Affliction Fiction

A permanent risk of death? In Affliction Fiction's series finale, James and Jaedon consider Imminent Death Syndrome from Mr. Show. I'll miss you... me.

An accelerated aging process? Listen as Jaedon and James examine Methuselah Syndrome from Blade Runner. It's too bad she won't tune in. But then again, who does?

A second mouth on the neck? In this episode, James and Jaedon explore "the bug" from Charles Burns's graphic novel, Black Hole. I felt like I was listening into the future... and the future sounded really messed up.

A devastating inflation of the body? In this installment, Jaedon and James take a look at blorbs from Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. A winner is you!

An unwillingness to accept scientific evidence? This week, James and Jaedon analyze the titular disease from Funny or Die's "Climate Change Denial Disorder." Who listens to those nerds anyway?

A vanishing act prompted by a sneeze? This week, James and Jennifer cover genie flu from Genie in the House. Use a little nous!

A dreaded disease from a fellow primate? Listen as James and Jennifer discuss monkeynucleosis from Hey Arnold! Move it, football head!

A pimple that physically resembles its host? Join Jennifer and James as they analyze toxic junk food syndrome from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.

A transmissible malady derived from dairy? In this episode, James and Jennifer tell all about The Cheese Touch from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I didn't really know what to expect from college radio, but when I walked into the station, the first thought I had was, 'I don't belong in here with these future criminals.'

An unfortunate sequence of skeletal contortions? Tune in as Jennifer and James explore boneitis from Futurama. Hey, who's been messing with my radio? This isn’t alternative rock, it’s college rock.

A transformation into a pile of rocks? Join James and Jennifer as they take a look at cobbles from BBC Two's Look Around You. Thanks, listeners. Thisteners.

A strong inclination to dance the hula? This week, Jennifer and James examine Hawaiian Cat Flu from Garfield. Big fat hairy deal.

A swarm of spectral insects? In this installment, James and Jennifer answer a surprise listener question regarding ghost bugs from Danny Phantom. His molecules got all rearranged!

An infestation at a school of magic? This time, Jennifer and James discuss wizard lice from Neil Cicierega's Potter Puppet Pals series. Oh what a fascinating character study this will be!

A short tail and pointed teeth? Tune in as James and Jennifer explore ratitis from Roald Dahl's Boy: Tales of Childhood. We all have our moments of brilliance and glory, and this episode is ours.

A communication disorder that reverses meaning? This week, Jennifer and James take a look at "Say the Opposite of What You Mean Disease" from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Lovely podcast, pity I wasn't invited.

A mob of parasites that inhabit your insides? Listen as James and Jennifer examine jungle worms from iCarly. And... we're clear.

An inability to understand jokes? In this episode, Jennifer and James analyze a physical condition from Gravity Falls. Your podcast is good! I'm a Soos!

A contagious sleep disorder accompanied by loss of memory? This week, James and Jennifer take a look at the plague of insomnia from Gabriel García Márquez's novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude. Cease, cows, podcasts are short.

A pair of lips so rigid, they're technically a beak? Join Jennifer and James for a brand new season of Affliction Fiction, in which they discuss "birdface" from Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This podcast is brought to you by Fun Frames—make your spectacles a spectacle!