The TFG1 Podcast

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!!!!

In the latest ATTF-TFG1 Interview, Steve and Mike talk to voice actor extraordinaire Frank Todaro!!!! We find out how Frank got into voice acting, we talk about the new Transformers War For Cybertron Trilogy animated series on Netflix, and so much more! So join us won't you, because after all we have THE TOUCH here on "All Things Transformers."

Here’s the latest All Things Transformers and TFG1 Podcast interview! Optimus Solo and TFG1Mike chat with Neil Ross!! That’s right the voice of many of your favorite cartoon characters. We talk about G.I. Joe, Transformers G1, Jem, and so much more!!Geeks:Mike “TFG1" BlanchardOptimusSolo

In the latest GCRN interview we jump back into Transformers, and art books! PecanCtMichael joins TFG1mike to chat with Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster about the Transformers Art Books that they have done, and the upcoming release of TF Legacy: The Art of Transformers Toy Packaging. We learn so much about Jim and Bill!!Geeks: Mike “TFG1" BlanchardPecanCtMichael

In the latest GCRN interview we jump back into Transformers, and voice acting. This time around Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike chat with Starscream’s Daughter Abby Collins Cluster. Join us to hear how Abby found her own voice. Geeks: Steve "Megatron" PhillipsMike “TFG1" Blanchard

Well it’s that time again! TFG1Mike sits down with Stan Bush to talk about the process of crafting his latest album The Ultimate! Tune in to hear samples from the new album, and the process Stan went through to get this album done. Also hear mike gush over the man’s 35 year career, and dance ...

Today September 17, 2012 marks the 28th anniversary of the 1984 Transformers cartoon. On this day we announce that in the year of the 30th Anniversary The TFG1 Podcast will be reformatted! Yes that’s right we’ll be doing TFG1 right this time around. It will have an all new RSS feed entitled The TFg2 Podcast. ...Geeks: Mike “TFG1" Blanchard

Me Grimlock not podcaster, me grimlock king! The latest in the TFG1 Podcast interviews is with Mr. Gregg Berger! PecanCtMichael and TFG1Mike sit down and talk with Mr. Berger about his voice over career and more. Geeks: Mike “TFG1" BlanchardPecanCtMichael

Look up in the sky, look at that speeding on the roads, it’s Dan Gilvezan! The man that lent his voice to Spider-Man, and Transformers Generation 1 Bumblebee. However Mr. Gilvezan is more then meets the eye! So join PecanCtTerry and TFG1Mike to find out how much more in this awesome TFG1 Podcast interview!Geeks: Mike “TFG1" BlanchardPecanCtMichael

In this almost 11 minute update the terrible trio of TFG1Mike, Steve/Megatron, and PecanCtMichael discuss and reject the idea of redoing The TFG1 Podcast according to the Shout Factory DVD Complete Series set. However they do tease up Episode 25 which will be the FINAL episode of The TFG1 Podcast. Geeks: Steve "Megatron" PhillipsMike “TFG1" BlanchardPecanCtMichael

In this special DVD Commentary TFG1Mike and Steve/Megatron record a commentary for The Transformers 1986 Animated movie. Join them in this epic journey. Geeks: Steve "Megatron" PhillipsMike “TFG1" Blanchard