The Geek Speak Show: Recent Episodes
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The Geek Speak Show kicks off its fourth season with a conversation with Chris Lee, Project Leader & Founder of the Full Scale Millennium Falcon project. It's exactly what it sounds like: a 1:1 scale Millenium Falcon being constructed in Nashville, TN! Lus Rachel & Henry talk about Star Trek Into Darkness and The Hobbit. Plus Jae Gibbs' Comics Commentary and Geeking Out! with Joel Japitana. From January 9, 2013.
Henry & Rachel kick off a conspiratorial episode of The Geek Speak Show. First, Henry talks to "K5", an anonymous source with inside knowledge of Project Eidolon. After that phone call is mysteriously cut off, Rachel talks to Ed Raeker about the 3rd Shift Conspiracy 3d calendar. Plus Henry talks about Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters with Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton. Plus Geeking Out with Joel Japitana, Jae Gibbs' Comics Commentary, and The Stories Behind The Stories with Mark Arnold...oh and new picks for the Book Club, too! From January 23, 2013.
J.J. Abrams is officially announced as the producer & director for Star Wars Episode VII! Henry & Rachel welcome Jimmy Mac, one of the hosts of Rebel Force Radio, to talk about what this means for the future of Star Wars. Plus Henry takes a break from Star Wars talk to bring on Jamie Benning for an update on his latest "filmumentary": Inside Jaws. From January 30, 2013.
Rachel, Joel, and Jae welcome Ray Zepeda into the Geek Speak studio to talk about his indie comic, Anti-Hero 113. Plus Jae's Comics Commentary,Geeking Out with zJoel, The Stories Behind The Stories, and new picks for the Book Club. From February 6, 2013.
Rachel Rossilli talks about her experiences at Paleyfest, including meeting the director of Star Trek Into Darkness and the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII! Then Heny has Rachel give a quick primer on cosplaying at conventions. Mark Arnold has an extended conversation with animator Darrell McNeill for his Stories Behind the Stories,plus Geeking Out with Joel Japitana and Jae Gibbs' Comics Commentary. From March 6, 2013.
Henry & rachel talk about what summer blockbusters they're looking forward to and they also give their picks for this week's Book Club. Then they have a quick talk about the week's TV shows. Henry ends the show with a conversation with Stephanie Thorpe about all of her current and upcoming projects and where you can see her next. From March 13, 2012.
Henry, Rachel, Joel, & Jae get ready for WonderCon Anaheim by speaking with Comic Con Int'l Director of Public Relations & Marketing David Glanzer, Grimm Fairy Tales' Ralph Tedesco, and Anthony Larice & Jeff Sun from Help! I'm Alive...
From March 27, 2013.
Henry goes solo this week and talks to Rob F. & Brent Weinbach. hosts of The Legacy Music Hour podcast and to Jordan Hembrough, host of Travel Channel's Toy Hunter show. PLus Mark Arnold's The Stories Behind the Stories features Steve Leialoha. From April 10, 2013.
Henry introduces an ew sponsor and a new memebr of The Geek Speak Show, then interviews Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, and Stan Lee about Iron Man 3. Joel & Rachel jump in and talk to Joe Field from Flying Colors Comics and to Lee Hester from Lee's Comics. Plus the debut of Marc Dorris and his Comics Commentary! From May 1, 2013.
Henry, Rachel, and Joel start off by talking about Iron Man 3. Warning: this a SPOILER-FILLED discussion! If you haven't seen Iron Man 3 yet, fast-forward through the first 16 minutes. Gavin Hignight drops by the show to talk about his graphic novel, YA novel, and web comic as well as some other geeky things he's up to. Finally, Francis Hamada calls in to talk about the Firefly Fan Film, Browncoats: Independence War. From May 8, 2013.
Lots of guests this week! First, Steve Wyatt calls in to talk about Big Wow! ComicFest happening the weekend of May 18-19 in San Jose, CA. Then Anthony Del Col talks about Kill Shakespeare, followed by Emmy Award-winnig writer Michael Reaves and Amber Benson from Buffy and Supernatural talking up their just-launched Kickstarter movie, Blood Kiss. Blood Kiss also marks the acting debut of comics superstar Neil Gaiman! After Joel, Rachel, and Henry give their picks for the Book Club, Henry plays interviews with J.J. Abrams, Chris Pine, and Zachary Quinto talking about, of course, Star Trek Into Darkness. And speaking of Star Trek and J.J. Abrams, Henry & Rachel unveil the plans for next week's special show. It has something to do with two huge franchises with the word Star in their titles and J.J. Abrams as director....
From May 15, 2013.
Now that we've all gone Into Darkness and emerged without incurring the Wrath of Khan, we can focus on J.J. Abrams' next project, which takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far way....
But in our galaxy, Rachel Rossilli & Dr. Andrea Letamendi (@arkhamasylumdoc) join forces on Team Wars and Henry San Miguel & Rod Roddenberry (CEO, Roddenbery Entertainment, son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry) form Team Trek. They discuss various topics and how the two biggest franchises in entertainment deal with each topic.
Now, it's in your hands...well, fingers, but why get technical? Listen to the show and decide who made the stronger points.
Star Wars? Send an email to wars@thegeekspeakshow.com
Star Trek? Send an email to trek@thegeekspeakshow.com
The winner according to you will be announced on next week's show.
From May 20, 2013.
Henry San Miguel & Marc Dorris talk about the season finales for Grimm, Revolution, and Arrow, plus Marc gives his (spoiler-free) thoughts on this week's powerful Game of Thrones episode. Then, with Falling Skies returning to TNT this Sunday, Henry replays interviews with cast & crew from WonderCon Anaheim 2013. In another Geek Speak Show Quickie, Jason Blum and Ethan Hawke talk about The Purge, opening this Friday in theaters. Henry & Marc give their picks for The Book Club, and Henry talks to the author of his pick (The Last Academy), Anne Applegate. From June 5, 2013.
Henry & Marc Dorris talk to Jon Judy about his biographical comic, Siegel & Shuster: The Creators of Superman. Then Fred Wiehe calls in to talk to Henry about Aleric: Monster Hunter, Henry's pick for the Book Club. On another Geek Speak quickie, Henry talks to Zack Snyder, Michael Shannon, and Henry Cavill from Man of Steel.
From June 12, 2013.
Henry & Rachel welcome back Drea Letamendi (@arkhamasylumdoc) and they both accept their award for winning the Trek vs Wars show a few weeks ago. Then they get into a discussion on "fake geek girls" and why we all need to stop juding who is fake and who's not...unless they really are imposters. Plus Marc Dorris' Comics Commentary and new picks for the Book Club. From June 19, 2013.
Henry & rachel start off the show by talking about the premiere of "Under The Dome" on CBS and other returning TV shows, including a day & time change for one of Rachel's favorites from this past television season. Then, Justin Peniston calls ibn to talk about his new comic, Rocket Queen and The Wrench, followed by a Quickie with Erik Reichenbach to talk about Starving, For Attention. Plus Marc Dorris' s Comics Commentary, Mark Arnold's The Stories Behind The Stories, and a listener pick for the Book Club.
From June 26, 2013.
Henry & Rachel talk about TNT's Falling Skies, Under The Dome, and True Blood to kick off this week's episode. Then Rod Roddenberry calls in to talk to Henry about the upcoming Trek Nation Special Edition DVD. Henry & Rachel wish Migyhtyville.com a happy first birthday, and introduce the new voice of Comics Commentary: Jessica Nidon. That's followed by a Geek Speak Quickie with Steve Carrell, Marc Dorris's Bits & Pixels, and new picks for the Book Club.
From July 3, 2013.
Henry & Rachel talk about TV shows and the big presence TV shows will have next week at Comic Con, followed by Guillermo del Toro talking about Pacific Rim. Then Joe Field calls in to talk about Hulk Smash! Brownie Day at Flying Colors and about the recently revealed news that a comic book legend will be at Flying Colors for the 25th Anniversary celebration. Plus details on Lee's Comics 31st Anniversary Sale, and two new features make their debut. Plus a few more surprises.
From July 10, 2013.
Here's our big San Diego Comic Con show! Henry & Jessica Nidon (sitting in for Rachel while she and the rest of the gang head on over to San Diego) welcome the following guests to talk SDCC 2013:
- David Glanzer, Director of Marketing & Public Relations
-Marc Zicree, writer/producer/director of Space Command
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Dr. Andrea Letamendi, UnderTheMaskOnline.com
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Arielle Kesweder, former co-host & Comic Con vet
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Paul & Storm, co-founders, w00tstock
That should be more than enough to give you a taste of this year's Comic Con!
From July 17, 2013.
Henry & Rachel talk about some of the announcements made at San Diego Comic Con, then welcome Matt Bryan and Mike McCubbin to talk about The Book of Da. In another Geek Speak Quickie, Henry talks to Hugh Jackman about The Wolverine, then Henry & Rachel address the "J.J. Abrams is leaving Star Wars" rumor.
From July 24, 2013.
Henry, Rachel, and Joel talk about Star Wars Celebration news and rejoice over the location of Star Wars Celebratin VII: Anaheim! Then Yuri Leventhal & Tara Platt return to the show to talk about their new documentary, Con Artists. Brian Lubocki, Michael Hayes, and Tom Woodruff, Jr. call in to discuss their Kickstarter project, Fire City: Interpreter of Signs. Plus new picks for the Book Club and the usual features.
From July 31, 2013.
Henry, Joel, & Rachel return from a month-long break and start the show by talking about....Star Wars, of course. Then Nicole Germain from the San Francisco Public Library Portola Branch calls in to talk about the Lego Star wars Summer Reading Tour happening all month long. After that, Henry, Joel, and Rachel talk about Under The Dome and the new and returning Fall TV shows. With a new Riddick film opening this weekend, Vin Diesel talks to Henry about the latest chapter in the Riddick saga, and the gang finishes up the show with new picks for the Book Club. Oh yeah, they also disuss Ben Affleck as Batman and announce the Official Comic Book Shops of The Geek Speak Show!
From September 4, 2013.
Henry talks about the second-to-last episode of Under The Dome (SPOILERS GALORE, so beware if you haven't watched the episode yet.) then, while Rachel decides on a book for the Book Club, Henry and Joel talk to The Winner Twins about their books, their secret writing method, and some of the big happenings n Geek Culture. Joe Field (@flycojoe) calls in to talk about Gene Yuang's signing at Flying Colors on September 11 and about JIm Lee's appearance on September 14th. That's followed up by a conversation with Ryan Ziegler, who's directing Standing With The Stars: The Peter Mayhew Story. Plus Jesica Nidon's Comics Commentary, Marc Dorris's Bits & Pixels and new picks for the Book Club.
From September 11, 2013.
Henry, Rachel, and Joel...OK, mainly Henry, talk about the Under the Dome finale and the Sleepy Hollow premiere, followed by Nicole Germain talking about the Lego Star wars Summer Reading Tour stopping at the SF Public Library Portola Branch. Looking towards the end of the year, (already?!) Henry previews some of the new categories for the Year End Geek Awards Show. The gang finishes up with new picks for the Book Club, including a conversation with Kristen Hata, author of Rachel's pick. Plus a double dose of Mark Arnold's Stories Behind The Stories.
From September 18, 2013.
Henry, Joel, and Pacing Pete start off the show by talking about Sleepy Hollow and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., then Henry talks to Yaya han about Heroes of Cosplay and where she'll be appearing next. Clayton Lawrence, Entertainment Director at California's Great America Halloween Haunt, calls in to talk about what we can expect at this year's event, opening on Friday September 27th.
From September 25, 2013.
Henry & Rachel start the show by talking about the week's TV shows, then Henry reveals the details on the upcoming Geek Speak Podcast Network and the 2013 Year-End Geek Awards.
Then, the Halloween Show begins with visits from paranormal investigators Jeff Dwyer and Loyd Auerbach, creators of Ultrasylvania Brian Schirmer and Jeremy Saliba, and true paranrmal experiences from you guys and Rachel and Henry share their experiences, too.
Getting back to normal, Harrison Ford and Asa Butterfield talk Ender's Game and Tycho calls in to talk about this week's Con-Volution 2013.
From October 30, 2013.
Henry talks about this week's TV shows and gives a quick review of the Ender's Game movie. Then Chris Hemsworth & Tom Hiddleston drop in to talk about a certain big Marvel movie openinig up this weekend, followed by a conversation with Rod, founder of The 7th Matrix web site. From November 6, 2013.
Henry starts off by recapping the week's TV shows, then talks to Patricia Wilson from The Make-A-Wish Foundation who will be transfoming San Francisco into Gotham City for a very special little boy.Plus some other geeky goodies for you..
From November 13, 2013
For the final episode in 2013, Henry brings Angel on the show to give a couple of announcements, then he talks about the week's TV shows. Owner & Executive Producer of ATMG Studio Jesus Villareal drops by to talk about ATMG Studios and about a new development with the Aliens Took My Girl motion comic. Then Animator & Illustrator Melissa Palacios drops in to talk about some of her current and upcoming projects.