It's All Geek to Me With 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!
Ep 184 - Strong Female Characters in Geekdom - Slice Root Beer
No longer the damsels in distress waiting in the castle to be rescued, women and girls in geek culture have grown strong, independent, and, frankly, bad-ass over the years, and we love them all the more for it.
Whether Princess Peach is powerhousing through koopas, Donna Noble is sparring brilliantly with both Doctor and Dalek, or Molly Weasley is making Chuck Norris eat his vegetables, each has uniquely feminine traits stronger than any man!
Today's root beer is Slice.
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Ep 183 - Tress of the Emerald Sea - Empire Diet Root Beer
This week we entered the Cosmere to explore Brandon Sanderson's tale of love, resourcefulness, piracy, having an ear on your arm, and wearing sandals with socks.
Instead of being a damsel in distress, Tress takes her story by helm, guides herself on the seas, and becomes her own master and commander.
Today's root beet is Empire Diet Root Beer
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Ep 182 - KPop Demon Hunters - Fizz & Co Seltzer
For the fans!
Today we address the phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. The catchy songs, the engaging characters, the morals of authenticity, unity, and self-worth, and the 700 two-second videos all about turtles⌠we're so down!
Today's little soda pop is Fizz & Co. Seltzer with a hint of root beer.
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Ep 181 - Star Wars Attack of the Clones - Gossner's Root Beer Milk
Next up on our year-long Star Wars project is Episode Two. Sure, it's cheesy, the acting is questionable, and some of the dialog is just plain bad, but we still enjoy it and discuss some of the gems hidden away in the rough. Slave 1 in action? Heck yes!
Today's root beer is Gossnerâs root beer Milk.
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Ep 180 - Geek Couples - Boylan Root Beer
This year's Valentine's Day episode is dedicated to many of our favorite romantic couples from various geek fandoms. Morticia and Gomez Addams, Weasley and Buttercup, the Ponds, the ShAmy, etc. Each couple showcases some of the best aspects of what it takes to make and keep a healthy relationship burning.
Today's root beer is Boylan.
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Ep 179 - Academy Award Winning Songs - Gene Autry Root Beer
This year's Oscars deep dive category is about the songs that won the golden statuette. We explore the songs that spoke for the film they were in (Under the Sea, Naatu Naatu), and the songs that transcended their films and entered everyday usage (The Way You Look Tonight, Up Where We Belong).
Today's root beer is Rocket Fizz's Gene Autry.
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Ep 178 - 98th Academy Awards Nominees - Fieldwork Brewing Root Beer
The nominees were announced on Thursday, on Friday we went to the Broadway theater to see a couple of the films, and today we gave our initial thoughts about what we've seen and what we plan on seeing.
Today's root beer is Fieldwork Brewing.
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Ep 177 - Klara and the Sun - Berghoff Diet Root Beer
This week we read and reread the Kazuo Ishiguro novel about an observant Artificial Friend, and the world around her. The novel was fascinating in that the science fiction and dystopian setting takes a back seat to the exploration of the human experience from the pov of an outsider, who must learn whether the human soul can be simulated and the true meaning of genuine love.
Today's root beer is Berghoff Diet (with Sucralose)
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Ep 176 - Geek Cars - Winco Root Beer
With all of the villains, heroes, and characters throughout geekdom, some of the most iconic personalities come from the cars that carried them. Back to the Future's Delorean, the Ghostbustersâ Ecto-1, Knight Rider's KITT, and even Dumb and Dumber's â84 Sheepdog all prove that the show without the car just doesn't have any gas.
Today's root beer is Winco brand.
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Ep 175 - Star Wars - The Phantom Menace -Dad's Root Beer
To kick off this year's Star Wars project we begin with Episode One, acknowledging how we had been starving for new Star Wars, and relating the good, the bad, and the ugly, all while still totally fanboying about the film, because, you know, STAR WARS!!!Â
Today's root beer is Dad's.
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Ep 174 - 2025 Recap - Kansas City Authentic Sarsaparilla
Today we gave our year in review, highlighting some of our favorite topics discussed, root beers sampled, and events that made the year entertaining.
Today's root beer is Kansas City Sarsaparilla
See you in 2026, BrAndroids!
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Ep 173 - White Christmas - Abita Root Beer
This week we watched the timeless classic with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. A perfect antidote for those years when it's Christmas Eve and it hasn't snowed yet. Like this year!
Today's root beer is Louisiana's own Abita.
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Ep 172 - Christmas Traditions Around the World - Sunset Sarsaparilla
We each selected four+ countries and did a bit of a deep dive into each one as to what unique traditions and different ways they celebrate Christmas. Think Christmas season begins too early in America? Try the Philippines!
Today we drank Sunset Sarsaparilla.
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Ep 171 - Anastasia - Sprecher Maple Root Beer
Once upon a December we dedicate an episode to the Russian fairy tale that stands far beyond previous Don Bluth films. From the mysterious, real life events from which the story drew inspiration, the stellar cast of actors who lent their voice talents to the project, the classic love story, and the hauntingly nostalgic music, this film definitely adds to Christmastime magic.
Today's root beer is Sprecher Maple, and this time, it's actually carbonated! Third time's a charm!
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Ep 170 - Edwards Scissorhands - Nixie Root Beer
Yet another in several previously discussed topics on this podcast, those of Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, and Johnny Depp, we kick off this year's holiday season with a film that was in many ways the beginning of combining Halloween and Christmas for our generation.
Today's âroot beerâ is Nixie Sugar Free.
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Ep 169 - Now You See Me - Mug Root Beer
Today we discussed the three films that have thus far come out in the franchise that further fans our fanaticism with magic and magicians. A star-studded cast, quick-change cinematography, propulsive score, and how-did-they-do-that Illusions all help make these films some of our favorites.
Remember, the closer you look, the less you see!
Today's root beer is Mug.
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Ep 168 - From Zero - Sprecher Maple Root Beer
We conclude our year-long project to listen to and review every Linkin Park album, saying our hellos to new band members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain. From the flagship track âThe Emptiness Machineâ to the emotionally charged âGood Things Goâ (plus others), this album gives us what we asked for, though heavy is the crown.
Today's root beer is another attempt at Sprecher with Maple.
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Ep 167 - Star Wars Spoofs - Popwell Root Beer
Arguably the most referenced film franchise of all time has arguably the most spoofs, homages, and rip offs as well. From the nearly nonexistent budget of Hardware Wars, and classics like Troops, George Lucas in Love, and, of course, Robot Chicken, you get Star Wars and comedyâŚ. What's not to love?
Today's root beer is Popwell's Prebiotic.Â
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Ep 166 - The Planets - Cove Soda Root Beer
This week, we briefly explore many of the fascinating aspects of the planets in our solar system, including the reasons behind designating the dwarf planets as such.
Today's root beer is Cove Soda.
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Ep 165 - It Follows - Sprecher in a Can
To conclude this year's Geektoberfest, we watched the modern classic horror film âIt Followsâ. This one gets under our skin and plays with that innate fear of something slowly coming to get you, Barbara! The cinematography is distinctly unnerving and that score by Disasterpiece adds extra shivers!Â
Today's root beer is Sprecher⌠in a can!
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Ep 164 - Danny Elfman - Hank's 30th Anniversary Root Beer
From the ska pop days of Oingo Boingo to his four Academy Award nominations for Best Film Score, Danny Elfman is so much more than simply âTim Burton's other halfâ. We discuss his roots, his influences, and his appearance at Utah's FanX; but, of course, we also talk about Batman, Men in Black, and A Nightmare Before Christmas!
Today's root beer is Hank's 30th Anniversary.
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Ep 163 - Edgar Allan Poe - Fanta Chucky's Punch
Today we were joined once again by Brant's wife, Valerie, to discuss the life and works of one of the greatest American writers. Poe's work influenced countless writers, artists, and dreamers with tales and poems of the macabre, love, satire, detective stories, hoaxes, and even fan fiction. Our research found he was so much more than the author of âThe Ravenâ.
Today, we sampled one of Fanta's Halloween-themed flavors: Chucky's Punch.
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Ep 162 - Treehouse of Horror - Great Value Root Beer With Heavy Cream
 Continuing with our Geektoberfest episodes, we watched all 36 episodes of The Simpsonsâ Halloween Special. These season treats use a basic "anything goesâ plot, while paying homage to Kubrick, Poe, Del Toro, and dozens of other spooky icons, all while keeping it Simpsons hilarious! Quoth the Raven: âEat my shorts!â
Today we added heavy whipping cream to a couple of cans of Great Value Root Beer.
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Ep 161 - FanX 2025 - Critical Hit Soda
Once again, it is the mecca for geeks in Utah and around the world!
We give a recap of the events, panels, cosplay, and merch we indulged in, and revel in the acceptance and camaraderie that only happens at comic conventions.
Today we tried a couple of dirty drink combinations of root beer from a Critical Hit Soda truck.
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Ep 160 - Lycanthropes - Dog n Suds Root Beer
âHere doggie! Nice doggie! Ouch! He bit me!â
Today we discuss the lore of werewolves. Everything from the ancient Greeks, the village folklore, the Hollywood agenda, and even the fact that there are actually no werewolves in the Twilight Saga (gasp!) So, if the moon is full and you just gotta eat that steak extra-rare, perhaps you might even be a werewolf!
Today's root beer is Dog n Suds.
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Ep 159 - Do You Believe? - Maine Root Root Beer
We kick off Geektoberfest 2025 with an episode about our beliefs and opinions about Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, ghosts, ESP, and Aliens, to name a few.
Remember, kids! You're not actually afraid of being alone in the darkâŚ. you're afraid of NOT being alone in the dark!
Today's root beer is Main Root.
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Ep 158 - One More Light - Brownie Caramel Cream Root Beer
The final Linkin Park album with Chester Bennington and Rob Bourdon, and a noticeable departure from the previous LP sound. The album combines lyrics full of self reflection, aspects of mental health, and relationships, with a much more pop rock sound. It is impossible to not consider and respect Chester's final contribution in retrospect.
Today's root beer is Brownie Caramel Cream.
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Ep 157 - Better Off Dead - Bum Energy Root Beer
To commemorate the 40-year anniversary of the beloved cult classic, we chat about the many awesome actors, their zany characters, and all the silly quotes!
Today's root beer is Bum Energy
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Ep 156 - Cult-worthy Villains - On the Hook Harborside Root Beer
Hi, hi, hi, there, droogs and devotchkas! Today we are joined by Antonio Palacios of The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast to discuss overlooked outlaws, neglected antagonists, and generally unsung villains in film. In many cases, these villains ended up being the best part (or in some cases, the only part worth seeing) of a film, so why are they uncelebrated?Â
Todayâs root beer is On the Hook Harborside.
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Ep 155 - The Hunting Party - A&W Ice Cream Sundae Soda
We continue our year-long Linkin Park project with their 6th album, in which they go hunting for a return to hard rock and really stick-it-to-the-man! From a shrill, jarring intro, to a melodic and powerful close, âThe Hunting Partyâ definitely caught its prey.
Today's root beer wasn't root beer, but A&W Ice Cream Sundae flavoured soda.
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Ep 154 - The Laughs Continue! - Faygo Root Beer
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.
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Ep 153 - Dr Demento Classic Hits - Devil's Canyon Root Beer
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 âThe Purple People Eaterâ, and âThe Existential Bluesâ by Tom âT-Boneâ Stankus, Ray Stevens, Allan Sherman, and, of course, the great Tom Lehrer!
Next week we're going to do modern funny songs and skits.
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Ep 152 - Villains in Geek Culture - Wild Bill's Root Beer in a Can
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.
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Ep 151 - Christopher Reeve's Superman - Island Root Beer
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.
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Ep 150 - Superman - Sodabeers Root Beer
Look up in the sky! It's a bird! Itâs 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.Â
Seriously, I had to look up another word for âKryptoniteâ just now while writing this summary because I wanted to say that Superman's Kryptonite wasâŚ.. yeah.
Today's root beer is Sodabeers.
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Ep 149 - Paradoxes - Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer Float Ice Cream
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, butâŚ.. whatever.
Today we ate ice cream of Dad's Root Beer Float.
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Ep 148 - Jaws - Howie's Root Beer Floats
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.Â
Today's root beer is Howie's with vanilla ice cream.
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Ep 147 - Living Things - Rocket Fizz Root Beer Float
The fifth in our year-long project to cover every Linkin Park album.
Whereas âA Thousand Sunsâ was a heavily conceptual album, âLiving Thingsâ 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 âRoot Beer Floatâ flavored root beer.
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Ep 146 - Jagged Little Pill - Tyler The Kid Sarsaparilla
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.Â
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Ep 145 - Slaughterhouse-Five - Abita Root Beer
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.
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