Episode 552

Episode 552 – Metal Shoppe 107 – HR Be Damned

Georgia Lunch has made their return, HR regulations or not! We chat about local Winnipeg breweries and sampling their beers. Morgath and the Silmarion come up, as do musings on Jesus from Lord of the Rings, his skills in Kung Fu, and of course, the infamous ring of fire. Promotions for Sean and Tony are celebrated, and the enduring mystery of Kiss playing "Hell" even once is mentioned—plus a nod to Max Headroom’s possible connection.

Our conversation turns to the Air Guitarists Georgia is up against in competition. We also break down just how unscripted this show truly is, and riff on Tony’s infamous Sham Sandwiches, with a side note about restaurants that dare to offer Spam.

Anne Murray and the rules of Canadian Content step into the spotlight as we get a bit highbrow about Alberta versus Manitoba and the Buckeys chain. There’s even a humorous look at The Donald’s latest scheme to nab some beaver tails.

Gloryhammer and Alestorm, pirate metal, Deadly Sinners, theatrical swordplay with Lee Aaron, Rhapsody, and the legendary Christopher Lee all find their way into the discussion.

And yes, we even talk a little about Taylor Swift.

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We Disintegrate Nevermore • Dead Heart In a Dead World • 2000

Rip, Rip, KILL!!! Sabïre • Jätt • 2024

Holy Flaming Hammer of Unholy Cosmic Frost Gloryhammer • Return to the Kingdom of Fife • 2023

Blank Space I Prevail • Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6 • 2014

Kismat Bloodywood • Nu Delhi • 2025

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Sean McGinity

Hi, I am Sean "SeanGeek" McGinity. And I am a geek. For me, the definition of the word geek comes from liking something so much, that I deep dive into it. Not just consuming it... but becoming it. I "geek out". Everything started with comics. I read them and studied them with a fine eye, and then started making my own. Since then, I have "geeked out" on movies (Star Wars The Evil WIthin, Hurt), music writing, recording, and performing (The Classic Embers and Dome), writing (the Symka comic and the upcoming Intuitives novel), and now... this Podcast.
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Todd McGinity

Hey guys, SeanGeek here. Just to be clear, this is me geeking out on Todd "FastFretFingers" McGinity here. Todd is the GOAT. My brother is an established musician, mastering the Fretboard with a blistering discipline. If there was a guitar style, tone, pitch... Todd would find a way to replicate it. From his early days mastering Van Halen and Rush, his musical palate has expanded with forays into classical and flamenco, hard rock, blues and pop. From live performances to learning the recording process, when it comes to music, he has done it all.
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Karen Bee

A lover of stories, beer, and cats, and a master of none. Catch me talking to Geek Boy every so often for the latest comic book TV show or movie, Star Wars, board games and other things cool. Hear me give my two cents, relate them to other things I know, and make other recommendations!
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Alex MacGill