Zenkai Boost

Oh hello there! Max Newland here from Zenkai Boost - it's been a very long time since we produced this show, but I thought you might want to know that I'm working on a new podcast project together with Kostrach! Here's a quick sample, the first episode of After School Anime Club, for your listening pleasure. If you like it, subscribe now on your platform of choice! New episodes will be coming out every Monday in the main feed. Not this one. Find us on twitter: @AnimeClubPod Support Zenkai Boost by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/zenkai-boost

The battle between Goku and Freeza speeds toward its shocking conclusion, but will it be too late to escape Namek? In today's episode, Bulma does witchcraft, Freeza gets jump-scared, and Max returns from a sacred pilgrimage.

As the Longest Five Minutes Ever tick away, Kami and King Kai execute a mass resurrection and the battle enters its final stages! In today's episode, Goku eats a bunch of dirt, Freeza has all of his dreams crushed, and the boys make a very important endorsement.

Zenkai Boost returns with our 50th episode! As Freeza gets uncomfortably pumped and seems to have Goku on the ropes, Kami and King Kai prepare to turn the tables with the help of some intergalactic ball strats! In today's episode, Freeza's neck goes missing, Kami makes a long distance call, and Bulma reveals some alarming prejudice. Support Zenkai Boost by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/zenkai-boost

The fate of Namek is revealed in the wake of Freeza's tantrum, and despite only having 5 minutes until the planet explodes, no one really seems to be in a hurry! In today's episode, Freeza doesn't understand science, Goku delivers a glorious beating, and a very special guest elevates the show's intellectual profile a hundredfold.

What's that under the tree? It's a bonus episode of Zenkai Boost! We took a vote earlier this year on on what our first movie episode should be, and you chose Tree of Might! The gang has slipped out of the timeline to go on a camping trip, but their fun is interrupted as the evil Saiyan Turles plants an evil tree that threatens to destroy the Earth! Grab some cocoa and gather round the fire for a very special holiday with the boys as we uncover some alarming details about the Son family and try to think of better reasons for Turles to look like Goku. Happy Holidays!

Goku has finally become a Super Saiyan, and Freeza finds himself on the receiving end of an incredibly satisfying beatdown! In today's episode of Zenkai Boost, Piccolo floats to heaven, Goku gives a high-powered executive handshake, and the boys acidentally write some crossover fanfiction.

Goku finally throws the spirit bomb! Is Freeza vanquished, or are things just getting started? Join the boys of Zenkai Boost for one of Dragon Ball's most iconic moments, as Freeza hits the anger line, Piccolo plays Get Down Mr. President, and Goku goes through second puberty.

We're back, and Dragon Ball Z Kai is spinning its wheels just a little as Goku takes a break to solicit a cup of energy from the universe. Will he finish the Spirit Bomb before Freeza can look slightly upward and notice the giant ball of energy in the sky? Sit down with the boys and find out on today's Zenkai Boost!

The tide of battle turns against our hero, and even Goku himself is worried he might not be able to get out of this one! Will a very unconventional visit from the afterlife help him find a path to victory? In today's episode, Goku gets waterboarded, Freeza gets racist, and Vegeta gets a little too comfortable.

The battle between Goku and Freeza is heating up, as Freeza powers up even further and things begin to look very grim for our hero. Meanwhile, an old foe gets a second chance absolutely no one ever asked for. Celebrate International Podcast Day with the boys of Zenkai Boost, as Freeza tries to teach Goku math and everyone else gets brain worms!

The showdown begins at last, and it turns out to be a very good thing most of the people on Namek are already dead. In today's episode of Zenkai Boost, Goku heals the planet with the power of his lasers, thinks up a shockingly good strategy, and plays a nasty game of pinball.

The Zenkai Boost crew convenes with heavy hearts in today's episode, as we pay our respects and bid farewell to a fallen titan. Oh, Vegeta gets killed too. Shit.

Vegeta steps up to the plate, and has an extremely bad day, while the boys of Zenkai Boost go on a deep dive of the Dragon Ball wiki and write some very good fanfiction. Buckle up, folks, this is a wild one.

This is it, y'all. Freeza busts out his final form and things are looking ugly for everyone, especially the party's healer. Can our heroes pull out a victory, or will things get much, much worse before they get better? Gather round and wait out the storm with the latest episode of Zenkai Boost!

Piccolo is on the scene, and to Vegeta's chagrin, he is kicking some serious ass. Will he finally put a stop to Freeza's tyranny, or will he sit around and wait for him to transform again? Join the boys of Zenkai Boost and find out! In today's episode, Freeza joins the Mile-High Tombstone Club, Piccolo discovers the horror of the Crazy Finger Beam, and Vegeta wants his ass kicked.

Things are looking grim for our heroes as Freeza sends Krillin to a watery grave that he will in no way return from immediately. Gohan's hidden power turns the tables, but will it be enough? Today's Zenkai Boost features the element of surprise, a mysterious shiny man, and a rare interview.

The battle with Freeza begins, and it's already looking grim for our heroes. Can anyone stop him? In today's episode, we discover the final power level, Piccolo is very rude to a dying stranger, and things get a little... horny.

Episode 36 comin' in hot! The mighty Porunga has finally been summoned, and he does NOT skip arm day. Freeza is on the warpath and Vegeta isn't far behind, it's a good thing our heroes have their wishes ready to go, right? Sit down with the boys of Zenkai Boost and witness a muscular column of light, meet a very special guest, and discover the ultimate fitness goal!

A wild Zenkai Boost appears! Join the boys as they bid farewell to the last of the Ginyu Force and learn the secret of the Namekian Dragon Balls! In today's episode, Goku tosses a frog, Gohan and Krillin get some fashion advice, and Nail SPILLS ALL OF THE BEANS.

Ginyu pulled the ol' switcheroo and things are looking pretty dire for our heroes... or are they? Find out alongside Zenkai Boost as we watch the boys have some incredibly weird laughs, we get a glimpse into Jeice's backup career, and Ginyu reveals his new power level!

Zenkai Boost returns to regularly scheduled programming with our first episode recored post-hiatus. Join us as we get back into the swing of things and begin to uncover the tangled web of Goku's true identity, Nail has an extremely bad day, and love blooms on the battlefield!

Hope everyone has completed the traditional loop through the Saiyan and Namek sagas, as Zenkai Boost triumphantly returns with episode 32! In today's episode, Vegeta's worldview is shattered, Jeice tells on our heroes to his purple dad, and Goku chomps at Ginyu's sick dance moves before learning firsthand the terror of the Full Nelson.

Take a seat. Relax. We're here to kick back, and not in the fighting way. In the relaxing way. Unwind with a fine vintage, it's time for Zenkai Boost Nights, the show where we talk about DBZ and let it all hang out. You're welcome. Support Zenkai Boost by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/zenkai-boost

And with that, we've come to the end of what funimation calls "The Namek Arc"! Goku is back, Recoome's on borrowed time, and it looks like things are finally turning around! Next time we'll be here with a retrospective on the preceeding action - stick with us.

Welcome to Zenkai Boost episode 30 - the one where Recoome goes off. Round 1 is Vegeta vs. Recoome, Round 2 is... well, kind of sad and disturbing. But wait... is that a spaceship touching down in the distance?

Hey, remember when this show used to be about fighting? It's pretty easy to forget that sometimes. Thankfully, the boys of yore have returned to town (I'm taking some pretty big liberties with both the words "boys" and "town," I realize) and we have for you an episode that actually has some fighting in it! Go figure.

It took us 28 episodes to get here, and I'd like to thank you for your support. I only have one thing to say: Ginyu Force Rules. Support Zenkai Boost by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/zenkai-boost

Vegeta has been having a pretty great day, all things considered. Not much could bring him down probably! I bet there's almost nothing that could turn his great day into a really, really, really bad day. Just look at that smile! Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

So, I think it's safe to say the last couple episodes of Dragon Ball Z Kai have been kind of... lackluster. You have my word that the streak is over. This week, A WHOLE BUNCH OF THINGS happen. Enjoy! Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

This ep we say goodbye to a valued friend and competent soldier in Lord Frieza's grand army. We'll miss you forever, Butternut. Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

It's yet another day on Namek, and our heroes are up to their old shit. But wait, who's that? Some old friends joining the mix? There's some familiar faces in store here, as well as some actual fighting! Just like you remember! Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

In episode 23 of Dragon Ball Z Kai, Vegeta goes a little off-script. It's not like murder is outside his regular purview, but he really pushes the boat out in this one. You'll just have to see what I mean. Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

Listen, I get it. I had a long, internal back-and-forth with myself about how to spell the title of this episode, and it still looks bad. Trust me, it's better than "Piccol-O's". You get what you get, and you don't throw a fit. Vegeta's in this one a lot, you're welcome. Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

Hey so, we get a little wild in this one - you'll want to listen closely. This whole "Frieza" thing is getting pretty serious, and you'll find out why when you listen to today's episode. Let's just say we make some pretty interesting media connections. Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK - except I guess you can, since we were kind of gone for most of the month. Sorry. Even podcasters take vacations, y'all. That's real life. Anyway, thanks for sticking around, we're so happy to be back. This week on DBZ Kai, A purple catfish man goes kaplooey. It's a little gross. Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

Alright folks, we're deep in the mess now. It's Namek time, and Vegeta's got some work to do. Oh, Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan are here too. They don't matter so much. This is one of the major kicking off points for what has become one of the most iconic arcs in this series, so I hope you'll enjoy! Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

Oh my! Sorry for the lack of updates in these trying times - October is a big month for us at ZenkaiBOOST! Here's Episode 18 for you though, and while nothign SUPER important happens in this one, I think you'll like where we're heading. Oh and, uh, Popo's in this one. Again. Sorry. Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

In today's episode, we don't talk about an episode of Dragon Ball Z Kai. Welcome to ZenkaiBOOST Nights, the show that looks at DBZKai from a more zoomed-out perspective. Think of this as a special side-episode and an arc wrap-up all in one piece. Next week is our recap of episode 18, so don't miss it! Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

Holy shit yall, we actually did it - we have now officially finished the first arc of Dragon Ball Z Kai! Thanks for your patience and support. Now we're about to get into the good stuff. The REAL good, alien stuff. In this one, everyone talks about how fucked earth is. It's a cool time! Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

We regret to inform you that, despite all evidence to the contrary, this fuckin dude is STILL not dead yet. Gotta give him credit for his tenacity, I guess. In this episode he gets clowned on pretty bad. Think of it as just desserts. This arc is ending soon! Can you believe it? We're nearly done with the first chunk of DBZ Kai! Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

Vegeta says a lot of stuff that's pretty "extra," huh? Am I using that right? That's what the kids are saying these days, I hear. This episode has a lot of challenging moments in it - and I mean both this episode of DBZ Kai and this episode of ZenkaiBOOST - we were having some pretty major connection issues but I have resolved them as best I can. I did buy a better ethernet cable, so that problem is solved forever now. Good riddance. Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic Our Logo was designed and illustrated by Elizabeth Kostrach – you can find more of her work below www.elizabethkostrach.com kostrach.tumblr.com

Sorry this one is late - we were having connection issues at time of recording that made editing a bit more difficult. This one was worth the wait though, I promise. In the first half of today's show, we find out what happens when you make the beams touch. In the second half, Goku learns a lot - both about himself, and the world around him. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, and well, uh, they're not COMPLETELY wrong, I guess...

If you're keeping track, we're more than twice as far ahead as we would be if we weren't watching Kai. I mean, wow. Who'd have thought you could speed this show up by taking out the bad parts. The Big Fight starts in this one, and it gets pretty rowdy. Listen for yourself - I think you'll have a good time. A better time than Nappa, anyway.

Okay, the moment you're waiting for is finally here, and you only had to sit through 11 episodes to get to it. Back in MY day it took more than twice that. Kids these days don't even appreciate anime. In this episode, Goku returns and Nappa gets clowned on. Get ready. Cliff's Notes: Blighted wasteland of an anime opening; His friend (who he's related to); I've got the bean; We have to tone it down this time; What's wrong with me???; Y'all gotta get to Namek; The hubris of Manga

They say people perform best under pressure - whether that pressure is a deadline to watch a video so you can talk about it on a podcast, or to kill or be killed while you wait for your dead dad to get his ass back to earth. Yikes. A lot happens in this one. Hold on to your butts.

Actions have consequences, you know? Fly too close to the sun and you get burned. Get punched too many times and your arm comes off. That's life! Anyway, sorry this one was so late. We had some, uh, issues. Hopefully for the last time. Cliff's Notes for this episode: That beam-bending we love; Squat 'n' Scream; Once you pop, the fun DOES stop; Matthew Broderick; Hell is universal; Pig stories; It's King Kai's Fault

Well, this is it. You knew it was coming, Enjoy this very tense episode of ZenkaiBOOST. Not everyone makes it out alive. Not even Yumcho. Cliff's Notes for this Episode: Manlet Vegeta, Space Steve Jobs, Dragon Ball Refractory Period, Nappa's Bathing Suit Zone, Three-eye Man and Doll Boy, and Acid Milk from his Brain Hole

Just a heads up – we kinda lost the plot in the middle of this one. It gets a little weird, but I think you'll appreciate our honesty. I mean, I hope. Anyway, in this episode a man dies very badly by getting crushed by a car. The stakes are very real in Dragon Ball Z Kai. Cliff's notes: Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs, Schrodinger's Spirit Bomb, clothing magic, everyone poops, the Pig-man from way back when, wish juice, no flips, and Vegeta Day

The good things in life take time, y'know? Like learning how to punch dudes and shoot very good beams. Goku learns that in this episode, and Gohan gets thrown off a cliff. Life comes at you fast. Love, Max N Cliff's notes for this ep: A vacation in the mythical land of Hyrule, the Taco Bell theme song, the conspiracy theorist, bro time by the campfire, the Yakkety Sax challenge, monkey kisses, and ALL CARS HAVE WHEELS Our intro was recorded by Friedrich Habetler, check him out on youtube and twitch https://www.youtube.com/user/CodyGameMusic https://www.twitch.tv/gameonmusic

So in this episode, the training begins in earnest. King Kai gives us a window into life at his trans-galactic bachelor pad, and it’s not pretty. Goku tells some jokes (Kind of?) and we learn about what you might find on the inside of a 4-year-old’s skull. It’s great to be back after so long, and I’m glad to say you can expect things to get right back on track from here on. Love, Max N. Highlights from this episode include: Four Chinese listeners, a Rabbit-or-Duck situation, the rest of my life in a One Piece podcast, vestigial chompers, another late night at the Funimation offices, a really stupid version of “Gift of the Magi,” two men locked in a deadly embrace, and the difference between a nut and a bean.