It took them three years six months, but Donovan and Jesse have reached the end of Dragon Ball Z, and the original Dragon Ball manga as a whole. What do the guys have to say about how the series ends? There's plenty of talk about the ten year time skip, Goku's actions and characterization, the new manga ending Toriyama drew in 2004, the fates of the human Z-Fighters, potential endings and even a summation of Dragon Ball GT! The podcast isn't going anywhere just yet, but for now, celebrate the en...
Jun 18, 2015•2 hr 18 min
After years of anticipation, Donovan and Jesse finally talk about the film they've been waiting for since the nascent days of the podcast...BATTLE OF GODS! The guys have a spirited discussion on everything in the film, among those topics being Beerus, the God of Destruction, the Super Saiyan God form, the tone and approach to the story, the return of the Pilaf gang, Toriyama's involvement with the movie and production tidbits, and more! How does the movie continue the story of Dragon Ball into t...
Jun 02, 2015•2 hr 12 min
Donovan and Jesse leap head first into an arry of wild and crazy topics, starting with the news that a new DB series is premiering in July, titled "Dragon Ball Super"! How did this breaking story affect the hosts? What can we expect from the new show? Will Toriyama's involvment automatically differentiate the show from Dragon Ball GT? Then the guys tackle the 2008 Jump Super Anime Tour Special "YO! Son Goku and his Friends Return!" and the 2011 animated adaptation of the Naho Ooishi manga "Episo...
May 08, 2015•1 hr 45 min
Daniel Yarbrough jumps into the action to finish up reviews for the final two DBZ original films! The guys have nothing but positive things to say about "Fusion Reborn" and "Wrath of the Dragon"!...well, mostly positive. One of the films has an ending that is both notoriously confusing and appalling. But still..! Listen as the guys talk Pikuhan/Pikkon, laugh at Vegeta's tears, compare Gohan's fight against Freeza to the upcoming Resurrection "F" movie, and recall the days of DBZ fandom when subt...
Apr 24, 2015•2 hr 12 min
The Movie Special Reviews return for a fourth an final time as Donovan and Jesse finish off the list of the original 13 DBZ films! In Part 1, it's a double dose of Broly as the Legendary Super Saiyan returns from the grave twice to attack Goten and his friends. How do Broly's sequel films stack up against his premiere in Movie 8? Do the films benefit from the new cast of characters? Which of these movies is regarded as the worst one of all, and which has the contender for worst ending? The guys ...
Apr 24, 2015•1 hr 43 min
The Next Dimension switches gears late into it's podcasting life with a new approach, new format, new commentary, and a new host!
Apr 01, 2015•1 hr 26 min
After 15 months of coverage, many battles, different forms and fighters and a ton of facepalms, Donovan and Jesse finally complete their coverage of the Buu Saga. What do the two take away from the arc as a whole? Do they like how it ends? What were its highs and lows and which outweigh the other? How does the story impact Goku, Vegeta and Gohan, and Dragon Ball Z as a whole? This and many more questions are posed and answered in this double-sized episode! Along the way, the guys keep relevant b...
Mar 16, 2015•2 hr 59 min
Jesse and Donovan race to the finish line as the penultimate episode of the Buu Saga sees the two talk about the culmination of Vegeta's character, the return of Super Saiyan 3 and the onslaught of Kid Buu! It's quite the violent couple of episodes at this late date, some which result in laughs and others which has the hosts wincing in pain! Is the series inevitable end apparent in these episodes? Has the show run out of steam? Only way to find out for sure is to download!
Feb 16, 2015•1 hr 56 min
Don and Jesse have their hands full in this momentus episode, which chronicles the beginning of the buddy comedy acts that are Goku and Vegeta! The guys discuss they likes and dislikes of the episodes, thoroughly dissect Toriyama's writing at this late point in the series, and seriously hash out the shocking ending of episode 277. Do they love the episode or hate it? What does it mean for the series? In addition, they listen to more requests to review Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball GT, comment on t...
Feb 07, 2015•2 hr 3 min
Don finishes off the e-mails for episode 36, which mostly consist of the listeners responses to the state of Gohan from episode 35!
Jan 05, 2015•14 min
Jesse and Don don't have much to say about the fight between Vegetto and Super Gohan-Buu, and what little they do say mostly isn't positive. What is discussed however are a variety of strange topics, many including hypothetical fusions and attacks involving the characters and even the hosts themselves! Learn of the origin behind the fusion of Bulma and Chi Chi! Witness the eternal haunting of both End of Evangelion AND Ja Rule! And see Yamcha as you've never seen him before in his life after dea...
Jan 01, 2015•1 hr 23 min
Celebrating three years of Dragon Ball Z goodness, Donovan and Jesse put together a special going back to the roots of Dragon Ball! With character analyzations, plot reviews and specials guests, this episode is NOT one you'll want to miss out on! Anymore revealed would ruin the surprises, so get to downloading! NOTE: This episode went entirely unedited in terms of language content, so it's not safe for working environments!
Dec 19, 2014•2 hr 33 min
Closing out the month of November, Jesse and Don tackle the e-mails they recieved since episode 34. Amongst the various topics raised include what the hosts would do in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, which Dragon Ball race would they like to be and who's the most overrated character. They also commemorate Dragon Ball's 30th anniversary by announcing a surprise for next month! Stay tuned for that and more!
Nov 26, 2014•1 hr 22 min
THIS ONE HAS IT ALL! Foregoing the e-mails for the time being, Donovan and Jesse dive right into the breaking news for the 2015 DBZ movie, now known as "Revival of F!" Then the guys review the return of Gohan, Goku, Tien, and a moveset made familiar by a previous villain. Listen as they discuss Mystic Gohan vs. Super Buu, Mystic Gohan vs. Buutenks, SSJ3 Goku vs. Buuccolo, and are at their wits ends with the erratic storytelling! Should Gohan have remained the hero all along, or was Toriyama just...
Nov 19, 2014•2 hr 4 min
What does The Buu Saga and Evangelion have in common? Which 50 Cent music video do Japanese girls get fashion tips from? What makes Donovan claim these episodes as the worst he and Jesse have covered in the podcast thus far? These questions and more are answered in this turning point of an episode, as the guys disagree, debate and discuss the merits and mistakes of the Gotenks vs. Buu fight! It's a fight to the finish for both the characters and the hosts, as the series grows takes more and more...
Oct 16, 2014•2 hr 38 min
Donovan addresses problems concerning the backlog of the original Next Dimension episodes and pimps the other shows that he and Jesse are on! There's lots of Don and Jess content out there, so if you'd like to be kept in the loop as well as know what to expect for the Next Dimension, get to downloading!
Sep 24, 2014•15 min
IN THIS EPISODE!!! The gang meets Gotenks, the fusion of Trunks and Goten! Does this punk teenage fighter have what it takes to stop Buu and save the world? Well if he can't, just leave it to Mr. Satan! The champion is back, and pulls out all the stops to protect the planet! Donovan and Jesse discuss the wide range of comedy and drama in these episodes, both praise and condemn Toriyama's use of the characters, root for the bad guy and cower in fear of an even worse new villain! The world is endi...
Sep 17, 2014•1 hr 41 min
In this episode the guys answer a ton of feedback regarding topics of various, dubious natures! Why does Japan have a love for perverted characters? What is it about Toriyama's storytelling that relies on deus ex machinas? Why is it that Don and Jesse praise on part of DBZ but condemn another? The boys are put on the spot to confront accusations of hypocrisy! Will they discover the truth...inside themselves??? Also brought up are the various shows you can find the two hosts on, including You Can...
Sep 17, 2014•1 hr 28 min
"I think our friend's in need of a haircut..." Part 3 sees the debut of Super Saiyan 3 Goku! Is this a transformation that makes sense for the story, or does it come out of nowhere? Then, Majin Buu goes on a rampage! Millions of lives are lost, begging the question...is it bad if we find this funny? Donovan and Jesse discuss the tone of the episodes, new characters, perverted humor and the (seriously gruesome) death of a LEGEND!!! Keep your HEAD on your shoulders, and prepare to have your MIND b...
Aug 10, 2014•1 hr 19 min
Part 2 of the 2014 August Saga has the guy go over a slew of e-mails! A bevy of topics are discussed, from potential match-ups such as Krillin vs. Chi-Chi to the production of manga in Japan. Which character did Cell absorb in Dragon Ball Z Budokai that was NOT an android?! What was the turning point of Jesse truly becoming a fan of DBZ? What makes for good DBZ action, or action in general? All this, plus opinions on the new Salior Moon Crystal series, continuing Battle of Gods talk, and more!...
Aug 10, 2014•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to the first of a three part August adventure! In this episode, Jesse and Don discuss their theater experiences whilst attending the US premiere of Battle of Gods! What did they think of the film in English? Did Jesse like it? Did Don's mind change? THEN!! Don recounts his time at San Diego Comic-Con! How much DBZ swag did he buy? Which DBZ voice actor did he meet? Which DBZ character saved him when he was surrounded by HENTAI?!?!? There are no "special effects" on this episode, so you k...
Aug 09, 2014•1 hr 7 min
NOTHING IS HOW YOU KNOW IT TO BE! In this month's episode, the boys talk about the immediate aftermath of Vegeta's sacrifice and go over which of the new plot additions are good or bad. Which characters are they happy to see again, and which characters do they wish stayed dead? Are the scenes with the original Dragon Ball gang enjoyable slapstick, or useless filler? Can the series endure by relying on Goten and Trunks? All this plus discussions on the upcoming DBZ game Xenoverse, more off topic ...
Jul 10, 2014•2 hr 48 min
And now for something a bit different... *UPDATE* The show is now on iTunes!!!
Jun 19, 2014•3 min
Second Feedback Special Episode! The guys got so much response from their April Fools Day episode and their Amazing Spider-Man 2 Review, that an entire episode was made responding to it all! The discussion ranges from the differences in manga and American comic books, the recent influx of new Sailor Moon content, the final showdown on Garfield vs. Keaton, thoughts on the future Spider-Man movie franchise and much more! The show's three-for-three in getting additional non-DBZ content out, so if y...
Jun 19, 2014•1 hr 28 min
A major turning point occurs in this episode, as DBZ's most prominent breakout character gives his all in the fight against evil! Jesse and Don cover Vegeta's last stand against the invincible Majin Buu, as well as hear some alternative views on the Saiyan Prince's turn from Daniel Yarbrough! Before that however, they guys discuss the announcement of Battle of Gods dubbing and North American release to theaters! It's all or nothing when Vegeta's taken to his limits, so get to downloading!!!...
Jun 13, 2014•2 hr 28 min
It's summer movie season and Donovan and Jesse can stay silent no longer! While they prowl the DBZ streets on The Next Dimension by night, by day they both are rabid Spider-Man fans! In this one-off special, Donovan sits down with both Jesse and Stella from Batgirl to Oracle: A Barbara Gordon Podcast to discuss with each the most recent addition to the Sony Marvel Franchise: Amazing Spider-Man 2! Join this triumphant trio as they discuss the future of all comic book movie franchises, compare the...
May 14, 2014•4 hr 4 min
MAJIN VEGETA IS HERE!!! After loudly complaining that this current saga sucks, Vegeta has been turned against his friends against his will!...or HAS HE? Watch as the Z-Fighters are finally given a worthy opponent in the form of their one-time arch enemy and reluctant ally! Don and Jesse cover the re-match to end all rematches when Goku and Vegeta go head-to-head in a Super Saiyan 2 Smackdown! How do Bulma and Trunks react to Vegeta's return to the dark side? Does this twist push Gohan out of the...
May 08, 2014•1 hr 48 min
DRAGON BALL Z EXPLODES IN BACK-TO-BACK ALIEN BATTLES! In this episode the guys cover the video game-like nature of Babadi's stronghold, and one host laments the time it takes to get to each fight. Then, the tournament finally resumes after the majority of the fighters abandoned it, with a battle royale! See neighbor vs. neighbor when Android #18 unwittingly goes toe-to-toe-to-toe with Goten and Trunks! Before that however, Don and Jesse discuss the Dragon Ball Minus one-shot that reveals Goku's ...
Apr 19, 2014•2 hr 13 min
Back for the month of April, Jesse and Don cover "Fractious Friends"! The Sailor Scouts hatch a plan to save Tuxedo Mask from the clutches of Queen Beryl, involving faking a public break-up! But how fake can it really be when Serena and Raye are always at odds? The guys go over the character development of the team, the wonky Nijana reporter demon, and more flubs with the DIC English Dub! Put aside your differences with your mp3 player and get to downloading!
Apr 01, 2014•1 hr 29 min
April's next episode drops at midnight-but before then, Donovan answers some feedback on the libsyn page! The e-mail address from the show is dbznextdimension@hotmail.com.
Mar 31, 2014•15 min