Jim Kovacik - Jason Meeker - Joseph Johnson

Crispy Coated Robots

Arts EN ↓ 385 episodes

"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 #159 - Best Gary Oldman Roles & Top 5 Times of the Week 07.03.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 159:     “Slow horses… couldn’t drag me away.”    The guys reflect on their Top 5 Gary Oldman roles in film and television, and also debate the best time of the week. ·        Which movie did Gary Oldman admit to doing an impersonation of American business magnate Ross Perot and Bugs Bunny?  ·        When should someone trade stocks during the week? ·       ...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #158 - "Much ado about Shakespear" and Top 5 Cartoon Sidekicks 28.02.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 158:     “Ooh… gang fights are cool (and choreographed meaning )" In this episode the boys explore Shakespeare  stories retold in modern movies and television, and Top 5 cartoon sidekicks. ·        Which cartoon character is the nephew of Fred Flintstone’s boss Mr. Slate? ·        Which is better: HAPPY DAYS with or without the laugh track? ·        Whic...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #157 - TV Animals and Top 5 Bathroom Scenes in Movies 21.02.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 157:     “Buddy Ebsen was chasin’ me... I had to slow down for him to catch up to me!” Jim, Joseph, and George debate the Top 5 TV Animals and bathroom scenes in film. ·        Highlights from Joseph & George’s slumber party ·        Who is buried with the ashes of pig, Arnold Ziffel?   ·        Who is the smartest horse in movies? ·        Two Travolta b...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #156 - Movies that couldn't be made today and Jazz Greats 14.02.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 156:     “Clocks of the World”   The trio discuss the un-politically correct movies of the past and how they could never be made in modern times.  Also Jim, Joseph, and George explore America’s greatest art form: JAZZ and the top innovators and players of all time. They contemplate the art form as a living expression of the nation’s history and culture, still...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #155 - Directors Turned Actor & Top 5 A.I. Characters 07.02.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 155:     “Santy Claus”   Jim, Joseph, and George consider the singularity as they debate the best A.I. characters in TV and movies. Also discussed are the Top 5 film performances by directors turned actors. ·        Which actor did Sydney Pollack replace in Kubrick’s final film? ·        Home of the Whopper = thermonuclear war? ·        What are those two Fac...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #154 - Top 5 Movie Swordfights Best Beaches 31.01.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 154:     “Violence, language, and a glimpse of nudity” Jim, Joseph, and George debate the best movie swordfights and their top 5 beaches. ·        Which podcast host was stranded in a beach dune on crutches for hours as the tide came in?   ·        Why is Uma Thurman fighting in black and white? ·        Tickets to go to the beach??? ·        Which podcast ho...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #153 - Top 5 Bond Songs and Best Movie Henchmen 24.01.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 153:     “It’s a really strong hat, George!” For this session the boys examine movie henchmen (and hench-women) and  list their Top 5. Also discussed are their favorite 007 Movie Songs. ·        What happened to Radiohead’s Bond song entry? ·        Which henchman was a true-life henchmen before appearing in a classic film? ·        Which recording artist is...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #152 - Worst Superhero Movies and Most Memorable Wrestlers 17.01.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 152:     “It’s 3-D: Dark, Dull, and Dumb.” Jim, Joseph, and George discuss and debate the WORST superhero movies and the most memorable wrestlers. ·        Which actress brought her Oscar to the Razzie award ceremony?  ·        Which world-famous wrestler originally was a rock bass player? ·        “Some days you just can’t get rid of a bomb.” ·        Who ha...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #151- Best Fish & Top 5 Fish-Out-Of-Water Movie Characters 10.01.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 151:    “Australia is not just a penial colony!” For this session, Jim, Joseph, and George present their favorite picks of Fish-out-of-Water characters in film. Also what are the Top 5 fish? ·        What 1979 movie is more Forest Gump than Forest Gump ? ·        Where did the name Maddison originate from? ·        Is Babbel pronounced as ‘bɑbəl’ or ‘bæb.əl’?...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #150 - BEST SNOW SCENE + 8 BIT VIDEO GAMES 03.01.2023

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 150:    “It was like skiing on a moonless night with small flashlight lighting the path” Celebrating their 150th episode, Jim, Joseph, and George relive their 8-bit video games histories, and debate the top 5 best snow scenes in film. ·        What is the greatest video game shocker reveal of all time? ·        Who spelled out his initials by shooting out the...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #149 - Best Movies of 2022 27.12.2022

Are you ever going to text me? In this special year-end episode, the 'Bots break down the best movies of 2022! But there's a catch, as Nick Nolte said so gruffly in Another 48 Hours , "This time is gonna be different!" You see, Jim, Joseph and George will get 5 movies to nominate, but only 10 make it into the canister for the future! Which movies will make the cut?! And, which...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #148 - Favorite Versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL & Top 5 TV Evil Twins 20.12.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 148:    “It was the best of idiots… it was the worst of idiots.” For this session, Jim, Joseph, and George discuss their favorite versions of ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ in between debates over the greatest television Evil Twins trope. ·        Dark wigs or goatees? ·        A mobile Devil’s Tower? ·        What is the origin of the phrase “Merry Christmas”? ·       ...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #147 - TV Replacements/Household Replacements 13.12.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 147:    “We’ve gotta get another Dick in this show!” The Replacements Episode! The great television debate between Jim, Joseph, and George about character replacements on TV. Also discussed are the items around the house that need replacing.  ·        The gruesome definition of ‘Buying the Bodies Back' ·        Germans microwaving sponges? ·        Josep...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #146 - Best Non-Holiday Holiday Movies & Top 5 Uses of a Potato in Film 06.12.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 146: “Potato fuel has more uses than fossils fuels.” In this session Jim, Joseph, and George consider and discuss films that are set during the holiday season, but don’t feature holidays. Also debated are the best movie scenes featuring the potato. Who is the first farmer on Mars? Why is it okay for Richard Dreyfus to play with his food? Which podcast host ha...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #145 - Best Series Finale and Top 5 Cartoon Animals 29.11.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 145:    “The Joey of Korean War Dramas” The guys discuss the Top 5 series finales that conclude with a satisfying ending, and the best of cartoon animals. ·        Marlon Brando as a cat? ·        What was the most watched series finale of over 106 million viewers? ·        Who auditioned for the role of the dog, Brian Griffin? ·        Ted Knight on the Supe...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #144 - Top 5 John C. Reilly Film Roles and Best O'Reilly Auto Parts 22.11.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 144:    “That’s Lithuanian?” The Reilly O’ Reilly Episode! Jim, Joseph, and George delve into the Top 5 film roles of actor John C. Reilly and the best items from O’Reilly auto parts store. ·        Beware of air filter scams performed by amateur magicians ·        Who is the ultimate wing-man/yes-man? ·        What was the last movie that Jim took his mother...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #143 - Top 5 Movie Car Crashes and Best Heart Songs 15.11.2022

Are you ever going to text me? November 15, 2022 “The French (kiss) Connection” Episode 143:    “Nothing can stop us now… except a train!” The guys debate the top 5 car crashes in movies. In a tragic turn of events, one of the podcast hosts misunderstands the requirements of the second topic ‘Heart Songs’ and shoehorns in the best from Ann and Nancy Wilson. ·        Which movie coined the term ‘Ca...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #142 - "SERIES INTERUPTUS" and Top 5 Cracker Toppings 08.11.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 142:  “A movie of sorts..." The guys dive into shows that ended abruptly and unintentionally (Series Interruptus) and the best things to put on a cracker! Highlights: Whose wife suggested that the guys do "a movie episode" and what should we do to shame her? What was the original fandom outcry? What series was ranked #15 in the Top 5 cult shows...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #141 - Top 5 Ghost Movies and Best Dental Products 01.11.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 141:  “Your main character is... dead” Listen to the gang dive into dental products (still unclear whether they use any) and ghosts!  Highlights: Who never changes their clothes? What civilization included alcohol in their mouth wash? What dental product can be used as a weapon? Why is George uncultured? Who is the newest member of the crew and why does Tom W...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #140 - Top 5 Movie Cameos and Best Scented Candles 25.10.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 140:    “Did somebody crap in our laundry?”   The trio discuss their Top 5 favorite movie cameos, and debate the very best scented candles. ·        What is the greatest film cameo by a mime?  ·        Who is the rock star that is the mayor of Bridge City? ·        How long can an actor be on screen and it still be considered a cameo instead a bit role? ·   ...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #139 - Best Comedy Horror Movies and Theater Therapy 18.10.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 139:    Theater Therapy: “That was the day that Jim became a man.” The boys discuss the Top 5 comedy horror films. Then the show gets personal as the trio share intimate moments each of them experienced throughout their lives in movie theaters. ·         What was Jim and Joseph’s first rated R movie? ·        What classifies as a zombie-dy?  ·        Gumbo an...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO...THE BEATLES' "RUBBER SOUL" 17.10.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Houston Radio Platinum airdate 10-16-22 Today at noon on Houston Radio Platinum, the Crispy Coated Robots listen to the Beatles classic "Rubber Soul!" That's right, George W. Padgett and Jim Beazy break down all the classic tracks - "Michelle," "Drive My Car," "Nowhere Man" and more! Find out - which song won a grammy, whi...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #138 - Top 5 TV Shows of the 21st Century and Bottled Water 11.10.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 138:    “Then I saw her face, now I’m gonna leave her.” Jim, Joseph, and George debate the best television shows (thus far) of the 21st Century and the Top 5 bottled waters. ·        Why is Tracy Morgan so fixated on Chewbacca? ·        Which water does Andy Rooney drink? ·        Who do the podcast hosts consider to be the female Michael Scott? ·        Keri...

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... GENESIS "INVISIBLE TOUCH" 10.10.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Houston Radio Platinum Airdate 10-9-22

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #137 - Top 5 Doormat/Pushover Characters and Doormats 04.10.2022

Are you ever going to text me? Episode 137:    “The Doormat Episode” The guys debate the best example of a doormat/pushover character, while also discussing doormats for the home. ·        Who did Christopher Reeves base his Clark Kent character on? ·        What’s up with the John C. Reilly roles? ·        ‘You’ve been Munsoned!” ·        Learn the perfect doormat for those who want to avoid doin...

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