The Steam Gentlemen

Back again steam people. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to pop culture.This week we talk about what was that special slice of heaven that was staying up and watching all the shows. Till at least midnight because after all we were 12 now! thats like a man in some cultures! Sit back and relax and listen to Greg, RaShaun, and Josh as we invite you to our Saturday Night T.V. party. Buy the merch please..........https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Happy 100th episode!!Thank you for helping us to make it this are steam people! We can't do any of this without you. This week we say goodbye to the actor extrodanire Carl Weathers. We at TGS felt we hard to give him a proper homecoming. So he's to you Mr Creed! Wherever you are. But this lead us to our discussion today. You see in the 80"s we noticed how the black actors were always there to make the white heroes look good. And we decided to end black history month discussing this as a topic. And letting our observation's be known. So join us today as we talk about all those side kicks in the background. Oh should we say blackground. Who truly were the ones who shined through each and every time.New Merch!!! Buy some now!!!!!!https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Happy black history month everybody. This month the TSG panel will take a look at all the wonderful contributions that our black brothers and sisters have given us in the world of pop culture and social commentary.This week Greg. RaShaun and Josh take a look at how and why black people were portrayed on our favorite TV shows through the years. Warts and all we take an unflinching look at how these shows of the past shaped our views of the black experience in America.So join us this week and enjoy as we go "Black on TV"!Merch!!https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Welcome back steam people. It's been a minute but the panel is back! With more thought provoking debate and discussion. Today RaShaun, Josh and Greg take a inspirational trip down memory lane to recall the most inspirational speeches that we have seen on the big and small screen. Time to find out what speeches made the difference. What speeches made you get up for the big game when you were the underdog! What speech gets you up out of bed in the morning. Time to "Remember the Titans" and get out there and kick some ass! https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

We're back again. The holiday season wont slow us down. Today we look at the very best sequels ever kyd! Nothing is more exciting than when a number is added to one of your favorite IP's Today the panel looks back on our favorite number twos. Of a film franchise that is. Do you have a favorite sequel? Let us know at doyouevensteambro@gmail.com And buy some merch!https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

We're back! We had a little break as the bird man had to move locations. But have no fear steam people. We are back and ready to talk pop culture and social commentary. Today the boys of the panel discuss what we have been watching and listing to on our summer vacation. So tune back in and check out TSG for some good summer vibes and that commentary that you know comes with it. https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Happy Pride month everyone! We are so happy to have Mike Gleason back on the show today. He's a fabulous local comic and commentator who as he has in the past brings a great perspective to the panel this week. In case you missed it there has been a little bit of a brouhaha over some beer cans. And some rainbows on bathing suits. Today the panel takes a look at how this form of advertising has always been with us. Mike gives us a history lesson and we hope gives all of us a chance to see this is nothing new under the sun. And maybe we should all just relax and have a beer? Or maybe just maybe we can remember that it is always about getting a larger market to sell too. We have new merch! https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

This is a fun one Steam People. Today we take a look back at some music we used to listen to and ask... Why?! Just Why?! Yeah it was a moment in time. Yes, we had our reasons. But really what were we thinking? Today we talk about some songs what we're taking up residents in our collective heads for a while. But thank all that is good an scarred for the aging process and perspective. Because lord knows we needed some on these gems. Join Greg, RaShaun and Josh for a look back. As we try to anser the queasiton. And why did we like this?! https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Well, except this week we are going to do jus that. It's time to take serious look at the collected works of this man. The legend and box office giant himself. J. C. No the other one. For all the memorable films under his belt. Have they held their meaning well? Are they just action and explosions? Or are they more? Does the love story in Titanic still hold up? Or is that the reason that Leo still only dates women who are in their early 20's?Who knows? But we are going to have some fun finding out on today's episode! Make a payment on some merch! findinghttps://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

All right Steam people! It's time to go head to head once again. This week we look at the two giants in the industry. The comic book industry that is, D.C. The house that Bat Man built. Vs Marvel the temple of Stan Lee. This week the panel of geek sits down to discuss witch one is better and why? As always we are the podcast that ask the questions others are afraid to ask. Oh maybe no one cares? Who knows? But this week it's onindustry We match up all our favorites . Batman, Superman. Wolverine and Iron Man. Don't miss this episode where we put an end to the debate of Marvel V D.C. (Well not really as that's impossible! Buy our merch https://www.threadlesIt'sm/@Manic-aRt

Welcome back once more steam people! This week we talk a dive into the scariest subject we have ever taken on. That's right. We are going to talk about the evil empire it self. Disney!I mean let's be honest here. They own everything. You, your home. Greg RaShaun, Josh. All of us!!But here on TSG we speak truth to power. So today we are going to speak out minds about the house of the mouse. And maybe it's not all bad. After all. It is part of the happiest place on earth. Isn't it?Buy the merch. Do it for Mickey!!!https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

We are back again Steam people!This week we have the difficult task of putting down IP's that are just too long in the tooth. We all know what we are talking about. When Jason made it to space and when Jason Momoa makes it to the Fast and the Furious. It means it's time for that IP to take the big sleep. Join RaShaun, Greg, and Josh this week as we take old yeller out to the back 40 to do what must be done. Please buy the merch. https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Sometimes something happens that is so special, so unique. That it's never going to happen again. And that's what the panel takes on today. RaShaun Greg and Josh sit down to talk about those moments in pop culture that will not come around again. And maybe that's for the best? But it sure is fun to look back and remind ourselves that yes indeed. That actually happened!! So strap in for a bumpy ride down memory lane and nostalgia! As we resurrect those long past memories, whether they should be brought back or not. Buy some merch if you will. https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Hello and welcome back Steam people. This week the panel of geek sits down to talk about the times that a IP exceeded our expectations. !!! And not only the one's that start with "the". Greg, RaShaun, and Josh. Take a moment to sit down and rememeber about some of these times we were just blown away. And we're so happy to take in some of the best of the best that we never saw coming. So take a hour out of the day and enjoy the times that IP's went above and beyond!Please buy some merch please!!! https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Well, let's get down and dirty today Steam people! Ket's take a journey back in time. A journey that's been made time and time again. This week the panel of geek takes a look at the band's and the lyrics that we so dangerous that we had to be forewarned before our virgin ears were assaulted by the filth!In truth this was nothing new. And this debate still persists with the question remaining. In a society that believes in free speech. Is some music too dangerous to be listened to? Will the lyrics twist the very depths of your soul to the point where damnation is a danger? Join RaShaun, Greg, and Josh as we break down our favorite explicit lyrics!Buy the merch!!https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Wirth all the talk about gender swapping roles in pop culture today. Did you ever wonder what your favorite movie would be like if a side character who was a woman was the protagonist? Or what if it turns out that it already was that way?Today RaShaun Greg and Josh try to think outside the box. Break down who really is the main charter in these IP's? And have we been looking at this all wrong the whole time?Let's take a closer look and find our shall we.Please rate and review on iTunes. Buy the merch Please!

Meme'sEverybody loves them. But have you ever thought about what they say? I mean what they really say about us? As a society? Do you find it interesting that as a language we seem to have moved from pictures. To written language. And now back to pictures with a small bit of text? If you answered yes or no to any of these questions then this is the episode for you! Today the panel of geek sits down to discuss the deeper meaning of the meme. Join RaShaun, Greg and Josh as we dare to ask the question. What's in a meme? Then Buy some merch and rate and review! https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

Were back to finish what we started!Well, it sounds like a good movie into anyway. This week we finish our game of Black History Bingo. Will anyone get three across and take the prize?! We'll see you the sear but you only need the edge!! Tune in to hear the insights of what we want BLHM to be, and what we think it is now. Also plenty of laughs from RaShaun, Greg and Josh. Buy the merch!https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRtRate and review.

All right steam people! This is a longer one this week. So we had planned in advance (we'll try anything once) to make it a two part episode. This week we wanted to take a crack at all things black history. And what makes it a black history month. But also give it our own TSG spin. So all three of us took the time to write out our own Bingo cards with subjects relating to black history, and more specifically Black History Month. As an institution, young though it may be. So buckle up butter cup because predictably it got weird in a very TSG way. Join RaShaun, Greg and Josh and see who's the first person to get to Bingo! Buy the merch. https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt

It's Black history monty and we are off with a bang! What are the many elements that make up a history? This week the council of geek starts to break down the sub groups. Clicks. Interests and genres of the African American experience. Black nerds loving the D&D. Coz play. Afro forward thinking young brothers. We want to give a shout and and show the love to everybody! Join RaShaun, Greg and Josh as we do our own form of deep dive into the minorities of minorities. And shine a light on these beautiful people who defy expectations. And break the mold every day! Buy the Merch!!! Do it for the culture. https://www.threadless.com/@Manic-aRt