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Radio vs. the Martians!

Mike Gillis and Casey Doranradiovsthemartians.com
Mike Gillis and Casey Doran are joined by a rotating panel of their friends for a warts-and-all look at popular culture. We look at the highs and lows of movies, science fiction, video games, horror, comic books, and everything in between. Think of us as “the McLaughlin Group” for nerds!
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Episodes

Our New Radio Ad!

Because we don’t want to leave you with nothing this month, we’re going to share our new advertisement with you! Our friends over at Ask an Atheist have already been playing it on the radio, but if you’d like to … Continue reading →

Aug 27, 201454 sec

Episode 11 – Hayao Miyazaki

Mike and Casey hitch a ride on the Catbus with our friend Roslyn Townsend and animator and storyboard artist Lauren Montgomery (Justice League: Doom, Wonder Woman) to talk about the legendary animator who is often referred to as “Japan’s Walt … Continue reading →

Jul 17, 20141 hr 26 min

Episode 10 – Planet of the Apes

It’s a madhouse! A MADHOUSE! Mike and Casey invade the Forbidden Zone with our theme song’s composer Todd Maxfield-Matsumoto and Comics Should Be Good!‘s Greg Hatcher. This month we’re talking about the classic film franchise: the Planet of the Apes! … Continue reading →

Jun 20, 20141 hr 28 min

Episode 9 – Nintendo

Sorry, Mario! Your podcast is in another castle! Mike and Casey pull on their Power Gloves and strap on their Virtual Boys because, it’s time to save the Mushroom Kingdom with Ask an Atheist‘s Sam Mulvey and Bob Mackey of … Continue reading →

May 14, 20141 hr 11 min

Episode 8.5 – Rise of the Planet of the Nerds

In an age where jocks wear T-shirts with Iron Man on them, and mainstream audiences pack theaters to watch three-hour adaptations of the Hobbit, the world has become a very different place for geeks over the last few years. Somehow, … Continue reading →

Apr 17, 201427 min

Episode 8 – So Bad, It’s Good

Wooden dialogue, cardboard sets, visible boom mics and terrible acting! Mike and Casey dive into the best examples of the worst popular culture with Ask an Atheist‘s Sam Mulvey and first-time panelist Roslyn Townsend! Join us as we wrack our … Continue reading →

Mar 25, 20141 hr 28 min

Episode 7.5 – Unlicensed Nuclear Accelerators

In the latest mini-episode, Mike and Casey aim for the flat top as we puzzle over our last big question: Are drivers legally obligated to pull to the shoulder of the road for the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1? We read your responses, … Continue reading →

Feb 04, 201426 min

Episode 7 – Dungeons & Dragons

Roll for initiative and save vs. poison, because this month, Mike and Casey enter the Dread Lich’s tomb with game designer Ryan Chaddock, and Chris Walker of BJ Shea’s Geek Nation to unearth that oldest of fantasy role-playing games, Dungeons … Continue reading →

Jan 12, 20141 hr 40 min

Episode 6.5 – Bustin’ Makes Us Feel Good!

In our latest mini-episode, Mike and Casey unveil our brand new segment, Radio vs. the Mailbag! We’re tossing open questions to our listeners, and we want to hear from you! This month: “Are drivers legally obligated to pull their cars … Continue reading →

Dec 07, 201325 min

Episode 6 – Arnold Schwarzenegger

It’s not a tumor! Mike and Casey get their asses to Mars with our theme song’s composer, Todd Maxfield-Matsumoto, and Ask an Atheist‘s Rebecca Friedman to talk about America’s favorite Austrian import, Arnold Schwarzenegger! From cinematic machismo to the governor’s … Continue reading →

Nov 08, 20131 hr 20 min

Episode 5.5 – I Wouldn’t Trust Hulk Hogan to Host a Tapeworm

Get ready to Hulk out with the latest nerd rage-filled mini episode! Mike and Casey discuss the nuclear fallout of the announcement that Ben Affleck will be wearing the cowl of Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel. We … Continue reading →

Oct 13, 201329 min

Episode 5 – Superman

Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! In this super-sized episode, Mike and Casey take to the skies of Metropolis with returning panelists Pól Rua of Mike and Pól Save the Universe! fame, and Sam Mulvey of the … Continue reading →

Sep 15, 20131 hr 50 min

Episode 4.5 – Wilford Brimley Battles an Orc with a Scimitar

In the aftermath of our George Lucas panel, Mike and Casey discover that a certain oatmeal pitch man did star in an Ewoks television movie! We also look at the total reversal by Microsoft after the backlash the XBOX One … Continue reading →

Aug 16, 201321 min

Episode 4 – George Lucas

A podcast six months in the making! Mike and Casey reserve a booth in the Mos Eisley cantina with the composer of our show’s theme song, Todd Maxfield-Matsumoto, and Ryan Chaddock, creator of the Pantheon live action role-playing game, to … Continue reading →

Jul 18, 20131 hr 25 min

Episode 3.5 – The Crocodile Tears of Castamere

In our third mini-episode, Mike and Casey break open a cask of the latest geek news and drink deeply. We commiserate about the public relations disaster that is the new XBOX One. We experience schadenfreude at the recent fan meltdown … Continue reading →

Jun 18, 201336 min

Episode 3 – Zombies

They’re coming to get you, Barbara…. Mike and Casey join forces with author and Seattle Vine columnist, Libbie Grant, and Ian Gould, the owner of Ace Comics and Games, to pillage the ravaged post-apocalyptic wasteland and argue about those ubiquitous … Continue reading →

May 19, 20131 hr 21 min

Episode 2.5 – Le Morte d’Macho Man

In our second mini-episode, Mike and Casey read your feedback about our professional wrestling episode, and announce our next panel episode! Plus, they discuss the closure of LucasArts, the latest Bioshock game, and how “the Macho Man” Randy Savage saved … Continue reading →

Apr 20, 201319 min

Episode 2 – Professional Wrestling

Mike and Casey step into the squared circle with Living After Faith’s Rich Lyons, and Pól Rua of Mike and Pól Save the Universe. The topic: Professional Wrestling. We discuss the history of this carnival attraction turned billion dollar industry, … Continue reading →

Mar 20, 20131 hr 34 min

Episode 1.5 – Star Trek 90210

In this mini-episode of Radio vs. the Martians, Mike and Casey answer your listener feedback, discuss the J.J. Abrams takeover of Star Wars, and announce our next panel show topic!

Feb 22, 201327 min

Episode 1 – Star Trek

In our premiere episode, Mike and Casey are joined by Ask an Atheist‘s Sam Mulvey, and Chris Walker of the Backroom Comics Podcast to tip geekdom’s sacred cow, Star Trek. We discuss men wearing skirts, sexy techno-babble exposition, and the … Continue reading →

Jan 23, 20131 hr 22 min
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