It's All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew

It has been called "the best Star Trek movie ever" and " the Star Trek movie that has nothing to do with Star Trek and yet everything to do with Star Trek". We consider the film a perfect homage to the recipe that makes fandoms so perfect. The fans, the actors, the rough road that brought the sum of the parts together and made something glorious! Never Give Up, Never Surrender!...

Peaches, peaches, peaches!!! Possessing an explosive combination of energy, bravado, and musical talent, Jack Black has been a grand part of our movies and our music for nearly 25 years. But of course, when they write characters with Jack specifically in mind, it says a lot about just how unique a talent he has! Today’s root beer is Jack Black's (no relation) Dead Red root beer. Intro and Out...

The third novel in the series, and the one that, like a Hippogriff, really spreads its wings and starts to fly. From the mass murderer trying to break into Hogwarts, to Harry noticing the pretty girl on the Quidditch team, the trio certainly are growing up. Today's root beer was not root beer, but Flying Cauldron butterscotch beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan M...

This week, we rewatched the John Hughes classic that even Ben Stein called "(one of) the most life affirming movies". Full of great quotes, meme-able scenes, and that crave-inducing need for just one free and fun-filled day! Today's root beer is Hansen's. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

A quintessential staple of la vie Geek! It may have taken us all year (plus an extra week) to get to this topic, but we are complete and utter Trekkies, from the Tribbles to the USS Titan, and beyond! Today's root beer was Labrador Soda. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

This weeks episode has been delayed due to technical difficulties. The sound wasn't good, so we are going to re-record the episode next Saturday. Hopefully you stick with us and enjoy the 2.0 version of our Star Trek episode that you can expect on the 8th of May. Until then, Live Long and Prosper Send us Fan Mail

  Hero or threat?  There can be little doubt that this webbed-headed freak is a menace to society! From his antics with a plethora of super-villains to his total disregard for the laws against vigilantism, the no-good, wall-crawling misfit must be stopped at all costs! Today's root beer is Teddy's. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5   Send us Fan Mail

There is a shortage of perfect movies in the world, it would be a shame if you haven't seen this one! Endlessly quotable, blissful memeable, and so much fun, we discuss our histories growing up on the film, and how it went from a mediocre box-office flick, garnering a cult following, and is now one of the most beloved films in widespread society! Inconceivable! Today’s root beer is Fiz Roc Ci...

We’re back with another deep-dive into the world of Harry Potter with the second book in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We discuss the introduction of new characters and the development of existing characters, as well as moments that we prefer in the book. Also, is there an unfair prejudice towards Slytherins in the series?  Today’s Root Beer is Death Valley Root Beer. Intro...

As one of our most researched and revered topics, we felt the time was ripe to discuss how lucrative grain production has been and its future prospects, not just in the European market, but, in fact, worldwide. Intro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

In this week’s exciting episode we go searching for the meaning to the answer of the ultimate question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. Reflect with us on the meaning of 42 and celebrate the absurd British humor found in this great series of books, tv series and the movie. Today’s Root Beer is The Original Bulldog Root Beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5. Send us Fan Mail

"Oh hai, Mark!" We talk about all our favorite parts on what was truly one of the most enjoyable Oscars ceremonies in years…. …..and then Brant makes Andrew watch Tommy Wiseau's masterpiece The Room! "Leave your stupid comments in your pocket!" Today's root beer is Soda Beer creamy vanilla root beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5. Send us Fan Mail

We discuss the most iconic villain in comic book history, the Clown Prince of Crime himself! We touch on most of the actors who have portrayed the Joker and how each one brought a necessary quality to the table. Also, we give our last predictions for the 95th Academy Awards. Come on Ke Huy Quon! Today's root beer is Chumlee's from Pawn Stars. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pon...

I mean, who doesn't geek out about a good burger? Everything from homemade, national chains and local favorites, there ain't no wrong way to do a burger! Today we did our first on-location segment and went to Hires in Salt Lake City to eat a Hire's burger and Hire's root beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5. Send us Fan Mail

Today, we define and discuss the history of robots, androids, and cyborgs. We talk a little about their real life practical applications (for good and ill), and list nearly fifty examples from science fiction. Today's "root beer" is Poppi's probiotic soda. Yuck! Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5. Send us Fan Mail

We deep-dive into the first novel in JK Rowling's Wizarding World. Relishing in some of our favourite sentences and exciting events, the engaging characters, and noting the different approaches both Jim Dale and Stephen Fry used in their performances on the audiobooks, it's no wonder the Potter-verse is one of our most frequently revisited fandoms! Today’s root beer is Jackson Hole Soda&...

Happy Valentine's Day! Today, we discuss many of our favorite romantic and passionate love songs in pop music. You know the ones, the really sappy, cheesy ones that can either really amplify how you feel about each other, or can really make you gag! Either way, they've been used to great effect in movies, played ad nauseam at weddings, and made those High School dances something special!...

Well, it's Groundhog Day….. again….. and so we rewatched the movie, even though we've both watched it over, and over, and over….. It's been 30 years since the film was released, and still stands as one of our all-time favorite films! What would you do if you could relive the same day over and over? Today's root beer was one we've had before, the superb Hanks!  Intro and Ou...

Harry Potter, Disney, Shakespeare, Final Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons….. what would fiction be without magic? We talk about our favorite spells, potions, broomsticks, and wishing we could make portkeys. Today's root beer is Bawls. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5. Send us Fan Mail

Saturated with 80's pop-culture and putting the über-geek front and center as the protagonist, Ready Player One is one of our favorite novels. With the book's plethora of fantasy, sci-fi, movie, book and video game themed worlds, its endless quotes and references to 80's geek life, and the relatable characters, we've returned again and again to this world, mostly via audiobook,...

"Why do you watch The Oscars?" We do our best to answer this question, from our histories watching the nominated films and the Awards Ceremony, to defending the Oscars as a celebration of the artistic merit and scientific advancements the Academy Awards honors. They are our Super Bowl! Today's root beer is Old Red Eye. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

We are definitely Whovians! We talk about our histories with discovering Doctor Who and continuing through all the other modern Who and a bit of Classic Who. We discuss some our favorite Doctors, companions, villains, and episodes, as well as recognizing the need to go deeper in some Doctor Who aspects in future podcast episodes. Today's root beer is Jones Soda. Intro and Outro music by Stock...

Inducing a little peckish, we talk about some of our favorite varieties of cheese, from Mimolette, Jarlsburg, Camembert, and even a typical American cheddar. We also give a recap for 2022 and our plans for 2023. Happy New Year! Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us Fan Mail

It's the most wonderful kind of root beer… I mean, time of the year! Today we talk (in spite of Brant's failed voice) about our childhoods with Christmas traditions, favorite carols and Christmas films, and which one of us lost this year's Wham!-aggedon. Merry Christmas! (and happy birthday, Brant!) Today's root beer is Mug. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send...

Today we discuss movies about movie making. Whether of the fascination of film through a young person's eyes, or the meticulous process of navigating Hollywood, the topic of film making is one of the most fascinating kinds of stories a filmmaker can choose to tell. Write what you know, right? Today's root beer is The Three Stooges Wise Guy Root Beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic33...