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Castle Podskull

Thom Woodley

You have the POWER!!!!.... to join Thom Woodley (FAIL TO THE CHIEF) and Kevin Harrington (HADRON COLLIDER GOSPEL HOUR) as they navigate the most important subject ever known to man: the original 1980s Filmation cartoon, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe!

Watch and listen as we dissect each episode, debating whether it's as RAD or MANLY as we remember it... or if instead, it's CHEESY, INAPPROPRIATE, or sometimes a touch HOMOEROTIC. And, critically, what action figure does it make us want to buy??

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  • S1 · E16
    Tuesday · 59 min

    "A Friend in Need"... of a little hard drugs?

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" This time we rewatch 1983's "A FRIEND IN NEED" - an episode's that got it all - a Nancy Reagan-approved drugs plot, a crazy prospector sorceror, Vallejo style valkyries - sex, drugs and rock and roll!! (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E14
    August 18 · 37 min

    Everything's topsy-turvy (and just a bit psychedelic) in "Dawn of Dragoon"!

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" This episode - DAWN OF DRAGOON - where we go to Orko's homeworld (ick) and meet more of his kind (double ick), but also deal with a radically cool and underused enemy / frenemy, the uber-powerful Dragoon. (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • August 10 · 39 min

    Why call it "Evil Lyn's Plot" if Evil Lyn isn't really in it?

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" This week - EVIL LYN'S PLOT. Which depicts a plot! Hatched by Evil Lyn! Well kinda. Features a surprise appearnce by... He-Man's illegitimate son? (Again, not really). (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E12
    August 3 · 36 min

    "Disappearing Act" [aka the one with Wolf Bats and Laser Bars]

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) This Episode - 1983's epic and famous episode DISAPPEARING ACT! Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E11
    July 29 · 38 min

    "Like Father Like Daughter" [in some manner that is neither specified nor supported by the material]

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) Today's episode - 1983's LIKE FATHER LIKE DAUGHTER - which refers to Teela and Man-At-Arms. The family moral connection is a little nebulous, but DAMMIT if those Serpentoids aren't awesome. Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E10
    July 22 · 51 min

    "Reign of the Monster" [aka the Finest Mulletted Demon Centaur Wizard on TV"

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) This episode - Episode 10 of the Filmation classic, "REIGN OF THE MONSTER"! Its generic name is belied by the completely NON-generic, absurdly RAD depiction of said monster. Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E9
    July 13 · 56 min

    "She-Demon of Phantos" [aka Skeletor's Problematic Gaslighting of the Waitress from Pee Wee's Big Adventure"]

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! This episode - the "She-Demon of Phantos"! Skeletor brainwashes a powerful woman into doing his bidding. Typical. We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E8
    July 6 · 1 hr 3 min

    "Song of Celice" [aka NesQuik Bunnies and Great Eldritch Horrors]

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" This episode - the VERY weird and unusual "SONG OF CELICE" episode, which features a beautiful singer with a nightmarish voice, a Great Old One living beneath the mantle of the Earth, and a herpy bunny entity conjured into existence for one brief, agonizing moment. (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E7
    June 29 · 44 min

    "Creatures of the Tar Swamp" [aka He-Man goes to North Carolina?]

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" This episode: Episode #7 of the original show - CREATURES OF THE TAR SWAMP! (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E6
    June 22 · 48 min

    "Time Corridor" [aka What the hell is Fang Man's job?]

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • June 18 · 53 min

    BONUS! Reviewing the Movie! "Masters of the Universe" 2026

    WOWEE did we ever just get a humdinger of a He-Man movie! After almost 40 years, we finally have a MOTU flick you can - and SHOULD - actually go see in the theatres. Like, please - so they make another one! Kevin and Thom review the movie, talk about its easter eggs, pitfalls, and potential for a franchise. Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull

  • S1 · E5
    June 17 · 58 min

    "Curse of the Spellstone" [aka is Stratos Amish??]

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" Watch along on youtube.com/unpreciousstudios And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @castle_podskull (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) This episode - "Curse of the Spellstone" - Season 1, Episode 5 of the original cartoon.

  • S1 · E4
    June 12 · 42 min

    "The Dragon Invasion" [aka WOW Jitsu is super problematic]

    Join Thom (Prof X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) in discussing every episode of the 1980s Filmation cartoon classic - THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! We discuss if this episode of the show beloved in our childhood is as RAD or as MANLY as we remember it, or if it's instead CHEEZY or INAPPROPRIATE or maybe even a touch HOMOEROTIC? We also explore the MORAL LESSON of the show - and most importantly, "what ACTION FIGURE does it make us want to buy??" (And yes, you can actually buy the figures that we are selling at unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull . They're not cheap - but they're also not good!) This episode, we are onto Episode 4 - "The Dragon Invasion"! Which has dragons of a literal kind and also a racially problematic kind.

  • S1 · E3
    June 9 · 45 min

    "Colossor Awakes"! [aka Everybody Must Get Stoned]

    Join Thom (Prof. X-Ennial) and Kevin (Fan-At-Arms) on a whirlwind watchalong of Episode 3 of the 1980s Filmation classic cartoon, Masters of the Universe - "Colossor Awakes!" What is a Colossor? Why should we be afraid if it awakes?? Why is called The Collector when what it really does is turn people to stone and leave them decidedly un-collected? Let's find out! Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @castle_podskull Watch along on YouTube: youtube.com/unpreciousstudios

  • S1 · E2
    June 4 · 50 min

    "Teela's Quest" [aka WE... ARE... SHADOW BEAST!]

    Happy He-Man Day!!!! We are so pumped for the release of the Masters of the Universe feature film!! Oh, but that's not what we're talking about today. Today we are talking about the 2nd episode of the 1983 Filmation show - "Teela's Quest." It's a big one! Paul Dini wrote it! Teela and Man-at-Arms get backstory! Mer-Man gets revenge, or tries to! Watch the video version at youtube.com/unpreciousstudios Follow us on Instagram and TikTok - @castle_podskull Buy our crappy action figures!! unpreciousstudios.com/castlepodskull

  • June 2 · 56 min

    BONUS! Thom and Kevin discuss the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE MOVIE Trailers!

    WE HAVE THE POWER! Specifically, to sit and watch the trailers for MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, which - OMG - comes out this week!! We can hardly believe it. Some of us have been waiting with baited breath for nigh upon 40 years for this. Will it live up to expectations?? In this review, Kevin (Fan-at-Arms) has watched and dissected the trailers - and Thom (Prof. X-Enniall) has not! See the video version of this all-too-visual episode at youtube.com/unpreciousstudios

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