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Episode 190: Main Characters, Questionable Decisions Part 2



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



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



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 180: Stranger Things: The End of an Era (Part 2)



The series wraps with a heartfelt (and honest) message to the Duffer Brothers, touching on the impact the show had, the risks it took, and where it ultimately landed. Whether you loved the ending, hated it, or are still processing it, this episode is a thoughtful, passionate conversation about saying goodbye to one of Netflix’s biggest shows.

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Episode 179: Stranger Things: The End of an Era (Part 1)



In part one of this series, Jay and Kevin sit down to talk through their full thoughts on the ending of Stranger Things. From the final moments to the overall journey of the series, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and how the ending felt after years of buildup. Each of them shares their personal take on the finale, reflects on the characters, themes, and emotional beats of the show, and discusses how Stranger Things stacks up as a complete series.

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Episode 173: The Hawkins Starter Pack — Stranger Things Characters 2



In Part 2 of our Stranger Things character deep dive, Kevin and Jay jump into the teen crew, fan-favorite secondary characters, and the chaotic personalities that shaped the middle seasons of the series.

Expect honest takes, character arcs, growth analysis, favorite moments, and who carried the emotional weight of the show (plus who absolutely caused most of the drama at Hawkins High).

This is Part 2 of our three-episode character trilogy.

Grab your Walkman, crank up the ’80s vibes, and let’s keep exploring Hawkins.

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Episode 171: Funny Nerd Debates: Would You Rather 3



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



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



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



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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