Guys Of A Certain Age

They are Guys of a Certain Age, but did they ever really grow up?  And what will they do when they get there?  That is the question upon which the Guys pontificate this week.  Jay reaches way back to his childhood dreams of being an archeologist.  (Spoiler: that didn't happen. Not enough air conditioning.) Art had visions of writing his own comic strip, and actually came pretty close.  Robbie said...

The Guys break into their regularly scheduled episode release to bring news from D23.    Listen as Robbie and Art explain to Jay what D23 actually means, then wonder in amazement with the Guys as they ooh and ahh about all the announcements made at Disney's Expo, the place to be for the ultimate Disney Fans.  From the all the new shows debuting on Disney Plus (we'll all be watching The Mandalorian...

This episode starts with a look at King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. In his Geek of the Week, Jay reviews this 2007 documentary about two men competing to get the highest all-time score in Donkey Kong. You'll come away educated, entertained, and encouraged about how you're spending your spare time. At the "core" of this episode, the Guys share their personal experiences with Apple through the y...

There's nothing like a new superhero flick to get the Guys chatting, and this week was chock full of talking points.  If we could only get them to keep to the point... But first, Robbie introduced a Netflix binge-watching contract, created to keep harmony in the home.  That might become useful if both husband and wife decide to watch Amazon Prime's new series,  The Boyz, which explores the gritty...

Welcome back my friends, to the ...podcast that never ends.  Today the guys are talking concerts; first concerts, favorite concerts, biggest concerts. Acts they've seen multiple times, acts they wished they'd seen, and acts that may or may not have filed a restraining order due to stalking.   Jay serves as both Geek of the Week and our opening act, and he starts things off by sharing his collectio...

It's bat time again...the year of the bat...yet another bat-iversary that The Guys are happy to celebrate.  This time it's the 30th anniversary of the Tim Burton/Micheal Keaton Batman movie, and The Guys take the opportunity to discuss an article hailing the multitude of ways this movie ushered in the age of superhero movies that followed.   (That's a long bat-sentence, isn't it?) Even Robbie's Ge...

While Jay heads to Canada to avoid being called up in the NBA Draft, Robbie and Art are once again left holding the bag. And a mixed bag it is, starting with our Geek of the Week segment. Art shares his thoughts on the Shazam movie, which, because he's a Guy of a Certain Age, he insists on calling Captain Marvel. Robbie mentions the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and the...

The Guys fly a missing man formation once again, and this time it’s Jay that’s gone AWOL.  With the news that Jony Ive is leaving Apple after years of inspiring product innovation, Robbie and Art take a look at some of the designer's hits and a few of his misses.    By the way, the rumors that Ive is in negotiations to replace Jay on the Guys podcast are simply not true. (Alton Brown, maybe, but J...

Finally, the Guys talk music.  And you just might be surprised to discover what each considers his three most influential albums.  Eclectic?  Eccentric?  Well, they are a certain age.   But first, the Geeks of the Week.  Art discovered a Spotify/Netflix-type app for comics outside the usual multiverse (Jay wants to know if he can get DVD's instead), Robbie delivers sad news of the original Lorax t...

Is it real, or is it reality TV?  Don’t confuse the two - they are not the same.  That’s the subject two of the Guys get into this week.  Real-ly.  Jay has been an avid watcher of television food competition shows for the last ten years, and has even been involved in coordinating some local competitions.    Robbie has seen a couple of shows from the inside out; a son’s-eye view, you might say.  So...

The Guys gather for a Geek of the Week segment that includes: an enigmatic Spider-Man poster that may foretell the return of the Fantastic Four to the silver screen, a food website that features recipes based on comic books, games, and all things geeky, and a look at Myth Buster Adam Savage's new show which will feature working (yes, that means FLYING) Iron Man 2 Armor. In a special "In the Field"...

In this episode, the Guys toast the "most important meal of the day." In addition to serving up their thoughts on current favorite breakfast foods and where to find them, Jay, Art, and Robbie look back at childhood breakfast staples including the wide variety of sugary cereals aimed at (and loved by) kids. And because it's "not just for breakfast anymore", the guys weigh in on the idea of breakfas...

Is this special edition of "Guys," Robbie visits with good friend, TV producer and fellow geek Steve Griffiths. Other than being one of Robbie's only friends, Steve is from Down Under and brings an unique perspective to geek culture and how growing up in Australia was different from our the Guy's childhood. There are a lot of Doctor Who, Star Wars and cartoon references.  And a pretty cool accent....

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...