Geek Salad

The Geek Salad crew has returned to finish off their countdown of the top 20 comic book movies of all time in Geek Salad episode 150: Chimichangas and Shawarma, A-holes! part 2 (The Whedon Cut). Andy, Mike, and Joe are back and they're ready to reveal the top 10 comic book movies. Will The Dark Knight hold onto it's top spot from the episode 50 list? Where will The Avengers sit on the list (consid...

After suffering through the horrors of the top 15 worst comic book movies of all time, it's time to step back into the light. Yes, once again, the Geek Salad crew of Andy, Mike, and Joe assemble to tabulate the votes and count down the top 20 best comic book movies of all time in Geek Salad episode 150: Chimichangas and Shawarma, A-holes! In fact, this list is so superheroic, it had to be seperate...

We truly live in a golden age of Comic Book movies.  Much like the second golden age of comics in the early 1980’s, the Nerd Generation has never had such an embarrassment of riches….   ….however, these are not the movies we’re discussing this week. We’ve again taken the votes of the Geek Salad listening audience and compiled the Top 15 Worst Comic Book Based movies of all time!  Join Joe, Andy, a...

1987 will always be seen as a really excellent year for fun, excellent movies. Why, just look at the top 10 highest grossing movies of that year and you'll see... umm... Stakeout was... uh... and Moonstruck is still talked a... well... Three Men and a Baby?!? Okay, despite the top 10 of that year, there were some truly great films to come out of 1987. Yes, Geek Salad is back to go over the hits an...

Back in 1984, kids had lost interest in most of the toy lines of the day.  Then, Hasbro released the Transformers line, and kids now had toys that could be cars, trucks, jets, and guns, as well as kick-ass robots! Now the Geek Salad team of Joe, Andy, and Mike discuss the toy line, as well as the multiple cartoon and comic book series and the 1986 animated movie.   Then, they’ll put their film sch...

Ahh, summer! Kids are out of school, adults are still at work being resentful of summer vacation, and people generally want to be outside and go on trips or just relax by the pool. On those hot summer weekends, when you're firing up the grill and need some tunes for entertainment, what are some of the best songs to crank the boombox to? Well worry no longer, for the Geek Salad crew is here to give...

Nothing goes hand in hand with Nerd Culture better than fast food.  Whether it’s a Big Mac, a Five Guys burger, or an Arby’s roast beef (if you’re a monster), nothing hits the spot while you’re arguing over the merits of Val Kilmer as Batman.   On this installment, Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine discuss their favorite (and, of course, their not so favorite) menu items at national and regional fast...

On May 25th 1977, a film was released that would not only be a surprise hit, but a cultural phenomenon that has endured and strengthened in it’s popularity in the last four decades.  And to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, the Geek Salad team has sat down and recorded their audio commentary/comedic riff of this all-time classic.   Feel free to pair...

Syndicated television shows really come in a few of different forms. There are the shows that were created for networks, first aired there, and then moved to syndicated after their run ended. There were shows that started on networks, but moved to syndication due to poor ratings and/or quality. And then there were the shows that were first aired on syndication. Well all three of these types will b...

For 10 seasons, the TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 has been making some of the worst movies out there into hilarious viewing experiences. On April 14, 2017, the show returns with new episodes. In celebration of this momentous occurrence, Geek Salad has once again united to list off some of their favorite episodes and shorts from the show's history with Episode 142: Movie Sign and Chill. Andy...

Ring the bell...ring the F*cking Bell!!! Wrestlemania time is here again, and so is guest host Mike Rossi as he joins Mike and Andy to discuss the greatest missed opportunities in Wrestlemania history.   From not having Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair headline WM 8, to missing out on an epic Daniel Bryan vs. Brock Lesnar match at WM 31, to CM Punk not being the one to beat the Undertaker’s undefeated str...

Just when you thought it was safe to watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Geek Salad returns with the second part of their countdown of the top 25 Walt Disney Animation Studios feature films. Now that 25-11 are out of the way, part 2 contains the stunning conclusion with the top 10. What will be number 1? Does it match up with your list? No spoilers in this description. You're just going to have...

In 1937, Walt Disney and his animation studio introduced the world to the concept of a feature length film done entirely in animation. Now, 80 years later, Walt Disney Animation Studios has 56 feature films to their credit. Counting down the top 25 of those proved too big a task for the Geek Salad crew so they put out the call to anyone who would listen and the result is Geek Salad episode 140: Dr...

Thanks for turning the record over, for now it is time for Geek Salad Episode 139: Joshua Tree 2, the Destruction of Bruno (The Albums), where Andy, Mike, Katherine, and Joe discuss some of the best albums released in the entire decade!   Enjoy a rollicking discussion that encompasses several diverse genres of music, from the Industrial Goth of the Sisters of Mercy, the Soulful Pop of Whitney Hous...

1987….The year that yielded some of the best music of the entire decade.  So why does the Top of the Charts look and sound like it was frozen in a time capsule from 1961?  Andy, Mike, Katherine, and Joe try to discover the answer in Geek Salad’s Episode 139:  Joshua Tree 2:  The Destruction of Bruno, where they attempt to break through the notable singles of the year.    While there were some time...

Superheroes have been on television for almost as long as there has been television. However, things are considerably different now than when Superman would bust through cheap sets and Batman danced the Batusi. To go over the current crop of excellent (and not so excellent) superhero TV shows, join Andy, Mike, and Joe in Geek Salad episode 138: The Discount Defenders! From DC's "Arrowverse" to Mar...

So... 2016, the year that had the Grim Reaper as a patron saint. There were a lot of very high profile tragic deaths this year, but Andy and Mike attempt to keep things positive during their 2016 Year in Review. Recorded while on the road to do an errand, the two go over some of the brighter moments of the past year, while also discussing the rocky start to the DCEU, as well some of the losses we'...

It's Holiday time once again, which also means that it is once again time for Geek Salad to present their annual Holiday episode. This time, they cover Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and the revenge of Tiny Tim in Geek Salad episode 137: Kristmas Karol by Edmund Welles (the Well-Known Dutch Author). Ever since it was first published in 1843, hardly any story in history has had as many adaptations...

Well, 2016 has been a bit of a drag….and the Geek Salad team has decided to liven things up!  So with your help, Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine are counting down the Top 25 comedy movies of all time!   Thanks to the over 125 individual movie entries submitted, the team has been able to boil down the Top 25, which includes some all time classics, some new favorites, and an obvious top 2 (Ni!)….!  ...

Lovers of alcohol, drugs, and pre-marital sex, start running, because Geek Salad is doing their annual Halloween episode and this time, they are talking all things Friday the 13th! Yes, it's Geek Salad episode 135: The Rise and Fall of the Crystal Lake Hockey League. In 1980, horror movie fans were introduced to a new franchise which survived and thrived when so many other slashers failed to find...

It is known as one of the greatest legends of all time.  It has been called a great epic story!  It’s also been called “Only a Model……”  And on this night, Geek Salad calls it Episode 134:  “Sir Not Appearing in this Podcast.”   Join Andy, Mike, Joe, Katherine, and special guest “Also Joe” as they discuss the legend of King Arthur in the realms of popular culture.  From literature, to music, to te...

Geek Salad is back with the second half of episode 133: The Sausage King of Little China! We know you've all been waiting with baited breath to find out how they can possibly top the first half, so now I can safely reveal that they get to talk about some of their personal favorite films from the year, 1986. Will Big Trouble in Little China make someone's list (as if you couldn't tell from the epis...

Geek Salad's annual tribute to films of 30 years ago continues, and what a year they've gotten to this time! Join the regular crew as they chat about the awesomeness of the movies of 1986 in Episode 133: The Sausage King of Little China (Part 1)! Yes, as you might have guessed with a year filled to the brim with film classics such as Labyrinth, Aliens, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, they went a bit...

When you need a special nerdy cocktail, who you gonna call?  Well, in this case, you’d be calling the team of Andy, Mike, Katherine, and Joe in a special multi-platform episode of Geek Salad.   In Episode 132:  The Motherf*cking Catalina Wine Mixer, the team takes to their YouTube page (which you can subscribe to by searching for “Geek Salad Podcast”) where they mix their favorite Pop Culture Them...

Hello Cleveland!  Are you ready to rock?  I can’t hear you!  The team of Geek Salad are way louder than you!  And Andy, Mike, Katherine, and Joe have sobered up to tell you their favorite (and comically horrifying) concert and live music stories in Episode 131: I Can’t Hear You!    Have you ever been a beer mule for a Brian Adams concert?  Andy has!  Have you ever seen Eric Clapton 8 times?  Joe h...