Guys Of A Certain Age

One might say Robbie had leavin’ on his mind for this episode, because there were definitely not 3 cigarettes in the (proverbial) ashtray on this episode.  Robbie went to Vegas, leaving Art and Jay to reminisce about their shared role in musical community theater.  It was almost crazy how these last minute roles in “Always, Patsy Cline” came about.  Let’s just say it pays to know Art’s cousin, as well as one of the Golden Triangle’s favorite actresses.  

Jessica Horton and Madeline Golden (not to mention the Silver Eagle Band) put on a stellar performance, and also allowed these two Guys to dance their way into regional stardom.  On this episode, they talk about their experience, with a little country music trivia thrown in just for fun.  And there were Geeks of the Week a’plenty.  

Lots of trailers for big movies dropped this week, a well-done insurance commercial makes the cut, and there is news of fictional fantastic new life juxtaposed with the actual passing of some big stars with geek cred.  If you’re walkin’ after midnight under the blue moon of Kentucky, and need a podcast to keep you from falling to pieces, this is the one.  

These Guys are of such a Certain Age, they could be called “Vinyl.”  But just like vinyl records, they are timeless, have a nostalgic sound, and will hopefully, one day, make a comeback.  From what?  Who knows.  In this episode, it’s a two-fer again, as Art went in the wrong door of the building an hour late and missed the recording.  

Jay and Robbie carried on, though, to talk about vinyl, turntables, and other forms of musical recordings that have whispers of comebacks.  Robbie helps Jay figure out how to get his newly refurbished turntable to a state of listenability, they discuss their current (and growing) collections, and talk about an app that keeps Robbie from buying 3 copies of the same LP.  With Art gone, Geeks of the Week had to be bolstered a bit, but has that ever been a problem?  

Here’s the more-eclectic-than-usual lineup: new Oscar stunts, Pattinson’s geek potential, Game of Clones, pizza with Yoda and friends, and an anniversary.  A little something for everyone.  You’re welcome!  (And thanks for listening.)

The Guys are hungry this week, so hungry in fact that Art skipped recording to eat lunch.  Or was he replaced with a food-service robot?  Only dedicated listeners will be able to discern.  

Jay kicks things off in Geeks of the Week with some of the new crazy food items available at MLB ballparks this summer, inspired by a story of his own childhood that took place only steps from the GOCA studio.  Robbie has news from the world of Dollar Twenty-Five Tree and delivers a tidbit from FedEx.  And of course, there is news from The Tardis, aka the Dr. Who delivery service.  In the second half, Robbie tells the tale of a robot who served him cookies and milk in Vegas, and we’re not talking about his son, Mark the Chef.  That leads to a thoughtful discussion on robotics in the world of food, and where it might lead, from cake decorating to perfectly designed salads.  There’s even one for the home.  

But not to worry, there are no podcasting robots here.  That’s their story, and they are sticking to the story they were programmed to tell.  

It's Doomsday for the Guys this week! But Robbie and Art decided to do a podcast anyway.

It was a scary day in the Guys of a Certain Age studio, and it wasn’t just because Art was on hiatus.  Jay led off with his Geek of the Week, reporting on the legit Star Wars droids that made their debut at a recent Nvidia conference, giving Robbie flashbacks from Terminator.  But these droids are cuter.  Then Robbie told of the upset AppleTV+ cart and how much they were losing every year - and it’s not a small number.  

But as long as they keep pumping out the content, The Guys will keep watching, and today the focus was on Severance, Season 2.  The finale..finally…and Jay watched it almost as soon as it was dropped.  That’s news right there, right?  Spoilers abound in the episode, but not in these lines.  Suffice it to say that Jay and Robbie have high praise for it, and it’s not just because of the soundtrack - but that certainly played a role.  And a drum. And a trombone.  And…well, we’ll stop here before that “no spoiler” promise is spoiled.  Look for fascinating transitions in the characters’ lives, a significant color scheme variant, and an ending that may or may not surprise you.  

If you’re severed, you won’t remember it tomorrow, anyway.  

This week, Robbie and Art discuss a 40-year-old secret that will soon be revealed to the public again. And even though Jay's out there are plenty of Geeks in this episode including A New History of the DC Universe, Jason Mamoa's update on his Lobo suit, Jon Bernthal not only starring in but helping to WRITE the upcoming Punisher movie, Sigil's virtual D and D facing a harsh reality, and the icing on the Diners and Drive-Ins cake, a comic book teaming Superman, Batman, and Guy Fieri!

It's sheer Paradise in the Guys of a Certain Age podcast studio today. And no, that's not because Jay Reed couldn't make it for this episode.

Robbie and Art take a look at the Hulu (by way of ABC and Fox) limited series that's gone from an underground hit to a world-shaking sensation! Listen as the Guys dig deep and share their thoughts.

It’s awards season once again, and once again, Guys of a Certain Age podcast has taken itself out of the running - The Guys want to give everyone else a chance.  

But who knows, maybe a surprise winner will emerge, just as in every single other awards show that some people still watch.  Art watched a few clips of the SAG-AFTRA awards and Jay watched a bit of those and and bit of the Grammys.  Robbie said, “I have absolutely nothing to say about the Grammys.”  So he didn’t participate.  

But Art and Jay still found lots to talk about, be it awards shows in general, how Beyonce’ became a country music icon, and the antics of Harrison Ford and his cracker.  Important Geeks of the Week in this episode as well, with a Lucasfilm leadership change and big news from Hogwarts. Unlike the awards shows they discuss, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.  

It’s a Brave New Podcast, with equipment supplied by Wakanda Audio!  

In this episode, Jay, Robbie and Bonnie - wait, what?  Sorry - those are the three that went to see Captain America, Brave New World, together, but Bonnie opted out of the podcast recording.  Art opted out of both, saying something like “The Wheel is gonna’ be really good tonight.”  Jay and Robbie give their take on the latest offering from the MCU, which Jay now knows is something of a sequel to Edward Norton’s Hulk movie.  How did Sam handle the mantle of Captain America?  Was Harrison Ford believable as Thunderbolt Ross?  How will this film be remembered in the MCU?  Listen and find out what

The Guys truly thought about this long-awaited opening of the MCU year.  And there are questions to be answered in the Geek of the Week segment: what will happen to 007 now that Amazon Prime is in control?  Will he now be known as James Bezos?  And what about Dr. Who?  Is the new Dr. out, and if so - is there even a replacement in the Tardis?  Dr. Sterns is calculating all the answers.  

This week Robbie and Art welcome a special guest and friend of the show, Stefan Tribble. Stefan works for Ross Video, a Canadian company that designs and manufactures live event and video production equipment.

Stefan gives us the low down on his most recent event, Super Bowl LIX. Stefan worked on the in-venue production, the show within the show. So for our listeners who attended the game, Stefan was behind what you saw on the jumb– big LED screens in the Super Dome. It's so interesting, Art didn't even think to make a Star Trek reference about Stefan's last name!