Popculturist: Recent Episodes
Ariel Rada
Olivia Rodrigo flexes her songwriting chops with her debut album SOUR. The young High School Musical: The Musical The Series star unleashed a prodigus pop punk album with absolutely no skips. Ariel is joined by Megan and Ellen to talk HSM:TM TS, the inevitable Taylor Swift comparisons, and breakdown the album song by song.
Liz is back! (Ariel is going to regret this) and joined with friend Jen to talk about Bravo's The Real Housewives. Why we love them, how we got into them and the latest gossip going on in the Bravoverse. Big thank you to @mainlybravo, @thebravobreakdown, @asianswatchingbravo, @bravoduckingbravo @bravobonecollector, @talkofshame and @bravohistorian for their work in providing the latest dish on all the housewives - give them a follow! If you want more of Liz, you can find her at @ebistline on twitter. Find more of Jen @hfhjen on Instagram!
The 93rd Academy Awards are almost here! Join Ariel and Shruti as they discuss the 2021 Oscar Nominations and the many notable firsts that have happened this year. We also talk about the Oscars as an institution and relitigate some questionable Oscar noms and wins
Ariel is joined by friend of the show Fortuan! Fortuan is the host of the Hunter's Hub podcast; a video game podcast born out of a passion for one of Japan's most beloved game franchises Monster Hunter.
We discuss the new entry coming to the Nintendo Switch and how casual gamers can hop in to the franchise without feeling overwhelmed.
Find Fortuan's podcast @Huntershubpod and find them wherever podcasts are found!
Things are getting real on this episode of the Popculturist podcast. Our very own Colby is joined by friend of the pod Liz to discuss the latest MTV reality television hit, The Challenge!
(Ariel could not be bothered to watch reality television and does not share their love for it)
Welcome back to the Popculturist Podcast!
This week Ariel is joined by a special guest, Sara Century! Sara is an excellent writer and podcaster! She loves comic books and her work can be found all over the internet! In honor of the excellent Wandavision, Ariel and Sara talk the Scarlet Witch! We discuss the character’s illustrious but complicated comic book history, her relationship with Vision, as well as her inconsistent showing in the MCU.
Make sure to follow Sara on twitter @saracentury and @Bitchesoncomics
Find her work at saracentury.com and decodedpride.com
Andy and Ariel are back! Your dynamic duo breakdown their ten most interesting pieces of news from a Disney news filled day. We talk Spider-man! Guardians! Black Panther! Disney Animation! And more!
Colby, Martha, and Shruti have a lot to say about the Santa Clause Universe. Is the SCU the birthplace of Avengers: Age of Ultron? Does dying invalidate Santa's immortality? All this and more in this Popculturist Podcast.
Ariel is joined by Rebecca Wei Hsieh to discuss Disney's most ambitious live action remake, Mulan. Rebecca is an actor and writer of Taiwanese descent, and has written to great pieces on the cultural mishaps of Mulan. Hollywood has a history of using white voices to tell Asian stories and we try to expand on that notion in this week's episode.
Find Rebecca's great writing here Cup of Soul Show and Observer
Remember, remember the Fifth of November.
On this episode of the popculturist podcast, Ariel is joined by friend of the show Justin to review Alan Moore's classic V for Vendetta. Your hosts discuss the differences between the comic and film, the misappropriation of Guy Fawkes, and the real world comparisons of the V's fascistic version of modern day England.
For better or worse, medical dramas are a staple of American TV, and no medical drama is as iconic as Grey's Anatomy. Grey's has been on the air for fifteen years and counting and has changed the way the genre is made.
To celebrate and interrogate Grey's Anatomy's legacy, Tessa, Sam, and Martha discuss their experiences with the show and reflect on the drama, the medicine, and the relationships that make the show so binge-able.
Matt Reeves' new film, The Batman will soon be upon us and it looks unlike any Batman film that came before it!
To break it down, Ariel is joined by the appropriately named Batman Shane! Ariel and Shane give a list of recommendations that listeners can check out to prepare themselves for the new era of Batman cinema.
No Batman movie retrospective is complete without at least ONE of the Joel Schumacher films and that's where Ariel finds himself on this episode of the popculturist podcast. Your host is joined by Ellen Toudouze of the Love That Movie! Pod to discuss the who, where, what, when, why, and how the Batman film franchise went off the rails.
It's still Batman week so the Popculturist Podcast continues with the fascinating world of Tim Burton's Batman!
Ariel is joined by Megan Spell from the On the Download Podcast! Tune in as they discuss brilliant acting by Danny Devito, Michelle Pfeiffer's incredibly magnetism, and discuss the mythos of Batman.
Welcome to the Popculturist Podcast!
It's Batman Day this week so Ariel looks back at the Caped Crusader's motion picture debut with Sean from moviebirb!
Ariel and guest Sean look at the weird and wonderful filmography of Tim Burton, did he make Batman at the right point in his filmmaking career? They then move on to the legacy of Michael Keaton as Batman and finish off with a breakdown of their favorite scene's in the comic book classic.
On this week's episode we lament the passing of the real life hero Chadwick Boseman. Boseman dedicated his life to promoting the idea of representation and Black excellence. The geek world will sorely miss him.
We also discuss a new project for Game of Thrones show runners Benioff and Weiss...it's not looking great.
To finish off the news we look at New Mutants and the controversy behind the racist director Josh Boone.
Our main topic today is the cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
DC Fandome dropped some big news and trailers this week! Andy and Ariel call an audible to breakdown the video game, tv, and movie news that came out of the online news event, DC Fandome. We talk Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad, The Flash, the infamous Snydercut, and of course, that illuminating trailer for The Batman.
Ariel and Andy talk DC news!
But mostly about how amazing Misha Green's first episode of Lovecraft Country is!
Big announcement in this one at the end!
Andy talks with Steve and Woody about the 20th Anniversary of Christopher Nolan's Momento.
Also, somewhere is half of a review of Joker (2019)
Guillermo Del Toro has his fingers in many pies but the Netflix Original Tales of Arcadia is one of his best! Andy and Ariel discuss Del Toro's TrollHunters and 3Below in anticipation for the new Wizards: Tales of Arcadiashow.
Ariel and Andy talk the insane new trailers and content coming up and revealed at this years online comic con!
Plus discussion about the Emmy nominations!
Christopher Nolan is back in the news cycle with Tenet's indefinite delay! That doesn't mean we can't talk about one of his movies!
It's the 10 year anniversary of Inception. What do we think of Nolan's Sci-fi blockbuster a decade later?
We also discuss Neil Gaiman's Sandman, Invincible casting, and a new Netflix addition.
Andy and Ariel discuss the HBO spinoff of Matt Reeve's THE BATMAN!
And the new astounding and beautiful news of Star Wars The Bad Batch.
Then the two commiserate over the bad movie that they've watched, and try to make sense of it. THE OLD GUARD!
One of the best animated movies ever has made its way to Netflix! Tune in as Ariel and Andy discuss the classic Batman story, Mask of the Phantasm.
We also discuss Tron Rumors and the disturbing comments made about Joss Whedon on set.
Ariel and Andy talk about all the wonderful super hero casting hopes and dreams we have!
Andy's new podcast gets a surprise drop this week since everyone involved in Geek101 is busy! Give it a listen!
Andy and Ariel talk about Artemis Fowl the rapscallion with a heart of...bronze maybe?
Audio glitch in this one. Apologies for Andy's audio track starting at 22:01.
Ariel and Andy continue their discussion from two weeks ago and talk about Anime movies. No discussion on this topic is complete without mentioning the incredible Studio Ghibli. Andy also talks about films by other anime directors like Your Name and Perfect Blue. We finish the discussion by talking about movies from big anime franchises like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto.
Just because Andy and Ariel go back to talking Geek doesn't mean we aren't committed to what's going out in the world. Black Lives Matter and we support the elimination of police brutality in our lifetime.
Ariel and Andy talk THE SNYDER CUT!
They also talk about all your anime needs and wants.
From what is anime to where you can start to get into anime!
Cowboy Bebop, Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, we talk about them all because we love them all.
Ariel and Andy discuss Taika Waititi's amazing fantastic What We Do In The Shadows and the TV Show What We Do In The Shadows!
ALSO!
NEW MUTANT NEWS!
AND
STAR WARS THE MANDALORIAN NEWS!
Watch What We Do In The Shadow right now on HULU!
Tune in to this new podcast by your favorite Asian co-host Ariel! He's joined by friends Martha and Colby to do an Avatar: The last Airbender rewatch podcast.
Tune in each week to listen to their thoughts about one of the best shows ever!
Don't forget to subscribe! Find them at The Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch Podcast
Ariel and Andy talk about one specific trope featured in plenty of tvshows and comics everywhere. Would you give up all your responsibilities and escape to have a better easier life?
It's a Star Wars Day Surprise! The first of three episodes reviewing the Prequel Trilogy, it's strengths and weaknesses and what could have been done better.
On this episode Ariel and Andy are joined by Brian Gill from the Mad About Movies podcast!
Andy and Ariel are looking at the 1995 Mortal Kombat from two very different lenses! We discuss the franchise as a whole and how the movie might not be as good as Ariel thought.
Tune in as we spend some time with Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, and everyone's favorite monster, Goro!
Flawless Victory!
For our 250th episode Andy and Ariel finally talk about one of our favorite things ever...One Piece! We break down what makes One Piece so great for all types of fans!
Now's the time to read the most popular manga in the world, One Piece!
Disney released their latest Pixar venture on Disney+! Tune in to this week's episode we discuss our thoughts on the Fantasy adventure and look at the rest of Pixar's catalogue! Where does this rank among the Pixar greats?
Andy chats with Tyler Smith about the classic(?) 1995 Film Batman Forever! and their mutual love of Batman's greatest and best villain THE RIDDLER!
Tyler Smith is a film critic and scholar whose writings can be found on battleshippretention.com, he can be found on twitter @morelessons and his documentary Reel Redemption can be found on faithlife.tv
Andy and Ariel discuss The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, them as a whole and of course the 1995 Classic Film!
Plus discussion about the sad delays that are coming our way!
And a stealth review of the MMPR Prequel!
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze)
Andy sits down and talks with Jordan Morris (@Jordan_Morris) about Doom starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Geek Royalty Karl Urban. You may recognize Jordan from such podcasts as Jordan, Jesse, Go! and Bubble and his appearances on YouTube show Good Mythical Morning.
Beyond that entertainment that is the movie Doom - Andy and Jordan also talk about the great fun that is contained with the Doom 2016 reboot game and it's recently released sequel Doom: Eternal!
Ariel and Andy talk about the one thing that is on everyone's minds. They are turning 30 and they don't like it!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Movie
Since Andy hasn't seen it yet will he end up being a #shellhead?
Ariel and Andy discuss their favorite show work-based sitcom. Scrubs!
A great binge during these lonely lonely times!
Stuck indoors? Perfect time to start a new video game! Tune in to hear what makes Stardew Valley the perfect game to play while stuck inside the house while social distancing!
Andy and Ariel tell you how to spend all the free time that you probably have right now...
The episode was lost but don't worry.
Andy was able to reenact the entire thing from memory!
Listen to a cliffs notes version of Andy and Ariel's long delayed Locke and Key Review
Andy talks about the Invisible Man, then Andy talks more about the Invisible Man with a friend of the show Megan Spell
Ariel and Andy both stress about the upcoming Artemis Fowl movie!
As part of our Supernatural Spring we are going to start the conversation with an amazing film that came out in 2005 right along with the first season of Supernatural! Constantine!
Everyone get ready for Ariel and Andy's take on a classic film that was way too far ahead of its time, starring everyone's favorite Bad Boy with good hair! Keanu Reeves!
Special Guest: Hassan!
Iconic Mascots! Every major franchise and company dreams of having an iconic mascot to perfectly represent their brand. Ariel and Andy take a look at a few famous characters and assign our favorite superlatives! Who would do best in a barfight? Is it Sonic the Hedgehog or a sleeper candidate? Is Mario the most popular or are we overlooking the obvious?! What mascot represents Star Wars!?
We ask all these questions and more!
DC's Birds of Prey has been released with underwhelming box office results. Ariel and Andy are joined by Megan Spell to discuss why Harley Quinn's latest outing has disappointed! We also review the movie as a whole and share our very different thoughts on movie action scenes!
What does it mean to adapt something?
What is a good adaptation?
What is THE BEST adaptation?
What adaptations are Andy and Ariel looking forward to in the near future?
Find out the answer to all these questions and more on this weeks episode of THE GEEK101 PODCAST!
Ariel and Andy get together and tally the winners of the best of the decade Geek101 Awards (The 101ees #101ees).
In news, we discuss the Morbius Trailer #notmybatman, the news about Obi-Wan delays, the live-action Steins Gate adaptation and we have a little heart-to-heart with you the listener about where we want to take the geek101 brand.
If you didn't vote it's too late, but join us for the reveals, surprises, and upsets on this years Geek101ees.
Listen to Ariel and Andy go crazy after watching the Netflix/BBC Dracula
We also talk about Joker noms, Oscar Isaac roles, and Dark Tower Falls
Plus special Guests Tessa and Sam to discuss literary parts of Dracula and the impact the character has had over the history of geek culture
This one is bad guys, very very bad.
Andy, Tessa, and Sam all get together to talk about and imagine where the Arrowverse is going after the final two episodes of Arrowverse Crisis - 4 and Arrowverse Crisis 5.
GLEEEEEK!
EZRA MILLER!
HOPE!
The new year is well upon us! We look ahead at the many movies and TV shows that can be covered on our pod! Will Ariel be able to handle watching bad movies this year?! (no). We discuss New Mutants, Ghostbusters, The Eternals and more!
Ariel and Andy reveal the nominations for the best of the decade awards.
Go and vote now on the best of the decade!
Andy and Ariel look back at the year 2019 to give your our Geek 101 Awards! Tune in to find the best and worst of the year as well as other fun awards!
Tune in till the end to hear our nominees for the best moment of 2019
The Mandalorian is back on track this week! Mando and Baby Yoda are back from their adventures are facing the shadowy threat head on!
Tune in to listen to our reactions and a little bit of Empire Strikes Back talk. We <3 Star Wars.
Ariel and Andy sit down to discuss the finer points of video game movies, not video game movie adaptations but the tropes and structures that define a video game movie.
Movies discussed include:
Inception, Sucker Punch, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Jumanji Welcome to the Junge, Jumanji: The Next Level, Wreck-it Ralph, and many others
The Mandalorian is back on Disney+ and so are Andy and Ariel. Our opinion on the show is on an uptick this week with a good showing. However, criticisms still remain with the show's low episode count and overall direction.
Listen in for our full thoughts!
Andy, Tess, and Sam talk the first three episodes of the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover.
The Good
The Bad
and the Hilarious!
Andy and Ariel talk about Trailers!
What makes them good, what makes them bad and the new glut of ones we just got!
Stay tuned for the best of decade awards! Coming soon
Andy, Tess, and Sam talk about Arrowverse crisis's current season of very good (Arrow), good (Batwoman), ok (Supergirl), and bad (The Flash)
Supergirl Season 4, Legends of Tomorrow Season 4
Almost at the end of the road on this one!
Andy, Tess, Sam and Ariel get together to discuss the lasting and scholastic effects of DCs Crisis on infinite Earths from 1985!
Andy Tessa and Sam discuss The Flash Season 5; Arrow Season 7; and ELSEWORLDS CROSSOVER!
Ariel and Andy team up once again to review one of the greatest movies of the year 1999, Galaxy Quest!
Join Andy as he talks to Chris Mancini of the Comedy Film Nerds Podcast about his newest Kickstarter Project - Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master.
Chris Mancini Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisjmancini
Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comedyfilmnerds/rise-of-the-kung-fu-dragon-master
Ariel and Andy are bringing you our weekly takes on Disney+'s The Mandalorian! We discuss what happened in the episode and speculate on what's to come for this exciting new series!
Andy Tessa and Sam close in on finishing this series by talking about Season 3 of both Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow
Come for the talk of the highlights of Supergirl, move onto the best and most awesome show on the CW Legends of Tomorrow and some of the best jokes of all time!
Ariel and Andy sit down and talk out the good and the very good about Disney Plus' The Mandalorian and about the few hidden gems that you can find on the Disney Plus app!
Also discussed are Sin City, Black Adam, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Up up and Away!, Gravity Falls, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars, And much much more!
Tessa, Sam, and Andy cover the amazing crossover event Crisis on Earth X, the best use of nazis in the entire arrowverse!
Ariel, Andy, AND special guest Sean meet to discuss the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the good and the bads of Castle Rock Season 2 (and some Season 1 talk) but also review the very good and genuinely entertaining Dr Sleep film.
Also discussed are Disney + and Sonic the hedgehog The Movie!
The Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Terminator Sequel has arrived. Linda Hamilton is back! Arnold is back! Mackenzie Davis is on the scene!
How did this latest attempt at revitalizing the Terminator franchise fair?
This episode we review Terminator: Dark Fate and discuss how the film might have used today's social issues for a backdrop.
This week Tessa and Sam and Andy discuss Supergirl Season 2, and Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 !
Andy and Ariel reveal the OFFICIAL Geek101 Top 10 Scary Movie list
Plus NEW GAME OF THRONES?
AND GREEN LANTERN?
Movies discussed include but not limited to:
Resolution, Spring, Alien, The Thing, All Slasher films, Creep, Train to Busan, Cabin in the Woods, Shutter, Paranormal Activity 1, Paranormal Activity 2, Paranormal Activity 3, Paranormal Activity 4, Get Out, Us, The Shining, Behind the Mask, and many many more!
Andy and Ariel discuss the new Netflix Show "Living With Yourself" starring Paul Rudd. Along with other movies that fit a similar genre that the Geek101 podcast has decided to call "Light Sci-Fi"
Ariel and Andy do a quick should you watch on brilliant animator Genndy Tartakovsky's (Samurai Jack, Star Wars The Clone Wars, Hotel Transylvania) Primal.
Plus we talk about the news!
Short episode this week, make sure to watch Primal!
Since Ariel has decided to skip out on the Todd Phillips/Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie, your hosts have decided to talk about the history of the Clown Prince of Crime!
What is the Joker's history? What are the essential ingredients that make up the Joker? Who had the best Joker performance?!
We ask all those questions and more!
Join Andy Tessa and Sam as they discuss the first real and true crossover and the first seasons of Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow!
Lot of missed opportunities on this one folks.
Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss their favorite space based movies and do a should you watch on new Brad Pitt vehicle. . . Ad Astra. They also discuss Spider-man: Coming Home and the new Birds of Prey trailer!
What are your favorite space movies?
Andy, Tessa, and Sam discuss the disappointing Arrow Season 5 and Flash Season 3
Lots of Flashpoint talk in this one folks
Join Ariel and Andy as they talk about the latest reboot sensation that's sweeping the twitter-nation and 'The Batman' casting rumors.
Followed by a Should you Watch on Netflix's The Last Kids on Earth.
With a special interview with The Last Kids on Earth storyboard artist (and personal hero to Andy) Toren Atkinson!
Join Andy and special guests Tessa and Sam as they talk about Arrow Season 3 and The Flash Season 1, what makes this season of Arrow less acclaimed but this season of The Flash more acclaimed? Find out
Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss what a reboot is and what makes them good. What they think can be rebooted and what recent news revealed itself that made Ariel very upset about reboots.
Plus listener contest and the introduction of our hopes to make an official Geek101 Horror Movies list. So help us out!
Lots of tangents this week, it's a fun episode!
Andy loves the CW Arrowverse! Join him as he joins friends Tessa and Sam to discuss the finer points of the Arrowverse story thus far.
Discussions include Arrow Season 1 and Arrow Season 2
Join Ariel, Andy, and Special Guest Sean as we discuss casting news of Kate Bishop; Ariel's new favorite CW show, and the phenomenal film It from 2017 with it's more divisive sequel, It: Chapter 2
Sound problems this week have been fixed for next week
Join Ariel, Andy, and special guest Valerie to discuss the 1999 phenom The Matrix. The impact the film had on Hollywood, casting hopes, and the chances that The Matrix 4 will be any good.
Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss the upcoming Watchmen tv show and Netflix's The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance. Along with a talk about why Ariel doesn't seem to like good things but Andy does!
No Spoilers!
The Geek 101 Podcast and the Ultra 64 Podcast join forces to review one of the strangest projects in blockbuster history; Wild Wild West! We talk about the strange plot lines! The awful racism! The Giant Spider!
Tune in to our 1999 series going on the rest of the year! Next up, The Matrix!
Lots of news to unpack coming out of Disney's D23 Expo!
What are our thoughts on The Mandalorian? Ewan McGregor is back as Obi-wan Kenobi! What awaits us in the mysterious Wandvision show? She-Hulk bursts onto the scene in a Disney+ series! Can Disney pull off a Moon Knight show? Will Ms. Marvel's debut on Disney+ lead to a film appearance?
All this news and more!
Our childhood nightmares have come to life in a new film by André øvredal and Guillermo Del Toro. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is an adaptation of a beloved children's horror book. Did the filmmakers do it justice? What did your hosts think of this new horror flick?! Tune in to find out!
DC Universe has wrapped up the first season for Swamp Thing. This classic comic book character is one of the weirdest we'll see on screen. What did your hosts think of this first (and only?) season of DC Universe's Swamp Thing!?
We also discuss the cancelled slate of Disney/Fox films and debate the positives and negatives behind it.
Amazon Prime is back in the Superhero game with their adaptation of The Boys, a comic book originally by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. The series, starring Karl Urban and Jack Quaid, is an edgy, violent look at a world where the Justice League is morally bankrupt and run by a ruthless corporation.
Your hosts discuss and debate whether The Boys is worth your time!
Kevin Feige and Marvel made a huge splash at San Diego Comic Con this year with the announcement of all the Phase 4 projects! Andy and Ariel discuss the Taskmaster's mysterious presence in Black Widow, the star studded cast of Chloe Zhao's Eternals, Asian American milestone Shang Chi and the Legends of Ten Rings, and the zany Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
We also talk the Disney+ Announcements: Wandavision, Loki, Hawkeye, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the awesome What If series!
During a slow week, join Ariel and Andy as they discuss somethings that you might have missed.
Topics covered today include
Good Omens, Final Space, Once Upon a Deadpool, Gravity Falls, and Paper Girls
The final episode of Guided Reading is here! We finish up the book discussion on chapters about The Witcher III and Star Wars 1313.
How did the massive success that is The Witcher III come to be? What were the challenges the creators faced? Did they know how well received their project would become?
In the last chapter your hosts discuss one of the greatest video game disappointments of all time; Star Wars 1313. This unfinished and unreleased game was supposed to be the most exciting Star Wars game ever...instead we were left with nothing. How did this happen?
Netflix has dropped Stranger Thing 3! This 80's throwback show goes all in on nostalgia and summer vibes...but was it worth watching? Andy and Ariel discuss what we did and didn't like from this season. We also talk about how the show deals with the different themes and issues that it tackles.
We also discuss piracy in the digital age, video games, and new streaming options.
On this episode of Guided Reading, Andy and Ariel discuss the games Shovel Knight, Destiny, and somehow get to talking about the entire Kingdom Hearts series as well. Read Jason Schreier's Blood, Sweat, and Pixels to keep up with us and let us know what you think.
The long-awaited sequel to Spider-Man Homecoming is upon us. Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss the good and the great about Spider-Man Far From Home. The implications of this for the MCU and what can happen going forward in the MCU. Plus discussions of the Robocop reboot and the possibilities of a Sandman series at Netflix.
Games covered in the walkthrough of Jason Schreier's Blood, Sweat, and Pixels involve Halo Wars and Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Have you played these games or any of these previous games? Let us know!
Disney/Pixar is back at it again! Toy Story 4 is the latest entry into one of the most beloved and acclaimed film series in history! Ariel and Andy take a look at the Toy Story franchise and discuss its place in pop culture. Afterwards, we breakdown Toy Story 4 and look at how it fits in the franchise.
We also talk about the upcoming Matrix Reboot and other news!
Geeks love games, well lots of geeks love games. While we are not necessarily a gaming podcast we are a geek podcast. The Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 for short is one of the largest trade shows in video games and as such is a time where giant corporations use the opportunity to grab free advertising dollars and make promises that they may or may not be able to keep. Ariel and Andy take the opportunity to do what all geeks do best. Talk about it incessantly.
News about future endeavours at the beginning so listen in!
Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Blood Sweat and Pixels by Jason Schreier. Games discussed include Stardew Valley and Diablo 3. Email or tweet us to join in on the discussion.
@hebrewspaleale, @geek101podcast
Ariel and Andy talk about the recent cancellations of acclaimed television shows and delay talking about Dark Phoenix as much as possible. Is Simon Kinberg's Dark Phoenix going to make up for the travesty of X3? Find out!
To prepare for the retelling of the Dark Phoenix Saga in Simon Kinberg's 2019 opus Dark Phoenix, Ariel and Andy watched and then ponder the quality and lasting effects of Brett Ratner's X-Men: The Last Stand. Is it possible that this movie is better than Dark Phoenix?
Find out by listening to our beloved hosts whine and wonder what happened to their beloved X-Men franchise.
Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss the first two chapters of Jason Schreier's Blood Sweat and Pixels. Games covered in this episode include Pillars of Eternity and Uncharted 4. Email us with your questions and comments about the book and we'll read them and talk about them next week Geek101pod@gmail.com
This is it. The moment we've all been waiting for. Godzilla vs Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah. Join Ariel, Andy and returning guest Sean Lowery to discuss, and disagree about the quality of the film. Did it live up to the hype? Was it worth the wait? All this and more as we dive deep into Michael Dougherty's Godzilla King of Monsters.
Godzilla, king of the monsters, has long been an impressive presence in pop culture. This episode your hosts look back in Godzilla's history and detail how he ended up being the monster monarch he is today.
We also talk about the Terminator franchise and other beloved Japanese franchises.
Patron saint of the podcast Keanu Reeves has blessed us with the latest entry in the John Wick Franchise. What do your hosts think of John Wick 3 Parabellum, especially compared to its predecessors.
We also have discussions on cartoon renaissances, new Disney+ content, and our new Batman(?).
How was Detective Pikachu? Did Ryan Reynolds pull off a child friendly version of Deadpool? Was your favorite pokemon in the movie? In short the answer is ‘pika pika’. Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss whether or not Detective Pikachu is worthy of a movie theater trip, then stay for spoiler talk about the best and worst parts of the movie. Plus talks about future podcast segments and what is HBO going to do when Game of Thrones ends?
Pokemon. What exactly are these little creatures and why should you care to find out? Join Ariel and Andy as they discuss the origins of pokemon and talk about their experiences growing up in the 90s during the height of the pokecraze. Discussions include: favorite pokemon, personal dream teams, best moments in pokemon games, best pokemon game and listener stories about their favorite pokemon experiences.
Playstation decided to blow our frickin minds with footage of the LONGGGG awaited remaster of Final Fantasy VII. This fan favorite game first entered our lives over 20 years ago with promise of a remake in 2015. There were delays and rumors of cancellation but the fateful day is here. Listen in as Andy and Ariel talk this joyous day in geek culture.
We also talk about the upcoming DLC to Monster Hunter World!
It's the end of an era for the Geek 101 Podcast! Mike is making his last appearance as a regular co-host! For this milestone we go over our favorite things. We discuss movies! Foods! Snacks! Terrible movies!
We also talk about Spider-man: Far From Home trailer and the upcoming Disney schedule.
After 11 years fans can finally watch the conclusion of the epic Infinity Stones saga! Avenger: Endgame is on track to be the biggest movie of all time. Everything changes after this!
Avengers: Infinity War has created a clear path for Endgame; with the potential for lots of good and lots of bad. What did your hosts think of the MCU's end as we know it!
P.s. Thanos is the worst
Disney decided to blow our minds by dropping news about its upcoming streaming service, Disney+. We talk about the exclusives coming to the app as well as the crazy low price point!
Disney didn't stop there! Star Wars Episode IX has been revealed. We discuss our opinion on the name and the direction behind this new trilogy.
Finally, your hosts review Neil Marshall's Hellboy! Mike and Ariel are big fans of the names in this movie (David Harbour, Ian McShane) but how did this movie all come together? Tune in to find out!
This week's episode is on the Captain Marvel...er, Shazam! movie! It seems like DC's Shazam is the movie that viewers can finally agree is good! Does this mark a turn of the page for the DC Universe? Or is this the exception to the rule???
Your hosts discuss!
Contrary to popular belief; the world doesn't end with Avengers: Endgame! This episode your hosts look forward to the summer of 2019 and give a 1-10 grade on our excitement towards watching it!
We also talk about upcoming tv shows and comic books that you might be interested in checking out!
Hellboy has been around in pop culture for 25 years! Mike Mignola's noir detective demon has evolved into a pop culture icon. Hellboy's got a reboot on the way so Ariel and Mike review the first entry from way back in 2004. Does Guillermo Del Toro's superhero origin film hold up 15 years later??
Netflix has released a new animated series called Love, Death & Robots; created by Deadpool's Tim Miller. This anthology series features eighteen short episodes; each with a different story and premise. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the show and you decide whether or not its worth a watch!
Captain Marvel is all anyone is talking about in the geek community! The film's reputation has taken a hit due to online trolling but what do your hosts think???
Higher, Further, Faster, baby!
Also tune in for a special announcement!
In this episode we address Will Smith's departure from Suicide Squad, some Metal Gear Solid rumors, and the Game of Thrones trailer!
For our main topic we rank the 11 currently released X-men films from worst to first!
What's your ranking?
In honor of the upcoming MCU film Captain Marvel, Ariel and Mike take a look at the 1990's! We give you the biggest geeky movies, tv shows, and video games and talk about our favorites!
We also discuss the new Detective Pikachu trailer and the new Warner Media streaming service!
This week we preview a show about a team of impressionable outcast super-beings that have been brought together by a rich white benefactor...
Actually, it's two shows.
Ariel and Mike look at Netflix's Umbrella Academy and DC Universe's The Doom Patrol to determine if its worth your time! Tune in!
Russian Doll is one of Netflix's latest projects! What do Ariel and Mike think of this Amy Poehler production?
We also talk movie director news and casting for one of Ariel's favorite properties.
Syfy's latest show "Deadly Class" is out! This Rick Remender-Comic property looks to be quite popular so Ariel and Mike watched the first three episodes to give you a breakdown on whether or not you should check it out!
We also discuss Batfleck's departure and a couple of trailer drops!
The Netflix/Marvel collaberation is likely coming to an end but does Punisher season 2 send it out with a bang or a wimper?
Ariel and Mike give listeners a preview of the show for a "Should You Watch" and then go into spoilers to review the season as a whole.
2018 was quite the year in the geeky corner of the zeitgeist! What did your hosts think of the showing 2018 had to offer?
We go through our most and least favorite movies of the past year. We also discuss some TV shows and comic books that stood out!
Did your favorites make the cut?
Turns out that the year 2019 is pretty prominent in geek film history!
- Akira
- Blade Runner
- Daybreakers
- The Island
- The Road
- The Running Man
are all set in 2019!
Ariel and guest Andy discuss how real life differs from fiction. We also talk about the predictive power of science fiction and we look forward to good things in 2019.
Ariel is back from a short hiatus and joined by friend of the show, Sean, to talk about Aquaman!
What did we think of DC's latest film? Also, how does it stack up to it's superhero contemporaries from Marvel and DC?
Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse is the most hyped animated movie in a long time! What did your hosts think of this critically acclaimed hit!
Mike and Ariel are joined by friend of the show Justin to discuss the highly controversial Iron Man 3!
What were our impressions of the film when it released and where do we stand on it now?
Ariel and Brian Gill, from Mad About Movies, play the role of the Hogwarts Sorting Hat!
What Hogwarts Houses do your favorite comic book and movie characters belong to!
Tune in to find out and hit us up to let us know your thoughts!
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has introduced a world of magic and literature to generations of young people across the planet. They are untouchable in their impact to literature and pop culture. However, the follow up projects haven't measured up to its source.
Ariel, joined by special guest Andy, break down the questionable lore behind the three major works outside of the original 7 books; HP and the Cursed Child and the two Fantastic Beasts films.
What better way to avoid your family this holiday season than to read a bunch of comics! Ariel and Mike give you a list of graphic novels that all have an incoming movie/tv adaptation.
This list also works as a great graphic novel gift guide!
In light of Stan Lee's passing, your hosts discuss his immeasurable impact on the industry and how Stan is perceived among the comic book/superhero community.
We also discuss the Bad Robot production, Overlord. How did this World War II sci-fi thriller pan out? We discuss the films highs and lows; as well as it's place in the Bad Robot-verse.
Sabrina the teenage witch has gotten a reboot for the modern age. Is this new adaptation too dark for your tastes? Or is it more like it's Archie Comics origins?
One thing for sure...this isn't your average sitcom. Tune in to find out whether or not you should be watching!
Lots to talk about! Daredevil! Kingpin! Bullseye! Foggy! wait
Daredevil season 3 is a return to the top shelf quality that we were introduced to in the first seasons of Daredevil and Jessica Jones. How did this season shake out and what were our top moments? Tune in to find out!
The Netflix Marvel marriages has been unraveling as of late. Has Daredevil's third season brought about a return to S1 form or a repeat of recent disappointments.
Tune in to listen!
Up for review this week is the puzzlingly dark and violent Titans. We check out the first show offered up in the DC Universe streaming service and offer a glimpse into whether or not you may be interesting in such a show.
Sony's latest attempt at a Spider-man adjacent universe is Venom! After a puzzling marketing campaign, how did Venom fare among critics and fans? We discuss the film and look forward to a potential sequel.
After some buzz in the news Mike and Ariel chose to review the Korean Zombie hit!
We also discuss the Venom buzz and Amazon's latest show dealings.
Plenty to talk about this week! We discuss audience questions, Joker news, our favorite Chris's, and more!
We also do a quick review of the first trade of the Walking Dead, which is celebrating it's 15th Anniversary!
This week's episode is a doozy.
The Predator franchise has always been dripping with potential. Does Shane Black's The Predator rise up to the heights that this franchise is capable of or does this film join the ranks of such gems as AvP: Requiem?
SPOILER ALERT IT'S BAD
Ariel and Mike also discuss some big movie/tv news and the premiere of the Captain Marvel Trailer
Fans of our pod know that we aren't high on Marvel's Iron Fist show. Does the second season improve or is it another disappointment for the protector of K'un L'un?
We watched the first few episodes to give you a sense of what to expect in Marvel's latest Netflix effort.
Summer may have ended but 2018 has plenty of geeky content to give us! Tune in to hear Ariel and Mike review the movies and tv shows from the summer and look ahead at what is gracing our screens later this year.
Movies have always been a major part of geek culture. Ariel and Mike go through a list of the movies that have made an impact on their lives and their personal geekdom.
Crazy Rich Asians is a milestone for Asian American representation! Ariel, joined by recurring guest Klarize, review the film and discuss how it's success has impacted Asian American audiences.
In honor of it's 10 year anniversary we review Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight!
What did we think of this superhero epic 10 years later?!
Also, we discuss Nolan's Batman-verse as a whole and compare this Batman to his counterparts in other media.
In honor of the Stephen King inspired Castle Rock; Ariel and Mike look at some franchises and intellectual properties that could use a show set in their universe!
We also talk the Sony Spider-man spinoffs and news surrounding the fourth Star Trek movie.
Welcome to the first ever Kickstarter Spotlight episode! Ariel is joined by comic book writer Conner Bartel as they talk about his Samurai Assassin inspired project; Swords & Sorrows.
"Swords and Sorrows is a tale of personal upheaval when a killer finds he has had enough and craves freedom from his life as an assassin. The only way out? Through the Master who raised him. Launching on Kickstarter July 20th!"
Check out his project today!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/conner/swords-and-sorrows-a-one-shot-comic-about-assassin
Are you a Stephen King fan? Do you enjoy shows like Lost or Twin Peaks? Are you deeply attracted to Bill Skarsgard?
If the answers to any of these questions are "yes" then perhaps you should check out the latest Hulu Exclusive television show, Castle Rock.
Ariel and Mike watch the first four episodes and provide context to convince you whether you should (or should not) check out this Stephen King-Inspired show.
Your 2018 Summer Blockbuster is here!
Your hosts review Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Sixth installment of the franchise that Tom Cruise will inevitably die trying to improve.
San Diego Comic Con has arrived and with it plenty of geeky news! There are plenty of exciting new TV shows! DC Universe announcements! Comic book writer/artist combinations! And most importantly...MOVIE TRAILERS!
Tune in as we lay out and break down all the news from a busy weekend.
Fandom is a funny thing. We often look back at faves and allow nostalgia to cloud our vision...not anymore!
Ariel and Mike take off our rose colored glasses and look back at some of our faves from a fresh perspective. Is your favorite movie actually bad??? Maybe, tune in to find out.
We review the latest MCU film; Ant-Man and the Wasp! How does this movie stack up to it's predecessor? We also break down its connection to the MCU and Infinity War!
Luke Cage is back on Netflix! We review the latest Defenders entry. One of us managed to watch the whole thing...one of us barely got into the season. Tune in to find out!
Special bonus review for your earholes this week!
Ariel is joined by guest and patreon Hassan to review the latest in the Jurassic Park series; Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom!
HBO powerhouse "Westworld" has wrapped up it's second season! There were plenty of ups and downs in this Nolan led project. What were our favorite episodes?! What did we think of the finale?! What's in store for the future?!?
We discuss all that and more!
WE DID OUR WAITING! FOURTEEN YEARS OF IT!
The Incredibles 2 is finally here! How does this anticipated sequel measure up to its predecessor? We discuss!
We also talk superhero movie news and a very exciting animated show announcement for Ariel.
The ladies of the youtube channel Alchemss (Lisa and Jenna) come on the pod to join Ariel and Mike to discuss what geeky gateways led to us becoming hardcore geeks! We breakdown the challenges behind getting people to hop on fandom wagons and geekdom in general.
Make sure to follow Alchemss on Youtube and Instagram!
Cloak and Dagger, the latest Marvel property TV show has dropped on Freeform! Tune in as we review the first two episodes and determine whether or not we should tune in further!
We also talk some DC Comics shake ups and a new comic book line.
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Hollywood is always looking for the next big franchise. We take a peek at past franchises that may prove to be potentials tentpole films for Hollywood to explore!
See if your favorite made the list!
We also discuss toxic fandom and the new Bumblebee Trailer!
The latest installation of the Star Wars anthology series has hit the theaters!
There's plenty of questions but do you hosts have the answers you want to hear?!
One of the more interesting ones...are we getting Star Wars Fatigue?
Don't call it a comeback!
Deadpool is back and this time he's bringing Cable, Domino, X-Force, and some other cool characters to the big screen. How did this movie compare to it's predecessor and what can we expect moving forward? Will Disney's acquisition of Fox even allow us a sequel?!
All that and more...Maximum Effort!!!
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Westworld has finally returned! The first four episodes have given us few answers and plenty of questions but are we asking the RIGHT questions? Who knows! Join us as we speculate!
Infinity War is the biggest movie in the universe!!! It's no doubt that the film's success has driven people to their local comic shops and Barnes and Noble stores in pursuit of some essential reading. In anticipation of that, this week your hosts review the three major "Infinity" stories. Infinity Gauntlet, Infinity War, and Jonathan Hickman's Infinity.
The most anticipated film of all time has finally arrived! Ariel and Mike do a long breakdown of the films contents!
We give you our thoughts on the film, some MVPs and LVPs, theories surrounding the film and it's successor, and Infinity War's ranking in the MCU.
Plenty to talk about this week!
The Venom trailer dropped and it's...there, Deadpool 2 dropped another trailer, and we discuss the first few episodes of Netflix's Lost in Space!
At the end of the show we also talk about the potential for cliffhangers in Avengers: Infinity War!
The Rock is back in action with the latest video game adaptation attempt, RAMPAGE!!! Join your hosts as they discuss this beast of a movie.
We also talk the Avengers, Birds of Prey, and some Netflix news.
There are plenty of shows out there and geeky fans don't always know what to watch...that's where we come in!
This week your hosts check out a few episodes Syfy's Krypton to give you some info on whether or not it's worth a watch. After that we do a quick breakdown of the season so far and discuss theories for the future of the show.
Despite a singular topic there is plenty to talk about for this week's review of Ready Player One!
The film has received mixed reviews thus far so listen in to see where your hosts land on that spectrum!
How does the movie stack up to the book? Was Spielberg the right choice? Does this rely too hard on nostalgia and references?
We answer all these questions and more!
In 2008 one of cinema's greatest achievements was kicked off by Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man. The first Iron Man is a milestone that will forever be remembered in the history of movies.
A few months later a considerably less memorable Marvel film was released, The Incredible Hulk.
Your hosts discuss the new school monster flick as well as delve into why this film isn't as well received as some of it's peers.
Plenty to talk about this week as we have a plethora of Marvel-centric news as well as a new Deadpool 2 trailer!
Our main topic is the highly anticipated Pacific Rim:Uprising!
What did your hosts think of the film? How does this cast of characters compare to their predecessors? How does Del Toro's absence affect the film?
We ask all these questions and more!
This week we cover the final six episodes of Jessica Jones season 2!
We also talk the recently announced DC Comics projects; New Gods. Does the reception to A Wrinkle in Time affect the status of this Ava Duvernay led project? Who are some actors we'd like to see in this exciting film?
The real news this week is the release of the final trailer of Infinity War! We talk Thanos's motivation and speculate on a possible fatality in the upcoming film.
Netflix has released season 2 of the critically acclaimed show Jessica Jones. Ariel and Mike delve into the first seven episodes of the season and look ahead at what might be coming in the final six!
We also talk the SXSW reaction to Ready Player One, a couple of cause-worthy GoFundMe's, and react luke-warmedly to The Crimes of Grindelwald teaser.
Alex Garland's follow up to critical darling Ex Machina is the ambitious, high sci-fi film Annihilation. Tune in as your hosts do a deep dive into the confusing but beautiful land in the shimmer!
We also discuss the aftermath of the 2018 Oscars, the genre of Science fiction, our growing concern for Stan Lee, and some troubling Tom Cruise rumors (not THAT kind of troubling).
Guillermo Del Toro's latest cinematic endeavor is this week's topic of discussion!
We discuss his past works as well as The Shape of Water's chances in the 2018 Oscar Race!
Our eyes and ears have finally been blessed with the MCU's latest phenomenon, Black Panther. We have so much to unpack with this film, resulting in our longest episode yet.
We not only talk about the film's critical and technical success but also it's excellent navigation of sensitive themes such as diaspora, race, feminism, and colonialism.
Altered Carbon is the latest endeavor in the Netflix Original Series model. The show features Joel Kinnaman as a man out of time and body set in a futuristic cyber punk world. This show is everything you want in a futuristic cyber punk adventure so naturally we review.
We also discuss two very different trailers in Deadpool 2 and Sony's Venom.
Netflix dropped a media bomb on the world when it aired a commercial for the latest film in the Cloverfield franchise. Join Mike and Ariel as they discuss the newly released film as well as Netflix's impact on the entertainment business as we known it.
Before that, we review the other awesome trailers that dropped during the game.
Amazon Prime's new series Electric Dreams is now streaming! The Phillip K Dick inspired series is right up our geeky alley so we watched the first two episodes to determine whether or not it's worth your time!
We also talk some geeky news and the new Ant-man and the Wasp trailer!
CW's latest show Black Lightning has hit the air and we can't help but review!
We also talk Oscar noms and subs and what it means for the geek community.
In preparation for the highly anticipated Avengers:Infinity War this pod has committed to reviewing all the MCU films in chronological order!
First up is the origin story of origin stories, Iron Man! We discuss the film's merits as well as it's impact on one of the biggest film franchises in history.
This week we cover the Hulu Original series; Marvel's Runaways.
We discuss the remaining 5 episodes, our impressions of the series, and look at where the show could go next.
Things have been pretty bleak this week as your hosts with viewings of Netflix's hit show Black Mirror.
Ariel and Mike review the 6 episodes of season 4 and look at the series as a whole and it's impact on today's pop culture.
Join your hosts this week as we review the best and worst of 2017's geeky movies, television, and comics!
Topics include our 5 favorite films, biggest surprises, and favorite moments.
Star Wars is pretty much the biggest franchise in history and it's all anyone can talk about. Things get pretty heated on this weeks show as Ariel and Mike break down their thoughts on the divisive entry into the Space Epic.
Hulu finally has their contribution to comic book tv with their new show 'Marvel's The Runaways'.
Ariel and Mike breakdown whether or not you'd enjoy this new show. We also discuss how the show compares and contrasts to Brian K. Vaughn's acclaimed series.
Marvel has finally blessed us with the Avengers: Infinity War trailer. We breakdown the contents of the trailer and discuss some theories regarding the anticipated film.
We also talk about Disney's looming purchase of the Fox entertainment properties. What does this mean for the industry and for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
This week we review the latest series in the Netflix-Marvel partnership, The Punisher!
How does the new series stack up to the rest of the Netflix MCU collection? We discuss the new characters, the messages behind the season, and what to expect in further Punisher seasons.
We also talk Captain Marvel news, Vanity Fair's Marvel covers, and James Cameron's anticipated Avatar sequels snicker
Warner Bros' Justice League has finally come out and we tackle it on the Geek 101 Podcast. Your hosts are joined by a Patreon guest as we review the film, compare it to its predecessors, and look forward to the DCEU film universe. We also attempt to answer the many, many questions the film arises.
In the news this week we talk a couple of movie teasers, a potential casting shake up for the Caped Crusader, and breakdown the box office numbers of Justice League.
Brian Michael Bendis, famous Marvel Comic writer, has signed an exclusive contract with Marvel's rival; DC Comics. Bendis is perhaps Marvel's most prolific current writer.
Ariel and Mike look back on the legacy Bendis has left at Marvel and look forward at how his talents can impact DC's stable of heroes and legends.
We also talk the new Star Wars trilogy, a Lord of the Rings update, and some questionable film decisions from Sony and Universal.
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Taika Waititi's latest film is also the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
This week your hosts are joined by patreon subscriber Andy! The three of us discuss the film and analyze the impact it has on the MCU.
We also talk a small screen return of Lord of the Rings and the potential absorption of Fox by Disney.
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Geekdom is abuzz with the return of the smash Netflix hit, Stranger Things!
This week we discuss the reactions to season 2, the many plot lines present in the show, and look ahead as to what we could see in season 3.
We also break down the casting of Shazam and the news behind Daredevil season 3.
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Ariel and Mike finally break down our top 10 Science Fiction films.
We break down the details and distinctions behind our reasoning and lay out 10 films that are among the best in Sci-Fi cinema.
Aliens, Clones, Artificial Intelligence, Outer Space! We talk it all!
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Join us this week as we rank the ten episodes of Rick and Morty S3.
Before that, we talk the two major trailers dropped this week; Black Panther and The New Mutants.
Did Black Panther reveal too much too soon? The two minute trailer showed us some serious spoiler-worthy details months away from the premier.
The New Mutants has a fresh direction for a comic book film, Mutant horror. Josh Boone's upcoming experiment has plenty of intrigue and interest.
Finally, we rank all the episodes of Rick and Morty season 3 and discuss the state of the show and it's fandom.
Despite a long weekend at New York Comic Con the Geek 101 crew is here to deliver another jam packed episode!
In news this week toxic fandom was put on full display as Rick and Morty fans made a stink over some McDonald's Szechuan sauce...You heard that right. Grown men whined about not getting enough McDonald's sauce from their favorite cartoon...sigh.
That same level of toxicity was found in a few retailers during a Marvel panel. These men put their homophobia, racism, and misogyny front and center while they complained about Marvel's new direction.
On a more positive note in the wake of NYCC we were treated to some trailers! Brian K. Vaughn's Runaways has been brought to life by Hulu. We're hyped. Justice League looks like the same old song and dance. Pacific Rim 2 looks to be massively entertaining. Finally, The Last Jedi gives plenty of intrigue and incites even more anticipation.
In this week's episode we've decided to include a short, spoiler free blurb for the film Blade Runner 2049. The film hasn't seen the box office success it predicted so Ariel and Mike give you their opinion on whether or not you can see it.
Afterwards we go into a deep, detailed review of Denis Villanueve's visually stunning sci-fi sequel.
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Marvel has two high profile shows releasing this month in the MCU's Inhumans and Fox's The Gifted.
Inhumans has been critically panned and opened to poor reception. Is that fair? On the other hand, The Gifted has plenty of promise despite a derivative premise (Heroes 2.0). Tune in to hear our thoughts.
Ariel and Mike discuss the Matthew Vaughn's latest film; Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The super spy sequel had its share of ups and downs but listen in to find out what really stood to your two hosts.
Ariel and Mike talk the legacy behind Marvel Comics and it's most famous characters. We discuss new iterations behind popular heroes and how the universe translates from page to screen.
On the docket this week Ariel and Mike give you their 10 favorite Batman: The Animated Series episodes as well as discuss the cultural impact behind the revolutionary series.
The 2017 summer movie season has officially ended and it's the worst we've seen in over 10 years! Mike and Ariel look back and compare 2006 and 2017 while also discussing the how 2017 ended up in such bad shape.
We also talk the sudden departure of Colin Trevorrow from Star Wars: Episode IX.
To skip to Destiny II talk head to the (29:00) minute mark!
In the second half of this week's episode, special guest Arekkz Gaming comes on and talks Destiny and Destiny II!
Check out his youtube channel! Arekkz Gaming
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This week we recap the seventh season of Game of Thrones! This is the HBO show's most controversial season yet. We go in depth of the mistakes that sparked such social media discussion. We also talk the major plot points of the season and speculate on how things will shake out in the final season.
We also talk the ridiculous amount of Joker-centric DC films.
The Netflix MCU television series' have come together in an ambitious 8 episode series, The Defenders! Tune in to hear Ariel and Mike breakdown the good and bad behind the new series.
We also talk the anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi film, more whitewashing in Hollywood, and DC's ever busy film universe.
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The Defenders is Netflix's premiere super hero team. A ragtag group of vigilantes brought together by a common foe. We give you background and required reading for all four heroes; Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist. We also look forward to the future of the show and give suggestions on who Netflix can introduce in their universe next.
For this week's news discuss Arnold's new/old role in the next Terminator film. We also dig into the casting for upcoming Amazon series Good Omens; starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant. Finally, Moviepass's drastic dip in price incites discussion of it's implications to the industry.
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Netflix has made their first major company purchase, Comic book company Millarworld. Mark Millar's self start up is home to many great film and TV pitches. Series' like Nemesis, Wanted, Chrononauts, Huck, and Jupiter's Circle are all ripe for Netflix's model!
In the geek news world we cover Jared Leto's rumored new role as Bloodshot, new photos for Deadpool 2, Jessica Chastain's new role as Lilandra in the upcoming X-Men film, and more!
Don't forget to stay till the end for our homework segment!
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Hollywood is breaking bad with upcoming films centered around classic comic book villains; Doctor Doom and Venom. This week's episode is filled with our supervillain movie pitches featuring your favorite bad guys.
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San Diego Comic Con has swung around again so we break down the news and trailers that came through!
Justice League! Stranger Things! Westworld! Thor Ragnarok! Defenders!
It's been a busy week :D
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The D23 Disney Expo has come and we've been bombarded with news! We talk Aladdin casting! Kingdom Hearts III! Infinity War!!!
We also discuss the casting of the new Doctor Who regeneration, Jodie Whittaker, and the effect this has on the geek comm
Brand Spankin' New bonus episode just for you! Ariel is joined by first time guest Klarize to review Edgar Wright's Baby Drive.
Spider-man is finally back in Hollywood! Even though Spider-man: Homecoming is supported by overwhelmingly positive reviews Ariel and Mike aren't afraid to dig deep into the film. Is Spider-man just another entry into the franchise or a stand out addition?
Spider-man is back in the limelight with Homecoming and we're hopping on the hype train! This week we give you five of our favorite Spidey comics and a few of our not so faves.
Brian Fuller's American Gods has wrapped up season one so we dive deep into the lore of Neil Gaiman's US fantasy world.
School's out for summer and we're giving you your summer reading list! Check out the books that have upcoming adaptations, and new and noteworthy books this summer.
We also discuss a potential Fantastic Four film and a potential Watchmen series.
This week we discuss the Black Panther trailer as well as rank the top 10 Tom Cruise Action Flicks!
DC's premier super-heroine has finally hit the big screen! Do Ariel and Mike share the same sentiment around the internet?
We also talk more Dark Universe news and TV vs. Film.
Wonder Woman is almost here and in her honor we talk about female superheroes! Who's underrated? Who's overrated? Also, what do we want to see moving forward!?
Here's a special bonus episode with comic book colorist Nick Filardi! We talk colorists in the comic book industry as well as indie comics and Nick's book Heart Throb.
This episode we delve deep into Alien: Covenant and the Alien franchise.
We also talk the Venom film news and developments behind Justice League.
This week we celebrate our 100th episode! We answer all your questions in an AMA and thank all those who have supported us in this journey so far!
Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 is here!!! Join us as we review!
We also talk Blade Runner 2049, Defenders, and the new Hellboy announcement!
The Guardians of the Galaxy are a big favorite in the MCU but how do they differ from their comic book counterparts? We dive into the backgrounds of everyone's favorite misfits and talk how they translate from book to film.
We also discuss the noticeable absence of Wonder Woman marketing and other movie news!
The summer movie season is just a week away so we preview the upcoming films! In doing so we unveil the awesome Hype scale!
We also talk the Hydra-Cap controversy, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the 2018 X-men films.
This week we break down all the exciting Star Wars news coming out of Star Wars Celebration. Included in that is the hotly anticipated The Last Jedi Trailer.
This week we debate a heavyweight match between Marvel's hardest hitters; the Mighty Thor and the Incredible Hulk.
We also discuss that awesome Thor: Ragnarok trailer!
Head to our (35:00) minute mark to get to our main topic!
FX's Legion is one of the most talked about shows out there so naturally we talk about it!
We also discuss Joss Whedon's new gig and the controversy behind Marvel's slumping sales.
This week we wrap up our review on Iron Fist! Your lovable hosts talk the remaining episodes and look at the future of the Netflix Marvel series.
Oh, and by the way, note this episode when you think we have a Marvel bias ;)
Ariel and Mike ignore the critics and provide our own in depth review of the first seven episodes Marvel's Iron Fist. We talk in depth about Finn Jones' portrayal and other aspects involving martial arts, Asian culture, and other performances.
We also talk some Mission Impossible news and another potential speedbump behind The Batman.
It's retro week on the Geek 101 Podcast as we talk the 1992 X-Men Animated series! We discuss our favorite moments as well as the impact the series had on the X-Men over the years.
We also talk the Matrix reboot, DC director news, the Fox Movie-verse, and Thor Ragnarok.
Hugh Jackman's career as Wolverine comes to an end in the 2017 film Logan. Mike and Ariel bare our souls out on this episode as we talk about the conclusion of Logan as we know him.
sobs
For episode 89 we review Batman 1989! Does Tim Burton's solo super hero film hold up almost thirty years later?
We also talk the week's news and talk about last week's Grammy, I mean Oscar, flub.
Nowadays there's plenty of talk about leaders and leadership. This week we talk about the greatest leaders in comic books and comic films!
We also talk DC director news and the future of the MCU!
Everyone loves a good shoot em up and this week we talk the hotly anticipated action flick John Wick Chapter 2! Does it live up to the hype that the first film delivered in spades?
We also talk Ghost in the Shell, upcoming cartoons, and the future of the DC movie universe.
This week on the pod we talk the best Geeky Action movies! Who doesn't love superhero battles and sci-fi fight scenes!
We also debate the Iron Fist trailer and talk even more DC film universe news.
This week we talk modern cartoons! Rick and Morty! Bob's Burgers! Bojack Horseman! Don't fall for the unfair stigma! Cartoons are awesome!
Also we talk the misfortunes for Warner Brothers. Sigh.
Lot's to talk today on the pod! We discuss Star Wars, Shazam, Power Rangers and much more! Most importantly we talk the Logan trailer! We also look at the Oscar nominations and how they look at geek properties.
Spin-offs off of good franchises can be a blessing or a curse. For every good spin-off that comes out we get burdened with two bad ones! Ariel and Mike go over recent properties to review which are the best and which should have never surfaced.
We also talk the X-Men universe, a scrapped Star Wars game, and more Netflix news.
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It's throwback week on the pod and we look back at comic books in the 90's! Everyone's favorite decade gave us some iconic stories but some questionable content.
This week we talk good idea, bad idea for reboots! What existing franchises and films deserve the Hollywood treatment and which ones need to stay at rest.
The new year is upon so we wrap up 2016 by reviewing the best and worst it gave us. We also discuss the new Alien: Covenant trailer and give tribute to the late Carrie Fisher.
Ariel and Mike review one of the biggest movies of the year; Rogue One! We also rank all the existing Star Wars films and talk Blade Runner 2049.
Lot's to talk about this week! The Star Wars Boycott! Early Rogue One impressions! Gotham Sirens!
For our main topic we review the Spider-man: Homecoming trailer and rank the existing Spider-man movies.
Westworld Season 1 has wrapped up so naturally your hosts (hehe) bring you a review!
We also talk Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Transformers 5!
The holiday season is once again upon so Ariel and Mike give some awesome suggestions to give to your geeky friends and family!
We also talk more Star Wars news, Star Trek, and Marvel crossovers.
This week we discuss the hottest thing in Geekdom, Westworld! Our episode covers all the main characters and many fan theories that have popped up over the last couple of weeks.
We also discuss Deadpool's new director, Star Wars casting, and provide some Nolan-centric homework.
This week's episode Ariel is joined by Brian Gill, co host of Mad About Movies, to talk Harry Potter and it's cultural impact! We also discuss movie trailers and casting news for the Fantastic Beast series.
This week Michael Chen is back as we talk Young Justice Season 3, another remake of a classic and review Marvel's Doctor Strange.
Where does the MCU's Sorcerer Supreme stack up to the rest of its heroes? Find out!
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This week Michael Chen is still on leave and Ariel is joined by two special guests! Darren and Mindy from The Rants Macabre podcast swing through to talk everything zombies!
We also have some film director-centric news and much to our disappointment the DCEU is in the news again.
This week Ariel is joined by friend of the pod Jeff as they discuss the new Logan trailer, video game news, Deadpool 2, The Walking Dead and more!
The Halloween season is upon us so your hosts talk about how geekdom and horror have intertwined over the years!
We also debate and induct some Geek Royalty!
This week we have an extra long episode where we talk NYCC! that new Wolverine movie! Power Rangers! and review the second half of Luke Cage!
To skip ahead to the review go to the 39:00 minute mark
Luke Cage, Netflix's latest Marvel endeavor, has been released and Ariel and Mike review the first half! We also discuss some video game movie news and touch on the future of the DCEU.
The 2016 Fall season is here and Ariel and Mike preview all the geeky shows this upcoming year! What do shows like Luke Cage, Shield, and The Flash have in store for us!
It's Fall in NYC and that means New York Comic Con is coming up! Ariel and Mike talk the Stan Lee biopic and then preview the upcoming comic convention.
School is in session so we got over the best teen-filled super hero teams! We also talk some DC news!
The 2016 summer has come and gone so the Geek 101 duo recap all the geeky goodness (badness?). We also officially anoint Geek Royalty!
Fall TV pilot season is upon us so Ariel and Mike pitch our own TV show ideas to you! We also talk Ben Affleck's mysterious teaser video.
It looks like the iconic Mary Jane will be played by African American actress Zendaya! The trolls are out in full effect and we annoy them further by racebending more incoming comic book movie characters!
After Suicide Squad the DC Entertainment Universe isn't in the shape any of us predicted. This episode we go over the upcoming slate of films and discuss what it'll take to get back on track.
Suicide Squad has fared well at the box office so far but how does it measure up to our lofty standards? Spoiler Alert Not well.
It’s 80’s nostalgia week on the Geek 101 Podcast as Mike and Ariel review the Netflix phenomenon, Stranger Things! Nostalgia, pop culture, and sci-fi elements are what make this series so great! Stay till the end for some 80’s nostalgia homework!
Star Trek's Kelvin timeline has it's third film in Star Trek Beyond! Ariel and Mike review the sci-fi franchise film, directed by Justin Lin and written by Simon Pegg.
This week Ariel and Mike talk about the most famous Science Fiction Universes! What are they? How have they held up so far? What direction should they go now? We get super nerdy.
Overwatch is the biggest game in the world right now and it’s only right we discuss it here on Geek 101! Ariel is joined by fellow podcaster Void from the Geek to Geek Podcast as we discuss Blizzards latest endeavor. We also go over the details of new Overwatch hero Ana and the upcoming patch notes being tested out in the public testing realm.
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Game of Thrones Season 6 has ended and the internet literally won't shut up about it...so neither do we! Ariel and Mike look at this past season, compare show to book, and look forward to the final two seasons of Game of Thrones.
If you're currently reading the books and don't want to get spoiled when we get to our Book vs. Show talk skip ahead to the 1:14 mark to listen to our homework!
On this very special episode of the Geek 101 Podcast Ariel and Mike bring on guest Joe Eisma, artist of the critically acclaimed series Morning Glories. Eisma is here to talk Morning Glories issue #50, the end of the series, as well as Morning Glories: Summer Vacation, the beginning of the follow up series!
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It's the one year anniversary of the Geek 101 Podcast so Ariel and Mike discuss our favorites and fandoms across geekdom!
Special thanks to all the listeners that have stuck with us this past year! We appreciate all the support you've given us and can't wait for all the geeky episodes in years to come!
It's been an exciting week in geekdom! Ariel and Mike discuss a big rumor regarding Marvel Studios and Fox. Afterwards we break down the news that came out of the set visit of Zack Snyder's Justice League, who, as you all know is our favorite director.
Everyone loves a good fight! In honor of the knockdown fight that was Game 7 of the NBA Finals; Ariel and Mike review the greatest battles in geek history!
Nerd Rage has been a loud, brash voice that has plagued geek culture for a long time. Ariel and Mike discuss the state of today's overwhelming sense of irrational fandom.
The future of the MCU is in the spotlight this week. We give our predictions and thoughts on the 9 (NINE?!) phase 3 films.
Episode 50 is here and Ariel and Mike review the hotly anticipated X-Men: Apocalypse! We also discuss Cap's new team, DC Rebirth, and some distressing Star Wars news.
X-Men is one of the premiere properties in comic book history. There are dozens of versions of the iconic mutant super team. Ariel and Mike discuss their prestigious history as we look forward to X-Men: Apocalypse.
Some television shows don't ever get their due. Ariel and Mike look over some TV shows, movies, and comic books that left us far too soon. We also reflect over the loss of DC comics legend Darwyn Cooke.
Check our review for Marvel's Civil War! This movie has tons of stuff to talk about and Mike and Ariel are all to ready to oblige. How does Captain America: Civil War stack up with past MCU films? What are the best moments? How does this compare to Batman v. Superman? Why is Aunt May so attractive? We ask the important questions.
Free Comic Book day is here! Ariel and Mike give suggestions for graphic novels that every geek should own and look out for when they head to their local shop this weekend.
Comic Book television shows dominate the small screen. Marvel, DC, and Image do their best to saturate the medium with as much content as they can. Ariel and Mike give their wishlist of comic book stories and characters that need to be adapted to television.
Ariel is joined by special guest, Sarah, as they tackle the tough discussion regarding whitewashing, privilege, and the casting of Scarlet Johansson in the upcoming Ghost in the Shell film.
On this week's episode Ariel is joined by a guest to recast some famous roles in films of geeky past.
There's lots of nerdy news to go over this week and Ariel and Mike let nothing slip through the crack. That's not all! It's been a while but we finish up our review of Daredevil season 2!
Batman v. Superman is one of the most critically panned movies in the history of superhero films. How could a massive budget, decorated actors, and three of the most beloved characters in fiction fail? Ariel and Mike discuss.
Daredevil season 2 has finally arrived!!! Ariel and Mike go over the first 8 episodes and finish the pod on our March Madness championship match.
The latest Civil War trailer is all anyone can talk about lately so Ariel and Mike join in! Both your hosts are incredibly excited to see the MCU torn apart. What did we think of all the new footage and we also discuss a certain underoo clad hero. Stay till the end to hear our Final Four discussion and suggested homework!
It's dangerous out there in the streets of Marvel and DC and any street level hero needs a good partner to watch his back. Ariel and Mike give their list of the best street level comic book duos. Stay till the end to hear about our Elite Eight matchups!
Sweet Sixteen Superhero Showdown! It's March Madness in NCAA Basketball and brackets are all the rage! Ariel and Mike make their own superhero brackets and discuss who would win in a NCAA tourney.
R Rated films are all the rage since Deadpool smashed box office records. Ariel and Mike look back at all the best R rated geeky films that led the way.
The final Batman v. Superman Trailer is out...did it change our minds? Deadpool is one of the most anticipated movies of the year but what did Ariel and Mike think of it? Also, what does it's success mean for R rated comic book movies?
Deadpool is one of comics' famous rip-off characters. Ariel and Mike go through characters, movies, and TV shows have secretly (or not so secretly) ripped off existing property!
Also, we react to a certain movie director's asinine comments...
The third installment of our "Pick Em" series focuses on Football! In honor of the Super Bowl, we pit the heroes against the villains in a brutal football game.
DC Comics is going through all sorts of crazy stuff. Their movie universe is finally going underway, the television empire is in full swing, and their comics are going through another reboot. Yet, it doesn't really feel like DC is heading in the right direction. Ariel and Mike ask the important question..."What the heck is DC doing?!"
Marvel's biggest event in years finally concluded with Secret Wars #9. Despite numerous delays the comic book crossover book was a hit. Speaking of crossovers, your hosts also discuss how comic book crossovers can effect super hero films.
The Geek world is abuzz with news and this week Ariel and Mike spend the episode reacting to it! Also, we have our first ever mailbag segment!
The new year is a time for new beginnings! To honor these new beginnings Mike and Ariel look over the best and worst geeky movie reboots.
The last episode of Geek 101 is here!!! Mike and Ariel discuss all the good and bad to come out of 2015 and look forward to all the geeky goodness of 2016.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here! Ariel and Mike are joined by a guest as they discuss the potential biggest movie of all time.
The next couple weeks is all about STAR WARS!!! Ariel and Mike nerd out about the most beloved film franchise of all time just before the premier of it's newest installment.
The Batman v. Superman trailer dropped last week and we can't help but talk about it. Finish out the episode with talk about nerdom's most hyped movies and how they turned out. Were expectations met? Should you have believed the hype?
Got a double dose of movie trailers this week! Join us as we talk Batman v. Superman, Civil War, and finish our recap of Jessica Jones!!!
Jessica Jones is the most talked about show on the internet right now! So naturally, Mike and Ariel chime in; covering episodes 1-6 and some general thoughts. Tune in next week for the finished review!
Geeks all over the internet are known for their bitterness and rage over every little thing. Mike and Ariel flip the script and lay out what geeky stuff we're thankful for this holiday season!
Disclaimer! We had some technical difficulties so the quality isn't up to par but bare with us!
In honor of all the high quality video game releases as well as the Warcraft trailer; Ariel and Mike look back at popular video game movies! Stay till the end for our trademarked "Homework" segment!
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In honor of the start of the 2015-2016 NBA basketball season, Ariel and Mike give you the next Pick Em episode! Which Marvel and DC heroes make the cut of the starting 5 for their superhero basketball teams.
Ariel and Mike discuss living in a spoiler-riffic world, more empire magazine covers, and recap Supergirl and all the other comic book-centric shows out there. Except Gotham...Gotham sucks.
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Get ready for our geekiest episode yet as Ariel and Mike run a little long this week as they couldn't contain their discussion on the new Star Wars trailer! They follow up with a nerdy and scientific conversation on Time travel. Stay till the end for some homework!
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Ariel and Mike have much to discuss after the craziness of New York Comic-Con and the season premieres of SHIELD, Arrow, and The Flash.
The first of many of our "Pick Em" episodes! Ariel and Mike have some fun with this week! Who would you bring along for the zombie apocalypse?
Comic Conventions aren't all fun and games. In the blink of an eye the worst can happen. Want to ensure your safety and survival? Listen to our latest episode and get ready to conquer the con.
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Need a way to keep track of all the geeky tv shows coming out this fall season? Tune into Ariel and Mike reviewing what's hot and what's not this fall TV season.
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Ariel and Mike lay down the law and let the listener know exactly what's needed to earn Marvel Comics Geek Cred. Pay attention to the books and stories you need to know to be a true Marvel fan.
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Ever wonder what it takes to be a true hardcore DC comics fan? Listen to Ariel and Mike discuss what you need to get your DC Comics Geek cred.
It's hard to explain what makes a character overrated; or to call a character overrated without backlash from their fans. Ariel and Mike tackle the problem in the latest Geek 101 episode.
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The Geek 101 duo stand divided on AMC's latest TV show. Ariel and Mike give their insight on the new spinoff. Stay till the end for some zombie-tastic homework assignments.
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There's a billion comic book properties out there today yet some of our favorite characters slip through the cracks. Join Mike and Ariel as they pull out some awesome comic book characters that we think deserve more attention.
Check out a review of how not fantastic this movie turned out to be. Not really. Listen to Ariel and Mike break down Fant4stic while trying to not explode in nerd rage.
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Listen up for the retro review of the 2001 premiere of the Justice League animated series!
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Take a look at the men and women who bring the beloved characters in comic books to life on the big screen! Ariel and Mike go over who did it best, and who did it worst.
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Check out our first ever retro review! Ariel and Mike discuss a modern day classic; The Death of Superman
Ariel and Mike tackle the fastest man alive in his new TV show! Look out for some awesome movie trailer news and a couple pieces of homework that you should definitely checkout. P.S. please excuse Ariel's struggles towards the end of the episode. It was a long busy day and he starts to slow down (insert wink face here)
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The Geek 101 Dynamic Duo go over the ever incoming geeky news, go over some of our favorite superheroes, Recap and review the new Ant-Man movie, and assign some great homework.
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Join your favorite Geek 101 podcasters as they review the Batman v. Superman trailer fresh out of SDCC! Spoiler Alert, things aren't looking good for DC comics. Stay tuned till the end for our trademarked Homework Segment wink
Bonus Episode Time! Ariel and Mike discuss all the crazy news that came out of SDCC. Highlights include Suicide Squad, Deadpool, and X-Men Apocalypse! Don't worry though, our regular topical episode will be released later this week.
Welcome to the first episode of the Geek 101 podcast! Join us as we talk about the new Batman v. Superman magazine cover, list the 5 best and 5 worst comic adaptations to film, and give you, the listener, some homework for the week.