This year's Oscars deep dive category is about the songs that won the golden statuette. We explore the songs that spoke for the film they were in (Under the Sea, Naatu Naatu), and the songs that transcended their films and entered everyday u...

The nominees were announced on Thursday, on Friday we went to the Broadway theater to see a couple of the films, and today we gave our initial thoughts about what we've seen and what we plan on seeing.Today's root beer is Field...

This week we read and reread the Kazuo Ishiguro novel about an observant Artificial Friend, and the world around her. The novel was fascinating in that the science fiction and dystopian setting takes a back seat to the exploration of the hum...

With all of the villains, heroes, and characters throughout geekdom, some of the most iconic personalities come from the cars that carried them. Back to the Future's Delorean, the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1, Knight Rider's KITT, and even Dumb and ...

To kick off this year's Star Wars project we begin with Episode One, acknowledging how we had been starving for new Star Wars, and relating the good, the bad, and the ugly, all while still totally fanboying about the film, because, you know,...

Today we gave our year in review, highlighting some of our favorite topics discussed, root beers sampled, and events that made the year entertaining.Today's root beer is Kansas City SarsaparillaSee you in 2026, Br...

This week we watched the timeless classic with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. A perfect antidote for those years when it's Christmas Eve and it hasn't snowed yet. Like this year!Today's root beer is ...

We each selected four+ countries and did a bit of a deep dive into each one as to what unique traditions and different ways they celebrate Christmas. Think Christmas season begins too early in America? Try the Philippines!Today...

Once upon a December we dedicate an episode to the Russian fairy tale that stands far beyond previous Don Bluth films. From the mysterious, real life events from which the story drew inspiration, the stellar cast of actors who lent their voi...

Yet another in several previously discussed topics on this podcast, those of Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, and Johnny Depp, we kick off this year's holiday season with a film that was in many ways the beginning of combining Halloween and Christm...

Today we discussed the three films that have thus far come out in the franchise that further fans our fanaticism with magic and magicians. A star-studded cast, quick-change cinematography, propulsive score, and how-did-they-do-that Illusions...

We conclude our year-long project to listen to and review every Linkin Park album, saying our hellos to new band members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain. From the flagship track “The Emptiness Machine” to the emotionally charged “Good Thi...

Arguably the most referenced film franchise of all time has arguably the most spoofs, homages, and rip offs as well. From the nearly nonexistent budget of Hardware Wars, and classics like Troops, George Lucas in Love, and, of course, Robot C...

This week, we briefly explore many of the fascinating aspects of the planets in our solar system, including the reasons behind designating the dwarf planets as such.Today's root beer is Cove Soda.Intro and Outro m...

To conclude this year's Geektoberfest, we watched the modern classic horror film “It Follows”. This one gets under our skin and plays with that innate fear of something slowly coming to get you, Barbara! The cinematography is distinctly unne...

From the ska pop days of Oingo Boingo to his four Academy Award nominations for Best Film Score, Danny Elfman is so much more than simply “Tim Burton's other half”. We discuss his roots, his influences, and his appearance at Utah's FanX; but...

Today we were joined once again by Brant's wife, Valerie, to discuss the life and works of one of the greatest American writers. Poe's work influenced countless writers, artists, and dreamers with tales and poems of the macabre, love, satire...

 Continuing with our Geektoberfest episodes, we watched all 36 episodes of The Simpsons’ Halloween Special. These season treats use a basic "anything goes” plot, while paying homage to Kubrick, Poe, Del Toro, and dozens of other spooky ...

Once again, it is the mecca for geeks in Utah and around the world!We give a recap of the events, panels, cosplay, and merch we indulged in, and revel in the acceptance and camaraderie that only happens at comic conventions.

“Here doggie! Nice doggie! Ouch! He bit me!”Today we discuss the lore of werewolves. Everything from the ancient Greeks, the village folklore, the Hollywood agenda, and even the fact that there are actually no werewolves in the...

We kick off Geektoberfest 2025 with an episode about our beliefs and opinions about Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, ghosts, ESP, and Aliens, to name a few.Remember, kids! You're not actually afraid of being alone in the dark…. ...

The final Linkin Park album with Chester Bennington and Rob Bourdon, and a noticeable departure from the previous LP sound. The album combines lyrics full of self reflection, aspects of mental health, and relationships, with a much more pop ...

To commemorate the 40-year anniversary of the beloved cult classic, we chat about the many awesome actors, their zany characters, and all the silly quotes!Today's root beer is Bum EnergyIntro and Outro music by St...

Hi, hi, hi, there, droogs and devotchkas! Today we are joined by Antonio Palacios of The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast to discuss overlooked outlaws, neglected antagonists, and generally unsung villains in film. In many cases, these villains end...

We continue our year-long Linkin Park project with their 6th album, in which they go hunting for a return to hard rock and really stick-it-to-the-man! From a shrill, jarring intro, to a melodic and powerful close, “The Hunting Party” definit...