Podcasts by GGR Pirate Radio

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Discussion from 2023-03-02T16:24:43

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts on "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."

The Sandman from 2022-11-11T21:52:44

This celebration of The Sandman as comics and show includes an in-depth interview of Kyo Ra who played Rose Walker.

Mike and Rambo At The Diner from 2022-09-29T14:47:09

A special podcast episode featuring Mike Lunsford and James Rambo having a conversation that starts at censorship, decency, realism in dialog in movies and then pivots to fast food restaurants they...

Stranger Things Season 4 Pt 2 Discussion from 2022-08-13T20:08:10

And now, part 2 of our Stranger Things Season 4 discussion! Mike and Mariah are joined by "At The Diner" co-host and GGR editor James Rambo this time around. The trio discuss their feelings on the ...

Stranger Things Season 4 Discussion from 2022-06-26T23:19

Can you believe that in the 7 years of podcasting, GGR has never discussed Stranger Things? Well, GGR editors Mike Lunsford and Mariah Beachboard rectify that! They go into great detail about their...

GGR Trek Talk - Episode 2! from 2022-02-08T16:22:34

Trek Talk Episode 2 Host Mariah happily chats with BJ and Mike about Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 - specifically Disco’s excellent inclusion of LGBTQIA+, Star Trek Horror, how not to be an asshol...

It's Very Cold (Open) In Space - A GGR Trek Talk Cold Open from 2022-02-08T16:06:49

Trek Talk Episode 2 Cold Open Mariah, BJ, and Mike share opinion about the last season of Picard since Mariah FINALLY watched the last episode. Kudos to friends who don’t spoil Star Trek! (Btw, th...

GGR Trek Talk from 2021-06-12T03:26:32

A special GGR Pirate Radio presentation: GGR Trek Talk! Host Mariah Beachboard and panelists Mike Lunsford and William “BJ” Robinson discuss their love of Star Trek. In particular, the trio go in...

The Hitchhiker from 2021-05-11T03:21:35

The Great Geek Refuge presents: The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher, adapted by Mariah Beachboard, James Rambo, and Mike Lunsford. Produced, Directed, and Edited by Mariah Beachboard Featuring th...

Announcement! from 2020-12-21T18:18:17

Things…they are a changin’. Follow the GGR Pirate Radio podcast at it’s new home: “At The Diner.” Links below for At The Diner. Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-the-diner...

The Great Geek Refuge Presents: A Christmas Carol from 2020-11-25T05:00

The Great Geek Refuge presents, our first radio play-cast: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, adapted for current times by Mike Lunsford and Benjamin Shapiro. Directed by Mike Lunsford

Random Question Generator&What We're Watching from 2020-11-16T00:57:18

New podcast is same as the old one, except this one has a sweet new logo! Mike, MC, and Rambo use the Random Question Generator and then discuss “What We’re Watching/Playing”

At The Diner - 90s Nostalgia Flavored "Would You Rather..." from 2020-11-14T19:37:52

Mike, MC and Rambo go 90s nostalgia and play a game of “Would You Rather..”

"In The End..." from 2020-11-14T14:28:18

Mike, MC, and Rambo delve into the changes at GGR Pirate Radio and why

At The Diner - Into the Spider-Verse from 2020-11-06T04:23:07

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo discuss the various Spider-Folk that exist in the Spider-Verse and delve into their favorites.

Star Trek 101 from 2020-10-31T12:44:53

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo have another installment of Geek 101, an introductory level conversation about iconic characters and franchises. This time they delve into one of the most iconic televisio...

At The Diner - Cobra Kai and Karate Kid Discussion from 2020-10-25T13:56:42

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss Netflix's new hit, Cobra Kai and delve into its source material, the Karate Kid film franchise.

At The Diner - The Boys Season 2 Discussion from 2020-10-24T23:14:52

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts on season 2 of "The Boys" on Amazon Prime. Be warned, there are spoilers in this episode!

Cold Open - October 24, 2020 from 2020-10-24T15:48:32

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss social media apps, being old, YouTube, its subscription service, algorithms, doing their first video podcast, and previewing what they'll be discussing in the other episo...

At The Diner - Unpopular Takes: Music from 2020-10-11T18:34:54

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo talk about their unpopular opinions in regards to music.

Cold Open - Oct 8th 2020: Tribute to Eddie Van Halen from 2020-10-10T17:25:44

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo kick the week’s podcasts off with a cold opening. They discuss Jon Hamm’s abilities, some Fantastic Four fan-casting, our new subscribers on Patreon and teasing the episod...

At The Diner - "Tuna&Chocolate Chip on White" from 2020-10-04T14:21:50

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo have a fun, unplanned conversation. It's a grab-bag of topics so prepare yourself as the crew talks food they can't stand, professions that they prefer has a cocky, self-s...

Superman 101 from 2020-10-03T20:39:47

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo premiere a new segment: Geek 101, an introductory level conversation about iconic characters and franchises. They start with one of the most iconic superheroes of all time...

Cold Opening - October 1st 2020 from 2020-10-03T17:00:31

This cold open features Mike telling the crew about his upcoming “Christmas Carol” radio drama, discusses his Karate Kid binge and he, MC, Steve and Rambo discuss the movies and the Cobra Kai serie...

Trailer - At The Diner on the GGR Pirate Radio Network from 2020-10-03T01:59:12

Wanna know what "At The Diner" on GGR Pirate Radio is all about? Give this trailer a listen!

At The Diner - Mike's Pandemic Disney World Trip from 2020-09-27T18:16:38

Mike recounts to Steve, MC, and Rambo the details of his Disney World trip and how this one was different because of the pandemic.

At The Diner - "The Bronze Medal" from 2020-09-27T15:59:28

A conversation starter courtesy of Steve, the crew discuss what the 3rd place thing is when the top 2 are clear. For example, when it comes to space-based Science Fiction franchises, Star Wars and ...

The Geek Sheets (At The Diner) - Catching Up: Mandalorian S2, WandaVision&Flashpoint from 2020-09-26T22:42:16

The GGR Pirate Radio crew returns from their break with an episode of the Geek Sheets. MC runs this week's Geek Sheets as he, Mike, Rambo, and Steve discuss The Mandalorian S2, the trailer for Wand...

Bonus Episode! What We're Watching September 2020 from 2020-09-07T17:45:16

This was a Patreon early-access episode for our patrons. You can join, too! 5 bucks a month gets you early access to episodes just like this one! Join today! Mike, Rambo and MC discuss what they’r...

At The Diner - Development Hell from 2020-09-06T18:17:18

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo delve into movies, video games, and albums that were stuck in varying levels of "development Hell."

At The Diner - DC Fandome: Can James Gunn Make Us Care? from 2020-09-05T17:05:39

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo discuss the DC Fandome reveals of the James Gunn directed “Suicide Squad 2.” Only Rambo had seen the first one all the way through, can Gunn’s unique take and skillful dir...

A Tribute To Chadwick Boseman from 2020-09-05T00:14:42

Mike, MC and Rambo pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman after his untimely passing.

At The Diner - DC Fandome: Wonder Woman 1984 Convo from 2020-08-31T16:01:52

Part 2 of our DC Fandome conversation. Mike, MC, Rambo and guest Raven Smith discuss the Wonder Woman 1984 trailer, some of the details about the villains, and where they think the story may go. Th...

At The Diner - DC Fandome But Mostly...We Are The Bat from 2020-08-30T00:57:06

Mike, MC and Rambo are joined by special guest Raven Smith to talk about the reveals from DC Fandome…but they mostly gush over how good the Matt Reeves helmed “The Batman” trailer looked.

At The Diner - WAP: Wild Awesome Playlists from 2020-08-23T03:49:35

Mike, Steve, and MC discover when they did their Fantasy Band Draft and hear Rambo's picks. Plus, they set up the framework for 2 awesome playlists. Check our Facebook page for the Spotify playlis...

At The Diner - Playlists&Teenage Crushes from 2020-08-22T14:46:11

Mike, Steve, MC & Rambo preview their playlist creation in the next episode but also talk teenage celebrity crushes, the awesome albums of 1997, and Rambo tells a funny cooking mishap story.

At The Diner - A Lackluster HJ: A Star Wars Story from 2020-08-17T19:23:23

Part 2 of our Star Wars Sequel Trilogy conversation. Mike, Steve and Rambo go more in-depth with changes they would have made to the sequel trilogy to make it more enjoyable/watchable and discuss...

At The Diner - "Serious Space Sh-t" A Star Wars Story from 2020-08-17T14:43:41

A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far Far Away…Mike, Steve and Rambo discuss the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy in detail. What did they like, what did they dislike, what complaints did fans have that were va...

Is It Worth It? from 2020-08-10T00:31:48

Mike, Steve and MC talk about the quarantine sports world and whether it's worth the danger it poses the players. They end the episode with some more "Juicebag Test" questions.

At The Diner - More Quarantine Food Wins&Social Media Concerns from 2020-08-08T23:27:51

Mike, Steve & MC talk more about their quarantine food adventures, exercising, mental health & how they've been dealing with social media.

At The Diner - Cold Open August 6th, 2020 from 2020-08-08T19:16:40

Mike, MC and Steve talk about Steve's wife's cookie business, Mike's new art project and staying motivated during quarantine.

Bonus Episode! Justice, Thy Name is Joe Kelly from 2020-08-04T22:33:43

Mike, MC, Russ and Rambo discuss Joe Kelly's justice against the Astros

At The Diner - The Best Fictional Food from 2020-08-02T20:11:43

Mike, MC, Rambo and Russ continue their food conversation and discuss their favorite fictional foods they would love to eat.

At The Diner - Quarantine Food Wins from 2020-08-02T00:07:35

Mike, MC, Rambo and Russ discuss their quarantine cooking wins and other food delights they've come across while avoiding Covid-19.

The Juicebag Test from 2020-07-25T14:48:21

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss behaviors that make you look like a juicebag.

Abhorrent But Not Surprising Part 2 and F**k Nick Cannon from 2020-07-19T16:42:17

Mike and Rambo get to hear MC’s thoughts on the Washington Post’s article about the toxic culture of the Washington football franchise. They also delve into Nick Cannon’s anti-Jewish remarks and hi...

What We're Watching: Quarantine Edition from 2020-07-18T18:05:04

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo discuss what they are watching, reading or playing currently as the quarantine stretches on.

"Party in the Front, Terrible in the Back" from 2020-07-11T15:39:16

Mike, Steve and MC play "Would You Rather..." and delve into Star Wars fans who hate Star Wars, football jerseys, and more.

Random Question Generator: "The Most Treasured..." from 2020-07-05T15:54:02

Mike, MC and Rambo dust off the random question generator and answer some personal questions about themselves.

DCEU? More Like DC "PU" Amirite? from 2020-07-05T02:29:16

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo talk about the potential of Michael Keaton returning as Batman and having a role in DCEU and the revelation of problems during Joss Whedon's reshoots for Justice League.

Tribute to Batman...and a Therapy Session from 2020-06-28T00:09:40

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss the 31st anniversary of Tim Burton’s Batman. The trio also discuss the toxicity of fandom and how it has become the easiest way for people to get a reaction on social med...

Geek Sheets - Diamond Distributors, Arrowverse Issues and Toxic Personas from 2020-06-22T12:08:45

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss the recent DC Comics/Diamond Distributors split, the issues with the CW Arrowverse including Hartley Sawyers’ disgusting Twitter activity. They also discuss the problem w...

Geek Sheets - AMC's Gamble&Console Wars from 2020-06-21T15:17:48

Mike, Steve, Rambo and MC are back with the first Geek Sheets of 2020! They discuss the issues AMC Theaters has been experiencing during the quarantine and the desperate measures they’re willing to...

At the Diner - Fry Hard 2: Fry Harder from 2020-06-20T14:27:26

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss their favorite potato products, the legitimacy of a tater tot as a “fry,” their favorite fried chicken places and also discuss the foods that are regional favorites.

At the Diner - Sandwich II: The Wrath of Master Cheeser from 2020-06-19T01:05:02

Mike, Rambo and MC continue the sandwich conversation from last week but go into greater detail. What constitutes a sandwich? Do you have to have two pieces of bread? What about a hot dog? They ans...

Delegate Joshua Cole Interview from 2020-06-18T21:26:54

Mike and special guest co-host Ulysses E. Campbell get a sit-down interview with the Virginia House of Delegates Representative Joshua Cole of the 28th District. They discuss the current political ...

At The Diner - Favorite Sandwiches and Potato Sides from 2020-06-13T01:07:29

Mike and Steve begin discussing a catfishing incident Mike experienced and then dive into their favorite sandwiches and potato side dishes.

Talking About the MCU from 2020-06-06T23:22:22

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss the things they loved about Avengers: Infinity War and End Game, plus the things they want to see more of going forward. Plus, they end the episode with a serious convers...

GGR Fan Mailbag and MCU Chit-Chat from 2020-06-06T03:58:54

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo answer some listener questions and delve into some fun topics like video games, awful meals, and catfishing. Then the crew discuss some of the things they loved and what t...

Our Favorite DC Media (Continued) from 2020-05-31T00:57:38

Mike, MC and Rambo continue the discussion about their favorite DC Comics media.

"The Snyder Cut," Cavill's Super Return&Our Favorite DC Media from 2020-05-30T21:57:58

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts on “The Snyder Cut,” the announcement of Henry Cavill’s return as Superman and the first part of our discussion on our favorite DC Comics media.

Welcome Aboard Russ Brown! from 2020-05-23T18:29:23

Mike, Steve and MC welcome (officially) Russ Brown to the podcast team with his very own “welcome aboard” episode!

At The Diner - Sticking With It from 2020-05-23T17:53:28

Mike, Steve and MC talk about things they are trying to “stick with” in their quarantine life as they wait for new GGR contributor, Russ Brown.

Bonus Episode! Tired-Ass Arguments from 2020-05-17T15:12:19

A special extra bonus episode! Mike, MC and Rambo talk about Superman, Batman, Goku and the stupid arguments people have about “who would win” in fights.

Our Favorite Moments From the MCU Part 2 from 2020-05-16T21:47:46

Part 2 of our “Favorite MCU Moments” features Mike, MC and Rambo continuing their discussion.

Our Favorite Moments From the MCU from 2020-05-16T18:49:08

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo are back for another quarantine episode of GGR Pirate Radio. The crew discuss their favorite moments from the MCU. Plus, they begin the show with MC and Steve reviewing ES...

At The Diner - Catching Up With Steve from 2020-05-02T16:15:58

The podcast trio is back as Steve returns to the podcast for the first time since the birth of his second son. Mike and MC talk to Steve about his experiences with a new baby in quarantine and they...

This or That A.K.A. "Make Me Choose" from 2020-04-25T22:27:32

Mike, MC and Rambo get into their main topic: the “Make Me Choose” challenge everyone has seen on social media. Thanks to all our listeners who supplied the “this or thats” for us!

Don't Sh*t in the Streets from 2020-04-25T18:10:47

Part 1 of the GGR Pirate Radio podcast has Mike, MC and Rambo discussing people protesting the stay-at-home orders in place around the country as well as their thoughts on the backlash to quarantine.

At The Diner - What We're Playing from 2020-04-12T19:53:24

Mike and MC have GGR contributors Andy Bartsch and Russ Brown discuss what video games they’re playing right now. Plus, they discuss some of the worst games they’ve ever played and more video game-...

At The Diner - Tiger King Quarantine from 2020-04-04T17:25:24

Mike, MC and special guest Philip Jean-Pierre discuss the runaway Netflix hit “Tiger King" and discuss some of the things they’ve seen during their coronavirus quarantine.

At The Diner - March Massacre Final Four and Championship from 2020-03-28T23:49:49

Part 2 of the March Massacre Tournament is here! Mike, Steve, MC and Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum finish up the tournament, all the way through the Final Four and the Championship. You wo...

At The Diner - March Massacre Sweet 16 from 2020-03-28T14:13:37

Mike, Steve, MC and guest Ulysses E. Campbell are “at the Diner” to discuss their March Massacre super hero tournament! This year they’ve included Star Wars characters, DC and Marvel heroes and som...

At The Diner - Return of the Random Question Generator from 2020-03-21T16:09:53

Mike, Steve and MC bring back the Random Question Generator for some much needed distraction from the coronavirus quarantines.

Super Band Fantasy Draft from 2020-03-05T13:45:02

Mike, MC and Steve have a blast playing “Fantasy Band Draft.” The rules are simple: there’s a band type and everyone picks their best option available to fit this band. The categories are: Rock Ban...

At The Diner - "Any Show, Any Time" from 2020-03-01T19:17:17

Mike, Steve and MC discuss what concerts they missed (either during their lifetime or not) that they would go see if Doc Brown's DeLorean was real.

"This Is Gonna Change Everything" from 2020-02-28T03:31:59

Mike and Steve discuss pop cultural touchstones they experienced; ranging from TV shows, sporting events, YouTube channels, movies, and music.

What We're Watching - Witcher, Picard, Lego Masters and More from 2020-02-23T18:48:50

Mike and Steve go into detail about their thoughts on The Witcher and also discuss “What We’re Watching.”

At The Diner - Today's Specials: Crisis and The Mandalorian from 2020-01-19T01:24:55

The first episode of 2020 featuring the GGR Pirate Radio trio of Mike, Steve and MC! They have special guest Philip Jean-Pierre joining them “at the Diner” to discuss the CW Arrowverse crossover ev...

At The Diner - MAGFest, Food and What We're Watching from 2020-01-12T14:58

Mike and MC are at the Diner to talk MAGFest, their favorite foods to get at diners, how great breakfast all day can be, how they feel about Denny’s, IHOP, and Waffle House (the big 3) and they clo...

Talkin' Westerns with James Rambo from 2020-01-12T03:55:03

YEE-HAW! Welcome to the dagburn first podcast of 2020! Mike and special guest James Rambo talk about Westerns! They break down why the genre is so important, how it has influenced Japanese films an...

The Geek Sheets Podcast - 2019 Superlatives: Music and Podcasts from 2019-12-27T16:54:11

Part 2 of our Geek Sheets 2019 Superlatives. Steve, Mike, MC and Ulie discuss their favorite music and GGR podcasts from 2019.

The Geek Sheets Podcast - 2019 Superlatives from 2019-12-26T03:46:39

Mike, Steve, MC and guest Ulysses E. Campbell talk about Steve’s “2019 Superlatives” from his Geek Sheets article. The crew talk about some of the geeky/nerdy highlights on 2019 when it comes to mo...

Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1 Discussion and Review from 2019-12-15T17:09:17

Mike, MC and James Rambo discuss the first 3 episodes of the CW’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover. They also discuss the subsequent fan responses that are completely ridiculous and Mike rants...

The Mental Health Episode from 2019-12-14T20:24:26

Mike, MC and James Rambo discuss issues with the way mental health is perceived and dealt with in our society. They also discuss how you can help yourself and others who are struggling. If you kn...

Arrowverse Crisis and Mandalorian Talk from 2019-12-08T16:16:30

Mike, Steve and MC discuss the upcoming Arrowverse Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover and the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. Recorded December 6th, 2019 via Skype.

What We Are Thankful For from 2019-12-08T16:03:35

Mike, Steve and MC discuss what they are thankful for: in their personal lives, when it comes to GGR and in the geeky/nerdy world.

The Diner - "Not deadening the emotional pain, just the physical!" from 2019-12-08T15:40:28

Mike, Steve and MC are “at the Diner” and discuss a little bit of everything as their conversation goes from beer, drinking, being adventurous with food, colds, the military, getting old and more. ...

Old Booze and Empty Seats from 2019-11-25T21:03:22

Mike, Steve and MC discuss a shipwreck with old Russian booze and some other odd stories about ancient food and drinks. They also discuss the recent survey that shows that the Washington football t...

Galaxy's Edge Recap from 2019-11-24T20:21:19

Mike tells Steve and MC about Galaxy’s Edge, Disney’s new Star Wars theme park land. Recorded Friday November 22nd, 2019 via Skype.

The Diner - Disney+, The Mandalorian and MC's First Star Wars Viewing from 2019-11-24T17:16:15

Mike, Steve and MC are “at the Diner” to discuss some of the great things now on Disney+. First, MC talks about his experiences at Baltimore Comic Con. Then, Mike and Steve discuss their thoughts o...

Tribute to "The Hill Hippie" Deven Morgan from 2019-11-08T01:12:02

Mike dedicates a portion of the show to his friend Deven Morgan, AKA the Hill Hippie. Deven passed away in a traffic accident and Mike wanted to devote some time to a kind, caring friend who is gon...

District of Champions from 2019-11-03T14:50:22

Mike and MC celebrate the Nationals World Series victory. They discuss the improbable nature of their historic playoff run and how amazing the last 18 months have been for sports in the DC Metro area.

Fantasy NFL GM from 2019-10-29T16:43:32

Mike, Steve and MC play Fantasy NFL GM. How would they improve the dumpster fire that is Washington football and the surprisingly unimpressive Pittsburgh squad?

Excitement in DC, Social Media Woes and Geeky Things from 2019-10-27T22:16:06

Mike, Steve and MC discuss the current mood in DC with the Nationals battling for the World Series, the issues with social media and some geeky/nerdy news.

From New Kids to NL Champs from 2019-10-20T14:34:59

Mike, MC, Ulie and special guest Paul Craft discuss the incredible growth of the Nationals from Montréal castoff to 2019 National League Champions. With the recent success of the Caps, Mystics and ...

Joker: discussion and review from 2019-10-12T15:27:27

Mike, Steve and MC discuss DC's newest film, the Todd Phillips' directed "Joker." Mike picks apart the issues he had with the film's message and execution, using reviews from James Rambo, Sherin Ni...

Disney-prepping and Personal Takeaways from 2019-10-05T23:05:22

Mike and Steve discuss Mike’s upcoming Disney World vacation, in particular his first trip to Galaxy’s Edge, the Star Wars Land in Hollywood Studios. They also discuss things that they have learned...

Unmistakeable from 2019-09-28T15:53:16

Mike, Steve, MC and special guest C Gats discuss musicians that are one of a kind, that you couldn’t possibly mistake for another singer or group. Recorded September 27th, 2019 via Skype.

Geek Sheets - "Beginning of Fall" Edition from 2019-09-28T15:24:15

Mike, Steve, MC and special guest C Gats discuss some of the pressing geeky news of the moment. Topics include: the new Breaking Bad movie El Camino and it’s upcoming release, casting news from the...

The Diner - Interviews and Jobs from 2019-09-25T03:29:35

Pittsburgh and DC Football and the 51st State? from 2019-09-23T18:50:03

Mike, Steve, MC and Ulie continue their conversation about the 2019 football season. Ulie also gives the crew some insight into the initiative for DC to become the 51st state.

"The Frog and the Scorpion" from 2019-09-22T19:34:09

The “cold open” becomes it’s own episode! Mike, Steve, MC and Ulie are “at the Diner” discussing Mindhunter, Turn: Washington’s Spies, and trying to live your life without drama. The conversation t...

College Scandals and Comedy Controversy from 2019-09-15T19:59:12

Mike and MC discuss Felicity Huffman’s jail time for her involvement in a college admissions bribery scandal. Is anyone really shocked that a rich, white person bought their child a spot in a prest...

RIP Eddie Money, Friday the 13th, The BBC&Washington FB Sucks from 2019-09-15T04:12:32

Mike and MC are running the podcast this evening! They discuss some recent news such as the passing of rock star Eddie Money, the meaning of Friday the 13th and some talk about numerology. They als...

Mt. Bustmore and More Listener Questions from 2019-09-07T16:36:29

MC Brooks came up with the idea of Mt. Bustmore: the biggest busts in drafts, free agency, ownership, management, etc for our respective teams and some infamous busts such as Jamarcus Russell. Not ...

Listener Questions - Football Mt. Rushmore from 2019-09-07T15:18:32

Mike, Steve, and MC answer some listener questions. First one was courtesy of Dave Thomas, a fellow podcaster (you can check him out here). He asked “What is your Washington football Mt. Rushmore?”...

WTF Did We Just Watch??? The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot from 2019-09-02T19:07:20

Special Bonus Episode! Did you see the trailers and ads for The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot and say “hey, this looks outlandish and possibly amazing” like Mike did? Well…if you’re ...

Geek Sheets - D23 News Part 2 from 2019-09-02T03:15:04

Steve, Mike, MC and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum discuss the MCU Phase 4 movie/TV lineup and the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer. Recorded August 30th, 2019 via S...

Geek Sheets - D23 News Part 1 from 2019-09-02T03:14:58

Mike, Steve, MC and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum discuss some of the big news out of D23. They focus on the Disney Plus announcement and the teaser trailer for Jon Favreau’s...

Bonus Episode - Chicken Sandwiches, Corporations, and Scumbags from 2019-08-29T03:33:06

A special mid-week podcast! Mike, MC, Steve and Rambo talk about the Chick Fil A/Popeyes twitter battle, the morality of chicken sandwiches, and navigating through a world where nothing is pure and...

Best Movies of the 90s from 2019-08-24T17:22:49

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo discuss their favorite 90s movies.

The MCU&Sony Spider-Break Up from 2019-08-24T15:06:32

Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo discuss the Spider-Man news of the MCU and Sony being unable to reach a deal to continue their relationship. Who’s to blame? Can it be fixed? What kind of stories could we...

Best Movies of the 80s Part 2 from 2019-08-17T18:45:14

Mike, Rambo and special guest Emily Whitten return for part 2 of the best movies of the 80s! But first, Mike discusses with Emily the reception her comic “The Underfoot: The Mighty Deep” has receiv...

Best Movies of the 80s Part 1 from 2019-08-17T17:47:54

Mike is joined by GGR contributor James Rambo and special guest Emily Whitten to discuss their favorite 80s movies. They also talk about dealing with the legacy of actors, directors, and producers ...

Overflow on the Mic - What We're Watching from 2019-08-16T18:51:45

Mike and MC combine forces for “Overflow on the Mic” to discuss the shows they’re currently watching or have just finished. They go into great detail about the final season of Orange is the New Bla...

Overflow on the Mic - Our Duty to Bianca from 2019-08-16T14:18:25

Mike and MC team up for a new mash up project “Overflow on the Mic.” The two do an editorial of sorts for their previous episode about the Bianca Devins Tragedy and clean up what the real cause of...

The Random Question Generator Part 2 from 2019-08-10T17:02:26

Part 2 of the Random Question Generator! Mike, Steve, and MC discuss topics that range from hats to technology to the different cities where we wouldn’t mind living. Recorded August 9th, 2019 via...

The Random Question Generator Part 1 from 2019-08-10T16:04:53

Mike, Steve and MC spin the wheel on the Random Question Generator! Where will this episode go? Only one way to find out. Recorded Friday August 9th, 2019 via Skype.

Best Movies of the 70s Part 2 from 2019-08-03T18:57

Mike, Steve, TK and Ulie continue their conversation about the best movies of the 70s. Recorded Friday August 2nd, 2019 via Skype.

Best Movies of the 70s Part 1 from 2019-08-03T17:28:30

For the month of August, we’re talking movies! The GGR Pirate Radio crew started with the 70s. Join Mike, Steve, TK and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum as they discuss their fa...

The Bianca Devins Tragedy from 2019-07-21T01:04:53

Mike, Steve, MC and TK discuss the Bianca Devins murder. Not only was the brutal killing of a 17 year old girl horrific, social media’s response to the sharing of the grisly murder scene photo was ...

The Diner - Lessons From Growing Up from 2019-07-20T16:43:20

Mike, Steve, MC and TK discuss lessons they learned when they moved away from home the first time, whether it was for college, their first apartment, joining the military, etc. Recorded July 19th...

5th Year Anniversary Special! from 2019-07-13T17:35:36

It’s the 5 year anniversary of the Great Geek Refuge!! Mike, Steve, and Rambo talk about the early days of GGR including a scary, early moment with a reddit account. There’s a great combination of ...

The Diner - Protecting the Integrity of Fictional Characters JK Racists are Dumb from 2019-07-07T17:19:11

MC and Mike are “at the Diner” to discuss the current outrage over the casting of a POC for the new live-action Little Mermaid Disney film. Recorded Friday July 5th, 2019 via Skype.

The Year of Spider-Man from 2019-07-06T22:04:03

Mike and MC discuss the renaissance Spider-Man has been experiencing. From the success of last year’s Into the Spider-Verse to the PS4 game and to the Tom Holland-led MCU’s films, Spider-Man has be...

Getting to Know Doctor Doom from 2019-07-01T01:51:48

Mike, Rambo and Ulie discuss one of the most formidable villains in the Marvel Universe: Victor Von Doom, or by his nefarious A.K.A.: Doctor Doom. They discuss the likely inclusion of Doom in the u...

The Diner - The Movies of 1989 from 2019-06-23T16:37:22

Mike, Steve, MC and Ulie discuss the incredible line up of movies that came out in 1989 "at the Diner." With the 30th anniversary of the release of arguably the biggest comic book inspired summer b...

Geek Sheets - GOT, Arrow and Avengers from 2019-06-22T19:25:13

Mike, Steve, MC and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell discuss the month’s geeky/nerdy news. Topics include: the Game of Thrones prequels, the impact on tourism the show has had, Mike catching up on...

The Diner - WTF Boston?? from 2019-06-17T00:25:03

Mike, Steve, and MC have a “Diner” conversation about the reputation of the sports fans of Boston. The also delve into racism in sports both from players and fans alike. Recorded June 14th, 2019 ...

Happy Father's Day from 2019-06-16T02:34:16

Mike, Steve and MC (with a quick appearance by TK who had to go have Chinese food with her Dad) talk about Father’s Day. They discuss the life lessons they learned, the wisdom that was imparted on ...

Worth the Wait from 2019-06-08T23:16:54

Mike, MC, Rambo and TK discuss sports, movies, TV shows, and comics that had a pay off that was worth the wait. Recorded June 7th, 2019 via Skype.

The Diner - Sci-Fi Tech Talk from 2019-06-02T15:11:57

Mike, Steve, New GGR contributor TK, and guest Ulysses E. Campbell have an “at the Diner” conversation about science fiction technology they would want in the world and the positive and negative co...

Geek Sheets - Sci-Fi Extravaganza from 2019-06-01T23:27:26

Mike and Steve are joined by GGR newcomer TK Walker (the Liquid Terminator) and Fantastic Forum’s Ulysses E. Campbell. First, Mike and Ulie’s weekend at Escape Velocity 2019 and then the quartet di...

Disney World, Galaxy's Edge oh...and WIL WHEATON!!! from 2019-05-26T19:39:12

Mike tells Steve and MC about his trip to Walt Disney World, his unexpected meeting of Wil Wheaton (nicest dude ever, btw) and what’s coming up for the new Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars themed land in Di...

"The Civil War" Discussion from 2019-05-26T16:51:01

Mike recently watched the PBS documentary "The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns" on Netflix. He, Steve and MC discuss the documentary and the conversations it still inspires in today's world. Record...

Interview with Charles Hildebrandt of the Museum of Science Fiction from 2019-05-10T11:13:43

Mike interviews Charles Hildebrandt, Production Counsel for the Museum of Science Fiction about their upcoming event, Escape Velocity.

Trekville Episode 2: The Wrath of Conley from 2019-05-07T14:37:35

Mike and Steve Conley discuss season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery after it’s recent finale. Did the show improve upon season 1? Was the finale satisfying? They also talk about season 2 of The Orville ...

2019 Free Comic Book Day at Flashback Comics! from 2019-05-06T01:50:36

Mike and MC were lucky enough to be guests of Flashback Comics in Woodbridge, Virginia for Free Comic Book Day 2019! They spoke with event organizer Marc Lutz and special guest Jon St. John! Not on...

Endgame, "Double Bird" and The Winterfell WTF from 2019-05-05T15:00:26

Mike, Steve and MC break the spoiler embargo and discuss Avengers: Endgame. Plus, Mike busts out “Double Bird Lunsford” for a rant (or 2) and the trio talk about the final season of Game of Thrones...

"Music As Food" Analogies from 2019-04-29T16:10:08

Mike and Steve discuss Steve’s trip to the D.C. area and the adventures and shenanigans him and GGR crew got into, including the Dream Theater concert. Then the two discuss bands and albums that ar...

Episode About Nothing from 2019-04-20T19:07:42

Anyone familiar with Seinfeld knows that a “show about nothing” is actually about something. This episode, Mike and MC talk about “nothing,” starting with male entitlement, how to be an ally, femin...

March Superhero Madness - The First Round from 2019-04-07T16:57:41

Mike, Steve, MC and special guest Yolanda Harvey of Rockdeep Rogue Radio discuss the first round results of the March Superhero Madness Tournament. Recorded Friday, April 5th, 2019 via Skype.

Best Albums of the 90s Part 3 from 2019-03-31T21:13:27

Mike, Steve, MC and newcomer TK discuss the best albums of the 90s that they haven’t yet discussed. But before they get started, they discuss fake names and fake phone numbers. Recorded Friday M...

Meet the "Gorls" from 2019-03-31T16:36:38

Mike, Steve and MC are joined by their newest podcasters, Tricia aka “TK” and Jasmine aka “Janelle Hart: The Mouth of the South.” Get to know the ladies that you’ll be hearing more from soon on the...

Trekville Premiere from 2019-03-21T02:55:36

Welcome to the premiere episode of Trekville: A podcast about Star Trek and The Orville. Hosts Mike Lunsford and Steve Conley discuss the current sci-fi space dramas battling for supremacy: Star Tr...

The Diner - With Emily Whitten from 2019-03-17T14:06:20

Mike and MC are joined “at the Diner” by author and well-versed geek, Emily Whitten. They discuss her upcoming graphic novel The Underfoot: The Mighty Deep, 90s music, meeting heroes, favorite sand...

Geek Sheets - Captain Marvel Special! from 2019-03-16T19:52:49

In honor of Captain Marvel’s epic opening, this month’s Geek Sheets podcast is all about the photon-blasting Kree warrior! Mike, MC and special guest Emily Whitten discuss the massive box office n...

"Should I Stay or Should I Go?" from 2019-03-10T16:13:03

Mike, Steve, MC and Ulie discuss the Bryce Harper saga and talk about the biggest heartbreaking and franchise changing signings for their favorite sports teams.

Captain Marvel Commentary and Discussion from 2019-03-10T00:48:47

Mike, Steve, MC Brooks and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell discuss Marvel's latest release, Captain Marvel. They discuss the fervor and anger surrounding the movie, a growing trend with many rece...

The Diner - Sponsored by Limp Brisket from 2019-03-03T16:43:35

Mike, Steve and Rambo continue their discussion “at the Diner” about small changes to movies they would make if given the opportunity. They also discuss differences between original versions, books...

The Diner - "I Cannot Sanction Your Buffoonery" from 2019-03-02T23:34:55

Mike, Steve and James Rambo are back at "the Diner" to discuss movies that would have been vastly different for one small change.

The Diner - Katsucon 2019, Danny DeVito and "Missed Connections" from 2019-02-24T20:47:55

Mike and Steve talk to MC about his weekend at Katsucon 2019. From a Danny DeVito cardboard cutout to some exciting times with cake and spirited interactions in a hotel hallway, Katsucon 2019 sound...

February Geek Sheets at the Diner from 2019-02-23T15:41:39

Mike, Steve, and MC discuss the big news in the geeky/nerdy world. Topics include: Netflix cancelling The Punisher and Jessica Jones, Shazam post-credit news, lightsabers now a part of fencing in ...

"The Heavy Stuff" from 2019-02-22T01:21:04

We established the Great Geek Refuge as a place for everyone to escape the world and talk about nerdy/geeky things. This episode, we tackled a few of those topics you don’t bring up in polite co...

The Diner - Mike's Road Trip Saga from 2019-02-18T00:01:41

It’s Mike’s Birthday! He decides to tell Steve the whole story about his cross-country road trip he took in 2001 that changed his life for several reasons. He and Steve also get nostalgic and talk ...

The Diner - WTF Virginia, Mountain Lions&No Such Thing As Heroes from 2019-02-10T15:21:14

Mike, Steve, MC and special guest C Gats are back “at the Diner” talking about topical stories in the news. Topics include: Virginia’s political mess, No one out crazies Florida, a man fights a mou...

Best Albums of the 90s Part 2 from 2019-02-09T16:17:24

A follow up to last week’s “Mike on the Mic,” Mike, Steve, MC Brooks and special guest C Gats hang out at "the Diner" and discuss their favorite albums of the 90s…and Steven Tyler’s creepy beard he...

Best Albums of the 90s Part 1 from 2019-02-03T03:42

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss their favorite albums of the 90s. Recorded Friday February 1st, 2019 via Skype.

Abducted In Plain Sight by...Bryce Harper??? from 2019-02-03T01:12:48

Mike and MC discuss the Netflix documentary "Abducted In Plain Sight" and its shocking twists and turns. They also discuss the continuing mystery of where Bryce Harper will sign for the 2019 MLB Se...

The Geek Sheets - January 2019 Part 2 from 2019-01-27T22:32:57

Part 2 of the first episode of Geek Sheets for 2019! Mike, Steve, MC, and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell discuss the goings on in the rest of the geek world. Topics include, Spider-Man: Far From...

The Geek Sheets - January 2019 Part 1 from 2019-01-27T02:43:35

It’s the first installment of the Geek Sheets of 2019! Mike, Steve, MC and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum discuss the nerdy/geeky news of the moment. The first part focuses on...

Interview with Steve Conley from 2019-01-18T04:44:11

Mike, Steve, and Rambo welcome back the wonderfully talented Steve Conley to the Great Geek Refuge. They discuss with Mr. Conley their favorite comics from 2018. They then discuss with Steve how he...

The Diner - Interview with Lan Pitts Part 2 from 2019-01-13T18:49:37

Part 2 of our GGR Pirate Radio interview with Lan Pitts, author of WWE: Forever. Mike and MC discuss with Lan “in the Diner” his likes and dislikes when it comes to food, music, movies, and more! T...

The Diner - Interview with Lan Pitts from 2019-01-12T19:28:21

Mike and MC invite writer Lan Pitts with them to "the Diner." Lan is the writer of Boom Studios' "WWE: Forever" which comes out January 30th. Mike, MC and Lan discuss the project and their mutual l...

The Diner - 2019 Look Forward Part 2 from 2019-01-07T02:44:31

Part 2 of the premiere episode of “The Diner:” our round-table discussion podcast about those geeky things we’ve all talked about around a plate of pancakes with our friends. Mike, Steve and MC ...

The Diner - 2019 Look Forward from 2019-01-06T14:26:57

We all had awesome geeky conversations with our friends in a diner of some sort growing up, so GGR Pirate Radio now has a show that replicates those late night talks. Mike, Steve and MC discuss wha...

Year In Review Part 2: Movies, TV&Comics from 2018-12-30T20:26:24

Part 2 of our 2018 Year In Review! Mike, Steve, MC and Steve talk about their favorite movies, TV shows, comics, and books. Plus they gave some shoutouts and thank yous to everyone who’s been a par...

Year In Review Part 1: Sports, Video Games&Music from 2018-12-30T15:27:11

Mike, Steve, MC, and Rambo discuss their favorite moments from 2018. First up is sports, video games, and music.

Recorded Friday December 28th, 2018 via Skype.

Disney World Recap, Elseworlds, Spider-Verse and Best Presents from 2018-12-24T15:48:57

Happy Holidays! Mike and MC are holding down the fort as Steve is out with bronchitis and Rambo is busy at work. The two discuss Mike’s recent Disney World trip, the CW Arrow-verse Elseworlds cross...

Daredevil Season 3 Discussion from 2018-12-04T21:05:36

Mike, MC and Rambo discuss Netflix’s Daredevil Season 3. The trio go into their feelings on the newest season, their opinions on the news of it’s surprise cancellation and what to expect from the M...

Splash Page: Aquaman from 2018-12-04T18:43:46

We resurrected “the Splash Page” from our articles and now it’s in podcast form! Just like in the pages of your favorite comics, the splash page gives you an action packed, brief glimpse into th...

Geek Sheets for November - Star Wars News, A New Luthor, Aquaman/Amazon Team Up and R.I.P. Stan Lee from 2018-12-02T19:42:37

Mike, Steve, MC and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell discuss the biggest news in the geeky/nerdy world for the month of November. Topics include: Disney’s announcement of a new Star Wars series fe...

Ernie Grunfeld or Bruce Allen: Who Is The Worst? from 2018-12-02T00:20:36

Mike and MC Brooks discuss who’s the crappier GM: Ernie Grunfeld or Bruce Allen. They are later joined by Steve and Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum to discuss the state of the NFL with mo...

GGR Pirate Radio - Nostalgia November: Best Year Ever? from 2018-11-10T20:03:51

Mike and Steve have guests MC Brooks, Ulysses E. Campbell and James Rambo on the show to discuss the “best year ever” when it came to movies, TV, sports, music, comics and video games. Recorded a...

Mike on the Mic - Interview with Imam Sherif Abdalla Shehata from 2018-11-03T18:40:58

Mike sits down with Imam Sherif Abdalla Shehata of the Islamic Center of Stafford and discusses Islam and Muslim faith.

Best Video Games of the 2000s from 2018-10-28T19:58:53

Mike, Steve, MC and guest C-Gats discuss their favorite video games of the first decade of the 2000s. Recorded at the FXBG Public Radio Studios on Friday October 26th, 2018.

Geek Sheets - Wonder Woman 2 Pushed Back, Luke Cage Cancelled, and The Favreau/Lucas BFF Connection from 2018-10-28T14:03:35

Mike, Steve, MC Brooks and special guest C-Gats discuss the Geek Sheets for the 4th week of October. Topics include: Wonder Woman 84 pushed back, Luke Cage gets canned, and George Lucas on set of “...

Geek of the Week - Erik Meyer of Gourmeltz from 2018-10-27T20:20:09

With the relaunch of GGR comes a renewed focus on people who are doing awesome things they are passionate about. Whether it's music, art, writing, podcasting, or any other pursuit, those who are "g...

The Best Spooky Media from 2018-10-21T14:28:30

Last week, we covered our favorite horror movies. This week, with the help of Andy Bartsch and James Rambo, we go into other spooky media such as television, comics, audio books and video games. An...

Geek Sheets - Iron Fist Cancelled, Black Suit for Supes, and Spidey's New Threads from 2018-10-20T22:53:19

Mike and Steve are joined by long time GGR contributor Andy Bartsch to discuss this week’s geek sheets. Topics include: The cancellation of Iron Fist on Netflix, set photos from the CW/DC Universe ...

Favorite Horror Movies from 2018-10-14T15:06:35

It’s a GGR Pirate Radio reunion! Mike, Steve and Vik Azeem podcast together for the first time since their first show back in December of 2014. They go to Vik’s wheelhouse and discuss their favorit...

Geek Sheets: Aquaman Trailer, Daredevil Preview and Venom Kills at Box Office from 2018-10-13T19:44:10

Mike and Steve are joined by original GGR contributor Vik Azeem and new contributor MC Brooks to discuss this week’s Geek Sheets. Topic include: Aquaman trailer and takeaways, the Daredevil Season ...

Iron Fist Season 2 Discussion and James Rambo's "Don't Watch Sh*tty Media" from 2018-10-07T19:32:15

Mike and co-host Steve Monnich are joined by GGR contributors MC Brooks and James Rambo to discuss Iron Fist Season 2. They also have another segment of James Rambo’s “Don’t Watch Sh*tty Media” whe...

Geek Sheets: Dark Phoenix, Star Wars Talk, and Venom from 2018-10-06T22:22:34

Mike, Steve and MC discuss the X-Men: Dark Phoenix trailer, the passing of Gary Kurtz, and Venom. Plus, they delve into some more Star Wars news. Recorded at the FXBG Public Radio Studios in Fred...

Geek Sheets: Captain Marvel Trailer, Disney Streaming Service and Star Wars Release Changes from 2018-09-30T00:08:49

Part 2 of our Geeky/Nerdy News in review features Mike and Steve with guest Ulysses E. Campbell. They discuss the Captain Marvel trailer, the new Disney streaming service, the changes in plans for ...

Geek Sheets: Joaquin's Joker, Trek Shorts and Korg! from 2018-09-29T23:56:04

Mike and Steve talk about the Geek Sheets from last week with MC Brooks who also gives a report from Baltimore ComicCon 2018. They’re also joined by Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum. They qua...

Mike on The Mic - DC Sports Review from 2018-09-23T01:14:30

Mike has GGR contributor MC Brooks on to discuss the state of the sports scene after the Capitals and Valor won championships, the Mystics played in the WNBA finals, the Wizards made the playoffs ...

Geek Sheets - 2nd Week of September from 2018-09-16T04:20:32

This week’s Geek Sheets are Marvel heavy! Mike, Steve, MC Brooks and Charmaine discuss the upcoming Captain Marvel trailer, racism in movies, Daredevil Season 3, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Avengers ...

Favorite Comedies from 2018-09-16T04:01:29

Mike and Steve have the crew together to discuss their favorite comedy movies of all time. Their guests for the show: GGR contributor MC Brooks, Charmaine “The Chauffeur” and Geek Girl Riot’s Phili...

Spoiler-Laden Castle Rock Review with Phil from 2018-09-15T19:55:39

Mike has guest Philip Jean-Pierre of Geek Girl Riot (the other GGR) to discuss the recently concluded season 1 of Hulu’s hit series Castle Rock. Be warned, Mike and Phil do not hold back on the spo...

Mike on the Mic/Overflow "Improvcast" - Spider-Man for PS4 Review/Discussion from 2018-09-09T23:17:09

MC Brooks played through the new Spider-Man game for Playstation 4 and he had to talk to Mike about it, so they did a podcast! Give a listen as the 2 discuss the wall-crawlers latest adventure in t...

Welcome Aboard, James Rambo from 2018-09-09T17:03:36

We added some new contributors to GGR and we've been learning about our new teammates. This episode focuses on James Rambo! Get to learn about where Rambo is from, what he's into, how he got into a...

Geek Sheets, Iron Fist Season 2 Review and Hill Hippie from 2018-09-09T03:59:28

James Rambo joins Mike in studio as well as special guest the Hill Hippie from FXBG Public Radio shows Shock Monkey Radio and Otherland Dreams. Steve joins in the fun along with special guest comme...

Mike on the Mic - The Remarkable Story of Pinkerton from 2018-09-02T03:46:30

Mike did a solo episode last night about the remarkable story of Weezer's second album, Pinkerton. It's genesis, reception, and overall impact on the music world is quite an interesting story. Give...

Geek Sheets - Week of August 26th - Sept 1st from 2018-09-01T23:23:39

Mike, MC Brooks, James Rambo, and Charmaine discuss the geeky/nerdy news of the week. Plus, they discuss Luke Cage Season 2 and Jessica Jones, which Mike has finally decided to start watching. They...

Welcome Aboard, MC Brooks from 2018-09-01T22:50:57

Mike is joined in the FXBG Public Radio Studios by MC Brooks and Charmaine "the Chauffeur." It's a chance to get to know our newest GGR contributor as we talk to MC about where he's from, what he s...

Marvel Netflix State of the Union from 2018-08-25T18:00:46

Mike and Steve are joined by MC Brooks and guest Ulysses E. Campbell to talk about the Marvel Netflix Universe. Is the 13 episode model working well for these shows? Can they be improved? What woul...

Geek Sheets - Week of August 19th - 25th from 2018-08-25T17:30:24

This week's nerdy/geeky news includes Tom Cruise and his possible casting as Hal Jordan, his failed Mummy remake attempt, HBO's new Watchmen series begins gaining steam, and the trailer for season ...

What's Going On In the DCEU? from 2018-08-19T15:53:34

Mike and Steve host guests James Rambo and MC Brooks to discuss the status of the DC Extended Universe and what their plan seems to be (if there is one) going forward. They also discuss things they...

Geek Sheets - Week of August 12-18th from 2018-08-18T21:10:46

Mike, Steve and guests James Rambo and MC Brooks talk about the Geeky/Nerdy news of the week. They discuss the anniversary of Robin Williams' death and it's impact, the potential of Idris Elba as t...

Favorite Sci-Fi Shows from 2018-08-11T20:07:14

Mike and Steve are joined by GGR contributor Andy Bartsch and special guest, artist Steve Conley to discuss their favorite Sci-Fi TV shows.  Recorded at the FXBG Public Radio Studios on August 10t...

The Geek Sheets and Guest Steve Conley from 2018-08-11T19:44:11

Mike and Steve have GGR contributor Andy Bartsch and special guest, artist Steve Conley. They discuss Steve's current project The Middle Age and some of his previous work. They the quartet talk abo...

Special Guest: Brandon Clarke from 2018-08-11T19:23:24

Mike interviews author/cosplayer Brandon Clarke. His book, The Brave and the Wicked can be found at https://www.thebraveandthewicked.com/ Recorded at the FXBG Public Radio Studios on August 3rd, 2...

Favorite TV Shows from 2018-08-04T17:01:17

Mike has guests James Rambo and Vik Azeem at the FXBG Public Radio Studios to talk about their favorite TV shows. They also talk about some of their favorite fictional restaurants from TV shows, mo...

Geek of the Week August - Ulysses E. Campbell from 2018-07-29T16:59:53

With the relaunch of GGR comes a renewed focus on people who are doing awesome things they are passionate about. Whether it's music, art, writing, podcasting, or any other pursuit, those who are "g...

Baseball in Fredericksburg from 2018-07-22T04:29:44

A special episode of GGR Pirate Radio: Mike is joined at the FXBG Public Radio Studios by Bobby Duke of Fans of Fredericksburg Baseball and special guest co-host Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Fo...

Mike on the Mic - Liner Notes: Alternative Icons from 2018-07-08T23:01:52

Mike goes to his childhood roots and the music he first fell in love with: Alternative rock. He discusses some of the forefathers of the indie/punk/alternative genre, how he got into it and some of...

Rival City's "Mt. Rushmore" from 2018-06-29T21:15:11

Mike and Steve go back to the mountain: Mt. Rushmore, that is. This time around they discuss the best sports figures from New York and Chicago, cities that are rivals to their hometowns. They also ...

Best Comic Book Moments from 2018-06-11T14:10:46

Part 2 of Friday's live show! Mike and Steve are joined by ROCKDEEP ROGUE RADIO broadcaster MC Brooks and artist James Rambo to discuss their favorite comic book moments. Towards the end of the epi...

Bands We Slept On...and the Caps WON THE STANLEY CUP!!! from 2018-06-11T13:01:37

Mike and Steve are joined by ROCKDEEP ROGUE RADIO's MC Brooks and artist James Rambo. They discuss the Washington Capitals recent Stanley Cup victory and go into some great bands that they've "slep...

GGR Pirate Radio - Infinity War Discussion and "The Mt. Rushmore of Things" from 2018-05-13T03:06:46

Mike and Steve discuss the recent Capitals/Penguins series to open the show. They then discuss their feelings about Avengers: Infinity War (spoilers aplenty). And for their main topic of the episod...

Bonus Episode: Somewhere Out There - a joint venture from GGR and FXBG Public Radio from 2018-05-10T02:35:54

For the premiere of Somewhere Out There, Mike on the Mic and EK the DJ discuss the 27 Club: an infamous list of celebrities who died at the age of 27. They also discuss TV theme songs, Betty White,...

Special! Mike's "Let's Go Caps" Speech from Rogue Sports from 2018-05-07T22:51:14

GGR co-found Mike Lunsford was a guest on the ROCKDEEP ROGUE RADIO show Rogue Sports with Yo and Meeka this past Sunday. He did an epic motivational speech for his beloved Washington Capitals. Give...

Free Comic Book Day! Interviews with Jon St. John and Wes Johnson from 2018-05-05T18:57:19

Mike is live at Free Comic Book Day at Flashback: Comics in Woodbridge, Virginia. He gets the pleasure of interviewing Wes Johnson, the arena announcer of the Washington Capitals and a very accompl...

New Project! "Tinfoil Enthusiasts" Conspiracy Theories from 2018-04-27T17:42:13

Through a joint venture of GGR: The Great Geek Refuge and FXBG Public Radio, we present to you Tinfoil Enthusiasts: a podcast about conspiracy theories, aliens, the paranormal, the weird, the unexp...

Solo, Infinity War, Deadpool 2 and Everything In Between from 2018-04-21T19:50:30

Mike is joined by Ulysses Campbell of Fantastic Forum. They two discuss Mike's recent Disney World vacation and the resort's new Star Wars Land set to open in 2019. They also talk about their expec...

The State of Geekdom - BONUS CONTENT!! from 2018-03-23T01:21

Mike and Steve are joined by Fantastic Forum's Ulysses Campbell to discuss the state of geekdom: will the 'Golden Age' eventually die? Is there anything to the fan-boy fervor over inclusivity at th...

The State of Geekdom from 2018-03-23T01:08:17

Mike and Steve are joined by Fantastic Forum's Ulysses Campbell to discuss the state of geekdom: will the 'Golden Age' eventually die? Is there anything to the fan-boy fervor over inclusivity at th...

Interview with Justina Johnson of L.A.T.O from 2018-03-15T23:35:04

Mike hosts the first live episode of GGR Pirate Radio. He is joined by EK the DJ of FXBG Public Radio and their guest is the incredibly talented Justina Johnson of L.A.T.O. Recorded at the FXBG P...

What We're Watching - Olympics and Star Trek: Discovery from 2018-03-04T02:01:28

Mike and Steve do another episode of "What We're Watching." Steve recounts to Mike what he missed from the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Mike tells Steve why he should watch season 1 of Star...

What We're Watching on TV (Feb 1st) from 2018-03-04T02:01:22

Mike and Steve talk about what they're watching on TV, what's going on in the sports world, a little bit of Star Trek and much more.

A Little Sports and a Lot of Star Wars from 2018-03-04T02:01:17

Mike and Steve talk about the thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Rogue One and what they think may happen with Episode IX. They also talk a little baseball and hockey.

Super Bowl Talk and the '17 NFL Season...oh and Eat'n Park from 2018-03-04T02:01:11

Mike and Steve go into the Super Bowl 52 match up, the disdain for both teams, the ridiculous hatred the Patriots get, and talk about the seasons of their respective home franchises: Washington and...

Mike on the Mic - Conspiracy Theories from 2018-03-04T02:01:06

Mike is joined by host of the E-Pop podcast, JDilla to discuss some of the most popular and their personal favorite conspiracy theories. They also discuss why people tend to believe in some of thes...

That Darn Internet! from 2018-03-04T02:00:58

Mike and Steve discuss the positive and negatives of our constantly connected world when it comes to video games, social media and our health as humans.

The Best Video Games Part 2 from 2018-03-04T02:00:52

Mike and Steve and briefly joined by JDilla to discuss their favorite video games of all time. They also move into a discussion of how the technology has changed in their lifetime.  Recorded Januar...

The Best Video Games Part 1 from 2018-03-04T02:00:47

Mike is joined by JDilla (check out her show E-Pop on iTunes!) to talk about their favorite video games system by system. They also discuss trends in retro gaming and the gaming worlds of today. ...

GGR Flashback: For Those About to Rock from 2018-03-04T02:00:38

Mike and Steve talk about their top 5 favorite bands and some of the other musicians and bands they grew up listening to. Originally recorded February 11, 2015.

GGR Flashback: How to Fix the Star Wars Prequels from 2018-03-04T02:00:30

With the relaunch of GGR Pirate Radio, Mike and Steve are re-releasing their first ever episode! Back in 2014, Mike and Steve were joined by author Vik Azeem to discuss their "certain point of view...