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300 Episodes Milestone and Website Evolution
In Episode 300 of GCR TFG1Mike and Steve/Megatron are back to celebrate 300 episodes! They talk about website design, and the evolution of The GCRN, plus so much more! So…
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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)
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Mikey O'Sullivan on Childhood Cartoon Origins
In the 287th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike returns with a sorta NEW longtime collaborator Mikey from The Moonbase2 podcast! This time we get Mikey's Origins in Cartoon Watching, the DCAU,…
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Eduardo and Patricia Freyre on Childhood Cartoon Origins
In the 286th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike returns with a longtime collaborator Eduardo M. Freyre, and Eduardo's lovely wife Trish! mike gets this dynamic duo's Origins in Cartoon Watching, from…
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Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Summer Vacation Review
In the 285th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike returns with a longtime collaborator Eduardo M. Freyre, and Eduardo's lovely wife Trish! This terrific trio embark on a Summer Vacation Rewind all…
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Andrew Hingson on Cartoon Origins
In the 284th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike welcomes Andrew "Sketch1984" Hingson! You've heard him on The Top 100 Animated Characters from a few years ago, but now we delve into…
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Designer Board Games: Definitions and Favorites
In Episode 299 of GeekCast Radio This episode features a Mayhem of Boredom! Special Guest Host Jesse aka MatrixPrime joins TFG1Mike and Ryan The UnEvenFlow to talk about Board Games!…
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DJ Valentine's Has Issue With Batman Killing
In Episode 298 of GCR DJ Valentine takes over!!! As he has issues with BATMAN!!! Listen in to this special episode as DJ breaks down the issues he has with…
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Podcast Naming Conventions and Building Your Unique Show
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” - William Shakespeare! In Episode 297 of GCR TFG1Mike and SCP21…
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Remembering Gilbert Gottfried
In Episode 296 of GCR TFG1Mike is here to welcome back Steve/Megatron. Today we remember the comedian Gilbert Gottfried, from his comedic charm, to his acting, and more! As always…
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Jon and Maggie Schaefer-Hames on Cartoon Memories
In the 249th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike welcomes Jon and Maggie Schaefer-Hames! You've heard the "Origins" on other GCRN podcasts, well now we bring them to ToonCast! Join us as…
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Marty Stokes on Childhood Cartoons
In the 248th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike welcomes Matt Martin as we get the origins of his Cartoon Watching! From Chip 'N Dale's Rescue Rangers, to Darkwing Duck, SCRAPPY DOO,…
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Origins of TFG1Mike and OptimusSolo
In Episode 135 of The Powers Of Grayskull Series, join OptimusSolo & TFG1Mike as they give you their ORIGINS of being Masters of the Universe fans!! This will be an…
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Top 20 Most Rewatched Cartoons
IT'S CROSSOVER TIME as we present to you Episode 035 of Studio 2009 and Episode 247 of ToonCast! Join TFG1Mike, Steve/Megatron, and OptimusSolo as they conclude the trifecta of countdowns…
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Mobile Tech Moment Podcast Reunion
In Episode 295 of GCR TFG1Mike is here to to reunite a bunch of techies! About a decade or so ago Mike used to watch the Mobile Tech Moment Podcast…
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Fandom Toxicity and Pop Culture Stagnation
EDITOR'S NOTE: GCRN ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR TOM DEJA'S OPINIONS!In Episode 294 of GCR TFG1Mike is here to welcome back special guest Thomas Deja. Today we discuss many topics relating to…
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2022 New Year, New Everything
In Episode 293 of GCR Mike and Steve run down THE NEW REVOLUTION Here at GeekCast Radio!!! From being burnt out on the same ole same ole, to getting NEW…
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TFG1Mike on His Cartoon Watching History and Influences
In the 246th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike welcomes back OptimusSolo as he flips the script, and asks Mike all about his Cartoon Watching History! You've heard the "Origins" on other…
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Steve Megatron on Cartoon Watching History
EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS WAS RECORDED IN OCTOBER 2021, but now it's online! In the 245th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike welcomes back SCP21! You've heard the "Origins" on other GCRN podcasts,…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Cartoons of the 1980s – Chapter 13: Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light
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December 11, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the Cartoons of the 1980s – 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
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October 21, 2024
TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians
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September 29, 2024
TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: SuperFriends: The Legendary Super Powers Show
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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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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…