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Brian Kilby
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Radio Free Cybertron has been the voice of the Transformers fan community since October 1999 โ€” making us the worldโ€™s first and oldest toy and action figure podcast. This feed collects the entire RFC family of shows in one place: the flagship Radio Free Cybertron, The RFC Mini-cast, Being Awesome with Rob Springer, There Goes My Money, and more. We cover everything in the Transformers universe โ€” ne... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes100Founded19 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Blokees gives Optimus Prime a spare arm, and it's Megatron's. DNA Design wants $52.99 to fix a Liokaiser nobody thinks is broken, and 01-Studio's Mud gets a hard pass. Diecast hosts while the hauls pile up.

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Missing Link Headmaster Arcee gets the US-style box Don has wanted for almost 40 years. Takara's November preorders, the MPMN Sideswipes and Star Saber fill out the news. Plus, Diecast's Rewind Toy Exchange launches Sunday.

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A rumored Missing Link Megatron might keep his gun, and Hasbro is bringing back Bumblebee Movie Megatron. FansToysโ€™ Masterpiece Computron has Diecast all in. Plus our TFCon Orlando hauls and a farewell to Eric Bauza.

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Hasbro's first 2027 Studio Series wave is here, led by a Last Knight Megatron with a surprise dragon mode. Swoop and Jazz come back again, Ratchet gets a new mold, and Jen (Trixter) joins There Goes My Money for the first time.

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Recent Guests

Dan Gilvezan
Voice actor known for voicing G1 Bumblebee
Episode: Radio Free Cybertron 1010 โ€“ Dan Gilvezan Wants the Original G1 Voices Back
Alpha Magnus
Tobytoys founder (guest)
Tobytoys
Episode: There Goes My Money โ€“ Late July 2026
Kevin Dorsey
RFC community member appearing on the show
Radio Free Cybertron community
Episode: There Goes My Money โ€” Late May, 2026
John DeLuna
A returning guest from previous episodes
Episode: Radio Free Cybertron 969 โ€“ 2025 Year in Review
Miguel aka Lugos Minor
Guest who joins the podcast after discussions at TFCon
Episode: Radio Free Cybertron 959 โ€“ Curse you, Brian Kilby
Brian Kilby
Co-host and expert in Transformers products
Transformers Collecting Community
Episode: There Goes My Money โ€“ Late May, 2025 โ€œLike A Drunken Sailorโ€

Hosts

Brian Kilby
Longtime Transformers fan community broadcaster
Diecast
Transformers reviewer and app developer
Don
Transformers collector and toy seller

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Great podcast love hearing these guys talk about transformers every week

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tartanic
    21 days ago
  • Great show

    I love listening to this show every week when a new episode comes out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States8 months ago
  • Graysonโ€™s dropkick review

    So RFC I want you to make a review for shatter and dropkick from the bumblebee movie and then do a review for transit from the rise of the beasts movie

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fhyhnghfhctyerdwhfhvfhfhfjg
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This is one of the best Transformers podcasts out there in my opinion. I absolutely love this podcast and I look forward to every new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Star Saber 1989
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I absolutely love this podcast and I look forward to every new episode. So, keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Autobot Victory Saber
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The relaxed, conversational format appeals to many, though some prefer more structure and stronger audio production.
Some listeners appreciate the mix of viewpoints, while others criticize strong opinions on newer products and third-party figures.
Listeners praise the hosts' knowledge, chemistry, humor, and sense of camaraderie.
Fans value the regular coverage of Transformers news, toy releases, reviews, and collecting.

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#131
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Apple Podcasts
#240
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#150
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Apple Podcasts
#172
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Apple Podcasts
#246
China/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Radio Free Cybertron 1010 โ€“ Dan Gilvezan Wants the Original G1 Voices Back
Q: What makes this different?
Gilvezan distinguishes the proposed G1 series from other interpretations of Bumblebee, such as Transformers Animated and the movies. He says this project appears to continue the G1 legacy, so fans should hear the character voiced as before.
Radio Free Cybertron 1010 โ€“ Dan Gilvezan Wants the Original G1 Voices Back
Q: How did that make you feel?
Gilvezan says he was unhappy and confused when he saw Bumblebee recast, because the character had just appeared in a movie with his original voice. That reaction led him to support a petition and email campaign.
Radio Free Cybertron 904 โ€“ The Crimes of the Transformation Engineering
Q: What is the toy that is being discussed?
They discuss the new Optimus Prime toy highlighting its design and transformation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Radio Free Cybertron

What is Radio Free Cybertron about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running, fan-led corner of the Transformers community, with conversations about new toy releases, collecting, franchise news, conventions, and the history behind the toys and characters. The flagship format is a relaxed roundtable led by Brian Kilby, with regular contributors including Diecast and Don sharing opinions, collecting stories, and in-hand impressions. Some installments feature interviews with people connected to the franchise, while companion programs bring other angles to the wider toy and collectibles hobby.

The focus is especially strong on figures: release details, prices, availability, design choices, reissues, third-party products, and the realities of building a collection. Banter and nostalgia sit alongside pract... more

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2. Alpha Magnus
3. Kevin Dorsey
4. John DeLuna
5. Miguel aka Lugos Minor
6. Brian Kilby

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