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Atomic MonsoonS02E15: Scooby-Doo 2002Master Stephanie and Retro Andy watch the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo: The Movie, and discuss a little bit of the franchise's history along the way. Happy Halloween!Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for our intro music! Check them out at DeafMRecords.Bandcamp.com
2025-10-261h 08Atomic MonsoonS02E15 - Scooby-Doo 2002Master Stephanie and Retro Andy watch the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo: The Movie, and discuss a little bit of the franchise's history along the way. Happy Halloween!Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for our intro music! Check them out at DeafMRecords.Bandcamp.com
2025-10-251h 09Atomic MonsoonS02E14: Knights of GuinevereSPOILER AND DIRTY LANGUAGE WARNING! Master Stephanie and Retro Andy take a look at the brand-new pilot episode from the animated series KNIGHTS OF GUINEVERE by THE OWL HOUSE creator, DANA TERRACE, in conjunction with GLITCH, the studio behind THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS. We went in with zero background about the show, but some knowledge of Dana Terrace's other works. Listen in to find out what we thought! Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for our intro music! Check them out at https://DeaFMRecords.Bandcamp.com
2025-09-2857 minAtomic MonsoonS02E13: Looney Tunes Back in ActionMaster Stephanie introduced Retro Andy to the 2023 film, LOONEY TUNES BACK IN ACTION, starring Brendan Fraser, Jenna Elfman, Steve Martin, and Timothy Dalton. It certainly is Looney!Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for providing our intro music. Find more from them at https://deafmrecords.bandcamp.com
2025-09-221h 12Atomic MonsoonS02E12: The Last UnicornThis week, Retro Andy shows Master Stephanie the 1982 Animated Cult Classic Film "The Last Unicorn," based on the Peter S. Beagle novel of the same name. The tale, the cast, the adventure, the fun bits! Thanks to our excellent friends at DeaFM Records for providing our theme music! Find more from them at DeaFMRecords.Bandcamp.com
2025-09-1355 minAtomic MonsoonS02E11: Atomic NabooFor the 20th anniversary of the trilogy's completion, Master Stephanie and Retro Andy watch the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy; Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Steph grew up with these movies, but Andy was older when they came out. What do they think of them? How do they all hold up all these years later? Find out on this galaxy-spanning episode of Atomic Monsoon!Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for our theme. Find more from them at https://DeaFMRecords.bandcamp.com
2025-09-071h 57Atomic MonsoonS02E10: K-Pop Demon HuntersThis week, Master Stephanie shows Retro Andy the 2025 Korean animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, which has been a HUGE hit for Netflix. What did they think? What even is the movie? Find out on this episode of Atomic Monsoon!Thanks as always to our friends at DeaFM Records for our intro music. Find more from our friends at https://DeadFMRecords.Bandcamp.com
2025-08-161h 56Atomic MonsoonS02E09: Transformers: The Movie (1986)Retro Andy shows Master Stephanie Transformers: The Movie for the first time. The plot, the story, the characters, the controversies, the philosophy -- It's all in this Planet-Sized episode of ATOMIC MONSOON!Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records who usually supply our theme song. You can find more from them at http://DeaFMRecords.bandcamp.com
2025-08-031h 56Atomic MonsoonS02E08: More Than Meets the MonsoonStephanie watched the original Transformers cartoon for the very first time! What did she think of Andy's favorite childhood animated series? Find out!Thanks as always to our friends at DeaFM Records for providing our awesome theme music -- Find more at DeaFMRecords.Bandcamp.com
2025-07-281h 01Atomic MonsoonS02E07: Pop Culture Catch UpMaster Stephanie and Retro Andy talk about things happening in pop culture the last few weeks -- Taylor Swift and Nintendo Switch 2 -- As well as thing they attended, including Dropout Live and Phoenix Fan Fusion!Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for our excellent intro music! Support them at deafmrecords.bandcamp.com
2025-06-291h 30Atomic MonsoonS02E06: Batman ForeverMaster Stephanie and Retro Andy get caught up on what's been going on for the last couple months, talk about some concerts they've been to, and then spend an hour talking about 1995's Batman Forever, just in time for the film's 30th anniversary.Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for our intro music. All copyrights and trademarks for the samples used in this episode to their respective owners, used without permission, no infringement intended.
2025-05-261h 30Atomic MonsoonS02E05: TMNT 1990It's the 35th Anniversary of the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live-Action film! And Stephanie had never seen the movie before, but Andy's seen it countless times. What did Steph think? What is the movie about? What are our favorite parts? Tune in to find out!As always thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for our theme music. Visit them at DeaFMRecords.Bandcamp.com
2025-04-041h 28Atomic MonsoonS02E04: A Goofy MonsoonThis week, Retro Andy and Master Stephanie talk about one of our favorite animated movies, 1995's A GOOFY MOIVE! All of our favorite moments, and SPOILERS GALORE!Thanks to our friends at DeaFMRecords.Bandcamp.com for providing our intro music!
2025-03-151h 48Atomic MonsoonS02E02: Deadpool & WolverineLANGUAGE WARNING: Much like Deadpool himself, we say lotsa naughty words in this episode.We talk about the Rated R superhero movie from summer 2024, DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE! We spoil a lot of things! We talk about why we liked it! Tune in to find out Stephanie's new nickname!Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for our excellent intro music.
2025-02-221h 17Atomic MonsoonSeason Two Episode OneAndy and Stephanie are back, bringing you new episodes of Atomic Monsoon, starting in 2025!
We discuss some of the pop culture things that have happened since our last episode, including updates on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars TV shows, the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2, and more goodness! Welcome back!
2025-02-031h 06Atomic MonsoonEpisode 101: The Return of Atomic MonsoonRecorded at Phoenix Fan Fusion, May 29, 2022.
After two and a half years, Stephanie and Andy reunite to record a brand-new episode of Atomic Monsoon, live in front of a comic convention audience!
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangeness Episode 9: Jedi Stephanie: WANDAVISION DiscussionOriginally aired March 7, 2021.
Stephanie from ATOMIC MONSOON joins me today to talk about WANDA VISION, the Marvel Cinematic Universe show that just wrapped up on Disney Plus. MAJOR SPOILER WARNING! We assume you’ve already seen the show and want to know our opinions and some cool easter eggs that we noticed!
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangeness Episode 8: Dané Shobe, creator of Power Rangers fan film, BLACKOriginally aired February 28, 2021.
Actor, writer, director, and artist Dané Shobe joins me today to discuss his upcoming Power Rangers-inspired Fan Film, BLACK, featuring Walter Jones, the original Black Mighty Morphin Power Ranger. We discuss our Power Rangers fandom, as well as several other media properties we both love.
Trigger Warning: We discuss racism and bigotry in this episode, as those are at the very heart of BLACK.
Follow Dané on Instagram on @DaneShobe and @DaneShobeArt, and find his web series, LUCKY US on Youtube.com/LuckyUsShow
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangeness Episode 7: Calder Holbrook: Podcaster, Writer, Actor, Comedian, part 2Originally aired February 14, 2021.
Calder Holbrook returns as we finish up our conversation. This week, we get more into the background of the AEDoubleback pro wrestling podcast, as well as talk about some of Calder’s writing and acting gigs. Truly, a very strange episode for Valentine’s day. Follow Calder on Twitter and Instagram under @CalderHolbrook
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangeness Episode 6: Calder Holbrook: Podcaster, Writer, Comedian, Actor, part 1Originally aired February 07, 2021.
Calder Holbrook joins me this week. Calder is one of the co-hosts of the AEDoubleback pro wrestling podcast, as well as a writer, stand-up comic, and actor. He also has one of the most extensive VHS collections of anybody you’ll ever talk to in the 21st century. In part one of our conversation, we just kind of shoot the breeze and get caught up in a very laid-back manner. Come back next week for the second half, where we get more into the podcast and some of Calder’s acting gigs! Follow Calder on s...
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangeness Episode 5: Wesley Griffith, creator of All Kinds of HellOriginally aired January 31, 2021.
Cartoonist and graphic designer Wesley Griffith joins Andy this week, as they discuss Wesley’s newest independent comic book, ALL KINDS OF HELL. They also get into Wesley’s inspirations to make comics in the first place, which includes how he and Andy met. And the conversation is rounded out at the end with some oldschool anime chat, including the work of Rumiko Takahashi and a bit of Tenchi Muyo!. Find Wesley online either at WesleyGriffith.com, or on Instagram at @WesleyGriffith_ (don't forget the underscore!) to find out how YOU can get a copy of...
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangeness Episode 4: Jeff Piña (again) to talk about TransformersOriginally aired January 24, 2021.
Picking up exactly where last episode left off, Jeff Piña discusses his new Instagram account, @ThrottleBotBot, and then he and Andy get into some general Transformers and action figure collecting discussion. It’s a shorter discussion this week, but a nice break after the intensity of, well, January. Find more of Jeff’s stuff at www.JeffPina.com, follow him on Twitter @JeffPina78, or check out his Instagram accounts, JeffPinaMakesComics and ThrottleBotBot.
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangness Episode 3: Jeff Pina, creator of Dr. Oblivion’s Guide to Teenage Dating and moreOriginally aired January 17, 2021.
Andy is joined by Jeff Piña, creator of the comic series Dr. Oblivion’s Guide to Teenage Dating, Bosco & Fleet, I Frickin’ Love You, The Imaginitives, Super Pawn, and more! We have a nice conversation about the struggles of being a comic creator, and Jeff gives a rundown of what the minimum steps are to make a comic on your own. Find more of Jeff’s stuff at www.JeffPina.com, follow him at @JeffPina78 on Twitter, or check out his two instagram accounts: @jeffPinaMakesComics or @ThrottleBotBot
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangeness Episode 2: Kayin, creator of I Wanna Be the GuyOriginally aired January 10, 2021.
Kayin joins Andy to discuss his independently-developed video games, I Wanna Be The Guy, and Brave Earth: Prologue. We get into some pretty dense video game design theory discussion! Visit Kayin's website at www.Kayin.moe
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Atomic MonsoonOther Strangeness Episode 1: Val Hochberg, creator of Mystery, BabylonOriginally aired January 1, 2021.
The first episode of Andy's follow-up podcast featured Val Hochberg, the creator of the webcomic series, Mystery, Babylon, which you can read at kick-girl.com! We did have Val on our live Atomic Monsoon panel at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019, but I always felt there was definitely more depth to go into that we just didn’t get the chance to do at the live show. Val and I go into that depth on this episode, as we hit on what started her journey into making comics, some of her inspirations, and the weird coincidence that...
2025-01-271h 17Atomic Monsoon100: Atomic Monsoon FinaleOriginally aired December 31, 2020.
Well that’s it. The final episode of Atomic Monsoon. Stephanie and I take a look back at the history of the show, reveal it’s secret origin, give out a lot of thank-you’s, and discuss our favorite moments and episodes.
2025-01-271h 02Atomic Monsoon099: Hawk & Croc with Brandon A. MayoOriginally aired December 24, 2020.
Brandon A. Mayo, the co-creator of Andy’s online comic series, HAWK & CROC joins us this week. Stephanie interviews the boys about their comic, its inception, inspirations, and the possible future of the series. Check it out for yourself at www.HawkAndCroc.com
2025-01-2752 minAtomic Monsoon097: Pro Wrestling with Robert Clarke-ChanOriginally aired December 11, 2020.
Stephanie was busy, so Andy asked comedian Robert Clarke-Chan, co-host of the “AE Doubleback” wrestling podcast and “Knowing is Half the Podcast” cartoon review show to hang out and have a nice general talk about professional wrestling.
Robert Clarke-Chan is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer, comedian, and podcast host. He is a regular contributer at L.A.’s Pack Theater, as well as the co-host of both the Knowing is Half the Podcast show, which looks back at old cartoons, and the AE Doubleback podcast, where he and his co-hosts review each week’s epis...
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon096: Syndicate Saber United with Connor HinzOriginally aired December 04, 2020.
Stephanie’s husband and partner-in-crime Connor joins us again, as they answer questions about their lightsaber group, Saber Syndicate United. Listen in to learn more, and then visit SyndicateSaber.com
2025-01-2754 minAtomic Monsoon095: Zany to the MaxOriginally aired November 27, 2020.
With the new Animaniacs series live on Hulu, Andy and Stephanie talk about the new episodes, as well as the classic Animaniacs show from the 1990s. What works? What doesn’t? And what are we going to do tomorrow night? Try to take over the world!
2025-01-2756 minAtomic Monsoon094: This One’s NOT About Weird AlOriginally aired November 20, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about their favorite songs that make them laugh — We MENTION Weird Al, but we promise the entire episode is not about Mr. Yankovic. Listen to the songs talked about PLUS the ones we would have talked about if we had more time on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/cmsIW
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon093: Sailor MonsoonOriginally aired November 13, 2020.
Stephanie and Andy are the podcasters of love and justice! This week, we talk about Sailor Moon, the franchise’s various English dubs, translations, re-releases, and re-imaginings. Listen to this episode, or in the name of the moon, we’ll punish you!
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon092: Reading MonsoonOriginally aired November 06, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about some of their favorite things to read — Novels, webcomics, graphic novels, whatever! Discussed in this episode: Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore, Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare, Fistful of Blood by Kevin Eastman & Simon Bisley, Star Wars Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi by Ryder Windham, Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye/Lost Light by James Roberts & various artists, Star Wars The Clones Wars Stories of Light and Dark anthology book by various, Sick by Tom Leveen, Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Wild Space by Karen Miller, Elf Only Inn by...
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon091: Haunted MonsoonOriginally aired October 28, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about some of their favorite Halloween-related entertainment! Movies, TV shows, video games, music, and comics all get covered on this not-so-spooky episode!
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon90: Resistance is Futile with Connor HinzOriginally aired October 23, 2020.
Stephanie’s husband Connor joins us as we discuss the Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes, “The Best of Both Worlds,” parts 1 & 2, along with some other general Star Trek talk. Prepare to be assimilated.
2025-01-2754 minAtomic Monsoon089: It's Alive! IT'S ALIVE!!!Stephanie and Andy return to discuss their favorite live-action TV shows and give you suggestions of things to watch!
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon087: Terminator 2: Judgment DayOriginally aired October 02, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about Andy’s favorite movie of all time! It’s 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, and Robert Patrick. We discuss the movie itself, go over many of the deleted scenes, and discuss our favorite parts.
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon086: Atomic JakkuOriginally aired September 25, 2020.
Stephanie and Andy talk about the Star Wars Sequel Series (Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker). Obviously Stephanie likes these movies, but does Andy agree? Tune in and find out! Thanks to our friends at DeaFMRecords.Bandcamp.com for providing our intro music!
2025-01-2759 minAtomic Monsoon085: Making Movies with Alex George PickeringOriginally aired September 17, 2020.
Award-winning screenwriter Alex George Pickering (Fig, Efrain, Balcony) — who happens to be Andy’s cousin — joins Andy and Stephanie to talk about his film projects both past and future, announces a movie that just got optioned, and a couple semi-embarrassing childhood stories.
Alex George Pickering is an American screenwriter and producer who has pursued a passion for storytelling all his life. Born in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts, Alex earned a B.A. in English with a writing concentration from Georgetown University and an M.F.A. in Cinema-Television Production from the USC Scho...
2025-01-2755 minAtomic Monsoon084: A List of Our Favorite Video Games. Right Now. This Very Second.Originally aired September 11, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about some of their favorite video games. Games we discuss: Street Fighter (series), Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Metal Slug 3, Lego Star Wars Complete Saga, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu, Tetris, Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist, Burnout 3: Takedown, Myst, Mutant League Football, Kingdom Hearts II, Codename: Viper, Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith: The Video Game, and Mega Man 2.
2025-01-2754 minAtomic Monsoon083: He Just Candace’d All Over Me!Originally aired September 03, 2020.
We discuss Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe, the new exclusive-to-Disney+ film based on the Phineas and Ferb cartoon. Stephanie loves this show, but Andy has never seen any of it! What did they think? Tune in and find out!
2025-01-2754 minAtomic Monsoon082: Crossover Madness!Originally aired August 28, 2020.
Andy & Steph talk about their favorite crossover episodes. What happens when the Ninja Turtles meet the Power Rangers? WHAT’S So The Suite Life of Hannah Montana? Scooby-Doo met Batman? And WHO IS THE WARRIOR KING!? Tune in and find out!
2025-01-2752 minAtomic Monsoon081: Transformers: War for Cybertron SIEGE on NetflixOriginally aired August 21, 2020.
Andy, a lifelong Transformers fan, and Stephanie, a Transformers newbie, take a look at the newest Transformers cartoon. What do they think? How did they feel about it? And how many references to older Transformers things does Andy point out? Find out by listening now!
2025-01-2752 minAtomic Monsoon80: Creating Content about Content CreatorsOriginally aired August 16, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about their favorite Internet content creators, including: Markiplier, Game Grumps, Unus Annus, WatchMojo, FBE, CinemaWins, Good Mythical Morning, Nigahiga, Mischeif and Madness, The Odd1sOut, Jaiden Animations, ScrewAttack/CraigSkitz, Cinemassacre/Angry Video Game Nerd, Jeremy Parish/NES Works, Gaming Historian, Technology Connections, Secret Galaxy, Pop rena/Nick Knacks, Chris McFeely’s Transformers: The Basics, The Sisters That Don’t Do Anything, Lucky Us, Balcony: The Web Series, Knowing is Half the Podcast
2025-01-2751 minAtomic Monsoon079: CraigSkitz of ScrewAttackOriginally aired August 15, 2020.
Something a little different this week as Andy interviews “Stuttering” Craig Skistimas, aka CraigSkitz, host of the CraigSkitz podcast and Twitch streams. We talk about Craig’s career from SlamBall to ScrewAttack to GameAttack & RoosterTeeth to his new podcast, and Craig is kind enough to answer some of Andy’s questions he’s wanted to know for years.
Referenced in this episode:
Hats Off Media’s interview with Craig on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aERQcwT3qEw
Craig discusses the death of ScrewAttack on YouTube: https://www.yout...
2025-01-271h 04Atomic Monsoon078: And, Scene! with Dané ShobeOriginally aired August 09, 2020.
Stephanie wanted to talk about acting on stage, but Andy’s only ever been in one play! So we got our friend, Topeka, Kansas-based actor Dané Shobe, to join us! We talk about roles we’ve had, experiences on stage, and we even touch a little bit on Hamilton. All this and more!
2025-01-2750 minAtomic Monsoon076: Cartoon All-Stars to the RescueOriginally aired July 26, 2020.
Megan from The Sisters That Don’t Do Anything joins Andy and Stephanie, as they discuss the 1990 anti-drug animated special, “Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue,” starring Bugs Bunny, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Alf, Garfield, Winnie the Pooh, the Muppet Babies, and more! Exactly how many wonderful ways to say “no” are there?
Atomic Monsoon does not condone any illegal activities.
2025-01-271h 07Atomic Monsoon075: …And Steven!Originally aired July 19, 2020.
Stephanie and Andy talk about the first season of Steven Universe, its themes, some favorite moments, and much more!
2025-01-271h 00Atomic Monsoon074: The Sisters That Don’t Do AnythingOriginally aired July 14, 2020.
Andy interviews Megan and Kristen, The Sisters That Don’t Do Anything! The sisters began a YouTube channel in 2020. Megan is a library paige who reads a lot of books. Kristen is an animator who found herself out of work during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. The two decided to combine their love of popular culture, including novels, animation, video games, and particularly Disney animated films to begin a channel to celebrate the things that they love and inspire them on a daily basis. You can find them on their YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com...
2025-01-2752 minAtomic Monsoon073: Is This Anime?Originally aired July 05, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie celebrate American Independence Day by talking about some of their favorite Japanese Anime feature films.
2025-01-2752 minAtomic Monsoon072: City of BonesOriginally aired June 28, 2020.
Stephanie forced Andy to read and talk about The Mortal Instruments: The City of Bones novel by Cassandra Clare. SPOILERS AHEAD!
2025-01-2758 minAtomic Monsoon071: Straight Outta the 2010sOriginally aired June 14, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about movies they liked from the 2010s.
2025-01-2750 minAtomic Monsoon70: Strangers in ParadiseOriginally aired June 07, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about the first volume of Terry Moore’s 1993 independent comic, Strangers in Paradise!
2025-01-2754 minAtomic Monsoon069: NiceOriginally aired May 31, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie talk about their favorite films from the years 2000 through 2009, with some bonus talk at the end!
2025-01-2750 minAtomic Monsoon068: IT'S OVER 9000!Originally aired May 17, 2020.
Andy and Steph talk about their favorite anime series of all time!
2025-01-2756 minAtomic Monsoon067: Nineties-Palooza!Originally aired May 10, 2020.
Stephanie and Andy discuss some of their favorite movies from the 1990s in this nostalgia-fueled episode!
2025-01-271h 03Atomic Monsoon066: They Came From the 80s!Originally aired May 03, 2020.
Stephanie and Andy talk about their favorite movies from the decade of decadence, the 1980s!
2025-01-2759 minAtomic Monsoon065: Class of…wheneverOriginally aired April 26, 2020.
Stephanie and Andy recall tales from high school, in recognition of the kids who won’t get to walk at their graduations in 2020 thanks to COVID-19. Don’t worry — Andy didn’t get to walk at his high school graduation, either!
2025-01-2759 minAtomic Monsoon064: One Month into QuarantineOriginally aired April 19, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie give more ideas on things to do and watch while under quarantine. Thanks, COVID-19! (Note: sarcasm)
2025-01-2755 minAtomic Monsoon063: Outbreak BreakoutOriginally aired April 05, 2020.
Andy & Stephanie are still at home, and discuss some of their favorite outbreak and zombie-style stories from pop culture, including Marvel Zombies, DC’s Blackest Night, and episodes of Fairy Tail, Generator Rex, and The Transformers!
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon062: LIVE From Our Bedrooms!Originally aired March 29, 2020.
A couple of weeks into the pandemic lockdown, Andy and Stephanie decide to bring you something to take your mind off of what's going on, talk about what in pop culture they’ve been enjoying while under COVID-19 quarantine, and offer some suggestions on things you could be enjoying during this time at home.
2025-01-2754 minAtomic Monsoon60: You Wanna See Somethin’ Scary?Originally aired February 29, 2020.
Andy and Stephanie had the week off, so Josh got special guest Andrew Tonan on to talk about their favorite horror movies.
Born and raised in Las Vegas Nevada, Andrew Tonan has been in the Entertainment Industry for over 10 years. As a radio disc jockey, being on a rock n roll morning show, and a musician all in Sin City. With many stories of being in the industry and a wealth of experience behind a drum kit. Andrew has a huge passion for music, audio, film, and all things vintage. He also...
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon059: Star Wars: The Clone Wars RetrospectiveOriginally aired February 23, 2020.
With the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars beginning this weekend on Disney+, Stephanie guides Andy and Josh on a look back at the series.
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon058: Coming Soon in 2020Originally aired February 14, 2020.
Find out which movies in coming out 2020 we are the most excited to see! Black Widow! Wonder Woman! Godzilla vs Kong! Ghostbusters! And more?
Thanks to the folks over at DeaFMRecords.bandcamp.com for our intro music!
Note from the future:
Okay, obviously this episode didn’t age very well. So as a bonus, we found the txt file that had Andy's original notes.
ANDY’S ORIGINAL NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:
We are covering theatrical releases only; As much as we want to watch Shaun...
2025-01-2754 minAtomic Monsoon057: Titan Master Attack! with Drew NoloscoOriginally aired February 04, 2020.
Transformers Trading Card Game Global Brand Manager Drew Nolosco from Wizards of the Coast joins us again to talk about the upcoming Titans Return Attack expansion for the TCG.
2025-01-2753 minAtomic Monsoon056: Ever Dance with a Podcast in the Pale Moonlight?Originally aired January 31, 2020.
Andy and Josh talk about the 1989 superhero cinematic classic, Batman, directed by Tim Burton, and starring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, and Kim Basinger.
2025-01-2756 minAtomic Monsoon054: A SUPER ConversationOriginally aired January 19, 2020.
Stephanie comes back to help Andy and Josh kick off 2020 with a conversation about SUPERMAN!
2025-01-2653 minAtomic Monsoon053: Comic Shop Shenanigans with Julian MoragaOriginally aired December 29, 2019.
Former Atomic Comics/Excalibur Comics/Things From Another World/Samurai Comics manager, Julian Moraga, joins Andy and they talk about the fun and exciting times working in comic book shops! They also speak on Julian’s new job working for Brian Pulido’s Coffin Comics. Check them out at CoffinComics.com
Thanks to our friends at DeaFMRecords.Bandcamp.com for our intro music
2025-01-2655 minAtomic Monsoon052: Merry Happy! Our Favorite Holiday SpecialsOriginally aired December 20, 2019.
Stephanie comes back yet again to join Andy and Josh as we discuss some of our favorite Holiday and Christmas-related TV episodes and movies and whatnot. Thanks, as always, to our friends at DeafMRecords.Bandcamp.com for our intro music!
2025-01-2648 minAtomic Monsoon50: The 2010s in Review.Originally aired December 6, 2019.
Stephanie stops back in for another visit, and the trio talk about some of their favorite bits of pop culture from 2010 thru 2019!
2025-01-2653 minAtomic Monsoon049: Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Chapters 1 & 2Originally aired November 22, 2019.
Stephanie returns to join the boys in talking SPOILERS for the first two episodes of The Mandalorian, the new Star Wars show currently airing on Disney+.
2025-01-2655 minAtomic Monsoon048: Know What I Mean?Originally aired November 15, 2019.
Josh and Andy talk about Jim Varney, a.k.a. Ernest P. Worrell. From the early days as a commercial character to starring in movies and eventually getting his own TV show. Additionally, Varney was a great character actor and thespian. Know what I mean, Vern?
2025-01-2654 minAtomic Monsoon046: Tapping into the Transformers TCG with Blaine BublitzOriginally aired October 25, 2019.
Andy talks with Blaine Bublitz, player of the Transformers TCG Trading Card Game, who placed in the Top 4 at Gen Con, one of the biggest gaming conventions. We talk Transformers TCG, other card games, things we’re looking forward to in the next Transformers card set, and what Blaine is looking forward to at the Energon Invitational Championships.
2025-01-2653 minAtomic Monsoon045: Rolling Out with Jeff PiñaOriginally aired October 18, 2019.
Josh was under the weather, so Andy recruited Phoenix-based comic artist Jeff Piña to have a general Transformers chat, as Transformers Month continues to Roll Out!
Jeff Piña is the creator of the comic series Dr. Oblivion’s Guide to Teenage Dating, Bosco & Fleet, I Frickin’ Love You, The Imaginitives, Super Pawn, and more! Find more of Jeff’s stuff at www.JeffPina.com, follow him at @JeffPina78 on Twitter, or check out his two instagram accounts: @jeffPinaMakesComics or @ThrottleBotBot
2025-01-2653 minAtomic Monsoon043: Too Many Bumblebees!Originally aired October 04, 2019.
October 2019 is TRANSFORMERS MONTH on Atomic Monsoon! Members of the Arizona Autobots Cosplay group, Ashlynn and Dawn, join Andy and Josh to talk about their favorite robots ‘n’ disguises.
2025-01-2655 minAtomic Monsoon042: Play it Loud!Originally aired September 29, 2019.
For the 130th anniversary of Nintendo's founding, Andy and Josh sat down and discussed the history of "The Big N."
2025-01-2654 minAtomic Monsoon041: AtomicsaucersOriginally aired September 20, 2019.
In recognition of the Area 51 "Raids," Andy and Josh discuss all manner of aliens and extra-terrestrials from pop culture! From Independence Day to Dinosaucers, and everything in between!
2025-01-2657 minAtomic Monsoon40: Turtle Power!Originally aired September 13, 2019.
Andy and Josh discuss all things Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, from their origins as underground black-and-white comics to their pop culture explosion starting with the 1987 cartoon series, to the dark ages of the late 1990s, as well as more modern TMNT revivals!
2025-01-2653 minAtomic Monsoon039: Cereal KillersOriginally aired September 01, 2019.
Stephanie comes by for another visit, and joins Andy and Josh in a discussion about their favorite breakfast cereals, mascots, toy prizes, and memories.
2025-01-2654 minAtomic Monsoon038: Knowing is Half the BattleOriginally aired August 23, 2019.
While both Andy and Josh grew up in the 80s, Josh never looked back. But Andy has never STOPPED looking back! Join as they discuss some of their favorite cartoons from the oh-so-toyetic 1980s!
2025-01-2653 minAtomic Monsoon037: Go! Go! Game On Expo!Originally aired August 18, 2019.
Andy and Josh went to Game On Expo 2019! On this week’s episode, they recount their adventures at the Phoenix-based video game convention.
NOTE: We mention another recording with some interviews. Unfortunately, that file got corrupted and was unable to be saved. Bummer!
2025-01-2653 minAtomic Monsoon036: Creepy Ain’t A Crime, and Neither is D&DOriginally aired August 04, 2019.
Stephanie returns for a visit, and sits down with Josh and Andy to talk tabletop gaming! We discuss Dungeons and Dragons, WWE Raw Deal, Transformers TCG, and the Star Wars RPG.
2025-01-2653 minAtomic Monsoon035: Gaming on the GoOriginally aired July 19, 2019.
Andy and Josh talk about portable video games, from pre Pre-Gameboy era, through the Game Gear, Turbo Express, and Atari Lynx, all the way up to the Game Boy Advance.
2025-01-261h 02Atomic Monsoon034: Feat. Dana Jean PhoenixOriginally aired July 14, 2019.
Andy and Josh speak with the Toronto-based Synthwave Siren herself, Dana Jean Phoenix about her musical career, inspirations, and more.
You can find Dana’s music at DanaJeanPhoenix.Bandcamp.com
2025-01-2654 minAtomic Monsoon033: See Ya Real Soon!Originally aired at June 30, 2019.
Stephanie gets a new job, so this is her last regular episode with us as she moves on to bigger and better things. So, at her request, we talk about Disney!
2025-01-2657 minAtomic Monsoon032: Spider-Man: The Clone WarsOriginally aired June 23, 2019.
Andy, Josh, and Stephanie talk about the web-slinger, Spider-Man, and CLONES!!!
2025-01-2655 minAtomic Monsoon031: The One About Video GamesOriginally aired June 16, 2019.Andy, Josh, and Stephanie talk all about their favorite video games and all the memories that go with 'em!
2025-01-2654 minAtomic Monsoon029: Convention EscalationOriginally aired June 02, 2019.
Andy and Stephanie recount their adventures from Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019!
2025-01-2659 minAtomic Monsoon028: Phoenix Fan Fusion LIVEOriginally aired May 23, 2019
Live from Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019! Andy, Stephanie, and Josh sit down with Val Hochberg and talk about her webcomic series Mystery, Babylon, as well as all the fun things they plan to do over the convention weekend.
2025-01-2658 minAtomic Monsoon027: Ex-ConsOriginally aired May 19, 2019.
Andy, Steph, and Josh tell stories from various comic convention-going experiences in preparation for Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019.
2025-01-2656 minAtomic Monsoon026: Busting Makes Me Feel GoodOriginally aired May 12, 2019.
Josh, Andy, and Stephanie get the bottom of the ghost-hunting franchise, Ghostbusters! Talking the movies, cartoons, comics, and video games.
2025-01-261h 03Atomic Monsoon025: Spoilers are ComingOriginally aired May 5, 2019.
Josh and Stephanie talk Game of Thrones without Andy, who was expecting a completely different topic — Spoilers ahead!
2025-01-261h 07Atomic Monsoon024: We’re in the Endgame, NowOriginally aired April 26, 2019.
Andy and Steph talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe films leading up to Avengers: Endgame, including: Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, Marvel’s Avengers (Assemble), Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Captain Marvel.
2025-01-2559 minAtomic Monsoon021: Shadow JusticeOriginally aired March 29, 2019.
Andy and Josh ramble about comics and some fun stuff in the news! Next week: Wonder*Con and PAX East reveals!
2025-01-2558 minAtomic Monsoon019: Captain Marvel Rolls a Solid 20!Originally aired March 8, 2019.
Andy and Stephanie give their review of Captain Marvel! We discuss the upcoming season of Game of Thrones, the opening dates for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, X-Men costumes in comics, and Dungeons & Dragons show Critical Role's Kickstarter campaign brining in millions! We also take a moment to honor those we have lost recently.
2025-01-2552 minAtomic Monsoon018: Toejam and TwizzlersOriginally aired March 1, 2019.
Here for your weekly dose of nerd stuff? Well you have come to the right place. We talk about Toejam and Earl returning, all the exciting things to do at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Oscar Winners, the Transformers Trading Card Game, Andy’s Battle Angel Alita and Fighting with My Family reviews, PLUS the return of the Jonas Brothers and…90210? And of course so much more!
In honor of Luke Perry. RIP.
2025-01-2559 minAtomic Monsoon015: Swimsuits, Pouches, and a MOTHOriginally aired February 10, 2019.
We take a listener’s suggestion and check out the Marvel Swimsuit issues. We also talk about the Super Bowl ads, the Avengers: Endgame Trailer, Toy Story 4 Teaser, and other nerdy things until a MOTH ATTACKS!!!! Andy saves the day!
2025-01-2556 minAtomic Monsoon012: Help Me, Josh and Stephanie! I have questions about STAR WARS!Originally aired January 06, 2019.
Andy has questions about Star Wars from Boba Fett to Thrawn to Darth Bane! And Josh and Stephanie answer them to the best of their ability and knowledge. The force is strong with this episode!
2025-01-2553 minAtomic Monsoon007: From Venom with LoveOriginally aired October 05, 2018
What did Andy think of Venom? Listen to find out! Also, some early New York Comic Con NYCC announcements, Aquaman and plenty of other trailers, Star Wars: The Mandalorian‘s first production shot, and tons more fun! Thanks to our friends at DeaFM Records for the theme song!
2025-01-2556 minAtomic MonsoonEpisode 000: Testing 1-2-3Originally aired August 29, 2018
A test recording, full of all of us stumbling over ourselves that we decided to share with you! In this early test recording, we talk about:
Simon Belmont and other characters in Smash Bros Ultimate, Patrick Stewart returning as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars Episode 9, Ghostbusters, Ruby Rose as Batwoman in the Arrowverse, Streaming services vs physical media, Gal Gadot in Ralph Breaks the Internet, Everybody loves Wonder Woman, and Andy is probably gonna hate both Venom and Ready Player One, but bought the most r...
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