Assuming Positions

Kevin & Mykie

A Positively Nerdy Podcast!
Under the banner of a scandalous name, a new era of certified non-toxic fan culture has emerged. Two nerds, aided by their legion of Positrons and a whole lot of pizza, have arrived to bring positivity back to fandom!

Kevin and Mykie delve into various pop culture discussions, going down dorky rabbit-holes to debate and deconstruct the things they love to see how they work, and what makes them so cool.

If you share their love of a good story, have an affinity for the odd or unusual, and get a kick out of digging into the nitty gritty of what makes certain pieces of pop culture fascinating then listen in, grab a slice of pizza and chat along with us!

Kevin and Mykie have been entertainment guests, featured hosts, moderators and celebrity interviewers at numerous conventions including A-Kon, Anime Dallas, Fandom Legacy, FenCon, and the Lone Star Game Expo.

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Episode 305: Episode 305: FALLOUT Assumption

Episode 305: Episode 305: FALLOUT Assumption

Kevin + Mykie venture the surface to shout like yahoos about the FALLOUT series now streaming on Amazon Prime! A chaotic cast of characters, insane worldbuilding brought to life (Thanks Evil Ted!) and so many nerdy moments that it likely to make your macguffin head explode. Say Okey Dokey, grab some Jello Cake and get to listening!**CONTENT WARNING!** Not only are there full series spoilers in this episode, we also discuss the mature themes that are present in the Fallout world so younglings and vaulties proceed with caution.Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

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Episode 305: Episode 305: FALLOUT Assumption

Episode 305: Episode 305: FALLOUT Assumption

Kevin + Mykie venture the surface to shout like yahoos about the FALLOUT series now streaming on Amazon Prime! A chaotic cast of characters, insane worldbuilding brought to life (Thanks Evil Ted!) and so many nerdy moments that it likely to make your macguffin head explode. Say Okey Dokey, grab some Jello Cake and get to listening!**CONTENT WARNING!** Not only are there full series spoilers in this episode, we also discuss the mature themes that are present in the Fallout world so younglings and vaulties proceed with caution.Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 304: Episode 304: Head of the High Seas - SURGEON!

Episode 304: Episode 304: Head of the High Seas - SURGEON!

Kevin + Mykie's are fixin up their Pirate Build-a-Crews with some SURGEONS! This week, we're scrubbing the decks to find the top Doctors to heal our ails and sails! From real life Mad Scientists and Native Medicine Men to Charming Quacks and Sawbones of Yore, join us as we make some awesome nautical house calls! Get that citrus and Get to listening!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 303: Episode 303: Arbitrary Assumptions! for April 2024

Episode 303: Episode 303: Arbitrary Assumptions! for April 2024

Kevin and Mykie are hanging out in the back of the shop and we got some things to tell ya! Here's some Arbitrary Assumptions! Because there's so many Cool Things out there and not enough time to talk about all of them, we're chatting up some nerdy highlights and friendly reccs for what we've been watching, seeing and playing. Patronize to your LCSs, LGSs and other local nerd shops and Get to listening! Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 302: Episode 302: Nerd Alerts ECLIPSE EDITION!

Episode 302: Episode 302: Nerd Alerts ECLIPSE EDITION!

Kevin and Mykie and Producer NotScott don our safety glasses to prepare for the SOLAR ECLIPSE of 2024! It's happening Monday April 8th and you should watch it! Join us as we geek out about eclipse myths and trivia, solar superpowers, scientific preparation and astronomical hugs! Put yer shades on and get to listening!

Episode 301: Episode 301: Nerd Alerts! for April 2024

Episode 301: Episode 301: Nerd Alerts! for April 2024

Kevin and Mykie gab about the latest pop culture headlines for April Nerd Alerts! The week we geek out by building hype for Lego D&D, assuage the Superhero slowdown and explore foreign worlds and weaponry! Join us as we assume our positions about nerdy news happening now! Get to listening! Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 300: Episode 300!!! EVIL TED Returns!

Episode 300: Episode 300!!! EVIL TED Returns!

Kevin and Mykie are celebrating their THREE HUNDRETH EPISODE! Holy Cow! To help us mark the awesome occasion we caught up with friend of the podcast EVIL TED SMITH! He's the Prop Master Extraordinaire as well as the King of Foam and he was a huge help to us back when we were a baby podcast still at Episode 52! Join us as we get into Ted's Awesome Evilness and nerd out about Warhammer 40k, Dune 2 (SPOILERS!), Crafting, and HOT NEWS about the FALLOUT TV Series coming to Amazon Prime on April 11th! Check for rads and get to listening!Be friends with our friend and follow EVIL TED!The EVIL TED Channel on YouTubeTwitch streams at twitch.tv/eviltedsmithand @evilted_channel on InstagramSupport the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 299: Episode 299: Head of the High Seas - MARINE!

Episode 299: Episode 299: Head of the High Seas - MARINE!

Kevin + Mykie's Pirate Build-a-Crews are growing! This week, we're filing the ranks to find the top MARINE to help soldier our shipmates! From history and hysterical action movies to grunts from galactic waters and ultimate warriors, join us as we enlist some seaworthy MARINES! Get to listening, ye watery dogs!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 298: Episode 298: DUNE Part Two ASSUMPTION

Episode 298: Episode 298: DUNE Part Two ASSUMPTION

Kevin + Mykie - with Baron NotScott and Duke ThatGuyBrad - study the prophecy of DUNE Part Two, now in theaters! The chat must flow as we have spicy takes on Giant Worms, Epic Action, Book Deviations and Walken in the Dunes! Take a sip of Water of Life and get to listening!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 297: Episode 297: Nerd Alerts! for March 2024

Episode 297: Episode 297: Nerd Alerts! for March 2024

Kevin + Mykie chat up the latest pop culture headlines for March Nerd Alerts! Geek out with us as we try and plug Video Games into Movies, Comic Books into public awareness, and Digital Preservation into your brains! Join us as we assume our positions about nerdy news happening now! Get to listening! Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 296: Episode 296: SHIN GODZILLA Assumption

Episode 296: Episode 296: SHIN GODZILLA Assumption

Kevin + Mykie take another kaiju bite out of Godzilla with 2016's SHIN GODZILLA, the start of its Reiwa Resurgence! We're breaking thru bureaucratic beats, joining the Weirdo Freak squad and using massive CGI to take on Toho's reborn Gojira.! Grab your provided safety uniform and get to listening!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 295: Episode 295: Head of Me Hearties - CAPTAINS!

Episode 295: Episode 295: Head of Me Hearties - CAPTAINS!

Kevin + Mykie are ship-shape for the seas but not without a PIRATE CAPTAIN! We're scouring the sacred texts and nerd archives to find the best Commodore for our crews! From history and overseas media to spiced Shipmasters and tropey Skippers, join us as we corral a CAPTAIN! Get to listening, mateys!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 294: Episode 294: MICHAEL WATSON of FREESTYLE KOMICS Interview!

Episode 294: Episode 294: MICHAEL WATSON of FREESTYLE KOMICS Interview!

Kevin + Mykie chat with our new nerd buddy MICHAEL WATSON, comic creator and founder of FREESTYLE KOMICS! Put on that superhero cosplay and join us as we talk Origin Stories, S-tier Superpowers, and Old Man Logan. Plus get behind the scenes info on making awesome comics and wonderful insights on putting passion into art! Get to listening! Read comics and support our buddy! Check outFSKnow.com for all things FREESTYLE KOMICSFollow Michael for more info and events @MostEpicArtSupport the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 293: Episode 293: Nerd Alerts! for February 2024

Episode 293: Episode 293: Nerd Alerts! for February 2024

Stay Alert, Nerds! Kevin + Mykie chat up the latest pop culture headlines for February Nerd Alerts! Geek out with us as we debate digital data rights, Video Games overtaking Movies, Jason Mamoa vs Luke Wilson, TV Guides and more! Join us as we assume our positions about nerdy news happening now! Get to listening! Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 292: Episode 292: Head of Me Hearties - BOATS!

Episode 292: Episode 292: Head of Me Hearties - BOATS!

Kevin + Mykie are headed for the high seas and we're putting together a PIRATE CREW! But first things first, we need a ship to set sail and we're scouring pop culture and history to find the best one! From cinematic schooners and classic adventure clippers to bulletproof beauties and amazingly named aquatic forts, join us as we commandeer our first crew member, the mighty PIRATE SHIP! Get to listening or walk the plank!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 291: Episode 291: GODZILLA Minus One Assumption

Episode 291: Episode 291: GODZILLA Minus One Assumption

Kevin + Mykie take on the awesome power of Godzilla in its latest offering of GODZILLA MINUS ZERO! We're smashing tropes, blasting bad action movie habits and honoring the craft in this magic Giant Monster Movie. But there's more to this Godzilla and gang than meets the eye so join our loyal mine crew and get to listening!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 290: Episode 290: The Boy and the Heron Assumption

Episode 290: Episode 290: The Boy and the Heron Assumption

Kevin + Mykie and Miyazaki are back! This time we're talking about his Studio Ghibli swan song, The Boy and the Heron! Join us as we work out a handful of answers to this tale full of questions - as well as debate the finer points of fairytales, fantastic beasts and parakeet fiefdoms. Get to listening!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 289: Episode 289: Nerd Alerts! for January 2024

Episode 289: Episode 289: Nerd Alerts! for January 2024

Happy New Year! Kevin + Mykie chat up the latest pop culture headlines for our first 2024 Nerd Alerts! Geek out with us as we deliberate DC, chastise corporate suits and pledge fealty to Warhammer 40k! Join us as we assume our positions about nerdy news happening now! Get to listening! Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 288: Episode 288: The MARVELS Assumption

Episode 288: Episode 288: The MARVELS Assumption

Kevin + Mykie have ruminations about The MARVELS! the latest power-trio offering in the MCU. Join us as we assume positions about marvelous montages, popcorn plots and punches, toxic fandom, and whole planets-worth of tangents. Don some gauntlets of power and a 90s band t-shirt and Get to Listening!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 287: Episode 287: Head of the Holidays!

Episode 287: Episode 287: Head of the Holidays!

Kevin + Mykie are celebrating the holidays by building a Christmas Crew! We're checking our lists twice and drafting the perfect Reindeer, Elf and Santa Claus to be the Head of our Holidays! Join us as we talk classic characters, crazy choices and Christmas cheer! Happy Holidays and Get to Listening!Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.

Episode 286: Episode 286: Nerd Talk Radio LIVE @ Anime DALLAS

Episode 286: Episode 286: Nerd Talk Radio LIVE @ Anime DALLAS

Kevin and Mykie put the live mics out for NERD TALK RADIO at Anime Dallas 2023! Join us for audience hot takes and shenanigans as we battle it out about Kevins! Anime Hair! Robot Dinosaurs! Superpowers and so much more! High fives to all our callers for making this one a silly one. Fire up your ride of choice and Get to listening! Thank you again to all our friends and crew at Anime Dallas for an amazing con!Follow them and find out about the next one at animedallas.comSupport the podcast and buy us a cup of joe!Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/assumingpod for the perks and thanks for being awesome Positrons.