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Episode 75 – all about Marty’s age…err, wait.  Happy Labor Day from everybody over at JustUs Geeks! For the 75th episode, the Geeks return to KC’s Espresso for a week, and open the conversation about your “Geek Teddy Bears”. The main topic this week is violence and video games, and although things aren’t always quite so serious around here at justusgeeks.com, stick with the discussion this week as the Geeks discuss this incredibly important topic. After the break, mosey on over for Jared’s Tech News Roundup, where the geeks discuss the latest in tech news! As always, the Geeks finish […] The post Episode 75: Violence and Video Games appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Not quite as bad as the VMA’s..but who doesn’t love Disney?! It’s all Disney this week as The Geeks welcome Jared’s return back after briefly running  barefoot in the park. The Geeks talk about all the reasons they love Disney, all of it’s properties, and even take some time to talk about the greatest, and not-so-great, Disney video games of all time! If you’ve ever seen a Disney movie, been to the Magic Kingdom, or know who Mickey Mouse is (eventhough he wants to take your money!), this episode is for you! Are you an avid reader of The Walking […] The post Episode 74: Disney Week! appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Comics and Devices – that’s the name of the game on this week’s show. Plus, the return of Pop Tart Man! To get things going this week, Sir Jony Ive let’s us into his secret lab to show us what he’s been working on, when things go horribly wrong… This week’s major topic is comics! Have you ever read comics? Wanted to but don’t know where to start? The Geeks have the answers for you this week! They discuss the latest in comics, and what you should and shouldn’t be reading. After the break, it’s all about Apple. Ahead of […] The post Episode 73: Comic Week! appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Let’s do the Time Lord again.   To be totally fair, this episode isn’t ALL about Doctor Who…so keep that in mind. To get things going this week, the Geeks know what you really want: WEEK MONTH! Sleepy Sloths, #fearthebeard, Puppies, and more! This week’s Major Topic is Nintendo Direct, and the latest from the House of Mario. After the break, The Doctor is in, as the Geeks discuss the reaction to the Doctor Who casting. The Fantasy Football LIVE Draft is coming up August 20th! For more information, contact Mikey: mikey@justusgeeks.com Are you an avid reader of The Walking […] The post Episode 72: Doctor Who?!? appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

I’ll take the Physical Challenge! Here’s our interview with Marc Summers! Check out our interview with Marc Summers! Marc Summers has been a personal hero of mine for a long, long time. If you were a kid of the 80’s or 90’s, Marc Summers was more than likely a daily part of your after-school life. He is the greatest game show host of all time, even though he scoffs at the idea. Double Dare still unites people of our generation. Every kid wanted to be on the show, but I was the kid who wanted to be Marc Summers. His voice, […] The post JUG Interview: Marc Summers appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Geeks rule…well, Summer Camp anyway. Check out our interview with Chuck Lines and Melinda Gross from USA’s Summer Camp! Summer Camp is quickly becoming one of the most popular shows of the summer. The social media buzz around the show is exciting, and it’s incredibly fun to interact with the stars of the USA Network reality show. Chuck Lines and Melinda Gross are the show’s two “geek” contestants, and so far this season they shown that we geeks know how to flex our geeky muscle. You don’t want to miss these interviews; we talk about the show, to geekdom in general, and […] The post JUG Interview: Chuck Lines and Melinda Gross from USA’s Summer Camp! appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

This isn’t your average B-Team. Wait…which one’s the B-Team?   One faction of JustUs Geeks Unlimited makes it’s appearance this week, as Mikey and Nat Thomas the Pop Tart Guy step in for Jared and Brandon. Touchdown Celtics: Draft Edition begins the show this week ahead of our main topic – Fantasy Football! You’ll want to hear the latest from Mikey and prepare for our Fantasty Football LIVE Draft on August 20th! For more info, email Mikey: mikey@justusgeeks.com. Make sure you stick around after the break, as the group discusses Fandom Fails, and why comic conventions are important to the […] The post Episode 71: JustUs Geeks Unlimited! appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Super Friends: UNITE! Pretty much everyone who’s ever been on our show (with the exception of Mikey…and he’s going to be on Episode 71) is on this week to celebrate Josh’s upcoming birthday! Marc Summers bumps us off this week, followed by Jared’s Toy Comic come to life. This week’s geeky question has been knocked around the internet for a while, with a classic “Who Would Protect You?”. Our major topic, of course, this week is Comic Con – All Things SDCC. Make sure you stick around after the break, as the group discusses the latest news coming out of […] The post Episode 70: Super Friends appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Just so you know we could’ve totally gone a whole other direction with this one. This week the Geeks discuss the greatest stories in video game, comic, television, and other fandom histories. These stories were a major part of our growing up, and we are sure you’ll connect with them. Make sure you hang around after the break for a brief conversation about SDCC. As always, the Geeks finish things off with That’s My Jam!, Apps of the Week and Listener Questions! You too can submit your geeky questions or comments to us on the JustUs Geeks Hotline [1 (707) OK-GEEKS] or our @AskJustUsGeeks account on Twitter. […] The post Episode 69: Geek Story appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

  This week’s show about nothing is one of the funniest in a while. First off, Dr. Who skit. I know, right? It’s about time…get it? Time? Zip Bopity Who! This week the Geeks tackle Marvel Movie Madness, as they hone in on what’s going on in the Marvelverse. Seriously, if you aren’t laughing at this show, we may have to send you to Nightmaretown. Make sure you hang around after the break the conversation on summer television shows, and what you should be watching. As always, the Geeks finish things off with That’s My Jam!, Apps of the Week and Listener Questions! You too can […] The post Episode 68: What’s The Deal With… appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

  It doesn’t matter if she wins or not, Bri Kozior is a Master Chef. Check out our interview with MasterChef Season 4’s Bri Kozior! Bri Kozior is quickly becoming the fan favorite to win it all this season on Fox’s hit series MasterChef. Bri, a vegetarian, battles it out every single week against the best home cooks in America, vying for the MasterChef trophy and the title of Master Chef. All that stands between her and the prize are judges Chef Gordon Ramsay, Chef Graham Elliot, and world-renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich. Bri was easily one of the best interviews we’ve […] The post JUG Interview: Bri Kozior – MasterChef Season 4 appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

  For the first time ever: it’s about to get real nerdy up in here. This week’s episode is almost an abbreviated one as the Geeks celebrated our nation’s birthday this past week. Josh and Ronnie discuss, however, why ID4 is the Fourth of July movie to end all patriotic films. Our main focus this week is our interview with Greg Hanks, the founder of Southernerds. Southernerds focuses on the “pursuit of knowledge by those in the South”, and “the misconception by some that people residing in the South are backwoods, uneducated hicks.” Special thanks to our new friends at […] The post Episode 67: Deep South Intelligence appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

The Geeks discuss the upcoming games to watch for. Who doesn’t like to watch? The Geeks celebrate Jared’s birthday this week, and in grand style, as the opening conversation deals with the most ultimate geeky birthday presents of all time.  The major topic on tap for this episode are the games of the upcoming next-gen consoles (we swear this is the end of E3 news…), and finally pick winners for the upcoming console war. After the break (which is full of winning…you’ll get it, I promise), the Geeks discuss superheros at the box office, and whether or not this super-trend […] The post Episode 66: Game and Watch appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

    All five geeks. One room. It was bound to happen sooner or later. Lots of geeky things happened before the last recording of the JustUs Geeks Podcast, none geekier than Microsoft’s 180 on the Xbox One. The Geeks review the overhaul to Microsoft’s next-gen console, and discuss it’s future. After the break, the return of an old friend? Yesssss. The Geeks review (with sort-of spoilers) Man of Steel, and you don’t want to miss their geeky commentary. As always, the Geeks finish things off with That’s My Jam!, Apps of the Week; Listener Questions will return next week! Don’t forget to Like Us On Facebook, […] The post Episode 65: Geeks Of Steel appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

It’s like those commercials for horrible 80’s compilations, but worse. The Geeks took a break this week after the information overload that was E3, WWDC, and Man of Steel; they will return next week with a brand new show for Episode 65! On tap for you this week is the Best of JustUs Geeks Live! Have a fun listen back through some of the best moments of the first three live episodes. Don’t forget to Like Us On Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and give us a call any day or night on the JustUs Geeks Hotline [1 (707) OK-GEEKS]! Here are a […] The post Episode 64: The Best of JustUs Geeks LIVE! appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

  Touchdowwwwwwn Celtics! Don’t worry, non-sporty people, there is plenty geekiness for you too! Our good friend Mikey Burgett joins us this week for a somewhat long and sports-filled episode. Kicking things off with Touchdown Celtics: Tournament Edition, the Geeks get the ball rolling this week with One Sentence Movie Reviews & Previews. The Geeks main focus this week is on the history of sports and video games, thanks to the new partnership between the NFL and UFC in connection with the Xbox One. After the break, the return of the Sports Chorus and a Fantasy Football prep session with Mikey. […] The post Episode 63 – The History of Sports and Video Games! appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

  Tom Johnson has a pretty big brain, but his competitive spirit is much larger.   Check out our interview with The Big Brain Theory’s Tom Johnson! Tom Johnson is a self-proclaimed “old school geek”, but a geek non-the-less! We recently had an opportunity to speak with the Discovery Channel’s Big Brain Theory contestant, and online fan-favorite, about his life, geekery, and being a part of Discovery’s newest reality show (with a twist) hosted by Kal Penn. Here’s a little more about Tom from his Discovery Channel bio, but you should also check out his website, and continue the geeky conversation […] The post JUG Interview: Tom Johnson – Discovery’s “The Big Brain Theory” appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

  So what’s the future of television? The answer may surprise you. The Geeks have 99 Problems with the Xbox One, but it doesn’t get all of the geeky conversation this week as the Geeks discuss the future of television. Ronnie and Marty go head-to-head on Transformers and Magic the Gathering, and learn that they’re not so different after all.  Plus our Apps of the Week, That’s My Jam!, and YOUR questions. STAY TUNED TOWARDS THE END OF THE SHOW FOR A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE JUSTUS GEEKS! Don’t forget to Like Us On Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and give us a call […] The post Episode 62: The Future of Television appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

  Is Microsoft’s latest device Geek Approved? Here’s everything you need to know about the Xbox One.   Everyone at JustUs Geeks hopes you had a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend. On tap this week: Microsoft’s Xbox One Reveal; the Geeks break down all you need to know about Microsoft’s next generation “gaming” console. After the break, Jared weighs in on Star Trek Into Darkness as the Geeks lay Star Trek to rest for a while, plus our Apps of the Week, That’s My Jam!, and YOUR questions. Don’t forget to Like Us On Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and give us a call […] The post Episode 61: A New Generation Revealed appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

  Trek with the Geeks into geekiness and Star Trek (No Spoilers!). This week is all about Star Trek, including discussion of Star Trek Into Darkness (no spoilers!), as well as their favorite Trekkie goodness from the past. Stick around after the break for the discussion of new and canceled TV shows, plus our Apps of the Week, That’s My Jam!, and YOUR questions. Don’t forget to Like Us On Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and give us a call any day or night on the JustUs Geeks Hotline! Here are a few ways to find us:   Click here to download on iTunes!   […] The post Episode 60: Star Trek Into Geekiness (No Spoilers!) appeared first on JustUs Geeks.