Fans Traumas - Robots With These Guys

Fans Traumas Podcast

A group of friends talk about all things toy franchise related, usually Transformers and Robot themed.
News, Reviews, Events and Discussion.
Every Fan has their Traumas. Find out ours by delving into Robots With These Guys.

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9 episodes
Updated July 26
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Episodes9

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July 26 · 1 hr 18 min
Crossovers
In this special pre-TFNation episode the traumatised fans get hyped up for Europe's largest Transformers convention before diving deep into the possibilities of Crossover Transformers. What worked, like peanut butter and chocolate and what upset everyone by being the ham and pineapple of the Transformers franchise? Join us as we take a look at what happens when two franchises are forced together and speculate about the wonderful and terrible hybrids we would create, given half the chance. Every Fan has their Trauma. What's yours?
June 24 · 2 hr 1 min
Combiners
In this episode the Traumatised Fans get connected with Combiners. Are our opinions out on a limb, or do we have a core consensus? Maybe our personalities will clash and prevent us from unlocking the enigma of combination robots? Whatever happens, we're going to form a gestalt to sit down and really get to grips with why Combining Robots forms such an important part of the Transformers Franchise. With the news and views of the moment. Every Fan has their Traumas, share yours with us on BlueSky, Instagram and Reddit, or message us at fanstraumas@gmail.com
May 16 · 1 hr 49 min
Transformers: Armada
The Unicron Trilogy kicked off in style with Armada, or did it? Join the Fans Traumas team as we delve into the cartoon, the toys and the comic book from the perspective of those who remember it the first time and those who don't remember what they had for breakfast. It's oldies versus young'uns, G1 versus Unicron Trilogy as we unpack a divisive part of the franchise. Find out what we love, what we hate and what traumatised us.
April 12 · 1 hr 21 min
Size Matters
Join the Traumatised Fans: Jay, Ralph, Phil and Dan with special guest Matthew as they talk about scale in collecting: Where does it come from? Who thinks about it (too much)? What's it for? How is it so irritating? Why do we care? Plus news and chat from the world of Transformers Collecting. Every Fan has their Trauma. What's yours?
March 18 · 1 hr 43 min
Stickers, Bits and Upgrade Kits
Join Jay, Phil, Dan and Ralph as we take a look at the add-ons, extensions, replacements and shiny things you can buy or make yourself to bring the bling to your bots. Also with news and a look forward to the upcoming TFNation 2026. Every Fan has their Traumas, why not share ours? Recorded March 2026.
January 26 · 1 hr 29 min
Energon Universe Skybound Comics
SPOILER ALERT for the current (2024-2026) run of Transfomers Comics. You have been warned! In this Universe our entitlement knows no bounds as we tell industry legends how we'd do their job, if only we knew how to do it. We get lyrical on narratives and discuss which awful Decepticon would make the best Autobot. Plus the latest news. PLEASE NOTE: A technical issue with Jay's recording meant that a lot of re-recording had to happen in the editing process which has left this episode sounding very sub-standard and awkward. Please bear with and we promise to be better next time.
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
High Street Showdown
In this Chirstmassy episode we complain about expensive gifts we wouldn't buy, but wouldn't say no to. We are allowed out into the real world for the opening day of Nerd Base Colchester and chase Synergy Cosplay's the Flash. We get nostalgic for proper shops with proper staff and Ralph gets his microphone sorted out! (For better or worse) Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Fans Traumas, Robots with these guys. Check out Nerd Base here Nerd Base Colchester Facebook Synergy Cosplay
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
Cyberworld and the Thirteen Primes
In our second ever episode we are traumatised by things we don't need, things we don't want and things we really want but don't want to want. Join Phil, Dan, Ralph and Jay as we discuss new toys, Transformers: Cyberworld and the Thirteen Primes. Every fan has their traumas.
Sep 7, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
TFNation 2025
We open our first episode with the fans, hot off attending Europe's Number One Transformers Convention: TFNation. Join us as we explore the good, the bad and the traumatic times collecting Robots With These Guys.