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Interview with Tony Wolf on Tales From The Wolf
In Episode 313 of GCR TFG1Mike is joined by Tony Wolf! Tony is an actor, writer, illustrator, and his new graphic novel Tales From The Wolf is out now! Mike…
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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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Mike's Top 10 Animated Series and Films
In the 292nd episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike returns and this time he's in the hot seat as Steve/Megatron asks Mike about his Top 10 Toons list! Toon in to hear…
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The Maren Moments
In Episode 312 of GCR TFG1Mike Presents you with The Maren Moments. This is a clip show of audio from moments with him and his late wife Karen. So join…
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Josh's Christmas 1990 Home Video Breakdown
In Episode 311 of GCR TFG1Mike and Josh The FloorBurger go to Christmas Past! A very specific video evidenced Christmas of 1990 for Josh and his family! Check it out…
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Nickelback Get Rollin' Review
In Episode 310 of GCR TFG1Mike and JT from Saskatoon are gettin' their Nickels Back!!! Because after five years we finally have a NEW NICKELBACK album to talk about. So…
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Mike Irizarry on Cartoon Origins
In the 291st episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike returns with a blast from the WHAT'S ON JOE MIND PAST! It's Mike Irizarry! This dynamic duo embark on a animation journey that…
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Tribute to Kevin Conroy and Jason David Frank
EDITOR'S NOTE: We talk about Suicide, and Difficult Issues Dealing with Death. In Episode 309 of GCR TFG1Mike, SCP21, and Jesse Ras are here to remember legendary people that we lost…
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Baltimore Comic Con 2022 Recap
In Episode 308 of GCR TFG1Mike is here to welcome back the Comic Concierge Dan Clark!! Today we recap his adventures at Baltimore Comic Con 2022!!! Join us and as…
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Tim Nydell on Cartoon Origins
In the 290th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike closes out 2022 with Saturday Morning Rewind's Tim Nydell!!! This time we get Tim's Origins in Cartoon Watching, from Alvin and the Chipmunks,…
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Tim Nydell on His Top 10 Animated Series
In the 289th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike returns the debut of Saturday Morning Rewind's Tim Nydell! This time around we are doing something a bit different. We are inviting on…
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Iron Man 1994 The Animated Series Review
In the 288th episode of ToonCast TFG1Mike returns with a longtime collaborator Eduardo M. Freyre, this time it's more 90s Marvel Superhero Cartoons! They revisit Iron Man 1994, as it…
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New York Comic Con 2022 Recap with Pat Shand
In Episode 307 of GCR TFG1Mike is here to welcome Comic Writer Pat Shand! Join them as Mike has Pat recap his time at New York Comic-Con 2022!!! As always…
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Black Stone Cherry Live at Royal Albert Hall Review
In Episode 306 of GCR Mike welcomes back Terry Smith from Music Talks Podcast! This dynamic duo have a great conversation that includes their review of Black Stone Cherry's LIVE…
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Interview with Tom Bergeron on His Career in Radio and Hosting As Fast As He Can
In GCR 305 and AG 410 the guys interview the one the only Tom Bergeron! We ask Tom about his entire life, from Radio, to Television, and so much more.…
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Rose City Comic Con 2022 Recap
In Episode 304 of GCR TFG1Mike is here to welcome back Christopher A. Morton, and Matt Crauder! Join them as they recap their adventures at Rose City Comic-Con 2022!!! As…
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Hall & Oates' H2O at 40
In Episode 303 of GCR TFG1Mike is here to welcome back special guest Jesse W. Jackson from Set Lusting Bruce. Today we discuss Daryl Hall and John Oates's 1982 album…
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80s and 90s Movie Mashup Memes
In Episode 302 of GCR Join SCP21 and TFG1Mike as they discuss tech stuff plus movie and tv mashups!!! As always we want to UNLEASH THE GEEK IN YOU!!
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Emerald City Comic Con 2022 Recap
In Episode 301 of GCR TFG1Mike is here to welcome back Christopher A. Morton, and a new guest host Matt Crauder! Join them as they recap their adventures at ECCC…
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November 25, 2025
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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June 9, 2025
TUG to the Cartoons of the 80’s Episode Guide: Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light
Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light (Click Here for Main…
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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
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…