Check It/Round Table: Reviews of Books, Movies, Music, and Other Stuff by the Geek Grl
844 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -This podcast features short, reviews of books, movies, music, and stuff discussed by Onna, a Geek Girl with a desire to share informative and fun reviews with the world. LGBTQI+ Friendly. Join us at Check it at the Round Table!
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Pacific Rim: a Movie in Review
February 18, 2020 01:11 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBOnna and Bob provide their humble and conceited opinion on the movie Pacific Rim and why there were too many whys. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Jupiter Ascending: a Movie in Review
February 18, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 2.88 MBIn this episode of Jupiter Ascending: a Movie in Review Onna and Bob discuss why the last five minutes make this show https://youtu.be/hVj4Zkx4adA and again, why everyone should wear shirts. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Becca and the Sneaky Violinist by Onna Carr: a Book in Review
February 16, 2020 05:16 - 15 minutes - 8.16 MBIn this episode of Check It/Round Table Onna and Bob discuss Bob's favorite book Onna has written, Becca and the Sneaky Violinist, available on Amazon in ebook Becca and the Sneaky Violinist https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WSY8KTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AcnsEbP2P8687 and paperback Becca and the Sneaky Violinist https://www.amazon.com/dp/1687772185/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CdnsEb5PFCZAG and Becca and the Sneaky Violinist https://www.amazon.com/dp/1687774609/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zensEbQ14ZD54 full color...
Honey: a Japanese Film in Review
February 16, 2020 03:54 - 15 minutes - 9.01 MBThis episode of Check It/Round Table Onna and Bob review the 2018 Japanese film Honey and have many divergent segues ranging from Onna's upcoming sequel novel, to cuddles, to relationship advice. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Lake House: a Film in Review
February 15, 2020 00:24 - 11 minutes - 6.54 MBIn this episode of Check It/Round Table Onna and Bob discuss Lake House a film starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. From the question of how can you resist a guy who plants you a tree?, to politically incorrect pep talks and why Korean Dramas always have the upper hand, it's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
One in a Million by Astro BTS: a Music Video in Review
February 13, 2020 03:20 - 13 minutes - 7.81 MBIn this episode of check it / round table on the end Bob discuss the one in a million music video https://youtu.be/6jORjjQ9o6E by Astro / BTS. Onna and dog have a lovely ramble through musical Lane as they discuss One in a Million, why Onna and Bob have a major problem with YouTube subtitle policy, what is up with Lyft drivers, and the worst pick-up lines in the universe right before the Valentine's Day. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
Not Today Astro BTS: a Music Video in Review
February 11, 2020 02:06 - 11 minutes - 6.32 MBThis episode of check it/Round Table goes into deep and probing conversation about not today by Astro BTS official music video https://youtu.be/9DwzBICPhdM. Onna and Bob delve deep into such scintillating offshoot subjects from not today music video to Korean dramas, what sound effects are appropriate for this podcast, why it might be worth the trip to see Seoul Korea to see the rocks, and Bob's beautiful blog post featuring the video https://medium.com/@pelvequest/pelvequest-not-today-c391da...
Megamind: a Movie in Review
February 10, 2020 03:55 - 9 minutes - 5.51 MBThis episode of Check It/Round Table Onna and Bob provide their sweeping review if Megamind and why they can't recommend this film highly enough. From blue heads and intergalactic fish to fermented shark meat from Iceland and Brad Pitt being typecast it's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Shape of You: Ed Sheeran Music Video in Review
February 06, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 3.9 MBIn this scintillating episode of Check It / Round Table Onna and Bob review Ed Sheeran's music video "Shape of You." This discussion leads to Onna's unbridled opinions on Eddie's poetic brilliance when it comes to his talent and freak out potential, just in case he hears this episode and wants to get a big head, and why she gave him a second chance after Living Out Loud thanks to Bob's encouragement. Bob discusses the many faces of Ed's tattoos and their changing natures--where is the lion??...
Time Freak: a Movie in Review
February 05, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 5.6 MBThis episode of Check It / Round Table Onna and Bob discuss Time Freak starring Asa Butterfield. Onna goes on a haltingly analytical rant on disagreements vs. Fights, cocoa vs. yelling, and why Bob wants Asa to be an adopted brother. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Kira Kun Part 2: a Japanese Film in Review
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.35 MBOnna continues her scintillating discussion of Kira Kun in part 2 while Bob provides fascinating factoids on bizarre and rare interests, such as otters wrap their babies in kelp kelp kelp! It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Kira Kun Part 1: a Japanese Movie in Review
February 03, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.34 MBIn this episode of Check It/Round Table Onna discusses Kira Kun, a Japanese foreign film based off of a popular manga series and why she still does not get manga girls, why she did enjoy the show, and Bob supplies helpful and informative tidbits along the way. It's all we real. It's all here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Then Came You: a Movie in Review
February 02, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 4.64 MBIn this episode of check it/Round Table Onna and Bob discuss Then came you a comedy/drama starring Asa Butterfield, Maisie Williams, and Nina Dobrev about a young hypochondriac who faces his fears with a crazy girl and her death list. It's all here. It's all real. And yes, we did go over or 5 minutes on this one folks because of donuts--amongst other things. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Your Name Book One: a Book in Review
February 01, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 2.99 MBIn this episode of Check It/Round Table Onna and Bob discuss Your Name Book One: Why is Onna having issues with manga girls? Why Bob is explaining cheesecake to Onna and she still doesn't really get it. What Onna and Bob have learned and why they think they should go on a tour of Japan so they can actually get the movies that are available with English subtitles in a region that they can watch and review. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
Alice in Wonderland: a Movie in Review
January 31, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.09 MBIn this episode Onna and Bob showcase Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland with all its evaporative qualities from Johnny Depp's dance and Scottish accent to why Alice should have just stayed with the hatter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Harry Potter--the Sorcerer's Stone: a Movie in Review
January 30, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 2.97 MBWhat's up with Hogwarts? What makes this show so cute? And why does Onna feel bad that she missed it all these years? All this and more on this episode of check It/Round Table. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Tales of the Perculiar: a Book in Review
January 29, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 2.88 MBOnna explains her thoughts in Ransom Riggs' Tales of Peculiar in this compilation of "Ripping good yarn" to Bob. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Doo-Wops and Hooligans: an Album in Review
January 28, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.03 MBIn this exciting episode of Check It/Round table Onna and Bob discuss one of Bob's new favorite artists and albums Bruno Mars doo-wops & Hooligans and why his music is magical and what kind of dog would this artist be if he were one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
The Funny Thing Is...: a Book in Review
January 27, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 2.99 MBOnna and Bob review Ellen Degeneres' book, The Funny Thing Is... In this fascinating episode featuring conundrums on ranch dressing, goats, and mindfulness. It's all here. It's all Real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
The Invisible Kingdom: a Book in Review
January 26, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBIn Onna and Bob's shortest episode ever (because what can you really say when a book really sucks this bad) Onna gives her honest and unplugged opinion of The Invisible Kingdom by G Willow Wilson and Christian Ward. It's all Here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Castle in the Sky--a Movie in Review
January 25, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.22 MBIn this episode of Check it/Round Table Onna and Bob do a review of Castle in the Sky, a lovely Studio Ghibli anime about a boy, a girl, a necklace, and why Mark Hamill is an orangutan ?! listen to find out more. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Le Luna Che Non C'e from Andrea Bocelli's Romanza Album
January 24, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 4.37 MBIn this episode of check it at the Round Table Onna and Bob discuss nicknames for women, relationship advice, why Onna does not think women should be compared to the Moon, and why Bob thinks they should, and why Andre Bocelli rocks in any language. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
La Boheme: an Opera in Review
January 23, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 8.7 MBIn this episode, Bob and Onna discuss the depths of why Onna is never to be allowed access to opera stages, why Villazon and Netrebko are Bob's fave opera power duo, why La Boheme is one of Bob's fave opera's, Bob and Onna sing a mini duet, and why Onna will never be allowed to have apples in her possession when near opera singers. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
The Big Bang Theory: Season 1
January 22, 2020 18:07 - 5 minutes - 3.67 MBToday's episode of Check IT/Round Table: Reviews of Books, Movies, and Music. . . and Other Stuff showcases a communique with Onna and Bob on The Big Bang Theory with answers to such questions as: 1. How Sheldon rocks, paper, scissors, Spock. 2. How Leonard became less like-able mid-season and never regained his higher ratings (spoiler alert, it involves the Winkle wrinkle). 3. How Bob wanted to like Raj but he just too much of a pervy-boy. 4. How Onna chooses not to find the words to de...
The Girl from the Other Side: Book Seven
January 22, 2020 18:07 - 4 minutes - 2.7 MBOnna and Bob review The Girl from the Other Side Book Seven in this Episode and why this book SUCKED and why questions are not always better than answers. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
The Girl from the Other Side Book Six: a Book in Review
January 22, 2020 18:06 - 4 minutes - 2.76 MBIn this episode of Check It/Round Table Onna and Bob discuss The Girl from the Other Side Book Six, why ink pens can be a #!$@*, and upcoming podcast reviews! It's all here. It's all here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
The Girl from the Other Side Book Five: a Book in Review
January 22, 2020 12:48 - 4 minutes - 2.76 MBIn this episode of Check it/Round Table we discuss Shiva and her fate, sleep deprivation, which is yes a word, and many other wonderful and sordid subjects. It's all here. It's all real --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
The Girl from the Other Side Book Four: a Book in Review
January 22, 2020 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.77 MBIn this episode of Check It/Round Table Onna and Bob explore different fan theories on who and what Shiva is and the core fight for the soul it's all here. It's all Real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
The Girl from the Other Side Book Three: a Book in Review
January 20, 2020 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.73 MBThis episode of Check It/Round Table discusses The Girl from the Other Side Book Three (yes we know it's not in order but that is what the library had in). Onna and Bob discuss what the girl really is, how awful is Auntie?, and why goats are far less freaky than an auntie on the loose that is cursed. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Girl from the Other Side Book One: a Book in Review
January 18, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 3.59 MBIn this episode of Check it/At the Round Table Onna and Bob explore this fascinating manga series called Girl from the Other Side and go into very interesting little rabbit holes concerning Shiva, Ireland, and how learning Hebrew does indeed come in handy in real life if you are manga lover. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery--Lethe: an Episode in Review
January 16, 2020 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.77 MBThis episode of check it/Round Table Onna and Bob set phasers to fascinating factoids such as Spock having an adopted sister, Logic Fanatics, Sarek not being honest, scary couples, and good closing quotes in Star Trek Discovery--Lethe. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery--Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad: an Episode in Review
January 15, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 3.85 MBThis episode of Check It/Round Table reviews Star Trek Discovery: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad. Onna and Bob discuss time loops, why on Onna thinks time loops are a writer's way to save on writing a script, why Bob loves time loop episodes, and funny romantically awkward turbolift interactions throughout the history of Star Trek. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery--Choose Your Pain: an Episode in Review
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 3.44 MBThis episode of check it at Check It/Round Table Bob and Onna geek out beauty of Klingon blasters, character trait surprises, and roly poly's released back into their natural habitat. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery-Butcher's Knife- an episode in Review
January 12, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 2.92 MBIn this episode of check it at the Roundtable on it and Bob delve into Star Trek Discovery: the Butcher's Knife Cares not for the Lambs Cry and how Ripper should actually be renamed the Rollie Pollie and why they were so happy to see the head of security go although they wish it hadn't been such an unpleasant business. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery--Context is for Kings: an Episode in Review
January 11, 2020 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.54 MBOnna and Bob talj about Star Trek Discovery: Context is for Kings. How spores are awesome and how physics paired with Biology can be both interesting and absolutely freaky--just saying. it's here we keep it real we keep it here. It's all here. It's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery--Battle at the Binary Stars: an Episode in Review
January 10, 2020 06:01 - 5 minutes - 2.94 MBIn this episode of check it at the round table Bob and Onna check out the Star Trek Discovery Battle at the Binary Stars and discuss what makes this episode really pulse. It's all here. It's all real check it at the Round Table. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery--Battle at the Binary Stars
January 10, 2020 06:01 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBIn this episode of check it at the round table Bob and Onna check out the Star Trek Discovery Battle at the Binary Stars and discuss what makes this episode really pulse. It's all here. It's all real check it at the Round Table. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery--the Vulcan Hello: an Episode in Review
January 09, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 2.87 MBThis series is "fascinating". Great CGI, special effects, and strong women! This series boldly goes where no Star Trek has gone before! It's all here. And it's all real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Star Trek Discovery--the Vulcan Hello
January 09, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBThis series is "fascinating". Great CGI, special effects, and strong women! This series boldly goes where no Star Trek has gone before! It's all here. And it's all real. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onnabob/support
Aladdin: a Movie in Review
January 08, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 2.96 MBIn this episode of check it at the round table Anna and Bob review in detail why Aladdin the new reproduction of the original 1990s film is so cool with discussion on the singing it is either really good or really bad, how Will Smith is such a good dancer and what sheep cheese and yak napkins have to do with a good relationship it's all here. It's all real. Check it at the Round Table. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
Spiderman--Far From Home: a Movie in Review
January 06, 2020 23:54 - 5 minutes - 2.86 MBIn this episode Onna and Bob discuss the attributes of Spiderman: Far From Home from why Spiderman is Onna's favorite superhero to how Black Dahlia girl is so super awesome. It's all here and it's all real! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onnabob/support
The Perfect Man: a Movie in Review
January 04, 2020 20:29 - 4 minutes - 3.3 MBToday's episode of Check IT/Round Table: Reviews of Books, Movies, and Music. . . and Other Stuff features an entertaining analysis of The Perfect Man with Onna and Bob on why they like this movie though the name really is not the best choice for the film and how the true gem in The Perfect Man is the truth that it is better to be the perfect you than to look around for the perfect dude. It's all here, where we keep it real and funny. . . in five minutes or less.:) --- Support this podca...
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: a Movie in Review
January 02, 2020 12:21 - 4 minutes - 3.41 MBToday's episode of Check IT/Round Table: Reviews of Books, Movies, and Music. . . and Other Stuff features a mental walkabout with Onna and Bob concerning Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children where they discuss the attributes of the various characters, the fine acting combination of Asa Butterfield and Ava Green, and why we loove Claire. It's all here, where we keep it real and funny. . . in five minutes or less.:) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....
Lord of the Rings--the Fellowship of the Ring: a Movie in Review
January 01, 2020 23:41 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MBToday's episode of Check IT/Round Table: Reviews of Books, Movies, and Music. . . and Other Stuff features a discussion with Onna and Bob on the attributes of Peter Jackson's first film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Who are the most favourite characters in the show? Gandalf? Frodo? Legolas? Aragorn? Sam? What is up with Onna's staunch belief in British actors? Why does Bob endorse Arwen? And why can't we compare Tauriel and Arwen? It's all here, where we keep it real and funny. ....