Geek Salad

Have you traded your passions for glory yet?  Or have you not lost a grip on the dreams of the past?  If you’re anything like the team at Geek Salad, you’ve probably done the former….   …however, Andy, Mike, Katherine, and Joe are here to kick off their Summer Podcast Series with their homage to the singular talent that is Sylvester Stallone in Geek Salad Episode 130:  Eat Thunder and Crap Lighten...

Get your tickets and Fast Passes ready, because the team at Geek Salad is going to be taking you on a wild ride!  Relive the fun, the laughs, and the motion sickness when Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine discuss their favorite amusement parks.    From the parks that the gang grew up around in New England, to some of the most head scratching “amusement” parks imaginable (Dollywood, I’m looking right...

In 1962, the world was first introduced to a comic book superhero that was quite unique for the time, and who has since gone on to become one of the most popular superheroes ever: Spider-Man! His history has been long and not always bright, but thankfully, it has finally resulted in the beloved character finally joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In honor of this, Geek Salad is proud to bring...

Ever since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered in 1937, Disney's films have, for the most part, been widely praised for their music. Whether a jaunty upbeat song like "I Just Can't Wait to be King", or a touching love song like "Candle on the Water", the songs are sometimes even more beloved than the films that spawn them. And so, to honor those wonderful tunes, Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherin...

Settle down in your favorite little Hobbit hole and break out some lembas bread, as it is time for Geek Salad to venture into Middle Earth with episode 125: Tom Bombadil Ain't In This One, Either. Yes, not even the godfather of all nerd culture, Tolkien, is safe from the Geek Salad crew, this time consisting of Ranger Andy, his Elvish maiden Autumn, Rider of Rohan Joe, and Man of Gondor Mike. The...

Somebody gave us the keys to the Ambrose Asylum, and Geek Salad is running wild with another discussion about Wrestlemania (with special guest host Mike Rossi).    This year, the gang discusses the best title matches in Wrestlemania history.  From Seth Rollins surprising everyone at Mania 31 by cashing in the Money in the Bank to win the WWE Title from Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to Randy Savage...

Think about it…there must be Higher Love…and you can get that with Geek Salad Episode 124:  Back in the (Miller) High Life Again (feat. The Michelob Horns).  In this extra, extra long installment, Andy, Mike, Katherine, and the returning Jim, discuss the long list of Billboard Number One hits of the year 1986.  They also find time to tear apart the video for Don Johnson’s “Heartbeat,” and discuss...

It’s dangerous to go alone….take this!!!   …and with those words, the children of the 80’s blew into their golden cartridges, prayed that the included battery saved their game data, and went on their quest to save the Princess Zelda.   Now, Mike, Andy, and Joe discuss the enduring legacy that is the quest of Link in the Legend of Zelda games.  They discuss the triumphs, like the original game, Oca...

It is the last day of 2015 and to celebrate the year that was, Andy and Mike take a moment to go over the year that was, honor those that we lost in the world of entertainment, and look forward to some of the movies coming out in 2016. Oh yeah, and they might give their non-Spoiler thoughts on a little movie called Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.pod...

Happy holidays to one and all from Geek Salad! And as an early Christmas gift, the crew is giving you Episode 122: Operation Chimney Sweep. Sit back and enjoy as Andy, Mike G, Joe, Katherine, and Autumn get ready for lots of coal in their stockings because this year, they're taking on the big man himself, Santa Claus!   They start their beef with the right jolly old elf for presents either not pro...

There was a time when 3D animated films were the stuff of rumors and legends. And then came Pixar! With Pixar's 16th film, The Good Dinosaur, just a few days away from release, the Geek Salad crew is looking back and ranking the 15 previous films in Geek Salad episode 121: Pixar - Don't Blame Us For Planes! Andy, Mike G, Joe, and Katherine go through the list of Pixar films, from Toy Story to Insi...

*DING DONG!*   Grab your pillowcase and your ghost costume with far too many eyeholes and get ready for some good old fashioned Geek Salad treats on Episode 120: He Who Controls the (Pumpkin) Spice Controls the (Pumpkin) Universe!   On this installment, Andy, Mike G., and Joe discuss their favorite, and least favorite, confections found in their Trick or Treat bags, as well as the stuff that Joe a...

20 years ago, after a nasty split with Nintendo, Sony went on to create one of the best selling gaming consoles of all time in the original Sony PlayStation, and the world would never be the same again. With that bit of history out of the way, sit back and enjoy the memories with Andy, both Mikes, Joe, Katherine, and even a special guest in Katherine's boyfriend Joe as they chat about the many hig...

Welcome back to the galaxy far, far away as Geek Salad brings you the conclusion to episode 118: I Would Have Preferred Order 69! Join Andy, Mike, Joe, Katherine, and Andy's awesome toy-making cousin Anna discuss the highs and oh-so-lows of Attack of the Clones, the Clone Wars TV series and movie, and Revenge of the Sith. If you're very lucky, they might even share some of their anticipation for T...

A long time ago in a Galaxy far, far away….   …actually, it was 1999, and Star Wars fans were handed the start of a movie trilogy that would divide the fans and create fierce debate!   Now the team of Geek Salad, along with Andy’s cousin Anna, a member of the Hasbro team bringing us some plastic awesomeness with the Force Awakens toy line, is here to break down what went right and what went, well…...

Welcome back to Geek Salad’s homage to the movies of 1985 in Episode 117:  Mayor Goldie Wilson’s Goldie Oldies!    In this installment, the gang recaps their social media feedback as well as the other popular movies that didn’t make Part 1!   Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of...

1985 may seem like just any other year, but when you get a good look at it, the year yielded some of the biggest classic movies of not only the 80’s, but in cinema.  Now the team at Geek Salad is going to recap them in Part One of Episode 117:  “Mayor Goldie Wilson’s Goldie Oldies!”   Since we went long, we will cover the massive amount of Facebook and Twitter feedback next week in Part Two.   Als...

Break out your Sword of Power (or Sword of Protection for all the ladies) and flex those overly muscular arms because it's time for Geek Salad episode 116: By the Power of the Fur-Lined Man-Panties! The Geek Salad crew unite to protect Eternia from the forces of evil and discuss He-Man, She-Ra, and all the Masters of the Universe. Join Andy, both Mikes, Joe, and Katherine as they go over the highs...

Here it is, a little late, but still fun all the same. Cut from episode 115, but saved from the editing room floor (actually a hard drive), is the discussion the Geek Salad crew had on some of the trailers that had their debut at Comic Con. Will Andy's ambivalence for all things DC keep him from enjoying the Batman v Superman trailer? Will Deadpool swear up a storm in his trailer? If you're listen...

Do you remember the time long ago when Journey made their Escape as foretold by Rush's Tom Sawyer? If you can understand that mash of nonsense, then you must also know that Geek Salad has used their wayback machine to travel back to explore the music of 1981 in episode 115: Juice Box Hero. Join Andy, Mike C, Mike G, Jim, Joe, and Katherine (the band is back together!) as they discuss the highs and...

Time, once again, to take a journey back in time to the early days of Geek Salad. Set the time circuits for November 22, 2008, and sit back as we bring you Geek Salad's retro episode 6: With Music Written for, or Inspired By, the Podcast "Geek Salad". Join Andy and Mike C as they welcome Jim for his very first Geek Salad appearance, then they all discuss the highs and lows of movie soundtracks. Mi...

The Fourth of July as come and gone, and as usual, Geek Salad don’t have time to bleed!    Join Andy, Mike G., Katherine, Joe, and the returning Mike C. as they discuss the steroid fueled action movies of the 80’s and early 90’s!  Start out with their Hall of Fame, where Norris, Stallone, and Schwarzenegger all get their due!  Then stick around for the Also-Rans, and the Direct to Video Hall of Ru...

Hey Geek Salad Fans! While you wait for our latest installment, here's an out take from that recording session where the team tries out Food Truck Pringles....more specifically, cheeseburger and chicken taco... ...needless to say...hilarity ensues! Enjoy!  And stay posted for our latest installment, which should be coming within this week! andy

There have been a lot of truly iconic video game characters over the years, but towering above them all is the most heroic plumber in video game history, Mario! So join Andy, Mike G, Joe, Katherine, and special guest Joe H (Katherine's boyfriend) as they go over Mario's many ups and downs in Geek Salad episode 113: Mario - The True Hollywood Story. The Geek Salad crew start at Mario's humble begin...

The United Kingdom has provided the world with many things, many of which we actually enjoy! Among them are British sitcoms (Britcoms). From the '60s to more recent times, sitcoms from the British Isles have made us laugh with their unique humor, and the crew of Geek Salad breaks down some of their favorites in Episode 112: Can We Go One Episode Without Mentioning Mrs. Slocombe's Pussy?!? (which s...