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K J and A PodcastEpisode 196: Fast Takes on Big Nerd Topics
Jay and Kevin are back with Rapid Fire Reviews, where the rules are simple: quick questions, fast takes, and absolutely no time to overthink it. We run through…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 195: They Were Right… Just Not the One to Do It – Part 1
In this two-part discussion, Jay and Kevin dive into one of our favorite new debate formats: Right Idea, Wrong Character. We take some of the most…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 194: Ronin Warriors: Then vs Now
Jay and Kevin revisit Ronin Warriors, breaking down the different mystical armors, character details, and the differences between the American and Japanese…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 193: Gray’s Taproom – Side B
This week K and J are hanging with their buddies at Gray’s Taproom for some fun and laughs! Find more about Grays Taproom at…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 192: A Love Letter to Ronin Warriors Part 1
Jay and Kevin revisit Ronin Warriors, breaking down the different mystical armors, character details, and the differences between the American and Japanese…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 191: The State of Things-Our Honest Discussion
Jay and Kevin discuss current political events, recent headlines, and their honest reactions to what’s happening in the world right now. Stay strong America…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 190: Main Characters, Questionable Decisions Part 2
Part 2 in what makes a hero truly competent? Is it intelligence? Preparation? Adaptability? Or just surviving long enough to look impressive? In this two-part…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 189: Good Intentions, Mixed Results: Heroes Ranked Part 1
What makes a hero truly competent? Is it intelligence? Preparation? Adaptability? Or just surviving long enough to look impressive? In this two-part breakdown…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 188: They had one Job: Villain Edition Part 2
What makes a villain actually competent? Is it intelligence, preparation, adaptability… or just not monologuing at the wrong time? In the second part of this…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 187: They had one Job: Villain Edition Part 1
What makes a villain actually competent? Is it intelligence, preparation, adaptability… or just not monologuing at the wrong time? In this episode of the K J…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 186: Rapid Fire Nerd Takes
Jay and Kevin are back with Rapid Fire Reviews, where the rules are simple: quick questions, fast takes, and absolutely no time to overthink it. We run through…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 185: Snowed In & Opinionated: Reviewing Virginia’s Worst Storms
With a major snowstorm hitting Virginia right now, Jay and Kevin decided it was the perfect time to look back and review some of the biggest snowstorms…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 184: Stubbing Your Toe is a War Crime (and other Ratings)
Kevin and Jay rate 50 random everyday things — from beard lice to the cold side of the pillow. Nothing is spared. Everything gets judged. Email us at…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 183: The Ultimate Mighty Morphin Discussion
Kevin and Jay reminisce and rate all things Mighty Morphin Power Rangers—characters, villains, Zords, nostalgia, chaos, and all. It’s a fun, energetic…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 182: Venom – The Goo That Changed Everything
In this symbiote-soaked episode, Jay and Kevin dive deep into the legend of Venom, one of Marvel’s most iconic antiheroes. From his earliest comic book…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 181: Spice, Chaos, and Burrito Energy
Jay and Kevin go all-in on Mexican food — rating dishes, debating flavors, and celebrating why it’s one of the best cuisines on Earth. Fun, tasty, and full of…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 180: Stranger Things: The End of an Era (Part 2)
The series wraps with a heartfelt (and honest) message to the Duffer Brothers, touching on the impact the show had, the risks it took, and where it ultimately…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 179: Stranger Things: The End of an Era (Part 1)
In part one of this series, Jay and Kevin sit down to talk through their full thoughts on the ending of Stranger Things. From the final moments to the overall…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 178: Lion-O’s Glow Up & Mumm-Ra’s Meltdowns
In this episode, Kevin and Jay unleash the power of the Sword of Omens as they dive deep into the world of ThunderCats. From Lion-O’s iconic leadership to…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 177: A Copper Coated Crisis
Jay and Kevin rate the penny — its history, usefulness, design, cost, and whether it should finally be retired. A hilarious and unexpectedly informative deep…
K J and A PodcastSuperheroes, Podcasting, and Scary Kangaroos (Part 2)
In part 2 we continue the discussion with Megan from the Vigilante Vibes Podcast for a chaotic, hilarious chat covering superheroes, podcasting, and why…
K J and A PodcastSuperheroes, Podcasting, and Scary Kangaroos (Part 1)
In this episode, Jay and Kevin are joined by Megan from the Vigilante Vibes Podcast for a laid-back, laugh-heavy conversation that goes absolutely everywhere…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 174: The Hawkins Starter Pack — Stranger Things Characters 3
In the third and final chapter of our Stranger Things character trilogy, Kevin and Jay dive into Hawkins — the villains, the monsters, the government creeps…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 173: The Hawkins Starter Pack — Stranger Things Characters 2
In Part 2 of our Stranger Things character deep dive, Kevin and Jay jump into the teen crew, fan-favorite secondary characters, and the chaotic personalities…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 172: The Hawkins Starter Pack — Stranger Things Characters 1
In this first part of our Stranger Things character deep-dive, Kevin and Jay break down the Hawkins crew. We discuss how their personalities evolve, who…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 171: Funny Nerd Debates: Would You Rather 3
The questions get dumber, the stakes get higher, and the arguments get louder. Kevin and Jay return for Round 3, where no fandom, franchise, or fantasy world…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 170: Would You Rather… But Make It Nerdy
In this episode, Kevin and Jay put their nerd cred on the line in the ultimate Would You Rather: Geek Edition! From choosing between superpowers and survival…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 169: The Sequel Nobody Asked For
The questions get dumber, the stakes get higher, and the arguments get louder. Kevin and Jay return for Round 2 of “Would You Rather”, where no fandom…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 168: Griffin Conway: Pods, Reboots & Jester Energy Part 3
Today we’re hanging out with Griffin Conway — the mind behind Reboot Deboot, co-creator of Major Toonage, and the chaos gremlin known online as…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 167: Griffin Conway: Pods, Reboots & Jester Energy Part 2
In this episode, Kevin and Jay sit down with Griffin Conway — co-host of Reboot Deboot, Major Tuneage Pod, and known online as TheRenegadeJester — to dive into…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 166: The Strangers: When Knocking gets Creepy
Kevin and Jay from the K J and A Podcast dig into The Strangers (2008), a chilling Netflix horror classic that proves home isn’t always safe. We break down the…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 165: He’s Watching You Scroll – Talking Slender Man
In this episode, Kevin and Jay dive into Slender Man (now streaming on Netflix) — the horror movie based on the internet’s most infamous urban legend. We talk…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 164: Griffin Conway: Pods, Reboots & Jester Energy Part 1
Join Kevin and Jay for a special episode with Griffin Conway—co-host of Reboot Deboot, Major Tuneage Pod, and known on Twitch as TheRenegadeJester. We talk all…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 163: The Many Worlds of Sean Faust (Artist, Writer, Creator)
Join Kevin and Jay on this episode of the K J and A Podcast, where we sit down with Sean Faust—a creator, artist, and all-around creative force. Whether you…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 162: Inside the Reid Method – A Conversation with Frank from Reid on the Record
On this episode of the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay sit down with Frank, co-host of the Reid on the Record Podcast. Not only is Frank passionate about…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 161: Lost in Tarnation & King of Pain – An Interview with Paul Deeter
On this week’s episode of the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay sit down with indie comic creator Paul Deeter, the writer behind Lost in Tarnation and King of…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 160: Nerdy What Ifs: The Ultimate Geek Debate
On this week’s K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay go full multiverse with a round of ridiculous, nerdy, and totally chaotic “What If” questions. From anime to…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 159: From Dreaming to Despair: Sandman Season 2 Discussion
This week on the K J and A Podcast, we dive headfirst into Season 2 of Netflix’s The Sandman — Neil Gaiman’s legendary comic brought to life in all its dark…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 158: Talking with Duke Electric – The Comic “Greg,” and Killer Beauty
This week, Kevin and Jay sit down with the brilliantly creative Duke Electric to talk about his brand-new indie comic “Greg” — the hilarious and deadly tale of…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade Episode 31: Code Vein Review: Drip, Drama, and Difficulty
On this week’s episode of the K J and A Podcast, we gear up and get gothic as we dive into Code Vein, the anime-style Soulslike that dropped us into a stylish…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 157: Season 3 Is Over… But We’re Just Getting Started
The end of an era… and the start of a new one! 🎉 Join Jay and Kevin as they close the book on Season 3 with their trademark blend of unfiltered banter…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 30: The Art of Automation: Talking Shapez
On this week’s K J and A Podcast, we get shaped—by Shapez, the minimalist factory-building game that turns geometric puzzles into pixel-perfect addiction. We…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 156: Just Two Mics, Two Brains, and No Plan
This week on the K J and A Podcast, we set out with zero agenda and somehow ended up debating fast food mascots, forgotten cartoons, terrible movie sequels…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 29: Kain, Raziel & the Soul Reaver Legacy
This week on the K J and A Podcast, we sink our teeth into a gothic gaming legend: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. Released in 1999, this dark, narrative-driven…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 155: Lost in the Shuffle with Alex Clark
This week on the K J and A Podcast, we’re joined by indie comic creator Alex Clark, the mind and pen behind the new series Lost in the Shuffle. We talk all…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 28: Whip It Good: Castlevania Lords of Shadow Revisited
Gothic castles, divine relics, and a Belmont on the edge—let’s talk Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. In this episode of the K J and A Podcast, we sink our fangs…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 154: Happy Gilmore 2 Review – Lessons in Loss, Laughs & Legacy
On this episode of the K J and A Podcast, we dive into Happy Gilmore 2, the long-awaited Netflix sequel that brings back the original cast—including Adam…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 27: Survive the Night: Our Breakdown of The Forest
Plane crash survivors. Cannibal cults. Underground nightmares. Welcome to The Forest. In this episode of the K J and A Podcast, we venture deep into the…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 153: Golden Voices, Demon Foes: Why This Film Slayed
Get ready to slay demons… with music. In this episode of the K J and A Podcast, we dive into K‑Pop Demon Hunters, Netflix and Sony’s animated surprise hit…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 26: Z.O.E. on PS2 – The Underrated Mecha Gem
High-speed mech combat? Check. Kojima drama? Absolutely. Welcome to the Zone. In this episode of the K J and A Podcast, we fire up our PS2s and take a deep…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 152: Random Questions, Ridiculous Answers
In this off-the-rails episode, we throw the script out the window and hit each other with the weirdest, funniest, and most unexpected questions we could come…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 25: Co-op, Cartels & Curfews: Exploring Schedule I
From backyard meth labs to goofy drug-fueled chaos, we’re jumping headlong into Schedule I This episode of K J and A Podcast breaks down Schedule I, the viral…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 151: King of Thorn: Cryo-Sleep, Monsters & Mental Breakdowns
A deadly virus. A secret facility. And a LOT of thorns. This week on the K J and A Podcast, we sit down to talk about King of Thorn, the 2010 sci-fi horror…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 150: From Dream to Page: Chris & Kris on Indie Comics and Barricade Brigade
Barricades, creativity, and a whole lot of comic book passion. In this episode of the K J and A Podcast, we’re joined by comic creators Chris (of Long Box…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 24: Web of Shadows: The Spider-Man Game That Let You Go Full Venom
In this episode, we swing back to 2008 and revisit Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, the dark, symbiote-fueled action game that let players choose between being the…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 149: Omnis, Comics & Collecting: Talking with Near Mint Condition
Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the most respected comic book communities on YouTube? In this special episode of the K J and A Podcast, we sit down…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 23: Divinity Original Sin – The Co-op RPG You Shouldn’t Miss
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Divinity: Original Sin (Enhanced Edition), the turn-based RPG masterpiece from Larian Studios that brought back the…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 148: Snap Judgements and Heroic Debates
Jay’s back at it—and this time, he’s driving the chaos. In Part 2 of Hot Takes & Hypotheticals, Jay puts Kevin (and maybe reality itself) to the test with…
K J and A PodcastK J Arcade 22: Kamehame-Yeah! Revisiting Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
Get ready to charge up and throw down. In this episode of the K J and A Podcast, we’re diving into the game that kicked off a franchise of epic brawls: Dragon…
K J and A PodcastEpisode 147: Jay Takes the Wheel: Wild What-Ifs & Nerdy Roundtables
In this special episode of The K J and A Podcast, Jay takes the reins and unleashes the first half of his epic 20-question gauntlet—packed with wild…