EPISODE 46: Remakes & Retreads. They're back and covering somewhat familiar ground! John and Elliott take arms against the forces of Deja Vu and take a good look at remakes of all sorts. Movies, TV, comics, and games (yes, games) all come under fire! This time, the song is by John's Geek Pick, Luther Wright and the Wrongs. Running time is about 90 minutes. Download this episode and listen again, for the very first time. File Size is 30.7Mb.

 

EPISODE 45: We Spy. They've been threatening this one for months! And now, Mike and John look into the shadowy world of espionage. This topic is so big that they needed to bring in a semi-expert named Elliott. Listen in as they reveal the hidden secrets of the C.I.A., Julia Child, and the Boy Scouts! A very special song is provided by The Chad Mitchell Trio. Running time is 106 minutes. Download this episode and listen, if you dare. File Size is 36.2Mb.

 

EPISODE 44: Building Characters. Just, exactly, what makes a good character? Mike and John ask this very question and even proceed to try and answer it. They look at characters of all kinds from movies, literature, and games. They even take a few moments ad create an RPG character that promises to be loads of to play! Don't ask why, but music is from George Harrison. Running time is 102 minutes. Download this episode and you just might learn something. File Size is 35Mb.

 

EPISODE 43: Summer Lackluster Spectacular. It's finally here! Summer blockbuster season is upon us and Mike and John take a good hard look at the supposed blockbuster movies and major comics events. This is a crank-fest you can't afford to miss! Appropriately, music is from Trey Parker and Matt Stone. This one is a monster with a running time of about 107 minutes. So, download this thrilling episode, then kick back and enjoy. File Size is 36.8Mb.

 

EPISODE 42: Sidekickin' Back. They've discussed heroes and villains. But, this week, Mike and John discuss the characters who really make things happen in all good stories. That's right. This week, the sidekick finally gets his (or her) due and balance is returned to The Force! For no good reason, music is from Soul Asylum. Running time is about 92 minutes. So, download this thrilling episode, then kick back and enjoy. File Size is 31.7Mb.

 

EPISODE 41: Road Trip. In this much delayed installment, Mike and John discuss road movies, books, comics, and stuff. What makes a good road movie and just how important are the journeys and the vehicles? You'll just have to listen to find out. A uniquely appropriate song is provided by Hayseed Dixie. Running time is about 97 minutes. Download this travelling sideshow and check out how the other side rolls. File Size is 33.2Mb.

 

EPISODE 40: Geek Studies. This week, Mike and John weigh the value of a good education. It seems that the geeky pursuits are as useful to education as education is to those same pursuits. How so? You'll just have to listen and learn! Only the legendary Alice Cooper can provide a worthy song. Running time is about 101 minutes. Download this baby and learn something for a change! File Size is 34.6Mb.

 

EPISODE 39: Geek Fu! Ignoring the Wisdom of the Ages, Mike and John explore the many worlds of martial arts. Eastern, Western, and fictional styles all get a nod, as they discuss martial arts throughout history and the geek arts. Of course, Carl Douglas has a tune to contribute. Running time is about 97 minutes. Find enlightenment when you download and listen. File Size is 33.4Mb.

 

EPISODE 38: It's a Crime! Take a load off and tune in as Mike and John take a gander at the weed of crime and its bitter fruit. They're here to give you the straight dope on how crime influences popular culture and vice versa. And, to cap it all off, The Man in Black, himself, provides a little ditty about crime and punishment. Running time is about 96 minutes. Download and listen, but don't blab to the cops if ya know what's good for ya! File Size is 32.9Mb.

 

EPISODE 37: Pin the Long Tail on the Donkey. Strap in as Mike and John take you on a journey into the exciting worlds of marketing and economics in niche markets! Let's face it, comics and games are niche markets, and these companies stay in business somehow. Plus, an extra 10 points to the first person to e-mail the significance of Aimee Allen's song to the world of comics and/or games. Running time is about 96 minutes. Download this educational treat and bask in the wisdom therein. File Size is 32.9Mb.

 

EPISODE 36: Geeks du Monde. Geeks of the world rejoice as Mike and John explore basements across the planet, looking at the comics, games, and videos therein. From manga to German board games, there's plenty to talk about. For no good reason, Men Without Hats provide the post-show entertainment. Running time is about 102 minutes. Download this international treat and listen on your way to I.H.O.P. File Size is 34.9Mb.

 

EPISODE 35: Pop Culture Warriors. This week, Mike and John vent some spleen, spew some ire, and examine popular culture! This is one rant-fest that you don't dare miss! From the network coverage of Anna Nicole to the marxist implications of Gilligan's Island, there's plenty to rant about. There's even a song by M! Running time is about 94 minutes. Share the joy and download this madness, today! File Size is 32.4Mb.

 

EPISODE 34: Powers. Mike and John take a look at powers of all shapes and sizes! Super powers, psychic powers, and magic all get a nod. Both in fiction and the real world! For no good reason, Kim Carnes is the songstress of choice. Running time is about 88 minutes. Download and be amazed! File Size is 30.3Mb.

 

EPISODE 33: A Parody of a Sham of a Travesty. By request, Mike and John are looking into parodies! What makes a parody funny? What makes a parody good? Are there bad parodies? (Uhhhh... yes.) Face it, no show about parodies would be complete without a song from Weird Al. Running time is about 96 minutes. Download and learn about funny! File Size is 33.0Mb.

 

EPISODE 32: Comics to Film. In a desperate attempt to refine their focus, Mike and John have decided to take a look at the fine art of adapting comics to film. And, just for fun, they're not talking about just super-heroes! The Spin Doctors, however, are singing about super-heroes. Running time is about 99 minutes. All you have to do, now, is download, and listen! File Size is 34.1Mb.

 

EPISODE 31: The Fantasy Trip. Refusing to think small, Mike and John examine the fantasy genre. All of it. High fantasy, low fantasy, modern fantasy, comedic fantasy; they're all fair game this week. It's a big genre, and there'll plenty of room for discussion after this one! Do we really need to explain the significance of the song by Annie Lennox? Running time is about 93 minutes. Download, listen, and allow yourself to be carried away! File Size is 31.9Mb.

 

EPISODE 30: The Horror, The Horror. This week, Mike and John delve into the dark realms of horror! From Freddy Krueger to the great Cthulhu, they investigate it all and look at what makes good horror and why people like to be scared. Who else should sing about horror than the great Lovecraftian rockers, Darkest of the Hillside Thickets? Running time is about 93 minutes. Download, listen, and be afraid! File Size is 31.8Mb.

 

EPISODE 29: What Were They Thinking? Mike and John have decided that it's time to explore some of the great blunders in games, comics, movies, and television. Unfortunately, it ended up as more of a series of rants about these same blunders. From bad comics and poor movie casting to the practices of certain game and comic retailers, it's all fair game in this rant fest! Christine Lavin does a marvelous job of tying this whole disjointed mess together. Running time is about 100 minutes. Join in on the snarky goodness and download this puppy, today! File Size is 34.3Mb.

 

EPISODE 28: We Need A Hero. Things get mildly intellectual, this week, as Mike and John examine the nature of heroes. What makes a good hero or a good anti-hero? They even compare the Heroic Journeys of Abraham Lincoln and Batman! When all is said and done, it's up to the dulcet tones of Frou Frou to express what's really being said. Running time is about 95 minutes. Download, ponder, and enjoy. File Size is 32.7Mb.

 

EPISODE 27: True West. Well, pardners, it looks to be time fer Mike and John to mosey on over and take a powerful gander at Westerns. The good, the bad, and the forgettable all get roped and branded in this here show. It ain't one yer like to soon ferget. Don Walser even provides a soothing little tune to wrap it all up. Running time is just under 94 minutes. So, set yerself down, download this critter and take a listen! File Size is 32.1Mb.

 

EPISODE 26: Let's Pretend. Again, Mike and John have spurned the comic book world and have chosen to do a show all about Role Playing Games! It's not just D&D, this time, as they look at all different sorts of games and styles of gaming. But, first, Mike reveals a shameful secret. Whatever could it be? Peter Gabriel rounds out the mix with his own brand of cheer. Running time is about 97 minutes. Download this treasure and enjoy! File Size is 33.2Mb.

 

EPISODE 25: Rise of the Cyber-Geek! Technology is your friend! Or is it? Listen in as Mike and John discuss the roles technology and computers have played in movies, comics, and games. Have we really awakened in a brave new world or are we trapped in a dark future? Styx weigh in with their opinion on this important topic. Running time is about 95 minutes. Download this technological terror and be amazed! File Size is 32.7Mb.

 

EPISODE 24: Ladies Night. Here's one for the girls as Mike and John discuss women in comics, movies, and games (both as characters and creators). Plenty of examples of both bad and good role models to be found. Sure, this sounds like it could be a PC love-fest, but is it really more than just a couple of white dudes talking about chicks? In the end, No Doubt sums it all up for us. Running time is about 95 minutes. Start the New Year off right and download the first rants of 2007. File Size is 32.6Mb.

 

EPISODE 23: New Year Wish List 2007. A New Year has begun! But, Mike and John still have plenty of bile and vitriol left from last year. So, in an effort to start the year somewhat fresh, they've decided to spend a whole episode telling the folks who make all those games, comics, and movies everything that they've been doing wrong and how to fix the problems! Plenty of cleansing rants for the whole family. Kate Bush provides a lovely song about what we want. Running time is about 95 minutes. Start the New Year off right and download the first rants of 2007. File Size is 32.7Mb.

 

EPISODE 22: 2006 Geek Picks in Review. The year has come to an end, but the show will go on! Even though Mike and John haven't been on for a full year, they have plenty of Geek Picks to re-examine. So, give a listen as they review every one of their Geek Picks from 2006 and you can ask yourself the same question that they're asking: "What the heck were they thinking?!?" Lindsey Buckingham pretty much sums up the mood on this one. Running time is about 100 minutes. Download this little trip down memory lane and enjoy. File Size is 34.5Mb.

 

EPISODE 21: Here There Be Monsters! Scary stuff, kiddies! Mike and John delve into the world of monsters! They take on the good, the bad, and the misunderstood and try to figure out what's so scary about monsters, anyway. The Misfits rock it on home with their fiendish take on a monster classic! Running time is about 95 minutes. So, lock the door, spread out your protective Jell-O, and download this fright-fest today! File Size is 32.6Mb.

 

EPISODE 20: Marvel vs. DC. You asked for it, True Believers! Okay, maybe you didn't. But Mike and John are going to bring you this ulimate throw down, anyway! From first string heroes to the wannabes in movies, TV, comics, and games, they look at how these two industry giants stack up. And the truth may not be pretty, Fanboy! The Ramones bring it all together with an oft-covered classic! Running time is a whopping 105 minutes. Download this battle royale today! File Size is 36.2Mb.

 

EPISODE 19: Animated Geeks. It's that time again, boys and girls. Time for Mike and John to take a good look at cartoons! Good, bad, and indifferent; they cover it all. And Mike even has time for a couple of choice rants! The song is provided by a foreign language version of "Ren & Stimpy" and may be the perfect marching song for the Fourth Reich. Running time is about 97 minutes. Download and listen, today! File Size is 33.4Mb.

 

EPISODE 18: Adopt, Adapt, & Implode. What happens when you move a story from comics to movies or vice versa? Can any possible good come from this madness? This week, Mike and John take a good look at the art of adaptation and discover what works and what doesn't. The poster girls for cross-media adaptation, Josie and the Pussycats (the movie version) round it all out with "You're a Star". Running time is about 96 minutes. Download and listen, today, and be sure to look for the novelization! File Size is 32.8Mb.

 

EPISODE 17: The Geek Gift Guide. Ever wondered what sort of gifts to get for that geek love of your life? Well, wonder no more as Mike and John lead you down a primrose path filled to overflowing with delicious gift ideas for the geek of your dreams! Every item on this massive list has been certified Nifty Keen by Mike and John, themselves. James McMurtry reminds us of the true meaning of this special time of year with "Holiday". Running time is about 97 minutes. So, grab a nice glass of egg nog and Jaegermeister and download this special holiday treasure. File Size is 33.2Mb.

 

EPISODE 16: War is Heck! This is it! The Horde is going to war! Listen in as Mike and John explore all manner of war stories in comics, games, movies, and television. From Sgt. Rock to "Platoon" and from Enemy Ace to "Pearl Harbor". we're all going to get some! Local boys, The Brass Kings, give us a glimpse of the current war scene with "Heavy Hands". Running time is about 96 minutes. So, hunker in the bunker and download this military marvel! File Size is 33.1Mb.

 

EPISODE 15: An Evening with Monty Haul. Finally! A show about games! Mike and John take a good look at Dungeons & Dragons as they record live from the Worldwide Dungeons & Dragons Day festivities at The Source Comics & Games in Falcon Heights, MN. Joining them for the festivities are special guests Dave Arneson (Co-creator of D&D), Larry Elmore (Legendary Fantasy Artist), and Bruce Cordell (Game Design Legend-in-Training)! The lovely ladies of Tri-Destiny give us the girls' perspective with "Chicks in Chainmail". Running time is about 91 minutes. Grab your dice and download this treasure trove of gaming goodness! File Size is 31.2Mb.

 

EPISODE 14: Geeks On Film! Mike and John are going to the movies and this time they're even taking a friend! Join the boys as they take a look at movies from both technical and artistic points of view with the help of Projectionist Extraordinaire, Keith! It's a big ole mash-up of movies, theatres, where they're going, and where they've been. Oh yeah, they also announce the All New Bigger and Better Tagging Contest! And there ain't nobody that can tie this whole cinematic mess together like the legendary Buck Owens. Running time is about 98 minutes. Download this two thumbs up extravaganza today! File Size is 33.7Mb.

 

EPISODE 13: Villainous Company. There's just no better way for Mike and John to celebrate their lucky 13th episode than by taking a good hard look at Villains! That's right, this week is all about the bad guys! Listen in as they discuss what makes good villains... or bad villains... or just what makes these creepy guys so darned much fun to hate! Pat Benetar brings it all home, telling us how to get evil. Running time is about 94 minutes. So, give in to your Dark Side and download this episode. File Size is 32.3Mb.