Tim is an educator, musician, and writer. He teaches high school English including classes in Graphic Novels, Creative Writing, and Cinema Studies. Tim lives near Boston with his cat, Tolkien, who doesn’t really care about anything he’s accomplished.
Tim Gannon has hosted 474 Episodes.
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Episode 10: Finland! Finland! Finland!
October 3rd, 2014 | 31 mins 43 secs
Many of you are probably reading this on a smart phone, but do you remember the very first cell phone you owned? That's the topic on tap this week as Frank & Tim take a stroll down digital memory lane. -- Sent from my Sidekick
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Episode 9: The Time Has Come
September 30th, 2014 | 31 mins 36 secs
Lucy! We're home! This episode takes Frank and Tim on a trip in the wayback machine to the 1950s for a discussion of one of the greatest sitcoms of all time: I Love Lucy. Cheers!
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Episode 8: This is What Film Sounds Like!
September 26th, 2014 | 36 mins 17 secs
There have been many great film composers, but none quite like John Williams. Tim and Frank recall their favorite Williams scores and cues in this very musical episode. Cheers!
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Episode 7: Woody Allen is Christopher Walken
September 23rd, 2014 | 34 mins 14 secs
It's our seventh episode, and the guys couldn't think of any better topic than 007 himself: Bond, James Bond. They run through their first Bond experiences and look back at their favorite moments from the books and films. Cheers!
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Episode 6: Obnoxious and Disliked
September 19th, 2014 | 36 mins 30 secs
You know Benjamin Franklin was a renaissance man, but did you know he could sing? This week the guys geek out about one of their favorite film musicals: 1776. This one is worth checking out if you've never seen it. It's got all the marks of a good dramedy - plus music! Cheers!
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Episode 5: Dip It In Yogurt
September 16th, 2014 | 32 mins 28 secs
This week, the focus turns to that most manly of topics: chick flicks. Tim and Frank reveal their favorite not-so-guilty pleasure chick flicks and have a little more fun than they should probably admit. Cheers!
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Episode 4: Get In My Toy Chest!
September 12th, 2014 | 32 mins 50 secs
"Okay Mr. Light Beer, prove it!" The Toy Story films were some of the most influential movies for kids growing up in the 90s. Frank and Tim recall their own favorite childhood toys through the lens of the Toy Story films. Saddle up because it's time for Beer With Geeks. Cheers!
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Episode 3: Marlon Brando's Rolex
September 5th, 2014 | 37 mins 47 secs
This week Frank & Tim chat about the first comic books they ever read and owned. Find out which of the guys started as a Marvel Zombie and grew up to be a Batmaniac! Cheers!
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Episode 2: Almost Cliché
August 24th, 2014 | 32 mins 18 secs
The guys are back with a discussion of their two favorite black & white films: Citizen Kane & Psycho. They cover everything from storytelling and cinematography to Alfred Hitchcock's ridiculousness. Towards the end, they'll name their runner-up choices.
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Episode 1: Because I'm EVIL
August 19th, 2014 | 30 mins 47 secs
On the premiere episode of Beer With Geeks, Tim & Frank discuss their favorite "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited" episodes, characters, and plot lines. Join us as we reminisce about our geeky childhoods over some un-geeky beer. Cheers!