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Episode 9: Muppet Dream Jobs, Grayskull, And T-swizzle's Toy storyThe 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!Listen & Review: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Prime. Leave those 5 stars!Follow the Foolishness: Facebook / Instagram / X / TikTok: @GoldenGeeksPod“Live what you love, and geek out.”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: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. 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. What We're Watching: A breakdown of Survivor season 49 and the historical drama Death by Lightning on Netflix. Follow the Chaos:📸 Instagram: @GoldenGeeksPod🐦 X/Twitter: @GoldenGeeksPod🎵 TikTok: @GoldenGeeksPodKeywords: 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!

Welcome to the Pilot Episode of Golden Geeks, where two lifelong 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, including the now-infamous $3.7M Darth Vader lightsaber, Indiana Jones gear, and a warehouse full of things we DEFINITELY shouldn’t have been trying on.And yes… Jamie is holding a Dunkin’ coffee like he owns the entire vault.And yes… Simon may have tried on a Rebel pilot suit.But that’s what Golden Geeks is: nostalgia meets chaos, fandom meets friendship, and 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.• The secret world of Hollywood prop collectors• Why a lightsaber sells for more than most houses• Jamie’s insane Prop Store stories• Superman’s “woke” debate , and why the internet got it wrong• Peacemaker’s new theme song (sorry James Gunn… but also… c’mon, man)• Wrestling nostalgia and how geek culture became mainstream• The joy of being a grown-up nerd — and owning it completelyA show about joy.A show about fandom.A show about two friends who never stopped arguing about imaginary crap — and want to invite you into the fun.If you grew up on:⭐ Star Wars⭐ Indiana Jones⭐ Action figures⭐ Saturday-morning cartoons⭐ Comic books⭐ Pro wrestling⭐ Wrestling locker-room stories⭐ Pop culture debates…then you’re home.Welcome to the Geekdom.New episodes (“Issues”) drop twice a month.Hit the bell, join the community, and let’s keep this universe expanding.movie props, $3.7m lightsaber, prop store, golden geeks, comic book podcast, star wars props, indiana jones whip, movie memorabilia, peacemaker theme, james gunn superman, nerd culture, collectors, chaotic wrestling, pop culture analysis🔎 In This Episode We Cover:🎙️ What Is Golden Geeks?🔔 Subscribe & Stay Golden🏷️ Tags (SEO)