Things take a turn for the worse when the Adult Division of the Tenkaichi Budokai begins! Piccolo vs. a higher diety! Videl vs. a mysterious freak! GOKU VS. VEGETA! What can possibly happen next? Jesse and Don discuss it all from top to bottom, as well as discuss the logistics of applying DBZ to live action movie format and their favorite voice actors. The Videl/Spopovitch fight too much to handle? Learn about it by downloading!
Mar 07, 2014•1 hr 53 min
The Junior Division of the 25th Tenkaichi Budokai is underway, and the finals quickly arrive in the match of Goten vs. Trunks! Who will come out on top, and who will cheat? Donovan and Jesse comment on this and other tidbits in this months batch of episodes, such as the legacy of Dragon Ball throughout popular culture, Saiyan eating habits, and video game talk galore!
Feb 14, 2014•1 hr 58 min
Don and Jesse cover some seriously nutty topics this month, and most of it comes well before the episode coverage! For starters, they guys BRIEFly go over Toriyama's fandom and how they show their...appreciation. The next hour of e-mails contains discussion points that range from asking which came first, Super Saiyans or Super Sonic, more DC Super Hero/DBZ comparisons, and an unfortunate explanation on when the conception of Goten took place. As for the episodes, do the sudden appearances of two...
Jan 17, 2014•2 hr 8 min
After going through Hell and back to get the show out, Donovan and Jesse discuss the introduction to the final installment of the original Dragon Ball series: THE BUU SAGA! Both are very optimistic on where the show turns after the seven year time skip, and discuss the new elements included such as Gohan's secret identity, Gohan's new little brother Goten, and Mr. Satan's daughter Videl whom the host deem as the best female character Toriyama's ever done for DBZ. Other topics covered include Kri...
Dec 23, 2013•1 hr 38 min
PART 2 OF 2! Concluding their look at the DBZ movies between the end of the Cell Games and the start of the Buu Saga, Don, Jesse and Daniel discuss both the most popular DBZ movie character and a fan favorite DBZ film. Broly's a beloved villain for the American audience, but is his movie worthy of the praise it gets? Should the character have appeared in future films? How does he compare to the classic villains such as Freeza and Cell? Then in "Bojack Unbound", the Z-Fighters relax and enjoy the...
Nov 11, 2013•1 hr 35 min
BACK AGAIN AND HOW WE'VE GROWN, BUT THIS TIME WE'RE NOT ALONE! Returning their gaze at the various DBZ movies, Donovan and Jesse are joined by frequent e-mailer Daniel Yarbrough. For hours, the three discuss the violence, humor and nonsense that can be found in movies 6-9! In part 1, after listing their favorite violent moments and discussing the American DBZ fanbase, the trio hit up "The Return of Cooler"! How does Freeza's brother fare in a second outing? How does Vegeta fare in his first DBZ ...
Nov 09, 2013•2 hr 15 min
What happens when you get fans of the podcast and DBZ together with Donovan and Jesse? The answer lies in TND's Call-In show for 2013! Topics and discussion points of all kinds are brought up, such as: -The Secret Origin behind The Next Dimension's creation -Is Dragon Ball and/or Toriyama sexist against women? -What's the best and worst aspects of the series, and where does it rank amongst other anime? -Who loves the Buu Saga? -Why does Donovan dislike the Buu Saga? -Who was introduced to Dragon...
Oct 07, 2013•1 hr 57 min
With the end of the Cell Games comes ramifications that forever changes the face of Dragon Ball Z. How did this turning point turn out? Don and Jesse discuss the passing of the torch from Goku to Gohan, the climatic finish of the Cell Saga, what they liked and disliked about the Android Era as a whole, and what to look forward to with the final arc in the Buu Saga.
Sep 05, 2013•2 hr 50 min
THE BEGINNING OF THE END! With several of the most notable, debated and action-packed episodes in the series thus far, Donovan and Jesse spend three hours hitting up what one of them thinks are the greatest DBZ moments in the entire series! First the guys hit up the much awaited fight between Goku and Cell. Did it meet the hype? Which version did it better, the manga or the anime? Does the new animation team work well for the series? But all that changes once Goku quits! Is the Gohan plotline ra...
Jul 30, 2013•3 hr 5 min
Happy Independence Day! A time of celebration and relaxation! Goku and Gohan are in the holiday spirit, so kick back with them, Krillin, Donovan and Jesse, and relive the memories of fishing and sleeping in these episodes before the Cell Games! Witness the emergence of the world's new fighting champion Mr. SATAN! No, wait...HERCULE! Ah, it's one of those names...ALSO! Don and Jesse discuss the various voices for the characters and more timeline theories. PLUS!!! Don't miss a special announcement...
Jul 04, 2013•2 hr 3 min
THIS IS IT! The episode all Trunks fans have been waiting for! In this month's entry, the guys discuss the announcement of the Cell Games, right after the fight between Cell and Trunks, the fighters from the future! THEN..! The History of Trunks is discussed in length. Did the Funimation dubbed music ruin the entire viewing experience? Is this the best movie in the series so far? Does this answer all of our questions? PLUS! Voice actors from both Japan and America unite at the Animazing convetio...
Jun 02, 2013•2 hr 59 min
In this episode, conflict abounds when Krillin must reconcile his duties to save the world with his feelings for Android #18, the woman he barely knows! SEE THE ROMANCE that consumes his thoughts at the worst possible time! WITNESS THE BETRAYAL as Vegeta lets everyone down in order to salivate his ego! LISTEN TO DON AND JESSE cover Cell's new form, discuss a potential Dragon Ball sequel podcast, Neko Majin, and the confirmation that FUNImation's dubbing the Kai version of the Buu saga! You won't...
May 01, 2013•2 hr 6 min
WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH THE TIMELINES?!! That's only the tip of the iceberg in this episode, as Donovan and Jesse tackle the Imperfect Cell saga with full force! Is the Piccolo vs. #17 fight good or bad? Has Toriyama begun to develop Chi Chi, leaving Bulma behind? And how do the guys like the Semi-Perfect second form Cell design? All this and more, so get to downloading!!
Apr 06, 2013•1 hr 43 min
REVENGE OF THE LISTENERS! Thanks to the feedback drought from last month, a total number of 11 e-mails were read out, asking Donovan and Jesse about numerous topics such as Goku's father skills, the Saiyans' strength increse after battles, and what they would like to see developed further in a potential new Dragon Ball series! But first and foremost, the guys give their thoughts on the controversial Screw Attack Goku vs. Superman Death Battle! Were Jesse and Don as outraged as most of the intern...
Apr 05, 2013•1 hr 33 min
*EDIT* Proper ending now included It's badass chicks, crazy SCIENCE and mysteries abound in what Donovan and Jesse hail as by far and away the best episodes in Dragon Ball Z to date! The guys cover the whooping Androids #17 and #18 give to the Z-Fighters, the steadily more complex timelines, and an introduction to one of the best designed villians in all of Dragon Ball!...so says Don. Also on the docket is the news about Battle of Gods! Will Gohan be a Super Saiyan or won't he? Will this be the ...
Mar 01, 2013•1 hr 54 min
Call'em what you want...cyborgs, artificial humans, androids...WHATEVER! They're here and the battle has officially begun! In this month's episode the guys go over the new and improved SUPER SAIYAN VEGETA, Trunks' return and the complexities of time travel, and the constant return to the drawing board Akira Toriyama made by orders of his editors! PLUS, more thoughts on the movies past and future including Battle of Gods, Don and Jesse's impromptu script for a Krillin and Yamcha buddy comedy, and...
Feb 08, 2013•2 hr 18 min
An all new battle begins! A mysterious boy from the future who claims to be a Super Saiyan warns of a deadly enemy that ties back to Dragon Ball's past! As Donovan and Jesse start their coverage of the Android Saga, they run the gamut by hitting topics such as the (needless?) return of Freeza, the return of an old enemy, and the introduction of a brand new Z-Fighter! Plus, filler-rific fun is had when Goku and Piccolo seek to get their driving licenses, Gohan is given an abusive new tutor, and s...
Jan 05, 2013•2 hr 25 min
Back again to cover the DBZ movies, Don and Jesse have a lot to say about the villians, plots, recurring themes and overall quality of The Tree of Might, Lord Slug and Cooler's Revenge! Throughout the episode, the guys diliberate, discuss and disagree on several key topics such as Gohan's new pet dragon, which of the three movies is the best and the worst, where if at all do the movies fit into continuity, and which versions of the various dubs do the material justice! How will Donovan react to ...
Dec 12, 2012•2 hr 14 min
IT ALL ENDS HERE! After 9 months of coverage, Don and Jesse finally finish off the Namek/Freeza Saga as well as their first year of The Next Dimension! To say this episode has it all would be an understatement, but among the many topics discussed are the end of the Goku/Freeza battle, the rumored end of the series, more nauseating Bulma hi-jinks, the resurrection of the earthbound Z-Fighters, and what's on the horizon in the next story arc to come. PLUS: Donovan and Jesse's thoughts on Dragon Ba...
Dec 01, 2012•2 hr 24 min
2013 is almost here, so let's start it off right! Here's a taste of what to expect in the coming year of The Next Dimension!
Nov 14, 2012•2 min
The Legendary warrior has arisen, and Goku has become a Super Saiyan. First on his agenda: Beat Freeza's @$$. In this episode the guys cover their reaction to this iconic era in DBZ with the dawn of a new age power for Goku. Plus, fan theories range from Freeza's many forms, to the nature of the Dragonballs to Planet Namek's countdown to destruction. Also included is even more Vegeta discussions, convoluted scheming by King Kai and Kami, and comparisons between Shenlong of Earth and Porunga of N...
Nov 03, 2012•2 hr 10 min
Son Goku vs. Lord Freeza. The ultimate battle. This clash of titans rocks Planet Namek to it's very core and will have ramifications for years to come by its end. And who better to review the fight than a newcomer to Dragon Ball Z! Join Jesse, as well as Donovan, as the two discuss the pacing of the fight, the differences between this and every other battle Goku's been in DBZ before, and the many changes between the orignal manga and the animated version of the story. But that's not ALL! We've a...
Oct 02, 2012•2 hr 30 min
In this month's installment of TND, Freeza proves to be too much for our heroes when he keeps on regenerating to new and more terrifying forms! What do Donovan and Jesse think of this plot device and how it's used? That's just the tip of the iceberg, as the guys discuss several topics ranging from Jesse's adoration of Piccolo, the different versions of the english dubs (yet again), and last but not least the dramatic death of DBZ's most persistent Saiyan bad guy! Lots of Vegeta talk is had here,...
Sep 01, 2012•1 hr 51 min
In this month's installment, the dragonballs are finally gathered and our heroes are about to make their wish at last! But Freeza and Vegeta are right outside the door! Join Donovan and Jesse as they witness and discuss the return of Piccolo, the power of Freeza, and the announcement of the upcoming 2013 DBZ movie! (Note: this was recorded a day before the announcement that DB: Evolution would be getting a sequel.)
Aug 02, 2012•2 hr 4 min
The Ginyus return in part two of this epic saga! In this installment, Jesse and Don go over the arrival of Goku and the mysteries of the Super Saiyan legacy! What makes Vegeta think he can just become a super saiyan by saying so? Is Captain Ginyu in his original body when we first see him? What other shenanigans do the Ginyu Force members get into outside of the original story? All this and more in the exciting conclusion!
Jul 05, 2012•1 hr 40 min
They're here! The Ginyu Force have finally arrived, and with them a whole slew of things to talk about! Donovan and Jesse start off the first act of the Ginyu Force arc by discussing the versatile members and their individual quirks, the contrast between campyness and deadly seriousness, and the wacky voices of Jeice and Recoome. Also included is a trip back to 1999, when the original Ocean Dub of DBZ ended, and a new dub was on the horizon. Strike a fighting pose and get to downloading!
Jul 05, 2012•48 min
In their longest episode yet, Donovan and Jesse take on the lead up to the Ginyu Force arc by covering Zarbon vs. Vegeta, round 2, the convenience of palm-to-head power ups, and the greatest freakout in the history of freakouts EVER!...but that's not what you wanna hear about. You wanna hear the boys cover Bardock: The Father of Goku! And that's what's you're gonna get! For two solid hours, the guys go over the background of the special, the mysteries of Goku's mother, the weird absence of Radit...
Jun 06, 2012•2 hr 59 min
The three-way battle for the Namekian Dragonballs continues as Vegeta learns the truth about what really happened to his home planet! Donovan and Jesse cover the revelation, in addition to aquatic life theme of Freeza's henchmen, the whiplash shift in tone from comedic to desperate, and the return of the dead Z-Fighters!
May 16, 2012•1 hr 31 min
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Apr 22, 2012•57 sec
In the wake of the Saiyan battle, many friends were lost without any hope of ever returning back to life. But that doesn't stop our heroes, as Gohan, Bulma and Krillin travel to planet Namek, home of the original Dragon Balls in hopes of reviving their fallen comrades. Join Donovan and Jesse as they discuss on of the most seminal sagas in DBZ history! Among the discussion is the ever-changing fashion trends of the characters, the inconsistencies of intergalactic traveling, and a total shift in t...
Apr 21, 2012•2 hr 6 min
