Best Odd Uk Tales Podcasts (2025)

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Marvel UK #37 Pt 1: Shockwave Needs to Ease Up 46:27

4d ago46:27

46:27

Boo and Evan get into the first part of the two-parter of Brainstorm. The concentric circles that allow Buster to be really useful to Sparkplug come to a head as Shockwave starts to figure it went Jetfire isn’t alive yet. Also, Shockwave needs to learn boundaries! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! Edhatestransformers@…

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Britain’s Most Chilling Familicide 23:43

7d ago23:43

23:43

In this chilling episode of True Crime Britain, we uncover the haunting case of Christopher Foster—a British millionaire whose lavish lifestyle masked a deadly secret. On a quiet summer night in 2008, the idyllic village of Maesbrook, Shropshire, was rocked by an unimaginable tragedy. Foster, facing financial ruin, shot his wife and teenage daughte…

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The Day Innocence Died: What the CCTV Footage Didn’t Show 28:54

7d ago28:54

28:54

Watchers or Witnesses? The 38 Who Saw and Walked Away The shocking murder of James Bulger, a two-year-old abducted from a UK shopping center and brutally killed by ten-year-old boys Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, became one of the most shocking crimes in British history. In this true crime Britain podcast, we examine the events through expert an…

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Marvel UK #36 Pt 2: Huffer's Goth Phase 30:46

11d ago30:46

30:46

Boo and Evan wrap up the issue that stars the legend, Bomber Bill and his partner Huff "No one knows my inner pain" er. Soundwave is attempting to contact Cybertron and the Autobots have to stop him, but doesn't Huffer secretly desire the same as Soundwave? See Bomber Bill get into his full Kristofferson! Watch Devestator layout all opposition! Fin…

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Marvel UK #36 Pt 1: Bomber Bill Rides Again! 41:24

18d ago41:24

41:24

Boo and Evan are back to the Marvel UK books with the debut of the comic Devestator (or Devastor for Ed). Bomber Bill doesn't just give up when he loses Bessie, instead, he finds himself inside another chassis, but this one talks back. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] Morethanmeetstheseg…

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Void Rivals #18: I Am The Ring! 47:40

24d ago47:40

47:40

Boo and Evan get into the latest Void Rivals issue that is bringing together so many elements of the entire Energon Universe in a great conclave. Solila undergoes her own changes and Zerta Trion helps her with that change! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected]…

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Free Comic Day Edition: Energon Universe #1 47:11

26d ago47:11

47:11

Boo and Evan jump in to go into this VERY lore heavy edition of the Energon Universe #1, along with all of the side stories that are going on with it as we move to a big event in a few more months. Check it out and tell us what you liked most about the issue on our show comments or email us! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear fr…

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Skybound G.I.JOE #6! Now with SPOILERS!! 27:36

1M ago27:36

27:36

Boo and Evan give a little love to another part of the Energon Universe that has been neglected on our humble podcast, G.I.JOE. It's a pretty brutal universe out there, but we have yet to see a Negan show up. Wait, is Cobra showing us the effectiveness of a new weapon? A weapon that is more....than meets the eye? CoCo is pretty cutthroat and Destro…

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The Hungerford Massacre: The Day Britain Changed Its Gun Laws Forever 26:31

1M ago26:31

26:31

On August 19th, 1987, the tranquil market town of Hungerford became the setting for one of the deadliest mass shootings in British history. In this gripping episode of Peculiar Britain, we explore the harrowing journey of Michael Ryan—from his troubled psyche and deadly arsenal to the town-wide rampage that claimed 16 innocent lives. We'll unravel …

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Lager, Legend, and the Last Stand: Raoul Moat & Gazza's Delusion 17:40

1M ago17:40

17:40

A manhunt grips the nation. A celebrity stumbles into the madness. This is Britain at its most bizarre. In July 2010, Raoul Moat launched a violent spree that left one man dead, a woman gravely injured, and a police officer blinded—triggering one of the largest manhunts in modern British history. But just when the standoff reached its peak, a surre…

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Sheila Fox: The Girl Who Disappeared for Half a Century 21:58

1M ago21:58

21:58

A Coventry schoolgirl vanished into thin air in 1972—only to be found alive decades later, rewriting the rules of Britain’s cold case mysteries. In the gritty heart of 1972 Coventry, 16-year-old Sheila Fox stepped out of her terraced home on Gulson Road and into a void that would haunt West Midlands Police for over half a century. Her disappearance…

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Marvel UK #35: The Tale of Ferdy & Gabe 1:29:46

2M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

Boo and Evan celebrate the new life of the Constructicons, and the joy of capitalism. Ole GB Blackrock is the Tony Stark of the Transformers universe, you know, before he had a change of heart. Well, when he didn't have a heart...or something. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] Morethanmee…

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Tobin: The Devil's Incarnate - Britain's Bloodiest Secret 15:38

2M ago15:38

15:38

You think you know darkness? Think again. Peter Tobin wasn't just a killer; he was a creeping shadow, a master of deception, and a predator whose depravity knew no bounds. His confirmed victims – Angelika Kluk, Vicky Hamilton, and Dinah McNicol – suffered fates that will haunt your nightmares. But the true horror lies in the chilling suspicion that…

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Mr. Kipper's Shadow: The Suzy Lamplugh Mystery 24:23

2M ago24:23

24:23

In the heart of Fulham, a mystery lingers, cast by Mr. Kipper's shadow. July 1986: London. A young estate agent, Suzy Lamplugh, meets "Mr. Kipper" and vanishes. What began as a routine appointment spiralled into one of Britain's most baffling and disturbing missing person cases. "Mr. Kipper's Shadow" pulls back the curtain on this chilling mystery.…

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Transformers Skybound #19 Spoilers: How Megatron Took His First Shot 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

Boo and Evan are jumping in here mid-week to bring a quick episode dealing with the Transformers #19 and the fallout of what it could mean! We'd tell you more, but that would spoil it! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] @mtmtgpod on Twitter https://www.face…

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Britain’s Final Executioners 26:21

2M ago26:21

26:21

In Peculiar Justice: Britain’s Final Executioners, we journey through the haunting final days of capital punishment in the UK. From wrongful hangings and crimes of passion to political reform and public outrage, we trace how cases like Derek Bentley, Ruth Ellis, and Timothy Evans ignited a national reckoning. This podcast brings together chilling c…

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Marvel UK #34: Jazz Loves Kidnapping Folks 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Boo and Evan do part 2 of the Disintegrated Circuits issue reprinted from the Marvel US issues. Its one of the classic American stories that features the Marvel character (not necessarily Transformers) Circuit Breaker.. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] @m…

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Marvel UK #33: The Circuit Breaker Pin-up 1:30:04

2M ago1:30:04

1:30:04

Boo and Evan jump right back into the issues with this reprint of the American Marvel issue that introduced the great character, Circuit Breaker. Of course, the guys ramble on...a lot. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] @mtmtgpod on Twitter https://www.face…

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Beast in the Woods: The Bristol Zoo Cryptid Mystery 16:18

2M ago16:18

16:18

Was it a deer, a demon—or a devilishly clever stunt? When Bristol Zoo Project released night vision images of a “winged and horned” creature in October 2024, panic and intrigue spread like wildfire. Was this Britain’s next big cryptid—or just a cunning Halloween hoax? In this gripping episode of Peculiar Britain, we dissect the evidence, folklore, …

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Crocodile in the Harbour: Bristol’s Most Unbelievable Urban Legend 15:06

2M ago15:06

15:06

A six-foot reptile, a viral tweet, and a city that leaned into the mystery. In 2014, a Bristol bus driver reported a crocodile swimming in the River Avon. Within hours, the story exploded across the city—sparking more sightings, unofficial warning signs, and even a film. But was there ever a croc... or just a log and a clever bit of myth-making? Th…

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Marvel UK Annual #1 Pt 4: Bumblebee Gets Some Action 58:02

2M ago58:02

58:02

Boo and Evan finish out the first UK Transformers Annual with the story "Hunted!" Bumblebee is seriously bored and is looking for some action, and Prowl is the babysitter, but what's better than one wild and crazy wing man? Two wing men! Well, they have wings and they fly... If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! Edhatestr…

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Britain’s Longest-Running Missing Person Case 20:47

2M ago20:47

20:47

One girl. One country lane. No answers for over 40 years. On a quiet summer afternoon in 1978, 13-year-old Genette Tate vanished while delivering newspapers in the peaceful village of Aylesbeare, Devon. Her bike was found abandoned, the newspapers scattered—but she was never seen again. This episode explores one of Britain’s most haunting and endur…

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One of Britain’s most disturbing true crime stories. 15:25

2M ago15:25

15:25

House of Horrors – Fred & Rose West In this chilling episode of Peculiar Britain, we descend into the dark and depraved world of Fred and Rose West — the seemingly ordinary couple who orchestrated some of the most horrific serial murders in British history. Operating from their home at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, the Wests committed unspeakab…

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Echoes Beneath: The 1967 Frindsbury Mystery 8:42

2M ago8:42

8:42

Unearthing the Secrets of a Town's Forgotten Collapse In "Echoes Beneath," we delve deep into the shocking 1967 ground collapse in Frindsbury that took Jean Thompson's life, leaving behind unanswered questions and a community forever changed. Join us as we uncover hidden histories, explore geological mysteries, and examine the tragic events that st…

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Marvel Annual #1 Part 3: Autobots Be Blowing Stuff Up! 38:21

2M ago38:21

38:21

Boo and Evan are still in the first UK Annual, yeah, its a beefy boy, like Windcharger. IYKYK. This is the tale of when Megatron met Optimus Prime, and Megatron sang to the fallen body of Puffer. Mirage will be playing the part of Soundwave in this one scene and there are some others who get a mention in this story. You know you wanna know! If you'…

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Spoiler Special! Void Rivals #17 and Transformers #18 41:25

3M ago41:25

41:25

Boo and Evan couldn't wait to go over these two issues that are minty fresh! Why should you wait for the spoilery goodness? You shouldn't! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] @mtmtgpod on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanMeetsTheseGuys/ https://disco…

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Marvel UK Annual #1 Pt 2: I Attack The Darkness! 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

Boo and Evan get into the next part of the UK Annual when they explore the other Make Tracks story that ends up being a lot darker, but also we spot another red rumble! FIRRIB! There's a story or two in there as well. Hear about how Evan made an impromptu lawn dart in middle school! There's no photographic evidence and the statute of limitations is…

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Marvel UK Annual #1 Part 1: With 100% less Grimlock and 15% more Reagan! 1:12:15

3M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Boo and Evan tackle the lore dense Marvel UK Annual number 1, but since its a chunk of stories this will be just part 1 of 3. You all know how much they ramble on already, this would've gone on for 3 hours, easily. For the first time in a bit we take a break from the Dinobots, so they can do their own thing, but we get treated to some "Real World F…

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Marvel UK #32: The Wrath, and Left Hook, of Grimlock 54:02

3M ago54:02

54:02

Boo and Evan conclude the storyline that includes the Dinobots dealing with Guardian and the remnants of what Shockwave and the Decepticons left the Autobots to deal with in the Ark. THere will be some hurt feelings and hurt comrades amongst the Autobots. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected]…

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Marvel UK #31: Grimlock’s Brute Squad 1:01:08

3M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Boo finally drags Evan through the valley of Nell Yomtov to enjoy the beautiful...yet weirdly proportioned issue #31 of the Marvel UK books titled, "No More Mr Nice Guy!" I mean, who doesn't like seeing the nerds and the jocks work together to not die? Maybe a street gang and an IT department is a better comparison. If you'd like to contact the guy…

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Marvel UK #30: Bustin Dams! 54:48

4M ago54:48

54:48

Boo and Evan hit part 2 of "Decepticon Dam Busters" with a flourish of laughter and bewilderment. Evan embraces those Soundwaves and Boo gives us a sneak peak of G2 Mirage! Its action packed and there will be pauses due to a "WTH?!" moment or three. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] Moret…

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Marvel UK #29: Grimlock's Story Time 1:05:01

4M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Boo and Evan check the bookmark and get back into the Marvel UK comics with "Decepticon Dam Busters!" Ratchet has to explain to the Dinobots why they're the good guys, and not scaring humans. Boo has discovered a major Marvel callback that has apparently gone unnoticed up until now. How does Secret Wars work into the the Marvel Transformers Univers…

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Challenge of The Gobots Ep 46: Be Courageous! 59:36

4M ago59:36

59:36

Boo and Evan come to the end of the Challenge of the Gobots with the admittedly quick paced, "Return to Gobotron." Evan also realizes that Spotify has been hiding comments on episodes, thankfully all positive... Samatha Jay Witwicky! We see you!! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] Morethan…

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Challenge of the Gobots Ep 45: We're All Screwhead Here... 50:41

4M ago50:41

50:41

Boo and Evan creep ever closer to the end of Gobots with the fast paced, "The Flight to Earth." The guys marvel at the new "Courageous" flight of the Last Engineer and the other humans as they head to Earth with Leader-1. Cy-Kill and the Master Renegade try to see who is more calculating and there by monsters here! If you'd like to contact the guys…

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Challenge of the Gobots Ep 44: The Red Gang 51:19

5M ago51:19

51:19

Boo and Evan get set to watch, "The Fall of Gobotron" and the burning of GoboLanta. Cy-Kill and the Master Renegade lay waste to Gobotron, using a new weapon that has debilitating effects. The Red Gang infiltrates and uncovers a massive secret, but will it be enough to turn the tide or even save Leader-1? If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd l…

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Challenge of The GoBots Ep 43: Laces Out! 52:20

5M ago52:20

52:20

Boo and Evan get back to the final story arc of The Challenge of the GoBots with the episode called, "Quest for the Creator." The episode gets way into the world building and the lore of the entire GoBots Universe. The episode continues to show really great animation models and, once again, the Heavy Metal quality of the animation when we introduce…

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MTMTG NYE 2024 Special: Optimus is a jerk! 1:02:18

5M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

As we conclude a turbulent year, we decide to review two books full of ecological disasters, although the Renegades one is short lived. Hang with the guys and be safe this New Years Eve, as we kick off another year of this podcast and old friendships, as well as new ones. Come and hang with us on the Discord or email the show. We look forward to ha…

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The MTMTG Holiday Special 2024: Its not "Life Day" 58:33

5M ago58:33

58:33

Boo and Evan take a week to enjoy some well-deserved time with the Yule Log. They get into two read-along storybooks with GoBots: "Collision Course Comet" and Transformers "Satellite of Doom." We both hope that you have a great season with your chosen family, however you celebrate. Thank you for being on this ride with us. If you'd like to contact …

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Challenge of the Gobots Ep 42: How Crasher Got Her Groove Back 1:06:28

6M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Boo and Evan jump ahead to the end of the Gobots series to episode 42 to start to explore the origins of the beings we've come to know as Gobots, and who the heck is the Engineer? Is he a D&D mage? The Gobots are turning out to be a really dark and deep mythos that many of us took for granted. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear …

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Challenge of the Gobots Ep 5: Kneel Before an Army of Zods 1:05:38

6M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

We've come to the end of the opening of the Challenge of the Gobots mini series with "The Final Conflict." Its been a great ride and we've been enjoying this so far. Should the guys continue going through GoBots? Email us or send a message on our discords to let us know. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! Edhatestransf…

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Challenge of the Gobots ep 4: Tanks for Everything 50:45

6M ago50:45

50:45

Boo and Evan traverse into the fourth episode of Challenege of the Gobots called, "Earthbound". Things are going badly for the Guardians on Earth, but the Gobotron bound Guardians are zeroing in on the Renegade fortress and trying to bring an end to the uprising. The GOAT Renegade shows up on Earth and its bad for the heroes. WHAT WILL HAPPEN?? Sta…

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Challenge of the Gobots Ep3: Leader 1 on my Mind 53:39

6M ago53:39

53:39

Boo has offered up his favorite Gobot picture for this episode, "Conquest of Earth." This exciting chapter of the original GoBots mini series gives us a really fun Renegade in Geeper Creeper and the taking of Cheyenne Mountain Base, home of NORAD...and the Stargate. Oh! I can't forget that we have ZOMBIES!!! Well, kinda. If you'd like to contact th…

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Challenge of the Gobots Ep 2: Hello Comrade 49:31

6M ago49:31

49:31

The truth, after coming out, has thrown chaos among the offices of More Than Meets These Guys, but they can't stop once the mini series has started, so strap in for the ride of the Renegades rebelling against the oppressive reign of the Guardians. It's a struggle many have to face, when a force that seeks to silence their voices. Also, Matt meets a…

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Episode 1: Greetings From Gobotron! 1:13:15

7M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Boo and Evan have something important to tell you all. Evan has been harboring a terrible secret all of these years, and it's time to come clean. All of these years of collecting Transformers has been a cover for Evan's true love, GoBots. After all of this time, it had to come out. Evan hasn't been sleeping from the guilt. So, judge away, but this …

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Marvel UK #28: Dino...Dino...Dinobots! HOOOO! 54:45

7M ago54:45

54:45

Boo and Evan finish out the story arc that introduces the original brute squad, The Dinobots! Ratchet shows Megatron that he is more than just a medic, much more...than meets the eye (sorry, couldn't help it). What good is a story without some naivety and some double-crossing? But, who is really pulling a true double-cross? We shall see... If you'd…

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Marvel UK #27: Ratchet's New Ride 47:58

7M ago47:58

47:58

Boo and Evan find out what's next for the beleaguered Ratchet as he travels to The Savage Land, land that Magneto loves to use on occasion. He's got big plans for the lost Dinobots, and we'll see how they defeated the fierce Shockwave. Megatron is seemingly a very good soldier for Shockwave as well. I'm sure this will all go well. If you'd like to …

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Ratchet and Megatron...Share a Moment 1:20:08

7M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Boo and Evan get into one of the most carefully drawn of the Marvel Transformers books. Ratchet gets to go to Warrior School and Buster keeps having really crazy mind issues, but he's probably juuust fine, right? Ratchet explains what happened with Shockwave and mysterious Dinobots. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! E…

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Marvel UK #25: Megatron, Stay Down 1:01:25

8M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Boo and Evan review episode 25 of the Marvel UK books, which is a port of the American issue, with a few key differences. The guys are starting something new in this issue, splitting the Transformers content from the other content, like Machine Man, Planet Terry, and others. The Transformers content is pretty brutal though! If you'd like to contact…

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Season 2 Ep 44: The Ballad of Auggie Cahnay 1:17:51

8M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

We did it folks! We made it to the episode that Jahu has been eagerly waiting for, "The Trans-Europe Express." The guys dig into this fun episode that is one part Indiana Jones story, one part Cannonball Run, and one part Ancient Aliens! There are some interesting observations made asd well, like, do we finally have proof that the Constructicons ha…

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A Conversation with Simon Furman 1:04:50

8M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Boo and Evan have a very casual and fulfilling conversation with legendary Transformers writer and lore guru, Simon Furman. Watch, as they catch the elusive Furman in his happy place, surrounded by hi creations! Hear, Evan get all star struck and stuttery! Know, Boo is safely behind his Megatron artwork and enjoying it all. It was a fun time and a …

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