Time Pals

The Time Pals are four geeky dads squandering their mid-life crises by diving headfirst into the best, worst, and weirdest corners of geek culture. Twice a month show hosts, Mike Underscore, ShadoSpartan, Nickell, and Jon Powell dust off old VHS tapes, blow into vintage game cartridges, and try to out-“Well, actually…” each other over the nerdy media they all pretend to love.If you're into pixelated graphics, ridiculous plot holes, AI-fueled adventures, and a hearty dose of chaotic humor—congratulations, you’ve just found your new Pals.

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Time Pals and the Character Actor Appreciation Hour

March 30, 2026 • Michael Underscore, ShadoSpartan, and Jon Powell • Season 4 • Episode 24

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This week, co-host Jon Powell throws out a deceptively simple question: “Who is your ultimate ‘Hey, it’s that guy!’ actor?” What follows isn’t chaos (okay, not just chaos)—it’s a full-on celebration of the unforgettable faces you definitely recognize, even if you don’t know their names.

The Time Pals and the Character Actor Appreciation Hour dig into just how many times Noel Gugliemi has played a “Hector,” which Spaceballs actor believed he had psychic powers, how talented the voice actor behind “Chris Redfield punches boulders” really is, why DJ Qualls is supremely underrated, and so much more.

Episode is out everywhere you get your podcasts!

Join co-host Jon Powell the Vacaville Comic Convention on April 11 and 12 as he hosts the celebrity panel! Check @VACACON for more. . .

ShadoSpartan's retrospective reviews can be found on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShadoSpartan44 and peep his new music at https://open.spotify.com/album/6DF0AKd1QRIdTAm6mYOnhc?si=UsXDkcmvR8-sg9FDqkLVKA

"Time Pals Theme Song" performed & produced by Sterling Sound Shop Productions (San Francisco)

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