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The guys talk gaming, music, television and more before they introduce the world of Red Dead Redemption to T's Rough Riders, and make the annual trip to the DCP Bakery to pay tribute to the fallen icons of 2018. Merry Christmas, fools!Music by DN3 -- megaranmusic.com & Ahwlee -- bumps.bandcamp.com

After several weeks touring as a roadie for Joe Public on the chitlin circuit, Jay returns to the network and he and illy hop right back to where they left off in last episode's Marvel/MCU conversation. They also look at the current state of Warner/DC flicks and hypothesize potential game changers in that particular cinematic landscape. Outro Music: "Spydermann" by Another Bad Creation

As this week sees the release of Avengers: Infinity War in digital HD, the crew unearths this previously-unreleased reaction/review episode for the film.  But first, a brief word from illy, regarding the state of affairs of Deathcakes Podcast and I Mini The Fool. Intro/Outro Music: "Theme Music" by Professor Elemental -- professorelemental.com  

Jay and illy throw the holidays, workaholism, gaming, geek news highlights and entertainment experiences of 2017 and general updates of just what they've been up to lately into a shaker and serve it up in this new year/year's end edition of I Mini The Fool 2.0. Thanks go out to all new and long time listeners; the Network will return from hiatus with more content across the board soon! Music: "Doomp Doomp Doomp" by DJ Premier -- premierwuzhere.com / Outro: "Year In Gaming 2017" by Mega-Ran -- megaranmusic.com Various Topics:- Playstation VR - Disney/Fox Entertainment- Justice League- Star Wars: The Last Jedi- WWE/NWL/Ring of Honor/New Japan Pro Wrestling- WTF is up with these "tiny houses" ...and more! Shouts out to: 3 Black Geeks (CJ, Dee, DJ Tsu), Andre "Black Nerd" Meadows, Berry/Podcasts In Color, Style & Grace Podcast (Sylvia & Troybino), The Extraordinary Negroes (Jay Connor & Alex Hardy), Marti Belle, Mike Outlaw, Mega-Ran. R.I.P. Reggie "Combat Jack" Ossé......Gone But Never Forgotten

illy makes a quick drive-by to give a few thoughts on the Mae Young Classic (WWE Women's Tournament), explain his continued love for the NXT brand and talk about his recent forays into Ring Of Honor Wrestling.  He then breaks down the event cards and chooses his favorites to win at both the ROH Death Before Dishonor XV and WWE No Mercy 2017 pay-per-views, before ending the episode with some 2016-2017 "must watch" match recommendations.*Editors Note: Yes, I am aware that Bayley got added to the four-way Women's title match at No Mercy, making it a five-way. I recorded this in the afternoon before Raw and so that's new information that I couldn't be bothered to go back and change! -illy

I Mini The Fool 2.0 is back again in maxi-sode form (but hey, at least it's monthly this time, right?) illy took a brief excursion to Kansas City, and has otherwise been entrenched in Saints Row. Jay allegedly HATES these Michael Bay Transformer movies, yet can't seem to stay away from the theater on their opening weekends. All of that, plus the guys recap and give their takeaways from last month's E3 conference while trying to ward off the official No Jibba-Jabba FM Nemesis! Intermission/Outro Music: "Da Baddest" by Mega-ran & K-Murdock -- megaranmusic.com / Background Music by Das Racist, and Mega-Ran - Saints Row- Transformers: The Last Knight- E3 2017- Xbox One X- Playstation 4- Nintendo Switch- Ubisoft- Assassin's Creed Origins- Skull & Bones- Anthem- Spider-Man

STOP THE PRESS!! Jay has been reading DC COMICS(?!!!??!) In this first edition of I Mini The Fool (recorded June 10th) since the beginning of the year, well, there's more comic talk (no joke, Jay has been reading DC!), gaming talk, Jay's and illy's opinions of Wonder Woman, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Logan, and other random updates on what the guys have been up to, since the last time you heard em on the Graffiti Bridge episode of Deathcakes.

[I Mini The Fool/Deathcakes Simulcast]In this first edition of I Mini The Fool 2.0 for 2017, Jay & illy bring No Jibba-Jabba FM back from its programming sabbatical with a look back at their entertainment and pop culture interests and highlights from the previous year. How did 2016 stack up against 2015? Contrary to the widespread belief that 2016 sucked, the guys both personally had it much better this time around. In the final segment, however, they switch into Deathcakes attire and pay tribute to the fallen celebrity icons of their childhood. Music by Hannibal King -- hannibalking.bandcamp.com / Intermission/Outro Music: "The Year In Gaming 2016" by Mega-ran -- megaranmusic.com

[Endcap, Pt. 2 of 2 - Recorded one night after SummerSlam] Having already named his favorite entrance themes from the late 80s/early 90s in a past episode (see Deathcakes, Episode 20.5), illy adds several more from the late 90s and modern-day to round out his list, while Jay listens.  illy then releases some World Wrestling Ventilation regarding the SummerSlam PPV and some of the mishaps of WWE creative he's witnessed over the past few months, praises NXT, and ultimately invites anyone who's been away from wrestling to come back and give the current product a shot.  Words from a born-again wrestling fan, in the finale of DCP Rasslin! Music by Stretch Money -- youtube.com/StretchMoneyy / Outro Music: "Run" by Mega Ran (feat. Murs) -- megaranmusic.com

[Endcap, Pt. 1 of 2 - Recorded directly after NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II, the night before SummerSlam] illy finally reveals his top five wrestlers list and names a handful of current day favorites... but not before being joined by his daughters, to react to their viewing of NXT Takeover that same night, rattle off their predictions for the matches at SummerSlam, and name their OWN favorite wrestlers and entrance themes.  It's a wild ride, folks! Intro Music: "Fire" by Pvris -- pvris.com

Voltron, a childhood favorite of Jay's and illy's, has seen a couple disappointing reboot attempts over the years (Voltron Force, or Third Dimension, anyone?) but by the grace of God, Dreamworks and Netflix have finally gotten it right with Voltron: Legendary Defender!  

Summer vacationing and other scheduling conflicts caused the guys to have to catch this year's E3 event weeks after it had ended, thus, their "post-game" report once again arrives much later in the off-season. No matter! They're not gonna let time get in the way of weighing in on Nerd Super[censored]... because, GAMERS, that's why! Intermission/Outro Music: "For The Gamers" by Mega-Ran -- megaranmusic.com

I Mini The Fool is adopting a shorter-length, more frequent release format going forward, with the occasional long-form "maxisode" special. But as the guys sat down to give their thoughts on Captain America: Civil War and X-Men: Age Of Apocalypse, this ended up being a maxisode right from jump![Recorded 6/7/16] Intro/Outro Music: "Apocalypse" by Wyclef Jean

I Mini The Fool's network relaunch begins with a recap of Jay's and illy's trip to Wizard World St. Louis Comic-Con last month (their third visit to the con, overall), their lasting impressions of this year's event and the ever-important State of ConFUNKsion.  They then drop into a discussion of the modern classic HBO series, The Wire. illy was an avid viewer from early on in the series' run, while Jay recently watched it in its entirety, via HBO Go.  What did they like and dislike, where did they agree and disagree on the handling of different plot points/character development, and what is the connective tissue that spans Law & Order, New York Undercover, Homicide: Life On The Street, The Corner, The Wire..... hell, even It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia!?  Learn the answers to all of the above in this episode! Intro Music: “Contact”, by Mega-ran -- megaranmusic.com

[I Mini The Fool/Deathcakes Simulcast]The crew waves a couple big middle fingers at 2015 but reflects on a few highlights from the past year, plus their current gaming, television and drinking interests, shoutouts, and hopes for a brighter 2016. Happy new year, folks! Intro Music: "Theme Music" by Professor Elemental -- professorelemental.com / Intermission/Outro Music: "Stroll Down Abbey Road" by Mega-ran & Bag of Tricks Cat (feat. Professor Elemental & Nappa) -- megaranmusic.com / Background Music by Hannibal King -- hannibalkingmusic.com

[Pure Premium Pulp Film #5 of 5]With the many problems the previous four flicks had in the 80's and 90s, the guys are out to see if the 2000's could get a better handle on pulp adaptations when they take on 2011's "The Green Hornet". Music: "Madd Skillz" by Lords of the Underground (instrumental prod. by Marley Marl) / "Metaphysical Man" by Jonathan Toth from Hoth (instrumental prod. by The Frozen Food Section) -- frozenfood.bandcamp.com / Intermission: "Party & Bullshit" [Richie Branson "Life After Death Star" mix] by The Notorious B.I.G. -- lifeafterdeathstar.net

As their saying goes, "life gets in the way". Jay & illy missed out on their typical "Post Game" wrap-up of Nerd Super[*censored*] (more commonly known as E3), but they touch on a few aspects of it in a conversation about gaming, as well as speak to Aran Kissoon of TriggerKing ( @TriggerKingLLC) about his cool new trigger mods for today's gaming controllers! Music by DJ Reminise & Nodzilla -- ghettoblastic.bandcamp.com / Intermission: "Games and Cartoons" by Sammus -- sammusmusic.com

Excited by the news of Fallout 4's impending release, Jay and illy remember their travels in the wastes of Fallout 3 (and some New Vegas), but not before recapping their second trip to Wizard World Comic-Con! Intro/Outro Music: "Nerd English" by Willie Evans Jr -- willieevansjr.com / Intermission: "Movin On Up" by Headnodic (feat. Latyrix & Kat ((O1O)) )

TOPICS: Agents of Shield, Terminator Genisys, DC Cinematic Universe, Daredevil, and more.

The newly formatted, more free-flowing I Mini The Fool podcast finds Jay and illy running through such points as Marvel's original Sunfire & Big Hero 6 comic, continued Mortal Kombat talk (piggybacking on Deathcakes Ep. 33), the triumphant return of a beloved local business, and more! Intermission: "Drop a Shell On Em" by Teddy Faley/Mobb Deep -- teddyfaley.com / Outro: "Into the Wilderness" [Wild Arms soundtrack]