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Neekology101
Ep 158 (Darth) Maul Shadow Lord
You can't keep a...not really good... Dathomrian down. Well unless he is a underground shadow lord. He likes that.
2026-03-02
16 min
Neekology101
Ep 157 Starfleet Academy
I hope we have picked a winner with Starfleet Academy. Here we talk about the first episode.
2026-02-16
27 min
Neekology101
Ep 156 Foundation
Isaac Asimov's book has come to life in Foundation series. We talked about season one today.
2026-02-09
29 min
Neekology101
Ep 155 What we see in the Series
Chris and I discuss the TV shows and series that we are still watching.
2026-02-02
31 min
Neekology101
Ep 154 Stranger Things FINALE
Upside down boy, you turn me, inside out and...here is the end of Stranger Things. What a crazy ride.
2026-01-19
52 min
Neekology101
Ep 153 KHAN!
This episode connects the OG Star Trek, and the Wrath of Khan with a podcast about the life of Khan in between.
2026-01-12
23 min
Neekology101
Ep 152 Star Trek the Department of Temporal Investigation
This was a book review that surprised me. If you like to hear about a time travel in the Star Trek universe you will love it.
2026-01-04
12 min
Neekology101
Ep 151 Oh my, AI
With the advent of AI in our lives, we both love and hate its place in the world.
2025-12-22
28 min
Neekology101
Ep `150 Your Next Stop...The Twilight Zone
Did you know that if your listen to podcasts your a hear some of the most classic Twilight Zone episodes? You can.
2025-12-22
29 min
Neekology101
Ep 149 Seconds, Anyone?
Sometimes, second place isn't so bad. Today we discuss how some second movie, TV shows and books, are actually better than the first.
2025-11-25
50 min
Neekology101
Ep 148 The Movie Soundscape Contest
Chris, his wife, Katy and I compete to see who can recognize the most movie theme songs.
2025-11-18
41 min
Neekology101
Ep 147 Severance Season 1
Severance, what a trip. I loved the show and pray my innie and outie aren't at odds, like Mark S.
2025-11-13
17 min
Neekology101
Ep 147 Marvel ZOMBIES Everywhere!
Yeah, it's a What If episode of its own and people are dying to see it come to life.
2025-10-14
25 min
Neekology101
Ep 145 Why so Far Far Away?
How far away are the next Star Wars movies? 2026 or 2027. Why is it taking so long and in the time being what would we like to see?
2025-09-15
31 min
Neekology101
Ep 144 Willy Wonka Wisdom in a Golden Ticket
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was meant to be a commercial to sell chocolate, but it became life lessons that are stickier than gum, bigger than TV, bigger than greed, and a heavyweight still today. And that's the honest truth.
2025-09-13
31 min
Neekology101
Ep 143 That Magic Moment
Movies are made of moments and many magic moments make most movies memorable.
2025-08-29
1h 11
Neekology101
Ep 142 Do or Do Not Finish, There is no Try
We are in progress in watching series on most major platforms. It's sort of a watch or not watch deal.
2025-08-25
25 min
Neekology101
Ep 141 The Fandom Replacement Theory
Would you like to see Indiana Jones, Dr. Brown, or even James Bond rebooted with a,l new actors? Let's talk about that.
2025-08-18
37 min
Neekology101
Ep 140 Jurrasic World Rebirth
What's new to add to the ewws, ahhs, and AHHHS? Dinos that didn't make the cut, but they sure take a bite out of human kind, again,
2025-08-11
32 min
Neekology101
Ep 139 That's Super, Man!
James Gunn has another winner with a new and improved Man of Steel.
2025-08-04
53 min
Neekology101
Ep 138 May the Swartz Be With you
After 30 years Space Balls 2 is returning. We discuss what it could be like.
2025-07-31
34 min
Neekology101
Ep 137 Aye Aye Captain
Today we visit the long history of Star Trek through the lens of their valiant captains.
2025-07-14
1h 15
Neekology101
Ep 136 Where Did you Go, Elio?
I love it. Pixar hasn't done Sci-Fi since Wall-E. Elio does have a story to tell as well.
2025-07-07
29 min
Neekology101
Ep 135 Summer Blockbuster 2025
The summer of 2025 looks like a movie fest with all kinds of films for all kinds of people.
2025-06-22
48 min
Neekology101
Ep 134 Andor Season 2
What an amazing conclusion to a Star Wars show that hit all cylinders that a good rebellion against an evil empire should have.
2025-06-13
1h 18
Neekology101
Ep 133 The *Thunderbolts
Marvel has a winner with the Avengers B team fighting depression and learning how to be a team. Hey. my neighbor Chris is with me today.
2025-05-28
30 min
Neekology101
Ep 124 WaaaaLeeee & EEEva
Pixar had a real winner with Wall-E. This Sci-Fi trek was our 4th movie for our newbie, Enrique.
2025-03-15
26 min
Neekology101
Ep 131 The Silmarillion
Where did Tolkien's work begin? Here with The Silmarillion.
2025-03-10
14 min
Neekology101
Ep 130 Mad Max's Fury Road
This is Enrique's Sci-Fi Pick. Mad Max Fury Road is a wild post-apocalyptic adventure full of blood, sweat, and tears, mate.
2025-03-04
28 min
Neekology101
Ep 129 Back to 2001
Well, this is our second movie review for our Sci-Fi Newbie, Enrique. This is a classic that still is relevant, great effects, and deep meanings.
2025-02-25
24 min
Neekology101
Ep 127 Aye, It Be a Skeleton Crew You have Ye?
Starting Season 7 Aaron and I sit down and talk about Disney's Skeleton Crew.
2025-02-10
29 min
Neekology101
Ep 127 Stellar Interstellar
Interstellar was re-released to whole new fanbase. In this episode we talk about the movie and how it bent time and space in the process.
2025-02-08
58 min
Neekology101
Ep 126 Teachers, Students, and AI
Aaron and I talked about being a new and an old teacher. We discussed things have happened this week that was memorable.
2025-01-30
46 min
Neekology101
Ep 125 War of the Rohirrum
Lord of the Rings animated? It's been a long time. Alexis a fellow teacher and myself did a quick review of the movie and shared out thoughts about it's impact.
2025-01-01
22 min
Neekology101
EP124 Pangea: Earth 1.0
Way back when Earth was a different place. Today we discuss the world before, after and in the future and what we can learn from it.
2024-12-02
44 min
Neekology101
Ep 123 What's up with the 1950's
It's time for a little traveling to the 1950s. Why are so many modern shows and movies all based there? Let's find out.
2024-11-22
05 min
Neekology101
Ep 121 The Rings of Power Season 2 FINALE
The end of season 2 for The Rings of Power. Jacob and I discuss the end of another great season and what it really did right.
2024-10-30
1h 03
Neekology101
p 120 Selling Strange New Worlds
Today I was talking with Jacob about why he might like Star Trek Strange New Worlds.
2024-10-09
36 min
Neekology101
Ep 119 Rings of Power Season 2
Today we had special guest Jacob A. for a discussion of Ring s Power Season 2. The road goes ever, ever on.
2024-10-01
1h 06
Neekology101
EP 117 Wonkamania
My daughter and I discuss Willy Wonka, past, present, and future. Sedona Jeanne might make a comment here and there as well.
2024-04-29
22 min
Neekology101
Ep 116 What's in Netflix?
What's on Netflix? All sorts of great shows, well what we have seen anyway. Check out some of our recommendations and tell us what you think. Da dunk. (Insert Netflix opening here)
2024-04-15
33 min
Neekology101
Ep 115 Rings of Power
The Lord of the Rings has a new series on Amazon. The Rings of Power is a worthy successor to Tolkien's classic work.
2024-04-01
26 min
Neekology101
Ep 114 Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool is back and he brought friends. This is the third movie and it looks like the X-Men will be entering the Marvel Universe full throttle.
2024-03-20
39 min
Neekology101
Ep 113 For the Love of Books
Going solo on this one. Do you love books? Here is an episode highlighting some fun fandom reading.
2024-03-10
38 min
Honky Tonk Radio Girl with Becky | WFMU
Boogie Bear from Feb 28, 2024
Johnny Cash - "Are All The Children In" [0:00:00] Johnny Cash - "The Old Account" [0:08:04] Carolyn Bradshaw - "Baby, Then You're Catchin' On" [0:10:20] Stew Clayton - "Tribute To The Carter Family" [0:14:40] Red Foley - "Crazy Little Guitar Man" [0:15:54] Music behind DJ: Bob and the Rockabillies - "Your Kind of Love" [0:20:46] Music behind DJ: Boyd Bennett - "Boogie Bear" [0:22:13] Lynn Anderson - "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" [0:25:43] Bruce "Hey Baby" Channel with Bill, Larry & Gene - "A Presley Medley" [0:27:41] Jimmie Avants - "Devil or an Angel" [0:30:36]
2024-02-29
00 min
Neekology101
EP 110 Picard Season 3
Go where fee have gone before. To the end of a Star Trek era. We talk about the end of Star Trek the Next Generation and what we loved about the series.
2023-06-13
40 min
Neekology101
Ep 109 The Mandolorian Season 3
This is the way we like our Star Wars. Today we talked about the further adventures of Din Djarin, Grogu and the Mandorians next steps.
2023-06-06
46 min
Neekology101
Ep 108 Dungeons & Dragons the Movie
I bet all of you D&D players are excited about this. Your game is now live action and looks like a great adventure.
2023-05-25
44 min
Neekology101
Ep 107 A Sci-Fi Galaxy Near and Far, Far Away.
We shoot off into the Sci-Fi universe this week. You have your choice of Star Trek, Star Wars and anything else that might send your imagination to the stars.
2022-11-30
59 min
Neekology101
Ep 106 A Whole Heap of Heroes
Once more we explore the world of heroes. We discuss what is up and coming in Marvel, DC, etc.
2022-11-19
1h 02
Neekology101
Eo 105 It’s all a Fantasy
Wow it's been a while. We talked today about a number of Fantasy films and features coming our way.
2022-10-02
30 min
Neekology101
Episode 104 Are you Ready for the Summer?
Where has the school year gone? Like any school, Neekology 101 has to sadly break for the summer. Don't worry we will be back by the time school starts again in August. So, this is sort our closure until we meet again, get caught up, and we will see you again soon. Have a great and safe summer break.
2021-06-16
12 min
Neekology101
Episode 100 Fan-Fiction Chronolocity: A Fistful of Chronotons Audio Book Sample
Wow! We hit Season 5 and our 100th episode. The celebrate this milestone we wanted to share a sample from an audio book we are currently working on. Let us know what you think about this short demo for Chronolocity: A Fistful of Chrontons.
2021-04-21
32 min
Neekology101
Episode 99 Time for Chronolocity?
Today we get to talk about Chonolocity: A Fistful of Chronotons. This is a novel series that Gary has been working on for some time and is excited to share with our audience. We also have a few special guest Angie Martin and Jon Bennett who talk about their By The Hand Editing and factsc about self-publishing.
2021-04-07
56 min
Neekology101
Episode 98 Go Team Mando ! /The Mandalorian Season 2 Review
It's been a long time coming to review The Mandalorian Season 2. But here it is.
2021-03-24
52 min
Neekology101
EP 97 The Neek Peak of the Week: A Neek's Emotional Health
Welcome to a peek in to our Facebook Live with our Monday Neek Peak of the Week. This is a fun look into how to help neeks have a healthier look into managing emotions.
2021-03-10
23 min
Neekology101
Episode 96 John Dexter's Sci-Fi Laboratory
It's nice to have family pop on the show from time-to-time. Today, Gary's brother John stopped by to talk about some of his favorite old and new Sci-Fi features.
2021-02-24
50 min
Neekology101
Episode 96 John Dexter's Sci-Fi Laboratory
It's nice to have family pop on the show from time-to-time. Today, Gary's brother John stopped by to talk about some of his favorite old and new Sci-Fi features.
2021-02-24
50 min
Neekology101
Episode 95 Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight
Batman is coming to town. In this episode we discuss Robert Pattinson's new incarnation of the Dark Knight.
2021-02-10
38 min
Neekology101
Episode 94 A Fandom Public Forum
Today we talked with Joel Ryan, an actor, creative content developer, and teacher about the need for a fandom public forum.
2021-01-27
52 min
Neekology101
Ep 93 The Neek Peak of the Week
We took a little pause as we started 2021 to introduce a new online segment. Every Monday we host a Monday afternoon 15 minute encouragement for all our neeks. Check it out on Facebook live every week.
2021-01-13
10 min
Neekology101
Episode 92 The Star Wars LEGO Holiday Special
We did a quick episode after watching the new Lego Star Wars Holiday Special. Thanks, Autumn and Eli for giving your thoughts on this fun Life Day/ Christmas animated feature. Legos aren't just for kids.
2020-12-24
33 min
Neekology101
Episode 91: The Boys are Back in Town
Rudy and John share their thoughts on Season 1 of the Amazon show, The Boys. It is a very different take on the superhero genre. This show is for more mature audiences even with the character content.
2020-12-23
25 min
Neekology101
Episode 90: The Lone Wolf Fan-Fiction
Our own Master John Pepe has a new book release, The Lone Wolf. To advertise his fantasy adventure tale we created a fan-fiction that shares two of the main characters, Caladin and Remence, discussion Orcs and their place in the world.
2020-12-09
14 min
Neekology101
Episode 89 Season 2 Preview The Mandolorian
Yes, we are excited about seeing Star Wars The Mandolorian Season 2. Aren't you? We will see if our predictions are true
2020-11-18
25 min
The Avants Podcast
Don Kitch Is Proof Of What Can Happen If You Never Give Up
Don Kitch is a household name in the car community in the PNW. Those of ours listeners outside of the PNW probably know him too from his many ventures in the driving world - ProFormance Driving School, Team Seattle Racing / Heart of Racing, Dempsey Racing, Le Mans, Daytona, and of course The Art of Racing In The Rain, where he was famously played by Gary Cole. In this special episode we get to know the unscripted and always authentic Don Kitch you’ll want to hear.
2020-02-14
1h 02