At The Diner
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsWe have all had awesome geeky conversations with our friends in a diner of some sort growing up. In fact, in to our adulthood, “the Diner” remains a place that we can all get together to talk about our favorite things. Join Mike Lunsford, MC Brooks, James Rambo and occasional guests at they talk about all the geeky and nerdy things they love. Pull up a seat and join us “At The Diner” on GGR Pirate Radio.
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Episodes
The Sugar-Sweetened 16 - The Best Breakfast Cereals Bracket
March 31, 2024 18:24 - 1 hour - 141 MBIt's March Madness season and the "At The Diner" crew have a bracket for you: the best breakfast cereal! They are joined by artist and professor (and cereal connoisseur) Elvin Hernandez! Enjoy this family-sized box of "At The Diner!"
Grab Bag Episode
March 21, 2024 16:12 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBA show about nothing? An episode with no real main topic? A conversation that goes into many topics? Yup. One of those wonderful episodes :)
Video Games and The Cereal Debate
March 04, 2024 15:12 - 1 hour - 124 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss video games, what they're watching media-wise and have a rousing discussion about breakfast cereals
The Return of the Random Question Generator
February 06, 2024 15:06 - 1 hour - 109 MBIt's back! The Random Question Generator returns as Mike, MC and Rambo answer questions about their home towns, acts of kindness, pranks they pulled and more!
Digital Media / Physical Media
January 16, 2024 02:42 - 1 hour - 112 MBMike, MC and Rambo are joined by special guest Will Austin to discuss the drawbacks of digital media vs physical media and the changes in the entertainment industry.
Best of 2023 - TV/Streaming
December 24, 2023 04:04 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss their favorite shows from 2023
Best of 2023 - Food and Movies
December 22, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss the best restaurants/recipes they had or made in 2023 and close out the episode discussing their favorite movies of 2023.
The Marvels Discussion
November 23, 2023 15:09 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts on the latest MCU release, "The Marvels."
Loki Season 2 Takeaways
November 23, 2023 14:59 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts and takeaways from "Loki" Season 2 after its finale.
Hasan Minhaj and Media Literacy
November 14, 2023 03:41 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss Hasan Minhaj's response to the New Yorker story that was recently released. Additionally the trio discuss how media literacy is important and how many news organizations are only focused on clicks and engagement, whether positive or negative.
"Loki Season 2" and Marvel News
November 09, 2023 15:22 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts on season 2 of "Loki" and how things have changed for Marvel since the MCU started.
"Loki" Season 2 And "MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios
October 29, 2023 04:25 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss the first 3 episodes of “Loki” Season 2 and the recently released book “MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.”
Late Night TV
October 07, 2023 21:23 - 1 hour - 130 MBMike and Rambo are joined by guest co-host Imani Person to discuss Late Night TV
Better or Worse?
September 30, 2023 13:55 - 1 hour - 133 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss movie series, TV shows, video games, or music that either improved over time or worsened.
Grab Bag Episode!
September 16, 2023 20:22 - 1 hour - 131 MBMike, MC, and Rambo plan to talk about their best Comic Con moments…then Rambo has a Comic Con moment LIVE! This episode has a little bit of everything: sports commentary, the way of the world with labor issues and they close with a topic chosen by Phil Yudson!
Cookout Sides Bracket
September 02, 2023 20:22 - 58 minutes - 80 MBMike, MC and Rambo finish the Cookout Bracket Challenge, this time determining what the best side dish is.
"Secret Invasion" Finale Discussion
August 24, 2023 15:28 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss their feelings on the "Secret Invasion" finale and the impact it will have on the greater MCU.
The "Eat Meat Eight" Bracket
August 17, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 87 MBMike and Rambo have part 1 of the cookout bracket: the meats. Give it a listen and stay tuned for the sides episode coming soon!
The "Sweet" 16: The Best Ice Cream Truck Treats
July 28, 2023 14:51 - 1 hour - 113 MBIt's a summer time bracket! Mike, MC and Rambo discuss what is the best ice cream truck treat of all time.
"Secret Invasion" Discussion
July 21, 2023 02:37 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss the first 4 episodes of the Disney+ Marvel series "Secret Invasion."
"The Flash" Discussion
July 06, 2023 17:22 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss DC's Snyder-verse swan song, "The Flash" and it's reception at the box office
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One Discussion
June 22, 2023 03:54 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss their opinions on the eagerly awaited sequel, "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One."
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 Discussion
June 19, 2023 15:48 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBMike, MC and Rambo are back to start the summer release discussions! Their first movie on the docket: James Gunn's MCU swan song, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3! As always with our movie discussions, be warned: there are spoilers!
Live from Free Comic Book Day 2023!
May 07, 2023 17:56 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBMike, MC and Rambo were live at Tosche Station for Free Comic Book Day 2023! The trio play a super hero centric game of "Would You Rather," and discuss comic panels that live rent-free in their heads.
Mandalorian S3 Finale Discussion
April 29, 2023 13:18 - 1 hour - 101 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss the Season 3 finale of "The Mandalorian" and additional Star Wars topics
Mandalorian S3 Ep 6-7 Discussion
April 19, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss Ep 6 and 7 of Season 3 of "The Mandalorian" and more Star Wars topics.
Free Cold Open Preview
April 18, 2023 14:38 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBHave you ever wondered what the "Cold Open" podcasts are like? Here's a few preview! Mike, MC, and Rambo discuss a variety of topics before they jumped in to "At The Diner."
Upsets and Cinderellas
April 07, 2023 14:03 - 1 hour - 108 MBLed by MC Brooks' idea, the "At The Diner" crew discuss their biggest "upsets and Cinderellas" in movies, TV shows and comics
Mandalorian S3 Ep 4 & 5 Discussion
April 05, 2023 15:37 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss Ep 4 and 5 of season 3 of "The Mandalorian"
Horror Talk and "The Last of Us" Finale Discussion
March 23, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBMike, MC, Rambo and guest Imani Person talk about horror movies and the final episode of season 1 of "The Last of Us."
Mandalorian Season 3 Ep 2 & 3 Discussion
March 22, 2023 22:06 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBMike, MC, Rambo and special guest Imani Person discuss episodes 2 and 3 of season 3 of "The Mandalorian."
The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere
March 09, 2023 16:40 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MBMike, MC, and Rambo discuss their thoughts on the season 3 premiere of “The Mandalorian.” They also discuss how for some fans, nothing is ever good enough for them.
"The Last of Us" Episode 7 Discussion
March 09, 2023 16:39 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBMike, MC, and Rambo discuss the 7th episode of "The Last of Us."
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Discussion
March 02, 2023 14:59 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts on "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
The Last of Us Episodes 4-6 Discussion
February 27, 2023 15:43 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss episodes 4,5 and 6 of "The Last of Us."
James Gunn's DCU Slate
February 13, 2023 15:38 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBMike, MC, Rambo and special guest, Poprika's Darryl Mansel discuss their thoughts on the new slate of DCU movies and TV shows announced by James Gunn.
The Last of Us Episode 3 Discussion
February 10, 2023 14:39 - 1 hour - 108 MBMike, MC and Rambo are joined by Poprika creator Darryl Mansel to discuss ep 3 of "The Last of Us."
The Last of Us Episode 1 and 2 Discussion
February 02, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBMike, MC, Rambo and guest Imani Person discuss the first 2 episodes of the HBO series "The Last of Us," based on the wildly popular video game.
The Best of 2022 Part 2
January 28, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBMike, MC and Rambo are again joined by Megan Lehr as they finish their discussion on the best media of 2022
The Best of 2022 Part 1
January 22, 2023 15:26 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBMike, MC and Rambo are joined by special guest Megan Lehr to discuss their favorite media from 2022
Hasbro's D&D Fiasco
January 16, 2023 16:02 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBHappy New Year!! Mike, MC, and Rambo are back for 2023! To kick off the new year, they are joined by Megan Lehr to discuss the leaked changes Hasbro proposed to the DnD OGL and the immediate backlash it caused.
Rock, Paper, Gunn
January 03, 2023 16:08 - 1 hour - 110 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss the power struggle that’s been happening at DC/Warner Bros between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and James Gunn.
The GGR Podcast Network Holiday Party
December 24, 2022 16:47 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe Great Geek Refuge podcasters all come together to discuss holiday traditions, play "Would You Rather..." and discuss their respective shows! Enjoy this holiday sampling of all the shows on the Great Geek Refuge Podcast Network!
GotG Holiday Special Discussion
December 16, 2022 14:13 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBHappy Holidays, friends! Join Mike, MC and Rambo as they discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and additional James Gunn-related news.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Discussion
December 09, 2022 15:36 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBMike, MC and Rambo review and discuss the long-awaited sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." They also delve into other Marvel storylines that were affected by this movie. Be warned! There are spoilers!
Hanging Out with Josh and Nina of A Sound of Thunder
November 11, 2022 01:28 - 1 hour - 129 MBMike and Rambo are joined by Josh Schwartz and Nina Osegueda of the metal band "A Sound of Thunder" to discuss their awesome Kickstarter campaign! Check it out at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asoundofthunder/queen-of-hell-initium
DC Universe News
November 04, 2022 15:22 - 1 hour - 109 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss the newly named "DC Universe," James Gunn's new role, Henry Cavill's return to the blue and red and Liam Hemsworth replacing him as Geralt on "The Witcher," and more geeky/nerdy news!
Black Adam Discussion
November 03, 2022 13:32 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBMike, MC and Rambo discuss the long-awaited, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's DC Universe debut "Black Adam."
What Scares You?
October 27, 2022 15:09 - 1 hour - 152 MBA special extended spooky episode! Mike, MC and Rambo discuss the characters that scared them the most in TV, movies, and video games