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The Geeky Waffle
An eclectic group of geeks celebrate pop culture with analysis, reviews, opinions, and personal experiences - and an inclusive community where geeks of all kind can 'waffle' about their favorite fandoms. Formerly known as Geeky Girl Gab
Somehow our Hot Muppets Summer has returned, and we're back with The Muppets at Walt Disney World! Did you know in 1990 the muppets invaded Disney World?
Candace and Catrina recap their visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum. From the original Mickey sketches and iconic Disney artifacts to trains, animatronics, and a stunning Mary Blair exhibit, they share what made the visit so magical.
In this episode, we explore the history behind the Bride, from her origins in Mary Shelley’s novel to her evolution in film and modern reinterpretations. Britt and Candace discuss her limited screen time, iconic look, and role as a symbol of both independence and trauma.
Arezou and Candace are joined by Chelsea and Britt to talk about Bridgerton Season 4. We chat about Benedict and Sophie's romance, the changes all the Bridgerton siblings face this season, and speculate on Season 5 and beyond.
We're celebrating Hot Muppet Summer in Winter for the 30th anniversary of Muppets Treasure Island. Candace, Bri, and Britt dive into Tim Curry's iconic role as Long John Silver, the film's behind-the-scenes secrets, and its catchy songs and nostalgic humor.
Candace and Catrina go to their first-ever Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure! They discuss the event's history and the differences between Disneyland and Disney World's Halloween offerings. They also share their favorite experiences from the night, including character interactions, the Frightfully Fun Parade, Villains Grove, and more.
Candace and Catrina are back at it with a discussion about the magic (and maintenance) of Disney Parks. Candace shares her first impressions of the newly refurbished Test Track at EPCOT. They discuss what other attractions need a tune-up.
Join Candace and Catrina in this lit episode of Waffles at the Park as they celebrate the long-awaited debut of the Starlight Parade at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom – the first nighttime parade there in over 10 years! They discuss other nighttime parades, such as SpectroMagic, Paint the Night, and the Main Street Electrical Parade, and explain why nighttime parades are essential to the Disney experience.
Candace and Catrina explore the latest Halloween Horror Nights house announcements from both Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando. From big-name IPs like Fallout and Five Nights at Freddy’s to chilling original concepts, they break down what’s coming, what’s exciting, and what’s downright terrifying. Tune in as they share their most anticipated houses... and the ones they’re already scared of.
Candace and Catrina Muppet and Disney fan look back at the Muppet show that was at Disney MGM Studios (Hollywood Studios) and Disney California Adventure. They look back at the history and the future of the Muppets at Disney Parks.
Join Candace and Catrina on the first episode of 'Waffles at the Park,' a sidecast from the Geeky Waffle . Candace and Catrina, self-proclaimed theme park experts, introduce themselves and discuss their deep love for theme parks from their childhood in Florida to their frequent trips to Disney and Universal parks. They explore upcoming changes at Disney and Universal theme parks. Subscribe for a mix of theme park nostalgia, commentary and news.
Arezou is joined by author Brittany N. Williams to talk about the Forge & Fracture saga trilogy. They also talk about Shakespeare, OT3s and challenging dated historical notions.
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Thirty years ago, children and some adults were terrified at "The Most Magical Place On Earth." Candace and Arezou look back at the Tomorrowland attraction: ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. We explore the story behind this controversial attraction, the different versions, and the eventual replacement by Stitch's Great Escape.
Candace talked with author Kelli Fitzpatrick about her new book, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, Declassified. She discussed her inspirations, character choices, and the creative process behind this deep dive into one of Marvel's most iconic characters.
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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of NBC's 10th Kingdom, longtime fans Candace and Chelsea, and Arezou who first watched it as an adult, talk about the fairy tale miniseries. They talk about their memories of first watching, favorite plot points, Wolf and Virginia's relationship, and the new takes on fairy tales.
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We're celebrating the 75th anniversary of Disney's classic film, Cinderella. We discuss the movie's impact on Disney, its iconic scenes, and its role in the survival and direction of the Walt Disney Company post-World War II.
Arezou is joined by The Legend of Meneka author Kritika H. Rao to discuss her new book, which puts a spin on a classic, yet underrepresented, figure from Hindu mythology. They talk about the process of putting a new spin on an old story, the scene that was key to the story as a whole, and why romance is so important in character development.
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No one mourns the wicked, but we sure do like talking about it. This week, Candace and Arezou discuss Jon Chu’s movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. They celebrate how the movie embraces its musical theater roots, and praise the casting of Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. They also speculate on what to expect in Part 2, what they think will change in adaptation, and wonder whether we’ll see a certain girl from Kansas…and her little dog too.
Things are getting “frosty” on The Geeky Waffle as Candace and Arezou sit down to discuss Netflix’s Christmas rom-com Hot Frosty, starring Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan. They discuss the “born sexy yesterday” trope, the growing Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, and the comfort the predictable stories offer at this time of year.
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She's back! To celebrate the release of A Monsoon Rising, author Thea Guanzon returns to chat with Arezou about her new book. They chat about the standout scenes - hint, they're spicy - what the last whirlwind year has been like since publication, and Thea's next project, the Critical Role tie-in, Tusk Love!
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Candace, Noor-Hal, and Alex as they break down the limited series Agatha All Along. They explore the show's twists, character arcs, and outstanding performances.
Host Candace interviews John Jackson Miller about his new novel, Batman Resurrection. Miller discusses his Batman journey, bringing characters to the Burton universe and the evolution of Batman in pop culture.
The Rings of Power Season 2 may have wrapped up, but that doesn't mean we still don't have thoughts. Join Arezou and Chelsea as they break down character arcs for the second season, talk about what worked and what didn't, and speculate where things will go in Season 3.
Check out Chelsea's Rings of Power Season 2 recaps on the site here.
Arezou had the chance to sit down with author Rick Riordan to talk about his latest book Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series. They talked about revisiting Percy's world, writing heavy themes for younger readers, and what aspects of mythology Riordan still wants to write about. They also talk about whether we'll ever see Magnus Chase again and how Percy Jackson Season 2 is going.
This week, Candace and Catrina discuss the major park announcements from D23. They discuss the addition of Encanto to Animal Kingdom and Indiana Jones taking over Dinoland. They also discuss Villain Land at the Magic Kingdom, changes coming to EPCOT, the two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at California Adventure, and the animatronic Walt Disney show.
In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Tower of Terror ride, we look back at the classic TV movie Tower of Terror. The film starring Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst aired on ABC on October 26, 1997, as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. It is Disney's first film based on one of its theme-park attractions.
With Bridgerton Season 3 officially behind us, Candace and Arezou are joined by Britt and Chelsea to break down the new season. They talk Polin, Kanthony, Benedict and Francesca's exciting plot developments, and speculate on what the future will bring for the series.
Trigger Warnings: Suicide/Post-Partum Depression (53:00-53:49), Infertility (55:28-56:10)
Welcome to Hot Muppets Summer! Join Candace and Bri as they explore the reasons behind the cancellation of the 2015 Muppets TV show. This video breaks down the key factors that led to the show's untimely end after just one season. They cover everything from the shift in tone and style to audience and ratings issues.
This extensive discussion and review touch upon the animated movie Wish, which commemorates Disney's 100th anniversary. Candace and Arezou share our initial excitement, expectations, and disappointment after viewing the film (multiple times). We go over the storytelling, character arcs, and music, as well as its animation style and thematic messages.
We also offer another version of the movie with the concept art of Star Boy and his romance with Asha.
Arezou is joined by Alexandra Monir, author of Realm of Wonders to talk about the third book in the Queen's Council series, and what it was like getting the call to write a Princess Jasmine book. They also talk about the use of Persian influences in the story, and blending the world of Aladdin together with 1001 Nights.
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Candace and Arezou, discuss their childhood trauma caused by watching the animated movie "The Nutcracker Prince" as children. From curses, and rats biting toes to creepy magical uncles they breakdown everything that still haunts them from this animated movie.
On this Small Business Saturday, Arezou is joined by owner of The Romance Era Bookshop (and host of The Geeky Waffle Network's Bookmarked and Busy!) Ren, to talk about how they started their romance-focused bookstore, the unexpected challenges, and the community that's sprung up around it.
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Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Tommy to discuss the story behind the Disneyland Paris' Haunted Mansion: Phantom Manor. They talk about the history, the refurb changes, the fictional backstory, and who is better, Constance Hatchaway or Melanie?
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Disney's summary: Tucked away in the corner of Frontierland stands Phantom Manor, once home to one of Thunder Mesa's founding families. Residents steer clear of the dilapidated house, claiming it to be haunted, but any intrepid Disneyland Park visitors who dare to enter will soon discover its terrible secrets.
The manor's owner, Henry Ravenswood, cherished his only daughter, Melanie, who attracted the attention of four different men... each of whom came to a mysterious and untimely end. Rumour said her father didn't think they were good enough for his darling girl. Some say he had a hand in the young men's disappearances, but nothing has ever been proven. One thing is sure: the bride-to-be has been waiting many long years for her wedding day... and will likely wait for hundreds more!
The Geeky Waffle host Candace talk with EXORCISTIC writer and star Michael Shaw Fisher about his show coming to New York, the art of parody, and the original Exorcist movie and book.
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Book, lyrics, and music by two-time Ovation Award winner Michael Shaw Fisher. Lindsay Heather Pearce (Wicked and RENT) will be featured in the opening cast. Emma Hunton (Freeform's Good Trouble, Wicked, and RENT) will also star, reprising her role from the LA production. The cast includes: The Summer Set's frontman Brian Logan Dales, Leigh Wolf (Exorcistic 2013), Jesse Merlin (For Love of the Glove, Re-Animator the Musical), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, Bupkis), Nick Bredosky (UMPO 10 Things I Hate About You) Kim Dalton (Cluelesque, Toil & Trouble) Mitchell Gerrard Johnson (A New Brain) Gabby Sanalitro (That 90’s Show) and Tyler Olshanksky.
Exorcistic is a parody within a parody. The audience watches a struggling theater company make their way to Broadway by the second act, however, their lead, Emma Hunton has taken Method Acting a step too far and is replaced with a Broadway star. This role is a rotating rolodex of stars which you do not want to miss because it changes every night! Each night there will be a different special guest performer who will be played by: Marissa Rosen (For the Girls, Water for Elephants, Modern Love) Nick Cearly (The Skivvies, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown) Jillian Schiralli (CATS, now that’s what i call 90s) Gerard Canonico (Almost Famous, The Dude Ranch) Jordan Donica (Camelot, RENT, Hamilton) Jamie Cepero (SMASH, The Function) and more!
Arezou is joined on the show by author Thea Guanzon to talk about her upcoming novel The Hurricane Wars, contributing to From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, her writers journey, and of course Reylo.
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Before Star Wars Celebration we made a stop Disneyland Paris. We compare the biggest differences between this park and it's American's counterpart.
Candace and Britt went to the Hollywood premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. They discuss how the movie works as a conclusion to the franchise, the de-aging technology, and Harrison Ford's love of the character.
Thank you Lucasfilm for the invite.
Arezou sits down with author Zoraida Cordova to talk about Kiss The Girl, her modern Little Mermaid retelling. They talk about the process of adapting such a beloved story in a new way, deleted scenes and Easter eggs, and building Ariel and Eric's characters. They also talk about Star Wars: The High Republic and adding a little romance to the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
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The Dreamland Fire - Twin Flame
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Star Wars Twitter is having an interesting discussion about the possibility of Din Dijarin aka the Mandalorian hooking up with Bo-Katan. She is not the first character to be shipped with Din and we doubt she will be the last.
And that got us thinking Din Dijarin is shipped with a lot of different characters. There is even a trope for a character that gets paired with EVERYONE and it’s called Launcher of a Thousand Ships.
In honor of Titanic's 25th anniversary we look back on the craziest things that happened after the movie became a blockbuster. From Titanic vacations to escape rooms to Adele's themed birthday party, we try to figure out why people seem to be celebrating a historic tragedy.
In honor of M3GAN we are talking about famous evil dolls and why we find them so scary.
We’re talking about another horror from our childhoods, the animated movie Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. Netflix recently released a movie, Slumberland based on the same story and it brought back a lot of memories. Candace and Krista share their thoughts about this cult classic.
It's been 29 years, and the witches are back! Candace, Arezou, and Mack, three life-long Sanderson Sisters fans, have some thoughts about the new sequel.
This week, Candace is joined by friends Noor-Hal and Rachel to insist that Wanda was not the villain of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They talk about the difference between villain and antagonist and wonder if the Darkhold was the real villain. They also talk about Wanda’s arc between this and WandaVision, and how a few tweaks could have changed things for the better. Redemption Equals Death Trope Episode: https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2020/11/12/podcast-the-redemption-equals-death-trope-needs-to-die?rq=redemption Guests Twitter: https://twitter.com/noorhal https://twitter.com/RachelLeishman
Netflix's Heartstopper has stolen the hearts of viewers young and old. Today, Arezou and Chelsea talk about their impressions of the series as a Heartstopper newbie and as a book fan respectively. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/chelseafairless
With Disney’s Amphibia coming to an end, Geeky Waffle staff writer Hope sits down with series creator Matt Braly! They take a look back on his journey since his early Gravity Falls days, geek out over favorite fandoms like Digimon and Sonic the Hedgehog, have an important discussion about diversity in all-ages media, and celebrate Amphibia coming to a close.
What IP would you want to get the IP treatment? Candace, Bri, Arezou and their friend Krista talk about the Galactic Starcruiser this week and pitch their own ideas for similar experiences. From Disney Villain hotels to Austenland, to Jurassic World, money is no object and nothing is off the table.
spoilers for season two and for every book in the Bridgerton series To skip discussion of Book 5, To Sir Philip With Love, which includes discussion of a character taking their own life, the time code is: 49:00-51:24 This week, Arezou and Chelsea, longtime Julia Quinn fans, break down the second season of Bridgerton, and look at how it fares as an adaptation of the book it is based on. They also think ahead to adaptations of future seasons, and what they would like to see. Check out our spoiler free review of the second season https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2022/3/20/tv-review-bridgerton-season-2 (here), and the article about Kate Sharma https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2022/3/27/kate-sharma-whats-in-a-name (here). Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/chelseafairless
What makes a good Disney villain? Depends on what era you're looking at. From over the top, to twist reveals, to generational trauma, this week Candace and Arezou are looking at the Disney Villains through the ages and making some surprising discoveries about them along the way. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
With "The Batman" out in theaters now, Candace, Bri and Arezou are asking themselves: which Batman was the best Batman? Arezou comes down firm on Batman & Robin being the top pick, to Bri's shock. Candace makes a case for Mask of the Phantasm. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
With Uncharted coming out soon, we're asking ourselves: what were the best video game adaptations? Candace, Bri and Arezou talk about the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider movies, Bri examines the horror movies the other two will never watch, and Arezou gets giddy at the idea of Henry Cavill in the Witcher (and in general). Check out the songs from Donkey Kong Country https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5NJk4paWEs (here). Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
If a Rom Com contains magic...does that make it a fantasy film? That's the question Candace, Bri and Arezou ask themselves as they look back at rom-coms with a fantastical twist. From magic crabs, to coma ghosts, these movies were all the rage in the early 2000's, they talk about it all! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
From Breaking Bad to The Sopranos, it seems like more and more shows are filled with characters we just can’t stand. Sometimes it’s fun, like with Seinfeld or Gossip Girl, and sometimes you get something like Glee… This week Candace, Vanessa, and Mack talk which shows they watched where every single character sucked.
New Year, New Spies. With the release of The 355 around the corner, Candace, Vanessa, and guest Waffle Mack look at why we love the espionage genre. They talk about favorite fictional spies, and spy stories like Alias and Harriet the Spy. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
Candace is joined by Rachel to talk all about the sneak peek and hype surrounding Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! Minor spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
We're talking about the long anticipated Spider-Man movie. Is it fan service if it serves the plot and is done well?
Before Spider-Man: Far From Home swings into theaters Candace talks with special guest Rachel Leishman about the most expensive and dangerous Broadway show of all time: Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark. They go deep into the history and lawsuits of the show that broke records and bones.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for our favorite mushy holiday movies! This week, Candace and Arezou sit down to dive into “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star,” and discuss how it ties into the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe. Simon spin-off when? They also talk about some of the other hits (LoveHard) and misses (Father Christmas Is Back) that have come out this year, discuss why they appreciate seeing different kinds of people in these movies, and go into the “why” of it all - why do we come back to these stories year after year? Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
What do you get when you have a dad going through an "uncoupling," two kids who have never been outside the city, and one giant mystery in the forest - which happen to involve some muppets? You get Turkey Hollow. When searching for a topic for this Thanksgiving, Geeky Waffle's Candace, discovered a hidden gem, a Lifetime Channel Jim Henson muppet movie Turkey Hollow. Muppet enthusiasts, Candace and Bri, discuss this unknown (at least to them) film. From Ludacris as the narrator to questionable acting, to barely any muppets, this is a family-friendly movie that one may or may not give a lot of thanks to. Past Podcast Episode - Best Thanksgiving Episodes: https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2018/8/2/podcast-14-best-thanksgiving-episodes Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/briazmoudeh http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/
What’s your favorite scary movie? The question that defined an entire generation of horror fans ignited once again with the release of the Scream 5 trailer, promising another installment of bloody kills and frightening thrills as beloved Final Girl Sidney Prescott and her friends face off against another Ghostface Killer. Bri and Geeky Waffle writer Mack are joined by Ryan from the podcast Scream With Ryan C. Showers to discuss what makes the Scream franchise so endearing, our favorite movements from the film series, and why we love Sidney Prescott. Follow our amazing guest, Ryan at: https://twitter.com/ScreamWithRCS Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/briazmoudeh https://twitter.com/mackveltman http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/
It's that time of year for all things spooky and that includes vampires. Whether you think they are spooky or romantic, vampires are nonetheless a horror icon in pop culture. Join Bri, Candace, and Arezou, as we discuss who we think, are the hottest vampires. From discussing the very first hot vampire - not Dracula, The Lost Boys, Brad Pitt in Interview with a Vampire, Twilight, and even a surprising muppet made the list? Listen to find out and laugh along with us as confessions are made.
Happy Halloween Waffles, in this spooky edition of the Geeky Waffle we discuss what movies we would like to see Jim Henson's Muppets recreate since Disney Plus is coming out with the Muppets Haunted Mansion movie on October 8th for their Hallowstream. Join Bri, Candace, and Arezou for this Muppet eccentric episode as they talk about which films they would love to see muppetfied and which Muppets they would cast in the roles. From The Princess Bride, Psycho, to John Carpenter's Halloween, and many more.
In this week’s nostalgic episode, Candace, Bri and Arezou reminisce about the weirdest board games from their childhoods. They question the messages behind games like Mystery Date and Mall Madness, wonder if Knives Out was inspired by 13 Dead End Drive, and relive traumas both personal (Pretty Pretty Princess) and universal (Don’t Wake Daddy).
Marvel's "What If" has got the Waffles thinking... This week, Candace, Bri, Vanessa, and Arezou ask themselves the important questions: what if Nevill was the chosen one? What if Bella chose Jacob? What if Boo fell in love with a monster? What if Gilmore Girls...had zombies? Links What Once Was Mine: https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2021/9/6/book-review-what-once-was-mine-is-a-surprisingly-dark-disney-tale (What Once Was Mine: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell Book Review — The Geeky Waffle) Space Waffles What If: https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2021/8/23/podcast-what-if-star-wars-edition (https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2021/8/23/podcast-what-if-star-wars-edition) Your fave is problematic: https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2021/8/19/podcast-your-fav-character-is-problematic (Why Rory Gilmore and Other Characters are the Worst Podcast — The Geeky Waffle) Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
Candace and Bri tackle Camila Cabello’s Cinderella in a special bonus episode, Amazon Prime’s new jukebox musical. Despite the talented people involved, nothing about the movie resonated with either of them. From anachronistic details like plastic and Singer sewing machines to a world that feels like a giant set, no one is spared the Waffles wrath. Especially James Corden.
With Cinderella back in the news because of Amazon Prime's upcoming adaptation, Candace, Bri, and Arezou break down what they consider the best Cinderella adaptations. Is Ella Enchanted a good movie even if it's nothing like the book? Is Ever After the best Cinderella movie ever? Which movie did Arezou have a life-size poster of? All these questions and more are answered. The only one they couldn't figure out is why the team behind "Another Cinderella Story" paired underage Selena Gomez with a much older romantic lead... Also, be sure to check out our https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2021/3/4/podcast-interview-with-paolo-montalbn?rq=paolo (interview with Paolo Montalban), and Arezou's reviews of "https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2021/5/14/book-review-if-the-shoe-fits-is-a-sweet-sincere-take-on-the-cinderella-story (If The Shoe Fits)" and "https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2021/6/12/book-review-cold-hearted-gives-heartbreaking-origins-an-utterly-heartless-ending (Cold Hearted)." If you're curious about the Ever After musical, you can watch "Cousin's Cousin," the song Candace mentioned, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdERAgcwibo (here). Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/
When you think about it, are we really supposed to root for Rory Gilmore? A lot of the characters we thought were the protagonists might actually be the worst. Candace, Bri and Vanessa dive into which fan faves might not actually be all that great (Jim Halpert, anyone?) Also, Candace tries to ruin Bri and Vanessa's childhoods by bringing up Harry Potter and Back to the Future Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
Though reboot fatigue seems to be all the rage, sometimes they can hit just the right spot. This week Candace and Arezou are joined by their friend and Geeky Waffle writer Hope to talk about their favourite reboots and what they did right. They also dive into the benefits of bringing an old story to a new generation, and try to decide what actually makes something a reboot? Follow our friend and Waffle writer Hope at: https://twitter.com/HopeMullinax Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle
In honor of the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie, Candace, Arezou and Bri discuss which theme park rides they would like to see get the big screen treatment. A justification for why the Space Mountain Travelers are headed to space? Another take on the Haunted Mansion using Paris’s Phantom Manor as inspiration? Plus what other theme parks have rides worthy of Hollywood? Come for the movie ideas, stay to hear which ride Arezou rode drunk and had an emotional breakdown on (hint: it’s not Star Wars).
Turns out we were wrong: Black Widow is a real movie! Candace is joined by Waffle Network host Catrina to talk about what it felt like to go back to the theater for the first time in a year to see the MCUs newest entry. They also agree one two key points: they love Yelena, and Clint Barton is the worst. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
Who doesn't love a good himbo? This week, Candace Bri and Arezou dive into the history of the term, and reflect on the morbid reason why they might find himbos so appealing. They also show love to their favourite pop-culture himbos like Kronk, George of the Jungle, and Jason Mendoza, and try to answer the all-important question: Is Thor a himbo too?
In honor of the year anniversary of Hamilton coming to Disney+ we talk to Broadway star and original cast member Carleigh Bettiol. She spoke about the filming of the show, working with Lin Manuel Miranda and how it is performing knowing Tom Hanks is in the audience.
Today Candace and Arezou are joined by their friend Alice to celebrate the 25th (!) anniversary of Disney animated classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame. They reminisce about seeing the movie for the first time and what it meant to them, they try to make sense of the light marketing contrasted with the dark tone of the movie, and they dive into what it is that makes Frollo such a terrifying villain. Also Arezou makes a case for why Phoebus and Ben Solo are the same character and absolutely no one is shocked.
Vanessa and Candace watched Disney's latest live action remake Cruella and they have thoughts. They talk about that "twist," Emma Stone's portrayal of the titular character and is Cruella really cruel? Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
Today, Candace, Bri, Vanessa and Arezou reminisce about the last 100 episodes of the show. They talk about the geekiest things they’ve ever done - from conventions, to nerd events, to real life touches - and take some time to mourn a childhood geeky staple that just doesn’t feel the same these days. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin
It was the night before Star Wars day.. .and all through twitter... Marvel unleashed chaos when they dropped their Phase 4 preview-slash-ode to to the moviegoing experience. Today, Candace, Bri and Arezou discuss which Marvel projects they're most looking forward to, get nostalgic about movie theaters and speculate about whether Black Widow is a real movie or not.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the highly-stylized jukebox musical, Candace, Bri and Arezou share memories of Moulin Rouge. Candace and Arezou love it, Bri hates it, though they can all agree Ewan McGregor is extremely hot in it. They talk about the parts that didn’t age well, the parts that still hold up, and the differences between the movie and the stage show.
Dujour means going rogue! This week, Bri and Arezou take over the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fourth-wall-breaking, increasingly relatable commentary on capitalism masked as a musical comedy: Josie and the Pussycats.
In one of their more giggly - and embarrassing - episodes to date, Candace, Bri and Arezou discuss which fictional characters completely captured their childhood hearts. From the expected like Aladdin, to the strange like Goliath from Gargoyles, or Basil of Baker Street, they leave no stone unturned. And Star Wars comes up too. Because of course it does.
In honour of the release of Shadow and Bone on Netflix, this week Candace, Bri, Arezou and special guest Maggie take a look at cult classic Stardust. Or rather, Candace was bamboozled into watching it, since it “stars” Ben Barnes, who appears for a grand total of 5 minutes. Join them to speculate why the movie didn’t do well at the box office, decide whether it’s the Princess Bride of it’s time, and most importantly, explore the Stardust fanfic scene.
In honor of our new podcast, Space Waffles: A Star Wars Podcast, Candace, Vanessa and Arezou share their favorite moments from the Star Wars Galaxy. Some have an easier time narrowing it down than others... Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle
Once upon a time, a cartoon about a green ogre, a talking donkey and a beautiful princess hit the big screen. OK maybe 20 years wasn’t that long ago, but it certainly feels that way! Especially to Candace, Vanessa and Arezou, who this week discuss this staple of their childhoods. They deep dive into the Shrek cinematic universe, why the movie still holds up, and look through some of the surprising casting choices that never made it to the final product. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle
In a strange, unexpected sequel to their Very Special Episode, this week the Waffles take a closer look at the Very Special Issues of popular comic books. Listen as Superman jr. and Batman jr. defeat the evils of feminism, Superman combats illegal immigration, Green Arrow takes a deeply troubling stance on drug addiction, and Spider-Man tackles the dangers of teen pregnancy. All this and more in a Very Special Issue of the Geeky Waffle.
With the Zack Snyder cut of the Justice League finally released. Candace and Arezou discuss what other movies they would like to see get similar treatment. Their picks include alternate cuts of classic comedies, Solo as envisioned by the original directors, and shockingly Arezou demands that a certain final installment in a space franchise get remade immediately.
That’s right. It’s finally time. Arezou is taking over the show to talk, what else, Reylo. Ok technically, enemies to lovers. She is joined by Candace and their EtL loving friend Maggie to talk what makes good Enemies to Lovers, what definitely doesn’t count as Enemies to Lovers, and what the future holds for this, the finest of ship dynamics (can you tell Arezou wrote this?) Spoilers for Shadow & Bone 23:41-26:24
Is Wanda Maximoff a villain? Short answer: no. Long answer: definitely no, it’s called WandaVision, not WandaVillain. Candace and Arezou dive into what makes a villain, why Wanda doesn’t count, and why we need to stop trying to persecute fictional characters for war crimes at the drop of a hat.
His Royal Highness, Christopher Rupert Windemere Vlad- you know what, forget it. The Prince is giving an interview! This week, in honor of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella hitting Disney+, Candace, Vanessa and Arezou are joined by a very special guest, Prince Charming himself Paolo Montalban to talk about all things Broadway, Cinderella, and the future of theatre. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ (http://thegeekywaffle.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle (https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle (https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ (https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle (https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle (https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle)
Tonight, on a Very Special Episode, the Waffles unpack the collective childhood trauma and weirdness that was...the Very Special Episode. From the silly - beer that turns you into monsters - to the differences between Canadian and American PSAs, to topics that were way too serious to be properly addressed in 22 minutes, they dig into the whys of this extremely distinct television phenomenon.
We're discussing brilliant movies that we just can't watch again. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle
It’s hard to resist a good rom-com. Who cares if the tropes are things we’ve seen a hundred times before. The heroes have the same stereotypical jobs. Everyone is very pretty. Someone’s fiancee gets dumped in favor of the person they met two day ago...wait. Maybe not all the tropes are so great after all. Today, the Waffles discuss how the genre has changed, which tropes are still overused, and the kinds of rom-coms they want to see in the future
No one ever accused movies and TV of being real life - but that doesn’t mean we didn’t believe way too many of the things we were seeing. We thought high school was the be-all-end-all and that you could rent a fabulous apartment on a part-time salary. We thought court cases would be interesting and that forensic labs did fast turnarounds. We actually believed the science in Jurassic Park. This week, Candace, Vanessa and Arezou dive into the wildly inaccurate things they believed as kids, the things they thought would be a bigger problem in real life, and perhaps even uncover some horrific repressed memories along the way. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle
For such a short episode, Candace sure swears a lot this week. Why? Because she is joined by Vanessa and Arezou to discuss the fictional moments that made them ugly cry. From the horrors of British sci-fi classics, to the tragedy of classic cinema, to Ben Solo (again!), the Waffles try to figure out why these moments affect us so much. Spoilers for: Doctor Who Season 1-6 Torchwood: Children of Earth, Mamma Mia 2, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 6
Mini episode about what movie, TV shows and books we are most looking forward to in 2021.
Casual Mandalorian fan Bri just watched all of season two and the finale made them sob. Like, a lot. They also have questions. Questions like is Ahsoka technically a Jedi and is Bo-Katan next season’s big bad? Listen as Star Wars fanatics Candace and Arezou give their answers and reveal fascinating insights about their perceived direction for the show, and which Grand Admiral they secretly find attractive. Warning minor spoilers for Star Wars Clone Wars, Rebels, and Jedi Fallen Order. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle
Wonder Woman 1984 Spoilers! The direct-to-streaming release of WW84 caused a commotion online. What else is new? This week, Candace, Bri and Arezou are joined by Maggie Lovitt to discuss their opinions on the film (the good, the bad, the Pedro Pascal) and speculate on what this new release model means for the future of movie theatres.
Inspired by Tumblr’s Year in Review we talked about the movies, books, tv shows and video games that helped us get through this terrible year. From all things Star Wars to the end of Supernatural we were grateful geeks this year.
Is Netflix preparing for the holiday seasons most ambitious crossover event? Candace and Arezou seem to think so. Join them as they walk through the the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, connect the dots between movies and try not to sound too much like that Charlie Day gif (the key word being "try")
Candace, Bri, Vanessa, and Arezou discuss the holiday classic that should be an annual tradition, if it isn't already - The Muppet Christmas Carol! Listen in for some interesting trivia and techniques that can only be dreamed up by the Jim Henson studio, as well as discover the truth about a deleted scene that would have helped save a very major part of the movie. Is it the best Christmas movie ever? Spoiler: yes. From Michael Cain's brilliantly genuine acting to wonderful comic relief from the Muppets we have come to know and love, this treasure of a movie never fails to warm the heart around the holidays.
Are you ready for a Christmas showdown? This week we passionately debate whether the 2003 movie Love Actually is good or not. It gets heated fast.
It's our 75th episode and we decided to do a sequel of one of our most popular episode! We're talking about our favorite Bad Boys and Bad Girls characters! From Kylo Ren (again) to Shawn Hunter from Boy Meets World, we discuss the most popular characters, our favorites and why so many people love these characters!
Why is it when a character redeems themselves it’s like they are signing their death certification? We discuss examples from Kylo Ren to Norrington from Pirates and why writers keep doing it.
Are you ready for a Monster Mash? We are having a graveyard smash as we talk about the Universal Monsters. From Dracula to the Wolfman, we discuss the past, the present and the future of these iconic monsters with Fred of The Death Star Dispatch.
We have a friendly/passionate argument about whether Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas or Halloween movie.
We're discussing why people are obsessed with the grim grinning ghost of the Haunted Mansion ride with the hosts of Those Happy Places.
We planned on talking to MC of What the Force about The Force Awakens, but ended up talking about the sequel trilogy as whole and Legends.
What is Wattpad? We found out Vanessa didn't know, so we decided to educate her. We discuss self insert characters, real life celebrity fiction and how fan fiction has changed since we were teens.
Since we are living our very own Bottle Episode we wanted to explore the various episodes involving bottle episodes, which are episodes of TV that take place in one location. Much like all of homes that we just can't seem to get around nowadays. We discuss episodes from tv shows such as: Brooklyn 99, Friends, Bojack Horseman, and more. Let's make something fun of Quarantine Waffles!
We’re joined by Gretchen of the Fandomentals to talk about the last movie in the original trilogy. We talk about the metal bikini and how Leia dealt with it, what it means for women in the Star Wars fandom and how Leia was known as the Hutt slayer later on. And we have some questions like were the cute Ewoks actually cannibals? Does Vader know Leia is his daughter? How have the comics effected our view of Vader in this movie? Let’s jump to light speed.
In honor our new spin off show Straight Out of Home Video, where we review all the direct to home video Disney movies we're talking about Disney Villains! We love to hate them! But why? What goes into making the perfect villain.
The Geeky Waffle (Candace and Bri) is joined by our guest Ty from WTForce to discuss Candace’s favorite movie ever, The Empire Strikes Back. We discuss everything from the underrated friendship of Han and Luke and how Han talks like a scoundrel but ends up walking the walk of a hero to how the amazing Carrie Fisher edited her own lines and helped develop the character of Leia. Of course, we gab about why exactly Empire Strikes Back is the best movie and really get into the whole Han and Leia romance vs. the romance between Anakin and Padme; and how or if that romance was changed now knowing that Carrie and Harrison had an affair. Lastly, we consider what it would be like if Leia was trained as a Jedi instead of Luke, how and why Yoda wanted to train her and the Marvel Comics what if series: Star Wars infinity; what if Luke died on Hoth and Leia was trained. Join us as we take a drive into this movie, our passion about these characters and this particular movie could lead us to discussing it for hours - trust us.
Do you ever feel like the perfect cast has been wasted in a terrible movie? Margot Robbie is Harley Quinn however that did not stop Suicide Squad from being a bomb. We talk about perfect casting in not so perfect movies. Check out our blog: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ (http://thegeekywaffle.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle (https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ (https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle/ (https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle/)
Does anyone speak Wookie? We watched the Star Wars Holiday Special and found out why George Lucas wanted all the copies destroyed. We talk all about Leia singing, Mark Hamil’s makeup and of course Boba Fett’s first Star Wars appearance.
We are joined by Lauren and Andrea of The GALactic Podcast as we dive into discussing the first movie of the original Star Wars trilogy. We take a look back when we first saw the movie and how it shaped our love for the Star Wars franchise. During the episode we gab about how Leia is a badass and how Rogue One solidifies that fact even more so. We also discuss how the books add to Leia’s character, showing us a further look into her character development. We ponder why and how Obi-wan and Luke kept their last name, the changes and importance of editing the film, and the real question on everyone’s minds that watched the prequels, how in the universe does Obi-Wan not remember the droids? Especially R2-D2. *Note the book Candace mentions isn't Another Point of View, it's Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View.
As Harvey Dent said in The Dark Knight: “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” In this week episodes we talk about the time fictional heroes turn into villains. From Supernatural to Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures, there are so many turns with these stories.
It's time to discuss this epic movie. Does it make A New Hope better or worse? How does it change our view of the rebellion? Bri and Candace are joined by Alice of the Rogue Fun podcast and Hope of Jaig Eyes and Jedi to discuss it all, including Diego Luna's love of Jabba the Hutt.
We talk about all the production woes and casting issues, as well the potential for the story to continue (with or without Han). Bri and Candace are joined by Kristen... And there are definitely some mixed feelings about this movie.
The Geeky Waffle crew is joined by Jane of the No Guilt Disney Podcast to discuss our favorite Extinct Disney Rides - from the insanity that was Body Wars (a simulation ride that shrunk you down and literally sent you into a person's bloodstream) to the classic Great Movie Ride! We talk about all the rides we miss when we go to the happiest place on Earth.
Considered the best of the prequels Bri and Candace ask the hard questions. Like how did Padme not know she was having twins? Did she really just lose the will to live? Is Yoda just the worst? Join us on our galactic quest to watch all of the Star Wars movies.
We created a new game: who would you want to be quarantined with? We each picked one character from movies, TV and books, and one wildcard. From Star Wars to Supernatural, these houses will get crazy.
We discuss The Clone Wars 2008 movie. What did we think of Ahsoka in her first scenes? How did our feelings change? We’re joined by Robert of Crooked Table to talk about how this movie came to be and how it compares to the recently released episodes of Clone Wars.
Oh Attack of the Clones, it's considered one of the worst Star Wars movies. We rewatched the movie and try to find the answer to question we had since we were kids: why did Padme fall in love with teen Anakin Skywalker?
From Star Wars to the Hunger Games(?!), we talk about the fictional places we would love to be quarantined in!
We're rewatching the entire Star Wars saga! And this time we're going to answer all those questions we've been pondering for decades. DECADES. For instance how did a 14 year become ruler of a planet? Would things be different if Qui-Gon wasn't Qui-Gone? Is Jar Jar evil?
From some reason Candace, Bri and Robert from Crooked Table saw Cats, in a theater with other people. It was an experience, we talk the good, the bad, mostly the bad.
In Hobbs and Shaw Jason Statham and Vanessa Kirby play siblings, nothing weird about that right? But they show a flashback of them as kids. Jason is 52, Vanessa is 31! We talk about weird age gaps in Hollywood.
Candace and Krista just got back from Batuu and they talk about the new ride, the theming and of course blue milk!
We all have that one (or two...or three?) shows or movies that we are ashamed to admit we really like. This week, we brave the possible shaming to discuss ours! What are yours?
Imagine being in high school and falling in love with a soul that changes bodies every day. Yes that is literally the plot to this movie. As crazy as it sounds, we had some surprising reactions to it.
Short bonus episode, Candace speculates what could be at the new Universal theme park!
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Three 90s kid talk about the "live action" remake. Also Bri hates Beyonce acting (seriously). Robert from Crooked Table guest co-host.
Three crazy Potterheads discuss the newest Harry Potter app. Is it as good as Pokemon Go?
Does TS4 live up to the hype? We discuss the new characters and where it ranks in the series.
Another Disney live action remake! Is it a cash grab or a great movie? We discuss.
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This week we discuss our favorite time travel movies - and how creative, confusing, and sometimes just plain ridiculous these concepts can be! Listen in and let us know your thoughts on time travel, whether it be in the fictional realm or that you have actually mastered the space-time continuum (and if so can you please go give the GOT writers a swift kick in the butt for us?)
Spoilers! We are still in a Marvel state of mind, and this week, we discuss Black Widow - a terrifying spider, but a kick-butt Avenger - because she deserves at least an episode, if not a funeral (what is with that, Marvel?).
SPOILER ALERT. WE HAVE SO MANY FEELS. Too feels actually. We discuss what made us cry, laugh, cheer and even tick us off. We also talk about the cameos, Easter Eggs and potential plot holes.
After a long day at work, do you dream of hanging out on the plush couches at Central Perk? Having a weekend getaway at the Dragonfly Inn? We sure do! In this mini-episode, the Geeky Girls discuss favorite fictional hangouts.
It's the beginning of a 3-day weekend, and what does that mean? That's right, time for Netflix binging! This week we share with you our favorites, and what about these shows makes them binge-worthy.
One of us defends Ariel, the other attacks. And somehow we get on the topic of mermaid honeymoon. This might be our craziest episode yet.
Today Brooklyn 99 is returning to us by way of NBC, the Geeky Girls discuss just why it’s one of TV’s greatest shows.
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We're back at it with their review of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. This episode contains major spoilers, so if you haven't seen the movie - beware.
In honor of the creator, the legend, the man, Stan Lee we discuss our favorite cameos. Excelsior!
So many amazing shows are canceled before their time. We give our hearts to them and then they leave us broken hearted with so many questions. We discuss the shows that abrupt hurt the most.
Disney live-action has been catching fire - and while we definitely want to see some of our favorite stories in a different iteration, there are those we think might not be worth a second look. Some are already in the works - are they the wrong ones or the right ones?
Ever find yourself reading Harry Potter and wishing you were flying away on a Hippogriff? Watch The Last Jedi and think how nice it would be to cuddle a Porg? Well, we do too! In this episode, we discuss our favorite fictional creatures, and why we wish they were real - and as per usual, Bri has some out of the ordinary ones.
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Every true nerd at some point will make the pilgrimage to the two Disney meccas - Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney World in Orlando. As Florida natives, we have tons of fond memories running around Cinderella's castle and drinking margaritas at Epcot, but we recently went to Disneyland for the first time together - two of us for the first time. This week, we share our reactions!
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As huge Potterheads we have a lot of feelings about the reveal that Nagini, Voldemort's snake was a originally a human woman. We discuss the reveal as well as the controversy surrounding it.
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We talk about the movies that surprisingly don't pass the Bechdel test. The Bechdel test is a method for evaluating the portrayal of women in fiction. It asks whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that the two women must be named is sometimes added.
It may have been a while since you've seen The Last Jedi, but let's face it, it is a Star Wars movie and therefore can be discussed for generations to come. In this episode, we discuss what worked and what didn't in this continuation of the story.
We are suffering from a case of Franchise Fatigue. Symptoms include: not going to the first showing the newest Star Wars movie, skipping the Marvel solo movies or just giving up on a fandom all together?
Bri thinks Hans (the bad boy of Frozen) is hot, shocker! We discuss the Frozen theory that says Hans might not be as evil as he appears.
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We rank the very best to the very worst Disney Princes. Anyone else find it creepy that Snow White's prince wants to kiss a girl in a coma?
We are about to go to Disneyland so they decided to talk about the movies, books and tv shows that surprisingly don't have their own ride or even theme park! From Wizard of Oz to How to Train Your Dragon, you'll want to go on this rollercoaster ride.
In honor Infinity Wars coming out soon (NO SPOILERS), we talk about what goes into making a Marvel movie and why they are so amazing.
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Sometimes bad endings can ruin an entire TV show, movie or book. Four years later and we are still not over the ending of How I Met Your Mother. From Gilmore Girls to Harry Potter, we discuss how some of our favorite things should have ended.
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These movies may say they are for children, but they are liars. From Return to Oz to Don Bluth's Rock-a-Doodle, we talk about the films that haunt our nightmares and traumatized us as kids.
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Can Indiana Jones really call himself an archaeologist. Does Batman do more harm than good? Who let Hagrid teach children? We also go off on tangent about how Kevin McCallister (Home Alone) might be Jigsaw for the Saw movies.
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Don't you wish you could enjoy second breakfast in the Shire? Dance with fairies? Check into the Leaky Cauldron? They discuss their dream (fictional) vacation locations.
Tropes are a common or overused themes or devices. Hollywood has a bad habit of repeating or even misusing the same tropes over and over again. In this episode the girls discuss the ones they hate.
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We argue whether Hogwarts is the best or worst fictional school. This is officially the most heated argument they have ever had.
These Disney baddies, might not be all bad. The girls explain why Sid, Scar and maybe Maleficent might not be all evil.
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Formally known as Geeky Girl Gab. The Geeky Waffles, Candace, Bri and Vanessa are joined by special guest waffle Claudia. Keeping it light and fun, we discuss which fictional characters we would love to grab a drink with. From characters in Veronica Mars, Doctor Who, to fantasizing about a whole villains club. Waffles, let’s get our drink on!
Formally known as the Geeky Girl Gab. The Geeky Waffles, Candace, Bri and Vanessa are joined by guest waffle, Claudia, to discuss ultimate bad boy crushes in movies, books, and tv. We love to hate them, or do we just love them? From Kylo Ren to Draco Malfoy to even Deadpool. The badder the better.
Formally Geeky Girl Gab. The Geeky Waffles, Candace, Bri and Vanessa discuss the relationships they wish would have happened in their favorite fandoms. Including Harry Potter - along with the infamous Dramione Ship, Star Wars, the Flash and even Twilight - we even talk about the controversial ship, that actually happened!
Happy almost Galentine's Day! Geeky Waffles, Candace and Bri, talk about their favorite fictional holidays from movies and TV. Because who doesn't want to celebrate Life Day with the Wookies? Or celebrate the commercial success of Leap Day in 3D Rock? Or the terrifying day of Xmas in Futurama. So gather around Waffles, let’s treat ourselves!
Formally known as Geeky Girl Gab. The Geeky Waffles, Candace, Bri and Vanessa sit down to discuss an important pop culture matter - upcoming movies. Most people would have a list of what they were most looking forward to with the new year. We are not those people. We're worried about everything from Mary Poppins Returns to Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Formally known as Geeky Girl Gab. The Geeky Waffles, Candace, Bri and Vanessa dive into a discussion regarding who really are the secret heroes of favorite films and books. From General Leia in The Last Jedi, to Hermione in Harry Potter, and if it’s Gale or Peeta that’s really the secret hero of the series.
It's turkey time, which means crazy hijinks in our favorite TV shows. Formally known as Geeky Girl Gab, Geeky Waffles, Candace and Vanessa discuss the best TV Thanksgiving episodes, including Friends and How I Met Your Mother. Gobble Gobble Waffles!
Formally known as Geeky Girl Gab, Geeky Waffles, Candace and Bri discuss their favorite obscure Disney movies from: A Goofy Movie, The Great Mouse Detective, The Black Cauldron, Emperor’s New Groove and many, many, more. Want to see if we end up mentioning your favorite? Listen to find out!
The Geeky Waffles (formally Geeky Girl Gab), Candace, Bri and Vanessa discuss their favorite movies to watch every year on Halloween. From traditional 80s slasher flicks to wholesome Halloween magic, bouncing from Nightmare Before Christmas to Hocus Pocus to the classic It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. Let’s get spooky waffles!
The first ever episode of The Geeky Waffle, formerly known as Geeky Girl Gab. Candace and Bri talk about the possible upcoming Obi-Wan movie and what the future holds for DC movies.