Guys Of A Certain Age

We've got another week without the full complement of Guys, but plenty of Geeks. Robbie and Art remember beloved game show host, Wink Martindale, share news of a Star Trek Red Alert experience at Universal Hollywood, and resurrect DC Deathwatch as Art cancels his DC Universe subscription.  The Guys also humbly bundle a series of random nerdy news notes, before hearing from Robbie about his recent...

One might say Robbie had leavin’ on his mind for this episode, because there were definitely not 3 cigarettes in the (proverbial) ashtray on this episode.  Robbie went to Vegas, leaving Art and Jay to reminisce about their shared role in musical community theater.  It was almost crazy how these last minute roles in “Always, Patsy Cline” came about.  Let’s just say it pays to know Art’s cousin, as...

These Guys are of such a Certain Age, they could be called “Vinyl.”  But just like vinyl records, they are timeless, have a nostalgic sound, and will hopefully, one day, make a comeback.  From what?  Who knows.  In this episode, it’s a two-fer again, as Art went in the wrong door of the building an hour late and missed the recording.   Jay and Robbie carried on, though, to talk about vinyl, turnta...

The Guys are hungry this week, so hungry in fact that Art skipped recording to eat lunch.  Or was he replaced with a food-service robot?  Only dedicated listeners will be able to discern.   Jay kicks things off in Geeks of the Week with some of the new crazy food items available at MLB ballparks this summer, inspired by a story of his own childhood that took place only steps from the GOCA studio....

It's Doomsday for the Guys this week! But Robbie and Art decided to do a podcast anyway. Geeks of the Week include rumors of a David Ayer director's cut of Suicide Squad. This is the first one with Will Smith. Could a Chris Rock scene be included? Netflix looking at a live action series of a Scooby Doo origin story. Ruh-roh. On a serious note, there's an update on beloved poster artist Drew Struza...

It was a scary day in the Guys of a Certain Age studio, and it wasn’t just because Art was on hiatus.  Jay led off with his Geek of the Week, reporting on the legit Star Wars droids that made their debut at a recent Nvidia conference, giving Robbie flashbacks from Terminator.  But these droids are cuter.  Then Robbie told of the upset AppleTV+ cart and how much they were losing every year - and it...

This week, Robbie and Art discuss a 40-year-old secret that will soon be revealed to the public again. And even though Jay's out there are plenty of Geeks in this episode including A New History of the DC Universe, Jason Mamoa's update on his Lobo suit, Jon Bernthal not only starring in but helping to WRITE the upcoming Punisher movie, Sigil's virtual D and D facing a harsh reality, and the icing...

It's sheer Paradise in the Guys of a Certain Age podcast studio today. And no, that's not because Jay Reed couldn't make it for this episode. Robbie and Art take a look at the Hulu (by way of ABC and Fox) limited series that's gone from an underground hit to a world-shaking sensation! Listen as the Guys dig deep and share their thoughts. Geeks of the Week include a Stranger Things alum joining the...

It’s awards season once again, and once again, Guys of a Certain Age podcast has taken itself out of the running - The Guys want to give everyone else a chance.   But who knows, maybe a surprise winner will emerge, just as in every single other awards show that some people still watch.  Art watched a few clips of the SAG-AFTRA awards and Jay watched a bit of those and and bit of the Grammys.  Robb...

It’s a Brave New Podcast, with equipment supplied by Wakanda Audio!   In this episode, Jay, Robbie and Bonnie - wait, what?  Sorry - those are the three that went to see Captain America, Brave New World, together, but Bonnie opted out of the podcast recording.  Art opted out of both, saying something like “The Wheel is gonna’ be really good tonight.”  Jay and Robbie give their take on the latest o...

This week Robbie and Art welcome a special guest and friend of the show, Stefan Tribble. Stefan works for Ross Video, a Canadian company that designs and manufactures live event and video production equipment. Stefan gives us the low down on his most recent event, Super Bowl LIX. Stefan worked on the in-venue production, the show within the show. So for our listeners who attended the game, Stefan...

The Guys are pretty excited about the Fantastic Four teaser trailer that came out the week before the Super Bowl.  Jay got even more pumped up about the extended trailer he thought he'd discovered before Art and Robbie.  Yes, he was duped.  But it was a high quality dupe.  And the excitement level is so high, they're considering changing the podcast name to the Terrific Three.  Keep listening for...

It’s the Super Episode of Super Guys of a Certain Age, the one where they talk a little about the big game and a lot about what they’ll be eating during said festivities.  From KC barbecue to Philly cheesesteaks, and all the variations, including at least three provided by Domino’s.  Got a budget?  Goldbelly is there for you.  Want to do something homemade but also want to spend time with the peop...

One might say that The Guys are a skeleton crew of sorts: Robbie does the editing, Jay writes the episode descriptions, and Art does the impressions.  But do they perform these essential functions in space?  While being chased by pirates?  Light years from home on a spaceship run by a banged up droid with memory issues?   Unfortunately, the answer is D: none of the above.  Instead, they live vicar...

Join Robbie and Jay on this episode as they sail away on the official Guys of a Certain Age yacht, along with Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, and Toto.  And friends of that certain age, of course: Steely Dan and the guy from the Pina Colada song.  But not Art: apparently he gets seasick.   It’s the Yacht Rock episode, where Robbie and Jay sing their favorite hits of the era (no...

It’s a snow day at the GOCA Studio, which means Art and Jay are phoning it in, and Robbie is the only one who lives close enough to actually walk to the studio - and he had to walk uphill both ways.  (He didn’t share what ways he was walking, but The Ministry of Funny Walks should issue a report soon.)   Luckily, Jay and Art were only needed for Geeks of the Week, with rumors of Wolverine perhaps...

The Guys are well into 2025, but they’re still close enough to 2024 to reminisce about what Santa brought them.   From legit light sabers to graphic novels, fine glassware to cross-country trips, concert tickets to Doritos socks - all the geek gamuts are covered.  Apparently Santa understands who he’s dealing with.   And in Geeks of the Week, there’s a little going and lot of coming back.  RDJ isn...

Between the hours that go into researching, rehearsing, and recording this podcast, and the hours spent watching TV series and movies (also apart of researching the podcast), it’s a wonder The Guys have time to go to real jobs every day.  They manage, but it’s a struggle.   But all that time is worth it because of this episode, the more-or-less-annual recap of The Guys’ favorite shows and movies o...

After years of cajoling, inviting, hinting, and other synonyms, The Guys finally sit back and let The Wives have their say.  Two of them, at least.   It took a pre-recording dinner and let’s be honest - a surprise unveiling of a portable studio at the podcast Christmas party - but that seemed to be the magic combination to get Jay’s wife, Melissa, and Art’s wife, Becky, on the air.  Secrets are re...

You want geeks?  The Guys got geeks.  (The Guys ARE geeks.)  This episode is full of it.  Er…full of them.   Art quizzes Jay and Robbie about continually running comics and they guessed 75% of them correctly, leaving 25 % as jughead status.  And speaking of comics, Dollar Tree (also known as $1.25 Tree) made a big announcement on a similar subject.  Jay went to Europe, Los Angeles, and outer space...

Nope, this episode is not about Boston.  It’s a different Wicked.  This is the Wicked that is a Broadway musical hit, and somehow Robbie ended up in the theater watching it.  A musical.  Are we in an alternate universe?  And will Art and Jay sing a few tunes along the way?  You’ll have to follow the yellow brick headphones to find out.   Meanwhile, in other worlds, another prequel is coming for th...

It’s dark in Gotham City, and that’s just the sort of vibe that fits the Penguin’s plan to take over the city and make his mother proud.  The actors, the story, the makeup, and the very lack of Batman make The Penguin one of the best superhero-adjacent streaming series in a long time.   \Not a fan of the Batman?  That’s okay, as long as you like the Sopranos and appreciate a good makeup artist.  A...

Buckle up!  This episode could be a bumpy ride - but not to worry, Jay brings a playlist of airline safety videos that you might actually watch.  Art shares the passing of an iconic horror flick actor while anticipating the passing of Superman and Lois.  Tomb Robbie announces the announcement of the actress who will sit on the next Lara Croft throne.   Then things get…regrettable.  Due to time con...

In today’s episode, The Guys invite the legendary Samuel L. Jackson into the studio…at least honorarily.  If they’d truly had him on mic, they’re not sure an explicit rating could have been avoided.  But he was there in spirit with what may be the highest Geek Index of all time, and he’s still going!   Listen as The Guys rack up his score, avoid quoting him, and debate about what movies are truly...

This week the Guys discuss the October surprise that just occurred. No, we're not getting political. We're talking about three new product updates Apple announced at the end of October. Robbie and Art share their "Apple Intelligence" to let you know which products get their vote and which ones shouldn't have been on the ballot.   In Geeks of the Week, we mark the passing of beloved actress, Teri G...