Geek Roulette

This episode was recorded days before Sony announced their big PS5 showcase event. 

This episode your hosts discuss one their favorite bands of all time, Faith No More. We talk about their history, their albums, and their influence on other bands. We breakdown each album and talk about their highs and lows. And for the arbitrary list segment, we talk the worst replacement lead singers  in rock history. 

This episode your hosts Mike and John discuss the mid-2000 series reboot of Battlestar Galactica. We talk about how it was a groundbreaking series that set the example and paved the way for other television and streaming series.  

In our second installment of "John Finally Watches", John watches for the first time the Martin Scorsese classics Goodfellas and Casino. We discuss his opinion of the two movies.  We talk what is similar and what is different as well as the acting performances of all involved. Was Scorsese robbed of an Oscar? What is the better movie? Listen and find out!

This episode your hosts decide to go meta and we do a podcast about podcasts. We talk about how they have merged as a great form of entertainment. What makes a podcast good? What turns us off on a podcast? And what are Mike and John's favorite podcasts? Find out and give it a listen!

This episode your hosts Mike and John discuss a variety of recent news topics. We talk DC and their potential casting for the upcoming Flashpoint movie as well as Ray Fisher and his vocal issues with Joss Whedon. We discuss weird Star Wars reboot rumors. We talk about theaters opening up...but will it be for long? We talk race in the show Community and Dungeons and Dragons. And we talk about the F...

Your hosts Mike and John talk about whatever passes through their heads. We talk about the lackluster launch of HBO Max. And do we really need a Snyder Cut of the JLA? What's our favorite creature races? And what was Dak's job in The Empire Strikes Back? Give it a listen and sit back and relax!

Welcome to a new episode format type that your hosts will call "John Catches up!". How many times has Mike mentioned a movie or show that John hasn't seen? Well, John is starting to finally catch up on some of this! This episode your hosts discuss two of the movies of Wes Anderson's library that Mike has recommended to John: The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou and The Fantastic Mr Fox. We also disc...

In this episode, your hosts Mike and John regale you all with stories about songs and the memories that are attached to them. It's not necessarily our favorite songs...but rather songs we have strong connections to. Give it a listen!

Your hosts Mike and John are back! They finally find time to record a new episode. They cover the recent announcements in the Star Wars franchises with directors and casting. Then they revisit Rise of Skywalker and see if time passed makes it a better movie. They review the final season of Clone Wars and touch on how it ties into Rebels and The Mandalorian. And lastly they discuss the state of the...

This episode is another arbitrary episode! Our hosts just play catch up on some of the things that have gone on in our lives. We discuss what age is the right age to watch certain movies. And our Arbitrary List is our top three shows you should binge watch while being stuck at home. 

After a month long hiatus, your hosts Mike and John are back to discuss what the past month has been like for them in this new infectious world. We talk about how our lives have been impacted as well as ponder what this means for our future as well. 

Your hosts Mike and John cover a trio of topics in this episode. First we talk about the health and progress of upcoming Star Wars movies and shows and as if we should be worried if some of these will actually come out. Then we talk about some of the schedule and director changes in the Marvel Disney+ offerings. And lastly we discuss the excessive costs of tickets and how much is too much to watch...

Your hosts Mike and John take a retrospective look at one of the world's most successful Metal bands, Metallica. We take a look at our favorite memories of them, discuss each of their albums, try to make sense of the documentary Some Kind of Monster, and our Arbitrary List is our top 5 favorite Metallica songs. 

Your hosts Mike and John discuss a wide range of assorted topics! We discuss our most disliked comic book characters (As of now). We talk about how too much hype can have a negative impact on the things we love. We get inspired by A Space Poddity and talk some of our favorite cover songs. We hear about Mike's deep loathing of the Dave Matthew's Band. And we take questions from The Dump!

Your hosts Mike and John take a look at how the Watchmen and Mandolorian series wrapped up. Did they stick their landings? What does their future's hold? We discuss what went right and what could have been improved with each series. 

Arbitrary Lists will be near the end of the episode instead of the beginning as we re-rank the Star Wars films.  Mike also regrets not calling out Adam Driver for having the best performance of any actor or actress in the film. He was truly the film MVP.  We will NEVER watch or review any of the Made-For-TV Ewok movies.  And if you want to watch Mike's recommendation of Stella, you can find it on...

The sound will be a little louder as we added a third mic to try to draw in more of the special in the background. I do apologize for that.  This episode works best as a riffing episode if you watch the special as you listen to the podcast.  Our Arbitrary List : Top three weird Star Wars theories

This episode your hosts revisit what was Disney's first PG-13 movie....The Black Hole! We discuss the odd history and legacy of one of Disney's most surreal and odd "family films" ever made. From murderous robots, to laser lobotomies, to a journey through heaven and hell.....your hosts Mike and John speak on why this movie left such lasting impressions on them. Oh? And Mike spills a mead cider on...

Your hosts Mike and John decide to not have a topic this episode as they decide to just have another Arbitrary Episode as Thanksgiving approached. Your hosts talk about how Black Friday has lost it's impact. Thanksgiving lists! Bands Reuniting! And the Cybertruck's indestructible windows! Full on turkey? Just sit back and give the episode a listen! 

Your hosts give a review of the HBO series, Watchmen. We discuss the first 4 episodes and how accessible the show is for those who haven't read the comic, how the series follows up the comic, and the good and bad of the series.  

It's a big week of premiers! We have the season 4 premier of Rick and Morty as well as the debut of Disney Plus and The Mandalorian! Join your hosts Mike and John as they break down each episode. We discuss the new status quo for Rick and Morty as well as how this show may move forward with 5 more seasons in the future. And then we discuss a great debut by the new Star Wars series, The Mandalorian...

Your hosts Mike and  John discuss a variety of current events. We talk the release of the new Star Wars Rise of Skywalker trailer. We discuss what will be available to watch on Disney+ launch day of November 12th. We talk Kevin Feige getting a whole lot more responsibility. And the ongoing theme in the episode? Mike REAAAALLY hates Bob Eubanks, 

This episode, your hosts Mike and John reflect on the career of Kevin Smith on the cusp of the release of Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Movie. We talk about the cultural impact that Kevin had on a generation as well as how time hasn't been as kind to him in terms of his later works. 

This episode, your hosts trudge their way through their review of Todd Phillip's Joker movie.  While Joaquin Phoenix is a bright spot, your hosts have some issues with the rest of the movie. Find out what they think!