Guys Of A Certain Age

The fix is in this week, as Robbie and Art take a look at the changes they would make to the Star Trek franchise, which is currently no longer developing new material. Could they go where no Guy has gone before and be onto a possible gold mine idea? Or will Paramount respond with ways to fix our podcast? Other highlights include a new home for the OG Harry Potter-no, he's not leaving Hogwarts. Rem...

Only the best streaming series make it to five seasons or more, and For All Mankind (hello, it’s another Apple TV show) does it again, with a sixth and final season coming as soon as the production crew gets back from Mars.   When that happens, it will certainly be watched not just by The Guys but by Mrs. Reed as well, who lived in Houston when none of these people were doing any of these things....

As it turns out, The Guys are capable of being frightened.  Not just by their wives, not just by Mrs. Reed, but by moving images they see on screens.  That is precisely the reason Jay stays away from horror flicks as a rule, but he made an exception when Art and Robbie said Widow’s Bay was both scary AND funny.   And they were right!  Recently added to the number of high-quality shows on Apple TV,...

One of the first potential Geek Blockbusters of the season has come (and gone) from theaters, and The Guys are wondering if it is a bust, indeed.  Robbie’s annual birthday movie was spent at The Mandalorian and Grogu and his immediate reaction was: No-gu.   Jay and Art had to see it for themselves so they invested in a discounted matinee ticket and went in with low expectations.  Final verdict?  E...

The Guys are back to hear more from Kevin Ivey, a local boy of sorts who rose in the ranks from minimum wage editor/reporter at CNN to VP of Strategic Planning and Advanced Projects (or something even cooler than that.) In part 2 of Robbie’s interview with Kevin, listeners get the inside scoop on Fidel Castro, who in turn gives his own inside scoop.  From Meridian, MS to Ted Turner’s box at Braves...

With Ted Turner’s passing still in the rear-view mirror, Robbie reaches out to hometown friend Kevin Ivey.  Not only did Ted Turner know Kevin by name, he also brought him into the CNN world when it was just coming into its own.   This is a true behind-the-scenes, other side of the camera view of Turner’s world.  And there are stories.  In fact, there are so many stories, The Guys had to break thi...

Just when you thought only Art brought the celebrity obits every week, this episode focuses on the media’s recent loss of Captain Outrageous, the Mouth of the South…the inimitable Ted Turner. And lest any mourner be left out: the sailing world, Major League Baseball, and bison-lovers everywhere are also spilling tears into their dry vodka martinis at 5 minutes after every hour.  Thanks to Turner’s...

The Supervillains are back!  And no, we’re not talking about The Guys, though all three of them are in the studio today.  It’s time for a catch-up episode on the Regrettable Supervillains segment, aka Jay’s Regrettable Segment.  He mustered up a couple of doozies in this episode.  Let us begin.  First up is The Dictator, aka Hitler disguised as the devil.  The Guys aren’t sure he’s redeemable, but...

Pluribus.  It’s not just a Latin word on American money.  It’s also a surprise hit show on AppleTV.  The award nominations and wins are still coming.   It’s not a zombie series, exactly.  It’s not an alien series, exactly.  It’s not exactly Tough Jobs - it’s more “everybody can do every job” with a splash of Undercover Boss.  It’s got tragedy and comedy, but it’s not The Bear, exactly.  It has com...

Wondering what the Hail the Guys are up to this episode? With Jay out, Robbie and Art share their thoughts on the extremely popular movie (and book) Project Hail Mary.   What did the Guys think of Ryan Gosling’s latest film? Did the filmmakers do enough to have it live up to the book?   Geeks for the week include a Star Wars veteran being brought into help with the Mandalorian and Grogu movie.   R...

Jay missed the Apple products episode a few weeks back and asked to revisit it.   Imagine his surprise when he arrived to find out it wasn’t about pie or caramel covered orbs.  But after a short recovery period, he chimes in on his favorite Apple products through the years before Art and Robbie take listeners through the history of missteps related to the fruit company that remains.  (RIP, Blackbe...

This podcast is paradise: a cool underground lair, things going on outside that The Guys know nothing about,  potentially run by a nefarious AI entity known as “Mrs. Reed”.   Much like the Paradise series on Hulu, which is the subject of today’s episode.  Jay wasn’t quite finished watching season 2, but that didn’t stop him from expressing opinions on how it may or may not end.  He was also that d...

If there were a Webby Award for best adaptation of a lunch conversation into a podcast, Guys of a Certain Age would surely win.  Right?  The Guys will have to lobby for that one.   Meanwhile, in the studio, Robbie and Jay take an episode to talk about adaptations of books into streaming series and movies. The conversation begins with Murderbot (doesn’t it always?), which Jay listened to as an audi...

In this episode of Guys of a Certain Age Robbie and Art discuss the successful launch of the Artemis II as the return to the moon begins. Robbie mentions a Mississippi State grad who played a role in making the mission happen. A mission that may be harder to accomplish is finding a new streaming home for Dr. Who. Could HBO be where the Tardis ends up? In the second half the Guys take a look back a...

If you’re truly a Luddite, you’re probably not listening to this podcast anyway.  But if you love your tech, but still like to hold a paper book in your hand, or you’re a wiz with GPS, but have a glove compartment full of maps you actually know how to use, this episode might just be for you.   This week, Art and Jay talk about their favorite analog tools, sprinkled with a dose of when they like to...

The Guys have covered summer grilling, but what to do in between meals?  Go to the movie theater, of course.   Robbie and Jay take a journey through 2026 and talk upcoming movies of interest: expectations, scheduling, fake trailers, and more.  From Masters of the Universe through Dunes-Dooms-Day, 2026 could be a big year for movies on The Guys’ radar…or not.  There is hope that Masters and Supergi...

G’day Sers and Ladies!   This episode of Guys of a Certain Kingdom is brought to you by a famous donut chain and the incredible, edible (and apparently “unlikely”) chicken product - Dunk'n Egg.  These are the stars of the podcast today, followed in lesser brightness by minor stars Robbie and Jay, who are making do while Art continues to celebrate retirement from his day job.  A Knight of the 7 Kin...

He’s baaaack.  But don’t be afraid!  It’s not Jason, it’s Wes Shelton.   Back for the umpteenth time and The Guys are always happy to have him.  It’s springtime at the studio, which means there was a frost last week, and Jay is baring his pale legs in shorts this week.  Mississippi listeners understand.  Since spring in Mississippi can be like summer anywhere else (minus the frost, perhaps), The G...

It’s a nerd!  It’s a plane!  Nope - it’s an actor.   An actor who happens to have super powers.  Or a superhero who happens to be an actor.  Either way, it’s Wonder Man, Marvel’s latest streaming series.  The Guys all recommend it, but be aware: this is not your typical superhero show.  People with powers? check.  Sidekicks with witty repartee? check.  Dastardly villains? It kinda depends on how y...

Ya’ know how Jay is always Geek-of-the-Weeking about travel spots he’d love to go to but probably never will?  (At least until the right SPONSOR comes along…) Well, this week it’s the other way around - he’s telling Art (and all the listeners, of course) about his recent trip to the edge of the galaxy.  Or more specifically, Galaxy’s Edge.  At Walt Disney World, in Florida - not outer space.  (Tho...

Just when you thought things couldn't get any stranger, Robbie and Art discuss the final season of Netflix's hit series, Stranger Things, starring a group of kids who are almost old enough to qualify as hosts of our podcast. Was it a satisfying conclusion to the series? Who are the breakout stars?  Hear our thoughts on this episode or face the wrath of Vecna. Geeks of the Week include internet fan...

Before this episode gets too regrettable—even villainous—The Guys bring news from the world of geekdom. Art joins Jay's travel planning service and suggests a Disney-Star Trek (you read that right: Trek, not Wars) mashup show somewhere in Seattle. Robbie asks Siri about her underlying software and, after a virtual slap, she confesses that she's now Googling it. Jay reveals the source of the face b...

With the announcement of Apple TV’s recent agreement to make movies and TV (and probably some money) based on Brandon Sanderson’s prolific fantasy books, the attention of The Guys turns to the only streaming service that tastes good ala mode.   Whilst they  wait for the Mistborn movie to arrive, there is plenty more to watch that is already beloved.  Ted Lasso is coming back, For All Mankind retur...

No toys were harmed in the making of this episode, but the feet of many fathers worldwide have been temporarily damaged in the night due to the toys discussed.  Its time to talk Legos.   With the introduction of Lego’s new Smart Brick play system, it seemed a good time to bring in someone with a literal trunk full of Legos and who also happens to work with children, repeat guest Jacob, son of Jay....

It should come as no surprise to listeners that The Guys like to eat.  But in this episode they go beyond talking about eating, and actually munch on the air.  It’s the first “live” Guys of a Certain Age taste test!   Thanks to Santa Coblentz, Robbie brought a box of Krispy Kreme donut-flavored Jelly Belly jelly beans to try.  And thanks to Jay’s obsession with all things Oreo, The Guys experience...