The Next Dimension: A Dragon Ball Z Podcast

Jesse and Don wrap up their catch-up discussion on Dragon Ball, with a review of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and a discussion of the impending Dragon Ball Daima series! Could this signal the end of Dragon Ball as a franchise..? To email the show, write in at [email protected]!

The boys are back! Donovan and Jesse return to play catch-up on the events since the last time they discussed Dragon Ball Super...sort of. Neither have seen the remainder of the DBS anime, but they have seen the most recent theatrical films! Here's part one of the discussion, which focuses on most things they've missed, know nothing about and also a review of Dragon Ball Super: Broly!

Donovan Grant and Jesse Garrett return to give thanks and farewells to the legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, discussing his career, legacy and influence on entire generations. To write in, e-mail us at [email protected]

Jon Wilson returns to discuss his thoughts on viewing all of DBZ! To send in emails, write into the new email address [email protected]

Donovan gives a brief update regarding the e-mail address and designs on the next episode. Thank you for listening!

An old friend of Don's just finished a watch-thru of the original Dragon Ball anime, and the two men sat down to talk about it! Jon Wilson from the Make Ours Marvel podcast talks with Don about watching the series with his kids, the sexy humor of Toriyama, the gradual change in tone, and so much more, plus his early thoughts on DBZ! The show isn't dead! Thank you for downloading!

After apologizing once again for the even longer hiatus, the guys discuss the filler arc of DBS between episodes 42-46. Throughout they discuss Dragon Ball's resurgence of popularity, what separates Super from DBZ and how that negatively affects their enjoyment, the differences between Pan from Z, Super and Dragon Ball GT, multiple callbacks to the original Dragon Ball, and more! Pop out the jelly and get to downloading!

Donovan explains the absence and future of TND...

After the longest absence between episodes (not counting their year off), Don and Jesse return, explaining their situations and vowing to keep the audience informed on the progress of new episodes. THEN..! It's the second half of the Universe 6 Tournament! What is the secret of Hit? How is Cabba different than the other Saiyans? And what of the Super Dragon Balls? All this and more, so get to downloading!

Jesse and Don cover the first few bouts of the Universe 6 Tournament! What do they make of the alt. universe versions of Freeza and the Saiyans? Will there be upsets? How do these differ from tournaments from years past? Get to downloading to find out!

Don and Jesse are back in the saddle as they return to reviewing Dragon Ball for the first time in a year! Beginning DBS with the Universe 6 Arc, the guys discuss new characters Champa and Valdos, the Super Dragon Balls, Bulma's older sister and her age, hijinks with Jaco and what's in store for the DB gang in this new tournament. How do they respond to Super in comparison to DBZ? How do they like the music? When did Bulma get surgical implants? Only one way to find out, so get to downloading!

Dipping their toes into the DBS coverage, Jesse takes control of the podcast to discuss with Don his original childhood love, Godzilla! The guys reunite to review the latest Toho Godzilla film "Shin Godzilla", written and co-directed by Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno! What madness awaits Don as he has his first Godzilla viewing presented from the man who broke his mind two years ago? What mad knowledge does Jesse lay down concerning Godzilla's history? What wackyness envelops the Godzilla canon of films? Stay tuned at the end to find out exactly what DBS episodes the boys will be reviewing in the month of January, and to hear news of Funimation's confirmation in dubbing the new show!

Donovan Morgan Grant has started a new podcast with the host of the Battle Beyond Planet X podcast Harrison Chute where the two men discuss issues of modern society and seek to reach an answer to the problems that afflict the entire human race! The first three episodes are all available to listen on the show's website questionsnoanswers.wordpress.com, but as a preview here's one of the episodes shared on this feed. Harry and Don hit up the question of morality within sexual fantasies. Does such a thing exist? Should it? It goes without saying that this is a podcast intended for mature audiences, with this episode being especially exemplary of that. If you're over the age of 18, download, enjoy and please send the show your thoughts at [email protected]!

Check out the trailer for Donovan's upcoming podcast, set to drop before the end of August!

Jesse comes back with a vengeance in the second and final installment of the Next Dimension's off-season of episodes. Spider-Man is his drug of choice as he and Don recall what they love about Marvel's top hero whilst getting sidetracked about what they don't love in the past decade of comic books. The different movies, animated series, video games and Dan Slott are all thoroughly discussed, debated and deemed upon...for the first hour... THEN..! The second half of the episode is an energetic discussion on Dragon Ball Super, online behavior from sections of the fan community, and the final decision on whether or not The Next Dimension will return! It's a bumpy ride with a lot of personal obstacles to overcome. Is this truly the last episode from Donovan and Jesse ever? The answer could prove to be controversial! The only possible way is to download, so you know what to do! (*NOTE* This episode's language content has been left unedited in its entirety to achieve the maximum emotional effect)

In the first of a two-part finale in between the break of reviewing DB content, Donovan attempts to express his newfound love with Steven Universe, a show that encourages love and acceptance in a fresh and entertaining way. But how does this series compare to Dragon Ball? Throughout the ep Don discusses what makes a great kid's show, the creative intent of Rebecca Sugar and how the series' LGBT characters are depicted. It's the most indulgent and ill-prepared episode ever produced for this feed, so if you're feeling generous give it a listen and download!

A tie-in to Views From the Longbox (starring Michael Bailey) and a preview for the next The Comic Book Film Revue, this episode of Views sees the reuniting of the Next Dimension team (now with more April) as they discuss the film they saw an hour earlier, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, with host Michael, his wife Rachel, and Don's former ASM Classics partner Jon M. Wilson! After just seeing the movie, the six wine and dine at the nearest Chili's to discuss, disagree and deconstruct the pros and cons of the latest DCEU movie! Which of the six was outnumbered in their opinion, and will it split the Next Dimension duo in HALF?! Part one of the two-part Comic Book Film Revue Batman v. Superman Revue is demanding to be downloaded...NOW!!!

Back in the early 2000s, Dragon Ball Z helped pave the way for a resurgence in anime popularity among what would eventually be known as the Millennial generation. In addition to many other series and franchises, Gundam Wing was another heavyweight in Toonami's corner, introducing the Gundam franchise to a new audience and quickly becoming a huge ratings success for Cartoon Network. But that was a long time ago... Nearly 16 years later, one of those fans has now grown into manhood and has rediscovered Gundam Wing, re-watching it with new eyes! Covering the entirety of the 49 episode series, Donovan Morgan Grant goes over the long, confusing, intricate plot of the popular show. Included in his recorded thoughts are new opinions on the central character Heero Yuy, opinions on the handling of the concept of pacifism, and deciphering what is so annoying about Relena Peacecraft. Also included are late-game praise for the music, old friends from the DBZ Ocean Dub and interstitial clips from Toonami's production! DOE

Promo for an upcoming special from BTO on comic book diversity!

It was the best of times...it was the worst of times...   That's the overall tone of discussion in the final episode for the Next Dimension podcast. For Donovan Grant and Jesse Garrett, "Resurrection F" provides the two with some of the best and worst content from Dragon Ball Z, Toei Animation and the oft-mentioned Akira Toriyama. Which host liked the film more than the other? The answer won't surprise you, but what might is discussions on the return of Freeza, Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Gohan and the strengths/weaknesses of the writing, Goku and Vegeta's new forms and more! Following the review is a solid hour of e-mails featuring the return of an old friend before signing off with musings on the future of the Dragon Ball franchise. The show may be over for now, but Donovan and Jesse shall return again...somewhere...some-when..!