The *moment* they talked about Fungalore for just a second too long, I got so excited. I swore it would be too good to be true but then the madlads really did it, thank you Fungalore for hearing my wish
despicable people EDIT: this was maybe too deep a cut as i was referencing something justin has said but for those who don't know it kind of just sounded like i was calling them despicable lol
Begging on my KNEES for a video clip of Griffin trying and failing to spell “connoisseur” ten times (I will soften the blows of dunking on him by admitting it took me three times to spell that right)
SPOILERS I really do like imagining Doctor Sydney McElroy‘s and Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s face when Justin comes back to them and says “hey guys, sorry. you did a good job, but we didn’t go with any of yours. We went with FUNGALORE.”
I will never be over the fact that they literally got help from a Tony award-winning writer to workshop this, and instead they created a mushroom wizard
I love it when a character refuses to die. Fungalore truly seized his existence from the ether. I hope you all get the fire to go after your wish now that Fungalore has heard it.
This was a small detail, but they never really mention their mom and finding that she was the fastest typer in West Virginia was somehow very moving to me? I can't explain it, there is something very beautiful about sharing one random talent from a loved one
I love them feeling that talking about her can bring joy now. I love her so much even though I never knew her and it’s nice to know more about her as a person.
I don't think I've ever seen a podcast that summoned up some kind of psychic meme-parasite before now. They spoke his name and called him into our reality and refused to leave
Well, Griffin and Justin have created a few entities beyond our ken throughout Monster Factory’s run. And then there’s Griffin’s run-ins with Busto 2.0 and the Blob during Car Boys. And that time Travis started a Mango Cult... but I’m sure nothing will go wrong with Fungalore. After all, he heard your wish.
I'm just younger than Travis, have significant ADHD like Travis, my mother, fastest typer in Florida helped type out my senior paper. Game recognize game. Type knows type 😢 RIP
There’s a RICH irony in having a year with a number at the end they were so relieved was an easy number to rhyme with and they Frindled up a name instead.
Cant wait for the inevitable fungal infection outbreak that we are now jinxed to suffer. If that happens im changing my personal year theme to Twenty shut the door, get out of my house
@@rideronthedrumbeat you're right, may Fungalore be with ye, weather that's a good or a bad thing deoending on your personal relationship with wish knower fungalore
listening to this again in preparation for the next one and 20-Demi-Moore is a crazy called shot considering she did indeed have a huge comeback role this year
They didn't know it yet, but Fungalore was quicksand, and they were already doomed from the moment they brought him up. Thanks for making a long card ride home more enjoyable, brothers!
I'm glad that a key trait of Fungalore is his indefinability. They made that clear by banning any lore, but I hope it carries through with the fanart, too. I don't want any depiction of Fungalore to resemble any other depictions of Fungalore. Everyone's Fungalore is a little bit different.
As someone who went down the rabbit hole of "what ever happened to Paulie Shore?", It's a pretty depressing downward spiral even by Hollywood standards that I don't suggest people concern themselves with.
I'm loving that we have a new religious figurehead AND it comes with a free set of schisms over his true nature for 2024. This podcast provides such incredible value.
ALL HAIL FUNGALORE! Can’t wait to wear mushroom wizard digs to a live show, and then cower in my bunker following the inevitable parasitic fungal outbreak :)
Starting listening to Mbmbam from episode one and have been slowly chewing through and catching up, I’m right at the 2016 election but had to catch this one to know what vibe I’m bringing into this year
I cannot express how deeply and strongly and powerfully I yearn for a 20 Fungalore: He Heard Your Wish t-shirt and hoodie and hat and bag and literally every piece of merchandise I can get my hand on like I will be refreshing the site everyday until it drops
I have actually played Dokapon Kingdom so the name Fungalore was familiar to me. But I'm glad to completely write over that knowledge with the knowledge of this new Fungalore, who has heard my wish
I'm so glad they didn't go for some sort of "normal" motivational thing considering the absolute shitshow we live in rn economy and politics wise. It would've felt kind of tone deaf to me, and a hardcore anti-capitalism message would've been difficult to make fun/silly. Fungalore is the PERFECT choice because he is completely removed from reality and yet something that can truly unite us. Bless whatever entity Fungalore is (just a guy ig) for directly blasting his aetherial energy into our collective consciousness at this moment in time. Happy 20-Fungalore everybody!
Genuinely loved the vibes set for 2024! I'm down with Fungalore 🎉 Also the sound bath was magnificent this time around fellas, truely felt at peace at the end
I like the aesthetic of Fungalore, but I feel the tagline could have used some more spore-based spice. Fungalore: Layin' Down the Spore Fungalore: Spore Your Consideration Fungalore: Adore the Spore Fungalore: Big Spore in Little Baltimore
I have listened to every one of these year name episodes, and over the years the the boys have had to make a conscious effort NOT to create a cult-like religion from their year theme. But apparently in 2024, they have succumbed to the wish of their dark passenger, and his name is Fungalore.
Gotta say, if you're listening to this before learning what the theme they land on is, you'll never guess it in a million years
a million monkeys and their typewriters could NEVER
Also, I'm pretty sure Justin said it during that money zone where he came up with weird names of stitchfix stylists
@@abj6920”Frenchalor! Crumsbum!”
The *moment* they talked about Fungalore for just a second too long, I got so excited. I swore it would be too good to be true but then the madlads really did it, thank you Fungalore for hearing my wish
I love that all Fungalore does is he hears my wish. Nothing about granting it or helping me out or chattin' with me about it. But he heard it!
He's a good listener, like all mushrooms
"Can we approach the Wizard" will never be the same
He heard your wish!
In my mind, Fungalore and Uncle Blunty Tree come from the same enchanted woods
Oh you know they're out there hanging with Radagast the Brown
omg I forgot about Uncle Blunty Tree but I was rooting for him so hard last year
Uncle Blunty Tree was robbed and sent Fungalore to collect
"it's a slant palindrome" was so underrated, that joke was A+
Griffin typing "i hate your guts Travis" is such a Justin move the brotherly energy really has shifted
despicable people EDIT: this was maybe too deep a cut as i was referencing something justin has said but for those who don't know it kind of just sounded like i was calling them despicable lol
Begging on my KNEES for a video clip of Griffin trying and failing to spell “connoisseur” ten times (I will soften the blows of dunking on him by admitting it took me three times to spell that right)
@DeepBlueInk
My wish is for them to have a screen-recording of the google doc during that whole section. Fungalore pls make it happen
SPOILERS
I really do like imagining Doctor Sydney McElroy‘s and Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s face when Justin comes back to them and says “hey guys, sorry. you did a good job, but we didn’t go with any of yours. We went with FUNGALORE.”
I will never be over the fact that they literally got help from a Tony award-winning writer to workshop this, and instead they created a mushroom wizard
Do you know what LMM's suggestion was? Sorry if i missed it!
@@jaxlaxsurprise He contributed to a few of Justin's suggestions, including the Demi Moore one at the beginning
I love it when a character refuses to die. Fungalore truly seized his existence from the ether. I hope you all get the fire to go after your wish now that Fungalore has heard it.
"Twenty Fungalore: Seize Existence From The Ether"
They got it so right. I'm so glad they convinced Justin to lean in to this.
This was a small detail, but they never really mention their mom and finding that she was the fastest typer in West Virginia was somehow very moving to me? I can't explain it, there is something very beautiful about sharing one random talent from a loved one
I totally agree. It left me feeling all warm and fuzzy.
I love them feeling that talking about her can bring joy now. I love her so much even though I never knew her and it’s nice to know more about her as a person.
Haven't gotten to the end yet but twenty dinosaur calls to me.
"Twenty dinosaur, open the door get on the floor"
i was hoping for Twenty Dinosaur: Find a Way.
as @slapschrapnel says below, everybody hail fungalore 🎵
that was an excellent song in the mario bros. movie
I don't think I've ever seen a podcast that summoned up some kind of psychic meme-parasite before now. They spoke his name and called him into our reality and refused to leave
He's a memetic entity, he originates from inside the hearts and minds of humankind... truly a moment that only the McElroys could've conjured.
Truly one of my favorite Tulpas
Well, Griffin and Justin have created a few entities beyond our ken throughout Monster Factory’s run. And then there’s Griffin’s run-ins with Busto 2.0 and the Blob during Car Boys. And that time Travis started a Mango Cult... but I’m sure nothing will go wrong with Fungalore. After all, he heard your wish.
Justin: "It's not a religion"
Justin, .2 seconds later: "It's about perfect acceptance of who Fungalore is"
Travis calling home to have their mom type out papers is absolutely wild
Game recognize game, she was the fastest typist in West Virginia
I'm just younger than Travis, have significant ADHD like Travis, my mother, fastest typer in Florida helped type out my senior paper. Game recognize game. Type knows type 😢 RIP
as soon as i heard fungalore i was deeply attached thank you for supporting him
There’s a RICH irony in having a year with a number at the end they were so relieved was an easy number to rhyme with and they Frindled up a name instead.
it’s a relief to know that i didn’t just create a false memory of that book and someone else actually knows it.
okay, in Twenty Sun and Sea, i ended up moving to hawaii, so i can't wait to hear what weirdly prophetic thing they name 2024.
nevermind that was nothing
time to start a mushroom farm, and then summon Fungalore into the real world. You've doomed us all
Cordyceps
Who else INSTANTLY knew instantly once they heard the name.
I didn't know but boy howdy did I hope as hard as I could
Travis, I'm afraid Trav Nation isn't going anywhere. You are IN THIS now.
They always back into the best ideas accidentally. This is on par with “World Wide Webster”.
Cant wait for the inevitable fungal infection outbreak that we are now jinxed to suffer.
If that happens im changing my personal year theme to Twenty shut the door, get out of my house
Can't wait to see which bangers they pass up this year 🎉
Twenty Eagles Soar: WELCOME TO PHILADELPHIA, FLY BIRDS FLY
Also let's not forget the suggestion 2024 SOSA: Appreciating Sammy Sosa from the 500somethings
Unreasonably funny, hits as hard as Big Dog Run, boys
But also, um... Historically speaking, referring to fun in the year theme invites non-fun
shhh, don't jinx it
@@rideronthedrumbeat you're right, may Fungalore be with ye, weather that's a good or a bad thing deoending on your personal relationship with wish knower fungalore
They didn't reference fun, they reference Fungalore, the mushroom that hears your wish.
Not loving this omen in an election year
Yes I was thinking the same thing! Best one since Big Dog Run, whenever they lean into the absurdity it’s so so good
I've been gone for a while. Coming back to the sound bath??? Extremely wild
that episode was fun galore!
my relationship with Fungalore is so so personal to me.
listening to this again in preparation for the next one and 20-Demi-Moore is a crazy called shot considering she did indeed have a huge comeback role this year
Fungalore is as big as he is needed to be at any given moment
First time listener, already hooked!
THE E MUST STAY!
Combining Fungal and Lore for the name of a Mushroom Mage is too perfect. I'm getting a Fungalore tattoo on my back.
trav nation is timeless, and fungalor is eternal
They didn't know it yet, but Fungalore was quicksand, and they were already doomed from the moment they brought him up. Thanks for making a long card ride home more enjoyable, brothers!
we all got the *name tingle* when they said Fungalore right?
I'm glad that a key trait of Fungalore is his indefinability. They made that clear by banning any lore, but I hope it carries through with the fanart, too. I don't want any depiction of Fungalore to resemble any other depictions of Fungalore. Everyone's Fungalore is a little bit different.
this one is unreal im SO into it.
I folded my hands and literally prayed to whatever power there is that they would stick with the theme they eventually kept.
As someone who went down the rabbit hole of "what ever happened to Paulie Shore?", It's a pretty depressing downward spiral even by Hollywood standards that I don't suggest people concern themselves with.
They could end every episode with a whispered wish for Fungalore ☺️
If I'm honest, I'd be glad to leave the sound bath thing in the past. 😣
I'm loving that we have a new religious figurehead AND it comes with a free set of schisms over his true nature for 2024.
This podcast provides such incredible value.
I imagine him with a tiny Merobiba as his familiar
absolutely!!
"I wished my mom was a bear and he heard my wish. I'm Merobiba!"
I really hope this comment is glimpsed by someone who just hit Play and has no idea what they're in for.
I need Fungalore the Mushroom Wizard to make a cameo in the next Adventure Zone campaign
AWWWWWW YEAGGGGGGHHHHH
The moment Griffin dropped the idea of a new category of year themes I was like "oh yeah this is the one"
NEEEEEDED this at this exact moment thank you new year boyzzz
Personally I welcome our mushroom overlord.
He heard my wish! And I don't care what the brothers say, I'm getting REAL weird with Fungalore.
20-Fungalore, Leave the Lore at the Door
ALL HAIL FUNGALORE! Can’t wait to wear mushroom wizard digs to a live show, and then cower in my bunker following the inevitable parasitic fungal outbreak :)
48:00 Griffin hearing himself say fungalore in real time is so funny
Starting listening to Mbmbam from episode one and have been slowly chewing through and catching up, I’m right at the 2016 election but had to catch this one to know what vibe I’m bringing into this year
47:30 the way Griffin said "bitch" moved me to my core, I felt insulted on behalf of himself
you beautiful boys. fungalore is the best thing anyones every come up with ever
I cannot express how deeply and strongly and powerfully I yearn for a 20 Fungalore: He Heard Your Wish t-shirt and hoodie and hat and bag and literally every piece of merchandise I can get my hand on like I will be refreshing the site everyday until it drops
I have actually played Dokapon Kingdom so the name Fungalore was familiar to me. But I'm glad to completely write over that knowledge with the knowledge of this new Fungalore, who has heard my wish
Dokopon Kingdom RULES. Possibly the best party game ever.
You can really hear Lin's influence in Justin's rhymes.
PRAISE FUNGALORE, ALL HAIL
My only prediction- Twenty Get-On-The-Floor: Dance Dance Resolution
Twenty Open-Those-Doors: Get Out There
Hooray! I'm actually excited. Best thing to happen to me all year
Let’s go Baby! 🎉
I'm so glad they didn't go for some sort of "normal" motivational thing considering the absolute shitshow we live in rn economy and politics wise. It would've felt kind of tone deaf to me, and a hardcore anti-capitalism message would've been difficult to make fun/silly. Fungalore is the PERFECT choice because he is completely removed from reality and yet something that can truly unite us. Bless whatever entity Fungalore is (just a guy ig) for directly blasting his aetherial energy into our collective consciousness at this moment in time. Happy 20-Fungalore everybody!
So this year's tour is going to be the "Fungalore Tour"
"Fungalore - A more dangerous form of the Mycopath. They cultivate a dangerous virus within their spores."
Oh. Have the brothers doomed us all?
Oh my god, my resolution for this year is to eat some fancy mushrooms. He heard my wish...
I wish I'd looked into mbmbam earlier. Thankfully someone is listening.
Here we go
I really though Fungalore: Join Us could be good, because we could either be joining in on the fun or our walk with Fungalore the mushroom wizard
missed opportunity
Can't wait to see what they circle back to what was said in the first 7 minutes after 2 hours.
I'm in love with Fungalore
All hail Lord Fungalore!
No! We don't worship Fungalore! He's just a cool wizard who hears your wishes.
@@very_muchAll dig Cool Guy Fungalore!
perfect episode
Genuinely loved the vibes set for 2024! I'm down with Fungalore 🎉
Also the sound bath was magnificent this time around fellas, truely felt at peace at the end
Same thought every year: I *never* could’ve possibly expected that.
I like the aesthetic of Fungalore, but I feel the tagline could have used some more spore-based spice.
Fungalore: Layin' Down the Spore
Fungalore: Spore Your Consideration
Fungalore: Adore the Spore
Fungalore: Big Spore in Little Baltimore
Thank you for fungalore I knew it was meant to be as soon as it was spoken
Twenty cottagecore: keepin' it cozy.
Twenty underscore: fill in the blank.
Immediately I thought: Twenty Fungalore: Hello From the Magic Tavern.
19:58 Happy 20-FART-BUTT-ASS, everybody!
Twenty-Brontosaur: Stick your neck out.
Let twenty open the door, to your heart!
How the Hell did they not do "Twenty twenty FOOOOOOORE: It's in the King's Game!"
the beautiful game of ball chess
Out on the jeolf cornch
The boys were right guys, there was no way we were gunna guess the name of the year. I must say, I’m impressed.
I want to see the company group chat. I would love some play by plays a la the office.
Heartbroken that it isn't "Glee Historic", but I love Fungalore "The Mushrooms Are Magic"
That wish was not meant for him and now you’re telling me he heard it? It’s a federal crime to open somebody else’s wish
Fungalore is like a reverse voidfish. No choice but to think of him. A memory that is ever present.
I'm a little bit ahead of the game here, but let me throw my weight behind "twenty QWERTY: it's that type of year."
absolutely smashed it
Dokapon was mentioned the trauma is all coming back such a great game to lose your sanity to
I will design and draw Fungalore as soon as I get home because I love this concept
He's breached our universe!
Fungilore has Garfield vibes
fungalore has made me laugh to the point of crying
The moment I heard "fungalore" I knew my beloved home town of Baltimore didn't stand a chance.
Oh hell yeah
This is something we will look back at in March and regret bringing into the world.
Cool. Cool vibe
I have listened to every one of these year name episodes, and over the years the the boys have had to make a conscious effort NOT to create a cult-like religion from their year theme. But apparently in 2024, they have succumbed to the wish of their dark passenger, and his name is Fungalore.
Every year I think “there is no way the naming episode is going to be as wild as the last one” and every year I am wrong
"You could make a religion out of this."