Regular Joes Podcast

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod ring in the New Year with their long teased, highly anticipated, Star Wars Holiday Special commentary track.  Cue up your copy of this 1978 holiday classic, grab a cocktail and join the Regular Joes as they watch and comment on this Star Wars train wreck.  And, for those of you who like drinking games, take a sip every time the words Life Day are spoken…we promise you will be loaded by the end!  Happy Life Day, and thanks for listening!

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod share their experience, initial reactions, thoughts, theories and speculations after seeing. Episode VII the Force Awakens.  Did they love it?  Well, lets just say, this IS the Star Wars they were looking for! The guys are joined mid-way through the show by honorary Regular Joe, Derryl DePriest who shares his thoughts on the film, some insights from his time working on the Star Wars toy line, his visit to the Force Awakens set and much more.  WARNING, this show contains a TON OF SPOILERS, but seriously, who hasn't already seen the movie at least once by now!!

This episode of the Regular Joes Podcast was recorded in a secret toy bunker in Rhode Island, the lair of master collector, Derryl DePriest.  Dave, Barry and Tod recently visited with Derryl, geeked out over his many amazing collections and then sat down to record this show.  Listen in as they talk about a wide variety of topics ranging from The Wonderful World of Disney back in the 1950’s to Guitars to Postcards and of course, Toys plus much more.  This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod get things started with a few Random Topics and a Hot Toys Minute before diving into the Long Box to discuss the latest batch of Star Wars comic books from Marvel, then they segue in to Show and Tell before wrapping up their Countdown to Star Wars The Force Awakens with their discussion of Return of the Jedi. It’s more fun than a treehouse full of Wookies on Life Day!

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod continue their Countdown to Star Wars The Force Awakens with their in-depth discussion of what is quite possibly the most highly regarded film in the Star Wars saga, and maybe even in all of geekdom, The Empire Strikes Back!  They also serve up an extra large helping of Random Topics as well as Show and Tell and some last minute gift ideas with Regular Joes Picks.

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod dive straight into a heaping pile of Random Topics, followed by Show and Tell, Shirt Up and their ongoing Countdown to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with a lengthy discussion of the first film in the original trilogy, Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope, or simply Star Wars as it was called back in the day.  Barry makes the bold statement that it’s the greatest film ever made, do Dave and Tod agree?, how does it hold up? and which of the many versions did everyone watch?  Listen in for all of this and more!

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod kick it off with some Random Topics and a few final thoughts on their recent trip to the Rhode Island Comic Con and then pontificate on the latest Bond film, Specter.  After that, they continue their countdown to Star Wars: The Force awakens with a lively discussion of Revenge of the Sith.  All that plus What’s in the Box, Shirt Up and more.

On this episode, the Regular Joe’s bring you podcasting Platinum, live from the 2015 Rhode Island Comic Con!  Dave, Barry and Tod along with co-host, collector extraordinaire Darryl DePriest set up shop in the lobby of the Omni hotel to bring you this exciting, star studded coverage from the show featuring interviews with Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy), Daniel Logan (Star Wars Attack of the Clones, Star Wars the Clone Wars) and Tom Wright (Seinfeld, Grimm, Star Trek Voyager) and a quick word from the lovely Karen Gillan (Dr. Who, Guardians of the Galaxy). Also, cosplay queen Riddle and much, much more.

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod start off with a few Random Topics and then dive into the recent announcement of an all-new Star Trek TV series. Next, they discuss the premier of the latest entry in the DC TV universe, Super Girl. Does she soar to new heights or falter like she was exposed to Kryptonite? Listen in to see hear the Regular Joes perspectives on the pilot episode. Also, the countdown to Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues with a discussion of Episode II, Attack of the Clones.

On this episode, it’s the return of Segment-Palooza!  Dave, Barry and Tod kick it off with some Random Topics, they discuss this past week’s crazy episode of The Walking Dead, then they start their Countdown to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with a discussion of The Phantom Menace.  All that, plus Shirt Up, What’s in the Box and more.

Star Wars mania is building to a fever pitch with the release of a new Force Awakens trailer, poster and the tickets going on sale. Dave, Barry and Tod break down their thoughts on the new trailer, share their experiences buying tickets and generally geek out with excitement for the film. They also spend some time talking about the Walking Dead and Flash seasons so far.

This week is all about walking in the Big Apple. First, Dave, Barry and Tod recount their day at New York Comic Con 2015, where they walked miles of aisles, all in the name of consumerism and geekery.   Next, the Regular Joes headed over to the worlds most famous arena, Madison Square Garden for the Walking Dead, Season 6 Fan Premiere. The boys provide a full recap with audio highlights from the event and the star-studded Q&A session following the screening.  Note: this episode contains SPOILERS, but, honestly, if you not yet seen the season 6 premiere it's high time you heard about it.

The Martian, based on Andy Weir's bestselling novel (and a favorite of The Regular Joes) is in theaters now. If you have not seen it Go Now! If you have seen it, sit back and listen as the RJ Mission Control Team give their take on the most eagerly awaited science fiction film of 2015. Ok . . . So maybe it is the most eagerly awaited Sci Fi film until December!  Does Ridley Scott's interpretation live up to expectations? Can screenwriter Drew Goddard continue to walk on water in Tod's opinion? Is Matt Damon still worthy of Herculean rescue efforts? Answers to these questions plus Random Topics and What's in the Box. Warning this episode contains SPOILERS . . . lots and lots of spoilers.  "The best film you will ever see about a potato farmer on Mars" - The Regular Joes Podcast

On this episode, Dave, Barry and Tod discuss the results of the recent Prop Store of London Entertainment Auction, plus Dave fills the guys in on his trip to Maker Fair, which resulted in a major upgrade to Dave’s workshop.  Plus, Random Topics, What’s in the Box, Shirt Up and more.

Fall TV Preview: Following up on last week’s Summer TV series wrap up, Dave, Barry and Tod run down the fall TV line up of new series and returning favorites.  Also, Random Topics, Show and Tell and Shirt Up.

Summer TV - As we run out the clock on Summer 2015 the Regular Joes recap, review and ruminate over the season's TV shows. With a slate of programs that included a show called Humans, that was about robots, and a show called Mr. Robot, about humans, what was worth watching? Did the final chapters of Falling Skies and Under the Dome bring closure? Did the sophomore season of The Last Ship float or founder? Does Fear the Walking Dead, easily the most anticipated summer show, measure up to its progenitor? Answers to all these questions, plus the usual helping of random topics, What’s in the Box, Shirt Up and Regular Joes Picks.  Warning: this episode contains SPOILERS, and may result in binge watching, water cooler conversations or obsessive IMDB referencing. Consult your doctor as needed

On this episode, the Dave, Barry and Tod discuss the upcoming Prop Store of London’s Entertainment Memorabilia live auction and the amazing one of a kind items that will be on the auction block.  Also , What’s in the Box and a round of Random Topics including discussion of the recent Star Wars Force Friday merchandising blitz.    

Endless Vacation - Having survived assorted subterranean adventures, random acts of cosplay, and a Speedo only pool, the Regular Joes are back from their vacation hiatus and ready to pick up where they left off. There's a particularly rambling round of Random Topics, an uncharacteristically brief Hot Toys "Minute," Shirt Up and What's in the Box, as Dave, Barry and Tod update each other, and you, on what they've been doing the last few weeks.  Also in this episode we learn that Barry (previously regarded as the responsible one) lacks the ability to recognize and adhere to self-imposed limits. Can an intervention be far behind?

On this episode, the guys react to some listener feedback, dive into some random topics and then get into a technology discussion complete with a Tech centric Regular Joes Picks which leads to a conversation about the provocative and thought provoking film, Ex Machnia.  Also Shirt Up and much more.

This week, Dave, Barry and Tod forgo their usual main topic to feature some of their most popular segments, including Shirt Up, Desert Island DVD’s, the Long-Box, Regular Joes Rant and a “back of the closet” edition of Show and Tell.  All this plus an extra large helping or Random Topics and more. Get ready for Segment-Palooza on this week’s edition of the Regular Joes Podcast.