Logic Man and Fan Boy Power Hour is a podcast hosted by two lifelong friends who are both pop culture junkies. Discussions sometimes get heated!
Hosted by: Michael Mercadante (Bo Hansen, aka “Logic Man”) and James Blackledge (Chuckles Lightly, aka “Fan Boy”).
Original Theme by: Dr. Pants
Season Three
Episode 3.8: The Toughest “Star Wars” Trivia Challenge! (30 minutes)
This week, Logic Man challenges Fan Boy to a trivia challenge all about a shared passion – the 1977 film “Star Wars”. Play along at home, and see if you can score higher than Fan Boy!
Episode 3.7: Fan Boy’s Ultimate Lois Lane Trivia Challenge! (32 minutes)
In an act of blind vengeance for having to sit through Logic Man’s Bill Paxton trivia contest twice, Fan Boy retaliates with a brutal assault: an all Lois Lane trivia challenge. Plus, the guys discuss the movies U-571 (2000) and Field of Dreams (1989). If you record it, they will come.
Episode 3.6: More Trivia! (22 minutes)
Logic Man hits Fan Boy with a new trivia challenge: “Who Said It: Tom Cruise or Ted Cruz?”. Plus, Round Two of the “Bill Paxton/Bill Pullman” challenge!
Episode 3.5: Bill Paxton or Bill Pullman? (28 minutes)
Logic Man shakes it up with a trivia challenge for fanboy: Did this celebrity appear in a film with Bill Paxton, Bill Pullman, or Both?
Episode 3.4: In Case You Missed It: Forgotten Film Treasures! (1 hour, 16 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy draw upon their experience as video rental clerks to recommend Friday night movies you may have missed.
Episode 3.3: Picard The Mandalorian! (1 hour, 3 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy talk about the third seasons of both “The Mandalorian” and “Star Trek: Picard”. It’s a Star Wars/Star Trek Crossover episode!
Episode 3.2: Iron Kenobi and the Multiverse of Madness! (26 minutes)
The boys catch up on “Obi-Wan”, “Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” and argue over which was the worst “Iron Man” film.
Episode 3.1: Silver and Small Screen Presidents! (56 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy rank some of their favorite fictional portrayals of U.S. Presidents from TV and cinema.
Season Two
Episode 2.4: Star Trek: You Spin Me Right Round, Baby! (1 hour, 7 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the season 2 finale of “Star Trek: Picard” and the season 1 premiere of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”. It’s a double-hitter, folks! Buckle up, and engage!
Episode 2.3: The Book of Boba Fett (56 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy argue their thoughts over the new Disney+ series “The Book of Boba Fett”.
Episode 2.2: Spoiler Alerts: Useful Tool, or Just Another Idiot Warning? (48 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy argue the point of “spoiler warnings” in internet content. Are they really a useful tool, or just another idiot warning in our culture?
Episode 2.1: The Star Wars Episode! (37 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy break down the very best – and very worst – moments in the history of the Star Wars franchise, from 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope straight through 2022’s “The Book of Boba Fett”.
Season One
Episode 1.7: A Personal History of Television (1 hour, 8 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the influence of television on their lives, including a frank argument over whether Michael Knight qualifies as a super hero.
Episode 1.6: Everything Bio Pics (43 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy talk about their favorite biographical films (bio pics), and what goes into making a great film about a real person.
Episode 1.5: Obscure Halloween Movie Treasures! (40 minutes)
The guys accept a fan challenge: to recommend a few fantastic but obscure Halloween films to their audience.
Episode 1.4: Checking Out La Brea (24 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the series premiere of the supernatural NBC drama “La Brea”.
Episode 1.3: Revisiting the Jaws Franchise! (36 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy take a look back at the four films of the “Jaws” franchise, currently streaming on Netflix. Also, Fan Boy visits Retro Con.
Episode 1.2: The Future of Stargate! (42 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy argue the future of the “Stargate” franchise, now under the control of Amazon. Plus: can grown-ups really enjoy cartoons?
Episode 1.1: The Science of Reduxology! (41 minutes)
Logic Man and Fan Boy discuss the merits of remakes, reboots, sequels and re-imaginings in pop culture.