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Grierson & Leitch"The Monkey," "Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" 2025 Oscar PreviewYou have no idea how close we came to you not hearing this show at all. It's one of the longest non-Dorkfest shows we've done, and we almost lost it when Leitch's file vanished right after recording. Mercifully, he found it, and now you have a show. Late! But it made it. Whew. So, this week! We start with Osgood Perkins' follow-up to his hit "Longlegs," the Stephen King adaptation "The Monkey." Then it's the Hulu Questlove documentary "Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)," about Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. ...2025-02-242h 11
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2024: The Best Ten Movies of 2024It's Dorkfest! Dorkfest 2024 is here! This is our annual countdown of our favorite 10 movies of 2024. It was a great, GREAT movie year. We can't wait to talk to you about it. Have a great holiday, everyone. We'll see you in 2025. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. And to John Dog at johndog.org for the intro music. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on...2024-12-193h 28
Grierson & Leitch"A Complete Unknown," "Nosferatu," "Nickel Boys," "Babygirl," "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," "The Order"It's Dorkfest Eve, which means it's time for our annual lightning round show, when we go through as many movies as we can before our end of the year "Top Movies of 2024" Dorkfest show. That episode closes the year and will be up Wednesday, December 18. For now, though: It's Lightning Round. Six movies! Timestamps: 9:24 "A Complete Unknown" 24:43 "Nosferatu" 43:02 "Nickel Boys" 1:03:23 "Babygirl" 1:24:04 "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" 1:41:23 "The Order" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for t...2024-12-161h 47
Grierson & Leitch"Queer," "Nightbitch," "The End"It's Dorkfest Eve Eve, with three big movies before our lightning round show next week. We start with Luca Guadagnino's "Queer," with Daniel Craig. Then it's Amy Adams as "Nightbitch." (Not a Marvel movie.) And we close with the OTHER Oppenheimer's movie, the apocalyptic musical "The End." Timestamps: 15:29 "Queer" 48:23 "Nightbitch" 1:19:02 "The End" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always...2024-12-091h 43
Grierson & Leitch"The Brutalist," "Maria," "September 5"Just three episodes left, counting this one, until Dorkfest. We've got three high-profile releases this week, starting with the massive swing that is Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist." Then we discuss Angelina Jolie doing the Pablo Lorrain thing in "Maria." And we close with the journalism thriller "September 5." Timestamps: 12:23 "The Brutalist" 49:03 "Maria" 1:15:56 "September 5" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always...2024-12-021h 39
Grierson & Leitch"Wicked," "Gladiator II," "The Piano Lesson"Can you believe we only have four episodes, counting this one, until Dorkfest? It's true! We've got a holiday Barbenheimer sort of thing going this week, with the dual release of the musical "Wicked" and the Oscar sequel "Gladiator II." We also discuss the Netflix August Wilson adaptation "The Piano Lesson." And happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Timestamps: 13:12 "Wicked" 44:11 "Gladiator II" 1:06:56 "The Piano Lesson" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you...2024-11-251h 47
AI-Curious with Jeff WilserTechCrunch Disrupt Recap: AI Hype, ChatGPT, and MoreIn this episode of AI-Curious, Jeff Wilser dives into his experience at TechCrunch Disrupt (aka “DorkFest 2024”), exploring AI’s trajectory from hype to real-world impact. With 99% of companies showcasing some form of AI, Jeff unpacks the crowded landscape, from AI infrastructure to flashy generative AI tools. Here’s what you’ll hear:Main Topics Covered:TechCrunch Disrupt & AI’s Ubiquity•Flying cars, self-driving cars, and “non-human employees” headline Dorkfest 2024.•Reflecting on how AI has taken over the tech industry and the potential future of AI startups.•The competitiv...2024-11-0509 min
Airplane Geeks PodcastCranky Dorkfest 2024We hear from participants at this year’s Cranky Dorkfest, the U.S. Marine Corps flew the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone with four F-35B fighters, American Airlines flew a B787 from Dallas to Brisbane in a 15 hour and 44-minute flight, a pair of corporate flight attendants are suing their employer, airlines are reacting to flight restrictions over Russia, and the Portland Jetport is replacing the firefighting foam with something more environmentally friendly. Also, a self-propelling ionic thrust wing, an exploding satellite, and thoughts on DB Cooper from an expert parachutist.
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The Journey Is The Reward (dot) ORGEpisode 86 : Cranky Dorkfest 2024On episode 86, Micah and I discuss the interviews I conducted at Cranky Dorkfest 2024.
Sadly, on this show there was no listener mail nor a question from Listener Lu. However, Micah was able to interview his Physical Therapist about his trip to Europe on Jet Blue and Air France.
At Dorkfest I was able to interview: Melissa, Benny, Jvan, Matt, Ben and Heather, Ian and Mr. Cranky himself, Brett.
And I was also able to start the promotion of a spectacular trip I'll be leading to Africa in early October 2025. If you are interested...2024-10-0759 min
Non-Rev Lounge#195 Lara Lets Tyler be the Celebrity for a day!Dorkfest!! This year Tyler is the only one of the three of us to attend this annual Avgeek gathering at LAX airport! Tyler goes outside of his comfort zone DJ Spotter”s cousin Devon takes a train from SEA to LAX!! Lara did some recon and it takes 34 hours and he had a bedroom! Tyler gets a concourse shout out from a listener! Monique and Lara give their weak a$$ excuses why they didn’t attend the Mecca for Avgeeks.🙄Greg Peterson, an ancillary member of The Next Trip Podcast, went to Victorville Tyler’s constant flex a...2024-09-1747 min
Grierson & LeitchBest Movies of the First Half of 2024, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F"One of our favorite episodes, a look at each of our six best movies from the first half of 2024. Jot down the names of the ones you haven't seen, you've got six months to catch up before Dorkfest. Also, we discuss the Netflix 30-years-later sequel "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." Timestamps: 19:11 Best Movies of the First Half of 2024 1:18:22 "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what...2024-07-081h 47Non-Rev Lounge#176 Eric and Catherine Hate it When the Plane is Short Stacked or Cabin CrunchedWe had a podcasting weekend in Phoenix and invited some out of town guests and enjoyed the chatting and learning!! Meet Eric and Catherine! We first met them at Dorkfest last year! They NOT work in aviation!! Catherine has a sexy voice! Where do the aviation benefits come from ????DCA to SEAYa gotta be flexible!Inputed income Eric travels with Drew from The Next Trip Podcast!Dublin for a quick weekend!Book of KellsYou can TRAVEL if you’re gluten free!https://glutenfreeglobetrotter.com/resources/glutenfreetranslations/Going to a music concert while on vacation!!If there’s only busines...2024-05-1440 min
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2023: The Best Ten Films of 2023It's Dorkfest! Dorkfest 2023 is here! This is our annual countdown of our favorite 10 movies of 2022. It was a great, GREAT movie year. We can't wait to talk to you about it. Have a great holiday, everyone. We'll see you in 2024. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. And to John Dog at johndog.org for the intro music. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on...2023-12-204h 06
Grierson & Leitch"American Fiction," "All of Us Strangers," "Origin," "Wonka," "The Boy and the Heron," "Ferrari," "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget"OK, this is it, the big penultimate show, our big lightning-round wrapup show to get every movie we can before Dorkfest, which is coming in two days. So many movies to get to! Here they are: Timestamps: 18:22: "American Fiction" 30:02 "All of Us Strangers" 42:21 "Origin" 1:02:41 "Wonka" 1:19:31 "The Boy and the Heron" 1:31:41 "Ferrari" 1:44:21 "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us k...2023-12-181h 49
Grierson & Leitch"Poor Things," "The Zone of Interest," "Leave the World Behind"Oh, wow, are we ever in the home stretch now. Two big big movies this week, and then a Netflix one with a bunch of stars. First, it's the Yorgos Lanthimos/Emma Stone black comedy "Poor Things." Then it's Jonathan Glazer's first movie in 10 years, the Holocaust drama "The Zone of Interest." We finish with the Netflix adaptation of "Leave the World Behind," with Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke. After this, just one show until Dorkfest. Timestamps: 13:11: "Poor Things" 41:02 "The Zone of Interest" 1:17:21 "Leave the World Behind" 2023-12-111h 45
Grierson & Leitch"Napoleon," "Maestro," "Saltburn"We're taking another week off after this show to gear up for the home stretch, but we've got big big movies this week. First, it's the epic "Napoleon," from Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix. Then it's Bradley Cooper's pseudo-biopic of Leonard Bernstein, "Maestro." And we finish with Emerald Fennell's followup to her Oscar-winning "Promising Young Woman," the class drama "Saltburn." After this, just two shows until Dorkfest. Also, sorry, Leitch has a cold. Timestamps: 12:19: "Napoleon" 40:03 "Maestro" 1:05:21 "Saltburn" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, bo...2023-11-271h 39The Journey Is The Reward (dot) ORGEpisode 53 : Cranky Dorkfest - Heaven For PlanespottersOn episode 53, Micah and I discuss my participation at CrankyDorkfest 23.
But first, Micah and I answer some feedback sent by listener Andy. He had another suggestion for when we visit the Yankee Air Museum.
Listener Lu wanted to know about Mamma Coleman's 200th cruise.
Then Micah and I play / comment on some of the recordings I was able to capture at Dorkfest '23. They included Ben and Heather of NYC Aviation, Nick of JetTip, Courtney and his new Time on Wing Podcast, Jon regarding his Yawman flight simulator controller, Kevin at Airline Videos, Ja...2023-10-091h 10
The Next Trip - An Aviation and Travel PodcastBoarding Pass 199: Impending Groundings?Send us a textWe're back from Dorkfest at LAX but the fun didn't stop there. Doug had a rags to riches avgeek story for his return to the SF Bay Area and Drew and buddies went west to Honolulu (as one does) before returning to the mainland. On this episode we discuss:A passenger attempted to enter the flight deck at Chicago O'HareUral Airlines A320 lands in a field in Russia Italy wants to fast track Lufthansa's investment in ITAPW1100 engine inspections delay Airbus delivery schedules2023-09-1854 minNon-Rev Lounge#140 "I am NEVER flying this airline again”We three talk work and travel! Tyler goes to the Chicago Air Show…well, ..kinda…Who has more seats? Frontier’s A321NEO or a 787-900?? 787-800?Would you stand for a couple hours on an airplane for a cheaper ticket?Great locations for non revving in September and October!Of course, it wouldn’t be The Non Rev Lounge without discussing Hawaii!!Come to Phoenix! Let us know so we can Podcast with you!Would you wear the Lederhosen if you were at Octoberfest?We will NEVER fly these airlines again! 😭Undercover Boss! Robert Isom storyDorkfest!Outtakes!!👍✈️StaffTravele...2023-09-0554 min
DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Dorky Back to School BackpackIn the newest edition of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks are headed back to school. And in preparation for the new school year, they've each assembled a dorky backpack to take to DorkFest High, comprised of items from the DorkFest Expanded Universe. Which writing utensil will Jordan bring along? What's the musical instrument of Gabe's choosing? What's the textbook that Josh simply must have? And what has Dan packed for lunch? They each assemble all of the above and cram it all into a dorky carrier of their choosing.
2023-08-2943 minDorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Philadelphia Eagles PreviewOn the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks trade in their phasers and lightsabers for a helmet and shoulder pads as they preview the upcoming season on the gridiron for the Philadelphia Eagles. They analyze the players at each position, breaking down the additions and subtractions made by the club during the offseason. Finally, the Dorks make their official predictions regarding how the Birds will finish and offer up their Super Bowl picks as well. Fly Eagles Fly... on the road to victory... E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!
2023-08-2145 minDorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: James Bond Movie DraftIn the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks join MI6 looking to achieve double O status by drafting their own personal James Bond film collection. From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig and everything in between, the Dorks delve into the best of the best when it comes to Bond. We hope you enjoy this latest edition of our Podcast, DorkFest: The Podcast.
2023-08-1100 minDorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Top 10 Trek EpisodesThe Dorks are back! And what better way to return to flexing their dorky muscles than by talking Trek. In this installment, the Dorks endeavor to compile a consensus list of the 10 Star Trek episodes of all time. Going series by series, they identify noteworthy episodes for consideration before ultimately condensing those down to a group of just 10. From there, the Dorks rank the top 10 all-time episodes of Star Trek. Set phasers to dorky... engage!
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Grierson & LeitchThe Best Films of the First Half of 2023We saw a *lot* of movies over the year's first six months. We each rank our top six. One of our most fun shows every year. Write down the ones you've missed: There will be a Dorkfest quiz at the end of the year.Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music.We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to...2023-07-101h 44
Grierson & LeitchThe Best Films of the First Half of 2023We saw a *lot* of movies over the year's first six months. We each rank our top six. One of our most fun shows every year. Write down the ones you've missed: There will be a Dorkfest quiz at the end of the year. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to...2023-07-091h 43
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2022: The Best Ten Movies of 2022It's Dorkfest! Dorkfest 2022 is here! This is our annual countdown of our favorite ten movies of 2022. It was a great movie year. We can't wait to talk to you about it. Have a great holiday, everyone. We'll see you in 2023. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to review, and we'll discuss it on a later...2022-12-193h 15
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2022: The Best Ten Movies of 2022It's Dorkfest! Dorkfest 2022 is here! This is our annual countdown of our favorite ten movies of 2022. It was a great movie year. We can't wait to talk to you about it.Have a great holiday, everyone. We'll see you in 2023.Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music.We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to review, and...2022-12-193h 17
Grierson & Leitch"Avatar: The Way of Water"It's our last straight-up show of the year before Dorkfest, and it's only a movie James Cameron has been making for 13 years now. It's "Avatar: The Way of Water." See the movie first, then discuss it with us. And that's a wrap on 2022: Now it's time for Dorkfest 2022, our Top Ten Movies of 2022. In our next show. Not this one. You get it. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us...2022-12-1632 min
Grierson & Leitch"Women Talking," "The Whale," "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio," "Emancipation," "White Noise"It's the annual lightning-round show (pew pew pew), in which we try to nail down every movie we can before next week's Dorkfest, the best 10 movies of 2022 show. We have five for you: Sarah Polley's "Women Talking," Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale," Guillermo del Toro's "Pinocchio," the Will Smith return of "Emancipation" and Noah Baumbach's "White Noise." Lots of movies! Getting to the end here! Timestamps: 10:11 "Women Talking" 22:21 "The Whale" 33:31 "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" 44:43 "Emancipation" 58:44 "White Noise" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what...2022-12-121h 25
Grierson & Leitch"Violent Night," "The Eternal Daughter," "Aftersun"We only have four episodes left this year, counting this one: It's almost Dorkfest! We open with the big Santa-as-John-Wick action-comedy "Violent Night." Then we dig into Joanna Hogg's "The Eternal Daughter" and Charlotte Wells' "Aftersun." And this podcast brings us a first-ever grade milestone. Timestamps: 10:16 "Violent Night" 39:27 "The Eternal Daughter" 1:11:13 "Aftersun" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd...2022-12-051h 40
Grierson & Leitch"The Menu," "She Said," "The Wonder"Can you believe we only have four episodes left in the year after this one? It's getting late, people. We have three new releases this week. There's the dark comedy "The Menu," with Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, the journalism drama "She Said" and the Netflix-produced Florence Pugh period piece "The Wonder." Dorkfest will be so soon, folks. Timestamps: 10:21 "The Menu" 35:49 "She Said" 1:01:01 "The Wonder" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always...2022-11-211h 27
The Grand GestureBatman 1989: Wild Life of Gotham and BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA"I like bats."
Kim Basinger finally enters this dorkfest that is Tim Burton's BATMAN and even though we didn't understand why as young men... we knew things were improving.
Unfortunately we still have to survive another Bat-minute with HBO's Arliss as he proves himself an inadequate sidekick to the future love interest in the man in a bat suit... JUST LIKE OUR GUEST Dave Giannini who returns to promote his podcast OFF SCREEN DEATH and all of the crimes he would commit if he had the powers presented in BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA. Spoiler alert: watch...2022-09-3054 minNon-Rev Lounge#38 Cargo Ryan talks Dorkfest!!We end our Dorkfest weekend with a bang! Ryan, who works for a major cargo carrier recaps the weekend with us! Next Trip Podcast believes we “stole” Ryan from them 😉Staff Traveler coming in hot for Dorkfest!Ryan, is an Avgeek who has to ZED everywhere How Ryan got to Dorkfest and “has” to fly back home!Who won in the many raffles? (Hint: it was NOT Ryan 😣)Ryan’s year and lifetime tally of flights verifies his Avgeek status.CRJ discussion You can find this young man:Twitter @plainsandplanesInstagram: @plainsandplanes*Stay tuned for outtakes at the en...2022-09-2030 minNon-Rev Lounge#36 Brett is A Super DORKfestThis week’s guest is who WE consider an icon in the Avgeek world! Brett Snyder the founder of Cranky Dorkfest! He owns and operates a travel concierge business (Cranky Concierge) and a podcast called Cranky Talk. He is an aviation writer and blogger, Cranky Flier. He really has knowledge of aviation and airlines and is not afraid to post about it!We go into detail about the StaffTraveler and why it is so great for Nonrevs to have. Brett’s aviation backgroundWhy are you Cranky? 🤣Throwback to the old America West Airlines days when everything was wonderful and fun!N...2022-09-0646 min
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2021: The Best Ten Movies of 2021It's Dorkfest! Dorkfest 2021 is here! This is our annual countdown of our favorite ten movies of 2021. It was a great movie year. We can't wait to talk to you about it. Have a great holiday, everyone. We'll see you in 2022. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to review, and we'll discuss it on a later...2021-12-222h 54
Grierson & Leitch"Licorice Pizza," "Spider-Man: No Way Home," "Nightmare Alley," "Cyrano," "Being the Ricardos"It is our penultimate episode of the year, the one where we try to fit in every movie we can before the year ends and Dorkfest is upon us. So here come some big ones! We'll just list them. You'll know what they are. Timestamps: 7:55 "Licorice Pizza" 29:33 "Spider-Man: No Way Home" 41:22 "Nightmare Alley" 50:11 "Cyrano" 1:02:11 "Being the Ricardos" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the...2021-12-201h 22DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Lord of the RingsIn their latest installment, the Dorks form their own little fellowship and venture off into the world of Middle-Earth to chat all things Hobbits, rings, Orcs and more. They discuss their favorite scenes and characters and break down the allure of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth. And just because they can't help themselves, they cast their own fellowship from other characters within the DorkFest Expanded Universe. It truly is one podcast to rule them all.
2021-09-281h 42DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Toys!In their newest episode, the Dorks delve into their childhood toy chests reminiscing on some of the earliest toys they remember enjoying along with some of their favorite toys of all time. The Dorks also share which toys they've held onto through the years and which ones they've recently reacquired. Plenty of staple DorkFest franchises are represented like Star Trek, Star Wars, G.I. Joe and Batman, but stay tuned for some hidden gems like Starting Lineups, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Go Bots and Barnyard Commandos!
2021-07-121h 31DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: DorkFest Movie Madness The One Film to Rule Them AllIn the latest installment, the Dorks conclude their DorkFest Movie Madness Tournament by determining the one film to rule them all. The Dorks vote live narrowing the field from 16 of their most beloved dorky movies until just one remains. Listen now to hear which film is crowned 2021 DorkFest Movie Madness Champion!
2021-06-281h 57DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: DorkFest Movie Madness From 64 to 16In the second installment of the DorkFest Movie Madness Tournament trilogy, the Dorks take the field of 64 beloved films and narrow it down to the Sweet 16. The Dorks share their observations from the opening round before the Sweet 16 matchups are revealed for the very first time. Many favorites advanced but there's one second round upset you'll have to hear to believe.
2021-05-041h 35DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: DorkFest Movie Madness Selection ShowMarch may be over, but the Madness is just beginning.
In their latest outing, the Dorks unveil the 64 films that will be competing in the 2021 DorkFest: The Podcast Movie Madness Tournament. They break down which of the four regions is the strongest, which upsets could take place in the opening round, and which films got snubbed in this year's field.
It's just the beginning of the most ambitious undertaking for the Dorks yet as they aim to determine the one film to rule them all.
2021-04-191h 39DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: The Commissioner's Collection - Star Trek VI The Undiscovered CountryIn their latest outing, the Dorks enshrine the first film into the coveted Commissioner's Collection - the Hall of Fame of DorkFest movies. They break down their favorite scenes and characters from Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country and discuss exactly why the original crew's final feature film outing truly belongs in the Commissioner's Collection.
2021-04-021h 33DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Gadgets & GearIn the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks discuss some of their favorite gadgets, gears and gizmos from across their beloved Dorky franchises. Each Dork then selects 5 specific "gadgets" for the ultimate Battle Royale on Dorkfest Island. Four Dorks enter, only one will emerge victorious.
2021-03-101h 45DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Just One More Thing!In their latest installment, the Dorks trade in their Jedi robes for rumbled raincoats and swap out their shiny starships for a beat up Peugeot as they dissect the 1970s detective drama, Columbo. They break down 3 episodes in particular (selected by Josh, Jordan and Dan) and the winner this time around is the Dork who picked Gabe's favorite episode (Gabe had never seen any Columbo until now!). Oh, and just one more thing... each of the 3 chosen episodes had to have some sort of on-screen or off-screen connection to the DorkFest Expanded Universe. So light up another rotten cigar, g...2021-02-162h 00DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: The Dorks Recap 2020 in MusicIn our latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks track back on the CD player to review their 2020 in music. What was some of their favorite new music released in 2020 and which songs, albums or artists were new to them over the past year? From Taylor Swift and Fleetwood Mac to Hans Zimmer and Khruangbin, the Dorks cover it all, and just hope you won't be covering your ears in the process.
2021-01-271h 45DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: An Actual DorkFestIn this special installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks go back to their roots by holding a DorkFest trivia contest that is exactly the kind of gathering which spawned the podcast. Each Dork was tasked with coming up with 8 questions (4 across 2 separate categories) but you know them, the actual proceedings were far more complicated than that. Enjoy this special peek behind the curtain or as the Dorks have dubbed it... DorkFest: The Reality.
2021-01-1148 minDorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: A DorkFest Christmas CarolBah! Humbug! In the newest episode, the Dorks dive into Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale. They discuss how each character is portrayed in the novel and share some of their favorite on-screen adaptations of "A Christmas Carol." The really dorky twist comes at the end when the Dorks re-cast their own version of "A Christmas Carol" with characters from the DorkFest Expanded Universe. It's the kind of eclectic, dorky cast you'll have to hear to believe. God Bless Us Everyone!
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Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2020: The Ten Best Films of the YearIt's here, everyone: The annual tradition unlike any other, Dorkfest. Your hosts, Tim Grierson and Will Leitch, go over their 10 best movies of the year, and try to make sense of the most trying year of everyone's lifetime. It's our favorite show of the year. It's Dorkfest. This will be our last show until January 15: We're on an extended break until then. (Also, no movies are coming out until then.) So have a wonderful holiday, a happy new year and hey: We made it. We made it through this freaking year. Dorkfest! Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend...2020-12-232h 42
Grierson & LeitchGrierson and Leitch Conversations: Tommy Craggs, End of 2020Every year, Will and his friend and colleague Tommy Craggs wrap up the year trying to figure out the planet. This year was not any easier. Hear them talk their way through it. Have a wonderful holiday. Dorkfest will be posted tomorrow. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to review, and we'll discuss it on a...2020-12-221h 03
Grierson & Leitch"Wonder Woman 1984," "Soul," "The Father," "News of the World," "Promising Young Woman," "One Night in Miami," "Small Axe: Education," "The Midnight Sky"It's our penultimate show: Our lighting round show to fit in all the movies left in 2020, packing them all in before Dorkfest. So strap in: LOTS of movies to get to. No timestamps this week: Just the movies. Here they are: "Wonder Woman 1984" "Soul" "The Father" "News of the World" "Promising Young Woman" "One Night in Miami" "Small Axe: Education" "The Midnight Sky" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us...2020-12-211h 28DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Holiday FlicksIt's the most Dorkiest time of the year! In the latest installment, the Dorks exchange the Millennium Falcon for a sleigh and their Starfleet dress uniforms for a Santa suit as they get into the spirit of the season by chatting holiday flicks. What are some of their tried and true holiday classics, and what's a holiday movie they've come to in recent years that's quickly becoming a favorite? Plus, the Dorks unveil the 3 holiday movies they're each taking with them to DorkFest Island. Merry DorkFest everyone!
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Grierson & Leitch"Minari," "The Prom," "Let Them All Talk," "Small Axe: Alex Wheatle"Only three shows left, counting this one, until Dorkfest. That's right: You've almost made it to the end. We start with the acclaimed "Minari," and then hit two Meryl Streep movies: Ryan Murphy's "The Prom" and Steven Soderbergh's "Let Them All Talk." And then the fourth "Small Axe" movie from Steve McQueen, "Alex Wheatle." Timestamps (approximate): 15:45 "Minari" 38:20 "The Prom" 1:01:23 "Let Them All Talk" 1:21:27 "Small Axe: Alex Wheatle" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com...2020-12-141h 41DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Rogue One vs. The Last JediThe Force is strong with the Dorks in the latest episode as they debate the best of the newer Star Wars film offerings in analyzing Rogue One and Episode VIII The Last Jedi. What are the strengths of these films? And what are some of the minor flaws in these otherwise standout movies? Plus, the Dorks ultimately choose which is their favorite... Rogue One of The Last Jedi. Spoiler Alert: it's not unanimous but there's a distinct majority opinion.
Disclaimer: no Porgs, Fathiers or reprogrammed Imperial droids were harmed in the making of this podcast.
2020-11-301h 55DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Bruuuuuce!In this installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks hop in their Pink Cadillac, switch on E Street Radio, and take a trek down Thunder Road as they analyze the music and legacy of Bruce Springsteen. What are some of their favorite Springsteen songs and albums? And what are some of their favorite personal memories associated with his music? Plus, they discuss what ultimately makes Bruce Springsteen the Boss.
2020-11-161h 26DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Remembering Sean ConneryIn a special edition of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks reflect on the cinematic career of Sir Sean Connery. From James Bond to Jimmy Malone to Henry Jones and everything in between, the Dorks share some of their fondest memories of Connery on the big screen. Thanksh for the memoriesh!
2020-11-0521 minDorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Bad Star Trek The Next Generation Hall of FameIn this edition of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks boldly go where no one has gone before... and for good reason. The Dorks break down what makes for a mediocre or even just bad episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation and ultimately induct 4 episodes into the Bad ST:TNG Hall of Fame. Engage!
2020-10-301h 53DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Welcome to Jurassic ParkHold onto your butts. In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks take a stroll through the original Jurassic Park trilogy. They examine their favorite Dino and non-Dino scenes from the iconic 1993 original, the enjoyable but ultimately pretty average Lost World and the altogether forgettable Jurassic Park 3. Plus they reveal their favorite dinosaurs from when they were kids and what ultimately makes Jurassic Park so enjoyable.
2020-10-121h 37DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Talkin' 'Bout My Generation... MoviesPeople try to put us d-down... just because we dork around. In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks compile the seminal movies of "their generation." Beginning with the year they each entered high school and ending with the year they graduated college, each Dork unveils the Top 5 Movies of their generation. Which are their favorites? Which are the most important? And that's their guilty pleasure movie from their generation?
2020-09-292h 01DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Indiana Jones!In the newest episode, the Dorks don their fedoras, set aside their fear of snakes and set out like a little red line across a map to delve into the wonder of Indiana Jones. What makes Indiana Jones movies so great? And what is it about the character of Indiana Jones that we love so much? Plus, what would each of the Dorks like to see in the upcoming Indiana Jones 5?
2020-09-141h 32DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Fixing the Star Wars PrequelsNooooooo! Yes, it's true... in their latest installment, the Dorks delve into the polarizing, CGI-riddled, and altogether disappointing Star Wars prequel trilogy. They break down the good (there's not much), the bad (there's too much) and what they would do to fix this much maligned trilogy. Don't worry, no Gungans, Geonosians, Neimoidians or pod racers were harmed in the making of this episode.
2020-09-011h 51DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: The Wrath of Spock's Voyage HomeThe podcast... out of danger? In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks navigate the Mutara Nebula, stop off at Genesis before it explodes and slingshot around the sun as they examine the iconic Star Trek film trilogy that is Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock and Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home.
They answer all the burning questions from these tremendous films. Which character has the best story arc in the trilogy? What's the best musical moment? Which actor delivers the best performance within the 3 films? And of course...2020-08-171h 20DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Planes, Trains & Automobiles!Dorks, start your engines! In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks analyze a whole host of their favorite vehicles from films, TV, comics and more. Whether by land, sea or air, they note their favorites and what makes these many vehicles just so darn cool. Plus, if they could take the helm in just one of these iconic vehicles, which would it be??
2020-08-031h 13DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Holy Podcast Batman!In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks don their cape and cowl, grab the nearest bottle of shark repellent, and fire up the Batmobile as they take a deep dive into the Caped Crusader himself. What are some of the best on-screen adaptations of Batman? What are some of the worst? And what is it that makes Batman such an engaging character?
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Analog Talk@hawnfawn from Restore from BackupOn this weeks episode we have Han (@hawnfawn) from Restore from Backup! We chat about how she got involved with RFB along with a ton of nerding out about the beloved world of film photography! Such a fun much needed dorkfest on photography! Make sure to check out Han's work and RFB! https://www.instagram.com/restorefrombackup/https://www.instagram.com/hawnfawn/Thanks for listening and we will see you guys next week! Help support the s...2020-07-151h 04DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: You're Gonna Need a Bigger BoatIn celebration of the 4th of July, the Dorks have boarded the Orca and are going shark hunting. That's right, they're taking on JAWS. The cast, the score, the whole damn thing. What are some of the best shark scenes in the movie? And what makes the dynamic between Brody, Hooper and Quint so effective? Plus one Dork makes a declaration about the legacy of JAWS you have to hear to believe.
2020-07-031h 08DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Bad Bond Movie Hall of FameIn their most ambitious undertaking yet, The Dorks examine the myriad flaws that exist in the beloved James Bond franchise and in so doing, seek to enshrine the inaugural class into the Bad Bond Movie Hall of Fame. What are some of the common characteristics in the weaker Bond films? How much camp, misogyny and Sir Roger Moore is too much? And what is it about these lesser films that still makes them so immensely endearing and watchable?
2020-06-221h 20DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: John Williams vs. The WorldIn the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks dive into the world of film scores and composers. What are some of the highlights of John Williams' illustrious cinema scoring career? And who composes film scores on the same level? Plus, if you could only have one for the rest of time, who ya got - John Williams or the field?
2020-06-081h 06DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Experiencing MusicIn their latest episode, The Dorks shift their focus from video to audio as they examine the best ways to experience music. Plus, what are some of their favorite debut albums and live albums ever released? And hear a closing argument that's so convincing it actually forces one of the Dorks to alter his original answer.
2020-05-251h 09DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: You Will Never Find a More Wretched Hive of Scum & VillainyThe Dorks delve into the wonderful and complex world of movie & TV villains. The bad guys we love to hate, the henchmen we hate to love and who are some of the greatest villains of all time. Plus, which hero would have made the best villain?
2020-05-171h 04DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: May the 4th Be With YouIn the last installment, the Force is strong with the Dorks as they head to a galaxy far, far away to discuss The Mandalorian, The Rise of Skywalker and where they hope the Star Wars franchise goes next. Plus, who would you put on the Mount Rushmore of Star Wars?
2020-05-051h 03DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: 2020 Star Trek Crew DraftThe Dorks are on the clock! This week, the Dorks serve as Fleet Admirals setting out to draft their own crews from the officers of the Star Trek TV series and movies. They also delve into the positions and components that comprise a successful crew and which Star Trek TV series boasted the best crew.
2020-04-291h 03DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Romulans Are Awesome!Our inaugural full-length episode features a deep dive into the age-old debate between Star Trek fans... which is the superior episode: Balance of Terror or City on the Edge or Forever?
2020-04-2156 minDorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: These Are The Voyages...These are the voyages of The Dorks. Their mission: to explore the worlds of film, books, TV and music, to seek out new takes and new conclusions on the passions of their childhood and adulthood. To boldly go where no Dorks have gone before...
A brief introduction to us, our podcast and the history of DorkFests.
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Grierson & Leitch2020 Movie Preview, Oscar Nomination PredictionsWe're back! We hope you had a wonderful holiday, all. We have no movies for you this week, but we'll be back to our regular schedule on January 19. For now, here's our big preview of the 2020 movies we are most looking forward to. And then we try to predict the Oscar nominees when they are announced on January 13. We're easing our way back in! If you still miss us, our Dorkfest 2019 and Top Ten Movies of the Decade shows are still available for you. Either way: Happy 2020! Let's all try to survive this year together. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and...2020-01-071h 42
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2019: The Best Movies of 2019It's here! It's here! Here is our fourth annual -- though of course Tim and Will have been doing this since 1991, just not in podcast form -- Dorkfest, each of our top 10 movies of the year. It's the most wonderful show. It is here to get you through the holidays. Happy holidays! Have a great new year, and we'll see you in 2020. Thank you for everything: Doing this podcast is our favorite thing to do. We only get to do it because of you. Thank you. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or...2019-12-232h 20
Grierson & Leitch"Uncut Gems," "Little Women," "Richard Jewell," "Bombshell," "Just Mercy"It's our 200th episode! Which would be more exciting except we have way too many movies to discuss to have any time for celebration. Thus! We just plow through, lightning round style, five big movies in our last show before our annual year-end episodes about the new Star Wars movie and the great Dorkfest. You may even hear some movies discussed this week come Dorkfest time. Strap in, all: We're almost there. Timestamps (approximate): 11:25 "Uncut Gems" 22:26 "Little Women" 33:17 "Richard Jewell" 44:26 "Bombshell" 56:36 "Just Mercy" Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We...2019-12-161h 12
Grierson & LeitchThe Best Movies of the DecadeIt's our big end-of-the-decade show! These are our two Top Ten lists for this past decade. This was very hard to do! Also, no movies from 2019 were eligible. We're saving those for Dorkfest. But these are our Tens. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to review, and we'll discuss it on a later podcast. Learn more...2019-12-081h 52
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2018: The Best Movies of 2018It's here! It's here! It's our annual extravaganza, both of our lists of the best movies of 2018. It's our favorite show every year. Let it get you through the holiday season. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to review, and we'll discuss it on a later podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2018-12-202h 25
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2017: Our Ten Best Movies of the YearIt's here! Just in time for the end of the year, it's our annual massive Dorkfest podcast, in which we reveal our best 10 movies of 2017. Grierson doesn't know Leitch's list; Leitch doesn't know Grierson's. They reveal their lists to each other, and you, live on the podcast. They've been doing this for more than 20 years. But now they tape it. We'll be back next week with our annual Mailbag show: Send your questions to griersonleitch@gmail.com. But for now: Just enjoy our favorite show of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn...2017-12-292h 29
Grierson & Leitch"The Disaster Artist," "The Shape of Water," "Wonder Wheel"We're down to the final days of the 2017 movie season, and we've got three big ones to discuss. In fact, we only have three more shows left -- counting this one -- until our big Dorkfest Top 10 Movies of 2017 podcast. First, we look at James Franco's "The Disaster Artist." Then we dig into Guillermo del Toro's much-heralded "The Shape of Water." We finish with America's Sweetheart Woody Allen and his new movie "Wonder Wheel." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-12-051h 18
Grierson & LeitchDorkfest 2016: Our 10 Best Movies of the YearIt was quite the year, 2016, and now that it's (almost) over, it's time, at last, for our Top Ten Movies of 2016. This is the podcast version of Dorkfest, an annual discussion (and revealing) of both Will's and Tim's top-10 lists, which they've been doing since 1991. Though for the first time, you can listen. Our lists have a surprising amount of crossover, and far more than last year's. One thing we definitely agree on: It was a fantastic movie year. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@newrepublic.com. (We're doing a mailbag...2016-12-301h 38
Humans On The Loop6 - Maraya Karena (A Different Perspective)Featuring cyborg anthropologist and process worker Maraya Karena, whom Michael met in Peru once upon a time, and who can nimbly leap from talk of high technology to casual reflections on accessing visionary consciousness. Maraya delivers us a dose of much-appreciated lucid, grounded female sensibility to this hapless dorkfest...Follow up with by subscribing to Maraya's blog and YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/marayakarena marayakarena.wordpress.com * Support Future Fossils Podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/michaelgarfield * Take the perspective of future archeologists digging through the digital remains of modern culture. What will our generation's legacy...2016-08-291h 04