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Episode 190: Main Characters, Questionable Decisions Part 2

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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 breakdown, Jay and Kevin rank heroes from across movies, TV, comics, anime, and video games purely on competence — not power level, not popularity, not nostalgia. Just skill, execution, and results.

We debate who actually earned their victories, who relied a little too heavily on plot armor, and which so-called “heroes” might actually be liabilities. From master strategists to chaotic survivors, nothing is off-limits.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your favorite hero really deserved the win… this episode is for you.

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Episode 189: Good Intentions, Mixed Results: Heroes Ranked Part 1

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What makes a hero truly competent? Is it intelligence? Preparation? Adaptability? Or just surviving long enough to look impressive?

In this two-part breakdown, Jay and Kevin rank heroes from across movies, TV, comics, anime, and video games purely on competence — not power level, not popularity, not nostalgia. Just skill, execution, and results.

We debate who actually earned their victories, who relied a little too heavily on plot armor, and which so-called “heroes” might actually be liabilities. From master strategists to chaotic survivors, nothing is off-limits.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your favorite hero really deserved the win… this episode is for you.

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Episode 188: They had one Job: Villain Edition Part 2

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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 episode of the K J and A Podcast, Jay and Kevin break down iconic villains from movies, TV, games, and pop culture and rate them purely on how well they executed their evil plans. No sympathy points. No “cool design” bias. Just cold, hard competence.

We debate who truly deserved to win, who fumbled an easy victory, and which villains were only dangerous because the plot said so. Along the way, we spiral into questionable logic, hot takes, and the eternal question:
If they were so smart… how did they still lose?

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Episode 187: They had one Job: Villain Edition Part 1

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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 and A Podcast, Jay and Kevin break down iconic villains from movies, TV, games, and pop culture and rate them purely on how well they executed their evil plans. No sympathy points. No “cool design” bias. Just cold, hard competence.

We debate who truly deserved to win, who fumbled an easy victory, and which villains were only dangerous because the plot said so. Along the way, we spiral into questionable logic, hot takes, and the eternal question:
If they were so smart… how did they still lose?

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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.

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

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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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