Geek Roulette

Geek Roulette Episode #96: A Knight of Seven Kingdoms

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:49:54 +0000

In this episode you hosts Mike and John discuss the Game of Thrones Spin-off, A Knight of Seven Kingdoms. And for the Arbitrary List, we discuss the best spins offs from assorted media.

Geek Roulette Episode #95: WE'RE BACK! Arbitrary February 2026

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:50:27 +0000

It's a new episode! After almost an one-year hiatus, your hosts Mike and John are back! Are we any better at doing podcasts? Probably not!

We get arbitrary and talk about random things! What makes a kitchen appliance good? Are some games getting harder to get into because it's hard to be accessible for newer players? And for the arbitrary list, we list off our top 3 worst fictional evil corporations/governments/factions!

Geek Roulette Episode #94: Arbitrary February 2025

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 19:42:21 +0000

In this episode, we get arbitrary! We discuss random things!

Geek Roulette Episode #93: Face Off February 2025

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:55:34 +0000

In this episode your host Mike and John debate what is better! What game is better? Super Mario Brother 2 or Zelda 2 The Adventure of Link? Is cake better or is it pie? Who has the better villains? Batman or Spider-Man? And what is better? A Jedi or a Bounty Hunter?

Geek Roulette Episode #92: Adaptations

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:37:47 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John talk about when media projects are adapted into other media projects. Books, comics, TV, Movies.....all of the ways that things have been adapted for other books, comics, TV, and movies. It's all full circle!!!!!

Geek Roulette Episode #91: Death Is Everywhere

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:25:08 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John talk about death in TV, Movies, Comics, Books, and elsewhere in popular media.

They discuss when it is done well and how it can be a crutch. And our arbitrary list about shows that ended far sooner then they should have because of cancellation.

Geek Roulette Episode #90: TheBestofTheBestof2024

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 01:18:26 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John debate what the best songs were from the following bands: Alice In Chains, Queens of the Stone Age, The Rolling Stones, Faith No More, Johnny Cash, and the Gorillaz. Keep in mind that these are opinions and may not line up with your favorites.

Geek Roulette Episode #89: Arbitrary July 2024

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:53:53 +0000

Your hosts Mike and John talk about streaming TV this year. They discuss how well some series are going as well as discuss shows that have been let downs.

Geek Roulette Episode #88: The 30 Year Anniversary of The Year of Music in 1994

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:38:05 +0000

This episode your hosts Mike and John discuss how 1994 had one of the best years of music from a cultural standpoint. We discuss how when you look back 30 years you see how the music landscape changes with the debut of many new bands as well as some of the best releases from other bands.

Geek Roulette Episode #87: Arbitrary February 2024

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 21:40:21 +0000

This episode has it all! Useless things we learned! True Detective! Marvel's lack of payoffs! Star Wars is making movies! Fandom!

Your hosts Mike and John have an arbitrary episode and discuss all of these topics.

Geek Roulette Episode #86: Ghostbusters

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:50:45 +0000

Who are you going to call? Geek Roulette! Your hosts Mike and John discuss the Ghostbusters franchise. From the great 1st movie....to everything after that. Plus, for the arbitrary list the hosts discuss their favorite 80's movies.

Geek Roulette Episode #85: Geeky Parenting

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Sat, 6 Jan 2024 23:44:43 +0000

In this episode, your hosts Mike and John discuss what it meant to grow up as a geek. We then discuss how that has impacted how we parent our children.

Geek Roulette Episode #84: Face Off December 2023

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 02:18:33 +0000

It's a face off! Your hosts Mike and John debate what is better through a variety of topics!

What's better? It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown or A Charlie Brown Christmas? Who is better? Han Solo or Indiana Jones?

Is the Book better or is the Movie?

Also, for our Arbitrary List we discuss our most overrated and underrated holiday movies!

Geek Roulette Episode #83: Arbitrary Halloween

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 00:57:21 +0000

Timely! Or not since this is being posted on November 1st! Your hosts Mike and John discuss Halloween! Who are the lamest horror villains of all time? How do the classic monsters of the past hold up? And we talk a lot about concerts and shows! How much is too much to pay for a show?

Geek Roulette Episode #82: Ahsoka

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:58:22 +0000

Your hosts Mike and John discuss the Disney+ show Ahsoka! We talk about the good and the bad of the series as well as we discuss the totality of the Disney+ Marvel and Star Wars shows. And Mike tries to talk Loki Season 2...if only John was caught up.

Geek Roulette Episode #81: 7th Anniversary Super-Sized Extravaganza & Quentin Tarantino

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 19:26:53 +0000

SEVEN YEARS!!!!! This is the 7th anniversary of Mike creating this podcast! It's a super-sized episode! 2 hours and 18 minutes of quality entertainment!!!! What could Mike and John talk about for that long? The film career of Quentin Tarantino!

We talk his movies! Rank them! Talk about other things as well! Don't see Clerks 3!!!!!!!

Geek Roulette Episode #80: Arbitrary April

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:39:44 +0000

It was Easter when we recorded this! So Mike tells the worst possible hypothetical story about Easter.....ever!

We talk about the current season of The Mandalorian and the state of Star Wars.

And our Arbitrary List is the list of TV shows that we could not finish because it hurt our souls.

Geek Roulette Episode #79: Face Off January 2023

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Sun, 5 Feb 2023 03:14:38 +0000

What is better? Pancakes or Waffles? Beer or Whiskey? Jason Vorhees or Freddy Krueger?

And many others debates! Your hosts Mike and John discuss between a variety of topics to determine what we think is better!

Geek Roulette Episode #78: Arbitrary January 2023

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:45:59 +0000

This episode we talk the flu! Injuries! DnD outrage!! Head Injuries! The magic of mayo and the horror of Miracle Whip!

We refuse to take things seriously!!!

Geek Roulette Episode #77: Face Off November 2022

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:12:39 +0000

What is better? Pizza or Tacos? Is Star Wars better or worse under Disney? And is it Venture Brothers or Rick and Morty that comes out on top? It's a Face Off episode where your hosts Mike and John propose a series of debates on what is better!

Geek Roulette Episode #76: She Hulk and Andor

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:41:10 +0000

In this episode, your hosts Mike and John review the 1st season of She Hulk. We discuss how it has been different from other Marvel shows and why that works so well for it. We also discuss the ongoing series of Star Wars Andor and again how it being different from other Star Wars shows has been a great benefit for it.

Geek Roulette Episode #75: Arbitrary September 2022

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:27:36 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John talk about what has been occupying their summer. We talk about vacations and how those can eat up your time.

Geek Roulette Episode #74: D23 2022

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:54:45 +0000

In this episode, your hosts Mike and John discuss Disney's 2022 D23 event. We give our opinions and views on many of the announced projects as well as the trailers (Or lacking of) that had presence at the show.

Geek Roulette Episode #73: Arbitrary July 2022

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:56:06 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John cover a wide variety of topics while just being all over the place. What things that other people like that we feel are greatly overrated? Why is Vegas still a popular thing? What is the benefit of winning a reality show competition? The magic of finishing a long DnD campaign! And more!

Geek Roulette Episode #72: Thor Love and Thunder

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist\, Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:55:49 +0000

This episode your hosts Mike and John discuss the new Thor movie, Love and Thunder! We talk about how it's a good movie....but then we seem to grouse about it a lot. But seriously! We did like the movie. Except certain parts.

We were in a mood.

Geek Roulette Episode #71: Dr Strange and Obi-Wan Kenobi

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 20:37:09 +0000

We're back! Months removed from our last episode, we come in hot and talk about Dr Strange and The Multiverse of Madness as well as the debut two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss what we like about both projects (Quite a lot) and what didn't click for us (very little). We also go on an absurd amount of tangents. And I dunk on Avatar (The movie series, not The Last Airbender).

Geek Roulette Episode #70: Dark Arbitrary March

glcorps27@gmail.com (john lundquist, mike spreigl) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:53:54 +0000

In this arbitrary episode, it gets DARK. For some reason, your hosts get a bit cynical and dark and discuss a whole bunch of downer topics. Mike and John discuss a variety of topics. We talk John's irrational hatred of kale. We discuss how Arizona is a hot scorpion riddled wasteland. When is a tragedy not a tragedy? And it all culminates with a frank discussion of what does Disney do when someone dies inside one of their theme parks. Join us for this derailed rollercoaster of discourse!!

Geek Roulette Episode #69: Casual DnD

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist, matt tinebra) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 21:00:06 +0000

Hosts Mike and John welcome Matt Tinebra again as a guest host as they all talk about Casual Dungeons and Dragons and other aspects of role playing games. Also, Matt talks about an upcoming Kickstarter he has for a new role playing accessory as well as Mike reviews a prototype at the end of the episode. You can learn more about the Kickstarter and the product at https://www.fourhartsgames.com/

Geek Roulette Episode #68: The Book of Boba Fett

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist, Matt Tinebra) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:07:55 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John, along with special guest Matt, discuss The Book of Boba Fett as a complete series. They discuss many of the choices made in the series which may have helped or hurt the series. And for the Arbitrary List, they all discuss their biggest video game/board game pet peeves.

Geek Roulette Episode #67: Arbitrary January 2022

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:41:43 +0000

In the first episode for 2022, Mike and John talk a wide range of topics. What are the best types of cookies out there? Why is Naboo the most messed up planet in the Star Wars universe? Why is background and legacy of Bob Saget (and Full House) so interesting? And bask in the weirdest way to announce a divorce ever!

Geek Roulette Episode #66: Spider-Man No Way Home

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:13:14 +0000

Your hosts Mike and John talk about the latest Spider-Man movie, No Way Home. We discuss it's impact and how it works perfectly as a tribute to all of the Spider-Man movies that came before it. And then they rank all of the Spider-Man movies in order.

Geek Roulette Episode #65: The Eternals

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 18:04:00 +0000

In this episode, your hosts Mike and John discuss the Marvel movie The Eternals. We discuss the ambition and scale of the movie and what it means for the future for Marvel. And for our Arbitrary List, we discuss each of our top 3 hated Christmas/Holiday songs.

Geek Roulette Episode #64: Disney Plus Day Announcements

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 01:36:22 +0000

In this episode, your hosts Mike and John discuss the announcements from Disney+ Day. We talk about the new trailers and info given for Obi Wan, Moon Knight, She Hulk, and others. And then they touch on the most recent Spider-Man Mo Way Home trailer.

Geek Roulette Episode #63: Arbitrary October 2021

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:42:16 +0000

In this episode, your hosts cover a variety of topics. They talk about the cult movie, The Warriors. Then they talk about the execution of What If?, Anthology series, and adapting shows from published works. The Arbitrary List is the top 3 favorite movies to watch around Halloween!

Geek Roulette Episode #62: What If and Suicide Squad

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:52:22 +0000

This episode your hosts discuss and review the movie The Suicide Squad and the first 5 episodes of Marvel's What If?

Mike and John talk about if James Gunn was able to make a decent D.C. movie. And then they talk about the first 5 episodes of What If? and discuss how these twists on the Marvel MCU play out. And then for the Arbitrary List segment we talk about our favorite movies and shows that deal with alternate realities.

Geek Roulette Episode #61: Black Widow

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:17:15 +0000

Your hosts Mike and John discuss Black Widow! And? We have our wives, Jenn and Marya, on as well to talk about this movie. We unpack what the first Phase 4 Marvel movie brings to the table as well as what the future of Marvel looks like so far.

Geek Roulette Episode #60: Loki

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:21:15 +0000

Your hosts Mike and John finally talk about the series Loki. Seriously. They absolutely do. They talk about the impact of the series, what it did well, and how critics might be a little too hard on it.

Geek Roulette Episode #59: Arbitrary June 2021

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist\) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 02:04:09 +0000

In this episode we decide to go absurd! John and Mike talk a wide variety of topics! What would Batman do and not do to please a woman? Do we really need comments sections anymore online? Has Disney/Pixar animated movies hit a plateau? And we talk our favorite things to eat and drink in summer! Also! We maybe talk about Loki.

Geek Roulette Episode #58: Love Death and Robots Season 2

glcorps27@gmail.com (john lundquist, mike spreigl) — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:47:07 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John discuss the second season of the Netflix series Love, Death, and Robots. We talk about this 8 episode season and how it stacks up against the first season. We also say we will talk about the first few episodes of Loki. But we don't. Because we're liars.

Geek Roulette Episode #57: Cartoon Round Up

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Sat, 15 May 2021 00:17:27 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John talk about some assorted geeky shows. We give our final thoughts on Falcon and Winter Soldier. We review the 1st season of Invincible. And we discuss the first few episodes of The Bad Batch. And in our Arbitrary List segment, we talk our top three favorite Saturday morning cartoons.

Geek Roulette Episode #56: Falcon and the Winter Soldier

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:48:00 +0000

In this episode your hosts Mike and John discuss the first four episodes of Falcon and the Winter Soldier. They talk about what work, what doesn't, and how this fares as a follow-up to WandaVision and it's place in the MCU as a whole.

Geek Roulette Episode #55: Arbitrary Episode 10

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:40:42 +0000

In this episode, Your hosts Mike and John discuss a variety of topics. We discuss the allegations against Joss Whedon and talk about how do you approach enjoying the works of an entertainer who does toxic things. We also discuss the idea and concept of the Justice League Snyder Cut and how Warner Brothers struggles with their DC brand. And our arbitrary list finds out hosts talking about three movies they wish sequels were made for.

Geek Roulette Episode #54: Face Off X-Men

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Fri, 5 Mar 2021 01:56:59 +0000

John and Mike have a face off and decide to cast 6 different character from the X-Men universe for the MCU movies. Your hosts also seem to talk a lot about Girl Scout cookies.

Geek Roulette Episode #53: John Finally Watches The Thing and Poltergeist

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:02:43 +0000

This episode your hosts John and Mike discuss two movies that Mike convinced John to finally watch. We talk about two movies from 1982, The Thing and Poltergeist. We talk the highs and lows of the two movies and what John thought of them. Also, our Arbitrary List is what each of our three favorite concerts are.

Geek Roulette Episode #52: Belated January Scategories 2021

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 4 Feb 2021 21:14:37 +0000

A week or two late, here is the January 2021 Scategories episode! We talk WandaVision! Chris Evens maybe coming back as Captain America? And we bemoan a potential Willy Wonka prequel and how bad of an idea it is!

Geek Roulette Episode #51: Face Off TWO: Electric Boogaloo

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist, Jennifer Spreigl) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:14:55 +0000

In an episode recorded back in November, your hosts John and Mike recorded an episode that got lost in the jumble due to recording issues. And now we release it in all it's glory! With Mike's wife Jenn along for the ride! We face off! Who is the best member of the Fantastic Four? What is the worst Non-MCU movie? What is the best album cover? What's better in a comic ...art or story? We face out and debate this!

Geek Roulette Episode #50: A Family Affair

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Mon, 4 Jan 2021 19:31:08 +0000

Join us for our long overdue 50th episode as Mike and John invite their wives Jenn and Marya to come on and talk what it's like to be married to geeks.

Geek Roulette Episode #49: Arbitrary Halloween

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:57:57 +0000

It's Halloween Week! Your hosts Mike and John discuss a variety of Halloween Topics. Who are our top three weird horror creatures/monsters? We talk It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown getting a new home. Do we believe in ghosts and the supernatural? And on a non-Halloween topic, what if Batman and Superman were to switch cities they fight crime in?

Geek Episode Episode #48: Face Off

glcorps27@gmail.com (mike spreigl, john lundquist) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 17:12:57 +0000

FACE OFF!!! This episode your hosts Mike and John submit and address a series of opinionated topics. Who is the best Star Wars character? What is the best board game for beginners? Best NES game? Best album of 1996? And so on! Give it a listen!

Geek Roulette Episode #47: Arbitrary 8: Comic Book Legacies

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:09:47 +0000

Your hosts Mike and John discuss the concept and the history of legacy characters in comic books. They talk about the generations of heroes and how different iterations mean different things to different people.

Geek Roulette Episode #46: September Scategories 2020

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:09:26 +0000

This episode was recorded days before Sony announced their big PS5 showcase event.

Geek Roulette Episode #45: Faith No More

glcorps27@gmail.com (john lundquist, mike spreigl) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:59:52 +0000

This episode your hosts discuss one their favorite bands of all time, Faith No More. We talk about their history, their albums, and their influence on other bands. We breakdown each album and talk about their highs and lows. And for the arbitrary list segment, we talk the worst replacement lead singers in rock history.

Geek Roulette Episode #44: Battlestar Galactica

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:47:56 +0000

This episode your hosts Mike and John discuss the mid-2000 series reboot of Battlestar Galactica. We talk about how it was a groundbreaking series that set the example and paved the way for other television and streaming series.

Geek Roulette Episode #43: John Finally Watches Part 2

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:30:38 +0000

In our second installment of "John Finally Watches", John watches for the first time the Martin Scorsese classics Goodfellas and Casino. We discuss his opinion of the two movies. We talk what is similar and what is different as well as the acting performances of all involved. Was Scorsese robbed of an Oscar? What is the better movie? Listen and find out!

Geek Roulette Episode #42: Pod on Pod

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:28:50 +0000

This episode your hosts decide to go meta and we do a podcast about podcasts. We talk about how they have merged as a great form of entertainment. What makes a podcast good? What turns us off on a podcast? And what are Mike and John's favorite podcasts? Find out and give it a listen!

Geek Roulette Episode #41: July Scattegories

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 9 Jul 2020 02:20:40 +0000

This episode your hosts Mike and John discuss a variety of recent news topics. We talk DC and their potential casting for the upcoming Flashpoint movie as well as Ray Fisher and his vocal issues with Joss Whedon. We discuss weird Star Wars reboot rumors. We talk about theaters opening up...but will it be for long? We talk race in the show Community and Dungeons and Dragons. And we talk about the Fallout franchise being made into an Amazon Prime show.

Geek Roulette Episode #40: Arbitrary Episode 7: Luck Be Our Rambles Tonight

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:44:06 +0000

Your hosts Mike and John talk about whatever passes through their heads. We talk about the lackluster launch of HBO Max. And do we really need a Snyder Cut of the JLA? What's our favorite creature races? And what was Dak's job in The Empire Strikes Back? Give it a listen and sit back and relax!

Geek Roulette Episode #39: John Catches up Part 1: Wes

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 4 Jun 2020 19:17:07 +0000

Welcome to a new episode format type that your hosts will call "John Catches up!". How many times has Mike mentioned a movie or show that John hasn't seen? Well, John is starting to finally catch up on some of this! This episode your hosts discuss two of the movies of Wes Anderson's library that Mike has recommended to John: The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou and The Fantastic Mr Fox. We also discuss some of our favorite directors in the Arbitrary List segment.

Geek Roulette Episode #38: Music Stories

glcorps27@gmail.com (mike spreigl, john lundquist) — Thu, 28 May 2020 19:57:14 +0000

In this episode, your hosts Mike and John regale you all with stories about songs and the memories that are attached to them. It's not necessarily our favorite songs...but rather songs we have strong connections to. Give it a listen!

Geek Roulette Episode #37: May Scategories 2020

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:46:21 +0000

Your 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 wish would be rebooted.

Geek Roulette Episode #36: Arbitrary Episode 6 or Living in a Quarantined World

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:09:08 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Wed, 8 Apr 2020 18:05:39 +0000

After 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (john lundquist, mike spreigl) — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:46:25 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 6 Feb 2020 19:00:41 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (MIKE SPREIGL) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 23:49:37 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 21:17:18 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (john lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 9 Jan 2020 21:50:28 +0000

Arbitrary 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (mike spreigl, john lundquist) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:47:04 +0000

The 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 15:25:14 +0000

This 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!

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, john lundquist) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 21:13:38 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:43:11 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, john lundquist) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:11:31 +0000

It'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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, john lundquist) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:39:27 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, john lundquist) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:21:45 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Wed, 9 Oct 2019 19:46:09 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:58:40 +0000

It'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

glcorps27@gmail.com (john lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:04:06 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (john lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:45:17 +0000

This 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!

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Fri, 6 Sep 2019 21:00:06 +0000

This 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!

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:56:13 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:56:44 +0000

It'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

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Wed, 7 Aug 2019 18:36:04 +0000

In 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (John Lundquist, Mike Spreigl) — Fri, 2 Aug 2019 18:50:44 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Tue, 9 Jul 2019 20:25:32 +0000

This 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!

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl, John Lundquist) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:20:32 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:54:52 +0000

Mike 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:54:56 +0000

Mike 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Mon, 3 Jun 2019 19:48:38 +0000

John 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Fri, 17 May 2019 20:05:06 +0000

Mike 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:39:59 +0000

Mike 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl and John Lundquist) — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:48:00 +0000

Mike 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl and John Lundquist) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:57:00 +0000

Mike 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl and John Lundquist) — Wed, 3 Apr 2019 15:06:00 +0000

Mike 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl and John Lundquist) — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:55:00 +0000

This 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!

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl and John Lundquist) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 20:18:00 +0000

Mike 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!!!!

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:04:00 +0000

The 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 8 Jan 2019 19:14:00 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 22:30:00 +0000

Mike'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!!!!

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Fri, 6 Jul 2018 16:54:00 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Sun, 27 May 2018 23:05:00 +0000

Your 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:17:00 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 02:55:00 +0000

Mike 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Fri, 19 May 2017 02:21:00 +0000

On 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:47:00 +0000

Mike 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!

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 02:17:00 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 2 Aug 2016 02:06:00 +0000

This 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

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 5 Jul 2016 10:57:00 +0000

My 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 a "Space Pimp". We both agree that Return of the Jedi is an amazing action film burdened by bad storytelling. And we spend what probably is the longest anyone has discussed the Ewok made for TV movies in recent years.

Burning Bridges with Mike Spreigl Episode 1: Intro to Myself

glcorps27@gmail.com (Mike Spreigl) — Tue, 5 Jul 2016 10:49:00 +0000

My first Podcast episode!!! And it shows!!! I outline what the show will be about. I ramble a little. And even though I kept saying to myself after recording this that I would rerecord the ending...I leave the original intact. It's like watching a gymnast completely wipe out on a routine.