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Marvel Animation's X-Men ’97 - Season Review

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sat, 18 May 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Previously, we reviewed the first two episodes of Marvel’s X-Men ’97, the highly anticipated revival of the classic animated series. Now, we’re back to cover the entire season, discussing the new challenges our favorite mutant heroes face.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, this episode is packed with insights into what makes X-Men ’97 a standout in the world of animated superhero shows.

Episode Highlights:

The nostalgic return of Wolverine, Cyclops, and Jean Grey.
Key moments and plot twists that define the season.
How X-Men ’97 stays true to its ’90s roots while appealing to new audiences.

Remembering 1990s Pop Culture

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 10 May 2024 09:03:00 -0400

We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to revisit the pop culture that defined our childhoods in the 1990s.

Join us as we reminisce about the iconic TV shows and movies that shaped our tastes, from Nickelodeon classics to Disney favorites. We reflect on what it was like to grow up in the 90s, the influence of these early experiences on our current geekdom, and how some of these shows and movies still hold a special place in our hearts today.

Whether you were a Nickelodeon kid, a Disney fan, or somewhere in between, this episode is a fun and heartfelt celebration of 90s pop culture.

They’re Back, Bub: X-Men ’97 Premiere

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400

We dive deep into the much-anticipated premiere of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97.

We explore the legacy of the original animated series and how this new installment aims to revive the classic with a fresh perspective. We discuss the impact of the original X-Men series on pop culture, its enduring influence, and what fans can expect from this new chapter. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series or new to the world of X-Men, this episode has something for everyone as we revisit the past and speculate about the future of Marvel’s animated universe.

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune - Parts One & Two

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

We watched Dune: Part Two, so we have to talk about it! Also, we’ve decided to take a more unedited approach to the show. If you like it, let us know. If you hate it, let us know!

What we’re geeking this week

PlayStation Portal
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
Delicious in Dungeon (Netflix)

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:35:00 -0500

We say goodbye to the DCEU with a review of James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but does it go out like a powerful tsunami or end up like a beached whale?

We recorded in a library for this episode, so we do apologize for the difference in sound quality. This may happen every so often, but we’ll keep working to make it less noticeable.

Marvel Studios' Loki - Season Two - Part 2

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The end of Marvel Studios' Loki has come and we have opinions. We also touch on The Marvels and the What If…? Season 2 trailer. Much like the Loki series finale, we’re jumping all over the place, but we get there in the end!

What we’re geeking

Rating Marvel Studios' Loki Season 2

David’s Rating: 4/5
Dave’s Rating: 3.5/5

Marvel Studios' Loki - Season Two - Part 1

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:25:00 -0500

This episode contains spoilers for Loki Season One and the first three episodes of Loki Season Two.

When we last left Loki Laufeyson, Thor’s adopted brother and regular villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he had caused a bit of a problem in The Sacred Timeline. Especially when one of his variants, named Sylvie, killed a figure only known as He Who Remains.

In Season Two, Loki partners up with Mobius M. Mobius, time-traveling in an attempt to save The Sacred Timeline while Sylvie tries to destroy it and live her own life. In this episode we discuss the first half of Loki and dig into where it may be going.

Marvel Studios' Loki - Season One

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Marvel’s Loki has returned to the small screen for season two, but we decided to go back in time ourselves to remember what season one had going on. We also touch on Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (what a title).

After this, we’ll be headed back to the future for season two’s mischief!

What We’re Geeking

Gen V (Amazon Prime) *This is a mature show
Taskmaster (YouTube/BBC)
Pokemon: Scarlet (Nintendo Switch)
MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios
The Ringerverse
The Sci-Fi Christian

David & Dave Reboot A Podcast

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

We’ve been gone for three years. Longer if you think about the time that Dave was solo – we don’t talk about that. But… we’re back and we actually have a plan of attack! But first, we figured it would be best to catch up, let you know what we’ve been up to, and what we’ve been geeking out about.

Dang it’s good to be back! Pardon the rust; it’s been a bit since we’ve recorded together.

Please follow us over on Facebook, Instagram, and (possibly) Threads to let us know you’re happy we’re back, what you thought of this episode, and what you want to hear from us next!

10 Years of Geek This!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 30 May 2023 15:37:00 -0400

It’s time to make that episode. The one where we lay the show to rest. It’s not the final goodbye, just because we really want both Dave and David to say goodbye together. In this episode, Dave gives shares why Geek This! had to end and what could be on the horizon.

Marvel Studios' Werewolf By Night

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

It’s the first official episode of To The Movie & Back! We review the new Marvel Studios Special Presentation, Werewolf By Night, which was directed by Michael Giacchino. We also touch on his amazing career as a composer two other shorts he made, Monster Challenge and Short Trek: Ephraim and Dot. (Ephraim and Dot is exclusive to Paramount+ subscribers.)

Dave also shares his distaste for The Wizard of Oz, David gives some thoughts on where we might see this short tie into the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ponder if Ghost will sponsor us, and if it was John.

A lycanthrope superhero fights evil using the abilities given to him by a curse brought on by his bloodline.

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NEW SHOW! To The Movie & Back

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:22:29 -0400

Yes indeedy! David Hunt and Dave Clements are getting back together behind microphones in order to talk about movies!

After many conversations about bringing GEEK THIS back, we decided it would be best to have a fresh start and focus on one topic because, quite frankly, GEEK THIS simply became too much. We were dipping into industry news, comics, movies, TV, and video games, which sounds like a great idea. It was all over the place, especially when we weren’t making it together.

So now we’re making TO THE MOVIE & BACK (or TTMB for short). Rather than discussing what’s new in theaters, we’re taking a page from our own book and extending the concept we put into place with the Batman On Film series. We’re compiling lists focused on characters, actors, directors, and franchises, then reviewing each of those films. It’s a way for us to ensure we don’t get too lost in the weeds, yet always have something new to talk about every episode.

We’ve also decided to batch record each month. In theory, it should be less of a struggle to get episodes out this way.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss the first episode, due to be released in October 2022, then twice per month after that!

Brief (?) Words About New Video Game Consoles

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:00:53 -0500

It’s been a week since I got my Xbox Series S and I thought I’d talk about it. This one’s rambly, like always, but in the near future I’m hoping to have some friends – new and old – join me in a discussion about all three of the new generation of consoles!

Pulling Back The Curtain: Thoughts on the Future of Geek This!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:19:31 -0400

David Hunt and I are having discussions on bringing the podcast back! I decided to sit down behind the microphone by myself to share my thoughts, give a glimpse of what may be coming and why it matters. I’ve also asked for your input as a listener, so please let me know by getting in touch via the contact form or social media! My Twitter is @mrdaveclements and that’s a good place to find me on the internet.

Can’t wait to start things up again and hear your feedback and ideas!

Contact Form: https://www.geekthispodcast.com/contact/
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Video Games & Staying Sane in Isolation

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:32:24 -0400

A lot of us are stuck at home right now and it might be rough for you. For me, there's not a lot of difference in my day-to-day, but the current situation can take its toll, for sure, no matter who you are. That said, I thought I'd hop on the mic and talk about video games. Oddly enough, I may be playing less than I had previously. Weird, right?

Minimal Nerd Rage & Creative Control

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:00:08 -0500

I had some things on my mind that I felt the need to share regarding the way we, as pop culture fans, handle changes to franchises and characters we love. I hope you enjoy this impromptu rant. I’d love to know what you think, too! Let me know on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrdaveclements

Thanks for listening.

The Golden Age: Action Comics #1 & Marvel Comics #1

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:37:51 -0500

Two companies stand at the forefront of comics book publishing. While this is common knowledge, a good majority of readers may not have experienced the seminal issues that laid so much of the groundwork for what would come in the 80+ years that were to follow. This time on The Cape Gauntlet we'll be going back to the late 1930's. We'll be taking a look at Action Comics #1 from National Allied Publications and Marvel Comics #1 from Timely Comics. While Action Comics debuted Superman, Marvel Comics debuted the concept of the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner; both of which would become staples in each company's future. Action Comics #1 The cover of Superman's first appearance in Action Comics #1. As we touched on in the last episode of The Cape Gauntlet, National Allied Publications released Action Comics #1 in 1938. It tells the story most of us know, about a baby being rocketed from his dying planet to Earth, where he is adopted, becomes Clark Kent and Superman, and saves the day. While the story is familiar to many of us, there are some differences that are the basis of what the character would become as more writers and artists got involved in fleshing him out. For instance, Superman's power set isn't as wide-ranging as more recent iterations. We see that he can leap 1/8 of a mile, hurdle 20-story buildings, "raise tremendous weights", outrun a train, and "that nothing less than a bursting shell could penetrate his skin". We also don't see any mention of kryptonite. We do, however, see the first appearance of Lois Lane, who would become the love interest for Clark Kent and Superman as more stories were published. One interesting fact is that Action Comics wasn't just about Superman, as most readers might think, given the current run, in which he is the main focus. No, in 1938, the book was an anthology and Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster was just the first story. While most of the other stories never grew to be much more than a strip in this series of comics, a closer look shows the roots of another character: Zatara, the father of current DC Comics magic-user Zatanna, who would become an ally of Batman, a hero we'll touch on in a future episode. Marvel Comics #1 Human Torch debuts on the cover of Timely Comics' Marvel Comics #1. Timely Publications released their first book, Marvel Comics #1 in 1939. In it, they debuted the Human Torch. He was created by Carl Burgos, but he wasn't the smart-Alec kid brother, Johnny Storm, when he made his first appearance. In fact, he wasn't human at all; he was a "synthetic man" built by Professor Horton, who is worried he's created a monster. Once a couple of press members see the android burst into flames after being exposed to oxygen, they demand the professor destroy it or face "the power of the press". After receiving a second opinion from the Scientists' Guild, Horton realizes he has no control over the Human Torch and decides to "entomb him in a concrete block". This is supposed to buy him more time so he can find a way to fix the Torch and not destroy his creation. As time passes, however, the concrete block explodes caused by an ever-so-slight leak that gave the Torch oxygen. As the Torch runs through the town, we see that he is much more human than the professor first let on, as he asks himself, "Why must everything I touch turn into flame?" Firefighters attempt to extinguish him, but to no avail. The Torch runs off to put himself out in a nearby pool which happens to belong to Sardo, a bad guy who decides to use the android's ability to commit insurance fraud. The Human Torch misunderstands Sardo's intentions and, after being set free, goes after the crook. During the fight, a canister of nitrogen extinguishes the flames and proves the android is invincible after he's shot in the head and the bullet melts upon contact. Sardo,

Ocean’s Eleven (2001) – Heistmas

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:43:59 -0500

As we enter the Christmas season, it was only fitting to review some of my favorite heist movies. It is the biggest time of year for consumerism, so why not celebrate like this!? For my first installment of Heistmas, I'm talking about Ocean's Eleven, which will always hold a special place in my thief-movie-loving heart. The original Ocean's Eleven starred The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr - and was released in 1960. That, however, is not the movie I’m talking about today. I’m referring to the 2001 Steven Soderberg-directed film starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Bernie Mac, Eliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Don Cheadle, Shaobo Qin, and Carl Reiner. What a cast! If you’ve somehow missed Ocean's Eleven, the plot is simple: Danny Ocean (played by George Clooney) is released from prison after serving 4 of his 5-year sentence for felony fraud. Within 24 hours, he and his old partner, Rusty (Brad Pitt), put together a plan to rob three big-time Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. I know there are better heist movies out there but this movie holds its place of my favorite in the heist genre because the reveal at the end was something I had never seen before. In addition to that, the complexity of weaving the storylines of each character into the overall plan Danny and Rusty have required a lot of planning on writer, Ted Griffin’s part, as well as Soderberg’s as the director. The casting for Ocean's Eleven is spot-on and I can’t think of any other people who would have been better in any of the roles, aside from possibly Andy Garcia. I would have rather seen Al Pacino in that role, but we do get him in the second sequel, Ocean's Thirteen, so I guess it’s better than not getting him at all. Music tends to play a big part in my enjoyment of movies. Luckily the music here fits the mood of the entire film and rings back to the original from 1960. The one song that always pops into my head when thinking of Ocean's is “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley. While it’s easy to get stuck on well-known songs like that, David Holmes’ original music has the right energy and truly sets the tone for this particular heist. It’s cool, energetic, and keeps your attention during the montages where the crew is setting up or pulling off the job. The only problem I have from a music standpoint is that I can’t listen to the music without some of the lines from the movie when I pull it up on a streaming platform like Spotify. Nevertheless, I still love the feel it adds to the movie and, in a way, is a character itself. What are your thoughts on Steven Soderberg’s Ocean's Eleven? Have thoughts about this episode? I'd love to hear them! Use the contact form or hit me up on Twitter! Use the promo code GEEKTHIS for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming to you this week from the Friendlies + Co Studio in Logansport, Indiana.

El Camino: Revisiting Breaking Bad

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:45:06 -0400

With the recent release of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie on Netflix, I decided it was time to share my impression of Breaking Bad as whole, with a brief overview of the show, touching on Better Call Saul, and a short piece on El Camino itself.

The Golden Age: An Introduction

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:25:45 -0400

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought the superhero comic into the mainstream when they debuted Superman's story in 1938 with Action Comics #1. In fact, they launched what would become the Golden Age of superhero comics, but what does that mean exactly?

The Cape Gauntlet (Trailer)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 19:21:10 -0400

Golden. Silver. Bronze. Modern.

All of these are eras in comic book history that had their own stories to tell and over the course of the last 80 years, there have been hundreds of thousands of issues published between the main two publishing companies – Marvel Comics and DC Comics – alone. They have pushed what we know about characters beloved for decades and, at times, have published story lines that have had dramatic and long-lasting effects on their universes. Sadly, we’re not super humans, so attempting to read every issue ever published is an impossibility.

But what if you could go through the ones that mattered? The ones that set new precedents, created alternate timelines, ret-conned some of our favorite moments, and in some cases, changed the landscape of the comic industry as a whole?

In this monthly series, I’ll be exploring many of those stories and getting a better grasp on how the issues, story arcs, and events shaped what we know, love, and hate. It’s important to know where our heroes came from so we can understand where they might be headed.

Disney/Fox Merger Complete

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:31:04 -0400

It only took $72 billion dollars to bring the X-Men and Fantastic Four rights to Disney. So what’s next and what could the impact be on Disney’s new intellectual properties?

At the end of 2017, a battle began for the acquisition of rights to many of 21st Century Fox’s assets. The ones we’re immediately interested in here at GEEK THIS were, of course, those surrounding the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and other Marvel intellectual property. For most of us, this was one of those things that seemed unimaginable – all of the Marvel characters under one roof, with the ability to produce live-action versions of our favorite comic book storylines and scenes.

After spending $72 billion and fighting with Comcast, The Walt Disney Company is now holding the rights to many of Fox’s assets. One thing was 30% of Hulu, which is interesting, due to the upcoming debut of the Disney+ streaming platform. With this particular acquisition, it actually gives Disney a majority of control, at 60% (they had a 30% share before the deal). No one is sure of those ramifications, but there are, of course, suspicions. It will be interesting to watch, to say the least.

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Maybe This Isn’t For You

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:00:18 -0400

Season 6 of GEEK THIS! officially starts, comic writer Tom Taylor shuts down some Captain Marvel haters, and I share my newest ideology about geek culture.

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As I return from the hiatus from what I now consider “Season 5” of the podcast, I’ve taken some time to think about the purpose of the show. That led me to start thinking about toxic fandom, something that has been more and more present within geek culture over the last few years. One of the biggest showings of toxic fandom was after Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi was released in 2017.

With this episode, I wanted to give a recent example of this situation. I also wanted to share a way for us as fans to battle the toxicity, which is what I now call the “Not For Me Ideology”. The short and sweet explanation of this is to simply understand that not everything is made for you. Thankfully, Tom Taylor did a great job of talking about this in the tweet I shared.

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Trailer Reaction – Avengers: Endgame

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:18:52 -0500

POTENTIAL SPOILER WARNING! For the first time in the history of the podcast, I’m breaking down a trailer!

Back in April, Thanos snapped his fingers at the end of Infinity War and removed half of everything. Since then, we’ve all been wondering what will happen in the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A lot of fans took it upon themselves to try and guess the title of the film. On December 7, 2018, we not only received the answer to their questions and assumptions, but we got a trailer!

My initial reaction to this trailer was pure excitement. Marvel Studios did a good job at keeping things close to their collective vests when it comes to the particulars of this film. There are secrets within the trailer and I was perfectly fine waiting until the movie was released to find the answers. That didn’t stop me from digging deeper into what was revealed within!

Listen to the full episode to hear the break down, as well as some theories on what some of Marvel’s secrets are.

Avengers: Endgame is set to release on April 26th, 2019.

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The Final Excelsior: Remembering Stan Lee

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:13:38 -0500

Stan Lee passed away on November 12, 2018, due to cardiac arrest triggered by respiratory and congestive heart failure. He was an icon in the comic book industry. He co-created some of the most popular characters alongside the likes of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and so many other artists. Sadly, his life ended in turmoil.

Even so, he was part of a legacy of amazing creators that encouraged all of us in one way or another. He inspired some of us to write or draw or create our own things. His appearances in Marvel films – and even his wonderful Teen Titans Go! to the Movies cameo – have become a staple for us. He’s made quite an impression on us and he will be sorely missed.

I happened to be lucky enough to get my photo taken with Stan back in 2016, right alongside David Hunt and his wife. While it was an extremely quick experience, it has to be one of my favorite moments as a comic book fan. (He smelled exactly like you’d think he would.)

Dave, Stan, Sabrina, and David at Cincinnati Comic Expo in 2016

Child’s Play (1988)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 06:00:17 -0400

Chucky the Doll terrified me on multiple levels as a kid, so it took a lot of psyching myself up in order to watch Child's Play. I have to say that I’m very glad I did, because I overcame my fear and laughed at myself in the process. Also, in this episode, I share the story that really spawned the fear of the demon doll! For those of you who haven't seen My Buddy or Chucky compared directly, this is the horror I had to deal with as a kid. EPISODE LINKS * Child's Play Trailer * My Buddy TV Spot * Subscribe to GEEK THIS! CONNECT WITH US * Facebook * Twitter SUPPORT THE SHOW * Become a Patron * Buy a Shirt

Shaun of the Dead (2004) & Halloween (2018)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:04:49 -0400

David Hunt returns, along with Michael Myers, as we chat about the 2004 modern zombie classic, Shaun of the Dead. After that, we jump into a conversation about our recent Halloween double-feature! Every time David is on the show, it's a fun time for me. Hopefully it's the same for you, too! If you want to hear more of David Hunt on GEEK THIS, leave a comment and let me know. And of course, I'd love to hear your opinion on any of the movies we talk about in this episode. EPISODE LINKS * Shaun of the Dead Trailer * Halloween (1978) Trailer * Halloween (2018) Trailer * Halloween Series Explained * Subscribe to GEEK THIS! CONNECT WITH US * Facebook * Twitter SUPPORT THE SHOW * Become a Patron * Buy a Shirt

Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:16:05 -0400

DC Comics has given us a horror-inspired 80-page giant in Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1. Since it's October, I figured it's only appropriate to talk about it! Also, I've brought back the Pull List segment back. If you'd like to check out my pull list, you can see it below, as well as following me over at League of Comic Geeks. It's one of the best ways I've found to manage my own list while finding more books. Did you like the return of the Pull List segment?YesYesSubmit EPISODE LINKS * Purchase Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 * Ben Avery's Website * Huluween Playlist * Subscribe CONNECT WITH US * Facebook * Twitter SUPPORT THE SHOW * Become a Patron * Buy a Shirt THIS WEEK'S PULL LIST

Huluween Film Fest (2018)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:57:50 -0400

Huluween, if you’re oblivious, is Hulu’s month-long Halloween celebration. They have loads of featured horror films and TV shows plastered to the front of the website and their apps. In addition to this, they’re showcasing eight independent short films. Those are going to be what I’m covering today. If you’d like to watch these before I talk about them, you can watch them in an official playlist here. If you'd like to support GEEK THIS and get a free trial of Hulu, please use my affiliate link here. I'll receive a small monetary kickback for each person who continues their service after the trial is over. URN - Directed and written by Ben Steiner; Produced by Dan Dixon THE RIZZLE - Directed by Josh Tanner; Written and produced by Josh Tanner & Jade Van Der Lei THE HUG - Directed, written, & produced by Jack Bishop and Justin Nijm THE BOX - Directed by Santiago C. Tapia; Written by Jessica Curtright & Santiago Tapia; Produced by: David Moore LIPPY - Directed & written by Lucy Campbell; Produced by Garry Paton HAUNTED, HORRIFYING SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE - Directed by Rodney Ascher; Written by Basil Quartermass; Produced by Tyler Glodt THE GILLYMUCK - Directed & written by Dan Samiljan; Produced by Noelle Hubbell CARVED - Directed & written by Justin Harding; Produced by Kris Elsley, Dale Andrews, Rob Brunner & Jason Kennedy

Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 05:35:44 -0400

It’s October, the podcast is back, and it’s that time of the year where we all just want something spooky to watch. This week, I’m starting off the season right by talking a little about a show from my childhood – and possibly yours – Are You Afraid of the Dark. I hope you enjoy the return from my unexpected two-month break.

After recording the episode, I found this amazing, updated re-imagining of the Are You Afraid of the Dark intro. It’s the audio you hear at the end of the episode. Please check out more of the videos and projects created by SNEAKYBOY on YouTube. I did not ask permission to use the audio in the episode, but am in the process of getting in touch with the SNEAKYBOY team to let them know.

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RPG with Me (Pilot)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 08:29:13 -0400

This week, I'm jumping all into my newfound fascination for role-playing games with a special release of the pilot episode of RPG with Me, a new podcast I'm doing with my daughters. I hope you enjoy it! If you've been reading Finally Fridays on the blog lately, you'll know that I've become very interested in tabletop role-playing games. I'll talk about this more in the next episode official episode of the podcast, but let me say this: RPG WITH ME is a labor of love that I'm so excited about. It isn't replacing GEEK THIS, but it does take more time to produce and has been part of the reason the show has been put off over the last month. Thank you for sticking with me. I hope you'll subscribe to the new show and listen with your family. EPISODE LINKS * Subscribe to RPG with Me CONNECT WITH US * Facebook * Twitter SUPPORT THE SHOW * Become a Patron * Buy a Shirt

San Diego Comic Con 2018 Trailer Reactions

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 23:49:35 -0400

It's the week after San Diego Comic-Con and we've got trailers! Why not spend the entire episode giving my initial reactions?! NEWS STORIES * Dave Jackson inducted into the Academy of Podcasters' Hall of Fame at Podcast Movement 2018 * James Gunn fired from Disney and Marvel Studios over decade-old tweets TRAILER LINKS * Aquaman * Glass * Godzilla: King of the Monsters * Titans * Shazam

Roots, Inspirations, & Collaborations

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 01:28:51 -0400

I'm still thinking about hitting the 100-episode milestone, so it only felt right to talk about where the podcast started, what inspires the feel of the show, and some of my favorite collaborations. Shows That Mean Something to GEEK THIS Stuff You Should Know Strangers & Aliens The Audacity to Podcast The Sci-Fi Christian Spirit Blade Word Balloon w/ John Siuntres Lore Variant Reel World Theology

The 100th Episode

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:51:52 -0400

Grab your pinatas, party hats, and brewskies, folks! It's the long-awaited 100th episode of GEEK THIS! To celebrate, I take us all down memory lane to give a little commentary on the first episode of the podcast. And of course, I spend the last part of the show thanking you profusely. You'll never know how grateful I am that you listen. Thank you all so very much for 100 episodes! There's still more to come! Support GEEK THIS! You can support GEEK THIS by purchasing a shirt from our TeePublic store. We feature shirts from other artists, too! This means if you can support our show while supporting an independent artist. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!

Fortnite: Battle Royale

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:00:06 -0400

It's one of the biggest video games out there right now: Fortnite. I talk about my experience with the game and the following news stories in this week's episode. Featured Stories Former ‘Daredevil’ Showrunner Steven S DeKnight Teams Up with Netflix DC Comics to Bring 100-Page Giants to Wal-Mart This Summer Aaron Mahnke Launches New Podcast with HowStuffWorks Announcements Finally Friday I failed to mention this last week because I didn’t put it in my notes, but there is a weekly article now over at GEEKTHISPODCAST.COM called Finally Friday. It’s a recap of what I’ve been geeking out about during the week. More or less it’s a written version of the old Recommends segment we did on the show a couple years ago. This coming Friday will be the 3rd week, so be sure to go back and check out previous entries. If you’re interested in submitting a Finally Friday article, you can shoot an email to media@geekthispodcast.com and that will go right to me! Episode 100 Next week is the 100th episode of the podcast! It has taken a long time to get here! I’m working hard on it and if you’d like to be a part of it, let me know what your favorite moment or episode has been since you started listening and why.

Goodbye, Chris Hardwick

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:18:38 -0400

Avengers: Infinity War Writers Pitch Their DCEU Idea You can hear the original audio here, on Fatman on Batman. A word of warning: this is an explicit podcast and should be listened to if strong, graphic language is not a problem for you. Chloe Dykstra Shares Dark Post on Medium Again, a word of warning: this article discusses very sensitive and triggering subjects. Read with caution. Announcements: * I will be recording with Mikey "Fizz" Fissel and David Atwell for Reel World Theology about Incredibles 2. Once the episode goes live, I will be sure to share the link here and on social media. * I'm also appearing on Your Podcast by Blubrry as a guest host, with Mike Dell. If you like techie, podcast-centric talk, you'll want to listen. That episode is schedule for June 25. * We're expanding our merch shop! Thanks to a new affiliate partnership with TeePublic, we're also selling designs from artists we find and want to help support. You can find out TeePublic shop here.

Geoff Johns Steps Down

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:19:58 -0400

Geoff Johns steps down as DC Comics Chief Creative Officer and I end the episode with a discussion about the serious issue of depression. WARNING: If you are sensitive to discussions about depression and events surrounding it, please skip the end of the episode, following the three news stories that are covered. Also, if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please get professional help immediately. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255. * On Marvel's $5 Barrier to Entry (ComicBook.com) * Geoff Johns to Step Down as DC Chief Creative Officer; Will Get Warner Bros Producing Deal (Deadline.com) * Howard the Duck Star Says She's Pitching Reboot to Marvel (Newsarama.com) * National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 If you need someone to talk to, please use the contact form here on the site. I'm the only person who reads the email that is submitted and it will absolutely be confidential.

The Toys That Made Us (2017)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:35:52 -0400

GEEK THIS! is back from a short hiatus! The Toys That Made us could easily be marketed solely to collectors, but for me, there was a little bit of nostalgia, even with the good amount of toys that I never played with. I’m a fan of history, documentaries, and pop culture, so the series hit on multiple cylinders. FEATURED STORIES * Bumblebee Trailer * The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Trailer MAIN TOPIC * The Toys That Made Us (Netflix) SUPPORT GEEK THIS! Show your support of the podcast by snagging something from our merch site! When you do, use #GEEKTHIS on social media! CREDITS * Geek This! is produced by Dave Clements. * Music for this episode can be found at PodcastMusic.com * The show opener was produced by Music Radio Creative.

Deadpool 2 (2018)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Thu, 24 May 2018 09:37:12 -0400

Yes, the show is on hiatus for another week or so, but we absolutely had to get together and talk about Deadpool 2! David Hunt and Mike Kostrewa return for the discussion, which has a very brief non-spoiler section before we dive in head-long. And yes, we need to watch it a second time. There was way too much to talk about! We hope you enjoy this bonus episode. GEEK THIS! will return to regular episodes on June 6th, 2018, so make sure you're subscribed and you follow us on social media! * GEEK THIS! Gear Now Available * Subscribe to HALF THE MIKE on YouTube

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Thu, 03 May 2018 23:56:19 -0400

We re-assembled our personal team of Avengers to talk about Infinity War. It's a longer episode (with some audio glitches, sorry) featuring David Hunt and Mike Kostrewa back behind the microphones again. We definitely enjoyed the movie and had a great time talking about it.This episode does contain spoilers after the first few minutes. There's a clear spoiler warning, but as always, we highly suggest that you watch Avengers: Infinity War before you listen to our little chat. Pick up a shirt! You can support GEEK THIS! by grabbing one of our shirts. More designs are on the way, too, so keep checking back!

The Mad Titan – Road to Infinity War

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 06:00:45 -0400

In the last two episodes, I’ve been sharing pieces of lore surrounding Avengers: Infinity War, which is the culmination of 10 years and 18 films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today, in the third and final part of my Road to Infinity War series, I’m going to dig into the history of the Mad Titan, Thanos. GEEK THIS! Swag Available * TeePublic * TeeSpring BRAVE browser * Download the BRAVE browser and support GEEK THIS! With each new user, Brave will donate $5 to help us create new content for the podcast.

The Infinity Gems – Road to Infinity War

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:00:31 -0400

The Infinity Gems power the Infinity Gauntlet and as you might expect, they've have switched hands a time or two. The real question, though, is "Where did they come from?" This is Part Two in the Road to Infinity War mini-series. You can still pick up a shirt from our Teespring shop. It's a great way to support GEEK THIS! and let others know you listen to podcasts! Also new shirts are available at TeePublic and are only $14 each through April 19, 2018.

The Infinity Gauntlet – Road to Infinity War

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:53:58 -0400

The Infinity Gauntlet has had an interesting existence since it debuted in 1990. We’ve seen Thanos wearing it in the Infinity War trailer but that doesn’t mean someone else won’t get their hand into it. We’ll have to see. This is Part One in the Road to Infinity War mini-series. You can still pick up a shirt from our Teespring shop. It's a great way to support GEEK THIS! and let others know you listen to podcasts!

Stan Lee’s Life Gets Weirder

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 01:20:29 -0400

Stan Lee gets his blood stolen, Antonio Banderas becomes an X-Man, and Thanos demands your silence! Stan Lee's Blood Allegedly Stolen by Former Business Associate Antonio Banderas Joins New Mutants 'Avengers: Infinity War' Directors Issue Letter to Fans on Spoilers Announcements Geek This! shirts are now available at TeeSpring! Reviews Leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts and tell us how we're doing!

The X-Men Shuffle

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 06:45:28 -0400

The upcoming X-Men movies continue to get shuffled, a Han Solo keeps the drama coming, and Pacific Rim might just be crossing over with Godzilla and friends. Announcements Geek This! shirts are now available at TeeSpring! Reviews Leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts and tell us how we're doing!

Gotham By Gaslight (2018)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 23:42:56 -0400

Take a trip back to the 1800's as I review the animated adaptation of the original Elseworlds story, Gotham By Gaslight, in this shorter episode. Thanks for your podcast review! * None for this episode Announcements * None for this episode Share Feedback * Comment on the show notes * Email feedback@geekthispodcast.com (audio files welcome) Connect * Subscribe to Geek This! on Apple Podcasts or Android * Like the Facebook Page and join a community of other geeks * Follow Dave on Twitter Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services we have an affiliate relationship with. We may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, we won't recommend something we don't like. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we appreciate your support of Geek This!

Wolverine Has A Podcast

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:56:46 -0400

Nicolas Cage Is Superman After twenty or so years after the canceled Tim Burton film, Superman Lives, Nicolas Cage is getting his chance to play the Blue Boy Scout… or at least his voice. He’ll be appearing as Superman in this summer’s Teen Titans Go to the Movies. He’s one of a few celebrity cameos appearing, including singer/songwriter Halsey as Wonder Woman, and rapper Lil Yachty as Green Lantern Jon Stewart. In January 2000, Nic Cage reported his copy of Action Comics #1 had been stolen from his home in LA. In 2011, it showed up in a storage lock in San Fernando Valley. That’s a story for some other time, though. As for his appearance in Teen Titans, I think this is pretty fun news, myself. He’s had a storied history with the character, so it’s nice to see it finally pay off. (Figuratively and literally.) DC Black Label This past week, DC Comics announced their new imprint, DC Black Label.The stories coming from Black Label will be out-of-continuity, which will enable their writers and creators to edgier books than the main line. It seems that DC is realizing the power the creatives have when they’re allowed to tell stories that aren’t obligated to the main storyline. Since publishing my Why Do I Hate DC Comics episode a few weeks back, I’m finding myself more and more interested in what DC is doing with their books. Granted, I’ve only dug into The Flash so far - starting in the New 52-era. From the outside, it looks like this might be similar to Marvel Knights, but I think DC is going to do something more with the creative teams they’ve announced. * Frank Miller & John Romita, Jr on “Superman: Year One” * John Ridley (12 Years A Slave) on “The Other History of the DC Universe” * Kelly Sue DeConnick on “Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons” * Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo on “Batman: Last Knight on Earth” * Greg Rucka on “Wonder Woman: Diana’s Daughter” * Brian Azzarello & Lee Bermejo on “Batman: Damned” I really think these sound interesting. In some ways I’m sad to see two Batman books, even though I love the work Snyder & Capullo have done, and even enjoyed Azzarello & Bermejo’s “Joker” book. I want to see what they’ll do with The Flash and Green Lantern. We’ll see! Wolverine: The Long Night I’ve talked a lot about DC in this episode, but Marvel brought together two of my favorite things recently, so I couldn’t bail on them completely! They have released Wolverine: The Long Night, a scripted podcast available (for the time being) on Stitcher Premium. There are 10 episodes total, each to be released weekly and will eventually hit other podcast platforms this fall. Special Agents investigate a series of mysterious deaths in Burns, Alaska, following the arrival of a strange newcomer - a loner by the name of Logan. When I first heard about this, I was pretty bummed that I wasn’t going to be able to listen. I’m a fan of good audio dramas and really wanted to check it out. Luckily, there is a free trial available for Stitcher Premium if you want to start listening now. (And no, this isn’t an ad.)More than likely I’ll be reviewing this sometime soon, probably after my trial expires, so be on the lookout for that. Black Panther Keeps Winning As of recording this, Black Panther is now the 20th-highest grossing movie of all time. It has beat out The Dark Knight and is grossing a total of $1.09B in less than a month of it’s release! I think this is showing how important of a film it is.

Final Space – Season 1 (2018)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:58 -0500

In Final Space, an astronaut named Gary and his planet-destroying sidekick called Mooncake embark on serialized journeys through space in order to unlock the mystery of where the universe actually ends and if it actually does exist. I'm joined by my wife, Wendie, to discuss the first episode in the new TBS television series created by YouTuber Olan Rogers. Thanks for your podcast review! * None for this episode Announcements * Wendie and I are starting a new podcast called Lock, Schlock & Barrel! More info is coming soon, so stay tuned! Share Feedback * Comment on the show notes * Email feedback@geekthispodcast.com (audio files welcome) Connect * Subscribe to Geek This! on Apple Podcasts or Android * Like the Facebook Page and join a community of other geeks * Follow Dave on Twitter Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services we have an affiliate relationship with. We may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, we won't recommend something we don't like. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we appreciate your support of Geek This!

Black Panther (2018)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:32:43 -0500

Black Panther has been a huge box office success and we've seen it twice. Let's talk about it. Thanks for your podcast review! * None for this episode Announcements * None for this episode Share Feedback * Comment on the show notes * Email feedback@geekthispodcast.com (audio files welcome) Connect * Subscribe to Geek This! on Apple Podcasts or Android * Like the Facebook Page and join a community of other geeks * Follow Dave on Twitter Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services we have an affiliate relationship with. We may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, we won't recommend something we don't like. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we appreciate your support of Geek This!

Altered Carbon: Out of the Past (2018)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:50 -0500

Altered Carbon is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for everyone. Please use discretion when choosing to watch this episode or series. Netflix’s new show, Altered Carbon, is based on a 2002 book by Richard Morgan. This is the first book in the Takeshi Kovacs series. The other two novels are Broken Angels and Woken Furies. Fun fact, Richard Morgan wrote two Black Widow graphic novels - Homecoming (2005) and The Things They Say About Her (2006), wrote for the video games Crysis 2 and Syndicate. So he has a little nerd cred in addition to these sci-fi books. The story is set in a dystopian world that felt similar to the cyberpunk style we see in Blade Runner. It’s very easy to see that Morgan’s vision in this show pulls heavily from what we get from Philip K Dick and Ridley Scott. At least that’s what we get on-screen. I can’t attest to what the books are like, but I would imagine something similar. The first episode, titled “Out of the Past” starts with a body floating naked in a vast ocean and quickly cuts to someone in the shower. The fact that there is nudity - although at this point barely any - isn’t surprising given the rating. What we realize eventually as the story is played out is that the body floating in the ocean and the man in the shower are the same person, Takeshi “Tak” Kovacs, even though they physically are not the same. This is due to an advancement in technology that makes the body what it really is: a shell. People are “re-sleeved” - given new bodies when they die unless their “stack” is destroyed. The “stack” is basically a chip attached to the top of a person’s spine. We see Tak get killed, along with his partner in a raid by a group of military sentries. 250 years later, that floating body is pulled into a medical bay and unzipped from a bag filled with some sort of goop that I suppose is a holding tank for an unused body. This one, though, happens to be the new sleeve for Tak, as well as the former body of a convict. As Tak is essentially reborn and given the rundown of his current circumstance here, we get to get some flashbacks and not-so subtle exposition about the world Altered Carbon is set in: Tak is a highly-deadly, highly-skilled, and highly regarded assassin known as an Envoy. To truly kill someone, you have to destroy their stack. When it comes to religion, sleeving is, as you would imagine, frowned upon. (It’s essentially reincarnation, but with someone else’s body.) The idea of sleeving being a bad thing is shown when a 7-year old girl comes out to see her parents, but she’s in the sleeve (body) of a middle-aged woman. The parents, of course, are unhappy and are told that if they want a better sleeve they’ll have to pay for it instead of getting it for free from the government. We also find out the reason Tak has been re-sleeved: a rich man by the name of Laurens Bancroft wants him to solve his (Bancroft’s) murder because he doesn’t remember what happened. The explanation here was interesting to me. As we’ve watched Tak make his way through this new-to-us world, it’s shown that just because you’re re-sleeved, it doesn’t mean you lose any memories. Tak has flashbacks over and over again, as well as hallucinations. Bancroft explains that his stack was destroyed, but he has a backup copy uploaded to a satellite every 48 hours. This enabled him to not just be re-sleeved, but essentially reborn from true death. Tak isn’t interested in helping Bancroft, even though the man has promised him everything from unlimited money to a new sleeve of his choice. Instead, he decides he would rather “go back on ice”. This leads him to buying a ton of drugs from a guy on the street, getting high,

Trailers from Big Game LII

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:56:47 -0500

This past weekend millions of people chose to watch two sports teams duke it out in hopes to take home some jewelry. I personally don’t pay any attention to sports of any kind - although I do wish dodgeball was a national past time - but I do know that the first Sunday in February means it’s time to watch some commercials. Particularly those that are TV spots for upcoming movies. For the first time ever in the history of Geek This, I’m going to be sharing my thoughts on what was shown during the Big Game. You may not be familiar with my “One Trailer” rule. This is something I personally enacted three or four years ago when I realized that there are literally dozens of trailers and TV spots out there for upcoming movies. My theory is that if you put them all together you’ll end up with at least half of the movie and that ultimately means it’s spoiled for you before you ever set foot in a theater. That said, I’m going to dive into the trailers from the Big Game! RED SPARROW Red Sparrow is based on a best-selling novel by Jason Matthews and this teaser feels a little like something we might see from a Black Widow movie. In this movie, a ballerina by the name of Dominika is recruited by a Russian intelligence service and forced to use her body as a weapon after she witnesses something she wasn’t supposed to. The teaser doesn’t give much and it doesn’t really lead to any kind of anticipation. I think I’ll pass. JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) are trying to rescue the island’s remaining dinosaurs after a volcano becomes active. Also, there’s a giant, genetically-engineered velociraptor on the loose. Since I was a little kid I have loved Jurassic Park. That was the only film of the franchise I can honestly say I like. And then they release this second trailer for Fallen Kingdom. I was sucked in as soon as it started. The creepy toy piano and the claw? Yes please! I’m always leery, though, when there is a Jurassic Park sequel because none of them have lived up to the magic (for me) of the first one. Fingers are crossed here. SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Solo: A Star Wars Story chronicles an adventure featuring everyone’s favorite scruffy-looking nerf herder. In this teaser, we hear Han registering for the Imperial Navy as a pilot, we get to see Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, the Millenium Falcon in its youth, and of course, everyone’s favorite Wookiee. If I were to have a man-crush on a character it could easily be Han Solo. As a kid I was fascinated with him and in many ways tried to emulate him daily. I even read the now non-canon Han Solo Trilogy by AC Crispin and became an even bigger fan. What’s great for me in this teaser is there are nods to that trilogy. The fact that Han is registering to be an Imperial pilot? Check. Possibly telling the story of winning the Falcon? Check? What I’d love to see is Han Solo not being called “Han Solo” for part of the movie. Maybe I’ll have to re-read the books and talk about them in a later episode. I’m really excited for this one. SKYSCRAPER Yeah… there was nothing here. It’s simply Dwayne Johnson talking to a group of executives about how they’ve built a 3500 foot tall skyscraper and how it’s probably not safe. I love The Rock. I’d watch him in almost anything, so there’s a good chance I’ll be seeing this some time. Whether it’s in the theater or at home in my underwear, I haven’t decided yet. Maybe that’s the point: “Can we sell a movie just having Dwayne Johnson talk?” We’ll see. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his Impossible Mission Force return to save the world again after a mission gone wrong.

Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 01:03:14 -0500

Jerry Seinfeld is a household name thanks to his TV show, Seinfeld, that ran from 1989-1998 on NBC. The show, if you haven’t seen it is about… nothing. Well, kind of. It’s based on a somewhat fictional version of Jerry and his friends, Elaine, George, and Kramer. There isn’t an overarching theme throughout the show, other than the gang finds themselves in some hilarious predicaments. It’s one of those things you just have to watch to understand. Well, anyway, thanks to the huge success from that show, Jerry’s well-known. Oddly enough, he didn’t really do a lot of well-known work outside of his stand-up career and guest appearances on shows like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. And then came Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee in 2012. The show was produced for the streaming service Crackle originally and has since been moved to Netflix, where every single episode is now available to watch and there is a new 24-episode season scheduled to release sometime in 2018. If you’ve never watched a single episode of Comedians In Cars, it’s a pretty straight-forward concept: in each episode, Jerry (who is a major car enthusiast) picks up a comedian in a car - usually a fancy, expensive classic - and they drive through New York, Los Angeles, or wherever the comedian is from, and they get coffee while talking about anything and everything. It doesn’t sound like much, I know, but there’s a level of “realness” in the conversations Jerry has with his guests. I think that’s due to the fact that there isn’t this huge production going on like a traditional talk show. They are literally sitting in a car, talking. It’s simple but brilliant and allows the guests to be honest and communicate on a more personal level. Since this is a show about comedians, an obvious topic to cover here is, “How funny is it?” To be honest, it’s genuinely funny the majority of the time. What’s great about it, though, is it’s not some scripted television show and no one has lines. It absolutely wouldn’t work that way. The humor is genuine, so like stand-up, there are going to be moments and guests that you’ll want to go back and rewatch, but there are some misses. I think it would be extremely easy to say that I didn’t like some guests simply because I’m not a fan of their style of humor, but I really did try to be open with each new episode. Garry Shandling and Ricky Gervais aren’t comedians I would put on my Top 10 list if you were to ask me, but they happened to be great episodes because of their banter with Jerry. And there were times when guests you expected to be good just weren’t. (Sorry Jay Leno and Brian Regan!) Also, one thing I noticed toward the end of the available episodes was how Jerry became more and more crotchety. He was a little more mean during that last collection and a half. Still, it made for a fun show. As far as favorite episodes go, that’s really a tough one. There are currently 59 episodes on Netflix to watch and at 15-20 minutes on average, it’s easy to forget some that were absolutely stellar. But, if you were to stick me in a sweet classic car - oh man, those Volvos! - I’d have to say my top five were: * Jimmy Fallon * Stephen Colbert * Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks * Robert Klein * Don Rickles * David Letterman I know that was 6, but come on! There are so many great people. Again, what was fascinating to me is that, yes, they were funny, but to learn more about what makes them tick? That’s the reason I love character so much. People are interesting, even if they are famous and slightly out of touch with the real world. If you can’t tell by now,

Why Do I Hate DC Comics?

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:25:16 -0500

If you’ve listened to Geek This since the podcast started in 2012, you may have noticed a trend: we have rarely talked about DC Comics and DC Entertainment. It’s been brought to my attention by myself that maybe, just maybe I hate them. In fact, my loathing for DC has been brought up a couple of times with friends and I’ve never truly been able to explain why I might hate them. So, on this episode I want to explain my point of view and how I’m going to remedy the issue. I was born in 1987, so my childhood took place in the 1990s. What I find wild about this era is that when it came to comics themselves, while I wasn’t very interested, there was a boom going on. With it, though, came the rise of comic book cartoons. These were my jam. Since that was the case, it was easy for me to become familiar with characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Hulk, and the Fantastic Four. Marvel cartoons were just more prevalent, which meant the superhero toys I had were primarily Marvel. I had watched and re-watched the Michael Keaton Batman films a lot of times, but any other character outside of those I was oblivious to. It wasn’t until sometime later that I discovered Batman: The Animated Series. Still, I didn’t understand the concept of a shared comic book universe, so I had no idea Superman, The Flash, or any other DC Comics character outside of that particular show even existed. Once Superman: The Animated Series was on, I watched it, but not with the interest that I did Batman. (Still, to this day, Superman isn’t as interesting as Batman to me. But that’s another episode.) As I grew older, comic book characters and superheroes faded away. They didn’t hold much value to me once I became interested in books, music, video games, and movies. When I was a teenager, the only person I knew that liked comics was my older cousin. Then, in 2002, a certain web-headed hero was brought to theaters. After that, I started to read some comics, namely Ultimate Spider-Man. In 2007, after another Spider-Man movie, I stumbled upon the Civil War event. It pulled me in, leading me to today, where I still love everything Marvel. As you can see, I didn’t have a lot of exposure to DC Comics outside of Batman. My parents didn’t have an opinion one way or another when it came to comics. In fact, the only ones they ever bought me were a Marvel Comics adaptation of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and two issues of a Christian series called Archangels: The Saga, which I liked enough to spend my hard-earned money to buy every single issue until it was discontinued. (I still have them, by the way.) So it isn’t that I hate DC Comics, I’ve just never given them an honest chance outside of Batman. Here’s the deal, though. In an effort to become a more well-rounded person, I’m going to start reading a non-Batman DC Comics series. I want suggestions from you, though. What is a good series to start with if I’m just dipping my toe into the latest books? And, yes, I’ll even read a Superman book, but I still need someone to help me understand the appeal. All of this is in my quest to understand the world of comics and truly appreciate what’s out there, even if it is unfamiliar. Thanks for your podcast review! * None for this episode Announcements * None for this episode Share Feedback * Comment on the show notes * Email feedback@geekthispodcast.com (audio files welcome) Connect * Subscribe to Geek This! on Apple Podcasts or Android

Brian K Vaughan’s Paper Girls

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:22 -0500

Previously, in episode 77, I made a list of 12 pop culture things I wanted to check out in 2018. One item on that list was to read more comics that were not part of Marvel or DC. I was given several suggestions from you and I’m taking the time to dig into these books. Reviewing comics is one of the hardest thing for me on the podcast because, generally, people don’t have the access to comics the way they might a big-budget movie. I actually have to get my comics digitally because the closest comic shop is nearly an hour away from me and, sadly, they don’t always carry everything. That said, there are going to spoilers. There’s really no other way around it, especially for this series. Sorry. Today I’m covering Paper Girls by Brian K Vaughan. This series (which is still ongoing at the time of this recording) debuted in October 2015, so I am absolutely late to the party here and I’m so sorry that I am. The first issue begins on Halloween 1988, where four 12-year old girls meet each other on their paper route and get sucked into a plot that is so much bigger and twisted than they (or the reader) realize. The vibe has been called “Stand By Me” meets “War of the Worlds” and I think it deserves that comparison. When it was recommended to me, it was along the lines of “Stranger Things,” which is also a good comparison. When I started reading this series, I had no idea what I was walking into. I didn’t read any of the plot or even a summary of that first issue. I just picked it up and ran with it. The 80’s feel was spot on and that is really what sucked me in at first. And then all of the weird sci-fi stuff started. But let’s back up. Our protagonists are, like I said, four 12-year old girls doing their early-morning newspaper deliveries. They’re spunky. They have attitudes. They aren’t the typical girls written in comics and that makes them more special and more interesting. Erin is the newcomer to the group and bumps into Mackenzie (the tough leader), Lindsey (the tough girl’s best friend) and KJ (the tomboy). Vaughan makes it plainly clear that the 80s were tougher than we would like to believe. Unlike a lot of female protagonists, these girls are capable of handling things themselves. That’s shown at the beginning of the first issue, when Erin has to deal with a dirtbag teenager harassing her. Mackenzie, Lindsey, and KJ roll up to stop him, regardless of them knowing this new girl. Vaughan doesn’t mess with cliches here. In addition to the Paper Girls meeting each other, they get sucked into a weird sci-fi adventure when someone steals one of Lindsey’s prized walkie-talkies. They decide to chase him down, which leads them to an abandoned house, where they find what looks like a lunar module in the basement. After a flash of light and a loud hum, the girls return outside to see that the sky looks different and things just don’t feel right. They find the walkie-talkie thief, who is revealed to be someone from the future. It’s also revealed that the girls are in 2016, not 1988. This is where things get weird. This is also where we are constantly reminded that we aren’t in a time-travel story. But maybe we are? (As I’m recording this, I’ve not read the most-recent issue, so things are still developing and still a little foggy.) At the end of the first volume, the girls run into Erin… as a 40-year old woman. Later we meet another version of Erin that is from the future, but is still 12 and speaks the same language as the Elders, who seem to be the antagonists in the story. And they ride these pterodactyls who fly in the sky. When Erin shows up from the supposed alternate universe, she brings back giant tardigrades who start fighting Godzilla...

Revisiting YouTube Red

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 06:27:36 -0500

Back in episode 59 I gave my initial impression of YouTube’s premium “YouTube Red” service. Overall, I wasn’t impressed, but after a year and 20 episodes - and getting access to a new 3-month trial - I wanted to revisit the service and see what had changed and if it would become a regular part of my cord-cutting utilities. What is YouTube Red? To put it simply, Red is a premium service created by YouTube in order for them to do more specialized content with some of the top creators on the platform. It costs $10 per month. With that $10 per month, you get benefits, like absolutely no advertisements, access to their Red Originals programming (which I’ll touch on more later), total access to Google Play Music - which is on par with Spotify Premium, and the ability to download videos and playlists. Ad-Free Watching We watch a lot of YouTube in my house. In fact, I think I personally watch more YouTube than I do Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Video. It’s the first thing I turn on when I want to watch TV at the end of the day or on the weekend. When you watch that much, ads can be frustrating. That’s why I love the idea of cord-cutting and pay extra for Hulu’s Commercial-Free package. (Although that’s not 100% accurate. Thanks, ABC…) Netflix doesn’t have ads, either. The problem with YouTube ads is that there is one in front of every single video you watch unless it’s one that is not being monetized, which, if we’re honest, is a rare thing. Having YouTube ad-free is a fantastic perk, but I’m not sure if it’s worth $10 per month. Let’s continue and see if this pans out. YouTube Red Originals I love seeing creators get the chance to make something they’ve always wanted to make. This is the idea behind Red Originals. From what I understand, the way it works is YouTube selects several of the top creators on the site and given them an injection of money to make “that thing”. For instance, when Red launched in October of 2016, PewDiePie, Rhett & Link, Lilly Singh (AKA Superwoman), and Joey Graceffa, among others, released new premium shows. These were only accessible behind the Red paywall, but the first episode was free as a teaser. When I originally looked at YouTube Red, there wasn’t a lot of content there. There was even less that I felt deserved my time or money. In the end, that was the number one thing that made the service unappealing. A year or so later, there have been additions to what is available and some of it is definitely worth your time. My favorite shows have to be Rhett & Link’s Buddy System and Mind Field by vsauce. One of the hardest parts about the Red Originals is that I don’t know a lot of those creators. That didn’t stop me from checking out some of the shows. I watched both seasons of Joey Graceffa’s Escape the Night, a murder mystery reality show, which has some good ideas, but overall fails in its “reality show” style. They were obviously acting… Anyway, there is much more to sink your teeth into here. In addition to the YouTube creator programming, the service is bringing in other talent and trying to position itself as a competitor to Netflix and Hulu. This time around, there is plenty to choose from. One nit to pick: it’s hard to find the Red Originals unless you’re using a mobile device. At least that’s my experience. Unless you’re subscribed to a YouTube channel with Red content, you’ll have to hunt it down through searching for “YouTube Red Originals”. I think there should be a button in your Subscriptions that will take you right there. Just a thought. Google Play Music This is an underutilized feature of my subscription. I don’t listen to a lot of music unless I’m working on something that needs my full focus and I can...

Feasting on Hannibal

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 23:48:05 -0500

NBC's Hannibal is based on the character Thomas Harris created in his novel, RED DRAGON. You probably recognize the name Hannibal Lecter from the classic 1991 film, Silence of the Lambs, which starred Anthony Hopkins in the iconic role and Jodie Foster in the role of FBI agent-in-training, Clarice Starling. This show and the movies (Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, Red Dragon, and the 1984 film, Manhunter) all share the same inspiration. Now, I’m still working through the movies and I may touch on them later this year, but today I want to focus on the television show. In a review for Silence of the Lambs I wrote on the website Letterboxd, I ended that review stating that the movies and this TV show were different animals. That is a word of caution before you dive into this world, or even if you have already been a part of it, but haven’t sat down to watch the most recent take on these characters. They do not work with each other at all. For a series on network television, HANNIBAL is not for the faint of heart. It is graphic and absolutely pushes the envelope on the typical formula for shows. There is plenty of gore and nudity, though it is blurred. The story focuses primarily on the relationship of Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter. Will is an empath. He has the ability to essentially experience the murders that he investigates and reconstructs them in his mind. All the while doing damage to his own psyche. That is where Hannibal comes in. He is a psychiatrist who is contracted by the FBI to work with Will and his team, run by Jack Crawford (played by Laurence Fishburne). In addition to working with Will to help break down each murder, he also sees him as a patient to check on his mental health. The show is extremely well-written and acted. It is also a good mix of drama, horror, procedural, thriller, and mystery. It’s what stood out to me when I watched the first episode. It was like nothing I had seen on TV. It was unique and Bryan Fuller, the show runner and producer, knew that. He took risks, especially making the psychology as big a character as Will, Hannibal, or any of the other characters that showed up. Some of it went over my head, which I actually loved. That gives me a reason to rewatch it. I can't spoil any part of this show. There’s too much contained in the three seasons that I couldn’t focus on anything in particular. What I will do is talk about characters. (You knew it was coming!) As I mentioned before, Will Graham - played by Hugh Dancy - is an empath and put himself in the figurative shoes of the killers. His ability to empathize so strongly gives him a supernatural insight into these things and impoverished the course of the show does damage to him. Will is the “us” guy. We get to feel what he feels through every moment in each episode. Even though he is the hero, there at moments when you have to wonder. Mads Mikkelsen’s Hannibal Lecter is absolutely fantastic. He has this calm, unflappable demeanor throughout the entire show that is chilling. He is essentially a dead soul, but he’s interesting all the time. I kept finding myself asking, What is he thinking? What is he planning? Every single time, I was surprised. I might have even rooted for him a little? Maybe? The only thing I remember seeing Laurence Fishburne in before this was The Matrix, but that was ages ago. His role, Jack Crawford, fit perfectly with Will and Hannibal. In fact, the opening credit sequence contains those three characters because their relationships feed off of one another. He pushes Will a little more in every episode, in spite of the toll it could take on him. At the same time, he is manipulated masterfully by Hannibal. Again, these three characters work so well together.

Looking Back on 2017

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 07:03:26 -0500

Last week on the show I shared a list of 12 pieces of entertainment I want to experience next year. This week I want to reflect on 2017 and share some info with you. Episode 76 Feedback First off, though, I want to share a little bit of feedback from episode 76, “12 Things for 2018”. David Arington, who inspired last week’s episode and also hosts Helix Reviews wrote in to respond: I just listened to your 12 Things episode and I have a few suggestions for good comics outside of Marvel and DC. Paper Girls is a cool sci fi comic somewhat in the vein of Stranger Things (I think you may have talked about this on the podcast before, so you may have already read it.) Lazarus is a fascinating read. It’s about different factions of a future society and a class system and the lead character is nigh unkillable, so that’s pretty cool! Another one I love is Plume. This is a funny, fantasy Western, adventure series about a young lady and her magical sidekick searching for her father. It is a Kickstarter project, and the fourth (and final I think) volume is on Kickstarter now. Also anything by Bryan Lee O'Malley is great (Scott Pilgrim, Lost at Sea, Seconds, even Snotgirl is pretty fun!) Check them out if you want to, I know I enjoyed each of them. It was a good episode and I look forward to hear what you think about these things in the future! Thanks for the recommendations, David! I highly encourage you to check out Helix Reviews. David has a lot of energy and is definitely excited to consume geek culture over there. That right there is really what the heart of this podcast is: connecting with people and introducing things you geek out about with them. That’s a big reason that I started the podcast 5 years ago, to find people that were genuinely geeks and fans of anything and everything. (Yeah, if you can believe it, Geek This officially turned 5 this year. You can go back and listen to the very first published episode. I don’t necessarily recommend it, but you definitely can if you want a nice chuckle.) So, yeah, this year was kind of big for me as far as the podcast goes, so I thought I would peel back the curtain a little and share some info that you may or may not be aware of. Here we go: Bringing Back the Podcast In June 2017, after a 6 month hiatus, I pulled the podcasting gear out of hiding and recorded episode 60. To be completely honest with you, I was very close to putting an end to the show. I have a Facebook Messenger group with David, Adam, and Mike - the other hosts of the podcast - and drove them nuts going back and forth on when and if I was going to figuratively and literally pull the plug. Scheduling four people to record is not an easy feat, I promise! We Got A Sponsor Five consistent episodes later, we got our first sponsor with Geek Fuel. I am still floored that something like this even happened. As a hobby podcaster, for a brand to email you and say they’re interested in sponsoring you… yeah, that almost never happens! I’m extremely thankful to Matt Quiett over at Nerds Domain for helping out with the logistics of that. Please go check out his podcast network, especially if you’re into role-playing games. He’s doing some great stuff over there. Making GEEK THIS Better This next one is a little mix of personal and podcast-related, but I won a contest and earned myself a year-long membership to Daniel J Lewis’ Podcasters’ Society. If you’re not familiar with Daniel, I like to call him my officially unofficial podcast mentor.

12 Things for 2018

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 06:25:59 -0500

As you well know, New Year resolutions rarely hold up after the first month of the year, if that. Instead of making a list of unrealistic goals, I thought I would steal an idea from David Arington over at Helix Reviews. OK, maybe “steal” isn’t the word I want to use. I’m adapting the idea. How’s that? For the past couple of years, David has made a list of things he wants to experience before his next birthday. There are a total of 12 items on the list to represent the 12 months in a year. (Makes sense, right?) None of the things on the list have to be done; this is more of a wish list of movies, television, comics, and maybe even games I’d like to check out by the end of next year. All right. This list is in no particular order, by the way. Enough explaining. Let’s get to it! * Re-watching the MCU * After the release of the Infinity War trailer, someone posted an image stating if you watch one MCU movie every week, you can get them all in before it hits theaters in May. Challenge accepted. The bonus challenge is watching them all with my wife. She’s missed most of them, but is extremely excited for Infinity War. (She’s great, isn’t she?) * ALIEN Franchise * As a kid I wasn’t allowed to watch horror movies, so I’m making up for lost time now that I’m 30. Alien is a much talked-about franchise, not just in horror, but in science fiction. I’ve watched the first two films and seen Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. The challenge here is to finish the rest of them. Should I throw the Predator films in here, too? * Begin reading a new comic publisher regularly (Valiant, Image, Dynamite, etc) * Over the last year I’ve seen that I am stuck in a rut when it comes to reading comics and I want to break out of it. I find that my collection - physically and digitally - is 85% Marvel and 15% DC. I want to expand my knowledge of publishers and read something outside of the Big Two. What would you suggest that I start with? * American Film Institute Top 100 * I would love to call myself a film buff, but I’m not. I’m a fan of film, but unfortunately since starting the podcast I’ve fallen into primarily watching and anticipating superhero movies. We’re about more than that here! Over the next year I want to begin watching the AFI Top 100 movies. I see this as challenge because there are films on here that I probably wouldn’t watch otherwise. I believe this will give me a better grasp and appreciation of the film industry and what it has to offer. As an exception, though, I’m going to skip anything I’ve already seen. (Seems obvious, right?) * Kiss Kiss Bang Bang * For whatever reason, this keeps coming up in various movie lists I find on the internet. I know absolutely nothing about it, so it’ll be a nice surprise for me. It’s streaming on Amazon Video right now, so I’ve decided it has to be a must-watch for me in the coming year. Who doesn’t like Robert Downey Jr and Val Kilmer, am I right? * The Exorcist * I’m already terrified of Linda Blair even though I haven’t seen this. I’ll save this for a day when I don’t have to sleep for a month. * The Shining * This one is a little of a cheat. I’ve actually watched part of this movie, but never finished it. (I know! Shame!) That’s the challenge in 2018: finish The Shining.

Justice League (2017)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0500

In the latest installment of the DCEU, Zack Snyder brings Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg together to take down Steppenwolf before he can bring an end to human civilization. The general consensus of Justice League has been, “It was better than I expected” and “Not a great movie, but not terrible.” I don’t have an opinion that differs from those thoughts. While walking out of the theater, those were the exact thoughts I had. Sorry. I enjoyed Justice League much more than Batman v Superman, so that’s a plus! This movie picks up not long after the events of BvS and it is highly evident. Black flags draped over buildings, huge newspaper headlines, in some ways, though, it was overkill for those of us that sat through the previous film. It also gave away a big moment that came later. Snyder suggests through these visuals that the world hasn’t been the same since Superman died. While that might be true, there isn’t a good portrayal of the chaos that he wants us to believe is going on. We only see something is wrong when Batman encounters a parademon in Gotham City. Zack Snyder and Chris Terrio don’t give us a reason to care that the world is in danger, outside of this movie’s villain Speaking of our villain, I have to say that he is biggest glaring issue with Justice League. Sure, Steppenwolf was going to take over the world, but he didn’t really have the presence you’re looking for in a villain. I didn’t have a reason to be worried about who he was. In fact, his comic book origin is much more impressive. There should have been more of a play at bringing Darkseid into the DCEU, too. Granted, that would feel like a rip-off of Marvel bringing in Thanos, but it would have at least gotten us excited for what is planned. (And to top it off, making him a 100% CGI character was a terrible idea.) Now that I’ve started talking about characters, it’s time to examine who we got in this movie. Batman The idea that Batman needed to put together a team of meta-humans seemed lost. Did Superman sacrificing himself in BvS really affect him that much? If so, it wasn’t that obvious to me. It served the general plot, but it was hollow. I happen to like Ben Affleck’s portrayal of the character, but I do have to agree with the opinion of Ben DeBono from The Sci-Fi Christian: he has nothing to do in this movie. Yes, he assembled the team and felt the need to sacrifice himself (which was not needed, period), but that was it. He was there to bring in people who were unfamiliar with the rest of the team. Wonder Woman I know a lot of people raved about her solo debut into the DCEU, but I wasn’t blown away. It was the best movie so far in the franchise and it did a good job introducing her while showing the strength of women. It just wasn’t a fantastic film. That said, I really do enjoy the character of Wonder Woman. For me, she’s the real glue that holds this movie’s team together. I vote she’s the leader and I really hope Gal Gadot returns to the role. Aquaman Aquaman is the first character in the film that we don’t get to meet beforehand. That, unfortunately, makes character development difficult. (That’s also an issue I have with the next two heroes.) While I haven’t seen Jason Momoa in much other than his stint as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, I did enjoy the majority of his depiction of Aquaman. The worst parts were the “surfer dude” persona that seemed to seep in every once in awhile. I’d like to see an Aquaman solo film to flesh out the character more, though. The Flash Obviously he was written to be the comedic relief for the movie.

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 06:00:44 -0500

When the first Thor film was released in 2011, I skipped it. It didn’t look interesting in the least bit. After renting it, I decided that while it wasn’t terrible, it wasn’t great. When The Dark World came out, I was much more invested in who Thor was thanks to The Avengers. (Also, he had lost those bleached eyebrows.) While that movie wasn’t great, it held an interesting place in the MCU, since it was one of the first crossovers with Agents of SHIELD. As much as I like Thor, the movies simply weren’t clicking for me. Then I saw the first trailer for Thor: Ragnarok. I was immediately sucked back in. Bringing the Hulk in was also a bonus. Who doesn’t want to see the big green guy again? When the posters started showing up, I could feel that they were somehow going to go with a Guardians of the Galaxy feel. With colors that bright, there was no doubt in my mind. Again, points. In the film, Thor finds himself on a mission to save Asgard and its people from Hela, Odin’s former right hand. He ends up on the planet Sakaar, where he is thrust into battle against their champion - the Incredible Hulk. The problem is, he still has to protect Asgard from their impending demise: Ragnarok. Spoiler-Free Assessment From the very first scene of Thor: Ragnarok, I had this inkling that this would be one of my favorite Marvel films to date. Thor’s opening monologue was a great way to refresh everyone on what was going on with him. We haven’t seen him in an MCU flick since 2015’s Age of Ultron. It also helped me make a new, more personal connection with the character. As you may know, character is what I love the most about movies. This one has a lot to love. More on that in a second. Director Taika Waititi definitely found some tone inspiration from Guardians of the Galaxy. It’s an extremely funny movie. Lots of great moments are sprinkled throughout and they’re still funny watching it a second time. The only complaint I have with it is that there are a couple of serious moments in the film where you expect a joke to come. Sure enough, they arrive. Minor complaint, I know. The new additions to the MCU in regards to characters have made me excited to see where they’ll appear next. Let’s talk about Thor’s hodge-podge team for a bit. I don’t know if any other reviewers think this, but I thought the re-introduction to the Hulk made him feel fresh. We haven’t seen him since Age of Ultron, either, and that was a sad departure. Here, we see a beloved warrior instead of an outcast. Hulk believes Sakaar is where he belongs. His chemistry with Thor makes this a fun buddy movie. Loki is also brought back. Of course, he’s up to his trickster ways, but his character arc is interesting. We get to see a glimmer of hero in him. He’s also a great counterpart to Thor. Throwing the comedy element into their relationship was smart. Waititi and the writers have helped build upon what Joss Whedon started with The Avengers. We meet Valkyrie - played by Tessa Thompson - might be a reluctant drunk, but she becomes a valuable asset to the team. She also holds her own when she’s on the screen with Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Mark Ruffalo. She never misses a beat. Jeff Goldblum’s Grandmaster is… well, Jeff Goldblum. He gives the, um, ah, performance that you would, um, expect him to give. It’s droll, sarcastic, and a fun part of Thor: Ragnarok. I do have to say that I could have used less of him, though. Skurge - Karl Urban - was one of my least favorite characters here. I like Karl Urban, but a lot of his character seemed forced in, like he had to be put in the movie because someone owed someone else a favor. We could have left him in his introductory scene and left h...

Batman: The Dark Prince Charming (Pt 1)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:13:24 -0500

Batman is currently dominating the DC Comics universe right now with Scott Snyder and James Tyrion VI’s DARK KNIGHTS: METAL storyline. I plan to talk about that soon, but there were a couple of other Batman titles that caught my eye: Sean Murphy’s WHITE KNIGHT and the story I want to talk about today - THE DARK PRINCE CHARMING. As much as I love reading current comic issues, I find the task overwhelming. There are so many tie-ins and crossovers to keep up with. David and I talked about this in [Infinity of Tie-Ins], so go back and listen to that to hear more. When I saw that there would be some non-canon Batman releases, I knew I needed to track them down. I do want to let you know that this episode does, in fact, contain spoilers for the book, so if you’re planning on reading it, be sure to pause this episode at the spoiler warning. If that doesn’t bother you, then ignore the warning. THE DARK PRINCE CHARMING is written and drawn by Enrico Marini, an Italian artist that I’ve never heard of, but would love to see more of. From the get-go, it’s easy to see this is a Batman/Joker story. Considering Joker has been missing for some time in the mainstream DC continuity, it’s quite a treat. So, what is the storyline here? That’s a little hard to talk about without spoiling anything, so I’ll read the official synopsis and go from there: What secret connection do both Batman and The Joker share with a strange and mysterious young girl? After she’s kidnapped by The Joker, Batman must plunge deep into the underworld of Gotham City and race against time to find out where she’s being held. The stakes are high, and for Batman, it’s personal! What is intriguing about THE DARK PRINCE CHARMING right out of the gate is Enrico Marini’s artwork. For me, great art will pull you into a comic story quickly and he does a fantastic job here. He doesn’t, however, let that get in the way of the story. He takes the characters you know from Batman and makes them fresh. For instance, when the story begins, you see the Joker. Not only do you get Marini’s visual depiction, but you also instantly get the feeling that he is much more of a gangster who likes to do some of his own dirty work. He isn’t the laughing crazy guy we’re used to seeing in recent years. Batman is more brooding and angry here, too. I’ve seen him more as an emo character as of late, but Marini brings back the feeling of the dark detective. He brings out the more human side, which is very much needed in the storyline. I’m finding it very hard to talk about this book without spoiling anything, so let me give you my simplified review: the art is incredible and pulls you in, while the story keeps you intrigued - between seeing how Batman is handling the situation and how the Joker is using it to his own advantage. It’s a dark book without coming off depressing. There is a lot of emotion going on in the first half of this storyline. It’s a $13 hardcover book, but well worth the money. If you like Batman and Joker stories you should pick this up. Spoilers Ahead The main plot point in this book is that it appears Bruce Wayne fathered a child with a woman years ago. The mother filed a paternity suit for $100M in addition to public admission. Joker decides he needs to capitalize on this.

Empathy for the Devil

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 01:09:09 -0500

I've been following JR Forasteros around the internet for the last few years, impressed with his knowledge of geek culture, as well as the way he pastors his church in Rowlett, TX. When he asked me to talk about his new book, Empathy for the Devil, on the show, I absolutely had to say yes! So, in this episode, I have more of a discussion about the book than a review. (Bear with me, I was up late reading and recording.) Huge thanks goes out to JR. and InterVarsity Press for sending me a review copy. * Book Synopsis: Do we have anything in common with the villains of the Bible? The sins of wrath, idolatry, and abuse of power are closer to us than we think. How do we guard against them? We learn not only by following moral exemplars—we also need to look at the warnings of lives gone wrong. In this fictionalized narrative, JR. Forasteros reintroduces us to some of the most villainous characters of Scripture. He shows us what we can learn from their negative examples, with figures such as Cain, Jezebel, King Herod, and even Satan serving as cautionary tales of sin and temptation. Forasteros vividly tells their stories to help us understand their motivations, and his astute biblical and cultural exposition points out what we often miss about their lives. We soon discover that we might have more in common with these characters than we would like to admit. Take a fresh look at the scoundrels of Scripture, and find sound pastoral guidance here to walk the path of righteousness. * Rating: 5/5 * Favorite Section: Satan You can order a copy of Empathy for the Devil buy using any of these links: * Amazon (Affiliate) * Barnes & Noble * EmpathyForTheDevil.com You can check out JR.'s 12 podcasts, sign up for his weekly newsletter, Stuff You Might Like, or listen to his sermons from Catalyst Church Rowlett at JRForasteros.com Thanks for your podcast review! * None for this episode Announcements * None for this episode Share Feedback * Comment on the show notes * Email feedback@geekthispodcast.com (audio files welcome) Connect * Subscribe to Geek This! on Apple Podcasts or Android * Like the Facebook Page and join a community of other geeks * Follow Dave on Twitter Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services we have an affiliate relationship with. We may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, we won't recommend something we don't like. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we appreciate your support of Geek This!

Intro to Podcasting (Int’l Podcast Day 2017)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 06:00:43 -0400

UPDATE: Beginning January 2018, Dave has been employed by Blubrry and has included an affiliate link to their services. In the past, International Podcast Day episodes were a list of my favorite podcasts. This year I wanted to take a different approach and talk about what podcasting is and how you can start your own. What Is A Podcast? Let’s start with the literal definition of “podcast”. According to Google, a podcast is: “a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically.” That’s a pretty good overview. There are more technical details, such as RSS feeds, that I’m going to skip over for time’s sake. Blubrry, one of the “big two” in podcast media hosting points out a big qualifier: “In order to make posted audio and video files a true podcast, the proper technology needs to be in place to allow automated content downloading and syndication.” Enough of the technical stuff, right? Let’s get into making your podcast because it does take a little bit of work. How To Start There are three important components when it comes to starting your podcast: Topic Audience Schedule Topic Knowing what you’re going to talk about is 90% of your show. When I started Geek This, I knew it would be my opinion on comics and movies. That was the bare-bones outline. If I would have done it right, I would have asked myself, "How will I stand out while talking about my topic?" That’s what you should do, too. Audience The next step, after figuring out what you want to talk about is figuring out who you want to talk to. This is something that I skimmed over. It was too easy for me to say, “geeks and nerds and people that like this kind of stuff.” If I’m completely honest with myself, that was a cop-out. You should look at demographics when you’re determining your audience. What age groups do you want to talk to? For me, that’s difficult because I know a lot of the ages of people that have interacted with the show over the years. Right now, at this point, I would say my age range would be between males, aged 15 to 45. I get this number because I have people in mind that are roughly around these ages. Also, I’m not excluding women, but I have a good feeling that the majority of my audience is male. If you’re a woman listening to this episode, leave a comment in the shownotes or on Facebook. I’d love to know for sure! Schedule Now, you’ve figured out what you’re talking about and who you’re talking to. It’s time to nail down a schedule. The most successful podcasts have a regular schedule. When I started this show in 2012, I didn’t have a definite course of action here. I tried to record episodes when I knew no one would be home and the house would be quiet. The fact that I’m impatient, I would upload the episode right after editing. Look through the episode archives and you'll see that inconsistency was the name of the game for a long time.

Stephen King’s IT – The Movies

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:00:29 -0400

The two-part series for It continues with Dave's discussion on the 1990 television mini-series and the recent reboot. Complete show notes coming soon.

Stephen King’s IT: The Novel

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 06:00:12 -0400

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you may have heard about a new movie coming out called It. When I discovered Hollywood was looking to reboot It, I knew I had to take a journey. I had to track down the book and watch the original mini-series first. For that reason, this episode may run a little bit longer than most. Let’s start with the book. In the next episode, I’ll discuss the two film projects based on the book. I debated long and hard before I began reading the book. I even questioned whether I should on social media. Should I read the book before seeing either of the movies? I had mixed suggestions from friends. In the end, I decided to go to Audible and download the audio book. Reading a physical copy would take me an eternity to finish. 44 hours and 57 minutes later - which was more like 3 weeks later - I had finished my first Stephen King novel. It was quite a ride. The Story Children are being murdered in Derry, ME. This leads seven friends to band together and defeat the evil plaguing their town. They return 27 years later to do it all again when more murders happen. Listening to a book that is a couple minutes shy of 45 hours long can take a toll. Especially when you don’t break it up with podcasts or other books. That said, It is a very interesting book that kept me coming back for more. I want to talk about what I liked and disliked about it and I’m going to do my best to be clear, assuming you’re new to the story. I have mixed feelings over the way King wrote the book. It takes place in two timelines that interweave to create a complete story: In 1958, Bill Denbrough and his friends (the Losers Club) are children. In 1985 when they’ve grown up and have to return to Derry. Writing this way is good at times, but others are difficult to follow. A chapter will end mid-sentence and then the next chapter will finish it. This is a way to draw each era together, I suppose. Other readers have seen that the weaving begins very broad and then narrows toward the end. It’s clever for sure, but may work better in a book or a film than it does in an audio book. Meeting the Losers Club takes a little while with this writing scheme. Some characters stood out more than others, but all-in-all, they were likable. The main problem with them was that Eddie and Stan very well could be one character. I assume King knew this when he was writing their adult return since he (spoiler) killed off Stan in a suicide. As I’m sure you’re well aware, characters can make or break a story. In It, the characters hold the plot line well. In the marketing for the new film, as well as in the original mini-series, Pennywise seems to be the main focus. In the book, though, that isn’t so much the case. Each member of the Losers Club sees the terrifying clown, and he is the primary villain. He isn’t the only version of Derry’s evil incarnate, though. Ben sees a mummy, Eddie sees a werewolf. Stan sees a giant bird. More on that in the next episode where I dissect the movies. There is strong language throughout the book. The derogatory terms for gay people and black people ...

Netflix’s Death Note

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 01:00:08 -0400

Surprise! Another bonus episode! This time, Dave digs into anime via the new Netflix film, Death Note, which is an adaption of a well-received anime and manga of the same name. He also shares how his opinion changed after watching the first couple episodes of the anime. This episode was sponsored by Geek Fuel! Get 25% off your first box. I split this episode into two sections: "Before the Anime" and "After the Anime". I wanted my opinion of the film adaptation to be as unbiased as possible, but I also wanted to share how watching some of the television show added to my opinion. Before the Anime Light Turner - a high school student - comes across a mysterious notebook that gives him the ability to kill anyone whose name he writes. He turns into a hidden vigilante known as “Kira”, taking down criminals one after another while a god of death named Ryuk watches him. Eventually an enigmatic detective known only by the name “L” shows up and makes it his mission to take down Kira (Light) who is now considered a mass murderer Expectations I had high hopes for what it could be. I didn’t know anything about the manga or anime it was based on, but the premise was extremely interesting. When a film poses the question, “What would you do with this power”, it’s hard to resist checking it out. Reaction I enjoyed the first half of the movie. It kept me intrigued, trying to figure out where the story would go next. The longer the movie went, the more it fell apart. There were too many unanswered questions about the overall plot, as well as some details about the characters. In the end, I didn’t really care about any of the characters except for Ryuk. He was mysterious and Willem Dafoe's voice-over just seemed to fit him perfectly. After the Anime First of all, so many of the details from the anime (which I’ve only watched two episodes of so far) are left out. For starters, I’m upset that the film was (insert overused phrase) white-washed. They inexplicably moved the setting from Japan to Seattle. I understand the need to get people interested and set it in a more familiar place, but I feel like they’re alienating the audience that loved the source material. They started the movie off with an extremely gory scene. The anime (as far as I’ve seen) hasn’t done that. I understand that they have to convey the power of the Death Note in a very short time span, but they way they did it was graphic and totally un-needed. The anime explicitly states that names written without a specific death will die of a heart attack. Why couldn’t we do that? As I mentioned before, I enjoyed the setup for the movie. If that tone and energy had gone through the movie, I would have been much happier. Things start to fall apart when Light decides to hook up with Mia, a romance that it seems like the director/writers through in just for giggles. It doesn’t drive the story, it just makes it all the more confusing to follow in the end. Light himself isn’t likeable, even from the start. You can almost see that the power the Death Note has will go to his head. This is different from the anime, because he honestly feels that he is doing good in the world until L comes and challenges him, then you see the morality of the character start to change. The Americanized version of Light comes off as a moody teenager, not some smart kid who happened upon a powerful book. He’s just a brat. The ending of the movie has a bad case of sequel-itis. I cannot stand this, even if I know there is going to be a sequel, I want a full movie. Don’t just leave something unanswered until the next time we visit the world you’ve created! Final Thoughts

The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:13:17 -0400

This episode was sponsored by Geek Fuel! Get 25% off your first mystery box. Dave's love for podcasts started around late 2010, but it doesn't come close to the love the people in The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary have for the industry. Watch the film to get a better understanding of the people behind the microphone... or listen to Dave talk about his reaction to it. Mentioned in this episode: * Buy a copy of The Messengers * Dave Jackson (School of Podcasting) * Daniel J Lewis (The Audacity to Podcast) * Lee Silverstein's Messengers Q&A * Glenn the Geek's Messengers Q&A I mentioned at the end of this episode that I'm going to be created a new spin-off podcast called Rec'd: The Recommended Podcast. If you're a creator of any kind - digital or analog - I would love to get to know you and interview you on Rec'd. If you're just as interested, please fill out this form.

Ready Player One (Audiobook) | GT066 - GEEK THIS!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:15:45 -0400

Dave discusses the audiobook Ready Player One written by Ernest Cline and read by Wil Wheaton.

What is This Rated?

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 05:54:32 -0400

If you're a typical moviegoer in the US, you've absolutely seen a "green band" trailer. On occasion, you may have even seen a "red band" trailer. What are these bands, what do they mean, and are they all created equal? Dave shares his personal preferences when it comes to R-rated films and why/why not you should be judgemental of other's choices. This episode was sponsored by Geek Fuel Get 25% off your first mystery box from Geek Fuel by going to http://geekfuel.com/25geekthis They ship out a mystery box for geeks and gamers each month that has at least $50 worth of value for around $15 + S&H. Think Comic Con in a box with great curation and lots of exclusive items. Every box has an exclusive t-shirt, a full downloadable game, and a total of 5-7 geeky items. Frequently featured brands include Marvel, D.C., Star Wars, Firefly, Star Trek, Harry Potter, South Park, etc.

San Diego Comic-Con 2017

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 05:37:35 -0400

Okay, so we didn't get to go to San Diego Comic-Con, but Dave did watch some things on the internet. That counts, right?! Here are some of the highlights from Dave's viewing experience. Where do they stack with your excitement levels? This episode was sponsored by Geek Fuel! Geek Fuel is doing something crazy and offering up a free monthly mystery box to Geek This listeners! How cool! All you pay is shipping and handling, which is only $6 in the US ($12 internationally). Don't miss the opportunity! It ends on July 31st, 2017 at 11:59 PM.

Batman Meets Elmer Fudd

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:06:47 -0400

Welcome to the return of Recommends! This was originally a segment at the end of every Geek This! episode until our hiatus. Now that we've returned, though, we're bringing it back as a series wherein we share some of our favorite things as of late. In this shorter episode, Dave flies solo and shares a comic, a TV show, and some technology that might just make your ears perk. Episode Recommendations*: * Batman/Elmer Fudd (DC Comics) * American Gods * Aukey EP-B14 Bluetooth Earbuds *These are affliate links. Anything you purchase through these links gives us a little extra money to keep the podcast going.

Logan (2017)

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:40:32 -0400

After 17 years, Hugh Jackman takes his final stand as Logan in the film directed by James Mangold. In this episode of Geek This!, Dave chats about things he liked in the film and his thoughts on Logan: Noir - a special black and white edition. * "A Drink for Logan" Tribute T-Shirt * Oh My Wednesday Podcast

The Showdown of the Century

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 06:00:45 -0400

We look back at the 1996 crossover event, DC Comics VS Marvel Comics, wherein DC heroes and villains battle Marvel heroes and villains to see which universe should survive! For as long as we can remember, DC Comics and Marvel Comics have been the biggest publishers of comic books, which makes sense, given they’ve been nicknamed “The Big Two”. In the DC vs Marvel event from 1996, writers Peter David (Marvel) and Ron Marz (DC) adapt this idea, turning both of the companies into god-like brothers. The big part of the story is that these brothers (for some reason) did not know of the other’s existence. When they become aware of each other, the heroes and villains from Marvel and DC end up meeting one another in a universe where they co-exist. As is the norm, the characters battle it out. It’s explained through a weird side story that a random man - later named Access - has the ability to change things back to the way they were, with each character returning to their original universe. Due to not ever using his newly-found abilities before, he messed things up and inadvertently creating the Amalgam Universe, where DC Comics is merged with Marvel Comics. (Possibly the best thing to come of this entire event.) Eventually Access ends up learning how to use his powers, returns the characters to their shared universe and then recruits Batman and Captain America to help him get things back to the way they’re supposed to be. (Why Cap and Batman are the ones chosen and how they help, I still don’t understand. Maybe solely as representatives of each universe?) The Brothers have a minor fight and end up reconciling. Again, this makes very little sense. Essentially they decide that it’s okay to coexist, but the universes need to stay separate. Things are back to the way they were. Access ends up disappearing into the glowing box that seems to have started the whole thing. Where he went, we have no idea. The end. TIE-INS Amalgam Comics Purchase the Amalgam Comics trade on Amazon. (Affiliate Link) As we mentioned, Marvel and DC's greatest team-up was Amalgam, which was probably the real play by both companies. They released a total of 24 single-issue titles with their merged heroes. The first time (12 issues) being toward the end of the DC Comics Versus Marvel Comics run in 1996. These temporarily replaced each company's normal titles. The second time Amalgam appeared was in 1997. Each time, the books were written as if they had always existed and even went as far as to have fake letter columns at the end of each issue. It was quite the feat by the Big Two. Access The Big two also released two mini-series focused on the new character, Access. They were titled (appropriately and cliched) All Access (Late 1996 to Early 1997) and Unlimited Access (Late 1997 to Early 1998) The first focuses on Access' adventures to keep the universes from merging again. The second chronicles his adventures as he learns to travel through time in each universe. Finally, if you haven't been confused and had a ton of fun with the "showdown of the century", you can take this Comic Book Resources quiz on the Amalgamverse. Good luck!

Superhero Deaths

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:00:23 -0400

Follow Dave on Twitter | Like GEEK THIS! on Facebook | Follow Dave on Instagram When one of our beloved comic characters dies in a story, we’re supposed to be surprised and shocked and saddened. Usually, though, we all say the same thing, “I give it six months and they’re back from the dead.” As true as that is, there have been some deaths in Marvel and DC Comics that have been tragic. I reached out to some of you on Facebook and Twitter to get an idea of your favorites and here’s what you said: * Evan David (Strangers & Aliens): Superman's my favorite. * David Hunt (Geek This!): I'm with Evan about Superman. The death of superman event happened when I was younger so for me that was the first time thinking "Oh snap! They killed one of the main people!" That was before I realized it had happened before, such as Jean Grey's death as the Phoenix. Anymore it seems like there's a "death of the month". As for returns, you obviously can't talk about it without talking about Bucky Barnes and Jason Todd. * Ben Avery (Strangers & Aliens): Check out our Strangers and Aliens Easter episode! I give a few of my favorites... Spock kinda tops the list, though. * David Arington (Helix Reviews): I haven't read a ton Marvel's Ultimate comics, but the death of the Ultimate Spider-Man was pretty amazing! I also liked the death/return of the 616 Spider-Man with the whole Superior Spider-Man thing. And as already mentioned the Bucky/Winter Solider and Jason Todd/ Red Hood returns are classics! * Dallas Panda Marshal Mora (Geeks Under Grace): Superman is at the top of my list too. Though Tim Drake is interesting. Before I dive deep into the two stories I’ve selected, I wanted to preface everything. I originally had about six different stories to share for this episode, but the more I dug into them, I realized that some of them happened before I started reading comics, more or less. I narrowed it down to these two, so I hope you don’t mind. Peter Parker (Amazing Spider-Man #698 - #700 - 2012) | Dan Slott / Humberto Ramos The beginning of this story starts in issue #600, but these three issues are the main part of Peter Parker’s 616 death. We find out before these that Doctor Octopus, Spidey’s longest-running villain, is terminally ill. Issue #698 starts out with Spider-Man swinging across NYC having what he calls “the best day of his life”. Through most of the book he’s reminiscing, but there comes a point when Captain America, Spider Woman, Wolverine and Hawkeye all meet up with Spidey and inform him that Doctor Octopus is dying. Oddly enough, he’s asking for Peter. Cap and the other Avengers take Peter to The Raft (Marvel’s Ryker’s Island) where he hears Ock say, “Peter Parker…” Of course, Peter’s response is, “Yes, I’m Peter Parker.” Next, though, Ock says something weird: “No… Not anymore, Spider-Man. From now on, I am Peter Parker. I have all of your memories. I know everything you knew. I have your life and everything that comes with it. And you are now Otto Octavius. With what little time you have left…” And then Peter begins speaking, continuing Doc Ock’s words, “... trapped in that broken body - brought about by years of your brutal beatings. And like a good magician, I shall not reveal my secrets. You will die, never knowing how I performed my last and greate...

Is YouTube Red Worth It? | GT059 - GEEK THIS!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:15:14 -0500

YouTube launched its YouTube Red service in October 2015. Over a year later, Dave talks about whether the content provided is worth the $10 you'll be spending each month. He also talks about some of his favorite programming,

International Podcast Day 2016 | GT058 - GEEK THIS!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 06:00:03 -0400

Dusting off the microphone (for the millionth time it seems), Dave pops in to share 5 of his favorite podcasts from 2016 as part of International Podcast Day and shares some behind-the-scenes info on the status of the show. EPISODE LINKS -

Nightwing: The Series | GT057 - GEEK THIS!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:47:56 -0400

ISMAHAWK launched a Kickstarter for their Nightwing: The Series fan film in 2014 with the intention of only being a 3-part miniseries on YouTube. After being fully funded at $20,000, they moved to a 5-part series. In this episode,

Batman v Superman | GT056 - GEEK THIS!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 17:11:22 -0400

It's been a long-awaited film, yet critics are tearing it to pieces. Is the new Batman v Superman film really that bad or can it be redeemed? Dave, David, Mike, and Adam look at what Zack Snyder & Co brought to the silver screen to determine if this mo...

A Pup Named Scooby-Doo | GT055 - GEEK THIS!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:31:25 -0500

This episode was originally the pilot episode for another podcast called Tooned In that Dave started with his daughter in 2015. They talk about A Pup Named Scooby-Doo from the eyes of a kid born more than 20 years after its debut. What did she think?

A Casual Conversation at McDonalds | GT054 - GEEK THIS!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 16:00:21 -0500

Take an iPad, go to a restaurant and hit record without telling anyone. What do you get? This episode.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens | GT053 - GEEK THIS!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 01:07:02 -0500

We celebrate the new Star Wars flick and the return of our friend Adam McDorman in this episode. How did JJ Abrams do at the helm of such a popular and well-loved franchise? Is Jar Jar Binks the father of one of the main characters?

Holy Podcast, Batman!

David Hunt & Dave Clements — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:00:04 -0500

Batman, The Dark Knight, the Caped Crusader… whatever you want to call him, there may be some facts that you don’t know about him. In this episode I go through the history of DC Comics’ vigilante super hero.