"Our Most Unlistenable Podcast Idea Ever"

In this introductory mini-episode, Ben & Matt talk through their mission statement for the podcast as well as their history with the Transformers franchise.

If you'd like to watch and read along with us then you need to watch Transformers (2007) before the next episode, and read More Than Meets the Eye Issues 1-8 before Episode 2.

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye - Episode 0: Introductions

It's our first episode covering the acclaimed IDW Transformers series, More Than Meets the Eye, by James Roberts. We discuss the core cast, pacing difficulties, horror monsters, Star Trek away missions, the Worst Decepticons in the World and what Ben believes to be the book's greatest triumph.

For more info visit twitter.com/MALTMTE

Outro music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Saskia Parks

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye – Episode 1: MTMTE Issues 1-8

We continue our adventures aboard the Lost Light with some Big Name Cameos, history lessons, dramatic countdowns (and ups), an ill-advised night on the town and the monster in the basement finally gets loose.

Next week: Dark of the Moon
Two weeks: Issues 17-33 (Dark Cybertron entirely optional!)

Outro music - 'This is Why We Fight' - Saskia Parks (The Decemberists Cover)

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 4: MTMTE Issues 9-16 & 2012 Annual

In which we discuss Shockwave's cool pet drill, the height of 3D filmmaking, the courting of major name supporting actors, gay panic with Dr Ken, juggling villains, and the ups and downs of The Battle of Chicago

(Yes, Matt said 'Episode 4' at the start by accident. Sorry!)

Next Week: Issues 17-33 of MTMTE (you can skip Dark Cybertron)
Two Weeks: Age of Extinction

Outro Music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover - Saskia Parks

More (and Less) Than Meets The Eye

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 5: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Be not afraid of the huge number of issues covered in this episode, as a big chunk of it belongs to Dark Cybertron, the mostly irrelevant crossover event we break down in under 10 minutes.

On either side of that we discuss Huge Secrets about Magnus & Skids, Pharma's horrifying antics, a mockery of a trial, the Lost Light's new crew members, and the curious case of a vanishing starship.

Next Week: Age of Extinction
Two Weeks: MTMTE Issues 34-44

Outro Music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Saskia Parks

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 6: MTMTE Issues 17-33

The end is in sight as we discuss the final issues of More Than Meets The Eye ahead of its revamp. Don't let that knowledge take the drama out of the crew's impending death though! Love Triangles, Big Returns, Long Term Continuity and Cute Animals with Dark Pasts... truly this episode has it all!

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 10: MTMTE Issues 45-55

New Name! New Issue 1! Same old loveable crew!

We discuss why Rodimus is purple now, whacky adventures in a parallel universe, IDW's controversial history with gender in Transformers, the nature of grief and a much-lauded mutiny.

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 12: Lost Light Issues 1-12

Just because the crew of the Lost Light appear to be dead, doesn't mean this is the end! Death? Sparkeaters? Infinites? An Evil Alliance of Past Foes? A Planet-Sized Transformer? Unknowable Ancient Beings Trying to Eat the Universe? Pfft. How about a challenge next time?!?

It's also NOT the end of this podcast, as next week we will be joined by James Roberts himself to answer some of our burning questions.

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 14: Lost Light Issues 13-25

After dissecting his books for 14 weeks, Ben & Matt had the privilege of sitting down with James Roberts to discuss all things More Than Meets The Eye/Lost Light.

From the origins of his Transformers fandom (and how it differs from Ben & Matt's!), to his influences when building the cast, to incredibly specific questions about Mnemosurgery and Empurata, we tried to cover as much ground as possible in an hour. Don't worry, we made sure to ask 'Why do you hate Beast Wars, James?!?'

Outro Music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Saskia Parks

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 15: James Roberts Interview

On the day of their interview with James Roberts, Matt discovered he'd been sitting on a goldmine of juicy secrets concerning original plans for Lost Light. With James' blessing, we're breaking them down now.

From minor tidbits to major revelations, we pull back the curtain a little on what might have been had Lost Light not been cut short. Plus some of our own speculation of course. 

If this whets your appetite, make sure to pick up the final volumes of James' notebooks in 2024, which will go into even greater detail.

And that's it! Podcast over. Thank you for joining us for our Transformers journey. If you'd like to keep listening to our podcasts hijinks, make sure to subscribe to Untitled BoJack Horseman Project, available everywhere you get podcasts NOW.

Outro Music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Saskia Parks

More (and Less) Than Meets the Eye

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye - Epilogue: Lost Light Cut Plans & Alternate Ending

Mike Thomas, Matt Waters, Ben Phillips, Kevin Ford, Jerome Cusson and more bring you shows covering a plethora of films and TV shows, including Lost, Adventure Time, Game of Thrones, Firefly and even superhero movies, because nobody else is talking about those! Where else could you hope to find a 90-minute critical discussion of Brokeback Mountain and a dump truck of trivia on Mission: Impossible II in the same feed?

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