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On the day of Wonder Man, Marvel also gifted us with the teaser trailer for Daredevil: Born Again season two, which will begin on March 24. Our full cast of characters returns, with the teaser even showing Foggy Nelson, and debuts Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones in the MCU. The eight episode second season looks promising and we know a third season is already greenlit.Lucasfilm's first property of 2026 will be the animated series Maul: Shadow Lord. The show's trailer dropped online last Friday to acclaim from fans of Star Wars animation. The eight episode series will premiere with two episodes on April 6 and release two episodes a week leading up to the finale episodes on May 4th - a significant day for Star Wars fandom. The character of Maul debuted in The Phantom Menace and has a storied reputation through other animated properties such as The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels.It's Mattel's next outing bringing toys to life on screen as the trailer for Masters of the Universe premiered a few days ago. The popular 1980s franchise is becoming lifelike through performances of Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Jared Leto as Skeletor, and more stars like Idris Elba, Kristen Wiig, and Sasheer Zamata.Christina Hodson has been tapped to write The Brave and the Bold, an upcoming Batman film set in the DCU for DC Studios with Andy Muschietti set to direct. Hodson has several other DC credentials, having worked with Andy Muschietti on The Flash. She also penned the Margot Robbie-led Birds of Prey movie. Her other credits include the 2018 Transformers movie Bumblebee.Max Parker, star of the Netflix series Boots, has joined the cast of Prime Video's God of War adaptation series. Parker will play Heimdall who first appeared in the second God of War game, God of War Ragnarök, as an antagonist.Oscar nominations have been announced and Ryan Coogler's Sinners set a record with 16 total nominations. Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another followed with 13 nominations. Warner Bros. scored 30 nominations in total, tying its record number of nominations set in 2005. Indie distributor Neon and streamer Netflix had 18 noms each, while Focus Features had 13 and A24 had 11. Netflix's Frankenstein, A24's Marty Supreme and Neon's Sentimental Value all garnered nine nominations, while Focus' Hamnet had eight. All are in the marquee Best Picture race joining Sinners, One Battle, Focus' Bugonia, Apple's F1, Neon's The Secret Agent and Netflix's Train Dreams.Illumination and Nintendo's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will now open on Wednesday, April 1 instead of April 3. Illumination also revealed an extended teaser trailer that features the first look at Yoshi.A massive winter storm impacting much of the U.S. is taking a toll on the domestic box office as numerous communities and cities advised citizens to stay home, and more than 400 hundred theaters closed. Overall revenue is expected to fall to the lowest point of the year to date. The weekend's winner is new thriller Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. On Saturday, MGM Amazon Studios reported an estimated $12.6 million opening before the extent of theater closures was known. Overseas, it started off with a promising $11.6 million.AppleTV has renewed Shrinking for a fourth season ahead of its season 3 premiere this week.

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we celebrating our return to the Mics with an exciting Trailer Breakdown - Yes, of course its all around the New Official Masters Of The Movie Trailer. What do we all think?Then its time to Celebrate 2025 with our Awards & Celebrations! Our Patreons Voted in Categories & we Opened the voting up for all around our Social Media to vote for The Best Of The Best.Categories we cover are:- Best Movie- Best TV Show- Best Non-Toy Category (Statues, Video Games, Merchandise etc.)- Favourite "pre 2020" toy purchase (did you buy something vintage or something from a few years ago this year? Shout it out; we would love to hear what it was!!)- Best Value Toy (or Toyline)- Toy Most Fun To Play With- Best Looking Toy- Biggest Toy/Franchise Flop of 2025- Biggest Toy Related Surprise of 2025 (That came out of nowhere in your opinion)- Best Oversized/Giant OR BAF Toy- Best overall Toyline (as an entirety of 2025)- "Darren Filsell" Award for the Best Action Figure released in 2025Thankyou for everyone's votes! It created a really diverse list of things; but also made clear some stand-out products too!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Caitlin Malcuit brews up the first Friday Morning Coffee of 2026 by discussing *deep breath* Canadian Brass' tuba rendition of "Flight of the Bumblebee," the rad Lowell, Mass.-based, aptly named brass ensemble The Party Band, Somerville's HONK! Festival, and Minnesota's Brass Solidarity, "a band founded in 2021 in response to the murder of George Floyd and the ongoing fight in the movement for Black lives." Author and journalist Sam Quinones (The Least of Us, Dreamland) then returns to chat with Daniel Ford about his book The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band, and Hard Work. To learn more about Sam Quinones, visit his official website. Listen to our past Friday Morning Coffee conversation with the author, as well as our discussion about his book Dreamland in Episode 253. Also check out Daniel's Friday Morning Coffee chat with his high school band director. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and the Is It Streaming podcast, the newest addition to the Writer's Bone Podcast Network.

Get the latest updates from our LinkedIn page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Megan Petraitis, Senior Program Manager at UIC Energy Resources Center, joins us to discuss how right-of-way lands are becoming critical habitats for pollinators like monarch butterflies and bumblebees. Megan shares how the Right-of-Way is Habitat Working Group brings together utilities, transportation agencies, and regulators to advance voluntary conservation through targeted vegetation management practices. She explains how conservation agreements create regulatory certainty, reduce costs, and support biodiversity while aligning with utility operations. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #VegetationManagement #PollinatorHabitat #UtilityArboriculture #RightOfWay #Monarchs #Bumblebees #Sustainability #UtilityArboriculture #UtilityLeadership #Conservation #Utilities #LeadershipLessons #UtilityInnovation #ExecutiveStrategy #LeadershipLessons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textA young ultra runner with a mountain kid heart and a pro's mindset—Coleman Cragun brings the heat. We dig into how he went from SUU walk-on to stacking top finishes at Canyons, Broken Arrow, Speedgoat, and Mammoth in his first year of ultras, and how mentorship from trail legend Hayden Hawks is shaping every decision. The honesty of their training partnership, from blunt fitness assessments to choosing the hardest race fields, has helped Coleman skip the usual trial-and-error and focus on the skills that actually win races.Black Canyon 100K is the target, and Coleman breaks down the pillars of his prep: specificity on fast desert singletrack, back-to-back long runs, sweat testing to dial sodium and fluids, and the art of not leading when the opening miles go hot. He shares how he'll choose between carbon and non-carbon shoes, why pacing by effort and heart rate matters when Bumble Bee changes the race, and how he structures 5,000-calorie days to stay durable in heavy blocks. The goal is simple and bold: keep the leaders in sight, stay patient, and make a real run at a golden ticket to Western States.We also look ahead to a season that may pivot on one result. If he punches a ticket, Western States becomes the centerpiece—with OCC as the UTMB-week balance. If not, CCC offers a bigger Alpine canvas. Coleman's excited by Sierre-Zinal for speed, by Cedar City's high-low training ecosystem, and by the sport's growing professionalism that could one day let him run full time. He's coaching, refining, and choosing the hard line: race the best, learn fast, and build a name the right way.If you're into trail running, heat management, fueling strategy, Western States lore, or the mentor-mentee dynamic shaping the next generation, you'll love this one. Subscribe, share it with a friend who lives for golden ticket drama, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show.Follow Coleman on IG - @coleman_cragunFollow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod

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The Decepticon-of-the-week turns Bumblebee into everyone's annoying little brother. Contact John on Bluesky or email Paul and John at transformersnitpickers@gmail.com. Full episode archive

This week, the guys take on the Bumble Bee Tuna Salad Kit Join the MATES Club for even more snacking: ⁠⁠https://realm.supportingcast.fm/matesclub ⁠⁠⁠ Watch MATES on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MikeAndTomEatSnacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we are taking a close look at a few of the New Mondo TMNT Soft Vinyl Figures - namely: Baxter Stockman, Ray Fillet & Mondo Gecko! With close comparisons of how they compare with their Vintage Counterparts & just what makes these figures so unique from anything that has come before! (Plus: a bit of a wish-list too!) Then we take a look at what 2026 has in the space of upcoming Films! Aside from the obvious Sequel Heavy releases, we chat towards what we are most excited for! This is our Final ep of 2025 - see you in the New Year!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a heartwarming twist, a couple in Nova Scotia received $40 and an apology letter from Alabama after a mistaken burger order. Bumblebees learned to associate Morse code with rewards, showcasing their remarkable cognitive abilities. A quick-thinking woman saved her friend's life as he had a heart attack while on a video call. In Albuquerque, a runaway pig found a new home after being caught on Interstate 40. Lastly, scientists discovered that what was once thought to be one species of chameleon in Madagascar is actually three distinct species, identified by their unique nose shapes.John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. FSubscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

All Hail Unicron: Episode 107: Pre-XXXmas Special! INTRODUCTION Anybody Get Anything? Movie/Show News Neeeeezha please! https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/08/my-nezha-and-transformers-opening-first-look-552539 Third Party "Shut up, nerds, you don't need paint, it's an exclusive!" -MakeToys https://tfsource.com/3rd-party-figures/mtrc-14-white-noise-exclusive-maketoys-colorverse-recolor-series-limited-edition-200/ It's a CHUG Slug thing, you wouldn't understand. https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/11/cang-toys-ta-hylo-breakhorn-generations-scale-slug-prototype-552667 From dildo to sword in one easy upgrade! https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/12/dna-design-dk-76-aotp-star-optimus-prime-upgrade-kit-552744 MMC Scrapper production sample https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FtGum8YSN/ Another 3P Legends company? https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14TWiaivu1M/ Is there medication for this kind of burn? https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DaU91st5V/ Legends Razorclaw https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BkyqtTp6r/ Official: Is that a new mold for Bumblebee? https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/02/studio-series-a-level-orion-pax-and-devastation-bumblebee-revealed-552192   AoTP Armada Sideways coming, and he sort of does the thing with his Mini-Cons (2 links) https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/03/transformers-age-of-the-primes-armada-sideways-first-look-552259 https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/09/transformers-age-of-the-primes-armada-sideways-swappable-minicon-heads-faction-change-gimmicks-confirmed-552602 Hasbro taking inspiration from MMC's Bruticus when it comes to feet? https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/03/transformers-age-of-the-prime-commander-onslaught-first-stock-images-552245 Speaking of, here's some pics of AoTP Swindle https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/05/transformers-age-of-the-primes-voyager-swindle-official-images-552340 Robosen does it again with G1 Soundwave, and he's 100% compatible with FansToys Mindwipe! https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/04/robosen-autoconverting-g1-soundwave-official-promotional-video-552268 Ever wanted a Wheeljack, Prime, and Starscream in Dinobot colors? Blokees says, "Look no further!" https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/10/blokees-transformers-2026-x-yearly-version-dinobot-desertion-in-hand-images-552627 When Optimus Primal gives you "that look" https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/12/02/transformers-prime-changers-first-look-552217 Questions? Discussion: Email your questions to: Hailunicroncast@gmail.com    Special Shoutouts: Dustmightz for providing the beats for the theme song! Check the Realm of Collectors on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/realmofcollectors   Everyone who followed us from Shattered Cast Uncut, we are grateful to each and everyone of you for joining us on this journey!   Hosts: T2RX6 http://www.youtube.com/user/T2rx6 Rich “Preordered” H. Oscar Alonso https://www.youtube.com/user/oscarnjboy Robert Duyjuy-sabado-gigante

It's the last news show of 2025 and boy there is lots to get through! Ghostbusters, TMNT, DC, Marvel, Spawn, Back to the Future, Blokees, Flintstones and even - (drum roll please) Samurai Pizza Cats! There's some silhouette guessing, flocking expensive kitties, a four pack that has Frank in trouble and a figure literally decades in the making. Then, Tis the season of giving as Tealo surprises us with gift box of goodies! And finally, we do the Secret Santa thing to prove that you CAN buy things for the collector with everything! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” -  quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.This week's episode:Bumblebee: a comparison of bumblebees and Palestinians: how they manage to fly, to resist and maintain their beauty despite their wings being seemingly too small for them.Nelson: a recollection of Nelson (Mandela) coming fresh out of prison after 27 years as a loving character and a celebrated leader.New episodes drop every week.Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity - and your resistance - alive!Support the show

#902. REPEAT OUR GREATEST HIT EPISODES:Kaitlyn Bristowe welcomes the hilarious Heather McMahan for an episode full of laughs and chaos. Heather dives into her new Netflix special, "Breadwinner," where she jokes about making more money than her husband Jeff. She also shares her go-to therapy routine—looping around a Target parking lot blasting Rage Against the Machine. Things get interesting when Kaitlyn tells a story about a horse, leading to Heather's unfiltered commentary that will leave you in stitches. Plus, Heather makes a hilarious plea to Mark Cuban to be her new "daddy." You won't want to miss this rollercoaster of an episode!If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!Macy's: If you're still checking off your list, hop online or pop into Macy's, grab those last-minute gifts, where they have something for everyone. Only at Macys.com!Knix: Head to Knix.com and use code VINE for 20% off your order.Aura Frames: For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com/vine and get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code VINE at checkout.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (6:32) – Heather shares her go-to therapy routine: looping around a Target parking lot while blasting Rage Against the Machine.(13:10) – Heather talks about the spiritual connection she has with her late father through bumblebees.(16:24) – Kaitlyn tells an interesting story about a horse, and Heather's hilarious reaction will have you in tears.(28:33) – Heather makes a pitch to Mark Cuban, asking him to be her new "daddy."(39:43) – Heather reflects on the rise of characters in comedy and how she used to open her shows as Brenda Carlisle, Mississippi's #1 real estate agent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Play NowEpisode 390 of the Twincast / Podcast returns with your newest helping of Transformers news. Discussion starts with the newest reveal of the upcoming Generations Age of the Primes Commander Class Onslaught and a fully combined Bruticus. After that, the Age of the Primes chat continues with impressions of Deluxe Swindle and "Voyager" Armada Sideways. Toy talk is rounded out with Takara revealing the next "A-Level" Transformers One Orion Pax and Devastation Bumblebee. The team then fields listener questions on repaints and forgotten characters before bragging rights brings this one to a close.

Cheetor is feeling like he doesn’t have a place with the Autobots, so Bumblebee gives him some lessons in being a scout! Then, Shockwave needs a lab partner worthy of his genius, so he kidnaps Wheeljack! And Windblade’s sudden obsession with avenging Slipstream is really lesbian-coded, right? Join us this week for the Cyberverse episodes “Spotted” and “Secret Science”!

There is some great, weird and just plain crazy news to talk through today. Have Hot Toys jumped the shark? Is Ben about to drop $1500 on a Soundwave? More Mondo, more Blokees and of course, More Todd. Franks TMNT collection lacks a life size element - could this change soon? Then we compare the newly released Origins Fright Zone with the vintage one - which in itself gives Scot the fright of his life! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now on Earth, Bumblebee and his allies must try to capture a dangerous, escaped Decepticon. Contact John on Bluesky or email Paul and John at transformersnitpickers@gmail.com. Full episode archive

Activate the vagus nerve and reboot your nervous system with a 5 minute breath practice. This breath meditation include bumble bee breath which stimulates the vagus nerve and brings a soothing sensation to your body. This is a community mini- all ad revenue generated on this meditation will be donated to Kelly's community food bank. More Mindful in Minutes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠** Join MIM on Patreon here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three years after the events of Predacons Rising, Bumblebee receives a quest from an apparition of Optimus Prime. Contact John on Bluesky or email Paul and John at transformersnitpickers@gmail.com. Full episode archive

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we once again have Canadian local: Colin Betts present in the studio!! Leaning on Colin's expertise around all things G.I. Joe; we are having another Fun round of THE TEAM! This round specifically targeting The Enemy: Cobra! Narrowing our selection even further, Toy characters released only between the years of 1982 & 1987. Highlighting the Classic Team tributes of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman & of course a Vehicle too. Voting on who makes the cut once all submissions are shouted out. Then we attack our next topic; Toy Catalogues! Another one of Colin's passion projects; & Ben presents him with his own small collection of only Two Australian Catalogues; that funnily enough Colin doesn't own!! A fun discussion around Catalogues in general & what makes them so appealing!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this epic FOUR-HOUR episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we went full throttle from start to finish! ⚡

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we welcome Canadian local: Colin Betts to our home town; as he celebrates his overseas Holiday trip! Kicking off the episode, we chat towards the Tron HasLab project - that obliviously is drowning. An exciting expansion to our Powers Of Grayskull - Masters Of The Universe Collection - with the addition of the Wolf Character: Red Shadow. Plus an incredible achievement from the crew of 'Yes Have Some' / 'Toy Anxiety' Podcast; as they reveal their much anticipated Kickstarter: Cryptoids - Mothman. The first of hopefully many figures in this unique Toyline. Then we hear directly from Colin about his travels thus far. A interesting comparison on the Retail front of what offerings one finds outside of their own Country too! Then, its a flurry of Gift-Giving! It feels like Christmas Day; with the amount of gifts shared around the table; and we are all incredibly thankful for the genorosity! Thankyou Colin!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Aussie friend of Unexplained Inc. David C. Bumblebee returns with more brilliance. If you want to follow along with the amazing visual presentation David put together then watch it on Rumble here:https://rumble.com/user/UnexplainedincNote: At the very beginning Zoom gave some technical difficulties but thankfully they didn't last long...so enjoy!David yet again dazzles with what he will be presenting at the 2025 Cosmic Consciousness Conference. It touches on telluric energy which proves how we are more connected to the cosmos, solar flares, planetary alignments and electromagnetic energy. This one runs deep and pays homage to the Schumann resonance and Tesla's Wardenclyffe Towers. David is still moving forward in trying to prove that nothing really does happen 'accidentally' and apparently he has more to share in the new year. Enjoy and try to keep up!More info on the 2025 Cosmic Consciousness Conference here:https://www.cosmicconsciousness.com.au/Connect with Unexplained Inc. here:https://www.unexplainedinc.com/

"I'M DONE SAVING YOU." Transformers has been a franchise that has endured for forty years in TV, games, comics, and films -- despite the latter being tumultuous for nearly two decades. The Michael Bay films were box office hits but only seemed to grow sour with the audience more and more over time, and did no favors for the Bumblebee spinoff or the first Bay-less live action attempt with Rise of the Beasts. Then, for the first time since the eighties, an animated film hit theaters last year. Despite its poor marketing and box office flop, it has become a cult classic among fans, and definitely amongst us. So, how does it hold up one year later? Come join Brian, Alec, and special guest Darby (@gwenstacying) to find out as they revisit the phenomenal TRANSFORMERS ONE!

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Walmart's Black Friday two-packs are back, and the crew is buzzing about which Bumblebee they'll wind up with. We dig into the Hasbro Asia Superion box set—and check out the latest Blokees offerings shaking up tiny-scale collecting. From clever packaging to unexpected reissues, it's a week full of surprises, bargains, and big opinions about small Leader Class toys

This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Walmart's Black Friday two-packs are back, and the crew is buzzing about which Bumblebee they'll wind up with. We dig into the Hasbro Asia Superion box set—and check out the latest Blokees offerings shaking up tiny-scale collecting. From clever packaging to unexpected reissues, it's a week full of surprises, bargains, and big opinions about small Leader Class toys

In honor of 420, its time to look at some of the weirdest, and wackiest toys ever designed. You really have to wonder, what were they on when coming up with some of this stuff. From poorly thought out labels to accidental nightmare fuel, child endangerment and even a pre-cursor to Siri - combined with, water? Then it's another edition of The Team from the wonderful world of TMNT - but ONLY the Turtle variants. And the choices are not as simple as you might think! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pianist and silent film music specialist Neil Brand and trumpeter Imogen Whitehead join Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe to add the first five tracks of the new series, taking us from an energetic bee to Woodstock via The Netherlands and Bristol.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Flight of the Bumblebee by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Hocus Pocus by Focus Teardrop by Massive Attack Glory to God in the Highest by George Frideric Handel Animal Crackers by Melanie Other music in this episodeOn my Radio by The Selecter Flight of the Bumblebee performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra Flight of the Bumblebee performed by Wynton Marsalis Hocus Pocus by Focus, Live from The Rainbow Unfinished Symphony by Massive Attack Sometimes I Cry by Les McCann We Will Rock You by Queen Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) by Melanie

This week on The Middle of Culture, we close out our dive into Transformers with Transformers One, last year's animated prequel that tells the origin story of Optimus and Megatron. We rave about how shockingly good it is—beautiful animation, heartfelt storytelling, and voice performances that actually make you care about robots punching each other. Along the way, we talk about Sanderson's declining prose, the “YA-ification” of modern fiction, the decline of mass-market paperbacks, and why we'll always have a soft spot for dumb robot movies done well.Episode NotesOpening BanterPeter returns from travel (Boise and Napa), happy to be home.Eden vents about a rough week and hostile engineers during digital accessibility training, complete with an on-campus shooting alert mid-meeting.Peter describes an incredible dinner at Bistro Jeanty in Napa (truffle deviled eggs, beef bourguignon, and chocolate croissant bread pudding).Books & ReadingPeter finishes Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes (yes, the “Piña Colada Song” guy)—a darkly funny and satisfying story about the McMaster's School of Homicide.Reads Artificial Condition, the second Murderbot novella, and starts Write Your Novel from the Middle.Discussion on how story structure midpoints define theme and cohesion.Critique of Brandon Sanderson's Wind and Truth: great worldbuilding, but noticeably weaker prose since losing his longtime editor.Eden speculates that the issue might extend to the whole fantasy industry—less editing, more aesthetic consumerism, and the death of the mass-market paperback.Broader talk on the “dumbing down” of fiction and the rise of YA and “New Adult” markets catering to comfort rather than challenge.Music & Games CornerPeter dives into rediscovering Psychotic Waltz, Psychonaut, and Oramet—bands that balance progressive creativity with restraint.New release highlight: PowerWash Simulator 2.Eden tests two disappointing gacha games (Duet Night Abyss and Resonance Solstice) and finally uninstalls all HoyoVerse titles.Back to Final Fantasy XIV, excited about the new patch allowing full cross-class glamours.Main Feature – Transformers One (2024)Both agree: it's the best Transformers movie ever made—heartfelt, gorgeously animated, and genuinely emotional.Plot rundown: Orion Pax (Optimus) and D16 (Megatron) rise from the oppressed underclass of “Cogless” robots, uncover Sentinel Prime's corruption, and witness the birth of Autobot vs. Decepticon ideology.Core theme: friendship, betrayal, and revolution—the tragedy of two friends who believe in justice but choose different paths.Voice acting highlights:Brian Tyree Henry's nuanced Megatron is phenomenal.John Hamm nails the duplicitous Sentinel Prime.Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth have real chemistry, even if Hemsworth is the weakest link.Laurence Fishburne brings gravitas as Alpha Trion.Keegan-Michael Key's Bumblebee is purposefully annoying but fits the tone.Praise for the movie's subtle callbacks to the 1986 film (“You don't have the touch or the power”), strong emotional beats, and sense of earned tragedy.Both lament how poorly it performed at the box office—“we are part of the problem”—and hope it gets a sequel.Brief detour comparing the animated film's depth to the shallow chaos of the Michael Bay series.Closing ThoughtsTransformers One feels like the first time the franchise truly understood its own heart.Recommendation: watch it—it's smart, emotional, and fun as hell.

A practical guide to Wolf Precision's Level 1–3 builds, Gen-4 ACE with BAT actions, and the new prosumer gunsmithing path. In Episode 251, Jamie Dodson breaks down Wolf Precision's new three-level path for owning a custom ACE-based rifle—designed to save you money, build real skills, and put world-class performance in your hands. Level 1 (Core Kit): all core components minus the trigger, with training to assemble, maintain, and swap calibers/barrels yourself. Level 2 (Assembled Minus One): a fully assembled rifle minus the trigger (two pins and done), perfect for first-timers who want a correct baseline before learning maintenance. Level 3 (Range-Ready): a complete Wolf Precision custom rifle—optics mounted, zeroed, and ready to perform. Jamie explains why we pair the Gen-4 ACE with BAT Machine receivers (Igniter, VR, TR, Bumblebee, Vampire, Vesper, and more): consistency, perfect headspace, and true repeatability. You'll also hear about the upcoming Prosumer Gunsmithing School (online and in-person Armory sessions), live ACE install demos planned for SHOT Show 2026 and the Great American Outdoor Show, and why paying $10–15K for a rifle isn't a prerequisite for excellence. Sponsors: Krieger Barrels (check Krieger Direct) and TriggerTech (simple, safe, two-pin install). If you've ever wanted to say "I built it," this episode shows you how. New in person reloading Classes for 2026 registraion. Wolf Precision Custom Rifles: www.wolfprecision.net The Wolf Pack Training Center: Learn more here.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we welcome with open arms Mr. DaveyDamaged back into the studio, along with Trent! Yes! We are a Group of Five this round; and we start the show off with many many laughs! Dave updates us all around DvG before we get right into the Latest News! From HasLab Tron numbers to MOTU figures popping up on Australian shores; there is a lot to be on the pulse about! Loyal Subjects Wave 2 of their MASK line as well as Concept HeMan. Marvel Fans rejoice as there seems to be a never ending release of figures from various companies Plus a Lego set from a Different Galaxy, that has Frank very hyped! Thudercats, Mythic Legions, Godzilla & even Garfield are all covered as well. Then we take a trip via Radical Rewind - Back To The Future - with an absolutely awesome crowd, plus more DeLorean's than one can point a stick at! All this & a ton of laughs! Enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bumblebee is determined to find the strange creature he saw on the moon — and now Hot Rod’s seen it too! So are only himbos able to see this “moon cheetah”? What are all the Seekers up to? And why would you ever drink anything in Wheeljack’s lab!? Join us this week for the Cyberverse episodes “The Visitor” and “Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime”!

Today it's Lennons turn in the hot seat as we dive into the world of TV. Lennons takes us through the process of bringing his vision to light and what it means to put the best collectables Australia has to offer onto our screens. From Cards, jerseys, LEGO, Star Wars, Arcade machines, 90s goodness and more, there is something for everyone on this great Australian made show. Trent and Frank have each had a segment, but is there another Toy Power star in the wings? Whats in store for the future? You'll have to listen to find out. Watch Cards and Collectables right now on the 9Go app! To Find out more about Lennon & his TV Series: Cards And Collectables - be sure to check it out on Facebook, Instagram: @CardsAndCollectablesTV & on TV via channel 9 Now app - www.cardsandcollectables.com.au To Find out more from Matt & his business: Sports Card World - be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram: @SportsCardsWorldAdelaide & in person at their store in the heart of Adelaide City - Regent Arcade - Shop 5/101 Rundle Mall - Open 7days a week! www.sportscardworld.com.auSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play NowEpisode 387 of the Twincast Podcast begins with the crew discussing the implications of the recently announced animated series adapting Skybound's Energon Universe comics. The focus shifts to toy talk with recent Takara reveals of the Overgear line, more MPM and Missing Link figures. Early images of commander Onslaught are discussed as well as an in-hand look at the upcoming leader Big Convoy. The reveal talk comes to an end with another Timelines samurai box set before answering a listener question regarding Cybertronian career choices. As always, Bragging Rights brings the show to a close.

*Today's episode is brought to you by InkTip, a trusted cornerstone of the independent film industry, connecting talented filmmakers with visionary screenwriters. Head to InkTip.com to learn more.* What does it take to transition from behind the camera to the director's chair? In this inspiring conversation, Jihane Mrad Balaa shares her remarkable 20-year journey from Lebanese immigrant to working on major shows like American Horror Story, 9-1-1, and Bumblebee—before finally making the leap to directing her own feature film. Jihane opens up about: ✨ Why being "normal and pleasant" is her secret to success in Hollywood

All Hail Unicron: Episode 103:  Mini Gundams Everywhere INTRODUCTION Anybody Get Anything? Movie/Show News Third Party Dr Wu is doing Micromasters https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/10/dr-wu-dw-es10-artillery-dw-es11-airburst-g1-micromasters-flak-sunrunner-color-renders-548229 Cang Toys CHUG scale Dinobots, a closer look (two links) https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/11/cang-toys-ta-hylo-brontosolid-generations-scale-sludge-color-prototype-548454 https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/17/cang-toys-ta-hylo-pterhowl-generations-scale-swoop-color-prototype-548988 FansHobby continues their G1 European figures with TFCon Chicago 2025's Helmsman (G1 Skyquake) https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/13/tfcon-chicago-2025-exclusive-fans-hobby-mb-08b-helmsman-548690 https://www.tfcon.com/exclusives The Newage repaints that won't feel new at all https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/13/newage-toys-h72-typhon-new-dinobot-volcanicus-combiner-new-variants-548694 New MP Seacons brought to you by Sears and Craftsman tools https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19z3LcPTCz/ Official: NYCC 2025 - Hasbro's gone feudal! https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/10/nycc-25-panel-reveals-official-pics-548426 More pics from their display case https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/10/nycc-25-transformers-post-panel-update-timelines-548325 Skybound Prime reveal https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/11/nycc-25-skybound-prime-booth-update-548522 Blokees has news from the other big show that happened since last episode, China Toy Expo 2025 https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/15/china-toy-expo-2025-blokess-transformers-model-kits-548747 Two reveals from Takara's new TF line, Overgear (two links) https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/16/takara-overgear-ironhide-blackout-revealed-548840 More pics from the Japan Model Hobby Show https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/17/japan-model-hobby-show-display-pic-roundup-548885     Peppa Pig, Crash Bandicoot, and Bumblebee walk into an airport bar... https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/10/16/united-airlines-new-commercial-featuring-rise-of-the-beasts-bumblebee-548826 Questions? Discussion: Email your questions to: Hailunicroncast@gmail.com    Special Shoutouts: Dustmightz for providing the beats for the theme song! Check the Realm of Collectors on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/realmofcollectors   Everyone who followed us from Shattered Cast Uncut, we are grateful to each and everyone of you for joining us on this journey!   Hosts: T2RX6 http://www.youtube.com/user/T2rx6 Rich “Preordered” H. Oscar Alonso https://www.youtube.com/user/oscarnjboy Robert Duyjuy-sabado-gigante

Thanks to William who suggested we talk about the Loch Ness Monster for our big Halloween episode! Further reading: 1888 (ca.): Alexander Macdonald's Sightings 1933, July 22: Mr. and Mrs. George Spicer's Loch Ness Encounter The 1972 Loch Ness Monster Flipper Photos White Mice, Bumblebees, and Alien Worms? Unexpected Mini-Monsterlings in Loch Ness Further watching: 1933 King Kong clip: Brontosaurus attack! The following stills are from the above King Kong clip: The drawing by Rupert T. Gould for his 1934 book about the Loch Ness Monster. He drew it after interviewing Mr. Spicer about his 1933 sighting: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week is our big Halloween episode to finish off monster month! I hope your October has been amazing and you have fun plans for Halloween. William suggested we learn about the Loch Ness Monster, so let's go! We talked about the Loch Ness Monster, AKA Nessie, a really long time ago, back in episode 29. Those old episodes aren't even available in the feed anymore—you have to go to the website to find them, and the audio isn't very good. So here's a revised and updated Nessie episode! There are some spooky stories associated with this one, but not too scary. Let's call it one and a half out of five monsters on the spooky scale. First, a little background about what Loch Ness is. It's the biggest of a chain of long, narrow, steep-sided lakes and shallow rivers that cut the Scottish Highlands right in two along a fault line. Loch Ness is 22 miles long, or 35 km, with a maximum depth of 754 feet, or 230 meters, the biggest lake in all of the UK, not just Scotland. During the Pleistocene, or ice age, Scotland was repeatedly covered with glaciers and ice sheets that were almost a kilometer thick. The ice only completely melted about 8,000 years ago. The massive weight of the glaciers over the fault line, where the rocks are already weaker, started the process of carving out the lake, and when the ice started melting in earnest around 10,000 years ago, the massive amounts of meltwater washed the weakened rocks out and left the deep valley that is now Loch Ness. The land slowly rose from where the ice had pressed it down, so that Loch Ness is now about 50 feet above sea level, or 15 meters. In other words, Loch Ness is only about 10,000 years old. All the lochs and their rivers have made up a busy shipping channel since the Caledonian Canal made them more navigable with a series of locks and canals in 1822, but the area around Loch Ness was well populated and busy for centuries before that. It's a beautiful area, so Loch Ness has also long been a popular tourist destination, well before the Nessie sightings started. There have been stories of strange creatures in Loch Ness and all the lochs, but nothing that resembles the popular idea of Nessie. The stories were mostly of water monsters of Scottish folklore, like the kelpie we talked about in episode 351, or of out-of-place known animals like a bottle-nosed dolphin that was captured at sea and released in the loch as a prank in 1868. The oldest monster report in the area actually comes from the 7th century, but it's supposed to have happened in the River Ness, which drains from the lake. When local people told St. Columba about a monster that had grabbed a man swimming in the River Ness, and presumably ate him, the saint went there to take care of the monster. He told one of his followers to swim across the river, which sounds pretty rough, but the saint said, “Don't worry, fam, I gotchu,” but in old-timey language. The man started swimming and sure enough, a water beast approached. The saint made the sign of the Christian cross and said, “Stop right there, don't touch him. Get back, monster!” The monster swam away immediately and was never seen again. The next sighting important enough for people to write down happened more than 1,400 years later,

A bit of a dry week this week even with TFcon and MCM happening week, one thing we do know is coming is....yes...pig megatron.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have not one, but two Special Guests join us in studio to chat all things Card Collecting! We have Matt; one of the Owners of Sports Card World - (The longest running Card Store in Australia! - bosting over 30years of Business!) Plus Lennon is present too; but more focus on Lennon, & his Cards & Collectables project on the next episode. As usual we ask our guest Matt some of our routine Get-To-Know-You-Questions. Then we dive into Matt's thoughts & knowledge around the exciting & addictive World of Card Collecting! Plus whilst running a Business dedicated to this very compulsive hobby. From Traveling Overseas & catching various Sports in Person, to arguments around who's going to work in the Store on Finals Day! This was a really Fun episode & was genuinely exciting to hear from another incredibly passionate form of Collecting. Then rounding out the show; we have a round table chat about what we are each Reading, Playing, Watching. To Find out more from Matt & his business: Sports Card World - be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram: @SportsCardsWorldAdelaide & in person at their store in the heart of Adelaide City - Regent Arcade - Shop 5/101 Rundle Mall - Open 7days a week! www.sportscardworld.com.au To Find out more about Lennon & his TV Series: Cards And Collectables - be sure to check it out on Facebook, Instagram: @CardsAndCollectablesTV & on TV via channel 9 Now app! www.cardsandcollectables.com.auSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.