The NovaCast: A Digimon Rewatch Experience

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 42 - 43. Do you like burst mode? Well you're in luck, because everyone's bursting today! Character arcs come full circle and development is dropped in a strange duo of episodes that lead us ever closer to the finish! If you thought we didn't like the Royal Knights last season, just wait until you hear what we think about a certain member featured in these episodes (spoiler: it's not great). All of that, plus a surprise reappearance by an old friend that makes us realize just how long the season has been going! And don't forget to stick around for after the credits for some discussion that's definitely podcast related! (Episode Art By @GleamingGarmore) News: 4:35 Sloane's Card Corner: 10:58 Episode 42: 27:34 Episode 43: 1:06:11 Emails: 10:40:37 Outros: 1:45:24 Bonus Content: 2:18:35

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 39 - 41. We start our final arc of the show strong in these two episodes and come face to face with our digital god king: Marcus's dad. The Data Squad is on the back foot yet again, as we have the introduction of a fan favorite group, and have to be saved by our favorite gay weasel and the sorely missed Commander Samson. The end of the worlds are upon us, and as we run the risk of them disappearing, we tackle the important questions, like how annoying a bit can truly be and what are the best restaurants to go to as we wait to see if the end is actually inevitable! Thom's Card Corner: 1:43 News: 11:02 Episode 39: 34:56 Episode 40: 1:02:35 Episode 41: 1:45:30 Emails: 2:07:31 Outros: 2:22:36

Digimon Data Squad Episode 36 - 38. This is it, the moment you (and Mina) have been waiting for, and the moment that has come to blow Sloane and Thom away. The Goat Baby has been unleashed upon Japan, and it's up to the Data Squad to come together to stop Belphemon and Kurata once and for all! Everyone is in on the action, including our favorite chessbians and the final mega. If you weren't sure Digimon sakuga was possible before, rest assured, episode 38 meets that with flying colors! If you've thought you've heard a NovaCast tangent before, well, you haven't heard anything yet! It's a farewell to Kurata, so pour one out for your favorite rat man as we prepare for the final arc of Data Squad! News: 5:20 Episode 36: 17:39 Episode 37: 52:09 Episode 38: 1:30:50 Emails: 2:05:22 Outros: 2:11:44

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 34 - 35. What's that Bancholeomon? We shouldn't use the Burst Mode? There will be horrible consequences if we do? Oh hey, cool, Marcus just activated the Burst Mode! Alongside that, we talk about Thomas's horrible betrayal, more sub/dub frustrations, incredible character names from Digimon Liberator, and goat babies. And if that's not enough for you, don't worry, we also talk about Thom's new card segment and... high school class terminology? Thom's Card Corner: 1:45 News: 11:53 Episode 34: 29:29 Episode 35: 1:15:07 Emails: 2:12:03 Outros: 2:19:37

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 31 - 33. We're heading back to the Human World, but not before we start diving into one of the strongest mini arcs we've experienced yet in this franchise! It's the Data Savers Squad versus the Knuckleheads in battle after battle after battle. Are we immune to Giant Woman? Are you interested in hearing our reactions to Ivan's lines in the sub? Is Mina going to mark out over Kouki's Mega form? You can get our reactions to this and even MORE, only at your local NovaCast. News: 3:34 Episode 31: 25:57 Episode 32: 58:32 Episode 33: 1:39:49 Outros: 2:17:56

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 28 - 29. It's a new year but the same us! All the bits you know and love (and plenty that'll make you groan) as our heroes hit the big time! BanchoLeomon is back and he's here to teach us the importance of biology, or, something, as our heroes try and fix their broken Digivices. We also talk about some news that was outdated well before this episode came out, dub complaints, Rugrats sleep paralysis demons, and Kurata's evil plans ramping up at a startling clip! But hey, we've got three whole Megas to gush over, so surely everything will be ok, right? News: 4:59 Episode 29: 25:11 Episode 30: 1:08:51 Outros: 1:45:33

The NovaCast has made its grand return to form with Digimon Data Savers Squad, and with it, we're bringing a whole bunch of bio slime to get our trip started! We get down to maxxing out our talks about goons with our new villains that have appeared, some new evolutions, and a whole lot of misinformation! Between all of that, some Digimon Partners talk, and the return of emails, this episode is jam packed with all the good stuff we've all been missing, so tune in!

Get out your damage calculators, gather your memory gauges, and get ready to shuffle for the definitive NovaCast episode on all things TCG! Between the first card game America saw all the way to the one that's played now and all of the most obscure ones in between, Mina has researched and unearthed a treasure trove of trivia and facts to share with all of us. Combine that with a special surprise at the end from Sloane, as well as some talk about the recent 02 movie, and you have the makings for a tier 0 episode! Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning Talk (Minor Spoilers): 3:16 News: 21:26 Digimon Card Games: 24:41

Sloane has concocted her most devious scheme yet: a Digimon game show for Mina and Thom to try and stumble their way through! With 102 of the toughest questions and most cryptic riddles she could think up, it's up to Mina and Thom to try and make it to the end without hitting the negatives. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a rousing game of trivia that would trouble even the most staunch Digimon scholars! News: 00:46 Legally Distinct Answer A Question With A Question Game: 25:19 Outros: 2:28:56

It's the final part of our X-Antibody tier list, and if we thought the X-Antibody forms last time were wild, we haven't seen anything yet! This episode features some of the best and some of the stinkiest designs around, so if you've ever wondered how some of the most beloved designs in the franchise look with a neon coat of paint, well, look no further! X-Antibody Tier List Part 2: 0:57 Outros: 2:52:18

Sloane, Mina, and Thom decide to finally take on a most horrifying and daunting task: to rank all of the X-Antibody forms that are currently out. With a hefty tier list in hand and Wikimon at the ready, the Novacast brave some of the Designs of All Time in the first half of their X-Antibody form tier list! News: 3:13 X-Antibody Tier List: 20:51 Outros: 2:55:19

After 3 long years, the Nova Cast revisits the Digimon fighting game of our dreams to add six more fighters to the melee. Tune in to hear our wildly unlikely choices, as well as some new stages to throw down in, and some brand new mechanics to boot! We also get stuck into the bonanza of Digimon movie news, including the new English dubs and 02: The Beginning. Can’t escape from X-rossing fate! (Note: Our Data Squad / Savers coverage will be going on hiatus for the foreseeable future, in respect of the wishes of SAG-AFTRA, as they continue to strike for fairer pay and terms for actors in the USA. We’ll return to our coverage once the strike comes to an end; thank you for your understanding!)

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 24 - 26. Flashbacks galore as we finally meet Spencer Damon (sorta) and Kurata reveals (again, this time for real) his master plan to decimate Digimon as a whole. We get to see cool new forms and the terrifying evolution of Gizmon as we do our best to avenge our favorite Frigimom. A new villain is on the horizon, though, as we shotgun losing and regaining our memories at record speed! If you're looking for a podcast that examines the subtext of Kurata's actions, then look no further, because this episode is the one for you! Episode 24: 5:34 Episode 25: 50:03 Episode 26: 1:14:05 Emails: 1:42:50 Outros: 2:00:39

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 22 - 23. Come on down to Marcus's house for the ultimate sleepover! We've got fried egg curry, great mom speeches, the third Leomon death, reverse Jenga, and the most Dragon Ball Z this franchise has ever been! But before we can settle in, we have to contend with the Novacast's favorite new filthy little Rat, his obviously evil stormtroopers, and the surprising trivia about his voice actor! News: 11:40 Episode 22: 20:48 Episode 23: 1:04:38 Outros: 1:43:22

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 20 - 21. More mothers are brought to the fray, as we get some insight both to Keenan's biological mother and Keenan's true mother. There are tearful reunions and tearful goodbyes aplenty, but what's more tearful are the way that more goofs in the dub seem to keep popping up! We also contend with some new antagonists, and have to deal with Gotsumon being somewhat competent! More than that, we talk about the Digimon Frontier that Could've Been, and discuss the gayest Digimon. Happy Pride! News: 10:03 Episode 20: 17:47 Episode 21: 1:14:08 News 2: 1:50:41 Emails: 1:55:21 Outros: 2:11:23

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 18 - 19. Our clash with Merukimon comes to a head, and we finally find out just who the old man is, and more than that, all the details behind Keenan's past. What's stronger, Merukimon or three Ultimates? Even more pressing, what's stronger between a ten year old boy's stomach and gas station hot dogs? We look at the striking imagery and subtext behind the backstory, and see if we could possibly ruin the show we love so much! News: 2:35 Episode 18: 27:08 Episode 19: 1:13:13 Emails: 1:45:23 Outros: 2:06:02

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 16 - 17. As Yoshi gets dangerously close to getting Sora'd by the plot, we have to find a cure to prevent that from happening. In the process, we see an old, beloved friend and some old, not nearly as memorable enemies. All to say hello to some manly moments between Marcus and Falcomon and our newest, legally distinct plant girl Digimon. Not to mention, if you want an episode for tangents, then this is the episode for you! News: 1:15 Episode 16: 26:20 Episode 17: 1:21:30 Outros: 2:10:09

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 14 - 15. The NovaCast takes the Digital World, and with it, we encounter the most baffling non-change of the series. Emotions run high for all of our protagonists these episodes, especially as some foreshadowed character development is finally brought to light. We also talk about the newest piece of Digimon media, the power of terrorizing little Austrian kids, and possibly the greatest fan evolution line for a Digimon imaginable. News: 5:08 Episode 14: 16:41 Episode 15: 56:52 Emails 1:30:02 Outros: 1:34:23

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 12 - 13. The plot has kicked into high gear as we welcome the introduction of the definitely fastest Digimon ever, for sure and three DATS agents and a baby shenanigans, and once again... dub errors. Do we even need to say it at this point? The stakes are high, and the NovaCast has to go Ghost Protocol in order to try and survive against our toughest foe yet and see not only our earliest Ultimate and Mega ever, but a new Agumon Ultimate for a new generation! News: 3:27 Episode 12: 27:20 Episode 13: 1:05:19 Outros: 1:59:23

Digimon Data Squad Episodes 10 - 11. Coming off the highs of the illustrious episode 100, the NovaCast has reconvened to talk about more over the top hijinx Marcus has gotten himself into, continuous, strange localization changes that are starting to matter more and more, and some of our most contentious VA discussion yet! We also talk about Legally Distinct Legos, wrestling, a new project from our favorite Digimon writer, and scran. Oh so much scran. News: 6:14 Episode 10: 18:23 Episode 11: 55:00 Emails: 1:34:44 Outros: 1:44:07