Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent

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.

On today’s episode of Fuent Chat with Johnny Fuent, we’re doing something I’ve somehow never done before: bringing on a music artist. After talking to animators, writers, voice actors, company presidents, and everyone in between… It’s about time.And we’re starting strong with ASTRX*, one of the fastest-rising names in Nerdcore right now. We dive into how she first got into making music, the early songs she experimented with, and the ones she’s still keeping in the vault like secret DLC. She takes me through the process of building her new album, Out for Blood, from the ideas and the work to the creative chaos and the “does this song even belong here?” moments.We also talk about her collabs with Wulf Boi, McGwire, and other big Nerdcore artists she’s connected with, how those relationships started, and the dream collabs she still wants to make happen. We get into performing live, her favorite stages, and the moment she realized, “Okay… people are actually showing up for me.”And we dig into her creative spark, including how she takes the shows, stories, and worlds she loves and turns them into something completely her own.It’s a conversation that really shows why she’s on the rise. Let’s head in.Note: This episode contains explicit language and may not be suitable for young audiences.

This week, we’re talking about the very sudden shift in Doctor Who’s future because apparently the TARDIS just went from Marvel-budget luxury to “we have CGI at home.” After the Disney partnership quietly exited stage left, the show’s heading back to the BBC’s classic bargain-bin creative era. And look… sometimes that gave us masterpieces like Midnight and the Weeping Angels, and sometimes it gave us monsters made out of bubble wrap and hallway lighting. So real mixed bag energy here.We’ll walk through how we even got to the era of blockbuster Who in the first place, why the budget ballooned, how it affected the stories (for better and worse), and what the show returning to a much smaller budget could mean going forward. Will it force actual creativity again? Will it tank the momentum? Will the fans eat each other alive on Twitter? (Yes. Absolutely yes.)Either way, the future of Doctor Who is wide open, a little shaky, and honestly… kind of fascinating. Let’s talk about it.

So we’re nine generations in… and honestly, you can feel it. In this episode, I’m breaking down how Pokémon went from a creative passion project to a nonstop grind that’s starting to show the cracks. From the early days of Game Freak nearly going broke making Red and Green, to now reusing the same engine for Legends Z-A, we’ll talk about how the franchise grew, burned out, and maybe lost a bit of its spark along the way. It’s not hate — it’s just what happens when you’ve been catching ’em all for almost thirty years straight.

In this Halloween-season episode, we’re diving deep into the blood-soaked pages and screens of Marvel Zombies! From its shocking comic origins in Ultimate Fantastic Four to its latest undead resurrection in the MCU’s “What If…?” universe, we explore how one wild idea turned Marvel’s greatest heroes into a horde of flesh-eating nightmares. I’ll break down how creators like Mark Millar and Robert Kirkman redefined the superhero genre through dark humor and horror, why Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness actually matters, and how the new adaptation stacks up after four long years of waiting. Expect brutal takes, unexpected trivia, and a few raised eyebrows at Zebb Wells’ creative choices. If you love zombies, comics, and chaotic storytelling, this episode is your perfect bite of horror-nerd heaven.

In this episode, I unravel the chaotic rise and fall of Warner Bros. Discovery, a corporate “marriage” built on billions in debt, endless cost-cutting, and shocking creative casualties. From the legendary beginnings of Warner Bros. to Discovery’s rapid ascent, we trace how two media giants collided, only to implode under the weight of bad bets, shelved projects, and erased fan-favorites. From Looney Tunes to live-service games, no corner of entertainment was safe. And now, with the split looming, we ask: was it all worth it? Join me as I break down the blockbuster breakup that reshaped Hollywood’s future.

The Paramount–Skydance merger isn’t just another Hollywood headline—it’s the plot twist that could redefine the future of fandom. From Star Trek’s next warp jump to SpongeBob’s underwater empire, and even the world of Avatar, every franchise is about to feel the ripple. In this episode, we dig into the decades of history, behind-the-scenes power plays, and billion-dollar stakes that led to this game-changing alliance. Love it or hate it, this merger will decide what stories get told and which ones get left behind. The future isn’t just changing… It’s being rewritten.

Something changed — and we all felt it. This week, I’m diving into the rise, fall, and slow transformation of Pixar. From the raw emotion of Toy Story and Up to the identity crisis behind Turning Red, Elio, and beyond, we’re breaking down how the studio that made us feel everything started playing it safe — or worse, personal without being relatable. Sequels are thriving, originals are flopping, and it’s time we ask: what happened to the Pixar that made magic?

Everyone calls Resident Evil and 28 Days Later zombie franchises, but are they really? This week, I’m breaking down why that’s not true, from the viruses, parasites, and rage-fueled infections driving the chaos to why the undead are barely part of the story. If you’ve ever lumped these two series in with traditional zombie lore, it’s time to set the record straight.