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It’s just the boys on NAFC this week, and things get weird fast.

The crew opens with some Alien Earth speculation, followed by a discussion of the Final Fantasy Tactics remake rumors and the source code drama that’s somehow both hilarious and deeply depressing. Izzy gives his thoughts on Ishura, while Mox talks about his recent rewatch of True Lies—still wild, still problematic, still awesome.

Then it’s time to dive into the main event: The Day of the Dolphin (1973), the movie that asked, “What if we trained dolphins to talk... and then turne...

We’re back! After a missed week—thanks to Gibbs and his ever-growing list of “totally legitimate” excuses—the NAFC crew returns to talk movies, games, and apocalyptic AI.

Mox is fired up over the looming release of Silksong, the most anticipated game of the decade that may or may not actually exist. Gibbs, meanwhile, went down a grim rabbit hole with Bone Tomahawk and lived to tell the tale.

The crew also checks in on the current state of the NAFC Fantasy Movie League and tries to figure out who’s in the lead and who’s ju...

This week on NAFC, Izzy kicks things off with his finest New Yorker impression and some definitely not sponsored thoughts on his recent cooking adventures with EveryPlate. Gochujang’s on the menu—and also maybe in the toilet. You’ve been warned.

K-Pop Demon Hunters is apparently getting a theatrical release (??), and none of us are emotionally prepared for that. Meanwhile, Mox finally gets to unload his full thoughts on Infinity Castle, and Gibbs somehow finds yet another War of the Worlds movie to love—because his taste in movies continues to be a mystery to us all.

This week on NAFC, the gang is wondering—can you really treadmill off a Twinkie? Spoiler: it's a lot more walking than you want it to be. Calories in, calories out, and deep, deep denial.

Gibbs shares his thoughts on The Civil War on Drugs, and the crew weighs in on the rising heat around ChatGPT-5—because apparently, the internet is mad again. Gen Z’s also getting hit from all angles, and now they can't even afford video games. What happened to $40 being a complete game?

Finally, the team dives into their review of Kalifo...

With Zea and Gibbs out, NAFC gets a full-on weeb takeover as Izzy and Mox run the show. First up: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle hype is at an all-time high—tickets are sold out, scalpers are eating, and the duo speculates on how wild this arc might get. Is it Nezha 2 levels of cultural event? Maybe.

Izzy drops a rec for Milky Subway, a short that hits that nostalgic Red vs Blue energy from the golden age of internet content. Then it’s a full spoiler-filled dive into Takopi’s Original Sin—a dark, emotionally devastating series t...

This week on NAFC, the crew kicks things off with a nostalgic deep dive into old-school DOS games—Test Drive, Doom, Wolfenstein, and other pixelated chaos from a simpler, more keyboard-smashing time.

Things take a sudden left turn as everyone starts wildly guessing who's on the Epstein list. It’s unhinged, it’s reckless, and it’s very on-brand.

Gibbs and Zea catch Happy Gilmore 2 (yes, that exists) and the visually wild Green Snake, while Gibbs also gives his take on A24’s Warfare. Izzy continues his anime crawl with Witch Watch and the ever-traumatizing Takopi’s O...

This week on NAFC, Windows 11 update... and still no one wants it. The crew shares their collective refusal while sidetracking into the mystery of Sister Hong (don’t worry, it’s as weird as it sounds).

Gibbs gives his thoughts on Solo Leveling and whether it lives up to the anime hype, while Mox returns from ACGHK 2025 with tales of merch, crowds, and cosplay chaos. He also reviews Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s latest attempt at relevance—does it stick the landing?

Meanwhile, Izzy’s one minor inconvenience away from actually killing a mockingbird.

They...

This week on NAFC, Gibbs and Zea recount being the most confused guests at a party. Zea’s also on a mission to get into the cookout, comparing cookout culture across backgrounds and trying to earn her honorary plate.

K-Pop Demon Hunters rears its sparkly head again—this time via Zea and their daughter Ladybug, who’s firmly team sparkle-sword. The gang also checks in on the start of the new anime season: Takopi’s Original Sin is soul-crushing, Clevatess has potential, and City: The Animation is pure chaotic brilliance.

Izzy has a harrowing encounter with a d...

Izzy’s back on NAFC, immediately griping about friends pestering him to watch K-Pop Demon Hunters. The gang takes a moment to define what exactly makes someone an edgelord—naturally leading to plenty of cringe-filled self-exposure.

Izzy rattles off his latest anime watchlist, including some of the Chinese shows everyone’s buzzing about. Gibbs, meanwhile, has been all over the place: watching Lilo & Stitch, The Rehearsal, wrapping up Squid Game, and catching the latest F1 chaos. Oh, and he’s weirdly hyped for an indie game called Shark Dentist.

Izzy also shares his thoughts on Ballerin...

It’s just Mox and Gibbs on NAFC this week, tackling everything from America’s weird sports moment—UEFA and the Olympics lighting up the States—to the absolute circus of Trump hosting a UFC event at the White House.

Mox drops a few thoughts on Andor and they question the state of Star Wars fandom in general—are there any sane fans left, or is it just internet chaos? They also wonder if anyone in Hollywood is still pulling off genuine success stories these days.

They speculate on the possibility of a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2—d...

It’s a NAFC bonus episode dedicated entirely to a full Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) spoilercast now that Gibbs has finally finished the game. The whole crew dives deep into how this monster was made—everything from its haunting art direction to the punishing mechanics—and they don’t hold back on controversial takes about the story.

Expect wild conspiracy theories, heated disagreements, and a ton of emotional processing as they unpack that ending. If you haven’t finished Clair Obscur, you’ve been warned—this episode is 100% spoilers.

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Izzy’s back this week on NAFC, and he and Mox immediately derail things by raving about F1—because apparently, there’s nothing quite like million-dollar cars turning left at terrifying speeds.

Izzy also shares stories about his truly bizarre circle of friends and the ridiculous antics that seem to follow them around. With the anime season wrapping up, he drops his short list of standouts (and begs everyone to keep watching Yaiba).

Then it’s on to the reluctant group review of K Pop Demon Hunters, a movie they watched so you don’t have to—tr...

It’s a NAFC bonus episode with just Mox and Gibbs holding it down this week—and you already know what they’re talking about: more Clair Obscur. The obsession continues with a deep dive into story beats, mechanics, and all the juicy bits they couldn’t fit into previous episodes.

In between all that fantasy talk, they detour into some home renovation chaos (power tools and gamer hands don't mix), plus some thoughts on the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon live-action adaptation and other recent movie chatter.

It’s loose, it’s nerdy, and yes—it’s...

 This week on NAFC, the crew's Clair Obscur obsession rolls on—Gibbs is nearing the end of Act 2, so things get a bit spoiler-y (you’ve been warned).

Mox shares his thoughts on Ballerina, the latest John Wick spin-off, and whether it keeps up the franchise’s momentum or stumbles in heels. Izzy gives Doom: The Dark Ages a test run and confirms it’s exactly the kind of rage-fueled chaos you’d expect.

The gang also gives a quick review of A24’s Death of a Unicorn—yes, it’s as weird as it sounds—and talks...

This week on NAFC, the obsession with Clair Obscur has officially infected the entire crew—yes, even Gibbs. The gang carefully tiptoes around spoilers while still managing to gush about mechanics, builds, and the ever-present existential dread.

Izzy and Mox recount their experience watching Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, where Tom Cruise attempts to end himself in increasingly elaborate ways. Again.

They also touch on the latest episodes of Demon Slayer (Yaiba) and a few other anime on their radar before diving into the creature-feature chaos that is Critters (1986)—because nothing says “movie night” like tiny rol...

The gang’s (mostly) back together—Zea’s out, but the boys are locked in and ready to go. First up: a spoiler-free review of the latest hotness, Clair Obscur. They break down the mechanics, the aesthetics, and, of course, sprinkle in a few complaints. Merde indeed.

Izzy checks in with his ongoing anime binge, and the team takes a detour to collectively groan at A Minecraft Movie, which somehow continues to print money despite everything.

Finally, the crew dives into Izzy’s pick for the week: Inhuman Kiss (2019). Get ready for blood, folklore, and feelings...

It’s a special bonus episode of NAFC, recorded live in Hong Kong with just Izzy and Mox holding it down while Gibbs and Zea are MIA.

Izzy's flown halfway across the world and brought nothing but jet lag and hot takes. The two dive into the latest standings in the NAFC Fantasy Movie League, talk plenty of smack about movies and games, and basically turn the whole episode into a cross-continental catch-up.

Mox gives his impressions of Clair Obscur, while Izzy shares thoughts on Blue Giant and his comfort rewatch of Howl’s Moving Cast...

Sinners 2025

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This week on NAFC, we wrap up the Companion theme with a review of Companion (2025)—and yes, it gets weird.

Zea kicks things off with a truly unhinged tangent about eel porn (don't ask, just listen). Mox and Izzy share their initial thoughts on Lazarus, and whether the hype around the anime’s god-tier production team holds up.

Meanwhile, Minecraft is absolutely dominating the box office as Mox celebrates his $1.5 million boost in the 2025 Fantasy Movie League.

It’s chaos, it’s rarely educational, and somehow, we still manage to review a movie. Welcome...

This week on NAFC, Zea opens the episode with her surprisingly practical tips on how to get rid of an earworm.

She and Gibbs have been bonding over Cult of the Lamb, building cute little cults and sacrificing followers like it’s therapy. Meanwhile, Mox is down for the count with the flu and hasn’t done much besides cough and maybe question reality.

The crew wraps it up with their latest pick for the Auto-Erotica theme: Electric Dreams. Expect synths, romance, sentient computers, and the usual NAFC blend of sarcasm, overanalysis, and unexpected feels.

This week on NAFC, Mox and Izzy kick things off with a full deep dive into the Zenshu finale—character arcs, emotional wreckage, and all the absurd moments that somehow still hit way too hard.

Zea returns with her first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, weighing in on stealth, samurai, and whether this is the shakeup the series desperately needed—or just more parkour déjà vu.

Then it's time for a brand-new movie theme: Auto-Erotica. And what better way to kick it off than with Titane—a wild, body-horror fever dream about cars, identity...

Bonus episode time! It’s just Mox and Izzy this week, and they’re going full spiral over the Severance Season 2 finale.

HUGE SPOILERS AHEAD. Seriously, if you’re not caught up, turn back now.

The duo unpacks every twist, betrayal, and brain-melting reveal from the finale. Expect wild theories, emotional damage, and the kind of deep-dive obsession only Severance could inspire. Whether you're still processing or ready to rewatch the whole season with new eyes, this is the breakdown you didn’t know you needed.

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Zea’s out this week, but the rest of the NAFC crew is here to pick up the chaos. Gibbs shares his thoughts on the Severance finale (no spoilers… maybe), and gives a shoutout to the creepy slow-burn vibes of The Roottrees Are Dead.

Izzy vents about his ongoing frustrations with Dragon Age: Inquisition, because nothing says fun like bad pacing and clunky mechanics. Meanwhile, Mox boots up Robocop: Rogue City and is already knee-deep in justice and cybernetic mayhem.

To wrap things up, the gang dives into their final pick for the WTF Did I Ju...

SPOILER WARNING! The first 45 minutes of this episode are a deep dive into the latest Severance episode, with the crew dissecting every twist, turn, and mind-breaking moment. If you're not caught up, you might want to skip ahead—or just embrace the spoilers.

Outside of Severance-induced existential spirals, Mox takes a trip back to early 2000s sci-fi with Farscape, while Izzy finally wraps up Kingdom Come: Deliverance and jumps straight into Dragon Age: Inquisition, because medieval RPG suffering is apparently a lifestyle.

Finally, it’s time for Zea’s movie pick in the WTF Did I Just...

Izzy and Mox kick things off early with a deep dive into Zenshu, Medalist, and the latest mind-bending episode of Severance. Zea jumps in mid-conversation to share where she’s at in her Severance binge, as the crew debates how much existential dread is too much.

Izzy also gives his take on Invincible Season 3, while Mox dives into Hades 2 and whether it’s living up to the hype. Meanwhile, Gibbs unknowingly walks into an ambush as his wife and childhood friends throw him under the bus for being way too trusting of people—leading to some truly questi...

This week on NAFC, Izzy dives into Medalist and Flower and Asura before taking a detour into the brutal, historically immersive world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Expect tales of medieval hardship, poor decision-making, and questionable combat skills.

Zea finally finishes the first season of Severance, and the crew eagerly waits to see if she’s fully descended into existential despair. Meanwhile, Mox shares his thoughts on The Gorge, breaking down its action, style, and whether it’s worth the watch.

Finally, they wrap up with a deep dive into Rubber (2010), the absurd cult classic about a ki...

This week on NAFC, Izzy and Mox share their thoughts on The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep—does it do the franchise justice, or is it just another attempt to keep the hype alive? Meanwhile, Mox takes a deep dive into NeZha 2 to see if it actually lives up to the buzz or if it's all just flashy animation with no soul.

The gang also gets into a discussion about cutting-edge sci-fi tech that’s happening right now—because the future is here, and we’re probably still not ready for it.

Finally, they close out the...

This week on NAFC, Zea finally starts watching Severance, and the gang is eager to see how long it takes before she spirals into existential dread.

Meanwhile, Mox’s PC decided to betray him, sending him on a tech-fueled adventure to get it back up and running. He also catches up on the latest Captain America news and shares his thoughts on the state of the MCU.

Izzy, always up to something weird, is now trying to convert his stationary bike into a power generator (because why not?) and recommends Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines to...

This week on NAFC, the gang takes a cringe-filled trip down memory lane, revisiting middle and high school memories—specifically, the awkward realities of puberty and the extreme measures they took to hide their, uh, magazine clippings. Expect plenty of secondhand embarrassment and probably a few confessions no one asked for.

Mox and Izzy then do a quick review of Memoir of a Snail, breaking down its charm before the crew dives headfirst into the absolute chaos that is David Lynch’s Wild at Heart. Things get weird, things get philosophical, and by the end of it, ever...

This week on NAFC, Zea’s recording might be corrupted, but trust us—she was definitely here, adding her usual flair even through the glitches.

Mox kicks things off by dissecting every wild action sequence in the latest season of Castlevania Nocturne, then sharply contrasts it with the massive letdown that was the new Legend of the Condor Heroes. And because he can’t resist a trip down memory lane, he also drops some nostalgic thoughts on the indie classic Recettear.

Meanwhile, Izzy, still hobbling around from his leg injury, is wading through his never-ending movie...

Zea’s finally back, and she’s got fresh updates on her bearded dragon—yes, Ashley-Clawdia Flameheart is still living her best life. Izzy declares that this season’s Isekai (Red Ranger and Zenshu) is actually good for once, shocking everyone who’s kept up with his usual Isekai rants. Mox nerds out over the latest season of Severance and indulges in a Paddington Bear marathon to gear up for the newest film installment. Meanwhile, Gibbs is off in the corner playing with stuffed animals, because… why not?

Before jumping into the final pick for their “It’s a Mystery” the...

The gang review Heretic

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This week on NAFC, the chaos of 2025 continues. Izzy shares what it’s been like living so close to the LA fires, while Mox battles the flu. Gibbs, on the other hand, is living his best life with a shiny new ultra-wide gaming monitor, perfect for indulging in Minesweeper and obsessively tweaking character creators. He also checks out the Netflix anime Orb and gives his initial thoughts.

The crew kicks things off with a quick review of the Criterion Collection 2024 movie Flow, but the main event is a deep dive into the 2015 thriller The Gift. Expect a lo...

It’s the first NAFC episode of 2025, and we’re starting the year strong—or at least fumigated. Zea’s been inhaling paint thinner fumes all day while cleaning a tank for her bearded dragon, Ashley-Clawdia Flameheart, which might explain her quick exit mid-episode. Gibbs, as usual, had nothing exciting to share (classic Gibbs).

Mox wraps up Metaphor: Refantazio and sets his sights on Guardians of the Galaxy, while Izzy falls victim to yet another rogue-like deckbuilder with Banners of Ruin.

The crew then dives into a review of the Criterion Collection classic, Blow Out, unpackin...

Episode Description:
Izzy and Mox wrap up the year with a snarky and insightful review of the entertainment industry’s biggest moments in 2024. From box office surprises to a countdown of this year’s top money-makers, they’ve got all the juicy details. Izzy shares his thoughts on Red One and Carry-On, while the duo speculates (and bickers) over which 2025 films will rake in the big bucks, kicking off NAFC's first-ever Fantasy Movie League—because predicting blockbusters is way more fun than sticking to resolutions. We’ll be posting our spreadsheet with all our predictions, and we want to hear fr...

It’s our final NAFC episode of the year, and the crew is ready to kiss 2024 goodbye—while also clinging to some of its highlights. They break down their favorite anime of the year in a whirlwind round-up, all while making slightly questionable jokes about which shows they actually finished.

Of course, 2025 is on the horizon, so the discussion naturally turns to what they're most excited about—Final Fantasy Tifa mods, anyone? Because nothing says “fresh year” like questionable gaming add-ons.

But it’s not all snark and cynicism this time. They’re keeping it (almost) wholes...

After a four-week hiatus—thanks a lot, Gibbs—we’re back on NAFC! The gang had a mysterious “lost episode,” so brace yourselves for a slightly annoyed (but mostly amused) crew returning to form.

They dive headfirst into Amazon’s Secret Level, dissecting what makes this show such a big deal for gamers and why it may—or may not—deserve the hype. Then it’s on to the Video Game Awards 2024, where the crew picks apart nominations, winners, losers, and those awkward acceptance speeches.

Finally, the team jumps into their “second” pick for the Found Family theme: Th...

Mox, Gibbs, and Izzy dive deep into Arcane in its entirety.

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In this episode of NAFC, Mox goes on a cinematic binge, watching three movies in one day. He shares his thoughts on Gladiator 2 and Venom: The Last Dance, offering his trademark hot takes.

Izzy, on the other hand, has been hooked on Shogun Showdown, and the group dives into what makes the game so addictive. They also break down the Paul vs Tyson event streaming on Netflix—because, of course, that’s a thing now.

Gibbs wraps up the season of The Penguin and absolutely loves it. This sparks a group discussion on the possibility of a...

In this episode, Izzy jumps into “Culinary Class Wars”. Gibbs and Zea are back on their perpetual rewatch of The Emperor's New Groove, because apparently, some movies just age like fine wine... or at least, like Kronk.

Of course, this somehow spirals into everyone revealing their most-rewatched guilty pleasures, which brings us gems like We Sing in Sillyville (yes, it was Zea), and George of the Jungle – Izzy’s “cinematic masterpiece.” Then, for a cringe-tinged adventure, the crew attempts Ghost Dad with Bill Cosby, making it a full 35 minutes before admitting defeat. Was it even worth it? Probably not...