Two Geeks Two Beers

Stay tuned to this frequency... Head to jamesbondmusic.co.uk to subscribe to the podcast - it's available wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to a brand new podcast from the guys behind Two Geeks Two Beers. Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang is a podcast where we’ll be discussing and dissecting some of our favourite theme songs from across six decades of James Bond movies. From the brassy brilliance of Thunderball to the rock reinvention of Casino Royale’s You Know My Name, we’ll be unpacking each song’s origins and analyzing its chart performance, from the disappointing lows to the all time highs… Plus, we’ll explore each song’s place in the history of the franchise, how it reflects the themes and mood of the film it was made for, and the era it was made in.

We have some big (and hopefully rather sad) news to bring you... for now at least, this will be the final Two Geeks Two Beers episode after 10 years of the podcast. We explain fully our reasons for ending the series, but fear not! It's more of a hiatus than a series finale, and we already have a new podcast in the pipeline. For this special episode, we each pick our best, worst and most bonkers cult TV finales. Thanks SO much to every single one of you who have listened to the podcast at any point over the past decade. We've really enjoyed the journey, and it was only ever worth it for you guys. Stay tuned for what's coming next on this podcast feed and our socials! For now... thank you, and cheers.

Somebody stop us! Morgan takes Tom back to 1994 as we look back at Jim Carrey's comedy caper The Mask, from its comic book beginnings to Cameron Diaz's movie debut to its dodgy Jamie Kennedy sequel.

For this episode, we finally tackle a subject we have been too intimidated to try for years: the WWE. Now that Tom is a noob fan of wrestling, he attempts to teach Morgan all about the Golden Era of the WWE (or the WWF as it was then): the 1980s. We discuss everything from that era including Hulkamania, Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, the Ultimate Warrior and more.

In this special Christmas episode of Two Geeks for 2024, Tom and Morgan surprise each other with their ideal fantasy Christmas Day TV schedule, if they were in charge of such a thing. So expect everything from classic festive movies, sitcom favourites, totally made-up shows and much more. Do you agree with us? Which one if your favourite? What would be on your schedule? Get in touch @twogeekscast on socials or on podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com! And.... Merry Christmas!

"I'm Batman!" For this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about Tim Burton's excellent 1989 revival of Batman, starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. The film gave a new lease of life to Bruce Wayne, ushering in a new era of superhero movies that arguably led to Spider-Man, X-Men, the MCU and beyond. In the episode, we discuss the ridiculous number of actors and directors linked to the project, Batman's unnatural and awkward Batsuit, and much more.

"Round and round the garden... like a teddy bear?!" It's the annual Two Geeks Halloween special, and this year we look back at the downright terrifying 1992 one-off BBC mockumentary: Ghostwatch. Starring Michael Parkinson, Sarah Greene and Craig Charles, the special spooked the entire UK when it aired, with many believing it was a real broadcast from a haunted house. While many loved it, it was met with criticism from many, and had real-life tragic consequences. To this day, we're still terrified by it! We discuss: Tom's 'real' ghost story that made him believe in ghosts Why Crimewatch and Casualty were scarier than they should have been Michael Parkinson's surprisingly excellent acting

For this episode, we’re diving into the world of the one and only Judge Dredd, where one man stands between order and chaos – and he’s got a killer jawline! Morgan is taking Tom through a mini history lesson of the famous franchise, from its comic book beginnings to its big screen adaptations starring Sylvester Stallone and Karl Urban. We discuss everything from Stallone's amazing delivery as Dredd, a surprising British tabloid newspaper's connection to the series, its inspiration from a crude reggae star and much more. And a big shoutout to our latest Patreon supporters: Bill Gudde and Tom Rye!

We're most definitely not in Kansas anymore... For this episode, Tom is terrifying and confusing Morgan in equal measure, as he looks back at the 1985 unofficial sequel, Return to Oz. From the nightmare fuel that was the Wheelies, to the bonkers behind-the-scenes goings on to even get this film made, we discuss at length how the project came about, all its cast and characters, and what people think of it today.

Looky-looky, we’ve got Hooky! For this episode, Morgan takes Tom back to 1991 and the history of the classic Peter Pan movie Hook, starring the late great Robin Williams. In the episode, we drunkenly discuss: Our genuine surprise at the movie's bad reviews How Michael Jackson could have been Peter Pan Was Rufio cool or lame? The underrated brilliance of Bob Hoskins Why Thudbutt was the greatest cinema character of all time The incredible food scene You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

We go full '90s nostalgia in this latest Two Geeks episode, as we look back at the Mighty Max toys! From the various (and tiny) versions of the Mighty Max playsets to its surprisingly dark cartoon TV series, we remember a much simpler time for kids in the early '90s. We also discuss: Was Max's dad somewhat irresponsible? Max's origins in Polly Pocket Morgan's 'enormous head' Why Tom threw away all his toys The harrowing TV finale episode Do you remember the Spruce Moose episode of The Simpsons? You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

It's time to start... running! This episode, we’re hurtling – in our metaphorical rocket-sleds – back to 1987 for a retrospective of dystopian action flick The Running Man, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. And yes, Tom hasn't seen it. We discuss: The bizarre chart history of Crazy Frog (There's a link, trust us) The brilliance of soundtrack kings John Parr and Kenny Loggins How Tom didn't realise Arnie said 'I'll be back' in multiple films Morgan's favourite movie one-liner of all time When Morgan met The Rock Tom Jones' excellent performance in Mars Attacks The awkward fan question at An Audience with Arnie You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

"When Eric eats a banana..." For this episode, Tom teaches Morgan all about a very British superhero, Eric Wimp aka Bananaman! From his Nutty magazine beginnings to its potential movie spinoff, we delve into the history of the loveable, if rather inept at times, Bananaman. Surprised that TV the episodes were only 5 minutes long, we also rewatch and react to the first episode. We discuss: Who's better? Superman or Bananaman? Who the heck was Peter Pest? Where does Superman hide his cape? Who knew crows liked bananas? Was Bill Oddie a naturist or a naturalist? You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

We don't need another beer-o... For this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the history of the Mad Max film franchise, starting with 1979's Mad Max starring Mel Gibson, and continuing to 2024's latest instalment. From surprising music influences to dodgy American dubs, this franchise has had it all over the past few decades. We also discuss: Mel Gibson's surprising age in What Women Want The 'other' Brian May Why didn't Eminem act again? Mad Max's bizarre timeline Our brand new FACT SMASH jingle(s)! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Just one more thing... For this episode, Tom teaches Morgan about possibly the world's greatest TV detective: Columbo, played by the brilliant Peter Falk. We look back at the history of the iconic American TV cop show, its epic origins and surprising facts. We also discuss: The incredible lineup of guest stars from Dick Van Dyke to Johnny Cash How do YOU say 'Murder, She Wrote'? Can Morgan do a good Peter Falk impression? Why Columbo didn't get a proper ending What is his first name? You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

In a time before the MCU, before X-Men, before even Blade, it was the mid-90s. Comic book adaptations were ropey at best. One such example at trying to put superheroes on screen was this forgotten TV movie: Generation X. Based on the Marvel comic of the same name, this X-Men spinoff didn't quite set the world alight. In this episode, Morgan explains why. We discuss: More dodgy accents Don Cheadle would be proud of Where did the budget go? The brilliance of Sweet Valley High's theme tune The strange use of 'Muffin Man' as an insult Why Stretch Armstrong is a better superhero than Skin And welcome and thank you to our latest Patreon subscriber: John Taggart ! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

You can't have a franchise without a threequel. Yes, following our previous two Freaky Franchises episodes, it's time for a festive edition! For this year's Two Geeks Christmas special, we're looking back at four festive film series that have gone on far longer than we realised. Whether it's just one sequel too many or a ridiculous number of remakes and adaptations, it's time to delve into the bonkers world of Christmas movie franchises. Here, we tackle: Jingle All the Way, The Santa Clause, Miracle on 34th Street and It's a Wonderful Life. We also discuss: Larry the Cable Guy's franchise killing exploits The Santa death rules of The Santa Clause Would we give money to George Bailey? The brilliance of Hallmark Christmas movies And welcome and thank you to our latest Patreon subscriber: Tom Atkins! You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

You're either in or you're out... For this episode, we travel to Las Vegas 2001 and the heist of the century, as we discuss the excellent movie Ocean's Eleven. Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon among many others, this was one of the biggest films of the 2000s, and still holds up today. We also discuss: The not-so-great sequels, including Julia Roberts as Tess as Julia Roberts Don Cheadle's awful British accent What if the Frat Pack did Ocean's 11 instead of the Rat Pack? Clooney or Pitt? Was Terry Benedict all that bad? Brad Pitt's eating challenge The greatest comedy scene in cinema history starring Elliott Gould Clips used: Ocean's Eleven (Warner Bros) Ocean's Twelve (Warner Bros) Ocean's 11 (1960) (Warner Bros) You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

The Two Geeks are here to "bring something back" from the archives, as we look back at the Quatermass franchise. Morgan teaches Tom all about the classic British sci-fi series, including its various versions, adaptations, sequels and casts. We also discuss: How Tom thought a 'quatermass' was a scientific thing rather than a bloke's name Can nuns watch TV? The annoyance of not recording telly back in the '50s The ballad of Brian Donlevy David Tennant's other doctor Clips used: The Quatermass Experiment (1953) Quatermass II (1955) Quatermass and the Pit (1958) Quatermass (1979) The Quatermass Experiment (2005) The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) Quatermass 2 (1957) Quatermass and the Pit (1967) You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!

Have you ever, ever felt like this? Yes, we're heading back to the '90s once more as we remember the legendary Australian children's TV show, Round the Twist! As well as the iconic theme tune, we discuss the show's many cast changes, its quirky (and questionable) supernatural storylines and much more. We also talk about: Why was there never a single of the theme tune? Feeling sorry for poor Bronson Is Pete a sexual deviant? Why were the cabbage people so angry? Did Bronson really meet Prince Harry in a London nightclub? Clips used: Round the Twist (ACTF) Round the Twist (Jesse Bloch remix) Chelsea Manor - Round the Twist You can get in touch at podcast@twogeekstwobeers.com , or via Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . We’re now also on TikTok ! Please support us Patreon, and get some awesome exclusive Two Geeks goodies!