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🎙️ JOJ Podcast Episode 112 is a full spoiler-filled review and discussion of Backrooms (2026). Jack and Ben break down one of the most unsettling psychological horror films of the year, diving into its hidden symbolism, disturbing imagery, ambiguous ending, and competing fan theories. Was Backrooms really about childhood trauma? Therapy? The ego? Government experiments? Or something even stranger? We discuss: Our overall review and ratings The unsettling atmosphere and cinematography Clarke's psychological journey The meaning behind Mary and "Open the Window Within" The Backrooms creatures and distorted copies The mysterious research facility The ending explained Our favorite fan theories Hidden symbolism we noticed Whether the movie deserves a second viewing

After the review, we also talk about upcoming movies, Matt Damon, Ryan Gosling, Happy Gilmore 2, Busboys, Dustin Poirier's recent arrest, Tim Dillon, Joe Rogan, MLB controversies, soccer, comedy shows, and much more.

⚠️ WARNING: FULL SPOILERS FOR BACKROOMS If you've already seen the movie—or don't mind spoilers—join us as we try to make sense of one of the year's most thought-provoking horror films. 👍 Like the video if you enjoy movie reviews! 💬 Let us know YOUR interpretation of the ending in the comments. 📌 Subscribe for weekly podcast episodes covering movies, culture, current events, comedy, sports, technology, and everything in between.

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Timestamps 00:00 Intro & first impressions of Backrooms

01:10 What is the movie actually about?

02:22 Initial ratings (7.5/10?)

03:20 Clarke, Mary & the therapist

05:24 Clarke's troubled life and relationships

08:08 Hidden clues & foreshadowing

09:05 Discovering the Backrooms portal

10:40 Trauma, memory & distorted reality

13:02 Artificial worlds & unsettling environments

14:30 Who are the researchers?

16:17 The experiment theory

17:20 Mapping the Backrooms

19:05 The terrifying creature attack

22:16 Chase sequence & suspense

23:30 Mary's investigation begins

25:14 The symbolism of "Open the Window Within"

27:35 Clarke attacks Mary

28:26 The disturbing dinner table scene

30:17 What are the Backrooms creatures?

34:37 Is Captain Clarke actually Clarke's ego?

36:30 The MRI company & hidden experiment

39:25 Hazmat teams & the ending explained

43:40 Fan theories and what the ending means

49:35 Why do the copies look distorted?

53:39 Final thoughts & overall review

58:05 Upcoming movies (The Odyssey & more)

59:50 Favorite comedy shows & movies

1:03:06 Busboys, Happy Gilmore 2 & comedy discussion

1:07:20 Soccer, Ronaldo & international sports

1:08:23 Tim Dillon, Joe Rogan & current events

1:10:10 MLB controversy & Rafael Devers discussion

1:14:20 Dustin Poirier arrest reaction

1:18:10 Garth Brooks conspiracy theories

1:20:55 Outro

On Episode 111 of JOJ, Jack and Ben dive into the rise of nicotine pouches, ZYN vs ALP, vaping culture, peptides, and the strange world of health trends. They discuss Aaron Rodgers' secret marriage, World Cup fever taking over Dallas, Japanese fans cleaning stadiums, and why international visitors are obsessed with American food.

The guys also break down UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Justin Gaethje's stunning upset over Ilia Topuria, Sean Strickland's controversy, Alex Pereira's complaints, and why it might have been the greatest sporting event ever. Plus, NBA Finals reactions, Draymond Green's dirty plays, future UFC fights, wedding stories, hangovers, and more.

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00:00 – ZYN vs ALP and nicotine pouch trends

The Podcast is alive!

In this solo episode of JOJ, Jack breaks down the historic UFC Freedom 250 event taking place on the White House lawn, gives his full fight predictions and betting picks, discusses whether this could become one of the most historic sporting events ever, and shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the event. He also dives into the massive SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk's path toward becoming the world's first trillionaire, and how SpaceX actually makes money.

Plus, Jack reacts to the incredible Knicks comeback against the Spurs, discusses lower back pain, inversion tables, posture, getting older, and what he's doing to stay healthy while balancing work, fitness, and podcasting.

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Based on JOJ Episode 110 transcript.

00:00 Intro & UFC Freedom 250 Hype

00:29 Topuria vs Gaethje Predictions

01:06 The Most Successful Short Men in History

02:39 UFC Betting Odds & Early Bets

03:33 Topuria vs Gaethje Gets Personal

04:15 UFC Freedom 250 & The White House Setup

05:35 Lawsuit Attempting to Stop the Event

06:12 Why UFC Is the Ultimate Sport

08:59 Should UFC Be Allowed at the White House?

10:15 Historic Sporting Events at the White House

11:32 Final Thoughts on Freedom 250

12:03 Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane Breakdown

13:19 Sean O'Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi

14:31 Josh Hoekstra vs Derrick Lewis

15:25 Why Hardcore Fans Love This Card

16:16 Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler

18:28 Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus

19:24 Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia

20:24 Wild UFC Parlays

22:24 Official Fight Picks

24:42 Bathroom Break

25:35 More UFC Bets & Prop Bets

27:41 SpaceX IPO Discussion

28:40 Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status

30:27 How SpaceX Makes Money

31:54 Why Jack Is Bullish on SpaceX

32:18 Knicks vs Spurs Finals Reaction

33:01 Historic Comeback & Brunson Heroics

34:23 Finals Predictions

34:54 Lower Back Pain, Sitting & Posture

35:18 Inversion Tables & Recovery

35:41 Getting Older & Managing Inflammation

36:19 Weekend Sports & Outro

36:46 End of Episode

The boys are back for Episode 109 of JOJ! Jack and Ben kick things off with NBA Finals reactions before diving into one of the most talked-about movies of the year: Obsession. The brothers break down the film's disturbing themes, unforgettable scenes, and why original storytelling is making a comeback in Hollywood. From there, the conversation goes deep into UFO disclosure, Bob Lazar, alien abduction theories, NASA conspiracies, Dogman sightings, Skinwalker Ranch, and the mysteries that continue to challenge conventional science. The episode also explores the Austin Metcalf case, the Netflix documentary The Crash, the power of comedy after the Kevin Hart roast, road rage encounters, life on the road as an appraiser, and a nostalgic look back at Logic, hip-hop, and the music that shaped their lives. If you enjoy conversations about movies, culture, current events, mysteries, personal growth, and everything in between, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes every week. #Podcast #JOJPodcast #ObsessionMovie #UFOs #Aliens #BobLazar #Dogman #NBAFinals #Logic #GoodWillHunting #RoadRage #Netflix #Comedy #KevinHart #Texas Based on the episode transcript. Timestamps 00:00 Podcast begins & NBA Finals discussion 02:02 Storm warning interrupts the outdoor setup 04:06 Emergency studio relocation 13:07 Back inside & non-alcoholic beer discussion 14:16 Full Obsession movie review (Spoilers) 33:09 Why original movies are winning again 35:07 Thoughts on Disclosure Day and alien films 38:33 UFOs, Bob Lazar & government secrets 42:20 Dogman sightings, Skinwalker Ranch & the paranormal 51:03 NASA scientist discusses unexplained phenomena 53:18 Moon landing skepticism & NASA debates 57:46 Good Will Hunting appreciation segment 01:09:26 The Austin Metcalf case discussion 01:18:24 Netflix's The Crash documentary breakdown 01:28:08 Your Honor and crime drama recommendations 01:31:26 Kevin Hart roast & comedy culture 01:36:24 Dana White, Charlamagne & media narratives 01:41:03 Logic, rap nostalgia & favorite albums 02:05:22 Yellowstone trip planning & road trip stories 02:07:45 Road rage encounters and driving in Texas 02:24:32 Life on the road as an appraiser 02:35:52 Best man speech preparation for Mason's wedding 02:43:42 Wrapping up Episode 109

The NBA Finals are finally here, and Zen returns to the podcast to break down the entire matchup between Victor Wembanyama's Spurs and Jalen Brunson's Knicks. We discuss the biggest surprises from the NBA Playoffs, Chet Holmgren's future, the Oklahoma City Thunder's offseason decisions, and whether New York has what it takes to bring home a championship.

We also dive into coaching strategies, playoff disappointments, NBA free agency, draft prospects, sneaker culture, and finish the episode with an intense 2010s NBA trivia showdown.

Will Wemby win Finals MVP? Can Brunson carry the Knicks? Is Chet Holmgren worth a max contract? We cover it all.

👇 Let us know your NBA Finals prediction in the comments!

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00:00 Intro & Zen's sneaker collection

In Episode 107 of JOJ, we dive into the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's comments about Theo Von, mental health, antidepressants, and whether Rogan crossed a line discussing a friend's personal struggles. We also break down the backlash surrounding NFL rookie Jaxson Dart appearing at a Trump rally, athlete activism, and the growing divide between sports and politics.

Later, we discuss the disappointing new Jack Ryan movie, wild police bodycam footage, shocking crime stories, Johnny Manziel's bizarre fight appearance, and the rise of influencer combat sports.

We also tackle one of the biggest stories of the future: AI, data centers, and the debate between Tucker Carlson and Kevin O'Leary over government incentives, water consumption, and America's race against China for AI dominance.

Finally, we react to the Enhanced Games, where athletes are allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs, leading to world records, million-dollar prizes, and serious questions about the future of sports.

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00:00 - Memorial Day podcast kickoff

Welcome back to JOJ Episode 106 with Ben. After a long break, the guys are back talking Cabo bachelor party stories, all-inclusive resorts, airport chaos, turbulence anxiety, and the weird feeling of traveling internationally. They also dive deep into UFC, Jake Paul promotions, Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev, the upcoming UFC White House event, NFL futures betting, fantasy football hype, NBA playoff drama, wearable health tech, AI-assisted nutrition, and some of the best comedy and action movies out right now. The episode also covers Brian Johnson’s anti-aging obsession, Netflix roast culture, Ronda Rousey’s return, sports gambling predictions, Tropic Thunder nostalgia, and why modern movies don’t hit the same anymore. If you enjoy long-form conversations covering sports, culture, movies, current events, health optimization, and comedy — subscribe and join the conversation. #JOJPodcast #UFC #NFL #NBA #Cabo #JakePaul #SeanStrickland #SportsPodcast #FantasyFootball #Netflix #TropicThunder #Golf #Wearables #AI #Ben Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Why The Podcast Took A Break 00:45 Ben’s Cabo Bachelor Party Trip 03:20 Resort Life, Pools & All-Inclusive Chaos 05:00 Drinking In The Sun & Vacation Stories 06:10 Cabo Marina, Boats & Tourist Experiences 09:30 Traveling Home & Returning To Reality 10:00 Being The “Dad” Of The Vacation Group 11:00 Aruba Trip & Flying Anxiety 13:00 Turbulence, Middle Seats & Plane Stories 17:00 Air Marshals & Flight Security Discussion 20:00 Liam Neeson Flight Movies & Plane Thrillers 23:30 “Obsession” Movie Review & Horror Discussion 26:50 Seafood, Oysters & Movie Theater Experience 27:50 AI Assistants Tracking Health & Food Choices 29:00 Wearables, WHOOP & Real-Time Health Data 32:30 Brian Johnson & Anti-Aging Experiments 36:40 Kevin Hart Roast & Netflix Comedy 39:40 Netflix MMA Fights & Jake Paul Promotions 41:00 Gina Carano, Disney Lawsuit & Weight Loss 44:00 Fighter Pay, Dana White & UFC Contracts 46:00 UFC White House Event Discussion 50:00 Alex Pereira Moving To Heavyweight 52:30 Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev 56:00 NFL Schedule Release & Bears Predictions 59:00 Seahawks, Rams & Super Bowl Futures 1:02:00 NFL Betting Odds & MVP Predictions 1:08:30 Tropic Thunder & Classic Comedy Movies 1:13:00 PGA Championship, Bryson & Golf Talk 1:16:00 High School Reunion Discussion 1:18:00 NBA Playoffs, Anthony Edwards & Thunder vs Spurs 1:24:00 Final Sports Takes & Outro

In JOJ Episode 105, Jack and Jonny cover everything from golf, tequila and NBA playoff betting to UFC fighters, comedy culture, Kill Tony, Theo Von, Adam Ray and the rise of podcasting. The conversation takes a deeper turn into faith, discipline, masculinity, victim mentality, dog psychology, public education, critical thinking, mythology, Freud, relationships, race, identity, and the modern social media era.

The episode explores how adversity builds character, why responsibility matters, how modern culture encourages victimhood, and the importance of discipline, faith, and personal growth. Jonny also shares stories about being homeschooled, working in real estate, meeting UFC fighter Kevin Holland, and his perspective on modern society and self-improvement.

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0:00 Intro, golf & tequila talk

In this solo episode of The Incredible Journey of Jack (JOJ Ep. 104), Jack dives deep into everything from social media manipulation and MK Ultra theories to faith, discipline, NBA playoff breakdowns, and UFC predictions.

This episode blends real-life reflection with cultural commentary — touching on how platforms like Instagram and X may be shaping your thoughts, why stepping away from social media can change your mindset, and how faith plays a role in navigating a chaotic world.

🏀 Jack also breaks down:

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🙏 Ending with a powerful reading from Ephesians 6 (Armor of God) and a message about choosing faith over fear.

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00:00 Intro – Solo episode begins