Best MR. MANIAC Podcasts (2025)

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Mr Dark Became a Free Bird With The Bad Moon Rising When He Felt the Burn & Said Cry Little Sister: Ranker Top 30 Horror Movie Songs Bracket 2:06:36

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It's that time of the year already everyone, that's right, it's time for our annual Halloween special bracket. Mr. Dark won the wheel spin at the end of the Avantasia bracket and he chose from a list of 6 or 7 brackets, so I present to you the Ranker Top 30 Horror Movie Songs bracket. Songs from legendary movies like Pet Semetary, Devil's Rejects, …

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Act III Began for CJ and There Was No Prayer for the Dying During the Slaughter in the Vatican Ft Andy Grant, Host of Real Men Feel Podcast 1:02:35

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Well musers, who's ready for a rocking good time this week because we got one heavy episode for you. Jeremy and CJ are being joined by Andy Grant, Host of Real Men Feel Podcast and a fellow member of New England Podcaster Group. We got into a great discussion of metal love and men's mental health, so come enjoy and rock out with us. Albums Discusse…

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ep. 261 Tyja: poetic therapy 1:02:50

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#themaniacalmenace sits with therapist, poet, amazing mom, someone I can genuinely call a friend Tyja @heart4kaiden. Tyja and I have a quaint session at her humble abode, from silly talk, to the serious breakdown of my psychological narcissim, or something of the sort, lol. I'm an open book, and she's an attentive friend, with therapeutic skills, t…

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CJ The Missing Link Heard Ten Summoner's Tales But He Knew They Were Savage Songs From a Broken World Ft Guy Morris, Author & Musician 1:32:36

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Welcome back to another thrilling episode with your musers and do we have a fun one for you this week. We are being joined by Guy Morris; Musician, Author, & Researcher of intelligent action thrillers. Guy was previously on Jeremy's other show Paranormal the New Normal so once Jeremy realized he was a musician, he knew he had to get him on this sho…

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#200 – My Own Hero — How I Fell, Fought, and Found My Way Back 21:49

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For Episode 200, Eric Sequeira (Mr. Honest) steps away from the usual Marvel breakdowns to tell the story behind Marvel Maniac itself — the highs, the breaks, the recovery, and the reason he still hits record.From seeing Iron Man in theaters with his best friend Richie to rebuilding after psychosis and loss, this episode is about what it really mea…

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ep. 260 momentous menace 50:11

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#themaniacalmenace menace moments, conversations about the hard hitting topics, straight business, but lazy casual, recliner talk. From cast to cast, I enjoy how far I've came, from the people and emotions, to the continuation of something I'm not quite sure what to call it, a wonderous wonderlust. Tune in, enjoy, tell somebody to tell somebody. #t…

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Drew's Alchemy Made Him Take Shelter From the Rain When the Scales of Justice Weighed Down: Spotify Avantasia Bracket Part 5 1:55:14

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Well Musers it's finally that time once again, we are at the end of another bracket. That's right, we're closing out the Spotify Avantasia 159-Song Bracket with part 5, the final part. So come join us as we go through the last 31 songs to see who will be the grand winner, come see what wins and who will pick the Halloween special bracket. Special G…

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Pokemon Legends Z-A with Nintendo Maniacs, Mario & Wario, Pokecology 1:20:43

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Podcaster Joshua from Nintendo Maniacs joins to chat about Pokemon Legends Z-A! We break down this unorthodox Pokemon game, dig deep into Mega Pokemon, and give the final verdict on the Pokemon franchise in the Switch era. And we look at another Game Freak title, Mario and Wario! And in the feature, I look at the amazing illustrated Pokemon field g…

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Drew Knew The Wicked Rule the Night So He Had to Reach Out For the Light Or There Be No Return: Spotify Avantasia Bracket Part 4 1:53:18

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Welcome back everybody to another amazing part of this incredible bracket we started last month, that's right it's time for the Spotify Avantasia Bracket Part 4. Once again we decide between 32 amazing songs to try and pick one winner to face the Grand Winner from part 3. So come enjoy as we discuss some of the greatest symphonic metal that ever ex…

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CJ Had A Gradual Decline in Moral Once The Lore Was Broken by Jeremy Ft Jen Ginty, Host of When Not Yet Becomes Right Now Podcast 1:38:08

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Sorry for the late release todays guys, the holiday took effect over the last couple days. We are happy to start an ongoing theme for this episode, as we are being joined by one of Jeremy's fellow New England Podcasters Group members, Jen Ginty, host of When Not Yet Becomes Not Right Now Podcast. We had a blast talking about 90's metal with Jen and…

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#199 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day — The Next Swing 18:05

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Episode 199 swings into the future of everyone’s favorite web-slinger. Eric Sequeira (aka Mr. Honest) breaks down the rumors surrounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day — what the title could mean, how it connects to No Way Home and the One More Day comics, and why Peter Parker’s absence from Avengers: Doomsday might be the most powerful choice Marvel co…

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ep.260 Amir: Mr. Write about now 1:18:12

12d ago1:18:12

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#themaniacalmenace sits with a good friend, poet, a man whose ideas are on a grand scale, Mr. Write about now. Amir @eastdownandbrown. Amir and I get into the origin, where it all started. From family upbringings, the child of immigrants , to bringing up family. Amir has done so much for the Houston poetry community and artists themselves. Write ab…

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Harley Went to the Heartbreak Hotel to Meet Her Hound Dog But Got Turned Off By His Be-Bop-a-Lula: Billboard 1956 Top 100 Songs Bracket Part 3 2:23:01

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Well folks, it's that time to finish off the first year that Billboard switched to a Top 100 songs instead of a Top 30 songs. That's right 1956 is officially in the books after we go through these 34 epics songs, a lot of which are considered classics by the public today 69(giggity) years later. So come enjoy this long but incredible ending and com…

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Sorry to Bother You But The 7-Day Theory Has Begun and The End is Near Ft Nph Il Ehm, Rap Artist 1:33:13

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That's right musers, we're back once again with another great episode with amazing music. For this one we're being joined by Nph Il Ehm, Rap Artist who was recommended to me by a former guest of the show, Anthony Llewellyn. We had a great time with our guest and got to talk about some great rap albums, hope you enjoy! Nph Il Ehm's Youtube: https://…

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#198 – Phase One vs. The Multiverse Saga 24:04

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Nick Fury once said, “There was an idea…”That idea didn’t end with the Battle of New York — it became the blueprint that built an entire cinematic universe.In this powerful reflection, Eric Sequeira (aka Mr. Honest) lines up Phase One against the Multiverse Saga, exploring how Marvel’s early conviction, patience, and character-first storytelling st…

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ep. 259 De De T: i cant take you silly 1:14:37

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#themaniacalmenace sits with the talented, the hilarious, one of my comedy besties Ms. What's hannin hoes DeDeT @de_de_t . From dates to relationships, life, comedy no topic is off limits when Dede and I are at the helm. We can help ourselves, it's seriously silly, all the way down to the people critiques. Lessons learned, laughs were had, play thi…

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles with Stephen Meyerink, Sega Store Tokyo 1:15:34

22d ago1:15:34

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Game localizer Stephen Meyerink joins as we dive into Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles! We explore this game’s many new additions, the history of FFT’s localization, and talk about this Final Fantasy spinoff’s enduring legacy. Plus, I take you inside the brand new Sega merch shop in Shibuya, Sega Store Tokyo! Follow our guest! BlueSky:…

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CJ Said So, You See The World Through My Eyes and Understand There's No Balance of Power Ft Reeya Banerjee, Songwriter & Singer 1:00:48

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Welcome back to another amazing episode everybody, your musers are glad to have you back. For this episode we are joined by Reeya Banerjee, songwriter and singer. Unfortunately she lost power right after we finished talking about her album due to weather so we didn't get to hear her opinion on our albums but we did enjoy the time with her. Hopefull…

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#197 – Captain America: BNW — Why Sam Waited (and Why He Won’t Anymore) 7:51

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Mr. Honest dives back into Captain America: Brave New World — the movie that quietly explains why Sam Wilson hasn’t started the Avengers yet, and what finally pushes him to take action.From Isaiah Bradley’s impact to Ross’s Red Hulk chaos and that chilling Leader post-credit scene, this 11-minute reflection ties everything together with heart and h…

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ep. 258 Tella: I been at this 51:03

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#themaniacalmenace sits with the talented mother, the poetess that speaks for the ancestors, Tella @tella_tella1 she been doing this. Tella and I start from the beginning, the origin. What poetry means to her, life struggles, and how she navigates the emotions. Tellas' message is powerful in a poetic package. Tune in, enjoy, Tella friend to Tella f…

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The Horror Tried to Wreck the Asylum but Jeremy is Born to Win and Said Enough is Enough: Spotify WWE Bracket Part 4 2:10:15

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Well it's time folks for another installment of the brute force that is the combination of The Asylum with Harley and Joker and Maniacal Music Musings. That's right, I'm bringing you the 4th part of the Spotify WWE Music Bracket. So sit back as we go through 32 more songs released by WWE to decide which one will face the winner from part 3. Remembe…

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The Game of Faces in the Sleepless Empire Made CJ Long for the Nostalgia of Home Ft Nicholas Ruchlewicz, Mental Health Advocate 1:11:32

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Welcome back to another exciting episode with your musers, we are back once again to bring you amusement, joy, and an inevitable amount of sarcasm. We are happy to be joined by Nicholas Ruchlewicz, Mental Health Advocate. He brought us a great discussion on music, mental health, and how the two topics relate. Hopefully you can learn something from …

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ep. 257 Blacksnow: ballads from the og 39:16

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Drew Slept With The Witch But Couldn't Deal w/ the Seduction of Decay Enough to Say I Tame the Storm: Spotify Avantasia Bracket Part 3 1:46:15

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#196 – Thunderbolts: The Underdog Avengers (Reflection #3) 19:06

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Five months after its release, Thunderbolts is still living rent-free in my soul. This is our third conversation about the film — not a recap, but a reflection on what sticks after the hype fades.From Bucky’s scars to Yelena’s transformation, John Walker’s stigma, Ghost’s pain, Red Guardian’s yearning, and Val as a dark mirror of Fury — these are M…

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2025 Tokyo Game Show with Mr. KN1V3S, Hades II, Fire Emblem Shadows 1:42:42

1M ago1:42:42

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Japan’s biggest gaming event, Tokyo Game Show 2025, just happened and video game PR guru Kyle aka Mr. KN1V3S is back to chat all about it! We dive into some amazing Switch 2 demos, the best booths, and talk about all the great upcoming games we tried out! Plus I look at the hotly anticipated Hades II and the not anticipated at all Fire Emblem Shado…

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CJ Spent So Much Time Being a Line King That It Was Simple Math For Him to Write His Opus Noir Ft Steve Sxaks, Punk Rock Musician & Audio Engineer 1:37:17

1M ago1:37:17

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Welcome back to a very special week with your musers everybody as we got to meet someone who has become a regular on the show and a good friend. We are being joined by Steve Sxaks, punk rock musician and audio engineer. He was a little late getting on due to a mix-up in time but we still had a blast and he since has become a regular on our bracket …

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#195 – Between Now and Doomsday: The Gauntlet’s in Your Hands 19:58

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Marvel’s slate may look thinner between now and Avengers: Doomsday (Dec 2026), but that just opens the door for deeper dives, long-overdue revisits, and listener-driven choices.In this special look-ahead, host Eric Sequeira (a.k.a. Mr. Honest) lays out the roadmap: from Thunderbolts and Wonder Man to Blade, X-Men ‘97, the Defenders era, and even Sp…

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ep. 256 blkswan: cougarville 47:48

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#themaniacalmenace sits the talented, the beautiful, a woman's woman. The most highly spoken of poet/ "cougar" on tour, Blk Swan! @blkswanpoetry. In the midst of her cougarville tour (cougarville.com) Blk Swan and I talk poetry, the origin of Blk Swan. Why she does what she does. Blk Swan, the pure personification of what it means to be grown and s…

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Harley Said Love Me Tender Under the Night Lights But She's The Great Pretender So In the Morning It's See You Later Alligator: Billboard 1956 Top 100 Songs Bracket Part 2 1:33:29

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Welcome back everyone, it's time for the next part of this tremendous event that the Asylum with Harley and Joker is doing with Maniacal Music Musings. We're in the middle of 1956's Top 100 hits in the Billboard bracket and this part is where it starts to get hard with some difficult choices. Join us for a trip back through time and experience some…

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#194 – The More Thanos, The Better (Infinity War vs. Endgame) 20:17

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Thanos isn’t just Marvel’s greatest villain — he’s Marvel’s most complete villain. Calm philosopher in Infinity War. Vengeful warlord in Endgame. And somehow, the centerpiece of my comfort rewatch.In this episode, I break down the duality of Thanos: Why his Infinity War arc is terrifyingly logical. How Endgame turns him from savior to conqueror. Hi…

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The Fans Just Wanted to Hear the Greatest Hits But CJ Said He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper so Fore!!! Ft Deanna Kuempel, Fashion Designer and Podcast Host 47:16

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Welcome back to another great episode musers, glad to see ya back. We have a classic show this week, classic rock that is. So join us as we welcome Deanna Kuempel; Podcast Host, Fashion Designer, Figure Competitor, & Beauty Queen. We're taking a trip 50 years back in time so come enjoy the classic 70's vibes. Albums Discussed: Greatest Hits by Flee…

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#193 – Marvel Zombies: Kamala Khan Rises in Marvel’s Bloodiest Show Yet 43:56

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Marvel Zombies isn’t just gore and chaos — it’s a story about legacy, leadership, and what it means to fight for light in a world swallowed by death. Across four episodes, we see Kate Bishop, Shang-Chi, Yelena, and more fall in brutal battles, Infinity Hulk take center stage, and Scarlet Witch cement herself as the terrifying Queen of the Dead.But …

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ep. 255 Roro be sanging 1:19:29

2M ago1:19:29

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#themaniacalmenace sits with ever evolving artist, promoter , phenomenal show host, Roro @roro_bsanging and she be sanging. Roro and I catch up on things, we get into all that is Roro, from her promotions, to her accessories , and her album "Just venting" which you can find on all platforms. The conversation was a joy, get to know more of Roro. Als…

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In An Ode to Freud, After the Pain Harley Experienced in the Dude Shack She Lit It in a Veil of Fire: Spotify WWE Music Bracket Part 3 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

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Well it's time folks for another installment of the brute force that is the combination of The Asylum with Harley and Joker and Maniacal Music Musings. That's right, I'm bringing you the 3rdd part of the Spotify WWE Music Bracket. So sit back as we go through 32 more songs released by WWE to decide which one will face the winner from part 2. Specia…

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#192 – Marvel Zombies: What to Expect After What If…Zombies?! 15:20

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Marvel Maniac is back with a chilling primer for Marvel’s Marvel Zombies, the new animated event dropping this week. Eric Sequeira (aka Mr. Honest) recaps the unforgettable What If…? Zombies episode and digs into what might come next: Hulk, Bucky, and Okoye — are they really gone? Why Marvel’s zombies are scarier than shamblers The rumor of Zombie …

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Video Game Prom with Scott Popular & Mr. KN1V3S, Hollow Knight: Silksong 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

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Scott Popular and Mr. KN1V3S join the podcast to chat about Video Game Prom, the biggest video game related party in Tokyo! We talk about how they’re bringing a party atmosphere to indie dev meetups and strategies to become the prom queen! Plus I look at Hollow Knight: Silksong and the new Donkey Kong DLC! And of course, a big analysis of the Direc…

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CJ Was Writing a Song For a Friend But The Roses From the Deep Made Him Use Songs From an Open Book Ft Tony Kessel, Author 1:27:37

2M ago1:27:37

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It's that time again folks, your musers have another amazing episode for you. We found somebody for this episode that loves music almost as much as we do. We are being joined by Tony Kessel, Author of It's All in the Lyrics. We had a fun music and life filled episode with a lot of great discussions had. Check it out! Albums Discussed: Songs From An…

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#191 – MCU One-Scene Wonders: The Characters Who Stole the Spotlight 11:42

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Not every Marvel legend wears a cape. Some show up for a single scene, drop one unforgettable line, and leave a mark on the MCU forever. From Miriam Sharpe in Civil War to Pizza Poppa in Multiverse of Madness, Eric counts down the best one-scene wonders across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.These quick cameos, civilians, and side characters prove th…

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ep. 254 isaac kozell: handyman tales 1:56:24

2M ago1:56:24

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#themaniacalmenace with a good friend, comedian, all around handiest of handymen Isaac Kozell, @theisaackozell. Isaac and I talk about grown folks business, you know that handyman talk. Stories of past escapades, new endeavors, as we enjoy a refreshing beverage, in his hand built rustic horse barn. We outchea on the porch talking bout vitamins and …

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Andrew Joined The Moonlight Society To Find Ghostlights But All He Did Was Unleash the Kraken on Some Stargazers: Spotify Avantasia Bracket Part 2 2:02:54

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Welcome back everybody to another amazing part of this incredible bracket we started a few weeks ago, that's right it's time for the Spotify Avantasia Bracket Part 2. Once again we decide between 32 amazing songs to try and pick one winner to face the Grand Winner from part 1. So come enjoy as we discuss some of the greatest symphonic metal that ev…

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#190 – Shang-Chi Deserves More: Rings, Legacy, and a Cornerstone Avenger 28:57

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is one of Marvel’s most original, heartfelt, and promising films — and yet four years later, there’s still no sequel. In this special, Eric (Mr. Honest) dives into why Shang-Chi matters: The open-arms tone that makes the movie an escape Shang & Katy’s friendship over romance Wenwu’s gut-punch tragedy and th…

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When You Leave Home, Be Wary of Strangers or The Last Knight CJ Will Put You in Concrete Cages Ft Allen Halas, Founder of BreakingandEntering.Net 1:28:09

2M ago1:28:09

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You are not prepared folks for how amazing of an episode this is about to be for you, Jeremy and CJ were psyched for this one to finally come up. We are being joined by Allen Halas, Music Writer and Founder of BreakingandEntering.Net and what a guest he was. This episode ran a little long as we had great albums to discuss(well mostly) and just some…

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#189 – X-Men: First Class (2011) 21:00

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Eric revisits X-Men: First Class, the sharp, stylish prequel that redefined the X-Men without Wolverine at the center. Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this 2011 film explores the fragile brotherhood between Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr, the tragedy of Darwin, Mystique’s choice, and Kevin Bacon’s underrated turn as Sebastian Shaw. Why does…

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Ep. 252 Mari & Menace- earl sweatshirt reaction 49:58

2M ago49:58

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#themaniacalmenace with the homie Kamari Stevens @supermaribro as we sit back and react to the poetic lackadaisical stylings of Earl Sweatshirts latest album: "live laugh love". Flow so loose, it was a lullaby between the ears. Don't mind me, I'm having a fight with the sandman, and I'm dropping my guard. Oh what a show, by any means I'd say. I rea…

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Harley Wanted to Meet Long Tall Sally on Blueberry Hill but The Green Door Weighed Sixteen Tons: Billboard 1956 Bracket Part 1 1:20:25

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Welcome to a change in the Billboard Brackets folks, we are starting 1956 with this episode and that was the year the Billboard Top 30 turned into the Billboard Top 100. So take a trip back in time with us and enjoy some classic older tunes as we debate which song will make it to the 2nd part to face the winner of that bracket. Special Guests: Dean…

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#188 – Daredevil S1 — The Devil in the Details 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Mr. Honest is back in Hell’s Kitchen. This lean, no-filler breakdown of Daredevil Season 1 hits the big beats that made Marvel’s street-level corner legendary: the confession booth thesis, the Episode 2 hallway fight, Fisk’s brutal rise (and Vanessa’s influence), Foggy’s heartbreak, Karen’s line in the sand, and the red-suit coronation. Along the w…

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Nintendo Fonts with Kaihatsu, Kirby Star-Crossed World, Hello Mario! 56:49

2M ago56:49

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Type designer Kaihatsu joins to chat about Nintendo fonts! We explore how Nintendo utilizes typography in their games, the surprising NHK/Wii connection, and the joys of Pop Happiness. Plus, I take a look at Kirby Star-Crossed World and Hello, Mario! Small correction: The Japanese version of Super Mario Galaxy uses the Rodin Maria font. Follow our …

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CJ Looked to his Idols For Protection During the Armageddon That Started in Indiana Ft Samantha Foote, Neurologic Music Therapist 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

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Welcome back to the show that teaches you about music you never heard of before on a regular basis. We have another great show for you this week, we are being joined by Samantha Foote, Neurologic Music Therapist and Co-Host of Every Brain is Different podcast, we had some fun introducing her to some new music this week. We have 3 different but grea…

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Harley Said Join the Ministry If You Dare, The Undertaker Will Make You Feel All Grown Up: Spotify WWE Music Bracket Part 2 1:39:09

2M ago1:39:09

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Well it's time folks for another installment of the brute force that is the combination of The Asylum with Harley and Joker and Maniacal Music Musings. That's right, I'm bringing you the 2nd part of the Spotify WWE Music Bracket. So sit back as we go through 32 more songs released as WWE to decide which one will face the winner from part 1. Special…