Geek Roulette

Your hosts Mike and John cover a trio of topics in this episode. First we talk about the health and progress of upcoming Star Wars movies and shows and as if we should be worried if some of these will actually come out. Then we talk about some of the schedule and director changes in the Marvel Disney+ offerings. And lastly we discuss the excessive costs of tickets and how much is too much to watch a band we like?

Your hosts Mike and John take a retrospective look at one of the world's most successful Metal bands, Metallica. We take a look at our favorite memories of them, discuss each of their albums, try to make sense of the documentary Some Kind of Monster, and our Arbitrary List is our top 5 favorite Metallica songs. 

Your hosts Mike and John discuss a wide range of assorted topics! We discuss our most disliked comic book characters (As of now). We talk about how too much hype can have a negative impact on the things we love. We get inspired by A Space Poddity and talk some of our favorite cover songs. We hear about Mike's deep loathing of the Dave Matthew's Band. And we take questions from The Dump!

Your hosts Mike and John take a look at how the Watchmen and Mandolorian series wrapped up. Did they stick their landings? What does their future's hold?We discuss what went right and what could have been improved with each series. 

Arbitrary Lists will be near the end of the episode instead of the beginning as we re-rank the Star Wars films. Mike also regrets not calling out Adam Driver for having the best performance of any actor or actress in the film. He was truly the film MVP. We will NEVER watch or review any of the Made-For-TV Ewok movies. And if you want to watch Mike's recommendation of Stella, you can find it on the Vimeo Channel Stella Show right here: https://vimeo.com/user93490107

The sound will be a little louder as we added a third mic to try to draw in more of the special in the background. I do apologize for that.  This episode works best as a riffing episode if you watch the special as you listen to the podcast. Our Arbitrary List : Top three weird Star Wars theories

This episode your hosts revisit what was Disney's first PG-13 movie....The Black Hole! We discuss the odd history and legacy of one of Disney's most surreal and odd "family films" ever made. From murderous robots, to laser lobotomies, to a journey through heaven and hell.....your hosts Mike and John speak on why this movie left such lasting impressions on them. Oh? And Mike spills a mead cider on himself. 

Your hosts Mike and John decide to not have a topic this episode as they decide to just have another Arbitrary Episode as Thanksgiving approached. Your hosts talk about how Black Friday has lost it's impact. Thanksgiving lists! Bands Reuniting! And the Cybertruck's indestructible windows! Full on turkey? Just sit back and give the episode a listen! 

Your hosts give a review of the HBO series, Watchmen. We discuss the first 4 episodes and how accessible the show is for those who haven't read the comic, how the series follows up the comic, and the good and bad of the series.  

It's a big week of premiers! We have the season 4 premier of Rick and Morty as well as the debut of Disney Plus and The Mandalorian!Join your hosts Mike and John as they break down each episode. We discuss the new status quo for Rick and Morty as well as how this show may move forward with 5 more seasons in the future. And then we discuss a great debut by the new Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, and discuss how the mood and feel of the show is perfect. 

Your hosts Mike and  John discuss a variety of current events. We talk the release of the new Star Wars Rise of Skywalker trailer. We discuss what will be available to watch on Disney+ launch day of November 12th. We talk Kevin Feige getting a whole lot more responsibility. And the ongoing theme in the episode? Mike REAAAALLY hates Bob Eubanks, 

This episode, your hosts Mike and John reflect on the career of Kevin Smith on the cusp of the release of Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Movie. We talk about the cultural impact that Kevin had on a generation as well as how time hasn't been as kind to him in terms of his later works. 

This episode, your hosts trudge their way through their review of Todd Phillip's Joker movie.  While Joaquin Phoenix is a bright spot, your hosts have some issues with the rest of the movie. Find out what they think!

It's our 3rd Arbitrary Episode!!! In 3D!!!!!  *Episode is not really in 3D*. Your hosts Mike and John use this episode to have debates about what is better between two things. What kind of peanut butter is best? Face off between several music groups! And our Arbitrary List has us listing our favorite fast food restaurants. 

Your hosts Mike and John take a look at two titans of the 80's, The Transformers and GI Joe, and try to determine who was the king of the hill. We take a close look at their toylines, cartoons, comics, and movies and debate who was better at what. 

This episode your hosts take a retrospective look at the good years of the Simpsons. We revisit it's origins as being a part of the Tracey Ullman Show, to it exploding to the phenomenon it would become, to it's decline. We discuss our favorite characters and episodes as well as what made the show great.

This episode, your hosts decide to discuss several smaller topics, rather then an over-arching episode theme. Mike and John discuss the highlights and lowlights of Disney's D23 convention. We talk the new upcoming Joker movie and ponder what to think about the movie and is it the right time for a movie like this? Then we (Or more importantly, Mike) talks about his recent viewing of The Goonies and how weird and awkward the movie is.

Your hosts Mike and John talk X-Men! We take a look back at their history...everything from their high points to their low points. Then your hosts break down their favorite and least liked aspects of the X-Universe.

It's time for another Arbitrary Episode! Recorded weeks ago, this episode your hosts John and Mike talk about our craziest work experiences! We talk about how social media and the internet has made us equally paranoid as well as careless! Do we have what it takes to be professional Dungeon Masters? We talk the mentality of an old band! Can people storm Area 51? We talk about it all!

In this episode, your hosts Mike and John recap all of the announcements for Marvel's Phase 4 movie (and streaming?) line-up. We talk about what we are looking forward to as well as what is missing from the announcements. And for our Arbitrary List segment, we cast a new Fantastic Four movie.