The YAI's Digital Sandbox
Embark on an insightful journey with hosts B. Gaona Jr. and Jon Gaona as they delve into diverse topics encompassing comic books, movies, anime, wrestling, sports, and beer, all delivered in an authentic, unfiltered, and refreshingly honest manner. Despite the unconventional charm of speech-impediment-laden banter, the podcast maintains a professional and engaging tone. Tune in to our episodes available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and various podcast platforms. The podcast's distinctive artwork is masterfully crafted by Rully Akbar, while the theme music, a creation of Ilia Pariarhov from Soft Light Studio, sets the tone for an immersive listening experience. Stay tuned for our featured "Idiot of the Week" segment, accompanied by the vibrant musical contributions of Necktie Killer.
Episodes
163 episodes
162. Swampy
In this episode, Jon returns to regale us with tales of his exploits—some impressive, some questionable. We then dive into the latest happenings in the world, including the Joe Gatto controversy, MCU and Avengers: Doomsday
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Episode 162
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49:11
161. Snake in my Boot
In this episode, Bryan joins The Accident Pro to chat about injuries, John Lithgow, and plenty of other random nonsense. Then, we dive into Captain America: Brave New World and the current state of the moviegoing exper...
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Episode 161
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1:11:09
160. Nice
In this episode, we kick things off with some YAI business and an update on “The Injury Pro’s” elbow—because apparently, durability isn’t our strong suit. Then, we dive into the latest MCU news and rumors before tackling The Gorge...
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Episode 160
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1:22:09
159. Sandbox
In this episode, YAI unveils its brand-new title, proving that change is inevitable—even for us. Naturally, we dive into a lengthy discussion about injuries, because what better way to showcase our expertise in absolutely nothing? Tune in fo...
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Episode 159
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28:59
158. The Good Fassbender
In this historically pivotal episode, Bryan joins the YAI crew to tackle the enigma that is the Star Wars sequels, attempting to make sense of them—an effort that may or may not be in vain. After a long chat about James Gunn’s animated serie...
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Episode 158
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1:29:06
157. Vicious Machine
In this episode, we dive into current events and cautiously touch on the political climate—despite our clear disclaimer of having no political affiliation (we'll see how well that goes). Next, we explore the world of comic books, debating wh...
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Episode 157
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1:25:38
156. Worn Joints
In our first episode of 2025, we kick things off with a quick recap of the winter holidays—because who doesn’t want to relive the chaos? Then, we dive into the third and final season of Marvel's What If...?, sharing ou...
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Episode 156
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1:18:50
155. Crescendo
In this end-of-the-year episode, frequent co-host Bryan returns to help recap the best and worst of 2024. From movies to TV shows, politics to music, we dive headfirst into the chaos of the past year—because who better to guide you through t...
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Episode 155
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1:36:10
154. Anarchy in the MAW
In this episode, we tackle the hard-hitting topic of water and coffee—debating if there’s a "correct" order to drink them (spoiler: we’re probably overthinking it). Then, we dive deep into the eerie and fascinating world of Little...
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Episode 154
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1:49:35
153. Protein Cup and Eggnog
In this episode, we tackle the surprisingly complex question of when a beer truly hits the spot—because clearly, we’ve got our priorities straight. Then we dive into the world of video games, including an enthusiastic (and maybe overly hyped...
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Episode 153
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1:18:45
152. Not Your Grandpa's Doom
In this episode, we dive into the brutal world of Doom: Eternal and ponder whether it's one of the hardest video games ever—spoiler: our gaming skills might not help settle the debate. Then, we tackle the buzz surround...
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Episode 152
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1:12:59
151. WYSIWYG
In this episode, YAI dives into the question of how long it really takes to get good at something—150 episodes in, are they finally nailing it? We’ll see. B shares an update on his comic book, The Nobodies. Then, the t...
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Episode 151
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1:15:51
150. A Healthy Dose of Cage
In this episode, we dive into the much-anticipated VHS: Beyond to see if it lives up to the franchise highs of VHS 1 and VHS 2, or if it falls flat like VHS: Vir...
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Episode 150
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35:08
149. The Grimey Recap
On this episode: catching flights and missing shows is discussed. Just a heads up, things didn’t goo good. After, the Aftershock Music Festival is recounted, for better or worse. Follow us on Instagram:...
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Episode 149
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47:08
148. The Ill-Equipped Pod
On today’s episode, we attempt to make sense of the show Agatha All Along—though we're not entirely sure we succeeded. As usual, our confusion leads to some interesting (and possibly misguided) conclusions. To wrap thi...
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Episode 148
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42:46
147. A Better Situation
In this episode, we recount our experience at Green Day's "The Saviors Tour" concert and dive into more music talk, covering Rise Against, Deftones, Taproot, and Metallica. We also chat about upcoming shows we're excited to attend (because c...
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Episode 147
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1:16:57
146, The Common Denominator Pt.2
In the second part of the last episode, we dive into a recap of Rose City Comic Con, reliving all the nerdy glory we could muster. Afterward, we tackle the intricacies of the video game Hollow Knight, probably without ...
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Episode 146
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47:40
145. The Common Denominator
In this episode, Jon recounts his experience at the In This Moment/Ice Nine Kills/Avatar concert, sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Of course, no concert story is complete without a bit of chaos, which leads us to the J...
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Episode 145
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56:44
144. To Whom It May Concern
In this episode, we attempt to figure out if there’s a correlation between being sick and Mercury being in retrograde—though we’re still not entirely sure what retrograde even is. Afterward, we dive into a discussion of the film T...
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Episode 144
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1:08:54
143. Good Problems
In this episode, we stumble our way through a discussion of the 311 Unity Tour concert, along with a few other upcoming shows we're probably too excited about. We then take a second crack at the current Smashing Pumpkins album after a week-l...
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Episode 143
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1:20:17
142. The Mulligan
In this episode, we revisit the epic Loserville concert, reliving the highs and lows with our usual flair. We dive into the debate over whether bands should stick to the same setlist for every show or mix it up for each performance—because, ...
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Episode 142
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1:14:56
141. A Worse Caliber of Pigeon
In this episode of the YAI Podcast, we dive into the world of food, from the joys of home-cooked comfort meals to the questionable allure of dirty dining and the rollercoaster that is inconsistent fast food. We then take a nostalgic look at ...
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Episode 141
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1:02:23
140. The Money Shot
In this episode, the injury-prone saga continues as we reveal the latest body part to fall victim. We then dive into the wild world of social media, sharing our experiences—both triumphant and regrettable—of meeting famous people. Lastly, we...
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Episode 140
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1:09:40
