It's All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew

Merry Christmas, everyone!  After rereading Dickens’ timeless classic novela, rewatching some favorite adaptations, and watching a few new ones, we discuss everything from Marley being “as dead as a doornail” to Tiny Tim reciting “Tiptoe Through the Tulips”...... just kidding! Today's root beer is Sparky's New Recipe.  Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

We talk about the Roald Dahl classic novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the three films that have been made, inspired by the characters. And we eat a lot of chocolate. Because duh! Today's root beer is Sparky's. Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

Probably the very first thing you do when it's finally time to start celebrating Christmas is to put on a time-honored bit of yuletide tunes! From classic Christian carols to modern rock anthems, a bit of brass, some twisted retellings, and of course that must-have hippopotamus, Christmas music sets the mood like nothing else can! Today's root beer is Bedford's. Intro and Outro musi...

While the fanfare isn't anywhere as exciting as the 50th had been, we're still Whovians, and it doesn't take a lot to get our inner-TARDISes whirring!  We talk about getting caught up on modern Who, our varied experiences with classic Who, and our thoughts about the future. Today's root beer is Anchor Ginger Root Beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan...

So, actually, we actually discuss what is actually one of our very favorite films, not actually just as a Christmas film, but actually just a great film altogether. Actually, we don't actually say actually anywhere near as much during the actual episode as we actually do in this episode summary, so there's no need to actually worry about that. Actually.  Today's root beer is Spreche...

We discuss the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Anthoney Doerr, as well as the Netflix miniseries, including our love of the characters, the emotions of the era, and the iconic visuals created in our minds from the story. We both would love to visit Saint-Malo! Today's root beer is Shasta. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

First of all: SPOILERS!!!  They were on Earth the whole time! We really got caught up in our favorite moments from the sixth Potter novel, and it made for a longer episode, so, yeah. Learning new magic, more advanced relationships, and delving deeper into Voldemort's past, HBP takes Harry through the last vestiges of childhood and into adulthood. Today's root beer is Frostie with Vanilla...

The books of collected stories by Alvin Shwartz and their accompanying terrifying artwork by Stephen Gammell served as many children's gateway into reading or telling each other tales of the macabre!  We discuss our favorite stories, the pictures that gave us nightmares, and the film that did the novels such justice. Today's root beer is Olipop. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pon...

Our first guest host, Valerie, joins us to discuss one of our favorite actresses. With many of her roles as Halloween favorites, we consider Christina Ricci, cute, creepy, and altogether quite Bohemian. From her childhood in films like Mermaids, Addams Family, and Casper, to more mature roles in Sleepy Hollow, The Man Who Cried, and Monster, Ms Ricci has captivated us again and again! Today's...

We talk about many of the classic Halloween-style depictions of the witch, including Shakespeare, Disney, Sabrina, and, of course, the film The VVitch.  To go along with the theme, we found a root beer that seemed more witch's brew than anything, GT's ALIVE Ancient Mushroom Elixir. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

We commence our Geektoberfest with reviews of all four Ghostbusters films and the cartoon series. We talk about how they went from being a huge part of our childhoods to the cultural phenom they are today! Today's root beer is Kroger's Big K. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

We report on location at Utah's own Comic Con, the 10th anniversary FanX.  We talk about the cosplay, the panels, the celebrities, the merch and Andrew's addiction purchasing t-shirts! We also made several visits to our favorite watering hole, Wild Bill's, for root beer, birch beer, ginger ale, etc. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

This week, we watched the horror/comedy film Cocaine Bear, which too an actual true event and speculated what might have happened if….. We consider the fact that asking "what would happen if…" as the basis for ideas, great fiction, and even science. Today's root beer is Mug with extra peppermint. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

Today we discuss at great length the classic Elton John album as it's nearing the 50th anniversary of its release. We talk about all that went into its production and give our thoughts about each song. Today's root beer is Mug. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

The fifth in the Harry Potter series, and the first that Andrew and Brant got to join the world for the midnight book release. From waging war against their new DADA teacher, fighting the forces of Voldemort, and just plain being 15 year old teenagers, this is not an easy year for Harry and company! Today's root beer is Bundaberg. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Ma...

"Fetch me their souls!" We primarily discuss the pvp modes and zombie levels of the extremely popular video game series. From the joy we derive from the atmospheric and ambiance of several of the levels, to the methods used to trying to survive hordes of the undead, we've been geeking out about this fast-paced bullet-fest for nearly 20 years! Today's root beer is Fitz. Intro an...

"Prepare to download the episode!" "Preparing to download the episode!" "Download the episode!"  "Downloading the episode, sir!" Today we talk about the Mel Brooks classic spoof of Star Wars, etc, its brilliance, and all its hilarity. Today's root beer is Way Cool….. well, that's what it was called, anyway. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on...

This episode we chose to stick primarily with melee weapons. Swords, claymores, the battle ax. You know, all the up close and personal good stuff! Today's root beer is Maine Root. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

  So we watched the films and became part of the cultural phenomenon with the release of both Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer". We discuss each film, their impact, how much we enjoyed them, and even their memes! Today's root beer is Abita. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5   Send us Fan Mail

Brant tries to keep up while Andrew gushes over his bromance with the modern visionary director.  We're listing the timestamps for each of Nolan's films, so if you don't want spoilers, feel free to skip ahead. 6:58 - Following 9:18 - Memento 12:47 - Insomnia 15:09 - The Dark Knight Trilogy 23:41 - The Prestige  28:04 - Inception  35:31 - Interstellar  47:40 - Dunkirk 49:40 - Tenet T...

Harry and Co. continue their magical and personal education, from Unforgivable Curses to forgivable friendship gaffes. This was the book where, once we'd finished reading it, we had caught up with the rest of the world in anticipation for all things to come! Today's root beer is The Original Fireman’s Brew. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

"In a New York minute!" That's what Harrison Ford said when asked if he'd ever do another Indiana Jones movie, and since then, he's done two more! We talk about growing up watching the fedora and whip-wielding adventurer, his ladies, family, and classic quotes. Today's root beer is Dog n Suds. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Wilhelm Scream.ogg from Wik...

Space is (one of) the final frontiers, so let's get the heck out of Dodge! Whether by light-speed or warp, shields up and fire torpedoes, or maybe let's just go exploring! Today's root beer is Cap'n Eli's. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

Today we discuss one of the most iconic and beloved video game series of all time. From the Black Mage's lightning spells to special appearances by Biggs and Wedge, add some Cid, an airship, and a chocobo or two, we definitely geek out about Final Fantasy! Today's root beer is BJ's Handcrafted root beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

The movie score GOAT!  Few composers have been able to evoke the range of emotions, capture the magic, or even create musical leitmotifs that are as much of a character in a film as any of the actors (or even the shark!). William's scores have been as much a part of our lives as anything else, and we feel honored to dedicate an episode to geeking out about him! Today's root beer is &quot...