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Father & son podcast full of geekiness, inane banter, and ADHD-style chicken chasing! We have no idea where this is going.

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Episode 38: Pizza and Pokemon!

Monday Jan 11, 2021

Monday Jan 11, 2021

Let me start with apologies for the sound in this episode. Apparently my mic has been dying over the last couple of episodes and didn't know it. Connor still sounds good, but often I am barely recognizable! New mic ordered so all be well in the next episode...

Welcome to Episode 38! 

Check out the recorded livestream too over at https://youtu.be/RXQX_y5_ChY!

In this episode:

  • Sean starts off the episode with a rant about local pizza establishments. It wasn't pretty.
  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ask: What is the one area of nerd culture or hobby that will be with you until the day you die, no matter how old you get? Good stuff here, and probably stuff you all share as well.
  • In our Roll for Credits segment, we review the 2018 anime film, Pokemon Movie: The Power of Us. Of course Connor loved it, since he loves all things Pokemon. Sean is not a fan of anime *or* Pokemon, so you can imagine where his thoughts went. 
  • And as always, geekery, video games, and chickens.

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 37: Nerdy Needs in 2021! Delirium (2018) review!

Tuesday Jan 05, 2021

Tuesday Jan 05, 2021

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! We talk about our nerdy needs for 2021 that were lost in the 2020 pandemic, and review Topher Grace's 2018 mystery thriller, Delirium! Thanks for joining us!

 

Welcome to Episode 37! First of 2021!

Check out the recorded livestream too over at https://youtu.be/c4JJe4zu99U!

In this episode:

  • Too many podcasts looking back on 2020, so we look forward to 2021! In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder actor legacies. What is one nerdy need that you missed from 2020 that you want to see in 2021? Lots of things to choose from here, and we dive in to the things we need this year!
  • In our Roll for Credits segment, we review the 2018 "horror thriller", Delirium, starring Topher Grace. Connor liked it more than Sean did, but there were some redeeming qualities to be had. We apologize in advance for the rambling!
  • And as always, geekery, video games, and chickens.

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 36: Sharks and Gollums and Children, oh my!

Monday Dec 07, 2020

Monday Dec 07, 2020

Welcome to Episode 36!

Check out the recorded livestream too over at https://youtu.be/bJFUrA25ct8!

In this episode:

  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder actor legacies. What story, movie, character, or book still terrifies you to this day? Pretty simple and easy answers for us, though Connor jumps down a mythology rabbit hole!
  • We also review the 2019 Netflix original "horror" movie, Eli. Did it scare us out of our seats... or bore us out of our minds? Come listen to see!
  • And as always, geekery, video games, and chickens.

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 35: A Super Heroed Simple Favor!

Thursday Dec 03, 2020

Thursday Dec 03, 2020

Welcome to Episode 35!

Check out the recorded livestream too over at https://youtu.be/v8I1JZMZQq8!

In this episode:

  • My apologies for the bad sound through much of the episode. Mic issues were driving me mad, so I just had to go with it.
  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder actor legacies. If you could be any kind of super hero, would you rather your powers be tech based, a mutation, martial arts/ gadgets, magic based, or alien? It was an interesting discussion and one of our recent favorites!
  • We also review the 2018 thriller, A Simple Favor, starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick! We were pleasantly surprised, and I have a new respect for Anna's acting chops!
  • Many much more chickens to boot!

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 34: Mindhorn Flops, Acting Chops, and Chicken Props!

Monday Nov 23, 2020

Monday Nov 23, 2020

Welcome to Episode 34!

Check out the recorded livestream too over at https://youtu.be/8tzLkBUBP7U!

In this episode:

  • Start off with more and more Destiny 2. I got Connor hooked!
  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder actor legacies.  What makes an actor's legacy more? The number of films he/she has over their career, or the impact of the roles they do have? Basically it comes down to an exploration of Quantity vs Quality! What say YOU?
  • We also review 2016's Mindhorn, a bad movie about bad actors trying to escape their bad lives. Woof!
  • And oh my goodness at the chicken chasing we did. Sorry, not sorry!

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 33: Destination Wedding (2018) review, fictional wedding guests!

Monday Nov 16, 2020

Monday Nov 16, 2020

Welcome to Episode 33... on time this time!

Check out the recorded livestream too over at https://youtu.be/g6xr3Nn8lOc!

In this episode:

  • Sean starts off thanking all of the people that attended his charity stream on Veterans Day to benefit 22kill.com and their efforts to have a positive impact on military suicides. Fun was had by all and, most importantly, $500 was raised for a great organization!
  • We review the 2018 romantic comedy, Destination Wedding, starring Keanu Reaves and Wynona Ryder. How can you have a romantic comedy with characters that are the most negative, pessimistic, and horrible human beings to walk on the planet? Well, come listen to see how they pull it off!
  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder we discuss our favorite weapons! Who are the three fictional characters you would invite to your own wedding and what role would they fill in the ceremony?  Who would YOU invite?
  • Destiny 2 talk, chicken chasing, and more!

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 32: Favorite Melee Weapons, Berserk The Golden Age I review, and NO POLITICS.

Thursday Nov 12, 2020

Thursday Nov 12, 2020

Episode 32 coming in hot... AND LATE!  (Sorry...)

Check out the recorded livestreams over on YouTube!

In this episode:

  • We confirm our stance that the Gene Pool is YOUR GEEK SAFE SPACE. No politics were discussed here, despite that election thingie that was going on.
  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder we discuss our favorite weapons! If you could be an master in any melee weapon in history or nerddom, which weapon would it be and who would be your master in training you? It was agreed that lightsabers were excluded from this discussion because well. Lightsabers. What happens if you mix Jurassic Park, Hunger Games, Deathrace, and Tron? Well, you get the 2018 movie, The Jurassic Games! Not great, but not as bad as you'd think! Come join us to hear our thoughts in our Roll for Credits segment!
  • Finally, we review the 2012 anime movie, Berserk: Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King. It's anime. It's rated R. That's about as much as I have to say about it, though Connor has more!
  • And chicken chasing, as always!

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 31: Life, Nerd Feels, and Killer Dinosaurs!

Monday Oct 19, 2020

Monday Oct 19, 2020

Welcome to Episode 31! 

Check out the recorded livestream at https://youtu.be/OfZL-czb1aQ!

In this episode:

  • A little about life and times in Connor's ongoing forays into the adult world... he has furniture now! (Thanks to Sean...)
  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder we discuss our favorite geek vehicles! What scenes from any of your favorite movies, shows, or books, cause the same emotional reaction for you no matter how many times you see it? Some of the answers are pretty typical and unsurprising, but Sean throws one out that turns everybody's stomach!
  • What happens if you mix Jurassic Park, Hunger Games, Deathrace, and Tron? Well, you get the 2018 movie, The Jurassic Games! Not great, but not as bad as you'd think! Come join us to hear our thoughts in our Roll for Credits segment!
  • More video game talk! Connor is playing Destiny 2 now! Yes!
  • And LOTS and LOTS of chickens were chased!

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 30: Supervillians and Swordfish!

Monday Oct 05, 2020

Monday Oct 05, 2020

Welcome to Episode 30! 

Check out the recorded livestream at https://youtu.be/641aqlyhDqc!

The episode starts out on a somber note as Sean opens with the heavy week he has had and a discussion of the high rate of suicides in the military.

But moving on to a lighter note... In this episode:

  • In our Roll for Credits segment, we review the 2001 computer-hacking, shadow government scheming, action movie Swordfish starring Travolta, Jackman, and Berry! Your typical over the top sequences, with standard action and sub-standard acting! Enjoy!
  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder we discuss our favorite geek vehicles! Which supervillian out there is the best and most powerful if you were to remove any and all ethics and negated the whole unwritten "supervillians always lose" rule? The answers are not what you would think they would be!
  • More video game talk!
  • And LOTS and LOTS of chickens were chased!

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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Episode 29: Damn the Audio Issues! Full Speed Ahead!

Thursday Oct 01, 2020

Thursday Oct 01, 2020

Welcome to Episode 29! 

Check out the recorded livestream at https://youtu.be/0xb2BqPev3k

In this episode:

  • In our Roll for Credits segment, we review the 1989 "comedy musical" A Chorus of Disapproval starring Anthony Hopkins and Jeremy Irons. With those two powerhouses, you'd think it would be great right? Sorry, but A Chorus of Disapproval is probably the most appropriate movie title I have heard in a while! Come check out what is good.... and everything that is bad.... about this thing.
  • In our Geek Question of the Day, we ponder we discuss our favorite geek vehicles! If you could live in any fictional world from one of your favorite book or movie series, where would it be and why? The answers are not what you would think they would be!
  • Fight through audio issue after audio issue... and for the most part win?
  • And chickens!

Thanks for listening, and hit us up on twitter for your thoughts on the episode! Come watch a livestream of the podcast every Friday 8:00 pm EST at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolpodcast! Hope to see you there! Oh, and we know all the Twitters!

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