Stay Cool, Geek

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Welcome to Stay Cool, Geek. How’s your mid-life crisis going? Are you running around aimlessly trying to dodge all the various daily challenges that come at you, out of nowhere, and with no end in sight? If you're like us, life can sometimes feel like a looping level of Robotron 2084. And as we try endlessly to be the hero of our own story, helping those around us and ourselves- all we really want to do is dig through an old box of comic books, play some online games with friends, watch a mindless movie, go to a convention, or see an old band that’s past their prime relive their glory for two hours underneath the falling sun with someone next to us that gets us. If that sounds like you, welcome. Welcome to Stay Cool, Geek.

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D23 Disney Theme Park Breakdown

The conversation revolves around the theme park news announced at D23. The main topics discussed include the new attractions and lands coming to Disney theme parks, such as the tropical theme land in Animal Kingdom, the Monsters Inc. Land in Hollywood Studios, and the villains land in Magic Kingdom. The hosts also express their opinions on the lack of theming in recent Disney attractions, particularly in Galaxy’s Edge. They compare Disney’s approach to Universal’s fan service and discuss the imp...

Aug 31, 2024•32 min

Why Epcot Makes Us Emotional

In this conversation, Coop and Bart discuss Bart's recent ADHD diagnosis and how it has affected his life. They also talk about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their changing opinions on Epcot at Disney World. Bart reflects on his love for Epcot despite his disappointment with recent changes. He feels a strong emotional connection to the park, especially Spaceship Earth, which reminds him of his grandfather. Coop shares a similar sentiment, as his youngest child insists on rid...

Aug 25, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Collectible Garage Sale Tips

The conversation revolves around Coop’s experience hosting a garage sale and Weasel’s tactics for buying collectibles at garage sales. Coop shares his strategy of advertising the garage sale as a comic book sale and targeting serious comic book buyers. He also discusses the importance of building anticipation and using various online platforms for advertising. Weasel shares his tactics for negotiating prices at garage sales, including asking about other items before negotiating for the item he r...

Aug 21, 2024•56 min

Grading Comics and Cards

In this conversation, Coop and Weasel discuss the topic of grading collectibles, specifically sports cards, comics, and action figures. They cover the main grading companies, such as PSA, CGC, and AFA, and explain the purpose of grading as a way to establish the value and authenticity of collectibles. They also discuss the factors that go into grading, such as condition, centering, and print quality. The conversation touches on the cost of grading, the importance of getting valuable items graded...

Aug 15, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

House of the Dragon and Brat Packs

The conversation covers various topics including current interests, Game of Thrones, action figures, the Brat Pack, and personal reflections. The hosts discuss their current interests, including TV shows like House of the Dragon and Earthworm Jim. They also talk about their preferences for action figure brands and their disappointment with the quality of recent figures. The conversation then shifts to the Brat Pack and the documentary about them, with a focus on Andrew McCarthy's perspective. Th...

Aug 15, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Rank- Covid Activities

During the conversation, the hosts discuss the top three things they did during COVID. They talk about hobbies and activities they picked up, such as baking, golfing, and smoking meats. They also mention their involvement in selling action figures, writing screenplays, and collecting and selling sports cards and comic books. The hosts share their experiences and the joy they find in these side hustles. They also touch on the challenges and interactions they’ve had with people in these communitie...

Aug 15, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

RDJ is DOOM

The big news of the week is the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The hosts have mixed reactions to this news, with one being excited and the other being skeptical. They discuss the potential storyline and how RDJ’s return could work. They also talk about the challenges of making a good Fantastic Four movie and the difficulty of portraying a stretchy superhero. Overall, they express their interest in seeing how the Russo brothers handle the film and the r...

Aug 15, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Mid-Life Crisis: Action Figure Obsession

In this conversation, Coop, Hod, and Weasel discuss Hod’s midlife crisis and his passion for collecting action figures. They talk about Hod’s involvement in a band, his recent purchases, and the emotional attachment he has to certain figures. They also touch on topics like the controversy between cloth and plastic accessories, the value of action figures, and the reactions of others to Hod’s collection. The conversation ends with a discussion about a nine-foot animatronic werewolf Hod recently a...

Aug 15, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Stay Cool, Geek Introduction

Welcome to Stay Cool, Geek. How’s your mid-life crisis going? Are you running around aimlessly trying to dodge all the various daily challenges that come at you, out of nowhere, and with no end in sight? We’re in an looping Robotron 2084 simulation. And as we try endlessly to be the hero of our own story, helping those around us and ourselves- all we really want to do is dig through an old box of comic books, play some online games with friends, watch a mindless movie, go to a convention, or see...

Aug 15, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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