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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

57:43

Ep 128 - Airplane - 1919 Root Beer

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

2025/01/13

Before the parody “Scary Movie”, before the parody “Galaxy Quest”, before the parody “Spaceballs”, came the parody of “Zero Hour!”Surely, we're talking about the film “Airport”.No, we're talking about the film “Airplane!”..... and don't call me Shirley. This classic lampoon of disaster flicks is ridiculous but funny and launched a plethora of waana-be spoofs.Today's root beer is long-sought-after 1919!Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

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91:42

Ep 127 - Linkin Park's Meteora - Sun Sip Root Beer

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2025/01/06

We begin this year continuing our year-long project to listen to and review every Linkin Park album. Next up: Meteora. A second album can (should?) be a deciding factor in whether a band is a one-trick pony or a force to be reckoned with, and Meteora proved that Linkin Park were going to continue being a tour-de-force.Today's…. uh…. “root beer” is Sun Sip. Unfortunately. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

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51:47

Ep 126 - The Breathing Method - Hank's Birch Beer

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2024/12/30

Today we finish our year-long project of Stephen King's four novellas from the Different Seasons collection with “The Breathing Method”. Come to 249B East 35th, sit beside the roaring fire in the hearth, have Stevens bring you a drink, and listen to tales of the macabre.Today we drank Hank's Birch Beer.Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5Send us a text

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47:46

Ep 125 - A Christmas Story - TimTam Slams

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2024/12/23

Probably the best nostalgic Christmas movie ever! It took being an adult for us to recognize the magic as seen through the eyes of young Ralphie. The film showcases vignettes now classic in our minds: sticking your tongue to the frozen flagpole, fantasizing about just how to get your favorite Christmas present, and of course, getting your mouth washed out with soap!Don't forget to drink your Ovaltine!Today we did Tim Tam Slams.Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5Send us a text

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71:44

Ep 124 - Evolution of Christmas - IBC Root Beer Float

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2024/12/16

We are both Christians who enjoy celebrating every aspect of Christmas, but we're also Ravenclaws who enjoy learning where many of these traditions came from.Our research included learning about Roman festivities for Saturnalia, Norse customs during Yule, a brief history of Saint Nicholas, the Dutch Sinterklaas, what Dickens brought to the table, Washington Irving, and even Coca-Cola, all blended together to form our modern Christmas time!Today, we drank IBC Root Beer Floats. Intro and O...

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77:22

Ep 123 - While You Were Sleeping - A&W Spiked...

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2024/12/09

Okay, take a shot every time we use the word “adorable”! 🤪This week we discuss one of our all-time favorite romantic comedies, perfect for the Holiday season with all its funny quotes, touching score, and relatable family goofiness. Today we mixed A&W root beer with Southern Comfort brand eggnog. (Non-alcoholic of course…. because the idea of us podcasting while drunk is a scary thought!)Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5Send us a text

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41:02

Ep 122 - Star Wars Holiday Special - Barq's Root Beer...

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

2024/12/02

Naaagghhh! Aarngghhh Rnghh’Nghhhh!……. Yeah, you said it, Chewie! To kick off this year's Geek-mas, I made us rewatch The Star Wars Holiday Special in all its underground bootleg glory! Come meet Chewbacca's family, see Boba Fett's first appearance, and hear Bea Arthur and Carrie Fisher sing! The best thing that can be said is that we never have to watch it again.Today's root beer float was made with Barq's.Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5Send us a text

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68:16

Ep 121 - Black Books - A&W Root Beer Floats

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2024/11/25

Whether you need the Little Book of Calm, advice on how to write a children's book, or a recommendation for a £7000.00 bottle of wine, Bernard, Manny, and Fran are up to the task. This British sitcom delivers laughs, quotable dialog, and a clinical outlook on life we all need!Today we made root beer floats with A&W.Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

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89:56

Episode 120 - Hybrid Theory - Henry Weinhard’s Root...

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2024/11/18

Linkin Park's first album perfectly showcases their sound and dynamic as Nu Metal/Rap and would go on to be the best selling inaugural album of the 21st century. Today's root beer is Henry Weinhard's again.Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

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79:10

Ep 119 - Robert Zemeckis - Earp's Original Sarsaparilla

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2024/11/11

He has been heralded for pushing the envelope of cinematic technology for almost 40 years, most of his films have been box office smashes, and his new film “Here” resonated with our nostalgic hearts! Today's root beer is NOT root beer, but Earp's Sarsaparilla. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

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89:58

Ep 118 - Chess - Hosmer Mountain Sarsparilla Root Beer

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2024/11/04

The game has been called “a model of decorum and tranquility”, and “religion plus finesse”, both quotes from Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Bjorn Ulvaeus’ musical “Chess”.So we talk about both.From the opening moves in Merano, Italy, to the Endgame in Bangkok, we find the game and the musical both mysterious and intriguing.Today's root beer is Hosmer Mountain.Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

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75:37

Ep 117 - Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho - Route 66 Root Beer

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2024/10/28

This week, we read the novel by Robert Bloch and then rewatched the timeless classic horror film, chocolate syrup and all!From the nail biting suspense of Miss Crane's flight with the stolen money, to Norman's assurance that “a boy's best friend is his mother”, the film transcends the horror genre as practically a perfect picture.Today's root beer is Route 66.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us a text

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75:38

Ep 116 - Johnny Depp - Strap Tank Root Beer

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2024/10/21

At one point during the recording of this episode, we said that someone could do well by opening a Halloween store that exclusively sells costumes of characters portrayed by Johnny Depp. What more can I say? That is why we geek out about the guy!Today's root beer is a second sampling of Strap Tank.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us a text

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Ep 115 - The Black Parade - Tower Root Beer

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2024/10/14

The concept album from My Chemical Romance tells the story of “The Patient”, and his journey through the Afterlife. This album was of that really spoke to many of a certain generation, with its plethora of intriguing lines, direct and metaphorical imagery, and powerful musical mastery. “If life's not a joke, then why are we laughing?” Today's root beer is Tower.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us a text

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Ep 114 - Over The Garden Wall - Sprecher Maple Root Beer

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2024/10/07

As she recommended this topic to us, our friend Shauna joins us in discussing the beloved children's animated series. We talk about the cosplay we've seen at FanX, as well as the panel commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the show. Also, with the music, the Americana setting, the depth of the characters, and how the show perfectly captures the vibe for repeat Autumnal viewings.Today's root beer is Sprecher Maple.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us a text

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38:21

Ep 113 - FanX 2024 - Wild Bill's Soda

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2024/10/01

Once again, we record most of our episode live at Utah's own comic convention, FanX. we recap the panels, the celebs, the cosplay, purchases, and just sheer, overwhelming fun that it is to attend this con!Also, once again, we drink several pints (IT COMES IN PINTS?!?) of a variety of Wild Bill’s soda, their root beer dominate among them.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us a text

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37:01

Episode 112 - Fantasy Folk and Renfest Rock...

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2024/09/24

(Wrong audio originally posted, re-posting with correct audio)Sometimes, the weather and the mood just need that ambient accent of Folk-Celtic Fusion-Medieval-Rock music, ya know? Autumn just feels like the right time for Loreena McKennitt, Blackmore's Night, Lord of the Dance, and many of the other music styles we talk about in this week's episode.Today's root beer is Filbert's. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us a text

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66:08

Episode 111 - The Body (aka Fall from Grace - aka...

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2024/09/16

The third novella by Stephen King from the Different Seasons collection is arguably the go-to for nostalgia in film. Following the four perfectly cast boys as they follow the train tracks towards the end of summer, childhood, and the body of a fellow youth, we can remember our own experiences coming of age.We also pay tribute to the iconic James Earl Jones who recently passed away at the age of 93. Today's root beer is Boots sarsaparilla root beer.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on P...

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56:31

Ep 110 - BeetleJuice - Fanta Haunted Apple

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2024/09/09

Episode 110 - Beetlejuice - Fanta Haunted AppleTo kick off this year's Geektoberfest, we talk about the original Ghost with the Most, his first film, as well as a few comments about the animated series, the musical, and (spoilers!) a small review of the sequel.Also, we sampled both the 2 Fanta products released with the sequel film, Haunted Spritz and Haunted Apple.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us a text

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59:31

Ep 109 - Key & Peele - Gold Mine Root Beer

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2024/09/02

One of the great comedic duos of the modern age made us laugh with racial situations, ridiculous reactions to mundanity, and other kinds of social commentary seen through the eyes of laughter.If you haven't ever seen their sketches on the Civil War reenactment, Obama's Anger Translator, the text message misunderstanding (which we think everyone has experienced at least once!), or the beloved substitute teacher, Mr. Garvey, well, then…..YOU DONE MESSED UP, A-A-RON!!!Today's root beer is Gold M...

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