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Ken Ledesma, Jay Jamal, and Calvin kick off Season 12 with straight fire coming off of the 100th episode and answering audience polls by mixing hot current events with real listener Q&A.

They open by exposing Halloween’s true origins pulling receipts from The Pagan Origins of Christian Holidays to show trick-or-treating came from Celtic Samhain and medieval “souling,” not kid-friendly fun. Then a viral hero saves a woman from becoming roadkill, sparking a debate about how “good Samaritans” now risk punishment instead of thanks.

Preacher Jamal Bryant faces heat after claiming Jesus was wrong 85% of His life no scripture, no pushback. Calvin reminds listeners that divine truth isn’t up for debate.

A $2 lottery ticket turns into $424 million, but the crew shrugs greed keeps people poor in spirit. A NYC cop dies chasing a BBL in Colombia, and the hosts call out a culture chasing fake perfection over real peace.

Listener questions tackle haters, body-image fears, abusive pastors, and fear of death. Plastic surgery, Greek gods, and inner peace vs. outer success all get a spiritual reality check.

Ken and Jay dive into Naruto, agreeing that Sasuke Uchiha’s Sharingan and Rinnegan combo is the ultimate Kekkei Genkai, showcasing the unmatched power of the Great Dōjutsu in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden.

Then the table erupts into a hilarious Batman vs. Justice League debate as Calvin insists Batman isn’t a real superhero without powers, while Ken Ledesma defends him as the world’s greatest detective, proving brains and discipline can rival any superpower.