About this episode

The hosts reflect on their early experiences with recording and podcasting while discussing collectible news and a sitcom debate.

Every podcast has an origin story, and this week, Hoodcast AF goes back to the beginning. After a call from listener D. Rotten, Jonathan Fallen and Chizzle take a trip down memory lane, sharing the moments that sparked their love for recording, radio, and eventually podcasting. Jonathan talks about making homemade recordings on cassette tapes as a kid, including one surprisingly dark and bizarre story about a clown in a confessional. For something created by an 11-year-old, it’s unexpectedly wild, proving that some people were just born to entertain. Chizzle shares his own early broadcasting adventures, revealing how he’d secretly record stories and skits onto his mom’s answering machine without her knowing. It’s a nostalgic look back at the DIY days before podcasts existed, when imagination was all you needed. Of course, this is still Hoodcast AF, so the conversation shifts into the latest collectible news. The guys break down the recent Pokémon card price controversy, discussing GameStop’s markup before Nintendo stepped in, leading to prices being lowered. They also cover the latest reveals from McFarlane Toys and other collectible news from around the hobby. And then… the…

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