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The show that explores by episode the shows we grew up with. From Nickelodeon to Cable TV we dive in and see what made them great over the years.

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    Top 100 TV Shows Countdown – Part 5 – Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2015 103:02


    Are you ready for Part 5 of our top 100 TV Shows Countdown? We wrap up the countdown, by going over many different aspects of our Top 100 TV Shows Countdown. Tune into hear how we feel this countdown did, and more! And as always "UNLEASH THE GEEK IN YOU!"GCRN TOP 100 TV Shows Countdown ContributorsGeeksMike "TFG1" BlanchardSteve "Megatron" PhillipsDan "MovieRevolt" ClarkKevin "OptimusSolo" ThompsonAmanda "HardCandiMandi" KosowiecDJ "TryingtobeDJV" ValentineSubscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using:http://feeds.feedburner.com/GeekCastRadioDownload GCR_TOP100_TV005.mp3The post GCRN – Top 100 TV Shows Countdown – Part 5 – Finale appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.

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    Top 100 TV Shows Countdown – Part 4 – 25-01

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2015 216:39


    Are you ready for Part 4 of our top 100 TV Shows Countdown? We have reached the TOP 25!!! Where will your favorite shows rank? Tune into GeekCast Radio and find out! Here's Part 4 of the GCRN Top 100 TV Shows Countdown. This episode we reveal #25 through #01! And as always "UNLEASH THE GEEK IN YOU!"GCRN TOP 100 TV Shows Countdown ContributorsGeeksSteve "Megatron" PhillipsMike "TFG1" BlanchardDan "MovieRevolt" ClarkKevin "OptimusSolo" ThompsonAmanda "HardCandiMandi" KosowiecDJ "TryingtobeDJV" ValentineSubscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using:http://feeds.feedburner.com/GeekCastRadioDownload GCR_TOP100_TV004.mp3The post GCRN – Top 100 TV Shows Countdown – Part 4 – 25-01 appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.

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    Top 100 TV Shows Countdown – Part 3 – 50-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2015 186:48


    Two weeks ago we kicked off our Top 100 TV Shows Countdown, and there's been an amazing response to it! Are you ready for Part 3 of our countdown? Where will your favorite shows rank? Tune into GeekCast Radio and find out! Here's Part 3 of the GCRN Top 100 TV Shows Countdown. This episode we reveal #50 through #26! And as always "UNLEASH THE GEEK IN YOU!"GCRN TOP 100 TV Shows Countdown ContributorsGeeksSteve "Megatron" PhillipsDan "MovieRevolt" ClarkKevin "OptimusSolo" ThompsonAmanda "HardCandiMandi" KosowiecSubscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using:http://feeds.feedburner.com/GeekCastRadioDownload GCR_TOP100_TV003.mp3The post GCRN – Top 100 TV Shows Countdown – Part 3 – 50-26 appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.

    Top 100 TV Shows Countdown – Part 2 – 75-51

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2015 142:20


    Last week we kicked off our Top 100 TV Shows Countdown, and there's been an amazing response to it! Are you ready for Part 2 of our countdown? Where will your favorite shows rank? Tune into GeekCast Radio and find out! Here's Part 2 of the GCRN Top 100 TV Shows Countdown. This episode we reveal #75 through #51! And as always "UNLEASH THE GEEK IN YOU!"GCRN TOP 100 TV Shows Countdown ContributorsGeeksSteve "Megatron" PhillipsDan "MovieRevolt" ClarkKevin "OptimusSolo" ThompsonAmanda "HardCandiMandi" KosowiecThe post GCRN – Top 100 TV Shows Countdown – Part 2 – 75-51 appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.

    Top 100 TV Shows Countdown - Part 1 – 100-76

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2015 157:20


    We talk TV, do you talk TV... I talk some TV, and now the news don't touch that dial! That's right GCRN Fans the NEXT Top 100 is here! This time we are counting down the GCRN's Top 100 Television Shows. We are all done with the animation countdowns, and now it's time to GO LIVE!!! So tune into Part 1 to hear which of your favorite shows ended up as #100 through #76! And as always "UNLEASH THE GEEK IN YOU!"GeeksMike "TFG1" BlanchardSteve "Megatron" PhillipsDan "MovieRevolt" ClarkKevin "OptimusSolo" ThompsonAmanda "HardCandiMandi" KosowiecThe post GCRN – Top 100 TV Shows Countdown -Part 1 – 100-76 appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.

    Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2014 74:16


    Episode 35: Season 1 of The Tele-Cast finally comes to a close. Join OptimusSolo and his guest TFG1Mike as they look back at season 1 of The Tele-Cast. Also listen in for the unveiling of the Theme Song Contest winner as well as a special look ahead at what Season 2 of the Tele-Cast will ...

    Listener’s Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2014 53:25


    Episode 34: In the first ever GCRN Listener’s Choice Episode, OptimusSolo and TFG1Mike discuss Nick Arcade. It was chosen by you so get ready for some video game, game show goodness as Season 1 comes to a close… Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching ...

    Kids Incorporated

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2014 41:14


    Episode 33: In the final regular season episode for Season 1, OptimusSolo flies solo to take a look at another future celebrity maker, Kids Incorporated! Listen in to see just how many stars this show helped produce. Get ready for some musical goodness as Season 1 winds down… Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Subscribe to us ...

    Mickey Mouse Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2014 68:02


    Episode 32: In the second episode in the final block for Season 1, ‘The Music Block’, OptimusSolo and TFG1Mike take a look at the future celebrity maker, The All New Mickey Mouse Club! Listen in to see just how many stars this show helped produce. Get ready for some musical goodness as Season 1 continues ...

    The Elephant Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2014 57:51


    Episode 31: In the first episode in the final block for Season 1, ‘The Music Block’, OptimusSolo and JT take a look at the classic Canadian sing-a-long show, Sharon, Lois and Bram’s the Elephant Show!  Listen in to see why some people rated this show even higher than Sesame Street when it came to shows ...

    Most Hated Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2012 37:01


    Supplemental Episode 30.5: I HATED that guy!! In the final of our Season 1, Supplemental episodes, join Optimus and TFG1Mike as they talk about which characters from the Season 1 genre they absolutely could not stand. Tune in to find out if they had similar tastes to you. Who will make their list? Who will ...

    Pee-Wee’s Playhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2012 58:27


    Episode 30: In the final look at the more ‘whacky’ shows in the Season 1 schedule, OptimusSolo and the guys take a trip to the most entertaining stop on Saturday Morning television…Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. Listen in to remember all the iconic segments that made this show such a hit. Also, see what the gang has to ...

    Hey Vern, It’s Ernest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2012 51:21


    Episode 29: OptimusSolo continues his look at the more unique shows from the Season 1 Schedule by re-visiting the cultural phenomenon that was Ernest P. Worrell. Join Optimus and JT as they discuss there favorite segments of Hey Vern, It’s Ernest. Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson JT from Saskatoon Subscribe to us using iTunes or use ...

    Interviews – John de Lancie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2012 66:32


    Join Steve and Kevin as they get to interview the omnipotent one himself, John de Lancie. The guys sit down and chat with him about his diverse career, his favorite types of acting and the character of Q. See you out there… Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Subscribe to us using iTunes or ...

    ABC Weekend Specials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2012 42:40


    Episode 28: OptimusSolo continues his look at the more unique shows from the Season 1 Schedule by exploring the literary world that was the ABC Weekend Specials! A little bit of live action with a little bit of animation all revolving around classic and contemporary children’s literature this show was a staple on Saturday mornings ...

    Land of the Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2012 56:46


    Episode 27: OptimusSolo continues his look at the more bizarre shows on Season 1 of the Tele-Cast by going on a routine expedition to The Land of the Lost! You may be familiar with the Will Ferrell movie from a few years ago but this is the original 1970s kids show that started it all. ...

    You Can’t Do That On Television

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2011 82:33


    Episode 26: The guys start a brand new block that can only be described using words like crazy, zany or off the wall!  The block begins with the original insane Nickelodeon show, You Can’t Do That On Television. Before Double Dare, Clarissa, Hey Dude, or Salute your shorts was this epic show. Nothing before or ...

    Childhood Crushes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2011 35:34


    Supplemental Episode 25.5: In the fifth of our Supplemental episodes, join Optimus and JT as they talk about which characters from the Season 1 genre they had crushes on when they were kids.  Tune in to find out if they had similar tastes to you. Who will make their list? Who will be number one? ...

    California Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2011 75:53


    Episode 25: The guys are right back at you and this time they are dreaming ‘california’ style to round up the kids sitcom block of the Tele-Cast. Join OpSolo and JT as they contrast and compare the ‘Dreams to Saved by the Bell. Which girl had both hosts drooling in their teens, which characters did ...

    Saved By the Bell: The New Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2011 63:35


    Episode 24: After a slight delay, the guys are back to discuss the last chapter in the Saved by the Bell story…The New Class!  That’s right school is in session again at Bayside High but this time with a whole new cast of ever changing characters. Listen in to see how the guys react to ...

    Saved By the Bell: The College Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2011 62:19


    Episode 23: The guys are talking Saved by the Bell for the third straight episode, but this time they have followed the gang into their College Years. See how they think this show stacks up against Good Morning Miss Bliss and the classic Saved by the Bell.  How do they feel about the new characters ...

    Saved By the Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2011 120:46


    Episode 22: The greatest kids’ sitcom of all-time is the topic for Episode 22 of the Tele-Cast!  The guys talk about their favorite students, teachers, cast members as well as their favorite and least favorite episodes and moments from the Saved by the Bell crew. This episode is loaded with sound bites as well as ...

    Good Morning Miss Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2011 51:05


    Episode 21: We start a brand new block in episode 21, with Good Morning Miss Bliss. Join the guys as they discuss they begin the journey with Zack, Screech, Lisa and Mr. Belding during their junior high years!  We discuss some weird teaching-student relationships, as well as some students that apparently never graduated from 8th ...

    Best Theme Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2011 43:11


    Supplemental Episode 20.5: In the fourth of our Supplemental episodes, join Optimus and TFG1 as they talk about one of the key elements to any successful television show…the THEME SONG!! Each host has prepared his top ten list of theme songs from the season 1 slate of shows. Will your favorite theme song from season ...

    Today’s Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2011 47:45


    Episode 12: The lost episode of the first season of the Tele-Cast has finally been found!! Not only was it found but it comes to you with a very special guest co-host. The first Tele-Cast episode to feature someone outside of the network, Today’s Special welcomes in the man behind Chicken Pop Pod, Christopher Stapleton! ...

    Double Dare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2011 74:28


    Episode 20: Join the guys as the finish up the game show block with a bang. The longest running kids game show in television history finally gets the Tele-Cast treatment! Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Steve “Megatron” Phillips JT From Saskatoon Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GCRN_Telecast Download ...

    Wild & Crazy Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2011 49:43


    Episode 19: Join OptimusSolo and Steve as they go back to the land of Nickelodeon to discuss the apparently obscure Wild & Crazy Kids. This rare outdoors game show in which kids run the asylum garners mixed reviews from our hosts as they discuss the hosts, the outdoor games and the lack of a bonus ...

    Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2011 79:23


    Episode 18: Come along with the GeekCast Radio Gumshoes as they track Carmen Sandiego all over the map from  Berlin down to Belize.  Listen in as they discuss the various people involved including Greg Lee and the Chief as well as the great music of Rockapella and of course the iconic bonus round map! Geeks: ...

    Legends of the Hidden Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2011 60:30


    Episode 17: Join OptimusSolo and JT as they discover the Legends of the Hidden Temple!  Hear discussions involving the Temple Games, The Temple Run, Olmec, and the various teams like the Silver Snakes and Blue Baracudas. Also, along the way the guys come up with the best idea ever for an amusement park! Geeks: Kevin ...

    GUTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2011 62:29


    Episode 16: Join OptimusSolo and the guys as the break ground on a new block of episodes here at the Tele-Cast.  The game show block opens up with a classic Nickelodeon series from the 90s…GUTS! Listen in as the guys discuss their own desires to be on the show, the ‘talent’ of the contestants, the ...

    Best Puppets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2011 50:03


    Supplemental Episode 15.5: In the third of our Supplemental episodes, join Optimus, TFG1 and Glade as they discuss their top ten picks for their favorite Puppet characters of all-time. The lists were not limited to ‘muppet’ characters and the guys did come up with some creative puppets in their lists.  This show definitely does its ...

    Muppet Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2011 66:44


    Episode 15: The guys round up the Puppet Block by talking about their unanimous pick for best show of its kind, The Muppet Show! Join them as they delve into the magic of The Muppet Show Hear them discuss their favorite segments, take a special look at Frank Oz and enjoy some Muppet clips along ...

    Fraggle Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2011 79:25


    Episode 14: Continuing their look at puppet shows from the past the guys take a trip to the down under to the land of Fraggle Rock!  See what the guys think about this Henson classic and how it stacks up against the other Muppet series. Fraggles, Doozers and Gorgs, Oh My!! Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson ...

    Sesame Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2011 91:28


    Episode 13: Continuing their look at puppet shows from the past the guys take a trip to the most famous street in children’s programming history, Sesame Street! Join the guys as they discuss the humans that lived on Sesame Street, their favorite muppets, their favorite segments, some interesting trivia you may not know about Sesame ...

    Eureeka’s Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2011 39:27


    Episode 11: To start off the Puppet section of Season 1, join OptimusSolo and Megatron as they take a bumpy trip down memory lane. How does Eureeka’s Castle stack up amongst the other puppet shows? Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Steve “Megatron” Phillips Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: ...

    Best Parental Figures

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2011 50:31


    Supplemental Episode 10.5: In the second of our Supplemental episodes, join Optimus and TFG1 as they discuss their top ten picks for which 80s/90s kids show characters they would most want to have as their parent. Thats right who were the best adult role models, father/mother figures, or any other way you want to interpret ...

    Mister Roger’s Neighborhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2011 75:37


    Episode 10: The group round up the educational portion of the Tele-Cast by taking a trip back to the neighborhood, Mister Roger’s Neighborhood to be specific! Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GCRN_Telecast Download TV_EP010.mp3

    Reading Rainbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2011 51:58


    Episode 09: OptimusSolo is ridin’ solo no more! In fact there is a trio of geeks ready to talk about the PBS classic and to voice their opinions on why this show should still be running. Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Steve “Megatron” Phillips Tarah “RisingStar” Bleier Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other ...

    Mr Wizard’s World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2011 37:56


    Episode 08: For the third educational show Optimus is ridin’ solo as he talks about the original mad scientist himself Don Herbert in Mr. Wizard’s World. Tune in to see if he goes insane or not during his first solo show! Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching ...

    Beakman’s World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2011 66:26


    Episode 07: For the second educational show Optimus is joined by Steve and JT as they discuss the Bill Nye/Pee-Wee Herman/Three Stooges/Ernest hybrid, Beakman’s World!  So take a trip down memory lane with a guy in a rat suit and the puppet penguins and the Tele-Cast crew! Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Steve “Megatron” Phillips JT ...

    Bill Nye the Science Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2010 46:38


    Episode 06: Optimus introduces the second theme for the show with, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Also, in a Tele-Cast first, he brings on two co-hosts to get nerdy with him.  Listen in to hear our take on the first of our educational shows! Geeks: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Steve “Megatron” Phillips Tarah “RisingStar” Bleier Subscribe ...

    Best Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2010 61:09


    Supplemental Episode 05.5: In the first of our Supplemental episodes, join Optimus and JT as they discuss their top ten picks for which 80s/90s kids show characters they would most want to hang out with or be best friends with.  The guys make some interesting selections and JT makes one reference that almost brings the ...

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