Guys Of A Certain Age

If there were a Webby Award for best adaptation of a lunch conversation into a podcast, Guys of a Certain Age would surely win.  Right?  The Guys will have to lobby for that one.   Meanwhile, in the studio, Robbie and Jay take an episode to talk about adaptations of books into streaming series and movies. The conversation begins with Murderbot (doesn’t it always?), which Jay listened to as an audi...

In this episode of Guys of a Certain Age Robbie and Art discuss the successful launch of the Artemis II as the return to the moon begins. Robbie mentions a Mississippi State grad who played a role in making the mission happen. A mission that may be harder to accomplish is finding a new streaming home for Dr. Who. Could HBO be where the Tardis ends up? In the second half the Guys take a look back a...

If you’re truly a Luddite, you’re probably not listening to this podcast anyway.  But if you love your tech, but still like to hold a paper book in your hand, or you’re a wiz with GPS, but have a glove compartment full of maps you actually know how to use, this episode might just be for you.   This week, Art and Jay talk about their favorite analog tools, sprinkled with a dose of when they like to...

The Guys have covered summer grilling, but what to do in between meals?  Go to the movie theater, of course.   Robbie and Jay take a journey through 2026 and talk upcoming movies of interest: expectations, scheduling, fake trailers, and more.  From Masters of the Universe through Dunes-Dooms-Day, 2026 could be a big year for movies on The Guys’ radar…or not.  There is hope that Masters and Supergi...

G’day Sers and Ladies!   This episode of Guys of a Certain Kingdom is brought to you by a famous donut chain and the incredible, edible (and apparently “unlikely”) chicken product - Dunk'n Egg.  These are the stars of the podcast today, followed in lesser brightness by minor stars Robbie and Jay, who are making do while Art continues to celebrate retirement from his day job.  A Knight of the 7 Kin...

He’s baaaack.  But don’t be afraid!  It’s not Jason, it’s Wes Shelton.   Back for the umpteenth time and The Guys are always happy to have him.  It’s springtime at the studio, which means there was a frost last week, and Jay is baring his pale legs in shorts this week.  Mississippi listeners understand.  Since spring in Mississippi can be like summer anywhere else (minus the frost, perhaps), The G...

It’s a nerd!  It’s a plane!  Nope - it’s an actor.   An actor who happens to have super powers.  Or a superhero who happens to be an actor.  Either way, it’s Wonder Man, Marvel’s latest streaming series.  The Guys all recommend it, but be aware: this is not your typical superhero show.  People with powers? check.  Sidekicks with witty repartee? check.  Dastardly villains? It kinda depends on how y...

Ya’ know how Jay is always Geek-of-the-Weeking about travel spots he’d love to go to but probably never will?  (At least until the right SPONSOR comes along…) Well, this week it’s the other way around - he’s telling Art (and all the listeners, of course) about his recent trip to the edge of the galaxy.  Or more specifically, Galaxy’s Edge.  At Walt Disney World, in Florida - not outer space.  (Tho...

Just when you thought things couldn't get any stranger, Robbie and Art discuss the final season of Netflix's hit series, Stranger Things, starring a group of kids who are almost old enough to qualify as hosts of our podcast. Was it a satisfying conclusion to the series? Who are the breakout stars?  Hear our thoughts on this episode or face the wrath of Vecna. Geeks of the Week include internet fan...

Before this episode gets too regrettable—even villainous—The Guys bring news from the world of geekdom. Art joins Jay's travel planning service and suggests a Disney-Star Trek (you read that right: Trek, not Wars) mashup show somewhere in Seattle. Robbie asks Siri about her underlying software and, after a virtual slap, she confesses that she's now Googling it. Jay reveals the source of the face b...

With the announcement of Apple TV’s recent agreement to make movies and TV (and probably some money) based on Brandon Sanderson’s prolific fantasy books, the attention of The Guys turns to the only streaming service that tastes good ala mode.   Whilst they  wait for the Mistborn movie to arrive, there is plenty more to watch that is already beloved.  Ted Lasso is coming back, For All Mankind retur...

No toys were harmed in the making of this episode, but the feet of many fathers worldwide have been temporarily damaged in the night due to the toys discussed.  Its time to talk Legos.   With the introduction of Lego’s new Smart Brick play system, it seemed a good time to bring in someone with a literal trunk full of Legos and who also happens to work with children, repeat guest Jacob, son of Jay....

It should come as no surprise to listeners that The Guys like to eat.  But in this episode they go beyond talking about eating, and actually munch on the air.  It’s the first “live” Guys of a Certain Age taste test!   Thanks to Santa Coblentz, Robbie brought a box of Krispy Kreme donut-flavored Jelly Belly jelly beans to try.  And thanks to Jay’s obsession with all things Oreo, The Guys experience...

(Technology is great until it is corrupted, which is what happened to the original file of perhaps the greatest GOCA episode in history.  The Guys had to reach back into their memory banks - a real stretch - to recreate this moment in history.  Success?  Probably not, but please listen anyway.) 2025 closed with a sad note for movie lovers with the loss of Rob Reiner, and for early sci-fi TV fans w...

Art joins Robbie in the studio for the first podcast recorded in 2026! Hopeful news starts our Geeks of the Week: Evangeline Lilly announces plans for improvement following a fall that left her with brain damage. Billy Joel appeared with a tribute band in Florida after his brain disorder caused him to cancel shows. Wishing both continued healing. Robbie shared that the Hulu app would soon be integ...

In a quick episode recorded in the limbo days between Christmas and New Year's Day, Robbie and Art share a couple of quick geeks and discuss some of the gifts that Guys of a Certain Age appreciate. In geek news, we mark the passage of a cultural icon and the news that Apple continues to be the leading streamer of quality sci-fi content with the upcoming Neuromancer series.   And as for gifts for g...

If ever there was a power-packed year-in-review podcast episode, this is bound to be one of them.  Robbie so enjoyed quizzing Jay last week that Art gets the full treatment.  Jay passed with limping colors and expectations are high for Art.   Jay celebrates college football bowl season with a special turkey leg, all the Guys are scouring their Star Wars poster collection to see if they have anythi...

It’s the end of the year review, but with a twist.  Jay is subjected to a Geek Quiz to see if he cuts the mustard with his geek cred after multiple years of soaking in knowledge from Art and Robbie.   Will he pass and enjoy a lunch from Robbie and an extension of his co-host contract?  Or is his future in jeopardy?  (Can a guy of a certain age even be expected to remember things?) Take the quiz yo...

YouTubeTV and Disney have reached an understanding so the Guys no longer have to jump through hoops to watch sports, but what are they watching when their favorite teams aren't playing? This week Robbie and Art give an update on what shows (or "content" as the cool kids call it) are currently taking up their time. Some of the offerings include a historical drama, a sci-fi offering and a spy family...

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas.  And when, exactly, is it okay to start listening to Tiny Tim’s playlist of Tinsel Tunes?   Robbie and Jay tackle the tough issue of timing: can you listen to Jingle Bells prior to Thanksgiving?  Or will Grandma get run over by a reindeer if you get ahead of the game?  Then, once it is allowable to listen, what style is preferred?  Jay promotes his sub...

It’s here, it’s finally here!  That’s right, this episode marks the return of the JRSU, aka Jay’s Regrettable Segment Universe.   With the completion a few months back of the sometimes mostly weekly-ish segment highlighting the characters in the Jon Morris book, The League of Regrettable Superheroes, listeners were left to wonder, “What will happen next?  Will Jay ever get to speak again?”  Well,...

This episode is so full of podcast excellence it’s hard to put into words.  But there are a lot of words in the episode itself.   Thanksgiving is coming, so there is talk of turkey and fun things to do with dressing on the day after.  There are multiple Geeks of the Week from all the Guys, including the most amazing (or terrible) Oreos ever to be invented and on the way to Jay’s house, a multitude...

This episode is sure to send the listener to The Dreaming, but not for the usual reasons.  Art is out taking a nap, which is appropriate, as Jay and Robbie discuss Season 2 of The Sandman, Neil Gaiman’s Netflix exposition of his award-winning comic.  Sadly, Season 2 may be the final season.  The video version was faithful to the comics, the story was compelling, the visuals were fantastic, and the...

Wes Shelton, one of GOCA’s most frequent guests, is back… but is it even grilling season?  Well, it is if Wes is around.  He joins Robbie and Jay in the studio to talk about grilling for the holidays.   Thanksgiving approaches, which means turkeys will be smoked, fried, roasted, and otherwise prepared for feasting, and much of that can (and should) be done outdoors on grills, eggs, etc.  Or perhap...

With Jay still on his magical mystery tour and Halloween upon us, Robbie and Art share some of their favorite memories of spooky seasons past. Some of these stories have been shared before, but it's always good to hear the cautionary tale of homemade werewolf makeup. They also share their top 3 essential scary-ish movies. Geeks of the week include saying so long to a rock legend who knew a thing o...