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E368
AI Dystopia, Corporate Mergers & "Memoirs of the End" with Author Vincent Ryland
What happens when the end of human agency doesn't come from a dramatic robot war, but through corporate mergers, regulatory…
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Kevin "OptimusSolo"
OptimusSolo is a Cartoon Historian and even has an actual History degree to go with it. He's an avid Toy collector with an over 2,000 piece collection. He also has a passion for Cartoon Theme Songs, Retro Cartoons, Retro TV, Star Wars, Star Trek, MacGyver, Baseball, and is a major Movie Geek!
Episodes featuring Kevin "OptimusSolo" (1,345)
E262
Planet of the Apes Retrospective - Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Today on Episode 260 the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes. We made it…
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Interview with Dan Gilvezan on Legacy Transformers Voice Acting
In episode 463 of All Things Transformers join TFG1Mike and OptimusSolo as they welcome back after 14 Years Mr. Dan Gilvezan! Mike and Kevin ask Dan a series of questions…
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Interview with Dan Gilvezan on G1 Voice Acting
Dan Gilvezan joins the show to reflect on his decades of work as the voice of Bumblebee and discuss his…
E261
Western Retrospective - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Review
Today on Episode 261, the guys continue their Western Retrospective. Next up for the revisionist western block is the classic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. We already know that…
E260
Planet of the Apes Retrospective - Planet of the Apes (2001) Review
Today on Episode 260 the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Planet of the Apes from 2001. We are so excited…
E259
Western Retrospective - The Ox-Bow Incident Review
Today on Episode 259, the guys continue their Western Retrospective. They begin a new block of episodes for Revisionist Westerns with The Ox-Bow Incident. Do they find this film truly…
E258
Planet of the Apes Retrospective - Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Today on Episode 258 the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Battle for the Planet of the Apes.Be Sure to Follow…
E257
Western Retrospective - Shane Review
Today on Episode 257, the guys continue their Western Retrospective. Next up is one of the most critically acclaimed westerns of all-time, Shane. Is Shane a film that is benefitting…
E256
Planet of the Apes Retrospective - Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Review
Today on Episode 256, the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.Be Sure to Follow…
E255
Western Retrospective - Rio Bravo Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Today on Episode 255, the guys continue their Western Retrospective. Next up is our first team up of John…
E257
Planet of the Apes Retrospective - Escape from the Planet of the Apes Review
Kevin "OptimusSolo" Thompson and Dan "The Comic Concierge" Clark continue their Planet of the Apes retrospective with a deep dive…
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Interview with Jim Meskimen on Voice Acting, Impressions, and His Impressionist Film
Jim Meskimen joins ToonCast and GeekCast Radio to discuss his extensive career as a voice actor and impressionist. He talks…
Western Retrospective - High Noon Review
Kevin Thompson and Dan Clark continue their Western retrospective by discussing the 1952 classic High Noon. They analyze the film’s…
E252
Planet of the Apes Retrospective - Beneath the Planet of the Apes Review
Today on Episode 251, the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Be Sure to Follow…
E251
Western Retrospective - Red River Review
Today on Episode 251, the guys continue their Western Retrospectiv. This time they begin a new block of 4 classic westerns, starting out with John Wayne's Red River. Does this…
E249
Planet of the Apes Retrospective - Planet of the Apes 1968 Review
Today on Episode 249, the guys being some alternate programming with a brand new retrospective! What are they covering this time? All ten films in the Planet of the Apes…
E248
Western Retrospective - The Naked Spur Review
Today on Episode 248, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss overlooked westerns. The Naked Spur is not a film that you see get…
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The Top 100 Animated Series Countdown (2026) Fan Nominees
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TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light
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June 9, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to the Cartoons of the 1980s – Chapter 13: Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light
Chapter 13: Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light Total Episodes:…
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December 11, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the Cartoons of the 1980s – Chapter 12: The Adventures of Raggedy Ann & Andy
Chapter 12: The Adventures of Raggedy Ann & Andy…
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December 11, 2024
TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: The Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy
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October 21, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the Cartoons of the 1980s – Chapter 11: The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians
Chapter 11: The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians Total…
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October 21, 2024
TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians
The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians (Click Here…
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September 29, 2024
TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: SuperFriends: The Legendary Super Powers Show
SuperFriends: The Legendary Super Powers Show (Click Here for Main Article) Episode…
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September 29, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the Cartoons of the 1980s – Chapter 10: SuperFriends: The Legendary Super Powers Show
Chapter 10: SuperFriends: The Legendary Super Powers Show Total Episodes: 8 episodesTotal Segments: 14 segmentsEpisode Length: 22 minutes (11 minutes…
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September 15, 2024
TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: Super Friends
Super Friends (Click Here for Main Article) Episode Guide: Season 1: Episode…
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September 15, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the Cartoons of the 1980s – Chapter 9: SuperFriends
Chapter 9: SuperFriends Total Episodes: 22 episodes (8 were not shown originally)…
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April 22, 2024
TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: New Adventures of Beany and Cecil
New Adventures of Beany & Cecil (Click Here for Main Article) Episode Guide: Episode…