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Prime Cuts

Audrey and Mara
Transformers
Megatron
Optimus Prime
Transformers Prime
Starscream
Cybertron
Golden Lagoon
Shockwave
Nemesis Prime
Beast Wars
Transformers Generation One
Soundwave
Energon
Jasper, United States
The God Gambit
Mech
Orion Pax
Transmetal
Wheeljack
Ratchet

Transform, roll out, and plug in! Audrey (she/her, they/them) and Mara (she/they) are taking you on a ride through the history of Transformers television. We're going season by season--but not in order!--so you can experience the best of almost 40 years of cartoons with our expert* and objectively correct** commentary. *bro just trust us **bro just TRUST us

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Latest Episodes

Ah what a lovely day I'm having with my beloved Airazor. I sure hope there aren't any crazy alien plants that fly out of the ground and comes fucks me! This datatrack contains discussion of the following topics; naming conventions, the hentai dimensi... more

Don't worry, Blackarachnia, if I had Tarantulus in my head I would ALSO be trying to kill myself. This datatrack contains discussion of the following topics; Blackarachnia x Tarantulus No Children AMV, Quickstrike's simping tendencies, (slight) visua... more

It's been a while, but we're finally heading back to the Beast Era. Boy, a lot of crazy shit happened at the end of season 1! Now we have to deal with the fallout. A bunch of guys died, Rattrap has wheels, and things have never been more slapstick. T... more

Prime Season 2 is in the rearview, and it was quite the ride! We talk about the highs, the lows, the massive amounts of Vehicon violence (which isn't a war crime because they aren't people). This datatrack contains discussion of the following topics;... more

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Recent Guests

Ernie Hudson
Voice actor, Fowler
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Gina Torres
Voice actress, recurring character
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Hosts

Mara
Host with long-running involvement in show and prime-cuts framing; frequent banter and strategic content curation.
Audrey
Co-host with strong episode presence, voice-acting trivia, and dynamic chemistry with Mara.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Good Luck!

    You’ve been on an amazing run, this is easily my favorite podcast/fever dream about a toy commercial. But good luck with the rest of it when you already peaked with THE JERKERRRR IT’S ALL ABOUT THE JERKER BABYYYYYYYY

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josephine Joestar
    United States2 years ago
  • So close!!!

    Oh man. So I’m really enjoying this show but like there hits a point where the jokes are, “It’s a kid show…. Isn’t that crazy?” And like yea I guess but we all are aware of the genre we are in and what we are watching so the bit kind of falls flat. It’s kind of like making fun of a clown for having a red nose. Like yea it’s a clown that’s the point.

    But I legit have laughed out loud in my car while listening to it too! It’s genuinely funny and the two hosts have amazing chemistry as well as bei... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AL 264
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans note the show's blend of nostalgia with sharp, sometimes irreverent humor, though a few wish for tighter editing.
Appeal lies in cross-media references and behind-the-scenes trivia that fans find valuable for deeper engagement.
Listeners praise strong host chemistry and entertaining deep dives into long-running franchises.

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Talking Points

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S11E7: Bronze Age Simlish
Q: Who is your favorite new character introduced in the Dinobot Island arc?
The group gravitates toward Tracks or Perceptor, with Beachcomber as a funny, fan-favorite pick for his quirky vibe.
S11E9: Autobot HR Complaints
Q: Which Autobots stood out as most capable under pressure during the planetary caper?
Trailbreaker's force field and strategic positioning during the final sequence were standout moments, preserving the team while others faced the sun and the fallout.
S11E9: Autobot HR Complaints
Q: What gave you the strongest impression about Megatron's Master Plan in Part 1?
The way Megatron weaponizes a false narrative through a staged broadcast to delegitimize the Autobots and seize public support, which foreshadows the political satire running through the two-parter.
S11E19: Me Grimlock Unbaptized Baby!
Q: Who is truly the Stunticon known as Wildrider? What motivations lie beneath that slate gray hood?
The host discussion suggests Wildrider is driven by reckless, chaotic impulses and a taste for mischief, framed as a Jackass-on-loop mindset with a mix of ego and danger; the answer emphasizes his unpredictable, thrill-seeking personality rather than a single coherent motive.
S12E4: Boot Boys Aren't Human
Q: What is the best Nemesis Prime origin?
The hosts discuss multiple origins across continuities, with Armada Nemesis Prime highlighted for its clever premise where Unicron manipulates events, plus Scourge from RID 2001 as another robust origin; the current episode leans toward Armada's take as a favorite for its depth and visual design.

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What is Prime Cuts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A banter-heavy deep dive into decades of Transformers television, delivered season-by-season with a non-linear order. Two hosts—Mara and Audrey—mix episode-by-episode analysis, voice-acting trivia, and behind-the-scenes trivia with irreverent humor, fan culture references, and meta-commentary on toy lines and continuity. The show leans into enthusiastic nerd-out moments, cross-media connections, and a playful willingness to challenge canon, making it engaging for longtime fans and newcomers who enjoy lively chemistry and sharp takes on animation history.

Noteworthy is the balance between affectionate nostalgia and cheeky critique, along with explicit cross-promotion of related content. The format routinely fuses scholarly discussion of plo... more

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