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It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew

Brant and Andrew

We talk about a plethora of things we geek out about, from Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, comic books, movies, music, and, of course, root beer!Please note: there might be spoilers!

tv & film hobbies

All Episodes

63:21

Ep 154 - The Laughs Continue! - Faygo Root Beer

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/08/04

As a kind of sequel of sorts to last week's episode, we continue discussing novelty music and songs that make us laugh, but this week we focus on more contemporary artists including DaVinci's Notebook, Flight of the Conchords, Jonathan Coulton, Etc. Just don't touch my clogs! Today's root beer is Faygo. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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67:06

Ep 153 - Dr Demento Classic Hits - Devil's Canyon...

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/07/28

This week we discuss many of the funny songs and skits that were made famous by radio DJ Doctor Demento. This topic ended up being so big we're splitting it into two parts. This week, we discuss the songs we grew up with, from Seb Wooley's 1958 hit “The Purple People Eater”, and “The Existential Blues” by Tom “T-Bone” Stankus, Ray Stevens, Allan Sherman, and, of course, the great Tom Lehrer! Next week we're going to do modern funny songs and skits. Please note, we're not going to be covering ...

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64:08

Ep 152 - Villains in Geek Culture - Wild Bill's Root...

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2025/07/21

Today, we are once again joined by listener and geek culture expert Daniel to discuss his suggested topic of villains from some of the more popular sources. We discuss what makes a good villain, the why's and how's of how someone becomes a villain, and whether or not someone is a villain in their own story. Today's root beer is Wild Bill's in a can. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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47:03

Ep 151 - Christopher Reeve's Superman - Island Root...

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/07/14

Episode 151 - Christopher Reeve's Superman - Island Root Beer This week, we focus on the Reeve films, highlighting how, for many, he simply IS Superman, and the plots, villains, and even the musical score all will forever mean Superman. Today's root beer is Hawaiian-made Island Root Beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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Ep 150 - Superman - Sodabeers Root Beer

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2025/07/07

Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It’s a plane! It's the original comic book superhero, whose name, characteristics, and even his vulnerability have transcended the comic book medium and have entered everyday vernacular. Seriously, I had to look up another word for “Kryptonite” just now while writing this summary because I wanted to say that Superman's Kryptonite was….. yeah. Today's root beer is Sodabeers. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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62:22

Ep 149 - Paradoxes - Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer...

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/06/30

This statement is false. Or is it? This week we geek out about the seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statements or propositions that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. It would have been better if we could have a Snickers bar as well, but….. whatever. Today we ate ice cream of Dad's Root Beer Float. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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56:05

Ep 148 - Jaws - Howie's Root Beer Floats

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/06/23

Two notes, people! Two notes kept people out of the water! We talk about the first summer blockbuster, the performances, that broken-down mechanical fish, and other aspects of a film that transcends even itself. Today's root beer is Howie's with vanilla ice cream. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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66:17

Ep 147 - Living Things - Rocket Fizz Root Beer Float

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/06/16

The fifth in our year-long project to cover every Linkin Park album. Whereas “A Thousand Suns” was a heavily conceptual album, “Living Things” was a return to a more traditional Linkin Park sound, with excellent percussion, and strong aspects of nu-metal, industrial, synth, rap, and even some blues motifs, while still maintaining the strong lyrics and vocals unique to Linkin Park. Today's root beer is Rocket Fizz “Root Beer Float” flavored root beer. Send us a text

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70:41

Ep 146 - Jagged Little Pill - Tyler The Kid Sarsaparilla

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/06/09

To commemorate the 30-year anniversary of the release of Alanis Morissette's watershed album, we deep dive into each of the songs, the unique sound, and the stigma of one of the most iconic albums of our teenage years. Today, we try Tyler The Kid Sarsaparilla. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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Ep 145 - Slaughterhouse-Five - Abita Root Beer

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/06/02

Kurt Vonnegut's contribution to the anti-war novel views details of WWII, PTSD, and the firebombing of Dresden through the science fiction(?) lenses of time-travel, alien abduction, and clinging to a favorite sci-fi author. So it goes. Today's root beer is Abita. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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Ep 144 - Almost Famous (Untitled) - Fitz Root Beer

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2025/05/19

It's all happening! Today, we are once again joined by Brant's wife, Valerie, to talk about Cameron Crowe's cinematic love letter to classic rock. Journey into the world of 1970's rock n’ roll with William Miller, as he rides along amidst the band members, the roaring crowds, the girls, and the thriving counterculture of one of America's most nostalgic atmospheres. Today's root beer is Fitz. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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Ep 143 - Magicians and Illusionists - Frostie Root Beer

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/05/12

Pick a card, any card! This one says “It's all Geek to Me with Brett and Andrew”. Is that your card? Today we talk about some of our favorite magic tricks, some of the entertainment magicians, including Harry Houdini, David Copperfield and Penn and Teller, and how we simply like to be entertained by asking the question “How did they do that?!” Today's root beer is Frostie. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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Ep 142 - Star Wars: The Sith - Stewart's Root Beer

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/05/05

This year, in honor of May the 4th and Revenge of the Fifth, we are joined by Star Wars mega-geek Daniel. We get in touch with our dark side, explore some of the more fascinating Sith throughout Star Wars history, and even imagine how each of us may have turned to the dark side and become Sith lords, complete with names and backstories. Today's root beer is Stewart's. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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67:40

Ep 141 - Monty Python (Holy Grail Not Included) - IBC...

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2025/04/28

This week, we're not dead, we're pining for Python! This episode emphasizes that if you only know “Holy Grail”, you are really missing out on the full history, spectrum, and scope of everything those Monty Python boys (and girls! Let's not forget Carol Cleveland and the lovely Aimi MacDonald!) gave us as outrageous comedy from before Flying Circus and since. Today's root beer is IBC. Intro music by: Composition: John Philip Sousa Performance: U.S. Army Field Band, Public domain, via Wik...

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Ep 140 - A Thousand Suns - Old Red Eye Root Beer

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2025/04/21

Continuing this year's music project, we go nuclear about Andrew's favorite Linkin Park album. The quasi-concept project deals with war, oppression, destruction, and rebirth, and includes quotes from and references to Lauryn Hill, JR Oppenheimer, the Notorious B.I.G., Martin Luther King, jr, and even Mario Savio. Today's root beer is Old Red Eye. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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58:32

Ep 139 - A Goofy Movie - Red Arrow Root Beer

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2025/04/14

To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the film and the release of the documentary about the film on Disney+, we join the millions of others who consider A Goofy Movie to be one of their favorite movies. We discuss how we related to Max when we were his age, and how now we can also better understand Goofy's point of view. Today's root beer is Red Arrow. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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57:14

Ep 138 - Adventures in Babysitting - Anchor Ginger...

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2025/04/07

If Ferris Bueller takes us on a tour of the fun and glamorous side of Chicago, Chris Parker and company show us it's dark underbelly, while still maintaining the comedy and silliness that 80's teen flicks are known for. Whether you are wondering if you should spike your Tab with Drano, nurture your crush on Thor, or if maybe you could sell Daryl, just remember: “Nobody leaves this place without singin’ the blues!” Today's root beer is Anchor with Ginger. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331...

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Ep 137 - Soap Operas - Big K Root Beer

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2025/03/31

From Super-couples like Luke and Laura, the First Lady of daytime television Susan Lucci, and such intricate plot lines as the Ice Princess conspiracy, housewives have geeked out over daytime television programs, affectionately known as “my stories” for over 70 years. If you didn't know we love them too, then you probably fell down an elevator shaft and have amnesia! But don't worry, there's a plethora of doctors here. Today's root beer is Big K. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond...

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49:53

Ep 136 - Wreck-It Ralph - Liquid Death Rootbeer Wrath

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2025/03/24

Today we discussed the Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph and its sequel, Ralph Wrecks…. I mean Breaks the Internet. Both films delve deeper than simple cartoons, with such life lessons as appreciation and the lack thereof, friendship, and letting yourself and your friends grow, even if it means growing distant. Today's root beer is Liquid Death’s Root Beer Wrath. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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57:42

Episode 135 - Bond, James Bond - Virgil's Special...

It"s All Geek to Me With Brant and Andrew ·

2025/03/18

This week we offer a general overview of everything pertaining to 007, the songs, the girls, the cars, the gadgets, and the actors. Eventually we plan on deep diving into specific aspects of the Bond films, but we'll do that at a later date, because Tomorrow Never Dies! Today's root beer is Virgil's with Nutmeg. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text

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