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341 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsA Podcast for all your Pop Culture Passions
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Ep. 131 The Last Jedi
December 20, 2017 03:34 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBStar Wars is pretty much the biggest franchise in history and it's all anyone can talk about. Things get pretty heated on this weeks show as Ariel and Mike break down their thoughts on the divisive entry into the Space Epic.
Ep. 130 Should You Watch The Runaways
December 13, 2017 00:31 - 1 hour - 71 MBHulu finally has their contribution to comic book tv with their new show 'Marvel's The Runaways'. Ariel and Mike breakdown whether or not you'd enjoy this new show. We also discuss how the show compares and contrasts to Brian K. Vaughn's acclaimed series.
Ep. 129 Disney Owns Everything
December 06, 2017 03:08 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBMarvel has finally blessed us with the Avengers: Infinity War trailer. We breakdown the contents of the trailer and discuss some theories regarding the anticipated film. We also talk about Disney's looming purchase of the Fox entertainment properties. What does this mean for the industry and for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Ep. 128 Marvel's The Punisher
November 29, 2017 01:39 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week we review the latest series in the Netflix-Marvel partnership, The Punisher! How does the new series stack up to the rest of the Netflix MCU collection? We discuss the new characters, the messages behind the season, and what to expect in further Punisher seasons. We also talk Captain Marvel news, Vanity Fair's Marvel covers, and James Cameron's anticipated Avatar sequels *snicker*
Ep. 127 Justice League
November 22, 2017 04:04 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBWarner Bros' Justice League has finally come out and we tackle it on the Geek 101 Podcast. Your hosts are joined by a Patreon guest as we review the film, compare it to its predecessors, and look forward to the DCEU film universe. We also attempt to answer the many, many questions the film arises. In the news this week we talk a couple of movie teasers, a potential casting shake up for the Caped Crusader, and breakdown the box office numbers of Justice League.
Ep. 126 Bendis Does DC
November 15, 2017 01:51 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBBrian Michael Bendis, famous Marvel Comic writer, has signed an exclusive contract with Marvel's rival; DC Comics. Bendis is perhaps Marvel's most prolific current writer. Ariel and Mike look back on the legacy Bendis has left at Marvel and look forward at how his talents can impact DC's stable of heroes and legends. We also talk the new Star Wars trilogy, a Lord of the Rings update, and some questionable film decisions from Sony and Universal. Follow us on twitter! (twitter.c...
Ep. 125 Thor: Ragnarok
November 08, 2017 03:35 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBTaika Waititi's latest film is also the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! This week your hosts are joined by patreon subscriber Andy! The three of us discuss the film and analyze the impact it has on the MCU. We also talk a small screen return of Lord of the Rings and the potential absorption of Fox by Disney. Follow us on twitter! (twitter.com/geek101podcast) And check out our patreon! www.patreon.com/geek101podcast
Ep. 124 Stranger Things 2
October 31, 2017 02:07 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBGeekdom is abuzz with the return of the smash Netflix hit, Stranger Things! This week we discuss the reactions to season 2, the many plot lines present in the show, and look ahead as to what we could see in season 3. We also break down the casting of Shazam and the news behind Daredevil season 3. Follow us on twitter! (twitter.com/geek101podcast) And check out our patreon! www.patreon.com/geek101podcast
Ep. 123 Top 10 Sci-Fi Films
October 25, 2017 01:55 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBAriel and Mike finally break down our top 10 Science Fiction films. We break down the details and distinctions behind our reasoning and lay out 10 films that are among the best in Sci-Fi cinema. Aliens, Clones, Artificial Intelligence, Outer Space! We talk it all! Follow us on twitter! (twitter.com/geek101podcast) And check out our patreon! www.patreon.com/geek101podcast
Ep. 122 Rick and Morty S3
October 18, 2017 01:13 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBJoin us this week as we rank the ten episodes of Rick and Morty S3. Before that, we talk the two major trailers dropped this week; Black Panther and The New Mutants. Did Black Panther reveal too much too soon? The two minute trailer showed us some serious spoiler-worthy details months away from the premier. The New Mutants has a fresh direction for a comic book film, Mutant horror. Josh Boone's upcoming experiment has plenty of intrigue and interest. Finally, we rank all the e...
Ep. 121 Blade Runner 2049
October 11, 2017 03:38 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBDespite a long weekend at New York Comic Con the Geek 101 crew is here to deliver another jam packed episode! In news this week toxic fandom was put on full display as Rick and Morty fans made a stink over some McDonald's Szechuan sauce...You heard that right. Grown men whined about not getting enough McDonald's sauce from their favorite cartoon...sigh. That same level of toxicity was found in a few retailers during a Marvel panel. These men put their homophobia, racism, and misog...
Ep. 120 Marvel Pilots: Inhumans & The Gifted
October 04, 2017 00:39 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBMarvel has two high profile shows releasing this month in the MCU's Inhumans and Fox's The Gifted. Inhumans has been critically panned and opened to poor reception. Is that fair? On the other hand, The Gifted has plenty of promise despite a derivative premise (Heroes 2.0). Tune in to hear our thoughts.
Ep. 119 Kingsman: The Golden Circle
September 27, 2017 00:50 - 1 hour - 63 MBAriel and Mike discuss the Matthew Vaughn's latest film; Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The super spy sequel had its share of ups and downs but listen in to find out what really stood to your two hosts.
Ep. 118 Marvel's Legacy
September 20, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBAriel and Mike talk the legacy behind Marvel Comics and it's most famous characters. We discuss new iterations behind popular heroes and how the universe translates from page to screen.
Ep. 117 Batman: The Animated Series
September 13, 2017 04:39 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBOn the docket this week Ariel and Mike give you their 10 favorite Batman: The Animated Series episodes as well as discuss the cultural impact behind the revolutionary series.
Ep. 116 Summer Recap & Destiny 2 ft. Arekkz Gaming
September 06, 2017 01:48 - 1 hour - 73 MBThe 2017 summer movie season has officially ended and it's the worst we've seen in over 10 years! Mike and Ariel look back and compare 2006 and 2017 while also discussing the how 2017 ended up in such bad shape. We also talk the sudden departure of Colin Trevorrow from Star Wars: Episode IX. To skip to Destiny II talk head to the (29:00) minute mark! In the second half of this week's episode, special guest Arekkz Gaming comes on and talks Destiny and Destiny II! Check out his youtube...
Ep. 115 Game of Thrones S7
August 30, 2017 02:51 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThis week we recap the seventh season of Game of Thrones! This is the HBO show's most controversial season yet. We go in depth of the mistakes that sparked such social media discussion. We also talk the major plot points of the season and speculate on how things will shake out in the final season. We also talk the ridiculous amount of Joker-centric DC films.
Ep. 114 Netflix's Defenders
August 23, 2017 02:46 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBThe Netflix MCU television series' have come together in an ambitious 8 episode series, The Defenders! Tune in to hear Ariel and Mike breakdown the good and bad behind the new series. We also talk the anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi film, more whitewashing in Hollywood, and DC's ever busy film universe. Don't forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe! Follow us on twitter! (twitter.com/geek101podcast) And check out our patreon! www.patreon.com/geek101podcast
Ep. 113 Defenders 101
August 16, 2017 03:18 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThe Defenders is Netflix's premiere super hero team. A ragtag group of vigilantes brought together by a common foe. We give you background and required reading for all four heroes; Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist. We also look forward to the future of the show and give suggestions on who Netflix can introduce in their universe next. For this week's news discuss Arnold's new/old role in the next Terminator film. We also dig into the casting for upcoming Amazon series ...
Ep. 112 Millarworld
August 09, 2017 01:19 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBNetflix has made their first major company purchase, Comic book company Millarworld. Mark Millar's self start up is home to many great film and TV pitches. Series' like Nemesis, Wanted, Chrononauts, Huck, and Jupiter's Circle are all ripe for Netflix's model! In the geek news world we cover Jared Leto's rumored new role as Bloodshot, new photos for Deadpool 2, Jessica Chastain's new role as Lilandra in the upcoming X-Men film, and more! Don't forget to stay till the end for our hom...
Ep. 111 Supervillain Movie Pitches
August 02, 2017 01:07 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBHollywood is breaking bad with upcoming films centered around classic comic book villains; Doctor Doom and Venom. This week's episode is filled with our supervillain movie pitches featuring your favorite bad guys. If you like what your hear rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us on twitter! (twitter.com/geek101podcast)
Ep. 110 SDCC Extravaganza 2017
July 26, 2017 01:01 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBSan Diego Comic Con has swung around again so we break down the news and trailers that came through! Justice League! Stranger Things! Westworld! Thor Ragnarok! Defenders! It's been a busy week :D Don't forget to follow us on twitter @geek101podcast!
Ep. 109 D23 Expo 2017
July 19, 2017 03:07 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe D23 Disney Expo has come and we've been bombarded with news! We talk Aladdin casting! Kingdom Hearts III! Infinity War!!! We also discuss the casting of the new Doctor Who regeneration, Jodie Whittaker, and the effect this has on the geek comm
Baby Driver
July 17, 2017 03:12 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBBrand Spankin' New bonus episode just for you! Ariel is joined by first time guest Klarize to review Edgar Wright's Baby Drive.
Ep. 108 Spider-man Homecoming
July 12, 2017 00:54 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBSpider-man is finally back in Hollywood! Even though Spider-man: Homecoming is supported by overwhelmingly positive reviews Ariel and Mike aren't afraid to dig deep into the film. Is Spider-man just another entry into the franchise or a stand out addition?
Ep. 107 Spider-man in Comics
July 06, 2017 03:18 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBSpider-man is back in the limelight with Homecoming and we're hopping on the hype train! This week we give you five of our favorite Spidey comics and a few of our not so faves.
Ep. 106 American Gods
June 28, 2017 00:45 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBBrian Fuller's American Gods has wrapped up season one so we dive deep into the lore of Neil Gaiman's US fantasy world.
Ep. 105 Summer Reading List 2017
June 21, 2017 04:19 - 1 hour - 62 MBSchool's out for summer and we're giving you your summer reading list! Check out the books that have upcoming adaptations, and new and noteworthy books this summer. We also discuss a potential Fantastic Four film and a potential Watchmen series.
Ep. 104 Top 10 Tom Cruise Action Flicks
June 14, 2017 01:16 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThis week we discuss the Black Panther trailer as well as rank the top 10 Tom Cruise Action Flicks!
Ep. 103 Wonder Woman Review
June 07, 2017 03:28 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBDC's premier super-heroine has finally hit the big screen! Do Ariel and Mike share the same sentiment around the internet? We also talk more Dark Universe news and TV vs. Film.
Ep. 102 Superheroine Wishlist
May 31, 2017 03:01 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWonder Woman is almost here and in her honor we talk about female superheroes! Who's underrated? Who's overrated? Also, what do we want to see moving forward!?
Comic Book Coloring 101 w/ Nick Filardi
May 29, 2017 15:13 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBHere's a special bonus episode with comic book colorist Nick Filardi! We talk colorists in the comic book industry as well as indie comics and Nick's book Heart Throb.
Ep. 101 Alien: Covenant
May 24, 2017 01:43 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThis episode we delve deep into Alien: Covenant and the Alien franchise. We also talk the Venom film news and developments behind Justice League.
Ep. 100 AMA Extravaganza!!!
May 17, 2017 01:58 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBThis week we celebrate our 100th episode! We answer all your questions in an AMA and thank all those who have supported us in this journey so far!
Ep. 99 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
May 10, 2017 17:35 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 is here!!! Join us as we review! We also talk Blade Runner 2049, Defenders, and the new Hellboy announcement!
Ep. 98 Guardians of the Galaxy 101
May 03, 2017 01:41 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe Guardians of the Galaxy are a big favorite in the MCU but how do they differ from their comic book counterparts? We dive into the backgrounds of everyone's favorite misfits and talk how they translate from book to film. We also discuss the noticeable absence of Wonder Woman marketing and other movie news!
Ep. 97 Summer Preview 2017
April 26, 2017 03:51 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThe summer movie season is just a week away so we preview the upcoming films! In doing so we unveil the awesome Hype scale! We also talk the Hydra-Cap controversy, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the 2018 X-men films.
Ep. 96 The Last Jedi Trailer
April 19, 2017 03:58 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week we break down all the exciting Star Wars news coming out of Star Wars Celebration. Included in that is the hotly anticipated The Last Jedi Trailer.
Ep. 95 Hulk vs. Thor
April 12, 2017 03:12 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThis week we debate a heavyweight match between Marvel's hardest hitters; the Mighty Thor and the Incredible Hulk. We also discuss that awesome Thor: Ragnarok trailer! Head to our (35:00) minute mark to get to our main topic!
Ep. 94 Legion Review
April 05, 2017 01:04 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBFX's Legion is one of the most talked about shows out there so naturally we talk about it! We also discuss Joss Whedon's new gig and the controversy behind Marvel's slumping sales.
Mini-Ep. Spider-man: Homecoming Trailer
March 29, 2017 01:52 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBMarvel's Friendly Neighborhood superhero has it's second trailer! Does the future of the MCU look bright? Will Mike ever be excited for Peter Parker's Spider-man? We discuss! Check us out on Twitter! Geek 101 Podcast
Mini-Ep. Justice League Trailer
March 29, 2017 01:47 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Justice League trailer has finally arrived! What do your hosts think? Make sure to follow us on twitter! Geek 101 Podcast
Ep. 93 Iron Fist Review Pt. 2
March 29, 2017 01:41 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week we wrap up our review on Iron Fist! Your lovable hosts talk the remaining episodes and look at the future of the Netflix Marvel series. Oh, and by the way, note this episode when you think we have a Marvel bias ;)
Ep. 92 Iron Fist Review Pt. 1
March 22, 2017 02:41 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBAriel and Mike ignore the critics and provide our own in depth review of the first seven episodes Marvel's Iron Fist. We talk in depth about Finn Jones' portrayal and other aspects involving martial arts, Asian culture, and other performances. We also talk some Mission Impossible news and another potential speedbump behind The Batman.
Ep. 91 Retro Review: X-Men: The Animated Series
March 17, 2017 03:34 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIt's retro week on the Geek 101 Podcast as we talk the 1992 X-Men Animated series! We discuss our favorite moments as well as the impact the series had on the X-Men over the years. We also talk the Matrix reboot, DC director news, the Fox Movie-verse, and Thor Ragnarok.
Ep. 90 Logan
March 08, 2017 02:05 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBHugh Jackman's career as Wolverine comes to an end in the 2017 film Logan. Mike and Ariel bare our souls out on this episode as we talk about the conclusion of Logan as we know him. *sobs*
Ep. 89 Batman
March 01, 2017 04:09 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBFor episode 89 we review Batman 1989! Does Tim Burton's solo super hero film hold up almost thirty years later? We also talk the week's news and talk about last week's Grammy, I mean Oscar, flub.
Ep. 88 Best Team Leaders
February 22, 2017 02:54 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBNowadays there's plenty of talk about leaders and leadership. This week we talk about the greatest leaders in comic books and comic films! We also talk DC director news and the future of the MCU!
Ep. 87 John Wick Chapter 2
February 15, 2017 03:48 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBEveryone loves a good shoot em up and this week we talk the hotly anticipated action flick John Wick Chapter 2! Does it live up to the hype that the first film delivered in spades? We also talk Ghost in the Shell, upcoming cartoons, and the future of the DC movie universe.
Ep. 86 Best Geeky Action Movies
February 08, 2017 03:49 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis week on the pod we talk the best Geeky Action movies! Who doesn't love superhero battles and sci-fi fight scenes! We also debate the Iron Fist trailer and talk even more DC film universe news.