Guys Of A Certain Age

The Guys take a break from Geek of the Week to dive right into this finale of finales. Again…NOT the finale of the podcast (we hope), but the finale of this two-part dramatic mini-series on what makes a good TV series finale. Actually, the primary drama is whether or not Art will be able to dial in to the studio from his commute through rural Mississippi, and that moment when Jay almost spoils Los...

Jay's missing (see below) and Robbie and Art talk about other podcasts and series finales. Could Episode 20 be the last we hear of Guys of a Certain Age!! Well...no. With Jay out on assignment, this episode's Geek of the Week features two podcasts to listen to when you're not listening to Guys. Art suggests listening to Blockbuster, Matt Schrader's dramatized "biopod" of the early days of Spielber...

Summer is coming! This week the Guys take a look back at the summers of their youth and the current traditions the warmer months hold now that they've reached a certain age. Just as it was during school days, anticipation is a key part of summer. You won't mind the wait when you hear the Geek of the Week session: Jay explores the odd connection between Elvis and Captain Marvel, Jr., Art discusses...

In an episode 10 years in the making, the Guys discuss the cinematic achievement that is Avengers: Endgame. Things start with the Geek of the Week segment: The Guys pay tribute to the late Peter Mayhew, the beloved actor who originated Star Wars' favorite Wookie, Chewbacca. Jay shares an app he discovered that helped him navigate the uncertain waters of a three-hour movie. And in a nod to the upco...

In this week’s episode, Art joins the Guys from home by way of a can and 25 miles of string, since high-tech methods somehow shut down the studio computer. At the request of our favorite local baker and dedicated listener, this half-ish hour of ear-tickling fun is all about road trip food. Listen as these deep questions are answered (or not): Will Robbie find his favorite vintage danish? Will Art...

Yep, it’s the second episode of a two-parter. Or rather, a Who-parter. But first! Geeks of the Week now have their own theme music! The Guys are very excited. Jay brings news of a Brie Larson/Samuel L. Jackson collaboration that is mystical and magical but doesn’t involve Stan Lee. Art watched the Star Wars Celebration live (he was on a coffee break we’re pretty sure), and was also mistaken for “O...

Who should we talk about this week, Doctor? Yes. Exactly. Robbie finally gets his wish, and the guys discuss (translated: listen to Robbie discuss) the record-breaking phenomenon that is Dr. Who. But first! Geeks of the Week! Jay tried unsuccessfully to Skype in from a car flying through mid-town Atlanta, but his Marvel movie marathon would have been very exciting. Art watched a Sinbad (not the co...

Holy 14th episode, Batman! The Guys celebrate 80 years of the Dark Knight. First up, our regular Geek of the Week segment; Art talks about the landmark 1000th issue of Detective Comics. Jay shares the Forbes list of fictional millionaires which features Bruce Wayne (Spoiler alert: that's Batman's secret identity). Robbie shares the incredible story of a group of students that performed Alien as th...

The Guys start lucky number 13 with a random comment about a "baker's dozen" which completely derails the podcast into a discussion of donuts. Robbie and Jay have strong opinions about where to get the best donuts in our area and beyond, while Art just seems a bit glazed.     The Geek of the Week segment honors 80 years of Batman, celebrates a latte artist who makes coffee even more heroic with hi...

It's a marvel we've gotten this far. Art brings the Gunn, Jay brings the blue milk, and Rob brings the Dot Matrix Music. Imagine "Eye of the Tiger" played by a dot matrix printer? Not really? Listen on. The Guys then hit the Marvel universe and talk Captain Marvel and flerkens. Show Notes: Rocky's Printer - Eye of the tiger on a dot matrix printer    

Who are these Guys again?  On epic episode 11 they rehash who they are, then wonder aloud about Rob Reiner’s best movie.  (Why?  Why not.)   Art and Robbie rake Jay over the hot fuzzy coals because he dared to watch a movie the wrong way.  The "Geeks of a Certain Week" segment features cartoon camp, Oreo-pinions, and a story of life-saving taco sauce.  Then Art exits the studio to eat (and maybe g...

The Guys add to their collection of episodes with, appropriately enough, a look at collectibles.  Episode 10 starts with a Geek of a Certain Week segment featuring a look back at old Hanna Barbera cartoons, a memory of the all-but-forgotten Hanna Barbera land, and a recent news story about a young person in Memphis who created a fusion reactor like a real-life Elroy Jetson.   In the second half, t...

Yeah, The Guys made fun of them and asked if they were still relevant to the movie-watching public, but still found a way to spend an entire episode talking about the Oscars.  In the spirit of their current favorite game, "6 Degrees from Kevin Bacon", Art, Robbie, and Jay all have stories: an Oscar winner they actually know, a celebrity asked to sign a book he didn’t write, and a perennial nominee...

In this episode's Geek of a Certain Week segment the guys mourn a Monkee, go retro with Hasbro on their new OLD Star Wars action figures, get in touch with the movie Tag, and wonder if Samsung's latest announcements mark the death of BluRay and the birth of the practical foldable smartphone. Art and Robbie discuss their favorite graphic novels, citing those that have had the biggest influence on c...

Part the Second of The Guys discussing all things book-related. How do we read: paper, Kindle or audio? And how important is the smell of the book? Art and Robbie introduce Jay to their favorite gateway books for the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres, including one that involves spice worms (not to be confused with the Girls of a Certain Group). Special guest Jake Jones, GOCA producer/editor/mascot, joins...

Do guys of a certain age watch or even pay attention to the Grammys? How has streaming changed music awards?  Bonus content: Throat bongos to the tune of "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" by Art. The guys then leave electronics behind and jump into the wonderful world of reading. What have they read? What are they reading?  Can they even read? All questions will be answered.   NERD ALERT: Learn whic...

It’s close to that special day of candy and cherubs with bows and arrows.  No, not Halloween. That other special day. It starts with a V. (No, not the TV show “V”.)   In celebration, a zoo in Texas sponsors a strange but inventive way to celebrate Valentine’s Day involving cockroaches and meerkats.  Jay, Art and Robbie talk about the finer points of this opportunity, which leads to a revealing dis...

For a number of reasons, the NFL's Big Game may not have been as Super as in previous years, but several of the commercials did make an impact. Jay, Robbie and Art discuss their favorite ads and also the food that scored big not only during the game but over the recent holiday season. As Art's stomach growls with hunger, the guys wrap this episode up with a quick discussion of the difference betwe...

Black Panther is the first "comic book" movie to receive an Oscar nomination. This week Art, Jay and Robbie discuss what that might mean for the genre, what earlier movies may have deserved a nomination and the real relevance of the Academy Awards in this age of epic blockbusters and endless sequels.   The guys certainly reveal a little more of their age, as they wrap this episode up comparing mod...

What's your streaming method of choice for TV entertainment? Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime? The guys talk about how they watch, what they watch and ALL the problems associated with them... With geek checks on Amazon's Lord of the Rings series and a little bit of "This Is Us" judgement.    

Meet Robbie Coblentz, Art Shirley and Jay Reed. These 40ish-50ish year old guys love movies, sci-fi, football and food. And so much more. This week Robbie, Art, and Jay share their personal geek origin stories. Find out how old each of the guys were when they first saw Star Wars and the impact it had on each of them. Spoiler Alert: there’s a reason they’re still geeks. They also share personal pop...