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 a text

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 us a text

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 and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send us a text

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 Fanta's Halloween-themed flavors: Chucky's Punch. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send us a t...

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 Beer. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send us a text

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 a text

“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. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send us a text

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 a text

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. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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 a text

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. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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 Send us a text

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 a text

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 Lehrer! Next week we're going to do modern funny songs and skits. Please note, we're not going to be covering ...

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 Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

Episode 151 - Christopher Reeve's Superman - Island Root Beer This week, we focus on the Reeve films, highlighting how, for many, he simply IS Superman, and the plots, villains, and even the musical score all will forever mean Superman. Today's root beer is Hawaiian-made Island Root Beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It’s a plane! It's the original comic book superhero, whose name, characteristics, and even his vulnerability have transcended the comic book medium and have entered everyday vernacular. Seriously, I had to look up another word for “Kryptonite” just now while writing this summary because I wanted to say that Superman's Kryptonite was….. yeah. Today's root beer is Sodabeers. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

This statement is false. Or is it? This week we geek out about the seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statements or propositions that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. It would have been better if we could have a Snickers bar as well, but….. whatever. Today we ate ice cream of Dad's Root Beer Float. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

Two notes, people! Two notes kept people out of the water! We talk about the first summer blockbuster, the performances, that broken-down mechanical fish, and other aspects of a film that transcends even itself. Today's root beer is Howie's with vanilla ice cream. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

The fifth in our year-long project to cover every Linkin Park album. Whereas “A Thousand Suns” was a heavily conceptual album, “Living Things” was a return to a more traditional Linkin Park sound, with excellent percussion, and strong aspects of nu-metal, industrial, synth, rap, and even some blues motifs, while still maintaining the strong lyrics and vocals unique to Linkin Park. Today's root beer is Rocket Fizz “Root Beer Float” flavored root beer. Send us a text