Eric Hates Dragon Ball Z

John, Spencer, and Eric

About

Eric Hates Dragon Ball Z is a DBZ rewatch podcast where hosts John and Spencer undertake the impossible task of converting their friend Eric into becoming a fan of Dragon Ball Z.

Join them as they review and discuss five episodes at a time, leading up to a retelling of the bonkers DBZ story to Eric at the end of every saga.

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105 episodes

Hello, Seattle! We're Watching (Frasier Episodes 1-3)

It's time to leave Dragon Ball Z (and Super) behind and dive into something that's going to be better for everyone. That's right, we're finally doing a podcast about Frasier.

1h 20m
Apr 01
Super Bonus 2 - Spencer and John Finally Open The Old Fan Mailbag Again

It's been a while since they've had a dedicated fan mail episode, but the boys are back to answer your questions, inflate their egos, and talk about random crap. Enjoy!

1h 50m
Mar 22
John and Spencer Fondly Remember The Willy Wonka of Anime (DBS Episodes 14-18)

With the shocking news of Toriyama's passing, John and Spencer take minute to remember the man who is basically responsible for this podcast's creation. And then it's business as usual as they talk about the last few episodes of the Beerus arc before Frieza's return begins.

1h 42m
Mar 09
Spencer Becomes Shenron for a Sec (DBS Episodes 9-13)

We're in the thick of the Battle of Gods now! The stakes are high (and well done!), but will the universe survive? Will John and Spencer's sanity?! Find out this time on this show we do!

1h 37m
Feb 23
John and Spencer Question the Structural Logistics of Bulma's Weird Cruise Ship (DBS Episodes 4-8)

You looked at the episode length and either groaned or got excited. Either way, welcome! During this five episode journey into Dragon Ball Super, we'll see how these episodes stack up against the Battle of Gods movie, and go on plenty of random tangents as well.

1h 56m
Feb 09
Spencer and John Soft Launch Their New Season (DBS Episodes 1-3)

Dragon Ball Super is finally here! Look, we could only watch the first three episodes. But we have a really good reason...we got lazy. I don't know man, blame Funimation. We're back!

1h 34m
Jan 26
Super Bonus 1 - Spencer and John Get Serious and Talk About Death (Not Joking)

Whew, boy. So, these past couple of months have been a little tough behind the scenes. We're gonna talk about it. You don't have to join us for this one, but you're more than welcome.

44m
Jan 12
John and Spencer Commune With Their Inner Eric (DBZ: Resurrection F)

It's time to talk about the last movie before jumping into Dragon Ball Super! Was the original vision for Resurrection F any good? Well...no. Not really.

1h 11m
Dec 29, 2023
John and Spencer Love Dragon Ball Z Again! (DBZ: Battle of Gods)

After a long hiatus, the boys are actually watching the anime again! Join John and Spencer for a lovely discussion about the Battle of Gods movie that definitely doesn't derail immediately into a conspiracy rant about the future of AI for some reason. 

47m
Dec 15, 2023
Everyone Loves A Super Introduction

John, Spencer, and Eric return with brand new lives, new opinions, and a new plan for the podcast. It's actually pretty haphazard, we'll see if any of it sticks. Welcome back everyone!

46m
Dec 01, 2023
Bonus 23 - A Big Surprise! John, Spencer, and Eric Return for an Exciting Invitation!

We'll be at FanX 2023! Come see us! Also some stuff about cheesecake, scorpions, and Elon Musk.

44m
Sep 15, 2023
Next Time on Eric Hates Dragon Ball Z

John, Spencer, and Eric talk about what's coming next for the podcast, future plans, and most importantly, Doctor Frasier Crane, famed psychiatrist.

1h 7m
May 19, 2023
Everyone Loves Dragon Ball Z (Saga 9 - The Final Chapter: Part Two - The Last One)

John, Spencer, and Eric talk about Star Trek! Finally. Then there's some stuff about the fans, something called Dragon Ball Z, and general banter. For the last time! For real this time!

1h 36m
Apr 21, 2023
Everyone Hates Dragon Ball Z (Saga 9 - The Final Chapter (Part One))

John, Spencer, and Eric talk about the history of the podcast, answer fan mail, and just generally goof off for about two hours. For the last time! Well, part one of the last time.

1h 58m
Apr 07, 2023
Bonus 22 - Chris Rager Somehow Ended Up on this Podcast

Nobody understands why, but people from DBZ keep ending up talking to John and Spencer. This episode voice actor Chris Rager, Hercule Satan himself, joins the show to talk about The Last of Us, Star Wars, and of course, Borderlands 2.

54m
Mar 24, 2023
Eric Hates The Buu Saga (Saga in Review 9)

Recapping the entire Final Saga of DBZ, Eric, John, and Spencer use questions and comments from the fans to fill in the gaps, but these episodes are so insane that they still talk a lot anyway. And Eric revels in John and Spencer's reluctant hatred, so that's fun.

1h 36m
Mar 10, 2023
A Shocking Discovery! Eric's Hate is Super-Huge! (DBZ Episodes 287-291)

Covering Episodes 287-291 of Dragon Ball Z, the boys finish the show. Finally at long last, somehow they made it. There's a fun epilogue in the future as everyone in DBZ grows up a little (except Goku), and Eric joins in the fun because Patreon said so. This is it, all!

1h 43m
Feb 24, 2023
A Penultimate Showdown! John and Spencer's Hatred Reaches Its End! (DBZ Episodes 279-286)

Covering Episodes 279-286 of Dragon Ball Z, this super-sized episode encompasses all of the insanity that is the Kid Buu fight. Good Guy Vegeta, Useless Porunga, Hero Hercule, and more enter the discussion as Spencer and John begin untangling the beginning of the end of Dragon Ball Z.

1h 40m
Feb 10, 2023
Spencer Despises Goku's Inappropriate Optimism (DBZ Episodes 274-278)

Covering Episodes 274-278 of Dragon Ball Z, it's finally time to exit the innards of Buu and John and Spencer couldn't be more disappointed that this anime continues to go downhill. But it's probably their fault for trying to use logic and reason in the world of Dragon Ball Z. You think they would have learned by now.

1h 39m
Jan 27, 2023
John for Real Goes a Little Insaiyan Watching (DBZ Episodes 269-273)

Covering Episodes 269-273 of Dragon Ball Z, Spencer and John are probably going to get a little bit of heat for this one. The nostalgia goggles come off as Vegito arrives because he's so cool he can do anything except what he was brought into existence to do and that's just a little strange.

1h 59m
Jan 13, 2023
Bonus 21 - Eric Celebrates the 29th Anniversary of the Dumb Dragon Ball Z New Year's Special

Recapping the Dragon Ball Z New Year's Special, Eric, John, and Spencer talk about the holidays, meeting old relatives in bath tubs, and Kentucky Fried Chicken as they say goodbye to 2022.

26m
Dec 30, 2022
John and Spencer Get Stabbed Eating at a Nice Restaurant (DBZ Episodes 264-268)

Covering Episodes 264-268 of Dragon Ball Z, it's time for one of the coolest moments in DBZ history...after the slog that is the four episodes that come before it. Will John and Spencer survive to that point? They have to, they're not done watching the anime yet.

1h 35m
Dec 16, 2022
Bonus 20 - Spencer and John Show You Their Vacation Slides and Read Fan Mail for Over 2 Hours

Recapping the entire Rhode Island Comic Con Affair, Boston, Star Trek, Bad Financial Advice, Fan Questions, and more, this mega super bonus episode is just about as chill and conversational as you can get. Come hang out with two dudes for a bit, like there aren't a zillion other podcasts doing that exact same thing.

2h 20m
Dec 02, 2022
Bonus 19 - Eric, John, and Spencer Hate Watch More DBZ Movies (Lord Slug + Cooler's Revenge)

Stalling for more time as they recover from their recent convention adventure, the guys decide to throw up some DBZ movie reviews instead of doing their dang jobs. The movies aren't great, but the episode is fine.

44m
Nov 18, 2022
Bonus 18 - Eric Hates DBZ LIVE from Behind a Booth on the Lower Level of a Stadium After Surviving Rhode Island Comic Con 2022

Exhausted but grateful, Eric, John, and Spencer take a second to report on Rhode Island Comic Con 2022 from behind their booth at Rhode Island Comic Con 2022.

6m
Nov 11, 2022
John and Spencer Any Percent Speed Run (DBZ Episodes 259-263)

Covering Episodes 259-263 of Dragon Ball Z, con prep and other life stuff force John and Spencer to compete in the most coveted speedrunner category of all time: talking about that thing with Buu yell spawning another dimension into existence really, really fast.

1h 2m
Nov 04, 2022
Spencer, His Reddit Dreams Realized (DBZ Episodes 254-258)

Covering Episodes 254-258 of Dragon Ball Z, it's the beginning of the end as John and Spencer jump into the final season of Dragon Ball Z. There's death, resurrection, kids that have to save the world, and a whole lot of waiting for fights to happen/end. So, the show hasn't changed too much since we started this podcast.

1h 58m
Oct 21, 2022
Eric Hates The Fusion Saga (Saga in Review 8)

Recapping the entire Fusion Saga, Eric, John, and Spencer make their VIDEO DEBUT, while Eric tries to piece together a weird DBZ Jigsaw Puzzle. This video also available on our YouTube channel with additional scenes! Check out tinyurl.com/EricHates to watch it.

1h 18m
Oct 07, 2022
Bonus 17 - John and Spencer Try to Seem Professional Interviewing The Music Men of DBZ

Mike Smith, Scott Morgan, and Julius Dobos somehow ended up on our podcast. These guys composed the amazing music for the Funimation American Dub of DBZ, and sat down with John and Spencer to talk composing, music, and the history of their involvement with the show. It's a great time!

1h 54m
Sep 23, 2022