Episodes
Captain GameShow #106: Cookie Puss 2--The Streets
June 15, 2020 13:56Double the roses equals twice the charm, right kid? Now... sleep tight, sweetie! Tonight's guests: Allie Sandstrom, Troy Wood, and Scott Matteson.
Trial By Pilot: Netflix Lightning Round
June 15, 2020 13:55This week we stream a bunch of Netflix pilots, including Midnight Gospel, Brews Brothers, and I Am Not Okay With This. We also talk not-so-briefly about The Last Dance, a sports documentary about the '90s Chicago Bulls that will be coming to Netflix this summer. Man, Netflix produces a lot of content.
World War G #267: Daniel Craig and the Misfits
June 15, 2020 13:54Discussion and a list- Who should play the X-Men in the MCU and when is a casserole a soup? This week in geek- Assassin's Creed Valhalla trailer, AMC will no longer show Universal movies amid Trolls 2 success, the real Conjuring house will be live streamed, the legal battles between D&D and The Lord of the Rings, Resident Evil 4 remake and other games we'd like to see get a reboot, why did Batman actually slap Robin, The Hunger Games prequel. Revs and Rex- Ozark season 3, Dave and The Dark ...
Star Trek All Access: Sarek
June 15, 2020 13:52We continue our TOS Crossover series with Mark Lenard's return as Sarek. When the Vulcan ambassador has a hard time keeping his emotions in check it has an effect on the entire crew and jeopardizes an important negotiation.
World War G #266: I'm the Devil Now
June 15, 2020 13:51Discussion- Audio books, voice actors and the March Movie Madness in April competition This week in Geek- New snake species has been given a very worthy name, Mandalorian season 3 already in preproduction, covid could signal the return of drive in movie theaters, museums challenged to show off creepiest objects, Venom 2 title is okay, Rise of Skywalker dropping on Disney+ two months early on May 4th. Revs and Rex- Extraction on Netflix, Animal Crossing and the Nintendo Switch.
Trial By Pilot: Vagrant Queen
June 15, 2020 13:47We travel to the strange world of Vagrant Queen, a new action comedy on SyFy that is lacking in both comedy and high quality action! STRAP IN!
Cosmic Potato: Quarantined!
March 23, 2020 02:13The world is basically on lockdown as we all try to do our part to flatten the curve and battle the Coronavirus pandemic. If you're practicing social distancing then we want to do what we can to help keep you entertained. Tonight we're talking about some of the stuff that we've been watching and reading to help pass the time.
Star Trek All Access: Picard 1.09 "Et In Arcadia Ego Part 1"
March 23, 2020 02:12Picard and his crew arrive at Soji's home planet where they are greeted by a couple of very familiar faces. Christopher DeFilippis joins us to discuss the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Picard's first season.
Captain GameShow #101: Emu Inception
March 23, 2020 02:11A rose by any other name, sings a song that remains the "emas." Tonight's guests: Virginia Pickel, Allie Sandstrom, and Shane Scanlan.
World War G #261: Quit Stalin
March 23, 2020 02:09Listener line: What supervillain could have created the corona virus and which superhero could stop it? Taste Test: Eggo Blueberry and Homestyle waffle cerealHow has life changed for us since the pandemic? This Week in Geek: Hollywood will never be the same, Hollywood box office the lowest it has been in over 20 years, Game stop stores staying open, Universal offering $20 rentals on new releases, Rosario Dawson cast as Ahsoka Tano in Mandalorian season 2, Wonder Woman could release digitall...
Trial By Pilot: 2nd Anniversary Special
March 23, 2020 02:08We're celebrating two years of Trial by Pilot! Join us for this special episode where we count down our favorite (and least favorite) pilots, characters, and television moments of the past year. We also answer some listener questions, play Would You Rather, and talk about...you guessed it, what TV shows we're currently into. Thank you so much for listening!
World War G #260: KKKFC
March 23, 2020 02:07Taste test: The new doughnut chicken sandwich from KFC This Week in Geek: 10 most prominent non Marvel/DC superhero universes, Jordan Peele dares twitter to conjure Candyman, new survey finds that Superman is the USA's favorite superhero, Disneyland has unexpectedly closed for only the third time in it's history, every movie (so far) that has been delayed because of the corona virus, E3 has also been cancelled. Troy's Toys: New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figures from NECA makes Troy very...
Trial By Pilot: Locke and Key
March 23, 2020 02:05If you think this podcast has been missing a highly controversial and entirely arbitrary point system, have we got a treat for you! Elizabeth introduces one this week as we discuss the pilot to Locke & Key, a new Netflix series based on the popular comics.
World War G #259: Thanks Corona
March 23, 2020 02:04Today in Geek History: Babe Ruth signs with the Yankees plus a little bit of a dive into the candy bar This Week in Geek: Hilary Duff wants Lizzie Mcquire reboot to move off Disney+, No Time to Die moved to November, The Last of Us is getting an HBO series, Taika Waititi to direct 2 Willy Wonka series for Netflix, Beauty and the Beast prequel series follows Gaston...for some reason, survey confirms adults don't want comic book movies. Revs and Recs: Sonic the Hedgehog, The Way Back and The ...
The Impossible Box & Nepenthe
March 09, 2020 02:53Seth joins us once again to discuss the last two episodes of Star Trek: Picard. This time Picard finally makes it to The Artifact, Raffi makes another sacrifice, Jurati is at a crossroads, and we welcome back some dear old friends.
Cosmic Potato: Fantasy and Sci Fi Jeopardy
March 09, 2020 02:52This is a recording of a panel that I hosted last year at Magic City Con in Birmingham, Alabama. I host this game every year and it is always a lot of fun. Listen and see if you think you would be a Jeopardy champion.
Trial By Pilot: October Faction
March 09, 2020 02:51This week we discuss the pilot to October Faction, a new horror action comic book teen drama dramedy kind of show. Oh, Netflix, what WON'T you make? We also toy very, very briefly with the idea of bringing back an old segment.
World War G #258: Old Bob New Bob
March 09, 2020 02:48Today in Geek History: March 1st 1941 Captain America debuts in Timely Comics This Week in Geek: Chris Evans in talk to be in Little Shop of Horrors remake, Tom Holland confirms Back to the Future remake talks have happened, Parasite being adapted to a graphic novel, Mandalorian season 2 will have epic light saber fight, dog collar that makes your dog cuss when they bark, new Disney CEO has been announced, new Uncharted game possible. Revs and Recs: Men of Wrath graphic novel, we are watchi...
Trial By Pilot: Indebted
March 09, 2020 02:47Bill lets his snob flag fly as we discuss the pilot to Indebted, a new NBC sitcom starring Fran Drescher. We also talk about TV theme songs, multi camera sitcoms, and maybe some other stuff.
World War G #257: Puns For Days
February 24, 2020 03:53Today in Geek History- Wilt Chamberlain is the first NBA player to reach 25,000 points This Week in Geek- Loki Disney+ villain rumors to shape phase 4 of the MCU, Ben Affleck on why he left Batman role, the internet has cast the live Rapunzel movie, top ten moments in the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie for the 30th anniversary, Tom Holland wants to start an Avengers D&D group, Nic Cage to star in a movie about Nic Cage Revs and Recs- Just Mercy and the DC Universe app.
Star Trek All Access: Picard 1.04 & 1.05--Absolute Candor & Stardust City Rag
February 24, 2020 03:39In this episode Shawn, Rick, John, Virginia, and Scott welcome Seth back to the program to help us break down the last two episodes of Star Trek: Picard.
Wait. You've Never Seen The Neverending Story?
February 24, 2020 03:36Turn around / look at what you seeeeee / in our face / the mirror of your dreeeeeeams This week, Shane and Virginia talk about The NeverEnding Story (la la la, la la la, la la la).
Captain GameShow #100: Metasmurf Holiday
February 24, 2020 03:35Alternate timeline - Episode 100 has questions by request! Tonight's guests: Chris DeFillipis, Thomas Payton, and Joe Crowe.
Captain GameShow #100: Lightning McCake
February 24, 2020 03:33Alternate timeline - Episode 100 makes me confront my fears! Tonight's guests: Shawn Wray, Branden Ushio, and David Roberson.
Captain GameShow #100: Deadbolt Moon
February 24, 2020 03:32Alternate timeline - Episode 100 puts a song in your heart! Tonight's guests: Virginia Pickel, Troy Wood, and Rick Tetrault.
Captain GameShow #100: C'Thulhu Knievel
February 24, 2020 03:31Alternate timeline - Episode 100 is live and in person! Tonight's guests: Allie Sandstrom, David Bowers and Jared Stern.
Captain GameShow #99: The FrankenShow
February 24, 2020 03:29Just because the show ends, doesn't mean it's over. And this show proves it. Shout outs to Allie, Virginia, Rick, Troy and anyone else who accidentally appeared in this episode :)
World War G #256: The Giant Peacock of Death
February 24, 2020 03:26Today in Geek History- This classic Beatles song debuted in 1963This Week in Geek- A new species of T-Rex has been discovered and his been dubbed the Reaper of Death, hackers have taken over Red Dead Redemption online, Rick Moranis coming out of retirement to star in new Honey I Shrunk the Kids movie, rare Pokemon card has been lost in the mail, Batman The Animated Series creator and writer returning for a new comic series, Star Wars Rogue One sequel is a prequel to a prequel sequel.Troy's To...
Trial By Pilot: The Outsider
February 24, 2020 03:25This week we're talking about the pilot to HBO's new Stephen King miniseries The Outsider. Plus we discuss important topics like alternate reality veggie straws and the ages of the Sex Education cast.
Wait. You've Never Seen Space Jam?
February 24, 2020 03:24Everybody get up, it's time to slam now. This week, Shane and Virginia got a real jam going down. Welcome to the Space Jam!
Cosmic Potato: Um, Actually--Joe's Sacrifice
February 17, 2020 01:13This week's show is a recording of a panel that I hosted at the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Festival that is held annually here in Birmingham, Alabama. We played a show favorite, "Um...Actually". I usually have a rule that anyone that forgets to say "Um, Actually" or can not satisfactorily answer the question has to eat a BeanBoozled Jelly Bean and hope for the best. This time, Joe stepped up and allowed himself to be sacrificed and consumed the beans for many of the players...and it was hilarious!
Cosmic Potato #143: The Bad Guys Win
October 29, 2019 18:36This week we’re joined by David C. Roberson of the DC OnScreen Podcast. He and Shawn discuss their ideas about Joker. Then John joins the conversation and they talk about what they did and didn’t like about El Camino. There’s also some chatting about the DC Animated Universe.
The Landing Party: David Mack Interview
October 29, 2019 18:35This week we present a crossover with The Prime Direction. Scott Matteson and Shawn Wray sat down with David Mack. David is a prolific Star Trek novelist, having written for the the Section 31 series and many of the post-Nemesis series. He is the author of the epic “Destiny” trilogy that has been popular among Trek fans for over a decade. He also co-wrote two episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, including “Only a Paper Moon”. He will also serve as a consultant on future content including...
The Prime Direction #5: David Mack
October 29, 2019 18:32This week we present a crossover with The Landing Party. Scott Matteson and Shawn Wray sat down with David Mack. David is a prolific Star Trek novelist, having written for the the Section 31 series and many of the post-Nemesis series. He is the author of the epic “Destiny” trilogy that has been popular among Trek fans for over a decade. He also co-wrote two episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, including “Only a Paper Moon”. He will also serve as a consultant on future content including “L...
Trial By Pilot #85: Almost Family
October 29, 2019 18:29This week we discuss Almost Family, a new dramedy on FOX starring Brittany Snow. Susan joins us again to kick some microphone wires, and we all order CHEESEBURGERS. Apologies for the sound issues during the last third of this ep. Don't @ us!
Captain GameShow #84: USS Wild Thing
October 29, 2019 18:23Look on the bright side — It's tough to feel blue in a multiverse of things! Tonight's guests: Allie Sandstrom, Joe Crowe, and Branden Ushio
Wait! You've Never Seen Halloween 3: Season of the Witch? (Episode 60)
October 29, 2019 18:21Happy Halloween!! This week, Shane and Virginia learn that you should NEVER buy your Halloween masks from Silver Shamrock.
World War G #240: Norm Peterson Is My Patronus
October 29, 2019 18:17Joel's Line- Infinity War and Endgame vs the comic book stories they came from.This week in Geek- License your face to a robot for 130,000 dollars, Jensen Ackles has an album and it's very mediocre, Hocus Pocus 2 is coming to Disney+, GemInI Man has lost 72 million dollars, Kevin Feige and the Russo brothers to guest star on The Simpsons, new Call of Duty game gives you a free sick note to play the game, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer to star in new superhero film.CHEERSrospective- We w...
World War G #236: Galactic Magic Hobo
October 04, 2019 14:47This week in Geek- Original Jurassic park cast returning to Jurassic World 3, DC comics and All Elite Wrestling crossover, Disney saves 90 million by dropping Johnny Depp from pirates, Supernatural star to star in Walker Texas Ranger reboot, A Quiet Place 2 has wrapped filming, LA adds more police to ahead of Joker premiere, Deborah CHow to direct Obi-Wan series for Disney+, Spider-Man in back in MCU!
World War G #235: Blue Don't Goo
October 04, 2019 14:46The most controversial moments in superhero films of the last decade, Sony trolls Marvel with Night-Monkey trailer, Michael Keaton's Batman suit is for sale, Last Star-fighter sequel being made, Sylvester Stallone is developing a Cobra TV series, Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds to star in a musical version of A Christmas Carol, Saved by the Bell reboot being made, The Office Cards Against Humanity game, Chris Hemsworth is still the star of Thor Love and Thunder.
World War G #234: #NotMyRio
October 04, 2019 14:46We say goodbye to Colton, Superman to reveal his identity to the world, Denzel Washington being eyed to play the MCU's Magneto, John Travolta's new film is one of the biggest box office bombs in history, pet friendly movie theater in Texas is a terrible idea, Mayor of Rio De Janeiro to ban comic book from 2010 for gay kiss, new Harry Potter film in development with original cast returning, Sony "closes the door" on Spider-Man in the MCU, Rihanna on the short list to play new Poison Ivy, Disn...
Trial By Pilot #81: Fantasy Draft--Sitcom Characters
October 04, 2019 14:45This week we're drafting our favorite sitcom characters from the last 20 years! We discuss the best scenes, jokes, and memorable moments centering on our choices. Who gets drafted from Parks & Rec, 30 Rock, Frasier, The Office, and all the other fantastic sitcoms? Tune in to find out! Then head over to our social media and vote on who picked the best team!
Trial By Pilot #80: Unbelievable
October 04, 2019 14:44*WARNING* We discuss some very sensitive topics in this episode, including sexual assault and rape. Please skip this one if you think that will upset you. This week we're joined by two special guests, and only one of them is a cricket! We discuss the pilot to Unbelievable, a Netflix miniseries exploring the rape of a teen and the subsequent investigation that attempts to uncover the truth. It's a heavy one, folks.
Trial By Pilot #79: Carnival Row
October 04, 2019 14:43Every network and streaming service is looking for the next Game of Thrones. Could Carnival Row, Amazon's new fantasy series starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne, be the one? Maybe...if you liked season seven.
Trial By Pilot #78: The Righteous Gemstones
October 04, 2019 14:42This week we take a look at the pilot to The Righteous Gemstones, a new HBO sitcom about a televangelist family starring John Goodman, Danny McBride, and Adam DeVine. Bill also defends Dark on Netflix and then we attempt to talk about our favorite church memories but end up talking about all the times we were scolded in church.
Trial By Pilot #77: Dark
October 04, 2019 14:40This week we discuss Dark, the German-language Netflix series about the mysterious disappearance of two children. Listen as Bill corrects the opinions of his co-hosts!
The Mayberry Philes #5: Irresistible Andy
October 04, 2019 14:38Boy, Andy really steps in it this time. David C. Roberson from the DC OnScreen Podcast joins me to talk about this episode that spotlights just how clueless Andy can be.
Cosmic Potato #141: Superman Lives Part 2
October 04, 2019 14:35If you haven’t listen to our last episode then you’ll want to check it out before this one. This is the second part of our table read of Superman Lives by Kevin Smith. You’ve heard the stories for 20 years about how Kevin wrote a Superman screenplay and it was supposed to be directed by Tim Burton and star Nicholas Cage. But was it any good. Find out as we complete our mission to read the whole thing.
Cosmic Potato #140: Superman Lives Part 1
October 04, 2019 14:34Back in the late 90s Warner Brother decided to bring Superman back to the big screen. The plan was to adapt the story of Superman’s death and rebirth from the comics. Eventually Tim Burton would be hired to direct and Nicolas Cage would be cast in the leading role. The first draft of the script was assigned to filmmaker, Kevin Smith. At the time he was only known for Clerks and Mallrats. The film was never made. The script, titled “Superman Lives” has grown a cult liking online. We download...
Wait. You've Never Seen American Grafitti? (Episode 56)
October 04, 2019 14:32This week, Shane and Virginia are joined by John of Captain Gameshow to talk about White Privilege: The Movie.