Geek Salad

Episode 19: Whose Score is It Anyway?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:18:00 -0500

In the Geek world it has been universally accepted that the best movie themes have been from horror or superhero movies. On the latest edition of Geek Salad, Andy and Mike G. put that theory to the test. Take a tour in Episode 19: "Whose Score is It Anyway?" of some of the greatest movie scores of the past 30 years as the Geeks cover such luminaries as Howard Shore ("Lord of the Rings"), Thomas Newman ("Wal-E"), Hans Zimmer ("The Lion King," "The Dark Knight") and newcomers like Henry Gregson-Williams ("The Chronicles of Narnia") and Michael Giacchino ("Star Trek," "Up"). Then take a trip to the Movie Score Hall of Fame with John Williams and Danny Elfman. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode 18: Halloween Trauma Ward

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:50:00 -0500

It was a dark and stormy night when Mike, Andy, and Mike converged on the Geek Salad studios in a manner most wicked with a mind to do the most vile of deeds. The deeds, unspeakable as they are, are covered in the latest Geek Salad, Episode 18: Halloween Trauma Ward! Relive the most traumatic moments of both horror, and non-horror films alike. Discuss the frightening merits of Gremlins, Gollums, Skeksis, and Rednecks. And stay afterward for a discussion of the best and worst Halloween treats! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode 17: You Require More Vespene Gas

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:28:00 -0500

In the 90's, console video game systems such as the Playstation, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and the N64 ruled all of nerd-dom. Join the men who spent that time saturated in Sour Cream and Onion powder and sweating Mountain Dew...the same men that, today, dare ask the question "What the hell did you pick E. Honda for???" Join Andy, Mike, and Mike as they cover the very, very good, and very, VERY bad of 90's video games. Which was the preferred system? The Super NES or the Sega Genesis? Was Mortal Kombat better than Street Fighter II? And what in god's name happened to the Sega Dreamcast? All these questions will be answered on Geek Salad Episode 17: "You Require More Vespene Gas!" Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode 16: The Spice Must Flow

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:59:00 -0500

In August of 2008, two men embarked on a mission to spread the joys of geekdom to an unsuspecting nation. Slightly more than a year later, Geek Salad returns with their 16th full-length episode, "The Spice Must Flow," with both original members Andy and Mike, and their newest recruit Mike G. in tow. Revisit their premiere episode's topics of movies from their pasts and see what is on the drawing board today as a potential Hollywood remake, reboot, or sequel. Also discuss the merits of past attempts to rewrite movie history. Then join them for the 1st Annual Geek Salad Awards in the Achievement of Nerdery, or "The Geekies." And then stay for a new segment, "Salad Shills," where Andy and the Mikes discuss their pop culture experiences from the past month! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode 15 3/4: Eyes on the Sammitch!

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:24:00 -0500

In the not too distant future...next Sunday A.D, there was a show called "Geek Salad" who was missing Mikey C.... ...and with Mike out to take care of some errands, the reigns have been handed to Andy and Mike G. who will discuss their love of Mystery Science 3000 in the "Geek Salad Mini-sode Episode 15 3/4: Eyes on the Sammitch"! Who was better, Mike or Joel? Did Sci-Fi Channel completely botch their run of MST? And why were all the "teenagers" in the 1940/1950's shorts looked like they were in their 30's??? All these questions will be answered, as well as being led on a stroll through memory lane on past episodes, as well as covering what the MiSties are up to now, including Rifftrax, Cinematic Titanic, and The Film Crew. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode 15: They Came to Burgle Carnegie Hall!

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:08:00 -0500

"Smithers....who are those layabouts critiquing prime-time cartoons?" Join Mike and Andy as they discuss the current line-up of cutting edge (and overrated) adult cartoons in Geek Salad, Episode 15: "They Came to Burgle Carnegie Hall!" Enjoy reliving some of the high (and low) points of South Park, Family Guy, Robot Chicken, and many more! And can you honestly remember a time without The Simpsons??? Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode 14: Midichlorian Mania!!!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:43:00 -0500

A Long Time Ago, in a Galaxy Far, Far Away... It has been ten years since the release of the first of George Lucas' "Star Wars" prequels, and Andy, Mike, and special guest Jedi Mike G are at their station to go over the good and the bad of the second part of this sci-fi saga. Was "Phantom Menace" really that bad? Was "Attack of the Clones" really that good? And why would George Lucas think that we'd really be interested in "Boba Fett: The Wonder Years?" All these questions, as well as critiques of the Prequel and Extended Universe video games, and the Clone Wars animated series will be answered in Geek Salad Episode 14: Midichlorian Mania!!! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.”

Episode 13: Start the Summer Movie Season Without Us!!!

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:22:00 -0500

The vacation is over and Mike and Andy are back to spread their Geek philosophy! Grab a bucket of popcorn and a large Mountain Dew Icee and join the boys as they cover the 2009 Summer Movie Season! It's better late than never as they cover the (already released) films "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," "Star Trek," and "Terminator: Salvation" to name a few.... Then, it's off to discuss the potential train-wreckery that could be "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," and "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," and the potential greatness of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Then, they'll say "Happy Birthday" to some of the geek movie greats that are celebrating their 10 and 20 year anniversaries! Special Thanks to Mike G. of "Team GS" for his movie reviews! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.”

Episode 12: It's Still Real to Me!

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:14:00 -0500

Get ready to step in the ring with Mike and Andy as they review the first 10 Wrestlemainias in Episode 12: It's Still Real to Me! Relive the highlights (and lowlights) of the World Wrestling Federation in it's glory days. Recap some of the classic matches, as well as discover some underrated gems and some terrifyingly bad gimmicks. So join Mike, Andy, Mike G., Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, Jake "The Snake" Roberts...they're waiting for your challenge! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.”

Episode 11: Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys?

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:32:00 -0500

To the Bat Mobile! Andy and Mike are joined by the Clown Prince of Pop, Mike G. as they recount all things Batman! Revisit the Adam West TV series! Relive the great (and many not so great) video games! Retell the tales of comic books past! And keep it together as they recount the horror that was the Joel Schumacher movies! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.”

Episode 9: The Red Ring of Death

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:31:00 -0500

Are you an X-Box, a Playstation, or a Wii? Join Mike and Andy, along with special guest Jim as they take the mantle of the hottest video game consoles on the market today and discuss the pros and cons of each, as well as insight into their chosen platform. Do great graphics make a great game? Is a total entertainment package an advantage over a solid gaming platform? What were the Sony executives smoking when they came up with the PS3’s motion controllers? Find out these answers and more in Geek Salad Episode 9: “Console Wars: The Red Ring of Death!” Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.”

Episode 8: You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:25:00 -0500

They’re making a list, and checking it twice. And what they’ve found is a naughty list a mile long! Join Mike and Andy along with Santa’s lil’ helper Mike from CC as they discuss the Christmas horrors from Christmases past! What is the shelf-life of Hostesses Fruit Cake? Can your tree hold up to the test of the Hallmark 15 lb. Ornament? Is Santa the ultimate adman? What’ll drive you to murder faster, Dominic the Donkey or The Christmas Shoes? And what the hell happened to Rankin and Bass? All of these questions, as well as many others, will be answered in Episode 8: “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!” Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook.

Episode 7: Why So Serious?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:59:00 -0500

Grab the keys to the Batmobile! Mike and Andy are back with their year-end review of the 2008 Superhero movies. And this time, they’re not alone as they welcome their Field Correspondent Mike from CC to the Geek Salad Studio. Join their discussion of the awesomeness that is “The Dark Knight” and “Iron Man”, as well as their conversation about what the mixed bags that were “Hancock” and “Wanted.” Then stick around for a preview of 2009 and beyond with discussions about “Watchmen,” “X-Men Origins” Wolverine,” and “Green Lantern.” Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.mypodcast.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook.

Epidsode 6: With Music Written for, or Inspired by, the Podcast "Geek Salad"

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:25:00 -0500

Plug in your headphones as Mike and Andy welcome special guest, music geek Jim, to review the seminal movie soundtracks of the past 3 decades. Find out the secrets to a successful Vietnam War movie soundtrack. Learn the art of the roofie with Dean Martin. Learn the reason why we're talking about the movie "Heavy Metal" (hint: it rhymes with "Boobs!"), as well as many others! Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook.

Episode 5: It Puts the Lotion on it's Skin

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:34:00 -0500

Come door-to-door with Mike and Andy as they run down some of their favorite Halloween movies, as well as some all-time classics, some unknown gems, and a couple of rocks in their candy bag. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some goulish fun as Geek Salad haunts your MP3 Player! Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com or visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/geeksalad. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook. (Intro by Patton Oswalt, available on the CD "Feelin' Kind of Patton," 2003)

Episode 4: Khaaan!

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:55:00 -0500

Join Andy and Mike as they take a trek around the stars on the Starship Enterprise as they discuss the original Star Trek crew, television series, and movies. Who had the worst post-Trek career? Who was the better singer, Kirk or Spok? And was there an episode or movie that went by without Kirk tossing aside the Prime Directive? Set phasers to kill for this episode of Geek Salad! As always, visit Geek Salad at www.myspace.com/geeksalad, join our Facebook group, or e-mail us at geeksalad@yahoo.com

Episode 3: Form of an Eagle, Shape of an Icicle

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:32:00 -0500

Grab a bowl of Frankenberry and join Mike and Andy as they run down the good and the oh-so bad in Saturday Morning Cartoons on this super-sized episode! Were the Superfriends racist? Was Turbo Teen the worst idea for a cartoon ever? Which Smurf most closely emulates a character on a hit TV show? All these answers and more await! As always, check us out at www.myspace.com/geeksalad or join our Facebook group. You can also e-mail us at geeksalad@yahoo.com!

Episode Two: A Winner is You

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:42:00 -0500

The President has been kidnapped by Geek Salad. Are you a bad enough dude to rescue the president from Geek Salad? Join Mike and Andy as they recount the joys and pains of all things 80's Video Game Related. They've got Pac-Man fever from that terrible Atari 2600 version and want to share it with you!

Episode One: The Sleeper Has Awakened

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:52:00 -0500

Join Mike and Andy as they debut their Geek Salad podcast and re-live their childhoods by revisiting the movies of their past. Topics will include light cycles, mechanical owls, Sir. Ralph Richardson, and David Bowie's codpiece.