Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:32:58 -0400 http://www.thegreenonioninitiative.com en-us © 2026 The Green Onion Initiative yes e340fe33-c150-5365-a318-311305f0fd77 T.G.O.I. episodic true Social discussion from the mind of the modern nerdy gentleman.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Television, Movies, Pop Culture, Star Wars, Comics, Anime, Funny T.G.O.I. https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qir3btpv6off0qoowhh5cvesvas1?.jpg http://www.thegreenonioninitiative.com Jetpack What are we doing here?

]]> What are we doing here?

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-18633345 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 4040 4 2 full true Beep,Bop,Boop! It's been a while but the boys are back in town.  

]]> It's been a while but the boys are back in town.  

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-18552106 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 4211 4 1 full true Full SOA It's a remote session.

]]> It's a remote session.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-13251870 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3741 3 9 full true Brontosaurus Ribs TGOI cookout this summer.

]]> TGOI cookout this summer.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-13165188 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400 4132 3 8 full true Tuscany Raiders Shut uppa with the shut uppa!

]]> Shut uppa with the shut uppa!

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-13082627 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 3789 3 7 full true Codpiece of Villains Every hero has one.

]]> Every hero has one.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-12996598 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3467 3 6 full true Baby Rave Yes you heard that correctly.

]]> Yes you heard that correctly.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-12890054 Wed, 24 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3595 3 5 full true Silky Pajamas Outta nowhere!!! 

]]> Outta nowhere!!! 

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-12822244 Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 3768 3 4 full true Operation Space Whale What will they think of next?

]]> What will they think of next?

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-12724438 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3180 3 3 full true Pelican Lawyer TGOI and the Mythosaur

]]> TGOI and the Mythosaur

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-12636711 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 4060 3 2 full true Death By Licks After a hiatus, the fellas have returned!  Let's get right to it TGOI is back!

]]> After a hiatus, the fellas have returned!  Let's get right to it TGOI is back!

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-12534557 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 3553 3 1 full true Phase 2: Episode 9 - While We Were Out This is a catch up episode as we discuss things that released during our break.  

]]> This is a catch up episode as we discuss things that released during our break.  

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-10247569 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3687 2 9 full true Phase 2: Episode 8 - The Legend of Vox Machina We get to discuss an event that was a long time coming.  The animated offering of Vox Machina!

]]> We get to discuss an event that was a long time coming.  The animated offering of Vox Machina!

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-10203308 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 4270 2 8 full true Phase 2: Episode 7 - The Book of Boba Fett We discuss The Book Of Boba Fett or actually The Mandalorian Season 2.5.

]]> We discuss The Book Of Boba Fett or actually The Mandalorian Season 2.5.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-10071989 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3902 2 7 full true Phase 2: Episode 6 - Cobra Kai TGOI takes on Cobra Kai as we discuss this latest season.

]]> TGOI takes on Cobra Kai as we discuss this latest season.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-10028066 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3853 2 6 full true Phase 2: Episode 5 - What's New? In this episode we discuss what is coming down the pipe for Marvel, DC and other IP's in 2022.

]]> In this episode we discuss what is coming down the pipe for Marvel, DC and other IP's in 2022.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-9985115 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 4231 2 5 full true Phase 2: Episode 4 - The Witcher We talk about the second season of The Witcher and the adventures of Geralt.

]]> We talk about the second season of The Witcher and the adventures of Geralt.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-9941902 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 3919 2 4 full true Phase 2: Episode 3 - Hawkeye We discuss the Disney+ series Hawkeye in all its glory.

]]> We discuss the Disney+ series Hawkeye in all its glory.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-9899599 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 3717 2 3 full true Deskpop Sessions - Blake Braswell We get to chat with Universal "Haunt Creator" Blake Braswell in this Deskpop Sesh.

]]> We get to chat with Universal "Haunt Creator" Blake Braswell in this Deskpop Sesh.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-9860388 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1634 bonus true Phase 2: Episode 2 - The Matrix Resurrections We are headed back into the Matrix!  In this episode we discuss the return of The One in The Matrix Resurrections.

]]> We are headed back into the Matrix!  In this episode we discuss the return of The One in The Matrix Resurrections.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-9823020 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 3341 2 2 full true Phase 2: Episode 1 - Spider-Man No Way Home We are back after an extended break with Phase 2 of TGOI.  In our first episode with the new format, we tackle the MCU blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home.

]]> We are back after an extended break with Phase 2 of TGOI.  In our first episode with the new format, we tackle the MCU blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-9792908 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 3499 2 30 full true Deskpop Sessions - Matthew Cox We get to chat with Matthew Cox, a Lighting Director at Universal and a key member of the Super Nintendo World Team in Japan.

]]> We get to chat with Matthew Cox, a Lighting Director at Universal and a key member of the Super Nintendo World Team in Japan.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-8599770 Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2827 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics full true Phase 1: Episode 29 - Sidekicks & 80's Nostalgia Shit We talk about famous sidekicks and also take a trip back to the 80's to discuss some classic television shows and movies.

]]> We talk about famous sidekicks and also take a trip back to the 80's to discuss some classic television shows and movies.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-8533938 Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 8397 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics 1 29 full true Phase 1: Episode 28 - Mortal Kombat & Video Games Shit We talk about the new Mortal Kombat movie and the Falcon finale.  Then a little discussion about all eras of video games.

]]> We talk about the new Mortal Kombat movie and the Falcon finale.  Then a little discussion about all eras of video games.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-8424028 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 5640 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics, Mortal Kombat, Video Games 28 full true Phase 1: Episode 27 - Black Falcon & Snyder Cut Shit We talk about The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series plus we have a guest to discuss the Justice League: Snyder Cut.

]]> We talk about The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series plus we have a guest to discuss the Justice League: Snyder Cut.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-8356483 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 8375 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics, Disney+, Disney, MCU 27 full true Deskpop Sessions - Courtney Rodriguez In this session we chat with Courtney Rodriguez, singer, songwriter and Muay Thai fighter. 

]]> In this session we chat with Courtney Rodriguez, singer, songwriter and Muay Thai fighter. 

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-8173932 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1161 full true Phase 1: Episode 26 - We're Back At It & Shit After an extended break the boys are back in town.

]]> After an extended break the boys are back in town.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-8009485 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0500 7149 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics 26 full true Phase 1: Episode 25 - The Whole Disney Shabangabang & Shit We talk about the newest announcements from Disney and boy are there a bunch!

]]> We talk about the newest announcements from Disney and boy are there a bunch!

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-6828712 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 9540 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics, Disney 25 full true Phase 1: Episode 24 - Off the Rails Part Deux: The Reckoning & Shit We are back!  The fellas do a little catching up and try not to talk about Star Wars...the first thing we talk about is Star Wars.

]]> We are back!  The fellas do a little catching up and try not to talk about Star Wars...the first thing we talk about is Star Wars.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-6618856 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 8664 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics 24 full true Phase 1: Episode 23 - Harry Potter & Shit We talk about the saga of Harry Potter with our resident fact checker Kate.

]]> We talk about the saga of Harry Potter with our resident fact checker Kate.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-5721190 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 8762 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics, Harry Potter, Universal 23 full true Phase 1: Episode 22 - DC vs Marvel & Aries Wins Shit We discuss DC taking on Marvel bracket style.  Who better to join us than the experts at Super Bracket Brothers.  

]]> We discuss DC taking on Marvel bracket style.  Who better to join us than the experts at Super Bracket Brothers.  

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-5315809 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400 7728 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics 22 full true Deskpop Sessions - Michael Marasco We chat with local EMT and friend of the show, Michael Marasco.  Any names mentioned have been changed for privacy purposes.  Based on true events!

]]> We chat with local EMT and friend of the show, Michael Marasco.  Any names mentioned have been changed for privacy purposes.  Based on true events!

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-5142763 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1305 full true Phase 1: Episode 21 - Time Travel & Shit We talk about movies and television shows that involve time travel.  Paradoxes incoming...

]]> We talk about movies and television shows that involve time travel.  Paradoxes incoming...

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-5103631 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400 8497 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics, Time Travel 21 full true Phase 1: Episode 20 - Crime Documentaries & Serial Killer Shit We run through some of our favorite unsolved mysteries, serial killers and cold cases.

]]> We run through some of our favorite unsolved mysteries, serial killers and cold cases.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-4919705 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 8093 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics, Serial Killers, Crime Documentary 20 full true Phase 1: Episode 19 - Anime & Shit We talk about our favorite anime movies and shows.  We even have a call in guest to join the discussion.

]]> We talk about our favorite anime movies and shows.  We even have a call in guest to join the discussion.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-4701104 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 8447 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics, Anime, AOT, DragonBall, Saitama 19 full true Phase 1: Episode 18 - Cinema Should-be's & Shit We talk about stories on various media that we'd like to see made into movies or television.

]]> We talk about stories on various media that we'd like to see made into movies or television.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-4528664 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 6197 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics 1 18 full true Phase 1: Episode 17 - Video Games & Shit We talk about past, present and future video games with a guest. 

]]> We talk about past, present and future video games with a guest. 

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-4172006 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400 10183 Podcast, Nerd, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Movies, Television, Funny, Comics, Video Games, Playstation, Nintendo 1 17 full true Phase 1: Episode 16 - We're Back & Shit We try to talk about Marvel Phase 4 but, it's just nice just to be back together.

]]> We try to talk about Marvel Phase 4 but, it's just nice just to be back together.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-3787289 Sat, 16 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400 7870 16 full true Phase 1: Episode 15 - Villain Teams & Shit We do another social distancing episode while compiling villain teams.

]]> We do another social distancing episode while compiling villain teams.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-3604633 Sun, 03 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 8063 15 full true Phase 1: Episode 14 - Quarantine & Shit We do our first "social distancing" episode in the middle of a quarantine.

]]> We do our first "social distancing" episode in the middle of a quarantine.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-3326227 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400 6580 14 full true Deskpop Sessions - Meghan Slagle In this Deskpop Session we chat with the incredible Meghan Slagle, TGOI's resident embalmer.  

]]> In this Deskpop Session we chat with the incredible Meghan Slagle, TGOI's resident embalmer.  

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-3272347 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1411 full true Phase 1: Episode 13 - Off the Rails & Shit This is a grab bag episode and we go sideways.

]]> This is a grab bag episode and we go sideways.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-2943652 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 6615 13 full true Phase 1: Episode 12 - Fantasy Creatures & Worst/Best Fantasy Vacations Shit We talk about amazing fantasy creatures and some great and horrible fantasy spots for a vacation.

]]> We talk about amazing fantasy creatures and some great and horrible fantasy spots for a vacation.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-2814220 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0500 5950 12 full true Deskpop Sessions - Jimmy Morrissey Our very first Deskpop Session interview with the man, the myth, the legend Jimmy Morrissey of Shamrock Knives.

]]> Our very first Deskpop Session interview with the man, the myth, the legend Jimmy Morrissey of Shamrock Knives.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-2750893 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 828 full true Phase 1: Episode 11 - Gatekeepers & Parodies Shit We talk about heroes overcoming gatekeepers and our favorite parodies.

]]> We talk about heroes overcoming gatekeepers and our favorite parodies.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-2695972 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500 6067 11 full true Phase 1: Episode 10 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review & Spoiler Shit We review the latest Star Wars movie The Rise of Skywalker and yes there are spoilers.

]]> We review the latest Star Wars movie The Rise of Skywalker and yes there are spoilers.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-2357597 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 18:00:00 -0500 6977 10 full true Phase 1: Episode 9 - We Love It Buuuttt... & Actor All-Star Teams Shit We talk about things in media that we love, aside from a few things and we put together actor all-star battle teams.

]]> We talk about things in media that we love, aside from a few things and we put together actor all-star battle teams.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-2199959 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 14:00:00 -0500 7463 9 full true Phase 1: Episode 8 - Villains & Weapons Shit We talk about our favorite villains and weapons.

]]> We talk about our favorite villains and weapons.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-1978372 Sat, 02 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0400 11310 8 full true Phase 1: Episode 7 - Slashers & Off the Rails Shit We talk about slasher films and a bunch of other nonsense.

]]> We talk about slasher films and a bunch of other nonsense.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-1897484 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 4759 7 full true Phase 1: Episode 6 - Remakes & Shit (Atticus Sucks) We talk about television and movie remakes.  The good, the bad and the ugly.

]]> We talk about television and movie remakes.  The good, the bad and the ugly.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-1821916 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0400 5600 6 full true Phase 1: Episode 5 - The Boys & DC Shit We talk about the Amazon series The Boys and get into some DC discussion.

]]> We talk about the Amazon series The Boys and get into some DC discussion.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-1665751 Sat, 07 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0400 6060 5 full true Phase 1: Episode 4 - Streaming Shows & Galaxy's Edge Shit We talk about shows we recommend on various streaming platforms as well as our review from our amazing trip to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World Florida.

]]> We talk about shows we recommend on various streaming platforms as well as our review from our amazing trip to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World Florida.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-1603801 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400 4318 4 full true Phase 1: Episode 3 - Star Wars & Shit (Steven Sucks) Freddy and Atticus discuss Star Wars & shit while Steven stayed home laying in bed.... like a BABY. 

]]> Freddy and Atticus discuss Star Wars & shit while Steven stayed home laying in bed.... like a BABY. 

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-1532716 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400 5301 3 full true Phase 1: Episode 2 - Stranger Things 3 & Some Weird Ass Shit In this episode we discuss Stranger Things 3 and we list our top 5 obscure or cult classic movies.

]]> In this episode we discuss Stranger Things 3 and we list our top 5 obscure or cult classic movies.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-1465276 Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0400 4971 2 full true Phase 1: Episode 1 - Spider-Man Far From Home & Marvel Shit We discuss the new Spider-Man movie and the direction of Marvel's Phase 4.

]]> We discuss the new Spider-Man movie and the direction of Marvel's Phase 4.

]]> T.G.O.I. Buzzsprout-1409005 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0400 4410 1 full true