Geek Salad

Return with us once more to the movie theaters of 1990 as we go over some of the more notable films that didn't quite hit the top 15 highest grossing list with Part 2 of Episode 197: We Can Remember it for You Wholesale. Join Andy, Mike, Katherine, Todd, and their returning very special guest, Em from the Verbal Diorama Podcast, as they go over some of the films that they remember, fondly or otherwise, from the year 1990. From minor hits like Tremors to more obscure films like The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, one question stands out above all overs: Was there any movie that Andy didn't see in theaters? Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, iHeart Radio and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entir

As we continue through this waking nightmare that is the year 2020, we can always look back to the start of another decade, as the Geek Salad crew looks back at the movies released in the year 1990! Joining the team this episode is the always entertaining Jim, as well as a long anticipated guest, Em from the Verbal Diorama Podcast!  In this installment of our EPIC 2 parter, we talk about the Top 15 domestic (US) releases of the years, and we have some…..thoughts…Do you agree that Die Hard 2: Die Harder is a better movie than the original?  Do you think that Kindergarten Cop is *actually* funny?  We discuss all of these hot takes and much, much more! Verbal Diorama, the show that discusses movies you know and movies you don’t, can be downloaded at the same places that you can find Geek Salad!  Also, please follow EM on Twitter @verbaldiorama and on Facebook!  If you’re on iTunes, don’t forget to stop by and give her show a 5 star review as well! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can b

To say that 2020 has been a difficult year would be an obscene understatement .The world is burning, society is in upheaval, and there is still a global pandemic that is keeping most of the population isolated at home…so why not have the Geek Salad team try to have some laughs about it? On this episode, the gang discusses what they’ve been doing to keep themselves entertained during this difficult time.  Between movies, TV, board games, video games, music, and other personal improvement projects, Katherine, Mike, Joe, Andy (and joined by Todd and Jim) lay bare how they’ve been passing the time! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, iHeart Radio and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek S

Twenty years ago, one of the greatest gaming consoles ever made, the PlayStation 2, was released. To honor the birth of this gaming legend, the Geek Salad crew is back with the second part of their giant-sized tribute episode, episode 195: PlayStation 2 - Electric Boogaloo (part 2). So re-join Andy, Mike, Joe, Katherine, Todd, and Katherine's husband Joe, as they go over some picks from their personal lists of favorites that had not been covered already in part 1. From popular fare like Silent Hill 2 and Burnout 3, to lesser known titles like War of the Monsters and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds, there are plenty of fun titles to be enjoyed. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, iHeart Radio and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbea

Twenty years ago one of the most popular gaming consoles of all time was released. Over it's 13 years of production (Seriously!), thousands of games were released which kept us going back to that dual-shock controller again and again. To discuss some of their favorites, Geek Salad has returned with episode 195: PlayStation 2 - Electric Boogaloo. However, as the discussion ended up being quite extensive, this episode ended up being split into two parts. Join Andy, Mike, Joe, Katherine, Todd, and Katherine's husband Joe, as they go over the Facebook and Twitter feedback on this topic. Turns out lots of people had favorite games from this system. From classic titles like Jak & Daxter to more obscure titles like Psychonauts, see what some of our friends and family said were their favorites. Then come back for part 2 where they discuss some of their own lists of favorite games. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Ge

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….a group of podcasters wanted to do a show, but due to current isolation requirements, have to deliver their annual Star Wars show from the comfort of their own homes via SKYPE….what times we live in…!!! Join Andy, Mike, Joe, and Todd (of the Toddcast) as they cover the latest Star Wars sequel Trilogy (The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker), and discuss what worked about the movies, what they loved about them, and have to take a few minutes to talk about the backlash from some of the fans about how the stories turned out.  It’s a lively conversation, and one you definitely don’t want to miss!  May the Force be With You! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, iHeart Radio and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com

 It's 1991 and you've just enjoyed seeing the Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast. As the credits begin to scroll and you're getting ready to leave, suddenly you hear the song, "Beauty and the Beast", sung by Angela Lansbury in the film, however, this version is being sung by Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion. No, your ears are not playing a trick on you, that actually is a pop version of the beautiful song from the film. Disney did this to have a version of the song more amenable to being played on the radio. And they would continue to do this for fifteen animated movie songs from 1991 all the way to 2019 (and possibly beyond). Discussing these songs, for good or for ill, is the Geek Salad crew with episode 193: Bryson and the Beast. Join Andy, Mike, Joe, Katherine, and increasingly regular guest Todd, as they go over all 15 songs and decide whether they were an upgrade to the film version, a downgrade, or just... whatever. Did Peabo really deserve to win two Grammy awards for his versions? And which song do th

Coronavirus be damned!  The Geek Salad crew uses the wonder of technology (albeit on the second try) to join together to give you their discussion of the Music of 1990.  On Side 2 of the discussion, the gang brings up their favorite albums of the year.  The conversation moves from dark alternative, blues guitar, world beats, jazzy tunes,  country, and the most whimsical alterna-pop that ever whimseyed! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, iHeart Radio and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store!  Want Geek Salad swag?  Check out our new store on Tee Public, where y

Coronavirus be damned!  The Geek Salad crew uses the wonder of technology (albeit on the second try) to join together to give you their discussion of the Music of 1990.  In Side One of this Two Sided episode, we discuss the singles of the year.  First, we start with the non-stop Pop Train of #1 singles that had a couple of minor interruptions from Sinead O’Connor and Madonna.  Then we discuss our favorite singles that didn’t quite chart, but are, arguably, more beloved than the stuff that charted! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, iHeart Radio and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either the Google Play Stor

Stand-up comedy can be truly groan and cringe-worthy when done badly. However, when done well, it can soar to the very heights of hilarity! To honor some of their favorite stand-up comedians, and to dishonor some of the worst, Geek Salad is back with episode 191: There's a Horse Loose in a Hospital. Join Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine, along with returning guest, former host Jim, as they deal with good comedians, bad comedians, and audio issues. Andy, Mike, and Jim had previously covered this topic back in episode 69, but will Mike find a way to bring up Mitch Hedberg despite covering him previously? Will Larry the Cable Guy end up on the best or worst list? And will Andy and Mike have to record a new ending to the episode? Listen and find out! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, iHeart Radio and the Google Music app!  Download t

Valentine’s Day is here once again, and after almost 12 years, Geek Salad does a show about it.  But instead of talking about their favorite rom-coms or porn, the crew indulge in the culinary “delights” of the season, including snack cakes, a myriad of chocolate treats, as well as some interesting (and not so interesting) outliers! Show your love by checking out this episode! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, iHeart Radio and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store!  Geek Salad episodes are now also available to stream on YouTube.  “Like” and Subscribe to their

From 2010-2019, there were several really great animated films. Some are even destined to be modern classics. Geek Salad listeners and animation fans alike to find out what the top 20 animated films from that decade were. You've already heard what #20-#11 were in part 1, and now we're back to list the top 10 in Geek Salad episode 189: Into the Ani-Verse (Part 2). We re-join Andy, Mike, Joe, Katherine, and Todd as they cover the cream of the crop, the top of the heap. Do you know what films cracked the top 5? Can you guess at what the #1 choice will be? "I have a dream" that you won't "let it go" too long before listening to this "shiny" new episode. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify, the Google Music app, and now on IHeartRadio!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the

The year 2010 began a decade of some truly great animated movies. Obviously, Disney tends to dominate when it comes to animated films, but the other studios had their own share of excellent animation. So, to honor this positive trend, Geek Salad has decided to count down the top 20 animated films from 2010-2019 in episode 189: Into the Ani-Verse. With a topic this big, the crew went a bit long (surprise, surprise), so it has been split into two parts. Join Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine, as well as recurring guest Todd, as they go over #20-#11 of the list. How many of the films do you think will be Disney? And what non-Disney films do you think might have snuck onto the list? Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check ou

Geek Salad welcomes a new decade in the Roaring 20’s by celebrating the lost hits and obscure singles of the 1980’s.  If it’s not a forgotten one hit wonder, it’s a song that might have hit the charts somewhere else besides the United States, or it’s a track from a hit album that didn’t chart at all… So join the team of Andy, Mike, Katherine, and Joe as they bid adieu to the New Wave decade before they welcome the music of the 1990’s….and check out the Spotify playlist with a healthy dose of the songs discussed on the show!  Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either the G

To celebrate another amazing year in the Geek Salad household, our gang samples and discuss a pile of Holiday branded snack foods and ales.  The results, as always, yield some great comedy! They also watch and review a couple of classic Christmas commercials, thoughtfully compiled on a playlist, which you can watch here After the revelries, Andy, Mike, Katherine, and Joe discuss some of their 2019 thoughts and takeaways in the nerd-o-sphere! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store!  Geek Salad episodes are now also available

Welcome back, dear watchers, to part two of Geek Salad episode 186: Stitcher & Shill! In part one, the crew talked about some of their favorite podcasts and podcasters. Now they cover the more visual medium of YouTube and discuss some of their favorite channels to watch on the internet multimedia platform. From such varied topics as Sumo wrestling to movie trivia with a WWE flavor, there is surely something that they discuss to cover any personal tastes. So feel free to open up your favorite YouTube browser and get watching. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either th

Welcome dear listeners!  On this installment of Geek Salad, we discuss our favorite in content, both Podcasts and YouTube Channels. In Part One, we do a roundtable discussion on our favorite podcasts.  We talk about such varied topics as Movies, Fairy Tales, News, Pop Culture, and so….very….much…Star Wars…. Please check out the podcasts discussed below. Make sure to subscribe to be notified about new episodes.  And do please give them all a follow on Twitter!  For Your Reference:  @ForYourRefPod  www.fyrpodcast.com Altered Universe: @alteredunivers1 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UXmXScJ0pEedhzKTR9JYX Black Girls Do Stuff Too:  @BlkGirlsDoStuff www.blackgirlsdostufftoo.com Verbal Diorama: @VerbalDiorama www.verbaldiorama.com Offscreen Babble:  @offscreenbabble https://open.spotify.com/show/7dqyEtR0Tjc9PgBzlm4wvg Cage’s Kiss:  @CagesKiss https://t.co/SwfZMsaDiS?amp=1 TLDR UK: @TLDRnewsUK Cinefiles: @TheCinefilesTV http://t.co/z5cLzvegIr?amp=1 FYeah Disney: @fyeah_disney  https://t.co/Xgny3YTOtQ?amp=

Horror and suspense aren't restricted to just the movie screen. Throughout the years, there have been a fair number of TV shows which have tried to scare, or at least unnerve, their audience. Geek Salad is spending this year's Halloween episode by going over some of the more spooky additions to television history with episode 185: Are You Afraid of the Dark Shadows. Join Andy, Mike, Joe, Katherine, and returning guest host, Todd, in the darker side of television programming. From "Twilight Zone" to "Are You Afraid of the Dark", from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to "Stranger Things", they cover some of the creepier offerings to be shown on the small screen. And, of course, there will absolutely be some truly terrible puns by the Crypt Keeper. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your An

50 years ago, five British comedy writers and one American animator joined forces to unleash upon the world one of the greatest comedy troupes of all time, Monty Python. To honor this legacy, Geek Salad is looking back at their favorite sketches from the show that put this group on the map, "Monty Python's Flying Circus", in episode 184: The Royal Society for Putting Things on Top of Other Things. Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine load a huge collection of their favorite sketches into the wheel of comedy (or a free app on Andy's phone) and randomly go down the list, discussing and laughing through them all. Can anyone truly expect the Spanish Inquisition? Have you ever pined for the fjords? And what is the best method of defending yourself against a banana-wielding foe? Listen in and find out! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify and

After 11 years, and more than 20 movies, it’s come time for Geek Salad to put the call out…and for Episode 183, they recap the Top 25 Moments in the MCU Series.  But such a monumental task, much like gathering the Infinity Stones, they need help.  So we’ve enlisted the help of the fine hosts from the podcasts For Your Reference, Altered Universe, Black Girls Do Stuff Too, Verbal Diorama, and Offscreen Babble to review their favorites.  We also have Todd Vickstrom returning to the guest seat to help out! So strap in for this Infinity War length discussion.  Grab your magical hammers, your Pym Particles, and whatever Stark Tech you have laying around, and ASSEMBLE! Special Thanks to the following Podcasts that helped us with this undertaking!  Show them some love and give them a follow!  They are our heroes! We love them 3000! For Your Reference:  @ForYourRefPod  www.fyrpodcast.com Altered Universe: @alteredunivers1 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UXmXScJ0pEedhzKTR9JYX Black Girls Do Stuff Too:  @BlkGirlsDo