Two Geeks Two Beers

We don't need another beer-o... For this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the history of the Mad Max film franchise, starting with 1979's Mad Max starring Mel Gibson, and continuing to 2024's latest instalment. From surprising music influences to dodgy American dubs, this franchise has had it all over the past few decades. We also discuss: You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Just one more thing... For this episode, Tom teaches Morgan about possibly the world's greatest TV detective: Columbo, played by the brilliant Peter Falk. We look back at the history of the iconic American TV cop show, its epic origins and surprising facts. We also discuss: You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

In a time before the MCU, before X-Men, before even Blade, it was the mid-90s. Comic book adaptations were ropey at best. One such example at trying to put superheroes on screen was this forgotten TV movie: Generation X. Based on the Marvel comic of the same name, this X-Men spinoff didn't quite set the world alight. In this episode, Morgan explains why. We discuss: And welcome and thank you to our latest Patreon subscriber: John Taggart! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

You can't have a franchise without a threequel. Yes, following our previous two Freaky Franchises episodes, it's time for a festive edition! For this year's Two Geeks Christmas special, we're looking back at four festive film series that have gone on far longer than we realised. Whether it's just one sequel too many or a ridiculous number of remakes and adaptations, it's time to delve into the bonkers world of Christmas movie franchises. Here, we tackle: Jingle All the Way, The Santa Clause, Miracle on 34th Street and It's a Wonderful Life. We also discuss: And welcome and thank you to our latest Patreon subscriber: Tom Atkins! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

You're either in or you're out... For this episode, we travel to Las Vegas 2001 and the heist of the century, as we discuss the excellent movie Ocean's Eleven. Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon among many others, this was one of the biggest films of the 2000s, and still holds up today. We also discuss: Clips used: You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

The Two Geeks are here to "bring something back" from the archives, as we look back at the Quatermass franchise. Morgan teaches Tom all about the classic British sci-fi series, including its various versions, adaptations, sequels and casts. We also discuss: Clips used: You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Have you ever, ever felt like this? Yes, we're heading back to the '90s once more as we remember the legendary Australian children's TV show, Round the Twist! As well as the iconic theme tune, we discuss the show's many cast changes, its quirky (and questionable) supernatural storylines and much more. We also talk about: Clips used: You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Tom and Morgan have been assigned to dissect the cult sci-fi/fantasy TV classic, Sapphire & Steel! In this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the ITV drama that ran from 1979 to 1982, starring Joanna Lumley and David McCallum. In the episode, we discuss: Clips used: And a massive thank you to our latest Patreon supporters: Roderick Faulk and Sarah Scott! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

'We're all a little looney...' For this episode, Tom returns to his childhood and looks back at one of his favourite shows, and one that totally passed Morgan by, the Tiny Toons! Yes, it's the early '90s cartoon that preceded the Animaniacs and saw a new generation of Looney Tunes characters, from the town of Acme Acres. In the episode, we discuss: Clips used: You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

It's time to let off some steam, and enjoy some 'macho bullshit', as we tackle 1985's action romp, Commando! It's one of Morgan's favourite films, and Tom's only seen it once (years ago, because Morgan made him). But how does it hold up nearly 40 years later? We discuss the making of the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, as well as its impressive cast, bonkers plot and talks of a sequel. We also drunkenly chat about: Clips used: You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

A romantic sci-fi time travel sitcom, you say? For this episode, we travel back to 1993 and the British comedy series Goodnight Sweetheart, centred around Gary Sparrow, a TV repairman who finds himself able to travel between 1990s and 1940s London via a magical alleyway. From Gary's questionable morals to Nicholas Lyndhurst's surprisingly great singing voice, we tackle one of British comedy's strangest premises, yet an underrated show that deserves a second look. We also discuss: Clips used: Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Earth, Fire, Water, Wind, Heart... Beer! For this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the history of the classic '90s cartoon series, environmental heroes and pop culture icons, Captain Planet and the Planeteers. From its incredible theme tune, and insanely impressive voice cast roster, to how it genuinely changed the world for the better, we delve into a true '90s legend. We also discuss: Clips used: Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Grab your Golden Joystick and give it a waggle, it's time to travel back to the 1990s and remember the underrated Channel 4 TV show, Gamesmaster. From Dominik Diamond's various incarnations, his brief Hollywood replacement and how Mario 64 brought down one of the show's cult heroes, we embrace our 'dweeb' 12-year-old selves by delving into the classic TV series. We also discuss: Clips used: Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Yo audience – welcome to episode 114 of Two Geeks Two Beers, the podcast where we “eat lightning, crap thunder”, drink beer and revisit some of our favourite TV shows, games and movies. For this episode, Morgan is teaching Tom all about Sylvester Stallone's Rocky franchise, from 1976's Rocky to 2006's Rocky Balboa. With Creed III now at cinemas, it's the perfect time to revisit one of cinema's greatest series, but the question is... has Tom seen it? We also drunkenly chat about: Clips used: Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’re now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Never give up, never surrender! For this episode, Tom and Morgan look back at the cult 1999 sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest. In the episode, Tom teaches Morgan all about the Tim Allen and Alan Rickman film's beginnings, how the cast could have looked very different and whether a sequel could be on the way. We also drunkenly chat about: Clips used: Big shout out to our latest Patreon supporter, Peej! Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We're now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

By the power of nerd-dom, we HAVE A PODCAST! Morgan teaches Tom all about one of the greatest cartoon TV shows of all-time: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We discuss the show's toy line beginnings, the creative minds behind the series and its enduring legacy - including its many spinoffs, remakes and sequels. We also delve into: Clips used: Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We're now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

It's the 2022 Two Geeks Christmas special! And as promised, it's a sort-of-Christmas-romcom episode. Here, Tom looks back at the 2001 romance film Serendipity starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, while Morgan delves into 1998's You've Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Sure, it doesn't sound like geek fodder that belongs on the podcast, and you might be right.... In the episode, we discuss: Clips used: Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We're now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Hey, you guys! It's time to look back and celebrate one of the greatest adventure films of all time, 1985's The Goonies. Tom can't quite believe that Morgan only watched this once a few years ago, and so it's up to him to teach him all about the legendary film starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and many others. From One Eyed WIlly's rich stuff to a missing octopus, we'll take you through the excellent film. And maybe you can help us find out if we really did have a pub chat with a Red Dwarf and EastEnders actor... We also discuss: Clips used: One Thing You Never Knew About 'The Goonies' Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We're now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Remember that vampire series on Channel 4 that starred Jack Davenport and Idris Elba before they were famous and it only ran for six episodes in 1998? No? Well, Morgan's going to refresh your memory. For this Halloween (sort of) special, Morgan will teach Tom all about the cult British TV drama, that also starred a pre-True Blood Stephen Moyer as a vampire 10 years before his American success. Oh, and Tom forgets Morgan's birthday. We also discuss: Clips used: Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We're now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Whether you're a ticking time bomb of rage or a master of cutlery, we're here for you. In our latest episode we're tackling the underrated 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men! Tom teaches Morgan (though, it turns out Morgan didn't need any teaching) all about the making of the Ben Stiller comedy, also staring William H Macy, Hank Azaria, Jaenene Garofalo, Greg Kinnear, Geoffrey Rush, Eddie Izzard, Kel Mitchell, Paul Reubens and even Tom Waits. Particularly drunk, we discuss: Clips used: Please leave us a review here! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We're now also on TikTok! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!