GGR Pirate Radio

GGR Pirate Radio

Author: GGR: The Great Geek Refuge Language: English Episodes: 231
Tune into GGR Pirate Radio for a genuinely eclectic mix where conversations about the latest blockbuster film might crash into a deep dive on last night's big game, all filtered through a reliably comedic lens. This isn't a neatly scheduled program but more of a communal audio space from the crew at GGR: The Great Geek Refuge, where the vibe is always loose and the topics are passionately nerdy. Think of it as the central hub for their audio antics; here you'll find those one-off special episodes, curated highlights from their other shows, and the entire back catalog of the original flagship run. The result is a wonderfully unpredictable listen that mirrors the joy of digging through a friend's collection of favorite movies, TV series, and sports memorabilia all at once. Each episode in this podcast feels like hanging out in the best kind of rec room, where inside jokes are welcome and the analysis is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. So, whether you're here for the nostalgia of the old episodes or the spontaneity of the new compilations, there's always something in the grab bag. Just remember the house rule passed down from the pirates themselves: don't be a juicebag.
Episodes
Geek Sheets - "Beginning of Fall" Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:01
Mike, Steve, MC and special guest C Gats discuss some of the pressing geeky news of the moment. Topics include: the new Breaking Bad movie El Camino and it’s upcoming release, casting news from the new The Batman film, t…
Pittsburgh and DC Football and the 51st State? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:46
Mike, Steve, MC and Ulie continue their conversation about the 2019 football season. Ulie also gives the crew some insight into the initiative for DC to become the 51st state.
"The Frog and the Scorpion" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:46
The “cold open” becomes it’s own episode! Mike, Steve, MC and Ulie are “at the Diner” discussing Mindhunter, Turn: Washington’s Spies, and trying to live your life without drama. The conversation turns to sports, in part…
College Scandals and Comedy Controversy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:50
Mike and MC discuss Felicity Huffman’s jail time for her involvement in a college admissions bribery scandal. Is anyone really shocked that a rich, white person bought their child a spot in a prestigious college? The two…
RIP Eddie Money, Friday the 13th, The BBC & Washington FB Sucks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:45
Mike and MC are running the podcast this evening! They discuss some recent news such as the passing of rock star Eddie Money, the meaning of Friday the 13th and some talk about numerology. They also discuss Bang Bros off…
Mt. Bustmore and More Listener Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:30
MC Brooks came up with the idea of Mt. Bustmore: the biggest busts in drafts, free agency, ownership, management, etc for our respective teams and some infamous busts such as Jamarcus Russell. Not really a bust, but they…
Listener Questions - Football Mt. Rushmore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:31
Mike, Steve, and MC answer some listener questions. First one was courtesy of Dave Thomas, a fellow podcaster (you can check him out here). He asked “What is your Washington football Mt. Rushmore?” Mike and MC cover thei…
WTF Did We Just Watch??? The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:40
Special Bonus Episode! Did you see the trailers and ads for The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot and say “hey, this looks outlandish and possibly amazing” like Mike did? Well…if you’re still thinking you might…
Geek Sheets - D23 News Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:00
Steve, Mike, MC and special guest Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum discuss the MCU Phase 4 movie/TV lineup and the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer. Recorded August 30th, 2019 via Skype.