Regular Joes Podcast

With the holidays fast approaching the Regular Joes pause to reflect upon the difficulty of finding gifts for people who are hard to buy for. You know, the folks who have everything, or those people who don't hesitate to buy themselves things … even two weeks before Christmas (see also, Barry Kay). They cover electronics, services, gadgets and several things people don't yet know they need. All just in time to make those last minute purchases. There's also Random topics and 2/3 of a round of What's in the Box because at least one of the Joes is exercising restraint. Thanks for listening!

This week Dave comes back from vacation and the other Regular Joes, plus the Irregular Joes , catch him up on what they have been up to. Barry checked out this past weekend's Annual WinterCon. Brian made another trek to Ticonderoga to help update the Star Trek Set Tour and hang with Shatner. Tod gives his thoughts on Godzilla Minus One. And, late arrival Derryl, has been unboxing auction winnings and action figures. There's also a plethora of Random topics and a Round of What's in the Box. Thanks for listening!

Prompted by Dave's recent observation about the scarcity of good sci-fi / fantasy / action / adventure genre films from the 1990's the Regular Joes dive into the last decade of the last millennium. And while the 1990's does not holdup to the decade immediately prior, there are a good many films from a wide range of genres that are worth a second look. Though opinions vary on several titles, it is clear the 1990's yielded a few gems. One of the best sequels ever in Terminator 2 Judgement Day 1991. An original Sci Fi offering, in Matrix 1999, whose magic proved impossible to recapture. And a groundbreaking shift in how animation is handed on the big screen with Toy Story 1995. There are also a bevy of sentimental favorites along the way, including the Rocketeer 1991 (Tod), A few Good Men 1992 (Dave) and Clerks 1994 (Barry). Like the 1990's as a whole, there are some high points, but also a whole lot best left in the rear view mirror. And, of course, there's also the usual Random Topics and a round of What's in the Box. Thanks for listening!

As we dig into our Thanksgiving leftovers, in a year end oddly without a Disney+ Star Wars series, the Regular Joes take a look at one new show and one returning Apple TV+ series to fill the void. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters shares a universe with the four most recent Godzilla and King Kong films. In dual time lines, and with at least one very unique casting decision, the series details the secret events prior to Kong: Skull Island 2017 and just after Godzilla 2014. With a minimum of SPOILERS (yes there are monsters in this monster show) the Joes give three titanic sized thumbs up. In year four it's easy to slip back into the known, but very deadly, alternate reality of For all Mankind. Yes, space … it will kill you. There are returning, more aged, faces and a few new ones as we continue to explore the "what ifs" of a space race that never ended. There's also the usual, Random Topics and a round of What's in the Box. Thanks for listening!

This week, Barry, Dave and Tod settle back into their normal routine. There's no celebrity interviews or overly complicated recording set ups. It's just the three of them catching up on random topics, debating the merits of the recently concluded Disney+ series Loki, and taking a last pass at the just wrapped Star Trek Lower Decks season four. Note: there is agreement on only one of these topics. There's also a round of What's in the box. Really, it's just a plain ol' regular episode. Pretty much exactly what you would expect. Just like putting on a comfortable pair of jeans. Thanks for listening!

Yes, our 500th episode, quite a milestone and we have a show worthy of that milestone. We travel to Rhode Island Comic Con for our 10th time and interview possibly our best guests yet! John Rhys Davies of Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings fame as well as director, producer and make-up effects creator Greg Nicotero. Both sit down for lengthy discussions and a great time was had by all. Barry could not be there in person but joins remotely. Irregular Joes Derryl and Brian made the trip and join in on the fun. Huge shout out to Brian for securing both awesome guests. We also recap the con and let you know who we saw, smelled and met. RICC and The Omni Providence do not disappoint. Thanks for listening x 500!

It's that time again when the Regular Joe's thoughts turn to the Rhode Island Comicon. Making the trek to Providence has been a RJ tradition for 10 years, pretty much as long as the podcast has been running. This year as they prepare, they take a second round (apparently this is now tradition as well) at rating the huge list of convention guests, based on autograph, appeal, visual appeal, and …. wait for it, aromatic appeal. This stems from an entirely reasonable comment Tod once made about Karen Gillan, and as things do, it just spiraled from there. There's also a round of What's in the Box, dominated by two very large boxes, that Tod and Dave have been waiting on for well over a year. Tomy's epic scale die cast NCC-1701 has been met with awe and minor nitpicking, find out what the Joes think as they add what is certainly the heaviest starship they have ever owned to their respective collections. Oh … and Barry has a new Star Wars thing. There's also the usual random topics Note: somewhat astonishingly this episode contains no references to Greg Jein. Thanks for smelling!

While recent shows have been somewhat narrowly focused, this week's is decidedly not. One might even walk away with the impression that there was no discernible plan at all. There is some (inevitable) follow up from the recent auction, followed by a deep dive into … well, nothing in particular. There is a segment of Random Topics that never really ends, and some talk about current, and upcoming TV shows. So really very much what you have come to expect these past ten plus years. Thanks for listening!

There has never been an event like the now completed Heritage Greg Jien Collection Auction of props, costumes and model miniatures. The Regular Joes, as well as Irregular Joes Derryl DePriest and Brian Mix, each went in with a wish list and high hopes. In the aftermath, the five of them get together to discuss their wins and losses (ranging from the highly recognizable to the incredibly obscure) and some of the history making sales that came out of the marathon event. Including a fair bit of speculation on the mysterious buyer 7101, who went home with a huge swath of the offerings. Equal parts, debrief and group therapy session, this episode might be the last one they devote to this collection, but certainly not the last time they think about the ones that got away. Thanks for Listening!

The newest Disney+ Star Wars series eight episode run has wrapped. Ahsoka had the advantage of established characters from Clone Wars, Rebels and the no longer canon Expanded Universe. But was likewise burdened with two Galaxy's worth of expectations. Find out how this played out for the Regular Joes, who started with perspectives ranging from basic familiarity to deep mythology immersion. From the Star Trek side of things Very Short Treks (find them on YouTube) is series of short animated videos commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek The Animated series. If you are a Star Trek fan, you have a sense of humor, and even a passing knowledge of the animated series, like the Joes, you should appreciate this. There's also the usual Random Topics and a round of What's in the Box. Thanks for listening!