DorkFest: The Podcast

In the newest edition of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks are headed back to school. And in preparation for the new school year, they've each assembled a dorky backpack to take to DorkFest High, comprised of items from the DorkFest Expanded Universe. Which writing utensil will Jordan bring along? What's the musical instrument of Gabe's choosing? What's the textbook that Josh simply must have? And what has Dan packed for lunch? They each assemble all of the above and cram it all into a dorky carrier of their choosing. 

On the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks trade in their phasers and lightsabers for a helmet and shoulder pads as they preview the upcoming season on the gridiron for the Philadelphia Eagles. They analyze the players at each position, breaking down the additions and subtractions made by the club during the offseason. Finally, the Dorks make their official predictions regarding how the Birds will finish and offer up their Super Bowl picks as well. Fly Eagles Fly... on the road to victory... E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!

In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks join MI6 looking to achieve double O status by drafting their own personal James Bond film collection. From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig and everything in between, the Dorks delve into the best of the best when it comes to Bond. We hope you enjoy this latest edition of our Podcast, DorkFest: The Podcast. 

The Dorks are back! And what better way to return to flexing their dorky muscles than by talking Trek. In this installment, the Dorks endeavor to compile a consensus list of the 10 Star Trek episodes of all time. Going series by series, they identify noteworthy episodes for consideration before ultimately condensing those down to a group of just 10. From there, the Dorks rank the top 10 all-time episodes of Star Trek. Set phasers to dorky... engage!

In their latest installment, the Dorks form their own little fellowship and venture off into the world of Middle-Earth to chat all things Hobbits, rings, Orcs and more. They discuss their favorite scenes and characters and break down the allure of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth. And just because they can't help themselves, they cast their own fellowship from other characters within the DorkFest Expanded Universe. It truly is one podcast to rule them all.

In their newest episode, the Dorks delve into their childhood toy chests reminiscing on some of the earliest toys they remember enjoying along with some of their favorite toys of all time. The Dorks also share which toys they've held onto through the years and which ones they've recently reacquired. Plenty of staple DorkFest franchises are represented like Star Trek, Star Wars, G.I. Joe and Batman, but stay tuned for some hidden gems like Starting Lineups, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Go Bots and Barnyard Commandos!

In the latest installment, the Dorks conclude their DorkFest Movie Madness Tournament by determining the one film to rule them all. The Dorks vote live narrowing the field from 16 of their most beloved dorky movies until just one remains. Listen now to hear which film is crowned 2021 DorkFest Movie Madness Champion!

In the second installment of the DorkFest Movie Madness Tournament trilogy, the Dorks take the field of 64 beloved films and narrow it down to the Sweet 16. The Dorks share their observations from the opening round before the Sweet 16 matchups are revealed for the very first time. Many favorites advanced but there's one second round upset you'll have to hear to believe.

March may be over, but the Madness is just beginning. In their latest outing, the Dorks unveil the 64 films that will be competing in the 2021 DorkFest: The Podcast Movie Madness Tournament. They break down which of the four regions is the strongest, which upsets could take place in the opening round, and which films got snubbed in this year's field. It's just the beginning of the most ambitious undertaking for the Dorks yet as they aim to determine the one film to rule them all. 

In their latest outing, the Dorks enshrine the first film into the coveted Commissioner's Collection - the Hall of Fame of DorkFest movies. They break down their favorite scenes and characters from Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country and discuss exactly why the original crew's final feature film outing truly belongs in the Commissioner's Collection. 

In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks discuss some of their favorite gadgets, gears and gizmos from across their beloved Dorky franchises. Each Dork then selects 5 specific "gadgets" for the ultimate Battle Royale on Dorkfest Island. Four Dorks enter, only one will emerge victorious. 

In their latest installment, the Dorks trade in their Jedi robes for rumbled raincoats and swap out their shiny starships for a beat up Peugeot as they dissect the 1970s detective drama, Columbo. They break down 3 episodes in particular (selected by Josh, Jordan and Dan) and the winner this time around is the Dork who picked Gabe's favorite episode (Gabe had never seen any Columbo until now!). Oh, and just one more thing... each of the 3 chosen episodes had to have some sort of on-screen or off-screen connection to the DorkFest Expanded Universe. So light up another rotten cigar, get Dog at your side and enjoy another edition of DorkFest: The Podcast.

In our latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks track back on the CD player to review their 2020 in music. What was some of their favorite new music released in 2020 and which songs, albums or artists were new to them over the past year? From Taylor Swift and Fleetwood Mac to Hans Zimmer and Khruangbin, the Dorks cover it all, and just hope you won't be covering your ears in the process.

In this special installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks go back to their roots by holding a DorkFest trivia contest that is exactly the kind of gathering which spawned the podcast. Each Dork was tasked with coming up with 8 questions (4 across 2 separate categories) but you know them, the actual proceedings were far more complicated than that. Enjoy this special peek behind the curtain or as the Dorks have dubbed it... DorkFest: The Reality.

Bah! Humbug! In the newest episode, the Dorks dive into Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale. They discuss how each character is portrayed in the novel and share some of their favorite on-screen adaptations of "A Christmas Carol." The really dorky twist comes at the end when the Dorks re-cast their own version of "A Christmas Carol" with characters from the DorkFest Expanded Universe. It's the kind of eclectic, dorky cast you'll have to hear to believe. God Bless Us Everyone!

It's the most Dorkiest time of the year! In the latest installment, the Dorks exchange the Millennium Falcon for a sleigh and their Starfleet dress uniforms for a Santa suit as they get into the spirit of the season by chatting holiday flicks. What are some of their tried and true holiday classics, and what's a holiday movie they've come to in recent years that's quickly becoming a favorite? Plus, the Dorks unveil the 3 holiday movies they're each taking with them to DorkFest Island. Merry DorkFest everyone!

The Force is strong with the Dorks in the latest episode as they debate the best of the newer Star Wars film offerings in analyzing Rogue One and Episode VIII The Last Jedi. What are the strengths of these films? And what are some of the minor flaws in these otherwise standout movies? Plus, the Dorks ultimately choose which is their favorite... Rogue One of The Last Jedi. Spoiler Alert: it's not unanimous but there's a distinct majority opinion.Disclaimer: no Porgs, Fathiers or reprogrammed Imperial droids were harmed in the making of this podcast.

In this installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks hop in their Pink Cadillac, switch on E Street Radio, and take a trek down Thunder Road as they analyze the music and legacy of Bruce Springsteen. What are some of their favorite Springsteen songs and albums? And what are some of their favorite personal memories associated with his music? Plus, they discuss what ultimately makes Bruce Springsteen the Boss.

In a special edition of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks reflect on the cinematic career of Sir Sean Connery. From James Bond to Jimmy Malone to Henry Jones and everything in between, the Dorks share some of their fondest memories of Connery on the big screen. Thanksh for the memoriesh!

In this edition of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks boldly go where no one has gone before... and for good reason. The Dorks break down what makes for a mediocre or even just bad episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation and ultimately induct 4 episodes into the Bad ST:TNG Hall of Fame. Engage!

Hold onto your butts. In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks take a stroll through the original Jurassic Park trilogy. They examine their favorite Dino and non-Dino scenes from the iconic 1993 original, the enjoyable but ultimately pretty average Lost World and the altogether forgettable Jurassic Park 3. Plus they reveal their favorite dinosaurs from when they were kids and what ultimately makes Jurassic Park so enjoyable. 

People try to put us d-down... just because we dork around. In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks compile the seminal movies of "their generation." Beginning with the year they each entered high school and ending with the year they graduated college, each Dork unveils the Top 5 Movies of their generation. Which are their favorites? Which are the most important? And that's their guilty pleasure movie from their generation?

In the newest episode, the Dorks don their fedoras, set aside their fear of snakes and set out like a little red line across a map to delve into the wonder of Indiana Jones. What makes Indiana Jones movies so great? And what is it about the character of Indiana Jones that we love so much? Plus, what would each of the Dorks like to see in the upcoming Indiana Jones 5?

Nooooooo! Yes, it's true... in their latest installment, the Dorks delve into the polarizing, CGI-riddled, and altogether disappointing Star Wars prequel trilogy. They break down the good (there's not much), the bad (there's too much) and what they would do to fix this much maligned trilogy. Don't worry, no Gungans, Geonosians, Neimoidians or pod racers were harmed in the making of this episode.

The podcast... out of danger? In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks navigate the Mutara Nebula, stop off at Genesis before it explodes and slingshot around the sun as they examine the iconic Star Trek film trilogy that is Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock and Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home.They answer all the burning questions from these tremendous films. Which character has the best story arc in the trilogy? What's the best musical moment? Which actor delivers the best performance within the 3 films? And of course, which is their favorite? Disclaimer: there will be plenty of jokes (stories with a humorous climax) but the colorful metaphors were kept to a minimum.

Dorks, start your engines! In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks analyze a whole host of their favorite vehicles from films, TV, comics and more. Whether by land, sea or air, they note their favorites and what makes these many vehicles just so darn cool. Plus, if they could take the helm in just one of these iconic vehicles, which would it be??

In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks don their cape and cowl, grab the nearest bottle of shark repellent, and fire up the Batmobile as they take a deep dive into the Caped Crusader himself. What are some of the best on-screen adaptations of Batman? What are some of the worst? And what is it that makes Batman such an engaging character?

In celebration of the 4th of July, the Dorks have boarded the Orca and are going shark hunting. That's right, they're taking on JAWS. The cast, the score, the whole damn thing. What are some of the best shark scenes in the movie? And what makes the dynamic between Brody, Hooper and Quint so effective? Plus one Dork makes a declaration about the legacy of JAWS you have to hear to believe.

In their most ambitious undertaking yet, The Dorks examine the myriad flaws that exist in the beloved James Bond franchise and in so doing, seek to enshrine the inaugural class into the Bad Bond Movie Hall of Fame. What are some of the common characteristics in the weaker Bond films? How much camp, misogyny and Sir Roger Moore is too much? And what is it about these lesser films that still makes them so immensely endearing and watchable?

In the latest installment of DorkFest: The Podcast, the Dorks dive into the world of film scores and composers. What are some of the highlights of John Williams' illustrious cinema scoring career? And who composes film scores on the same level? Plus, if you could only have one for the rest of time, who ya got - John Williams or the field?

In their latest episode, The Dorks shift their focus from video to audio as they examine the best ways to experience music. Plus, what are some of their favorite debut albums and live albums ever released? And hear a closing argument that's so convincing it actually forces one of the Dorks to alter his original answer.

The Dorks delve into the wonderful and complex world of movie & TV villains. The bad guys we love to hate, the henchmen we hate to love and who are some of the greatest villains of all time. Plus, which hero would have made the best villain?

In the last installment, the Force is strong with the Dorks as they head to a galaxy far, far away to discuss The Mandalorian, The Rise of Skywalker and where they hope the Star Wars franchise goes next. Plus, who would you put on the Mount Rushmore of Star Wars? 

The Dorks are on the clock! This week, the Dorks serve as Fleet Admirals setting out to draft their own crews from the officers of the Star Trek TV series and movies. They also delve into the positions and components that comprise a successful crew and which Star Trek TV series boasted the best crew. 

Our inaugural full-length episode features a deep dive into the age-old debate between Star Trek fans... which is the superior episode: Balance of Terror or City on the Edge or Forever? 

These are the voyages of The Dorks. Their mission: to explore the worlds of film, books, TV and music, to seek out new takes and new conclusions on the passions of their childhood and adulthood. To boldly go where no Dorks have gone before...A brief introduction to us, our podcast and the history of DorkFests.