Geek Dads Podcast
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Geek Dads talk about life as a geek, a father, and living in todays wild world.
Join us every week as we explore a plethora of Geeky topics: nostalgia, the MCU, Star Wars and Mandalorian, Star Trek, comics, tv, movies, and other hobbies. We also discuss parenting, relationships, navigating life's odd moment.
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Episodes
Catching up on the Movies
July 02, 2022 18:41 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWe missed the first half of the year with movies. Here's a short catchup on what we saw. Let us know what you are looking forward to this summer and coming in the fall.
We're Back (again)!
June 07, 2022 19:19 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBSomeone told me they missed hearing our silly antics - Soooo Al and Chris are commited to new episodes of the GDP! This episode recaps the past 5 months of StarWars, MCU, and other TV musings
Welcome to 2022 Geeks
January 24, 2022 02:06 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB2021 was a doozy of a year. Here's to a better 2022. On today's show Al and Chris chat Spiderman No Way Home (some spoilers, but it's been a month man!) Witcher season2, Hit Monkey, and a bit of Book of Boba. Listen in for some Hot takes and geeky chatter from 2 of the Geek Dads. Join the group on facebook.com/geekdads
Disney Marvel Preview 2021
November 30, 2021 05:58 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBDisney announced a ton of Marvel news at their 2021 news dump for the upcoming year of content. It was a little light on the Star Wars Universe news, but boy oh boy did we get some MCU news. It's a good time to be a Geek Dad. Look out for eachother this time of year. Reach out - you are not alone!
On a very special episode ...
November 18, 2021 05:12 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBToday it's just Chris, Dad to Dad - let's get real for a moment. This is so important to our futures. Please do not lose sight of the things that matter most. Listen in.
Mars-a-Talks: Nasa, Mars, SpaceX, and more!
November 13, 2021 03:22 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBAl and Andy talk Mars. If you could sell everything and leave everyone you know behind to go build a new world on Mars - Would you Go? Al and Andy explore the topic of Mars, colonization, and getting there this week on the Geek Dads Podcast!
Family Halloween Movies
October 17, 2021 15:41 - 31 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week Al and Chris talk about family friendly Halloween movies. Let us know what your favorites are to watch with the kids!
Halloween Costumes and Science News
October 07, 2021 04:25 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week Andy and Chris talk Halloween Costumes for Kids, nostalgic memories of trick-or-treating in the 90's and some fun Science News - Life uhhh finds a way this week on the Geek Dads Podcast! Let us know what your favorite costume was as a kid! Shout out to Epitafio 404 for the Halloween track Humanfobia! Check out their work on the internets!
Geeks and the NES Direct 2021 and other things.
September 29, 2021 18:51 - 45 minutes - 32.1 MBThe 2021 Nintendo Direct has happened and it was huge for Retro Game fans. Bluetooth audio support on switch, a slew of games, and select N64 catalog added to the store! Also Cowboy Bebop is approaching and the MCU is in danger from these real world variants at it again! Let us know what you think!
Metric Episode
September 21, 2021 04:02 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBMetric system or bust! Andy and Chris chat about the Metric system. It has it's flaws and difficult start up, but all things in life are worth the wait. Listen in you Imperial Scum!
Spidermans in the Geek Dad Universe
September 14, 2021 03:31 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBSo Who is your best Spiderman? What about your best Peter Parker? Story Arc? Villains? Trilogy/Dulogy? We are talking all things Spiderman today as the hype train builds for December. Join us!
Cutting the Cord (on TV)
September 04, 2021 12:02 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBAndy and Chris talk cutting the cord with your cable/satellite service and stepping into the on demand age. We think it's worth it, even if you have slower internet. Check it out! How long have you been off of cable?
Drone is the worst
August 27, 2021 04:53 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBChris and Al are back with another of the "so bad its good" series with "The Drone" Laugh, cry, binge this dumpsterfire flick with a snack and a good sense of humor. Also with perfect hindsight, Al predicted the release of the Spiderman No Way Home trailer! Help us out, share the show. Sharing podcasts is still the #1 way that podcasting is spread. More so than paid ads or any other social engineering.
Garbage TV and the Comfort it brings
August 20, 2021 04:46 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week on the Geek Dads Podcast Chris is missing, so Al and Andy have the mic with a "Comfort Food" Tv Talk. What shows bring you back to the warm fuzzies without necessarily being good TV? Let us know your show that may be total garbage, but it's your garbage! Also Jupiter's Moons have new discoveries that are promising for our intergalactic planatary conquest!
Loki Spoilercast Recap
August 10, 2021 05:30 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBAl and Chris recap and discuss Loki from Disney+ as it has wrapped. Fair Warning **FULL SPOILERS AHEAD**
Masters of the Univers
August 03, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week Andy is nostalgic reflecting on Kevin Smith's new Masters of the Universe Cartoon on Netflix. We also chat about geeky news like MCU's Scarlet Johansen suing the Mouse, Black Holes Shooting light, and other fun stuff.
Misfits and Boys
July 22, 2021 18:59 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThe Hulu sleeper The Misfits and Amazon's The Boys both tackle irreverent Supers. Neither are safe for the kids, but the dark humor is perfect for the Geek Dad community! Buckle up and lets get dark.
Summer MCU and Science News
July 16, 2021 19:50 - 29 minutes - 20 MBAndy and Chris Chat about the summer return of Marvel and some crazy science news from around the world. As always Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi" Oyasumi by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister http...
Batman and Aliens
July 09, 2021 20:55 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIt’s the Al and Andy Show! This Week Andy and Al talk the Best Batmans from Live Action Movies. Also with the US having the 4th of July and Canada celebrating their national day this week – We are talking Alien Invasion flicks… Welcome to Earth! Make sure you Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode. Join the Geek Dads group at Facebook.com/geekdads Or the Life of Dad network if you aren't a geek dad.
The Very Best Movie Remakes
July 01, 2021 18:53 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis Week Andy and Chris talk the Best Movie remakes. After an Avalanche of crap Al and Chris discussed last week (looking at you "Playing Cards") A refreshing look at the best we've seen remade or rebooted. Make sure you Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode. Join the Geek Dads group at Facebook.com/geekdads Or the Life of Dad network if you arent a geek dad.
The Worst Movie Remakes and Reboots
June 22, 2021 04:52 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBAl and Chris talk the worst of the worst -- movie reboots and remakes. What's the worst? let us know! We think some real stinkers are Transformers, Psycho, The Mummy, Total Recall and more -- check it out! _______________________________________________________________ Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofda...
*Bonus Episode* Loki on Disney+ Initial Reactions
June 18, 2021 04:59 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MBQuick Reactions with Chris, Al, and Carl about the new MCU series on Dis+ Loki Light Spoilers after 4 minutes, You are warned!
Geek Consoles Pi and Retro Gaming with Carl
June 17, 2021 05:12 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe brought on an expert in retro gaming. Carl from the Geek Dads Moderation team is a hardcore retro gamer. He builds cabinets and is deeply involved in the open-source BezelProject for emulators. Join us for reminiscing on old school gaming and learn something about its rebirth with 2021 tech. _______________________________________________________________ Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com...
More Zombies! Part 2
June 10, 2021 17:30 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBZombies are too fun to limit to one conversation. This week Andy and Chris talk Zombie history and where the 'rules' came from. _______________________________________________________________ Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi" Oyasumi b...
Zombie Films
June 04, 2021 13:07 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBNight of the Living Dead, Shawn of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead... So many zombie movies to discuss and so little time. Al and Chris talk Zombie Movies. Jump on in and let us know what your favorite zombie pic is and why! *Double tap _______________________________________________________________ Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad ...
Monty Python Time
May 27, 2021 13:41 - 41 minutes - 29 MBWhere can I watch Monty Python? Netflix of course! This week we are all about Monty Python. We talk Flying Circus, Holy Grail, Life of Brian, Meaning of life, Best of, Parrot Sketch, Ministry of Silly walks, and the Funniest Joke in the World. Come along & remunise. What's your prime Monty Python sketch, joke, moment? Now, Go away or I shall taunt you a second time! _______________________________________________________________ Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and ...
Space Science Episode
May 20, 2021 19:14 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBAndy and Chris bumble through time travel science, theory, philosophy much as Bill and Ted do through history. It's all a bit off, but somehow it feels right. Where do you land on time travel theory? lets hear them ... as convoluted as they may be ;) Andy's Articles to share: https://www.space.com/21675-time-travel.html https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/time-travel/en/ https://www.npr.org/2020/09/27/917556254/paradox-free-time-travel-is-theoretically-possible-researchers-say ...
Time Travel in the Movies
May 12, 2021 13:12 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week we are looking at Time Travel in the movies. What are the rules of time travel? The Best Vehicles for time travel? Best and Worst in the category? The different Genres of Time Travel Flicks. What's your favorite Time Travel Flick? Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks t...
Star Wars Day!
May 04, 2021 05:05 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBStar Wars Day has arrived. May the Force be with you today as we discuss our entry to the SWU. What's your favorite moment? Saber Battle? Who do you love to hate? Chime in on the Geek Dads' FB page. Help us out with the listener survey. We want to know how we can better serve you! Google form can be found at ... https://forms.gle/pYXxm4KZxZoHxYs87 Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/g...
Gameboy Farms and Roving for Oxygen
April 29, 2021 04:03 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBJohnny5 is creating oxygen for future humans to breathe, NASA is flying helicopters around on an 8 minute delay, and Bitcoin is now on Gameboy Classic! It's a wild day here at the Podcast, make sure you take time for the survey and leave us a voicemail for Star Wars day! Help us out with the listener survey. We want to know how we can better serve you! Google form can be found at ... https://forms.gle/pYXxm4KZxZoHxYs87 For May 4th (star wars day) we're working on something...
Comic Nostalgia and SpaceX to the Moon
April 21, 2021 15:52 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBToday we all talk Comics from our childhood and beyond. Andy's got some news about SpaceX going to the moon, Chris Talks a little Moon Night, and nostalgia runs deep! Help us out with the listener survey. We want to know how we can better serve you! Google form can be found at ... https://forms.gle/pYXxm4KZxZoHxYs87 For May 4th (star wars day) we're working on something special. Leave us a voicemail at 405-698-2899 Tell us any star wars dad related memories. Either with your...
Fringe Events in the Geek Dads Universe
April 14, 2021 20:32 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBMatt Estes is back with us for a deep dive in to the Fox SciFi series Fringe! Join us for a long cut deep dive into a wild world full of monsters, parallel universes, and psychotropics. For May 4th (star wars day) we're working on something special. Leave us a voicemail at 405-698-2899 Tell us any star wars dad related memories. Either with your dad or as a dad. If the audio is usable, we may drop it in the star wars special. Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and ...
Godzilla, Kong, and the Right to Repair your Mech-a-zoid
April 08, 2021 14:25 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAndy's Discussing the Right to repair in tech and auto, I've got an MCU update, and Allan is bringing his review of the new release Godzilla Vs Kong. Grab some popcorn and join us this week for some dad moments and chatter. For May 4th (star wars day) we're working on something special. Leave us a voicemail at 405-698-2899 Tell us any star wars -dad related memories. Either with your dad or as a dad. If the audio is usable, we may drop it in the star wars special. Foll...
Get a Job!
April 02, 2021 04:13 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBOn today's episode I'm talking job hunting in 2021, Andy's got bugs, and Allan has some toxic Fandoms stirring up trouble. This value packed entertainment cannot be beaten! Listen in :) Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi" Oyasumi by Smith Th...
The Snyder Cut and Marvel's new Falcon & Winter Soldier
March 24, 2021 13:21 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIt's the Allan and Andy show! Things go off the rails a bit this week in the best way possible. Join Allan and Andy as they discuss the premier of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and an indepth look at the Justice League Snyder Cut! You don't want to miss this one! Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Spe...
Emulators for Today
March 17, 2021 03:56 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBAndy and Chris talk Emulation in 2021. It's a vibrant community with countless options for gaming. Jump in and see what you need to get started enjoying the best games of the past. Follow today wherever you get podcasts, and join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi" Oyasumi by Smith The Mi...
**BONUS Episode**
March 10, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBWith all of Wandavision happening for such a long episode, we wanted to drop it special. Here is this week's Geek Dads chat with Andy and Chris. Enjoy! Andy's LCD Tech Discovery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pdGcBaYZzc Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Show's Music "Oyasumi" by Smith The Mister is promoted by...
**BONUS Episode**
March 10, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBWith all of Wandavision happening for such a long episode, we wanted to drop it special. Here is this week's Geek Dads chat with Andy and Chris. Enjoy! Andy's LCD Tech Discovery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pdGcBaYZzc Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi"...
Wandavision Spoiler-Cast!
March 09, 2021 04:43 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBThis very special super sized episode is jam packed full of our Wandavision Spoilercast! Be warned now, it is 100% spoilers. We talk all of the things from MCU on Disney+'s Wandavision. Detailed episode walkthrough and series reactions. Stay tuned ;) Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith ...
The Very Best MCU Picks
March 04, 2021 18:16 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat's your best movie in the MCU? If it's Thor2, get out :P This week we talk our favorite movies form the existing catalog of the MCU (2008-2020). Why its the best for us, and why we disagree with the others. Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi" Oyas...
Snowpocalypse and More Dis+MCU News
February 25, 2021 19:29 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWe talk the snowpocalypse and news drips of Bruce Campbell showing up in another Sam Rami project. Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi" Oyasumi by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / ...
Home Automation and the future of AI
February 19, 2021 15:55 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBToday we talk Home Automation and the future of AI integration with Andy. And then some geek talk with Allan. Leave us some feedback what do you like, what do you not so much like. Message me directly at [email protected] Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi" Oyasum...
Geek Dad Byte
February 12, 2021 12:30 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBa bite sized portion of Geek Dads looking at some Wild news! Join us, follow the show today! Special thanks to Smith the Mister for our music "Oyasumi" Oyasumi by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/oyasumi-smith-the-mister --
All Vikings All Day
February 10, 2021 21:18 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week we look at the much loved series Vikings. It's not without its own fandom troubles. Joining us is Geek Dad Moderator and long time Vikings fan, Matt Estes. Help us Spread the Show! If you like what you hear, leave us a review, tell a friend, share a link in the GD’s group, send us feedback. Anything helps! Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out More from Life of Dad https://w...
Top 10 Sci-Fi Films
February 05, 2021 17:39 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week we are talking our picks for the 10 best science fiction films of all time. We have some decent selections and a few controversial statements... Listen in and let us know your top 10 Si-fi movies! Help us Spread the Show! If you like what you hear, leave us a review, tell a friend, share a link in the GD’s group, send us feedback. Anything helps! Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Ch...
Star Wars Games and the Star Trek Discovery
January 28, 2021 21:23 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBLucasfilms Games has cut ties with EA and has some contracts with Ubisoft. We talk the history of Star Wars games and the group favorites. Also on the show Star Trek Discovery taking questions from Andy and the group. Bonus conversation: Movie Corner ** Palm Springs on Hulu Help us Spread the Show! If you like what you hear, leave us a review, tell a friend, share a link in the GD’s group, send us feedback. Anything helps! Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if yo...
Laptop Tech Talk and So bad They're Good Movies
January 22, 2021 10:20 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBAllan reviews Bruce Willis's new film Breach. Then we talk the basics of Laptop tech. What Laptop should I buy, What is a good one? Is this chromebook ok for my ... Your questions answered :) Also, We're gearing up for a call-in episode. Star Trek: Discovery If you want to leave us a voicemail, feel free to do so and we might play it on air! (1) 405.698.2899 Lines are open, you know because it's the internet! Help us Spread the Show! If you like what you hear, leave ...
Mando and the Mandela Effect
January 14, 2021 04:55 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBI totally remember that! Today on the show Andy and I talk the Mandela Effect. Shazam with Sinbad was real :P After that Allan and I deep dive into Mando with spoilers galore. It was a magnificent season! You will want to stay along for the ride through Cara Dune, Bill Burr, Boba Fett, Moff Gideon, and Baby Grogu. Also, We're gearing up for a call-in episode. Star Trek: Discovery If you want to leave us a voicemail, feel free to do so and we might play it on air! (1) 405.6...
Wonder Woman vs the KFC Gaming Console
January 07, 2021 14:09 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBWonder Woman 1984, greatness or flop? The Colonel is cooking up more than chicken in the revealed KFC Chicken Gaming Console! Join us this week for a new year of weird Geek Dad Discussion! Help us Spread the Show! If you like what you hear, leave us a review, tell a friend, share a link in the GD’s group, send us feedback. Anything helps! Subscribe today, join the closed Facebook group if you are a geek dad. https://www.facebook.com/groups/geekdads Or Check out...
Die Hard, Cyberpunk2077, and Christmas
December 23, 2020 14:14 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBThis episode we talk about the Die Hard debate and Christmas traditions. Cyberpunk 2077 is also in the news with the fumbled release riddled with issues for some. Holliday season can be tough for many. Make sure you look out for each other this month. Check on someone who you know may have had a rough 2020 and share some holiday cheer! Help us Spread the Show! If you like what you hear, leave us a review, tell a friend, share a link in the GD’s group, send us feedback. Anythin...