Celebrating 35 Years of Transformers: The Movie

15 YEARS!!!!! Can you believe it? The TFG1 Podcast is 15 Years Old! In celebration we are giving you 15 NEW Episodes! This time around join TFG1Mike and Mike Seibert, as they have a wonderfully G1 conversation about The Cybertronic Spree's Transformers 1986 album! The TFG1 Podcast is back folks! You won't believe your ears!USE TFG1Mike’s LinkTree to Follow Him!!LISTEN TO MSRP!! and 2Mikes2Furious!!Also follow Mike on X!

STAN BUSH HAS GIVEN US PERMISSION TO USE THE TRACKS that are in this Podcast! Ladies and Gentlemen it's that time again for TFG1Mike to catch up with the Transformers music man Stan Bush! In this brief interview Mike talks to Stan about what's on the horizon for him, including the NEW 10 CD Stan Bush Collection Boxset. Plus more on Stan’s career!

TFG1 Mike, Steve Megatron, and Optimus Solo review the recently completed Top 100 Transformers Characters list. They discuss characters that narrowly missed the cut, analyze controversial rankings in the top 50, and identify which figures they would remove or promote. The hosts also break down the representation of different factions and character archetypes, while thanking the 33 contributors who helped compile the master list.

The hosts and guests conclude the 12-year journey to rank the top 100 Transformers characters, revealing the final 25 entries. The panel highlights iconic characters including Devastator, Thundercracker, Optimus Primal, Hot Rod, Wheeljack, Galvatron, Jazz, Grimlock, and Soundwave, sharing personal connections and debating their placements. They also reflect on the contributors' collective input and the diversity of character types that made the final cut.

TFG1 Mike, Steve Megatron, Optimus Solo, and special guest Lady Wreck continue the countdown of the GCRN's Top 100 Transformers Characters. In this episode, the team reveals the rankings from 50 through 26, analyzing characters including Knockout, Hound, Mirage, Waspinator, Omega Supreme, Springer, Blitzwing, and Ravage. The hosts discuss their rankings, the nuances of each character's history across various media like G1, Beast Wars, and the IDW comic series, and address listener feedback regarding the list's composition.

The countdown continues as the crew reveals characters ranked 75 through 51, featuring guests Rodimus Primal and Optimus Solo. This installment covers a wide range of fan favorites and complex figures, including Snarl, Alita-1, Drift, Chromedome, Swindle, Wreck-Gar, Sky-Byte, Bulkhead, and Blaster. The hosts break down their history across various continuities, from G1 and the 1986 animated movie to the IDW comics, Transformers: Prime, and more. They also debate the legacy of specific toy lines, combiner members, and the impact of these characters on the franchise's lore.

The team continues their countdown of the top 100 Transformers characters, breaking down rankings #100 through #76. Joined by various fans and contributors, the hosts discuss the merits and roles of characters like Skylynx, Superion, Barricade, Swerve, Powerglide, Trax, Red Alert, Ratbat, and Brawn across their various appearances in the cartoon, comics, and live-action films.

The GCRN kicks off an ambitious countdown of the top 100 Transformers characters. Hosts Frank Todaro, Mike, Steve Megatron, and Optimus Solo introduce the project, detailing how 33 contributors from across the fandom submitted nearly 3,000 votes to form the final list. They reflect on the network's long history covering the franchise, discuss their personal methods for ranking characters, and preview what listeners can expect in the upcoming episodes.

35 YEARS!!!!! Can you believe it? Transformers The Movie is 35 Years Old! Join TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil, as they have an impromptu meetup online to talk about this classic piece of Transformers media! The TFG1 Podcast is back folks! You won't believe your ears!

In Episode 418 of The Pull Bag we are bustin' Ghosts on Cybertron! Join TFG1Mike and JT From Saskatoon as they take a look at TRANSFORMERS-Ghostbusters: Ghosts of Cybertron from IDW!! We give our spoiler filled review of this latest IDW Crossover comic! As always remember to MAKE YOUR GREAT ESCAPE into Comics!!!!