What did we learn from #StevenBomb4?

  • January 15, 2016

We haven’t had a #StevenBomb yet that didn’t give us some juicy information, but #StevenBomb4 was a particularly juicy set of episodes: we got history, we got Diamonds, and we got still more looks at the Gems themselves. Here’s what we’ll be writing about soon:

The homeworld
It’s been five thousand years and despite huge advanced in other technology they’re still using the same communication method. There is also more evidence for just how stratified their social hierarchy is, and a fluid distinction between a Gem as an individual and a grouping of those with the same gem.

The Gems
Beyond how they organize as a society we’ve learned a bit more about the Gems themselves. We’ve finally seen (and heard described) a confirmed fusion of multiple Gems of the same type, we know their purpose, and another ability they have specifically to help them serve that purpose.

The Earth
The initial plan for the Earth colony was quite impressive. The Gems were going to spare no effort to efficiently make use of everything they could to make Earth suit their needs.

Ratings for Log Date 7 15 2

  • January 11, 2016

Log Date 7 15 2 finished off #StevenBomb4 by bringing in 1,341,000 viewers.

Lunar Sea Spire podcast episode 69: #StevenBomb4

  • January 11, 2016

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PodcastTitleStevenBomb4GC13 and Sophia recap #StevenBomb4. It was definitely one heck of a way to end a three-month-long hiatus, and dropped some pretty big plot bombs on us. Two Diamonds, a drawing of a third, two Pearls, many Gem silhouettes, some new Gem installations… It was very good as a late present to the fandom.

It’s a lot to take in, but it sure was one heck of a ride.

Where do we go from here? Onto a break, but for how long? #StevenBomb2.0 had us go on break for about a month then right back into #StevenBomb3. We’d really prefer weekly episodes, but if the new episodes are in #StevenBomb5 then we’ll be there.

Steven Universe air times for January 11-17, 2016

  • January 10, 2016

All times are EST.

Sunday:
6:00 AM: Winter Forecast
6:15 AM: On the Run
6:30 AM: Marble Madness
6:45 AM: Maximum Capacity
6:00 PM: The Answer
6:15 PM: Steven’s Birthday
6:30 PM: Say Uncle
6:45 PM: Story for Steven
7:00 PM: Shirt Club
7:15 PM: Love Letters
7:30 PM: Sworn to the Sword
7:45 PM: Reformed

Lunar Sea Spire podcast episode 68: Log Date 7 15 2

  • January 9, 2016

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PodcastTitleStevenBomb4GC13 and Sophia discuss the final episode of #StevenBomb4: Log Date 7 15 2. We needed an episode like this after all of the lore, good and character-focused. Sure there’s a bit of what looks like foreshadowing, but we’re here for the fun!

It’s tough to pick an MVP between Opal, Camp Pining Hearts, or the great and lovable Peridot. The green Canadian flag was also interesting to see (though somehow managed to pass by without comment).

So Peridot’s actions in Message Received seem a bit more reasonable to any of her doubters after the flashback episode, which lasted at the very least for weeks of time, wherein Peridot learned lessons like a reverse-Little Butler.

And she’s a shipper too. Crew have mercy.

Immediate reaction to Log Date 7 15 2

  • January 8, 2016

This wasn’t so much a lore episode, but we really needed time to settle down and digest what we’d already learned. That doesn’t mean there’s not something to be excited about, though! Opal!

Plus we’ve learned that Peridot is a shipper.

Ratings for Message Received

  • January 8, 2016

It was New Thursday, so we actually have multiple ratings to look at! Here’s how Cartoon Network’s premiers did yesterday:

  1. Steven Universe at 5:30 PM with 1,385,000
  2. Teen Titans Go at 6:00 PM with 1,323,000
  3. The Amazing World of Gumball at 6:30 PM with 1,161,000
  4. Adventure Time at 7:30 PM with 1,099,000

Aivi and Surasshu post: Five tracks from The Answer

  • January 8, 2016

We already got Ms. Sugar’s song from The Answer, but now Aivi and Surasshu have placed it in a playlist with five of their songs from the episode. They have included:

https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/sets/steven-universe-the-answer-soundtrack

Lunar Sea Spire podcast episode 67: Message Received

  • January 8, 2016

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PodcastTitleStevenBomb4Sophia, GC13, and Ken discuss the fourth episode of #StevenBomb4: Message Received. Definitely quite a big one (in more ways than one!).

Whether you think Peridot’s journey through this episode was strangely charted or not, you have to agree it took us to a very good place (both lore-wise and comically). We talk to such interesting people when Peridot is around.

So we’ve finally seen a Diamond in the flesh (so to speak), and heard her speak with her own voice. I can see the stakes rising from here! Get ready fanbase, this is going to be intense!

Not all of us may survive the rest of the season, but at least this podcast can’t be remotely detonated.

Immediate reaction to Message Received

  • January 7, 2016

Oh. Oh my. Someone bubble this bomb and throw it clear: it won’t stop going off!

We… We need a moment. Another hugely noteworthy episode, with a great look at Gem leadership. It’s the kind of episode we dream about.