Before the parody “Scary Movie”, before the parody “Galaxy Quest”, before the parody “Spaceballs”, came the parody of “Zero Hour!” Surely, we're talking about the film “Airport”. No, we're talking about the film “Airplane!”..... and don't call me Shirley. This classic lampoon of disaster flicks is ridiculous but funny and launched a plethora of waa…

We begin this year continuing our year-long project to listen to and review every Linkin Park album. Next up: Meteora. A second album can (should?) be a deciding factor in whether a band is a one-trick pony or a force to be reckoned with, and Meteora proved that Linkin Park were going to continue being a tour-de-force. Today's…. uh…. “root beer” is…

Today we finish our year-long project of Stephen King's four novellas from the Different Seasons collection with “The Breathing Method”. Come to 249B East 35th, sit beside the roaring fire in the hearth, have Stevens bring you a drink, and listen to tales of the macabre. Today we drank Hank's Birch Beer. Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5 …

Probably the best nostalgic Christmas movie ever! It took being an adult for us to recognize the magic as seen through the eyes of young Ralphie. The film showcases vignettes now classic in our minds: sticking your tongue to the frozen flagpole, fantasizing about just how to get your favorite Christmas present, and of course, getting your mouth was…

We are both Christians who enjoy celebrating every aspect of Christmas, but we're also Ravenclaws who enjoy learning where many of these traditions came from. Our research included learning about Roman festivities for Saturnalia, Norse customs during Yule, a brief history of Saint Nicholas, the Dutch Sinterklaas, what Dickens brought to the table, …

Okay, take a shot every time we use the word “adorable”! 🤪 This week we discuss one of our all-time favorite romantic comedies, perfect for the Holiday season with all its funny quotes, touching score, and relatable family goofiness. Today we mixed A&W root beer with Southern Comfort brand eggnog. (Non-alcoholic of course…. because the idea of us p…

Naaagghhh! Aarngghhh Rnghh’Nghhhh! ……. Yeah, you said it, Chewie! To kick off this year's Geek-mas, I made us rewatch The Star Wars Holiday Special in all its underground bootleg glory! Come meet Chewbacca's family, see Boba Fett's first appearance, and hear Bea Arthur and Carrie Fisher sing! The best thing that can be said is that we never have to…

Whether you need the Little Book of Calm, advice on how to write a children's book, or a recommendation for a £7000.00 bottle of wine, Bernard, Manny, and Fran are up to the task. This British sitcom delivers laughs, quotable dialog, and a clinical outlook on life we all need! Today we made root beer floats with A&W. Intro and Outro music by Stockm…

Linkin Park's first album perfectly showcases their sound and dynamic as Nu Metal/Rap and would go on to be the best selling inaugural album of the 21st century. Today's root beer is Henry Weinhard's again. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBrant and Andrew

He has been heralded for pushing the envelope of cinematic technology for almost 40 years, most of his films have been box office smashes, and his new film “Here” resonated with our nostalgic hearts! Today's root beer is NOT root beer, but Earp's Sarsaparilla. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text…

The game has been called “a model of decorum and tranquility”, and “religion plus finesse”, both quotes from Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Bjorn Ulvaeus’ musical “Chess”. So we talk about both. From the opening moves in Merano, Italy, to the Endgame in Bangkok, we find the game and the musical both mysterious and intriguing. Today's root beer is H…

This week, we read the novel by Robert Bloch and then rewatched the timeless classic horror film, chocolate syrup and all! From the nail biting suspense of Miss Crane's flight with the stolen money, to Norman's assurance that “a boy's best friend is his mother”, the film transcends the horror genre as practically a perfect picture. Today's root bee…

At one point during the recording of this episode, we said that someone could do well by opening a Halloween store that exclusively sells costumes of characters portrayed by Johnny Depp. What more can I say? That is why we geek out about the guy! Today's root beer is a second sampling of Strap Tank. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5 Send…

The concept album from My Chemical Romance tells the story of “The Patient”, and his journey through the Afterlife. This album was of that really spoke to many of a certain generation, with its plethora of intriguing lines, direct and metaphorical imagery, and powerful musical mastery. “If life's not a joke, then why are we laughing?” Today's root …

As she recommended this topic to us, our friend Shauna joins us in discussing the beloved children's animated series. We talk about the cosplay we've seen at FanX, as well as the panel commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the show. Also, with the music, the Americana setting, the depth of the characters, and how the show perfectly captures the …

Once again, we record most of our episode live at Utah's own comic convention, FanX. we recap the panels, the celebs, the cosplay, purchases, and just sheer, overwhelming fun that it is to attend this con! Also, once again, we drink several pints (IT COMES IN PINTS?!?) of a variety of Wild Bill’s soda, their root beer dominate among them. Intro and…

(Wrong audio originally posted, re-posting with correct audio) Sometimes, the weather and the mood just need that ambient accent of Folk-Celtic Fusion-Medieval-Rock music, ya know? Autumn just feels like the right time for Loreena McKennitt, Blackmore's Night, Lord of the Dance, and many of the other music styles we talk about in this week's episod…

The third novella by Stephen King from the Different Seasons collection is arguably the go-to for nostalgia in film. Following the four perfectly cast boys as they follow the train tracks towards the end of summer, childhood, and the body of a fellow youth, we can remember our own experiences coming of age. We also pay tribute to the iconic James E…

Episode 110 - Beetlejuice - Fanta Haunted Apple To kick off this year's Geektoberfest, we talk about the original Ghost with the Most, his first film, as well as a few comments about the animated series, the musical, and (spoilers!) a small review of the sequel. Also, we sampled both the 2 Fanta products released with the sequel film, Haunted Sprit…

One of the great comedic duos of the modern age made us laugh with racial situations, ridiculous reactions to mundanity, and other kinds of social commentary seen through the eyes of laughter. If you haven't ever seen their sketches on the Civil War reenactment, Obama's Anger Translator, the text message misunderstanding (which we think everyone ha…

“Shome thingsh in here don't react well to bulletsh!” We discuss what Brant considers a dang-near perfect film(albeit a very “guy” movie): action-packed, political, intense situations, great music, excellent acting from a scattering of gems, AND the film is only PG! It also doesn't hurt that Sean Connery looks so cool, or “austere”, Andrew says. To…

Not exactly something we geek out about, per se, but we do enjoy entertaining some of the ideas people have come up with to claim we are all being duped! From Roswell aliens and faking the moon landing, to the idea that Finland isn't real, birds aren't real, or reality isn't real, some have us scratching our heads, while others might just have an a…

Stars and planets and meteorites, oh my! Since the beginning of time, man has looked up and felt awe and wonder at what he saw. We discuss the moon, the galaxies, constellations, and space exploration. We even discuss Pluto's status as a dwarf planet. Today's root beer is the extremely minty Olde Brooklyn. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on …

Sorry, but Brant and Andrew are tied up in the trunk of my car, so I'm writing this episode description. This is Deadpool, and you'll have to forgiv the type O's; I writingvwith both hands full ov chimichangas. I'm really flattered an all that these to bozos decided to waste and entire Saturday podcasting about yours truely, I mean, what, Superman …

“Whose footprints are these?” This week we talk about our favorite parts from one of the greatest video games of all time! The complex gameplay, the intriguing characters, the weapons, the plot, even the music…. Metal Gear may have been one of the most “secret black projects”, but Metal Gear Solid is one of the most well-known and fun games ever! (…

The second Stephen King novella from the Different Seasons collection. We talked about the book and its subsequent film. Quite dark, extremely heavy, and definitely not “Shauna friendly”. We both agree, we're not really geeking out about this particular one. If WWII themes, murder, or David Schwimmer bother you, trigger warning! Today's root beer i…

We each grew up watching a variety of musicals, from Annie to Ziegfeld. We've even gotten to perform in a few on stage. Also, we both got caught up in the storms that were Phantom of the Opera and Les Miz. In many ways, narratives through music make the stories and even the emotions portrayed much more poignant. Today's root beer is Gene Simmons Mo…

With the relatable “every man” talent of Tom Hanks, perfectly blended with the quirky cuteness of Meg Ryan, the 90's gave us America's sweethearts. We talk about their four films together and how they just fit in ways that might only happen with “movie love”. Today's root beer is Oak Creek Blonde. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Sen…

For our centennial episode, we deep dive into what it meant to us to grow up in the 80’s and 90’s, and experienced firsthand how being a geek went from being a social pariah to a mainstream protagonist of American culture and entertainment. We’ve helped geek movies be the highest grossing films of the year. We’ve helped video gaming go from a casua…

….and then we continue going over the top with the acclaimed sequel album. If Bat I is Steinman’s idealized teenage fantasy, with Bat II, the teen has grown up and is now dealing with the crushing effect adulting has on those dreams. Peter Pan was right; we should have stayed forever young! Today’s root beer is Rocky Mountain. Intro and Outro music…

We go waaay over the top in our geeking out over Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's first bombastic album. We talk about all the twists and turns, speedups and road closures this speeding motorcycle had to take to become one of the best selling albums of all time. We discuss each of the songs, and how they have influenced us and countless others. Today's…

Discussing the wizarding children's tales from a new translation from ancient runes by Hermione Granger, with notes and commentary by Albus Dumbledore and JK Rowling. Today's root beer is Barq's in a glass Bottle. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5. Send us a textBrant and Andrew

We discussed Stephen King's brilliant novella and the moving film adaptation, including our thoughts on the universal feelings of imprisonment, freedom, and how hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. Today's root beer is Dang! Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBrant and Andrew

Action figures, models, novels and non-fiction books, posters, home media of entire series, and of course, t-shirts, collecting things to showcase one's fandom is one of the highlights la vie Geek! Today's root beer is Johnnie Ryan Racinette. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text…

To commemorate this year's May the 4th, we talk about two of the best Star Wars projects to come out since the original trilogy…. Cassian said we had to. Today's root beer is Hoover Dam. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBrant and Andrew

Seth McFarland's parody retelling of the Star Wars original trilogy is hilarious, and garnered George Lucas's approval, and ours, despite not being “Shauna friendly”. Today's root beer is Americana. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBrant and Andrew

OKGO, White Stripes, A-Ha's Take On Me…. and hundreds more. Music Videos are definitely an art form we appreciate. Some qualify as actual short films (Thriller, Bad) some barely qualify as worth watching (Total Eclipse of the Heart). Disclaimer: Michael Jackson's music videos deserve their own episode, so look forward to that! Today's root beer is …

For this week's episode, we both read the novel by Michael Ende (which Andrew did twice), and then rewatched (for the hundredth time in Brant's case) the movie. A heroic story of adventure, fantastical creatures, the terrifying Gmork, Falkor the Luck Dragon, and many a childhood crush in Atreyu and Moonchild, the film might be kitsch, but with chil…

Extra! Extra! For the first time ever! The It’s All Geek to Me Podcast with Brant and Andrew makes history by selecting a topic at random and recording it spoiler free! What could the daring topic be?!? Tune in and find out, same geek-time, same geek channel! (no apologies, substitutions, or refunds) Today's “root beer” is Commander Ron's. Intro an…

Listening to our favorite scores from composer Alan Silvestri this week reminded us both that he is a nostalgia wizard, and arguably better at evoking emotion through movie music than any other composer. From growing up on the themes in Back to the Future, his Academy Award nominated score from Forrest Gump, and the triumphant pow when The Avengers…

After several months of viewing “refined cinema”, we keep tradition by watching a “bad” movie post-Oscar night. Even though it won the Razzie For Worst Movie, Hudson Hawk is just too much fun! What's not to love about a cat-burglar being blackmailed to steal Da Vinci art by a mob family, a psychotic anarchist husband and wife, and a bunch of candy …

Beginning with our shared fond memories of Noah asking the Lord if he's on Candid Camera, and growing up with Red Skelton, George Carlin, Foxworthy, Engvall, and Gaffigan, stand-up comedy has always been one of the best parts of our lives. Today's root beer is Always Ask for Avery's. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text…

Andrew really went all out and watched several Youtube videos on the history of the Grand Theft Auto series of video games, whereas Brant just relished in the plethora of time spent ignoring the missions and simply causing as much mayhem as possible. However, we both agree that the multitude of cars, the nostalgic music, the ambient lighting and we…

Author of The Martian, Project Hail Mary, and others, Andy Weir is known for his optimistic and engaging characters, captivating stories, and for blurring the line between science fact and science fiction. One of the writers with whom we have read and reread multiple times. Today's root beer is Faygo. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5…

Every year, we're going to spotlight a different category from the Academy Awards and discuss it in detail. This year we picked the live-action shorts. Most often, without knowing beforehand what the films are about, it’s quite an adventure to be presented with five films from extremely different points of view. Today's root beer is Rat Bastard. In…

Last year we talked about romantic and passionate love songs, this year we dedicate an episode to anyone who's been burned, dumped, or had to do the breaking up yourself! Hang in there! Listen to some songs, have a little cry, then buy yourself some chocolate and take yourself to dinner! Today's root beer is Frostie. Intro and Outro music by Stockm…

D'oh! Over the last 35 years, the slice of Americana in Yellow has showcased current events, reminisced history, and predicted future goings-on with eerie accuracy. We talk about how The Simpsons began as the PTA's nightmare with a disrespectful Bart and evolved into portraying Homer as the American “Every Man”. Today's root beer is Summit. Intro a…

We discuss our reactions to the 96th Academy Award nominees, and a bit about what goes into the kind of film that gets nominated. Today's root beer is “mighty purty when she's angry, wah-hah…” John Wayne root beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBrant and Andrew

From loveable E.T. to the horrific Xenomorph, aliens have been a ubiquitous topic in pop culture, and a way, through a lens, to explore aspects of our own humanity. Nanu nanu!! Today's root beer is Zuberfizz. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBrant and Andrew

Heralded as “the man with the rubber face”, and overflowing with improvisational comedy, Jim Carrey Is definitely one of our favorite funnymen! From his dead-on impersonations, stand-up comedy gold, ridiculous outtakes, and endearing moments in several dramas, he is truly one of the most diverse actors we've grown up with. Today's Root Beer is Whol…