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Three writers embark on a valiant adventure: an episode-by-episode recap of the landmark 2009 anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (which one of them has never seen before). It'll be a journey filled with drama, laughter, action, monsters, and at least a few philosophical questions (logo by Camilla Franklin).

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United States

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Three writers embark on a valiant adventure: an episode-by-episode recap of the landmark 2009 anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (which one of them has never seen before). It'll be a journey filled with drama, laughter, action, monsters, and at least a few philosophical questions (logo by Camilla Franklin).

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@FMAnalysts

Language:

English


Episodes
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UPDATE – We’re Going on Hiatus (And Here’s Why)

6/9/2022
Hello listeners! Michel and Mike are here to give you an update on the show. To make a long story short: we're going on hiatus! But never fear, as we have a good reason for doing so and expect to return sooner rather than later. Listen in and get the full story. Until we return, you can follow us on Twitter or Tumblr, and listen to previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our RSS feed, or our Patreon.

Duration:00:03:29

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BONUS – Brother-Who?! A Game Show

2/26/2022
In this special bonus episode, we premiere a brand new game show: it's time for BROTHER-WHO?!, the FMA trivia game to end all FMA trivia games. Join your host Michel (and fellow question-maker Robot Arthur) as they test Mike, Nate from Kanshow, Magellan and Allen from Chatz: A Television Podcast! Descriptions, haikus, song parodies, chemistry, gambling, this game show has everything! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes- this week, listen to even more questions from our game show!

Duration:00:34:40

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BONUS – Resilient: A Riza Hawkeye Zine (with Katie and Gio)

1/26/2022
In this special bonus episode, Michel and Mike welcome Katie and Gio, two of the mods behind RESILIENT: A Riza Hawkeye Zine! We talk about talk about Hawkeye's character, Sloth's secret job, the Panda's upcoming fanzine and play a game of Hawkeye Fanfic or Lifetime Original Movie! We We are currently raffling a digital copy of RESILIENT! To enter, follows us on Twitter, then like and retweet the raffle tweet. The winners will be chosen on February 2nd. Check out Katie's fanfics, and stream Gio's latest EP. D on't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:20:53

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A 2022 Announcement!

1/1/2022
Happy New Year! With the Brotherhood season now officially wrapped up, we'd like to take a moment to talk some more about the future of Fullmetal Analysts. While our 2003 season will start later than expected, keep an eye out for surprise bonus episodes! Stay tuned to our a Twitter and Tumblr for more information. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Duration:00:01:32

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BONUS – Best Fights (with Sodiq Yusuff)

12/29/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we wrap up our coverage of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood by welcoming back back Sodiq Yusuff to talk about the best fights of the show. We rank our favorite fights in Brotherhood, sing the praises of Lion Guy one more time, and Hal, it's just fighting. See you next year for Fullmetal Alchemist 2003! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:27:59

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BONUS – Yet Another Man’s Battlefield (with Alexia Khodanian)

12/22/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome back Alexia Khodanian to talk about "Yet Another Man's Battlefield." Listen as we put on a stark re-evaluation of Hughes, one last deep analysis of Mustang, and a salute to Heatchliff (not the cartoon cat). Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:17:24

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BONUS – The Tale of Teacher (with Aaron Schmit)

12/15/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome Aaron Schmit to discuss The Tale of Teacher! Join us as we dissect Izumi's training, pair up some characters and figure out which one of us would die immediately if left behind in a tundra. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:18:57

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BONUS – Simple People (with the Spirit Hunters)

12/8/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome back Joe and Patrick from the Spirit Hunters podcast to talk about "Simple People." Who was that Xingese man? Why is this called Simple People? And is this the single most boring episode of FMA: Brotherhood? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:17:52

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BONUS – The Blind Alchemist (with Riley Hopkins)

12/1/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome Riley Hopkins to discuss The Blind Alchemist! Is this the best episode of Brotherhood that's not an episode of Brotherhood? How deluded are the people in the mansion? And we even premiere a brand new old segment! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:20:59

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BONUS – Fullmetal Alchemist (2017) with Matt & Siena Jeakle

11/24/2021
Get real! This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome back Matt Jeakle and Sienna Jeakle to discuss the 2017 Fullmetal Alchemist live action movie. We break down all of the movie's positive and negatives, puzzle over the cativating mystery that is General Hakuro, and put forward our dream cast for an American FMA movie! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:35:46

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BONUS – Brotherhood Wrap-Up

11/17/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we reunite for a final discussion on the events of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. We try to put ourselves in the mind of a ten year old, finally complete our luck dragon promise and do a tier list of every single FMA character! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:30:34

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BONUS – Best of Season 05

11/10/2021
Another season in the can... can only mean one thing: we need a little break, so here's the best ofs! Here's some of the best moments from the past thirteen episodes as we head into the final episodes of our Brotherhood season. Stay tuned for more bonus episodes covering the 2017 live action movie, the OVAs, and more! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:35:01

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64 – Journey’s End (with Karlo Yeager Rodriguez)

11/3/2021
THIS IS IT! This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome back writer Karlo Yeager Rodriguez to discuss the episode "Journey's End." We dissect and analyze FMA's emotional and bizarre ending, do the last ever Panda Talk and speedrun through every single one of our segments! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:40:13

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63 – The Other Side of the Gateway (with Matt Jeakle)

10/27/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome back writer Matt Jeakle to talk about the episode "The Other Side of the Gateway." Witness the power of a good ending, unwrap some foil for Ed and Al, and make it clear how much we want you to need this! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:23:47

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62 – A Fierce Counterattack (with Camilla Franklin)

10/20/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome back Camilla Franklin to talk about the episode "A Fierce Counterattack." Join us as we meet ASMRthur, reorient ourselves, and struggle hard for May. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:26:28

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61 – He Who Would Swallow God (with Magellan and Allen)

10/13/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome back Magellan and Allen from Chatz: A Television Podcast to talk about the episode "He Who Would Swallow God." Mike flips on a dime! Way too accurate D&D comparisons are made! And we all get our fill of Father! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:27:30

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60 – Eye of Heaven, Gateway of Earth (with David Brothers)

10/6/2021
This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we welcome David Brothers to talk about the episode "Eye of Heaven, Gateway of Earth." Join us as we do drugs with Father, tighten up the deadlines and induct Amestris into the Stormtrooper School of Bad Guys. Here's the link to the interview about Arakawa's relationship with the Ainu people. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:29:03

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UNLOCKED: 54EXT – Beyond the Inferno (with Emma Bowers)

10/3/2021
Happy October 3rd! To celebrate this momentous date, we're unlocking three Fullmetal Analysts extended edition episodes. If you like it, subscribe to our Patreon and get extended episodes a week early for only $2 a month! (Click here to check out our other unlocked episodes.) This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we're joined by Emma Bowers to talk about the episode "Beyond the Inferno." In this extended edition, we learn more about pandas, shoot and kill and combine muscles with artistry. Check out Emma's FMA video here. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:40:28

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UNLOCKED: 53EXT – Flame of Vengeance (with Grant Jones)

10/3/2021
Happy October 3rd! To celebrate this momentous date, we're unlocking three Fullmetal Analysts extended edition episodes. If you like it, subscribe to our Patreon and get extended episodes a week early for only $2 a month! (Click here to check out our other unlocked episodes.) This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we're joined by Grant Jones to talk about the episode "Flame of Vengeance." In this extended edition of the podcast, we issue a personal apology to Sam Raimi, give Ms. Bradley a heart attack, and get into a standoff with Spider Man's Daddy Ben. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:33:28

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UNLOCKED: 52EXT – Combined Strength (with Samuel Davis)

10/3/2021
Happy October 3rd! To celebrate this momentous date, we're unlocking three Fullmetal Analysts extended edition episodes. If you like it, subscribe to our Patreon and get extended episodes a week early for only $2 a month! (Click here to check out our other unlocked episodes.) This week on Fullmetal Analysts, we're joined by returning guest Samuel Davis to talk about the episode "Combined Strength." In this extended edition of the podcast, we explore comfort characters, rank all of the EDs, and more Lion Guy shenanigans. It's good. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or check out or Tumblr. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, through our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join our Patreon for extended editions of new episodes delivered a week early.

Duration:00:40:06