Charlie’s Geekcast

After a some technical issues, episode 7 is finally here! Continuing our look at Primetime TV in the 1980s, we actually take a look at some of the shows on the episode image. This time out we look at the primetime schedules from Fall of 1981 to Spring 1986. Make sure you listen all the way to the end... Also, special shout-out to Mrs. Geekcast for getting the kids out of the house so I could re-record the episode. Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can...

For the 7th commentary counting down to the 25th Anniversary of Power Rangers, we look at the episode "Astronema Thinks Twice" from Power Rangers in Space. Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes, the RSS Feed, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes, including more images, please be sure to visit...

In the 6th of 25 commentaries counting down to the 25th Anniversary of Power Rangers, we get to witness both the end of one era and the start of another. Join me as we watch a randomly selected 2-part episode from Power Rangers Turbo: Passing the Torch Parts 1 and 2! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes, the RSS Feed, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also...

As we continue the countdown to the 25th Anniversary of Power Rangers, we enter a new era: Power Rangers Zeo. New suits, new base, and new villians. Join me as I watch the next randomly selected episode: Bulk Fiction! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes, the RSS Feed, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For...

Continuing our commentary countdown to the 25th Anniversary of Power Rangers as we close out the Might Morphin era with randomly selected episodes from Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers: Hogday Afternoon! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes, the RSS Feed, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes,...

What do Robin Williams, Tony Danza, and The Incredible Hulk all have in common? Well, besides a unique fashion sense, they all starred in Primetime tv shows from the 1980s. This is the first of a 3-part look at 80s Primetime television, covering the 1979-1980 and 1980-1981 seasons. Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes, the RSS Feed, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or you can also download the episode directly...

Continuing our commentary countdown to the 25th Anniversary of Power Rangers with a randomly selected episode from the 3rd season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Passing the Lantern! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes, the RSS Feed, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes, including more...

Continuing our commentary countdown to the 25th Anniversary of Power Rangers with a randomly selected episode from the 2nd season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zedd Waves! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes, the RSS Feed, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes, including more images,...

August 28, 1993 saw the premiere of the first episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, introducing the world to a franchise that is still alive and kicking 25 years later. To celebrate, Charlie's Geekcast will be releasing a new series of special commentary episodes covering a randomly selected episode from each season of the series. This episode kicks off the series with a 2-part episode from season 1, "Return of an Old Friend." Feedback for this show can be sent to:...

The Fall of 1992 saw the debut of Batman: The Animated Series, and DC Comics celebrated with a 3 issue mini-series that lasted 36 issues, not to mention produced several specials and annuals, and spun-off into several different series. This episode kicks off a series of episodes where I will be making my way through the DCAU comics series, from the first issue of Batman Adventures to the final issue of Justice League Unlimited. This time out, see Penguin purposely act out of character,...

This time out, I honor the release of Action Comics 1000 with a short recollection of how Superman affected my youth, then I decide to talk about 2 issues of a Superboy comic. Also, I apologize for the audio quality. My headset mic doesn't have a pop filter, and the make-shift one I attempted to use kept brushing up against the mic during the recording. Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes, the RSS Feed,...

This time out, Charlie provides commentary for 2 Voltron episodes, one episode from the original series, and one from the current show. Plus, news and listener feedback! Visit the show post at http://www.charliesgeekcast.com/episode-03-geeking-on-voltron-part-2 for video links. Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the...

34 years ago, a little independent TV station in St. Louis, MO introduced Voltron to the world. And while the 2 original anime series are now distance memories in Japan, Voltron has returned to television and comics again and again, proving that there really is no stopping Voltron. Join me as I look at the history of Voltron, from an anime licensing expo in France in the early 80s to the current hit series airing on Netflix. Voltron is one of my absolute favorites, so I really put a lot...

Charlie's Geekcast returns! This episode, we talk Superman news, Power Rangers news, and introduce a new segment: Top 5! Next episode: Voltron! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes, including more images, please be sure to visit the blog.

New episodes begin on March 14! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes, including more images, please be sure to visit the blog.

Its Christmas time! And what better way to celebrate than with almost 2 uninterrupted hours of Christmas music? Completely commercial free, and I barely even talk in it. Enjoy! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes, including more images, please be sure to visit...

This was the final episode of Charlies Geekcast, where I attempt to help fill the void by suggesting plenty of other podcasts. Listen and see how many of these shows are still around today! New episodes are coming soon! Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes,...

This is it! The finale! Can Superman escape the Zone? Will Earth enter the Phantom Zone? And who dies? For part 3, check out Episode 86 of Superman in the Bronze Age. Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed, or you can also download the episode directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group page. For complete show notes, including more images, please be sure to visit the blog.

The Phantom Zone is home to some of Kryptons worst villians, and in issue 1 of the Phantom Zone mini-series, covered in Episode 85 of Superman in the Bronze Age, we learned all about them, while being reintroduced to a long-forgotten character. In this episode, Superman and Charlie Kweskill are trapped in the Phantom Zone and the Phantom Zone criminals are loose on Earth, complete with super-powers. Things arent looking too good for the good guys in issue 2 of the Phantom Zone...

Stepping away from my usual coverage of DC books, this time we look at a comic issue starring Marvels first family: The Fantastic Four. In this issue, the FF re-acclimate themselves to their proper lives after spending some time in the Heroes Reborn Universe, while also facing the terror of The Ruined. Feedback for this show can be sent to: charliesgeekcast@gmail.com You can subscribe to Charlie’s Geekcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed, or you can also download the episode directly...