Entertain the Geeky
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsTune in for a weekly podcast cast covering all nerd news including movies,games,comics, and so much more. The ETG podcast is designed to bring comic shop banter to you, wherever you are.
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(ETG 41) December 2023 Previews
November 23, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 49.8 MBJason was busy at work, so Chris decided to visit him so they could talk previews! Marvel's current reboot of the ultimate universe makes for some exciting new books (so many) and Dynamite is doing a bunch of Disney comics, like Cruella. It is an exciting time to be a comic book lover, or soon to be comic book lover. Then we got to the toys! Skybound has been doing amazing things with Invincible, especially since it has taken Prime video by storm, and the new action figures seem to be contin...
(ETG 40) Trailing the Trailers
November 14, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBRecently there have been a few trailers that have drummed up a bunch of excitement for us! In this episode we react to the trailers for Marvel's Echo, Kingdom Planet of the Apes, Avatar the Last Airbender and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire. Thank you for taking the time to hang out with us. If you wouldn't mind, help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing to this content and by following us at the social media links listed below. STAY GEEKY! Website: www.entertainthegeeky.com/...
(ETG 39) Spider-Man 2 Review
November 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBOver the past few years Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales have earned a place in the hearts of gamers across the Spiderverse, well world. These titles were enough to cause Chris to get a PS4. On October 20th the highly anticipated follow-up from Insomniac games came exclusively to the Playstation 5 and has taken the world by storm. In this episode, we talk about how gameplay has changed, for the better, and how this particular Spider-Man storyline is building a brilliant universe for ...
(ETG 38) When It Hits the Floor of Comic Con
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBWith New York City Comic Con wrapping up, a ton of new announcements and trailers have hit the internet and geeks like us couldn't be more excited. The biggest story to come our of the convention was not an announcement of something new or exciting but of human excrement finding it's way to the floor. Okay, it wasn't the most exciting thing, but it did make a few headlines. From Scott Pilgrim to Godzilla and into multiverses a plenty, there was so much to talk about and so little time. So we...
(ETG 37) Transform and Roll Out
October 10, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 48.1 MBIn typical fashion, we go to a few different places not all of which were expected. A while back we talked about the writer's strike in ole Tensel Town, and how that may effect entertainment in the near future. Well, that has come to a close and we spend a moment on that before diving into the exciting new Transformers comic, that is being published by Skybound. Thank you for taking the time to hang out with us. If you wouldn't mind, help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscrib...
ETG Bonus Episode October 2023
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 32.1 MBComic book characters that we love, that were created in our lifetimes are getting some center stage treatment, and it's cool. Then like conversations do it turns into power levels of Marvel Characters and well, that's where you come in to hear the rest. Thank you for taking the time to hang out with us. If you wouldn't mind, help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing to this content and by following us at the social media links listed below. STAY GEEKY! Website: www.ente...
(ETG 36) Comic Controversy
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBOver the years, there have been notable moments in the comic book medium, that have ignited the spark of controversy among comic readers and in mainstream media. With the relevance that comics have in our modern world, this has become a somewhat normal thing to see. The best part is, the panels that become the topic of conversation are normally cliffhangers, that are designed to make a reader grab the next issue. In this particular episode of Entertain the Geeky, we discuss a few times that ...
(ETG 35) Tabletop Must-haves
September 24, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MBWhether you play Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Vampire, Call of Cthulhu, Star Trek or any other tabletop roleplaying game, there are some things that you just need. In this episode, we give you a list of the things that we think are absolute must-haves. Thank you for taking the time to hang out with us. If you wouldn't mind, help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing to this content and by following us at the social media links listed below. STAY GEEKY! Website: www.e...
(ETG 34) Do We Have Too Much Star Wars?
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MBA long time ago in... Well, this galaxy, George Lucas brought us Star Wars. Even though we all know Han did in fact shoot first, we have always had plenty to ponder and debate. In December of 2012 the Star Wars universe was sold. Disney purchased Star Wars and began to attempt to reign in years of fan fiction and extended universe material. They begin to determine what would be cannon and how to shape the Star Wars Universe moving forward. Fast forward a decade, and we have so much Star Wars...
(ETG 33) Achievement Fatigue
September 08, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBIf you are a gamer you are no stranger to trophies and achievements. What happens, when in order to move on with your gaming, you must grind for just a bit longer, or run through on a higher difficulty? Well, that's exactly what we talk about in this episode. That and if you are into the whole LitRPG audio book thing, we talk about Dungeon Crawler Carl The Eye of the Bedlam Bride. Don't worry, we don't spoil any DCC in this episode of the podcast. Thank you for taking the time to hang out wi...
(ETG 32) Comic Shop Previews Aug. 2023
September 03, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn the comic industry we have the option of peering into the future with Preview magazines. They basically let you know what is going to be coming out in the not so distant future so you can add new titles to your pull and give your local comic and gaming store how many copies of upcoming comics to order. In this episode, we help you to peer into the month of October, but we are only giving a small glimpse, so make sure to go to check these books out for yourself. Thank you for taking the t...
(ETG 31) You Can Geek Out for FREE!
August 18, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn today's world a geeks gotta save money when they can. While we have as many streaming options as we did cable channels, paying for all of this stuff can add up! In this episode we touch on some of the FREE options for streaming, reading comics or even getting games that are out there. Thank you for taking the time to hang out with us. If you wouldn't mind, help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing to the content on this channel and following us at the social media links ...
(ETG 30) Strikes, AI and Billionaires! OH MY!
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWe sat down to talk about the writers strike that started back in May, and were trying to map out the implications that it may have on the entertainment industry. As these things beyond our comprehension so often do, this took us down a strange and dark path, where AI and billionaires ruled the world! Well not really, but it did go to a very odd place. Thank you for taking the time to hang out with us. If you wouldn't mind, help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing to the ...
(ETG 29) The League of Regrettable Superheroes
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBYears ago, when lootcrate seemed to be God's gift to geeks, Chris got a little book by Jon Morris, called the League of Regrettable Superheroes. It sat on a shelf until very recently, when it was cracked open and every page was indulged in. This episode is kind of like a book report about that book presented to the class by a couple of squirrels. We did however talk about some of the heroes who could have well made their way onto some of the pages of The League of Regrettable Superheroes, ha...
(ETG 28) OGL VS ORC
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBFor a While Wizards of the Coast have been making some questionable decisions in regards to how Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering have been handled, but this past year has been particularly special. The Open Gaming License(OGL) , is something that has given birth to play sysetms and supplementation that have helped to expand not only the D&D universe, but the community as a whole. This year, WotC announced that they would be presenting a new version of the OGL, and this gave birth ...
(ETG 27) Altered State Comics
June 25, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe visited Altered State Comics here in St. Louis, and hung out with the owners, Jon and Brandon. Our conversation went to some odd places, but we had an amazing time hanging out in a beautiful shop with guys who love the hobby as much as we do. For more information on Altered State Comics, you can check out some of the links below. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. Altered State Comi...
(ETG 26) The Legend of Zelda 5E RPG
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 65 MBSeeing as Jason is obsessed with The Legend of Zelda, it is only fitting that he plays as a Dungeon Master in a Dungeons and Dragons 5E. Some brilliant nerd somewhere on the internet had already taken the time to convert most (if not all) of the content from the game to Fifth Edition D&D already. Jason took this framework and crafted a brilliant campaign for a group to run through, and in this very episode, he takes us through some of his thought process and their first session. Thank you ...
(ETG 25) Comic Shops of the Lou
June 05, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIf you live in the US, there is a good chance that there are comic shops near by. Here in St. Louis, we have a ton. In this episode, we talk about just a few that Jason recently had the opportunity to visit. Altered State Comics, Darkside Comics, Newcastle Comics, Comic Book Relief, Fantasy Books and Endless Comics, Games & Cards, are some of what we talk about but there are so many more. Links to their websites are below if you want to learn more. Thank you for taking the time to hang out...
(ETG 24) Across the Spider-Verse/Spider-Man 2 Teaser Excitement
May 28, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBAcross the Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse is right around the corner and we can't help but to share our thoughts. We also touch on Sony showing off Marvel's Spider-Man 2 teasers. So this is an episode for all of you Web-Heads out there. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. Website: www.entertainthegeeky.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/entertainmentgeeky/ Twitter: @entertainge...
(ETG 22) Resident Evil 4 Remake Review With Mike Capuano
May 23, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBOver the years Capcom's Resident Evil has been a mainstay for gamers around the world. For years now, they have been remaking and selling their past successes with a modern twist. In this installment of the Entertain the Geeky, we are joined by Mike Capuano. (On his way to being the very best like no one ever was.) He does truly love this franchise. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below....
(ETG 23) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review
May 23, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBFor months the internet was buzzing with anticipation for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Then it came out, and it is all anyone who games is talking about. The folks at Nintendo took what many already considered to be a perfect game and turned it up to eleven. In this episode, we were joined by our long time friend, Mike Capuano, Super nerd and lover of all things Zelda. This is an honest review with a few but not many spoilers. If you want to get more Mike in your life Check out...
(ETG 21) What's going on?
May 05, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBWe took a couple of weeks off and instead of just calling each other and chatting for a bit, we sat down in front of microphones together. You know? With video games and Dungeons & Dragons to keep us busy we didn't have any shortage of things to talk about. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. To get your FREE copy of Merles Truck Stop in Maine, click the link below, And using the promo code GEEKY https://entertainthegeeky.com/eggames STAY GEEKY!
(ETG 20) Book Worms
April 16, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBSo apparently we have been digging into some Literary Roleplaying Game books recently independently and boy have we loved it. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. Website: www.entertainthegeeky.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/entertainmentgeeky/ Twitter: @entertaingeeky Instagram: www.instagram.com/entertainthegeeky/ STAY GEEKY!
(ETG 19) Tears of the Kingdum dum dum
April 05, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBOver the years The Legend of Zelda franchise has been a mainstay among basically anyone who plays Nintendo. When the truly open Breath of the Wild was released, it added so much to a series that means so much to so many. Well, the folks at Nintendo have released some gameplay for the follow-up game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and it would seem that the brilliant peeps who developed it, took that which we love about Breath of the Wild and so much more. This is our reaction. T...
(ETG 18) The Last of Us Series Review
March 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBYears ago, the video game publisher Naughty Dog and Sony Interactive Entertainment, introduced gamers to The Last of Us. Gamers loved the characters, the world and well, the game, but the rest of the world hadn't got to experience this compelling dystopian horror drama. That is until the series landed on HBO Max. This is us reviewing it the way that only we can. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by subscribing to our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@entertai...
(ETG 17) The Marvel Ultimate Universe Returns
March 21, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBYears ago there was an analogy between smashing two pizzas together and two worlds colliding. We have referenced it here several times because of how awful it was, but those pizzas are being remade as the great chef, Marvel has decided we deserve to enjoy more than one pie. Here Jason takes us through a timeline of the original Marvel Ultimate series of comics and we speculate as to what the future holds for its many characters. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by sub...
(ETG 16) Do You Dew
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBWe were again joined by Level 1 Judge, Kevin Freeman, in another odd but very geeky undertaking. We sample 15 different flavors of Mountain Dew; some seasonal some were from far off lands, and a few left us gagging... Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by subscribing to our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@entertainthegeeky STAY GEEKY!
(ETG 15) The Comic Pipeline
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBBeing the nerdy bunch that we are, in the current day and age, we are never at a shortage of fun things to chat about. While comics are a mainstay, we don't always have the ability to peer into the future, except if you know an insider... We share the information about what a few publishers have in the works for the foreseeable future. The heavy hitters have very different ways of teasing what they see in their crystal balls. Marvel delivering a cryptic message, like that of an oracle, and D...
(ETG 14) Antman and the Wasp Quantumania Review
March 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBSo we are almost never first to the party... or second... Look we are slow, but better late than never, right? We break down Marvel Studios Antman and The Wasp Quantumania, staring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Kathryn Newton, Michael Douglas, Jonathan Majors, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Has the multiverse been good to us moviegoers or what? This episode is packed full of spoilers, so watch the flick before listening to us. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by subscribing to ...
(ETG 13) James Gunn, god of monsters?
February 15, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBSomething that isn't news to anyone is that James Gunn is the CEO and Supreme Leader and head creative at DC Studios. He knocked Suicide Squad 2 and Peacemaker out of the park and is now set to steer the ship for Warner Brothers. We are simply reviewing the list that Mr. Gunn was kind enough to put out there and giving some comentary on the upcoming projects. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media ...
(ETG 12) The Best Video Games Ever... Kinda
February 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWhat is it that makes a video game great? What keeps you coming back tor that virtual fix? Well, we don't have the answers for that but what we can do is give you a few of our all time favorites, and you can share with us some of yours. With games from Galaga all the way to modern open world games like Elden Ring, there is so much out there. Thank you for taking the time to hang out. Help us out by giving us likes, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. Web...
(ETG 11) Digital Horizons 2023
February 01, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBWhile the world has had an interesting relationship with video games and developers over the last few years, we have maintained massive amounts of excitement for new releases and even beta testing. Jason shares some of what he was most excited about for this year and lets you rest assured that there is still so much beyond that. With new titles from some of the most loved games of all time ranging from the likes of Spider-man to Resident Evil and so much more there is so much to eagerly anti...
(ETG 10) Tales from the Table with The Short Nord
January 25, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBMike O'Neal AKA The Short Nord returns! While playing any roleplaying game, you create some great " war stories" or maybe they are just "big fish" tales, whatever the case, Mike came to share some of his Tales from the Table. One of the things that we spent a lot of time on is what makes a Dungeon Master tick, and how to take corrective action as a tabletop gamer. Thanks for hanging out and don't forget to stop by entertainthegeeky.com to find links to our social media and podcast episodes ...
(ETG 9) Overwatch 2
January 08, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBThe is a bit of a rant about a game that is loved by many. Overwatch 2! Since launch it has been the subject of many discussions and under a microscope. Help us out by giving us a like, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. As always stay geeky! Website: http://entertainthegeeky.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/entertainmentgeeky/ Twitter: @entertaingeeky Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/entertainthegeeky/?hl=en
(ETG 8) Implementaiton of Comic Book Morality in Life
December 11, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBChris and Jason explore something touched on in a previous episode, and attempt to flesh out what it means to embody that which we see in comic books. From story arcs that make us question how we treat others, to powerful imagery that evokes inspiration, these books are, for some of us, a moral compass that points us to our true north. Help us out by giving us a like, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. As always stay geeky! Website: http://entertainthegee...
(ETG 8) Implementation of Comic Book Morality in Life
December 11, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBChris and Jason explore something touched on in a previous episode, and attempt to flesh out what it means to embody that which we see in comic books. From story arcs that make us question how we treat others, to powerful imagery that evokes inspiration, these books are, for some of us, a moral compass that points us to our true north. Help us out by giving us a like, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. As always stay geeky! Website: http://entertainthegee...
(ETG 7) Catching Up with The Short Nord
November 15, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBThe Short Nord (Mike O'Neal) is a great and mystical cosplayer, turned streamer, who is not stranger to the Entertain the Geeky podcast. On this great day, we took some time to talk gear, gaming and so much more. Hang out with him on twitch and be sure to stay tuned for the amazing things he has in the pipeline. The Short Nord links Be sure to follow The Swole Initiative Network! Help us out by giving us a like, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. As always...
(ETG 6) Top Five Comics x 2
November 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode of Entertain the Geeky, Chris is joined by Jason O'Toole and they talk comics. These lists are full of surprises, with Batman and Spider-Man stories to some independent goodies. This is a great place to start if you are new to comic books. Help us out by giving us a like, commenting, and subscribing. Links to our social media are below. As always stay geeky! Website: http://entertainthegeeky.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/entertainmentgeeky/ Twitter: @entertaingeeky Ins...
(ETG 5) Nerd Rage
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 62.3 MBIn a world of imagination and excitement, we find a way to get pissed off. Well, some of us more than others and sometimes the anger is premature or aimed at the wrong thing entirely. Star Wars, Captain America, He-Man and so many more nerdy things can trigger the rage. Jason O'Tool stands at the front line, wearing a nametag and slinging paper, as a comic shop worker. Links to our website and the our social media pages are below. Be sure to follow like comment and subscribe. As always s...
(ETG 4) Playing Scary Games with Matt
October 25, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBMatt Craig from the podcast Netsurfer Pro, is an avid gamer and brilliant game designer. Seeing as Halloween is close and horror is always cool, we dicided to talk horror games. We took a stab at identifying elements that make for a great horror themed game. Listeners, do you have any horror themed games that you love? (video or tabletop) Take a few to check out what Matt is doing by clicking the links below. Matt's Twitter: twitter.com/Twakaroo Matt's Twitch: twitch.tv/twak Netsurfer Pro...
(ETG 3) Jason proves that not all heroes wear capes
October 20, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MBYears ago, when Entertain the Geeky was in its infancy, we thought we had the ability to deliver news. We were wrong. There was one man, a man called Jason, friend of all nerds. All information geek seems to flow to him, and his passion and knowledge are a great well from which we can all draw. So, Jason O'Tool came to hang out and introduce himself to all of us since it has been so very long. We talk Marvel, comics and the MCU. We go over roleplaying games and video games. Jason lets us kno...
(ETG 2) The Chip
October 11, 2022 04:15 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBLevel 1 judge Kevin Freeman came to get geeky, sweaty and a little miserable while talking Magic the Gathering. Kevin reached out, and asked Chris to do the Paqui one chip challenge while recording. Forgive the spotty audio, there was a lot of standing up and sitting down, while taking sips of drinks, and trying to talk MTG. We did discuss spikes in Commander staple prices as well as the online player surge that the pandemic brought on. Go to entertainthegeeky.com to find links to our soc...
(ETG 1) What's a LitRPG?
October 03, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBThere is this crazy book genre out there called LitRPG. In this episode, I discuss what they are and give a few recommendations on where to start if you are new to that world. (I'm new to it, and guidance is what has helped to make me a full fledged addict.) If you want to check out the stories I talk about in the episode, I will have some links below. If you go to entertainthegeeky.com can find more information on ETG and projects that we have in the works along with links to our social me...
They finally got the message
September 18, 2020 07:04 - 41 minutes - 32.1 MBAfter years of complaining about the DCEU the folks at Warner Brothers have finally heard our pleas and decided to just make the best movies that they can. Guess what... It's all in cannon! We then take the time to solve Gotham's crime problems with Batman's resources.
Team up!
August 06, 2020 07:52 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBIn arrogant fashion we brought you us sprinkled with a dash more of us. This is a Who Wears the Pants and Entertain the Geeky mash-up of epic proportion! We use that somewhat loosely as we have all recorded together for both shows, but time only permitted the recording of one monstrosity so this episode will be featured on both shows. We dive a bit deeper into Mike's experience with a lady of the night, and then rage on some nerdy TV and movies. Enjoy!
Battling the Breeze
June 30, 2020 07:29 - 58 minutes - 65.1 MBIn typical fashion, we came to the table with nothing much to talk about, but it turned into a hour long conversation. The banter that you have come to know and love is here. Enjoy!
What's up with At&t
June 17, 2020 06:58 - 57 minutes - 61.1 MBWe are joined by the Joyful and Just Jason (From Nerd News) and we ask the question, "What the hell At&t?" The world of comic distribution is one sided as the giant, Diamond distributors holds all of the cards. Or at least they did... DC has recently put the rights to distribute their books in the hands of large online retailers, who are the bane of existence of the brick and mortar comic book store. What does this mean for the future of your friendly neighborhood comic shop?
He Wasn't Wrong
June 05, 2020 07:52 - 50 minutes - 63.1 MBWe have had a lot of lucky guesses recently, and knowing the actual name of Settlers was no exception. Listen to the last episode if you haven't already, so you can bask in an epic rant, then come back to this for a helping of I told ya so. Go to entertainthegeeky.com for more nerdy content!
What is Iron Man Thinking
May 21, 2020 07:17 - 55 minutes - 67.6 MBWe fall into the rabbit-hole sometimes that is beneath the rumor mill sometimes and this episode is us diving deep into some of the leaks that are driving nerds batty.
The Geeky Prophets
May 04, 2020 16:24 - 51 minutes - 52.1 MBIn our last episode we spoke on what could happen with theater if video on demand works. Well, it works and is now being implemented by major motion picture studios and the theaters are less than thrilled.