Crispy Coated Robots

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"THE FUTURE SUCKS, but Jim and George intend to change that!"---Each week these two brave pop culture agents (the Crispy Coated Robots) receive orders from the home office in the far radioactive future requesting they submit individual Top 5 lists on various predetermined mundane topics about the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Crispy Coated Robots

Episodes

2021
Introduction to CRISPY COATED ROBOTS
An introduction to Crispy Coated Robots: The only podcast that matters! That’s right, many podcasts are funny and engaging as they entertain, interview interesting guests, discuss vital current events, and ponder deep intellectual subjects… what none of them appear to care enough to do is SAVE THE WORLD FROM THE NUCLEAR WAR TO COME! But hosts Jim Kovacik & George Wright Padgett are up to the task. Every Tuesday they send information to the future about pop culture items of today and yesteryear in hopes of avoiding the ‘Big Glow.’ Listen in as they debate two unrelated Top 5 lists to insert into the time capsule container for the world to come. “It’s Mystery Science Theater 3000 meets David Letterman’s Top 10 lists delivered with an absurdist quality that Monty Python fans would find familiar.” www.CrispyCoatedRobots.com
March 4, 2021
6 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #53 - Best Prison Break Movies & Top 5 Snack Chips
Episode 53: “Hostages will not be negotiated for beyond this point.” Jim & George tackle the Top 5 Prison Break movies of all time, while trying to secure an endorsement deal from the Sun Chip corporation. George confesses his fantasy dream job of Cheetos taster while Jim recalls his first experience of an authentic Texas Frito pie. Which two Sylvester Stallone escape movies are disqualified from the list because both hosts were unclear on the episode criteria? The show closes out with their disastrous attempt at pairing the ‘right’ chip selection with the ‘proper’ prison escape film.
March 2, 2021
55 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Bruce Hornsby and the Range "THE WAY IT IS"
Another great album reviewed by the 'bots!
March 1, 2021
23 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #52 - Best Denzel Washington Roles + Playground (Vintage) Equipment
Episode 52: “King Kong ain’t got s--t on this episode!” The boys debate the Top 5 roles performed by Denzel Washington and explore the possibility of AMERICAN GANGSTER being the spiritual sequel to 1995’s VIRTUOSITY. George reveals why he always plays the villain on the podcast while lambasting Jim for not viewing every moment of film/video committed to capturing ‘The Denz’. The second topic explores the treacherous playground equipment of Jim & George’s past, and why that tall metal slide often reeked of boiled urine from a toddler. BONUS: One of the hosts comes clean on their private teeter-totter ptsd guilt that stems from a failed mechanical engineering project in the Dominican Republic (class action lawsuit pending). Check out Denzel’s King Kong PG13 Rated clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SK6gbhuEXQ
February 23, 2021
55 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... The Mamas and the Papas' "IF YOU CAN BELIEVE YOUR EYES & EARS"
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Jim & George play The Mamas and the Papas' 1966 debut album "If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears". [Original Air Date: 02/21/21 on Houston Radio Platinum] Listen to it on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6m6bCDui8g&list=PLr6mgMANRNYefhMYHu68u0gvvvqmbOvjd
February 22, 2021
23 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #51 - Top 5 TV Commercials 2000 -2009 + Best Construction Equipment
Episode 51: “It’s like the Eeyore of construction equipment.” In this enhanced episode, our two heroes, Jim and George present the best commercials of the 2000s (the “Naughty Noughties") making it clear that Jim can’t read a calendar when he asks ‘Wazzup?’ The two delve into the second topic only to reveal that a fascination with the classic claw prize game seems to influence one of the host’s entries in what is the best construction equipment of all time. ENHANCED LINKS Best TV Commercials 2000 - 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F3qzfTCDG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA_nbiNkH7o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfv6Ah_MVJU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJmqCKtJnxM and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQogX88yjg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3lrhPeK6gU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guMrgRKKENI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch8jfsicxVM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVS1UfCfxlU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tloVHJtrJ_k
February 16, 2021
45 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Rush "MOVING PICTURES"
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Jim & George discuss Rush's 1981 landmark album Moving Pictures. [Original Air Date: 02/14/21 on Houston Radio Platinum] Released February 12, 1981, The Bots celebrate the 40th anniversary of this landmark album! "Tom Sawyer," "Limelight," "YYZ," "Red Barchetta" are all featured on this LP. If you are a youngster reading this - these are the Rush songs featured in the comedy classic "I Love You, Man." So, "Put aside the alienation, Get on with the fascination" and listen to the show! Don't have the recording? Listen to it on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1uA4O6g1G4 Link to Alex Lifeson's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKuO1FpCWRI
February 15, 2021
29 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #50 - Movies that Time Forgot!
Episode 50: “This one is just kind of a free-for-all.” An unprecedented move from the home office in the future results in the guys only submitting their lists for a single topic this week in THE MOVIES THAT TIME FORGOT. Jim compares/contrasts the attributes of Days of Thunder vs. Days of Heaven, while George confesses to his brief participation as a television rating Nielsen Family member, and the alarming late-night calls from Arbitron. Which host says that Cohen brothers should direct an episode of Three’s Company? Did Santa Claus work to block a 1970s Canadian film involving a cross-dressing Captain Von Trapp from the Sound of Music? And what ever became of Bob Fosse’s murder musical? What is the best escalator death in cinematic history? All of these burning questions and more are served up in the landmark 50th episode!
February 9, 2021
61 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #49 - Best Car in a Movie/Show and Top 5 TV Theme Songs
Episode 49: “A key point of that show was knocking over fruit stands with a car.” In this episode, Jim and George discuss their favorite TV theme songs and Best cars. Prepare to be astonished as Jim attempts to name all of the Herbie movies in sequential order, while George relays Herbie’s trippy backstory of slipping through a trans-dimensional portal arriving in our world where it replaced an identical car after it was lost for some reason. Both indulge in bad Sammy Davis Jr. impersonations in between reminiscing about their Hotwheels car collections as young boys. Finally, they contemplate why a bright red, fish-talin,’ Gran Torino with a huge white stripe isn’t the ideal vehicle for stealthy police work. ENHANCED LINKS TV Theme Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-OnRQ4P0VY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg1Cx26-928 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZzEzDkeHzI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLisEEwYZvw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fqXcKFg08w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqazleR3FE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd6GyJoWPq8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvBVGsd4Lzc
February 2, 2021
62 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #48 - Worst Movie Sequels & People Named Don
Episode 48: “When you out-crazy Tim Burton on a movie franchise, that’s sayin’ a lot.” In between Jim comparing every film made in the last 75 years to Citizen Kane, the boys discuss how an awful kid’s baseball movie united the world (if even in its utter disgust); they also debate which is worse, Super III or Superman IV: Quest for Peace. George reveals the answer to a long-time Hollywood mystery: actor Michael Caine’s script-choosing strategy. As the guys contemplate the second category: People named Don, Jim shares his life-long fantasy to hear his name announced on Saturday Night Live on the air. In an unprecedented move, slowed down yodeling gets a double-dip. And which movie sequel is so bad that Rotten Tomatoes awarded it an unheard of 0% rating?
January 26, 2021
58 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Carol King's "TAPESTRY"
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Jim & George discuss Carole King's 1971 landmark album Tapestry. [Original Air Date: 01/24/21 on Houston Radio Platinum] Don't have the recording? Listen to it on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6913KnbMpHM&list=PLkLimRXN6NKyvtIxiC7Y-p1b9FcQLCwFP
January 25, 2021
33 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #47 - Best Fantasy Creatures & Best TV Comedy Skits
JANUARY 19, 2021 Episode 47: “ I thought we were doing animals for the topic; are we not doing animals?” Jim and George share their favorite television comedy skits, and discuss the best fantasy creatures. As a bonus Jim relays his connection to Pegasus as a young boy writing The Pantagraph Newspaper in Bloomington, Illinois. A special nod to Tom Hu – CCR’s Production Assistant. ENHANCED LINKS: Who’s On First? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sShMA85pv8M&feature=emb_logo Centaur Job Interview – SNL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO_gG2kDbNw Pantagraph Newspaper - https://www.pantagraph.com/ Skits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwFsxogUFVc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEghu90QJH4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv2VIEY9-A8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSTpRCscfKI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHjaAu1GTZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7FixvoKBw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IUSM4EKcRI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZCkRDltCr4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pPRaD6TKLc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5wfPlgKFh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpAvcGcEc0k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SdIJimk-w8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stqG2ihMvP0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwZBnUR6P-A
January 19, 2021
58 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #46 - Best & Worst Sidekicks in Movies
Episode 46: "I can feel my IQ points going down just by listening to you talk about that!” Jim and George compare whom they consider the very best & worst sidekicks in movies, and admit to enjoying being the donkey boys of Pleasure Island. As a bonus, the guys offer to rewrite Ahmed Best’s resume to omit that one menacing role back in the 90s. ENHANCED LINK: Lost Soul-The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4xun1vi4C0
January 12, 2021
45 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... The Police's "SYNCHRONICITY"
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Jim & George listen and discuss The Police's 1982 massive record SYNCHRONICITY. [Original Air Date: 01/10/21 on Houston Radio Platinum] Don't have the recording? Listen to it on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBepyeFzyto
January 11, 2021
34 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #45 - Best Robert Downey Jr. Roles Top 5 Reptiles
Episode 45: "The expectations on a tortoise are so low." Jim and George start off Season Two with a big (Kiss Kiss Bang) Bang by discussing their favorite Robert Downey Jr. roles. Jim shares the horrifying account the brutal end of Shelly the family turtle, and what is difference between a turtle and tortoise . George Wright Padgett--"Water Moccasin Slayer" makes a case for the possible reality of hot pink dinosaurs.
January 5, 2021
45 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... "BAD COMPANY"
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Jim & George listen to Bad Company's 1974 self-titled debut BAD COMPANY. [Original Air Date: 01/03/21 on Houston Radio Platinum] Don't have the recording? Listen to it on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rClS2ANayh8
January 4, 2021
21 min
2020
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #44 - Top 5 Biopic Movies & - Best Fast Food Menu Items
Episode 44: “Do you know how hard it is to get kicked out of typing class?” "I made a 'Bell Beefer' once.” For the Season One finale, the guys contemplate the economic ‘Big Mac index’ as they discuss the Top 5 Fast Food menu items in the U.S. Jim relates a 35 year-old prank that George played on him while he held the rank of a late-night Steamer/Stuffer/Wrapper. The second topic deliberated is the best ‘Bye-Oh-Pics’ or ‘Buy-Op-icks’ (biopics) It’s the Crispy Coated Robots episode that inspired George to play piano!
December 29, 2020
72 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #43 - Top 5 Holiday Specials & Best Holiday Songs
Episode 43: “It’s the song that killed Bing Crosby!” Top 5 Holiday Specials and Christmas songs What is destined to be the greatest poor-man’s version of the holiday meeting between Bing Crosby and David Bowie, this episode is overflowing with sappy holiday nostalgia as Jim and George relive their childhood memories sitting in front of the television watching their favorite holiday specials. Jim struggles to pronounce ‘Good Old King Wench-a-luss’ while George shamelessly promotes his jazz trio to secure some last minute holiday gigs. ENHANCEMENTS: Christmas Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcMWUArO8ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxxTHzERTsk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFNtuHEUexI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAkMkVFwAoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5CaLcAA7ek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nud2TQNahaU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9kfdEyV3RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NH-ctddY9o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN_R4pR1hck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5bKtRU0Q6c
December 22, 2020
56 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... "ELVIS CHRISTMAS ALBUM" & "THE BEACH BOYS CHRISTMAS ALBUM"
Two classic Holiday albums reviewed by the bots in this episode! First, Jim and George review Elvis' 1957 classic Christmas album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uw0tq4dCkE Then, due to an unchecked eggnog-infused studio mishap, the guys double down and play a second album: The Beach Boys' 1964 Christmas record. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwlfN6A2Ilo&list=PLuhAEE12s8eNPD5_taf0zc--EHLgzaycv Stick around for the end of the show to hear Jim and George's first ever on-air holiday gift exchange.
December 21, 2020
45 min
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #28 - Top 5 Holiday Movies and Best Alien
DECEMBER 15, 2020 Episode 28: It’s a WONDERFUL Episode: “They’re like space-sharks, Jim… space-sharks!” Topics include Top 5 Holiday Movies + Best Aliens. The guys pose the ever-relevant questions ‘What species is Mr. Spock classified as when he goes through airport customs, and which side does Civil War Predator fight for?’ For the first time ever, Jim convinces George to change his entry for another resulting in selling out George C. Scott. Pop Quiz Time: What are the 3 types of Close Encounters with aliens? Jim finally lands a celebrity impersonation that actually sounds authentic George pitches an screenplay idea to Jim: Home Alone in Space in which Kevin defends the international space station from invading aliens.
December 15, 2020
74 min

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Introduction to CRISPY COATED ROBOTS

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #53 - Best Prison Break Movies & Top 5 Snack Chips

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Bruce Hornsby and the Range "THE WAY IT IS"

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #52 - Best Denzel Washington Roles + Playground (Vintage) Equipment

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... The Mamas and the Papas' "IF YOU CAN BELIEVE YOUR EYES & EARS"

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #51 - Top 5 TV Commercials 2000 -2009 + Best Construction Equipment

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Rush "MOVING PICTURES"

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #50 - Movies that Time Forgot!

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #49 - Best Car in a Movie/Show and Top 5 TV Theme Songs

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #48 - Worst Movie Sequels & People Named Don

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... Carol King's "TAPESTRY"

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #47 - Best Fantasy Creatures & Best TV Comedy Skits

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #46 - Best & Worst Sidekicks in Movies

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... The Police's "SYNCHRONICITY"

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #45 - Best Robert Downey Jr. Roles Top 5 Reptiles

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... "BAD COMPANY"

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #44 - Top 5 Biopic Movies & - Best Fast Food Menu Items

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #43 - Top 5 Holiday Specials & Best Holiday Songs

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS LISTEN TO... "ELVIS CHRISTMAS ALBUM" & "THE BEACH BOYS CHRISTMAS ALBUM"

CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #28 - Top 5 Holiday Movies and Best Alien