The Wildcard Protocol

Welcome To The Wildcard Protocol, where I cover things in the geek culture, including anime, manga, video games, comics and sometimes the sports world, Im an easy going guy who enjoys giving his take on some things and create some conversation. So Enjoy and Take part in the conversation!

The Wildcard Protocol is a leisure podcast hosted by Jon The Wildcard, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jon The Wildcard hosts The Wildcard Protocol, a leisure show with 71 episodes published.

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  EP10: Sony Keeps Racking Up Ls

  Sep 16, 202648 min

  We made it to Episode 10 of The Wildcard Protocol! In this milestone episode, I take some time to reflect on the journey so far, officially introduce the Wildcard HQ Discord, and talk about what’s been happening on stream. From there, we get into the conversation surrounding Marvel’s Wolverine and why I think people put way too much weight on reviews instead of forming their own opinions. I also break down Sony’s recent decisions, Hideo Kojima’s shifting partnership, and why Xbox may have just landed a major win. On the anime side, I give my final thoughts on Kuroko’s Basketball, talk about why sports anime has been hitting me differently lately, and share my early impressions of finally diving back into JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. To close things out, I answer a question from the Wildcard HQ community about Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and whether Logan was the right lead for the original X-Men movies. Gaming, anime, Marvel, community, and plenty of opinions—welcome to Episode X. The Wildcard HQ https://discord.gg/F4nRTy8KXa

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  EP9: GTA 6 Is Coming… and So Is The Wildcard HQ

  Sep 2, 202641 min

  On this episode of The Wildcard Protocol , I’m taking a break from Marvel and getting back into gaming, movies, and community updates. I talk about the upcoming Wildcard HQ Discord , share some appreciation for people who showed up for me during a rough week, give my final thoughts on Batman: The Enemy Within , and revisit why Metal Gear Solid 4 still means so much to me. Then it’s time for the big one: GTA 6 . I break down what has me hyped, the Red Dead influences I’m noticing, Jason and Lucia’s relationship mechanics, and why I already know Rockstar is probably getting my money more than once. I also share my very unusual experience trying to watch The Odyssey and why I still came away loving the movie. Gaming, nostalgia, community, and a whole lot of GTA 6 hype. Streamer Shoutouts! Aggie Twitch: aggiegirlgames - Twitch Token Twitch: TheTokenNPC - Twitch Lainey Twitch: laineyypooh - Twitch

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  EP8: Save The Cheerleader, Save The World (RIP Hayden Panettiere)

  Aug 19, 202633 min

  On this episode of The Wildcard Protocol, I’m back from a long, well-deserved vacation and ready to catch up on everything I missed! I take some time to reflect on the unfortunate passing of Hayden Panettiere, sharing what she and her work meant to me and the impact she had on my life from childhood into adulthood. I also dive into some of the biggest announcements coming out of D23, including news surrounding Kingdom Hearts, as well as Marvel’s upcoming X-Men movie and its cast. There’s plenty to catch up on, so kick back and enjoy another episode of The Wildcard Protocol!

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  Protocol Debrief | Spider-Man: Brand New Day

  Jul 31, 202620 min

  This episode is a raw, unfiltered reaction recorded just a couple of hours after watching Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If things feel a little chaotic or all over the place, that’s because they are, in the best way possible. Running on very little sleep and a whole lot of excitement, I’m diving headfirst into everything that was going through my mind the moment the credits rolled. Expect instant reactions, emotional highs, favorite moments, surprising twists, and all the little details that immediately stood out to me. This isn’t a deep analysis or a carefully crafted review, it’s simply me getting all of my thoughts out while they’re still fresh. If you’re looking for an authentic first impression, you’ve come to the right place. A more structured, in-depth breakdown of Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be coming in a future episode, where I’ll have had more time to process everything and revisit some of the film’s biggest moments. Thanks for listening to The Wildcard Protocol.

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  EP7: Doomsday Is Coming (Doomsday Trailer + Hall H Announcements)

  Jul 29, 202638 min

  The Wildcard Protocol is back, and this episode is all about one of the biggest moments in the MCU. I’m breaking down my live reactions to Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday trailer, sharing what stood out, what surprised me, and what has me excited or concerned about where the Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed. On top of that, I’m diving into all of the biggest announcements from San Diego Comic-Con Hall H, discussing what they could mean for the future of Marvel and how they might shape the road to Avengers: Doomsday. Whether you’re all-in on the MCU or feeling a little skeptical about where things have been lately, join me as we unpack the reveals, speculate on what’s next, and talk about the future of Marvel together. ️ Welcome back to The Wildcard Protocol. Shout Out To Friend Of The Podcast LaineyyPooh, support her upcoming Subathon on Saturday August 1, 2026 over on Twitch. Lainey Twitch: https://twitch.tv/laineyypooh

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