The Zack and Dean Geek Machine

The Zack and Dean Geek Machine

Zack and Dean welcome you into the machine to discuss movies, comics, games, and all sorts of other nonsense. Beer-fueled mayhem and ridiculous banter is one click away.

Episodes

March 27, 2023 91 mins

Uncle Sam is coming for Dean. Zack is adding a splash of galactic geek to his home decor. And the boys review a few decades worth of the video games that shaped their lives. From bringing Zack into the 21st century, to pulling Dean from the icy clutches of the Grim Reaper, digital gaming has made a dramatic impact on the trajectory of these two nerds.

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Pulled out from the scrapheap, the Machine is up and running once again! Zack and Dean revive the podcast on a questionable "guys weekend" to Savannah, Georgia. Zack tees off on some horrific fangirl opinions. And what if fictional characters had OnlyFans? Who are you subscribing to? Lola Bunny? Princess Peach? Chun-Li? The boys discuss.

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August 1, 2020 106 mins

Zack and Dean dig deep into conspiracy theories of all kinds, from the "faked moon landing" to the mind-blowing claims of QAnon.  

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March 18, 2020 73 mins

Zack and Dean dive into the hysteria of the Corona Virus fallout.  Toilet paper hoarders, Tom Hanks conspiracy theories, and whacky politics.  Grab a beer or two and enjoy the show.  What else do you have to do??

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February 26, 2020 64 mins

Zack and Dean have some hot movie recommendations.  The McDonald's Secret Menu has its secrets blown.  And what is happening to DC Comics?!

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December 23, 2019 74 mins

Zack and Dean celebrate the season by sharing some of their favorite holiday movies.  Then they dissect a Christmas classic, effectively ruining everyone's childhood. Merry Holidays!

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November 14, 2019 79 mins

Zack and Dean kick off Season 3 by each drafting five comic book characters to compromise their battle royal dream team.  Draft along with the boys while enjoying a Dunkin' Donuts beer.

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July 31, 2019 68 mins

Zack and Dean lay out their top secret, highly confidential plans for invading Area 51.

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June 30, 2019 92 mins

Zack and Dean go toe to toe in a beer taste-off while discussing TV second season hits and misses.

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June 21, 2019 83 mins

The Machine has made one complete orbit around the sun, and so the celebration ensues! Zack and Dean recount a year of excellence in podding, honoring their humble beginnings, while ushering in a new chapter of world dominance.

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June 14, 2019 110 mins

It's a veritable grabbag of topics this episode, as the boys answer your questions and later discuss the new Wopper and E3. 

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June 7, 2019 111 mins

It’s graduation season, and Zack and Dean are celebrating in true Machine form: good beers, good bros, and snorting hot Doritos off mortarboards.

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June 1, 2019 113 mins

Dean puts Zack on trial for high crimes. The Machine answers deep philosophical questions from listeners. Native Sports apparel gets a shoutout. And Zack and Dean hand out awards for the greatest cinematic fights of all time.

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May 17, 2019 102 mins

Zack and Dean recall their most memorable alcohol-fueled adventures.

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April 20, 2019 100 mins

It's Mancard Monday and we’re watchin’ the Office to relieve some stress.

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March 22, 2019 66 mins

Happy St. Patty’s Day! Grab a Guinness and your favorite shillelagh and join us for some Irish fun.

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February 3, 2019 115 mins

Zack and Dean write and produce the greatest films ever conceived with a random actor, setting, occupation, and genre. It’s madlibs, movie style.

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January 5, 2019 103 mins

Asian fusion quisine is on the menu. But more importantly, the inaugural Presidential Smackdown Tournament is kicked off on the the first episode of 2019!

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December 15, 2018 102 mins

Zack and Dean get a new theme song, and some potentially newer theme songs. Zack goes hip hop. Boston Mark stops by the Machine. And Dean gives a lesson in weird-ass world traditions.

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November 30, 2018 75 mins

It’s a Stan Lee celebration! Marvel banter and epic poems abound! 

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