We come out the gate doing what we do best: absolutely not staying on topic. A simple conversation about water somehow turns into Daniel confessing his undying childhood love for milk (yes… milk had a run).

From there, we dive headfirst into "Conformity Gate" — the viral Stranger Things theory that had hundreds of thousands of fans convinced a surprise episode was dropping January 7th. Turns out the real villain was the Instagram algorithm. Ray and Ryan got cooked by an old post that just decided to hit timelines this week.

With expectations reset, we give our final thoughts on Stranger Things Season 5 — how the last episode landed, whether the series stuck the landing, and how we feel saying goodbye to Hawkins for good.

Ryan then puts us onto a stack of shows worth your watchlist:

• The Ronin Warriors sequel

• Sentenced to Be a Hero (yes, that trailer we've been waiting years for)

• The Darwin Project

• Foundation

• See

• And we officially band together to close out Season 1 of Banshee

From entertainment to real life, we shift into current events — breaking down Trump moving marijuana to Schedule III and the growing conversation around Venezuela, oil, and global occupation.

We wrap it all up the only way we know how: Grinding of the Gears, because somebody's gotta get these takes off.

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The crew rings in the New Year the only way they know how: deep nerd debates, Houston energy, and conversations that spiral beautifully out of control.

The episode kicks off with a surprisingly calm reset—better sleep, less screen time, and rediscovering the joy of reading—before diving headfirst into Neal Shusterman's Scythe, a dystopian series where death is government-assigned, "killing" is politely called gleaning, and morality is very much up for debate. From there, nostalgia hits hard as the guys unpack why books like Harry Potter still hit deeper than their movie counterparts, and why the upcoming HBO reboot might finally do the source material justice.

Things turn up once Stranger Things enters the chat. The crew dissects the final season vibes, questionable emotional timing, Vecna's manipulation tactics, Callie's suspicious abilities, Will's arc, and bold predictions about who's not making it out alive. Expect hot takes, side-eye, and zero fear of spoilers.

From there, the episode bounces effortlessly between Lego investing, Gundams, Bionicles, and childhood builds, before pivoting into current watches like Fallout, House of the Dragon / House of Ashur, Korean action series Cash Hero, and why anime-inspired live-action can work when done right.

Gaming gets real with passionate breakdowns of Ark Raiders (high-risk extraction chaos), nostalgic love for Legend of Dragoon, Warzone strategy debates, and why losing your loot hurts more as an adult. Houston sports get their shine with Texans playoff positioning, Rockets defensive growth, and cautious optimism all around.

The back half of the episode leans into classic 3rd Coast chaos: barbers charging $100 "for the experience," mall nostalgia, cookie power rankings (Crumbl slander included), canceled gigs, New Year reflections, and one of the wildest off-the-cuff discussions you'll ever hear about whether dogs have wrists or ankles.

It's funny, it's thoughtful, it's very Houston—and it's the perfect way to close the year and step into the new.

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Episode 77 of 3rd Coast Podcast is the Christmas episode—and naturally, it turns into chaos.

We spend a big chunk of the episode breaking down One Piece, diving headfirst into Joy Boy theories, time travel implications, silhouettes, Haki logic, and whether certain assumptions fans are making actually hold up. What starts as a theory discussion slowly turns into a full debate, with nobody fully backing down and the holiday spirit hanging on by a thread.

We also talk about the ending of My Hero Academia, reflecting on how it wrapped up, what worked, what didn't, and how it feels to finally say goodbye to a series that's been part of the culture for so long. There's a quick check-in on Stranger Things, including confusion around its villains and where the story hierarchy actually sits. We also touch on the new Dave Chappelle special and give our initial thoughts on Banshee

Later, we hit highlights from The Game Awards, including standout announcements and why certain concepts—like music-driven gameplay—feel underused despite their obvious potential. We also touch on the Houston Texans and how things are shaping up as the season tightens.

The episode wraps with a holiday-flavored Grinding of the Gears, covering pay schedules that make no sense and words people confidently use incorrectly… repeatedly.

Festive? Technically.
Calm? Absolutely not.

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This week on The 3rd, the anime gloves come OFF.
We break down the latest One Piece episode and immediately spiral into Joy Boy theories, time travel arguments, Haki bombs, silhouettes, and whether Luffy is secretly doing multiverse laps. Spoiler: feelings were hurt.

We also talk the end of My Hero Academia (yes, tears were shed… by some of us), check in on Stranger Things and its questionable hair decisions, and recap highlights from The Game Awards

On top of that:
• Houston Texans playoff push 👀
• New games we're hyped for
• A fresh "Grinding of the Gears" about pay schedules and words people absolutely misuse

Anime-heavy. Theory-loaded. Slightly unhinged.
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Welcome back to the 3rd!!!! This week we pulled up with a FULL plate — Houston news, wild headlines, anime heat, sports chaos, and of course, 50 Cent's Diddy documentary

We talk Grand Lux closing (RIP overpriced pasta), the Texans playoff path, Shaduer Sanders cooking defenses, and the avalanche of shows dropping in 2026.

Then we dive into One Piece (absolute insanity), My Hero, Kingdom, Attack on Titan, Gotchiakuta, the huge news shaking up the streaming wars, and the kind of popcorn review nobody asked for but we all absolutely needed.

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We ate good for Thanksgiving, but the anime talk this week goes even harder. We're diving into our current watches, hot takes, questionable rankings, and that one show we absolutely refuse to agree on. Between holiday leftovers, chaotic debates, and way too many opinions for three people, this episode is peak 3rd Coast energy. Holiday vibes in the background, anime chaos in the foreground — just how we like it. Catch new episodes every Thursday.

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Third Coast is BACK after a sick week, and the crew had A LOT to get off their chest.
We kick things off watching the Rockets game live and somehow end up debating quarter-zip culture, Nike Tech economics, and why America refuses to make affordable winter clothes anymore.

Then we jump into a STACKED anime lineup:
One Piece, Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia, Kingdom — and the fellas go deep on storylines, theories, and whether certain episodes are carrying or just coasting.

We slide into gaming talk:
Rivals (Gambit dropped!), 2K trauma, Call of Duty temptation, Pokémon card chaos, D&D adventures, and why GameStop is apparently running a legal hustle.

And of course…
Sports talk gets real.
Shadour Sanders' first start, Stefanski's weird behavior, national media hating for no reason, Rockets hoops, Texans hype — all of it gets broken down.

We wrap up with a classic "What Grinds My Gears":
Sony headset disrespect… cars dying at the worst possible moment… and holiday food talk to cool the mood.

Another chaotic, hilarious, and very Third Coast episode. Tap in.

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Third Coast is back with another one 🎙️ We just got back from checking out of Predator: Badlands and had a lot to say (robot sidekicks and baby aliens threw us for a loop), caught up on the latest One Piece and My Hero episodes, celebrated the Rockets' wild comeback alongside the Texans somehow pulling off a miracle, talked 2K builds and online trash talk, shared quick hits on Clash Royale, Yu-Gi-Oh, Suits finale feels, Alien Earth love, and Elon's trillion-dollar news. New episodes drop every Thursday. Hope y'all enjoy.

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