Episode Summary:Grab a brown blanket and a blueberry spinach smoothie—we’re officially one week into 2026! Today, Johnny and his "extravagant" wife Alondra dive deep into the fallout of the Stranger Things season finale. *SPOILERS** Did Eleven really sacrifice herself, or are we all being gaslit by the Duffer Brothers?

We’re breaking down the "Conformity Gate" theory: from the color-changing radio dials to the eerie orange graduation gowns and those suspicious blank signs. Is there a secret Episode 9 dropping, or are we just mourning the end of an era?

Plus, we look ahead at the massive 2026 film slate, discuss our 10th-year anniversary plans (Venice?!), and Truman drops in with a very specific warning for Aunt Krissy.

In this episode, we discuss:

• New Year's Vibes: Why 2026 feels "rough" but promising, and Alondra’s quest for guilt-free self-care.

• Stranger Things Finale Spoilers: The "Rightside Up," Eleven’s fate, and why the ending felt a little too perfect.

• Conformity Gate: Every clue pointing to a Vecna-induced illusion.

• 2026 Blockbusters: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, and the Michael Jackson biopic.

• Nostalgia Trip: Why we miss the 2000s and who we’d actually invite to dinner (Shakespeare vs. Celine Dion).

Check out Alondra on TikTok: @lifewithlondri Read John’s Book: The Maw Beneath the Mane by JRJ Sellmeyer (Available on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited).

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Because I'm John Sellmeyer: Holiday Chaos, FNaF 2, and Wally World Jokes (Feat. Alondra)

Get ready for some hilarious holiday chat as John Sellmeyer welcomes his beautiful wife, Alondra, back to the mic!

In this episode, they dive into the festive frenzy, comparing old-school Black Friday madness to today's online deals (and a trip to "Wally World" is involved!). From five Elf on the Shelf dolls, including the possibility of an autistic elf, to John's deep dive into Christmas dinner rankings (Tamales vs. Ham vs. Turkey), you'll hear what's really happening in their Kansas City Christmas.

Plus, John and Alondra talk about taking their sons to see Five Nights at Freddy's 2—their first horror movie in theaters! They break down the film's plot, discuss the rise of FNaF fan songs by artists like CG5 and The Living Tombstones, and reminisce about the nostalgia of The Grinch and those classic Claymation specials.

Key Topics & Keywords:

• Holidays

• Christmas Shopping

• Black Friday

• Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (FNaF 2)

• Elf on the Shelf

• Tamales

• Kansas City (KC)

• Christmas Movies

• Wally World / Walmart

• CG5

"Till death do us part" takes on a whole new meaning. This week, we're reviewing Ready or Not, the 2019 horror-comedy hit from directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett! We follow Grace (Samara Weaving), a bride whose wedding night turns into a terrifying game of survival against her rich and ritualistic in-laws, played by a stellar cast including Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, and Andie MacDowell. Join us as we discuss Weaving's star-making performance, the film's perfect blend of gore and laughs, and that absolutely explosive ending.