The Foobar Show

392 Japan Recap Godzilla Zipline Spider Man Trailer White Dragon Update

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We’re back after a three-week gap, and it’s for legit reasons: Joe got wrecked by strep throat, tried to power through a three-hour gig anyway, lost his voice, and then the Foos immediately went on their Japan trip—where the jet lag, nonstop walking, and full itinerary left zero energy for a hotel-room episode.

Japan recap hits the highlights without turning into a travel documentary: derpy Godzilla hat and flappy Mothra wing hat reveals, why tourist areas are totally fine for a first trip, the pub stop on St. Patrick’s Day, KFC-at-Christmas curiosity, and the most chaotic comfort-food tradition flex—finding a Shakey’s in Tokyo for Joe’s birthday.

They break down the drinking and convenience store life (Strong Zero discourse included), compare Osaka vs Tokyo vibes, and talk about learning Japan’s train system the hard way—eventually leveling up with digital Suica.

Big trip moments: a preseason baseball game at the Tokyo Dome (chants, drumlines, beer girls with kegs on their backs), Universal Studios Japan (including the Donkey Kong add-on to Super Nintendo World), Tokyo DisneySea for a chill, nautical-themed park day, and the bullet train ride where they paid extra for the Mount Fuji side and almost slept through the view.

The crown jewel: Awaji Island’s Shin Godzilla Zipline—literally zipping into Godzilla’s mouth—plus the museum, the mission-style attraction, and the absolutely ridiculous plush Godzilla backpack haul.

They also nerd out on Japan’s stamp culture (goshuin vs eki stamp books), the scavenger-hunt vibe of stamp rallies, and a weirdly fascinating rabbit hole: “mosquito” high-frequency anti-loitering devices that younger ears can hear.

Geeking Out is a quick-fire catch-up: the Spider-Man trailer hype and Easter eggs (street-level vibes, Punisher, Hulk/Bruce Banner, Scorpion, and potential Man-Spider energy), the ridiculously long Rockstar breakdown video of a short trailer, and a long-awaited update—The Legend of the White Dragon finally getting a real release date after years of “coming soon” purgatory. They also rapid-list what they’re watching again now that they’re home: Shrinking, Monarch, Paradise, The Pit, Vladimir, plus chatter about another Mummy movie and getting back to Daredevil and For All Mankind.

Chapters
(0:00) Doom Scrolling Intro
(5:16) Intro
(5:55) Where We’ve Been Strep Throat Lost Voice Three Weeks Off
(7:13) Japan Recap Godzilla Hat Mothra Hat Souvenirs
-Tourist Spots vs Tourist Traps First Trip Logic
-Osaka vs Tokyo Vibes Trains Suica Culture Shock
-Strong Zero Convenience Store Life
-Tokyo Dome Baseball Game Chants Beer Girls
-Universal Studios Japan Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong
-Tokyo DisneySea Chill Park Day
-Shinkansen Bullet Train Mount Fuji Side
-Shin Godzilla Zipline Awaji Island Museum Missions
-Stamps Goshuin Eki Stamps Stamp Rally Quest
-Mosquito High Frequency Anti Loitering Devices
(1:01:55) Geeking Out Spider Man Trailer Rockstar Breakdown Video
-Legend of the White Dragon Release Date Update
-What We’re Watching Shrinking Monarch Paradise The Pit Vladimir
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Spider Man trailer, Punisher, Hulk, Scorpion, Man Spider, Rockstar trailer breakdown, Legend of the White Dragon, Jason David Frank, Japan trip recap, Osaka, Tokyo, Tokyo Dome, Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo DisneySea, Shinkansen, Mount Fuji, Shin Godzilla zipline, Awaji Island, Strong Zero, Suica, goshuin, eki stamps, mosquito anti loitering device

Doom Scrolling IntroThis episode is chock-full of geeky goodness: Steph gives an early, spoiler-light check-in on Resident Evil Requiem, including the dual-play vibes between Grace (FBI agent) and Leon S. Kennedy — plus why Leon feels like a totally different game to control.Then Joe drops a “Florida Man” story that’s so dumb it almost deserves respect: an alleged Target trading card theft scheme using 99-cent taco seasoning packets at self-checkout, which turns into a bigger rant about adult scalpers treating Pokémon cards like stock options.In Geeking Out, you get big Apple TV+ updates: For All Mankind Season 5 gets a trailer and a premiere date, plus news of the Soviet POV spinoff Star City. Then it’s over to the MonsterVerse — Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 talk, followed by a full-on MonsterVerse trivia showdown: Steph vs the Titans.Finally, Here’s What I Would Do returns with two listener dilemmas:Alex (Signal Hill): a neighbor treating a paid, assigned parking spot like “community property” (tow truck time).Nicole (Pasadena): a friend turning the group chat into a self-optimization TED Talk with step counts, discipline quotes, and voice notes.Also mentioned: Daft Punk drops a new “Human After All” video (song isn’t new, video is), and the Foos tease an upcoming Japan trip with plans to record while traveling.Chapters(0:00)Doom Scrolling Intro(3:56)Intro(4:40)Resident Evil Requiem Steph’s early impressions (Grace vs Leon gameplay)Shoelace Express update No Way is out + Hi-Brow Lounge show recapFlorida Man Target “taco seasoning packet” trading card scheme + Pokémon scalpers rant(22:21) Geeking Out For All Mankind Season 5 + Star City spinoff + Monarch Season 2MonsterVerse trivia Steph vs the Titans(46:54)Here’s What I Would Do Parking spot war (Alex Signal Hill)Here’s What I Would Do Group chat productivity seminar (Nicole Pasadena)(1:00:28)Outro + Doom Scrolling OutroResident Evil Requiem, Leon S Kennedy, MonsterVerse trivia, Monarch Legacy of Monsters, For All Mankind Season 5, Star City spinoff, Target trading card theft, Pokémon scalpers, group chat self optimization, parking spot neighbor dispute

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Episode 390 Comic Crossovers & George Costanza

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The Foos open up talking about Joe's band Shoelace Express releasing a new single this Friday.

-For those in the Upland, CA area, they'll be playing at the Hi-Brow Lounge in Upland from 8PM to 12AM this Friday.

-Florida Wanted Man tells cops his name is “George Costanza”

Geeking Out:

-DC x Sonic is officially back (and it’s bigger)

-Marvel’s Black Panther 60th Anniversary Special is dropping

-Jay & Silent Bob are crossing into Marvel (yes, really)

-Netflix is ending support for PS3 (and other older devices)

-Amazon AI crisis

-Resident Evil: Requiem out February 27th

-Resident Evil trivia game

Here's What I Would Do:

-Why Do Strangers Tell Me Their Life Stories? from Megan in Glendale, CA

-Every Friend Group Has a “Let’s Do This Again Soon” Liar from Brian in Burbank, CA

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Episode 389 Fugitive At The Olympics, TMNT II Rerelease & Trivia Game!

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The Foos open with a story about a 16 year fugitive being caught at the Winter Olympics.

-Steph talks about the Air Taxi that is being developed for the 2028 Summer Olympics in LA

Geeking Out:

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze back in theaters March 13 to 19th

-Superman/Spider-Man crossover event

-Spider-Noir with Nicolas Cage

-The Mandalorian & Grogu movie “out soon”

-TMNT II Trivia Challenge for Steph

Here's What I Would Do:

-I Accidentally Became “The Pickleball Guy” from Mark in Encinitas, CA

-I Regret Teaching My Parents How to Use Voice Notes from Emily in Pasadena, CA

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Episode 388 Walmart Challenge, Lobo, DC, Kaijus, and Here's What I Would Do

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The Foos tease the possible return of Mark Maples Manic Messages

Geeking out:

-Wonder Man

-Apple TV shows

-Lobo in Supergirl

-Booster Gold

-Monarch season 2 out this month

Here's What I Would Do:

-I Can’t Tell If I’m Lazy or Just Efficient from Ryan in Culver City, CA

-My Friends Think I’m Weird for Eating Dinner Early from Jenna in San Diego, CA

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Episode 387 NAMM Recap

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The Foos tease the possible return of Mark Maples Manic Messages

Music Highlights:

-The cover their NAMM experience from Friday and Saturday

-Meeting Mike Dirnt of Green Day along with other well known celebrities

-Musical instruments, hardware, software

-Awards

-...and more!

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Episode 386 We're Going To NAMM

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The Foos open with a story about loose Vervet Monkeys in St. Louis.

-They talk about NAMM coming up at the end of this week

-What are they excited to see

-What is there to do

Geeking Out:

-Conformity Gate discussion

-Paradise season 2 out next month

-Tatiana Maslany rumored to be quitting the She-Hulk role

-Sarah Squirm

-The Chair Copmany is certified fresh at 100%

-Lucasfilm new bosses

-Steph's Coffee Shop hypothetical

Here's What I Would Do:

-Happy New Year… I Guess (also I need advice) from Aliexis in Ventura, CA

-My Family Won’t Stop Doing Gifts… After the Holidays from Marco in San Pedro, CA

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Episode 385 Happy New Year! 2026

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The Foos talk about their holiday break.

-Joe C talk about a Thai woman waking up moments before being cremated

Geeking Out:

-Stranger Thiongs Finale

-Welcome To Derry Season 1

-Pluribus Season 1

-The Pitt Season 2 out January 8th

-FX's The Beauty out January 21st

Here's What I Would Do:

-I Think I Regifted the Same Thing Twice from Kevin in Arcadia, CA

-Holiday Burnout Is Real from Lauren in Santa Ana, CA

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Episode 384 - Hello Kitty Popup, Streaming Shows, & Here's What I Would Do

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The Foos discuss Steph's trip to Torrance to check out a Hello Kitty Popup Store.

-Joe C is not impressed.

Geeking Out:

-Steph's Foobar Show Gift Guide which really was just Lego sets that she wanted

-Netflix broke with Stranger Things

-Stargate is coming back on Prime Video

-Peanuts are now only on streaming

Here's What I Would Do:

-My Cat Has Chosen a Favorite… And It’s Not Me from Chloe in Yorba Linda, CA

-Parents Keep Dropping By Without Warning from David in Menifee, CA

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Episode 383 - Dr. Dabber, Steam Machine, & new comics!

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The Foos check out Joe C’s sweet new dab rig Dr. Dabber. It’s a new portable electric dabbing device that fits easily in your pocket. A special thanks to Nelson for gifting it.

-Pabst Blue Ribbon had a Godzilla collab.

Geeking Out:

-Steph really wants a Steam Machine

-X-Men Age of Apocalypse epilogue

-New digital DC/Marvel crossover

Here's What I Would Do:

-My Co-Worker Thinks He’s Preparing for the Apocalypse from Jenna in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

-My Dad Started a TikTok and It’s Ruining My Life from Carlos in Perris, CA.

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