MUFFY AND THE MYSTERIANS - An untold tale from Transformers history! Chris McFeely 2026-09-25 | MUFFY AND THE MYSTERIANS - An untold tale from Transformers history!
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on SPARKS Chris McFeely 2024-03-09 | This episode takes a long-overdue dive into the mysteries of Transformer life itself, with a look at the concept of the Cybertronian soul - the SPARK, the mystical lifeforce that makes Autobots and Decepticons more than mere machines!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on SNARL Chris McFeely 2024-02-24 | This week, The Basics turns the spotlight on another of those prehistoric powerhouses, the Dinobots - the surly stegosaurus whose name got away from him, SNARL! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on KUP Chris McFeely 2024-02-10 | If you're looking for some history and lore from the world of the Transformers, there's no 'bot better suited to spin you a tale than the one we're looking at in this episode - curmugeonly old Autobot KUP! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on the GOLDEN AGE of CYBERTRON Chris McFeely 2024-01-27 | Cybertron wasn't always a world at war - once, long ago, the Transformers' home planet was a world without conflict, when energy flowed freely, and peace reigned. These are The Basics on the history of Cybertron and it's harmonious GOLDEN AGE! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrismcfeely.bsky.socialLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on KRANIX Chris McFeely 2023-12-30 | 2023's "Rise of the Beasts" saw the return of Unicron to cinema screens, so to wrap up Obscure Characters Month for this year, we're looking at The Baiscs on KRANIX - a 'bot from the world that was the planet-eater's first victim, when he made his debut in 1986's "The Transformers: The Movie"! Granix artwork by Ed Pirrie, produced for TFNation (@TFNationltd)Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on TRANSIT Chris McFeely 2023-12-23 | Obscure Characters Month plumbs new depths with the paragon of public transport, the duke of the deleted scene, the maestro of memes - It's The Basics on how a very under-represented alternate mode has slowly grown in prominence to inspire TRANSIT! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on ANTAGONY Chris McFeely 2023-12-16 | Obscure Characters Month continues with more BotCon Beast Wars content, as we look at The Basics on ANTAGONY! Pain is her friend - allow her to introduce YOU to it!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on APELINQ Chris McFeely 2023-12-09 | Obscure Characters Month continues with the history of a Maximal science-hero who this year made a very unexpected appearance in live-action! It's The Basics on APELINQ!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on TOXITRON Chris McFeely 2023-12-02 | Kicking off Obscure Characters Month 2023 with a look at the story of that lean, green, pollution-spewing machine, TOXITRON! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on SOUNDWAVE - Updated for 2023! Chris McFeely 2023-11-25 | Updated and expanded, revised and re-written, it's time for a fresh look at The Basics on Megatron's loyal spymaster SOUNDWAVE, now including all the new toys, cartoons, and comics and movies that have come out since the original episode six years ago! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on RESCUE BOTS Chris McFeely 2023-11-11 | Transformers toys are generally intended for kids aged 5+, but over the years, Hasbro has made several attempts to target the preschool market with big, simple figures for little hands. This is the story of their most successful endevaour - it's time to Roll to the Rescue with The Basics on RESCUE BOTS! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooProfile pic by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on MINDWIPE Chris McFeely 2023-10-28 | This year's Halloween special takes a look at the history of the Decepticons' batty black magician, Mindwipe! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooAvatar by Cody LaineBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Get The Basics at THOUGHT BUBBLE 2023! Chris McFeely 2023-10-21 | Come see me at Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2023, Nov 11-12, in Harrogate! Tickets still available: thoughtbubblefestival.com/ticketsSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on BOMBSHELL Chris McFeely 2023-10-14 | Spooky season is just around the corner, so let's warm up with The Basics on at one of the creepiest 'cons around, the Insecticon master of mind control, BOMBSHELL! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
The Untold Story of TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE Chris McFeely 2023-10-07 | Slowly uncovered piece by piece over two decades, this special extra-length video unpacks the contents of the various draft to the original animated Transformers movie script, and charts the evolution of its story and characters!00:00 - INTRO00:44 - PART 1: The First Draft22:24 - PART 2: The Secret of Cybertron24:19 - PART 3: The Second Draft37:58 - PART 4: Writing and Re-Writing44:27 - PART 5: From Script to ScreenRead the scripts, outlines, storyboards, and more at THE SUNBOW/MARVEL ARCHIVE: sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/mp-4034-transformers-movie-sunbow.htmlArtist's impressions by:KRIS CARTER - kriscarter.co.ukED PIRRIE - twitter.com/EdPirrieANDREW TURNBULL - https://bsky.app/profile/adtcomics.bsky.socialJAMES MARSH - https://bsky.app/profile/jamesotron.bsky.socialSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on STRONGARM Chris McFeely 2023-09-30 | Sometimes Transformers history takes an unexpected left turn, and a 'bot who started out as one thing becomes something entirely different - as you'll find out in the story of the 'bot who went from energon-sculpting Omnicon to rule-obsessed police cadet! These are The Basics on STRONGARM! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on THE NEMESIS Chris McFeely 2023-09-16 | Hot on the heels of its long-awaited released in toy form in the "Legacy" line this summer, we're finally taking a look at the Decepticon space cruiser that serves as the evil counterpart to the Autobot's iconic Ark: THE NEMESIS! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
The Basics livestream (09/09/23) Chris McFeely 2023-09-09 | Take the Matrix Test: youtube.com/watch?v=rhBfSJ54rroRead the original draft of The Transformers: The Movie at the Sunbow/Marvel Archive: sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/mp-4034-transformers-movie-sunbow.htmlSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShalloo
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on BATTLE BEASTS Chris McFeely 2023-09-02 | Transformers wasn't the only toyline created through the partnership of Hasbro and Takara - these are The Basics on one of their other big collaborations, the BEASTFORMERS, aka BATTLE BEASTS! Patreon supporter Greg Sepelak sponsors this look at the surprising and long-lived connection between the robots in disguise and these armoured animal warriors!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Transformers Quiz: THE MATRIX TEST 2023 Chris McFeely 2023-08-26 | Another TFNation has come and gone, which means it's time for the YouTube edition of this year's MATRIX TEST, the Transformers quiz I write and host at the convention every year! Play it solo or with friends, as a team or go head-to-head! Visit @TFNationltd at tfnation.com"Matrix Quest" logo by Ed Pirrie (@edpirrie on twitter)Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on the TRAINBOTS Chris McFeely 2023-08-19 | Tickets please! Hop aboard for another journey to the Japanese side of the world of the Transformers, with a look at the history of some of the country's first original TF characters - the TRAINBOTS!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on MINI-BOTS Chris McFeely 2023-08-05 | Patreon supporter @KeyanCarlileTF sponsors this episode! Keyan requested a look at the Transformers franchise's long history of retooling and recolouring Bumblebee to create new characters - and to tell that story in full, we need to go right back to the start, and look at The Basics on the short-statured members of the Autobot army - the MINI-BOTS!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on GENERATION 2 Chris McFeely 2023-07-22 | This week, we're bodaciously blasting back to the gnarly 1990s in a extreme episode courtesy of riotously radical Patreon supporter Dad Brad, who wanted the story of how, after a few years away, the Transformers returned with bigger guns and louder colours - it's the Basics on GENERATION 2! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on FORTRESS MAXIMUS Chris McFeely 2023-07-08 | Patreon supporter Devin Brimhall sponsors this episode about the biggest Autobot of them all! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on AIRAZOR Chris McFeely 2023-06-24 | Wrapping up our "Rise of the Beasts" theme month with a look at the history of the high-flying Maximal who just made her big-screen debut! It's The Basics on AIRAZOR! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on the MAXIMALS Chris McFeely 2023-06-17 | Creeping, crawling, and flying out of the world of "Beast Wars," get ready to go Beast Mode with this look at the history of the animal-form Transformers who have just set screens alight with their live-action debut in "Rise of the Beasts"!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Transformers comics are BACK in VOID RIVALS #1! Chris McFeely 2023-06-14 | Exciting news for comic fans today as Robert Kirkman launches a new shared universe starring the Transformers, G.I. Joe, and more in VOID RIVALS #1! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on MIRAGE Chris McFeely 2023-06-10 | "Rise of the Beasts" is in cinemas now - and that means that, at long, long last, it's finally time for me to deliver the episode you've been asking for! It's the Basics on the movie's new leading 'bot, the Autobot illusion-caster, MIRAGE!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on METALHAWK Chris McFeely 2023-06-03 | As we await the release of "Rise of the Beasts," and its introduction of a new team of Transformers who have been living in secret on Earth for centuries, The Basics looks at the Autobot who did it before it was cool! It's Earth's *original* secret protector, METALHAWK! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on VEHICONS Chris McFeely 2023-05-20 | From "Beast Machines" to "Transformers: Prime" and beyond, these are the Basics on the endless, faceless, mass-produced armies of evil - the VEHICONS! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on DARK ENERGON Chris McFeely 2023-05-06 | UNICRON IS COMING! Ahead of the chaos-bringer's return to the big screen in this summer's "Rise of the Beasts," get primed with this history of his evil energy and its many unearthly abilities in The Basics on DARK ENERGON!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on CROSSHAIRS Chris McFeely 2023-04-22 | This week, The Basics sets its sights on a popular request from the comments section - Targetmasters, sharpshooter, paratrooper, movie star, it's CROSSHAIRS!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
The Basics livestream (15/4/23) Chris McFeely 2023-04-15 | @TRDQ Metalhawk review: youtube.com/watch?v=GgJ1juWCadE @ComodinCam Ranking Every G1 Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=TNEZAKgBGcQ @KeyanCarlileTF Combaticons: youtube.com/watch?v=51dxhTXF5f8Triple Takeover Toycast: tripletakeover.comBuy tickets to TFUKCon via Prime Time Toyz: primetimetoyz.co.uk/tfukconSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on COSMOS Chris McFeely 2023-04-08 | The Basics reaches for the stars this week, with a look at the history of the Autobots' outer space lookout, COSMOS! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on NOVA PRIME Chris McFeely 2023-03-25 | This episode takes another dive into Cybertron's ancient history, with The Basics on another of the robots who carried the Matrix of Leadership before Optimus Prime: NOVA PRIME!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on the STUNTICONS Chris McFeely 2023-03-11 | Celebrating 200,000 subscribers with a long-demanded episode looking at The Basics on those Decepticon road-hogs, the STUNTICONS!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on HOT SHOT Chris McFeely 2023-02-25 | Kids today have Bumblebee... but twenty years ago, the audience of the early 2000s had this 'bot! Episode #200 finally looks at The Basics on the poster boy of the Unicron Trilogy, HOT SHOT! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on DEATHS HEAD Chris McFeely 2023-02-11 | He's met the Transformers, Doctor Who, and the heroes of the Marvel Universe... but if YOU ever meet this mercenary mechanoid, just be sure you DON'T call him a bounty hunter! These are The Basics on DEATH'S HEAD! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on the SEEKERS Chris McFeely 2023-01-28 | And we're back! For first first video of 2023, it's time to look at one of the most iconic aspects of the entire Transformers franchise - the lookalike Decepticon jets known as the SEEKERS!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
The Basics livestream (15/1/23) Chris McFeely 2023-01-15 | See the Digimon notes at: withthewill.net/threads/digimon-season-1-blu-ray-liner-notes-introduction-essay-tons-of-details-about-the-show.28694Watch the TFNation panel on @tf.spacestation-online3407 's channel!Listen to Sonic the Comic the Podcast at http://stctp.zone and get access to our vault of bonus goodies at http://patreon.com/stctpSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
The Basics livestream (15/1/23) Chris McFeely 2023-01-14 | See the Digimon notes at: withthewill.net/threads/digimon-season-1-blu-ray-liner-notes-introduction-essay-tons-of-details-about-the-show.28694Watch the TFNation panel on @tf.spacestation-online 's channel!Listen to Sonic the Comic the Podcast at http://stctp.zone and get access to our vault of bonus goodies at http://patreon.com/stctpSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on CRASHER Chris McFeely 2022-12-24 | Crashing through the snow, this Go-Bot's out to slay, stomping as she goes, laughing all the way! This year's Obscure Characters Month comes to a close with the basics on that riotous renegade who's gone from GoBotron to Cybertron and back again - It's The Basics on CRASHER!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on SKULLGRIN Chris McFeely 2022-12-17 | Obscure Characters Month continues with another 'bot who got a new toy in this year's "Transformers: Legacy" toyline - the monstrous mechanoid that Marvel made a movie star, SKULLGRIN!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on DION Chris McFeely 2022-12-10 | This year brought us a new toy of Orion Pax, the young robot who was fated to become Autobot leader Optimus Prime... but before he was Prime, Pax had a best friend, and that's the bot we're looking at today! It's The Basics on DION!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on IGUANUS Chris McFeely 2022-12-03 | Obscure Characters Month begins with a look at the reptilian Decepticon given new life by this year's Transformers: Legacy toyline - IGUANUS!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on LASERBEAK Chris McFeely 2022-11-26 | This week, we're taking it back to 1984 once more for a look at another of the Transformers franchise's founding characters - Soundwave's favourite cassette, LASERBEAK! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on DREAMWAVE Chris McFeely 2022-11-12 | For the first decade of the Tranformers franchise, Marvel Comics were king... but after "Generation 2" ended in 1994, "Transformers" comics went away. Then, in the early 2002, a new company took the reigns, producing wildly successful new series... that, in just a few short years, inexperienced, egotistical business owners drove straight into the friggin' ground. Patreon supporter Luke Wood sponsors this look at the history of DREAMWAVE! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on STARSCREAMS GHOST Chris McFeely 2022-10-29 | This Halloween, we're taking an overdue look at the most famous spooky spectre of the entire Transformers franchise!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on LIOKAISER Chris McFeely 2022-10-15 | Patreon supporter Robert Betschman sponsors this week's episode, looking at one of the mightiest Decepticon combiners, and the Decepticon team who form him! From the Japanese side of Transfomrers, comes The Basics on LIOKAISER!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on STEELJAW Chris McFeely 2022-10-01 | From Autobot lion to Decepticon wolf, this episode takes a look at the various 'bots - some much more famous than others! - who have shared the name STEELJAW!Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=284426Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/184XB8TPQFCPFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/chrismcfeelyFollow me on Tumblr: http://chrismcfeely.tumblr.comLogo by Liam Shalloo: twitter.com/LiamShallooBackground music: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0End card music: "Tech Live" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
