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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we kick things off by recounting an AFI concert experience, diving into the highs, the unspoken rules of concert etiquette, and the ever-rising cost of seeing your favorite bands live—because apparently financial responsibility takes a night off when tickets drop. From there, we wrap things up by breaking down the final two episodes of Wonder Man, asking the big q...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the latest installment of Wonder Man, once again clinging to the hope that long-awaited answers are just around the corner—though our track record for patience may suggest otherwise. Tune in to find out whether clarity finally arrives. The discussion also features an unfiltered rant on the state of comedy (minus the mysteriously missing ten minutes) a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the consequences of trying to discuss movies and shows without actually keeping up with the required viewing—something that, admittedly, never backfires until it very much does—and make the case that anyone weighing in should probably have done their homework. We then shift into a critique of Star Wars, revisiting the shortcomings of the sequel trilogy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we kick things off with a hefty dose of pro wrestling talk, diving into recent happenings in All Elite Wrestling and even entertaining the possibility—however unlikely—that someone from the company might stumble across our ongoing banter. From there, we shift gears to discuss the latest episode of Wonder Man, breaking down developments and debating whether any of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the difference between average covers and truly great covers, and why some artists manage to reinvent a song while others just karaoke it with a bigger budget, before moving into the latest music news and a discussion about songs from movie soundtracks that ended up being better remembered than the films themselves. From there, we get into our hopes,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we come to the sobering realization that our heavy-drinking era may have officially run its course—whether by wisdom, age, or simple survival instincts—and we explore what healthier (or at least slightly less reckless) options might replace it. From there, we dive into the second episode of Wonderman , comparing our earlier predictions and expectations with what a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we kick things off with a few happenings from the comedy world, debate the unspoken rules about “earning” your tattoos, and wander through a handful of other random topics before turning our attention to the latest MCU series, Wonderman . From there, we dig into how the show stacks up against its comic book roots and whether it even needs to follow them that close...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we briefly dive into Wonder Man and how it connects to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, unpack the early concerns surrounding Scream 7 , and question whether Underworld 6 is a sequel anyone truly asked for (though we’ll probably watch it anyway). We then wrap up with the season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , reflecting on how our week-by-week view...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we attempt to untangle the spectacle, surprises, and occasional confusion of the Super Bowl Halftime Show—yes, both of them—offering our completely reasonable and possibly overconfident analysis of what worked, what didn’t, and what we’re still trying to process. From there, we head back to Westeros to break down the latest episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdom...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a moment to reminisce about Brad Arnold before shifting gears into a lively breakdown of the latest episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , unpacking what worked, what surprised us, and what hints at bigger things ahead. Along the way, we manage to connect memories, medieval drama, and a few wandering thoughts into a conversation that feels equal parts...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we do our best to apply actual producing skills using the most bare-bones methods imaginable, navigate the familiar chaos of technology betraying us at the worst possible moment, and dive into the latest episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , breaking down what worked, what surprised us, and what has us cautiously excited going forward—all while proving that...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the first two episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , unpacking what they could mean in the aftermath of House of the Dragon and the long shadow of Game of Thrones . Along the way, we theorize wildly, connect a few dots we’re pretty sure exist, and struggle just enough to recall character names and finer details to keep things interesting. It’s p...

Send us Fan Mail I n this episode, we break down the Stranger Things season five finale and tackle the big questions: was it mind-blowing, underwhelming, or the rare finale that actually stuck the landing? We dig into the emotional payoffs, lingering mysteries, and whether Hawkins got the sendoff it deserved. If you’ve listened to us before, you can probably predict where we land—but half the fun...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we bounce through a wide range of topics, starting with our shared disdain for hackers, scammers, and the exhausting reality of living in a hyper-online digital age, before detouring into video games and the New Game Plus modes. As the chaos naturally builds, we sprinkle in plenty of off-the-rails tangents and questionable observations, eventually finding our way...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our year-end episode, we bounce effortlessly (and occasionally recklessly) from Peacemaker Season 2 speculation to the latest celebrity gossip that somehow demanded our attention, before settling into a very long, very passionate discussion of the Mission: Impossible franchise and its increasingly unhinged commitment to practical stunts. Along the way, we briefly tip...

Send us Fan Mail In this year-end episode, the YAI somehow achieve a mythical 100% completion rate, unlocking the rare ability to talk about everything without immediately derailing (mostly). The conversation veers through a rogues’ gallery of hack movie directors, unapologetic and highly questionable movie banter, and a full breakdown of Welcome to Derry , including how the season stacks up again...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we bravely wade into the misery of winter, complain just enough to remind everyone we’re definitely not built for cold weather, and accidentally reveal a bit more about our ethnic backgrounds than we planned. We break down our questionable Black Friday hauls, proudly admit to still not watching the Avatar movies (and doubling down on avoiding certain directors’ fu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bryan joins us in a rare attempt to create a podcast where everyone has actually seen the same movies and shows—an achievement that, frankly, deserves a medal. We dive into the film Weapons , explore TV series like Welcome to Derry , speculate about the upcoming The Dark Tower , and, of course, wade through our usual swamp of MCU rumors and nonsense. It’s chaotic,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we make a valiant attempt to live up to the promises in our social media bios by actually discussing the topics we claim to know about: Sports, with a look at the Portland Trail Blazers; Pro Wrestling, specifically AEW; and of course, horror movies and shows, including The Fall of the House of Usher and Hell House LLC: Lineage . We might not always stay focused, b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we fumble our way through a discussion about technology and how it should still function years later, while also diving into video games like Alan Wake, Control, and—because we clearly can’t let it go—Skyrim once again. To wrap up our Halloween movie marathon, we shift gears to talk about V/H/S: Halloween and Vicious, proving yet again that our taste in spooky fil...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we kick things off by chatting about our totally normal eating habits—because nothing says “well-adjusted” like snacking through horror movies—and debating the best times of day to do so. Then we dive into Mike Flanagan’s shows The Midnight Club and Midnight Mass , trying our best to sound like we know what we’re talking about. Finally, we tackle the brutal and ha...

Send us Fan Mail In this monumentally unprecedented episode, Bryan joins YAI to celebrate hitting 10,000 downloads and figuring out what on earth to do next. After that brief moment of competence, it’s back to business as usual with a chaotic dive into the new MCU film Fantastic Four: First Steps —and, true to YAI fashion, the conversation careens in every possible direction. Follow us on Instagra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we stumble our way through a quick chat about Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle before attempting to get into the spooky spirit by watching horror favorites like The Haunting of Hill House and When Evil Lurks —because nothing says “well-prepared” like us scrambling into October at the last minute. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaidigitalsandbox/ Fa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we stumble our way through a mix of topics that probably shouldn’t go together but somehow do—Vietnamese coffee, pro wrestling, and rewatching The Matrix movies as adults and finally realizing we might actually understand them. To round things out, we fumble into spooky season by diving into horror films like Anything for Jackson and Weapons , proving once again t...