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Episode 171: Funny Nerd Debates: Would You Rather 3

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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 is safe.

⚔️ Drop your own “Would You Rather” in the comments or send it to us for the next round!

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Episode 170: Would You Rather… But Make It Nerdy

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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 horror universes to picking your favorite superhero to rule you, no fandom is safe.

Expect chaos, laughter, heated debates, and at least one moment where someone questions their life choices.

🎮 Featuring scenarios from anime, video games, fantasy, superheroes, and the most absurd pop culture universes.

Grab your dice, hit play, and get ready to scream, “No good answer!” right along with us.

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Episode 169: The Sequel Nobody Asked For

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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, franchise, or fantasy world is safe. From debating the value of superpowers to deciding which apocalypse they’d rather die in, this episode’s full of wild tangents, brutal choices, and laugh-out-loud moments.

Expect chaos, nerd philosophy, and way too much thought about what life would be like with video game physics.

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Episode 167: Griffin Conway: Pods, Reboots & Jester Energy Part 2

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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 the creative world of podcasting, fandom, and reboots. Griffin shares how he fell into podcasting, what drew him to dissect movie and TV reboots, and the lessons learned along the way. Find more on Griffin @rebootdebootpod and @majortuneagepod!

We get into his process, his favorite reboot controversies, growing a podcast from scratch, and what it’s like juggling multiple shows while staying passionate about nerd culture. Whether you’re a creator yourself or just love hearing how people build things from nothing, this conversation is packed with inspiration, hot takes, and plenty of laughs.

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Episode 164: Griffin Conway: Pods, Reboots & Jester Energy Part 1

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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 things creative: how Griffin got into podcasting, what it’s like dissecting reboots and fandom, his process behind building podcast brands, and what’s next on his path. Find more on him @rebootdebootpod and @majortuneagepod!

Topics we dig into:

  • The origin story of Reboot Deboot — why reboots fascinate him

  • His other creative outlets and projects

  • What it means to be “The Renegade Jester” online

  • Podcasting challenges, growth, and lessons learned

  • Favorite nerdy tangents (movies, fandoms, reboots, comics)

  • What’s on the horizon

Whether you’re a fan of reboots, podcasting, or just like hearing how creators hustle, this one’s for you.

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K J Arcade Episode 31: Code Vein Review: Drip, Drama, and Difficulty

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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 post-apocalyptic world full of vampires, bosses, and betrayal.

From the combat system and companion mechanics to the fashion and lore, we talk about what worked, what felt clunky, and whether this game deserves more love than it got at launch.

In this episode:

  • Code Vein’s world, characters, and “anime vampire trauma”

  • How the combat stacks up against Dark Souls or Elden Ring

  • Our favorite weapons and blood codes

  • The balance between difficulty and accessibility

  • Whether we want a sequel or spiritual successor

If you like action RPGs with heavy style, dramatic cutscenes, and boss fights that punch you in the soul, this one’s for you.

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Episode 157: Season 3 Is Over… But We’re Just Getting Started

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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, ridiculous tangents, and genuine friendship. From our favorite moments of the year to the wildest off-mic shenanigans, we’re looking back, laughing hard, and getting hyped for everything Season 4 will bring. If you’ve been with us since the beginning or you’re just hopping in — this is a perfect episode to catch our vibe before we level up.

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K J Arcade 30: The Art of Automation: Talking Shapez

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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 dive into how this deceptively simple indie game managed to scratch all the right itches: automation, logistics, color theory, and the sweet dopamine hit of perfect symmetry.

In this episode:

  • Why it feels more relaxing than stressful

  • What Shapez gets right about complexity and pacing

  • Other games it reminded us of

If you like cozy chaos, perfect pipelines, and games that hijack your sleep schedule—this one’s for you.

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K J Arcade 29: Kain, Raziel & the Soul Reaver Legacy

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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 action-adventure still haunts our memories—and in the best way. We talk about its worldbuilding, voice acting, that unforgettable intro, and why Raziel’s tragic arc might be one of the most underrated in video game history.

Plus:

  • The wild timeline of the Legacy of Kain series

  • Why Soul Reaver’s dimension-shifting mechanic blew our minds

  • Favorite boss fights and environments

  • What we’d want from a remake or reboot

Whether you played it on PS1 or just heard legends of Nosgoth, this one’s for the old-school gothic gamer in all of us.

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K J Arcade 28: Whip It Good: Castlevania Lords of Shadow Revisited

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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 into Castlevania: Lords of Shadow — MercurySteam and Kojima Productions’ bold reboot of the iconic franchise.

We discuss:

  • The shift from 2D to cinematic 3D and how it changed the series

  • Gabriel Belmont’s tragic journey from holy knight to something much darker

  • God masks, necromancers, werewolves, vampires, and titanic bosses

  • The game’s combat, puzzles, and exploration (plus that satisfying whip!)

  • That twist ending and what it meant for the Castlevania timeline

  • Whether the game holds up today and how it compares to the classics

Whether you played it back in 2010 or just discovered it now, Lords of Shadow offers one of the boldest takes on Belmont lore—and we’re here to dig into all of it.

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