K J and A Podcast
Episode 255: What if... The Zombie Apocalypse
What would you do if the zombie apocalypse started tomorrow? Would you stay home, raid the grocery stores, trust other survivors, or head for a military base? And more importantly⦠would you actually survive?
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Jay and Kevin tackle the ultimate zombie apocalypse survival challenge! We start on Day 1 of the outbreak and work our way through 100 days of increasingly terrible situations. From the power going out and supplies running low to encountering other survivors and preparing for winter, every decision could mean the difference between life and becoming zo...
Episode 254: Five Nights at Freddys 2
The animatronics are back, and things are getting even stranger!
On this episode of the K J & A Podcast, Kevin and Jay dive into Five Nights at Freddyās 2! Weāre talking about the movieās story, the new animatronics, the Marionette, the Afton family, the biggest reveals, and that ending that leaves plenty to discuss.
What did we think of the sequel? Did it deliver the creepy atmosphere and FNAF lore fans wanted? Which characters stood out, what worked, what didnāt, and what could it all mean for the future of the franchise?
We...
Episode 253: Mononoke: The Phantom in the Rain
This time on the K J & A Podcast, Kevin and Jay dive into Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain, the visually stunning and seriously unsettling supernatural horror film on Netflix!
Set inside the secluded womenās quarters of Japanās imperial palace, the movie follows a mysterious haunting involving disturbing secrets, tragic histories, and a supernatural entity that wonāt stay hidden.
Weāre breaking down the story, the characters, the strange events, and that ending. Who is the Medicine Seller? What exactly is the terrifying Karakasa? Whatās really happening inside the palace? An...
Episode 252: Rank 5 Horror Scenarios
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself trapped in a real-life horror movie? š±
Kevin and Jay are taking on Rank 5: Horror Scenarios, ranking terrifying situations and debating which ones would be the absolute worst to experience.
From nightmare-fuel situations that would have us running for our lives to scenarios where thereās seemingly no way out, weāre asking the important questions: Which horror situation is the scariest? Which one could we actually survive? And which one would make us immediately give up and accept our fate?
Expect horror talk, questionable surviva...
Episode 251: The Cornell 7 and the Steps to Authoritarianism
This week the guys discuss the state of the world and how important it is to VOTE!
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Episode 250: Rank 5 Mythological Horror Monsters
What happens when you take some of mythologyās most famous monsters and ask one very important question:
Could you actually survive an encounter with them?
Kevin and Jay are ranking 5 legendary mythological monsters based on just how terrifying ā and potentially survivable ā they would be.
Some of these monsters might be defeated with brains, strategy, or a little luck.
Others?
Yeah⦠youāre probably screwed.
Which monster is the most terrifying? Which one would you have the best chance of surviving? And which one would send you running fo...
Episode 249: Rank 5 Horror Franchises
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay are ranking five legendary horror franchises from worst to BEST!
Which franchise has the best killer?
Which has the best movies?
Which has the most iconic characters?
Which franchise has the best kills?
Which one has stayed relevant the longest?
And, most importantlyā¦
Which one deserves the #1 spot?
Kevin and Jay break down these five horror franchises and argue over what makes each one greatāor what might hold it back.
<...Episode 248: Rank 5 Classic Horror Monsters
Five legendary monsters.
One ranking.
Kevin and Jay debate which classic horror monster deserves the top spot! šš»
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Episode 247: Rank 10 Top Halloween Candies
Halloween is coming, which means itās time for one of the most important debates of the year:
WHATāS THE BEST HALLOWEEN CANDY?! šš«
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay are ranking 10 of the most recognizable Halloween candies from absolute candy royalty to the bottom of the trick-or-treat bag.
Weāve got:
š„ Reeseās Peanut Butter Cups
š« Kit Kat
š„ Snickers
š« Twix
š¬ Butterfinger
š“ M&Mās
š Sour Patch Kids
š Nerds
š« Milky Way
š Starburst
But thereās only one question that matters:
Which...
Episode 246 Nerd Survivor: Fictional Lottery Winners Part 2
20 fictional characters win the lottery. š°
Only ONE gets to keep the fortune!
Kevin and Jay play Nerd Survivor: Fictional Lottery Winners and eliminate characters based on who would waste the money, misuse it, lose it, or completely screw up their newfound fortune.
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...Episode 245 Nerd Survivor: Fictional Lottery Winners Part 1
20 fictional characters win the lottery. š°
Only ONE gets to keep the fortune!
Kevin and Jay play Nerd Survivor: Fictional Lottery Winners and eliminate characters based on who would waste the money, misuse it, lose it, or completely screw up their newfound fortune.
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...Episode 244: K J and Tim Curry
Tim Curry was so much more than Pennywise.
Kevin and Jay take a look at the incredible career and legacy of one of the most unique performers ever to grace a stage or screen.
From Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in IT, to Wadsworth in Clue, Darkness in Legend, Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers, Nigel Thornberry, Captain Hook, and countless other roles, Tim Curry somehow managed to be terrifying, hilarious, dramatic, theatrical, and completely unforgettable.
But his career goes far...
Episode 243: Nerd Survivor Classic Movies Part 2
What happens when 20 legendary movies enter the ultimate Nerd Survivor battle⦠and only ONE can survive?
Kevin and Jay are putting some of the most iconic movies ever made head-to-head in Nerd Survivor: Classic Movies!
From Jurassic Park and The Matrix to Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Die Hard, The Goonies, Jaws, Alien, The Dark Knight, and more, every movie has to survive a series of brutal questions.
Which movie has the weakest villain?
Which one has aged the worst?
Which movie is the most overrated?
Which one would you be...
Episode 242: Nerd Survivor Classic Movies Part 1
What happens when 20 legendary movies enter the ultimate Nerd Survivor battle⦠and only ONE can survive?
Kevin and Jay are putting some of the most iconic movies ever made head-to-head in Nerd Survivor: Classic Movies!
From Jurassic Park and The Matrix to Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Die Hard, The Goonies, Jaws, Alien, The Dark Knight, and more, every movie has to survive a series of brutal questions.
Which movie has the weakest villain?
Which one has aged the worst?
Which movie is the most overrated?
Which one would you be...
Episode 241: Nerd Survivor Breakfast Cereals Part 2
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Nerd Survivor is getting a deliciousāand surprisingly brutalāupgrade!
Kevin and Jay are putting 20 of the most iconic breakfast cereals against each other in an elimination-style battle. Reeseās Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, Capān Crunch, and more have entered the arenaā¦
But thereās only room for ONE cereal to become the ultimate champion.
Each round presents a new question or ridiculous scenario, and Kevin and Jay have to eliminate one cereal at a time. No rev...
Episode 240: Rank 5 Worst Fictional Substitute Teachers
This week on the K J and A Podcast, itās time for another Rank 5!
Your regular teacher is absent. The substitute walks into the classroom.
Except these arenāt normal substitute teachers.
Kevin and Jay are ranking five fictional characters who would be absolutely TERRIBLE substitutes, including Deadpool, Rick Sanchez, The Joker, Wednesday Addams, and Gordon Ramsay.
Who would completely lose control of the classroom?
Who would accidentally destroy the school?
Who might actually be a surprisingly good teacher?
And most importantly⦠who would you le...
Episode 239: The Legacy of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton was more than a country music superstar. She was a songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and one of the most recognizable and beloved entertainers the world has ever known.
In this episode of the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay take some time to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Dolly Parton following her passing at the age of 80.
We talk about the music that made her a legendāfrom āJoleneā and ā9 to 5ā to āI Will Always Love Youā and āCoat of Many Colorsāāas well as her unforgettable movie roles, her larger-th...
Episode 238: Nerd Survivor - Breakfast Cereals! Part 1
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Nerd Survivor is getting a deliciousāand surprisingly brutalāupgrade!
Kevin and Jay are putting 20 of the most iconic breakfast cereals against each other in an elimination-style battle. Reeseās Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, Capān Crunch, and more have entered the arenaā¦
But thereās only room for ONE cereal to become the ultimate champion.
Each round presents a new question or ridiculous scenario, and Kevin and Jay have to eliminate one cereal at a time. No rev...
Episode 237: Rank 5 Childhood Nostalgia
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay take a trip back to childhood and rank 5 things they miss most about being kids.
From Saturday morning cartoons and video games to Halloween, summer vacation, and staying up way too late, weāre looking back at the little things that made childhood feel so much more exciting.
What was better: waking up early on Saturday to watch cartoons, knowing school was canceled, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or having an entire summer with absolutely nothing to do?
Kevin and Jay each have th...
Episode 236: Rank 4 Worst Things to Hear During Surgery
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay go LIVE to rank the absolute worst things you could hear while lying on an operating table.
From a simple āoopsā to terrifying moments that would instantly make your heart stop, we dive into the funniest, creepiest, and most anxiety-inducing things a surgeon could possibly say during a procedure.
Would you rather hear someone admit they made a mistake, discover something unexpected, or realize the medical team might not know whatās happening? We debate which phrases would cause the most panic and which...
Episode 235: Rank 5 Worst Things to Find in your House at 3am
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay go LIVE to rank the absolute worst things you could discover in your house at 3AM.
From strange noises and mysterious footprints to impossible discoveries that would make you grab your keys and leave immediately, we debate which scenarios would be the most terrifying, which ones we could survive, and which ones would have us moving out before sunrise.
Is finding a stranger in your home worse than something supernatural? Would you investigate a creepy noise or immediately call for help? And what...
Episode 235: Rank 5 Most Rewatchable Movies!
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay go LIVE to rank some of the most endlessly rewatchable movies of all time. From action classics and comedies to sci-fi adventures and cult favorites, we debate which movies never get old no matter how many times youāve seen them.
Some movies are amazing once⦠while others somehow become even better every rewatch. We talk about what makes a movie infinitely rewatchable, which films are perfect background comfort movies, and the scenes we can quote from memory at this point.
Expect movie nost...
Episode 234: Nerd Survivor - Saturday Morning Cartoons Part 2
Itās time for another round of Nerd Survivor!
This episode, Jay and Kevin throw ten legendary Saturday morning cartoons into the arena, but only one can survive. Each round presents a different challengeāfrom best villains and coolest gadgets to catchiest theme songs and most memorable heroesāand one cartoon gets eliminated until a single champion remains.
Who survives⦠and who gets voted off first?
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Episode 233: Nerd Survivor - Saturday Morning Cartoons Part 1
Itās time for another round of Nerd Survivor!
In part 1, Jay and Kevin throw ten legendary Saturday morning cartoons into the arena, but only one can survive. Each round presents a different challengeāfrom best villains and coolest gadgets to catchiest theme songs and most memorable heroesāand one cartoon gets eliminated until a single champion remains.
Who survives⦠and who gets voted off first?
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Episode 232: Rank 5 Zombies
This week, Jay and Kevin each rank five iconic types of zombies from across movies, TV, and video games. From the slow shamblers that started it all to terrifying sprinting infected and monstrous mutations, we debate which undead are the most dangerous, the most interesting, and the most likely to wipe out humanity.
Will classic zombies still reign supreme? Are infected technically zombies? And which apocalypse would we actually have the best chance of surviving?
Grab your supplies and join us as we count down our Top 5 zombie types and compare our lists!
...
Episode 231: Mazinkaiser SKL
Giant robots. Heavy metal. Explosions. Giant swords. Repeat.
Can pure style carry an entire anime?
If youāre a fan of giant robots, anime, Go Nagai, or just love ridiculous action, this episode is for you!
Let us know in the comments:
Whatās your favorite mecha anime of all time?
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Episode 230: K J and The Mafia vs. The Klan! Part 2
In part 2, C.E. Massari shares his journey into comic creation, the story behind his upcoming graphic novel āThe Mafia vs. the Clan,ā and insights into storytelling, industry challenges, and his creative process. In this episode, we explore the influence of anime, comics, and storytelling on creativity, as well as the importance of storytelling in media and personal growth. Our guest shares insights on favorite series, storytelling techniques, and the impact of family history.
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Episode 229: K J and The Mafia vs The Klan! Part 1
In part 1, C.E. Massari shares his journey into comic creation, the story behind his upcoming graphic novel āThe Mafia vs. the Clan,ā and insights into storytelling, industry challenges, and his creative process. In this episode, we explore the influence of anime, comics, and storytelling on creativity, as well as the importance of storytelling in media and personal growth. Our guest shares insights on favorite series, storytelling techniques, and the impact of family history.
Find all of C.E. Massari and more info about the upcoming graphic novel āThe Mafia vs. The Klanā here!
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Episode 228: Nerd Survivor - MCU Movies Part 2
This week we take part in Nerd Survivor featuring 10 movies in the MCU Universe! We put them through 9 challenges to find out who comes out on top! Part 2!
We did this one LIVE and you can check us out Tuesdays at 8 on Twitch and Facebook!
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Episode 227: Nerd Survivor - MCU Movies Part 1
This week we take part in Nerd Survivor featuring 10 movies in the MCU Universe! We put them through 9 challenges to find out who comes out on top! Part 1!
We did this one LIVE and you can check us out Tuesdays at 8 on Twitch and Facebook!
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Episode 226: Rank 5 Video Game Weapons
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay go LIVE to rank some of the most iconic and legendary weapons in video game history. From futuristic energy blades and assassin tools to massive fantasy swords and reality-bending sci-fi tech, weāre debating which weapons deserve a spot at the top.
We break down gaming classics like the Energy Sword, Buster Sword, Hidden Blade, Gravity Gun, and Keyblade while discussing their usefulness, power, design, impact on gaming culture, and whether weād actually want them in real life.
Which weapon is the cool...
Episode 225: Rank 5 Video Game Abilities
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay go LIVE to rank some of the greatest video game abilities ever created. From Bullet Time and Telekinesis to Invisibility, Double Jump, and Super Speed, weāre debating which powers are the most useful, the most fun, and the most absolutely broken.
Some abilities completely change the way games are played, while others make players feel unstoppable. We break down which powers weād want in real life, which ones are secretly overrated, and which ability would instantly turn someone into a superhero⦠or a superv...
Episode 224: K J and Justin from Game Corps!
Justin from Game Corps joins K and J, discussing how Dungeons & Dragons supports mental health, socialization, and community building among veterans. He shares insights on campaign settings, character creation, and the programās expansion efforts.
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Episode 223: Rank 5 Internet Arguments LIVE!
This week K J are joined by Griffin (halfway through), where in this episode we dive into internet arguments that never end, exploring topics like Marvel vs DC, subs vs dubs, console wars, zombie types, and the superiority of books over movies. Join us for a lively debate filled with personal insights, industry history, and humorous takes!
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Episode 222: Rank 5 Worst Superpowers!
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay go LIVE to rank some of the absolute worst superpowers imaginable. While everyone dreams of flying, super strength, or teleportation, what about the powers that would make your life objectively worse?
From permanent invisibility and uncontrollable mind reading to exploding sneezes and other bizarre abilities, we debate which powers are secretly useful, which ones would be a complete nightmare, and which ones deserve the title of the worst superpower ever conceived.
As always, things quickly spiral into ridiculous real-world scenarios, superhero debates, and...
Episode 221: Invincible Season 4 LIVE!
Invincible Season 4 is finally here, and weāre diving headfirst into everything that happened! From shocking character moments and brutal fights to the arrival of some of the biggest comic book storylines yet, weāre breaking down our favorite episodes, biggest surprises, standout characters, and where we think the series is heading next.
Did Season 4 live up to the hype? Was Thragg everything fans hoped for? How has Mark Grayson changed since the beginning of the show? And what could Season 5 have in store?
Join Kevin and Jay as they discuss the highs, lows, theories, pred...
Episode 220: Accurate or Absolute Trash - Video game to Movie Debate Part 2
Jay and Kevin dive into one of the most debated topics in nerd culture: how accurate are video game movies, really?
From classics like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat to modern hits like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog, we break down which adaptations stayed true to the source materialāand which completely missed the point.
We talk about what āaccuracyā even means, whether movies should follow games exactly, and why so many adaptations struggle to capture what made the originals great.
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Episode 219: Accurate or Absolute Trash - Video game to Movie Debate
Jay and Kevin dive into one of the most debated topics in nerd culture: how accurate are video game movies, really?
From classics like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat to modern hits like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog, we break down which adaptations stayed true to the source materialāand which completely missed the point.
We talk about what āaccuracyā even means, whether movies should follow games exactly, and why so many adaptations struggle to capture what made the originals great.
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Episode 218: Ranking the BEST & WORST Plot Devices LIVE
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay go LIVE to rank some of the biggest movie plot devices and storytelling tropes ever used in film. From time loops and multiverses to body swaps, found footage, and āit was all a dream,ā we debate which concepts actually improve movies and which ones have completely overstayed their welcome.
Some plot devices create unforgettable stories⦠while others instantly make audiences groan. We break down why certain tropes still work, which ones are overused, and the movies that used them the absolute best (or worst).
Exp...
Episode 217: Rank 5 Archer Debate
This week on the K J and A Podcast, Kevin and Jay rank some of the greatest bow and arrow characters across movies, comics, games, and fantasy worlds. From superheroes and survival experts to legendary fantasy warriors, we debate who would actually come out on top in a fight and who deserves the crown as the ultimate archer.
We break down characters like Hawkeye, Green Arrow, Legolas, Katniss Everdeen, and Aloy while arguing about accuracy, skill, gadgets, survival ability, and overall cool factor.
Which archer is overrated? Which one would dominate in real life? And...