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Self-proclaimed geek, Dave Clements, explores the pop culture we love and love to hate, including comics, film, and television. All with minimal nerd rage.
Yes, we tend to do this every single year: lay out a game plan for what the show will look like and then fail miserably. That’s what happens when your hosts are employed full-time, have families, and don’t feel like they’re ever breathing at the end of the day.
BUT… we really are trying. Dave is doing some video projects for work, so you, lovely audience, will be benefiting from that as well. Subscribe to the GEEK THIS! YouTube channel for quick reviews and the occasional freeform livestream where you’ll be able to interact in the chat. All in the name of honing a new craft!
We recently reviewed the first two episodes of X-Men ’97 but we just had to talk about the rest of the season. We didn’t go into great depth, but that’s just how the show goes.
Also, the show is going to take a break through the entire month of June 2024 due to an incredibly busy month. Keep an eye on our social channels for more updates!
Life’s been lifing, so we decided to talk about some of our favorite shows from our childhood.
In this lively episode of “Geek This,” hosts Dave Clements and David Hunt dive into a pop culture X-travaganza. David shares his excitement about delving into the remastered “Crisis Core,” a prequel to “Final Fantasy VII,” igniting a light-hearted exchange about their varied tastes in RPGs. Shifting gears, Dave brings an unexpected twist to the table with his current obsession over Twenty One Pilots, discussing their latest single “Overcompensate” and the intriguing layers of lore and augmented reality elements woven into their music.
The core of the episode, however, is dedicated to the nostalgia and excitement surrounding the release of “X-Men ’97” on Disney+. The hosts reminisce about the original “X-Men: The Animated Series,” touching on its impact on their childhoods and its significant themes that resonate with civil rights issues. They critique the new series with a mix of humor and appreciation, particularly noting the evolution in character design and voice performances.
Wrapping up, Dave and David tease their upcoming series “Now This Is Franchising,” starting with a look back at the 2002 “Spider-Man” film, and encourage listener interaction to further enrich their vibrant podcast community. This episode not only celebrates the past and present of geek culture but also sets the stage for more deep dives and discussions in future episodes.
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We watched DUNE: PART TWO, so we have to talk about it! Also, we’ve decided to take an 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)
AI-Generated Show SummaryThe episode begins with host Dave Clements greeting the audience and joking about a beeping noise that startled him. His co-host, David Hunt, chimes in, albeit a bit awkwardly, realizing the limitations of podcasting—namely, that the audience can’t respond to his queries.
Dave Clements is going through the keto diet again and is struggling with cravings, particularly when seeing foods he can’t have because of his diet. David Hunt sympathizes, noting how difficult it is to diet with children at home who aren’t following the same eating plan.
The conversation shifts to what the hosts have been up to. David Hunt shares his experience playing Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core and talks about his new PlayStation Portal, which allows him to play when the TV is occupied by his child. Dave has returned to rotating streaming services, settling on Netflix with ads to save some money. He mentions a new anime he’s watching, “Delicious in Dungeon,” which combines elements of Dungeons and Dragons and food—a recommendation he makes despite the challenge of starting keto.
Their talk turns toward Netflix streaming, with Dave Clements expressing his frustration over rewatching shows when his preference leans toward new content. The two friends joke about their partners rewatching their favorite shows on streaming services. The conversation then leads into the main topic of the episode: a review of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films.
Both hosts disclose their lack of exposure to the Dune universe before the recent films. Dave attempted to watch the 1984 version by David Lynch but couldn’t get into it. David Hunt hadn’t seen the earlier film, mini-series, or read the book, and his knowledge was primarily through secondary sources like the Sci-Fi Christian podcast.
Approaching Villeneuve’s “Dune Part One,” both hosts were excited. David Hunt hadn’t seen it in theaters due to life getting in the way but caught up on the first film right before the second one was released. Dave watched Dune as soon as it came out on HBO Max, but it took a few tries to get through it without falling asleep.
Dave discusses the grand visuals and designs of the movie and the use of practical effects. David Hunt expresses that watching the second movie helped him better appreciate the first one, as they should be watched as a single entity. Both hosts find the movie visually stunning and well-acted but admit the storyline was dense and at times hard to follow.
Turning the discussion to “Dune Part Two,” Dave says he enjoyed Paul’s character more this time because of his character arc. However, he struggled with understanding some of Paul’s motivations and actions. He appreciated Zendaya’s character and was impressed by a big twist in the film involving Paul’s mother.
Dave mentions being impressed by the sandworms, sharing a piece of trivia about the failed attempt to utilize practical effects for a riding scene ultimately generated digitally. He’s intrigued by the larger universe and is open to exploring more of it.
Before closing the episode, the hosts invite their audience to send feedback and content suggestions. They address that previous episodes can be found on the podcast website and hint at re-releasing earlier content. The hosts express their love for engaging with their listeners and mention potential future series on other movie franchises. The episode ends with the hosts bidding farewell until the next episode.
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. 🙂
Discussion Points:
- Brief recap of the first “Aquaman” film and a reflection of past DCEU movies
- Acknowledgment of the Hollywood strike and its impact on the industry
Initial thoughts:
- Dave enjoyed “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom,” initially rating it 8/10
- Reassessment leads to criticism of villains, CGI quality, and film editing
What we’re geeking:
- Corridor Digital
- Film Riot
- Golden Globes movies
- Viewfinder
- Venba
- Dredge
- Dave the Diver
Concluding Thoughts:
- Consensus on “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom” being average and potentially forgettable
- Excitement for future DC movies under James Gunn’s lead
The end of Marvel Studio’s 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* Invincible S2 (Amazon Prime) * Wendigoon (YouTube)
Rating Marvel Studio’s Loki Season 2David’s Rating: 4/5
Dave’s Rating: 3.5/5
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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’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
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!
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.
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 and touch on 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.Werewolf By Night Synopsis
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Yes indeedy! David Hunt and Dave Clements are getting back together behind microphones in order to talk about movies!
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.
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!
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!
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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
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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, as a last-ditch effort, tries to throw a vat of acid on the Torch, only to kill himself in the process as it reacts to t...
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?
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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.
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.
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. Episode photo courtesy of Ryan Reynolds Links from this episode
“Disney and Fox Merger Officially Closes” – Comicbook.com “Disney-Fox Deal Update: The Fox Movies and TV Shows Disney Now Owns” – Polygon “What’s going to happen to Hulu now that Disney owns it?” – Polygon
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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. Episode Links
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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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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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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
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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.
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It's the week after San Diego Comic-Con and we've got trailers! Why not spend the entire episode giving my initial reactions?!
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!
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.
It's another hard-hitting episode as I give my opinion on the recent news surrounding Chris Hardwick and Chloe Dykstra, as well as share the way the writers of Infinity War would fix the DCEU.
Geoff Johns steps down as DC Comics Chief Creative Officer and I end the episode with a discussion about the serious issue of depression.
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.
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.
This week 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.
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.
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?"
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.
Stan Lee gets his blood stolen, Antonio Banderas becomes an X-Man, and Thanos demands your silence!
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.
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.
Wolverine finally joins podcasting, DC goes even darker, and Nicolas Cage is finally Superman!
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.
Black Panther has been a huge box office success and we've seen it twice. Let's talk about it.
Netflix’s new show, Altered Carbon, is based on a 2002 book by Richard Morgan. The story is set in a dystopian world that feels similar to the cyberpunk style we see in Blade Runner.
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, but I do know that the first Sunday in February means it’s time to watch some commercials. 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.
Jerry Seinfeld is a household name thanks to his TV show, Seinfeld, that ran from 1989-1998 on NBC. Oddly enough, he didn’t really do a lot of well-known work outside of his stand-up career and guest appearances. And then came Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee in 2012.
My loathing for DC Comics 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.
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.
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.
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 about the show.
Forget New Year resolutions! I'm going to be tackling a list of 12 things to experience in 2018.
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.
As much as I like Thor, the movies simply weren’t clicking for me. Then I saw the first trailer for Ragnarok.
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!
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!
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.
The two-part series for It continues with Dave's discussion on the 1990 television mini-series and the recent reboot.
Derry is a town in Maine that holds an evil that reappears every 27 years. In this episode, we start at the beginning of it all.
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.
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.
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?
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?!
In this shorter episode, Dave flies solo and shares a comic, a TV show, and some technology that might just make your ears perk.
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.
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!
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.
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, why there will not be sponsors on Geek This, and what is to come for the 2017 season of the show.
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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, Dave sits down to review the entire series. Does the first Robin succeed without his Dark Knight beside him? Listen and find out!
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 movie can, indeed, launch the Justice League franchise they're hoping for.
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?
Take an iPad, go to a restaurant and hit record without telling anyone. What do you get? This episode.
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? All of this and more in episode 53 of Geek This!
In spite of gremlins attacking Dave's computer and our recording set up, we talked about what we're looking for in 2016 and what we enjoyed from 2015!
The Christmas Devil. The Shadow of Santa Claus. Krampus.
No matter what you call the cloven-hoofed creature that has haunted Christmas for ages, he is the subject of a new film starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette and David Koechner bearing his name. In this episode, Dave and Mike give their opinion of the movie, how the film ties in with Halloween and whether or not it should become a holiday cult classic.
We're celebrating podcasts in our 50th episode! Yay! Dave shares 10 of his favorite shows, gives you a three-part edition of Recommends, and has an announcement to make. Are you ready? Dive in!
Geek This! returns with a combo episode: a Bad Movie review of Zombeavers and a re-cap of GenCon 2015. Wendie (Dave's wife) returns as a co-host - and to reel in Dave's bad jokes.
The heinous villain, Work Lord, struck the hosts of Geek This! last year and held them captive, unable to record any conversations about geek culture. Luckily, they found a way out of the prison and made this episode!
The gang of geeks (Dave, David, and Mike) return all riled up with a small chat about Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as DC Comics' film schedule.
Marvel dominated the end of October by releasing trailers for Avengers: Age of Ultron and Agent Carter, along with the mind-blowing release of the MCU's Phase 3 line-up. Dave discusses the news and shares his own thoughts on each story. CONNECT WITH US
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David and Dave hop into the time machine and travel back to the 1990s to talk about some of our favorite toys. We even give props to a local store, Kokomo Toys & Collectibles. What was your favorite toy from your childhood?
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David and Dave remember the late Robin Williams with their own Top 5 lists of their favorite flicks.
Note: Some of the content and themes discussed in this episode are not family-friendly, so we advise that you keep your earbuds in.
Mike and Dave come together and chat about the Netflix Original Series, Orange Is The New Black. They also discuss whether you should watch it, how you should watch it and how it pertains to their Christian beliefs.
Climb into the musty, dusty vault of Geek This! as we explore an unreleased episode of the podcast.
Hey! A new Bad Movie review! This time, Dave rambles and blathers on about the film, Transmorphers, which is produced by The Asylum. Bad graphics, bad writing, and the uncomfortable sexual overtones. Why, oh why, did he watch this? For you. Enjoy!
Although Mike is away practicing for his upcoming performance in The Producers, Dave and David sat down with first-time guest Matt Brown to chat about The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan's closing chapter in his take on the Batman universe. What was good? What was bad? How many times do the guys make fun of Bane's voice? Listen to this episode and find out!
Daniel Butcher of Welcome to Level 7 joins Dave to write a love letter to their favorite mercenary. They discuss whether Wade Wilson is an idiot or if he's using sarcasm for something deeper. Also in this episode, a discussion about the Guinness Record-holding wedding issue.
We dive back into the world of Batman with Christopher Nolan's second film in the highly-acclaimed Dark Knight Trilogy. With memorable performances by the entire cast, including a stellar performance by Heath Ledger as The Joker, this very well could be the best Batman film to date.
We travel back to our youth with guest hosts Adam McDorman and Mike Kostrewa to discuss our personal histories in video games. What were our first systems? Have we caught up with the times? Find out in this episode!
Hosts from The Sci-Fi Christian and Welcome to Level 7 have jumped into the Geek This! universe and taken over our feed! They discuss "The LEGO Movie" and why you should see it, regardless of whether they think it's awesome. (See what we did there?)
In this episode of Geek This!, Mikey "Fizz" Fissel and his crew from Reel World Theology take over the show!
In this episode of Geek This!, David goes rogue with a review of the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer and the LEGO Marvel video game!
The second entry in our continuing Bad Movie Minisode series is Sharknado, a film that released in the summer of 2013 and took the internet by storm. Dave sat down for an hour and a half to brave his fear of sharks and see what all the rage was.
We took a break from the standard format of the show and brought on a couple of special guests to talk to Dave about their favorite Disney and Pixar films.
As part of the Crossover Nexus Initiative, we welcome Steve MacDonald (Strangers and Aliens) onto the show to discuss a topic of his choosing: the 1943 Batman serials.
There are a slew of new films coming out in 2014, so we went through and named our Top 5 most-anticipated. We also discussed movies we were not looking forward to.
We've returned from our very brief hiatus with some news! We also announce the winners of our Variant Giveaway!
After 25 episodes we're calling it quits... for the year, at least. We're taking a short break until January 2014 to mull over ideas for new content in order to bring our best to the podcast.
Let me say from the beginning that this was all Ben Avery's fault. He encouraged it! I was just trying to be a nice guy! No matter. I braved the film called Catwoman... and it reminded me why I hate cats.
At last, we have finally reached the film dedicated to icey one-liners, rubber nipples, and bright colors. Join us as we review Joel Schumaker's second attempt at a Batman flick: BATMAN & ROBIN.
Tim Burton returns with some of the cast from Batman in the 1992 sequel. Are you curious about what we thought? If so, listen to this shorter episode. (Sorry, “Agents of SHIELD” was coming on!)
Are you ready for us to talk about Tim Burton's Joker? Wait. That's not right... Batman. We meant Batman. Sorry.
With gangster mimes, a Batman that seemed a little tormented, and an insane Joker, this is the Batman film with the darkness that fans of Frank Miller's work wanted and it is said that Tim Burton delivered. Do you agree? Do we agree?
As the first true installment of our Batman on Film series, we go to the way-way back machine and visit 1966's Batman: The Movie.
Welcome to the beginning of our Batman series! After this discussion of our history with Batman in TV and film we'll be reviewing each major motion picture.
From the dawn of television there were Saturday morning cartoons.
Okay, that is not a fact. However, in this episode of Geek This! Podcast David Clements and Adam McDorman discuss their favorite childhood 'toons, share their honorable mentions, and even delve into the weirder side of Saturday morning animation. They also share feedback from our amazing Facebook community and give you our recommendations for the week.
Jamie Cosley, the man behind the "Cody the Cavalier" webcomic, is on a mission to bring Cody Chips to stores around the country... but he needs a little bit of help.
Marvel Comics has just ended their first big event of the year and they're already geared up for the next two (or more). We discuss what Infinity is, the number of tie-in issues the company is including, and again, how this will affect the characters and universe within Marvel's books. We also touch on the upcoming Inhumanity series and the X-Men-focused mini-series due out at the end of this year.
Marvel's first big event for 2013 has come and gone.
Mr Hunt gives us a rundown of it and we speculate what it may all mean. Could the company be attempting a series of events to trigger a "New-52"-styled reboot of their own, even with Marvel NOW currently in the works? What if the 616 Universe and the Ultimate Universe converge? And who is that chick with the huge belt?
Warner Brothers and DC Comics returned to the big screen for their highly anticipated summer flick, Man of Steel. The film stars Henry Cavill (Immortals, The Tudors), Amy Adams (Trouble with the Curve, Enchanted), Michael Shannon (Take Shelter, Vanilla Sky), Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner and Lawrence Fishburne. Zack Snyder directed the film and Christopher Nolan produced. We, however, discussed it in this episode.
Disney XD and iTunes teamed up this past week and released the premiere episode of Marvel's Avengers Assemble. I thought this was a very good debut of the new cartoon, even though I was a huge fan of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. I reviewed the show and even included a quick review of the iOS zombie game, Dead Ahead, where you get to outrun zombies on a moped.
We discuss J.J. Abrams' newest film, Star Trek Into Darkness as we give our thoughts on Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, and Simon Pegg as they return to Enterprise and take down John Harrison (played by Benedict Cumberbatch).
In this episode we take a different course than some of the other podcasts involved in this event by talking about some super heroes that may be new to you. We also talk about what makes one hero better than another in our opinions. You may also know that we tweaked the format of the show by including our new "Recommends" and "Pull List" segments. We hope they become staples and you enjoy them enough to contribute.
Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One kicked off with the release of Iron Man. Five years later (almost exactly) Marvel Phase Two launches with Iron Man 3. What did David and David think of the movie?
I debuted the promo for an upcoming project I'm involved in called "Podcasters Assemble" and ranted on whether the podcast is "Christian" and a revelation of the meaning of the podcast's tagline "Geek Culture Without the Pocket Protector".
I had the pleasure of sitting down over Skype with comic book writer Ben Avery to talk about his writing career and his podcast, Strangers and Aliens. Along the way we talked about his new webcomic, George R.R. Martin, Aquaman, and why Ben doesn't read Superman comics.
Iron Man launched Phase One of Marvel's Cinematic Universe. After 2012's The Avengers we were left wondering where the House of Ideas would take us next. Luckily Kevin Feige and his crew have an idea.
Today DC Comics and WB Games released Injustice: Gods Among Us for iOS. I just happened to see it in the App Store this afternoon for free and decided to pick it up. Just a few minutes after playing it I knew I had to review this for you all in a special podcast episode.
AMC's The Walking Dead wrapped up this week, so I decided to give a brief overview of the season, share my opinions about the characters that I found interesting, and give my overall opinion of the most recent season. I also talk about an upcoming interview with writer Ben Avery, who hosts the Strangers and Aliens podcast, as well as an idea that I have that involves YOU!
Considering I'm using a new app to record the podcast now, I decided to try it out in this episode, where I talk about some of the "behind-the-scenes" of Geek This! Podcast. I wrote a blog post on everything that I say in the show, so if you want to read it, it's the "Final Thoughts on Improvement" post from a few days ago. (Just in case you want to follow along).
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Adam McDorman joins Dave to speculate on the new era of Star Wars and other related news.
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.