Strictly JoJo

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Steel Ball Run: The Terrorist from a Faraway Country (E5 of Part 7). Gyro’s palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy as he’s confronted by an enemy from his past. We discuss why no one attacks the horses, why no one built a ramp for Johnny, and why they ditched Mountain Tim. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podc...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Steel Ball Run: The Devil’s Palm (E4 of Part 7). The lore of Stands in this new universe is beginning to come to light, but we’re left with even more questions than answers. We discuss being left confused by the first set of Stands, how the rest of the Stand lore might unfold, and Johnny questioning who Gyro really is.  Join our Discord:...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Steel Ball Run: The Desert-Born Outlaws (E3 of Part 7). The crazy, nonsensical, and bizarre nature of JoJo is in full force with the trio of enemy Stand users that we meet in this episode. We discuss the soft introduction to Stands, Andre choking himself, Gyro’s ball getting shaved, and the first donut of SBR. Join our Discord: https://discor...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Steel Ball Run: The Sheriff's Request to Mountain Tim (E2 of Part 7). SBR is back! JoJo Fridays are back! CG JoJo OPs are back! But what isn’t back is Western songs in the EDs. We discuss the widely disliked ending theme, Gyro’s dynamic personality, Johnny’s Joestar resolve, and the murder mystery that’s unfolding. Join our Discord: https://d...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Bastet's Mariah, Part 2 (E31 of Part 3). Hilarity ensues as Avdol and Joseph grow closer to each other in a very literal sense. Outside of their meme-worthy moments, we discuss if Mariah was a compelling enemy for the duo to face, and just how oblivious the other JoBros are to their plight. Join our Discord: https://discor...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Bastet's Mariah, Part 1 (E30 of Part 3). The spotlight is back on Joseph, which means there’s plenty of comedy and crazy moments to enjoy. We discuss Polnareff and Joseph being the butt of the joke, Avdol having to deal with awkward situations, and all the toilet humor abound in just a single episode. Join our Discord: htt...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Anubis, Part 2 (E29 of Part 3). We enter the climax of Polnareff and Jotaro's fight against the sentient sword of a Stand, as both the action and absurdity intensify. We discuss Polnareff not heeding his own warnings, what passersby actually seeing in this fight, and where exactly Jotaro's belly button is. Join our Discord...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Anubis, Part 1 (E28 of Part 3). The tone shifts to something more serious in this Polnareff-focused mini arc, but still keeps his comedic moments on full display. We discuss Polnareff and Iggy’s rivalry, stand-offs and last-resort moves, Jotaro’s first signs of becoming a marine biologist, and Joseph thinking Polnareff ste...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Khnum's Oingo and Thoth's Boingo (E27 of Part 3). If you want peak nonsensical JoJo, this is the episode for you. We discuss Oingo eating cigarettes, Jotaro eating an orange, Boingo’s weird laugh, and the bro moments we’ll never get to see. Localized episode title: Khnum's Zenyatta and Thoth's Mondatta Join our Discord: ht...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Steel Ball Run: Steel Ball Run (1st Stage) (E1 of Part 7). We’re so back. JoJo is also back, and we’re excited to finally experience Steel Ball Run. We discuss Netflix being the worst thing to happen to JoJo, whether Gyro or Johnny is the main character, the incredible soundtrack, and how we feel about the CG horses. Join our Discord: https:/...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Iggy the Fool and Geb’s N’Doul, Part 2 (E26 of Part 3). Imagine telling your normie friends that you watched an angry teenage boy throw a dog at a blind man. And that’s not the only nonsensical part of the episode. We discuss Avdol’s sass, dog farts, and hat hair (or hair hat). Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTe...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Iggy the Fool and Geb's N'Doul, Part 1 (E25 of Part 3). We’re diving back into Part 3 with the start of the second half and Iggy’s introduction. We discuss dog farts, coffee-flavored gum, water pressure, and Kakyoin being tired of Polnareff’s nonsense. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: ht...

We discuss the parts of JoJo we’ll never see. Ever wonder what happens between Parts or behind the scenes in JoJo? Or what happens to some of our favorite characters and if they ever reunite? Or what the Joestar family is really like? We wonder this all the time, so we’re sharing the side stories we wish Araki would write that could give us a glimpse into the moments we never got to experience. Jo...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: High Priestess, Part 2 (E24 of Part 3). In addition to reflecting on the first half of Part 3, we also reflect on how far the Crusaders have come on their journey to Egypt. We discuss Jotaro complimenting women, Star Platinum’s rage, and what everyone is up to by the time the JoBros arrive at their destination. Join our Di...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: High Priestess, Part 1 (E23 of Part 3). We get a glimpse into the Joestar family dynamic that shows us how far Joseph and Jotaro are willing to go to protect their family. We discuss the long-awaited Crusader reunion, the dread aboard the submarine, and Jotaro’s death threat to an enemy Stand. Join our Discord: https://dis...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Judgement, Part 2 (E22 of Part 3). To Polnareff’s surprise, Avdol makes his return to the Crusaders and is more confident and unhinged than ever. We discuss the serious side of this episode with Polnareff’s trauma, and the ridiculous side with Avdol’s antics. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podc...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Judgement, Part 1 (E21 of Part 3). Polnareff really goes through the wringer in this episode, where he learns the hard way to be careful what you wish for. We discuss the theatricality of this melodramatic arc, the possibility that the Crusaders are lost in translation, and the lucrative marketing opportunity of a real-lif...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Death 13, Part 2 (E20 of Part 3). This episode is as unhinged as Kakyoin when he continues to spiral and question his sanity. We discuss delicious baby food, Polnareff’s hair growing taller, and Kakyoin getting revenge against a literal baby. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www....

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Death 13, Part 1 (E19 of Part 3). Kakyoin questions his sanity when he's attacked by a baby whose Stand shouts "Lali-ho" at him. We discuss dreams, clowns, plane crashes, censorship, and "Baby Stand." Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestrictl...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: The Sun (E18 of Part 3). It's a break from the norm with one of the more nonsensical episodes of JoJo Part 3. We discuss the seemingly impending doom radiating from The Sun and how the Crusaders make quick work of the enemy Stand user. Plus, we talk about Jotaro...laughing?! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: The Lovers, Part 2 (E17 of Part 3). In what feels a bit like a dragged out mini-arc, we watch as Jotaro gets used and abused. We discuss all the ways Steely Dan manipulates him, how Kakyoin and Polnareff save the day, and how Jotaro gets his sweet, sweet revenge. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: The Lovers, Part 1 (E16 of Part 3). We're introduced to the “world’s weakest Stand” as it torments Joseph, while the enemy Stand user torments Jotaro. We discuss the rage building inside Jotaro, and how he became one of most iconic JoJo references on Google Maps. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Justice, Part 2 (E15 of Part 3). Polnareff finally gets his bathroom break - although it's not as peaceful as he had hoped with Enyaba as his guide. We also take a look at other examples of hilarity and stupidity in what is supposed to be a vendetta-fueled episode, including Araki's obsession with tongues and Star Platinum...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Justice, Part 1 (E14 of Part 3). There's a lot happening in this episode, but we can only focus on Polnareff and his determination to find a bathroom with a nice, clean toilet. But we somehow manage to also discuss the back-and-forth between him and Enyaba, how similar he is to Hol Horse, and how bad his foreshadowing is b...

For this episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, we review Stardust Crusaders: Wheel of Fortune (E13 of Part 3). After fighting a boat, it makes sense that the Crusaders would also fight a car. We discuss this episode filled with road rage, nonsensical humor, and the JoBros acting unhinged while Kakyoin tries to keep them in check. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast:...