Beyond the Gate: A Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Podcast

With Raven out of the way, Olivier begins to move with a rescue attempt and recruiting Mustang to help her defend the North. Meanwhile, Kimblee gives Edward orders from the Fuhrer that offers a chance for the Elrics to get their bodies back, but at a steep price. This episode includes a discussion on the bond between the Elrics and Winry as well as some of the cutest scenes between Ed and Winry!

Our love for Olivier continues to grow as she defends the North with shocking and hardcore tactics. In this episode, we also learn more about the Elric’s father and another villain reveals itself in Sloth’s tunnel. Meg’s love for anime children is on full display and we have another special guest to help us break down the episode!

Major General Armstrong proves her prowess as the fierce defender of the North with her defeat of Sloth. In the tunnel, the Elrics and the Briggs soldiers make a startling discovery about Amestris and decide to join forces to take down the Homonculi. Kimblee and General Raven have also arrived at Fort Briggs, which spells trouble for both the Elrics and Olivier.

The Elrics have reach the Northwern Wall of Briggs where they learn what it takes to be a soldier in the North. Despite being far from Central, trouble still manages to find them with the attack of a previously unknown homonoculi: Sloth. In this episode, we also have a special guest to help us introduce the Ice Queen, aka Major General Olivier Armstrong, who shows her true strength as commander of the Northern Wall.

In this episode, we go off the beaten path of FMAB to discuss another beloved show with special guests Hannah and Marli from the Haikyuu Summit! Along with this special episode, we were also invited to their show. Give it a listen! (:

Haikyuu Summit Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UxA2qvWWSbqiyXs5565uu?si=cbb4d531518441d0

Find the Haikyuu Summit on Instagram @thehaikyuusummit

The Elrics have arrived in the North! They find themselves unprepared for harsh winter weather and the even harsher people of the North. Scar and his crew are also making their way North with Kimblee hot on their trail. In this episode, we also get our first glimpse of the formidable Major General Olivier Mira Armstrong.

Scar and his gang are heading north but Kimblee is hot on their trail. Ed meets an adorable fan who gives Ed and Al a glimpse into the Fuhrer’s home life. Mustang makes a new ally who gives Ed and Al a clue to their next destination: the north.

Mustang’s crew have been scattered across Amestris but they haven’t been taken out of the game yet. While Ed and Al search for the little girl (May) who knows Alkahestry, Ed encourages (or bribes) Mustang in his mission to become Fuhrer.

Riza recounts the horrors of the Ishvalan war to Ed and shares Mustang’s vision for the future while Marcoh explains to Scar the reason behind the extermination. In this very full episode, we discuss the Ishvalan war’s similarities to our own world history and the idea of god as a created concept used to manipulate mankind.

After the confrontation with Father, Ed and Al are taken to Wrath who makes it clear that the homonculi mean business. While Mustang has been momentarily defeated, he is not giving up on his aspirations. In this episode, we experience the calm after battle and see the characters become more resolved in their goals.