The Yeerky Boys: An Animorphs Podcast

Our time with Animorphs is at an end (for now). If you'd like to keep listening to our antics, might we suggest our brand new podcast - Bad With Games, available NOW!Bad With Games is a podcast journey through the best, most important, and most influential titles in video game history. Games journalist Jonathan lends his knowledge and experience to gaming neophyte Will as he plays through hundreds of classics for the first time. New gamers can join in to learn more about these iconic works, and gaming veterans can revisit them from a fresh perspective. Will and Jonathan will do their best to walk you through all the classics without getting too sidetracked by tangents, bickering, or just generally being bad (with games).Listen to the Audio Podcast - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/badwithgames/Watch on YouTube - http://youtube.com/@badwithgamesWatch Our Bonus 'Worse With Games' channel - http://youtube.com/@worsewithgames

Folks, we've accomplished our mission. We've discussed every piece of Animorphs media we could feasibly get our hands on, and then some. Now, our journey is at an end. In this episode, we say goodbye to all our loyal listeners, reflect on the podcast as a whole, announce our future podcast plans, and maybe we even discuss Animorphs a little too. Thanks for joining us, and remember - tail feathers grow back.Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysListen to all our parody songs at http://theyeerkyboys.bandcamp.comE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

Let's face it - Animorphs is a little bit... silly. Sure, we love the series, but that doesn't mean we can't poke fun at it too! That's what we do in this episode, in which we examine the "Vegemorphs" book by Leif. E. Green, plus two other Animorphs parodies from the late 90s. Prepare yourself... for laughs, that is!Check out all the parodies on Seerowpedia: https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Category:ParodiesSupport our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

Animorphs was a young adult phenomenon in the late 90s, so naturally Scholastic was ready to cash in with heaps of merchandise. In addition to the board games and video games we already discussed, they produced t-shirts, action figures, calendars, and more! We discuss virtually every Animorphs item ever sold or included with a fast food kids meal.Check out all the merch on Seerowpedia: https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Animorphs_MerchandiseSupport our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

The Animorphs are back in an all new card game! This week, we played Animorphs (Customizable Card Game) released in 1999. We discuss how this game differed from our expectations, why it makes last week's game look GOOD, and the new pope.You can watch us play this game by signing up for our Patreon! Plus, receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

The Animorphs are back in an all new board game! This week, we played Animorphs: The Invasion Game released in 1998. We discuss the rules we got wrong, followed by the rules we got right, why dice rolling can be a bad mechanic, and how we would fix this game.You can watch us play this game by signing up for our Patreon! Plus, receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

The Animorphs are back in an all new Game Boy Color exclusive adventure! This week, we played Animorphs (that's it, that's the whole name) released in 2000. We discuss its shameless Pokémon rip-off mechanics, infuriating password function, and inscrutable battle system, plus Humpty Dumpty hentai.You can watch the video version of this episode with gameplay footage and more by signing up for our Patreon! Plus, receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

The Animorphs are back in an all new Playstation exclusive adventure! This week, we played Animorphs: Shattered Reality from way back in the year 2000. We discuss the game's incredible soundtrack, other aspects that are less incredible, and whether or not this children's game was too challenging for us.You can watch the video version of this episode with gameplay footage and more by signing up for our Patreon! Plus, receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

It's time to explore our first fully 3D Animorphs video game adventure in the form of Animorphs: Know the Secret, which was released for PC in 2000. We discuss a bizarre hybrid of game mechanics, mine carts, combos, apple seeds, and how bad Will is at video games.You can watch the video version of this episode with gameplay footage and more by signing up for our Patreon! Plus, receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

This week, we begin our month long exploration of Animorphs video games. First up are two web games which were available for FREE on the official Scholastic web site back in the day, Hawk Rescue and The Yeerk Pool. We discuss the difficulty of getting outdated games to run on modern hardware, scrambled animal names, and the significance of the letters 'J-I-K-L'. PLUS, a bonus rant about r/Animorphs' recent ranking of the core 54 Animorphs books.Reddit's Final Rankings: https://www.reddit.com/r/Animorphs/comments/1k2ponb/full_results_of_the_reddit_vote/Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

Sure, we've all read the Animorphs book series by now, but how many of us have... read it? The graphic novels, I mean? That's right, Animorphs is available in graphic novel form! We read through all six currently available adaptations by writer/artist Chris Grine and ready to give you our full report. We discuss the art style, changes from the novel, and of course, those ever present "goofs".Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

Sure, we've all read the Animorphs book series by now, but how many of us have... listened to it? That's right, Animorphs is available in audiobook form! We put K.A. Applegate's iconic series directly into our ears (like yeerks!), and now we're ready to share our thoughts. We discuss character voice quality, word pronunciation, and why people who listen to audiobooks are stupid.Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

We've come a long way as Yeerky Boys, having now completed the entire run of the Animorphs book series and TV show. We pause now, before getting to more ancillary materials, for a period of reflection. Join us as we look back at some of our past episodes, answer e-mails, and even play a game!Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

What does the ideal version of an Animorphs TV show or movie look like? This week, we pitch the adaptations we'd create if we were in charge. Plus, our final thoughts on the Animorphs show that does exist, and secret anti-capitalist messaging.Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

We watch Animorphs Season 2, Episodes 4-6: "Changes". In these episodes, the Animorphs prepare themselves for a school dance. We discuss David, Juan and Terry, IBS, where Erek is, the disc, and how cute rabbits should be.Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

We watch Animorphs Season 2, Episode 3: "The Front". In this episode, Ax gets a new job at the mall. We discuss capitalism, age gap couples, and just how stupid this all is.Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

We watch Animorphs Season 2, Episode 2: "My Name is Erek". In this episode, the Animorphs are introduced to a young man who goes by the name of Erek. We discuss the plausibility of dinosaurs, terrible music choices, and the great misdeeds of Zutopia.Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

We watch Animorphs Season 2, Episode 1: "Face Off Part 3". In this episode, Marco saves the day. We discuss extra-long recaps, new morphing effects, and whether or not anything is ever going to happen.Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

We read Meet the Stars of Animorphs: An Authorized Biography. In this book, fun facts are provided about the Animorphs TV show cast, including Boris, Brooke, Shawn, Nadia, and Christopher, but not Paulo. We discuss what kinds of boys they like, which school subjects they hate, and their experiences with racism and gang violence.Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com

We watch Animorphs Season 1, Episodes 19 + 20: "Face Off, Parts 1 & 2". In these episodes, the gang finally faces off. We discuss new yeerks, the secret of the disc, the Animorphs' school basketball team, and what exactly Ax put in Rachel's drink. PLUS, a special surprise celebrity guest!Support our Patreon to receive "The Yeerky Boys Chronicles" weekly bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/theyeerkyboysE-mail us: TheYeerkyBoys@gmail.comFollow us: @Dogtimes on Bluesky, @Quence on Bluesky, www.JonathanEstis.com