Best Geek Out Loud Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 315 – Remembering Peter David 2:19:47

2h ago2:19:47

2:19:47

In this episode we remember Peter David, talk Mission: Impossible, look ahead to Superman, possibly squeeze in some Fantastic Four talk, time permitting a grown man will talk toys, and we jump into YOUR e-mails and get all animapocalypse up in here. If you’re in a position to support the show on Patreon we would love to have you there! http://patre…

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Embrace The Darkness? 1:51:50

3y ago1:51:50

1:51:50

Kristin takes the reins of the show and formally introduces Steve to The Darkness. Before they get into the music Kristin talks about going to see the Darkness and big timing a member of our great listening audience. (To be fair, Kristin didn’t do it on purpose.) Also, Def Leppard has released another track off of their upcoming album, so the duo g…

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Happy Sounding Sad Songs 1:55:16

3y ago1:55:16

1:55:16

Kristin and Steve take a listen to some songs that sound like they’re upbeat and happy, but when you really consider the lyrics…not so much. “It’s a secret no one knows.” So let’s talk about the “glory days” but don’t join with the “runaways” just yet. The show is still fun or so “some might say.” When it’s all said and done, Kristin and Steve “Kic…

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1982 2:00:15

3+ y ago2:00:15

2:00:15

Kristin and Steve turn the clock back 40 years to 1982 to talk the rock music of the era (too much to get it all in). They talk pop culture, tv, movies, ticket buying, vinyl prices, and have all sorts of fun in a show recorded live on mixlr! Get out your hairspray, fire up the Atari, make sure you’ve got plenty of quarters for the arcade, and watch…

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Party Time 2022! 2:10:36

3+ y ago2:10:36

2:10:36

Look….it’s the end of January so it seems a little late for a New Year’s party. But it’s never too late for a Rock Out Loud party! Kristin and Steve lay out some fun party songs to make your next get together rock just right! If you were waiting for this one to celebrate the new year then now’s the time! Party On!…

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Hanging With ROL 2:07:14

3+ y ago2:07:14

2:07:14

Steve and Kristin hang out, share some stories, play some tunes, and watch the pumpkin headed dancing man do his thing! This podcast was recorded WEEKS AGO! Sorry for the delay in release. We would love to hear from you as we get into the holiday season and look forward to a new year. What would you like to hear us talk about on ROL? ROCK ON!!!!…

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Ep97 Tim Anderson Returns 56:46

3+ y ago56:46

56:46

Ep 97 welcomes the return of Tim Anderson (Original Strength, OSi, Becoming Bulletproof). Tim and I catch up and discuss our struggles and lessons learned through pandemic, transitioning seminars online, where we find hope and more. the You can learn more about Tim and Original Strength at the following links. Website: www.originalstrength.netInsta…

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High ‘N’ Dry 1:32:58

3+ y ago1:32:58

1:32:58

Kristin and Steve listen through High ‘N’ Dry – the album that some fans say is Def Leppard’s last good album. Of course Steve and Kristin disagree that it’s their last good album, but they absolutely agree that it is an album chock full of rock and roll goodness. It’s a celebration 40 years in the making as the duo discuss lyrics, riffs, and class…

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1999 2:15:38

4y ago2:15:38

2:15:38

Steve and Krisin watched a documentary about Woodstock ’99. This prompted them to discuss the music of 1999. Steve wasn’t happy. But they did get to play some Creed. YEAH! It was a a time of angst turned to anger, disaffected turned to disrespect, TRL ruled the afternoon airwaves, Fred Durst felt like breaking stuff, Kid Rock should have been a cow…

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Ep96 Die Mighty Method with Tina Morin and Coach Fury 41:53

4y ago41:53

41:53

Hit play on episode 96 to hear Tina Morin (Owner, MSC Strength & Conditioning) and I talk about our new course… Die Mighty Method!Website: https://mscstrength.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alloyfitnessma/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/msc_strength Email [email protected] to sign up for the next round of Die Mighty Method.P…

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Madness (Episode 17) 1:25:29

4y ago1:25:29

1:25:29

On today's festive episode (which features Hashim in the best mood he's possibly ever been in), the guys talk about their initial impressions of Guilty Gear -Strive-, and the first part of the Summer Games Fest for 2021, which includes (but not limited to): Elden Ring, Tiny Tina's Wonderland, Battlefield 2042, the Ubisoft Forward, Devolver Digital,…

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StoneCold (Episode 16) 1:37:26

4y ago1:37:26

1:37:26

In today's episode, the guys talk about the success of the beginning of their Knockout City tourney and talk about the week leading up to the week of E32021. Other topics include God of War: Ragnarok being delayed, Sony seemingly turning on their original "new-gen only" stance, Sony's announcement of the EVO Community Series, Babylon's Fall having …

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Mad Season 2:32:31

4y ago2:32:31

2:32:31

Steve and Kristin sit down and drop the digitial needle on The Sophomore outing of Matchbox Twenty – Mad Season. Before they get into the album Steve reviews the Rock Sugar album, Kristin celebrates a big boost to her vinyl collection, and celebrates even more scoring some tickets. How does Mad Season hold up 21 years after it’s release? Steve and …

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Affiliated (Episode 15) 2:03:30

4y ago2:03:30

2:03:30

In today's episode, the guys address the ugliness around IGN's Management shuffling the blame elsewhere for the Palestine post takedown. After that, the games ensue as the Skill Tree reacts to SEGA's bounceback (19:00), the Horizon: Forbidden West water jug simulator [and the rest of the demo (32:00) ], Overwatch 2's huge upcoming change, BlizzCon …

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Bullying (Episode 14) 1:55:52

4y ago1:55:52

1:55:52

On today's episode of the podcast, the guys revisit a couple of topics for clarity (7:58) before taking some quality time to address the current implosion of the Joe Budden Podcast and how it affects them as Black creators (15:55). After the serious conversation piece ends, the guys address Ubisoft's shift of focus to "more high-end, free-to-play" …

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Legally (Episode 13) 1:30:25

4y ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Episode 13 is here and #TheSkillTree's talking about their reactiions to "Returnal" (4:37), WePlay being effectively neutered due to seedy business relationships (33:15), Respawn Games thriving with Apex Arenas and Titanfall 2's skyrocketing player base (44:13), and more in our Respec Section (55:10). Of course, legally, we can't address CinnPie at…

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Spoilers (Episode 12) 2:05:43

4y ago2:05:43

2:05:43

In honor of the new Mortal Kombat movie, we had to bring on the biggest MK fan we know for this UNRATED (warning: language) episode. Melvin Burch, one-half of the Rap Rankings podcast and friend of the show, joins us for the longest pod yet to talk SPOILERS (again, read, SPOILERS) for the movie (27:00). The guys then round back into shape talking S…

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Rollville 2! 2:34:16

4y ago2:34:16

2:34:16

This time with more Sterek! What’s that you say? Kristin and Steve are joined by Derek Russell a founder of THE Smallville podcast on the internet during the time of the show. Steve was fortunate enough to be brought into the podcast Starkville House of El and a somewhat legendary podcasting duo was born. Kristin, Steve, and Derek talk more music f…

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Always (Episode 11) 1:49:13

4y ago1:49:13

1:49:13

On today's episode, the guys dive into what Days Gone creative director/writer John Garvin had to say about supporting games at full price and if that's feasible (12:20). The Resident Evil Showcase gets the reaction treatment (30:56), alongside the Nintendo Indie World Showcase (46:29). That segways into thoughts concerning Nintendo deciding to foc…

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Milestone (Episode 10) 1:34:13

4y ago1:34:13

1:34:13

We made it to Episode 10! Take a shot of (redacted) and get into today's content, which features the PS5's recent focus on blockbuster hits (10:40), Twitch finally taking a stand on banning streamers for serious off-platform conduct (28:20), E3 being an all-virtual event and what it could mean (45:28), and our reactions to Knockout City (1:06:45), …

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Vocab (Episode 9) 1:48:48

4y ago1:48:48

1:48:48

Episode 9 is here after a few technical delays! The guys give their thoughts on the latest Among Us drop (6:38) before getting into the bi-weekly check in on what they've been playing (18:30). They address the Apex Legends/Titanfall integration speculation and give their ideas on what they're hoping for (36:19) and talk about the spice behind Xbox'…

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ROLville 1:48:58

4y ago1:48:58

1:48:58

Somebody SAAAAAAVE MEEEEEE!!!! Kristin and Steve talk the show that is responsible for the podcast you are currently hearing – SMALLVILLE. Smallville was a show that was as much marked by its use of music as it was it characters and storylines. So our intrepid hosts take on their favorite uses of popular music throughout the series. Lots of geeking…

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Rumors (Episode 8) 1:36:14

4y ago1:36:14

1:36:14

Allergies or not, the pod must continue! Today's episode has a quick pocket check to see what the guys have been currently playing (5:15) before diving into the rumor-heavy topics. First, the Game Grumps allegations and how it's nasty, regardless if it's true or not (21:15). Secondly, although not confirmed at the time of this podcast (but confirme…

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Flowchart (Episode 7) 1:34:44

4y ago1:34:44

1:34:44

In today's episode, ELJAY tells the story of how it was Microsoft's fault he has a PS5 before the team dives into the content (5:08). There's a new TMNT side-scrolling game on the way, and the guys take some time to talk about it, and which games they'd like to see revived next (15:40). Meyers Leonard's racist C.o.D. rant sparks a bigger conversati…

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Discontinued (Episode 6) 1:51:54

4+ y ago1:51:54

1:51:54

The podcast returns with more content for you! The guys get into the Sony State of Play and adress the list of games announced (11:55). They also spend some time dissecting the latest Outriders demo, and their concerns with the base game as it stands (37:44). Pokemon announcements make its way to the stage as a main topic as well (51:00) before the…

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REACTIONS (Episode 5) 1:52:05

4+ y ago1:52:05

1:52:05

Did you miss us? The guys return for a new episode that's chocked full of content covering the last TWO weeks (since they took a week off). Topics this week include... The Blizzcon Review, but only for Overwatch 2 and the Diablo series (4:40), the irony of the Metallica DMCA issue during the livestream (22:25), the 7.5 Billion dollar Vault that Mic…

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ROLentine’s Day 2021 1:58:20

4+ y ago1:58:20

1:58:20

Steve and Kristin celebrate Valentine’s Day in perfect Rock Out Loud fashion – by playing sad songs of hopeless darkness. And they have a great time doing it! Steve’s wife even chimes in with her own list at one point. It’s a fun trek into sad songs. Purchase the songs through Amazon and support the shows through the links below or use amazon music…

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Delayed (Episode 4) 1:30:48

4+ y ago1:30:48

1:30:48

The Skill Tree: A Gaming Podcast is back with a loaded episode! Topics include: the triumphant return of NCAA Football is quickly soured by real questions that needs answers (4:22), the return of Mass Effect - with more lens flare (20:00), the significant pushbacks to Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV (35:43), and some healthy speculation about what's real…

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Rock (Out Loud) Sugar 2:26:39

4+ y ago2:26:39

2:26:39

Steve and Kristin get together to listen to the first album ever released by Rock Sugar – Reimaginator! Kristin has never listened to the album before, and of course Steve LOVES all things Rock Sugar. The duo have a fun time listening to some fun music and celebrating a new year, and their birthday month! (This was recorded not long after Kristin’s…

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Privilege (Episode 3) 1:21:57

4+ y ago1:21:57

1:21:57

On today's episode of The Skill Tree: A Gaming Podcast, the guys take some time to properly address the madness surrounding the Gamestop shares in the stock market and why it's not really about the games anymore (3:52). Afterwards, the take Ninja to town for his comments on policing his chat and not using his platform properly (18:38). Halo Infinit…

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Sequel (Episode 2) 1:17:18

4+ y ago1:17:18

1:17:18

Today's episode was recorded LIVE on Twitch, so the shenanigans are in full effect from the jump as L.J., Jeff, and Paul run through our favorite gaming topics from the last week. The list includes: Xbox Live Revealing/Reversing their pricing (5:39), Ubisoft deciding to roll the dice with in-person tourneys (22:35), Resident Evil: Village reactions…

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Beta (Episode 1) 1:51:40

4+ y ago1:51:40

1:51:40

In today's initial run you get to meet the hosts (ELJAY, Jeff, and Paul) as they introduce themselves (2:30) and run down some of their favorite topics that happened the past week. That includes: UbiSoft taking on Star Wars (16:30), the Mortal Kombat live-action movie (29:00), Cyberpunk 2077's trash apology (37:37), Resident Evil VIII hype (48:49),…

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A Rock Out Loud Christmas 1:24:53

4+ y ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Steve and Kristin attempt to spread some holiday cheer while rocking out with their favorite rock Christmas songs! Merry Christmas from the Rockingest Podcast in The Land!!!!By Rock Out Loud

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Ep95 Alex Williams 1:06:27

4+ y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

The force behind Kettlebell Gains Apparel, Alex Williams, joins me for episode 95 of the Coach Fury Podcast. Alex and I take a deep look into the creative drive that birthed Kettlebell Gains Apparel, the risks associated developing a passion project, turning the idea into an actual business and the commitment needed to make it grow. We also dive in…

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These Days by Bon Jovi 2:17:21

4+ y ago2:17:21

2:17:21

Kristin and Steve take a look back to the mid-nineties when grunge had a strong foothold in rock and roll, and the bands of the previous decade had become punch lines. Hard to believe it, but there was still some good music being put out by those 80’s “hair bands.” These Days is some of that good music. Complete with the greatest love song of all t…

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Ep94 Kevin Godfrey 1:23:22

4+ y ago1:23:22

1:23:22

For episode 94 of the Coach Fury podcast, we take a facts and science based look at the safety of gyms during the pandemic with Kevin Godfrey (TrustedSafe, New York Fitness Coalition, FitnessSafe, United States Fitness Coalition). Consulting with schools, restaurants, hotels and government facilities, Kevin is an expert in the field and was directl…

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Ep93 Phil Scarito 1:34:36

4+ y ago1:34:36

1:34:36

One of my first mentors in fitness, Phil Scarito (DV8 Fitness) joins me for episode 93!We had an awesome time discussing Phil’s new DV8 Kettlebell Teaching Certification, reminiscing about our early days in the RKC, the beginning of StrongFirst, and the impact the hardstyle divorce had on the kettlebell community. We also discuss teaching in the pa…

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Ep92 Julian Cardoos Returns 1:29:41

4+ y ago1:29:41

1:29:41

Julian Cardoos (Rebirth Body Transformation Center) returns for episode 92!This is our first “is this a podcast” episode where Julian and I just hit record while catching up.We had a great time discussing the personal and professional struggles and successes we faced (and continue to deal with) during the pandemic, the tribal bonds of punk music an…

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Strange Days by The Struts 1:46:27

4+ y ago1:46:27

1:46:27

Kristin and Steve listen to and discuss the latest album from The Struts – STRANGE DAYS. Kristin has heard that fans aren’t digging the album, and Steve hasn’t heard the album or anything about it. The two listen track by track reviewing each track, responding to criticisms and offering some of their own. In standard ROL fashion though, the pair ha…

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Ep91 Charlie Cassara 1:05:57

4+ y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

One of the main people responsible for getting gyms open in New York joins me on the Coach Fury Podcast.Please welcome Charlie Cassara (SC Fitness, New York Fitness Coalition, USFC) to episode 91!We discuss the initial shutdown in NY and the surprise and frustration we felt when gyms were ultimately given no reopening phase or guidance, how the New…

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Ep90 Tina Morin 1:36:10

4+ y ago1:36:10

1:36:10

My bestie Tina Morin (MSC Strength and Conditioning) joins me for episode 90 of the Coach Fury Podcast!Listen to how Tina and I reacted to the initial shutdown, adjusted our businesses and look forward beyond the pandemic. While not naming names, we also discuss how some higher profile people shined during the lockdown while some… not so much and t…

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Ep 89 Doug Carrion 1:58:59

4+ y ago1:58:59

1:58:59

The Coach Fury Podcast is back! We swung for the fences with this week’s guest Doug Carrion (Field Day, Dag Nasty, Descendents).This episode was recorded in June (sorry for the delay Doug). NYC was just entering phase 1 or reopening, Black Lives Matters protests were going strong and things seemed extra chaotic. My favorite episodes are the ones wh…

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The Music of Almost Famous 2:12:43

4+ y ago2:12:43

2:12:43

Steve and Kristin continue to celebrate Almost Famous by walking through not just the soundtrack, but every piece of rock or pop music played in the movie. It’s a fun time including a little dancing pumkin head man as we wrap up our celebration of 20 years of Almost Famous!By Rock Out Loud

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Almost Famous Watch Along 2:14:26

4+ y ago2:14:26

2:14:26

Kristin and Steve watch the 2000 Cameron Crowe film ALMOST FAMOUS, and they talk the whole time! So..you can either grab your copy and watch along or you can just listen and pretend you are watching. They cover everything from the vocals of Stillwater to the pronunciation of Frances McDormand. It’s Kristin’s favorite movie and one Steve has only re…

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Hidden Gems of the 90’s – Slang 2:14:54

5y ago2:14:54

2:14:54

Kristin and Steve dig up one of the best albums that nobody talks about – Def Leppard’s Slang. The two discuss the songs, the sound, the production, and the era in which the album was released. Long times ROL listeners know how the ROL duo feels about music from the 90’s. 90’s fans rejoice as Steve and Kristin celebrate a product of the 90’s and be…

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Space Jams? 1:58:15

5y ago1:58:15

1:58:15

Not a movie from the 90’s starring the Looney Toons and Michael Jordan, but an episode devoted to songs about space. In honor of May the 4th (the Star Wars pun day) and the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back this week, Rock Out Loud brings you some of the best songs we know about space. Truthfully, Steve tried to avoid obvious ones for the…

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We Were Gonna Title It Doctors (plural) Feelgood 2:03:13

5y ago2:03:13

2:03:13

Kristin and Steve are back with a show put together just to have some fun and help you feel good. We hope this show will help put a smile on your face, a dance in your step, and maybe you can put these songs together and DJ your own party right where you are. We took suggestions from YOU for this episode and had a great time just hanging out and ta…

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Greetings Aerosmith 4:50:12

5+ y ago4:50:12

4:50:12

Every now and then an idea morphs into something that could be either great or a mistake. This time out just such a thing happened. What began with the intention of a show focusing on Aerosmith led to a fun little piece of trivia connecting the band with Rock Out Loud favorite Bruce Springsteen. This revelation led to a shift in the discussion on t…

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The Black Parade 2:47:59

5+ y ago2:47:59

2:47:59

Kristin and Steve are back together for the marathon for CURE. It’s an epic sized Rock Out Loud as Steve and Kristin kick off the reunion with talk of all kinds of things. Then it’s the meat of the episode. With the recent news that My Chemical Romance is going on tour for the first time in years, it seemed only fitting that we celebrate by breakin…

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