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Episode 244: K J and Tim Curry

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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 beyond the characters most people remember.

Kevin and Jay talk about Curry’s beginnings in theater, his legendary stage career, his music, his transition into film and television, his enormous voice-acting career, his video game work, his Broadway performances, his iconic horror roles, and the impact he had on generations of fans.

They also discuss his 2012 stroke, his determination to continue working afterward, and the legacy he leaves behind after a career spanning more than five decades.

So grab your finest top hat, practice your best evil laugh, and get ready to do the Time Warp…

This week, we’re talking about TIM CURRY.

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Episode 243: Nerd Survivor Classic Movies Part 2

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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 least likely to rewatch?
And when everything is finally on the line… which movie deserves to be the LAST ONE STANDING?

There are no safe choices. There are no ties. And every elimination is going to hurt.

It’s 20 classic movies. 19 questions. 19 eliminations. ONE survivor.

Grab your popcorn and join Kevin and Jay as they argue, defend their favorites, and probably question their friendship along the way. 😂

Who survives?

LET THE NERD SURVIVOR BEGIN!

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Episode 242: Nerd Survivor Classic Movies Part 1

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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 least likely to rewatch?
And when everything is finally on the line… which movie deserves to be the LAST ONE STANDING?

There are no safe choices. There are no ties. And every elimination is going to hurt.

It’s 20 classic movies. 19 questions. 19 eliminations. ONE survivor.

Grab your popcorn and join Kevin and Jay as they argue, defend their favorites, and probably question their friendship along the way. 😂

Who survives?

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Episode 240: Rank 5 Worst Fictional Substitute Teachers

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This week on the K J and A Podcast, it’s time for another Rank 5!

Your regular teacher is absent. The substitute walks into the classroom.

Except these aren’t 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 least want standing at the front of your classroom?

Kevin and Jay break down each character’s teaching ability, personality, classroom behavior, likelihood of causing chaos, and whether any student would actually survive the school day.

It’s another ridiculous Rank 5 full of fictional characters, questionable educational decisions, and arguments that probably should never happen in a real classroom.

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Episode 226: Rank 5 Video Game Weapons

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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, we’re 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 we’d actually want them in real life.

Which weapon is the coolest? Which one is the most practical? And which gaming weapon would completely change the world if it existed today?

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Episode 225: Rank 5 Video Game Abilities

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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, we’re 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 we’d want in real life, which ones are secretly overrated, and which ability would instantly turn someone into a superhero… or a supervillain.

Expect gaming nostalgia, ridiculous real-world scenarios, nerdy arguments, hot takes, and plenty of chaos as we try to lock in the definitive ranking of video game abilities.

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Episode 222: Rank 5 Worst Superpowers!

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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 plenty of arguments over whether some of these powers are actually genius if used creatively.

Expect chaotic rankings, nerdy discussions, terrible life choices, and a lot of laughter as we try to determine which superpower is truly the biggest curse.

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Episode 218: Ranking the BEST & WORST Plot Devices LIVE

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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 “it was all a dream,” 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).

Expect chaotic live reactions, hot takes, audience interaction, movie nerd debates, and plenty of arguing over which storytelling devices deserve legendary status.

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Episode 217: Rank 5 Archer Debate

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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 who truly deserves the #1 spot?

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Episode 215: We Rank Game Mechanics LIVE!

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Some game mechanics create tension in a fun way… others just make you want to throw your controller across the room. We debate which mechanics are genuinely terrible, which ones can work when done correctly, and which gaming trends need to disappear forever.

Expect angry nostalgia, chaotic gaming stories, hilarious frustrations, and plenty of “WHY WOULD THEY DESIGN IT THIS WAY?” moments.

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