In which Thom relentlessly ball-hogs the conversation with tales of his recent trip to Europe and the pop-cultural windfall reaped therein, but Andru, along with Chris Jackson and Robbie Rist of The Spoon, still manage to get a few edgewise words in about the bequeathment of The Beatles, an influx of indies, and the future of foodies. Plus, tales of the legendary brown cheese, and the show's theme song now has lyrics... of a sort.

In which Thom & Andru catch up with Bernie Bregman, who makes a strong bid for the position of the show's official sports geek, despite his "meh" attitude toward this year's Olympics. Also on the docket: further Comic Con decompression, a round of Repo madness, and the multi-pronged legacy of Jurassic Park, which just happens to be August's midnight movie from Nerds Like Us. Top of the line episode, spared no expense!

In which Thom and guest co-host Travis J Coleman extol the virtues of pop-culture pet names, lament their lack of Sorkinesque smoothness, put the goth back into Gotham City (moderate spoilers for The Dark Knight Rises), spot Imperial shuttles in unexpected places, and get cranky about the uselessness of competing fandoms for something like the 427th time. All in all, a successful venture, and no wildebeests were harmed.

In which Thom & Andru swap stories with filmmakers David Barras and Scott MacKay about the vast joys and perils of Comic Con 2012, the creation of the duo's geektastic film Electric Man, and their adventures in combining the two. Plus, the importance of fantasy, the bonding power of 2% jokes, and the rare times when meeting one's heroes doesn't suck.

In which Thom & Andru pre-funk for 2012's San Diego Comic Con with the help of Amanda Lynne Shafer and Lauren Matesic Bregman (aka Phoenix and Diamond Dove from Birds Of 'Play) who are more than happy to share their con-related ambitions, anecdotes, and advice for the overwhelmed first-timer (aka Thom). Also, the joys of extended editions and second breakfasts, and drawing the line on nerd hipsterism. Again. Music by Kielen King.

In which Thom & Andru search for verisimilitude in a sea of Sorkinisms, facial prosthetics, deus ex viruses, anachronistic ratings data, and unexpected Tatum reevaluation. Travis J Coleman is also on hand to offer opinions and anecdotes concerning Ted, Brave, Haywire, and Magic Mike, then delves a little deeper for the pilot episode of The Newsroom (moderate spoilers, as well as some for the first season of Farscape.)

In which Thom & Andru surf a tsunami of 80s nostalgia whilst catching up with Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us on their next midnight movie, new adventures in shadowcasting, and healing the jock/nerd divide. Then, Thom chats with Marillion guitarist Steve Rothery about the power of crowd-sourcing, the art of a great set list, and the redemption of progressive rock, whilst mostly managing to curb his inner fanboy. Mostly.

In which Thom & Andru roll out the red carpet for the return of Brian Peck, who is more than happy to discuss science fiction without the science, Charlie Sheen without the dysfunction, and how he ended up on the DVD commentary for X-Men, amongst other topics. Then, a brief chat with Joel McCrary on the music and mayhem of Fellowship!, the musical parody of Fellowship Of The Ring, which is ending it's LA run this month.

In which Thom & Andru frisbee-dog their way through fandom frustrations, pretty puzzle-boxes, cinematic shame lists, semi-intended sequels, and more with movie uber-geek Travis J Coleman. Plus, 4th week favorites, multiple calls, and a dose of Mac love (not to mention Mac & Me love.) Mild spoilers for Prometheus (go see it already!) and Dark Shadows.

In which Thom & Andru catch up with Aaron Duran on the state of Portlandian pop-culture, the continuing saga of La Brujeria, and a special focus on All Things Alien, including the admonishment that one should avoid viewing Prometheus through xenomorph-colored glasses. Plus, 4th week favorites, the importance of 1963 in nerd culture, and a spoiler-free review of Snow White And The Huntsman.

In which Chris Jackson, Robbie Rist, and Travis Coleman team up with Andru to give Thom the best birthday present ever: an episode of the show where he barely has any verbal weight to lug around at all. A chaotic cornucopia of conversation ensues, much of it concerning ruination in pop culture -- what has been ruined, how it was ruined, who deserves blame for ruining it -- all leading up to a question which pops the soap bubble of the premise, and leaves us all wondering if fandom simply boils down to swimming in solipsistic Matrices of our own making. Plus, influences both comic and cosmic, adventures in RPG pronunciation, and movie mash-ups with the potential to save civilization as we know it.

In which Thom & Andru join forces with Amanda Lynn Shafer of Birds Of ‘Play and Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us to shine a light on shadowcasting, de-sharpen the LED spearhead, direct traffic at the intersection of cons and cosplay, and spend an inordinate amount of time reviewing a film that none of them have seen. Plus, 4th Week favorites, the Visa Theater’s latest 35mm adventures, and Thom commits geek heresy...twice.

In which Thom & Andru set out to separate the high-performing from the user-friendly, the hipster from the reactionary, the Young Avengers from the Tiny Toons, the Ds from the 3s, the ETX from the IMAX, and, perhaps most crucially, the battleships from Battleship. Plus, the danger of conflating an artist with their fan base, the great strides being made in the fields of phantom keyboards and carbonite effigies, and the importance of remembering that no matter what our differences, everyone is red on the inside... except for Spock.

In which Thom welcomes movie ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary Grae Drake back to the show, to regale one and all with tales of drunken junkets, star-power subversion, and the thin line between critic and journalist. Then, our dynamic duo searches in vain for superlatives potent enough to describe the joy that The Avengers hath wrought. If you haven't yet seen the movie (yeah, right) beware of random acts of spoilers. And swooning.

In which Thom & Andru get TV-centric with Chris Jackson, beginning with Hulu’s latest exercise in self-destruction and ironic attempts to pull digital art back from the future, then analogizing the similar journeys of LOST and Battlestar Galactica. Somewhere in between, the show’s original mission statement is invoked while examining how the popularity of Game Of Thrones is warping the fabric of what is considered mainstream, while revealing prejudicial cracks that still exist in the larger pop culture landscape. Plus, theme song roulette!

In which Thom & Andru purge their cinematic binge from the celebration of Andru’s birthday, dropping major spoilers for Lockout, 21 Jump Street, The Hunger Games, Wrath Of The Titans, American Reunion, and Rubber ...but staying 99% spoiler-free for Cabin In The Woods, which is discussed generally, but won’t be thoroughly dissected - so to speak - until a later date. And as we offload our outline of other observations, we humbly beg your indulgence if there is any stumbling over matters metaphorical, technological, geographical, circadian, or linguistic. It’s been a bit of a day.

In which Thom & Andru meet with Nerds Like Us impresario Bernie Bregman for a cinematic summit on midnight movie memories, the nerfing of childhood entertainment, the relative rituals of Repo vs Rocky Horror, and keeping the 35mm flame burning in an increasingly digital landscape. Plus, 4th week favorites with a twist, the show's dearth of tech-savvy is causing Thom formatical angst, and learn how you can celebrate Andru's birthday TGA-style!

In which Thom & Andru consult with Ryan Morris of UFO Radar about everything from the latest in extraterrestrial invasion prep to the preferred distance at which to stand back whilst observing Bigfoot mating season. Also, Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us calls in with details on The Vista’s upcoming screening of The Dark Crystal, and a spirited roundtable on the adaptation and nerfing of genre source material, starring Gollum, Kuato, and the T-800. Dig in!

In which Thom & Andru are paid a visit by their dark, whimsical overlord Johnny Dam (henceforth known as Johnny Darko) who flashes his bona fides with references ranging from Thunderbirds Game of Thrones, then blazes discursive trails into politics, infotainment, and the need for Dish Network to stop ratting out spoiler addicts to their spouses, all while painting the show’s language a lovely shade of indigo. Plus, memories of Kurt Cobain, and a review of Wrath Of The Titans.

In which Thom & Andru take stock of the show’s first year and speculate on its value as a post-apocalyptic artifact, while also debating the nigh-impossible to thread needle of fan expectations, the relative and pluralistic value of mash-up culture, the funhouse mirror of first-person shooters, and a theory explaining the connection between politics, vampires, and colorblindness. Not bad for an hour’s work. Music by Kielen King.

In which Thom & Andru are joined once again by Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson of The Spoon for a pop-culture potpourri roundtable which is equal parts thoughtful analysis and raging nerd fight. The topics are staggeringly numerous - foley, spoilerphobia, foot-shaving, and hoverboards, just to list a random two minute sample - but the conversational sea refuses no river. Plus, the best opening jam yet! (NSFW language abounds, for the record.)

In which Thom & Andru are back to being a duo after an unprecedentedly long string of guest episodes, and immediately begin deconstructing their own show. Amid all manner of curtain-pulling and audience-polling, they also wax on (and off) about recent movie adventures, including reviews of John Carter and The Fall, a midnight screening of Serenity, the HDTV learning curve, and entertainment/food combos with unfortunate consequences. All this, plus a tease of upcoming listener events, and more than a little bad math. Music by The Frantics.

In which Thom & Andru attempt to re-write history with Aaron Lyons and Jordan Monsell of Pulp Shakespeare, talking remix culture, meta-humor, artistic multitasking, and using Tarantino as a gateway drug to the world of the Bard. Also on the menu: the shrinking of action stars, the mathematics of viral videos, the incomprehensible weapons policy of Renaissance Faires, and the latest attempt by the sun to destroy us all (Emmerich film to follow). Music by Her Majesty’s Secret Players.

In which Thom & Andru bond with movie ubergeek Travis J Coleman over the benefits of a big screen, shared theatre student experiences, a deep and abiding love of MST3k, and a collective shrug in the general direction of Oscar Night 2012. Plus, the razor thin line between A and B movies, horrifying candies of the American Southwest, the reason for having two tables in the studio, and which film earns the official designation of "Andru bait"? The answer... won't surprise you at all. Music by TV's Frank.

In which Thom & Andru are joined by special guest Helenna Santos Levy of Geek Girls Create to chat about the zombie future, the mix tape past, voca lcompetition shows that don't suck, and making one's own breaks in the world of new media. Plus, a recap of TGA's adventures at Gallifrey One, and the latest round of geek/nerd nomenclature navel-gazing. Music by Jonathan Coulton & GLaDDOS

In which Thom & Andru welcome back the dynamic Whovian duo of Ingrid Oliansky and Joshua Lou Friedman, to discuss the many-splendored glories that await attendees of this year’s Gallifrey One convention. Also up for discussion: action figure nostalgia, suspension of special effects disbelief, and a slew of demoralizing comics news with a single bright spot to offset it, plus a review of Red Tails and Valentine’s Day serenades from The Wonderstrucks and Jean-Luc Picard.

In which Thom & Andru chat with filmmaker Josh Levy about Canadian comedy, Hutt anatomy, the delicate tightrope of back story, and the rabidfranchising of story in general. Also, Andru watches his first Super Bowl, Thom reviews Chronicle, Lucasfilm is fooling no one with their 3D marketing, and the show experiences that rarest of phenomena: a live caller!

In which Thom & Andru discuss fairy tales, fanboyisms, and the magic of Portland with author / podcaster / one-man nerdcyclopedia Aaron Duran, whose indie comic La Brujeria is heading into its 3rd issue. Also on the docket: catching up on old TV shows and new Disneyland rides, and the origin of the show’s title is revealed. Plus, a technical meltdown that is not heard due to some last-minute Lucasizing, but continues to haunt Thom throughout the episode regardless. Fun! Music by Paul & Storm.

In which Thom & Andru attempt to inject more structure into the show, which only throws the episode's frequent and severe digressions into sharper relief. Meandering side roads include new rules that all award shows should be made to honor, the danger of dead reckoning in pop culture analysis, and another spate of iPhone talk (which we promise will slow to a trickle eventually.) Also, we watch things! And actually enjoy some of them! And then share that enjoyment you! What a world.

In which Thom and Andru are joined by Chris Jackson and Robbie Rist of The Spoon for a conversational preponderance of pop culture potpourri, bemoaning the devolution of geek culture into empty hipsterism, even as they themselves play to the back of the room relentlessly. Other topics include EVERYTHING. This is about as ADD as we’ve ever been folks... strap in and hang on!

In which Thom & Andru begin the new year with a flurry of film reviews, a bevy of book talk, a recounting of their holiday recreations, and an overage of obstinate opinions on everything from mo-cap to online vigilantism to pie. Also, the debut "4th Week Favorites", Andru cautions on the dangers of the Netflix Wall, and Thom pays tribute to talk host Rick Emerson, without whose influence this show would not exist.

In which Thom & Andru celebrate Boxing Day with a present comprised of conversations passed. Included in this best-of episode are interviews with Kielen King, Michele Ivey, Robbie Rist, and Brian Peck. Thanks for listening, we'll be back with brand new nerdery in 2012!

In which Thom & Andru battle capricious cinema catalogs, flummoxing font-snobbery, mis-aimed marketing decisions, and rebellious radio gear in their attempt to sum up the best and worst of 2011's genre entertainment. Also, the new Mission Impossible is improbably good, the Dark Knight Rises teaser is visually beautiful and verbally muffled, and Thom finally jumps on the Netflix train, just as it may be pulling out of the station for good.

In which Thom & Andru chew over new releases and old obsessions, and twist themselves into merit badge-worthy knots trying to segue between them. The socialization of video gaming, the proud tradition of alternate universes, the sweet spot between honoring and subverting storytelling tropes, the reasons why some remakes work better than others, and the fine line between expressing dislike and protesting too much are all on the conversational menu, as well as trailers priming us for 2012’s summer movies, Andru schooling Thom on the proper context of Hi-Def technology, and George Takei schooling everyone on the art of steering into the skid.

In which Thom & Andru bob and weave, joust and parry, and barrel with reckless abandon through a rambling conversation concerning all manner of pop-cultureminutia with guests Julie Kroll and Shaked Berenson. On tap: the monkey interlopers of Angry Birds, the shirtless crazy of True Blood, the not-quite-full glass that is Hugo, the oddly similar genre rules for horror movies and chick flicks, and the awkwardness of drawing a blank on favorite films of 2011, all presented in glorious mono sound. Enjoy!

In which Thom & Andru analyze the filters through which we perceive art and entertainment, concluding that being dated doesn’t make something bad, being novel doesn’t make something good, not everything that’s slow is a burn, and not everything that’s broke needs to be fixed. Plus, video game reviews, and our last recap of The Walking Dead... for now.

In which Thom & Andru invite Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson from The Spoon back for this week’s Walking Dead recap, which is then nearly left out of the show amid a flood of shipper snark, box office jousting, animation academia, and pitches for new reality TV concepts. Plus, bonding over a surprisingly strong Simpsons season, career rehab advice for Danny Elfman, and lots of disgruntled ranting about Star Wars (‘cause, y’know… nerds.) Music by Sons Of Nothing

In which Andru returns to the show in feisty form after atwo-week hiatus at the American Film Market, Thom offers mea culpas to his Stygian compadres and hosannas to the genius of Weird Al, andspecial guest Emma Jacobs, though no slouch in the nerd department herself, still has to restrain herself from some eye-rolling over the hardcore dorkitudeon display this week: Tron weather patterns, Hans Gruber as a giant spider, disproportionate joy over video game repair… you get the idea. Plus, reviews of Insidious, a recap of The Walking Dead, and please to note: Ray Harryhausen is still alive. Music by The Wonderstrucks.

In which Thom & Ingrid Oliansky brave the dangers of rebellious furniture, treacherous fruit, and several TV shows which teeter on the knife-edge between ending too soon and overstaying their welcome (semi-spoilers for the end of LOST, if you're twitchy about that sort of thing.) Also, a review of In Time, a plea for Buckarooo Banzai sequels, a view of the world through zombie-colored glasses, and the show now has a Twitter account, for to communicate better with the peoples. Or something. Music by Kielen King.

In which Thom struggles vainly to prevent the proceedings from mutating into an ad hoc episode of The Spoon, with Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson sitting in and NDR's dark whimsical overlord Johnny Dam making his debut on the show. Appropriate to Halloween, the show is concerned largely with the method and madness of horror movies, with brief excursions into xenomorph fan-fiction, Klingon metal bands, and Rob's unholy adoration of Fairuza Balk. Also, this week's Wakling Dead recap, and many more swears than usual...if you're concerned with that sort of thing. Music by Paul & Storm

In which Thom & Andru get excited about Joss Whedon's new Shakespeare project and the possibilities of the coming micro-studio age, while special correspondent Dayle Dermatis reports from the Nathan Fillion book signing at Golden Apple Comics. Also, a recap of this week's Walking Dead, Ben Affleck might direct The Stand, Weird Al turns 53, the Chronicle trailer looks pretty awesome, and Thom unleashes his inner dungeon master after a crash course in silly villains.

In which Thom & Andru use their review of The Walking Dead's season premiere as a conversational springboard into an ocean of disaster tropes, character etymology, collaborative chemistry, spoiler navigation, medium adaptation, the nasty business of how TV sausages are made, and the inescapable truth that a disgruntled fan is still a fan. Also, the fallacy of auteur theory, the silliness of geek machismo, and a plan to render the Happy Feet movies watchable by scoring them with Hatebeak songs. You're welcome.

In which Thom & Andru enumerate the many differing types of personal bond that humans develop to technology, while swapping stories of home computer evolution, trying to make sense of the latest Netflix weirdness, speculating on the future of The House That Steve Built, and reviewing Real Steel. Also, the latest in Andru's Trek Revisited, and Thom is drowning in TiVo-land. Again. Still. Whatever.

In which Thom & Andru spend a wibbly wobbly timey wimey hour with Ingrid Oliansky and Joshua Friedman, talking all things Whovian. With the sixth season of the current series wrapped up and the show's 50th anniversary on the way, what does the future (or the past, or present, for that matter) hold for our dear Doctor? Also, thoughts on sci-fi growing up with its audience, a semi-review of Terra Nova, and the iPhone incident that inspired tonight's show title.

In which Thom & Andru split a box of Red Vines withactor/musician/man of a jillion voices Quinton Flynn, and proceed to hold court on Facebook fashions, Netflix nuisances, Anime adventures, tales from the set of MegaSpider (or…whateverthey end up calling it) and, of course, classic movie candy. Also, relativelyspoiler-free reviews of Moneyball and Drive.

In which Thom & Andru are joined by the multi-talented, hyper-loquacious Robbie Rist on the subjects of post-modern entropy, comedic etymology, regionalism vs tribalism, and the daunting challenge that artists face in separating the demons from the angels. It's a fairly heady stew, but we also have the soft chewy center of South Park and the badassery of Peter Dinklage --both on screen and off -- for pudding, so dig in!

In which Thom & Andru take part in the radio equivalent of a bottle episode, flying solo (well, duo) and divesting themselves of nerdy detritus and cleansing their pop culture palates in an attempt to distract themselves from the disappointment of missing the 30th anniversary screening of Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Highlights include: paintball on movie sets, the history of leeches, tips for navigating Los Angeles, plot twist fatigue, the evolution of video distribution, the endless feedback loop between media and society, and the latest ups and downs of the fanboy roller coaster that is the upcoming Star Wars Blu-ray release.

In which Thom & Andru welcome back the show's very first guest Brian Peck, for a spoileriffic, Ape-tastic discussion in which everyone learns that good remakes are possible in 2011, but only if your source material featured Roddy McDowell. Also, praise for SportsNight, disdain for Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark, a shameless plug for MegaSpider, and which bad films have the members of our panel walked out on? The answer...may surprise you.

In which Thom & Andru chat with actress/comedian/cosplay enthusiast Ruby Leigh Young about the journey from Austin to LA, the ins and outs of improv, the ambivalence of geek mainstreaming, the awesome influential power of The Maxx, and the distressing lack of cat ears on Anne Hathaway. Also, Google+ gets shuffled off to "meh" territory, and there's a good chunk of D&D talk for the second week running. Huzzah! Music by Paul & Storm

In which Thom & Andru answer listener e-mail, explain the show's logo, and address their heretofore lack of on-air gaming conversation, all in one fell swoop! Also, an amiable chat with special guest Mitch Iverson on big bads and boss battles, the puzzle of box office prognostication, and the joy of turning stereotypes into surround sound...er, types. Music by Connor Anderson.

In which Thom and Andru face down the future (both distant and not-too) with confidence and zen, secure in the knowledge that while Apes may rise, music sales may fall, and shared reality may wither away into quaint anachronism, the universal constant of re-packaging and re-releasing Star Wars will continue unabated. Also, where have all the non-evil aliens gone?

In which Thom & Andru delve into both the golden age of radio and the current undead rennaiscance with special guest Shane Salk, one of the minds behind Zombie Podcast/We'reAlive. Also on tap: contrasting, spoiler-filled reviews of Cowboys And Aliens and Attack The Block, the show receives its second successful phone call, and some major -- and we mean major! -- pointing chops are unleashed. Music by Paul & Storm

In which Thom & Andru chat with special guest Michele Ivey about the sublime, ridiculous, and genuinely life-saving benefits garnered through a lifetime of intense TMNT fandom. Also, a spoiler-ish review of Captain America, celebrity sightings, censorship weirdness, nerd-fleecing at its most -- and least -- appropriate, and the story behind Andru's go-to vociferation is revealed!

In which Thom lives vicariously through Andru and special guest Chris Jackson (co-host of The Spoon and brand manager for ACME Archives Ltd) as they recap their Comic-Con 2011 adventures, laying out the good, the bad, and the ugly from both the fan and exhibitor perspectives. Also, the heartbreak of iPhone drainage, the disappearance of Asian Alvin, tips on milking a cult success, Stan Lee might be a cyborg, and there's a phantom fly in the studio that apparently only Thom can see.

In which Thom & Andru cover early pop-culture memory, the hidden danger of DVD commentary, fandom as religious allegory, antidotes to the blockbuster mentality, and Comic-Con correspondence possibility, all on their way to reviewing Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows pt2 ...eventually. Music by Tessa Netting .

In which Thom & Andru dispense with the need for origin stories, prepare to survive Carmageddon, and delve ever further into the meteoric rise of Whovian culture with special guest Joshua L Friedman while barely scratching the surface of talking about his gig at the Playboy Mansion. (WTF, is this show run by a bunch of nerds, or something?) Music by Two Ball Loo.

In which Thom & Andru discover the joys of Skypecasting, catch up on each other's pop-cultural pursuits, contemplate the YouTubian approach to storytelling, and chat with Kielen King about his awesome electro-soul sci-fi concept album, Star Pilot's Lament .

In which Thom, Andru, Rob , and Chris delve into the digital future and the grindhouse past as they contemplate the hubris of artists, the art of the bad movie, and the necessary parameters of art itself. Also, talk of Space Nazis. Tune in to Episode 042 of The Spoon for the epic origin of this mad experiment!

In which Thom & Andru chat with artist/musician/entrepreneur Ryan Morris about his lifelong obsession with the paranormal, and his channeling it through such projects as UFORadar and the Flying Saucers Cafe. Also, some decidedly mixed feelings about Green Lantern, annoyance at silly nerd rivalries, and speculation that this entire show might be a secret Dharma experiment. Music by Jonathan Coulton

In which Thom & Andru attempt to shove 10lbs of talk into a 5lb show while keeping up with Grae Drake of The Popcorn Mafia, whose presence infuses the proceedings with a mighty dose of verbal sparkle and thump. Buried somewhere in the swirling conversational chaos is a spoiler-filled review of Super 8, chopped up into several non-linear puzzle pieces in accordance with the wishes of Mr Abrams. Good luck with that.

In which Andru returns from Maker Faire 2011 covered in techno glory, which inspires a gadget-centric discussion ranging from the laser cutters of today to the food replicators of tomorrow. Also, movie remakes that we actually want to see, thoughts on the latest X-Men & Pirates offerings, trying to make sense of the DC Universe reboot, how to break a Genius Bar employee, and shows that spooked us (perhaps a little too easily) as kids. Music by Scattered Suns.

In which Thom narrates a special "best of" The Geek Agenda while the NDR studios are closed for Memorial Day. Highlights from the show's first nine episodes, including chats with guests Brian Peck, Peter Zachos, Dayle Dermatis, Ingrid Oliansky, and Patrick McGrath. We will return live next week, June 6th! Music by Sons Of Nothing.

In which Thom and special guest Ingrid Oliansky catch up on Who-related happenings, recount recent adventures in percussion, and ponder the proper amount of influence that a parent should have over their child's pop culture literacy. Also, the CDC gets into the zombie groove, the space shuttle gets a nerdy serenade, and pro wrestling mourns the loss of an icon. Plus, a new drinking game: take a shot every time Thom says the word "gravitas." Music by Jonathan Coulton

In which Thom & Andru chat with author Dayle Dermatis (and her many pseudonyms) about adventures both literary and geographical, creative epiphanies, geek heresies, the distinction between romance and erotica, the blending of both with sci-fi fantasy, the downside of continuity, and the shiny future of e-publishing. Also, unholy adoration and mad props are heaped upon the band Styx, and everyone is just going to have to be OK with that.

In which Thom & Andru blaze a hyper-linking, topic-hopping, sub-referencing trail through a vast wilderness of joys and perils, including appointment television, 2% jokes, longform story arcs, anime-fueled nostalgia, post-conversion 3D, science, magic, and combinations thereof. Pop-cultural rest stops include The Simpsonverse, The Whedonverse, Aasgard, The SDF-1, and Westeros, amongst others. (Minor spoilers for Thor and Game Of Thrones. Bigger spoilers for Robotech, but really...you've had 25 years to catch that one.) Music by Sons Of Nothing.

In which Thom & Andru chat with guest Peter Zachos about the joys of scoring film music, scoring high on classic arcade games, and scoring an awesome enough gig that the pay (or lack thereof) is irrelevant. Also, Rob & Chris from The Spoon pop in briefly, and plans are laid for Birthday Gestalt 2012! Music by Jonathan Coulton

In which Thom & Andru earn their first ever explicit content advisory as they plunge headlong into a rambling conversation with actor/writers Graham Sibley and Tonya Cornelisse which covers everything from on location hi jinx involving phallic veggies, to the inexplicable Chinese ban on time-travel movies, to an appreciation of developmentally disordered nightclub singers. Also, spoiler-heavy opinions of Source Code and Scream 4 are aired. You have been warned.

In which Thom and Andru spend some quality time as a dramaturgical diad: recounting Andru's recent road shoot, bemoaning their status as Xbox dilettantes, taking comfort in the awkwardness of Wil Wheaton, expressing cautious optimism about some of this year's summer blockbusters, and remembering Sydney Lumet while ruminating on the possibility of Network finally beginning to show it's age. Also, that Tron Legacy game is pretty darn good... if only it went by a different name. Music by Paul & Storm

In which Andru is away making movies, leaving special guest Ingrid Oliansky to navigate Thom's neurotic conversational hyperlinking long enough to discuss the healing power of music, the perils of the Internet hivemind, and the enduring, ineffable appeal of The Doctor. Music by Steve Navarre

In which Thom and Andru drink deeply from the chawan of Japanese pop culture with self-confessed otaku Patrick McGrath, review The Adjustment Bureau, and dissect all manner of nerdy epithets. Music by Wonderboy

In which Thom and Andru fail to arrive at an empirical definition of "geek," but succeed in reviewing Battle Los Angeles, and have a delightful conversation with actor Brian Peck about movie memories, zombie legacies, and badass model-making. Seriously. Music by The Wonderstrucks.