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Final Forum: A Dragon Ball Podcast

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Latest episodes

Dragon Ball-oween MINISODE - Jelli's Top Ten Tournament Matches

October 13, 2026 · 19 min

Welcome to Final Forum's Dragon Ball-oween Spooktacular! In this special Jelli-only mini-sode we take a complete break from format, and from breaking down Akira Toriyama's manga and anime smash success to continue our October/Halloween…
Kamen Rider Black Sun (S5E14)

October 6, 2026 · 2 hr 33 min

Why are we connecting Dragon Ball to a show from 2022 about anarcho leftists fighting back against a corrupt conservative government? Probably no reason that's fitting with the current sociopolitical times. Welcome to Final Forum's Dragon…
Androids 17 and 18 (S5E13)

September 22, 2026 · 49 min

The Z fighters come up against their worst threat ever....TEENAGERS. Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by looking at episodes 131 through 135, "More…
Androids 19 and 20 (S5E12)

September 8, 2026 · 58 min

What could be more threatening than *checks notes* an elderly man and a porcelain doll?!?!? Wait....what? Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by…
The Driving Episode! (Goku's Traffic Safety) (S5E11)

August 25, 2026 · 54 min

The greatest filler episode in anime history PLUS: A very special surprise. WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED?!?!?! Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by looking…

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Nepotism and Cyborgs (S5E10)

August 11, 2026 · 58 min

What happens when the most evil man alive is revealed to just have Daddy issues? No, this episode isn't about Donald Trump; we're talking about Frieza and the revelations that he's a nepo-baby. Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue…
Pearls and Fog (S5E9)

July 28, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

What do true crime stories about pearls whose tale consists of hired murder, money laundering, and Osama Bin Laden have to do with Dragon Ball? You have to listen to this one to find out. Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking…
Spice Boys (S5E8)

July 14, 2026 · 58 min

Spear fishing. Male boob windows. These are Dragon Ball things, right? They are now. Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball Z by looking at episodes 108…
Frieza Arc Manga Review (S5E7)

June 30, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

It's the end of Frieza, forever, for real, with NO chance of him retur...he returns before the arc is even over? What? Anyway, how do we feel about the Frieza Arc having reached its conclusion? Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down…
BONUS: Journey to the West (1986) Continued!

June 23, 2026 · 39 min

The Yellow Robed Demon King? Who is that? Does he remind us of Goku Black? Or Baby from Dragon Ball GT? OR Captain Ginyu? What makes the 1986 adaptation of Journey to the West so endearing? In this episode, Jelli and Bekinney take another…
Ki Control (S5E6)

June 16, 2026 · 51 min

Have you ever wondered why Goku can sometimes punch someone and it blows up a mountain nearby and other times blast someone with a full power Kamehameha and it barely ruffles anyone's hair? Join Jelli and Bekinney as they continue…
Super Saiyan (S5E5)

June 2, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Note: The audio is less than ideal for Jelli during the opening 3 minutes, but improves drastically during the topic-of-discussion. It's one of anime's most iconic moments, but did you know it has its basis in Buddho-Daoist traditions and…

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About the show

Dragon Ball has a wealth of cultural context and inspiration that’s often overlooked because the fights are cool. Though not averse to fawning over animation and allowing for the Rule of Cool, Jelli and Bekinney delve into the world of Akira Toriyama, and discuss lesser-known facts about the worldwide manga and anime phenomenon that is one of the most well-known and popular Japanese pop culture exports of all-time. Want to learn about the cultural importance of moments, literary inspirations behind scenes and characters, production facts, and more? Whether you‘re a fan of Goku, Vegeta, or any of the cast of characters including Piccolo, Gohan, Frieza, or even Broly, there should be something for you to enjoy as we cover all things Dragon Ball, including DBZ, GT, Super, Daima, and more! We‘ll have discussions, guests, interviews, reviews, and commentaries so grab a senzu bean, power up your fan level to Super Saiyan, and get ready to learn about Kakarot and his friends; and of course, thank you for helping us achieve our FINAL FORUM...We hear it‘s over 9000.