Destructo Discourse: A Dragon Ball Rewatch Podcast

"Surprise! I WANT You to Punch My Ribs!" This week on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 37-39 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we reach Critical Jacopacity, check our foreheads for letters, and taste the Taco of the Gods. Your hosts this week are: Tyler, Jayson, Matt, Joel, and Theo You can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Welcome to a world of Trickery, Deception and Murder!"This week on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 34-36 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we reopen deep scars born from the BuzzFeed Wars, fart on you with our mouths, and construct EMPs from our bones.Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Jayson, Dave, Joel, and Melissa,You can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Looks like Majin Buu...made a Majin POO!"This week on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 31-33 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we get in on the ground floor of Blorpo, give a furtive glance over to The Bucket, and enter Toriyama's Twink EraYour hosts this week are:Tyler, Jayson, Dave, Joel, Matt, Melissa, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"I'm a good father and husband!"This week on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 28-30 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we declare there is NO BLUTZ ALLOWED, continue to neg our eternal dragon, and let the animators take their much-needed napYour hosts this week are:Tyler, Dave, Joel, Matt, Melissa, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"This movie is the most movie."Start roasting your chestnuts, we got a bonus moviesode! This week on Distructo Discourse, Jayson ropes in a cadre of true freaks as we discuss the hit(?) DBZ Movie, "Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan." Join us as we bear witness to Vegeta's Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Son Goku: Ki Detective, and... BUNKS??We'll see you in 2026 for more Duper!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Joel, Matt and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Why can't I quit you, Kakarot?"This week on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 25-27 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we run out of gold paint, ponder the rings of the Namek tree, and do the Time Scootch again.Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Dave, Jayson, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"You dare speak of a Destroyer's ass!?"This week on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 22-24 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we can't take the Beat out of the Boy, turn and face the frog, and fight the whole damn franchise.Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Melissa, Dave, Jayson, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"But Doctor, I am Tagoma!"This week on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 19-21 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we rate Piccolo's Peek-a-Boo meta, engage in a little Crime Travel, and evolve beyond the need for pants.Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Dave, Jayson, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Please, Welcome to the stage, Velveeeta, Prince of All Slayin's!"This time on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 16-18 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we learn to do laundry the Goku Way(tm), turn leg-locks into lemonade, and read protein powder fortunes with The Gymbromancer.Your hosts this week are:Tyler,  Matt, Jayson, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"First, Apotheosis. Then, Monetization!!"This time on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 13-15 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we examine the subspecies known as power-scalers, witness the true power of grandpas, and learn Utensil Beam.Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Dave, Matt, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Who gave the cat a sun?!"This time on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 10-12 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we watch the show where the men yell and don't do anything, are tempted to eat the orb, and get much too wiggly.Your hosts this week are:Tyler,  Jayson, Melissa, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"That's an egg."This time on Destructo Discourse Duper, we're talking about episodes 7-9 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we take suck on Everlasting God-stoppers, orb-shame Shenron to his face, and pay no mind to the localized biblical weather patterns.Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Matt, Jayson, Joel, Dave, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Horse Puberty is rough..."We're back again, this time talking about episodes 4-6 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we take away Vegeta's iPhone privileges, consult with Whis' Lunch-o-meter, and return to the bubblegum from whence we came.Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Jayson, Joel, Dave, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Give a kick, for once in your life!"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; It's time to go full-circle with the podcast and talk about the anime that inspired it in the first place. Join us as we dig into episodes 1-3 of Dragon Ball Super, wherein we experience memories in 480p, park our car at Poke-Cheek Point, and cosplay normalcy for a bit.Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Jayson, Matt, Melissa, Dave, and TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

This week on Destructo Discourse, we return one last time to "Z" before we finally get started on "Super". Let's learn what this dang cat guy is all about, yeah?Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Jayson, Joel, Matt, Dave, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

Here we go again!Your hosts this week are:Tyler, Jayson, Joel, Matt, Dave, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Unfortunately, the mountain is sexist."This is it, folks! The final episode of Destructo Discourse Origins, where we recap episodes 151-153 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Sit back, it's all filler! Join us as we run out of castle to burn, learn the ways of the Trad-Crone, and wonder why Goku didn't invite any of his friends to his wedding. Good show? Bad show? It sure was Dragon Ball!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Joel, Matt, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Is this what one would call a 'slobberknocker?'"This is it! We're (almost) at the end of original hit anime, Dragon Ball! This week, we cover episodes 148-150 and the conclusion of the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. Join us as we go to a BYOBE (Bring Your Own Bath Eggs) onsen, avoid at least 30 to 50 feral anime hogs, and get an impromptu sponsorship by budohelp.com.We got one episode left!... And it's all filler, baby!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Dave, Matt, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Stop Trying to Make Kamehameha Happen."This week, a thinking man is eaten! We recap episodes 145-147 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. The final bout of the Tenkaichi Budokai is well underway, and it looks like the stakes are about to get browser cache-clearingly big! Join us as we witness the host's Crunchyroll deep-state infiltration, launch Dodons at dodawn, and find a way to get even more vascular.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Dave, Joel, Matt, MelissaYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

(Editor's Note: Theo's major was actually Philosophy, not Theology. My B.)"Sometimes a family is two dads and the lady that one of those dads married."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, Joel joins us as we start to ring in the final episodes of original hit anime, Dragon Ball! We cover episodes 142-144, and enter the final match of the Tenkaichi Budokai! Join us as we practice the Three R's (Readin', Ritin', and Reps), prevent people from kinning with Tingle, and watch as the Saiyan Paw curls.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, Tyler, and introducing: Joel!You can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"You need to wear a dying star."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we reach the "Best 4" of the World Martial Arts Tournament as we cover episodes 139-141 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we trauma bond over a rice cooker, look for Launch's stimming pistol, and launch the legendary Chum-ba-wum-ba-ha. It may knock you down, but you'll get back up again. Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Don't compare comedy to mayonnaise."Welcome back to the Tenkaichi Budokai! This week on Destructo Discourse, we're down to our top 8 as we recap episodes 136-138 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we slide into some Brain DMs, witness some applied beam thesis, and join a million-part polycule with Goku at the center.Turtle Boyz 4 Life!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Theo, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Goku!! How do you know this hi-poly 4k raytraced smokeshow??!"We're back into the canon, and the World Martial Arts Tournament is just around the corner! We got timeskip fashion, glowups, and glowdows as we discuss episodes 132-135 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we watch birds go anywhere, unpack the martial arts matryoshka, and find out what it takes to be villain-shaped.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"No part of this doll is good."Who's hungry for more filler? This week on Destructo Discourse, we cover episodes 130-132 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we no longer become pro-Popo (apropos of nothing), witness that fine Krillin sakuga, and get jump-scared by the newest monster from Garden of Peepee Poopoo Playtime Banban 3.Results: Inconclusive.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"This quicksand is more powerful than Majin Buu!"We're up on Kami's Lookout, and it's time for filler! This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 127-129 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we find a pappaw to vibe with, follow Roku and Goshi on some adventures, and watch some Little House on the Prairie anime children discuss the existence of God (or in the case of the dub, a pair of squirrels).Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, MelissaYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"We've all got the same 24 hours; Goku is just spending them with God."Who knew Heaven was a place on Earth? This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, Goku rides the power pole up to Kami's Lookout, as we recap episodes 124-126 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball, and wrap up the King Piccolo Saga! Join us as we spaghettify a Kamehameha, create at least 500 Jesuses by happenstance, and begrudgingly discuss the concept of "Oozaru backshots."Beating the brain-having allegations since 2018, baby!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

(Editor's note: this episode was recorded before the passing of creator Akira Toriyama was announced to the public. We mourn the loss of one whose work has touched so many lives, and we will likely have more to say in the next episode.)"They're gonna be like those two little lesbian grandmas from The Ginch."This week on Destructo Discourse: Origins, we blast a hole clean through the King Piccolo Saga! We cover episodes 121-123 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball as the fight between Goku and the Demon King reaches its climactic conclusion! Join us as we gaslight-gunkeep-girlboss our way onto the battlefield, read some Goku No Hero Academia, and witness the release of Piccolo's new hit single, Grunting 9 to 5.Has anyone seen my nyoibou?Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Son Goku's been juicin'?"Happy preemptive Piccolo Day one and all! Get your brain pudding ready as we cover episodes 118-120 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Sing your favorite Piccolo Day carols, and honor someone's bravery! Join us this week as we investigate Goku for a performance enhancing poison, polish our emotional support uzis, and watch someone get taken out in... ONE BLOWWW!!!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Never give out your weaknesses for free- always put those behind a Patreon."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we enter the Nortberhood as we cover episodes 115-117 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. On the quest for the ultra special super sacred good good water, we enter Kingdom Jarts, do a double-dip on destiny, and get a full sip of Goku's Poison, the poison for Goku (the poison meant to kill Goku).Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Same guy, different bug."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, it's Piccolo's victory lap! And we have no choice but to watch as we cover episodes 112-114 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we summon Shenron at 3 a.m. (NOT CLICKBAIT!!), unload an entire clip into Piccolo's dick, and visit the castle where the king lives, King Castle.UwU I'm dead!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, Tyler(with bonus boofs courtesy of Nia)You can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Papyrus or I WALK."Break out the Instapot! This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we attempt to seal the evil by covering episodes 109-111 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we hit Pandora's Slay Button, Watch a season of Cardcaptor Shagkura, and finally find that Yaji flav' we know and crave.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Chiaotzu WILL say 'F***' this volume."Happy Year of the Dragon! Speaking of, we're getting close to summoning that guy. This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we're covering episodes 106-108 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we challenge each other to a mid-off, witness a Rare Yajirobe W, and remember to always bet on Bear-Thief.Get the door- it's Daimao.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, MelissaYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"This anime is shounen, don't tellen."We're back, baby! And we are running headfirst into the Piccolo Saga. This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 103-105 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we play Dinosaurs & Dog-people, take a big sippy of our throat coat goat, and introduce you to our beautiful new son, Mario Paint.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Why did you make a vore statue?"This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we take a little detour to the distant land of Mifan as we discuss the film "Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure." It's an Alternate Universe where Chiaotzu is a little emperor! With little emperor night terrors! Join us as we survive via martial arts diplomatic immunity, witness the tiny little tears of a sad anime clown, and find yet another reason for Jayson to talk about G Gundam.Did you know Arale is in this thing??Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Look, it's really hard to make friends after college."This week on Destructo Discourse, we cover episodes 100-102 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. One arc quickly changes hands with the next as the World Martial Arts Tournament reaches its stunning conclusion! Join us as we engage in the Smoother Piccolo Theory, find out if our insurance covers acts of Goku, and become quintessentially Dragon Balled.Ki-kou-D'oh!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, MelissaYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"And that's what set Krillin on the path to become a cop."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 97-99 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. The final bout of the Tenkaichi Budokai is upon us, with Goku against the Crane School prize fighter, Tenshinhan! Join us as we take a trip through a car wash made of fists, befriend a casual jobless cyclops, and attend Slogwarts School of Fistcraft and Fistery.  The (Four) Witching Hour is upon us!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

Welcome back to Destructo Discourse: Origins! This week, we're covering episodes 94-96 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. The matches leading up to the final bout commence at the World Martial Arts Tournament as both friendships and loyalties begin to waver. Join us as we and grab the romance (and twist), witness the Hatfields and the McCoys of punching, and watch out for the chair bones.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, MelissaYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Perverts? On MY Christian Toei Server?"This week on Destructo Discourse: Origins, we cover episodes 91-93 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. It's the Tenkaichi, baby! And the Crane School is in full swing on their path towards domination. Join us this week as we learn Buster Keaton Kung-fu, have a Hereditary meltdown moment over some rice, and fire Chekov's Toy Pop-gun directly at Jackie Chun's head.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Tyler You can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"This is gonna slay at the Tenkaichi!"Welcome back to the World Martial Arts Tournament, the show where the brackets are rigged and the point's don't matter. This week on Destructo Discourse: Origins, we cover episodes 88-90 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we encounter the life of a shonen jobber (other than Yamcha), summon a Dodon Grand-Pa, and unleash a Kamehameh-awoooo!"KIIIAI!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, Theo, Tyler (with bonus boofs courtesy of Kara and Nia)You can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"A friend of my enemy is someone I can talk to at a party."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 85-87 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. The World Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin, and we've got a new three-eyed contender in the mix! Join us as we ponder where half of Tien's abs went, watch as Chiaotzu stirs his eggs, and learn a lot about T.S. Eliot.Some recommended reading (no, really): "The Hollow Men" by T.S. EliotYour hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, Theo(with bonus pitter-pats courtesy of Nia)You can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"That dog does not carry cash."Face front, students! The World Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin! This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 82-84 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Join us as we give a mouse a senzu, trade our punches for lunches, and learn from Konkichi the Teachy.It's gonna be a great episode, brother!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Who hurt you, Grandpa Gohan?"Grab your popcorn and some Junior Mints, it's a movie night! This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we're covering the original Dragon Ball movie, Curse of the Blood Rubies. Join us as we try not to get excommunicated from middle school, examine the Gokuverse, and try the new Gurumes Shake. What could go wrong?Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Melissa, TylerYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

(Content Warning for a brief mention of suicide in fiction from 11:32 -12:05)"There are two wolves inside of you, and one of them is Jar Jar Binks."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 79-81 of the original hit anime, Dragon Ball. Watch as Goku goes through some Saturday Morning Cartoon-esque filler adventures as he trains his way to the next World Martial Arts Tournament! Join us as we call murder-dibs, witness a thriving laxative economy, and realize that true strength comes from within (the gourd).Ka-me-ha-me...shshshaaa!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Garrett, Melissa, Tyler, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"If you do enough time crimes, Pride Month is every month!"This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover Episodes 76-78 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. The Fortuneteller Baba Saga ends! For sure! Join us as we tuck our tail under our pillow for the Tail Fairy, meet the last stand of Mr. Short, Blue, and Vengeful, and learn that death happens, even to things that aren't food.The World Martial Arts Tournament is absolutely, without a doubt, happening next week. Definitely. Stay tuned!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, Tyler, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"I'd wake Reagan from the dead just to give him the chair."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 73-75 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. We continue the Fortuneteller Baba Saga as Goku faces off against his supernatural foes! Join us as we take note of Chekov's Loose Bandage, aim a peashooter at the planet, and play some Yu-Gi-Oh against the ghost of Betty White.#JusticeForBulmaJayson, Melissa, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

(Content Warning from 55:00-59:08, in which a character is partially stripped without consent for a cheap anime nosebleed gag)"We have to bury the lede so it can rise again in three days."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we are rejoined by long-time Destructo Discorsair, Gordie! We cover episodes 70-72 of original hit anime, Dragon Ball, and we kick off the Fortuneteller Baba Saga! Join us as we get out of the bucket and into the toilet, receive a transfusion from Ghost Usher M.D., and collectively realize why there are no vampires in Brazil.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Gordie, Melissa, Tyler, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Tyler, there are so many laws."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 67-69 (nice) of original hit anime, Dragon Ball. we wrap up the Red Ribbon Saga and start on our next arc, featuring a mysterious witch named Baba. "Cute, huh?" Join us as we get caught up in an Anti-dogfight, Rob armies while chewing bubblegum, and debate the legality of time-travel birthdays.Luminous and blinding, hidden somewhere in a guyDestructo Discourse Origins, come give this pod a try!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Tyler, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"Get in loser, we're going adventuring."This week on Destructo Discourse Origins, we cover episodes 64-66 of the original hit anime Dragon Ball as Goku zooms rapidly towards the conclusion of the Red Ribbon Saga! Join us as we get an Associate's Degree in Biotics, lose to Guitar Hero Ken, and learn that it's keikakus all the way down.Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

"The fire calls to all of us, and we just need to reject its dark wisdom."This week on Destructo Discourse, we look both ways before discussing the Japan-only Dragon Ball safety PSAs that aired in 1988, "Goku's Traffic Safety" and "Goku's Fire Brigade."  Join us as we meet a Baba Yaga in a supermarket, find a cat-class orb (yeah-yeah-yeah), and learn about local traffic ordinances by Slaunch (Safety Launch).Destructo Discourse Says!Your hosts this week are:Jayson, Matt, Melissa, TheoYou can also check out Tyler's other podcasts,What The FolklorePiece Meal

Happy 5 years of Destructo Discourse!Here's a bite-sized re-edit of the original series, the pacing is MUCH closer to the manga this time.