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🧛🏾‍♂️ The Spooky Season Finale is here, and Chris is back!

Slim and Chris are sinking their teeth into the world of vampires, but forget everything you thought you knew about the rules.

From the sparkling vampires of Twilight, to Blade's half-vampire world, to the vampire-dominated future of Daybreakers, we're looking at the movies that took traditional vampire lore and completely rewrote the rulebook. Can vampires walk in sunlight? Do they have to drink human blood? How powerful is TOO powerful? And at what point does a vampire stop being a vampire and become a superhero with a blood problem?

We're debating the weird, the wild, and the downright questionable versions of vampires that Hollywood has given us.

🩸 It's the Spooky Season Finale. Chris is back. The fangs are out. And apparently... the vampire rulebook is optional.

Welcome to Vampires Don't Play by the Rules Part 1.

What happens when the things you love become something you can actually wear?

This week on I Told My Wife I’m Paying Bills, Slim sits down with Maegan Ford for a conversation that goes way beyond the costume.

Maegan takes us inside the world of cosplay, from finding the characters that inspire her to the creativity, confidence, fandom, and community behind bringing those characters to life. Along the way, we get into anime, superheroes, geek culture, conventions, social media, and the sometimes hilarious reality of being a cosplayer. What makes someone choose a character? What keeps fandom exciting as we get older? And is cosplay really about becoming someone else, or showing the world a side of yourself that's already there? Maegan brings her own perspective, stories, and geeky passions to the conversation, and we're pretty sure you're going to want to hear what's behind the cosplay.

This is Maegan Ford. This is fandom. And she wears it.

🎙️ I Told My Wife I’m Paying Bills 🎭 She Wears the Fandom

We went LIVE with Steve from Steve's MGT to talk gaming, TV, streaming, and the stuff currently keeping us glued to the screen. One of the biggest conversations of the night? GTA VI. We break down what we're expecting from Rockstar's next massive release and why the hype around this game is already reaching ridiculous levels. But then we took a trip down another rabbit hole:

📺 Is appointment television making a comeback?

With streaming giving us thousands of things to watch whenever we want, are certain shows starting to bring back that feeling of "Everybody better be watching tonight!"? We also talk about the shows we're currently watching, what has our attention, what's worth checking out, and how the way we watch television has changed.

Before gaming was mainstream, before superheroes dominated Hollywood, before anime was everywhere and being a nerd became a badge of honor... we were already here. Slim, Black, and Chris take a trip back to what it was like growing up loving video games, comics, movies, TV, toys, sci-fi, and all things geeky when being a geek wasn't exactly considered cool. We talk about the teasing, the stereotypes, the experience of being Black and geeky, and the moments when geek culture finally went from the sidelines to center stage. But did society really embrace geeks, or did somebody just realize we had money to spend? It's nostalgia, culture, comedy, and a little generational side-eye from three guys who were geeks before the world decided it was cool.

Comic-Con is over, but the conversations are just getting started! This week, Slim, Black, and Chris break down the biggest announcements from SDCC 2026, from Marvel's massive Black Panther 3 reveal and Avengers: Doomsday footage to DC's Lanterns and everything else that had fans losing their minds. Which reveals lived up to the hype? Which ones left us skeptical? And which announcement completely stole the show? Grab a seat and join the conversation.

The gaming industry is changing, and gamers are starting to ask: “Where is this all headed?” In this episode of I Told My Wife I’m Paying Bills, Slim, Black, and Chris break down the biggest shifts happening across gaming. From Microsoft and Xbox’s studio shake-ups, the future of Game Pass, and what Xbox’s next chapter looks like, to PlayStation’s move toward a digital future and what the possible end of physical games could mean for players. The guys also talk Nintendo, PC gaming, and the bigger question behind all these changes: are we watching gaming evolve, or is the industry starting to lose what made it special? Three gamers. Decades of experience. One honest conversation about the future of the hobby we love. 🎮 Press start and join the discussion.

In movies, comics, and video games we always focus on the heroes and the big villains… but what about the poor souls in matching uniforms standing behind them?

In this episode, Slim, Black, and Chris step into the steel-toed boots of the most overlooked workers in pop culture: the henchmen.

From storming secret bases to guarding doors that never stay closed, henchmen are the backbone of every evil operation… and usually the first ones knocked out when the hero arrives.

The crew talks about the worst villains to work for, the most iconic henchmen in movies and games, and the questionable life choices that lead someone to apply for “Minion Level 3” at an evil organization.

Plus, we introduce a new segment called The Henchman’s Handbook, where we lay out the unofficial rules every henchman should follow if they want to survive a superhero encounter.

If you’ve ever wondered what the job benefits are like working for a supervillain, this episode is for you.

The Xbox Games Showcase is in the books, and we're breaking down the biggest reveals, surprises, and moments that had gamers talking! Join Slim, Black, and Chris as they react to the latest announcements from Xbox, including new looks at Gears of War: E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Fable, Persona 6, and more. Which games lived up to the hype? Which reveals caught us completely off guard? And did Xbox deliver enough to keep gamers excited for what's coming next? From blockbuster franchises to unexpected surprises, we're giving our thoughts on the games that stood out, the moments that stole the show, and the titles we're most excited to get our hands on. Whether you're Team Xbox, a multiplatform gamer, or just love talking games, grab your controller and join the conversation!

For years you've heard him as part of the Told My Wife Podcast. Now it's time for The Raging Bull X to step into the spotlight. In this debut solo episode, Black launches his new side series, The Raging Bull X, bringing his unique perspective, unfiltered opinions, and signature energy to the mic. Featuring three segments, including the first installment of the Random Raging Rant, where no subject is safe from the Bull's honest take. Whether you've been rocking with Told My Wife from the beginning or you're discovering Black's voice for the first time, this episode is your invitation into a new corner of the podcast universe. Buckle up, because the Bull has plenty to say.

One game. That’s all it takes. We’re picking the perfect starter games that hook new players instantly and turn “I don’t play games” into “run it back.” Press start and let the journey begin. From chill vibes to action-packed adventures, we break down what makes a first game click… and which ones might send new players running the other way. Whether you’re putting someone on or just getting started yourself, this is your Level 1.