The ring collector mania has officially taken over the studio! Welcome to Episode 11 of The Golden Geeks. Simon comes in hot off a marathon week of comic podcasting to celebrate HBO Max’s Lanterns, while Jamie tries to hold the fort against an avalanche of hard-light green constructs and massive Marvel Cinematic Universe casting news.The Breakdown:On today’s episode, we break down the long-awaited premiere of Lanterns on HBO Max, contrasting Kyle Chandler's grizzled, veteran Hal Jordan with Aaron Pierre’s sharp, military-trained John Stewart. We debate whether DC’s True Detective approach to space cops is the exact breath of fresh air the franchise needed, dive deep into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and unpack the wild X-Men casting reveals coming out of San Diego Comic-Con and D23.Plus, Jamie takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming Prop Store Live Auction, complete with original screen-used suits from Batman, X-Men, and Shazam.In The Pop Culture Pulse Today:Lanterns HBO Max Episode 1 Review: Breakdowns on the pilot’s gritty heartland murder-mystery tone, the 2006/2016/2026 dual-timeline structure, and how the show balances practical effects over heavy CGI. Plus, Simon’s theories on the Manhunters and the central alien conspiracy.Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reaction: Evaluating Tom Holland’s return as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. We talk John Bernthal’s Punisher, the 60+ comic cover recreations packed into the film, and how the story manages a massive slate of street-level Marvel cameos.SDCC vs. D23 & The X-Men Casting Shift: The fallout from San Diego Comic-Con’s massive X-Men roster drop, Adam Driver’s controversial appearance as Nathaniel Essex (Mr. Sinister), and why Disney’s D23 fan experience is starting to outshine traditional convention culture.Prop Store Live Auction Preview: Jamie showcases screen-used cinematic treasures, including Val Kilmer’s Sonar Bat suit from Batman Forever, Hugh Jackman’s X-Men suit, light-up Iron Man armor, and the original mosquito in amber from Jurassic Park.The Golden Geeks Merch Drop:Don't forget to grab your official Golden Geeks Championship Belt Tee! Featuring our iconic Live What You Love & Geek Out tagline, available now on the NutHouse Media Shopify store via our social linktree.Connect with the Geeks!Help us crush our double-digit milestones by keeping up with the show on all platforms!Listen & Review: Rate us 5 stars on Spotify and hit that follow button!Follow the Foolishness: Facebook / Instagram / X / TikTok / Discord: @GoldenGeeksPod“Live what you love, and geek out.”

Is Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl getting unfairly tanked by toxic review-bombers, or is it just another $180M studio miscalculation?

In this episode, Simon Gregory and "The Crown Prince of Unmentionables" Jamie Jamikowski perform a full post-mortem on Supergirl. We break down the forced Krypton dialogue, Jason Momoa’s Lobo "buying time," Krypto’s benching, and why Cheryl loved Supergirl handling her business at the end while comic purists lost their minds.

Then, we open up The G-Files to investigate the ultimate corporate heist: how DC literally invented the Multiverse concept in 1961, only for Marvel to steal the whole narrative—a fumble on par with AEW losing Danhausen! Plus, we fire up the Golden Geeks Feud game board to rank the Top 5 reasons Warner Bros. can't build a universe (from terrible sequels and cheap CGI to executive whiplash and "Patriots vs. Jets" top-level leadership).

In This Episode:

• 00:00 - Cold Open & Jamie's Lingerie/Wrestling Empire

• 05:00 - Supergirl Autopsy: Toxic Nerds or Bad Math?

• 20:00 - The G-Files: The Multiverse Heist & The Danhausen Fumble

• 30:00 - Commercial Parody: IP-SHIELD

• 33:00 - The Golden Geeks Feud: Top 5 WB/DC Studio Failures

Episode 9: Muppet Dream Jobs, Grayskull, And T-swizzle's Toy story

The Breakdown:On today’s episode, Simon is broadcasting through a wall of California allergy brain fog to recap a wild Memorial Day weekend in San Diego—complete with Tableside Blowtorch Pasta, an echo chamber of annoying baseball fans, and the art of burning a hole through your Adidas to avoid eye contact on a rooftop staircase.

Meanwhile, Jamie has officially gone full mad-scientist. He hasn't left the house because he’s too busy converting the studio into a neon grid, 3D-printing functional Volkswagen car parts, adding layers to his hydroponic tower, and managing a high-stakes, 15-hour print job to bring an epic Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket to the He-Man movie premiere tonight. (And yes, Simon thinks the next-door neighbor kids are definitely judging him through the open windows).

In The Pop Culture Pulse Today:

• Summer TV Visuals: The return of America’s Got Talent (Season 21) and American Ninja Warrior.

• Wrestling Real Talk: TKO’s decision to cut WWE non-televised house shows and how it’s actively affecting the ring product for rising talent like Soul Ruka and Oba Femi. Plus, the absolute indie-buzz masterpiece of the El Grande Americano unmasking and Chad Gable's incredible heel execution.

• The Swifty Investigation: Fandom breadcrumbs pay off as Disney/Pixar officially announces Taylor Swift is returning to her country roots for a Toy Story 5 track inspired by Jesse the Cowgirl.

• The Ultimate Muppet Manifesto: Jamie drops his official, unpaid pitch to Bob Iger and Disney to become the EVP of Muppets Creative. We break down the absolute genius of Michael Caine vs. Tim Curry's acting philosophies, casting Ferris Bueller with a Muppet ensemble (Sam the Eagle as the Principal is non-negotiable), and why Big Bird singing at Jim Henson's funeral will still make a grown man sob.

Alex Ross Collectors Club Unbox:Stick around for the finale as Jamie tears into the latest Alex Ross Collector’s Club Mystery Box, showing off an incredible autographed, CGC-graded The Immortal Thor, a signed Secret Wars #0 from Free Comic Book Day, and a beautiful Star Wars: Princess Leia #1 variant. Plus, a teaser for an epic Episode 10 giveaway!

We are officially building this thing with consistency, and we need the Fandom to help us smash through the double-digit mark next week!

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Connect with the Geeks!00:00 - Intro: San Diego Padres and Adidas Staircase Drama11:44 - Jamie's Mad Scientist 3D Printing and Hydroponic Towers18:53 - Pop Culture Pulse: America's Got Talent and Ninja Warrior21:34 - Wrestling Real Talk: Why TKO Cutting WWE House Shows Hurts the Ring Product27:49 - Chad Gable Unmasking: El Grande Americano Indie Buzz32:17 - Taylor Swift Joins Toy Story 5: The Jesse the Cowgirl Track34:26 - The Ultimate Muppet Manifesto: Pitching Disney for Muppets Creative46:00 - Michael Caine vs. Tim Curry: The Two Styles of Muppet Acting57:00 - Alex Ross Collectors Club Unbox: Signed Thor and Princess Leia Variants01:10:45 - Wrap Up: How to Support the Golden Geeks Podcast

Golden Geeks Podcast | Episode 9: Pink Headset Conspiracies, Pop Culture Pulse & The Corporate Wrestling BloodbathWelcome to what will undeniably go down in the Smithsonian of Silliness as the greatest episode ever broadcast across pixelated realities! Hosts Simon Gregory and Jamie J. Nowski are back to unpack milestone birthdays, summer blockbuster hype, and the brutal new corporate landscape of professional wrestling.🕒 In This Episode:The White Owl Antique Market & 3D Printed Birthdays 🎂Simon shares his recent birthday trip to a massive North Carolina antique mall featuring rare, signed wrestler merch. Plus, the guys discuss their diametrically opposed views on sharing birthdays, and how Simon’s new 3D printer means he never has to buy collectibles again.The Great Logitech Pink Headset Standoff 🎧Think the "pink tax" is bad? Simon explains the reverse pink tax conspiracy after buying a pair of Logitech headphones that looked red on the box but turned out to be hot pink. Find out why he kept them out of sheer, cheap principal.Pop Culture Pulse: Commencement Celebrations & Blue Dot Fever 🎓🎟️Jamie celebrates his daughter's graduation from Pepperdine University as the guys look at why colleges are ditching traditional speakers for A-list celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Harrison Ford to chase viral social media clips. Plus, they break down "Blue Dot Fever"—the low ticket sale epidemic forcing bubble acts to cancel tours.The Epic Movie Popcorn Bucket Craze popcorn⚔️Anticipation is building for the upcoming He-Man movie! The guys preview the incredible Cinemark Shop swag, from Castle Grayskull popcorn buckets to Power Sword cups. This prompts a hilarious trip down memory lane looking at the viral—and highly questionable—Dune and Deadpool & Wolverine buckets.Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Review 😈⚖️The guys wrap up their thoughts on the gritty, political drama of Daredevil: Born Again. Jamie confesses to getting a bit bored by the pacing, while Simon breaks down the visual mastery of the courtroom scenes, Jessica Jones’ explosive cameo, and the genius, frustrating dichotomy of that cliffhanger ending.The Post-Mania TKO Bloodbath: WWE Releases 30+ Talents 🤼‍♂️💔In a massive wrestling deep dive, Simon and Jamie analyze the shocking corporate reality of WWE under TKO management. From the unexpected releases of legends like Kofi Kingston and the New Day to the rising stars of NXT like Soul Ruka, the guys talk corporate balance sheets, Vince McMahon's old-school loyalty vs. TKO's bottom line, and whether the talent roster needs to unionize.Survivor 50 & Looking Ahead 🏝️Jamie avoids Twitter spoilers as he prepares to rush home for the live finale of Survivor Season 50, and the guys make a pact on what they're watching next week: the Hulk Hogan documentary and The Miniature Wife.🔥 Live What You Love and Geek Out!If you love the show, please take a second to give us a 5-star rating, write a review, and subscribe on your favorite platform. You can even tell your smart speaker: "Alexa, play the Golden Geeks Podcast!"Available Now on All Major Platforms:🟢 Spotify | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎵 Amazon Music | 📻 iHeartRadio | 📺 YouTube📬 Want to invite Simon to a red carpet or send feedback? Reach out at: [email protected]#GoldenGeeks #DaredevilBornAgain #WWE #TKOReleases #PopcornBuckets #HeMan #Logitech #Podcast #PopCulturePulse

After a few weeks "all over the freaking place," the Geeks are back in the studio to break down the highs and lows of the collector and wrestling worlds. In this episode:The Hall of Fame "Heat": Jamie returns from Cold Fury 24 in Massachusetts after inducting Dalton Crockett. He discusses the "aggressive" Rhode Island accents and how an old story about firing people mid-show caused more "heat" than he's had in 10 years. The Million-Dollar C-3PO: We analyze the shockwaves from the recent Propstore auction, where a C-3PO head from The Empire Strikes Back crossed the $1,000,000 mark. The "Unboxing Miracle": Live on the show, Jamie opens his Alex Ross Collector’s Club box and discovers he won a 1-of-3 original pencil sketch of the Fantastic Four.

"Yeah, nah... pass me the Purell."Welcome to the series premiere of GOLDEN GEEKS! Join host Simon Gregory and Hall of Famer Jamie Jamitkowski as they dive into the chaotic world of high-end movie props, nostalgic pro-wrestling lore, and the ultimate geek debates.In this episode, Jamie recounts a wild week as a live auctioneer where a National Lampoon’s Animal House poster—estimated at $2,000—shattered records with an $88,200 final bid. We also take a look at legendary screen-matched props, from Jaws harpoon guns to a 1971 Willy Wonka Golden Ticket.The Main Event: Simon and Jamie go head-to-head in the "Chaotic Wrestling Fantasy Draft.". If you had to restart the promotion today, who are you taking first? From Handsome Johnny and Kofi Kingston to the Logan Brothers and MJF, the rosters get deep, the snubs get personal, and the nostalgia is real.Support the Show:👉 Check out the upcoming auctions at PropStore.com.👉 Get tickets for Cold Fury 24 at ChaoticWrestling.com.Subscribe for more nostalgic chaos every week!#GoldenGeeks #ProWrestling #MovieProps #ChaoticWrestling #Nostalgia #PropStore #KofiKingston #MJF #wwe

In this episode of the Golden Geeks, Simon and Jamie break down a massive week in pro wrestling. As we mark the one-year anniversary of WWE on Netflix, we analyze the "Stranger Things Night" on RAW and what this "Upside Down" shift means for the future of sports entertainment.We also tackle the "Old Manning" of the podcast world—navigating man colds, ailments, and the evolution of our show.#ChelseaMania #WrestlingMarketing #StrangerThingsWWE #WWEonNetflixKey Discussion Points:Chelsea Green & Dom Mysterio: Why Chelsea is the "Queen of the Green Carpet" and tracking the legendary rise of Dominik Mysterio.The Cold Fury Dilemma: Our honest pro wrestling gripes regarding the lack of Royal Rumble surprises and the current creative direction.The Alex Ross Mystery Box: Unboxing the latest in geek culture and what we're currently watching.What was your favorite "Stranger Things" moment on RAW? Drop a comment below with #GoldenGripes for a chance to win a shoutout in the next episode!00:00 - Man Colds & "Old Manning" Ailments06:29 - Pro Wrestling Gripes: Cold Fury & Rumble Talk32:26 - Marketing in the New Era: WWE x Netflix38:56 - Chelsea Green: Gotta Love Her!45:25 - The Rise of Dominik Mysterio51:54 - Alex Ross Mystery Box & What We're Watching

Welcome to the Pilot Episode of Golden Geeks, where two Life long Geeks finally hit record on the conversations they’ve been having for 15 years — the ones about superheroes, props, collectibles, wrestling, movies, and whatever nerd-debate spiral we fall into next.

In this episode, Simon Gregory and Jamie Jamitkowski (former owner of Chaotic Wrestling and professional collector of things he probably shouldn’t touch) take you inside the world of high-value movie props.

The now-infamous $3.7 million Darth Vader lightsaber, Indiana Jones gear, and more!

And yes… Jamie is holding a Dunkin’ coffee like he owns the entire vault.

And Maybe Simon Tried on the suit IT HAPPENS!

But that’s what Golden Geeks is.
It’s nostalgia meets chaos, fandom, and friendship

A safe space to love what you love, unapologetically.
The world is stressful enough. Sometimes you just need to talk about whether Superman is “woke,” why Peacemaker’s new theme might be a war crime, and what the world’s greatest collectors actually spend millions on.

Is the Moon landing the greatest Hollywood production of all time? In this episode of Golden Geeks, the L33T Geek (Simon Gregory) and the Mogul (Jamie Jamitkowski) dive deep into the conspiracies that keep us looking at the stars—and the props that keep us emptying our bank accounts.

From the mysterious 3i Atlas comet—which may or may not have thrusters—to Jamie’s firsthand account of the Warner Bros. Batman 85th Anniversary Auction, we’re covering the high-stakes world of movie memorabilia and cosmic paranoia.

What’s inside this episode:

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  The 3i Atlas Conspiracy: Simon explains why this interstellar object has him ready to build a backyard bunker, while Jamie remains the voice of reason.

  
  

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  The Moon Landing Debate: Jamie pleads his case on why 1968 TV technology couldn't handle a lunar broadcast and why "ego and greed" would have sent us back by now.

  
  

• Prop Store Insider: Jamie takes us behind the scenes of the Batman auction. Find out why Ben Affleck’s Batsuit is gargantuan, why Michael Keaton is surprisingly small, and how much the Suicide Squad Joker Mobile actually sold for.

  
  

• Rich Girl Grievances: The "Princess" of travel returns. Jamie explains his "Delta One" sterilization routine and why you should never, ever trust a plane's tray table.

  
  

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  What We're Watching: A breakdown of Survivor season 49 and the historical drama Death by Lightning on Netflix.

  
  

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Keywords: Batman Props, Movie Memorabilia, Prop Store, Moon Landing Conspiracy, 3i Atlas, Ben Affleck Batman, Michael Keaton, Joker Mobile, Mike Flanagan, New England Podcasts, Pop Culture Banter, Delta One, Clorox Wipes, Surviving the Apocalypse.

Welcome to 'Tales from the Matrix,' Episode 2 of Golden Geeks! Get ready for a deep dive into the darkest side of Artificial Intelligence as we countdown the Top 10 Times AI Has MURDERED People in Pop Culture! From rogue supercomputers like HAL 9000 and Skynet to killer Androids and synthetic lifeforms, we break down the most iconic, terrifying, and surprisingly funny automated assassins in film, TV, and gaming. You won't believe which AI made our number one spot on the kill list.Is the future doom-and-gloom or just great content? We debate the AI panic, the ethics of simulated life, and the cinematic tropes that define the Digital Dystopia.Plus, in our completely un-related but necessary tangent, we're cozying up with a discussion on the only thing that can save us from a robot apocalypse: a good flannel and the crisp, changing seasons of New England's "Sweata Wetha." Tune in for the ultimate geek-out session on AI fear and fall feel!