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Episodes
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Monday Dec 17, 2018
It's genre book time at GeekFest Rants. Today, join Carlos and Steve as they review some nerdy books on all things genre related. We start with Star Trek Shipyards - Starfleet Ships 2063-2293, then Dungeons & Dragons - Art & Arcana, then Stan Lee's Amazing Fantastic Incredible, and finally The Art of Ghost in the Shell. Four very different books hitting some of the geeky subjects we love.
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with me musing on how to turn luck you way. I spent a rainy morning in my garage. The secret is basically to Keep On Truckin'
From there we talk about a movie I saw called I Kill Giants. I loved it and I hope I can convince you guys to go check it out. It's a terrific look at the grieving process.
For the main event of the show we tackle something that we should have done a long time ago, The Inaugural Class Of The 5 Mic Movie Hall Of Fame. This week we go over 10 movies that should have been in from the jump. This is part two of a set of twenty.
In the final segment we talk about toys and comics and things of that sort. It's a fun 20 minutes of this and that..
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Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Today on GeekFest Rants join us as Carlos reviews his collection of not so old Battlestar Galactica Hasbro Titanium ships. He goes over all these fantastic looking ships from the groundbreaking Sci-Fi Channel series. This also includes a few classic 1978 style ships that were part of this line.
Then we'll take a trip to an imaginary Geek Mall. What if we could put together a mall filled with just all the nerdy, geeky stores we love? Well, here is your chance. It's a genre fan's dream come true. Too bad it's just a dream.
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with me mopping up after last week's incident with the mini-sub. Iceberg and Emily are both there. It's a fun heartfelt moment in time..
From there we talk about a movie I saw called Ralph Breaks The Internet. It's the sequel to Wreck It Ralph. It was a lot of fun.
For the main event of the show we tackle something that we should have done a long time ago, The Inaugural Class Of The 5 Mic Movie Hall Of Fame. This week we go over 10 movies that should have been in from the jump. Next week we will do 10 more..
In the final segment we take some texts and have a great time listening to those. There is also some toy talk and stuff like that!
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Saturday Dec 01, 2018
Saturday Dec 01, 2018
Today on GeekFest Rants join Carlos and special guest author, Andrew E.C. Gaska, as they look at the history of toxic fandom with events like Gamergate and Comicsgate. Then Carlos returns to cover the Rebel Force Radio controversy with the conclusion of these 3 part investigative reports.
The great, late Stan Lee said it best "The world may change and evolve, but the one thing that will never change is the way that we tell our stories of heroism. Stories have room for everyone, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or color of their skin. The only things we don't have room for are hatred, intolerance, and bigotry. That man next to you, he's your brother. That woman over there, she's your sister...Excelsior!"
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with a little piece that I recorded while I was outside the station cleaning the walls in a mini-sub. It's kinda' fun.
From there we talk about a movie I saw called Overlord. It was full of Nazis and evil science run amok! There is also talk of Snake Plissken Jr.. It's good stuff.
For the main event of the show we talk about a Lego Convention I went to called Brick Palooza. It was a TON of fun!
In the final segment we take some calls and texts and have a great time listening to those. There is also some Mego talk and stuff like that!
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Friday Nov 23, 2018
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos and Steve take a deep dive into the first season of Star Trek Discovery. How does this show compare to it's predecessors? We'll examine the development of the show, the cast, the effects, the music, and the major plot lines. But first we start out with our particular history of our introductions to the world of Star Trek.
Plus, we take a look at the mini episodes, Short Treks, to get us ready for season two.
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos dips into comics and posters. First off, he reviews the recent Planet of the Apes Visionaries graphic novel. This highly anticipated volume gives all Apes fans an alternate visual look at the classic story from from the perspective of one of the film's original screenwriters and Twilight Zone legend, Rod Serling.
Then Carlos travels back in time to 1977 to take a look at four super cool Star Wars Burger Chef promotional posters. This is the same art that was later in 1978 turned into Burger King glasses. Finally he takes a close look at the poster for Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 hit, Predator. Here he examines how the lead actor's name becomes the main promotional draw of the movie's poster.
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Hey kids! This week we have a little something different. An All New Episode of.. This Boring Life, where every episode we will explore The Secret Origin Of IseeRobots one Topic At A Time. The topic for this episode? Bicycles. I love to ride my bike and in this episode I'm gonna talk about my early bike memories as well as my time spent as an adult bike rider!
The show starts off with some early memories I had of getting my first bike and all that fun stuff. It's a real fun episode full of sound effects and commercials.
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VHS Tape! While helping to support the show. Man, we need all the help that we can get.
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Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Two titans of the comic book world have become titans of the cinema world. But how are they faring against each other. Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos is joined by new guest co-host Steve Fowlkes. They cover the four major eras of superhero films, 70s-80s Superman era, 80's-90s Batman era, 90's-00's Spider-Man, Batman, X-Men era, and our current Marvel/DC incarnations.
Now that these two multi million dollar franchises are going head to head, how is one doing so much better than the other. What are the hits and what are the not so hits; plus which are the ones that bomb so bad that they would both rather forget about.
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with a visit to The Redwood Forest and some thoughts on life and getting older.
From there we talk about a movie I saw called Mid Nineties. It was really good. I highly recommend it. Then we do a bit of Lightning Round and talk some other flicks I saw recently.
For the main event of the show we introduce a new segment called Mego Watch 2018 and Beyond.. It's pretty much what it sounds like.
In the final segment we take some calls and texts and have a great time before looking at a wacky figure called J.J Armes. You have got to hear about this one.
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Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Happy Halloween kids! This week we have a SUPER AWESOME episode of the show ahead of us. Let's start with the small stuff first. We lead off with a new song from ship DJ Iceberg Thirteen and then move onto a little talk about AMC's hit show, Fear The Walking Dead and then it's At The Movies where we talk about a GREAT movie I saw called Sicario. It was dope.
Then it's on to the Main Event which is sure to be a classic bit of Toys R Us Report History. We went Ghost Hunting At The Haunted Toys R Us in Sunnyvale California. Watch this bit from Real People to learn more..
It's all in the episode though. So you can hear it there but it's also fun to watch. Basically it's all haunted up and me an my boy Iceberg Thirteen went down there to see what's what. I'm not a big believer in this sort of thing but we've came up with a recorded that might change my mind! You have to hear it. It's pretty creepy.
Look dudes, this is going to be something people talk about for years. You wanna be part of that right? Like all cutting edge and in the know as far as what people talk about right?
Make sure to tell a friend and make sure to hop on over to SupportTheReport.com and see what we can do for you for helping out with The Toys R Us Report. Any and all support is greatly appreciated..! Thanks again kids! Have a great Halloween!
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
"From a Certain Point of View" is not just a very memorable line that Ben tells Luke from Return of the Jedi. It is also a point of argument when it comes to defending toxic fandom. Are all points of view equal? Or are there some points of view that are so extreme that they don't belong on the same playing field?
Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as we examine an interview Jason Swank from Rebel Force Radio gave Jeremy Griggs from Geeks+Gamers regarding the previously discussed Toxic Fandom RFR situation within the Star Wars community.
Here we'll get a partial "their side of the story" which has been missing from RFR's actual show. We also discuss this new sub genre of profitable, provocative, verbally aggressive, alt-right kind of fandom that seems to have found it's way into the Star Wars community.
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with some talk about a couple of horror flicks I dug back in my younger days.. Blacula and it's sister film.. Blackenstein..
From there we talk about a movie I saw at the cinema.. It's called A Bad Night At Casino Royal.. It was pretty fun
Then we talk about Halloween in it's many forms.. We cover everything from Night Of The Living Dead up to Elvira Mistress Of The Dark! I talk trick or treating, costumes and all sorts of great stuff.
In the final segment we cover some more Mego stuff and talk about some Megos that I'd love to see!
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Sunday Oct 21, 2018
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
It's time for the New York Comic Con 2018 round up. Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos highlights some of the news, trailers, and toys featured at NYCC. We'll also include some breaking news around the time of NYCC. Things like Aquaman, Star Wars Resistance, What We do in the Shadows, Star Trek Discovery, The Mandalorian, etc.
Plus we will also profile a classic Kenner Star Wars toy, the Imperial Troop Transport and compare it to it's newer modern counterpart from Hasbro's Star Wars Rebels line.
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with a recap of last week's disciplinary action from Dr. Jane Walsh. We look into what happened and what it means for us..
From there we talk about a movie I saw called A Star Is Born. It's a remake of a remake and stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.. I liked it. Listen in to find out why
Then we talk about another movie, Marvel's latest offering: Venom! We talk about the movie as well as Comic-Jocks and Chuckleheads.. It's an interesting bit of data.
In the final segment we take answer a few text messages and talk about Megos.. I have my Frankestein and I bring him on air for a bit of a review.. I love him. We talk about Wave 2 of Mego as well as some other fun stuff.
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Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Not film documentaries, documentaries about films. There is a difference; these are not your typical behind the scenes, how a movie is made kind of docs.
These are about how some movies never got made like The Death of Superman Lives, Doomed, and Jodorowsky's Dune. Or movies about how people interpret Kubrick's The Shining like Room 237.
Plus many, many more. Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he explores all these excellent documentaries(about films).
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with an attempt to talk to AB Silver that get's rudely interupted by the super mean Fish Dr.Jane Walsh
From there we talk about a movie I saw called Hold The Dark. It's on Netflix and was directed by the dude who did Green Room!
In the final segment we take a call from our dude Joe as well as read a text about Megos and then MEGO-MANIA runs wild as I tell my tale of going store to store in search of Frankenstein...
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Thursday Oct 04, 2018
Thursday Oct 04, 2018
Things are not going to go the way you think... Today on GeekFest Rants, this line from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, will apply both to the kind of show we are uploading and to one of Carlos' favorite podcasts, Rebel Force Radio.
On this episode we are doing an unexpected continuation to our previous Toxic Fandom episode. This time we'll cover how Toxic Fandom and politics seeps into everyday personal relationships.
How we are often disappointed by the media personalities we admire. And even, how something as unifying as a top rated Star Wars podcast can divide the fan community due to their political and diversity/inclusively views.
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with some talk about a cold I'm going through and some more drama down here under the sea.. It's a lot of fun..
From there we talk about a movie I saw called A Simple Favor. It's the latest from Paul Feig..
Then it's on to the main event of the show where we talk about the Sonoma County Geek Main Event Of The Year.. The Santa Rosa Toy-Con..
We talk what I saw, what I bought and I have recordings from two panels I took in, one with RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad and one with Levar Burton. I have audio clips and everythng!
In the final segment we take a call from one of our homies in Des Moines and talk about the Mego Dracula I am happy to finally own!
Make sure to hop on over to Support The Report and check out how you can get the ISR Supertape VHS Tape! While helping to support the show. Man, we need all the help that we can get.
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Thursday Sep 27, 2018
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
"An elegant weapon, for a more civilized age". That's how Obi-Was described it to Luke. Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos will take you through the collectible market of lightsabers, specifically the high end "light up" FX lightsabers.
We'll start with the creation of the film prop by Roger Christian, to the laser glow effect, to the Kenner inflatable toy, to the plastic incarnations, and finally to the screen accurate Master Replicas and Hasbro versions.
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with some talk about our recent transfer to a deep sea base including some thought on the work we do down here, the tools we use and my recent reprimand from Dr. Jane Walsh..
From there we talk about a movie I saw called White Boy Rick. It's a tale of drugs and of the 80's. It was alright.
Then it's on to the main event of the show where we finally complete that Ace To Zartan we started awhile back by taking an indepth look at the vehicles of 1983! It's a ton of fun
In the final segment we take a call from Rob at zonebase.Org and talk Megos, The Flea Market and the upcoming Toy Con!
Make sure to hop on over to Support The Report and check out how you can get the ISR Supertape VHS Tape! While helping to support the show. Man, we need all the help that we can get.
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Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with some talk about our recent transfer to a deep sea base including sad conversation I had with Engineer Emily..
From there we talk about a movie I saw called Searching. It stars John Cho and was really great.
Then it's on to the main event of the show where we talk the recent passing of a legend, Burt Reynolds. Our way to pay homage to the man is to take a look at his films in the form of a Top 5 Of All The Times! It's really great.
In the final segment we take some calls and text and talk Mego. It's a ton of fun.
Make sure to hop on over to Support The Report and check out how you can get the ISR Supertape VHS Tape! While helping to support the show. Man, we need all the help that we can get.
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Friday Sep 14, 2018
Friday Sep 14, 2018
There are good films, bad films, and Cult films. Well, two out of three ain't bad. Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos will look at the Michael Mann WWII horror film, The Keep. Even the greatest of film makers have a skeleton in their closet and this one might be it for Michael Mann. Even with a superb cast like Scott Glenn, Gabriel Byrne, Jürgen Prochnow, and Ian McKellen, this one misses the mark. But is there something good about it that we might want to take a second look at?
Then we'll look at Star Trek toy ships. From brands like Micro Machines, Furuta, Hallmark, Hot Wheels, and Eaglemoss. So many choices, so little money.
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
We have a super fun show ahead of us this week. We start off with some talk about our recent transfer to a deep sea base including a little meeting with Iceberg 13 that get's rudely interrupted!
From there we talk about a movie I saw Mama Mia Here We Go Again. Ya.. It's a musical and I liked it a lot.
Then it's on to the main event of the show where we talk about this giant comic book project I have been undertaking. It's massive! I had a real fun time with this bit just talking about comic books....
On the final segment of the show we talk a few different things and take some voice mails. It's a ton of fun. Oh ya, I open up a Star Trek Action figure.. That was fun.
Make sure to hop on over to Support The Report and check out how you can get the ISR Supertape VHS Tape! While helping to support the show. Man, we need all the help that we can get.
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