The Good, The Bad, And The Digi

The Good, The Bad, And The Digi

We’re saddling up for Digimon Adventure 02 Episode 12, “The Good, The Bad, and The Digi”… and wow, this might be the roughest ride of the entire series so far. What should be a fun Wild West parody somehow ends up feeling like one of the most pointless, unfunny, and surprisingly boring episodes we’ve seen on this rewatch. From Starmon’s cowboy town to Deputymon, the walking revolver sheriff who absolutely steals the spotlight, we break down what went wrong, what little worked, and whether this episode deserves its reputation as a forgotten filler adventure. Along the way, we talk about bizarre comedy choices, missing character development, Western movie inspirations, and why an episode featuring poker games, milk-drinking cowboys, and gun-shaped Digimon still struggles to leave much of an impact. Sometimes even Digimon can’t hit the target, and this one might have missed the saloon entirely. Grab your cowboy hat and join us as we revisit what could be the worst episode of Digimon Adventure 02 so far. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States 📒Show Notes and Resources Time Stamps 0:00 -My Adventures With Digimon - 2x12 2:34 - The Good, The Bad, and The Digi Review 24:41 -War What Is It Good For? 26:04 -Continuity 37:30 -Welcome to the Party Pal 42:44 -Who’s That Digimon? 51:17 -Saban Dub 1:05:01 -Pizza Time 1:13:14 - The Roast of Davis 1:15:41 -That’s Just Prime 1:20:44 -Digimon References 1:31:19 -Next Time on Digimon: 2x13: His Master’s Voice Connect With Matt and Maggie ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom ➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4 📱 Subscribe and Listen to My Adventures With Digimon! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-adventures-with-digimon/id1762430016 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rciUC6o1sliX6Uc4nRmnu?si=q-eSye-tTrGXjJCmRFH4Nw Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman Digimon Season One (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3Af30mN Digimon Season Two (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/46B6b4v Digimon Adventure Tri Complete Series: https://amzn.to/4d4iQiS Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna: https://amzn.to/46B6iwX Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning: https://amzn.to/4fpwHBU Digimon The Movies: https://amzn.to/3DdwEKL Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you’re looking for drama and toxicity, we’re not the droids you’re looking for. ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS: - Going Back To Smallville: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV - Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi Whether you're a Millennial who grew up glued to Toonami, Kids WB, and Fox Kids, or just a fan of Digimon looking to relive the magic, this podcast is for you. Each week, we dive into a single episode, breaking down the plot, ranking the Digimon of the week, comparing the Japanese and English versions, hunting for Easter eggs, and even discussing what the DigiDestined ate! But most importantly, we keep things fun, light-hearted, and positive—just like you’d expect from the "Hopefully Awesome" crew.

The Storm of Friendship

In this episode of My Adventures With Digimon, we’re talking Digimon Adventure 02 episode 11, “Storm of Friendship,” and yeah, Raidramon is finally here! This rewatch podcast and series retrospective has us geeking out over Davis earning his second Digi-Egg, the Crest of Friendship showing up in a big way, and Veemon’s electric new armor digivolution stealing the spotlight. We had a lot of fun with the Davis and T.K. tension, the MetalGreymon rescue mission, and the way this episode turns friendship into something messy, goofy, and genuinely exciting. Plus, Matt giving Davis the “you’re officially part of the team” noogie? Perfect Digimon energy. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States 📒Show Notes and Resources Time Stamps 0:00 -My Adventures With Digimon - 2x11 4:01 - The Storm of Friendship Review 18:23 -War What Is It Good For? 23:09 -Continuity 26:58 -Welcome to the Party Pal 36:41 -Who’s That Digimon? 43:15 -Traitor! 43:46 -Puberty but with Super Powers 44:43 -Saban Dub 52:44 - The Roast of Davis 1:02:24 -That’s Just Prime 1:05:35 -Digimon References 1:07:45 -The Talon Mix 1:10:29 -Next Time on Digimon: 2x12: The Good, The Bad, and The Digi Connect With Matt and Maggie ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom ➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4 📱 Subscribe and Listen to My Adventures With Digimon! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-adventures-with-digimon/id1762430016 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rciUC6o1sliX6Uc4nRmnu?si=q-eSye-tTrGXjJCmRFH4Nw Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman Digimon Season One (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3Af30mN Digimon Season Two (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/46B6b4v Digimon Adventure Tri Complete Series: https://amzn.to/4d4iQiS Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna: https://amzn.to/46B6iwX Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning: https://amzn.to/4fpwHBU Digimon The Movies: https://amzn.to/3DdwEKL Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you’re looking for drama and toxicity, we’re not the droids you’re looking for. ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS: - Going Back To Smallville: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV - Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi Whether you're a Millennial who grew up glued to Toonami, Kids WB, and Fox Kids, or just a fan of Digimon looking to relive the magic, this podcast is for you. Each week, we dive into a single episode, breaking down the plot, ranking the Digimon of the week, comparing the Japanese and English versions, hunting for Easter eggs, and even discussing what the DigiDestined ate! But most importantly, we keep things fun, light-hearted, and positive—just like you’d expect from the "Hopefully Awesome" crew. Hosted by a married couple who loves geeking out over all things 90s and 00s, *My Adventures With Digimon* is more than just a rewatch podcast—it's a comedy-filled trip down memory lane. So, grab your Digivice and get ready to laugh, reminisce, and relive the adventures with us every week.

The Captive Digimon

In this episode of My Adventures With Digimon, we’re breaking down Digimon Adventure 02 Episode 10, “The Captive Digimon,” as Tai desperately tries to save Agumon from the Digimon Emperor. We had a blast with this one, even if Ken absolutely sucks here with the way he treats Agumon and pushes the Dark Spiral experiments way too far. We’re talking Dark MetalGreymon’s terrifying debut, Wormmon continuing to be the emotional MVP, and why Matt showing up for Tai at the end feels like such a perfect classic Digimon friendship moment. This episode really raises the stakes for the Emperor arc, and honestly… Dark MetalGreymon is nightmare fuel. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States 📒Show Notes and Resources Time Stamps 0:00 -My Adventures With Digimon - 2x10 2:44 -The Captive Digimon Review 27:51 -War What Is It Good For? 30:48 -Continuity 34:00 -Who’s That Digimon? 46:30 -Saban Dub 52:06 -The Roast of Davis 1:01:24 -That’s Just Prime 1:10:38 -Next Time on Digimon: 2x11: Storm of Friendship Connect With Matt and Maggie ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom ➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4 📱 Subscribe and Listen to My Adventures With Digimon! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-adventures-with-digimon/id1762430016 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rciUC6o1sliX6Uc4nRmnu?si=q-eSye-tTrGXjJCmRFH4Nw Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman Digimon Season One (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3Af30mN Digimon Season Two (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/46B6b4v Digimon Adventure Tri Complete Series: https://amzn.to/4d4iQiS Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna: https://amzn.to/46B6iwX Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning: https://amzn.to/4fpwHBU Digimon The Movies: https://amzn.to/3DdwEKL Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you’re looking for drama and toxicity, we’re not the droids you’re looking for. ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS: - Going Back To Smallville: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV - Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi Whether you're a Millennial who grew up glued to Toonami, Kids WB, and Fox Kids, or just a fan of Digimon looking to relive the magic, this podcast is for you. Each week, we dive into a single episode, breaking down the plot, ranking the Digimon of the week, comparing the Japanese and English versions, hunting for Easter eggs, and even discussing what the DigiDestined ate! But most importantly, we keep things fun, light-hearted, and positive—just like you’d expect from the "Hopefully Awesome" crew. Hosted by a married couple who loves geeking out over all things 90s and 00s, *My Adventures With Digimon* is more than just a rewatch podcast—it's a comedy-filled trip down memory lane. So, grab your Digivice and get ready to laugh, reminisce, and relive the adventures with us every week.

The Emperor’s New Home

In this episode of My Adventures With Digimon, we’re breaking down “The Emperor’s New Home,” where Ken fully embraces becoming the Digimon Emperor and the stakes suddenly feel way bigger. The DigiDestined realize something is seriously wrong after Ken disappears into the Digital World, but the real shock comes when he captures Agumon and tries to turn Tai’s partner into his newest weapon. We also get the terrifying return of SkullGreymon, bringing back one of the most emotional and chaotic Digimon moments ever. Between Ken’s downward spiral, Agumon’s capture, and the growing danger surrounding every DigiDestined partner, this episode left us excited, stressed, and desperate to see what happens next. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States 📒Show Notes and Resources Time Stamps 0:00 -My Adventures With Digimon - 2x9 2:40 -The Emperor’s New Home Review 18:40 -War What Is It Good For? 22:57 -Continuity 29:52 -Welcome to the Party Pal 36:20 -Who’s That Digimon? 49:39 -Traitor! 51:42 -Saban Dub 1:02:56 -Pizza Time 1:04:24 -The Roast of Davis 1:08:47 -That’s Just Prime 1:15:23 -Digimon References 1:20:30 -Next Time on Digimon: 2x10: The Captive Digimon Connect With Matt and Maggie ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom ➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4 📱 Subscribe and Listen to My Adventures With Digimon! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-adventures-with-digimon/id1762430016 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rciUC6o1sliX6Uc4nRmnu?si=q-eSye-tTrGXjJCmRFH4Nw Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman Digimon Season One (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3Af30mN Digimon Season Two (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/46B6b4v Digimon Adventure Tri Complete Series: https://amzn.to/4d4iQiS Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna: https://amzn.to/46B6iwX Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning: https://amzn.to/4fpwHBU Digimon The Movies: https://amzn.to/3DdwEKL Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you’re looking for drama and toxicity, we’re not the droids you’re looking for. ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS: - Going Back To Smallville: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV - Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi Whether you're a Millennial who grew up glued to Toonami, Kids WB, and Fox Kids, or just a fan of Digimon looking to relive the magic, this podcast is for you. Each week, we dive into a single episode, breaking down the plot, ranking the Digimon of the week, comparing the Japanese and English versions, hunting for Easter eggs, and even discussing what the DigiDestined ate! But most importantly, we keep things fun, light-hearted, and positive—just like you’d expect from the "Hopefully Awesome" crew. Hosted by a married couple who loves geeking out over all things 90s and 00s, *My Adventures With Digimon* is more than just a rewatch podcast—it's a comedy-filled trip down memory lane. So, grab your Digivice and get ready to laugh, reminisce, and relive the adventures with us every week.

Ken’s Secret

In this episode of My Adventures With Digimon, we’re breaking down Digimon Adventure 02 Episode 8, “Ken’s Secret,” and this one was just a blast, getting to see Ken interact with the DigiDestined in the real world during the soccer match adds such a fun (and slightly off) layer, especially as Davis tries to prove himself, but everything shifts once we hit the Digital World and that intense Deltamon moment where Davis is forced to choose between his friends. It all builds to that huge final reveal, the Digimon Emperor’s identity finally clicks, and realizing it’s been Ken all along completely changes the way this story feels going forward. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States 📒Show Notes and Resources Time Stamps 0:00 - My Adventures With Digimon - 2x8 2:26 - Ken’s Secret Review 19:44 - War What Is It Good For? 30:26 - Continuity 38:10 - Welcome to the Party Pal 42:30 - Who’s That Digimon? 48:47 - Saban Dub 1:04:34 - The Roasting of Davis 1:09:18 - That’s Just Prime 1:13:22 - Digimon References 1:26:39 - Next Time on Digimon: 2x9: The Emperor’s New Home Connect With Matt and Maggie ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom ➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4 📱 Subscribe and Listen to My Adventures With Digimon! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-adventures-with-digimon/id1762430016 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rciUC6o1sliX6Uc4nRmnu?si=q-eSye-tTrGXjJCmRFH4Nw Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman Digimon Season One (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3Af30mN Digimon Season Two (English) Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/46B6b4v Digimon Adventure Tri Complete Series: https://amzn.to/4d4iQiS Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna: https://amzn.to/46B6iwX Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning: https://amzn.to/4fpwHBU Digimon The Movies: https://amzn.to/3DdwEKL Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you’re looking for drama and toxicity, we’re not the droids you’re looking for. ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS: - Going Back To Smallville: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV - Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi Whether you're a Millennial who grew up glued to Toonami, Kids WB, and Fox Kids, or just a fan of Digimon looking to relive the magic, this podcast is for you. Each week, we dive into a single episode, breaking down the plot, ranking the Digimon of the week, comparing the Japanese and English versions, hunting for Easter eggs, and even discussing what the DigiDestined ate! But most importantly, we keep things fun, light-hearted, and positive—just like you’d expect from the "Hopefully Awesome" crew. Hosted by a married couple who loves geeking out over all things 90s and 00s, *My Adventures With Digimon* is more than just a rewatch podcast—it's a comedy-filled trip down memory lane. So, grab your Digivice and get ready to laugh, reminisce, and relive the adventures with us every week.