Geek Roulette
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSpin the wheel and see what geek or nerd culture topic Mike and John will discuss next!
Each episode our hosts will focus on whatever topic that we want to bet our chips on.
Let it ride and give the podcast a listen!
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Geek Roulette Episode #37: May Scategories 2020
May 14, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBYour hosts Mike and John are back! They finally find time to record a new episode. They cover the recent announcements in the Star Wars franchises with directors and casting. Then they revisit Rise of Skywalker and see if time passed makes it a better movie. They review the final season of Clone Wars and touch on how it ties into Rebels and The Mandalorian. And lastly they discuss the state of the movie industry. For an arbitrary list, they each list their top three shows that they would wis...
Geek Roulette Episode #36: Arbitrary Episode 6 or Living in a Quarantined World
April 15, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis episode is another arbitrary episode! Our hosts just play catch up on some of the things that have gone on in our lives. We discuss what age is the right age to watch certain movies. And our Arbitrary List is our top three shows you should binge watch while being stuck at home.
Geek Roulette Episode #35: Corona Blues OR Life in a Contagious World
April 08, 2020 18:05 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBAfter a month long hiatus, your hosts Mike and John are back to discuss what the past month has been like for them in this new infectious world. We talk about how our lives have been impacted as well as ponder what this means for our future as well.
Geek Roulette Episode #34: February Scategories!
February 24, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBYour hosts Mike and John cover a trio of topics in this episode. First we talk about the health and progress of upcoming Star Wars movies and shows and as if we should be worried if some of these will actually come out. Then we talk about some of the schedule and director changes in the Marvel Disney+ offerings. And lastly we discuss the excessive costs of tickets and how much is too much to watch a band we like?
Geek Roulette Episode #34: February Scategories
February 24, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBYour hosts Mike and John cover a trio of topics in this episode. First we talk about the health and progress of upcoming Star Wars movies and shows and as if we should be worried if some of these will actually come out. Then we talk about some of the schedule and director changes in the Marvel Disney+ offerings. And lastly we discuss the excessive costs of tickets and how much is too much to watch a band we like?
Geek Roulette Episode #33: Metallica!
February 06, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBYour hosts Mike and John take a retrospective look at one of the world's most successful Metal bands, Metallica. We take a look at our favorite memories of them, discuss each of their albums, try to make sense of the documentary Some Kind of Monster, and our Arbitrary List is our top 5 favorite Metallica songs.
Geek Roulette Episode #33: Metallica
February 06, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBYour hosts Mike and John take a retrospective look at one of the world's most successful Metal bands, Metallica. We take a look at our favorite memories of them, discuss each of their albums, try to make sense of the documentary Some Kind of Monster, and our Arbitrary List is our top 5 favorite Metallica songs.
Geek Roulette: Episode #32: Arbitrary Episode V: The Arbitrary Strikes Back
January 30, 2020 23:49 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBYour hosts Mike and John discuss a wide range of assorted topics! We discuss our most disliked comic book characters (As of now). We talk about how too much hype can have a negative impact on the things we love. We get inspired by A Space Poddity and talk some of our favorite cover songs. We hear about Mike's deep loathing of the Dave Matthew's Band. And we take questions from The Dump!
Geek Roulette: Episode #31: Wrap Up or Watchmen and Mandolorian
January 23, 2020 21:17 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBYour hosts Mike and John take a look at how the Watchmen and Mandolorian series wrapped up. Did they stick their landings? What does their future's hold? We discuss what went right and what could have been improved with each series.
Geek Roulette Episode #30: Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
January 09, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBArbitrary Lists will be near the end of the episode instead of the beginning as we re-rank the Star Wars films. Mike also regrets not calling out Adam Driver for having the best performance of any actor or actress in the film. He was truly the film MVP. We will NEVER watch or review any of the Made-For-TV Ewok movies. And if you want to watch Mike's recommendation of Stella, you can find it on the Vimeo Channel Stella Show right here: https://vimeo.com/user93490107
Geek Roulette: Episode #29: The Star Wars Holiday Episode
December 18, 2019 15:47 - 2 hours - 112 MBThe sound will be a little louder as we added a third mic to try to draw in more of the special in the background. I do apologize for that. This episode works best as a riffing episode if you watch the special as you listen to the podcast. Our Arbitrary List : Top three weird Star Wars theories
Geek Roulette Episode #28: The Black Hole
December 05, 2019 15:25 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThis episode your hosts revisit what was Disney's first PG-13 movie....The Black Hole! We discuss the odd history and legacy of one of Disney's most surreal and odd "family films" ever made. From murderous robots, to laser lobotomies, to a journey through heaven and hell.....your hosts Mike and John speak on why this movie left such lasting impressions on them. Oh? And Mike spills a mead cider on himself.
Geek Roulette Episode #27: Arbitrary Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2019 21:13 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBYour hosts Mike and John decide to not have a topic this episode as they decide to just have another Arbitrary Episode as Thanksgiving approached. Your hosts talk about how Black Friday has lost it's impact. Thanksgiving lists! Bands Reuniting! And the Cybertruck's indestructible windows! Full on turkey? Just sit back and give the episode a listen!
Geek Roulette Episode #26: Watchmen on HBO
November 22, 2019 22:43 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBYour hosts give a review of the HBO series, Watchmen. We discuss the first 4 episodes and how accessible the show is for those who haven't read the comic, how the series follows up the comic, and the good and bad of the series.
Geek Roulette Episode #25: Premiers! Rick and Morty plus The Mandalorian
November 14, 2019 18:11 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIt's a big week of premiers! We have the season 4 premier of Rick and Morty as well as the debut of Disney Plus and The Mandalorian! Join your hosts Mike and John as they break down each episode. We discuss the new status quo for Rick and Morty as well as how this show may move forward with 5 more seasons in the future. And then we discuss a great debut by the new Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, and discuss how the mood and feel of the show is perfect.
Geek Roulette Episode #24: Scattegories October 2019
October 30, 2019 18:39 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBYour hosts Mike and John discuss a variety of current events. We talk the release of the new Star Wars Rise of Skywalker trailer. We discuss what will be available to watch on Disney+ launch day of November 12th. We talk Kevin Feige getting a whole lot more responsibility. And the ongoing theme in the episode? Mike REAAAALLY hates Bob Eubanks,
Geek Roulette Episode #23: Kevin Smith
October 23, 2019 17:21 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis episode, your hosts Mike and John reflect on the career of Kevin Smith on the cusp of the release of Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Movie. We talk about the cultural impact that Kevin had on a generation as well as how time hasn't been as kind to him in terms of his later works.
Geek Roulette Episode #22: Joker
October 09, 2019 19:46 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThis episode, your hosts trudge their way through their review of Todd Phillip's Joker movie. While Joaquin Phoenix is a bright spot, your hosts have some issues with the rest of the movie. Find out what they think!
Geek Roulette Episode #21: Arbitrary Episode 3D
September 26, 2019 14:58 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIt's our 3rd Arbitrary Episode!!! In 3D!!!!! *Episode is not really in 3D*. Your hosts Mike and John use this episode to have debates about what is better between two things. What kind of peanut butter is best? Face off between several music groups! And our Arbitrary List has us listing our favorite fast food restaurants.
Geek Roulette Episode #20: Transformers Vs GI Joe
September 19, 2019 17:04 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBYour hosts Mike and John take a look at two titans of the 80's, The Transformers and GI Joe, and try to determine who was the king of the hill. We take a close look at their toylines, cartoons, comics, and movies and debate who was better at what.
Geek Roulette Episode #19: The Simpsons
September 11, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis episode your hosts take a retrospective look at the good years of the Simpsons. We revisit it's origins as being a part of the Tracey Ullman Show, to it exploding to the phenomenon it would become, to it's decline. We discuss our favorite characters and episodes as well as what made the show great.
Geek Roulette Episode #18: Scategories!
September 06, 2019 21:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThis episode, your hosts decide to discuss several smaller topics, rather then an over-arching episode theme. Mike and John discuss the highlights and lowlights of Disney's D23 convention. We talk the new upcoming Joker movie and ponder what to think about the movie and is it the right time for a movie like this? Then we (Or more importantly, Mike) talks about his recent viewing of The Goonies and how weird and awkward the movie is.
Geek Roulette Episode #17: X-Men!
August 21, 2019 19:56 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBYour hosts Mike and John talk X-Men! We take a look back at their history...everything from their high points to their low points. Then your hosts break down their favorite and least liked aspects of the X-Universe.
Geek Roulette: Episode #16: Arbitrary Episode 2: Electric Boogaloo
August 15, 2019 18:56 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIt's time for another Arbitrary Episode! Recorded weeks ago, this episode your hosts John and Mike talk about our craziest work experiences! We talk about how social media and the internet has made us equally paranoid as well as careless! Do we have what it takes to be professional Dungeon Masters? We talk the mentality of an old band! Can people storm Area 51? We talk about it all!
Geek Roulette: Episode #15: Comic-Con Marvel Movie News Recap
August 07, 2019 18:36 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, your hosts Mike and John recap all of the announcements for Marvel's Phase 4 movie (and streaming?) line-up. We talk about what we are looking forward to as well as what is missing from the announcements. And for our Arbitrary List segment, we cast a new Fantastic Four movie.
Geek Roulette: Episode #14: The Walking Dead
August 02, 2019 18:50 - 54 minutes - 50 MBYour hosts John and Mike discuss the conclusion of the comic book series, The Walking Dead. We examine the impact the comic, as well as the show, has had on popular culture and revisit the things we loved and disliked about the series.
Geek Roulette: Episode #13: Spider-Man Far From Home
July 09, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis episode your hosts Mike and John discuss the latest Marvel MCU offering, Spider-Man: Far From Home. They discuss what is an overall good action film with some things that do hinder it. They also discuss how the future of the MCU might be more difficult in the shadows of what has come before it. The arbitrary list is where Mike and John discuss their dream version of The Sinister Six!
Geek Roulette: Episode #12: Arbitrary Episode!
June 24, 2019 21:20 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis episode has no main topic! Join us as your hosts bounce from random topics! Did you ever want to know more about the Wiggles then you do now? How about Youtube channels dedicated to Mouse Traps? And Mike and John also recast The Three Amigos for a modern day!
Geek Roulette: Episode #11: Barry
June 18, 2019 18:54 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBMike and John take a break from the world of geekiness and discuss why the HBO series Barry is such a great series and why other networks and programs should take notice of what it does right. Our hosts discuss why it's great that a show can surprise you, especially when it's not part of a formula or trope. And for our Arbitrary Lists, our host discuss their favorite fictional vigilantes, killers, and psychos.
Geek Roulette: Episode #10: Death Love and Robots Review
June 11, 2019 14:54 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBMike and John review the Netflix animated anthology series, Love, Death, and Robots. Our hosts discuss the parallels of this series with the movie Heavy Metal as well is it's feel being like Liquid Television.
Geek Roulette: Episode #9: Our History of Comics
June 03, 2019 19:48 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBJohn and Mike take a trip down memory lane and talk about how they got into comics and their history with them. They also talk about what comics are great for those who are looking to get into comics.
Geek Roulette: Episode #8: Table Top Gaming
May 17, 2019 20:05 - 58 minutes - 68 MBMike and John discuss the origins of board games and how it has led to the booming trend of table top gaming over the past. We discuss our favorite games as well as what makes a game good. And we talk the games that frustrate us and what makes a game bad.
Geek Roulette: Episode #7: Marvel Avengers Endgame
April 30, 2019 18:39 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBMike and John talk and review Avengers Endgame! We talk about the great emotional moments and the epic geek out moments. We also talk about what didn't work in the movie. Our Arbitrary Lists discuss the top and bottom 3 Avengers.
Geek Roulette: Episode #6: The Aging Gamer
April 24, 2019 18:48 - 1 hour - 63 MBMike and John discuss what it has been like to be a gamer from the early days of the NES to the present day. Our hosts look at this from the individual perspectives of a hardcore gamer and a casual gamer. They take a look at how gaming has evolved over the years as they have matured into adults.
Geek Roulette: Episode #5: Adult Cartooning
April 18, 2019 19:57 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBMike and John talk about the evolution of cartoons on prime time television. From the dawn of the Flintstones, to the reign of the Simpsons, to the current offerings on TV, John and Mike discuss the history of adult-oriented cartoons. And for our arbitrary lists segment? We list our top three and bottom three cartoon sidekicks.
Geek Roulette: Episode #4: Star Wars State of the Union
April 03, 2019 15:06 - 53 minutes - 46.3 MBMike and John take a look at each of the Star Wars Trilogies and discuss how they each hold up. We discuss the upcoming Episode IX and the huge, if not unreachable, expectations for the last chapter of the current trilogy. And in our Arbitrary Lists segment, we talk about our favorite and most hated obscure background characters.
Geek Roulette: Episode #3: Toxic Fandom
March 25, 2019 18:55 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis episode, Mike and John discuss the difficult subject of Toxic Fandom. We talk about how some aspects of nerd and geek culture have turned against itself. We discuss why some fans feel entitled to the point where they think they should be the authority of the things they love as well as why some feel they are the "Gatekeepers" and they decide who is and isn't a fan. And we discuss why this is negative and harmful to everything in general.
Geek Roulette: Episode #2: Marvel At Captain Marvel!
March 18, 2019 20:18 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBMike and John discuss their favorite and last favorite Marvel movies in the Arbitrary Lists segment. Then they move on and give both a spoiler-free and a spoiler filled review of Captain Marvel.
Geek Roulette: Episode #1: Reboot!!!!
March 12, 2019 17:04 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe Burning Bridges Podcast reboots into the Geek Roulette podcast! Your host Mike welcomes on his friend John as a permanent co-host of the podcast! And this episode we discuss reboots in general. How much has the "Reboot Culture" affected movies and television in general? What are our favorite and most hated reboots? Spin the wheel and give it a listen!
Burning Bridges With Mike Spreigl Episode #12: Batman 4-Era
January 08, 2019 19:14 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThis episode your host Mike and his friend John discuss the four Batman movies from 1989 to 1998. We talk about the impact they had on Batman the character himself, as well as how the movies really don't make a lot of sense.
Burning Bridges With Mike Spreigl Episode #11: Stan Lee
November 18, 2018 22:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBMike's back! And he discusses the passing of Stan Lee and the great impact he left, not only in comics, but also on the world and other literature.
Burning Bridges With Mike Spreigl Episode #10: THERE IS NO SANCTUARY!!!!
July 06, 2018 16:54 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis episode, I discuss the 1976 movie Logan's Run with my friend John, fresh after viewing the movie. It was John's first time! We talk about this my fascination with this movie. We discuss the Academy Award winning "Visual Effects". The weirdly under-explained plot. The very sexualized 70's aesthetics. The very mundane real world outside of the dome. And what was the super computer's end game? Join us as we look at such a weird and interesting movie.
Burning Bridges With Mike Spreigl Episode #9: Crossover with Pod Like A Hole Podcast
May 27, 2018 23:05 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBYour host Mike guests on another podcast! I join Steven on this recording of supplemental material for his Pod Like A Hole Podcast. We discuss my favorite album from Nine Inch Nails, The Fragile.
Burning Bridges with Mike Spreigl Episode# 8: Media Buffet
April 17, 2018 16:17 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis episode, your host laments the loss of a recorded podcast episode and uses that to reflect on the growth and changes of how we have consumed our media. Mike talks about the history of music, TV, Movies, books and the ways we used to consume them. Is physical copies better the the digital age? Does the digital age make it easier to find what we want at the sacrifice of ownership? Mike dives into these topics on this long overdue podcast.
Burning Bridges with Mike Spreigl Episode 7: Wrestling with my Memories
July 30, 2017 02:55 - 1 hour - 101 MBMike is joined by Kevin as we discuss wrestling in the 80's, 90's and today. Join us as we discuss WWF, WCW, ECW and briefly the lame AWA.
Burning Bridges with Mike Spreigl Episode #6: One Birth and One Death
May 19, 2017 02:21 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBOn the heels of a great personal moment for our host Mike Spreigl, we have a sad moment happen in music. Mike looks forward to life with his third son by recalling the memories of Soundgarden as we say good bye to Chris Cornell.
Burning Bridges with Mike Spreigl Episode #5: Up Up Down Down with the NES
April 14, 2017 02:47 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBMike along with special guest Steve talk about the Nintendo Entertainment System and all the fun it brought to our lives. We talk about our memories of the system. Our favorite games. The hardest games we played. And how gaming now is so much different from gaming then.
Burning Bridges with Mike Spreigl Episode 4: It's The Great Pumpkin, Mike!
October 21, 2016 02:17 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThis episode, Mike reflects on the recent airing of "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" and how surreal of a cartoon it was . Then Mike reflects on how Halloween has lost some of it's charm due to it becoming more commercialized and sanitized.
Burning Bridges with Mike Spreigl Episode 3: Normal Olympic Wonder
August 02, 2016 02:06 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThis solo show briefly addresses how we are oblivious to our normal lives. Then we discuss the lost Olympic luster. I then take a detour and discuss how we've lost our sense of wonder. And then I recommend a documentary to help restore it. Also? What is the plural of "crisis"?
Burning Bridges with Mike Spreigl Episode 2: The Original Trilogy
July 05, 2016 10:57 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBMy old friend John and I discuss and break down the pros and cons of the Original Star Wars Trilogy. We revisit our fond memories of the trilogy from when we were kids to the realities of things now that we are older. Join us as we discuss the why A New Hope is John's favorite verses why Empire stands stronger in my heart. We discuss how Lucas's attempt to "Fix" the Original Trilogy was done with the heart in the right place but failed in execution. I defend Lando's honor as John calls him ...