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GGR Pirate Radio

GGR Pirate Radio really exemplifies the "pirate radio" mantra. We talk movies, video games, relationships, comics, TV, sports, music and everything else under the sun. The only format: there is no format. All are welcome to talk about the thinks they “geek out” over as long as you follow the only rule: “don’t be a juicebag.”

Posts in Sports
Is It Worth It?

Mike, Steve and MC talk about the quarantine sports world and whether it's worth the danger it poses the players. They end the episode with some more "Juicebag Test" questions.

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Old Booze and Empty Seats

Mike, Steve and MC discuss a shipwreck with old Russian booze and some other odd stories about ancient food and drinks. They also discuss the recent survey that shows that the Washington football team is no longer the favorite sports team in the DC area.

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District of Champions

Mike and MC celebrate the Nationals World Series victory. They discuss the improbable nature of their historic playoff run and how amazing the last 18 months have been for sports in the DC Metro area.

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Fantasy NFL GM

Mike, Steve and MC play Fantasy NFL GM. How would they improve the dumpster fire that is Washington football and the surprisingly unimpressive Pittsburgh squad?

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Excitement in DC, Social Media Woes and Geeky Things

Mike, Steve and MC discuss the current mood in DC with the Nationals battling for the World Series, the issues with social media and some geeky/nerdy news.

Recorded Friday October 25th, 2019 via Skype.

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Pittsburgh and DC Football and the 51st State?

Mike, Steve, MC and Ulie continue their conversation about the 2019 football season. Ulie also gives the crew some insight into the initiative for DC to become the 51st state.

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Listener Questions - Football Mt. Rushmore

Mike, Steve, and MC answer some listener questions. First one was courtesy of Dave Thomas, a fellow podcaster. He asked “What is your Washington football Mt. Rushmore?” Mike and MC cover their DC football pantheon plus Steve gives his take on his best Steelers of all time.

Recorded Friday September 7th, 2019 via Skype

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The Diner - WTF Boston??

Mike, Steve, and MC have a “Diner” conversation about the reputation of the sports fans of Boston. The also delve into racism in sports both from players and fans alike.

Recorded June 14th, 2019 via Skype.

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"Should I Stay or Should I Go?"

Mike, Steve, MC and Ulie discuss the Bryce Harper saga and talk about the biggest heartbreaking and franchise changing signings for their favorite sports teams.

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Year In Review Part 1: Sports, Video Games & Music

Mike, Steve, MC, and Rambo discuss their favorite moments from 2018. First up is sports, video games, and music.

Recorded Friday December 28th, 2018 via Skype.

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Ernie Grunfeld or Bruce Allen: Who Is The Worst?

Mike and MC Brooks discuss who’s the crappier GM: Ernie Grunfeld or Bruce Allen. They are later joined by Steve and Ulysses E. Campbell of Fantastic Forum to discuss the state of the NFL with more players recently getting in trouble for domestic violence.

Recorded Friday, November 30th, 2018 via Skype.

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GGR Pirate Radio - Nostalgia November: Best Year Ever?

Mike and Steve have guests MC Brooks, Ulysses E. Campbell and James Rambo on the show to discuss the “best year ever” when it came to movies, TV, sports, music, comics and video games.

Recorded at the Circuit City Memorial Studios on November 9th, 2018.

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Mike on The Mic - DC Sports Review

Mike has GGR contributor MC Brooks on to discuss the state of the sports scene after the Capitals and Valor won championships, the Mystics played in the WNBA finals, the Wizards made the playoffs and the football team? Well…they’re still here.

Recorded on Friday, September 21st 2018 via Zencastr.

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Rival City's "Mt. Rushmore"

Mike and Steve go back to the mountain: Mt. Rushmore, that is. This time around they discuss the best sports figures from New York and Chicago, cities that are rivals to their hometowns.


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Bands We Slept On...and the Caps WON THE STANLEY CUP!!!

Mike and Steve are joined by MC Brooks and James Rambo to talk the Caps Cup win and bands they’ve slept on.

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GGR Pirate Radio - Infinity War Discussion and "The Mt. Rushmore of Things"

Mike and Steve discuss the recent Capitals/Penguins series to open the show. They then discuss their feelings about Avengers: Infinity War (spoilers aplenty). And for their main topic of the episode, the two discuss their "Mt. Rushmore" picks for their respective favorite sports cities: D.C. and Pittsburgh. 

Recorded via Zencastr on Friday May 11th, 2018. 

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Free Comic Book Day! Interviews with Jon St. John and Wes Johnson

Mike is live at Free Comic Book Day at Flashback: Comics in Woodbridge, Virginia. He gets the pleasure of interviewing Wes Johnson, the arena announcer of the Washington Capitals and a very accomplished voice actor! Plus, Mike gets to meet Jon St. John in person and does a sit down interview with him as well! 

Recorded live at Flashback: Comics on May 5th 2018.

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