A podcast for geeks of a certain age. We cover pop culture, sci-fi, movies, food and anything else we think of.
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Welcome to KickServeRadio.com! Our team is here to bring you entertaining and informative segments on the glory days of tennis, as well as current day, hot topics. We are so proud to feature former World #1, Mats Wilander, as he remains one of the most respected people in our sport. We also are joined by Former Texas Longhorn All-American, Jonny Levine who is a very highly thought-of tennis great.
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So what is "Don't Be That Guy"? Basically every week, I will be talking about "that guy." About what you need to keep in mind is one, just because I'm talking about that guy. One, I'm not just talking about guys per se. I could be just talking about a general idea of a person. So this is basically a general commentary on the attitudes or behaviors, the acts that just piss me off. My own observations about certain people or certain groups of people. that guy represents every single, person th ...
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About Men Radio is a show about men. Not all men, mind you, but specifically about lifelong friends coping with rapidly changing gender roles and how they interact with their partners, their kids, their co-workers and each other. We post periodically but each episode is funny, feisty and very, very real.
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It's A Bird. It's A Pain. It's A Podcast!
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48:09It’s here, it’s here, it’s finally here! The first major film in the DCG (DC Gunn-iverse, for those not caught up on the latest lingo, like Jay) hit theaters and Superman is back. The Guys had high expectations and some were met. Others, maybe not so much. But they agree that major steps - especially in the casting - were made in the right directio…
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Another incredibly touching moment in pro tennis, as de Minaur comforts Davidovich Fokina, after an epic DC final that left the Spaniard in emotional shambles.
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38:59And...Venus Williams follows in the footsteps of the great George Foreman, coming out of retirement at 45, to show that some great champions are simply ageless.
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Though we couldn't gather the entire podcast staff, Robbie and Art still managed to produce an episode that should strike a chord with music-loving listeners. Following Robbie's recent visit to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the iconic FAME Recording Studios, the two Guys take note of the incredible amount of musical talent that has recorded there. Ar…
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First, there were the Untouchables. Then the Incredibles. Later came the Expendables: 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Apparently Stallone can’t be involved in something without multiple sequels.) Dare we say the GOCA-bles? Probably not. Let’s move on to the Regrettables and quit while we’re behind. This week Robbie is lost somewhere in Indiana, leaving Art and Jay…
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Amanda gave it her all at Wimbledon, and it ended the way it started, with a love and love score line. That aside, she beat #1 to get to the grandest final of 'em all, and that is a beautiful thing.
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40:24Also, this "new two" men's rivalry is now officially on fire, with Sinner the winner, and now they've won 7 straight!
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It’s a race to the finish in today’s episode. Only six more Regrettable Superheroes left in the book before Jay will have to create another segment, only a few more degrees before Mississippi weather hits 100 (that’s temperature AND humidity), and a challenge to see who’s seen the most auto racing movies. Today’s redeemable regrettable is Phoenix t…
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It’s not the last of Them, but it is The Last of Us. The streaming series, that is. And the game. In fact, it may be a first: not only are all three Guys in the studio this week, they even brought in a fourth: Jonah Holland, certified by GOCA as an expert in all things The Last of Us. The Guest even brought a Geek of the Week, so he got paid double…
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After a brief-ish primer on barbecue styles in North Carolina and beyond, Jay dives into even more food talk in his Geek of the Week, with another movie-focused restaurant that is actually reachable from GOCA headquarters. Robbie talks about a remake of a childhood favorite TV show and the placement of cameras in the movie he's most looking forward…
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The World waited in great anticipation for Season 2 of one of the greatest series in the Star Wars Universe. Andor finally came back. Andor kicked Empire bottoms. The World is abundantly satisfied, especially now that The Guys are finally together in trio form to share their thoughts, and/or their feelings, about this series. And it hit all the rig…
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So, what do we make of this guy? Super talented, pretty quirky, and really unpredictable. But maybe, just maybe Bublik is ready to get serious about doing some serious winning!
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51:17And...quick, who's the last guy NOT named Alcaraz or Sinner to win a major? Took you a second there, didn't it?
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It’s the mostly annual outdoor cooking episode, an early summer tradition that usually occurs when Art is absent from the studio (though not from the heart.) This year, however, Jay and Robbie are joined by Chef Mark Coblentz, who happens to be Robbie’s actual offspring and is known throughout the local area as Jay’s TV son. Jay grills Mark with qu…
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With Jay Reed out, Robbie and Art launch another rant session. Inspired by the latest Dr. Who season, especially the finale, the two Guys discuss series and movies that didn't seem to know or respect their audiences. No franchise is safe from their ire. (Except of course, their own podcast!) This week's episode features a plethora of Geeks of the W…
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If this is the new era, the new "it rivalry" in men's tennis, then we are blessed. Carlitos and Jannik put on a show for the ages, and Wilander was front row for the spectacle.
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40:18Also...Coco's brand appeal is skyrocketing, as she takes down the great Sabalenka, in a ladies final that wasn't too shabby in its own right
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With Jay out enjoying his new role as grandfather, aka Baba, Robbie and Art take advantage of a brief window when they are both in the same time zone to quickly rant about a few things. Adobe is tightening the screws again, following the lead of streaming services by offering tiered services: a stripped-down version for the price customers were pay…
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The Guys are well over 300 episodes into Season 1 of this podcast, which begs the question: at what point does it become, “Guys of a Certain Age, Born Again?” The bigger question may be: is the world even ready for that? (See show notes around episode 400 for details.) This episode begins, as usual, with exciting news from the world of geekdom. You…
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It’s another episode of Guys of a Certain Age*, soon to be known across the continents (or at least Antarctica) as The Old Offenders. The studio could hardly contain all the excitement as The Void released Robbie, Art, and Jay long enough not just to go to the movie together, and not just talk about said movie together in a podcast episode, but to …
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She's fierce, and she is coming on strong. Peyton Stearns was a 3rd set TB-winning machine on her way to the Italian semis. Good news for the American women on clay!
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45:03And..."hey Mats, how do you enjoy being treated like tennis royalty while in Europe?" "Well, it reminds my wife that at one time in my life I wasn't a complete dumba$$!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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It’s another fully regrettable episode. Wait, who writes this stuff?? It’s actually a full and complete episode made entirely of Jay’s Regrettable Segments, where he pulls a semi-obscure (depending on who’s listening) superhero from the archives of Jon Morris’s book, The League of Regrettable Superheroes, then tells the story after a brief “brought…
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The Guys are back! And that means all three of them in the same room: the room where it happens, where they’re not gonna give away their shot, and where (hopefully) they won’t be shot in a duel of any kind. That’s right, Robbie himself went to see the broadway musical Hamilton with Jay, Robbie, and all the GOCA wives, with very little arm-twisting.…
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We've got another week without the full complement of Guys, but plenty of Geeks. Robbie and Art remember beloved game show host, Wink Martindale, share news of a Star Trek Red Alert experience at Universal Hollywood, and resurrect DC Deathwatch as Art cancels his DC Universe subscription. The Guys also humbly bundle a series of random nerdy news no…
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It almost feels like it was the stone age, since Mats won his 2nd French back in '85. So much has changed in 40 years, but maybe...just maybe some things have stayed the same.
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45:23And..."hey Jonny, if Mats doesn't get tripped up by Chesnokov in the quarters in '89, is it possible, perhaps even PROBABLE that Chang doesn't win that lone major?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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One might say Robbie had leavin’ on his mind for this episode, because there were definitely not 3 cigarettes in the (proverbial) ashtray on this episode. Robbie went to Vegas, leaving Art and Jay to reminisce about their shared role in musical community theater. It was almost crazy how these last minute roles in “Always, Patsy Cline” came about. L…
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These Guys are of such a Certain Age, they could be called “Vinyl.” But just like vinyl records, they are timeless, have a nostalgic sound, and will hopefully, one day, make a comeback. From what? Who knows. In this episode, it’s a two-fer again, as Art went in the wrong door of the building an hour late and missed the recording. Jay and Robbie car…
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It doesn't happen often, certainly not to Grigor. But yes, he got double-bagel'd in Monte Carlo in 44 minutes. Says Wilander, "trust me, it happens to the best of us!"
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36:48And, Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) CEO Brian Dillman joins the show to talk about the plans going forward for the former USPTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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The Guys are hungry this week, so hungry in fact that Art skipped recording to eat lunch. Or was he replaced with a food-service robot? Only dedicated listeners will be able to discern. Jay kicks things off in Geeks of the Week with some of the new crazy food items available at MLB ballparks this summer, inspired by a story of his own childhood tha…
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It's Doomsday for the Guys this week! But Robbie and Art decided to do a podcast anyway. Geeks of the Week include rumors of a David Ayer director's cut of Suicide Squad. This is the first one with Will Smith. Could a Chris Rock scene be included? Netflix looking at a live action series of a Scooby Doo origin story. Ruh-roh. On a serious note, ther…
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Is Men's tennis losing its footing? Is the sport a little out of balance? Says Wilander, "We've been here before and the game came out stronger. Hopefully these times lead to a similar outcome."
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54:03And, "hey Jonny, what's with this Colton Smith?" And of course, Mensik gets more than just a mention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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On March 15th, AZ sat down with Andre Agassi at Phoenix Country Club during Jonny's Arizona Tennis Classic (ATP Challenger), for 30 minutes of vintage Andre. Insightful, entertaining, and candid as always. It was a great crowd, and Agassi did not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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It was a scary day in the Guys of a Certain Age studio, and it wasn’t just because Art was on hiatus. Jay led off with his Geek of the Week, reporting on the legit Star Wars droids that made their debut at a recent Nvidia conference, giving Robbie flashbacks from Terminator. But these droids are cuter. Then Robbie told of the upset AppleTV+ cart an…
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Get ready tennis world, this kid is coming. Says Wilander of Joao Fonseca, "this kid will be top 5 in two years". By the looks of things in Phoenix, it's pretty hard to dispute that call. He's a rock star ...
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38:01Also, are doubles specialists on the ropes? And is Mirra Andreeva on her way to #1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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This week, Robbie and Art discuss a 40-year-old secret that will soon be revealed to the public again. And even though Jay's out there are plenty of Geeks in this episode including A New History of the DC Universe, Jason Mamoa's update on his Lobo suit, Jon Bernthal not only starring in but helping to WRITE the upcoming Punisher movie, Sigil's virt…
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It's sheer Paradise in the Guys of a Certain Age podcast studio today. And no, that's not because Jay Reed couldn't make it for this episode. Robbie and Art take a look at the Hulu (by way of ABC and Fox) limited series that's gone from an underground hit to a world-shaking sensation! Listen as the Guys dig deep and share their thoughts. Geeks of t…
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It’s awards season once again, and once again, Guys of a Certain Age podcast has taken itself out of the running - The Guys want to give everyone else a chance. But who knows, maybe a surprise winner will emerge, just as in every single other awards show that some people still watch. Art watched a few clips of the SAG-AFTRA awards and Jay watched a…
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Joined by Gentleman Tim Henman for a bit of a knock-around, we really realize that the dude truly is a gent! Witty and sharp as hell, too!
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57:47Also, Mats on Mirra and Jonny on the top 10 American men of all time. A couple of curious choices to be sure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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It’s a Brave New Podcast, with equipment supplied by Wakanda Audio! In this episode, Jay, Robbie and Bonnie - wait, what? Sorry - those are the three that went to see Captain America, Brave New World, together, but Bonnie opted out of the podcast recording. Art opted out of both, saying something like “The Wheel is gonna’ be really good tonight.” J…
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This week Robbie and Art welcome a special guest and friend of the show, Stefan Tribble. Stefan works for Ross Video, a Canadian company that designs and manufactures live event and video production equipment. Stefan gives us the low down on his most recent event, Super Bowl LIX. Stefan worked on the in-venue production, the show within the show. S…
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The Guys are pretty excited about the Fantastic Four teaser trailer that came out the week before the Super Bowl. Jay got even more pumped up about the extended trailer he thought he'd discovered before Art and Robbie. Yes, he was duped. But it was a high quality dupe. And the excitement level is so high, they're considering changing the podcast na…
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Hey Mats, it's not just tennis players that are going over to pickleball, it's like...the greatest players of all time, INCLUDING YOU! Dude, what is up with all this?
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35:53Also, the US Open is making some pretty bold changes to the mixed doubles event, and we happen to think it'll be pretty good for the fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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Super Friends Eating Super Food for the Super Bowl
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35:26It’s the Super Episode of Super Guys of a Certain Age, the one where they talk a little about the big game and a lot about what they’ll be eating during said festivities. From KC barbecue to Philly cheesesteaks, and all the variations, including at least three provided by Domino’s. Got a budget? Goldbelly is there for you. Want to do something home…
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One might say that The Guys are a skeleton crew of sorts: Robbie does the editing, Jay writes the episode descriptions, and Art does the impressions. But do they perform these essential functions in space? While being chased by pirates? Light years from home on a spaceship run by a banged up droid with memory issues? Unfortunately, the answer is D:…
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It's likely to be the story of the year in 2025, and we're only in January. Seeing Madison Keys get that slam is as good as it gets for tennis fans everywhere! Good onya, Maddie!!
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44:43Also, winner winner, Jannik Sinner! That's 3 straight hard-court majors, for those scoring at home. Is he on the verge of wrestling the Hugo Boss endorsement away from Berrettini? Our panel of Berrettini experts say "uhhhh, no not yet!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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Join Robbie and Jay on this episode as they sail away on the official Guys of a Certain Age yacht, along with Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, and Toto. And friends of that certain age, of course: Steely Dan and the guy from the Pina Colada song. But not Art: apparently he gets seasick. It’s the Yacht Rock episode, where Robbie a…
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It’s a snow day at the GOCA Studio, which means Art and Jay are phoning it in, and Robbie is the only one who lives close enough to actually walk to the studio - and he had to walk uphill both ways. (He didn’t share what ways he was walking, but The Ministry of Funny Walks should issue a report soon.) Luckily, Jay and Art were only needed for Geeks…
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33 American players in the main singles draws at the Aussie? Those numbers bode well for 2025, but there are definitely plenty of European problems to reckon with...as usual.
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40:58Also...does time in the booth possibly give us a "kinder, gentler" version of Nick Kygrios? We're about to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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The Guys are well into 2025, but they’re still close enough to 2024 to reminisce about what Santa brought them. From legit light sabers to graphic novels, fine glassware to cross-country trips, concert tickets to Doritos socks - all the geek gamuts are covered. Apparently Santa understands who he’s dealing with. And in Geeks of the Week, there’s a …
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Between the hours that go into researching, rehearsing, and recording this podcast, and the hours spent watching TV series and movies (also apart of researching the podcast), it’s a wonder The Guys have time to go to real jobs every day. They manage, but it’s a struggle. But all that time is worth it because of this episode, the more-or-less-annual…
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After years of cajoling, inviting, hinting, and other synonyms, The Guys finally sit back and let The Wives have their say. Two of them, at least. It took a pre-recording dinner and let’s be honest - a surprise unveiling of a portable studio at the podcast Christmas party - but that seemed to be the magic combination to get Jay’s wife, Melissa, and…
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Joined by Jimmy Arias, the '24 season finale is focused on disappointments, pleasant surprises, and lessons learned from what we saw this past year. The storylines were a-plenty!
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55:50Also, "hey Jimmy, what are the Americans to do in '25, to make major singles titles a little more likely?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin
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You want geeks? The Guys got geeks. (The Guys ARE geeks.) This episode is full of it. Er…full of them. Art quizzes Jay and Robbie about continually running comics and they guessed 75% of them correctly, leaving 25 % as jughead status. And speaking of comics, Dollar Tree (also known as $1.25 Tree) made a big announcement on a similar subject. Jay we…
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Nope, this episode is not about Boston. It’s a different Wicked. This is the Wicked that is a Broadway musical hit, and somehow Robbie ended up in the theater watching it. A musical. Are we in an alternate universe? And will Art and Jay sing a few tunes along the way? You’ll have to follow the yellow brick headphones to find out. Meanwhile, in othe…
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