Jim Kovacik - Jason Meeker - Joseph Johnson

Crispy Coated Robots

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"THE FUTURE SUCKS, but Jim, Jason and Joseph intend to change that!"---Each week these three brave pop culture agents (the Crispy Coated Robots) receive orders from the home office in the far radioactive future requesting they submit individual Top 5 lists on various predetermined mundane topics about the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Author

Jim Kovacik - Jason Meeker - Joseph Johnson

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Crispy Coated Robots #308 - Best Military Comedy 13.01.2026

Are you ever going to text me? This episode goes off the rails in trying to figure out what makes a comedy. Jason, Jim, and Joseph create a list of their favorite military comedy films. Joseph is flummoxed by a simple auto spelling correction that sends him into high anxiety. Jim skipped joining West Point to participate in "Hands Across Lamar". Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines: What a gre...

Crispy Coated Robots #307- Best of 2025 (Everything but Movies) 06.01.2026

Are you ever going to text me? This episode doesn't suck as much as we thought (much like 2025). Jason, Jim, and Joseph share some of their personal highlights from the past year. Now opening for the JAMBS, the world's laziest guitarist! Jim's seasonal haircut leads to an existential questioning of Joseph's baldness. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City... what?!? Jim's a...

Crispy Coated Robots #306 - 2026 Anticipations (aka things to look forward to in the new year) 30.12.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode is looking for an afternoon delight. Jason, Jim, and Joseph throw out the things they are looking forward to in the new year. 2025 didn't suck as much as Joseph predicted. “Don't honey me, HI. You better get me that asteroid!” Jason is ready to get his sweep on for the 2030 Olympics. Jim's ready to let some crazy Sweeds take over his house...

Crispy Coated Robots #305 - Best Gift Scene in a Movie 23.12.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode doesn't come with batteries. Jason, Jim, and Joseph list some of the best gifts ever given in a movie. Jason asks the most important question: "Do you think I'm pretty?” Corey Feldman ruins everything. We're going to make some break and get fat. You'll put your eye out. Who is Jaison and why does he view Jason as a princess? What...

Crispy Coated Robots #304 - Best Movies Set During Christmas That Are Not About Christmas 16.12.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode takes place during a podcast, but is not about a podcast. Jason, Jim, and Joseph tackle the highly controversial topic of listing the best movies taking place in the Christmas season (but are not about Christmas). I'm not a Landman.  I'm an Oilman. Nicole Kidman delivers the best last line with a Christmas sentiment since Tiny Tim. Joseph reall...

Crispy Coated Robots #303 - Best Robe Scenes in Movies/TV 09.12.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode is sponsored by Uncle Ed's Cherry Bounce. Jason, Jim, and Joseph breakdown some of the best robe scenes in cinema. No.  The movie: The Robe doesn't make it on anyone's list. When good actors go bad: A new topic? Jim suffers the Mandela Effect with an Alf episode that never happened. Jason has his own epiphany with mistakenly thinking some...

Crispy Coated Robots #302 - Best Songs That Reference Other Songs 02.12.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode is like Mick Jagger and gets no satisfaction. Jason, Jim, and Joseph replay some of the best songs that reference other songs. Joseph presents "The Purge" starring Henry Winkler. Jim claims to have "The most '70s' " family photo ever. Jason pushes the interpretational boundaries (again) by claiming a remake is actually an or...

Crispy Coated Robots #301 - Best Movie Santa 25.11.2025

Are you ever going to text me? You'll poke your eye out with this episode. Jason, Jim, and Joseph make their naughty and nice list of the best Santa movie. Out just in time for all the Christmas parties: Jason's Runaway Tire caught on video. It's the Santa Claus version of Die Hard. Joseph contests the idea of a female Santa Claus (But, he does think they can be funny). Jim gets and...

Crispy Coated Robots #300 - Best Thanksgiving Movies/TV 18.11.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode is the 300th episode, and it's not about Spartans (talk about a missed opportunity). Jason, Jim, and Joseph feast on some of the best themed televised and cinematic Thanksgivings.  Jason Meeker: Pro Lugnut Tofu turkey. No, thank you. You want the bird? Go in the alley and eat the bird. As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly. Jim performs...

Crispy Coated Robots #299 - Best Films Shot in the Woods 13.11.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode is number 299.  That's a lot of episodes. Jason, Jim, and Joseph work their way through the best movies that take place in the woods. Get these MF'n snakes out of my MF'n bathroom! Sshhh! Pretend like you're asleep. Crime is the disease, and he's the cure. Joseph still has a neck injury from watching Hunger Games from the first r...

Crispy Coated Robots #298 - Best Performance by an Actor/Actress Over 70 04.11.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode will age like fine wine... and then turn to vinegar. Jason, Jim, and Joseph pay tribute to the best performances by septuagenarians and octogenarians (that's old people to you and me). He's not only a great actor, but he rocks a very hairy chest. But you're never going to win this case Frank, you died. Jason gives out parenting advice on r...

Crispy Coated Robots #297 - Best Movie to Watch on Halloween 28.10.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode doesn't know what Vern means. Jason, Jim, and Joseph recommend some of their favorite Halloween cinematic treats. Hagrid Lebowski There's nothing I want to do for seven hours. Jason's curfew wouldn't let him do the time warp. Rabid zombies are much scarier than lumbering zombies. Once again, "Three more days to Halloween. Hallowe...

Crispy Coated Robots #296 - Best Road Trip Album 21.10.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode should be listened to in its entirety before listening to any recommended albums on this week's list. Jason, Jim, and Joseph provide the listeners with a stellar list of albums to listen to on a road trip. Jason makes a controversial pitch for the English F1 McLaren team to become the McLaren Matadors.   Joseph and Jason complain about going blind i...

Crispy Coated Robots #295 - Best Dramatic Movie Performance by a Comedian 14.10.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode contains surprisingly dramatic moments (not really). Jason, Jim, and Joseph list some of the best dramatic performances by actors known more for their comedic chops. Jason poses the philosophical question of whether a comedy can be so unfunny that it can be considered a drama. Jim brings back one of his favorite impressions, even though it's as dead...

Crispy Coated Robots #294 - Best Funeral Scene in Movies/TV 07.10.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode is better like 5000 candles in the wind. Jason, Jim, and Joseph put to rest the best funeral scenes in television and movies. “Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... human.” Eugoogoolizer. One who speaks at funerals. My phone died. Joseph was so moved by one funeral scene he had to went back to the theatre the next day to...

Crispy Coated Robots #293 - Best Fake Musicians on TV 30.09.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode can’t keep time playing a tambourine. Jason, Jim, and Joseph call out some of their favorite fictional musicians on television. More obnoxious than night mowing; morning band practice! Joseph gives lessons on the chord formations of Smelly Cat. Jim pays tribute to the original television musician. The Monkees are finally inducted into the CCR Hall of Fam...

Crispy Coated Robots #292 - Best Douchebag in a Movie 25.09.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode offers a PSA for all of us older geezers. Jason, Jim, and Joseph make a list of the biggest cinematic douchebags. Trinitron television receives a shout-out from Jason. Hans, Boobie. I'm your white knight. James Spader, Dabney Coleman, and Robert Prescott all make it into the Douchebag Hall of Fame.  I haven't had a carb since 2004. I work with...

Crispy Coated Robots #291 - Best Grizzled Movie Performance 17.09.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode has more grizzle than any other episode. Jason, Jim, and Joseph grumble their way through making a list of the best growling cinematic characters. Jim enjoys an episode of impression heaven. You're gonna eat thunder and crap thunder.   I'm here to talk about "diabeetus". Wes Hightower. Jason and Joseph agree that a great performance c...

Crispy Coated Robots #290 - Best Redheaded Characters 09.09.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode has Pocket Pool.   Jason, Jim, and Joseph list some of their favorite redhead characters. Joseph has limits on how much he is willing to pay to see the Wizard. Jason doesn't like the idea of losing money one damn bit. Jim matches the carpet with the drapes. While all three of the bots had a ventriloquist dummy. None of them had Franklin. Jason is an...

Crispy Coated Robots #289 - Best Feel Good Movie 02.09.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode be slappa da bass, mon. Jason, Jim, and Joseph discuss some of their "feel-good" movies. I like the stretchy pants. Jason describes how he nearly crapped himself on the race track. Still Alice is still depressing. Hello Dolly? Hello, another Walter Matthau impression. It's Merman!! Merman!! You pulled a Munson. How can you possibly not fee...

Crispy Coated Robots #274 - Best TV Character Who Came After Season One 26.08.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode was NOT recorded from the bed or the toilet. Jason, Jim, and Joseph list some of their favorite TV characters that were not part of  the original season. Love Island… the worst. L.B.L.D You catch a lot more with a dead squirrel. Jim is chastised and shamed for not having watched “It Aways Sunny in Philadelphia”. All it took was one hash brownie to give u...

Crispy Coated Robots #287 - Best Movie Scene with Coffee 19.08.2025

Are you ever going to text me? The episode participated in "Hands Across Lamar." Jim, Jason, and Joseph cover some of the best movie scenes involving coffee. Jason struggles with his son leaving for college. Jim's advice for empty nesting is to take on more guitar gigs. Joseph was raised on "coffee milk," which explains a lot.   Iced coffee! Who knew? "Caffeine'l...

Crispy Coated Robots #286 - TV Shows That Can't Be Made Today 12.08.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode doesn't use puppets for a good reason. Jason, Jim, and Joseph list some of their favorite TV shows from the past that just couldn't be made today. Joseph champions the idea of Pornhub as a new sponsor. Girls on trampolines. Even Tom Hanks couldn't bring this sitcom back. GPS made this TV concept obsolete. No Ma'am! Jason is ready to p...

Crispy Coated Robots #285 - Best Period Comedy 05.08.2025

Are you ever going to text me? The aggression against this episode will not stand. Jason, Jim, and Joseph list their favorite period comedy films. Mouse Trap 2: This time, the mouse dies most ridiculously. Jason has to watch gore. Joseph has to watch a 19th-century costume drama. Jim watches lesbians with guns.  Jason finally gets a comedic reference 40 years later. Suffering and where to find gre...

Crispy Coated Robots #284 - Best Underrated Game Shows 29.07.2025

Are you ever going to text me? This episode was the number one answer among the 100 people surveyed. Jason, Joseph, and Jim talk about some of the most underrated television game shows. Jason finds family therapy with Family Feud. Gene, Gene the dancing machine. The boys come up with a whole new business model for Taxi companies to compete with shared ride services. We'll be back in two and t...

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