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Death of the Family Issues Review
It is a bold new year, with such putzes in it. So Steve and Mike missed recording the Batman #15 review in December 2012. Fear not though, because 2013 is…
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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" (1,346)
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2012 Year in Review
2012 BIGGEST YEAR YET for The GCRN. This year we’ve had 15 new interviews, so many awesome additions to the network, podcasts that have started and ended, NEW Video Podcasts,…
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A Friend in Need, Daimar the Demon, The Dragon's Gift
In Episode 06 of the Tales Of Eternia join OptimusSolo and TFG1Mike as they continue their trek through Eternia. This week we attempt to help “A Friend In Need”, after…
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Don't Stop The Santa Man Review
Rock Sugar has done it again! They made a Metallica, Journey, and Santa mashup! PecanCtMichael and TFG1Mike talk about the Rock Sugar Christmas song, Don’t Stop The Santa Man! Rock…
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Holiday Diary: Massachusetts to Florida
This was something that TFG1Mike got in an email about twelve years ago. He did not write it, nor does he take credit for it. Enjoy! Happy Holidays from The…
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Flying Back to Boston, Driving Home to Kentucky
This might be the most personal podcast series TFG1Mike has ever done. It is the first ever GCR spinoff series. Here the adventure of flying back hom to Boston, then…
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Get Along Gang
In the 52nd episode of ToonCast Beyond OptimusSolo joins TFG1Mike as they jump in the Delorean once again. This time they are talking about The Get Along Gang! A show…
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The Get Along Gang Review
In the 52nd episode of ToonCast Beyond OptimusSolo joins TFG1Mike as they jump in the Delorean once again. This time they are talking about The Get Along Gang! A show…
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Evil-Lyn's Plot, Dawn of Dragoon, and Prince Adam Is No More
In Episode 05 of the Tales Of Eternia join OptimusSolo and TFG1Mike as they continue their trek through Eternia. Travel with us on this journey as we find out all about…
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The Prince of Egypt
In the 51st episode of ToonCast Beyond OptimusSolo joins TFG1Mike to talk about The Prince Of Egypt! Toon in to hear their thoughts on this Dreamworks classic. Geeks: Mike “TFG1″…
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The Prince of Egypt Review
In the 51st episode of ToonCast Beyond OptimusSolo joins TFG1Mike to talk about The Prince Of Egypt! Toon in to hear their thoughts on this Dreamworks classic. Geeks: Mike “TFG1″…
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Batman Death of the Family Review
It’s November KIDS! This means that Steve/Megatron and TFG1Mike are continuing on with their reviews of the New 52 Death Of The Family storyline! We talk about Batman, Batgirl, Suicide…
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Reign of the Monster, Like Father Like Daughter, Disappearing Act
In Episode 04 of the Tales Of Eternia join OptimusSolo and TFG1Mike as they continue their trek through Eternia. Travel with us on this journey as we find out all about…
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Denver the Last Dinosaur
In the 50th episode of ToonCast Beyond, and the 150th episode overall of the ToonCast podcast, TFG1Mike is joined by Puppet Devall. They are talkin about that rockin Dinosaur Denver!!!!!!…
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Denver the Last Dinosaur Review
In the 50th episode of ToonCast Beyond, and the 150th episode overall of the ToonCast podcast, TFG1Mike is joined by Puppet Devall. They are talkin about that rockin Dinosaur Denver!!!!!!…
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Creatures from the Tar Swamp, Song of Solis, She-Demon of Phantos Review
In Episode 03 of the Tales Of Eternia join OptimusSolo and TFG1Mike as they continue their trek through Eternia. Travel with us on this journey as we find out Skeletor is…
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50 Years of James Bond: Origins, Adaptations, and Impact
Radio, GeekCast Radio. Yes that’s right, as November kicks off Movie Revolt Dan and TFG1Mike talk all about James Bond. That British superspy that has celebrated FIVE DECADES of being…
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TMNT Comics, Cartoons, Films, and Video Games
To Close out the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spotlight we have been doing, we sit down with four turtle fans, that have loved every aspect of the franchise. We talk…
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The Top 100 Animated Series Countdown (2026) Fan Nominees
The Top 100 Animated Series Countdown Nominees In case you missed it, construction is underway on our next BIG Top…
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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
The Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy (Click Here for Main…
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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
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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…