Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-eternia-review Ben & Truman talk about He-Man and the Masters of the Universe © 2025 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 62c250fa-d0f1-59d4-88b6-a15569f03d9c no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:36:29 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:13:27 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/1O5A5C2qfFLXms8uXM-g4jeq8rE8FiX_3mMqy4xcOmQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE4MDc2LzE2MTMw/MDk0OTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben & Truman talk about He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Ben & Truman talk about He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Truman Shuck No Yes 21 21 The Dragon's Gift (MotU) full 24b49c69-dba7-4589-b112-3234bf188f04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4606651c Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:23:08 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 3033 He Man and Teela face a mighty dragon and, more frighteningly, a moral dilemma about trees. Skeletor further refines his crafting hobby. He Man and Teela face a mighty dragon and, more frighteningly, a moral dilemma about trees. Skeletor further refines his crafting hobby. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 20 20 The Poisoned Chalice (Revelation) full 20d2dd51-f021-49e0-b093-fcaaf904b1fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/504668c2 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:40:35 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 3343 An extremely mysterious definitely-not-evil-lyn sends Teela and her merc friend Andra on a quest. Teela is pulled inexorably into the hero's journey. An extremely mysterious definitely-not-evil-lyn sends Teela and her merc friend Andra on a quest. Teela is pulled inexorably into the hero's journey. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 19 19 Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Documentary) full 5b6f6235-8eff-4fa5-8481-de0c0572d24c https://share.transistor.fm/s/30ec8ce3 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:24:16 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2714 Ben and Truman discuss the He Man documentary and finally learn the darkest secret of the Masters of the Universe: Battle Cat's origin as just another tiger in the Mattel toy line "Big Jim." Ben and Truman discuss the He Man documentary and finally learn the darkest secret of the Masters of the Universe: Battle Cat's origin as just another tiger in the Mattel toy line "Big Jim." heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 18 18 Daimar the Demon (MotU) full 9c6ff5ce-d436-44f3-a382-ecec8babcd0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdf86ec0 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:02:25 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2814 Orko finds a friend via a literal Book of Magic; meanwhile the deepest secret of Castle Grayskull is revealed. Orko finds a friend via a literal Book of Magic; meanwhile the deepest secret of Castle Grayskull is revealed. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 17 17 The Power of Grayskull (Revelation) full 00291d30-af38-4edf-8630-3aa708a5e991 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82391655 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:07:17 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 3591 Ben and Truman uncover a secret of Eternian legend - an actual coherent plot. He-Man joins the Sailor Moon Squad in Kevin Smith's reimagining of the mythos of Eternia. Ben and Truman uncover a secret of Eternian legend - an actual coherent plot. He-Man joins the Sailor Moon Squad in Kevin Smith's reimagining of the mythos of Eternia. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 16 16 A Friend in Need (MotU) full 9d78ec7f-b8ec-472b-aca6-dd0c621c54d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9633d49 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:39:40 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2319 A Very Special Episode shows just how easy it is to break bad. Special Guest Ilyena, the great love of Lews Therin Telamon. A Very Special Episode shows just how easy it is to break bad. Special Guest Ilyena, the great love of Lews Therin Telamon. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 15 15 Prince Adam No More (MotU) full d58f2ec0-a812-4e16-b96d-e545fc9a865d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f4a15ea Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:28:54 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2580 Adam journeys across Eternia for the love and respect of King Randor, who only has eyes for He Man. It's a little too ironic, I really do think. Adam journeys across Eternia for the love and respect of King Randor, who only has eyes for He Man. It's a little too ironic, I really do think. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 14 14 Dawn of Dragoon (MotU) full 86c29e38-7024-40f2-b2cf-47022e633487 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91784ff2 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:23:46 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2769 Orko returns home and shows his face to the beautiful Dree Elle after fighting a Dragoon at the Bottomless Hole of Trolla. There's gotta be a joke in there somewhere. Orko returns home and shows his face to the beautiful Dree Elle after fighting a Dragoon at the Bottomless Hole of Trolla. There's gotta be a joke in there somewhere. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 13 13 Evil Lyn's Plot full 9024b78e-0530-4032-8328-0c478f14c608 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14bf3345 Mon, 10 May 2021 23:30:11 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2546 Our unlucky thirteenth episode. Will Evil Lyn and Skeletor's latest scheme result in the final defeat of He Man, or will the Widgets -- which, really Lou Scheimer? -- help to save the day instead. Our unlucky thirteenth episode. Will Evil Lyn and Skeletor's latest scheme result in the final defeat of He Man, or will the Widgets -- which, really Lou Scheimer? -- help to save the day instead. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 12 12 Disappearing Act full bf421d1f-be2e-4ea2-9eab-36a64fee063c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ac98c4b Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:34:36 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 3089 Skeletor reveals plans within plans, and a new force rises in the continuum of power on Eternia. Skeletor reveals plans within plans, and a new force rises in the continuum of power on Eternia. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 11 11 Like Father, Like Daughter full c9ad99b5-a4cc-4a1c-9f98-24563e4bd13f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8c6c57c Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:53:46 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2873 Another extremely intricate plot by Skeletor -- can Teela's Laser Lasso save the day? Also... What? Another extremely intricate plot by Skeletor -- can Teela's Laser Lasso save the day? Also... What? heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 10 10 Reign of the Monster full 19c5d3e5-1c42-4d9b-8d2a-51bf202b3b95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50364310 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:27:55 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2688 Skeletor awakens a glam-rock terror. What else can He-Man do except irradiate half of Eternia? Skeletor awakens a glam-rock terror. What else can He-Man do except irradiate half of Eternia? heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 9 9 She-Demon of Phantos full fe59095f-2d28-4bd8-8656-72f91a26ef5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/289229e8 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:16:33 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2934 He-Man travels to the moon to trade private fantasies for Photanium. Who will be made the most uncomfortable? He-Man travels to the moon to trade private fantasies for Photanium. Who will be made the most uncomfortable? heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 8 8 Creatures from the Tar Swamp full 58692400-68aa-4e9f-9067-d7f8a48461e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fd6a16f Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:18:13 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2566 An ancient creature arises from the Tar Swap - too powerful for boulders or even He-Man's incredible punches. Can Orco save the day somehow? An ancient creature arises from the Tar Swap - too powerful for boulders or even He-Man's incredible punches. Can Orco save the day somehow? heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 7 7 Song of Celice full d29e31f1-447d-4a54-b458-4ab78c62b1ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/7217ee0f Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:53:21 -0500 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2407 Who really has the power of rock in Eternia? What combination of punching, boulders, and inexplicably falling into holes will save the day this time? Who really has the power of rock in Eternia? What combination of punching, boulders, and inexplicably falling into holes will save the day this time? heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 6 6 The Time Corridor full a23e8631-dd6d-4593-bcc5-3e481cf4592e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab8a692b Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:04:19 -0600 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2141 Nothing, not even time shenanigans nor an incomprehensible plot, can stop He-Man from fulfilling his need to punch objects and save the day. Nothing, not even time shenanigans nor an incomprehensible plot, can stop He-Man from fulfilling his need to punch objects and save the day. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 5 5 The Curse of the Spellstone full 9a1f7300-4ee6-4f4c-aac1-4e8132fdfdd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b4f4788 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 21:54:44 -0600 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2218 Skeletor and Evil Lyn team up to control the weather and incite a riot. Two huge character revelations are sprinkled into Teela & gang's flight to avoid being absorbed into a black creeping horror. Skeletor and Evil Lyn team up to control the weather and incite a riot. Two huge character revelations are sprinkled into Teela & gang's flight to avoid being absorbed into a black creeping horror. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 4 4 The Dragon Invasion full 3b408c64-1e15-4376-81d3-2f0ae0a29fd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4945e926 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:08:43 -0600 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 2037 So many dragons flying around Eternia. An episode about the power of teamwork... or is it? So many dragons flying around Eternia. An episode about the power of teamwork... or is it? heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 3 3 Colossor Awakes full 4fc9b0e7-278b-428d-81c0-b673eb5b78a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6103227f Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:06:15 -0600 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 1986 Someone in a mysterious skele-ship is flying around turning folks into statues. What Eternian villain could be up to something so foul? Someone in a mysterious skele-ship is flying around turning folks into statues. What Eternian villain could be up to something so foul? heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 2 2 Teela's Quest full 2092abfa-12f5-4598-8c4f-8e6d10bccba2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/493752ec Mon, 08 Feb 2021 23:26:22 -0600 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 1702 Teela goes on a quest to uncover her mysterious parentage, which is hidden from her for no apparent reason. Teela goes on a quest to uncover her mysterious parentage, which is hidden from her for no apparent reason. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes 1 1 The Diamond Ray of Disappearance full 2c192779-ad54-4979-bba6-1c877dd661e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5520552 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:22:47 -0600 Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck Ben Schmitt, Truman Shuck 1477 He Man's magical friends get disappeared by a mysterious diamond ray. What can He Man do but use his muscles? Note: both the sound quality and editing are less than ideal on this episode. I promise that things get better as we go along. He Man's magical friends get disappeared by a mysterious diamond ray. What can He Man do but use his muscles? Note: both the sound quality and editing are less than ideal on this episode. I promise that things get better as we go along. heman, he man, he-man, masters of the universe, eternia, 80s cartoons Yes