Free Range Idiocy

Free Range Idiocy

A podcast about EVERYTHING... but mostly the stuff we like. Two friends talking about everything and anything that they’re interested in a that particular moment. From science fiction to sports, movies to music, books to Battlestar Galactica... we try to cover it all in our own, special, idiotic way. read less
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Episode 179: Sure, You Can Call It A Comeback!
2d ago
Episode 179: Sure, You Can Call It A Comeback!
As is our wont from time to time, we’re going to dive into a pair of albums and give you our thoughts, opinions, and recommendations. This time around, we’re matching up two iconic bands who defied the odds to hold together through drugs and drama before coming out the other side with comeback albums in their middle aged dad eras. It’s Glimmer Twins versus Toxic Twins and Aerosmith versus Stones in this Album One-On-One episode - Steel Wheels versus Permanent Vacation! Also, in we talk over our fake football teams, the Mr. McMahon documentary, and a sizable In Memoriam section in this episode's Week In Geek!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: - Here's where you can find "Mr. McMahon" on the Netflix - RIP to Country Music Hall Of Famer Kris Kristofferson - RIP to Movie Cop Hall of Famer John Ashton - RIP to Basketball Hall Of Famer Dikembe Mutombo - RIP to TV Dad Hall Of Famer John Amos - RIP to WWE Hall Of Famer Pete Rose - Here's some background info on Aerosmith's 1987 album "Permanent Vacation" - Here's some background info on The Rolling Stones's 1989 album "Steel Wheels"   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim suggest dining at The Purple Pig should you find yourself in Chicago, IL Uncle Todd suggests listening to Aerosmith's 1993 album "Get A Grip"   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy
Episode 178: Wrestling & Star Wars & Marvel Oh My!
27-09-2024
Episode 178: Wrestling & Star Wars & Marvel Oh My!
It's that time again, folks. The Man They Call Tim has taken control of the ship, which means it's time for another one of our action-packed The Week In Geek Supershows! We talk through the latest in wrestling, Star Wars, and Marvel... along with our own special blend of ballyhoo and idiocy. Join us!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: - Thoughts on the “cinematic” promo between Roman Reign and Cody - Five WWE stars John Cena needs to face before retirement - Rumor on possible new client for the Wiseman? - Saturday Night’s Main Event Returns on 12/14, live from the site of the first ever SNME - Favreau’s Plan To Save Star Wars With "The Mandalorian & Grogu" Film Hits Major Snag - A measured perspective on "The Last Jedi" Luke - Here's the link for the "Thunderbolts" trailer to watch along with us - Here's an interesting video about Bobby Dodd Stadium where Cody and Roman had their faceoff - Interview with Paul Heyman and Sam Roberts from Fanatic Fest   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim recommends watching "Saturday Night" - in theaters 10/11 Uncle Todd suggests listening to the Rehka Sharma episode of The Sackhoff Show   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy
Episode 168: Effin' Jump!
01-07-2024
Episode 168: Effin' Jump!
For folks of a certain age, Van Halen is the audio equivalent of comfort food - the soothing sounds that harken back to a simpler time in our lives. Of course, it's also a fertile battleground that's been waging the Dave versus Sammy war for a couple decades. In this episode, we dive into two classics of the VH catalog with "1984" and "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" to see if we can get EVERYONE riled up. Also, Star Wars, Dave Filoni, and BSG in this episode's The Week In Geek!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: - The great Star Wars controversy for this week - "The Acolyte"’s Rotten Tomatoes audience score keeps going down and a writer may have implied Filoni is to blame… - This scene from "Battlestar Galactica" is one of the beeeesssssttt… - Hearing Van Halen’s “Right Now” for the first time (The Charismatic Voice) - Van Halen's "1984" on Wikipedia - Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" on Wikipedia   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim recommends checking out Trombone Shorty whenever he's near your town Uncle Todd suggests listening to Fred Wesley & The New JB’s "From The Blues and Back" album   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy
Episode 163: Our MCU Top Ten!
17-05-2024
Episode 163: Our MCU Top Ten!
For the first time in forever, we the people are only getting a single Marvel movie this calendar year. That leaves us 33 flicks currently residing in the MCU, which means we are duty bound to rank our top ten in honor Larry Legend. Don't ask, it's a New England thing... Also, we have some follow up on our last episode, an interesting BSG theory, and the OG ending to a beloved classic... all in this episode's Week In Geek!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: For the first time in forever, we the people are only getting a single Marvel movie this calendar year. That leaves us 33 flicks currently residing in the MCU, which means we are duty bound to rank our top ten in honor Larry Legend. Don't ask, it's a New England thing... Also, we have some follow up on our last episode, an interesting BSG theory, and the OG ending to a beloved classic... all in this episode's Week In Geek!   LINKS OF INTEREST: - A rebuttal to episode 162 on why "The Matrix: Resurrections" is great - A "Battlestar Galactica" theory explains how the 2004 reboot is actually a prequel to the 1978 show - The original ending for "Back To The Future" was way, way, darker   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim recommends watching "Schitt's Creek" on Amazon Prime Uncle Todd suggests checking out the Tricia Helfer episode of The Sackhoff Show   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy
Episode 160: AC/DC Squared!
30-04-2024
Episode 160: AC/DC Squared!
It's been a little while since we talked music, so your humble idiotic hosts dive into the world of hard rock legends AC/DC with an album one-on-one featuring one from Bon Scott and one from Brian Johnson. The Man They Call Tim will leave you Thunderstuck with his thoughts on "The Razor's Edge" and if you want blood, Uncle Todd's got it with exposition regarding "Highway To Hell". Also, we get into yet another update/thought on the eternal process of Sam Esmail's "Battlestar Galactica" reboot from an '04 BSG cast member, a new "Matrix" movie, and our reactions to the "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer in this episode's Week In Geek!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: + Callum Keith Rennie (Leoben from the '04 BSG) has thoughts about the reimagined series + "The Matrix" is coming back for a fifth movie + Here's the link for the "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer + Wikipedia article for 1979's "Highway To Hell" album + Wikipedia article for 1990's "The Razor's Edge" album   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim recommends volunteering in your community Uncle Todd suggests checking out all things Cyrille Aimee, including her new album "a Fleur de Pea"   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy