The Cosmic Geppetto Podcast

Before the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Brad convened a Panel to discuss the past, present and future of the franchise. Kyle from Pele Media, artist Carlos Taylor and Dave Shifler from Central PA Ghostbusters join Brad. The Digressions: -Joseph Campbell -Brad mentions Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead -Dave’s elbow was in Ghostheads, which Kyle reviewed for Ghostbusters Minute -Bengi...

Katie returns to talk about the Harry Potter Prequel 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.' The Digressions: -Katie made a Cherpumple -Brad actually says, ‘Sweet Fancy Moses’ -Dan Fogler and Balls of Fury -Katie Loves The Nifler -Brad took the family to see Moana and has the song You’re Welcome, written by the guy who wrote Hamilton, stuck in his head. -Remember when Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson...

A jam-packed episode as Artist & Co-Creator of Marvel's New Mutants Bob McLeod joins Brad to talk about his career. Heather is back to talk about Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Not a lot of digressions, but Brad and Mr. McLeod talk about: -Working with Todd McFarlane -Crazy Magazine -Sunspot in Movies and Cartoons -Jack Kirby -Super Hero ABC -Visiting schools -Teaching

Jarf, Kyle & Kathleen join Brad to talk about Netflix's corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Digressions: -Everyone picks their Defender's Soul Twin. -Joshua Ostroff wrote a Great Article about the Luke Cage show. -Vincent D'Onofrio was in Adventures in Babysitting. Seriously. -Luke Cage’s 70s-80s outfit wasn't easy to look at. -The Novel Night Film by Marisha Pessl. -The Essay The Elephan...

A short episode of the Cosmic Geppetto Podcast that includes: -An Outtake from the next episode of the show with Jarf, Kyle & Kathleen -The final Win & In Best of the 90s Match: ER vs Northern Exposure -Jarf Recommends! Check out Kyle’s Podcasts Ghostbusters Minute and Jurassic Park Minute. Jarf and Kathleen both work at The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Find out more and support the organization at...

From Gilmore Girls & Survivor, Jessica Sugar Kiper (and her adorable daughter Punky Jean) join Brad to talk about her career and becoming a mom. Seriously, how does he get such cool guests? Sugar talks about her favorite gigs, whether she'd return to Survivor, and confirms Amy Kenurup's appraisal of Milo Ventimiglia's handsomeness. The Digressions: -Last Man on Earth is a good show, but is too sho...

Lil from LilGripes.com returns to the show to talk about Dr. Strange. Brad gives a little love to Leonard Cohen. The Digressions: -Bengies Drive In is awesome. -Joaquin Phoenix was almost Dr. Strange. -Why didn’t they use TV’s Flash for the movies? -Lil plays an impromptu game of Why is Benedict Cumberbatch Hot. Remember The Cosmic Geppetto Podcast is donating $1 to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation...

[audio mp3="https://cosmicgeppetto.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/tcslonaker-take1.mp3"][/audio] Young Adult Christian Author TC Slonaker joins Brad to talk about her Angelmen series. Heather is back to talk about the upcoming Gilmore Girls Revival. We at the Cosmic Geppetto Podcast want to remind our listeners to vote!

Kyle & Kathleen return to The Cosmic Geppetto Podcast to talk Scary Movies. Films discussed include: -Salem’s Lot -Fright Night -The Uninvited -WNUF Halloween Special -Tucker & Dale Vs Evil -Cabin in the Woods So Many Digressions: -Nosferatu -Whatever happened to Baby Jane -Kathleen has given up on The Walking Dead. -William Ragsdale was Herman in Herman's Head. -Jessica Jones -Elvira still looks...

It's the 50th Episode of The Cosmic Geppetto Podcast. Thanks to Everyone Listening and Everyone who has Participated. Tim is Back! Joining us from Prague, Tim Burdick shares his thoughts on the new season of Supergirl and The Flash. New Friend Lamar Robinson talks to Brad about his thoughts on the New Trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Logan. To Celebrate 50 Episodes, we are playing clips...

The first of two Baseball episodes as Matt Walsh from The Smörgåschords Internet Radio shows is back to talk MLB Playoffs. Brad's predictions are already wrong. WARNING: There are some technical difficulties with the episodes. Brad did his best to edit it together, but you'll hear some overlapping of conversation. Players the guys talk about: -Ryan Howard -Pat Burrell -Rick Schu -Matt Wieters -Sco...

Brad is joined by Dave & Cat Shiffler from The Central PA Ghostbusters to talk about the Past, Present & Future of the Film Franchise at their favorite shop Comic Store West. To keep the episode packed with excitement, Brad does a To & From Review of Jason Bourne, because better late than never. The Digressions: -Brad's favorite Second Run Movie Theater is Funtime Cinemas in York, PA. -Are DC movi...

There are a bunch of SuperHero TV shows coming at you this Fall. Brad & Jarf are here to tell you which ones to watch and which to skip. Also, Heather & Brad participated in Pathfinders For Autism's annual Run Wild for Autism 5k. And they're going to tell you all about it. Jarf recommends Scud, The Disposable Assassin and Ms. Marvel (that is the second Ms. Marvel recommendation on this podcast. Yo...

Lil from LilGripes.com joins Brad to talk about Comic Book Characters who change race and/or gender upon the leap to the big screen. Brad give a To & From review of Matthew Sweet's concert at The Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA. He also throws love at opener Fooling April. The Digressions: -Idris Elba MMA Fighter -How do you pronounce Idris? -Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany's -Zenda...

Shawn joins Brad to do a in-depth review of Babetown's 1989 is Hell. Spoiler Alert! They love it. Brad talks about 'Avalanche' and 'I See Monsters.' Shawn talks about 'Shadowlands' and 'Please Do Not Let Me Go.' The Digressions: -Everybody loves Babetown. At one point, they are called Super Cute. -The Guys think Babetown should produce Taylor Swift's next album. -Ryan Adams has a new album coming...

Leah & Shawn are here to figure out which is the best Christian Slater Movie: Heathers or Pump Up The Volume. Brian from Comic Store West is on hand to declare a winner. The Digressions- * Brad still believes Kuffs is Christian Slater's best movie. * Brian is partial to Slater's cameo in Star Trek: Undiscovered Country. * DC Rebirth is awesome. * Alan Moore has retired from writing comics (kinda)....

Screenwriter & Creator of the excellent comic 'Bloodthirsty: One Nation Under Water' returns to the show to talk about his career. Also, Heather talks about her participation in Pathfinders for Autism's Run Wild for Autism event Subscribe to The Cosmic Geppetto Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Or Both! Rate and review us while you’re there. The Digressions- * Please welcome to the show Beth Reynolds...

Remember when Matt "DJ Dastardly" Walsh was here for the Best of the 90's Match and we told you there was more conversation to come? Here It Is! First off, Smörgåschords has a new home: Castle Blakk Radio! But it is the same show running the same night. Specifically, Mondays, 8pm-11pm ET. The Digressions: -Brad & Matt both donated to CFF.org. You could do the same, if you wish. -Matt is still havi...

A Short & Sweet & Grungy episode as Brad faces off against Matt from Smörgåschords to decide which album is better: Nirvana's "Nevermind" or Pearl Jam's "10." Kathleen returns to the podcast to judge and does a fantastic job. Catch Smörgåschords every Monday from 8pm to 11pm ET on Castle Blakk Radio. If you think Kathleen is awesome like we do, go to www. CFF.org and make a donation to the Baton R...

Brad is joined by Danny Ross & Jessica Leibowitz, the husband and wife duo Babetown. They are putting out 1989 is Hell, a remake of Ryan Adams' excellent Love is Hell in the style of Taylor Swift's 1989. It is awesome and so are they. The Digressions: -Jess digs Courtney Barnett. -Danny has been listening to The Hamilton soundtrack. -Brad once surprised his carpool buddy with music from Dr. Horrib...

Because being Brad is often awesome, guitarist Richard Lloyd joins the show to talk about his new album Rosedale, his work with Matthew Sweet and other highlights from a career spanning four decades. Before that, Shawn and Brad discuss their favorite Richard Lloyd songs. There are a lot to choose from. The Digressions: -Shawn is digging DC's Rebirth Comics... -...Especially Aquaman -Brad again sin...

Ridiculously Special Episode of The Cosmic Geppetto Podcast. Kyle & Brady from The Ghostbusters Minute Podcast (a favorite around here) argue which is better: Pinky & The Brain or Ren & Stimpy. Mark Landry, creator/writer of the excellent comic Bloodthirsty: One Nation Under Water, is here to judge the proceedings. Jarf returns for the inaugural edition of Crossing The Streams, where we talk about...

New Panelist Katie joins the show to talk about the new book Harry Potter & The Cursed Child. Lots of Spoilers! Heather and Brad take a drive and list The Harry Potter Movies from Favorite to Least Favorite. The Digressions: -Katie is our Harry Potter expert. She has three wands! -Brad & Heather share how their daughter got her name. -The Mendenhalls take a family trip to Explore & More. -The prev...

Kyle from Ghostbusters Minute and Kathleen are back to talk about the completed First Season of Preacher. So much cool stuff in this episode. Most important, we are doing another Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fundraiser. This time, a $1 is donated for every iTunes Review for Ghostbusters Minute. And, because he is a Great Guy, Kyle is matching our donation. So...if you put something nice on iTunes fo...

Big Episode of the Cosmic Geppetto Podcast as Brad talks with a favorite in the Mendenhall Household, New York Time Best Selling Author Carolyn Parkhurst. They Talk About: -Stephen King gave Carolyn's debut novel Dogs of Babel love when it came out. -It is also the book that made Brad’s wife love Rhodesian Ridgebacks. -Her novel Lost and Found a little ahead of its time. -And reminds Brad of the s...