The Law of Equivalent Exchange: A Fullmetal Alchemist manga podcast
Veteran comics podcaster Tim and monster theorist Patrick go chapter-by-chapter through one of the best manga series of the 21st century: Hiromu Arakawa's "Fullmetal Alchemist"!
Episodes
103 episodes
"For Whom?"
It becomes clear in FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 103 that causing Mustang to open the portal shouldn’t have been possible, and Pride did it at some cost to himself. How will that play out? Will Mei be able to beat Father, a.k.a. “Mr. Eyeballs”, ...
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Episode 103
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45:09
"Before the Portal"
What happens when Mustang is forced to open the Gate of Truth against his will? Ever seen two nameless men fight to the death? And why on earth would Al turn down a chance to get back in his real body? As we move closer to the climax of the sto...
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Episode 102
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38:08
"The Fifth Human Sacrifice"
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 101 asks some important questions: Will Hawkeye bleed to death? How will Pride and Father open the portal? And… is it possible to talk while strangling someone with your tongue? Tim and Patrick have (correct?) answer...
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Episode 101
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35:20
"Holding the Gate"
Can you believe we’ve done 100 episodes now? Can you believe we’re almost done with the series??FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 100 hits us hard, with two deaths, a serious injury, and … whatever that is that’s happened to Hoenheim. The ecl...
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Episode 100
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50:04
"Eternal Rest"
Stuff gets real as Foo and Bradley fight it out! Ed, Al (finally in Central City), and Izumi disappear from their respective locations! Tim and Patrick discuss FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 99. Plus: Volume 24 back matter! Does a video game ad re...
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Episode 99
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49:18
"Greed Without Limits"
Battles continue, as Lin/Greed takes on Bradley, and Olivier and Izumi continue to kick butt and take names. Who else is stepping in to take on Bradley? Who has the strongest abs? Will we actually SEE Ed or Al this time? Tim and Patrick discuss...
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Episode 98
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42:06
"The Two Philosophers"
A transformation by Father, the return of the bad guy we just KNEW would be back, and the terror of facing off against a toilet-slipper-wielding Izumi Curtis feature in FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 97! Tim and Patrick are wondering where the %&a...
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Episode 97
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36:35
"Two Strong Women"
As the dolls continue their rampage, the tide turns against Sloth, and we finally get a look at the showdown between Hoenheim and Father, our discussion of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 96 stumbles over one very confusing (at least, to us) panel!...
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Episode 96
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38:13
"Beyond the Inferno"
Can Mustang avoid being consumed with revenge? Can the Armstrongs and military avoid being consumed by artificial soldiers? Will fighting consume too much energy for Sloth? It’s FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 95 - and we talk about the back matter...
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Episode 95
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54:11
"The Flames of Vengeance"
As the fight continues in FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 94, we have questions: Why has broadcast media seemingly advanced more in Reole than other cities? How has the Amestrian military flunked Controlling the Media Narrative 101? And more import...
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Episode 94
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43:43
"Archenemy"
It’s another chapter with several simultaneous fights! Marcoh’s life is saved, hilariously, from Pride’s spike; the Armstrongs continue to battle Sloth; and Mustang demands to know who killed Hughes. Also, what was the crazy chapter title in th...
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Episode 93
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43:45
"With Everyone's Strength"
If you’re up for epic alchemical battle scenes, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 92 is for you! Al, convinced that getting the help of the souls trapped in a philosopher’s stone is the right thing to do, battles Pride and Kimblee, while the Armstron...
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Episode 92
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30:17
"A Reunion of Alchemists"
Chaos continues at military HQ, as the soul-powered artificial soldiers run rampant in the underground passages — fought off by Ed and co. — while upstairs, Olivier Armstrong kicks butts and takes names. And Heinkel comes up with a certain prop...
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Episode 91
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58:59
"Army of Immortals"
The battle has begun, and Ed and company jump into action! But will the military fight them off by activating the philosopher’s stone-powered unkillable artificial soldiers? Is trapped Selim Bradley as helpless as he appears? Tim and Patrick ex...
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Episode 90
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42:27
"Soldiers' Return"
Soldiers do return in FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 89 - a number of soldier characters that we haven’t seen in quite some time! As Mustang’s gang and the troops from Briggs begin their attack, we see what good leadership can do - an advantage th...
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Episode 89
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45:18
"The Understanding Between Father and Son" w/ Irene Strychalski
Pride has consumed Gluttony and is now bigger and more powerful. How can he be contained? Ed doesn’t like the containment plan that’s successfully carried out without his knowledge - but what is it that’s *really* bothering him about it? Tim an...
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Episode 88
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1:03:18
"An Oath Made in the Underground"
As our heroes battle Pride in FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 87, a character who’s been around almost since the beginning leaves the stage for good! Can Ed and Al survive the experience? Tim and Patrick discuss, and mostly stay on topic!
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Episode 87
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1:01:53
"Servant of Darkness"
Al’s armor has been taken over by Pride! Can Ed, Lin, and the chimeras defeat him? And how was Pride able to locate them? Some surprise character returns punctuate FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 86! Tim and Patrick break it down, and get into a so...
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Episode 86
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1:10:01
"The Empty Box"
The Briggs troops make a surprise move against a dangerous enemy. Will it be successful? Meanwhile, Ed finally meets up with Al again, but….something is different about him. Is Al’s armor now a threat? Tim and Patrick discuss FULLMETAL ALCHEMIS...
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Episode 85
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1:00:11
"Shadow of the Pursuer"
In FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 84, Arakawa gives us a taste of Hokkaido (again), a comedic kerfuffle at Winry’s house, the return of a homunculus, and Al in danger. We talk about all that plus - Star Wars! Huh?
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Episode 84
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52:38
"The Promised Day" w/ Louis Kemner
In FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 83, Ed makes a surprising ally, the Armstrongs battle each other, and other characters play a clandestine game of “telephone.” Tim and Patrick are joined by CBR.com writer Louis Kemner to discuss the chapter, as w...
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Episode 83
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1:22:37
"Family by Spirit"
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chapter 82 is one of the funniest in a while! But it has serious moments, as well, as Al catches up with his long-missing dad, and Lin/Greed makes an irreversable decision. Also, Tim and Patrick come across a deja vu scene -...
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Episode 82
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59:14
"A Full Recovery"
How does the first conversation between Al and Hoenheim in ten years go? How has Rosé changed since volume 1? What are the names of the “chimera guys”? Can a pocket watch make the same sound as a suit of armor? These questions and more are answ...
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Episode 81
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57:36