It's All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew

With all of the villains, heroes, and characters throughout geekdom, some of the most iconic personalities come from the cars that carried them. Back to the Future's Delorean, the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1, Knight Rider's KITT, and even Dumb and Dumber's ‘84 Sheepdog all prove that the show without the car just doesn't have any gas. Today's root beer is Winco brand. Intro and O...

To kick off this year's Star Wars project we begin with Episode One, acknowledging how we had been starving for new Star Wars, and relating the good, the bad, and the ugly, all while still totally fanboying about the film, because, you know, STAR WARS!!!  Today's root beer is Dad's. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

Today we gave our year in review, highlighting some of our favorite topics discussed, root beers sampled, and events that made the year entertaining. Today's root beer is Kansas City Sarsaparilla See you in 2026, BrAndroids! Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

This week we watched the timeless classic with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. A perfect antidote for those years when it's Christmas Eve and it hasn't snowed yet. Like this year! Today's root beer is Louisiana's own Abita. Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

We each selected four+ countries and did a bit of a deep dive into each one as to what unique traditions and different ways they celebrate Christmas. Think Christmas season begins too early in America? Try the Philippines! Today we drank Sunset Sarsaparilla. Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

Once upon a December we dedicate an episode to the Russian fairy tale that stands far beyond previous Don Bluth films. From the mysterious, real life events from which the story drew inspiration, the stellar cast of actors who lent their voice talents to the project, the classic love story, and the hauntingly nostalgic music, this film definitely adds to Christmastime magic. Today's root beer...

Yet another in several previously discussed topics on this podcast, those of Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, and Johnny Depp, we kick off this year's holiday season with a film that was in many ways the beginning of combining Halloween and Christmas for our generation. Today's “root beer” is Nixie Sugar Free. Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

Today we discussed the three films that have thus far come out in the franchise that further fans our fanaticism with magic and magicians. A star-studded cast, quick-change cinematography, propulsive score, and how-did-they-do-that Illusions all help make these films some of our favorites. Remember, the closer you look, the less you see! Today's root beer is Mug. Intro and Outro music by Stoc...

We conclude our year-long project to listen to and review every Linkin Park album, saying our hellos to new band members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain. From the flagship track “The Emptiness Machine” to the emotionally charged “Good Things Go” (plus others), this album gives us what we asked for, though heavy is the crown. Today's root beer is another attempt at Sprecher with Maple. Intr...

Arguably the most referenced film franchise of all time has arguably the most spoofs, homages, and rip offs as well. From the nearly nonexistent budget of Hardware Wars, and classics like Troops, George Lucas in Love, and, of course, Robot Chicken, you get Star Wars and comedy…. What's not to love? Today's root beer is Popwell's Prebiotic.  Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on...

This week, we briefly explore many of the fascinating aspects of the planets in our solar system, including the reasons behind designating the dwarf planets as such. Today's root beer is Cove Soda. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

To conclude this year's Geektoberfest, we watched the modern classic horror film “It Follows”. This one gets under our skin and plays with that innate fear of something slowly coming to get you, Barbara! The cinematography is distinctly unnerving and that score by Disasterpiece adds extra shivers!  Today's root beer is Sprecher… in a can! Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send...

From the ska pop days of Oingo Boingo to his four Academy Award nominations for Best Film Score, Danny Elfman is so much more than simply “Tim Burton's other half”. We discuss his roots, his influences, and his appearance at Utah's FanX; but, of course, we also talk about Batman, Men in Black, and A Nightmare Before Christmas! Today's root beer is Hank's 30th Anniversary. Intro...

Today we were joined once again by Brant's wife, Valerie, to discuss the life and works of one of the greatest American writers. Poe's work influenced countless writers, artists, and dreamers with tales and poems of the macabre, love, satire, detective stories, hoaxes, and even fan fiction. Our research found he was so much more than the author of “The Raven”. Today, we sampled one of Fa...

 Continuing with our Geektoberfest episodes, we watched all 36 episodes of The Simpsons’ Halloween Special. These season treats use a basic "anything goes” plot, while paying homage to Kubrick, Poe, Del Toro, and dozens of other spooky icons, all while keeping it Simpsons hilarious! Quoth the Raven: “Eat my shorts!” Today we added heavy whipping cream to a couple of cans of Great Value Root B...

Once again, it is the mecca for geeks in Utah and around the world! We give a recap of the events, panels, cosplay, and merch we indulged in, and revel in the acceptance and camaraderie that only happens at comic conventions. Today we tried a couple of dirty drink combinations of root beer from a Critical Hit Soda truck. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

“Here doggie! Nice doggie! Ouch! He bit me!” Today we discuss the lore of werewolves. Everything from the ancient Greeks, the village folklore, the Hollywood agenda, and even the fact that there are actually no werewolves in the Twilight Saga (gasp!) So, if the moon is full and you just gotta eat that steak extra-rare, perhaps you might even be a werewolf! Today's root beer is Dog n Suds. Int...

We kick off Geektoberfest 2025 with an episode about our beliefs and opinions about Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, ghosts, ESP, and Aliens, to name a few. Remember, kids! You're not actually afraid of being alone in the dark…. you're afraid of NOT being alone in the dark! Today's root beer is Main Root. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

The final Linkin Park album with Chester Bennington and Rob Bourdon, and a noticeable departure from the previous LP sound. The album combines lyrics full of self reflection, aspects of mental health, and relationships, with a much more pop rock sound. It is impossible to not consider and respect Chester's final contribution in retrospect. Today's root beer is Brownie Caramel Cream. Intr...

To commemorate the 40-year anniversary of the beloved cult classic, we chat about the many awesome actors, their zany characters, and all the silly quotes! Today's root beer is Bum Energy Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

Hi, hi, hi, there, droogs and devotchkas! Today we are joined by Antonio Palacios of The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast to discuss overlooked outlaws, neglected antagonists, and generally unsung villains in film. In many cases, these villains ended up being the best part (or in some cases, the only part worth seeing) of a film, so why are they uncelebrated?  Today’s root beer is On the Hook Harborside....

We continue our year-long Linkin Park project with their 6th album, in which they go hunting for a return to hard rock and really stick-it-to-the-man! From a shrill, jarring intro, to a melodic and powerful close, “The Hunting Party” definitely caught its prey. Today's root beer wasn't root beer, but A&W Ice Cream Sundae flavoured soda. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5...

As a kind of sequel of sorts to last week's episode, we continue discussing novelty music and songs that make us laugh, but this week we focus on more contemporary artists including DaVinci's Notebook, Flight of the Conchords, Jonathan Coulton, Etc. Just don't touch my clogs! Today's root beer is Faygo. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

This week we discuss many of the funny songs and skits that were made famous by radio DJ Doctor Demento. This topic ended up being so big we're splitting it into two parts. This week, we discuss the songs we grew up with, from Seb Wooley's 1958 hit “The Purple People Eater”, and “The Existential Blues” by Tom “T-Bone” Stankus, Ray Stevens, Allan Sherman, and, of course, the great Tom Leh...

Today, we are once again joined by listener and geek culture expert Daniel to discuss his suggested topic of villains from some of the more popular sources. We discuss what makes a good villain, the why's and how's of how someone becomes a villain, and whether or not someone is a villain in their own story. Today's root beer is Wild Bill's in a can. Intro and Outro music by Sto...