FMJ Podcast

Templeton, Murdock, SweetBabyJay, Kong, ArrogantYeti, Mileena, Grizz
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Video Games
  • Updated Biweekly

Just some folks discussing games, movies, anime, wrestling and everything in between that keeps us up at night. Have a listen to our interesting conversations, come be the fly on the wall.

  1. 1d ago

    And Here's Your Host...

    Text Us Here! Everything feels better when the rules are clear, the stakes are fun, and you can play along from the couch. That’s why we couldn’t stop arguing about game shows, the classics we grew up on, the weird ones that aged badly, and the newer formats that crank the risk knob to max. We start by trying to define what even counts as a “game show” and immediately break our own brains. Is it only trivia and puzzles like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, or does any competition with a prize qualify? We go down the rabbit hole far enough to (jokingly) label sports as game shows, then climb back out to celebrate the stuff that actually shaped our TV childhoods: Supermarket Sweep chaos, American Gladiators energy, and the Nickelodeon era that had Legends of the Hidden Temple, Double Dare, and Guts locked in the after school hall of fame. Then we hit the darker side of the genre, like The Moment of Truth, where “winning” comes with real life consequences, and we talk about why that kind of discomfort TV works even when it feels gross. We also pitch the comeback we want most: Cash Cab rebuilt for the rideshare age, with rotating cities and surprise trivia for everyday riders. And because we can’t end like normal people, we close with a brain fun fact about why your mouth muscles still activate when you read silently. Subscribe, share this with a fellow game show addict, and leave us a review with the one show you’d bring back. What’s your all time favorite? You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic MindA mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

    2h 17m

  2. May 18

    Live Event Recap

    Text Us Here! Our first live show didn’t feel like a polished “tour stop” and that’s exactly why it taught us so much. We talk through the nerves, the wins, the awkward moments, and the real fixes we’re making for the next live podcast recording, from using the venue PA to better signage, tighter mic technique, and smarter ways to pull strangers into trivia without making it weird. If you’re into live podcast production, audio setup, or just love hearing how the sausage gets made, this debrief is packed with practical takeaways. Then we swing into entertainment news and culture talk: Drake dropping three albums at once, the UMG lawsuit chatter, and why volume doesn’t automatically equal impact. We argue about replay value, the Kendrick Lamar beef shadow, and what makes hip hop lyrics stick for a decade while other songs disappear in a week. It turns into a bigger conversation about artistry, ego, and whether “numbers” can ever prove quality. We also hit Netflix MMA, including the absurdly fast Ronda Rousey finish, plus a wild detour into the “adult accident” debate and an AITA about traveling to NYC alone when family backs out. Expect stories, jokes, and a few unexpectedly solid life rules about deadlines, boundaries, and just going anyway. If you laugh, learn something, or disagree with us, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so we can keep building toward the next live show. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic MindA mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

    2h 30m

  3. May 4

    Live @ The Overlook: Cincinnati Traditions

    Text Us Here! A city’s personality shows up in its weirdest traditions and Cincinnati has plenty. We go live from Overlook Lodge with a bar full of listeners, a stack of merch to give away, and just enough chaos to turn the crowd into co-hosts. From the jump we’re talking Flying Pig Marathon energy, the kind of local pride you only understand after you’ve watched people dress as pigs at sunrise, and the small moments that make a live podcast feel like a real neighborhood hang. Then we dig into the stuff people argue about like it’s politics: Cincinnati food, goetta, Taste of Cincinnati, and the eternal Skyline Chili vs Gold Star showdown. We also get into why Reds Opening Day feels like an actual holiday here, what it’s like when downtown floods with people, and why some traditions like the WEBN fireworks are beloved until you remember the crowds and traffic. Along the way we veer into entertainment news with a Resident Evil teaser that promises more survival horror than action, plus a Reddit “birth plan” debate that turns into a real talk about boundaries and consent in someone else’s home. The second half is pure live-show fun: Cincinnati trivia rounds for shirts and stickers, “would you rather” questions that get oddly personal, and a quick brain-health detour on how board games can support cognition as we age. We close with a special guest, author Anthony Bolton, who joins us to talk about his murder mystery Cat’s Got Your Tongue, his writing process, and where to find the book on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. If you like Cincinnati events, local culture, and unfiltered group chemistry, hit subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find the show. SHOUT OUT TO JOE AND SHAWN! (Could be Sean, maybe) You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic MindA mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

    2h 19m

  4. Apr 20

    Fast Food Team Ups

    Text Us Here! A “spice level 2” sounded safe until it didn’t and that pretty much sets the tone for this one. We start with a quick pulse check and real talk about 10K training, sore legs, and why doing long runs after a brutal shift is a personal attack on your future self. Then we jump into a small win that turns into a big one: trying Indian food for the first time, breaking out of the fast food comfort zone, and realizing chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and samosas can be the reset button when nothing sounds good anymore. Next, we get into the Street Fighter movie trailer and why video game movie adaptations live or die by tone. We talk casting, nostalgia, sound design that feels pulled straight from the games, and the difference between changing the plot versus changing the characters. If you care about “game accurate” adaptations, we dig into what that should mean and why campy fun can be the most honest choice. We also hit a heavier moment with a Reddit story about a deaf stepdaughter being left out at family gatherings and the boundary her parents set: effort matters. We talk ASL basics, inclusion, and why “we don’t see each other enough” is a weak excuse when you’re claiming someone as family. After that, it’s back to chaos with fast food collaborations, limited time menus, collector hype, and a full debate on which brands actually try versus which ones just slap a label on a standard burger. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who always orders the same thing, and leave us a review with your best fast food collab pick and your most overrated one. You have a limited time offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic MindA mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

    2h 13m

  5. Apr 6

    Pounding Cake

    Text Us Here! Remember when Afroman had us all singing about something that we all either did or did not do? Well, Afroman has returned, and he IS fighting for his freedom to make artistic music even if it means calling out some wrong doings.  Join the gang as they discuss the lawsuit Afroman just recently won against the law! And, of course, a bunch of other fun things we discuss! You have a limited time offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic MindA mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

    2h 25m

  6. Mar 23

    Conspiracy, Theoriously.

    Text Us Here! Do you have a conspiracy that you have heard that made you think, "Who would ever believe that?" Or perhaps a conspiracy that made you think, "Well, maybe?" Join the gang as they discuss conspiracy theories that are outlandish and ones that might be plausible.  Hope you have your tin foil hats on, cause its about to get crazy!! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD 20 at check out. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic MindA mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

    1h 50m

  7. Mar 9

    FMJ Investigates: Nancy Guthrie

    Text Us Here! Have you been keeping up with the Nancy Guthrie case? It has been a wild ride and the gang has some stuff to talk about.  Join the show as we discuss theories, how the investigation has been going and what they expect in the future of this case. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic MindA mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

    2h 16m

  8. Feb 23

    Super Bowl Digest

    Text Us Here! Some time has elapsed and we must now discuss what we seen as far as the Big Show is concerned.  Join the gang as they discuss the Super Bowl, what it was like for Grizz to experience living in a town that made it and won the Super Bowl and most importantly, this year's commercials! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first time subscriptions or 20% off one time purchases with code: FMJPOD20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/FMJPOD20 Magic MindA mental performance shot you soon won't forget! Make 2025 your year for the best version of you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Thanks For Listening! Subscribe for X-tra Lives! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1473904/subscribe

    1h 58m
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Just some folks discussing games, movies, anime, wrestling and everything in between that keeps us up at night. Have a listen to our interesting conversations, come be the fly on the wall.

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  • Creator
    Templeton, Murdock, SweetBabyJay, Kong, ArrogantYeti, Mileena, Grizz
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 FMJ Podcast
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    FMJ Podcast