Discerning Geeks Portal

Welcome to a special Star Wars discussion episode...recorded 2.5 years ago on October 25, 2020. The episode was held back and intended to be used as a fill-in episode in case the Geeks ever missed a week. And...then...we didn't use it anyway...even when we could have. This is the 3rd and final lost/unearthed/time-capsule episode recorded in 2020. Check out the other two "lost" episod...

Welcome to Todd & Preston's Drive-Time Discussion Hour. Due to Andruw having a scheduling conflict and Dave falling asleep before we were supposed to record, Todd & Preston ended up improvising their own two-person episode. As Preston put it, this is like the discussion we might have during a car ride. So, the runtime is over an hour, and the car ride is imaginary, but the conversation...

While not coming out in March as originally intended, this week's review is of the 1984 sci-fi comedy-adventure, "Ice Pirates." This is the last of four reviews we were doing specifically to honor our late friend & co-host, Dave Teague. Check out the other reviews in this series: "Godzilla (2014)," "Conan: The Barbarian (1982)," and "Robot Jox." We&#...

Welcome to another special unearthed episode, recorded 17 June 2020 and the 2nd of two practice episodes that Dave, Dave, and Todd, did before releasing their review of "The Martian" as their episode #001 in July of that year. Finally edited and ready for release, this episode explores the co-hosts' geeky interests and what they hoped for out of the podcast. - Which co-host was shopp...

This week, we give a NON-spoiler review of a movie that came to theaters...today, 31 March 2023...Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Dave, Preston, and Todd, already saw it two Sundays ago as part of an Amazon Prime-exclusive early preview, and Todd saw it again last Sunday as part of an additional early preview. And, spoilers...it's a great movie. It's so refreshing to be able t...

This time, on the Discerning Geex Portal, we review the 1990 sci-fi flick about giant fighting robots and the people that pilot them into battle..."Robot Jox." - What classic tabletop strategy game about robot combat did Dave, Dave, and Todd, play in high school, sometimes all night? The game gets several mentions in this episode. - Which of the Geex can pretty much sum up his opinion of...

Welcome to "Starlite Starbrite: Special Unearthed Episode #000.0: The Naming of the Podcast."  Recorded on June 10, 2020, this is the first of two practice sessions that Dave, Dave, and Todd recorded to prove that the podcast could become a reality -- six weeks before publishing their movie review of "The Martian" as episode #001 on July 21, 2020.  In this first unearthed episo...

Thousands of years ago, before Florida was drunk by the sea and New York crumbled into the ocean, four brothers ride into battle, to discuss, "Conan the Barbarian."   Yes, this movie is another Dave Teague pick as we celebrate his life during March, almost one year since his passing.  Andruw moderates as this was his selection among Dave Teague picks, with Andruw being a huge Arnold...

This March, we will be honoring our late friend and co-host, Dave Teague, by reviewing movies we know he liked or had previously suggested.  First up is the 2014 version of "Godzilla," the first movie in the WB/Legendary MonsterVerse and a movie Dave T. suggested for review at the end of episode #032, which was our review of "The Lake House."  This episode also marks Preston's first time...

Thanks to the returning Andruw, this episode is brought to you by the letter A, and it's about...anything.  We start off catching up with what Andruw's been doing, and we gradually transition into more geeky topics from there.  - Preston asked what food in movies or TV would we most like to eat?  Preston had good answers.  Andruw had a weird example.  Todd didn't have a fa...

This week, we're down one Dave but back up one Andruw (plus a returning Preston; and we can't seem to get rid of Todd for an episode), as we review the MCU Phase 2 movie, "Ant-Man."  - Which co-host appreciated the aspect of the movie in which Scott Lang had trouble using his skills for a real career.  - What did the guys think about the character of Scott Lang?  - Was Scott Lang's...

This week, we review a movie slightly older than all of us (well, okay, *significantly* older than guest host Preston and soon-to-return Andruw; Todd & Dave really are old).  It's the 1975 kind-of-futuristic, kind-of-sci-fi sports film, "Rollerball."  This was recently chosen randomly on our still-unnamed-season-3-portal, but it's a season 2 leftover Wheel of Insanity pick chosen by...

...And, we're back.  Andruw is still busy pinning and body-slamming people (for his high school wrestling team, not just random people on the street).  But, this week, we are joined by friend and special guest host, Preston.  Together, we review a movie the three of us watched on New Year's Eve -- the DCEU film "Black Adam."  - How many hours does this movie seem to last? &nbsp...

...And, we're back.  No, seriously, we are.  We're sorry for our longest unintended hiatus yet, caused by a combination of competing schedules, a bout of the flu by two co-hosts and their families (Todd's immune system is apparently still working overtime), the holidays, and general life hectic-ness. Anyway...  While Andruw was busy pinning people to mats for his high school wrestli...

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the main event:  The 3rd Discerning Geeks Portal...Showdown! In the Comet corner...  Starring Robert Duvall, Tea Leoni, Elijah Wood, and Morgan Freeman...  Containing smart, adaptable characters who strive to make the best of a cataclysmic situation...  Specializing in tales of the human spirit, problem-solving story-telling, and heroic sacrific...

This week, just in time for Halloween, we reviewed the 1980s horror comedy, "Beetlejuice."  - What is up with the early mention about bad sound effects on the podcast ?!?!?  - How does Joanna get away with talking crap about us?  - Which co-host keeps track of how many times we say the word Beetlejuice, and why is that relevant?  - Which co-host accuses Tim Burton of doing drug...

Have you ever lost a file on your computer -- something important, that you meant to keep forever, and you don't how it got deleted?  That happened to Todd recently.  He had the "bright" idea to start mentioning on the Facebook & Twitter feeds when certain episodes of the podcast reach their 1-year or 2-year anniversary.  When needed, he would go a step further & clean up th...

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the main event:  The 2nd Discerning Geeks Portal...Showdown! In the New York corner...  Originating from the year 2077...  Starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman...  Capable of delivering character development and multiple plot twists...  Specializing in automated weaponry, hydroelectric energy, cool aircraft, and foldable motorcycles... &n...

This week is a special episode as we recap Dragon Con 2022, the 11th for Todd and the *1st* for Dave and Andruw.  - What did Todd do Thursday night and Friday before Dave and Andruw got there on Saturday?  - What TV show premiere tempted Todd away from some Thursday night Dragon Con programming?  - What unexpected medical situation kept Dave and Andruw from arriving Friday as planne...

Happy David Teague Day!  :)  We declare September 21 to be a new holiday, based on the birthday of our friend and co-host, David Teague, who we lost back in March 2022.  In the early days of the podcast, Dave would persistently request that we review the sci-fi/horror/comedy B-movie, "Killer Klowns From Outer Space."  Eventually, we caved in and reviewed it in episode #020. &nb...

This week, we review the 1985 comedy-mystery, based on the board game, "Clue."  - Which co-host(s) have seen this movie many times?  - Were any co-host(s) okay having only seen it twice?  - Did any co-hosts have any issues with the characters?  - What did the co-hosts think about the mystery and the various resolutions?  - In what ways is this movie timeless and/or outdate...

Listen now to our review of Thor: The Dark World, the 2nd movie of the MCU's Phase 2 and the 8th overall. Full disclosure, this episode is being published while eating a quick breakfast, Friday morning, while at Dragon Con 2022, so there's no time to focus on a creative episode description. You can contact us at...  - E-Mail:  DiscerningGeeks@gmail.com  - Twitter:  @DiscerningG...

This week, we review the neo-noir sci-fi film -- and Roger Ebert's #1 movie of 1998 -- "Dark City."  - Despite the dark setting & tone of a movie called "Dark City," which specific aspects of the movie were sufficiently bright and/or colorful?  - Which co-host made the excellent connection between this movie and the concept of nature vs. nurture?  - Were the aliens in this movie...

Welcome aboard the U.S.S. Discerning Geeks, where this week, we take a deep dive into the zany navy submarine comedy, "Down Periscope."  - Which cast member of this movie changed hair colors for this movie between seasons of the TV show she also starred in?  And, who cares about an actress's hair color?  And, will this be the last time Todd finds weird reasons to mention his "Picket...

This week, the Geeks review the sci-if horror film, "The Mist."  This is a movie based on a Stephen King novella, directed and written for the screen by Frank Darabont, the same writer-director who brought us hopeful, inspirational dramas, "The Shawshank Redemption" and "The Green Mile."  This movie...is a bit of a departure from those previous works.  Buckle up, folks.  This i...