Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent

Who says horror is just about movies? With Halloween right around the corner, I thought I'd share some of my favorite horror recommendations that go beyond the big screen. This week on Fuent Chat, I'm counting down my Top Ten Horror Picks for Spooky Season! We're talking movies, video games, comics, books, and audio dramas. From zombie outbreaks and supernatural mysteries to stories th...

It’s spooky season, so what better time to talk about Resident Evil? This week on Fuent Chat, I’m diving into the newest Resident Evil movie and talking about what it got right, what I wasn’t a fan of, and why this might be one of the better attempts at bringing the games to the big screen. From some truly messed-up monsters, a main character who makes the same dumb decisions most of us probably w...

This week on Fuent Chat, we’re talking about Coyote vs. Acme and the crazy journey this movie took just to finally get released. From WB shelving the movie for a tax write-off, to the backlash that followed, and Ketchup Entertainment eventually stepping in to save it, there is a lot that happened behind the scenes. Now that I finally got a chance to watch it, I’m giving my spoiler review and talki...

What does it really take to turn a passion for music into something bigger? This week, I sit down with Theocles to talk about his journey from starting out solo to finding his place in bands, creating his own sound, and continuing to evolve as an artist. We get into the stories behind his music, the reality of putting an album together, collaborations, performing live, and the wild moment when you...

With Avengers: Doomsday getting closer, there are still plenty of questions about how Marvel plans to bring the Multiverse Saga to an end. This week, I’m looking back at the comics that inspired the story, from the Incursions and the Illuminati to Doctor Doom’s role in the destruction of the Multiverse. I’ll also break down what the MCU has already changed and give my predictions for how Doomsday...

Christopher Nolan takes on one of the greatest stories ever told, but does The Odyssey live up to the legend? This week, I break down what worked, what didn't, and the surprising changes Nolan made to bring the classic Greek epic to the big screen. From incredible practical effects and standout performances to the film's grounded approach to the gods and mythical creatures, I'll share my thoughts...

On this week's episode of Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent , we're joined by Wülf Boi , only the second music guest to ever be on the podcast and one of the most recognizable names in Nerdcore. We talk about how he got his start in music, what led him to Nerdcore, the ups and downs he's faced throughout his career, and what it's been like building his name in the industry. We also take a look at his u...

This week on Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent , I’m celebrating America’s 250th with a look at one of DC’s strangest characters: Uncle Sam. I break down where the symbol of Uncle Sam actually came from, how DC turned him into a comic book hero, and the wild history behind one of the most unexpected characters to ever pop up in the DC Universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

One pilot episode. Hundreds of millions of views. A theater release. And an indie studio that suddenly had Hollywood paying attention. This week, I'm taking a deep dive into The Amazing Digital Circus, the web series that became one of the biggest animation success stories of the decade. We'll explore how it took over the internet, reshaped Glitch Productions, and proved that independent creators...

Invincible vs The Legend of Vox Machina . Two of Amazon’s biggest animated shows, but when it comes to the animation, fans cannot stop going back and forth over which one actually does it better. One series delivers brutal superhero destruction and comic-book realism, while the other goes full fantasy-anime chaos with fluid fights, magical explosions, and nonstop movement. So why do they feel so d...

This week, I’m reviewing That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea , and somehow… Gobta ended up being the MVP of the entire movie. What started off feeling like another random non-canon anime film actually turned into a surprisingly fun ride with better stakes, solid action, and a focus on characters that normally don’t get much attention. I talk about why this movie worked...

Live-action anime adaptations have been attempted for decades… and let’s just say the results have been all over the place. In this episode, we dive into the long history of studios trying to bring anime to live action, from early experimental TV shows in the 1960s to modern streaming adaptations. Some adaptations managed to capture the spirit of the original stories, while others completely misse...

I finally made my way back to one of the biggest conventions of the year, and I’m breaking down my full experience at MegaCon 2026. From meeting some absolute legends and sitting in on some really fun panels, to dealing with confusing layouts, long lines, and a few things that honestly made no sense… this con had a little bit of everything. In this episode, I go day by day through the weekend, tal...

One of survival horror’s biggest franchises is back, and this latest entry might already be a serious contender for Game of the Year. In this episode, I dive deep into the story, the gameplay, and the major revelations behind the newest chapter in the Resident Evil saga. This is a full spoiler review , so if you haven’t played the game yet, consider this your warning. From shocking lore connection...

Stories don’t start on the big screen. They start on the page. In this episode, we explore how books became Hollywood’s most valuable source material, from the earliest silent adaptations to the blockbuster franchises and streaming universes shaping entertainment today. We break down how studios chased bestseller lists, why authors fought for creative control, and how adaptations evolved from fait...

Nostalgia is powerful. It can make a theme park feel endless, a game feel legendary, and a reboot feel like a homecoming. But what happens when we go back? This week, I’m breaking down my return to Universal, the modern Disney experience, and why nostalgia sometimes feels magical… and sometimes feels manufactured. From theme park memories and rising ticket prices to Dragon Ball debates, gaming rev...

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The new season of Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent kicks off with a bang as I sit down with Mark Anzalone, the writer and creator of the hit audio drama The Gentleman From Hell Podcast . We dive into what inspired the series, how the world of Mithidica was built, and the creative decisions that shaped its characters and mythology. Mark also shares what goes on behind the scenes when you’re building a...

Since it’s the holidays, I wanted to do something fun—and what’s more fun than Santa Claus in comic books? This episode dives into the absolutely unhinged versions of Santa that pop up in Marvel and DC, from Marvel making him absurdly powerful to DC fully embracing him as a magical being who casually messes with gods and superheroes. We’ll run through where Santa actually comes from, how comics de...

On today’s episode of Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent, we’re doing something I’ve somehow never done before: bringing on a music artist. After talking to animators, writers, voice actors, company presidents, and everyone in between… It’s about time. And we’re starting strong with ASTRX*, one of the fastest-rising names in Nerdcore right now. We dive into how she first got into making music, the early...

This week, we’re talking about the very sudden shift in Doctor Who’s future because apparently the TARDIS just went from Marvel-budget luxury to “we have CGI at home.” After the Disney partnership quietly exited stage left, the show’s heading back to the BBC’s classic bargain-bin creative era. And look… sometimes that gave us masterpieces like Midnight and the Weeping Angels, and sometimes it gave...

So we’re nine generations in… and honestly, you can feel it. In this episode, I’m breaking down how Pokémon went from a creative passion project to a nonstop grind that’s starting to show the cracks. From the early days of Game Freak nearly going broke making Red and Green, to now reusing the same engine for Legends Z-A , we’ll talk about how the franchise grew, burned out, and maybe lost a bit of...

In this Halloween-season episode, we’re diving deep into the blood-soaked pages and screens of Marvel Zombies ! From its shocking comic origins in Ultimate Fantastic Four to its latest undead resurrection in the MCU’s “What If…?” universe, we explore how one wild idea turned Marvel’s greatest heroes into a horde of flesh-eating nightmares. I’ll break down how creators like Mark Millar and Robert K...

In this episode, I unravel the chaotic rise and fall of Warner Bros. Discovery, a corporate “marriage” built on billions in debt, endless cost-cutting, and shocking creative casualties. From the legendary beginnings of Warner Bros. to Discovery’s rapid ascent, we trace how two media giants collided, only to implode under the weight of bad bets, shelved projects, and erased fan-favorites. From Loon...

The Paramount–Skydance merger isn’t just another Hollywood headline—it’s the plot twist that could redefine the future of fandom. From Star Trek ’s next warp jump to SpongeBob ’s underwater empire, and even the world of Avatar , every franchise is about to feel the ripple. In this episode, we dig into the decades of history, behind-the-scenes power plays, and billion-dollar stakes that led to this...