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Mike, MC and Rambo go over season 1 of "Ironheart" on Disney Plus. Careful! There are spoilers!
Mike, MC and Rambo deep dive into "Sinners" and all of the imagery, subtext, easter eggs and more.
Mike, MC and Rambo discuss "Thunderbolts*" (SPOILERS), briefly delving into "Invincible" as well.
Mike, MC and Rambo discuss the first season of "Daredevil: Born Again" and the first 2 seasons of "Severance," but start with a brief discussion of "Invincible" and more.
Mike, MC and Rambo are back to have a spoiler-filled "Captain America: Brave New World" and a spoiler-free chat about the first few episodes of "Daredevil: Born Again."
Mike, MC and Rambo discuss their favorite movies of 2024. Additionally, Rambo gives some special attention to the best horror movies of 2024
Mike, MC and Rambo discuss season 1 of "Creature Commandos." They also discuss the Apple TV series "Severance," David Lynch and more! Give it a listen!
Mike, MC, Rambo and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell discuss their favorite TV shows from 2024. They also briefly discuss “Creature Commandos” and “Skeleton Crew.”
Mike, MC, Rambo and special guest Ulysses E Campbell of “Fantastic Forum” discuss the new James Gunn directed “Superman” trailer.
Mike, MC and Rambo discuss the upcoming Superman trailer and what additional projects are releasing soon for the MCU
On this episode of The Overflow, we have a crossover. MC Brooks & Mike Lunsford come together to discuss the final season of the Netflix series YOU, and also talk about the series as a whole.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps his time at the 2025 Vans Warped Tour in Washington DC
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps the sights and sounds from his time at Blerdcon 2025.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks provides a life update and details his plans for the future of this podcast.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps the sights, sounds, and experiences from his time at Anime USA 2024. This is a repost of an episode originally posted in December 2024.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps all the sights, sounds, and experiences from his time at Otakon 2024.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps the sights, sounds, and events from Blerdcon 2024.
On this episode of the Overflow, MC Brooks reviews the Knuckles series on Paramount Plus.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC recaps all the sights, sounds, and experiences from Katsucon 2024. Give it a listen!
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps his time attending Anime USA 2023.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps his experience attending Otakon 2023.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC is back and joined by a VERY special guest who is making their podcast debut to discuss their time at Blerdcon 2023. Give it a listen and check out the photos from the event.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC is joined by Brett Larkin and Jazmin Truesdale and they complete their conversation about the events of Season 8 of CW's The Flash and also discuss an interview done by Candice Patton who plays Iris West-Allen in the series.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC is joined by Brett Larkin and Jazmin Truesdale and they continue their conversation about the events of Season 8 of CW's The Flash.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps his 2022 and shares some of his goals for 2023.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps his time at Baltimore Comic Con 2022.
On this episode of The Overflow, @MC_Brooks recaps his time at @Anime_USA who are making their long-awaited return after a hiatus.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks is joined by special guests Jazmin Truesdale of AZA Comics and Brett Larkin. They discuss the most recent season of the Flash TV Show and offer some general thoughts on DC.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks continues his conversation with author Shameka Erby. They discuss Avengers Endgame, Phase 4 of the MCU, and the Wakanda Forever trailer.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks is joined by author Shameka Erby, who is making her second appearance on the podcast. They discuss her writing and the McNeal Love Stories book series.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks reviews the Entertainment District Arc from the popular shonen anime, Demon Slayer.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps all the sights, sounds, and experiences from Otakon 2022. Check out the photos from the event below!
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks discusses the loud and toxic voices in the #RecastTChalla movement.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks gives his thoughts after watching the first 400 episodes of the anime One Piece.
Blerdcon 2022 is officially a wrap. On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks recaps the sights, sounds, experiences, as well as the latest controversy surrounding the convention.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks celebrates Sonic the Hedgehog's 31st birthday by giving an analysis on the current state of the franchise.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC discusses the recent cancellations by the CW and a potential reason behind those decisions.
On this episode of The Overflow, MC Brooks continues the conversation with Cheyenne M. Davis as the two play a fun game to discuss various aspects of their favorite anime.
Join us as we geek out with Ulysses Campbell and talk about his experiences at the beginning of Star Trek’s fandom!
FedCon panelist Mike Lunsford sifts through tech manuals, head cannon and Reddit forums to find an answer to Star Trek questions that keep him awake at night. The next question he dives into: what’s the deal with the probe from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
FedCon panelist Mike Lunsford sifts through tech manuals, head cannon and Reddit forums to find an answer to Star Trek questions that keep him awake at night. The next question he dives into: what’s the deal with the probe from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Russ and Cris return from hiatus to discuss their gaming wins and fun or 2023, highlight some of the gaming awards from the year, including a deep cut on Baldur's Gate 3, what we are looking forward to in 2024, and a send off to MattPat. We hope you enjoy!
Russ and Cris return from their hiatus and bring the world up to date on some of the interesting gaming releases on the horizon. Russ talks about his experience at the TooManyGames Convention he attended, his recent gaming purchases with a quick review of Crisis Wing, while Cris talks about Baldur’s Gate 3, and God of War among other games he’s excited for. Plus, a quick look at the Steam Summer Sale and some of the titles they find worth taking a look at!
On this episode of The Gamer Den, Russ and Cris talk about StarCraft 2’s new world champion, the Tetris movie trailer, the rumored Metal Gear Solid 1 Remake, added skins in Mario Kart 8, our thoughts on the best death scene in a video game, some of the games we are playing and on our wish lists, plus more!
Mike is joined by special guest Lindsay Jaworski to discuss their mutual love of Paul Reubens and the documentary "Pee-wee As Himself."
Mike is joined by fellow GGR podcaster MC Brooks for a podcast team up: "Overflow on the Mic." The duo discuss the series finale of "You" and discuss points of the entire series.
Mike finally takes the leap into the complex world of TTRPGs (Table Top Role Playing Games). He is joined by friend of GGR, Megan Savannah Lehr who guides Mike through the basics.
Mike sits down and has a conversation with William B.J. Robinson, one of the co-hosts of the "Fed Con" podcast here on GGR. Get to know all about BJ's hosting roles on PBS, his international stage show, his love of music and more!
Mike is joined by guest Joshua Schwadron, CEO of Mighty. He leads “a team of social workers, lawyers, data scientists, engineers, and more on a mission to build a better way to help people after an accident.” Their goal? To help people overcome the tactics and complexity of personal injury law.
Make sure you check them out at mighty.com
Mike catches up with human rights lawyer and advocate Qasim Rashid to discuss his work in politics, his growing social media fame, the current legal climate of the U.S. and more.
There’s a lot of misinformation and disinformation surrounding Covid-19, the vaccines and essentially anything involving the current pandemic affecting the globe. Mike and Jess bring in an expert, Dr. Stephanie Petzing, to dispel these rumors, conspiracy theories and other falsehoods with the only thing that can fight them: facts.
Official, spoiler-free review of James Gunn's, "Superman," from The Fantastic Forum Radio Show.
Official, spoiler-free review from The Fantastic Forum Radio Show.
The official review from the Fantastic Forum Radio Show on WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA
Ulie and panelists Drew Bittner and Mike Lunsford discuss casting in various genre projects including James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie. Featuring the official FF review of, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."
Ulie and panelists Roberto Ortiz, Bryan Lyles and Philip "Black Gorbachev" Jean Pierre discuss The Flash and the life and career of John Romita. Featuring the official FF review of, "The Flash," starring Ezra Miller.
Ulie and panelists Roberto Ortiz and Drew Bittner discuss the latest movie releases and culture wars among genre fans. Featuring the official FF reviews of, "Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse," "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," and, "The Flash."
Ulie and panelists Mike Lunsford and Philip "Black Gorbachev" Jean Pierre discuss Ming Na Wen's Hollywood Star and the varied ways fans receive genre projects. Featuring the official FF reviews of "The Little Mermaid," and "Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse."
Official, spoiler free review of Marvel Studios', "Captain America: Brave New World," from the Fantastic Forum Radio Show.
Official, spoiler free review of Sony Pictures' "Kraven the Hunter," from the Fantastic Forum Radio Show on WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
Official, spoiler-free FF Movie Review of Todd Phillips' "Joker: Folie à Deux," from the Fantastic Forum Radio Show.
Official, spoiler free review of, "Alien: Romulus," from the Fantastic Forum Radio Show on WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA
Ulie and panelists Drew Bittner, Julian Lytle and Philip "Black Gorbachev" Jean Pierre discuss the announcement of Ming-Na Wen's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Image Comics leaving Diamond Comics Distributors. Featuring the official FF review of, "The Little Mermaid."
UIie and panelists Roberto Ortiz, Camille Richardson and Josh Pritchett discuss fan attitudes to Star Trek/Star Wars.
Ulie and panelists Roberto Ortiz, Philip "Black Gorbachev' Jean Pierre and Jim Thorne discuss the SpaceX Falcon Super Heavy rocket test launch and the 15th anniversary of Marvel Studios' Iron Man.
Ulie and panelists Julian Lytle, Mike Lunsford and Philip "Black Gorbachev" Jean Pierre discuss Carrie Fisher's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Featuring the official FF review of, "Guardians of the Galaxy, vol 3."
Ulie and panelists Sherin Nicole, Drew Bittner and Mike Lunsford discuss the 85th anniversary of Action Comics number 1 featuring Superman's first appearance and the new trailer for American Born Chinese.
Ulie and panelists Roberto Ortiz, Camille Richardson and Phillip "Black Gorbachev" Jean-Pierre discuss Star Wars: Visions vol. 2 and the latest episode of The Mandalorian.
Ulie and panelists Sherin Nicole, Julian Lytle and Mike Lunsford discuss new trailers for Blue Beetle, and news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Europe.
Official, spoiler-free FF review of, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," from the Fantastic Forum Radio Show on WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
Official, spoiler free review of Denis Villenueve's, "Dune: Part Two," from the Fantastic Forum Radio Show on WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
Official FF review of, "Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom," from the Fantastic Forum radio show on WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
Official FF review of, "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," from the Saturday, November 18, 2023 episode of the Fantastic Forum radio show on WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
Spoiler-free review of Gareth Edwards' "The Creator" from the Saturday, September 30, 2023 episode of The Fantastic Forum Radio Show on WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
Ulie and panelists Roberto Ortiz, Bryan Lyles and Camille Richardson discuss the cancellation of E3, recent dismissals of Ike Perlmutter and Victoria Alonso at Marvel, and the return of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus.
Ulie and panelists Camille Richardson, Julian Lytle and Philip "Black Gorbachev" Jean Pierre discuss the life and career of actor Lance Reddick, the online leak of the script for, "Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania," and the first season finale of HBO's, "The Last of Us."
Ulie and panelists Drew Bittner, Sherin Nicole and Mike Lunsford discuss the ISS Crew 6, Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy rights, Daredevil: Born Again.
Ulie and panelists Roberto Ortiz, Sherin Nicole and Julian Lytle discuss Marc Guggenheim's rant about having been excluded from the new DC Studios projects, Crew 6 arrival at the ISS and Dilbert creator Scott Adams rant against black people. Featuring the FF review of, "Cocaine Bear."
Ulie and panelists Emily Whitten and Phillip (Black Gorbachev) Jean-Pierre discuss the particulars of A.I. generated artwork. Featuring the official FF reviews of, "Cocaine Bear," and,"Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania."
Ulie and panelists Sherin Nicole, Julian Lytle and Mike Lunsford discuss the announcement of the new slate of movies from DC Studios.
EIC Mike Lunsford gives his review and commentary on the HBO Max documentary “Pee-wee as Himself.”