July | 2025 | K J and A Podcast

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 anime film streaming on Crunchyroll.

What starts as a survival horror quickly spirals into a psychological deep dive filled with monsters, twin trauma, experimental science, and “wait… what’s even real anymore?” moments.

In this episode we cover:

A full breakdown of the movie’s plot (with spoilers)
Our honest reactions to the characters, pacing, and twist reveals
The major themes: memory, grief, identity, and the Medusa virus
How it compares to movies like Inception, Paprika, or Resident Evil
Whether we’d recommend it, and what kind of viewer it’s for

If you love anime that makes you ask “What the hell just happened… but in a good way,” this one’s for you.

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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 Punk) and Kris to talk about their brand-new Kickstarter project — Barricade Brigade. It’s an indie comic loaded with action, rebellion, and beautifully illustrated characters set in a bold new world.

We chat about:

What Barricade Brigade is all about
Their journey from concept to Kickstarter
The challenges and joys of indie comic creation
Inspirations, characters, and the world-building behind the series

Whether you’re a comic book fan, a creator, or just love passionate people making cool stuff — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Barricade Brigade #0 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imchrisstall/barricade-brigade-0

Find Chris on IG, Threads and Bluesky: @LongBoxPunk

Find Kris on IG, Threads and Bluesky: @PunkRockKris