Twincast / Podcast Episode #173 "Crossing The Rubicon"

There is more to Transformers than movies, cartoons, comics and toys. Discuss anything else Transformers here.

Twincast / Podcast Episode #173 "Crossing The Rubicon"

Postby Razorclaw0000 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:16 pm

Motto: "Know that I am Razorclaw, that my reality is not yours, and while I share Tigerhawk's dual Spark and Vok heritage...
I am NOT he!"
Weapon: Ion Particle Blaster
It's been a while, but the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast sister show, Mainframes, has returned with another episode, this time delving into the recent Till All Are One arc of issues 5 through 8. Buckle up with ScottyP, Dr Va'al, and Razorclaw0000 as we get launched head first from a falling Titan straight into your homes.

Episode #173 "Crossing The Rubicon" is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on iTunes and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.

Be aware that this episode is entirely about IDW Transformers comics and will completely spoil many storylines from several books, including many books before Till All Are One Issues 5-8, so listening after catching up with the most recent material is recommended if you wish to avoid spoilers.

We start with issue 5, "PING", discussing where the issue fits in the larger timeline around Revolution. We discuss the council meeting and politics, character designs, and the build-up of tensions from Titans Return. We further dig into the desperation of Windblade's awakening and transformation of Metroplex.

Image
Till All Are Political?


We move onto issue 6, "Desperate Times", and the fast-paced action of the legion of undead Titans literally raining into Cybertron. We discuss the pace, obscure characters, and climax of the book and the foreshadowing it accomplishes despite the dialog-light splash pages.

Image
Till All Are Squished


Coming to the penultimate issue of the arc, we discuss issue 7, "Desperate Measures". This issue ramps up the action, and we're discussing all of it, from Devastator and Strika, to Windblade and company's daring mission into Carcer, highlighting some of the lush artwork and edgy layouts pushing the artistic style even further. We discuss the implications in the larger lore, especially the Covenant of Primus, dropped in the final panels.

Image
Till All Are NOT Squished


Finally, we wrap up with the bombshell of issue 8, "Rubicon", chewing on the title and its meaning, as well as the major reveal in this book. We discuss the narrative and artistic risks and payoff, future books and world building, art styles and heritage, and much more.

Image
Till All Are Hacked


We digest a bit on the arc as a whole, including discussing upcoming issues and covers as well as the trade paper back release.

We hope you enjoyed this latest episode of Twincast / Podcast spin-off Mainframes, and stay tuned for future episodes as the ongoing IDW Transformers saga continues to unfold! We'll see you in the discussion thread for this episode which you can join in on by replying to this very news post.
User avatar
Razorclaw0000
Gestalt
Posts: 2864
News Credits: 609
Joined: Tue May 06, 2003 12:00 pm
Location: Ashley, PA
Buy from Razorclaw0000 on eBay
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 10+
Speed: 8
Endurance: 7
Rank: 7
Courage: 8
Firepower: 10
Skill: 9

Re: Twincast / Podcast Episode #173 "Crossing The Rubicon"

Postby Razorclaw0000 » Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:35 pm

Motto: "Know that I am Razorclaw, that my reality is not yours, and while I share Tigerhawk's dual Spark and Vok heritage...
I am NOT he!"
Weapon: Ion Particle Blaster
The biggest thing I forgot to mention was how much Obsidian feels like a slightly more talkative Prime Soundwave. He has the meeting, skulking mannerisms and similar robot mode shape.
User avatar
Razorclaw0000
Gestalt
Posts: 2864
News Credits: 609
Joined: Tue May 06, 2003 12:00 pm
Location: Ashley, PA
Buy from Razorclaw0000 on eBay
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 10+
Speed: 8
Endurance: 7
Rank: 7
Courage: 8
Firepower: 10
Skill: 9

Re: Twincast / Podcast Episode #173 "Crossing The Rubicon"

Postby Razorclaw0000 » Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:37 pm

Motto: "Know that I am Razorclaw, that my reality is not yours, and while I share Tigerhawk's dual Spark and Vok heritage...
I am NOT he!"
Weapon: Ion Particle Blaster
Other thing:

User avatar
Razorclaw0000
Gestalt
Posts: 2864
News Credits: 609
Joined: Tue May 06, 2003 12:00 pm
Location: Ashley, PA
Buy from Razorclaw0000 on eBay
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 10+
Speed: 8
Endurance: 7
Rank: 7
Courage: 8
Firepower: 10
Skill: 9

Re: Twincast / Podcast Episode #173 "Crossing The Rubicon"

Postby ScottyP » Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:00 pm

Weapon: Battle Blades
Now I regret not finding a way to get that in as bumper music
Listen to me ramble about robots on the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast
User avatar
ScottyP
Guardian Of Seibertron
Posts: 5461
News Credits: 623
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 3:42 pm
Location: Raleigh, NC
Buy from ScottyP on eBay

Re: Twincast / Podcast Episode #173 "Crossing The Rubicon"

Postby Va'al » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:27 am

Motto: "Till All Are Pun!"
Razorclaw0000 wrote:The biggest thing I forgot to mention was how much Obsidian feels like a slightly more talkative Prime Soundwave. He has the meeting, skulking mannerisms and similar robot mode shape.


Ooooh yes! I can get behind that parallel, good catch.
User avatar
Va'al
God Of Transformers
Posts: 17010
News Credits: 6188
Joined: Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:00 am
Location: Italy
Buy from Va'al on eBay

Re: Twincast / Podcast Episode #173 "Crossing The Rubicon"

Postby Big Grim » Tue Apr 25, 2017 5:18 am

Weapon: Galaxial Rocket Launcher
About to start listening to this. Gotta say, not been one of these in too long Guys! Looking forward to it! Y'all always catch loadsa stuff I miss.

*Edit*

I'd totally read Transformers : Science Bros!
User avatar
Big Grim
Headmaster
Posts: 1100
News Credits: 147
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2003 8:00 am
Location: Darkest Scotland


Return to Transformers General Discussion

Transformers Items at the Seibertron Store

Visit our store on eBay
Buy "CYCLONUS + NIGHTSTICK Transformers Legacy Generations Selects Voyager 2022 New" on SEIBERTRON-STORECYCLONUS + NIGH ...
Buy "WFC-S38 SPRINGER Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Voyager 2019 New 230426A" on SEIBERTRON-STOREWFC-S38 SPRINGE ...
Buy "ROAD HAULER Transformers Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Voyager Hasbro 2022 New" on SEIBERTRON-STOREROAD HAULER Tra ...
Buy "TRANSMETAL II MEGATRON Transformers Legacy Leader Beast Wars New **IN-STOCK**" on SEIBERTRON-STORETRANSMETAL II M ...
Buy "GRIMLOCK Transformers Age Extinction Generations Leader complete AOE 2014 221114" on SEIBERTRON-STOREGRIMLOCK Transf ...
Buy "BULKHEAD Transformers Legacy Voyager Class Prime Universe Hasbro 2022 New" on SEIBERTRON-STOREBULKHEAD Transf ...
Buy "BATTLETRAP Transformers Studio Series 99 Voyager Rise Beasts ROTB 2023 New" on SEIBERTRON-STOREBATTLETRAP Tran ...
Buy "MEGATRON Transformers Revenge Fallen ROTF Leader complete Hasbro 2009 220802A" on SEIBERTRON-STOREMEGATRON Transf ...
Buy "WFC-K20 ULTRA MAGNUS Transformers War for Cybertron Kingdom Leader 2021 230117A" on SEIBERTRON-STOREWFC-K20 ULTRA M ...
Buy "BLITZWING Transformers Legacy Leader Class Hasbro 2022 New" on SEIBERTRON-STOREBLITZWING Trans ...
Buy "WFC-E10 GRAPPLE Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise Voyager Hasbro 2020 New" on SEIBERTRON-STOREWFC-E10 GRAPPLE ...
Buy "BATTLE DAMAGED OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers Movie Voyager complete 2007 220420A" on SEIBERTRON-STOREBATTLE DAMAGED ...
Find the items above and thousands more at the Seibertron Store on eBay
Transformers Podcast: Twincast / Podcast #323 - Collective Thinking
Twincast / Podcast #323:
"Collective Thinking"
MP3 · iTunes · RSS · View · Discuss · Ask
Posted: Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

Featured Products on Amazon.com

Buy "Transformers Titans Return Arcee Action Figure Set" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Attacker 15 Bania Action Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Deluxe 20 Mercenary Action Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Studio Series 11 Deluxe Class Movie 4 Lockdown" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Voyager Class Grimlock" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Titan Class Trypticon" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of the Primes Titan Class Predaking" on AMAZON
Buy "Masterpiece MPM-7 Bumblebee" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Robots in Disguise Warrior Class Autobot Drift Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Leader Class Starscream Figure Action Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Titan Master Xort and Highbrow" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Robots in Disguise Warrior Class Steeljaw Figure" on AMAZON