Pop Culture Potpourri
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It’s been a while, so let’s do this… Millennial Burger Joints Gambling in Sports Superman CinemaCon Footage That Avengers Doomsday Cast And the Terror of Turning 50
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This Week in MLB The Show: 2025 Preview Edition
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The boys are back for one night… it’s preview night and MLB The Show 25 is here. The new modes, the new features, and everyone’s favorite segment…. new legends. Hot takes and reflections abound as Coop & The Weaz throw it back to the past on This Week In MLB The Show.
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5 Cards. 5 Comics. 5 Figs. March Edition.
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Who will run Lucasfilm in 2026? After that, the usual collectible shenanigans as we highlight 5 Cards, 5 Comics, 5 Figs… Amidst the chaos, we’ll also touch on Captain America Brave New World, Rob Liefeld, and what exactly DC Universe Logo Variants are.
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SNL50 Part 2
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The great SNL draft is here… Team Coop vs Team Jad. Plus, the Saturday Night movie and more on this highly anticipated part 2 of SNL 50.
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SNL50 Part 1
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The Significance of SNL in Our Lives Reflections on the SNL 50th Anniversary Special Memorable Moments and Performances Celebrity Appearances and Their Impact The Evolution of SNL Casts Musical Performances and Their Reception The Legacy of Weekend Update Norm Macdonald's Legacy in Comedy Character Breaking and Its Impact Celebrity Cameos and Their Significance Meryl Streep's Unique Appearance Underrated SNL Cast Members
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Fantastic Four Trailer
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In this conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, its trailer, and the implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They explore the reactions to the trailer, the current state of Marvel films, and the significance of character dynamics. The discussion also touches on the controversy surrounding the Silver Surfer's character and compares the excitement for Fantastic Four with that of the new Superman film. The hosts express their hopes for the future of both franchises and the potential impact on the superhero genre.
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Super Bowl Parties & College Reunions
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In this episode of Stay Cool Geek, Coop and Jad discuss their experiences and opinions on Super Bowl parties, including etiquette, personal histories, and the impact of team loyalty on social gatherings. They also delve into the food typically served at these events and the significance of commercials during the game. In this conversation, the hosts explore various themes surrounding Super Bowl commercials, the dynamics of hosting Super Bowl parties, and the evolution of friendships over time. They discuss the impact of iconic commercial characters like Flo from Progressive and the financial...
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WWE Wrestling Talk 101
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In this engaging conversation, Coop and Sam dive deep into the world of professional wrestling, sharing their top five current wrestlers and discussing what makes each one special. They explore the evolution of characters, the importance of storytelling in wrestling, and the impact of emerging stars. The discussion highlights the significance of fan connection and the excitement surrounding upcoming events like the Royal Rumble. In this engaging conversation, Sam and Coop discuss their excitement for upcoming wrestling events like Survivor Series and the Royal Rumble, highlighting the thrill...
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Starting a Food Spice Company
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In this episode of Stay Cool Geek, Coop and Sam of Hines Brines discuss the dynamics of neighborly relationships, the journey of starting a spice business, the importance of family recipes, and practical cooking tips. Sam shares his experiences as a social butterfly and entrepreneur, emphasizing the significance of cooking in family traditions and the joy of creating flavorful dishes. The conversation also touches on the challenges of running a business and the satisfaction of connecting with customers through food. https://www.hinesbrines.com/
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Holiday Traditions: Elves, Lights, Presents, & Movies
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Polarizing opinions abound... Elf on the Shelf Colored lights vs white lights Presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning The kid with the Christmas birthday Going on the roof Movies
info_outlineIn this conversation, Coop and Weasel discuss Weasel's experience opening a box of Star Wars cards and hoping to get a valuable autograph. Weasel explains the concept of hits in card collecting and the excitement of finding rare cards. He shares his disappointment when he receives an autograph from a relatively unknown actor instead of a major Star Wars character. The conversation highlights the gambling aspect of card collecting and the unpredictability of the hobby. In this conversation, Weasel shares his experience opening Star Wars Chrome cards and getting multiple Clem Andor autograph cards, which he finds disappointing. He decides to open another box and miraculously gets another Clem Andor autograph card. Weasel then discusses his plan to complete the base set and sell the duplicates and parallel cards. Coop shares his recent experience buying a collection of comics and toys from a fellow reseller. He talks about the challenges of making quick decisions and the importance of being friendly with other resellers. The conversation ends with a discussion about the potential value of the comics in the collection.
00:00 Introduction and Programming Notes
01:28 Educating the Audience on Card Grading
04:23 Understanding Hits in Card Collecting 06:09 Weasel's Star Wars Card Collection
09:03 Hoping for Autographs from Popular Star Wars Actors
11:10 Opening the Box and Revealing the Autograph
14:43 Disappointment and Unpredictability in Card Collecting
15:12 The Rollercoaster of Opening Trading Cards
16:26 Opening Another Box
17:06 Getting Another Clem Andor Autograph Card
18:11 The Excitement of a Sketch Card
20:08 Selling the Clem Andor Autograph Card
21:37 Sharing Stories of Collecting
22:20 Coop's Recent Collection Purchase
29:13 The Fear of Missing Out on Opportunities
31:32 The Kingpin Reference: Don't Get Clemandored
32:08 Having a Blast Despite the Challenges