This Week in Geek
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe world of entertainment moves fast. With all the shows, movies, games, and pop culture news filling our feeds 24/7 it can be hard to keep track of it all.
That's where we come in.
Join your hosts Matt Fernandez and Kevin Tagupa as they break down the biggest geek news of the week and provide some fun insight and banter along the way.
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Episodes
TWIG 23 - The World's Biggest Pizza
February 02, 2023 21:04 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBHappy February! It's the month of love and what we love to do is talk about pop culture! Listen this week as we talk about a Guinness World Record, the Oscars, and the winter anime season!
TWIG 22 - UneM(&M)ployment
January 25, 2023 02:11 - 1 hour - 103 MBHope you are all having a joyful January! Listen in this week as we discuss what's going on with M&Ms, Rick and Morty, and the Crunchyroll Awards!
TWIG 21 - No Harajuku For You
January 18, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis week is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Not really, but this week we're talking about Gwen Stefani, Dungeons and Dragons, and manga!
TWIG 20 - Lawsuits and Cheeseburgers
January 13, 2023 04:13 - 1 hour - 107 MBHappy New Year everyone! Let's kick off 2023 with news about Romeo and Juliet, cheeseburgers, and video games!
TWIG S1E19 - The Annual Tradition
December 28, 2022 00:57 - 2 hours - 117 MBWe're at the end of 2022 folks! Tune in this week (and sorry for the wonky audio quality) as we look at some interesting internet search habits, Kojima's thoughts on AI, and Kevin's thoughts on anime of the year!
TWIG S1E18 - Rich Folks Making Things Worse
December 22, 2022 00:21 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBHappy holiday season, everyone! While you're out shopping for presents, why not tune in and learn all about Justin Roiland's AI controversy, the latest news about Pokemon, and some more weeby goodness!
TWIG S1E17 - So Long Superman
December 17, 2022 22:07 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBSorry for the delay folks, but we're back with another week of geeky news analysis! Take a listen as we dive into AI, Henry Cavill's latest casting news, and chessboxing!
TWIG S1E16 - Goblin Mode
December 09, 2022 19:11 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBHope you're staying cozy and safe out there because it's getting chilly! (At least in the northern hemisphere.) Tune in this week to learn what Oxford chose as the Word of the Year and what went down at the People's Choice Award and the Game Awards!
TWIG S1E14 - Hot Cheeto Tomb
December 02, 2022 00:04 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBHappy December, folks! Tune your ears in to learn about what's going on with Pokemon, the Elon phone, and the ultimate tribute to Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
TWIG S1E14 - The Batman's Batman
November 18, 2022 00:29 - 1 hour - 69 MBHappy almost Thanksgiving, if you celebrate such things! This week in geek, we bid a fond farewell to the greatest Batman, explore some Texas nonsense, and chat about Pokemon!
TWIG S1E13 - The Sexiest Man Alive
November 11, 2022 00:58 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBDon't let those November rains get you down! Let us cheer you up with this week's geeky news about the social media shake-ups, Pokemon updates, and more!
TWIG S1E12 - A Very Strange Musk
November 04, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBHappy November! We kick off the post-spooky season with news about Twitter, The Witcher, and video game tournaments.
TWIG S1E11 - Bayonetta Blues
October 27, 2022 23:52 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBHappy (Almost) Halloween! Tune in before the spooky times and learn what's going on with Netflix, DC films, and Pokemon!
TWIG S1E10 - Sid and the Egg Yolk Omelette
October 21, 2022 00:14 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBReady for an other ooky spooky episode? This week in geek, we talk about celebrity news, Silent Hill, and the newest Pokemon!
TWIG S1E9 - Bready to Die
October 14, 2022 06:47 - 1 hour - 105 MBHope you all are having a great spooky season! Get your geeky fix of the week as we talk about bread, TwitchCon, Nintendo, and anime!
TWIG S1E8 - Cheats and Blunders
October 07, 2022 18:25 - 2 hours - 116 MBIt's the creepiest time of the year! Celebrate October with us with a discussion of some interesting cheating scandals, the launch of Overwatch 2, and the latest anime releases!
TWIG S1E7 - Celebrity Roulette
September 29, 2022 22:51 - 2 hours - 112 MBWe're heading into the last quarter of the year! Tune in this week for lots of celebrity news (good, bad, and meh), Overwatch 2 updates, and lots of anime and manga news!
TWIG S1E6 - The Kanye School of Not Reading
September 23, 2022 23:03 - 2 hours - 111 MBGoodbye Summer, hello Autumn! Tune in this week for news on G4 TV, really rich people, and gaming news!
TWIG S1E5 - The Cornbassador
September 16, 2022 00:38 - 1 hour - 77 MBAnother week, more geek! Tune in this week as we talk about the big media announcements from Nintendo, Sony and Disney along with other geek news involving One Piece, Pokemon, and more!
TWIG S1E4 - Harry Styles Spit and Finger Guillotines
September 09, 2022 01:27 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBThe only thing hotter than the weather in California is the entertainment news of the week! Listen in as we discuss the Venice Film Festival, updates on the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and new words in the dictionary.
TWIG S1E3 - Winnie the Pooh Murder Spree
September 02, 2022 18:23 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBIt's September! Let us know if you'd like a wake up call at the end of the month (looking at you Billie Joe). We cover a lot this week so take a listen as we talk about everything from Winnie the Pooh to Shia LaBeouf and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure!
TWIG S1E2 - I Want Captain Planet
August 26, 2022 01:39 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBAnother week with a lot of geeky news! Tune in this week to learn more about the Pokemon World Championship, the recently uncovered American Sailor Moon pilot, and a recap of all the drama happening with HBO Max and Warner Bros.
TWIG S1E1 - A Menace to Society
August 19, 2022 17:44 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWelcome to the first episode of This Week In Geek where we dissect all the latest big pop culture news! This week, hosts Matt and Kevin discuss the Ezra Miller/Flash news, Pokemon updates, and The House of the Dragon!
S4E12 - The Start of Something New
August 12, 2022 00:45 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBA huge thank you to everyone who has listened to us over the years, but alas, all good things come to an end. This week, on the series finale of Bleav In Overwatch League, we discuss where we've been the past two weeks, how Minecraft is dealing with NFTs, OWL debacles, and look forward to our new podcast "This Week In Geek."
S4E11 - Massage Music
July 22, 2022 00:36 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIt's that time of the week! Join us in this episode where we talk about cats, some unusual games, and the Moira buff.
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July 15, 2022 23:08 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBS4E10 - It's All Confetti Inside Part 1
July 15, 2022 23:03 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBTen episodes into the season, woohoo! Check out this week's episode where we talk about microtransactions, special editions of games, and Overwatch updates plus a special announcement!
S4E9 - Hot Dog Fingers and Googly Eyes
July 07, 2022 22:58 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe're back casting the news! Let's kick off the second half of 2022 with some discussion about "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once," game devs, and the Overwatch 2 beta.
S4E8 - Pride ReIssue: Where There's a Will, There's a Gay featuring Watchpoint Pride
June 30, 2022 19:54 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBMatt and Kevin are off this week, but for the last official day of Pride Month 2022, we're revisiting last year's interview with Oak and Neeka from Watchpoint Pride. Happy Pride this month and all year long!
S4E7 - We Dream of Junker Queen
June 23, 2022 21:20 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIt's summer! The weather is hot but the OW news is hotter! Tune in this week as we break down the huge Overwatch 2 reveal and look at the new meta in the league!
S4E6 - Sonic Smooches
June 16, 2022 22:58 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBHey y'all, there's lots to go over this week! The league took a break over the weekend so we look at internet explorer, game demos, and last week's OW2 teasers! (We record on Wednesdays so we're sorry if they info in the episode is a little dated considering the full reveal was on Thursday, but we'll cover all that next week!)
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June 09, 2022 23:58 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBS4E5 - Your Not-So-Friendly Neighborhood Kevinman Part 1
June 09, 2022 22:47 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThe first tournament of the season is here! Take a listen this week as we discuss the Kickoff Clash, France, and more Overwatch 2 updates!
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June 03, 2022 23:13 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBS4E4 - Grasshopper Crunch
June 03, 2022 21:41 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWe're in June now folks! Listen in as we discuss the new Pokemon game trailer, Embracer Studios' newest venture, and of course, Overwatch.
new draft: 2022-05-26T22:46:06.431Z
May 26, 2022 22:47 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBS4E3 - Small-Scale Bingo Part 1
May 26, 2022 22:45 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBAnother week, another round of episodes! Join us this week as we discuss Xbox's Gamepass, game rentals, and more on the Overwatch League.
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May 20, 2022 06:33 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBS4E2 - Kabedon't Part 1
May 20, 2022 06:24 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAnother week another batch of episodes! Tune in this week as we look into IGN's Top 100 Games of All Time, the ABK Diversity Tool, and this week in the League.
new draft: 2022-05-13T09:26:12.190Z
May 13, 2022 10:05 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBS4E1 - New Game Who Dis?
May 13, 2022 09:25 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIt's a new game, a new league, and a new season! Take a listen to this week's news on NFTs, Overwatch 2 rumors, and some quick thoughts on the first week of the Overwatch League.
S3E53 - The Revenge of Tracer's Booty
May 05, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis is it! The last episode of the season!...before we're back at it again next week! Take a listen as we explore the latest Twitch controversy, DOTA 2, and the latest news about Tracer's butt.
S3E51 - Overwatch: The Second One
April 28, 2022 21:10 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBIt's finally here! The Overwatch 2 beta has landed! Tune in to hear us break down all the changes!
S3E50 - Kim Kardashian and the Killer Microwave
April 21, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHere's a weird one for ya! Take a listen this week as we look into Roblox, insane AI, Overwatch 2 updates, and take a quick dip into the Metaverse!
S3E49 - Screaming Goat
April 14, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBApril continues to be amazing! We're going full Overwatch focus on this episode as we discuss the newest reveals from Overwatch 2 and the talent for the upcoming league season!!
S3E48 - Almost Adults
April 07, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 77 MBWelcome to April! Get your pop culture gaming fix as we talk about Pokemon, Sony updates, and rumors about Overwatch 2!
S3E47 - We Almost Talk About Bruno
April 07, 2022 22:06 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThis is the actual last episode of March! Join in for an extended discussion of Pixar films, the future of Sony, and a fond farewell to one of our favorite League stars.
S3E46 - Kirby Balls of Safety
March 25, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBHappy almost end of March! We're kicking off the spring season by talking about Halo, Pokemon, and Overwatch 2 updates!
S3E45 - Uncle Vanya's Moral Fiber
March 17, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBHope you're feeling lucky, cuz we're back for another episode! This week we explore more of the Russian media bans, a strange Steam patch, Pokemon, and (substantial) Overwatch news!
S3E44 - Bezos.com
March 10, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBGet ready for another episode! This week we're taking a look at how gaming has been affected by the Ukraine crisis, Elden Ring, and an update on the Overwatch League casters.