GGR Pirate Radio is a grab bag of geeky/nerdy content from the podcasters at the Great Geek Refuge! What used to be the flagship podcast is now a haven for special episodes, content from our other shows PLUS all of the old episodes of GGR Pirate Radio. Enjoy! And don’t be a juicebag!
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Mike is joined by fellow GGR podcaster and executive producer of Fantastic Forum Ulysses E Campbell to discuss TV and movies they've seen or are watching. Shows like "X-Men '97," "Ted Lasso," and movies such as "The Odyssey," and "Toy Story 5." Mostly spoiler-free! If you haven't seen season 1 of X-Men '97 that's the only spoiler, and it's been out for over a year.
It’s been a dramatic tournament so far, but we have a conclusion in sight! Mike, MC and Rambo finish up this year’s Bracket affectionately called “Starch Madness!” Which starchy, often-fried food will reign supreme? Tune in to find out!
Mike, MC and Rambo have another tournament of 64 for our March tradition! This time around: fried, starchy foods! The trio decide which fried foods are king in the first round of this bracket.
It went so well on “At The Diner” that Mike decided to invite some of the other podcasters from the GGR Pirate Radio Network! Mike is joined by Mariah Beachboard and BJ Robinson of “FedCon: Federation Conversations” and Ulysses E. Campbell of “The Fantastic Forum Podcast” as they share their favorite media from 2023.
Mike, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts on "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
This celebration of The Sandman as comics and show includes an in-depth interview of Kyo Ra who played Rose Walker.
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 both want to try!
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 season but also delve into their own biggest fears and so much more! Give it a listen!
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 thoughts on the first part of Season 4
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 asshole, and how to evangelize non-trekkies! (Spoilers abound.)
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, this podcast contains spoilers.)
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 depth about the importance of representation, positive female role models and the inclusion of people of color and LGBTQIA actors and characters.
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 the vocal talents of: Mike Lunsford as Ronald Adams Haizle Williams as Mrs. Adams Michael Burke, Joseph Kaitschuck, and Carl Bonebright as the many voices of the Hitchhiker James Rambo as the Attendant Jordan Lee Cloud as the waitress Casey Caracciolo as the Storekeeper Dorlainedenwen as the Female Hitchhiker And Tina Leach as Mrs. Whinney Sound effects by Tina Leach, Mike Lunsford, Mariah Beachboard, and
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/id1540520471 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1qzMnbEg6BZdlOugLAWWf2?si=pv2sq4A2TL2oa9A1tlY7yA
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
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”
Mike, MC and Rambo go 90s nostalgia and play a game of “Would You Rather..”
Mike, MC, and Rambo delve into the changes at GGR Pirate Radio and why
Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo discuss the various Spider-Folk that exist in the Spider-Verse and delve into their favorites.
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 television and movie franchises of all time: Star Trek.
Mike, MC and Rambo discuss Netflix's new hit, Cobra Kai and delve into its source material, the Karate Kid film franchise.
Mike, MC and Rambo discuss their thoughts on season 2 of "The Boys" on Amazon Prime. Be warned, there are spoilers in this episode!
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 episodes for the week.
Mike, Steve, MC and Rambo talk about their unpopular opinions in regards to music.
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 episodes for this week. They also pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen after his recent passing.
