Episodes
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Have a Ball with Us: Bowling Shirts, Punk Covers & Why This Album Still Gets Me (and Shane)
We're diving straight into Me First and the Gimme Gimmes' album Have a Ball — one of my all-time favorite records and the focal point of this episode. I dedicate this one to my old buddy Shane O' Mac (miss you, man), and we hang out, play tracks, and gush like goofy fans about how these 60s...
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Shingles, Shakes and Cakes
Sean and Todd are back in the studio, and the gear is already misbehaving. There’s a mystery mic problem, a shed with a brand new roof, and a topic board that has reached number 70 and gone straight over their heads. Then it’s time for Pass or Go, with listener picks that neither host has heard...
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Still Fretless, Still Fancy Free
Todd is still away, so the Fretless party keeps rolling. Sean is joined again by Duane and Dan from Mixtapes From Hell and by Tracy, the voice behind Voicesbytracy. Sean has a mystery track for the panel that you won’t find anywhere else. There’s more Pass or Go, with songs from far across the...
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Fretless and Fancy Free with Tracy and Double D
Todd is out this week, so Sean goes “fretless” for a night of music, movies and mayhem. Joining him are Duane and Dan from Mixtapes From Hell, plus returning guest Tracy, the voice behind Voicesbytracy. There’s a game of Pass or Go, a movie soundtrack moment nobody saw coming, and a voice-acting...
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Dismantle the Dictator: A Glorious Mane
Part Two of the sit-down with Darryl Barr picks up right where things left off — more music, more stories, and a lot more getting to know the man before his book officially hits shelves. What's Coming Up An update from the family — A quick, lighthearted check-in on a running storyline listeners...
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Double Barrel drops in: we play his tracks, talk publishing, and reveal Todd’s ‘not‑a‑shed’ masterpiece
Part One of a two-part sit-down with Darryl Barr — drummer, artist, retired forensic psych hospital veteran, and now, first-time author. The guys get to know the man behind the nickname, dig into the story behind his brand-new book, and spin a few tracks from his band along the way. What's Coming...
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Secret Wars & Secret Wars II: Toys, Tie-Ins, and a Tale of Two Sagas
Sean flies solo this week for a deep dive into two of Marvel's biggest '80s crossover events: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) and Secret Wars II (1985). The toy deal that started it all, the editorial gamble that followed, and why one series is beloved while the other gets dragged — Sean's...
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Corporate Sabotage - Episode 86, Season 3 - The Trailer Behind The Metal Shoppe
The Metal Shop crew is back in the trailer for another round of chaos, "corporate sabotage," and a serious amount of great metal. This one's got a little bit of everything — a shady origin story involving a certain rival podcast's Discord, a spicy round of "who gets voted off Mixtapes From Hell,"...
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DC vs Marvel: The Ultimate Showdown!
Heath is back this week, and we're diving headfirst into the ultimate showdown: DC versus Marvel! We're not just talking about superheroes; we're taking a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about our childhood favorites and how they shaped our geeky selves. From the campy antics of the 60s…
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Dolly Parton and ZZ Top: A Tribute with Lots of Laughs
Studio tour & intro chaos — The usual chaotic cold open, with Sean showing off pieces of his new backdrop — including a superhero helmet you'll have to see to believe. Remembering Dolly Parton and Frank Beard — The crew pays tribute to two icons lost in the same week, trading Dolly memories and...
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Girl, You Know It's Fado: Milli Vanilli, Live Vocals, and Rough Riders
Kevin and Corey are back for Part Two with hosts Sean and Todd, diving into the hilariously chaotic world of music and pop culture. This episode is all about the wild ride of Milli Vanilli and the shady practices behind their rise and fall in the music industry. We explore how image sometimes...
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Backing Tracks, Magic Pipes, and Bootleg Stars (Part One)
Corey and Kevin, the podcast royalty of the Boneless Podcast network, are joining us for a raucous episode that’s all about the ups and downs of navigating life as podcasters, with a side of hilarious banter! From parking garage struggles to the trials of dealing with bananas and fobs, we dive…
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Wheel O' Spite: How Telemarketers Test Our Patience
It's all about the wild ride through the world of telemarketing in this episode! We dive into the hilarious chaos of unsolicited calls, with plenty of laughs and a sprinkle of frustration as we navigate the boundaries of what it means to be "voluntary." Our conversation takes a spin with the...
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Spin the Wheel O' Spite with Nathan Dueck: A Fun Dive into 1979!
We welcome a very special guest this episode—Nathan Dueck, Winnipeg-born author now calling Calgary home. Nathan has written poetry, tried unsuccessfully to win hearts with it, and has just released his latest book: a collection of self-deprecating anecdotes that may or may not be funny. He's...
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Beard Combs, Bad Necks, and Gin Taxi
We're diving into some juicy updates this week, starting with Sean's epic air conditioning saga that had him sweating bullets and Todd's shed construction woes that are battling Mother Nature. We'll also jam out to some tunes from the band Bliss, whose tunes are as diverse as our podcast chats!...
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Venue 13, Icelandic Ghosts, and the Bohemian Life — An Author Interview with David Jon Fuller
Todd had a surprise birthday party. Sean kept recording anyway. Happy birthday, Todd. This week Sean sits down alone with author David Jon Fuller, whose debut novel Venue 13 is out now through Turnstone Press. What starts as a conversation about a ghost story set in a haunted Winnipeg theater...
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O Canada, Mark — A Canadian Music Education with And The Podcast Will Rock
Featuring Corey and Mark from And The Podcast Will Rock There's a guy in Tennessee who thought Canadian music was just Rush. He was wrong. This is the episode that fixed that. Sean, Todd, and Corey from And The Podcast Will Rock spent 12 hours on prep work — between them — to put together the...
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Release the Kraken — A Night of Discovery - The Trailer Behind The Metal Shoppe
Back on Zoom. New shirts. Same chaos. Noman and Rory are back — and they have absolutely no idea who those two old guys from that other podcast are. Never heard of them. Two hours of music discovery this week. Some of it heavy. Some of it theatrical. Some of it from places you wouldn't expect.…
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Max Webster, Bob and Doug, and the World Premiere of the Wheel
The Wheel O' Spite makes its world premiere. Max Webster gets the deep dive it has always deserved. And the shed is still not done. Episode 602 starts as a catch-up and turns into something much more — a sprawling, deeply Canadian conversation that somehow connects lawn maintenance, beard oil, a...
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Episodes 361 & 362 — Combined Special Edition Featuring Daryl Dwarf of the Killer Dwarfs, with Corey Geek
This one comes courtesy of patron Tony Griggs — whose killer playlist sparked the inspiration to pull this two-part classic from the vault and bring it back as one epic combined episode. Daryl Dwarf — drummer, founding member, author, and one of the most genuinely engaging rock personalities…
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Episode 600: Red River Gumbo, Tom Keifer's Ooh, and Rush's New Drummer Breaks Our Brains
Todd updates us on the continuing saga of his backyard shed build—gravel stamping, Red River gumbo soil challenges, Costco door orientation problems, and his decision to buy plans from a Regina DIY guy on Etsy (rather than giving money to Costco). We also check in on Fitbit progress and celebrate...
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Tornado Talk and Tribute Tunes: Eddie Van Halen's Legacy
The countdown to 600 is on, and Sean and Todd go back to basics — just the two of them, the old formula, and a deep dive that turns into one of the most thoughtful conversations the show has had in a while. It starts with real life — sod cutters, Red River gumbo, sewer maintenance gone slightly...
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On The Road Again: Revisiting Our Podcasting Roots!
Before the studio. Before the gear. Before FastFret was a permanent co-host. Sean was recording in his car — and somehow it worked. This episode is a love letter to the On The Road era of SeanGeek — the raw, unfiltered, gloriously imperfect days when the show was just a guy with a microphone, a...
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The Good, The Bad, and The Nerdy: Keycon 42 Recap with SeanGeek and FastFret
Join us as we dive into the vibrant chaos of Keycon 42, where we had an absolute blast with our buddy James! We kick things off by sharing our thoughts on the hilarious "Hilarious House of Frightenstein" documentary, which took us on a nostalgia trip back to our childhood. The pros of the...
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Once Around the Ride: A Conversation with Tracy from Voices by Tracy
This week, Sean and Todd welcome back one of the show's most beloved guests — Tracy from Voices by Tracy. A bilingual voice actor based out of Montreal, Tracy holds the record for most appearances on SeanGeek and FastFret, and this episode proves exactly why. What starts as a trip down memory…
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From Friendship to Collaboration: Unpacking the New Album with Never Meet Your Heroes
We had a blast chatting with the crew from Never Meet Your Heroes about their exciting new album release! This episode is a fantastic mix of music, inspiration, and poetry, with BS Raps returning to the show and our new buddy Dre joining in for the first time. We dive deep into what fuels their...
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Breaking Concrete Blonde’s Bloodletting
This week we dark a dark turn with the Album Bloodletting by Concrete Blonde. A dark work, the album would mark the last time the band would be able to handle such material again. Long a favorite band of many musicians including local megastars Propagandhi, the album cemented a place in my own...
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10 Year Anniversary With RGM and Sam
It's been 10 years. We figured the least we could do was make it a party. Sam Thompson (Witchpolice Radio) and Ronald George Moore (Manitoba Moneyshot) crash the show to help Sean and Todd celebrate a decade of geekery, music, brotherhood, and bad ideas. Trivia gets played. Pass or Go gets…
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Kevin Brown from Tom Petty Project: Dome Aggression, Celebrity Pod Frauds, and Salty Bear Unreleased
Kevin Brown is back in Part Two! The conversation takes a turn into Sean's frustration with a false security alarm triggered by his dog's weight, leading to confusing protocols and identification issues with the security company. We also explore concerns about LinkedIn's business-focused content...
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Kevin Brown (Tom Petty Project): KISS Makeup Traps, Shock Jock Boundaries, and Nardwuar Performance Art
Kevin Brown from Ultimate Catalog Clash, Tom petty Project and Seaside Pod Review joins the brother this week in the first half of this two parter. How can musical and media personas can restrict artists' creative freedom once established. We discuss KISS's iconic makeup becoming a double-edged...
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Corey Morrissette: Part Two — Hoser Rock Hour and the Vocal Showdown You Have to Hear
Corey Morrissette is back with Sean and Todd for Part Two, and we're coming in hot. We pick up with a conversation about the radio industry — specifically how corporate ownership reshaped music selection and stripped DJs of the autonomy they once had to break new artists and take real risks. We...
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Corey Morrissette: Part One — We Shot the Theme Song (ShotSpotter Was Watching)
This week on the SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast, Sean and Todd welcome a very special guest: Corey Morrissette, a multi-show podcaster whose passion for music and pop culture runs as deep as ours. We kick things off talking about Chaz Charles — a titan of the podcasting world who hosts an…
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Rock, Metal, and the Wheel of Topics with Heath McCoy
With the wrestling history books set aside for now, SeanGeek, FastFret, and Heath McCoy turn their attention to music. The conversation ranges from the live album chemistry of Rush and ZZ Top, to the underappreciated 1970s era of the Scorpions, to Beck's ever-shifting musical identity — with a…
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Wrestling Territories with Heath McCoy
SeanGeek and FastFret welcome author Heath McCoy for a deep dive into the golden age of Canadian wrestling territories. Heath brings his historian's eye to the fascinating ecosystem of regional promotions — how wrestlers moved between them, how championships were structured, and what made each...
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The Mighty Michael: Ruptured Cords, Heartbreak Confusion, and Mother's Little Shelter
In the second half of our conversation with Michael, author of "The Mighty Van Halen,: One Fan's Journey " we take a deep dive into the band Cinderella and their unique place in 1980s rock history. We start by analyzing Cinderella's first album "Night Songs," exploring what made their sound so...
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Michael Pastore: MTV Babies, Wolfgang's Destiny, and Christmas Disco Fever
In this episode, we welcome Michael, author of "The Mighty Van Halen: One Fan's Journey," for a nostalgic journey through the cassette rock era of the 1980s. We start by tackling some technical challenges with audio and Discord setup before diving into Michael's book, which chronicles his...
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Nick Jones from Pod of Thunder: Emotional Shredding, Mangled Forks, and The Last Crusade
In the second half of our conversation with Nick from Pod of Thunder, we dive deep into music, emotion, and entertainment. We compare the emotional depth of Steve Vai's "For the Love of God" with Joe Satriani's instrumental work, exploring how technical skill alone isn't enough—emotional…
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Nick from Pod of Thunder: Human Serviette, Wheel of Spite, and Parody Albums
In the first half of this episode, we sit down with Nick from Pod of Thunder for a fascinating conversation about podcasting, nostalgia, and Canadian music legends. We kick things off discussing an intriguing podcast concept about screenwriting based on album tracks before diving into memories of...
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The Elder Took the Bronco to the Lobster Festival and Left the Tomb Raider Controllers Behind.
Sean and Todd bounce between gaming, music, and nostalgia, starting with ideas for interactive game content, controller upgrades, and retro gaming revivals like Tomb Raider. They share personal stories about icy driving, livestream experiments, and the frustrations (and joys) of modern gaming…
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Go listen to Trailer Behind the Metal Shoppe
Go listen to Trailer Behind the Metal Shoppe https://player.captivate.fm/episode/929dadea-cac2-41c9-8198-cdb03650b0d0/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeks We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network:...
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From 8-Tracks to Algorithms: Tim Durling on Rock, Podcasts, and Staying Authentic
SeanGeek and FastFretFingers are joined by Tim Durling—author, podcaster, and fellow Maritimes native—for a wide-ranging conversation that blends podcasting, music history, and the ever-changing relationship between creativity and technology. The episode kicks off with shared Maritimes and…
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Shared Lyrics, Ska Beef, and Sam Thompson
Sam returns to the show to tackle the ever-reliable Board O’ Topics, and yes—somehow it all starts with Christmas. Riveting podcast content, as promised. From there, the conversation wanders (by design) into the realities of video, podcasting, and clipping content—what actually hits, what...
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Books, Bots, and the Battle for Good Stories: Geeking With Karen Bee
In this episode of Geeking With Karen Bee, Seanorama and Karen dive into AI ethics, creative ownership, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, art, and even tabletop RPG prep. They explore the benefits and concerns surrounding AI, including copyright issues and its impact on artists…
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Rehashing Clayton Stewart on Houdini
We had a great episode with Clayton T Stewart a few years ago. In honor of him and keeping his memory alive, and because miss the guy, here is a rehash of when Clay came on to talk Harry Houdini. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeks We are a...
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Breaking Colin Hay's Going Somewhere
Colin Hay was in one of the biggest groups in the world Men At Work. But it is his solo career that intrigued me the most. Let’s take a listen to the album Going Somewhere, one of my favorite albums of all time, my warm blanket and cup of hot chocolate on those cold and lonely nights. #music...
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Leaderhouse: Dustin Leader and Matt Budoloski Capture Lightning in a Bottle
Matthew Budoloski and Dustin Leader from Leaderhouse join the show for a rich and celebratory dive to discuss the band and it's history. From the earliest days, Matt and Dustin’s connection generated a spark that shaped Leaderhouse’s sound, identity, and approach to music. We dig into the full...
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Growing Up Shediac: Satellites, Comics & Chaos with Brian Fergusson
We’re joined by Brian Fergusson for a wild, nostalgic, and downright hilarious dive into our childhood in Shediac. From labor board battles and Bell service nightmares to lobster debates, lost fast-food icons, Kiss solo albums, cemetery donuts, and the infamous Halifax breakdown — this one covers...
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John Candy & Ace Frehley Walk Into a Podcast…
Eric Senich joins us this episode to dive into everything from Black Friday stories and OnlyFans trends to John Candy memories, Ace Frehley, KISS, and the long-debated question of whether Eddie Van Halen really copied Ace. Eric also shares the Bob Crane story, and we unpack DISCovery, Spotify…
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Buy Week
Come visit the Trailer Behind The Metal Shoppe here: https://trailermetalshoppe.captivate.fm/episode/metal-shoppe Or on your favorite player under "trailermetalshoppe" Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeks We are a part of the Boneless Podcast...
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Breaking A Little Ain’t Enough by David Lee Roth
As part of the Breaking series, Sean talks about David Lee Roth’s 1991 album A Little Ain’t Enough. This one had a lot of importance in Sean’s musical growth, exposing him to the other sides of Jason Becker and properly introducing him to Steve Hunter. While this album may have been during Dave’s...