Fave Five From Fans

FFFF Ep198 Fave Five Thrillers

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Join host Jamie Ray and special guest Jon McCarthy—paramedic, author, and cinematic thrill-seeker—as they dissect five pulse-pounding films that define the thriller genre. From psychological mind-games to white-knuckle suspense, this episode explores what makes our hearts race and palms sweat when the lights go down.

**What happens when someone who responds...

**Fave Five From Fans: Supernatural Halloween Special**

This Halloween, host Jamie Ray hits the road with the Plastic Microphone Studios for an unforgettable recording adventure! We're joining superfan Emily Blanchard and her stunning replica of the iconic '67 Chevy Impala—affectionately known as "Artemis"—to celebrate one of television's most beloved paranormal series, “Supernatural.”

Buckle up as we cruise thr...

FFFF Ep196 Fave Five Underrated Star Trek Episodesbit.ly/ffff196 - bit.ly/vffff196 

Welcome aboard the USS Hargrave Plumbing! This week, we're joined by first-time guest Travis Hargrave - owner and captain of Hargraves Plumbing by day, Trekkie for life—as he beams into the Plastic Microphone Studios to boldly go where no Fave Five has gone before.

Travis brings his lifelong passion for Star Trek to the table as we d...

FFFF Ep195 Fave Five Sports Team Logos

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What makes a great sports logo? Returning guest J Hall of the Okie Bookcast joins us to explore this question as we dive into our personal picks for favorite team logos—both from the real world and the realm of fiction. From classic designs that have stood the test of time to creative fictional creations that capture our imaginations, we're cel...

Greetings, Citizens. I'm your bat-tastic host Jamie Ray, and today we've got a special guest joining us here at the Plastic Microphone Studios. Joey O is zooming in to talk about one of the most iconic animated series of all time—Batman: The Animated Series.

For those who grew up in the '90s, this show wasn't just a cartoon—it was a masterclass in storytelling, atmosphere, and character development. From the dark, no...

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Join us for another episode of Fave Five From Fans! This time, I'm heading over to Dame Judy D's place for a lively discussion about our favorite magical live performances that somehow manage to surpass their studio counterparts. You know the ones—where the energy, the improvisation, or that perfect moment in time captured on a live album just hits differently than...

Join us for a spine-tingling journey into the twisted mind of Italian horror maestro Dario Argento! This week, we're joined by "CatBusRuss" Stevens from IDigCrazyFlicks.com to dive deep into the filmography of the man who redefined giallo cinema and elevated horror to an art form.

From his breakthrough debut with "The Bird with the Crystal Plumage" to his supernatural masterpiece "Suspiria," Argento...

Yo Joe! Host Jamie Ray welcomes back Jeremy Mann via Zoom to Plastic Microphone Studios for a nostalgic deep dive into the world of G.I. Joe comic books. In this action-packed episode, we count down our favorite G.I. Joe comics that defined a generation of readers and brought the Real American Heroes to life on the page.

From Marvel's groundbreaking run that launched alongside the toy line to IDW's modern interpretations, Ja...

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We welcome David Morris from Double Windsor Photography back to the Plastic Microphone Studios to explore the chilling and imaginative world of bestselling author Dean Koontz. In this spine-tingling episode, we dive deep into the prolific writer's vast catalog of supernatural thrillers, psychological horror, and genre-bending fiction.

David shares his favorite Dean Koontz novels, discussing what makes...

Join your host and my special guest Smarty Art Brother Channing Sherman as we dive into the colorful world of comic book romance! In this episode of Fave Five From Fans, we're counting down our favorite five comic book crushes - those illustrated heartthrobs and heroines who made our hearts skip a beat across the pages of our favorite four-color adventures.

From classic Silver Age icons to modern graphic novel stars, we'll e...

Join us for a super-powered trip down memory lane as we welcome first-time guest Dominic Dames to discuss our favorite episodes from the iconic Superman origin series Smallville! From meteor-powered freaks of the week to emotional character development, from Clark's journey of self-discovery to the complex relationships that defined a decade of television, we're counting down the episodes that made us believe a man could fl...

This week on Fave Five From Fans, we're diving deep into the vault of forgotten cinema with returning guest Jeffery Corbello from Red Dog Terrain! Get ready to have your mind blown as Jeffery counts down his five favorite movie sequels that somehow flew completely under the radar.

Jeffery & I uncover the most surprising follow-ups to films you thought were one-and-done. Did you know there was a sequel to *The Mask* without J...

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This week, we're digging deep as we explore our favorite movies that take us beneath the surface! From claustrophobic thrillers in cramped tunnels to epic adventures in vast underground worlds, we're counting down the films that made the most of their subterranean settings.

Joining us is special guest Jay B. Kalagaya, the cr...

Remember when networks would roll out the red carpet for "Special Movie Events" that had entire families gathering around the TV? In this nostalgic episode, host Jamie Ray welcomes back returning guest David Hayes to dive deep into the golden age of broadcast television movies. 

Whether it was a creepy monster movie, a thrilling disease-of-the-week drama, or one of those epic historical sagas that seemed to run forever, th...

Nelson G from “Average Home Theater Reviews” & I join forces to discuss our favorite episodes from each season & both movies from the "Tales From The Crypt" franchise. In our fifth episode, we'll discuss episodes from Season 6.

Check out Nelson's YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/gyd0D5sCPYU?si=_jRO4WpXDUC8i01D

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Heroes Con 2025 Live Unboxing Spectacular!

Join us for an unforgettable special episode recorded live from the floor of Heroes Con 2025! I am joined by the one and only Dr. Kirk for our very first unboxing video – and we're going big right out of the gate.

Fresh from the convention floor, we're tearing into not one, but TWO boxes of 2023 Fleer Ultra Marvel Midnight Sons trading cards. Will we pull any of thos...

In the world of favorite Bond moments, there can be only Fave Five!"

Get ready for our most thrilling episode yet as The Yard Sale Artist himself, Jarrod Alberich, Zooms into the Plastic Microphone Studios for a mission of epic proportions! This time, we're diving martini-first into the legendary world of James Bond to count down our favorite moments from 007's decades-spanning cinematic legacy. Whether you're a cas...

Rev your engines and buckle up for this high-octane episode of Fave Five From Fans! Recorded live from the electric atmosphere of GalaxyCon 2025 in the heart of New Orleans, we're joined by the incomparable Nelson Gonzales from the Average Home Theater Reviews Podcast for a turbocharged discussion about our favorite land-based vehicles from across the pop culture spectrum.

From the supernatural terror of Christine's possessed steel ...

Writer and orangutan enthusiast J Hall joins me via Zoom from the OK state to count down the greatest apes, monkeys, and primates to ever grace the silver screen. From classic monster movies to modern CGI marvels, we're going bananas as we discuss which simians count as our ultimate favorites in cinema history. Will King Kong claim the crown, or does Barranca the monkey deserve the throne? Plus, J Hall shares insights from his ...