The Geek Agenda
Summary: Pondering the popular culture, tackling the latest tech, and celebrating the super-enthusiast within all of us. The Geeks have inherited the Earth. Now what!? http://www.thegeekagenda.com
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- Artist: Thom Bowers
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Podcasts:
Random flailing, existential navel-gazing, cheesy puns, and occasionally relevant content with Thom Bowers, R Andru, and Bernie Bregman. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause mp3 at the countdown and wait for MGM Leo's first roar. Watching at home? Pause DVD at MGM Leo's first roar and wait for the countdown. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom & Andru are joined by Bernie Bregman (aka Dark Helmet) of Nerds Like Us to embody a Comic Con Rashomon, recounting their varying experiences in San Diego and contemplating the pop culture revelations acquired within. Plus, Andru re-discovers Weezer, Bernie blows up on Reddit, and Thom commits nerd heresy...again.
In which Thom & Travis tackle the big questions re: high pop-culture vs low pop-culture. Is there a difference? If there is a difference, does it matter? If it matters, does it matter that it matters? On and on, 'till the break of dawn. With illustrations (and SPOILERS) drawn from Pacific Rim, Man Of Steel, Sharknado, The West Wing, and more. Plus, a very important PSA concerning alliteration.
In which Thom and friend of the show Robbie Rist are joined by Anthony C Ferrante, director of SHARKNADO. 'Nuff said!
Ruminations on a perfect slice of cinematic fortune and glory, with Thom Bowers, R Andru, Bernie Bregman, and Travis Jay Coleman. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause mp3 at the countdown and wait for the Paramount logo. Watching at home? Pause DVD at the Paramount logo and wait for the countdown. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom & Travis tally the varied levels of satisfaction to be gleaned from World War Z, Man Of Steel, and Monsters University. Plus, a dose of dental damage, a post-mortem on the Portland pilgrimage, and several segues that (nearly) succeed!
In which Thom trips through some Shakespeare, Travis is adventure-adjacent in Vegas, and both take the temperature of the current summer movie season, while proving that they ain't afraid of no ghosts. Or pop screens, for that matter.
In which Thom & Travis shine some light on Star Trek Into Darkness (SPOILERS abound!) and reflect on the anniversary of the Buffy and Cheers series finales, while swapping tales of prog rock glory, movie usher paranoia, and insect hostage crises.
In which Thom & Andru team up with Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us to commit GFFA heresies, explore the pop culture import-export business, vicariously rub shoulders with John Landis, and get into some seriously SPOILER-filled discussion of Iron Man 3 (31:40 -> 53:20. You have been warned!)
By Grabthar's Hammer! Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and occasional excursions into Thermian, delivered by Thom Bowers, R Andru, and Bernie Bregman. Join us at the Nerds Like Us (facebook.com/NerdsLikeUs/events) midnight movie on Fri May 10 or play the home game at your leisure.
In which Thom & Travis return to Jurassic Park, revisit Star Trek TNG, review Trance and Oblivion, and recount the redemption of Rush at the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony. Plus, fun with sinuses!
In which Thom chats with Aaron Duran and James Sinclair of Geek In The City Comics about the joys of independent creation, the concerns of independent publishing, the magic of Portland, and how it all comes together in the latest issue of La Brujeria. Plus, a dash of Motti and a splash of Superman.
In which Thom & Travis J Coleman work through the continuity conundrums of Dollhouse, pronounce the colon in G. I. Joe: Retaliation, marvel at the Yarr-factor of Game Of Thrones, cross their fingers for the future of X-Men, and pontificate about the pros and cons of Oz The Great And Powerful, The Croods, and Jack The Giant Slayer, while saying goodbye to Roger Ebert, who helped to foster the love of doing so.
Insights, anecdotes, and jocularity delivered at Raspberry-flavored Ludicrous Speed by Thom Bowers, R Andru, and Bernie Bregman. Join us at the Nerds Like Us midnight movie on Fri April 5 (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/363802) or play the home game. And may The Schwartz be with you!
In which Thom & Andru catch up with Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us, with much musing on the ins and outs of textiquette, Kickstarter protocol and TV show revivals, the challenge of threading the continuity needle, and (because we're way behind the curve) a brief roundtable on The Hobbit. Plus, adventures at Paul Dini's garage sale, and the return of 4th Week Favorites!
