Episodes
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
For All Man (and Jay) kind
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
It’s the outer space saga that might have been, and another season has come to a close on Mars. Nope, it’s not John Carter, it’s Ed Baldwin and the rest of the crew working hard For All Mankind. In this season, Ed gets his free Guys of a Certain Age tote bag, in the form of gray hair, a slight stoop and an ornery disposition, but still has the energy to organize the kidnapping of an asteroid. We’d say “you can’t make this stuff up” but clearly, someone did. And it’s worth watching. Three Guys agree.
Jay’s Regrettable Segment pays homage to … sorry Mrs. Reed… Dr. Hormone, and though his use of superpowers are a bit on the sketchy side, it’s probably not what you think.
Sadly, Art leads the Guys in saying goodbye to someone who became famous in the motion picture boxing ring, and closed his career in the world of the Mandalorian. Jay considers putting his hand in a popcorn bucket that might not let go, and Robbie tells how a super man trades his cape for a kilt. This episode is indeed for all mankind.
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Is there an ECHO in here?
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Art takes a breather this week from the rigorous podcasting schedule - or maybe he’s still recovering from the 5th birthday party of the podcast. Either way, he’s out today but Robbie and Jay are in…are in …are in. That should be a clue…a clue…a clue… to the subject of this episode: Disney+/Marvel Spotlight’s five-episode streaming series, Echo.
This one is not for the kiddos, but Jay and Robbie give it two hats off because they’ve already forgotten the rating system put in place just a few episodes back. That’s what happens when you’re five - you forget things. Echo is a bit more somber than other recent series (Ms Marvel, for sure), but with lots of great actors, action, and gadgets. It’s a show that stands on its own, but fits very neatly into the Hawkeye and Daredevil worlds. Well worth watching.
Geeks of the Week involve yet another Supergirl actress in the DCU fold, and a potential sequel in the works 28 days and about 22 years after the original. Jay’s Regrettable Segment is sure to be a fave among mythology buffs, art students, and kids who like to see their names in print. Bounce whatever it was you were going to do, and listen to this episode…episode…episode…
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Tracy (Griffin) of the Jungle
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
The Guys may be a certain age, but the Guys of a Certain Age podcast just turned 5 years old. (That’s 50 in podcast years). Who could believe it? Happy Podcastiversary!
And to celebrate, they bring back a guest, this time live and in the studio: Scott Tracy Griffin, aka Hollywod’s “Tarzan Expert on Call.” But as the tales are told on this episode, listeners will learn that he’s not just Tarzan savvy. In fact, he speaks eloquently on all things Edgar Rice Burroughs, from his stories to his day-to-day life as a writer, family man, and entrepreneur. Though not currently featured in a Tarzan or John Carter of Mars movie, Griffin has certainly done some acting, and has the stories, clips and SAG card to prove it.
Before he came to the studio, however, the Guys chose not to subject him to this week’s Geeks: Spiderman’s bonus in the wrong net, Favreau back in the director’s chair, and a heartwarming story about mother-of-the-show Mrs Reed’s childhood pet. This one should be listened to with cake, ice cream, and as always…discretion.
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
The Legacy of Monarch, Season 1 (Apple TV+)
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Guys-zilla is back! That’s right, from Apple TV+, Legacy of Monsters Season One has come to an end; but Season One of Guys of a Certain Age enters its sixth year.
Thankfully, The Guys are still around to talk about all things Monarch. And despite suspicions, they have this conversation in a genuine podcast studio, not in a retirement home with free ankle bracelets. Though one or the other may be in their future. Robbie, Art and Jay talk actors, favorite moments, and dream about a Season Two. The only downer: “G Day” doesn’t stand for Guys. Spoiler: they give it a Three Guys rating.
Geeks of the Week feature James Gunn and Channing Tatum (not in the same film), and in Jay’s Regrettable Segment another 1940’s crimefighter secures his obscurity. Titans Assemble!
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Roses are Red, Beetles are Blue
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Blue Beetle, a long-awaited addition to the DC superhero movie archive, finally made it to the big screen last year. And once it made it to MAX for streaming, two of The Guys did get around to watching it.
In this episode, Art and Jay chat about the ups and downs of this lesser-known hero’s theater debut: did it live up to the budget? did Susan and George live up to their reputations as actors? will the character live to see another day in the DCU? Listen to this one and see if you agree. But first!
In Geeks of the Week, Art shares sad news about the passing of a lesser-known guitar hero, Jay talks about the upcoming series announced about a lesser-known spider hero, and the podcast broadcasts the first installment of Jay’s Regrettable Segment, featuring a much lesser-known (but ideal for a comeback) comic crime-fighter from the 40’s. And it’s not who the convenience store was named after.
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Where’s Our Rocket Packs?
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
As The Guys headed into 2024, they got wind of a few major world (or perhaps galaxy-wide) events due to take place this year that any true Trekkie would already be expecting.
True or not, that got them to wondering what other films, tv shows or books released decades ago but set in the “future” of current times may have accidentally made some accurate predictions? Will Ireland reunite? Does the term “sanctuary city” have another meaning entirely? The speculations of past sci-fi writers (and The Guys) know no bounds.
In Geeks of the Week, there is a news of one who thunderbolted in and out of a role with super speed, a mouse who’s out of the house, and a famous battle scene done Clone Wars style.
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
The Shape of ’24 To Come
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Just like The Guys carefully plan out each episode, they also like to plan out the video content they hope to watch over the next year. Or it could be just a random binge-fest. Or maybe on a whim, they’ll get together on discount night at their local theater and go see a three-hour flick about sand. Or is it spice?
Either way, in this episode they talk about what movies and television content they’re looking forward to seeing in 2024, unless the whole season is bumped to 2025, in which case Art and Jay spend their 2024 screen time getting caught up on Dr. Who and Robbie will watch all the musicals.
But if Robbie and Art’s Geek of the Week turns out to be true (it’s a big one, so they shared it), there may be one less streaming service we have to pay for to watch everything. Jay looks backward to look forward, with a recommendation on an audiobook that actually explains Ragnarok.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
The 2023 GEMMYS (Best TV/Streamers of ’23)
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
If The Guys version of the yearly movie awards are the GOSCARS, does that make the TV awards the GEMMYS? Sounds more like a condition young children have when they want something that doesn’t belong to them, but that’s another podcast for another day.
This episode focuses on what The Guys thought made for the best binging in 2023. And let’s just note that all three of them more or less chose the same show as the number one. It’s a strange world, indeed.
Jay and Art keep their Geeks of the Week in the DC universe, with news of Superman:Legacy casting and a new Batman holiday special. Robbie’s news involves a new movie from a former Marvel actress who finds herself in the middle of a civil war, and it’s not Captain America’s.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
The 2023 GOSCARS (Best Movies of ’23)
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Welcome to the 2023 GOSCARS! It’s the most informal awards show on the interwebs, when The Guys try to remember everything they’ve seen this year on big screens and small that can be called a movie. And that’s no small feat, given the fact that remembering is hard.
But thanks to the aforementioned interwebs, memories are recalled, and the top movies of 2023 are more or less ranked. And believe it or not, only a few superhero movies made the cut.
In Geeks of the Week, Jay wonders “what IF?” but not in a Marvel way, Robbie spoils the Christmas gift he bought Jay at auction, and Art leads in mourning the loss of another actor with a link to geekdom. Listen to see if your favorite movie (Barbie) is on the list.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Archie! The tribute to Normal Lear
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
In this episode, Robbie and Art pay tribute to Norman Lear, the legendary producer who created All in the Family, Good Times, the Jeffersons, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and many other shows that changed television forever.