Beyond the Gate: A Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Podcast

The Promised Day is close at hand and everyone is preparing. Ed returns to Resembool, surprising Winry, to tune up his automail while Al travels to the East with the Northern Amestrian forces. Mustang and Grumman hit a snag in their plan which forces Grumman to make an explosive move against the enemy.

Everyone is on the move this episode as the news about the Promised Day is passed from one person to another to another and so on. Ed forms a new alliance with GreedLing, and Olivier earns her rightful place as the Armstrong heir. This episode also includes rants, relatable characters, and a little bit of jealousy from your hosts.

Our favorite automail-limbed boy is alive! With a very Edward Elric-esque entrance, Ed is back on the scene and on the run from the military with two unlikely comrades, Kimblee’s chimeras, and is searching for Al. Meanwhile, Al is in Leore, reuniting with his father and learning the secrets of the homonculi that may be the key to defeating them.

It’s a trap! Zampano has lured Envy into a surprise attack that creates an opportunity for major character growth and ends in an unexpected physical transformation. With a hilarious bluff, friendly razzing, and sibling bickering, this episode also pleasantly surprised us with how much we laughed while watching!

Not all hope is lost as May, Al, and the rest of Scar’s crew uncover a new transmutation circle that may counteract the transmutation circle created by Sloth. On a similar front, Hohenheim makes his own discoveries about Father’s plans and the origins of the homonculi, which leads to a lengthy and fascinating discussion from your hosts on the 7 deadly sins, the creation of the dwarf in the flask, and the author’s inspiration.

In this gut-wrenching episode, Ed and Al are once again on separate paths. Al has joined Scar’s group of misfits who are translating Alchemy notes from Scar’s brother while Ed faces off against Kimblee and his men. From the animation, to the voice acting, to the story itself, this episode is definitely a highlight and sets FMAB apart from other stories.

Father’s origin and Van Hohenheim’s backstory is revealed and there is much to discuss. In the present, Mustang learns some startling news from Hawkeye in their coded language. We were so looking forward to this episode as young Hohenheim is voiced by one of our favorite voice actors!

In this episode, Meg and Megan talk about the fourth intro and outro for FMAB. Meg is still undecided about her favorite intro. (This outro is Megan's favorite, though!)

After last episodes terrifying end, we learn that things are not always as they seem as we see Major Miles, the Elrics, and Scar’s crew hatch a plan to escape Kimblee. However, Miles receives some distressing news that throws a wrench in their plan, and Al learns he may be running out of time to return to his body.

The Elrics and Kimblee are on the hunt for Scar at an abandoned mining town in the North. Ed gets to try out his new automail while Al is reunited with his #1 fan. In this episode we discuss why everything is not always black and white and Mustang and Hawkeye’s deep bond.