We're honoured to be joined by the legendary writer of the classic Marvel Transformers comic and, indeed, the creator of many of the series' most iconic characters, Bob Budiansky! Bob takes us on a tour of the Marvel days in the 1980s and recounts many of his memories from putting the series together. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much…

0 - 6:30 250th Episode! Dogs barking to celebrate, as per tradition, as well as some bonus hoops talk. 6:30 - 20 Reviewing the tape with Boston College, what did we learn and what can we expect entering the rest of in-conference play. 20 - 45 Reviewing the week's biggest games and every B1G matchup. 45 - 52 Checking in on last week's spread picks a…

0 - 11 Recapping MSU's 40-0 triumph over Prairie View A&M 11 - 28 Reviewing the big games across the nation (there are like three outside of the B1G now). Panic in Athens (now because of ON the field issues as well)??? Should the B12 own Friday night for their goofy games? Yes. 28 - 59 Recapping every B1G game! Wisconsin is cooked, but not as cooke…

We're joined by an extra special guest for this episode - Hasbro Transformers designer Evan Brooks! Evan takes us behind the curtain of what goes into producing the toys we all love, including the working relationship with TakaraTomy, some clues about what might be on the horizon, the challenges they face and much more. Not one to miss! If you enjo…

0 - 21 Terps go Derp and turtle when times get tough. MSU shows resolve, flash and the building blocks for what could become a bright future. 21 - 1:08 Relishing in the rest of the weekend full of rivalry losses and standard college football goofiness. 1:08 - 1:31 Previewing the biggest national games and each B1G matchup. 1:31 - Fin Prairie View A…

0:00-00:38 Glass half full vs glass half empty recapping MSU's 16-10 victory over Florida Atlantic 0:38-1:00 Taking a long walk through week one national results. 1:00-1:27 Taking a longer walk through week one national and B1G results. Taking the time to enjoy college football's return. 1:27-1:40 Previewing the biggest national games and every B1G…

TFNation 2024 has come and gone, but as the dust settles on Europe's largest Transformers convention for another year, we look back at the highs, the lows, and the dealer room splurges along the way. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS of weekly exclusive content & perks, in…

0 - 14 Offensive Line Preview; a new coach with some nice pieces to work with. 14 - 25 Defensive Line Preview; lots of new faces and we take you through our Portal Pals 25 - 47 Week 0 review and a Week 1 big time game previews 47 - 1:10 B1G Previews, From Thursday-Monday with some OPE! games sandwiched in there 1:10 - 1:21 Florida Atlantic Preview …

0-7 General BS 7-17 WEEK ZERO IS HERE + Thoughts on MSU Football captains aaaaand those were NOT chosen 17-30 Linebacker Room Overview 30-44 Secondary Overview 44-54 It is never too early for NATIONAL HOT SEAT TALK 54-1:21 BONUS: B1G HOT SEAT TIERS 1:21-Fin Hoops Trip to Spain RecapBy John Kirby

For episode 86, we're talking '86! Minibots, that is (or "Mini Vehicles", if you prefer). After already gassing up the previous years' of minute good guys, how does this final lot compare? And yes, we have plenty to say about one of them in particular. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/triple…

0 - 20 Olympic Hoops talk (we tie in MSU eventually) 20 - 49 Taking our time going through the Wide Receiver depth chart, also we remember some guys 49 - 1:12 Tight End Talk, the best position in the sport and WE GOT A GOOD ONE 1:12 - fin AP Top 25 rundown. Pretenders, contenders and Iowa.By John Kirby

0:00 - 0:12 Very important Olympic conversations 0:12 - 0:36 Quarterback Room chat. Everyone from last year? OUT. We give you the low down on the new blood and provide expectations. Also, we MAAAAAY have a new Vibe King. 0:36 - 0:57 Running Back Room also flush with new faces. A sure thing, a wildcard and some question marks. Will CFB follow the NF…

It's the return of 'third party - heaven or hell' as the team goes for a second round of discussing the best - and the absolute worst! - unofficial Transformers toys ever made. Well, most of us do, anyway. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS of weekly exclusive content & per…

It's the return of our popular 'hidden gems' series where each of the team selects two Transformers toys from over the years that they feel never got enough love. But has everyone understood the brief? If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS of weekly exclusive content & perks, …

0-9: NCAA Football video game is BACK. Our families are not prepared. 9-15: Conference realignment prognostications 15-30: Previewing the NEW Big Ten football conference 30-45: Football non-Conference scheduling strategies moving forward 45-fin: Xavier Tillman, NBA Champion! Saddi Washington, new Assistant coa- WELP, GOTTA GO!…

We're back for the long-awaited follow-up to episode #68 where we began exploring Takara's 1998 Beast Wars II line, and now it's time to talk bad guys! The Predacons in this line are perhaps not what you might expect, but there's still plenty of enablement to be had, including for one of the hosts... If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much …

With a new season of Transformers Earthspark landing, it seemed like a good time to finally welcome Mr Nick Roche to the podcast! Well-known for his work on the cartoon, his legendary contributions to the IDW comics series, and for just being a literal force of nature, Nick makes for a wonderful guest during what is likely one of the most bizarre e…

A real treat for our latest chat about Skybound's Transformers series as we're joined by series creator/ writer & artist Daniel Warren Johnson! The comic legend tells us all about his approach to the series, including his personal love of the robots in disguise, the challenges of working on an established brand, and some intriguing tidbits about ho…

Our 80th episode is here and we're talking iconic Transformers comic covers from over the years! With Marvel, IDW, Skybound and even a little Dreamwave up for consideration, there are also plenty of amazing memories to share. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS of weekly exc…

There's a new big-screen Transformers film on the horizon, and with the first trailer now here, there's plenty to talk about! But is this latest animated adventure for the robots in disguise as controversial as some would have you believe? If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS…

0-16: NFL Draft Review, talking picks that are friends of the pod and other MSU connections 16-22: 2025 NFL Draft QB prospects 22-29: Where Spartans landed across the NFL landscape 29-38: MSU program health as it relates to the latest NFL Draft... but we offer hope 38-47: The evolved version of the Spring Game kinda stinks until future portal dates…

Everyone loves a good Minibot, but something about the tiny Transformers was extra special in 1985! These five are some of the most unusual releases of the era, but they're as charming now as they ever were back in the day, showcasing exactly how to do a small 'pocket money' toy with a sense of flair. Today, we appreciate the little guys! If you en…

Now that the dust has settled on Missing Link Convoy, it's time for us to dig into this landmark Transformers release and see if it lives up to 40 years of hype! Is this the ultimate exercise in franchise nostalgia, and what might we hope to see from the line next? If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patre…

0-16 - We dive into the assistant coach search as a result of the Mark Montgomery departure 16-38 - Dominoes falling everywhere and none bigger than Coach Cal bolting from Kentucky 38-55 - Serious programs hit the portal. Let's be one! We share the current most likely candidates to be in green and white next year 55-1:09 - Previewing the men's bask…

So, you think you know Transformers? Our hosts certainly do, but can they make it through Sixo's quiz on the Generation 1 toy line? We hope you enjoy listening to the results as much as we did recording it, and maybe playing along to see if you can beat our scores as you go! If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at…

0-32: Unpacking men's basketball NCAA Tournament loss, the season and program in general. 32-55: so what's next for the men's hoops program? New faces are needed and welcomed because next year's Big Ten is wide open. 55-fin: Are the Big Ten regular season and tournament Hockey squad ready to take the next step? It's all in front of them for the tak…

0-8: Men's Hockey looks for their first tournament conference championship since 2006 AND Women's Hoops takes on the CAROLINAS. The team looks to build on an excellent regular season, but their work will be cut out for them taking on 8 seeded North Carolina and a looming date with undefeated South Carolina. 8-10: Obvious Tim Robinson and "Roundball…

It's our 75th episode AND our third anniversary, so we're going back to one of our favourite years of toys to celebrate! Despite not being as widely lauded as what came before it, 1988 was a crucial period of change for Transformers. With new gimmicks - Powermasters, Pretenders, Micromasters and more! - and a return-of-sorts to Earthbound vehicular…

0-10: Hockey! Join us as we discuss the MSU Hockey team and learn about them in real time (because they deserve it) 10-33: Recapping losses to Ohio State and Purdue and the Senior Night strugglefest over Northwestern. And some perspective on Tom Izzo's legacy. 33-41: State of Indiana hoops. Kinda bleak! 41-54: Ideas to pump some juice into the MSU …

Unlike his nemesis, Optimus Prime, Transformers most maniacal villain has never settled on just one alternate form. Yes, Megatron has been a gun, a tank, a jet, a car and many more things besides! Today, the team deliver their definitive* ranking of every** Megatron alternate mode ever. (*debatable / **also debatable) If you enjoy our podcast then …

0-12: It could be worse, lol. 12-14: Recapping the wins. 14-19: Iowa recap - ugly stuff. 19-40: Asking some questions about the rotation! Asking some questions about player development! Asking some questions about the staff! Confused why we have to ask some of these questions! 40-48: A look at the week ahead and our expectations. 48-fin: Chasing a …

Before Titans, the Transformers toys giving the biggest bang for your buck were those found in the Supreme class, and often with gimmicks and features to match their sizeable stature! For this supremely-styled chat, the team take a look at the history of these often weird but wonderful specimens. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more…

0-14: The Super Bowl hurt us. We talk about the Lions, we're sorry. 14-33: Coaxing you into the "Acceptance Phase" and then into the "Bargaining Phase" of MSU's Center position situation. Tyson Walker appreciation talk. 34-47: Put up or shut up time for 2023-24 MSU Hoops. 47-fin: We try to talk Hockey but then it devolves into a meandering football…

For our latest episode, we're talking about one of the most popular & enduring Transformers toy lines of all - it's 2007's Animated, with particular attention to the Voyager & Leader releases! What makes these toys, and the corresponding cartoon, so enjoyable, even today? If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at ww…

0-16: The mid-season autopsy commences. 16-41: Wisconsin and Michigan games were eye-opening for a different reason.. What happened to the Wolverine's temporarily proud program? 41-fin: Looking forward, what we think MSU can still do to make a real March run.By John Kirby

0-41: College Football Never Sleeps. Coaching Carousel news, predictions and gossip. 41-End: MSU Basketball son, we want you to succeed. We know it's in there.By John Kirby

Clear plastic is as notorious as GPS or discolouration when it comes to toy collector woes, albeit much more commonly encountered! Yet despite that, clear plastic isn't always a problem, and can be highly effective and a lot of fun when used properly! Today the team talk the good, the bad & the ugly. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much …

It's a new dawn as January kicks off the 40th anniversary year of Transformers and plenty of promise for exciting toys ahead! For our first episode of 2024, the team take a look at everything on the horizon and what in particular has caught our fancy. If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/triplet…

0 - 28 BASKETBALL! We are back: Baylor, Oakland, Stony Brook and Indiana State coverage 28 - 39 A Look Around the Big Ten 39 - 45 MSU Football Chat 45 - End Bowl Season conversation but mostly the importance of the Pop Tart Bowl. And wishes for the New Year!By John Kirby

It's the most wonderful time of the year... which means we get to discuss our favourite toys from 2023! What Transformers products most delighted us, whether they were naughty or nice? The team get settled in for a festive chat on all this and more from the last twelve months. Support the Show.By Triple Takeover

0-15: Courtney Hawkins? BACK. Joe Rossi? HERE. What do both coaches bring to the table and what can we realistically expect? 15-34: You know we had to talk portal 34-end: We gave our basketball son the silent treatment after a very disappointing start out of the gate this season. Don't judge our parenting. IT WORKED. So was it a sign of things to c…

0-17: Offensive Staff Review 17-26: Defensive Staff Review 26-36: Defensive Coordinator Conversation 36-1:00: Portal Talk 1:00-1:35: Championship Week Scoreboard and Bowl Review 1:35-Fin: Basketball BreakdownBy John Kirby

We're back on the Beasts for our latest episode except this time, we're off to Japan for one of the most colourful bits of late '90s Transformers - it's Beast Wars II! Take a tour on the wild side as Sixo introduces Liam and Jason to the delights of the Takara 1998 Maximal crew, be it lions, bugs or even a giant octopus! NOTE: play along at home us…

0-16: Playoff contender scores and grades 16-36: The final B1G games and we say goodbye to the Big Ten West (don't let the door hit you on the way out). 36-End: Championship preview and maybe some betting ideasBy John Kirby

0-14: Who is Jonathan Smith? 14-24: Filling out the rest of the football staff 24-34: Austin talks John into the idea of hiring manyfro Oregon State's former staff 34-55: Comparing MSU's hire to the rest of the coaching carousel hires 55-1:04: Filling out the roster and examining the transfer portal 1:04-End: Grading the hire…

It's still early days for Skybound's new 'Energon Universe', but there's plenty to talk about already! Kicking off a new miniseries on the comics, today the team examine the first two issues of Daniel Warren Johnson's acclaimed new Transformers series, along with Robert Kirkman's Void Rivals. It begins here... spoilers abound! Support the Show.…

0-22: Basketball anger 22-29: MSU WIN over Nebraska football!? 29-1:21: laughing about the ridiculousness of college football and previewing the week ahead 1:21-End: OSU-MSU previewBy John Kirby

0-27: Recapping the good, bad and ugly from the Duke loss and wins over Southern Indiana, Butler and Alcorn State 27-28: REBOUND THE BALL WE ARE BEGGING 28-Fin: Previewing Arizona and where we think MSU needs to show growth to have a shot at a real run.By John Kirby

0-13: Coaching Search update... four names for your consideration. 13-22: Bringing home the SPITTOON. Beating rivals in year 7 of their rebuild with 45 scholarship players? It's good. Enjoy it! 22-48: National & Big Ten Scoreboard watching + a preview of one of the biggest weeks of the year. 48-Fin: LAND GRANT TROPHY ON THE LINE…

Presenting an extra special episode now, as we delve deep into our bulging mailbag to answer questions from our dedicated listeners about Transformers, toy collecting, the podcast and much more than meets the ear. We're joined for this one by friend of the pod and all-round good guy Jason; but considering it's #66, will everyone make it out alive? …