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This week on NAFC, we wrap up the Companion theme with a review of Companion (2025)—and yes, it gets weird. Zea kicks things off with a truly unhinged tangent about eel porn (don't ask, just listen). Mox and Izzy share their initial thoughts on Lazarus, and whether the hype around the anime’s god-tier production team holds up. Meanwhile, Minecraft is absolutely dominating the box office as Mox cel...

This week on NAFC, Zea opens the episode with her surprisingly practical tips on how to get rid of an earworm. She and Gibbs have been bonding over Cult of the Lamb, building cute little cults and sacrificing followers like it’s therapy. Meanwhile, Mox is down for the count with the flu and hasn’t done much besides cough and maybe question reality. The crew wraps it up with their latest pick for t...

This week on NAFC, Mox and Izzy kick things off with a full deep dive into the Zenshu finale—character arcs, emotional wreckage, and all the absurd moments that somehow still hit way too hard. Zea returns with her first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, weighing in on stealth, samurai, and whether this is the shakeup the series desperately needed—or just more parkour déjà vu. Then it's time...

Bonus episode time! It’s just Mox and Izzy this week, and they’re going full spiral over the Severance Season 2 finale. HUGE SPOILERS AHEAD. Seriously, if you’re not caught up, turn back now. The duo unpacks every twist, betrayal, and brain-melting reveal from the finale. Expect wild theories, emotional damage, and the kind of deep-dive obsession only Severance could inspire. Whether you're still...

Zea’s out this week, but the rest of the NAFC crew is here to pick up the chaos. Gibbs shares his thoughts on the Severance finale (no spoilers… maybe), and gives a shoutout to the creepy slow-burn vibes of The Roottrees Are Dead. Izzy vents about his ongoing frustrations with Dragon Age: Inquisition, because nothing says fun like bad pacing and clunky mechanics. Meanwhile, Mox boots up Robocop: R...

SPOILER WARNING! The first 45 minutes of this episode are a deep dive into the latest Severance episode, with the crew dissecting every twist, turn, and mind-breaking moment. If you're not caught up, you might want to skip ahead—or just embrace the spoilers. Outside of Severance-induced existential spirals, Mox takes a trip back to early 2000s sci-fi with Farscape, while Izzy finally wraps up King...

Izzy and Mox kick things off early with a deep dive into Zenshu, Medalist, and the latest mind-bending episode of Severance. Zea jumps in mid-conversation to share where she’s at in her Severance binge, as the crew debates how much existential dread is too much. Izzy also gives his take on Invincible Season 3, while Mox dives into Hades 2 and whether it’s living up to the hype. Meanwhile, Gibbs un...

This week on NAFC, Izzy dives into Medalist and Flower and Asura before taking a detour into the brutal, historically immersive world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Expect tales of medieval hardship, poor decision-making, and questionable combat skills. Zea finally finishes the first season of Severance, and the crew eagerly waits to see if she’s fully descended into existential despair. Meanwhile,...

This week on NAFC, Izzy and Mox share their thoughts on The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep—does it do the franchise justice, or is it just another attempt to keep the hype alive? Meanwhile, Mox takes a deep dive into NeZha 2 to see if it actually lives up to the buzz or if it's all just flashy animation with no soul. The gang also gets into a discussion about cutting-edge sci-fi tech that’s happening...

This week on NAFC, Zea finally starts watching Severance, and the gang is eager to see how long it takes before she spirals into existential dread. Meanwhile, Mox’s PC decided to betray him, sending him on a tech-fueled adventure to get it back up and running. He also catches up on the latest Captain America news and shares his thoughts on the state of the MCU. Izzy, always up to something weird,...

This week on NAFC, the gang takes a cringe-filled trip down memory lane, revisiting middle and high school memories—specifically, the awkward realities of puberty and the extreme measures they took to hide their, uh, magazine clippings. Expect plenty of secondhand embarrassment and probably a few confessions no one asked for. Mox and Izzy then do a quick review of Memoir of a Snail, breaking down...

This week on NAFC, Zea’s recording might be corrupted, but trust us—she was definitely here, adding her usual flair even through the glitches. Mox kicks things off by dissecting every wild action sequence in the latest season of Castlevania Nocturne, then sharply contrasts it with the massive letdown that was the new Legend of the Condor Heroes. And because he can’t resist a trip down memory lane,...

Zea’s finally back, and she’s got fresh updates on her bearded dragon—yes, Ashley-Clawdia Flameheart is still living her best life. Izzy declares that this season’s Isekai (Red Ranger and Zenshu) is actually good for once, shocking everyone who’s kept up with his usual Isekai rants. Mox nerds out over the latest season of Severance and indulges in a Paddington Bear marathon to gear up for the newe...

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This week on NAFC, the chaos of 2025 continues. Izzy shares what it’s been like living so close to the LA fires, while Mox battles the flu. Gibbs, on the other hand, is living his best life with a shiny new ultra-wide gaming monitor, perfect for indulging in Minesweeper and obsessively tweaking character creators. He also checks out the Netflix anime Orb and gives his initial thoughts. The crew ki...

It’s the first NAFC episode of 2025, and we’re starting the year strong—or at least fumigated. Zea’s been inhaling paint thinner fumes all day while cleaning a tank for her bearded dragon, Ashley-Clawdia Flameheart, which might explain her quick exit mid-episode. Gibbs, as usual, had nothing exciting to share (classic Gibbs). Mox wraps up Metaphor: Refantazio and sets his sights on Guardians of th...

Episode Description: Izzy and Mox wrap up the year with a snarky and insightful review of the entertainment industry’s biggest moments in 2024. From box office surprises to a countdown of this year’s top money-makers, they’ve got all the juicy details. Izzy shares his thoughts on Red One and Carry-On, while the duo speculates (and bickers) over which 2025 films will rake in the big bucks, kicking...

It’s our final NAFC episode of the year, and the crew is ready to kiss 2024 goodbye—while also clinging to some of its highlights. They break down their favorite anime of the year in a whirlwind round-up, all while making slightly questionable jokes about which shows they actually finished. Of course, 2025 is on the horizon, so the discussion naturally turns to what they're most excited about—Fina...

After a four-week hiatus—thanks a lot, Gibbs—we’re back on NAFC! The gang had a mysterious “lost episode,” so brace yourselves for a slightly annoyed (but mostly amused) crew returning to form. They dive headfirst into Amazon’s Secret Level, dissecting what makes this show such a big deal for gamers and why it may—or may not—deserve the hype. Then it’s on to the Video Game Awards 2024, where the c...

Mox, Gibbs, and Izzy dive deep into Arcane in its entirety. Support us on Patreon !

In this episode of NAFC, Mox goes on a cinematic binge, watching three movies in one day. He shares his thoughts on Gladiator 2 and Venom: The Last Dance, offering his trademark hot takes. Izzy, on the other hand, has been hooked on Shogun Showdown, and the group dives into what makes the game so addictive. They also break down the Paul vs Tyson event streaming on Netflix—because, of course, that’...

In this episode, Izzy jumps into “Culinary Class Wars”. Gibbs and Zea are back on their perpetual rewatch of The Emperor's New Groove, because apparently, some movies just age like fine wine... or at least, like Kronk. Of course, this somehow spirals into everyone revealing their most-rewatched guilty pleasures, which brings us gems like We Sing in Sillyville (yes, it was Zea), and George of the J...

This week on NAFC, Izzy is deep into the post-endgame of Tales of Arise and has taken his Japanese learning journey to new heights with Ouran High School Host Club—his first step into the shoujo world, with possibly more to come. Mox, meanwhile, is splitting his time between Sultan's Game and The Evil Within, diving into both strategy and horror. Zea and Gibbs are wrapping up Astro Bot and sharing...

This week on NAFC, the crew starts with a bizarre trend: kids on steroids and the rise of “looks maxing”—because apparently, the internet has officially lost it. Izzy recounts his own LASIK eye surgery experience, describing the trauma and horror that still haunts him today. Mox somehow convinced Gibbs and Zea to watch Culinary Class Wars, and now they're all brainstorming what a next season shoul...

This week, the gang shows their age with a nostalgic dive into classic FPS titles like *Golden Eye 007* and *Doom*. They attempt to piece together how shooters evolved from the good ol’ PC days to the console dual-stick setup of today. Zea’s on a high after beating *The Plucky Squire* and shares her thoughts on why games as a live service are a plague on the gaming industry. The crew also weighs i...