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Advent Calendar House Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Christmas Aliens🎄 Cowabunga! In nearly 40 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series, 2004’s “The Christmas Aliens” is somehow their only animated Christmas episode. Join Michelangelo and a kitty named Klunk on a Christmas Eve car chase as they save a truckload of stolen Little Orphan Alien dolls meant for a group of little orphan human Earthlings, all while Splinter makes a sewer full of guests wait for Mikey to arrive before they eat. At press time, “The Christmas Aliens” is available on Paramount+. **** 🎙 Guests: Jaime Hood (ShezCrafti, Cult Film Club, Bluesky) ...

2025-07-091h 02

Advent Calendar House You Can’t Do That on Television: Christmas🎄It’s 1984, and Santa’s in front of a firing squad because his executioner didn’t appreciate the socks he got last Christmas. The slime is an extra festive shade of green in this Christmas episode of the show that defined Nickelodeon’s early years, featuring an all-star cast of the 5 most featured kid actors of “You Can’t Do That on Television.” **** 🎙 Guests:Shawn Robare (Plastic Rocket Pop, Cult Film Club, Wolfman’s Got Nards) Steven (UFO Club, The Bigfoot Club) **** 💬 Topics & Tangents:1...

2024-12-041h 22

Totally Rad Christmas!Dinosaucers “There’s No Such Thing as Stego-Claws” (w/ Shawn Robare)What’s up, dudes? Merry Dinosaur Day! Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club, Crestwood House, and Plastic Rocket Pop and I talk the 1987 cartoon “Dinosaucers!” It’s good dinos versus evil tyrannos as two dinosaur alien factions fight for freedom!It’s Dinosaur Day on Reptilon, and the Dinosaucers are set to return to their home planet for the celebration. The Tyrannos decide to spoil it for Bonehead by telling him Stego-Claws isn’t real. Consequently, the dejected dino refuses to go back home for the holiday. Luckily. He’s visited by the actual Stego-Claws who takes him and David...

2024-08-121h 00

VH US Season 16 : Episode 2- G.I. Joe The Movie (Featuring Shawn Robare & JL Watkins)Find Shawn:https://plasticrocketpop.comhttps://x.com/ShawnRobarehttps://x.com/CFCPodFind JL:(Nice try.)Find Dirk:https://letterboxd.com/dirkmarshall/https://twitter.com/VHUS_Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/vhushttps://vhuspodcast.threadless.comFind Wordburglar:wordburglar.com

2024-05-281h 33

Totally Rad Christmas!The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold (w/ Shawn Robare)What’s up, dudes? It’s a St. Patrick’s Day Christmas when Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club, Crestwood House, and Plastic Rocket Pop and I talk the 1981 Rankin Bass special “The Leprechaun’s Christmas Gold!” Written by Romeo Muller, it was originally conceived as a St. Patrick’s Day special, but was retooled and released in December instead. Oh, and the word Christmas is just thrown into random sentences.One hundred years ago, two leprechaun clans existed. Their gold, unfortunately, attracted the banshee Old Mag the Hag, who used her shapeshifting abilities to cause a rift between t...

2024-03-1746 min

Totally Rad Christmas!Kids, Incorporated: Rock in the New Year (w/ Shawn and Sean)What’s up, dudes? Everybody look around, hear the sound. Something special’s gonna come your way when Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club, Crestwood House, and Plastic Rocket Pop and Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast join me to talk “Kids, Incorporated!” They even had a New Year’s Eve special where they rock in the New Year!In this Dec 31st clip show, Kids, Incorporated are rehearsing in the garage when Riley breaks the bad news. Apparently, his latest invention exploded and covered The P*lace in ice cream! Everything is ruined, and the New Year’s...

2023-12-3152 min

Totally Rad Christmas!Kidd Video Christmas Special (w/ Shawn and Chad)What’s up, dudes? Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club, Crestwood House, and Plastic Rocket Pop and Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ are with me to discuss “Kidd Video!” That’s right! We’re talking the long lost “Kidd Video Christmas Special!” It’s ‘80s cartoon awesomeness re-edited in ‘91 to fill a one hour time slot on WGN. The special consists of 2 episodes of the show, ‘Double Trouble’ and ‘Master Blaster Brat.’ All the licensed Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, etc., music was removed and replaced with generic Christmas songs.In ‘Double Trouble,’ while exploring the tunnels of South Plumbington...

2023-12-011h 24

After Lunch 216 | The After Lunch Screaming ServiceMichael and Rob welcome Joanna from Bloody Popcorn and Shawn Robare to create a horror-themed streaming service. Each panelist controls a sub-channel that includes 5 favorite horror films, 5 favorite horror-related TV series, and an original series created by the panelist themself. Listen and see if your favorites are available! (Special thanks to Shawn for the name: 'screaming service'.)

2023-10-162h 22

Dead Ringers DEMONS + POPCORNNolan is joined by Philip Yount, Ben McBride, and Emily von Seele to discuss Lamberto Bava’s DEMONS (1985) and Mark Herrier’s POPCORN (1991). The crew catch up on spooky season discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before attending an all-night movie marathon where the horrors onscreen begin to unfold in their theater. Other movies/TV shows discussed on this episode: HELLBENDER (2022), BONES (2001), NOMADS (1985), DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (1981), THE GATE II: TRESPASSERS (1990), BAD DREAMS (1988), THE BABYSITTER: KILLER QUEEN (2020), KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988), DOLLS (1987), DUDE BRO PARTY MASSACRE III (2015), MALIGNANT (2021), V/H/S/94 (2021), OVER THE GARDEN WALL (2014), HALLOWEEN KILL...

2021-11-122h 19

Hellbent for Letterbox Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)Wrapping up a Halloween double-feature, Michael and Pax jaw about Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter with returning Hellbent guest (and co-host with the fellas on the new Crestwood House classic horror podcast), Shawn Robare.

2021-10-2952 min

Hellbent for Letterbox Billy the Kid vs Dracula (1966)On this spooky episode Mike and Pax are joined by Shawn Robare to discuss the first in a western horror double feature; Billy the Kid vs Dracula! You can listen to Mike, Shawn, and Pax discuss more classic pre-80s horror movies on the Crestwood House Podcast which you can find on the Cult Film Club feed! Check it out!

2021-10-221h 02

VH US Season 8 : Bonus Episode- New Releases & Late Returns (featuring Shawn Robare)This episode's guest is Shawn Robare. He has previously been a guest to chat about his passion for The Monster Squad as well as his appearance in the documentary Wolfmans Got Nards. In addition to that, Shawn also co-hosts (co-co-hosts?) Cult Film Club. A podcast where the three hosts celebrate films that they have always loved. You can also find Shawn's website Branded In The 80s. Which is full of meticulous nostalgia. He is also just an all around gem and we are excited to have him return.The Seventh Curse (1986) is directed by Lam Ngai Kai...

2021-08-2449 min

Hellbent for Letterbox Duel in the Sun (1946)Shawn Robare returns to help Michael and Pax discuss the David O. Selznick mess, Duel in the Sun, featuring a legendary cast, but also six directors, a terrible script, and a central relationship that no one (including the movie) cares about. Happily, that makes for a great conversation anyway.

2020-12-281h 27

Hellbent for Letterbox Death Rides a Horse (1967)This month Michael and Pax are joined by their good friend Shawn Robare to discuss the 1967 Spaghetti Western Death Rides a Horse starring Lee Van Cleef and John Phillip Law.

2020-12-0850 min

After Lunch AfterLUNCH 12: '80s Laff-a-LympicsRemember Scooby's All Star Laff-A-Lympics where various Hanna Barbera characters crossed over to compete against each other in Olympics-style events? Even if you don't, it was really fun, so Amanda VanHiel, Shawn Robare, Rob Graham, and Michael May imagine what that would be like with characters from '80s TV shows and movies.

2020-11-0257 min

Totally Rad Christmas!The Monster Squad (w/ Shawn Robare)What's up, dudes? Happy Halloween! Here's a mega episode with special guest Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club podcast and Branded in the '80s all about the 1987 masterpiece of horror comedy "The Monster Squad"! We really get into it! How does the Mummy appear in Eugene's closet? Why does Del appear to harm Dracula when he shoots him? And can you really summon the US Army by writing a note in crayon? I hope so if monsters show up! So sit back, grab your favorite retro shutter or asymmetric sunglasses and some popcorn...wait...candy corn...for this...

2020-10-291h 29

VH US Booness Episode Part 2: Collector BoogalooThis week's film: The Monster Squad"A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters."Coming to home video and digital on October 27th: Wolfman's Got Nards This week's guest: Shawn RobareBranded in the 80's (website & podcast)Cult Film Club (podcast)

2020-10-0642 min

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 17On episode 17 of WIZARDS Adam and Michael are joined by Shawn Robare from brandedinthe80s.com to talk the continued dominance of Valiant Comics in this era, celebrate a Rob and Todd's Hype Machine Milestone, review Madman Adventures #1 by Mike Allred and more 90's comics geekery. Plus, Michael finally gets his comeuppance from The Human Torch!Get one of our three WIZARDS designs today at this linkhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref_id=12330 Thanks to our monthly supporters Marvin Dupree Jay M D P Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper...

2020-08-121h 34

After Lunch AfterLUNCH 1: Elevator Pitches and Studio NotesPaxton Holley pitched the idea for this episode in which he, Adam Pope, Michael May, and Shawn Robare each try to sell an idea for a movie, TV show, or product, then modify that idea based on notes from the other panelists. It's a weird and funny episode; the perfect way to kick off the new, but familiar AfterLUNCH podcast. And very special thank you to the legendary Mike Westfall for creating the AfterLUNCH logo.

2020-06-0148 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast 18 - Random Toy MemoriesOn this episode of the show, I take a few minutes to relate of couple of vivid Star Wars toy memories that I've been thinking about of late.

2020-04-1700 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast 17 - The Ballad of Shuki LevyIn this episode of the show I take a minute to dive back into the world of animation music attribution and talk about the some of the uncredited folks behind five of my favorite 80s era cartoon theme songs.

2020-04-1000 min

After Lunch 351 - The Penultimate EpisodeOne more episode to go after this!! In this episode, the final guest episode, we are joined by Nerd Lunch's very first 4th Chair Army member, Shawn Robare. And we are talking about pop culture things that a) We Just Can't Quit and b) That We are Done With.

2020-04-071h 36

Branded in the 80s Podcast 16 - Michael Reaves AppreciationOn this latest episode I take a minute to give a little appreciation to one of my favorite animation writers, the great Michael Reaves. Though he may not be a household name, he worked on a ton of the cartoons of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, contributing some of the best episodes of each series he touched.

2020-04-0600 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast 15 - Nostalgic BlissOn the latest episode of the show I take a few minutes to talk about the underlying happiness and oft ignored sadness of nostalgia, and try to relate a couple instances where my experience with 80s era junk has led to unadulterated bliss.

2020-03-3100 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast 14 - A Silverhawks StoryOn this episode of the show I take a second to tell a short story about one of my most vivid Silverhawks memories.

2020-03-2600 min

Hellbent for Letterbox The Wild Bunch (1969)On this episode of Hellbent we are again joined by Shawn Robare to discuss Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch, widely considered to be a classic in the genre. Only some of us agree with that.

2019-11-251h 11

Hellbent for Letterbox The Professionals (1966)Michael and Pax are joined by Shawn Robare (Cult Film Club) to ruminate on Richard Brooks' end-of-the-West saga starring Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Woody Strode, Robert Ryan, Claudia Cardinale, and Jack Palance.

2019-11-191h 21

The Horror Movie BBQ Podcast Celebrating 30 Years of Ghostbusters 2!Chad is joined by Shawn Robare of BrandedInThe80s.com and CultFilmClub and Jason Gross of RediscoverThe80s.com to discuss the magic that is GHOSTBUSTERS 2!

2019-06-141h 44

After Lunch 329 - Nerd Lunch 9For this episode we are joined by first time Fourth Chair Retromash as well as Fourth Chair vets Christian Nielsen and Shawn Robare to draft ourselves a heist team. We are each given 9 positions to fill and we pop culture fantasy draft ourselves a team to steal the Classic Film Jerks Golden Microphone.

2019-05-141h 18

After Lunch Extra Helping - Sweet Sixteen of Best Arnold Schwarzenegger MoviesIt's tournament time on this fifth Tuesday as Jeeg convenes a panel to crown the best Arnold Schwarzenegger movie. Joining the crew for a fun stroll down IMDB lane are Shawn Robare, Peter Kuebeck, and the Awesome Grace Jones.

2019-04-301h 00

After Lunch Fourth Chair Army Invasion 5: M Night Shyamalan's Shattered TrilogyShawn Robare, Evan Hanson, and Michael May unpack Unbreakable, sift through Split, and get into Glass. They also converse on the career of M Night Shyamalan, wondering if one of us has made a gross error and wasted the other person's valuable time.

2019-02-121h 47

Advent Calendar House Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: We Wish You a Turtle ChristmasTune in as we unearth a 1994 cash-grab video starring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — or at least some version of them — a special so low-quality, it happens in a sewer. **** 🎙 Guests: Shawn Robare (Branded in the ’80s, Cult Film Club, @ShawnRobare). Jonathan Zelenak (@TheSewerDen). **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: 1. About the Sewer Den, Jonathan’s massive TMNT collection, and his blog post about We Wish You a Turtle Christmas. 2. Of course we touch on the Turtles’ Coming Out of Their Shells Tour. 3. The Turtles’ smil...

2018-12-2255 min

Monster Squad Minute Minute 64 - Every Time Patrick Speaks a Fairy DiesOne last time, Shawn Robare of Branded in the 80s returns to help us figure out who exactly the virgin in this situation is, and also whatever the heck happened with that third Bride of Dracula. “Monster Mash” ©Reservoir 416 (BMI) Published By Reservoir Media Management, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

2018-10-1200 min

Monster Squad Minute Minute 63 - Burger King, Frog Brothers, and the Gilmore GirlsShawn Robare is back to help us figure out if Del and Emily can really make this marriage thing work after this (they can't) what makes a successful marriage (defeating Dracula) and what to see when you visit the Gilmore Girls in Stars Hollow. “Monster Mash” ©Reservoir 416 (BMI) Published By Reservoir Media Management, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

2018-10-1100 min

Monster Squad Minute Minute 62 - The Untimely Death of Richard SapirShawn Robare is with us as the the black guy is the first to die. Del weighs the paperwork of killing a guy in a Dracula costume in cold blood. Andrew drops some bombs from the script, but not like... not like literal bombs like Drac just did, y'know? “Monster Mash” ©Reservoir 416 (BMI) Published By Reservoir Media Management, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

2018-10-1000 min

Monster Squad Minute Minute 61 - All of the Non-Sentient Things Get HurtShawn Robare of Branded in the 80s is back to witness Dracula take apart the American Dream. Big cars? Destroy 'em. White picket fence? Drive over it. Family unit? Divorce! Plus: Duncan Regehr starts the twenty minutes that made him one of the best and most chilling Draculas on the big screen! “Monster Mash” ©Reservoir 416 (BMI) Published By Reservoir Media Management, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

2018-10-0900 min

Monster Squad Minute Minute 60 - A Literal DeathmobileMonster master Shawn Robare of Branded in the 80's joins us to present more evidence that Phoebe is the most useful member of the Squad, wonder what Dracula's credit rating is like vis a vis automotive purchases, and hits at a door left open for Monster Squad Part II. “Monster Mash” ©Reservoir 416 (BMI) Published By Reservoir Media Management, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

2018-10-0800 min

After Lunch 315 - Ready Player One movie drilldownOn this episode we are joined by Shawn Robare to do a drilldown on the Ready Player One movie released this year. This is a followup to episode 97 where we did a drilldown on the original book by Ernest Cline.

2018-10-021h 54

Pop Culture Retrofit Podcast The Monster Squad MusicalChristian and DiGio are joined by pal Shawn Robare from The Cult Film Club Podcast as they attempt to make the film The Monster Squad into a musical.

2018-06-2940 min

After Lunch 308 - Sweet Sixteen: Arcade GamesOn this episode we are joined by Christian Nielsen and Shawn Robare to select 16 video arcade games that need to go into the Nerd Lunch Video Arcade Museum. Does your favorite make it? Probably not.

2018-06-191h 33

SequelQuest Podcast EP78 | RAD 2 | SequelQuestEP78 | Sequelto RAD How RAD are you? In 1986 Hal Needham, the director of Smokey and The Bandit was tasked by Talia Shire from the Rocky films to direct a “sportsploitation” film in the style of The Karate Kid, but with BMX racing. Who knew that by including scenes of Bike Dancing, Ass Sliding and the wicked BMX danger of Helltrack he would create an 80’s cult classic like RAD? More than 30 years later, this wild 80’s movie starring Bill Allen and Lori Laughlin is still not commercially available, but that won’t stop Adam and a duo of g...

2018-06-141h 04

Hellbent for Letterbox Hannie Caulder (1971)On this episode Mike and Pax are once again joined by Shawn Robare and this time we are discussing another Raquel Welch vehicle, Hannie Caulder from 1971. We discuss what we thought of the movie as well as the influence it had on Quentin Tarantino.

2018-03-0758 min

Hellbent for Letterbox Godless (2017)Michael and Pax are joined by special guest Shawn Robare (Branded in the '80s, Cult Film Club) to talk about the Netflix mini-series Godless starring Michelle Dockery, Jeff Daniels, and Jack O'Connell. And in "Whatchoo Been Westernin'?" we discuss the '80s cartoon Bravestarr and the movie Hostiles starring Christian Bale and Wes Studi.

2018-02-221h 16

I Read Movies Podcast Archive Gremlins by George Gipe (1984)In this episode I'm joined by my first guest, Shawn Robare, to talk about the crazy weird novelization to Gremlins (1984).

2018-02-071h 36

JED Talks WHAT TO WATCH ON NETFLIX // EPISODE 25 - SHAWN ROBARE of Branded in the 80s This episode I speak to SHAWN ROBARE who runs the fantastic pop culture website BRANDED IN THE 80S! Besides six awesome recommendations of what to watch on the streaming platform of your choice, we talk STAR WARS, COLLECTING and THE MONSTER SQUAD!I'm excited for you guys to hear this!Check out Shawn's site at: http://brandedinthe80s.com/ and on twitter @shawnrobare.If you wanna say hello to me, you can do that @jedshepherd!

2018-01-2159 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 13 - Star Wars Then and NowOn this episode of the show I take a minute to talk about the Star Wars films, in particular how the years of official canon affect how our perceptions of the movies and characters change over time. There are spoilers for Episodes 7 & 8, so proceed with caution.

2017-12-1900 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 12 - Walter Kellog Cereal DetectiveOn the latest episode of the Branded in the 80s podcast I’m going to attempt to solve a mystery, a cold case 30 years in the making. It’s a twisted tale of deception, a famous advertising slogan, mistaken identities, and murder. Welcome to Cereal, presented by Branded in the 80s. This story is an obscure, mostly forgotten and dark period in cereal history. Breakfast cereal history. It begins with a beloved 80s commercial jingle and it will eventually uncover the death of a third tier cereal mascot and the cover-up that has slipped under the radar of a generati

2017-12-1200 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Epsiode 11 - Refining the Quest to CollectIn this episode of the show I switch gears from looking backwards to what it's like to be a collector in the modern age. How does getting older change the way I look at collecting, and how can I refine and focus my efforts to best accomplish my goal to reconnect with my childhood.

2017-12-0500 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 10 - Passing Down the Matrix of NostalgiaThe second season of the All New Branded in the 80s podcast continues with episode 10 where I talk a bit about passing the torch of nostalgia to the next generation. Having had the opportunity to babysit my nephew, a 10 year-old Transformers superfan, I got a chance to see how he reacted to the original generation of toys and cartoons. Does the old stuff still hold up for this new generation? And how weird is it that Transformers is now a generational fandom?

2017-11-2800 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 9 - Cartoon Liner NotesThe All New Branded in the 80s Podcast returns for season 2 with an episode that takes a look at creator attribution behind the scenes of our favorite 80s cartoons. From voice actors to the musicians behind the theme songs, why is it so difficult to pin down exactly who helped create our favorite animation. In this episode I focus on why it's so hard to pin down attribution, in particular when it comes to the music we have burned into our heads for our favorite theme songs. I also give a shout out to a friend in th...

2017-11-2100 min

SequelQuest Podcast EP57 - Monster Squad Sequel - SequelQuestEP57- 30 years ago a group of monster loving kids teamed up to kick evil in the nards and save the world from the unholy alliance of Dracula, Gill-Man, Mummy and The Wolfman. Unfortunately few people saw this wacky 80's adventure upon it's release, but the cult of The Monster Squad has grown in the last decade, making it a staple of Midnight Screenings and Halloween playlists. To create a truly monstrous sequel Adam and Jeramy recruited Monster Squad super fan, Shawn Robare from the Cult Film Club podcast and brandedinthe80s.com who came equipped with endless trivia about...

2017-10-1958 min

Nerd Lunch: The Third 100 287 - Create a Saturday Morning Cartoon Line UpShawn Robare visits again and the crew creates their own new Saturday Morning Cartoon Line-Up. Each podcaster comes up with three shows they'd like to see and the combined roster of shows becomes a brand new Saturday Morning line up. Grab a bowl of Nerd Lunch Crunch and sit in front of the TV for five hours straight of greatness.

2017-10-1000 min

After Lunch 287 - Create a Saturday Morning Cartoon Line UpShawn Robare visits again and the crew creates their own new Saturday Morning Cartoon Line-Up. Each podcaster comes up with three shows they'd like to see and the combined roster of shows becomes a brand new Saturday Morning line up. Grab a bowl of Nerd Lunch Crunch and sit in front of the TV for five hours straight of greatness.

2017-10-101h 11

Nerd Lunch: The Third 100 267 - Filmmaker Roulette 2This week Jeeg is still out saving kittens and puppies and we are joined by Shawn Robare and Andrew Bloom for another round of Filmmaker Roulette. Everyone is assigned a movie and then randomly assigned a new director and we have to remake our assigned movies in the visual style of our new director. It's a lot of fun!

2017-04-1800 min

After Lunch 267 - Filmmaker Roulette 2This week Jeeg is still out saving kittens and puppies and we are joined by Shawn Robare and Andrew Bloom for another round of Filmmaker Roulette. Everyone is assigned a movie and then randomly assigned a new director and we have to remake our assigned movies in the visual style of our new director. It's a lot of fun!

2017-04-181h 25

Junk Fed Episode 8: Go To Your Room! with Shawn RobareShawn Robare of Branded in the 80s and the Cult Film Club podcast joins me to discuss a topic inspired by Shawn's own Awesome 80s Bedrooms series, the inner sanctum of our childhood bedrooms. For some kids, the bedroom is the one place in the house that we have any control over. Shawn and I reminisce about the different bedrooms we occupied in our formative years and the fun or sometimes scary things they contained. Despite it being the envy of every 80s kid, Shawn concedes that the G.I. Joe U.S.S. Flagg battleshi...

2017-03-151h 03

Nerd Lunch: The Third 100 250 - Trapped in Shawn's FridgeThis week Nerd Lunch is celebrating their 250th episode! To mark this special occasion Shawn Robare and Jaime Hood have invited Pax, CT and Jeeg over to Branded HQ for dinner. While touring the house, the fellas get trapped in Shawn Robare's Ecto Cooler Cooler and begin reminiscing about all of their favorite episodes of the podcast.

2016-11-0100 min

After Lunch 250 - Trapped in Shawn's FridgeThis week Nerd Lunch is celebrating their 250th episode! To mark this special occasion Shawn Robare and Jaime Hood have invited Pax, CT and Jeeg over to Branded HQ for dinner. While touring the house, the fellas get trapped in Shawn Robare's Ecto Cooler Cooler and begin reminiscing about all of their favorite episodes of the podcast.

2016-11-011h 26

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 8 - Unsung Heroes of the 80sOn this episode of the All New Branded in the 80s podcast I take a look at a couple of documentaries that highlight some unsung heroes of the decade that had a vast influence on the pop culture of the day, Candyman, the David Klein Story, and The Rock Afire Explosion. This episode was brought to you by the fine folks at CanPants.com.

2016-08-1500 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 7 - Nostalgia, the Weirder, the BetterOn this episode of the All New Branded in the 80s podcast I spend some time talking about what it's like to be a nostalgia addicted guy in the world of pop culture collecting. Though I adore most all 80s nostalgic kid's stuff, these days it takes more than a tub full of Masters of the Universe figures or a wall of Nintendo NES cartridges to get me excited about collecting. No, to really make my head spin the stuff that I love to find has to be the kind of things that simply just should exist anymore. So joi...

2016-08-0700 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 6 - The Marty McFly TheoremIn this week's episode of the All New Branded in the 80s podcast I talk a little bit about the Marty McFly Theorem, or how there are really two completely different Marty McFlys in the first Back to the Future film. If you want to chat about the show, send me an e-mail at smurfwreck@gmail.com.

2016-07-3100 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 5 - Thrashin' and Trashin'On this week's episode of the new Branded in the 80s podcast I take a moment to make a confession. I was an 80s skateboarding poser. I talk a bit about my obsession with the skating culture, the boards I had as a kid, and how being a frightened poser affected my life as a preteen.

2016-07-1700 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 4 - Thunder in Your HeartIn this episode of the All New Branded in the 80s podcast I dig a little deeper into one of my favorite 80s era anthems, the badass Thunder in Your Heart by John Farnham from the soundtrack to the 1986 cult BMX film Rad. I recently discovered that two of my other favorite 80s era anthem musicians, Stan Bush (who wrote and performs The Touch for the 1986 Transformers movie) & Joe Esposito (who performed You're the Best from the Karate Kid soundtrack) have also covered this song. I dig into the three versions, talk a bit about their similarities and differences an...

2016-07-0800 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 3 - The Ghostbusters NovelizationOn this episode of the all new Branded in the 80s podcast I spend little time talking about one of my favorite 80s era collectibles, movie tie-in novelizations! I cover a bit of the reason why I love them as a concept before diving into some discussion talking all about the 1985 Ghostbusters: A Supernatural Spectacular novel. I cover some extended and deleted scenes as well as some all new material that wasn't either in the script or the finished film. If you have any comments or questions, you can e-mail me at smurfwreck@gmail.com or chat me...

2016-07-0300 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 2 - Reconsidering Billy Francis KopekeIn this week's episode of the Branded in the 80s podcast I take a minute to talk about finding new perspectives on the pop culture that we know and love so much that it's started to lose some of its luster. To this effect I reconsider the character of Billy Francis Kopeke from the 1988 Penny Marshall film Big. After viewing the alternate director's cut of the film Kopeke becomes a much more nuanced character that not only has an expanded story, but it's one that changes the tone and overall theme of the film. If you'd like to chat, you...

2016-06-2300 min

Branded in the 80s Podcast Episode 1 - Ecto CoolerOn this first episode of the new Branded in the 80s Podcast I talk a little bit about the 10th anniversary of the website, get excited about the return of Hi-C Ecto Cooler to store shelves, and discuss the power of positivity on the internet. I also give a shout out to LaserPins.com and talk a bit about the new enamel pins I just dropped. If you'd like to chat, hit me up @smurfwreck on twitter & instagram, or send me an e-mail to smurfwreck@gmail.com.

2016-06-1600 min

Nerd Lunch: The Third 100 Episode 222 - Video Rental Store MemoriesThis week Shawn Robare returns to the show to reminisce about video rental stores. We talk about the first video rental stores we remember popping up in our towns, we discuss renting the actual VCRs, VHS vs Betamax and what the brick & mortar video rental situation currently looks like for us. Join us for a fun, nostalgia filled discussion.

2016-03-2200 min

Classic Film Jerks The Re-Cast: GhostbustersAndrew and Michael are joined by Shawn Robare from Brandedinthe80s.com as they try to recast Ghostbusters.

2015-10-1549 min

Nerd Lunch: The Second 100 Extra Helping - The New Adventures of He-ManFor this extra special Extra Helping Pax is joined by Shawn Robare to discuss the 1990 cartoon sequel, The New Adventures of He-Man which followed up and rebooted the classic mid 80s cartoon. We talk about our first exposure to the property, we discuss a few of the episodes and how the show differs from the earlier incarnation and we even discuss the toys.

2015-06-1100 min

Nerd Lunch: The Second 100 Episode 164 - The Fourth Chair Army of Doom!Banded together from remote corners of the blogosphere are four of the most sinister bloggers of all time—The Fourth Chair Army of Doom! Dedicated to a single objective, the conquest of the Nerd Lunch Podcast. Branded in the 80s' Shawn Robare, along with Jay from The Sexy Armpit, Jaime from Shezcrafti and Rondal from Strange Kids Club, lead a successful coup to takeover the Nerd Lunch Podcast. And of course, they make their topic all about cartoon villains. Will the Nerd Lunchers ever get their show back, or has evil really triumphed? There's only one way to find ou...

2015-02-0300 min

Nerd Lunch: The Second 100 Episode 159 - Comic Book Shop MemoriesThe nerds are joined this week by Shawn Robare and Evan Hanson to discuss our memories growing up before the Internet and going to comic book shops. We talk about a few of our favorite comic book shops and we talk about some of the more choice employees of these comic shops back in the day. It's a lively discussion that I think you're going to enjoy.

2014-12-1600 min

Rediscover The 80s Rediscover the 80s Episode 2Rediscover everything about the 1980s using a similar format to VH1's "I Love The 80s" TV show. Play along with Topic Trivia and the Backwards Song Challenge. Stick around after the credits for outtakes. EPISODE 2 TOPICSMOVIES - Raiders of the Lost Ark WAPNER'S REVENGE - 24 hours of solitary confinement with "Mickey" or "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" on a continuous loop TOYS - Which did you play with more, Rubik's Cube or Simon? TELEVISION - Miami Vice DO YOU REMEMBER? - The first time you played the NES video game console FOOD - Which...

2014-09-121h 23

Nerd Lunch: The Second 100 Extra Helping - Guardians of the GalaxyCT and Pax are joined by Shawn Robare to discuss the new Marvel movie, Guardians of the Galaxy. We discuss our history with the property, what we thought of the movie and if there was anything we didn't like about the movie. And we talk about Howard the Duck.

2014-08-2100 min

Nerd Lunch: The Second 100 Episode 140 - Video ArcadesCT is absent this week so Jeeg and Pax invite Shawn Robare and The Retroist over to talk about video arcades. We talk about our earliest memories of arcades, we talk about some of our favorite games, we talk about games we actually beat and we even have a good discussion about Showbiz Pizza. Nerd to Dos include D&D, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and, of course, Jeeg's Real Life Problems.

2014-07-1400 min

Nerd Lunch: The Second 100 Episode 126 - Summer Nerd To-Dos 2014In the early part of March 2014, Atlanta was shaken to its core when the Nerd Lunch Podcast crew all met together in person for the first time. Also joined by Shawn Robare (Branded in the 80s) and Jaime Hood (Shezcrafti) of the Cult Film Club Podcast, the fearsome five recorded a podcast. Hear a report about the escapades of the crew during the visit in Atlanta and then follow that up by listening to them talk about what they are looking forward to seeing, smelling and doing this summer!

2014-04-0800 min

Nerd Lunch: The Second 100 Episode 107 - Movie PrequelsThis week we are joined by show regular Shawn Robare from Branded in the 80s to discuss the idea of movie prequels. We talk about our initial thoughts of prequels, we discuss what prequels work and what prequels don't. We even come up with a few ideas for prequels we'd like to see. Nerd To-Dos include Funko figures, Bond movies, Witches of Eastwick and M. Night Shamalayan.

2013-11-1200 min

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 100 - Fourth Chair Carryover Question ReviewBreak out the Doritos and Mountain Dew, the Nerd Lunch Podcast had reached triple digits! It's episode 100 and to celebrate, CT, Jeeg and Pax welcome the two other members of the Nerd Lunch Family. Joining as guests are Nerd Lunch blog co-founder PLee and Nerd Lunch: The Web Series co-host Savannah Staverosky. However, the show honors many of our past guests by including a look back at several Fourth Chair Carryover Questions from the past year. Find out who never watched Saturday Morning cartoons, who doesn't like Seth Rogen, who (sort of) ran a 5K to save the Clock...

2013-08-271h 20

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 97 - Ready Player OneThis week CT, Jeeg and Pax are joined by show regular Shawn Robare to discuss the nerdarific book, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. We talk about our pre-knowledge of the book, what we thought of the characters and what we thought of all of the 80s pop culture references that are strewn throughout the text. We quite thoroughly discuss this book. Nerd to Dos involve bootleg Powell-Peralta skate tapes, William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, and more Game of Thrones, Farscape and Burn Notice viewing.

2013-08-061h 45

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 94 - Actual Nerd LunchThis week on the Nerd Lunch Podcast, we do something we've never done before--EAT LUNCH! CT and Pax got together in person and were fortunate enough to have regular Fourth Chair guests Shawn Robare and Robert Zerbe join them as well. We talk a bit about the Fake Geek Girls thing and then launch into how our summers are going so far and just chat. We eat, drink and are merry while sitting at 4Rivers Smokehouse in Jacksonville, FL. Warning! There is a ton of ambient noise so bear with us on this episode.

2013-07-161h 05

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 91 - G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero Action FiguresThis week on the show, CT and Pax welcome back Shawn Robare of Branded in the 80s and Cult Film Club and new guest Howie Decker of Under Scoop Fire to discuss the G.I. Joe action figure line. We chatted about the figures we collected, the ones we never got, and what inspired the way we played with our toys. Nerd To-Dos this week featured Man of Steel, animation cels, and Retro Con.

2013-06-251h 22

Rediscover The 80s Rediscover the '80s Episode 1Rediscover everything about the 1980s using a similar format to VH1's "I Love The 80s" TV show. Play along with Topic Trivia and the Backwards Song Challenge. Stick around after the credits for outtakes. EPISODE 1 TOPICS: MOVIES - GhostbustersWAPNER'S REVENGE - 48 hours of solitary confinement with either "Don't Worry Be Happy" or "Never Gonna Give You Up"CARTOONS - Pole Position or Turbo TeenTRAPPED - Trapped on a deserted island with Jacko the Energizer battery guy and electronics superstore guru Crazy EddieFOOD - McDonald's McDLT, Wendy's Superbar Buffet, or Taco Bell Choco TacoTELEVISION - ALF...

2013-05-232h 49

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 68 - Failed Movie ToysFor this episode of the Nerd Lunch podcast we are joined by another member of the Schlock Treatment podcast, Kirk Howle. We are also joined by 4th chair regular Shawn Robare since Jeeg is called away on assignment to do the thing he does best. This week we talk about movie toys. We talk about movie toys that worked and use that knowledge to then talk about movie toys that didn't work. We talk about why these toys worked or didn't work and then we all propose our own movie toy line that should have happened. Some of the...

2013-01-151h 30

Nerd Lunch Episode 24 - Give It A Chance: Spirited AwayIn what we hope will be a franchise topic, we have our guest guide us through an examination of some new territory. Up first is our old friend Shawn Robare from Branded in the 80s to lead us into anime with the Hayao Miyazaki film "Spirited Away". Listen to find out what three anime newbies think of one of the most celebrated Japanese movies of all time. Plus in this week’s Nerd To-Dos we get CT’s review of the Star Trek TNG “The Next Level” Blu-ray sampler and learn about Shawn’s growing OMFG addiction.

2012-08-191h 15

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 47 - Expanded UniversesPax, CT, Shawn Robare, and TAG Irregular Mark Dury provide our take on expanded universes. We discuss our favorite EUs from Star Wars to the Buffyverse, talk about what works or doesn't work in EU, and offer up some properties we wish had EU. When we're done here, be sure to check out this week's episode of The Atomic Geeks podcast for even more speechifying on EUs. Our Nerd To-Dos feature a Formula 1 racing documentary (huh?), new TMNT toys, more Planet of the Apes, and some Dark Knight Rises.

2012-07-241h 33

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 37 - Drill Down: Original Muppet MoviesShawn Robare rides his stunt motorcycle over from Branded in the 80s to join us for a discussion of the original trilogy of Muppet films: The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, and The Muppets Take Manhattan. We start with our personal histories with the Muppets and where they fit into our nerdom. Then we step through each movie taking a look at the playhouse style setup, plots, music, puppetry/effects, and favorite scenes. In addition to some pre-Avengers talk brought to you through the magic of Internet time travel (check out episode 36, people); this week’s Nerd To-Dos fe...

2012-05-151h 16

After Lunch Episode 24 - Give It A Chance: Spirited AwayIn what we hope will be a franchise topic, we have our guest guide us through an examination of some new territory. Up first is our old friend Shawn Robare from Branded in the 80s to lead us into anime with the Hayao Miyazaki film "Spirited Away". Listen to find out what three anime newbies think of one of the most celebrated Japanese movies of all time. Plus in this week’s Nerd To-Dos we get CT’s review of the Star Trek TNG “The Next Level” Blu-ray sampler and learn about Shawn’s growing OMFG addiction.

2012-02-151h 15

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 24 - Give It A Chance: Spirited AwayIn what we hope will be a franchise topic, we have our guest guide us through an examination of some new territory. Up first is our old friend Shawn Robare from Branded in the 80s to lead us into anime with the Hayao Miyazaki film "Spirited Away". Listen to find out what three anime newbies think of one of the most celebrated Japanese movies of all time. Plus in this week’s Nerd To-Dos we get CT’s review of the Star Trek TNG “The Next Level” Blu-ray sampler and learn about Shawn’s growing OMFG addiction.

2012-02-151h 15

Nerd Lunch Episode 19 - Drill Down: SodasPodcast regular Shawn Robare occupies the fourth chair for a discussion of sodas, pops, fizzy drinks, cokes, or whatever you might call them. We kick around our favorite and most hated carbonated beverages, wade into the cola wars, and talk about ill conceived soda disasters. Crystal Pepsi, anyone? Plus in the Nerd To-Do List, we finally get an Earthworm Jim reference and CT's review of the Green Lantern movie.

2012-01-121h 17

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 19 - Drill Down: SodasPodcast regular Shawn Robare occupies the fourth chair for a discussion of sodas, pops, fizzy drinks, cokes, or whatever you might call them. We kick around our favorite and most hated carbonated beverages, wade into the cola wars, and talk about ill conceived soda disasters. Crystal Pepsi, anyone? Plus in the Nerd To-Do List, we finally get an Earthworm Jim reference and CT's review of the Green Lantern movie.

2012-01-121h 17

Nerd Lunch Episode 10 - Classic He-Man ToysShawn Robare of Branded in the 80s returns to join CT, Jeeg, and Pax. We discuss the Masters of the Universe toys of our youth including favorites, disappointments, and those figures or vehicles we wanted but never got. Along the way we learn about our collective obsession with Faker, the dirty hippies employed by Mattel, and Shawn's quest to create a topless Evil Lynn. Last but not least, Atomic Geek Christian Nielsen makes an unexpected appearance by the power of Grayskull (or some evil sorcery called Skype).

2011-11-081h 05

After Lunch Episode 10 - Classic He-Man ToysShawn Robare of Branded in the 80s returns to join CT, Jeeg, and Pax. We discuss the Masters of the Universe toys of our youth including favorites, disappointments, and those figures or vehicles we wanted but never got. Along the way we learn about our collective obsession with Faker, the dirty hippies employed by Mattel, and Shawn's quest to create a topless Evil Lynn. Last but not least, Atomic Geek Christian Nielsen makes an unexpected appearance by the power of Grayskull (or some evil sorcery called Skype).

2011-11-081h 05

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 10 - Classic He-Man ToysShawn Robare of Branded in the 80s returns to join CT, Jeeg, and Pax. We discuss the Masters of the Universe toys of our youth including favorites, disappointments, and those figures or vehicles we wanted but never got. Along the way we learn about our collective obsession with Faker, the dirty hippies employed by Mattel, and Shawn's quest to create a topless Evil Lynn. Last but not least, Atomic Geek Christian Nielsen makes an unexpected appearance by the power of Grayskull (or some evil sorcery called Skype).

2011-11-081h 05

Nerd Lunch: The First 100 Episode 2 - Drill Down: Back to the FutureHey! We've doubled the amount of Nerd Lunch episodes available to you. In episode 2, the guys are joined by Shawn Robare from Branded in the 80s for an in-depth discussion of the Back to the Future franchise. Favorite movie? Favorite scene? Should there be a Part IV? Do the temporal mechanics make sense? Hang on to your flux capacitors, it’s going to be a nerdy ride.

2011-09-131h 04