Best Atomic Geeks Podcasts (2025)

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IGN UK Podcast 824: Black Ops 7’s Campaign is Barely Call of Duty, But is it Good? 1:08:49

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Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to talk all about running men, shooty men, detective men, and one lonely woman. Yes, Pluribus is amazing, but what about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, The Seance of Blake Manor, and The Running Man? Check out the official IGN UK Podcast "Respect the Sea" shirt, which you can buy here: https://store.ign.com/products/ign-…

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Lights! Cameras! Inaction!: Abandoned, Unfinished and Unproduced Movies w/ Drew Friedman, Owen Kline and Barrett Leddy 1:28:11

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Award-winning illustrator-cartoonist Drew Friedman, actor-filmmaker Owen Kline and voice actor (and this week's co-host) Barrett Leddy join Frank for a fascinating look at six-plus decades of doomed dramas, canceled comedies and unrealized epics, including "Jaws 3, People 0," "Superman Lives," the Marx Brothers' "A Day at the United Nations" and Je…

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IGN UK Podcast 823: Fox Boiling 1:06:28

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Cardy, Mat, and Wes are here to talk about some of the worst smelling things you’ve ever heard described, as well as their current favourite onion flavoured crisps. There’s also plenty of time for games, movies, and TV chat, though, with predators, superheroes, and arc raiders on the menu. Check out the official IGN UK Podcast "Respect the Sea" shi…

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All Singing, All Dancing, All Skating! Movie Musicals of 1980 w/ Kevin Maher, Joe DiPietro and Kate Wilkinson 1:35:56

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Frank welcomes Emmy-nominated writer-comedian-author Kevin Maher ("Santa Doesn't Need Your Help"), writer-actress Kate Wilkinson and Tony-winning composer Joe DiPietro ("Memphis," "Nice Work If You Can Get It") for a critical and frequently comical analysis of movie musicals (and "movies with music") released in the year 1980, including "Popeye," "…

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IGN UK Podcast 822: The Worst Smells in the World 57:17

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Cardy, Mat, and Jack are here to talk all things ninjas and nuclear warfare. Also aliens. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more inform…

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"You'll Have to Stay the Night": Hollywood's Greatest Haunted House Comedies w/ Rupert Holmes and Dino Proserpio 1:43:59

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Frank ushers in Halloween week by welcoming film preservationist Dino Proserpio and bestselling author and Tony-winning composer-playwright Rupert Holmes for an illuminating analysis of some of Hollywood's spookiest (and silliest) haunted house comedies, including "The Ghost Breakers," "The Cat and the Canary," "Scared Stiff," "Beetlejuice" and "Ho…

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IGN UK Podcast 821: Does Princess Daisy Talc? 1:02:31

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Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here to talk all about aliens, lighthouses, toilet cleaners, brick breakers, and chainsaw men. Enjoy! Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment …

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Heeeere's Johnny! Celebrating Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday w/ Mark Malkoff, Dan Pasternack and Mike Reiss 1:51:08

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To celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary King of Late Night, producer-historian (and guest co-host) Dan Pasternack, former "Tonight Show" writer Mike Reiss and comedian-podcaster Mark Malkoff ("The Carson Podcast") join Frank for a look at some of the most memorable moments from Johnny's 30-year run as well as the controversial origins of b…

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Monsters, Martians and Mayhem: Movies of the Atomic Age (Part Two) w/ Michael Giacchino and Jeff Lieberman 1:11:01

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Frank is joined by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino ("The Incredibles," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes") and cult filmmaker Jeff Lieberman ("Squirm," "Remote Control") for the conclusion of a two-part analysis of horror and sci-fi films of the Atomic and Cold War era, including "Creature from the Black Lagoon," "The Day the Worl…

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IGN UK Podcast 820: Battlefield 6 is a Game of Two Halves 1:05:43

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Cardy, Matt, and Jack are to talk about how Battlefield 6’s multiplayer impresses, but its campaign does not. Then there are thoughts on the best game of the year about falling over, Baby Steps, as well as why Peacemaker season two is worth watching. Plus, more smelly video game character nominations. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the…

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Monsters, Martians and Mayhem: Movies of the Atomic Age w/ Michael Giacchino and Jeff Lieberman 1:09:56

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IGN UK Podcast 819: Once Richmond Sausage After Another 57:05

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Cardy, Mat, and Zoe are back to discuss horny God roguelike Hades 2, horny revolutionary action epic One Battle After Another, and horny college superhero drama Gen V. There’s also plenty of beef and sausage chat. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign…

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The Wild, Wonderful World of Game Shows (Part Two) w/ Bob Boden, Rich Brown and Adam Nedeff 1:11:08

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In this conclusion of a two-part episode, producer-executive Bob Boden, author-historian Adam Nedeff and comedian-producer (and this week's co-host) Rich Brown once again join Frank for a loving and laugh-filled look back at eight-plus decades of TV game shows. In this episode, the boys break down the Quiz Show Scandals of the 1950s, reveal which d…

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IGN UK Podcast 818: Meat Trading with Erin 59:20

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Cardy, Jesse, and Lauren are here on a very Japanese edition of the IGN UK Podcast as they delve into some of the biggest Tokyo Game Show reveals, what horrors await in Silent Hill f, and sword-slashing action of Ghost of Yotei. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign…

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The Wild, Wonderful World of Game Shows w/ Bob Boden, Rich Brown and Adam Nedeff 1:20:30

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In part one of a two-part episode, producer-executive Bob Boden ("Card Sharks," "Press Your Luck," "To Tell the Truth"), author-historian Adam Nedeff ("Gong This Book," "This Day in Game Show History") and this week's co-host, comedian-producer Rich Brown ("Beat the Clock," "You Bet Your Life with Jay Leno") join Frank for a salute to 75+ years of …

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IGN UK Podcast 817: Dying Light: Mr Beast 1:10:48

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Dale, Jesse, and Tom are on the show this week to discuss the new Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC, Dying Light: The Beast, and, now that it’s nearly finished, another brief chat about the brilliance of Alien Earth. We also spend far too long talking about Tom’s brush with broken bones, the history of Assassin’s Creed games, and begging Mr Beast not to…

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Disco Fever w / Frank DeCaro and Cory Daye 1:36:44

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Frank sets the FFAA time machine back to the decadent and "dancetastic" 1970s as comedian-author Frank DeCaro ("Disco: Music, Movies and Mania Under the Mirror Ball") and Grammy-nominated singer Cory Daye (Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, Kid Creole and the Coconuts) celebrate the songs, artists, movies, nightclubs and cultural impact of the d…

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IGN UK Podcast 816: Silksong is Finally Here, So I Guess We Should Talk About It 1:05:43

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Cardy, Mat, and Zoe are here to talk all about Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited Metroidvania from Team Cherry. As well as discussing all things bugs and bosses, they also discuss where it currently stands in the Game of the Year race. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking …

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The Strange Cinema of William Castle w/ Frank Conniff, Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and Jeffrey Schwarz 1:33:30

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Frank welcomes "Mystery Science Theater 3000" writer-performer Frank Conniff, horror host Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz ("Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story") for a loving look back at the B-movies of legendary producer, director and showman William Castle ("13 Ghosts," "Mr. Sardonicus," "House on Haunted Hill"), his inno…

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IGN UK Podcast 815: Come Fly With Me 56:26

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Cardy, Matt, and Dale are here to talk about some sneaky boys. 007 First Light is the new James Bond game, and we’ve got plenty of thoughts about how it’s looking. Then there's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater; a remake of a great game, but is it the one we wanted? And then there’s Bloober Team’s latest survival horror Cronos: The New Dawn which…

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All Aboard "The Love Boat" w/ Jim Colucci, Murray Hill and Jill Whelan 1:33:07

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To celebrate one of the most popular shows in television history, ABC's "The Love Boat," Frank sits down with author and historian Jim Colucci ("Love Boat Forever: An Unauthorized Tour of the Lido Deck"), actor-comedian Murray Hill ("Somebody Somewhere") and Vicki Stubing herself, actress Jill Whelan, for a lighthearted (and revealing!) conversatio…

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IGN UK Podcast 814: One for the Sadomasochists 1:05:55

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Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here for the grimiest, bloodiest episode in a while. They go through all of the gamescom 2025 games they saw and played that they simply haven't had time to talk about yet. From The Outer Worlds 2 and Valor Mortis to Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Hellraiser: Revival, there is no shortage of dismemberment chat to be had. Re…

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Atomic Show #337 – Leigh Curyer, CEO NexGen Energy 39:47

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NexGen Energy is a uranium mining company that is nearing the end of a long transition from a successful exploration entity to a uranium producing company. The company is in the final stages of hearings and approvals needed from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to allow it to begin constructing the mine infrastructure for its Rook 1 project. …

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A Celebration of Breakfast Cereals w/ Marty Gitlin and Ami Moyal 1:21:16

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Frank explores his lifelong obsession with breakfast cereals (and breakfast cereal advertising) with the help of author Marty Gitlin ("The Great American Cereal Book") and cereal expert/curator Ami Moyal. In this episode, the boys discuss the golden age of sugary cereals, the showdown between Quisp and Quake, the legendary voices behind Cap'n Crunc…

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IGN UK Podcast 813: gamescom 2025 Special 33:09

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Yes, yes, yes. The IGN UK Podcast is back in video form for a gamescom 2025 special. Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to talk about the best games they've seen at this year's show, including LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Resident Evil Requiem, Hollow Knight: Silksong, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and PVKK. Oh, and, …

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"TV Funhouse'"Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack 1:27:25

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In this conclusion of a two-part episode, Frank and guest co-host Dan Pasternack talk to Emmy-winning writer-actor-director Robert Smigel about his lifelong obsession with Charles Schulz and Peanuts, his preference for "specific" comedy, his working relationship with Lorne Michaels and his unusual friendship with Blackwolf the Dragonmaster. Also, T…

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IGN UK Podcast 812: Lovely Lemons 1:07:36

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Cardy and Matt are here to reminisce about being in their early 20s and talk about some video game series they'd love to see make a comeback. That follows chat about the brand-new Mafia: The Old Country, and what they'd like to see from the long-in-development Bioshock 4. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and film…

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Atomic Show #336 – Isabelle Boemeke, Author Rad Future 1:00:55

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"TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack 1:29:40

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In part one of a two-part episode, Emmy-winning writer-actor-director Robert Smigel and this week's co-host, writer-producer Dan Pasternack join Frank for a 25th anniversary salute to the cult Comedy Central series, "TV Funhouse." In this informative and hilarious interview, Robert talks about his love of animal-centric comedy, his lifelong obsessi…

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IGN UK Podcast 811: Battlefield: Earth 58:10

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Cardy, Mat, and Jack are here for a podcast episode of a particularly violent nature. Battlefield 6, Alien: Earth, and Weapons are serving up plenty of red and green blood between them, and we’re here to sift through it with the aim of finding interesting conversation. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films y…

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Lost and Forgotten Amusement Parks w/ Dave Cobb and Robert Coker 1:37:46

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Frank welcomes theme park experience designer Dave Cobb ("Men in Black: Alien Attack") and attraction show writer and author Robert Coker ("Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker's Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines") for an in-depth look at the fascinating histories of failed and forgotten amusement parks, including Freedomland USA, The Land of Oz, P…

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IGN UK Podcast 810: Not Another IGN UK Podcast Episode 1:08:46

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Cardy, Dale, and Jack are back and ready to talk about a new survival horror game, share some updated Donkey Kong Bananza thoughts, and relive decades past via Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, The Naked Gun, and Happy Gilmore 2. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedb…

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Remembering Joe Flaherty w/ Dick Blasucci and Paul Flaherty 1:39:55

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Frank is joined by Emmy-winning writer-producer Dick Blasucci ("Mad TV," "The Larry Sanders Show") and Emmy-winning writer-director Paul Flaherty ("Clifford," "Who's Harry Crumb?") for a loving tribute to the life and career of the late "SCTV" stalwart Joe Flaherty. In this episode, Dick and Paul discuss Joe's passion for classic cinema, his rise f…

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IGN UK Podcast 809: Jesus Christ 58:08

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Mat, Jesse, and Jack are here to save your weekend by chatting all about The Fantastic Four: First Steps, I Am Jesus Christ, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and a new Resident Evil, but probably not the one you’re thinking of. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedb…

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Batman '66 Bad Guys w/ Dana Gould and Barrett Leddy 1:30:11

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Frank is joined by Emmy-winning writer-comedian DANA GOULD and this week's co-host, voice actor (and youthful ward) BARRETT LEDDY for a waaay too in-depth analysis of the rogues' gallery of arch-villains from the classic 1966-'68 "Batman" series. In this episode, Frank and the boys talk about bat-climbs, celebrity cameos and "non-canon" nemeses and…

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IGN UK Podcast 808: Horse Hole Bananza 1:01:42

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Cardy, Dale, and Mat are here to talk smashing apes, super men, and anime horse girls, all after introducing yet another new member of the IGN UK Podcast team, Jack Gash. Plus, we finally get a verdict on the Marks & Spencer strawberry and cream sandwich. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying…

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305 - Movie Time!

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We’re back this week to give a very spoiler filled review of Superman. We also talk about 28 Years Later and Jurassic World Rebirth along with several TV shows we’re currently enjoying! Find us on Twitter: @AtomicGeekdom, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Bluesky and YouTube or comment on the podcast page of the website to join the conversation. And now…

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Memories of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!" w/ Dara Gottfried, Gino Salomone and Alan Zweibel 1:25:38

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In the premiere episode, Frank Santopadre kicks off this new adventure with a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to "Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!" Joining Frank for an hour of stories, memories and laughs are GGACP producing partner Dara Gottfried, entertainment reporter Gino Salomone, and comedy legend Alan Zweibel. Also in this epis…

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Atomic Show #335 – Dr. Hash Hashemian, President American Nuclear Society 56:07

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Dr. Hash Hashemian has been an inspiring leader in the nuclear industry for half a century. He was recently inaugurated as the President of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) after serving for a year as the Vice President/President Elect. His company, AMS Corporation, provides key services and products to nearly every nuclear power plant in the Uni…

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Atomic Show #334 – Jonathan Nistor, COO Blue Wave AI Labs 54:20

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Blue Wave AI Labs has been creating and supplying artificial intelligence tools – mainly in the form of machine learning – to operating nuclear power plants since 2016. Their initial set of tools focused on improving boiling water reactor core reload designs. The company was formed to address the chosen problem because it was a time consuming – aka…

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IGN UK Podcast 807: Squids, Syd, and Sold-Out Strawberry Sandwiches 55:16

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Matt and Tom are joined by the IGN UK Podcast’s newest team member, Lauren, who’s here to chat about the ups and downs of Netflix’s Squid Game. There are also thoughts on the latest season of The Bear, plus the usual nonsense waffle about food (this time it’s the viral M&S strawberries and cream sandwich). Remember to send us your thoughts about al…

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Introducing Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre 1:32

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A podcast celebrating the golden age of pop culture. For the kids who counted down every song on American Top 40, clipped a Monkees record from a box of Alpha-Bits or begged their parents for a Han Solo action figure or Six Million Dollar Man lunchbox. Join Emmy-winning writer Frank Santopadre and a panel of equally obsessed celebs, superfans, cult…