Geek Salad

We're here to talk to you about the Avengers Initiative....   ...and with those words, the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked into high gear!  From the 2008 release of Iron Man, to last year's surprise hit Guardians of the Galaxy, the MCU has been kicking butt throughout the movie industry.    ...and now Geek Salad is here to rank them...     Thanks to our friends on Facebook, the team of Andy, Mike...

Ahh, advertising, the pandering messages that help pay for your favorite shows. They try to prey on our emotions in all different manners, but now you have a defense against them thanks to Geek Salad episode 110: Cialis and the Dance of the Seven Boners. Join Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine as they try and make some sense out of everything from watery American beer to Hulk Hogan's (not George Forem...

Listen up!  We're dropping a Pipe Bomb!   Wrestlemania time is here again, and Mike G and Andy, with special guest Mike Rossi, are back to discuss Wrestlemanias 21-30!   In  Part Two, the boys discuss the rise of CM Punk, the improved quality of the Undertaker's Streak matches, and the WWE's begrudging push of Daniel Bryan.  Also, it wouldn't be a Wrestlemania podcast without a discussion about th...

To be the Podcast, you gotta beat the Podcast!    Wrestlemania time is here again, and Mike G and Andy, with special guest Mike Rossi, are back to discuss Wrestlemanias 21-30!   In Part One, the boys discuss the best, worst, and middle of the road matches of Wrestlemanias 21-24.  Hear their opinions about the awfulness of Big Show and Kane matches, the genius that is Shawn Michaels.  And witness t...

Ah, the music of 1985....where everything sounded like the interim music of a high=end porno!  And now, the team at Geek Salad will review the number one hits, the cheesy classics, as well as some of their favorite albums of the mid-point of the 80's in a super-sized installment!  Who scored more number one hits that year, Madonna or Phil Collins?  And did they all sound like they were in the mood...

The Internet! The amazing, mystical energy field that holds the universe together... or is that the Force? In any case, without the Internet, we wouldn't have all the wonderful forms of entertainment we do today. In fact, without the Internet, we wouldn't even have Geek Salad episode 107: The Internet! It's Not Just for Porn Anymore! Join Andy, Mike G, Joe, Katherine, and special guest Joe (Kather...

As we bid a fond farewell to 2014 and charge head-first into 2015, Geek Salad takes a quiet moment to reflect on the past year with a Side Salad. Join Andy and Mike G as they experiment with video chatting by using far... FAR... to much equipment. The duo go over the year in TV, Movies, and even a bit of music. Then they look forward to 2015 with some of their most anticipated films. So, as you aw...

Welcome to the crossroads to Christmas Past and Christmas Present where the team at Geek Salad discusses the pop culture influences of Christmases pre "A Christmas Story," and the influences of a world after it's release in Episode 106: "Pottersville and The Spirit of Christmas!"   Rejoice!  Rejoice as they discuss the differences the movies, television shows, music, and advertising of the Yule Ti...

For 40 years now, people have been staying up late to watch and laugh (and occasionally dislike) Saturday Night Live. Well now relive some of the best... and worst of those years because "Live from Massachusetts, it's..." Geek Salad episode 105: The Not Ready for Prime-Time Podcast! Join Andy, Mike C, Mike G, Joe, and newest member of the Geek Salad crew, Katherine, as they go through some of thei...

The Children of the Night are calling!  And the team at Geek Salad is there with their wooden stakes, crosses, and holy water to answer the call.  Join Andy, Mike G., Joe, and special guest Katherine, as they romp through the coffins of the undead and discuss a pop culture filled with vampire books, tv, and movies....and a little bit about (*sigh*) Twilight as well...    Geek Salad is available at...

Dearly Beloved!  We are gathered here to give to this thing called "The Top Songs of 1984!"  Join Andy, Mike G, Jim, Mike C, Joe, and Jim's wife Rebecca, as they tear apart the Billboard Hot 100 for the year of 1984.  Many a heartfelt argument will be had about the merits of Phil Collins' "Against All Odds," and Lionel Ritchie's "Hello," as well as which song is worse:  "I Just Called To Say I Lov...

Experience September 25, 2009 once again, when Andy, Mike C, and Mike G all spent some time chatting about video games of the 1990s for Geek Salad retro episode 17: You Require More Vespene Gas. The trio cover everything from PC games to consoles, and then some. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Sa...

The battle lines are drawn! The normal unity of the Geek Salad crew is shattered! What could possibly cause such a rift? Why Marvel vs DC, of course. It's Geek Salad episode 102: Infinite Crisis in the Age of Ultron. It's Andy, Mike G, and special guest Katherine for Marvel, Joe and Mike C for DC, and Jim being the great and powerful Oz... or maybe just the moderator. Will Marvel come out on top?...

Journey back in time to September 12, 2009 for Geek Salad's second anniversary with retro episode 16: The Spice Must Flow. Experience the first full episode with Mike G as a co-host as well as the very first Salad Shills. 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 the Stitcher family. ...

Lights! Camera! Action!  The boys of Geek Salad are back to discuss to discuss their favorite film directors in Episode 101 "I'm Ready For My Close Up, Mr. Bay!"  Join the debate as to what the best movies are from the likes of Guillermo del Torro, Quentin Tarantino, Harold Ramis, Tim Burton, Martin Scorsese, Richard Donner, among a whole bunch of others!   Then join them for a tribute to the late...

It took six years, but here it is, Geek Salad episode 100: Thun-Nerd-Dome! Join the largest crew ever assembled for a Geek Salad episode (Andy, Mike C, Mike G, Jim, Adam, Joe, Chris, and special guest via Skype, Steve) as they all defend their nerdy pleasures. Some require a little more defense then others, however. From the Matrix sequels to Bryan Adams to Sailor Moon, they cover the highs and lo...

For the sake of history, here is the footage that was cut from the original airing of Episode 4 in favor of the special edition. Mike G's original audio clip is here, in all its glory, with the audio fixed up, as well as Andy and Mike C's discussion about it afterwards. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” ...

Originally broadcast on October 4th, 2008, Geek Salad proudly presents one of their favorite episodes, their take on the Star Trek Original Crew, the television series, and the movies that followed. Then, stand by for a surprise that stuns Mike G during his old segment.  And it involves time travel, so don't bother bringing it up to us that we talk about the actual Abrams movies then hypothesize a...

Superman had his origin told in the very first issue. Batman took six issues of Detective Comics before his backstory was relayed. Amateurs! Geek Salad has taken 99 episodes before finally giving their origin story in episode 99: Almost There! Join Andy, both Mikes, and Joe as they drink deeply from the chalice of self-congratulation and look back at the first 98 episodes of Geek Salad. The gang s...

After a bit of a break, the Geek Salad crew are back to resume their discussion of the X-Men movies with episode 98, part 2: Days of Dinklage Past. Andy, Mike G, Jim, and Joe have returned to chat about the mixed bag of Wolverine movies, and the wonder of X-Men: First Class. They then go into a (WARNING!) spoiler-laden conversation about the sheer brilliance that is X-Men: Days of Future Past. Sti...

In 1963, Stan Lee decided to create a new team of superheroes. Unable to come up with a unique way that they all got their powers, though, he just decided that they were just born with their abilities. He grabbed Jack Kirby for the artwork, and behold, the X-Men were born! Now, 51 years later, they have gained the ultimate honor! They are the subject of not just a Geek Salad episode, but a two-par...

They come in 15 to 60 second clips...and you can never, EVER, forget them!  Join Andy, Mike G., Jim, Mike C., and Joe as they discuss their favorite TV theme songs, as well as those from the Geek Salad audience.  From the lyric-less themes of the 80's, to the bad ass themes of the 70's, as well as everything in-between, the boys have it covered!   Then hang around for an invigorating Salad Shills...

There has never been a term which has inspired more anger, hatred, and unbridled rage than 'game night'. However, showing true courage, Geek Salad is venturing into the realm of board games with episode 96: Terror Through the Lollipop Forest! Now I know everyone seems to remember board games fondly, but there are few other objects that destroy relationships, are rather perverse, and are only occas...

30 years ago, a series of movies that were released that still resonate with the Geek public today.  30 years ago, we introduced the world to bananas in tailpipes, ritual heart removal, unlicensed/untested nuclear accelerators, and the PG-13 rating.  Now, the team of Andy and Mike G (along with special guests Joe and Autumn) parse the spectrum of the best movie year of the 80's.  Join in as they d...

The Geek Salad crew unite, get pumped up, and head to the local toy store to buy some Tag Team Champion belts! Yes, it's Geek Salad episode 94: Oh You Didn't Know?!? Join the unmatched team of Andy, Jim, and Mike G as they tackle the topic of the greatest... and not so greatest... tag teams of the WWE, WCW, TNA, and every other TV wrestling acronym. From the Fabulous Freebirds to the SHIELD, no te...