Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent

This week, I’m reviewing That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea, and somehow… Gobta ended up being the MVP of the entire movie. What started off feeling like another random non-canon anime film actually turned into a surprisingly fun ride with better stakes, solid action, and a focus on characters that normally don’t get much attention.I talk about why this movie worked better for me than the last Slime film, why making Rimuru less involved actually helped the story, and how the movie handled its villains, the Aqua Dragon, and Gobta’s unexpected spotlight.I also dive into the wild world of anime movie canon, why so many anime movies feel disconnected from their actual series, and why franchises like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man all approach movies completely differently.So if you’ve ever finished an anime movie wondering, “Wait… was any of that canon?”… this episode is definitely for you.

I finally made my way back to one of the biggest conventions of the year, and I’m breaking down my full experience at MegaCon 2026. From meeting some absolute legends and sitting in on some really fun panels, to dealing with confusing layouts, long lines, and a few things that honestly made no sense… this con had a little bit of everything.In this episode, I go day by day through the weekend, talk about the moments that stood out, the stuff that surprised me, and the things I think they really need to fix moving forward. If you’ve ever thought about going to MegaCon or just want to know what it’s actually like without the sugarcoating, this is the real experience.

One of survival horror’s biggest franchises is back, and this latest entry might already be a serious contender for Game of the Year. In this episode, I dive deep into the story, the gameplay, and the major revelations behind the newest chapter in the Resident Evil saga. This is a full spoiler review, so if you haven’t played the game yet, consider this your warning. From shocking lore connections and terrifying enemies to the gameplay choices that push the series in a new direction, there’s a lot to unpack. I also break down the biggest questions the game leaves behind and what they could mean for the future of the franchise.

Stories don’t start on the big screen. They start on the page. In this episode, we explore how books became Hollywood’s most valuable source material, from the earliest silent adaptations to the blockbuster franchises and streaming universes shaping entertainment today.We break down how studios chased bestseller lists, why authors fought for creative control, and how adaptations evolved from faithful retellings to franchise-driven storytelling. From classic novels to modern fantasy mega-deals, the relationship between writers and studios has shaped the movies and shows we love more than most people realize.With major platforms investing heavily in new literary worlds, the next era of adaptations may be the biggest yet.

Nostalgia is powerful. It can make a theme park feel endless, a game feel legendary, and a reboot feel like a homecoming.But what happens when we go back?This week, I’m breaking down my return to Universal, the modern Disney experience, and why nostalgia sometimes feels magical… and sometimes feels manufactured.From theme park memories and rising ticket prices to Dragon Ball debates, gaming revivals, and classic franchises getting second lives, we’re diving into what happens when the past meets the present.Is nostalgia something we relive… or something we’re constantly trying to recreate?

The new season of Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent kicks off with a bang as I sit down with Mark Anzalone, the writer and creator of the hit audio drama The Gentleman From Hell Podcast.We dive into what inspired the series, how the world of Mithidica was built, and the creative decisions that shaped its characters and mythology. Mark also shares what goes on behind the scenes when you’re building a full story universe from the ground up.Fair warning, spoilers for Season One are ahead, so make sure you’re caught up before jumping in. If you love audio dramas and creative storytelling, this episode is right up your alley.

Since it’s the holidays, I wanted to do something fun—and what’s more fun than Santa Claus in comic books? This episode dives into the absolutely unhinged versions of Santa that pop up in Marvel and DC, from Marvel making him absurdly powerful to DC fully embracing him as a magical being who casually messes with gods and superheroes.We’ll run through where Santa actually comes from, how comics decided to crank him up to eleven, and why DC clearly has way more fun with him than Marvel ever has. It’s goofy, it’s festive, and it’s one of those episodes that reminds you comics don’t always need to be serious to be entertaining.