Geek Garage Podcast

207: Stranger Things, When We Were Young, & Full-Cast Magic

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:26:00 -0500

We’re back from Vegas, back from Hawkins, and back with another loaded episode! 🎧⚡🎸📚

🔥 What’s Hot – David and Frack share their spoiler-free thoughts on Stranger Things Season 5, Part 1—what’s working, what’s wild, and what has us terrified for Part 2. David also gushes about his two new obsessions: IT: Welcome to Derry and the mind-bending series Pluribus.

📖 What Are You Reading? – We speculate about the brand-new Audible exclusive full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks, discussing the voice acting, production quality, and whether they truly breathe new life into the series.

🎤 The Mosh Pit – The Geek Garage hits the desert! We recap our experience at this year’s When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas—our favorite sets, surprise standouts, emotional moments, and how it felt to be surrounded by thousands of fellow scene kids.

🍿 Shit That Doesn’t Suck – David is head-over-heels for a haunting new Frankenstein adaptation, while Frack recommends Netflix’s John Wick documentary, Wick Is Pain, which dives deep into the stunts, the lore, and Keanu being Keanu.

Stranger Things, spooky towns, scene-kid nostalgia, and monster movies—yeah, this episode’s stacked.

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206: AkaiCon Wins, Concert Chaos & Mike Flanagan Feels

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:40:00 -0500

This week’s episode is a celebration of small wins, big concerts, and nostalgic chaos. Let’s dive in! 🎤 📚 🎶 📺

🔥 What’s Hot – David recaps his fourth straight year as a vendor at AkaiCon in Lebanon, TN! He shares behind-the-scenes stories, con highlights, and the excitement of selling seven copies of his short story collection, A Home for Wicked Thoughts.

📖 What Are You Reading? – Both hosts are buzzing with anticipation for Brynne Weaver’s upcoming novel Tourist Season. If it’s anything like her Ruinous Love trilogy, we’re in for something dark, clever, and completely unhinged—in the best way.

🎸 The Mosh Pit – It’s been a wild month of live shows: Dance Gavin Dance, New Found Glory on the horizon, and a breakdown of Ice Nine Kills’ chilling new single The Great Unknown. We talk setlists, crowd energy, and the bands that still bring it live.

📺 Shit That Doesn’t Suck – David is all in on Mike Flanagan’s emotional new adaptation of The Life of Chuck, while Frack rewinds the clock and finds joy in reruns of Nickelodeon’s Guts and Double Dare. Slime and sports, anyone?

A little horror, a lot of heart, and plenty of high-energy nostalgia—classic Geek Garage.

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205: Thunderbolts, Haunted Reads & Metallica (But Not Really)

Fri, 23 May 2025 09:55:00 -0500

This week, we’re serving up superheroes, spine-tingling horror, and concert surprises you won’t see coming. 🎥📚🤘😂

🔥 What’s Hot – We saw Marvel’s Thunderbolts* and honestly? It’s the jolt of energy the MCU desperately needed. We break down what makes this anti-hero team-up stand out and why it might be one of the studio’s boldest moves yet.

📖 What Are You Reading? – David dives into Where He Can’t Find You by Darcy Coates, a horror novel that blends supernatural dread with real-world terror. Spoiler alert: it’s creepy as hell and totally worth the read.

🎤 The Mosh Pit – Frack finally got to check seeing Metallica live off her bucket list—twice. But here’s the twist: the band wasn’t even the best part of the shows. We talk openers, atmosphere, and why live music still hits different.

🍿 Shit That Doesn’t Suck – David gets hooked on a new Apple TV+ comedy, while Frack takes it back with a classic HBO series that still holds up and still brings the laughs.

Superpowers, scares, shredding, and sitcoms—it’s another classic Geek Garage combo.

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204: Predator’s Back, Hoppus Gets Honest, & Dance Gavin Dance Converts a Skeptic

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:47:00 -0500

We’re back with another episode full of chaotic energy, nostalgic deep-dives, and a surprising amount of gore. 🛸📖🎶🩸

🔥 What’s Hot – The Predator franchise is officially doing the most. We break down the trailers for Predator: Badlands (the upcoming feature film) and Predator: Killer of Killers (the wild-looking animated series). Are we hype? Confused? Both? Tune in for our thoughts.

📚 What Are You Reading? – David shares his love for Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir, Mark Hoppus’s candid, funny, and emotional look at life, blink-182, and everything in between. Spoiler: it’s a must-read for any pop-punk fan.

🎤 The Mosh Pit – Frack finally dives into Dance Gavin Dance, and she’s got a lot to say. With their upcoming US tour looming, she shares her first impressions, favorite tracks, and how the band surprised her in all the right ways.

🍿 Shit That Doesn’t Suck – David spirals into comfort rewatches (again), and Frack gets real about seeing one of the Terrifier films in theaters—clowns, chaos, and all.

Aliens, emo icons, experimental post-hardcore, and horror—what more could you ask for?

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203: CinemaCon Trailers, Gore-Romance Reads & The Starting Line Returns

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:32:00 -0500

This week’s episode is packed with hype, horror, and a heavy dose of nostalgia. Let’s gooo! 🎬📚🎶🩸

🔥 What’s Hot – CinemaCon dropped a ton of new trailers, and we’re breaking down the ones that caught our eye (and the ones that made us cringe). From sequels to surprise hits, we’ve got thoughts.

📖 What Are You Reading? – We dive deep into the blood-soaked, genre-bending brilliance of Brynne Weaver’s Ruinous Love trilogy. Which book did we love most? How does it manage to be equal parts romantic, horrifying, and hot? We get into all of it. (WARNING: Light spoilers ahead)

🎤 The Mosh Pit – The Starting Line are heading out on their first headlining tour in 17 years, and we are STOKED. We talk about what this comeback means, the songs we hope make the setlist, and why this band still hits so hard.

🍿 Shit That Doesn’t Suck – David finally checks out a John Carpenter classic he should’ve seen years ago, while Frack recommends a new horror flick that’s a perfect summer camp slasher throwback.

Trailers, terror, tunes, and tour talk—don’t miss it!

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202: Avengers News, Spicy FanFic & A Fall Out Boy Ranking That Might Start Fights

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:14:00 -0500

Buckle up, because this episode is WILD. 🎬 📖 🎸

🔥 What’s Hot – Avengers: Doomsday is officially in production! We break down the star-studded cast list, what we know so far about the film (which is basically nothing), and what this could mean for the future of the MCU.

🌶 What Are You Reading? – David takes things to another level with a LIVE READ of his very own Harley Quinn/Poison Ivy fanfiction. Yes, it’s as chaotic (and raunchy) as it sounds. Yes, it’s going on AO3. No, David could not get through it without laughing hysterically.

🎤 The Mosh Pit – Frack is ranking every Fall Out Boy album, and her list is controversial. We’re talking scorching hot takes. Do you agree? Or do we need to throw down in the pit?

🍿 Shit That Doesn’t Suck – David recommends the best AppleTV+ series you should be watching, while Frack throws it back with a classic early '90s film that still holds up today.

This one has superheroes, smut, and scene kid chaos—what more could you ask for? Hit play and join the madness! 🎧 🔥

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201: Ted Lasso Teasers, BookTok Bangers, & A Day To Remember’s Big Move

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:12:00 -0500

We’re kicking off our new era with a stacked episode! 🎸📚⚽️

🔥 What’s Hot – Ted Lasso Season 4 is officially teased, and we break down what it could mean for the future of AFC Richmond. Will we get more of our favorite mustachioed coach, or is this something entirely different?

📖 What Are You Reading? – We caved to BookTok and devoured The Ruinous Love Trilogy—and wow, was it worth the hype! We talk about why we loved it, what makes it stand out, and who else should add it to their TBR pile.

🤘 The Mosh Pit – A Day To Remember is BACK with Big Ole Album Vol. 1, and it feels like a nostalgic punch to the face (in the best way possible). We dive into the sound, the standout tracks, and how the band pulled off one of the most genius marketing moves in recent memory by dropping physical copies a month before streaming.

Don’t miss this one—it’s got everything from sports to screaming into the void. 🎤🔥

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200: J.A.S.O.N. - Freddy vs. Jason (2003) & Friday the 13th (2009)

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:19:00 -0500

We’re wrapping up our epic Friday the 13th rewatch series with a bang! First up, Freddy vs. Jason (2003) pits two horror icons against each other in a bloody, dream-fueled showdown, as Freddy Krueger manipulates Jason Voorhees to strike fear back into Elm Street. Next, we dive into the slick and brutal reboot Friday the 13th (2009), where Jason returns to Crystal Lake with a vengeance, blending elements from the original films into a modern slasher masterpiece.

Join us as we share our thoughts on these films and explore how they serve as near-perfect capstones to the franchise. From the chaotic fun of Freddy and Jason’s brawl to the reboot’s fresh yet faithful approach, we’ll unpack what makes these entries stand out. It’s the ultimate celebration of Jason Voorhees and the franchise that redefined horror!

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199: J.A.S.O.N. - Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) & Jason X (2001)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:39:00 -0500

This week on the Geek Garage podcast, we dive into the most outrageous and divisive entries in the Friday the 13th franchise: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) and Jason X (2001)! In Jason Goes to Hell, Jason’s body is obliterated, but his evil spirit lives on, jumping between hosts as he hunts for a blood relative to restore his true form. Then, in Jason X, the franchise takes a wild sci-fi turn as Jason is cryogenically frozen and wakes up in space 400 years later, becoming an unstoppable killing machine (literally) as Uber Jason.

We share our thoughts on these campy, over-the-top movies that, while far from perfect, still offer plenty of entertainment through inventive kills and impressive practical effects. From demon-summoning daggers to Jason smashing heads in liquid nitrogen, these films are a testament to the franchise’s ability to embrace the absurd. Join us as we celebrate the chaotic fun of these unconventional slasher gems!

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198: Terrifier (2016) Watch-Along

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:13:00 -0500

In this special Geek Garage episode, hosts David and Frack invite you to sync up with Terrifier (2016) and watch the movie alongside them! This unique watch-along format lets listeners experience the slasher horror with live commentary from your hosts as they react in real time to Art the Clown’s terrifying antics. Expect candid reactions, horror insights, and tons of fun trivia along the way. Whether you’re a horror buff or a newcomer to Terrifier, join us for a spine-chilling deep dive that feels just like a director's commentary—minus the safety of knowing what’s coming next!

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197: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) & Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:38:00 -0500

This week on the Geek Garage podcast, we're diving deep into the wild world of Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) and Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)! In The New Blood, Jason Voorhees faces off against Tina, a troubled teen with telekinetic powers, leading to an epic showdown of supernatural vs. slasher. In Jason Takes Manhattan, Jason leaves Camp Crystal Lake behind and wreaks havoc on a cruise ship before arriving in the Big Apple—though he doesn't get there until the final act.

We hit many highlights and bizarre moments, from Tina's Carrie-like powers to Jason's surprisingly limited time in Manhattan, and sharing our thoughts on why these two entries miss the mark in the franchise. Plus, we dive into other films that deal with telekinesis and the unique way movies have captured Manhattan's essence, often better than Jason did!

Tune in for killer trivia, sharp commentary, and our honest takes on these divisive films!

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196: Alien: Romulus (feat. Abe Eyler)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:30:00 -0500

This week we welcome a brand new guest to the podcast: Abe, co-host Amanda "Frack" Eyler's husband! The three of us saw Alien: Romulus together, and you know what? We think you should, too! If you have seen it, tune in to this episode to hear our thoughts!

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195: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) & Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:17:00 -0500

This week on the Geek Garage podcast, we dive into the next chapter of our Friday the 13th rewatch series, tackling the controversial Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) and the fan-favorite Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)!

Get ready for spoiler-filled synopses as we dissect the twisted plot twists and relentless body count in both films. We’ll break down every brutal kill, share our thoughts on the highs and lows, and discuss why "A New Beginning" might be the most perverted entry in the franchise. We'll also debate whether "The Final Chapter" could be the best in the series, and explore the thrilling conclusion to the "Tommy Jarvis" trilogy. Plus, we've got plenty of movie trivia to keep you on your toes! Tune in for a killer episode you won't want to miss!

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194: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th Part 3/3D (1982) & Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:50:00 -0500

This week we're slashing our way through Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982) and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) as we continue our Friday the 13th rewatch series!

Join us for a spoiler-filled breakdown of both films, including Jason's gruesome kills, the introduction of his iconic hockey mask in Part 3, and the start of the legendary "Tommy Jarvis" trilogy in The Final Chapter. We'll dive into the good, the bad, and the blood-soaked, plus the wild 3D gimmicks of Part 3 and some killer movie trivia you won't want to miss!

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193: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th (1980) & Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:49:00 -0500

Did you know that the months between July and November spell out JASON? Congrats, you do now! And as if we really needed an excuse to talk about our favorite slasher, we're bringing you a brand new series about everyone's favorite mama's boy.

In this inaugural episode, we dissect the original Friday the 13th (1980) and its sequel, Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981).

Join us as we recount spoiler-filled synopses: from the murderous rampage of Pamela Voorhees in the original to Jason's vengeful rise in Part 2. We'll share our first spine-tingling encounters with the franchise, discuss the iconic twist endings, and drop some jaw-dropping movie trivia. Is the original Friday the 13th a genre-defining classic or a snooze fest? Did Part 2 have the best kill of the franchise? Tune in as we debate its place in horror history and set the stage for our journey through the series. Don't miss it!

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192: Grab Bag!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:45:00 -0500

We are back to discuss a myriad of topics, mostly concerning what we've been watching, as well as the current state of a few fandoms. Lastly, we cap off the episode where we toss around some ideas for a book that David has been working on!

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191: Our "Official" Star Wars Rankings

Fri, 03 May 2024 10:27:00 -0500

David and Frack are kicking off Star Wars month with some popular and unpopular opinions, wherein we'll be discussing our favorite movies and shows from the franchise! How do your rankings compare to our own? Do we have garbage opinions? Tune in to find out!

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190: "Bodies Bodies Bodies" (2022)

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:10:00 -0500

This week we are breaking down the horror/suspense/comedy "Bodies Bodies Bodies"! We give you a spoiler-filled synopsis of the 2022 film, directed by Halina Reijn, including its shocking twist ending that will leave you questioning your opinion of Pete Davidson. We also dig into who the film's target audience is, explore its place within the horror sub-genre, and marvel at its captivating cinematography that adds an extra layer of suspense. Tune in now for a spine-tingling discussion you won't want to miss!

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189: The Life & Times of: Laserdisc and HD-DVDs

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:47:00 -0500

On the outskirts of history lay the rejects of the tech world. This week, David and Frack are here to discuss two of those rejects: the Laserdisc and HD-DVDs.

Between niche markets and strong-armed competitors, these physical media types had a relatively short lifespan, and we are here to tell you why!

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188: "Homesick" 15 Years Later

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:47:00 -0500

DISRESPECT YOUR SURROUNDINGS!

15 years ago, A Day To Remember's iconic "Homesick" album hit shelves. Join us as we dive into the nostalgia as we reminisce about the impact of this pop-punk and metalcore masterpiece, exploring its themes, standout tracks, and enduring legacy within the genre. From dissecting the album's lyrics to sharing personal memories and reflections, we invite you to join the celebration of "Homesick" and its place in the hearts of fans worldwide.

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187: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" Pt. 2 (feat. Ashley White)

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 15:45:00 -0500

Join us for the conclusion of our 2-part series on Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"!

David first takes the mic to discuss the important thematic elements of the famed novel, and how it came to be the very first entry in the "Science Fiction" genre. Then, Frack takes over and talks about the iterations of Frankenstein from the big (and small) screen, as well as the many pop-culture influences it's had over the two centuries of its publication!

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186: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" Pt. 1 (feat. Ashley White)

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:25:00 -0500

Join us this week as we kick off our 2-part series on Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"!

Mary Shelley is widely heralded as the "OG" of the Science Fiction genre, with her breakout work Frankenstein, published in 1818.

For part 1—with the help of our resident historian and good friend Ashley White—we dig into Mary's life and legacy. We learn about the significant events in her life that would shape her as a person, and eventually lead to an interesting career in fiction writing!

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185: Nerdy Anniversaries (January Edition)

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:57:00 -0500

What do Saturday Night Live, Wikipedia, and the first comic strip publication of "Batman and Robin" have in common? Answer: They all were born in the month of January!

Tune in this week to hear David and Frack talk about these and many other nerd/geek/pop-culture related January birthday events!

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184: Most Anticipated Films of 2024

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:10:00 -0500

Happy New Year, my beautiful nerds! Frack and David are ringing in 2024 by talking about some of the most highly anticipated movies and TV series of the new year!

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183: 2nd Annual "Festivus"!

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:21:00 -0500

It's a Festivus for the rest-of-us!

Join us for our 2nd annual "Festivus" episode, as David and Frack do their official airing of grievances, thanks in large part to our humble founder Frank Costanza.

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182: Our Favorite Holiday Movies

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:12:00 -0500

This week, David and Frack hop into Santa's sleigh and fly over to the local Blockbuster Video to discuss our favorite holiday movies! In our discussion, we talk about the Christmas movies we would watch on repeat as kids, and how those compare to the ones we watch now as nerdy adults. We also toss out our favorite "kinda-sorta" holiday movies (aka Die Hard, Iron Man 3, etc.), and how holiday horror movies basically have a league of their own.

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181: Geeky Grab Bag Holiday 2023 Edition

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:18:00 -0500

This week, David and Frack tug on Santa's sack for a fun Holidays grab-bag episode! We spend some time talking about our 2023 Spotify Wrapped, and how we somehow managed to score tickets to next year's When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas. Finally, we capped off the episode with some of our fondest Christmas memories and traditions (both past and present)!

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180: Geeky Grab Bag Vol. 1

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:34:00 -0500

This week we're letting our hair down for a relaxed, grab-bag style episode of the podcast! So join us as we discuss who the best Spider-Man has been so far, the cultural impact of Stranger Things, and much more!

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179: A Brief History of the Boogeyman (feat. Ashley White)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:19:00 -0500

We are closing out spooky season with a super fun deep dive on the Boogeyman! Make no mistake, this is not a discussion on Michael Myers or John Wick (although they do come up in conversation). Our friend and historian Ashley joins us again to help us uncover the origins of the Boogeyman, and discuss its various forms across different countries and cultures!

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178: Netflix's "Fall of the House of Usher" (feat. Zack Rancourt)

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:31:00 -0500

One of our favorite horror/suspense directors Mike Flanagan is back on the scene with his final Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher”! Our good friend Zack Rancourt joins us to discuss the 8-episode limited series that loosely adapts many of Edgar Allen Poe’s works into an incredible and cohesive story!

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177: Jason VS. Everybody (feat. Amanda "Frack" Eyler)

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:06:00 -0500

Continuing with our slate of spooky season episodes, we bring you a very special “Friday the 13th” installment of the podcast! However, instead of doing some boring retrospective, we’re doing something a little different. Amanda joins David once again, as we take turns pulling various movie villains out of a hat, and asking one simple question: could Jason kick their ass? We also play a round of “Friday the 13th Movie Trivia Trivia”!

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176: Our History with Horror

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0500

To kick off “spooky season” (our absolute favorite time of year) we are discussing our own personal histories with Halloween and the horror film genre. Friend and returning guest Amanda “Frack” Eyler joins us to talk about the horror flicks we grew up with, the ones that scared us the most, and how they’ve shaped us into the horror fans we are today!

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175: Life Lessons from: “The Office”

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:10:00 -0500

We are back from our summer hiatus, and are here to kick things off with a brand new ongoing series entitled "Life Lessons from". There is no shortage of film and TV series that offer poignant moments where positive lessons can actually be applied to our own everyday lives, and The Office is no exception! This week our friend Zack Rancourt joins us once again, where we discuss some of the best moments from The Office where we've gleaned some amazing life lessons!

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174: Our Top 7 Infamous Fictional Deaths (REPLAY)

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:09:00 -0500

Every one of us at some point has been emotionally affected by the death of character in a novel, comic book, movie, or television show. This week our good friend Zack Rancourt joins David to discuss 7 fictional character deaths from various media that they have deemed "infamous" in one way or another.

We are currently on a summer hiatus from the podcast, but we wanted to bring you one of our favorite episodes from the vault! Back in May 2022 Zack Rancourt joined us to discuss some of our favorite deaths from various fictional source materials. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past, and look forward to bringing y'all brand new content within the next couple of weeks!

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173: "The Mandalorian" Season 3

Thu, 04 May 2023 16:30:00 -0500

It is officially May (insert JT’s “It’s Gonna Be May” meme here) and we are back with an entire month of Star Wars episodes! We have a lot of fun and entertaining content to bring you over the next few weeks, and today we’re kicking things off with our review of the long-awaited Mandalorian Season 3!

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172: "John Wick: Chapter 4" (feat. Ted White)

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:50:00 -0500

"Those who cling to death, live". "Those who cling to life, die".

We have a highly-anticipated returning guest to the podcast this week! Ted White, former co-host of the Geek Garage, joins David to give a spoiler-filled review and breakdown of the newly released film "John Wick: Chapter 4".

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171: "The Last of Us" Season 1

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:07:00 -0500

"When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light."

This week on the podcast, David and Lindsay chat about the first season of the hit HBO Max series "The Last of Us". Such topics include our favorite moments from the season, a few of our treasured characters, predictions for season 2, and much more!

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170: Black History Month "Geek Edition" (feat. DeAndre Courtney)

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:54:00 -0500

This week our good friend and fellow nerd DeAndre Courtney joins David for a celebration of black history month, with a nerdy spin! There’s a plethora of amazing and influential black characters in video games, comic books, movies, and television, and we are here to make sure they get the recognition they deserve. Additionally we dive into a bit of DeAndre’s personal history with fictional black characters in nerd culture, what kind of role they played in his life, and the importance of representation of POC.

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BONUS EPISODE: Our First Experience at Con Nooga!

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:27:00 -0500

We recently had our very first vendor experience at Con Nooga in Chattanooga, TN, and wanted to share it with y'all! Below is a list of the vendors and artists that we made friends with, so you should definitely go check out their amazing works!

169: "My Bloody Valentine" & Other Unconventional Love Stories In Film (feat. Zack Rancourt)

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:37:00 -0500

It’s Valentine’s Day week, and we’re here to celebrate this holiday of love in our favorite fashion: By talking about a horror film! Zack Rancourt joins David once again, to “pick” apart 2009’s “My Bloody Valentine”. We also discuss some of our other favorite unconventional love stories and romances in film!

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168: "Nope" and "Don't Worry Darling"

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:53:00 -0500

“What's a bad miracle? They got a word for that?”

This week we're diving into two hot films from 2022: "Nope" directed by Jordan Peele, and "Don't Worry Darling" directed by Olivia Wilde. These two movies received a TON of press when they were released last year, but for vastly different reasons. David and Lindsay dive into this, and several other talking points, on this week's show!

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167: "Friday the 13th" (2009) Watch-Along (REPLAY)

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:53:00 -0500

Happy Friday the 13th listeners! Please enjoy (or re-enjoy) this Friday the 13th (2009) "watch-along" we did a few years ago with Shauna Hoyt and Ted White! You can listen to this episode as stand-alone audio, or sync it up with the film and use it as a much less professional director's commentary!

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166: The Ethical Dilemmas of "AI Generated Artwork" (feat. Gabe Silva)

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:16:00 -0500

Artwork that's generated by Artificial Intelligence isn't a new concept, but has garnered quite a bit of attention over the last several months. We're kicking off 2023 by inviting Gabe Silva back on the podcast to break down exactly what AI generated art is, and discuss several of the ethical issues surrounding it's usage.

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165: Our First Annual "Festivus"! (feat. Zack Rancourt)

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:43:00 -0500

For most folks, the holidays are a time of joyous celebration. But there are a select few who require an occasion that's a bit more simplistic, stripped of its pomp and frills, and focuses on all the ways they’ve been disappointed this past year. Enter: Festivus 2022! Following in the footsteps of Frank Costanza, guest Zack Rancourt and David are here to air out their grievances regarding the holidays, and many other moments from 2022!

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164: "Wednesday" (2022)

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:22:00 -0500

“I know I’m stubborn, single-minded, and obsessive. But those are all traits of great writers. Yes, and serial killers — what’s your point?”

Prepare to take a trip with us this week to Nevermore Academy, where we'll be discussing "Wednesday", the brand-new Netflix series that revolves around Wednesday Addams!

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163: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:19:00 -0500

"Only the most broken people can be great leaders."

This week David and Lindsay celebrate the most recent MCU entry, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!

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162: The Addams Family (1991) & The Addams Family Values (1994)

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:36:00 -0500

"I would die for her. I would kill for her. Either way, what bliss."

The brand new Netflix series "Wednesday" is right around the corner, so we thought it would be fun to revisit these two amazing films from the early 90s!

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161: D&D "The Wild Beyond the Witchlight" (Session 1, Pt. 2)

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:50:00 -0500

We are back with the second half of our very first session of our D&D campaign entitled "The Wild Beyond the Witchlight"! Well, sort of. Winter, our DM, joins David this week to recap the second half of our inaugural session, because David flubbed up and erased it (I'm doing great). So please enjoy this fun little summation of the events that took place!

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160: The Midnight Club

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:55:00 -0500

"Death is a Rite of Passage".

For our second episode of spooky month, David and Lindsay break down Mike Flanagan & Co's latest Netflix venture "The Midnight Club", based on the novel by Christopher Pike.

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159: Our Dream Horror Reboots (feat. Zack Rancourt)

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:13:00 -0500

Reboots and sequels within the horror genre are as old as time, and we’ve certainly had our fill of them… and yet we still can’t get enough of them! No matter how many times a franchise gets a sequel or rebooted, there will always be those few outliers that we’ll yearn for. This week Zack Rancourt from the Don’t Be Crazy Podcast joins David to discuss some of the horror film franchises that we’d like to see get sequels, rebooted, or any other facelift we could imagine!

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158: D&D "The Wild Beyond the Witchlight" (Session 1, Pt. 1)

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:58:00 -0500

Guess what, nerds? It's time to officially start the podcast's very first D&D campaign! This is something that we've wanted to bring to the show for a long time, and we are so stoked for you all to finally enjoy it! If you are not familiar with D&D and how it's played, that is totally cool! Both I (David) and my co-host Lindsay have never played before, so it'll be a learning experience for all of us!

One additional note: For our first session, we recorded for about 3+ hours, which is pretty long for a podcast. So we decided to split it up a little bit, where this episode will contain the first half of the session, and we'll release the second half later on this month!

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157: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Black Widow & Black Panther)

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:54:00 -0500

This week David and Lindsay are continuing with their MCU "Timeline Order" rewatch, where they're tackling Black Widow & Black Panther.

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156: “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” (REVISITED!)

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:20:00 -0500

This week we are revisiting an old episode from last year, when our good friend Amanda "Frack" Eyler joined David in the studio to chat about the "Scream" franchise as a whole!

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155: "Would You Rather...?"

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:11:00 -0500

This week David and Lindsay ask each other fun "would you rather" and "what if" type questions, of the nerdy/geeky persuasion!

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154: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 & Captain America: Civil War)

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:51:00 -0500

This week David and Lindsay are continuing with their MCU "Timeline Order" rewatch, where they're tackling Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 & Captain America: Civil War.

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153: Nerdy News Update

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:30:00 -0500

We're back!!!

After nearly a month away, David and Lindsay are back in the saddle once again! At the top of the episode we fill y'all in on what we've been up to and some of the reasons for our absence, then we dive into the highlights of this year's San Diego Comicon!

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152: Our Thoughts On "Obi-Wan Kenobi" (feat. Zack Rancourt)

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:20:00 -0500

"Well hello there!"

This week our good friend Zack Rancourt joins David once again, to discuss the highlights and our favorite moments from "Obi-Wan Kenobi", Disney+'s latest foray into the Star Wars streaming universe!

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151: The "Satanic Panic" Was A Real Thing, Guys... (feat. Ashley White)

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:49:00 -0500

Between the early 1980s and mid-to-late 1990s, a moral panic swept the nation. The "Satanic Panic" ended up being completely fabricated and untrue, but left a lot of victims in its wake. This week our good friend and returning guest Ashley White joins David and Lindsay to discuss this phenomenon!

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150: Our Experience at Nashville Comicon 2022

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 14:12:00 -0500

On June 4th and 5th, we had the amazing opportunity to attend the inaugural Nashville Comicon to promote the podcast and sell our wares! Between meeting some amazing people, seeing some talented cosplayers, and making a little bit of money, our experience was absolutely incredible. Even if you didn't attend the convention, we still encourage you to listen to this episode!

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Marcus Currie - Writer, creator, character and story consultant
Cassie aka "@pigeonremoval" - Digital Illustrator
Sonia Rogers - Author
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Tina Isola - Illustrator

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149: Did “Stranger Things” Step It Up A Notch?

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:18:00 -0500

“Stranger Things” is back, and it is scary as SH*T! Join us this week as we discuss the highlights of season 4 part 1, a few of our favorite moments, and attempt to answer the question: Is this the scariest season of “Stranger Things” to date?

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148: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Avengers: Age of Ultron & Ant-Man)

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:06:00 -0500

This week David and Lindsay are tackling Avengers: Age of Ultron & Ant-Man, the next two films in our MCU "Timeline Order" rewatch!

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147: What's It Like At The Most Magical Places On Earth?

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:54:00 -0500

Last week your hosts David and Lindsay traveled to Orlando, Florida to witness the majesty of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, as well as Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios! We had such an amazing time, and wanted to share our experience with you all. During the episode we discuss our day to day activities, favorite rides/attractions, and also lend some helpful tips to any of our listeners that might be thinking of going to either park!

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146: Our Top 7 Infamous Fictional Deaths

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:43:00 -0500

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145: Dynamic Duos (Pt. 1)

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are joined by Lindsay Dassau, host David's amazing wife, to discuss a few of our favorite "Dynamic Duos". These team-ups will span across many forms of media, including comic books, movies, and television. It was incredibly difficult to narrow down our picks to a top three, so this episode will most definitely be revisited in the near future with a part 2 (and probably more).

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144: The Batman REVISITED!

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:01:00 -0500

David and Zack are taking this week off as our "Spring Break", but we still wanted to give you something to listen to! In celebration of Matt Reeves' "The Batman" hitting HBO Max, we are re-releasing our episode from a few weeks back where David and Ted covered the film!

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MTAC 2022 "Panel Pandemonium"!

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:05:00 -0500

This week we're bringing you a BONUS episode, where David talks to a few amazing people that are hosting panels at this year's Middle Tennessee Anime Convention! For your reference, here are the panelists and their respective time codes within the episode:

MTAC Charity Wing: Tyne F. (00:30)
"Kira Kira Idol Festival" hosted by Emi H. (17:37)
"I Cast Disguise Self: Working with Makeup for Cosplay" hosted by Sydney W. (33:00)
"The Return of the MTAC Mermaids" hosted by Deku (50:46)
"Pokéchurch" and numerous others, hosted by Robin T. (57:26)
"Nicholas Cage Loves Pachinko" and numerous others, hosted by Mack E. (1:15:11)

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143: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Guardians of the Galaxy)

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:47:00 -0500

This week David and Zack are tackling Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Guardians of the Galaxy, the next two films in our "Timeline Order" watch/rewatch of the MCU!

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142: Nerdy News Update

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:50:00 -0500

We’re bringing you another set of contemporary news topics within the nerd and pop culture arena! This week has your hosts talking about:

The slap heard 'round the world
A new IT/Pennywise prequel series at HBO Max
Ex-Moderators for TikTok, suing the company
A puzzling tweet by Elliot Page in regards to Umbrella Academy season 3
PLUS: Exciting new stuff coming soon to the podcast!!!

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141: The Boondock Saints (1999)

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:59:00 -0500

"You know what they say... People in glass houses sink ships!"

David and Zack are back together this week to discuss one of the biggest cult classics ever: The Boondock Saints.

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140: "The Batman" (feat. Ted White)

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:51:00 -0500

"Fear is a tool. When that light hits the sky, it’s not just a call. It’s a warning. For them."

This week we're joined by our good friend and previous cohost Ted White for a spoiler-filled discussion on Matt Reeves' new film "The Batman"!

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139: Nerdy News Update

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:37:00 -0500

We’re bringing you another set of contemporary news topics within the nerd and pop culture arena! This week has your hosts talking about:

The Netflix Marvel series moving to Disney+
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The second trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
The "unofficial" opening of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World

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138: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Iron Man 3 & Thor: The Dark World)

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:51:00 -0500

This week David and Zack are tackling Iron Man 3 & Thor 2: The Dark World, the next two films in our "Timeline Order" watch/rewatch of the MCU!

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137: The Book of Boba Fett

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:03:00 -0500

This week David and Zack are tackling the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise: The Book of Boba Fett.

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136: Comic Corner (Spider-Man & Doctor Strange)

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:12:00 -0500

Have you ever wanted to start reading comic books, but were too intimidated by the vastness of the comic world and didn't know where to start? Well guess what, me too! This week my good friend and comic book aficionado Tristan Benns is here to help the Geek Garage kick off a brand new recurring series called "Comic Corner", wherein we'll take two (or more) characters and enlighten you all on the best issues/collections/one-offs to start with. And don't worry about keeping track of Tristan's recommendations, because you can visit our website to view them anytime!

Our guest Tristan has been reading comics since he was 5 years old, and frequently freelance writes for likes of Screen Rant, Comic Book Resources, and the Nerd Stash. He also co-hosts the "Nerds Talk Movies" podcast on the Nerd Stash Network.

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135: Nerdy News Update (Sony + Bungie, Texas chainsaw massacre, Maus, and more!)

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:08:00 -0500

We’re bringing you another set of contemporary news topics within the nerd and pop culture arena!

Sony acquires Bungie
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Daniel Radcliffe to play Weird Al in biopic
Loki season 2 news
Universal Studios - park/ride changes
The banning of Maus

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134: “Strawinsky and the Mysterious House” (Patreon Pick)

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:56:00 -0500

One cool perk of being a Patreon donor to the podcast is that you get to pick out an episode topic for us to cover, and that’s what we’re doing this week! One of our long-time supporters requested that we discuss the 2012 animated short film “Strawinsky and the Mysterious House”. You can watch bits and pieces of it on YouTube, or you can pay $1 and watch it on Amazon Prime.

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133: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Avengers 2012)

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:10:00 -0500

Listeners Assemble! This week David and Zack are stabbing forward with their "Timeline Order" MCU watch/rewatch, where they'll be tackling Joss Whedon's 2012 "Avengers"!

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132: Should You Care About NFTs?

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:43:00 -0500

Today we are getting to the bottom of the hotly debated topic that is NFTs (Non-fungible tokens). NFTs have been a thing for several years now, but have increased in popularity over the last several months, and are almost memetic at this point. So our objective is to give you all an objective look at NFTs, so you can decide if it’s something you should be concerned with!

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131: Hawkeye (feat. Lindsay Dassau)

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 09:19:00 -0500

Welcome to the new year! For our first episode of 2022, we're breaking down the first season of Hawkeye with the help from David's wife Lindsay!

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130: 2021 Year In Review

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:56:00 -0500

For our last episode of the year, David and Zack highlight some of the most memorable moments from the podcast in 2021, and reveal what’s in store for 2022!

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129: Top Rated Christmas

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:19:00 -0500

For our final holiday episode, David and Zack travel through time of the “Millennial” generation and discuss highest rated and most popular gifts and movies for each year!

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128: Krampus & Krampus (2015)

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:33:00 -0500

You’ve heard of Santa Claus, now it’s time to learn about Krampus! For this week's episode, Zack breaks down some of the history and lore behind the Kris Kringle alternative known as "Krampus", and then David talks a little bit about the 2015 film featuring Adam Scott and Toni Collette.

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127: The Geek Garage Holiday Special

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:47:00 -0500

Ho ho ho my nerds, it’s time for a Holiday Special! In this episode, David and Zack discuss their favorite Christmas memories as kids, some of the best gifts they ever got, what it’s like to experience Christmas as parents, and much more!

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126: Celebrating 20 Years of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"!

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:38:00 -0500

It only took us 2.5 weeks and 2 separate recording sessions, but we are FINALLY bringing you our episode on celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone! We extend our deepest apologies for taking so long with this ep, but we are SO glad that y'all hung in there with us!

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125: REVISITED Ocean Mysteries & Conspiracies (Informal Paranormal Pt. 3)

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:40:00 -0500

This week we are re-releasing one of our more popular episodes from last year, where David and previous co-host Ted White discussed a truly terrifying topic: The ocean! Originally, this week's episode had David and Zack celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", but we unfortunately ran into some technical issues while recording. HOWEVER, we do plan on re-recording said episode, and you all can expect it to drop next Wednesday (11/24)!

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124: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (The Incredible Hulk & Thor)

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:55:00 -0500

This week finds David and Zack tackling the next two films in the MCU "timeline" order: The Incredible Hulk (2008) and Thor (2011)! We also discuss our two Facebook polls from this week: "Do you prefer Mark Ruffalo or Edward Norton", and "If you were worthy, would you rather wield Mjolir or Stormbreaker?".

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123: Dune Part 1 (2021)

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are keeping calm and walking in an irregular pattern, because our topic is Dune Part 1, directed by Denis Villeneuve! David and Zack discuss what they enjoyed about the film, do a bit of comparing between it and Frank Herbert's 1965 novel, the common misconception of the “white savior” trope, and much more!

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122: The History of Halloween (feat. Ashley White)

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week wraps up our spooky season and we are going out in style! Cohost Zack Wills is back, and also joining us is longtime friend and resident history badass Ashley White, who will be dropping some knowledge on history of Halloween!

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121: DC FanDome 2021 + Horror Movie Talk (feat. Zach Rancourt)

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are bringing you a neat hybrid episode, with the help of our good friend Zachary Rancourt, host of the Don’t Be Crazy Podcast! First, Zach and I hit a few of the highlights from this year’s DC FanDome. Then we dive into a fun conversation about horror movies, our favorite sub-genres & franchises, growing up with horror, and much more!

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120: “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” (feat. Amanda "Frack" Eyler)

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We’re continuing our slate of spooky season episodes with a discussion of the infamous Scream franchise, featuring our good friend and returning guest Amanda "Frack" Eyler.

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119: Horror Movie Sequels (The Good, Bad, & Ugly)

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

It’s officially spooky season! We’re kicking off the month of October with the highly controversial topic of the best vs the worst horror sequels, with the help of Ted White and Mack Elder!

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118: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Iron Man & Iron Man 2)

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

"The truth is... I am Iron Man". This week we’re suiting up to discuss Iron Man (2008) & Iron Man 2 (2010), as we continue on with our “timeline” order rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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117: Nerdy News Update (Dune, The Batman, Peacemaker Spin-Off, and more!)

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for another Nerdy News Update! Tune in this week to hear us discuss Denis Villeneuve's thoughts on the MCU, the Book of Boba Fett, a possible "Civil War" between HBO Max & Warner Bros films, and much more!

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116: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Captain America & Captain Marvel)

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are kicking off a brand new series where David and his new cohost Zack Wills will be visiting/revisiting all of the amazing content within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but in “Timeline” order. We have two excellent entries to start this series: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Captain Marvel (2019)!

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115: Nerdy News Update (Zack Attack!)

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We're joined this week by good friend and returning guest Zack Wills to delivery some nerdy news! Discussed topics include the box office performance of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", the first teaser for The Matrix Resurrections, some big changes coming to Disney World, and much more!

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Behind the Scenes w/David & Zack

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this very special and intimate bonus episode, David and his good friend Zack Wills chat about the most random topics, from the plethora of craft brewing companies/restaurants to picking out wands at Olivanders in Universal Studios.

114: Marvel's "What If...?" Episodes 1-4 Breakdown

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week David’s wife Lindsay joins the podcast to help discuss the first 4 episodes of Marvel’s What If?, currently streaming on Disney+!

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113: “Aliens” Celebrates 35 Years

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week finds our geeks celebrating the 35th anniversary of one of the most celebrated sequels of all time inside the horror/sci-fi/action genre: James Cameron’s 1986 film Aliens.

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112: Nintendo Indie World Showcase 2021 (feat. Chase Hartsook)

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week David welcomes back video game enthusiast and podcast guest alum Chase Hartsook to discuss a few things video game related, including Nintendo's recent Indie World Showcase!

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111: Nerdy News Update

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week finds our geeks bringing you another nerdy news update! In this edition, we discuss our thoughts on ScarJo's lawsuit against Disney, the second trailer for "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", and much more!

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110: What's Your Favorite Ice Cream?

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week finds our geeks once again digging into one of life’s really important questions: What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream? We began last week by asking our listeners in the Facebook Group, then turned to ourselves to really do some soul-searching. We think you'll find our results quite...sweet.

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109: REVISITED - The Rebirth of Movie Theaters

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

David & Ted are bringing you guys our very first "revisited" episode this week! These episodes will find us revisiting a topic we discussed previously on the podcast, and we're kicking off this series by going back to "The Death of Movie Theaters" (Ep #72).

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108: Bo Burnham Inside (feat. Allison Cooper)

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week David is joined by the incredibly talented Allison Cooper (writer of our "Shit That Doesn't Suck" music!) to discuss Bo Burnham's unanimously beloved one-man comedy quarantine Netflix special "Inside".

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107: American-Made (Martial Arts Month, Pt. 4)

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

For the last week of our Martial Arts month, we are covering some of our favorite martial arts films that are made or directed by American directors, but heavily influenced by Eastern fighting styles.

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106: Muay Thai & Silat (Martial Arts Month, Pt. 3)

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to part 3 of our Martial Arts series, where we're tackling two amazing and relatively aggressive fighting styles: Muay Thai and Silat! Our good friend Ian DePriest is back to help us break down Ong Bak and The Raid: Redemption, that revolve around the Muay Thai and Silat fighting styles (respectively).

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105: Wuxia (Martial Arts Month, Pt. 2)

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We are continuing our Martial Arts month this week with the fantastical genre known as Wuxia! The three films David and Ted discuss during the episode are:

Dragon Inn (1967)
Hero (2002)
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000)

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104: Kung Fu (Martial Arts Month, Pt. 1)

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

"Everybody was kung fu fighting!" For our first week of Martial Arts Month, we are tackling one of the most notorious and well-known styles in the film genre, and that of course is Kung Fu! David and Ted dive right in and discuss 4 of their favorites, which objectively speaking represent the Kung Fu genre very well:

Enter The Dragon (Bruce Lee)
Police Story (Jackie Chan)
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (Gordon Liu)
Kung Fu Hustle (Stephen Chow)

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103: Martial Arts Month (Intro)

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are gearing up for our long-awaited and highly anticipated Martial Arts month! David and Ted talk a little bit about what you can expect from our next 4 episodes in terms of content, certain martial arts genres, fighting styles, eras, etc.

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102: Love Death + Robots (Volume 2)

Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are tackling volume 2 of the Netflix series Love Death + Robots! David and Ted start out with a brief spoiler-free discussion of the second season, and then dive deep into each episode (which contains spoilers)!

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101: Nerdy News Update (Pokémon Snap, Disney/Universal, Army of the Dead, and more!)

Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are dishing out the latest news in geek media, including the new Pokémon Snap game, updates on Disney World and Universal Studios, and our thoughts on some recently released movie trailers!

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100: One Hundred Deep!

Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are celebrating a GIGANTIC milestone for the podcast: The big triple-digits! Join us as we look back on the past 100 episodes, talk about a few of our favorite moments, and things to look forward to in the near future! Also, a HUGE shout-out and thank you to Roger Marks, the amazing musician behind our brand-new intro music!

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99: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Sun, 02 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week Andrew Knollenberg, one of our original podcast co-hosts, joins David to chat about the MCU's latest Disney+ series: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier!

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98: Mortal Kombat (2021)

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Test your might! Tune in to this week's episode as we break down Simon McQuoid's new Mortal Kombat reboot film!

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97: Aliens (Informal Paranormal Pt. 6)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are finally wrapping up our Informal Paranormal series with the most out-of-this-world topic: Aliens!

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96: Jake Holland

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we're welcoming hilarious internet personality Jake Holland to the podcast! Jake was kind enough to come on the show to discuss his early days of Vine, skyrocketing within the realm of TikTok, some of his long-running bits (i.e. metalcore interruptions), and everything in between! You can find him on TikTok @pizzabeardparty, and on Twitter @jakeholla.

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95: Godzilla vs Kong

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we’re discussing Godzilla vs Kong, the latest (and greatest?) installment in the WB “Mosterverse” franchise.

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94: King of the Monsters (Godzilla Through the Years)

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we're discussing Godzilla, our favorite radioactive dinosaur! Similar to our previous episode on King Kong, we do a shallow dive into some of the political landscape that shaped Godzilla's origin story. Then we hit the highlights of Godzilla through the years, namely the 1954 original, Roland Emmerich's disaster, and the two latest entires in the "Mosterverse": Godzilla (2014) and Godzilla: King of the Mosters.

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93: The King of Skull Island (King Kong through the years)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Hang on to your hats listeners, because this week we are traveling to Skull Island! We start the episode off by discussing some of the political undertones of the Kong franchise, and then dive into some of the most popular films throughout the years.

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92: Cryptozoology (Informal Paranormal Pt. 5)

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are diving into one of the most prolific and notorious pseudosciences around: Cryptozoology. We start the episode off with a little bit of history behind Cryptozoology, and then dive into several of the more popular/well-known Cryptids!

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91: WandaVision (feat. Ian DePriest)

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

"What is grief, if not love persevering?" This week we're breaking down WandaVision S1, with the help of seasoned guest Ian DePriest!

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90: Movie Hot Takes “DISLIKE” Edition

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week we are wrapping up our movie hot-takes mini-series with the “dislike” edition. We start again by going over some of our listeners’ picks from the Facebook Group poll, then dive into our own personal hot-takes!

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89: Animal Crossing New Horizons (feat. Tiffany Elder)

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Our friend Tiffany Elder returns to the podcast today for a long-awaited episode of the podcast: An in-depth discussion of Animal Crossing: New Horizons! We cover a TON of useful information for both ACNH newbies and pros alike, including the best ways to earn bells, tips for designing your island, and much more!

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88: Movie Hot Takes "LOVE" Edition

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In keeping with the theme of love, as per the month of February dictates, we are celebrating a few of the movies that we unironically enjoy, that the vast majority do NOT like.

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87: Trailer Talk

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Episode #87 finds our Geeks discussing all the movie and TV trailers that were aired during Super Bowl LV.

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86: Zombies! (Informal Paranormal Pt. 4)

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Episode #86 finds our Geeks moving ever forward with our Informal Paranormal series, where we discuss everything undead! David & Ted chat briefly about the origins of zombies, go over the zombie "rules", how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse, and a few of the more infamous zombie films.

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85: Godzilla vs Kong Trailer

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:33:00 -0500

Episode #85 finds our Geeks getting hype over the first Godzilla VS Kong trailer! David and Ted discuss some of their favorite moments from the trailer, and then dive into some speculation and potential spoilers for the film itself. We do however give you a fair warning in the episode when we dive into possible spoilers for the film's storyline.

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84: On Screenwriting (feat. Mack Elder)

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:44:00 -0500

Episode #84 finds our Geeks welcoming Mack Elder back to the podcast, to discuss the topic of screenwriting. Mack has personal experience working in the film/entertainment industry, and well as a lifelong passion for creative writing for the big screen. He joins us today to talk about some general ins and outs of the screenwriting process, the pieces of a screenplay, and "reading" your favorite movies. Additionally, he lends some tips for other budding screenwriters out there!

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83: Voice Acting (feat. Kayla Jackson)

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:12:00 -0500

Episode #83 finds our Geeks welcoming Kayla Jackson, professional voice actor and friend of the podcast! Kayla has spent the last 10 years studying music and musical education, and has since leveraged her preexisting knowledge to pursue a career in voice acting. She joins us today to talk about her experience as a voice actor, a few of the various day-to-day activities, and some common misconceptions about the industry. Additionally, she answers some of our listener submitted questions through our Facebook Group!

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82: Disney+ Lineup, Mandalorian S2, & WW84 (feat. Geoff Breedwell)

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:40:00 -0500

Episode #82 finds our Geeks discussing the slew of nerdy goodness that was revealed a few weeks ago by Disney, with the help of friend and Patreon donor Geoff Breedwell. We talk about what we're looking forward to the most, regarding the Disney+ 2021/2022 lineup. We then discuss our thoughts and feelings on the Mandalorian season 2 and Wonder Woman 1984.

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81: 2020 Year In Review

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 03:02:00 -0500

Episode #81 finds our Geeks tackling one of the most dastardly villains we’ve ever known: The year 2020. However, despite this past year not being super fantastic as a whole, we did manage to seek out quite a few positives.

Seriously, we love you all, and appreciate y'all so much. We hope that you have a wonderful holiday and New Year, and may your 2021 suck substantially less than 2020.

80: Ack Ack Ack (Ack Ack)

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:53:00 -0500

Episode #80 finds our Geeks discussing one of the “greatest” alien invasion ensemble films of the 90’s: Mars Attacks!

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79: Ocean Mysteries & Conspiracies (Informal Paranormal Pt. 3)

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:43:00 -0500

Episode #79 finds our Geeks deep-diving into the mysterious world that exists below the ocean surface. Join us for part 3 of our Informal Paranormal series, where we discuss some of the most popular mysteries and conspiracies involving earth's oceans, including the Giant Squid, the "bloop", the Bermuda Triangle, and the lost city of Atlantis!

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78: Snakes on a Plane

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:19:00 -0500

Episode #78 finds our Geeks discussing one of the best contemporary cult classic films ever: Snakes on a Plane! During our discussion, we hit on several points including whether or not SOAP is a "good" movie, some things the film does well, and the marketing campaign leading up to the film's theatrical release.

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77: #31DaysOfHorror Recap + Our Favorite Scary Movies

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:45:00 -0500

Episode #77 finds our Geeks doing a quick recap of David's #31DaysOfHorror he did for the month of October. Additionally, by request of one of our beloved Patreon donors, we discuss some of our favorite scary movies of all time!

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76: Ghost Stories (Bonus Content Teaser!)

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:47:00 -0500

Episode #76 is a short teaser clip, taken from a conversation David had with friend and two-time podcast guest Miranda "Frick" Harrell, wherein she talks about her very first experience with ghosts and the paranormal!

We'll soon be releasing additional bonus content, including a second conversation between David and his friend Megan Zimmerman, AND a separate episode where co-host Ted reads some listener-submitted ghost stories! If you'd like to listen to all of this cool bonus material, head on over to our Patreon to subscribe to one of our monthly tiers or make a one-time donation!

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75: Ghosts, Spirits, & Hauntings (Informal Paranormal Pt. 2)

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500

We will be releasing some awesome bonus content next week, including more live-readings of listener ghost stories, and David's two recorded conversations with his friends Megan and Miranda, about their experiences with the paranormal! This content will be EXCLUSIVE to our Patreon donors, so if you'd like to listen to this bonus material, consider becoming one of our Patreon supporters! In this case, a one-time donation will suffice, but we definitely encourage all of our listeners to subscribe to a monthly tier!

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74: Bloody Diabolical... (The Boys, Season 2)

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:33:00 -0500

Episode #74 finds our Geeks welcoming back guest Rika Fields to chat about season 2 of Amazon Prime’s flagship original The Boys. Listener beware, there are spoilers! So if you haven't yet watched S2, definitely proceed with caution!

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73: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:25:00 -0500

Episode #73 finds our Geeks welcoming back guest Shauna Hoyt to help us celebrate one of the most influential horror classics ever made: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). We first talk about our Horror Movie Villain Bracket Brawl, and the results thus far. Then we dive into the TCM, where we talk about the influence this film's had on the "Hillbilly Horror" sub-genre, the elements that make it so scary, and much more!

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72: The Death of Movie Theaters?

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:13:00 -0500

Episode #72 finds our Geeks speculating on the future of movie theaters, and if there will actually be one. We additionally pay a short tribute to rock god Eddie Van Halen.

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71: Breakfast Cereal

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:54:00 -0500

Episode #71 finds our Geeks discussing one of their favorite things ever: Breakfast cereal. You may be asking yourself “what does cereal have to do with nerd culture?” And while we don’t have an answer for that, we DO have a 50 minute long episode where we discuss at length our, and apparently our listeners', affinity for one of the best inventions known to man.

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70: Demonic Possession & Exorcisms (Informal Paranormal Pt. 1)

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:48:00 -0500

Episode #70 finds our Geeks kicking off their Informal Paranormal series with demonic possessions and exorcisms! David discusses the major religions that observe some form of possession by demons/spirits, and Ted hits us with some of the scientific discoveries within the last century that potentially disprove the idea of possession. Lastly, we touch on a few historical accounts of exorcism, and wrap up with our "Shit That Doesn't Suck" segment.

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69: "Back to School" Pt.2

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:42:00 -0500

Episode #69 finds our Geeks concluding the “Back to School” mini-series with “Mean Girls” (2004), “School of Rock” (2003), and “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” (1982).

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68: Umbrella Academy Season 2

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:22:00 -0500

Episode #68 finds our Geeks welcoming back guest Ian DePriest (featured on Ep #38), to discuss season 2 of the Netflix original series “Umbrella Academy”, based on the graphic novels written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá.

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67: DC FanDome 2020 Recap

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:38:00 -0500

Episode #67 finds our Geeks nerding out over all the announcements and reveals that were made during the DC FanDome presentation on Saturday, August 22nd. We weighed in with our thoughts on (almost) everything, including Gotham Knights, both the Suicide Squad movie and video game, and of course gushed over the very first "The Batman" trailer!

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66: "Back to School" Pt.1

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:50:00 -0500

Episode #66 finds our Geeks hopping on the school bus to kick off their “Back to School” mini-series! For part 1 we’ll be discussing “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999), “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” (1989), and “The Breakfast Club” (1985).

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65: This Summer: Interior Crocodile Alligators (feat. Andrew Knollenberg)

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:10:00 -0500

Episode #65 finds our Geeks catching up with long-time friend and co-creator of the Geek Garage Podcast, Andrew Knollenberg! Andrew is a multi-talented and charismatic individual, specializing in voice acting and impressions. You can follow him on TikTok @donknolleone!

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64: Back to School (Prelude)

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:13:00 -0500

Episode #64 finds our Geeks gearing up for the “Back to School” mini-series, wherein we’ll chat about a bunch of movies that take place at school. These movies were voted on by our Fans & Listeners community, and then finalized by our Patreon team. We’ll also take this episode to fill you all in on near-future podcast content, such as our “Martial Arts” series, and the first topic of our “Informal Paranormal” series!

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"What We Do in the Shadows" (2014) Watch-Along

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:01:00 -0500

We have a very special episode for you this week! Long-time friend and Patron of the podcast Zack Wills joins us for a watch-along of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi's 2014 film What We Do in the Shadows. Zack was our very first Patreon donor, and is cashing in on one of the perks he gets, which is picking out a movie for a watch-along episode! If you'd like to sync the podcast with this hilarious movie, you may start the audio right after the title card "New Zealand Documentary Board" fades out (after the record scratch in our episode intro music).

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63: The Album That Slaps The Hardest...

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:18:00 -0500

Episode #63 finds our Geeks discussing the results of a Facebook Group poll from this past week. We recently asked our listeners "What’s one of your favorite albums, that slaps just as hard as it did the very first time you heard it?". Everyone that weighed in with their album pick(s) got a shout-out as well as their pick read during the episode!

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62: Informal Paranormal: An Intro

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:52:00 -0500

Episode #62 finds our Geeks starting a new ongoing series on all things paranormal! David & Ted will cover supernatural topics such as aliens, Bigfoot, ghosts, and the Loch Ness Monster. For part 1 of the series, we’ll be keeping the conversation light with our favorite childhood “paranormies”, what we still believe in today, and the popularity of certain shows like Unsolved Mysteries and Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction.

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61: Cosplay Collective, Pt. 2

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:50:00 -0500

Episode #61 finds our Geeks talking more cosplay, with the help of their friend Mimi Battaglia. Mimi has her hand in several facets of both cosplay and conventions. She’s not only a cosplayer herself, but also runs several different panels at conventions, and has her own bath bomb business “Bat’s Baths”.

Check out Mimi's bath and hygiene products on her website ► https://www.batsbaths.com/s/shop

60: Cosplay Collective, Pt. 1

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:28:00 -0500

Episode #60 finds our Geeks celebrating the wonderful world of cosplay! With the help of friend/cosplayer/prop-maker Gabe Silva, we chat about our first experiences with cosplay, what goes into the DIY side of cosplay, and the possibility of making it a legit business. We then dole out some helpful tips and tricks for listeners that might be interested in getting into cosplay, and/or the DIY side of things!

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59: Sony's PS5 Showcase

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:10:00 -0500

Episode #59 finds our Geeks nerding out over Sony’s big Playstation 5 showcase last week! We chat about the new console itself and some of its features, as well as all the games we’re excited about.

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"Psycho" Celebrates 60

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:48:00 -0500

Goes to the Movies #22 finds our Geeks celebrating the 60th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s incomparable horror classic “Psycho”, with the help of friend and podcast alum Shauna Hoyt. Join us as we break down several aspects of the film, including the elements that made it a great horror movie, why/how it holds up after 60 years, and of course the infamous shower scene!

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58: "That's What She Said..." (Revisiting NBC's "The Office")

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:04:00 -0500

Episode #58 finds our Geeks revisiting The Office (US), with the help of their friend and Geek Garage alum Amanda “Frack” Vanderbrink. We talk about some of our favorite moments from the series, our favorite episodes (spoiler alert, it's "Dinner Party"), and the best of the best of the Jim pranks!

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"Escape from New York" & "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

Thu, 28 May 2020 15:04:00 -0500

Goes to the Movies #21 finds our Geeks wrapping up their "First-Watch" month with John Carpenter's 1981 cult action classic "Escape from New York", and David Fincher's 2011 "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"! ICYMI, the purpose behind this theme month was for us to watch a few movies that we haven't seen before, but the other has. For each film, we do a spoiler-free synopsis at the beginning of our review, and then dive into spoiler territory shortly after that.

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57: Unreal Engine 5, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X, and More!

Wed, 20 May 2020 14:18:00 -0500

Episode #58 finds our Geeks nerding out about video games! Our good friend Christian Mougogiannis joins us to talk about the recent developments in the digital gaming sector, such as the Unreal Engine 5 demo. We also dig into the known specs of the upcoming Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles, and what's got us excited about them!

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Ip Man (First-Watch)

Wed, 13 May 2020 17:19:00 -0500

Goes to the Movies #20 finds our Geeks in week 2 of "First Watch" month! Ted's first pick for David is 2008's "Ip Man", directed by Wilson Yip and starring the one and only Kung Fu badass Donnie Yen. This episode does contain minor spoilers, so do proceed with caution!

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Inside Llewyn Davis (First-Watch)

Thu, 07 May 2020 13:25:00 -0500

Goes to the Movies #19 finds our Geeks beginning another theme month (of sorts), where we'll be doing "first-watches"! We've each picked 2 of our favorite movies that the other has not yet seen, and we'll spend each episode asking the respective person their general thoughts on that movie, as well as some other relative questions. Week 1 brings David's first pick of Inside Llewyn Davis, directed by the Coen Brothers. Be sure to tune in next week for Ted's first pick, Ip Man!

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56: Villains Theme Month Retrospective

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:02:00 -0500

Episode #56 finds our Geeks wrapping up "Villains" theme month with a quick retrospective! We'd like to thank everyone that took the time to participate in our Facebook polls, and/or engaged in conversation regarding your favorite villains from fiction, movies, TV, and comics.

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“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” Watch-Along

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:51:00 -0500

Goes to the Movies #22 finds our Geeks concluding Villains theme month with a watch-along: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"!

If you're new to our watch-along series, here are some helpful tips/disclaimers: You can listen to the episode as a stand-alone podcast, however we definitely suggest you sync it up to the movie. And as of this recording, the movie is still on Netflix, so just push play on the movie once you hear the record scratch in the podcast!

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55: Comic Book Baddies (Evil Villains, Week 3)

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Episode #55 finds our Geeks in week 3 of "Villains" theme month, tackling some of our favorite evil-doers from comic books and graphic novels!

If you’d like to see a comprehensive list of all our villains from this month, go check out the master list David & Ted’s Villain Picks!

Make sure you check out week 1 (Fiction's Foulest) and week 2 (Silver Screen Psychos), if you haven't already.

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54: Silver Screen Psychos (Evil Villains, Week 2)

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:53:00 -0500

Episode #54 finds our Geeks marching forward with week 2 of "Villains" theme month, wherein we discuss a few of our favorite baddies from TV and film!

If you've yet to listen to week 1, where we talked about some of our favorite's from literature/fiction, you can do so here. Additionally, we have a page on our website that lists all of our villain picks for your reference, so be sure to check that out!

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53: Fiction's Foulest (Evil Villains, Week 1)

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Episode #53 finds our Geeks kicking off "Villains" theme month with some of our favorite bad guys from literary history! Join us as we chat about the best of the worsts with some of the books we've read, why we like them, and why we think they make effective villains.

There is one correction we need to mention in regards to this episode. At the end, we talk about the next villains episode in our series, and mention that it's comic books. While we definitely ARE doing comic book villains, it won't be until the 3rd week of April. Next week you can look forward to our favorite villains from film and TV!

52: A Survivor's Guide to Social Distancing

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:35:00 -0500

Greetings, fellow geeks and nerds! We hope you all are fairing well out there right now. Things at the moment are...quite strange, to say the least. So we put together an episode for you that might help you make it through this "Social Distancing" period that we are all having to endure. We first talk a bit about some things that we've been doing to bide our time, then we recorded a few mini-segments with past podcast guests (listed below) to see what they've been up to. Just a fair warning, there's plenty of talk about nerdy stuff (duh), including Animal Crossing: New Horizons!

Mini-Segment #1 features Julian Loomis, our guest for Ep. #44 - Fueling Self-Improvement Through Nerdom.

Mini-Segment #2 features Kirk Griffin, a guest featured on two episodes in 2019 when we did our #RoadToMTAC series: Ep. #27 - #RoadToMTAC2019 Pt 2, Digital Gaming and Ep. #29 - #RoadToMTAC2019 Pt 3, Anime.

Mini-Segment #3 features Zailey Williams, who was a guest on Ep. #47 - Anime-Influenced Art, alongside her friends Miser and Rachel Watts.

51: Better Call Saul, Pt. 2 (feat. Zack Wills)

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 23:58:00 -0500

We are back for part 2 of our Better Call Saul series, where we dive into season 4 of the hit show on AMC! Join us as we chat about the highlights of S4, as well as some of our favorite moments, and then do a bit of speculation on the future of Better Call Saul.

Just a heads up, we do go into spoiler territory, so if you haven't watched the show AND you care about spoilers, feel free to listen to Part 1 which is completely spoiler-free!

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50: The Dork Knights: Our Incomplete Guide to Batman

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 03:20:00 -0500

We're celebrating our 50th episode of the podcast with one of our favorite comic book heroes of all time: Batman! First we chat about some of the more noteworthy comic book iterations as well as some of our personal favorites. We also touch on the good/bad/ugly of the Batman film history, and close things out with some speculations on Matt Reeves' "The Batman" due out next year.

Just a heads up, we mostly keep the episode spoiler-free, however we do get into a little bit of spoilers regarding The Long Halloween which occurs between 17:18 - 21:40.

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Better Call Saul, Pt. 1 (feat. Zack Wills)

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 02:49:51 -0500

We apologize for our absence this week, but we are back! David is joined by his good friend Zack Wills to begin the first of a 2-part series on the AMC show Better Call Saul. During our spoiler-free discussion, we touch on a few broad talking points such as things that make Better Call Saul an incredibly unique and amazing show, some of our favorite aspects of the show, and how well we think it stacks up to its big brother, Breaking Bad.

Check back with us soon to listen to part 2! We'll be doing a slightly deeper dive (this time spoiler-filled) into season 4, our favorite moments from that season, and then speculate on what might happen in season 5!

Please take a moment to subscribe to Zack's podcast Much Ado About Nothing, especially if you are interested in politics and finance!

"John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum" Watch-Along

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 01:32:25 -0500

It's the return of the Baba Yaga! David and Ted invite you to a watch-along of one of their favorite movies from 2019, John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum.

If you're new to our watch-along series, here are some helpful tips/disclaimers: First, if you haven't seen the movie at least once already, we HIGHLY suggest you watch it before you enjoy it with us! Second, although you can listen to the episode as a stand-alone podcast, we definitely suggest you sync it up to the movie. Lastly, the best way to sync the movie up with our podcast is to pause when the "Lionsgate" logo is fully on screen (about 16 seconds in), and then once you hear the record scratch after our intro music you hit play!

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The Legacy of Mario: Super Mario Bros Pt. 2 (feat. Chase Hartsook)

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 03:34:22 -0500

IT’S-A-ME! We are back for part 2 of our Legacy of Mario series, where David and returning guest Chase Hartsook discuss all games under the Super Mario Bros. umbrella, post-Super Mario 64. We hope you have as much fun listening to our episode as we did recording it!

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Anime-Influenced Art (and the Artists that make it)

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:27:38 -0500

Episode #47 finds our Geeks welcoming three amazing artists who have an artistic style that is heavily influenced by anime: Miser, Rachel, and Zailey. We had the pleasure of meeting and working alongside these ladies in the Artist Alley at GalaxyCon Louisville, back in November 2019. They were gracious enough to come on the podcast to discuss what it’s like being artists of different mediums, give a look into their artist processes, and give advice to any independent artists out there looking to make a name for themselves. We then spent some time chatting about our favorite anime shows, and properly define the term "weeb" for David.

Please take a moment to check out these incredibly talented artists, and follow them on social media!

Miser: @miserablearts

Rachel: LetsMakePeopleSmile/@rachelsrandomartwork

Zailey: @morticia_x

To Go Beyond... (feat. Mack & Tiffany Elder)

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:43:55 -0500

Episode #46 finds our Geeks with their first Star Trek episode! The podcast welcomes back Mack Elder, and first-time guest Tiffany Elder. They are two of the biggest Trekkies David and Ted know, which made them perfect guests for this episode. Together, we take a look at the history of the long-running show, it’s cultural impact on both nerd-based and regular society, and ask serious questions such as “What’s the best iteration of Star Trek, and why is it The Next Generation?”

Snoochie Boochies & Chocolate Covered Pretzels (feat. Jaren Prince)

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Episode #45 finds our Geeks welcoming Jaren Prince, a one-of-a-kind Silent Bob cosplayer, avid fan of Kevin Smith movies, and just an all-around good dude. Jaren, David, and Ted chat about Smith's filmography, especially his most recent film "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot". Jaren also talks about how he got into Silent Bob cosplay, attending comic conventions, and even meeting Kevin Smith himself!

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Fueling Self-Improvement with Nerdom

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Episode #44 finds our Geeks welcoming Julian & Lydia Loomis, the founders, operators, and trainers of Everyday Superhero Training. During the episode, Julian breaks down his philosophy and perspective on how to use your passions (geeky, or otherwise) to be the best and healthiest version of yourself!

GG Goes to the Movies #16: The Irishman & 1917

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:36:52 -0500

We have an extra episode for you wonderful listeners this week! For the latest installment of Geek Garage Goes to the Movies, David and Ted discuss Martin Scorsese's 2019 film "The Irishman" as well as Sam Mendes' 2019 film "1917". We'd like to throw out a spoiler alert, since we forgot to mention it during the episode. Also, make sure you tune in to the podcast next week, because we will finally be releasing part 2 of the Legacy of Super Mario Bros. episode!

Open-Source Marketing (feat. Brianna Reed)

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Listen up, content creators, this episode's for you! Oftentimes it can be difficult to find reliable and up-to-date information on how to best market yourself, without breaking the bank on ridiculously expensive online courses. Which is why marketing professional Brianna Reed is joining us today, in hopes of helping us navigate the tricky waters of self-promotion and networking!

If you’d like to learn more about Brianna, her work, and her qualifications, please visit her portfolio site NerdetteDesigns.com!

GG Goes To The Movies #15: Our 10 Favorite Movies of 2019

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:51:10 -0500

For our first "Goes to the Movies" episode of the new year, David and Ted chat about their 10 favorite movies of 2019, in addition to some honorable mentions. The Geek Garage main show will be back with a new episode next week!

Anticipating 2020

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 01:40:37 -0500

For our final episode of 2019, David and Ted chat about all the awesome things to come next year in 2020. Make sure to tune in to hear what we have in store, and we will see y'all on the other side!

The Legacy of Mario: Super Mario Bros Pt. 1 (feat. Chase Hartsook)

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500

The podcast welcomes back Chase Hartsook (ep #35 The Glory of Video Game Collecting)! For part 1 of our series on Super Mario Brothers, David and Chase do a deep dive into the origins and evolution of all the 2D Mario platformers, leading all the way up to Super Mario 64. Part 2, which will contain all of the 3D games, will be released after the new year!

GG Goes To The Movies #14: “Friday the 13th” (2009) Watch-Along

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500

The podcast welcomes back horror enthusiast Shauna Hoyt for this extra special Friday the 13th edition of Goes to the Movies. Today's episode is a watch-along of, well, you guessed it: Friday the 13th!

As always, you're more than welcome to enjoy this episode as stand-alone audio, but we DEFINITELY suggest syncing and watching the film along with us! All you need to do is start the movie, push pause when you get to the New Line Cinema logo, then push play once you hear the record scratch after our intro music.

Finally, we want to thank you all for your amazing support in 2019. This is definitely not our last episode of the year, but we do want to take as many opportunities as we can to show you guys our appreciation!

We Came, We Saw, We GalaxyCon-quered

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Episode #45 finds our Geeks talking about their very first GalaxyCon experience! Ted and I take this opportunity to thank the fine people that ran the convention for putting on such an incredible event. We also talk about attending GalaxyCon Louisville for the first time, a few things we did that worked well, and then finally throw out some shout-outs to all the fine artists and vendors we got to meet at the convention!

Welcome To The Black (Friday) Parade

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 15:03:25 -0500

On this Black Friday, my two friends Miranda (Frick) and Amanda (Frack) join me to celebrate My Chemical Romance getting back together! During our discussion, we talk about how we first discovered the band, and our extensive history with seeing the band live. We also chat about what we hope to get out of the band reuniting (more live shows, new music, etc).

P.S. Please check out Miranda and her friends' YT channel entitled GoNerds!

GG Goes To The Movies #13: “Mad Max: Fury Road” Watch-Along

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 21:04:53 -0500

Join David & Ted on another edition of their new "watch-along" series, where they tackle George Miller’s 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. For those that are new to our podcast, or haven’t listened in a while, these watch-along episodes are quite similar to DVD director commentary: After syncing the movie to the podcast episode, your hosts will deliver scene breakdowns and movie trivia as you watch the film. However, you may also listen to the episode as stand-alone audio, if you prefer.

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The Umbrella Academy, pt 2 (feat. Ian DePriest)

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:55:14 -0500

Welcome back, and thank you so much for listening to part 1! For part 2, Ian and I bring The Umbrella Academy Netflix adaptation into the conversation. We take a close look at a few of the key differences between the show and books, discuss the artistic changes the show creators made, and if they were for the better.

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The Umbrella Academy, pt 1 (feat. Ian DePriest)

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500

In this 2-part series, my good friend Ian DePriest joins me for our first ever comic book episode! For part 1, we discuss in great length and detail "The Apocalypse Suite", "Dallas", and "Hotel Oblivion", the 3 available volumes of The Umbrella Academy, written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá.

GG Goes To The Movies #12: A "Halloween" Watch-Along

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 03:03:41 -0500

In what we hope will be an amazing, long-running segment for the podcast, Ted and I start our watch-along series with John Carpenter's 1978 film "Halloween". This episode works a lot like director commentary for a film. However, you can chose to listen to it either along with the film, or as stand-alone audio. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved recording it!

GG Goes To The Movies #11: Here's "The Thing" About Kurt Russell

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 03:17:55 -0500

David and Ted FINALLY dive into the 80s horror classic The Thing, directed by the almighty John Carpenter. During the conversation, they get into some of the things this film is most known for, such as its amazing practical effects, the stripped-down and straight-to-the-point storyline, and Mr. Kurt Russell's magnificent hair and beard.

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Send In The Clowns

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:13:05 -0500

"Goes to the Movies" cohost Ted White joins David to discuss Todd Phillips' new film Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Ted also does a mini deep-dive into a few iterations of the Joker, his appearances in the comics and in film, and the different portrayals by actors over the years.

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The Glory of Video Game Collecting

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:40:12 -0500

Long-time video game collector and enthusiast Chase Hartsook joins us today to discuss the fantastical world of collecting video games. Chase gives us an in-depth look at what it takes to be a successful collector, and offers several extremely helpful tips to anyone that's looking to either get into video game collecting, or wants to up their "game" with their current collection.

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GG Goes to the Movies #10: That's No Moon...That's a Practical Effect

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:13:04 -0500

On our latest episode of Geek Garage "Goes to the Movies", David and Ted explore the amazing, but sometimes fantastically gross, world of practical effects in film.

We start out with a very brief history of practical effects, a few of the specific genres that utilized them, and the eventual evolution of special effects coming into play. Then, we dive into some of the most popular and well-known film titles (and their respective FX) that helped set the gold standard for practical effects in movies.

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A Fresh Start: Anticipating MCU's Phase 4

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:53:26 -0500

Marvel's Phase 4 will be the most ambitious yet. Not only is the MCU dealing with the regular film arsenal, such as origin stories and sequels, but it's also tackling original content in episodic form for Disney+. Between everything coming to theaters and Disney’s new streaming service, there are upwards of 14 titles to look forward to.

Today, my wonderful wife Lindsay joins me once again, as we discuss all the Phase 4 content Kevin Feige unleashed during this year's SDCC. Obviously us fans don't have tons of MCU info yet, so most of what we talk about is pure speculation. Regardless, we hope you enjoy this episode!

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GG Goes To The Movies #9: Misunderstood Masterpiece - Fight Club at 20

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 01:35:29 -0500

I am Jack's oddly-timed podcast.

It's been (almost) 20 years since director David Fincher transformed Chuck Palahniuk’s novel Fight Club into one of the most cult-classic status films of all time. There is much to be said about this movie, albeit not much that hasn’t been said already. And because of that, Ted and I are choosing to focusing on this topic, of Fight Club being a misunderstood masterpiece.

Since its debut in 1999, Fight Club's message (or messages) has/have been misconstrued by a LOT of people, as well as bent to fit certain narratives and/or agendas. So we're here to set the record straight. Well, as straight as we can. So grab a friend, some soap, and take a walk with us down Paper St.

The Walkman Celebrates 40 Years

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 01:32:38 -0500

We celebrate the Walkman's 40th anniversary by diving into a bit of its history. We also discuss the evolution of portable music as a whole, from the late 70s up until recently.

As a warm-up to our main story, we took some time to briefly go over few things that have been in the news recently. These consisted of the Sony/Disney battle for Spider-Man, the announcement of the 4th Matrix film, and the next (and last?) Bond film titled "No Time To Die".

Introducing "Phase 3" of the Podcast

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 21:54:29 -0500

In this short episode, I explain why we've been absent for a while now, and what you can expect in our future. SPOILER ALERT: It's all good things! Awesome material, consistent episodes, more ways to enjoy the podcast, and even some public appearances. Tune in to get the full scoop!

GG Goes To The Movies #8: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:18:16 -0500

We teased toward the end of our previous "Goes To The Movies" episode that we would be covering Tarantino's 9th film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood". And we have delivered!

Since the film has been out for several weeks now, the majority of what can be said about it has probably already been said. However, we did our best to come up with some relatively unique talking points, criticisms, etc.

The main takeaway here is that we both really enjoyed this movie, and we hope you do to. If you haven't seen it yet, and have any interest in seeing it, here are a few disclaimers: 1) The episode is SPOILER HEAVY, so please proceed with caution; 2) If you enjoyed Tarantino's earlier works such as Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction, you will for sure get a kick out of OUATIH.

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The main Geek Garage show will DEFINITELY be back this week. I know that I've said this before, and do I apologize, but I promise it's for real this time!

GG Goes To The Movies #7: Midsommar & The Art of Self-Defense

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:17:53 -0500

Aaaaand we're back! Thank you so much to all of you amazing, loyal listeners for hanging on with us during our temporary hiatus. Words simply cannot express how grateful we are for your continued support, especially through trying times!

For our first episode back (and very first episode recorded in the new studio!), Ted and I discuss two summer films that we really enjoyed.

Midsommar, the sophomore effort by Ari Aster (Hereditary, 2018), is a psychotropic-induced fever dream (or nightmare) that explores unconventional ways of making audiences extremely uncomfortable. Ted and I discuss just that, along with some of the cinematography choices, the actors' performances, and how we're both officially scared shitless of traveling to Sweden. If you were a fan of Hereditary, you will most likely enjoy Aster's follow-up film!

The Art of Self-Defense, directed by Riley Stearns, brings new meaning to the Dark/Black Comedy genre. We talked about how Jesse Eisenberg was born to play this role, of a socially awkward geek-type who learns to stick up for himself, by enrolling in Karate lessons. There wasn't much that we didn't like/love about this film. It came out of nowhere, and totally blew us away. If you are a fan of dark comedies (such as Death to Smoochy, Seven Psychopaths, and Burn After Reading), then you will most likely get a kick out of this film.

We will be back VERY soon with our next episode of "Goes To The Movies", where we talk about Tarantino's 9th film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood! Additionally, the Geek Garage main show will also be back soon, with our brand-new segment titled "Geek For Your Week", so stay tuned!

GG Goes To The Movies #6: Booksmart & Anna

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 02:17:08 -0500

Booksmart is the directorial debut from Olivia Wilde, and Anna is the latest effort by the one and only Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, La Femme Nikita, Lucy). This week on "Geek Garage Goes To The Movies", Ted and David discuss their thoughts and feelings on both films.

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GG Goes To The Movies #5: John Woo-mp There It Is

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 01:51:52 -0500

This week, Ted is flying solo yet again. But, there is a silver lining to every cloud, and he is back to cover two more movies he loves: The Killer and Hard Boiled, both by legendary director John Woo. As always, spoilers abound, so stop and check these out before listening to the podcast.

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GG Goes To The Movies #4: More “Arthouse” Than “Grindhouse”

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 02:11:39 -0500

On this week’s episode, Ted is flying solo and discussing a couple of movies that are a little more arthouse than grindhouse: Mandy and Under the Skin. As always, spoilers for the movies discussed.

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GG Goes To The Movies #3: Godzilla King of The Monsters

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:51:23 -0500

RAWR! For our third episode of "Goes To The Movies", Ted and I chat about the latest film in the ever-expanding "Monster" universe with Godzilla: King of The Monsters. This film is definitely not without its faults, which we definitely discuss to an extent. However, this movie is overall a LOT of fun, and would definitely recommend, especially if you're a long-time Godzilla fan!

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Geek Garage Podcast

207: Stranger Things, When We Were Young, & Full-Cast Magic

206: AkaiCon Wins, Concert Chaos & Mike Flanagan Feels

205: Thunderbolts, Haunted Reads & Metallica (But Not Really)

204: Predator’s Back, Hoppus Gets Honest, & Dance Gavin Dance Converts a Skeptic

203: CinemaCon Trailers, Gore-Romance Reads & The Starting Line Returns

202: Avengers News, Spicy FanFic & A Fall Out Boy Ranking That Might Start Fights

201: Ted Lasso Teasers, BookTok Bangers, & A Day To Remember’s Big Move

200: J.A.S.O.N. - Freddy vs. Jason (2003) & Friday the 13th (2009)

199: J.A.S.O.N. - Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) & Jason X (2001)

198: Terrifier (2016) Watch-Along

197: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) & Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

196: Alien: Romulus (feat. Abe Eyler)

195: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) & Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

194: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th Part 3/3D (1982) & Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

193: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th (1980) & Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

192: Grab Bag!

191: Our "Official" Star Wars Rankings

190: "Bodies Bodies Bodies" (2022)

189: The Life & Times of: Laserdisc and HD-DVDs

188: "Homesick" 15 Years Later

187: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" Pt. 2 (feat. Ashley White)

186: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" Pt. 1 (feat. Ashley White)

185: Nerdy Anniversaries (January Edition)

184: Most Anticipated Films of 2024

183: 2nd Annual "Festivus"!

182: Our Favorite Holiday Movies

181: Geeky Grab Bag *Holiday 2023 Edition*

180: Geeky Grab Bag Vol. 1

179: A Brief History of the Boogeyman (feat. Ashley White)

178: Netflix's "Fall of the House of Usher" (feat. Zack Rancourt)

177: Jason VS. Everybody (feat. Amanda "Frack" Eyler)

176: Our History with Horror

175: Life Lessons from: “The Office”

174: Our Top 7 Infamous Fictional Deaths (*REPLAY*)

173: "The Mandalorian" Season 3

172: "John Wick: Chapter 4" (feat. Ted White)

171: "The Last of Us" Season 1

170: Black History Month "Geek Edition" (feat. DeAndre Courtney)

BONUS EPISODE: Our First Experience at Con Nooga!

169: "My Bloody Valentine" & Other Unconventional Love Stories In Film (feat. Zack Rancourt)

168: "Nope" and "Don't Worry Darling"

167: "Friday the 13th" (2009) Watch-Along (*REPLAY*)

166: The Ethical Dilemmas of "AI Generated Artwork" (feat. Gabe Silva)

165: Our First Annual "Festivus"! (feat. Zack Rancourt)

164: "Wednesday" (2022)

163: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

162: The Addams Family (1991) & The Addams Family Values (1994)

161: D&D "The Wild Beyond the Witchlight" (Session 1, Pt. 2)

160: The Midnight Club

159: Our Dream Horror Reboots (feat. Zack Rancourt)

158: D&D "The Wild Beyond the Witchlight" (Session 1, Pt. 1)

157: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Black Widow & Black Panther)

156: “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” (REVISITED!)

155: "Would You Rather...?"

154: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 & Captain America: Civil War)

153: Nerdy News Update

152: Our Thoughts On "Obi-Wan Kenobi" (feat. Zack Rancourt)

151: The "Satanic Panic" Was A Real Thing, Guys... (feat. Ashley White)

150: Our Experience at Nashville Comicon 2022

149: Did “Stranger Things” Step It Up A Notch?

148: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Avengers: Age of Ultron & Ant-Man)

147: What's It Like At The Most Magical Places On Earth?

146: Our Top 7 Infamous Fictional Deaths

145: Dynamic Duos (Pt. 1)

144: The Batman REVISITED!

MTAC 2022 "Panel Pandemonium"!

143: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Guardians of the Galaxy)

142: Nerdy News Update

141: The Boondock Saints (1999)

140: "The Batman" (feat. Ted White)

139: Nerdy News Update

138: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Iron Man 3 & Thor: The Dark World)

137: The Book of Boba Fett

136: Comic Corner (Spider-Man & Doctor Strange)

135: Nerdy News Update (Sony + Bungie, Texas chainsaw massacre, Maus, and more!)

134: “Strawinsky and the Mysterious House” (Patreon Pick)

133: Our "MARVELous" Adventure (Avengers 2012)

132: Should You Care About NFTs?

131: Hawkeye (feat. Lindsay Dassau)

181: Geeky Grab Bag Holiday 2023 Edition

174: Our Top 7 Infamous Fictional Deaths (REPLAY)

167: "Friday the 13th" (2009) Watch-Along (REPLAY)