FMJ Podcast

Just some folks discussing games, movies, anime, wrestling and everything in between that keeps us up at night. Have a listen to our interesting conversations, come be the fly on the wall.

FMJ Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 106 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts FMJ Podcast, a leisure show with 106 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Odyssey Satisfying

  Aug 10, 20262h 28mS5

  Text Us Here! A canceled Disney parade, a Fenway win streak, and a gas-station empire picking a fight with a tiny Ohio minimart somehow belong in the same conversation, and we prove it. We kick things off with life updates from Florida to Boston, including the kind of travel friction you only understand after you’ve tried to drive in a city built like a historical maze. Then we get into the headline that made us stop and stare: Buc-ee’s filing a trademark lawsuit over a beaver logo. We talk brand control, why “customer confusion” arguments can feel ridiculous, and how corporate pressure lands when the target is a local business. From there, Reddit Roulette brings a messy Am I the Asshole scenario about a child-free wedding, two young kids, postpartum anxiety, ADHD, resentment language, and what support actually means when someone is overwhelmed. The main event is our Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey review, including why the three-hour runtime flies, how practical effects and 70mm IMAX craftsmanship change the feel of key sequences, and which scenes hit hardest: the Cyclops, the witch transformation, the Trojan horse realism, and Nolan’s haunting version of Hades. We also tackle casting controversy and representation without losing the plot, because it’s a mythic story about consequence, collateral damage, and finally owning what you’ve done. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves movie deep dives, and leave a review with your hottest take: did Nolan stick the landing, or did the internet drama drown out the craft? You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

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  Episode #14

  Horror D'Oeuvres

  Jul 27, 20262h 20mS5

  Text Us Here! Horror is punching way above its weight right now, and it’s not an accident. We kick things off with quick life updates and entertainment news, then we get into the bigger question that’s been hanging over theaters all year: why are smaller horror movies pulling people in while “guaranteed” blockbusters struggle to feel exciting? We talk through what’s working, from low budget horror economics to the one thing audiences can’t resist: originality that actually commits. Obsession becomes our main case study, because it’s the kind of psychological horror that doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares, it relies on choices, consequences, and that creeping feeling that something is deeply wrong. We debate where the villain line really starts, why the story hits so hard, and how horror can make you leave the theater feeling gross in a way that proves it did its job. From there, we widen the lens: superhero fatigue after Endgame, why Marvel trailers often show too much, and how practical effects and craft (shout out The Odyssey) can make a movie feel like an event again. We also trade horror recommendations, argue for anthology style storytelling as the genre’s secret sauce, and shout out favorites like The Shining, The Conjuring, Hereditary, Midsommar, and Paranormal Activity 2. If you’ve been craving scary movies that feel fresh, or you’re burnt out on franchise homework, hit play and come argue with us. Subscribe, share this with your horror loving friend, and leave a review with your pick for the best horror movie of all time. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic Mind A mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

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  Episode #13

  Jeffrey Donnie Is In Our Electronics

  Jul 20, 20261h 53mS5

  Text Us Here! The microphones are glitching, the vibes are late-night, and somehow we’re convinced a ghost named Jeffrey Donnie is living in our equipment. From that chaotic start, we slide into real entertainment news, including a moment to remember Sam Neill and the strange way life can take a turn even after someone beats bigger health battles. Then things get spooky and weird: Hideo Kojima says he wants to scan a “real ghost” for his upcoming horror game OD, which turns into a full debate about haunted recordings, paranormal “stages,” and whether ghosts are always demonic or just sharing the same space. We also hit the God of War TV series curveball with a major recast after filming has already started, and we throw out our best Kratos casting picks while arguing what actually makes a great adaptation. The heart of the night is the FIFA World Cup in the United States. We talk soccer for new fans, break down stuff like stoppage time and offside in plain English, and share the best cultural moments we’ve seen online: visitors discovering ranch, free refills, and how different real Americans feel compared to the media stereotype. From Seattle match-day energy to “nice vs kind,” we land on why a global sports event can pop everyone’s bubble in a good way. Hit play, then tell us: what’s been your biggest World Cup takeaway so far? Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic Mind A mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

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  Episode #11

  The Great Burger Debate

  Jun 15, 20262h 36mS5

  Text Us Here! People can handle gods, aliens, and superpowers, but give them a female lead and suddenly the internet forgets how to act. We jump from Summer Game Fest and State of Play hype straight into the backlash around God Of War Laufey, where Faye takes center stage and the loudest critics act like the franchise title has always meant “Kratos or nothing.” We break down why that argument falls apart, what it says about fandom gatekeeping, and why fantasy “rules” get weaponized the moment inclusion shows up. From there we spin Reddit Roulette with a marriage story that’s equal parts relatable and infuriating: a partner gets pressured into social hangouts, finally finds one person to talk to, then gets punished for enjoying it. The update turns it into a real conversation about insecurity, status, and what it means to have your spouse’s back when their friends disrespect you. If you’ve ever felt forced into a room you didn’t belong in, this part is for you. Then we hit the main course: fast food burgers. We define fast food vs fast casual, argue about whether Five Guys is overpriced or worth it, and crown favorites like the Burger King Whopper, Wendy’s Baconator, Seattle’s Dick’s Burgers, and some sleeper picks that surprised us. We even get into burger science: where the condiments sit in the stack can change the entire flavor, and yes, flipping the burger can be a legit upgrade. We close with a quick “who would you date” gaming draft and a wild fun fact about mango skin, urushiol, and a poison ivy style rash. If you laugh, cringe, or feel personally attacked by our burger takes, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic Mind A mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

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  Episode #10

  And Here's Your Host...

  Jun 1, 20262h 17mS5

  <p>Text Us Here!</p><p>Everything feels better when the rules are clear, the stakes are fun, and you can play along from the couch. That’s why we couldn’t stop arguing about game shows, the classics we grew up on, the weird ones that aged badly, and the newer formats that crank the risk knob to max.<br/><br/>We start by trying to define what even counts as a “game show” and immediately break our own brains. Is it only trivia and puzzles like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, or does any competition with a prize qualify...

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