buds, the third episode of Steven Universe Future. We talk about how amusing this episode is and take some time to compliment some of the most brilliantly awkward and wonderful expressions this show has ever had. Also, abrupt endings.

162. Guidance

December 11, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 49.5 MB

This week's lecture is on Guidance, the second episode of Steven Universe Future. We talk about how much fun it is to just have a fun beach city romp episode again and of course, we discuss the most important topic of all. Pepperoni distribution on a Pizza.

161. Little Homeschool

December 10, 2019 00:33 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

This week's lecture is on Little Homeschool, the first episode of Steven Universe Future. Overall opinions of this opening episode, plus we discuss if Jasper is likely to come back following this.

Hiatus Watch #32 - Steven Universe Future Title Speculation

December 05, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 42.9 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan take a deep dive on the ten revealed titles and synopsis for Steven Universe Future and see if we can derive any meaning from titles like "Volleyball".

Hiatus Watch #31 - Behind The Curtain and Movie Retrospective

December 03, 2019 13:49 - 45 minutes - 43 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan discuss the Behind The Curtain documentary that came on the Steven Universe Movie DVD, as well as the other extras, reflecting on the movie and discussing why the show may have ended.

Hiatus Watch #30 - Steven Universe Future Trailer Analysis

November 18, 2019 23:17 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan doing an impromptu discussion and analysis of the new Steven Universe Future Trailer that just dropped. Plus for some reason Chris shoehorns in a whole thing about Jumanji. This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan doing an impromptu discussion and analysis of the new Steven Universe Future Trailer that just dropped. Plus for some reason, Chris shoehorns in a whole thing about Jumanji.  

Steven Universe Future Trailer Analysis - Steven University Hiatus Watch #30

November 18, 2019 23:17 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan doing an impromptu discussion and analysis of the new Steven Universe Future Trailer that just dropped. Plus for some reason Chris shoehorns in a whole thing about Jumanji. This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan doing an impromptu discussion and analysis of the new Steven Universe Future Trailer that just dropped. Plus for some reason, Chris shoehorns in a whole thing about Jumanji.  

Hiatus Watch #29 - Steven Universe Future Discussion

October 08, 2019 12:18 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan discuss the reveal of Steven Universe Future, plus we breakdown the intro released at New York Comic Con.

160. The Movie

September 06, 2019 00:38 - 1 hour - 109 MB

This week's lecture is on the subject of Steven Universe The Movie. Plus we also discuss... well... the movie some more. You didn't think we'd have a second thing to talk about this week did you? You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #28 - Live Action Movie Pitch 2

September 01, 2019 05:54 - 2 hours - 151 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris pitching Dan his vision for how he would approach a Live-Action Steven Universe Movie. Spoiler alert; Chris put a lot of thought into casting. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #27 - Toonami Trailer Discussion

August 27, 2019 11:35 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan analysing the brand new Toonami Trailer for the Steven Universe Movie. As this trailer came out of nowhere Chris's movie pitch is coming later this week instead. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #26 - Live Action Movie Pitch

August 21, 2019 23:27 - 2 hours - 125 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Dan pitching Chris his vision for how he would approach a Live-Action Steven Universe Movie. Spoiler alert, Dan plotted out the whole thing as a writing experiment and may have gone too far. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #25 - Villain Name and Actress Revealed

August 13, 2019 00:04 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan talking about some recently leaked information that has revealed the name of the movies villain and possibly her voice actress. Plus a hint at a possible new fusion. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #24 - Trailer and SDCC Discussion

July 25, 2019 14:55 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan analysing both the Steven Universe panel from San Diago Comic Con and the trailer that's provided our first look at Steven Universe The Movie. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #23 - Movie Poster and Q&A

July 15, 2019 23:44 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan taking a look a the poster for the Steven Universe Movie before moving on to our listeners submitted questions. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #22 - Top Five Songs

July 10, 2019 09:13 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan discuss their favourite Steven Universe Songs. Counting down their personal top fives, comparing to each other's lists and discussing some honourable mentions. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #21 - Movie Update

July 01, 2019 21:20 - 46 minutes - 44.2 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan discussing the recent announcement about both the genre of the movie, who's collaborated on music for the film and when the movie is set. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #20 - Revisiting Giant Woman

June 25, 2019 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

This week's hiatus lecture we revisit Giant Woman to see if Chris still feels like maybe we saw Opal too soon. Then we lament that we haven't seen much of her since. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #19 - What Happens Next?

June 04, 2019 07:50 - 1 hour - 68 MB

This week's lecture looks to the future of the show as Dan and Chris discuss their idea's of what might happen next. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

159. Change Your Mind: Hindsight Edition

March 11, 2019 23:09 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

This week's lecture we return to the subject of Change Your Mind to see if we still feel the same about the episode now the dust has settled. Plus we discuss some information we've had confirmed since the episode aired and our plans for the podcast going forward. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

158. Change Your Mind (Part Two)

January 28, 2019 23:47 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This week's lecture is Part Two of our two-part discussion of “Change Your Mind”. We continue to break down the episode, discussing the new designs and getting to that sweet sweet trivia. Plus we continue to say “we’ll come back to that” a lot. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

157. Change Your Mind (Part One)

January 25, 2019 01:31 - 1 hour - 95.2 MB

This week's lecture is Part One of our two-part discussion of “Change Your Mind”. We give overall opinions on the episode and begin breaking it down, including a discussion about Blue and Yellows motivations. Plus we say “we’ll come back to that” a lot. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #18 - BOHAM Trailer Dissection

January 18, 2019 20:04 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

This week's hiatus lecture has Chris and Dan incorrectly speculating about the format of the upcoming special and then breaking down the trailer for Battle of Heart and Mind, or should we say Change Your Mind. I know, at this point I wouldn't listen to us either.

156. Escapism

January 09, 2019 01:01 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

This week's lecture is on the subject of "Escapism" plus we discuss if disappointment can be a product of sheer hype rather than the fault of the episode and whether content can truly be judged in a bubble. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

155. Together Alone

January 01, 2019 17:22 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

This week's lecture is on the subject of "Together Alone" plus we speculate on white pearl and at the end, we make predictions for next weeks episode. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

154. Familiar

December 28, 2018 05:20 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

This week's lecture is on the subject of "Familiar" plus we talk about gem physiology and how it relates to some of the new elements we were introduced to in this episode. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

Hiatus Watch #17 - Revisiting Steven's Lion

December 18, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 48 MB

This week's hiatus lecture we revisit Steven's Lion to see if the show laid the groundwork for lion's future in the show. Spoiler Alert; they don't really. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or [email protected]

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