Too Old to Grow Up!

Episode 133 - Catching Up

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:57:39 -0800

What!? A new episode, no way. We do some catching up in this episode talking about everything from our holidays, movies, gadgets and the future of Too Old to Grow Up!

Episode 132 - Star Wars Revisited

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:56:23 -0800

This week saw the release of the latest Star Wars novel, Vortex, the 6th chapter in the Fate of the Jedi series, so what better time to talk Star Wars. Joining Ken and Art is Russ from The Legion of Dudes Podcast to talk the past, present and future of the Star Wars Extended Universe.

Episode 131 - Kinect with Me

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:39:43 -0800

Kinect has arrived and we give our first impressions what's been called the game changer for Xbox 360. Then Art and Ken have an unexpected and spirited discussion.

Episode 130 - 2010 Halloween Extravaganza

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:08:29 -0700

It's been a while, but we're back and hopefully better than ever (or at least on our way). Leroy "Ziggo" Rivera from Comic Tube joins us to talk horror movie makeup in this, the 130th episode of Too Old to Grow Up!

Episode 129 - Apocalypse Now

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 13:05:19 -0700

The direct to DVD release of Superman/Batman Apocalypse is on tap for this episode, along with the mess that is the Return of Batman, a voicemail, smartphone wars and a brief look at some new TV.

Episode 128 - REACH out and touch someone

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:10:41 -0700

It's a little of everything this week. Halo: Reach, DROID X, Red vs Blue, Wal-Mart and the 2010 Fall TV Preview. It's almost like we just turned the mics on just to see what would be recorded.

Halo: Reach
Red vs Blue
Geek and Gamer Girls
DROID X

Episode 127 - The DROID I was looking for.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:53:14 -0700

Episode 127 . . . It's made by fairies and runs on dreams.

Episode 126 - Choosing when to use adjectives and adverbs in sentences that are longer than 14 words.

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:15:35 -0700

It's the MOST EXCITING and COMPLETELY RANDOM episode we've ever done or are likely to ever to do.

Episode 125 - Here, hold this for me

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:28:57 -0700

TOtGU takes a look at some of our favorite movies and ask the question, "Does it hold up." The answers surprised even us.

Episode 124 - San Diego Comic Con Recap

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:08:46 -0700

The Avengers, Thor, Spider-Man, DC Universe Online and many other topics find their way into this general discussion on the news coming out of the San Diego Comic Con 2010.

Episode 123 - Under the Red Hood

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:50:32 -0700

DC Animation's direct to video release of Batman: Under the Red Hood comes out in one week on July 27th. We get an early look and give you our (mostly) spoiler free review, and Art writes Batman 3 for us.

Clip from Batman: Under the Red Hood

Episode 122 - The Book That Art Read

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:50:24 -0700

That's right, Art finally finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and it only took him three years to do it. To celebrate we bring Amanda back to have a spoiler filled discussion about the book and what we hope to see in the two part movie finale beginning this fall.

Episode 121 - Through the Gate

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:47:39 -0700

We've talked about it for a while now, and Ken finally get's his Stargate episode. Ken and Art are joined by Ryan McClees of the "A Dingo Ate My Podcast" show to discuss the entire universe of Stargate, from the movie to the most recent TV series, and beyond.

Episode 120 - Inside the Toy Box

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:32:17 -0700

Inspired by Toy Story 3, we take a detailed look at Art's Toy Room, checking out all the different toys, action figures and other random stuff that sits on his shelves.

Team Spataro – Long Island Pancreatic Cancer Walk

Episode 119 - To Infinity and Beyond

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:54:53 -0700

Toy Story 3 simply is the best Pixar movie, ever. Period. That's our review. If you want more, listen in to this episode of TOtGU.

Show Links:
Toy Story Easter Eggs
Toy Story/Holocaust
Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack
Comic Tube

Episode 118 - I love it when a plan comes together.

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:21:53 -0700

Yep, we were late last week but we make up for it with two shows this week. Plus, today is a double sized episode, with talk of "The A-Team" and our look at the three keynote announcements out of E3.

Episode 117 - The Red Ring of Death

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:22:18 -0700

Ken's Xbox is dead, the iPhone 4 was announced, and The Karate Kid is in theaters. Sounds like a good show. Too bad it's a week late. Oh well, so much for the streak.

Episode 116 - 2010 TV Recap

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:53:17 -0700

The 2009-2010 television season is over, and we do our annual recap of what we liked, will miss, and a brief look at what's to come. Oh, and Ken has an unfortunate movie title misquote.

Episode 115 - LOST: The End

Sun, 30 May 2010 03:33:51 -0700

After six season, LOST has come to an end. Men of Science may have found it wanting (to say the least :) ), Men of Faith may have found it poetic and uplifting. Either way, it was polarizing. We discuss the finale and our thoughts on the series in general. Namaste.

Episode 114 - The one where Ken went to Disney without his family and still hasn't heard the end of it.

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:28:29 -0700

Walt Disney World, the generosity of listeners, LOST and of course, iPad. It's mixed bag of TOtGU this week. Again.

Episode 113 - Iron Man 2

Tue, 11 May 2010 23:10:44 -0700

Iron Man 2 arrived in theaters in the US this past weekend, and we're here to give our impressions. Our thoughts, the Easter eggs, and a few cameos all laid out for you in this spoiler filled discussion of Iron Man 2.

Episode 112 - I want a free comic book...Pad

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:35:03 -0700

The Geek Holiday, Free Comic Book Day, was here this weekend, and of course we participated. This time, we each brought our kids and everyone got to check out something new. Plus, the wait is over as Art finally has his iPad 3G. He tells us all about his first weekend with the iPad.

Episode 111 - Ass Kicked!

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:14:39 -0700

We're three for three and can't catch a break this movie season. At this rate, Iron Man 2 is going to suck. We saw Kick-Ass, loved the comic, and left the movie disappointed. Tune in to hear why.

Episode 110 - 2010 Summer Movie Preview

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:42:08 -0700

It's Summer Movie time again. Expecting to talk about the movies we'll be seeing this summer, this episode actually turned out to be a discussion of the movies we WON'T be seeing. Oh well, there's still some great flicks coming in the next few months. What movies not called Iron Man 2 will you be seeing?

Episode 109 - Xbox 360 Game Room

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:56:16 -0700

In our first video podcast (if you don't count our live streaming shows :) ) we take a look at the Xbox 360 Game Room. Art takes Ken through the game for the first time, checking out some games, decorating his arcade, and earning some achievements. Listen in, or for the full experience, watch it on TOtGU.com from the website or download to watch later. Video after the jump.

Episode 108 - Clash of the Titans

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:44:26 -0700

A Titan against a Titan. We discuss the new Clash of the Titans remake/re-imagining and compare it to the original 1981 classic. Who are we kidding, there's no comparison, the original is the superior in every way, and discuss why in this spoiler filled discussion of Clash of the Titans.

Episode 107 - CGS Super Show 2010

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:18:00 -0700

Ken went to Reading, PA solo this year for the 2010 Comic Geek Speak Super Show. Lots of fun, but thanks to a head cold he can barely remember any of it. Throw in some iPad and iPhone tech talk, and you have your typical TOtGU show with this one.

Episode 106 - Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:53:56 -0700

Coming on April 6th is the remastered edition of Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings. This ambitious work was the standard for many Rings fans until Peter Jackson's breathtaking trilogy. Thanks to Warner Home Video, we take an early look at the Blu Ray release and share it with you. Fans of Bakshi or Rings will want to pick this up.

Episode 105 - Down the Rabbit Hole

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:51:07 -0700

Joined once again by our friend and resident Disney expert Amy, we discuss Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

Episode 104 - And the Winner Is. . .

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:48:52 -0800

The Oscars are over, and over all we agree on the winners. . . except one little category. We welcome back our friend Aaron from way back in Episode 5 to talk about the Academy Awards, and we'll find out if Ken got a deal or not.

Episode 103 - 1999

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:02:29 -0800

2010 is NOT a leap year, but someone forgot to tell Sony. It's ok, though. The programmers were hard at work to solve the problem, and they got it licked in 24 hours.

Episode 102 - Crisis on Infinite Rings

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:03:59 -0800

Enjoy our spoiler free look at two new direct to video releases, Halo Legends and Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. Add in some LOST talk and the changes happening at DC and you have a full show.

Episode 101 - Cowabunga, Dude!

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:01:08 -0800

The heroes on the half-shell, the Teenage Ninja Turtles, have left their mark in comics, cartoons, movies and video games. It's only right that we spend some time with them. Oh, and Ken frags a computer.

Episode 100 - LIVE

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:39:57 -0800

It's a milestone event, Episode 100 of Too Old to Grow Up! We recorded LIVE in front of a studio audience, and took calls from listeners for pretty much the entire night. Here's the complete, unedited show. See you next week as we begin "The Next 100."

Episode 99 - Back to the Future

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:52:44 -0800

It's time to journey BACK to the Future as we look a the Michael J. Fox trilogy and try to determine how right or wrong they predicted the future. Ken discusses the inconsistent time travel theories presented, and PROVES that Time Travel can never, ever happen. Oh, and Art gushes with anticipation for what's to come in 60 to 90 days.

Episode 98 - TOtGU Talk

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:16:18 -0800

It's another random week, including discussion of my vacation, TV viewing habits, football, NASCAR, and the hoops one jumps through at Best Buy. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Live Call-In show for EPISODE 100 on February 4th, 2010 at 9pm Eastern. Call in at the voice mail line, 570-972-1700. We can't wait to hear from you.

Episode 97 - Retro Gaming Series: Sony PlayStation

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:46:37 -0800

In another installment of our Retro Gaming Series, we take a look at the history of the Sony PlayStation, from it's roots at Nintendo through the legacy it has left through today.

Episode 96 - CES 2010

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:47:11 -0800

The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show was last week, with gadget makers from all over the world showing us what we'll be buying in year to come. We review our impressions of the show and get in a fight over movie rentals.

Episode 95 - 2010 Year in Preview

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:14:32 -0800

It's time to take a look at the future. The future of movies, TV, comics and of Too Old to Grow Up! We'll talk a bit about what we're looking forward to and what to expect to hear on the show this year.

Episode 94 - The Best of 2009

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:58:24 -0800

We take a look back at the year that was 2009 with our favorite comics, movies, games and other categories. We also saw one last movie in 2009, so watch out for some mild spoilers from Sherlock Holmes.

Episode 93 - The Christmas Show 2009

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:44:04 -0800

It's the holidays again and that means it's time for the Too Old to Grow Up! Christmas Show. This time we'll listen to a few of our favorite holiday songs and talk about some of the newer TV specials. Oh, and Art saw Avatar.

Episode 92 - There's an App for That

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:31:01 -0800

As the year winds down and the holidays gear up, it's time to think about...your iPhone. Sure it's a phone, but it's also a gaming device. This week we'll take a look at the iPhone as a game platform.

Episode 91 - The Ander Show

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:42:00 -0800

You know his voicemails, and now he's here live on Too Old to Grow Up! We're joined by Dan from San Antonio (Ander on The Comic Forums) to talk comics, movies, life and celebrity appearances.

Episode 90 - The Top 200 Games of All Time

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:11:53 -0800

Game Informer magazine's Issue 200 lists their top 200 video games of all time. We take a look at this list: what they got right; what they got wrong; and how would we rank them.

Episode 89 - Sesame Street

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:37:21 -0800

We all grew up with Sesame Street, a children's show going on 40 years. We share our memories of going to Sesame Street then and now.

Episode 88 - Toy Talk

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:18:34 -0800

It's that time of year again, and our kids (and us) are making our lists and checking them twice. What do you want for Christmas?

Episode 87 - V

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:49:29 -0800

The Visitors have arrived. We talk about the premiere episode of the remake of this classic 1980's TV series, catch up with some voice mail, and try to remember our names.

Episode 86 - Seymour the Frog

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:35:59 -0800

Did you know our own Daytona24 is a famous movie director? Neither did we, but Art did direct his own DVD. We're joined again by our friend Amy to talk about the process of bringing this original storybook character, Seymour the Frog, to life with creators Art, Amy and puppeteer Ryan Dillon.

Episode 85 - Trick r Treat

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:46:06 -0700

It's our 2nd Annual TOtGU Halloween Special. This year we'll take a SPOILERIFIC filled look at the movie Trick r Treat, and I mean SPOILER ALERT! Happy Halloween, and don't forget your treats.

Trick r Treat

Episode 84 - That's What She Said

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:35:45 -0700

The Office came to the US in 2005, and it just happens to be based in our hometown, Scranton, PA. We'll talk about the show, what it's meant for Scranton, and some of our favorite moments of the show.

Episode 83 - The Episode of the Lost

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:55:26 -0700

Guess what, Art finally saw Land of the Lost. We'll talk about that, what we've been watching, Art's directorial debut, and beat on Sony a bit, just for good measure.

Episode 82 - Retro Gaming Series: Sega Genesis

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:21:55 -0700

We finally close out our look at the various Sega game systems with the Sega Genesis: The games, accessories and it's place in video game history.

Episode 81 - We're off to see the Wizard

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:21:35 -0700

It's a movie we've all grown up with, and The Wizard of Oz has been released on Blu-Ray disc today. We're joined again by Amanda and Art's sister Lisa to discuss this famous work of art.

Episode 80 - Nobody puts Baby in a corner

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:21:41 -0700

We say goodbye to Patrick Swayze, spend some time with an upcoming movie, determine Ken can't read e-mail, video games and tech talk...yeah, the word "random" doesn't even begin to cover this one.

Happy Birthday, Paige.

Episode 79 - What, Me Worry?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:49:52 -0700

This week we discuss the famous MAD Magazine with a brief look at it's history and our experience with it. Then we follow up with some listener feedback and some discussions that could have been an episode in itself.

Episode 78 - Football, Spider-Man, and a Mouse?

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:44:10 -0700

We planned to talk about football this episode, which we do. That was cut short by the news this week of Disney's purchas of Marvel. We bring our friend Amy back to talk about the buyout and what it means not only for Marvel, but what it could mean for Disney as well.

Episode 77 -Your Fall 2009 TV Premiere Preview

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:01:45 -0700

We take a look at the Fall 2009 television lineup. What are we, and our listeners, looking forward to this year, and which are we not? That's this week on Too Old to Grow Up!

Episode 76 - The Show about Nothing

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:37:02 -0700

Yeah, there's no sense of plan or direction here at all. Enjoy the ride.

Episode 75 - A Tribute to John Hughes

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:17:18 -0700

Few filmmakers leave an impression that stays with us throughout our lives. We lost one of them recently, and Too Old to Grow Up looks back to remember John Hughes.

Episode 74 - G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:39:29 -0700

Our summer movie season ends with the release of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Hear our thoughts, and some of our listener's, of the live action adaptation.

Episode 73 - The Age of the Animated Feature

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:29:25 -0700

We've been enjoying feature length animated films from both Marvel and DC Comics for the last several years. Today we take a look at these direct to DVD movies, from Ultimate Avengers right up to this past week's release, Green Lantern: First Flight.

Episode 72 - Why We're Screwed Up

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:18:58 -0700

Growing up in the 80's, we watched some weird stuff. But it all beats the stuff we're feeding our kids today. We take a look at some of the more disturbing movies "for kids" from the 1980s.

Episode 71 - Harry Potter, Part 2

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:41:08 -0700

Now that we've all read book 6 and have seen Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, we can talk about the movie, both what we liked, and what we didn't.

Episode 70 - Harry Potter, Part 1

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:11:58 -0700

A day before Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince arrives in theaters, TOtGU is joined again by our friend Amanda as we take a look at the first five movies, comparing them from the original books, and discuss what we hope to see from the sixth movie. Spoilers for Harry Potter books 1 through 6 are in here, so enter with caution if you have not read or seen them.

Episode 69 - #69

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:51:56 -0700

How's your summer going?

Episode 68 - Transformers 2

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:31:25 -0700

We take a look at Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen and give our take on it. Stay through the end and get a bit of the greatest song ever to be recorded for a movie soundtrack.

Episode 67 - Con Men

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:00:41 -0700

TOtGU invades Philly, has adventures in the rain (almost), GPS detours and a new segment, "Hair Talk." All this, and convention coverage too on Too Old to Grow Up!

Episode 66 - I'm Batman...NO! I'm Batman!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:28:46 -0700

As promised, we're going to see Land of the Los...What? Oh, we're not. OK, then what are we going to do? Batman, got it. Battle for the Cowl has ended and someone new is wearing the cape and cowl. We talk Batman and our reaction to all the changes in the Bat-Universe.

Episode 65 - E3 2009

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:26:57 -0700

E3 is where the electronic entertainment industry presents its holiday offerings to the press, retailers and the public. We'll go into the press breifings of the three major console makers: Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, talking about what we loved, what we liked, and what we just didn't get. We'll add a little comic and gadget talk at the end, (spoilers for Batman and Robin #1, BTW) and take a look ahead at what TOtGU has in store for the summer.

Episode 64 - 2009 Season Finale

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:58:26 -0700

We talk about our favorite TV shows from the past season, how the ended and what we thought about them. And YES, we do talk LOST!

Episode 63 - Terminator Salvation

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:29:11 -0700

Ken and Art are joined this week by Leroy from the Comic Tube podcast to discuss all things Terminator, including our throughts on the new move, Terminator Salvation.

Episode 62 - Star Trek

Mon, 18 May 2009 23:13:36 -0700

Our heroes venture out the movies again, this time for the J.J. Abrams revision of Star Trek. One long time Trekker, one newbie, all fun.

Talkback

Episode 61 - Retro Gaming Series: Sega Master System

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:52:34 -0700

One of the first video game systems after the 80s crash, it began, for many of us, a love of the hobby we still have. Join us as Art tells us all about the Sega Master System.

Show Links:
Black Belt Hint Sheet
Black Belt Front Cover
Black Belt Back Cover
Game Catalog
Hang On/Safari Hunt
Snail Maze

Episode 60 - The Wolverine

Tue, 05 May 2009 03:05:23 -0700

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is officially out and we give our impressions, but first a quick look at how we spent Free Comic Book Day.

Episode 59 - The Three Ring Circus

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:17:50 -0700

You may not have known it, but we've been off the last few weeks. We'll catch up on that time and find out what each of us has been up to. Comics, movies, and a little bit of everything else, this week on Too Old to Grow Up!

Episode 58 - Star Wars, Part 2

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:51:07 -0700

The Star Wars movies are the foundation for a rich and evolving fiction that is told through books, comics and even video games. We'll take a look at the Expanded Star Wars Universe and some of the stories it contains.

Show Notes:
Wookieepedia
Levels of Star Wars Canon
The New Essential Chronology to Star Wars

Episode 57 - Star Wars, Part 1

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:13:23 -0700

A Long Time Ago, In a Galaxy Far, Far Away...Few movies can inspire so many fans in so many different ways. We start our look at Star Wars with a discussion of the six movies, what they meant to us, and how we've grown to appreciate them differently over the years.

Episode 56 - 2009 Summer Movie Preview

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:03:39 -0700

The 2009 Summer Movie Season is just weeks away from beginning, so we take a look at the movies we're getting excited for. Listen in, hear our picks, and then shout out and tell us yours.

Episode 55 - The Changing Page of Comics

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:34:39 -0700

If there is one constant, it's that everything changes, and the comic industry is not immune to that. It doesn't matter if it's online ordering or local shop, paper or digital, indy or mainstream, there are more choices than ever when it comes to collecting and reading comic books. We take a look at the options and give our take on the changing page of comics.

Show Notes:
www.dcbservice.com
www.heroescorner.com
www.zudacomics.com
http://www.marvel.com/digitalcomics

Episode 54 - Talking with Shawn Pryor of PKD Media

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:00:00 -0700

Independent comics publisher PKD Media broke onto the comics scene about a year ago at the 2008 Pittsburgh Comic Con. We talk with PKD Media's Shawn Pryor about their first year, how thier first book "Mercury and the Murd" has been received, and thieir latest offering, "PKD Media Presents #1."

Show Notes:
PKDMedia.com
PKDMedia Presents #1 at DCBS
PKDMedia Presents #1 at Heroes Corner

Episode 53 - Watchmen - Part 2

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:08:10 -0700

In part 2, Ken and Art go to see Watchmen and give their thoughts on Zack Snyder's interpretation. Also, Art's vacation and did he say he got a Kindle?

Show Notes:
Watchmen Movie
Watchmen Saturday Morning Cartoon
Kindle on iPhone
Great Wolf Lodge

Episode 52 - One Year of TOtGU

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:37:47 -0700

Fifty-Two straight weeks of podcasting ends with Episode 52, a show where we talk about our favorite subject, US! We'll take a look at our origins, our early shows, and how we evolved to what we are today. Forgive us our vanity, a birthday comes but once a year.

Episode 51 - Watchmen - Part 1

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:03:19 -0800

After 23 years, Watchmen is coming to theaters. This week we'll take a look at the original comic, the motion comic, our thoughts and interpretations of the book, and what we expect to see this Friday.

Show Notes:

Episode 50 - Friday the 13th

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:30:00 -0800

Remakes are in fashion in Hollywood, and horror movies have not been spared. Friday the 13th joins in on the fun, and TOtGU was there. Hear all about it this week on Too Old to Grow Up!

He's Back!

Episode 49 - The Oscars

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:45:37 -0800

The 2009 Academy Awards are almost upon us, so we take a look at some of the top categories. Add in a little tech talk with the Amazon Kindle 2, some comic talk from the New York Comic Con, and a few voice mails and you've got yourself a fun episode that covers a lot of ground.

Show Links:

Episode 48 - Halo Wars

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:44:15 -0800

The demo for the RTS Halo Wars was just released on Xbox LIVE. We take a look at the Halo franchise and talk a little about our hopes for Halo as it journeys into new territory.

Episode 47 - I'm an (old) PC

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:34:49 -0800

Technology is always changing. In this episode we take a look at the computers we've used over the years: From the family PC we grew up on to the networks that drive our homes today.

Show Notes:

Episode 46 - Retro Gaming Series: NES

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:38:22 -0800

After the video game crash of the early 1980s, the Nintendo Entertainment System ushered in a new era of gaming. We take a look at the history and games of the NES in the second installment of our Retro Gaming Series.

Episode 45 - LOST

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800

LOST took us all by surprise, and continues to surprise us. By answering each question with more questions, the writers and producers have woven a tale that no one podcast can unravel. We talk about our experience with the show, a little theory, and where we'd like to see it go. WE HAVE TO GO BACK!

Show Links

Episode 44 - The Wii Battle

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800

The Nintendo Wii is the fastest selling game console that no one plays. We take an in depth look at the Wii, it's strenghts, it's flaws, and who the system is meant for.

Episode 43 - 2009 Year in Preview

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:59:24 -0800

The first TOtGU episode of 2009 finds us looking ahead at what we plan on covering during the year. Send your topic ideas to comments [at] toooldtogrowup [dot] com.

Episode 42 - The Best of 2008

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800

The votes have been counted and the winners are in. We'll give the picks for best movie, TV, comic and others from us and our listeners. The envelope please...

Episode 41 - 2008 Christmas Special, Part 2

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0800

Our Christmas special concludes with our worst Christmases, animated holiday favorites, train sets under the tree, a little tech talk, and the second winner of three trade winners.

Episode 40 - 2008 Christmas Special, Part 1

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0800

Part 1 of our Christmas special. Our favorite Christmases, best movies and why are there no lights on Ken's house?

Episode 39 - Top 50 Comic Book Movies

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0800

We use Wizards's list of the Top 50 Comic Book movies to discuss our thoughts on some of our favorites. Were some treated unfairly, were some ranked higher than they should have been, and is that really Number 1?

Episode 38- Turkey Dinner Discussion

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0800

Talk around the dinner table wasn't like this. Hmm, actually if it was, dinner would be a lot more fun.

Episode 37 - The New Xbox Experience

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800

The New Xbox Experience was sent to all Xbox 360s this week. We'll go through the NXE and give your our thoughts and impressions.

Episode 36 - What's a VCR?

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800

The way we get our entertainment has changed drastically over the last 20 years. With the arrival of Netflix watch instantly on the Xbox 360 this week, we take a brief look at how home entertainment has evolved through the years.

Episode 35 - I'm a Toys R Us Kid

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800

I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid...The jingle that got us all excited. Seeing what new toys we would be demanding (and usually not get) from our parents. That sacred time between Halloween and Christmas where we'd make our lists, scour the Sears' Wish Book for that one special gift. Let's look at the toys we're getting our kids and reminisce on what we got.

Episode 34 - An Ode to Kevin Smith

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800

Kevin Smith's new movie, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, is in theaters, so now is the perfect time to take a look back at his career.

Episode 33 - The TOtGU Halloween Special

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This special episode of Too Old to Grow Up! is all about All Hallow's Eve, the history, the costumes, the movies, and the fun. We also touch on some past episodes and announce our Super Show Contest Winner.

Episode 32 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700

When was the first time you saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show? That and other questions will be answered as we're joined by our friend Amanda to discuss the phenomenon of Rocky Horror.

Episode 31 - Zombies!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700

All we want to do is eat your brains! Zombies have been attacking and torturing us for decades. Movies, books, comics and games have been created so we can experience all their undead goodness. Ziggo of Comic Tube joins us as we explore the world of the zombie.

Episode 30 - The Ghostbusters

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700

We came, we saw, we kicked it's A**! The Ghostbusters is consistently one of the top rated comedies of all time. We kick off October with a look back at the lines, the ghosts, the cartoons and the fun that is, The Ghostbusters.

Episode 29 - The Best and the Baddest

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700

We take a look at our top 5 Best heroes and Baddest villians in this episode of Too Old to Grow Up! Plus, we talk with Shawn Pryor of PKD Media about the upcoming collected edition of Mercury and the Murd.

Show Links:

PKD Media

Episode 28 - Heroes and Villians

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Season three of Heroes began Monday night. We take time before it airs to talk about the previous seasons, what we like and don't like about the show, and where we think it's heading. We also talk a bit about our media player of choice, the Microsoft Zune, and Ken has a bit of a rant. All that this week on Too Old to Grow Up!

Episode 27 - K.I.T.T.

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The Knight Industries Two-Thousand was the car everyone wanted. 26 years later, the Knight Industries Three-Thousand stands ready to reclaim the magic of it's predecesor. This episode we discuss the return of Knight Rider.

Episode 26 - The CGS Super Show 'SUPER SHOW' Show

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The first annual Comic Geek Speak Super Show has come and gone. Follow us along as we work our way through the weekend, interviewing creators, fellow podcasters, and celebrate that which we have in common, comics. Listen carefully for a very special contest for a very special prize.

Episode 25 - The CGS Super Show Pre-Show Show

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700

They call themselved The Speakers of Geek and they host Comic Geek Speak and are producing the Comic Geek Speak Super Show 2008. More than a convention, the Super Show is a gathering of the community of comic artists, writers and fans in a venue unlike any others. Ken and Art talk about their expectations going in, who's going to be there, and why it's going to be the best con of the year.

Episode 24 - Pac-Man Fever

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Buckner and Garcia played the music of a generation. In the 1980's, smoke filled arcades, lit only by the glow of a TV screen, were the hang out of many a teenager. Those games inspired 9 songs, brought together in an album, titled Pac-Man Fever.

Episode 23 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Star Wars: The Clone Wars hit theaters and we were there. Listen in as we give our review of this movie and the place of The Clone Wars in the Star Wars story.

Episode 22 - The 10-Yard Fight

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Madden 2009 releases today and that can only mean one thing, football season has arrived. We talk about the video games, football movies and tv, and the game itself. Hut, Hut, HUT!

Episode 21 - Listener Supported

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0700

It's a free form, listener supported episode this week. We get artist Harold Jennett on the phone to talk about our new look and his comic M.I.M.E.S. Then we have a free form panel discussion including: Does Death in Comics mean anything anymore? Robot Toys! Video games, achievement points, DC Universe Online, movies and more.

Episode 20 - The Weird Al Show

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Can we fill an hour just talking about Weird Al Yankovic? Can we do it LIVE over the internet? Yes on both counts. We went to see Weird Al in concert and spent this episode talking about our memories of Al and our experience at the show. We did it all Live on Stickam.com, and you can see the unedited video at http://live.totgu.com.

Episode 19 - The Dark Knight

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Part 2 of our look at Batman. This one is all about The Dark Knight. We saw the movie opening night, we've had a chance to reflect on it to give you our views on the film. The spoilers start right from the top, no grace period here.

Episode 18 - I'm the G#$%amned Batamn

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Part 1 of our look at Batman. We'll talk about Batman in the comics, animation, TV and movies. We'll touch on the new movie franchise, but come back next week for our full review of The Dark Knight.

Episode 17 - Retro Gaming Series: Sega Dreamcast

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

TOtGU introduces our Retro Gaming Series. Periodically we'll take an in depth look at our favorite video game systems, games, and trends. First up, the Sega Dreamcast: Whether it was ahead of it's time, or just bad timing, we'll look at the games, the innovations, and how it set the stage for future game systems.

Episode 16 - Independence Day Movie Salute

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Too Old to Grow Up takes a look at 4th of July blockbusters. Comedies like Airplane or Men in Black, Dramas like Apollo 13, or Michael Bay spectacles like Armageddon or Transformers, we cover our favorites, and probably some of yours too.

Episode 15 - The Pixar Special

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Pixar's latest film, WALL-E comes to theaters this weekend. Joined by our friend Amy we take a look at what we love about Pixar's films and characters. We'll talk about the past, discuss the present, and have a look at the future of this most creative of studios.

Episode 14 - HULK SMASH!

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The Incredible Hulk has arrived in theaters and we give you our thoughts and review. Before we get into the movie, we'll take a look back on where the Hulk came from, his appearences in the comics, animation, TV and movies. Don't make us angry...

Episode 13 - The Three Amigos

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Xbox practically defined the virutal living room with the first viable online system for a console, keeping the LAN parties, Madden tournaments, and Halo all-nighters alive with friends all over the world. We stop by for a visit with our friend Matt, one of the many people we keep in touch with through Xbox LIVE, and take a look at how we've kept the games going via Xbox LIVE.

Episode 12 - Wizard World Road Trip

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0700

TOtGU! goes on the road. We spent the Sunday at Wizard World Philadelphia. Met some new friends and bought some cool stuff. Listen in for two contests and for info on our new voice mail number.

Show Links:

Wizard World Philly
www.rupertskids.org
www.freakydinkys.com
www.rakgraphics.com
www.cavedrawingink.com
www.superfrat.com

Episode 11 - Indiana Jones, Fortune and Glory

Mon, 26 May 2008 05:00:00 -0700

We met up with our friend Carl to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull this weekend. Join us as we spend some time discussing not only Crystal Skull, but also Raiders, Temple of Doom and Last Crusade. Spoilers for all, but the Crystal Skull doesn't start until 41:37 minutes in. Here's one hint, we liked it.

Show Links:
www.indianajones.com
www.iwantmycomicsnow.com

Episode 10 - The Wrestling Show

Mon, 19 May 2008 05:00:00 -0700

After the cartoons on Saturday morning, WWF Wrestling was there. We spend some time remenicing about our favorite wrestling moments, the stars, and the scripts. Featuring a special introduction and our first ever listener contest.

Show Links:
Nikolai Volkoff
The Comics Podcast Network

Episode 9 - W.O.W.

Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:00 -0700

WoW: World of Warcraft. No other Multi Player Online Role Playing Game can come close to the success of WoW. With the help of Jim and Jeff, two avid WoW players, we'll explore the game's many sides from the four different viewpoints: The raider, the quester, the casual player, and the noob. So enter the World...of WARCRAFT!

Show Links:
World of Warcraft
Myrmidon Guild
The Brotherhood
Salazaar
Artural
Ocrilat

Episode 8 - I am Iron Man

Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Iron Man hits theaters and we were there. Before the movie, however, we stopped by Comics on the Green for Free Comic Book Day, got some free books, some sketches from DC's Tom Derenick, and even a sneak peak at what's to come. We'll be talking about all of that, get a little history on Iron Man, and then we'll talk all about the movie. It's a spoiler filled discussion as well, so be warned. The spoilers start at 21:44, so you know when to get out (or when to FF to).

Show Links:
http://ironmanmovie.marvel.com/
http://freecomicbookday.com/

Episode 7 - Free Comic Book Day

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Free Comic Book Day is upon us, and we want to know more about the event. It's a great way to introduce new readers, try a book you would normally not read, or just celebrate the art form of comic books. We pay a visit to our local comic shop, Comics on the Green, and get the full scoop on the event and the industry from a retailer point of view.

Show Links:

www.comicsonthegreen.com
www.freecomicbookday.com

Episode 6 - 2008 New York Comic Con Wrap Up

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The 2008 New York Comic Con is over, and the clean up begins. We'll talk about Logan's trip to New York and what Daytona was up to back home. We talked to some friends and made some new ones, so listen in as we look back on the fun.

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Episode 5 - The Music Show

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Episode 5 is all about the music in your life. The music you grew up on, the concerts you went to, and what you listen to today. We cover everything from 8-tracks to American Idol. We even welcome our first in studio guest for the discussion on this episode of Too Old to Grow Up!

Show Links

Episode 4 - Special Collectors Edition

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0700

It's our special edition, covering everything about collecting comics, toys, even video games. Bag and Board, or bind. Ken goes shopping in NJ and talks to some friends in our first road trip. Buckle up, it's our longest episode yet.

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Episode 3 - Summer Movie Preview

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0700

It's Episode 3, and we take a look at the summer movie season. The summer has everything from big screen debuts, animation to live action, and even the return of an old friend. No time for love, Dr. Jones, Summer Movie Season 2008 starts now!

Show Links:
Iron Man
Speed Racer
Indiana Jones
The Dark Knight
The Incredible Hulk
Batman Begins
Battlestar Galactica

Episode 2 - The Good Old Days - Part 2

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0700

We continue our introduction episodes this week with Part 2 of The Good Old Days. This week we'll discuss the cartoons, TV shows and movies that we grew up on, another pick of the week, and just a lot of fun reminiscing.

Show Links:
Baby Got Back: The Musical
Indiana Jones Disney Parks exclusive

Episode 1 - The Good Ol' Days - Part 1

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Beware the Ides of March, for it brings the inaugural episode of Too Old to Grow Up, a podcast about the kid in all of us. Join us, Logan MacLeod (Ken) and Daytona24 (Art) each week as we discuss the comics, movies, TV, toys and music of our youth, and all the new stuff we enjoy now.

This week we’ll try to help you get to know us by touching on the Toys, Comics and Video Games we played, and continue to play today. We’ll also begin our “Pick of the Week?" and kick off our website and forum.

Show Links:
World of Warcraft
Amazing Spider-Man
Comics NOW!