Podcasts about Optimus Prime

Our summer break from Disney films continues. In 1986, Transformers: The Movie traumatized a generation with the death of Optimus Prime. Now, 40 years later, we find out if this movie truly had The Touch or if it simply Dared to be Stupid. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we dive back into our regular News Segment - with quite a bit to cover! First off, a recap from Episode 1 (of 4) from Trent's latest Lego Masters Bricktacula Event! Then, an exciting announcement from Cards & Collectables season 2 - now with an official release date! A New 4-Armed Beast is announced for the MOTU Origins line; who is hyped for this?! New Movie MOTU characters announced plus some awesome TMNT plus Ghostbusters multi-packs from Mondo. S7 Silverhawks keep on delivering more characters; & Blokees tease an Absolute Batman. McFarlane announces more Batman related characters; then Robosen showcase the most Superior Decepticon of them all! The Cross-Over nobody asked for? -Transformers X Scooby Doo offer. Sometimes you think that some modern toys can't do any better; but somehow, SH Figuarts said "Hold My Beer!" Lego showcase the first round of Pokémon Mini-Figures plus in scale Pokémon Characters too; all in a very nice looking Build. Then Ben tests the lads with the return of The Quiz! Is it too hard? How many did you know? Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go live on Facebook to celegrate anotehr milestone episode and without burying the lead, there is chaos. And maybe a Lord of Destruction or two. We go card-based for this ep and unboxed a sealed pack of Batman Returns cards from 1992. Can we get the full set? Who has the best costume? Who had the best comment? Is Scoty over-worked and under paid? If the audio sounds odd then check out the mid on Facebook to see our faces fit for radio! Thanks to all our wonderful Patreons and longtime supporters - we couldn't have done this without you! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, Darrin gives his thoughts on Supergirl, Chad reviews We Have a Ghost, Justin takes a step along The Thin Blue Line, and we all get traumatized remembering Optimus Prime's first death.  Also, a weird connection between E.T. and Poltergeist. Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services!  Support our Extra Life effort for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and maybe win yourself a big prize! Details: https://dd.extra-life.org/teams/73355  Interested in advertising? Want to be on the show? Reach out at geekcavepodcast@gmail.com

En los años 80, miles de personas crecieron viendo una batalla entre dos líderes que representaban mucho más que robots en guerra. De un lado, Optimus Prime: orden, sacrificio y liderazgo con límites. La entrada Optimus Prime vs Megatron: la decisión moral que marcó a la generación X 8/258 se publicó primero en Edwin Carcaño Guerra.

Remember when we detailed the entirety of #Scandoval and replayed a clip of Optimus Prime getting slimed at the Kids Choice Awards? It feels like just yesterday, but in fact it was 2023 and we're replaying this fantastically funny and fun ep while we're on a brief month-long vacation. Enjoy!Miss us? Call 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns, and we may play your call on a future episode. Support us and get a ton of bonus content over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/WhoWeekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy Bobby's new novel WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and preorder our upcoming book I WANT TO BE FAMOUS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We'll see you in August!

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Special Guest: Sean in the Studio to chat all things DC related, with a big focus on Batman & the wider Justice League themselves. Kicking things off, we have our routine Get-To-Know-You questions. Then with a Fantastic recent visit to see Sean's Awesome Collection in person; we highlight a few things to chat towards; including the very controversial & quickly banned Jarts Toy from the early 1960's. Then we get into a discussion about Batman. Everything from Batman 66' & why that particular TV Run is so special to Sean. Highlights about the Batmobile & it's Origins; all the way covering the dynamic characters in the Show! We next pivot across to the Ground-Breaking Toy-line that was Kenner Super Powers. With Sean's expertise about the line, the variants & waxing on just why this particular Toyline out-shines many other interpretations of Super Heroes in Toy form. Then backing up that Super Powers discussion; we entertain another segment of The Team! This round focusing purely on the Heroes from the Kenner Super Powers Run! (with a purpose adjustment to the line-up, so that some certain characters don't get all the Votes!) - Who would you have picked?? Enjoy this fun filled ep! In this episode we promote Sean's good friend Glenn Pluck - whom crates Fantastic Acrylic Cases for your Toys & Collectables. Be sure to check out his Business site: Ultimate Figure Protection on all the social sites or directly via his Website: www.ultimatefigureprotection.com Milestone Episode #450 will be Broadcast LIVE on Facebook & potentially other streams, on Saturday July 11th @8pm (Adelaide, South Australian time). Tune in for Visual Fun, Interaction & Give Aways! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der heutigen Folge von Diggytalk gibt es ein wunderbares Wiedersehen: Ich habe den großartigen Schauspieler, Musiker und Synchronsprecher Rainer Schöne erneut zu Gast! Schon bei unserem letzten Interview hatte er sie angeteasert, und nun haben wir echten Grund zu feiern: Seine brandneue Biografie „Immer Sehnsucht nach der Ferne“ ist veröffentlicht! Auf 465 Seiten blickt er auf acht Jahrzehnte eines prall gefüllten Lebens zurück – und das komplett „aus dem Hut“ geschrieben, ohne einen einzigen Blick in seine unzähligen alten Tagebücher zu werfen. Rainer nimmt uns wieder mit auf eine unglaubliche Reise und erzählt, wie eine harmlose Einladung der FDJ ihm ironischerweise die Republikflucht aus der DDR nach West-Berlin ermöglichte und wie ein kurzes Telefonat aus dem Flüchtlingslager ihm quasi über Nacht einen Plattenvertrag bei Udo Jürgens' Managementfirma einbrachte. Aber auch die wilden Kindheitsjahre kommen nicht zu kurz, wenn er lachend davon berichtet, wie er aus abgeworfenen Bomber-Benzinkanistern ein Kanu baute und damit beinahe in der Ilm ertrank. Neben seinen großen Hollywood-Jahren und der für ihn emotional wichtigsten Bühnenrolle in „Jesus Christ Superstar“ sprechen wir auch über sein spätes Vaterglück. Mit 64 und 70 Jahren noch einmal Vater zu werden, hat sein Leben komplett verändert und ihn letztlich dazu bewogen, Amerika den Rücken zu kehren. Natürlich kommen auch die Popkultur-Fans voll auf ihre Kosten: Rainer verrät, warum er heute auf Comic-Cons vor allem für seine ikonische Synchronstimme als Transformers-Anführer Optimus Prime gefeiert wird, und gibt uns direkt im Studio eine sensationelle Kostprobe. Begleitet uns durch ein vertrautes Gespräch voller Energie, Humor und Rainers inspirierendem Lebensmotto nach Nietzsche: „Man muss noch Chaos in sich haben, um einen tanzenden Stern gebären zu können.“ Hört jetzt rein!Viel Freude beim Zuhören – und folgt uns auf Instagram (@diggytalk) für exklusive Einblicke aus den Bereichen Hörspiel, Synchron und Film.Impressum: www.diggytalk.de/impressum.htmlBild © Sascha Wünsch© 2026 Diggytalk – eingetragene Marke von Dominik Grote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have HEAPS of awesome Pop Culture News & Announcements to cover!! But at the very Top of our list, is the extremely exciting announcement that Trent is a contestant again on Lego Masters Australia! This Bricktacular Event will be held over four episodes & he is a part of a team of three - consisting of himself, Alex & Felix! We wish him good-luck in advance! Then onto Toy News with McFarlane Super Powers Officially revealing their wave 14 line-up; plus One:12 Collective announce an awesome Vintage style Punisher figure with ALL the Guns! Another Godzilla figure from Super7 & so many G.I. Joe figures, its hard to keep up with! Star Wars Black Series 'Expands their Universe', plus a neat addition to the Archie Comic Book Figure line-up that rounds out the set of Mighty Mutanimals. A Blind-Box offer of TMNT figs from Playmates that doesn't impress us much; but Batman media announcements & release dates certainly has us hyped indeed. Then we round out the ep with a Classic segment of Reading, Watching, Playing. Ben praises The Absolute Batman Comics, Frank appreciates the Supergirl film, Scot is impressed by the 'Obsessions' film; & Trent is flying the Aussie Flag for the World Cup Soccer! All this & More! Enjoy!! Milestone Episode #450 will be broadcsast LIVE on Facebook & potentially other streams, on Saturday July 11th @8pm (Adelaide, South Australian time). Tune in for Visual Fun, Interaction & Give Aways! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have another Segment for The Team - this round featuring the arch Enemy of the M.A.S.K. Heroes - Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem - V.E.N.O.M.! We take into effect their Appearances, their Mask's Capabilities & but not limited to; even pulling from their Stats. The usual run-down of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman & of course Vehicle! This was a fun one. Who would you have picked?!? Then Trent flips through the Magazine Pages of old ToyFare issues - in our repeat "From The Vault" segment. This round it focuses on Predictions (from the early 2000's) with us trying to guess what direction the articles where trying to go in. Plus another Fun article focused around the "Dirty Little Secrets" surrounding our beloved: Masters Of The Universe property. How many do we know? How many did you know? Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paizo is undergoing significant restructuring following a nearly $2 million financial loss in 2025, largely attributed to the bankruptcy of its former distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors. To manage the fallout, the company is laying off 12 employees, scaling back its organized play initiatives, and pausing Foundry VTT support for Pathfinder Society modules. While Paizo transitions its distribution to the Independent Publishers Group and works to recover book channel sales, it continues to focus on direct-to-consumer sales via its updated webstore. The tabletop industry is grappling with the proliferation of generative AI, with tensions surfacing at the UK Games Expo 2026. Critics and attendees expressed deep disappointment over the convention’s lack of an official policy prohibiting AI-generated content, contrasting it with other conventions that have taken firm stances. In response, creators and vendors utilized “Human Made” signage on the convention floor as a grassroots effort to push back against the use of AI tools, which they argue diminish human creativity and threaten the livelihoods of freelancers and artists. Meanwhile, Wizards of the Coast is signaling a shift in its technological approach, posting a vacancy for a senior AI engineer to develop customer-facing features, including systems for tutorials and NPC behaviors. This move coincides with Hasbro's launch of “Sixth Wall,” a new AI studio focused on licensing company IP characters like Optimus Prime and Mr. Potato Head for interactive experiences. By utilizing its “CharacterOS” platform and real voice actors, Hasbro aims to provide authorized, guardrail-protected versions of its characters to mitigate the spread of unauthorized AI-generated content using its intellectual property. In happier news for tabletop enthusiasts, Mongoose Publishing has released *The Infinity Suite*, a new 168-page campaign sourcebook for the *Traveller* RPG. The narrative centers on a band of interstellar rockstars who are heavily in debt and on the run from repo crews, forcing them to seek fame and inspiration across the Islands subsectors. The supplement introduces inventive mechanics to fit the rock ‘n’ roll theme, such as a Masterpiece System for song creation, a review system for music critics, Bass Battles, and Megastar Points to track the characters’ rise to fame. #paizo #ukgamesexpo #wotc #travellerrpg Roll Big or Go Home Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/k49Mnd Doctor Who and Warhammer to Cthulhu, Transformers, and even My Little Pony! Return to Dark Tower Household and Visigoths vs. Mall Goths! over 50 TTRPG books! $5.50 – $44 Dungeon Crawl Classics Essentials Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4aym3o over 106 ebooks and PDFs $2 – $44 Cyberpunk RED: Ready-to-Run Essentials Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/rEOrdG Free League BundleRPG Collection:q https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/zzrGdm The Book of Unnumbered Worlds: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sinenomineinc/the-book-of-unnumbered-worlds Demonic Grimoire on Backkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/exalted-funeral/old-school-essentials-demonic-grimoire Hellblaster: Against the Cyberfiend: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/bloodstar-productions/hellblaster-against-the-cyberfiends Warmachine on MyMiniFactory: https://mmf.io/upturned Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

Jem and the Holograms meets the Kiss Players cassettes in Hasbro's wildest SDCC exclusive yet. Add a cereal-box Optimus Prime, Megazarak, and confirmation that Armada Cyclonus and Demolishor are coming. Plus MPG-17 Optimus Prime impressions, Studio Series Kranix love, and a fifth Dairy Queen Optimus Prime. The post Radio Free Cybertron 991 – Truly Outrageous: Jem Crosses Over at SDCC 2026 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Jem and the Holograms meets the Kiss Players cassettes in Hasbro's wildest SDCC exclusive yet. Add a cereal-box Optimus Prime, Megazarak, and confirmation that Armada Cyclonus and Demolishor are coming. Plus MPG-17 Optimus Prime impressions, Studio Series Kranix love, and a fifth Dairy Queen Optimus Prime. The post Radio Free Cybertron 991 – Truly Outrageous: Jem Crosses Over at SDCC 2026 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Our exit today has us finally getting into the Turtle Club. This week, we are talking about The Master of Disguise, written by Dana Carvey and Harris Goldberg and directed by Perry Andelin Blake.In our longest journey yet, we manage to talk about Carvey (and his eponymous TV show), Jennifer Epsosito, Mike Meyers, an odd cast, The Golden Girls, and how this film fits into the Happy Madison mold. However, we also go off on more side roads than normal, including the Kids Choice Awards, Optimus Prime, favorite childhood movies, Dr. Seuss, scary movies, Adam Sandler, the slap, and Rotten Tomatoes critics.Ben on Letterboxd.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross and friends.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies We've Covered on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies Recommended on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

Episode 302: This week's episode AI is moving beyond answering questions — it's beginning to rewrite the systems beneath itself, raising a critical question: who builds the brake pedal when autonomous agents start making decisions at scale? We pair that warning with tech that inspires and unsettles, from NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope launching early to Microsoft testing office‑focused AI hardware that sparks immediate privacy concerns. Gwen Way also spotlights the Roro Lee Pocket AI and the real implications of recording‑consent laws and cloud‑stored data.We round things out with the cultural side of automation: Hinge's AI conversation starters, Instagram's AI support bot missteps, and Hasbro testing AI personalities for classic characters. A full hour of tech news with real‑world takeaways, not hype this is the episode you don't skip all coming up on TechTime Radio, with a little whiskey on the side.-- Full Episode Details:AI isn't just answering questions anymore, it's starting to write the system underneath itself, and that should make every tech user pause. We kick things off with a stark warning from inside the AI world: if the industry only has a gas pedal, what does a “brake pedal” look like, and who gets to press it when autonomous AI agents start making decisions at scale?From there, we keep it moving with tech that feels hopeful and tech that feels invasive. We talk NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launching ahead of schedule and why its massive field of view could reshape what we know about dark energy and galaxy formation. Then we come back down to Earth with Microsoft testing AI hardware for office workers, including a wearable badge concept that raises immediate privacy questions. Gwen Way joins us for Gadgets and Gear with the Roro Lee Pocket AI agent, a Kickstarter device designed to capture meeting notes and turn them into action plans, plus a straight talk moment about recording consent laws and where your data really goes when “the cloud” is involved.We also hit the cultural side of automation: Hinge rolling out AI to help people start dating conversations, Instagram's AI support bot creating a security mess, and Hasbro experimenting with AI chatbots for icons like Optimus Prime and Mr. Potato Head. Add a whiskey tasting of Arbeiki 1794 Highland Rye Single Grain Scotch and you've got a full hour of tech news for everyday people with real takeaways. If you like the show, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWe just had to sit down and record a brand-new Pinball Roundtable. Join Jamie, Cale, and Retro Ralph as they dive deep into the news, events, and rumors shaking up the pinball world right now.In this episode, the team raves about the incredible action from this past weekend's Pinball World Championship before shifting gears to the major reveals at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show. We talk about the brand-new Transformers topper reveal and address the massive elephant in the room: the non-transforming Optimus Prime on the show floor. What did the team really think about it?Plus, we look ahead at what's coming next: Is Sonic about to completely take over the pinball conversation? When can we expect a launch? We also break down an awesome Spooky customer service story involving a Domino's Pinball machine and Jamie shares an exclusive Barrels of Fun (BOF) update fresh from his lunch with David van Es. Finally, we lay out our predictions for the next massive wave of pinball rumors for the remainder of 2026.Pull up a stool, grab a drink, and let's talk pinball!Also check out the Pinball Ranker:  https://pinballranker.comEnjoyed the episode? Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to the JBS Show, and ring the bell

Iris takes the wheel to deliver our discussion on Season 4 of Invincible as soon as humanly possible, because by god we are BACK baby. Our discussion on Season 3 last year left us pleased with the Invincible War and arrival of Conquest arcs, and we certainly had plenty of praise for the dynamics between Mark/Debbie/Oliver plus Eve, but also somewhat hesitant for what this series could deliver that felt novel and exciting like the magic of Season 1. But now that Nolan has returned to Earth for good, and that we've finally received some long-awaited lore on the Viltrumite Empire, we're getting back to what made Invincible so special; and we're introducing the Oliver/Nolan dynamic, and we get to have Optimus Prime at the forefront of the resistance and Thranduil command every scene he's in purely by aura farming. It's safe to say that the gang has completely renewed our hype for Season 5 and that we had an absolute blast talking about these last 8 episodes, so we hope you have a blast listening to us. Content warning: SPOILERS, strong language.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are giving our thoughts & experiences from our recent visit to the Annual Adelaide Mega Toy Fair! Kicking off with our forceful entry into the event! Scott as the New Organiser has done a fantastic job with table spacing, Real Pop-Culture Cars as an attraction & what kind of things that where on offer for Sale; plus of course our SCORES! We each have quite a diverse range of goodies that came home with us; but as always it was absolutely awesome to socialise with so so many people! Then we begin our Review of the New Masters OF The Universe Film! Kicking off with high level non-spoiler thoughts of the Movie. Tales of Trent & Ben seeing an Advanced screening of the Film - with sacrifices from our families to attend! Then; we dive in head first into a deep discussion that bounces all over the place which analyses the entire Movie - INCLUDING SPOILERS! We touch on everything from Characters, Lore, Tone, Easter Eggs, Credit Scenes; plus the things that don't quite merry up. We even have some of the Chronicles Action-Figures to touch on as well! Please get comfy for this extended episode; all the while celebrating Darren's Birthday too. Enjoy!! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft just went AI agent first at Build 2026, announcing Project Solara, an OpenClaw-style assistant called SCOUT, and seven new MAI models. Plus new image models from Reve and Ideogram, ElevenLabs teams with Hasbro to license character voices, and a quantum chip breakthrough. This week on AI For Humans, it's Hot Agent Summer and even stuffy Microsoft is going all-in. We break down everything from Microsoft Build 2026: Project Solara pushing agents into small devices, SCOUT, their OpenClaw-inspired personal assistant for Windows, and a fresh family of seven MAI models trained with no synthetic data and no distillation. Then we get into the agent interfaces beyond Microsoft (Town), the wild stat that bots have now passed humans for internet traffic, new image models from Reve 2.0 and a now open-source Ideogram 4.0, ElevenLabs partnering with Hasbro on licensed character voices like Optimus Prime, a quantum chip breakthrough, and the Chipotle chatbot that got left wide open. Roll out, humans. It's AI For Humans! IT'S HOT AGENT SUMMER. AND THE AI AGENTS ARE WINNING. SHOW LINKS Microsoft Project Solara pushes AI agents into smart devices (Build 2026): https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-project-solara-push-ai-agents-into-smart-devices-build-2026 Project Solara in the Build keynote: https://www.youtube.com/live/FFMm454fxNA?t=2216 Microsoft launches SCOUT, an OpenClaw-inspired personal assistant: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/microsoft-launches-scout-an-openclaw-inspired-personal-assistant/ Town, a really good professionalized agent harness ($50/month): https://x.com/jgreze/status/2062178651450548549 Bots have now surpassed human traffic on the internet: https://x.com/eastdakota/status/2062212701414187452 Robot kicks kid in the stomach: https://x.com/ErenChenAI/status/2061899552571965573 Microsoft launches the new MAI family of models at Build: https://mashable.com/tech/microsoft-launches-new-mai-family-of-models-at-build Why the MAI tech report is a gold mine (zero synthetic data, no distillation): https://x.com/eliebakouch/status/2061965825037254947 Future tech: Majorana 2 quantum chip, 1000x more reliable than before: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4p7gyvp52o Hasbro launching an AI studio to license its stable of characters: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/hasbro-launching-ai-studio-license-characters-interactive-1236612854/ Reve 2.0, billed as the best 4k image model: https://x.com/reve/status/2062260665121919101 Ideogram 4.0 is now open source: https://x.com/ideogram_ai/status/2062202208700313872 Ideogram 4.0 examples (venturetwins): https://x.com/venturetwins/status/2062207215961014735 Ideogram 4.0 examples (btibor91): https://x.com/btibor91/status/2062261137987834238 Ideogram 4.0 examples (micha): https://x.com/micha/status/2062225792315031698 MisoOne open-source voice model responds faster than a human: https://x.com/AodenTeoMT/status/2062204362102100295 Chipotle's unsecured chatbot endpoints get exploited: https://x.com/thdxr/status/2061828564773740999  

David Jones lost more than $95 million in 2025… and is being investigated for being six months late to report it. Hasbro, the mega toy company has launched a new unit to allow businesses to rent the AI voices of Optimus Prime, Mr. Monopoly and Peppa Pig. Victoria’s Secret’s shares have soared 50%... after it bumped its revenue forecast by $180 million. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are leaning into the significance of the Episode number - being FOUR. So we decide to spotlight Twelve of the Key Teams consisting of Four Members throughout Pop Culture History! With each Team / Group mentioned; we address the Teams official Title; the Individual Characters that make up said Group; plus their noteworthy first appearance in Pop Culture History. An in-depth conversation why said Team is significant to each of us in our own personal way & what they really mean to us. With a good mix of Movies, Comics, TV & overall cultural phenomenon's; this is an interesting & unique way to highlight & chat towards some properties that we don't talk about very often... Or the back story to why we continue to talk about some of our Favourite properties so much!! Enjoy! Which Group / Team did we leave off our list; that you would have had on yours? Let us know!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Transformers pinball machine from Stern Pinball is finally here… but so is the controversy surrounding it. In this episode, we dive deep into the rumor that Optimus Prime was originally supposed to transform in the game, where that rumor may have started, how the pinball community ran with it, and whether content creators helped create expectations that Stern themselves never officially promised. We also discuss: • The origins of the transforming Optimus rumor • How leaks and insider information shape community expectations • Whether Stern Pinball is being unfairly criticized • The responsibility of pinball media and influencers • The hypocrisy surrounding “confirmed” rumors • Why social media and speculation can spiral out of control • The actual gameplay, code, and features people are LOVING about Transformers And to be fair, we also talk about the positives:

¡Como la diablita que es, a ella le encanta usar Prada!Mientras los Güanimes admiran las más recientes y comentadas fotos de Alexandra Lúgaro, el grupo se prepara para celebrar el 40 aniversario de la clásica película animada :Transformers: The Movie”. Entre nostalgia y análisis, conversan sobre el enorme impacto que tuvo la controversial decisión de matar a Optimus Prime en la cinta, provocando una verdadera oleada de quejas y traumas entre toda una generación de fanáticos.Las redes sociales continúan dando de qué hablar cuando surge la insólita historia de una mujer que asegura haber quedado embarazada del esposo de su amiga luego de utilizar una toalla de éste para secarse. ¿Milagro moderno o será que se secó más de lo que debía?¡Leche ultra mega pasteurizada!La necesidad de protagonismo de la nueva generación sigue generando controversias, llevando a muchos jóvenes a realizar actos absurdos durante ceremonias de graduación. En los Estados Unidos ya existe hasta un término para describir este comportamiento: “Teen Takeover”. ¿Se trata realmente de una búsqueda desesperada de atención o simplemente de la falta de una buena pescozada a tiempo?Por otro lado, La Maldad explica el fenómeno conocido como el “Blue Dot Flu”, detallando de qué se trata y cómo compañías como Ticketera y Ticketmaster han afectado considerablemente la industria del entretenimiento. Al mismo tiempo, revive la eterna controversia sobre Jason Newsted durante su etapa en Metallica, comparando su desempeño y presencia con el de bajistas de otras legendarias agrupaciones como Iron Maiden.Y los Osbournes se encuentran considerando la idea de convertir a Ozzy en un holograma A.I. para producir nuevos conciertos. ¿Lo extrañarán tanto como para hacer esta locura o simplemente quieren hacer más dinero en base a su memoria?Con las participaciones de:Prof. Marcos Rodríguez Gustavo “El Carnepuerco” CáezGiancarlo “La Maldad” Martinez Joey “El Güanime Nuclear” Malavé Alberto “Súper Servo” ReyesConsigue ya la mercancía oficial de SE RASCÓ ASÍ visitando nuestro Güanime Store:

Dos de las reinas del Mañanero nos engalanan el día de hoy, una es ya de la casa y amada por ustedes y la otra se estrena en nuestro sillón naranja y vaya que sorpresa, esa niña es una caja de pandora

Today we chat to Scott Simpson, the man behind one of our fave events, the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair! Learn what led him to take over from the great Andreas and how the 2026 edition is gonna be bigger and better. Scott brings his tales from Scotland, his passion for toys (and football), a wild sense of humor and even some gifts. Then a quick round of Show and Tell where Scott brings in something truley amazing. See you all at the Fair next weekend! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorg and Dave Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 780 with a packed tech talk covering retro cameras, AI announcements, accessibility breakthroughs, gaming news, and a little 1986 Transformers nostalgia. This week, Sorg dives into the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release and how the series has become a multi-format obsession across audiobooks, print books, Webtoon, and comics. Dave shares Dazz Cam, a retro iPhone camera app that recreates vintage film, disposable camera, VHS, and analog looks for photos and video. They also spotlight Ajay Bhatt for AAPI Heritage Month, recognizing his role leading Intel's USB development team and how USB changed everyday computing. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Sorg talks about the physical release of the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic/graphic novel and how it compares to the Webtoon, audiobooks, and print editions. Link: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR Dazz Cam retro iPhone camera app Dave highlights Dazz Cam, an iPhone app that simulates vintage cameras, film looks, VHS-style video, borders, and analog-style photos. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180 Ajay Bhatt and the invention of USB For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave discusses Ajay Bhatt, who helped lead the Intel team behind USB and made modern plug-and-play devices possible. Link: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774 Apple accessibility features for iOS 27 Dave covers Apple's upcoming accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence-style phone assistance, live captions, better voice control, and accessibility hardware support. Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ Google I/O 2026 and agentic AI Sorg and Dave discuss Google I/O's heavy focus on AI agents, Gemini, AI-powered search, Workspace tools, shopping/cart assistance, Android XR, and smart glasses. Links: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour Sorg gets nostalgic about the 1986 Transformers movie, the Optimus Prime trauma, the 40th anniversary re-release, soundtrack editions, vinyl, and pink cassette release. Links: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/transformers-movie-soundtrack-reformatted-edition-bbts-exclusive-hot-rod-red-vinyl-lp-189634 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1506127744310466&set=pcb.1506127774310463 Fortnite returns to iOS Dave notes that Fortnite is back on the iOS App Store around much of the world after years of legal battles. Link: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches Chachi Says Video Game Minute Chachi covers GameStop's failed eBay offer, Amazon canceling its Lord of the Rings MMO, and Dodi Repacks stepping back from piracy.

Sorg and Dave Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 780 with a packed tech talk covering retro cameras, AI announcements, accessibility breakthroughs, gaming news, and a little 1986 Transformers nostalgia. This week, Sorg dives into the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release and how the series has become a multi-format obsession across audiobooks, print books, Webtoon, and comics. Dave shares Dazz Cam, a retro iPhone camera app that recreates vintage film, disposable camera, VHS, and analog looks for photos and video. They also spotlight Ajay Bhatt for AAPI Heritage Month, recognizing his role leading Intel's USB development team and how USB changed everyday computing. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Sorg talks about the physical release of the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic/graphic novel and how it compares to the Webtoon, audiobooks, and print editions. Link: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR Dazz Cam retro iPhone camera app Dave highlights Dazz Cam, an iPhone app that simulates vintage cameras, film looks, VHS-style video, borders, and analog-style photos. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180 Ajay Bhatt and the invention of USB For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave discusses Ajay Bhatt, who helped lead the Intel team behind USB and made modern plug-and-play devices possible. Link: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774 Apple accessibility features for iOS 27 Dave covers Apple's upcoming accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence-style phone assistance, live captions, better voice control, and accessibility hardware support. Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ Google I/O 2026 and agentic AI Sorg and Dave discuss Google I/O's heavy focus on AI agents, Gemini, AI-powered search, Workspace tools, shopping/cart assistance, Android XR, and smart glasses. Links: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour Sorg gets nostalgic about the 1986 Transformers movie, the Optimus Prime trauma, the 40th anniversary re-release, soundtrack editions, vinyl, and pink cassette release. Links: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/transformers-movie-soundtrack-reformatted-edition-bbts-exclusive-hot-rod-red-vinyl-lp-189634 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1506127744310466&set=pcb.1506127774310463 Fortnite returns to iOS Dave notes that Fortnite is back on the iOS App Store around much of the world after years of legal battles. Link: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches Chachi Says Video Game Minute Chachi covers GameStop's failed eBay offer, Amazon canceling its Lord of the Rings MMO, and Dodi Repacks stepping back from piracy.

Play NowThe Twincast / Podcast starts up its 401st episode by diving right in to the latest upcoming products shown off by Takara Tomy. Missing Link Ironhide and New Legends Nemesis Star Convoy lead the way. After the crew opines on those, the larger slate of reveals from this year's Shizuoka Hobby Show are discussed, including Beast Wars II Galvatron, Gigastorm, Missing Link Ratchet, Overgear Optimus Prime and even the AM-T Star Saber inspired by the character's design in the IDW comics. The latest Hot Wheels collaborative products are talked about next, followed by a quick look at the upcoming new Wild King toys. Listener questions about anniversaries and Optimus Prime toys lead into a quick installment of the Bragging Rights segment to close out the episode.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are back all back together in the studio again; to bring in all the Latest News! Kicking things off with quite a few MOTU Toy Headlines; branching all sub-categories of the brand - including a Playset! Neca continue to flip through the pages of the Mirage Comics, & questionably bring us Figures from those stories. Playmates announce a 2pk with BLOOD attributes!! As well as a potential Lawsuit to protect their work....? McFarlane continue to produce Batman products & Transformers Missing Link announce a unique offering in the form of G1 Ironhide & Ratchet. Trent gets super nostalgic over Goof-Troop; plus we have more Fighters announced from Jada & McFarlane too. Rounding out the News is a beautiful nod to the influential man that was Jack Kirby; in the form of a street named after him! Then we have a very close in-hand review of the amazingly intricate HeatBoys TMNT Figures. These Figures are absolutely extraordinary; with their Die-Cast designed Mech-Suits. They are honestly like nothing we have seen in the TMNT franchise before!! All this & more! Enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shizuoka Hobby Show brought a flood of reveals — Gigastorm, Beast Wars II Galvatron, Missing Link Ratchet and Ironhide, and more — but the real bombshell was Stern Pinball announcing a G1 Transformers machine with a transforming Optimus Prime on the limited edition. Also, Don's Metal Cardbot haul might be the most enthusiastic What We Got in recent memory. Episode 987 has a lot going on. The post Radio Free Cybertron 987 – Stern Warning: Brian’s Collection Must Get Smaller So His G1 Transformers Pinball Machine Can Get Bigger appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

The Shizuoka Hobby Show brought a flood of reveals — Gigastorm, Beast Wars II Galvatron, Missing Link Ratchet and Ironhide, and more — but the real bombshell was Stern Pinball announcing a G1 Transformers machine with a transforming Optimus Prime on the limited edition. Also, Don's Metal Cardbot haul might be the most enthusiastic What We Got in recent memory. Episode 987 has a lot going on. The post Radio Free Cybertron 987 – Stern Warning: Brian’s Collection Must Get Smaller So His G1 Transformers Pinball Machine Can Get Bigger appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately once again missing Scot; but making up the Forth Member of the show; & back from his recent UK Trip; we have Special Guest: Matt Tealeó! Matt systematically guides us through his most recent Toy Hunting Tour through UK! Kicking things off at "Leicester Vintage" & "Retrodee Toys"; with a very difficult mindset of self control & retaining enough money for the rest of the Trip! Then traveling next to the impressive: "Space Bridge"; which certainly holds up its name for Transformers fans! Next adventure was "The Vintage ToyMonster"; that was very well stocked indeed. Moving on next to: "Back To The Retro" which was positioned in a Mall. Then heading over to the incredibly well curated & equally spectacular: "Retro By Ronnie." Touring on then to both "Nerdbase" & "The London Toyshop". Next expedition was to "Hertfordshire Vintage Toys," with their striking Cabinet presentations! Then wrapping up at the awe-inspiring "88mph Toys" which seemed to have everything!! Then we bring it back to the Studio; with an exciting Gift-Box from Matt; for us to open! Wrapping up the Episode is a great overlook of what we are each Reading, Playing &/or Watching! Enjoy! To find more from Matthew Teale - please check out his very Toy Focused Instagram page: @Tealeos_ToyBox Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.