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Ep. 38 Best Comic Book Duos and Elite Eight Matchups

March 09, 2016 04:34 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

It's dangerous out there in the streets of Marvel and DC and any street level hero needs a good partner to watch his back. Ariel and Mike give their list of the best street level comic book duos. Stay till the end to hear about our Elite Eight matchups!

Ep. 37 Geek 101 March Madness

March 02, 2016 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Sweet Sixteen Superhero Showdown! It's March Madness in NCAA Basketball and brackets are all the rage! Ariel and Mike make their own superhero brackets and discuss who would win in a NCAA tourney.

Ep. 36 Best R Rated Geek Films

February 24, 2016 04:51 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

R Rated films are all the rage since Deadpool smashed box office records. Ariel and Mike look back at all the best R rated geeky films that led the way.

Ep. 35 Deadpool: Review

February 17, 2016 04:18 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

The final Batman v. Superman Trailer is out...did it change our minds? Deadpool is one of the most anticipated movies of the year but what did Ariel and Mike think of it? Also, what does it's success mean for R rated comic book movies?

Ep. 34 Famous Rip-offs

February 10, 2016 05:36 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

Deadpool is one of comics' famous rip-off characters. Ariel and Mike go through characters, movies, and TV shows have secretly (or not so secretly) ripped off existing property! Also, we react to a certain movie director's asinine comments...

Ep. 33 Pick Em: Superbowl Edition

February 03, 2016 02:20 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

The third installment of our "Pick Em" series focuses on Football! In honor of the Super Bowl, we pit the heroes against the villains in a brutal football game.

Ep. 32 What is DC doing?!

January 27, 2016 03:40 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

DC Comics is going through all sorts of crazy stuff. Their movie universe is finally going underway, the television empire is in full swing, and their comics are going through another reboot. Yet, it doesn't really feel like DC is heading in the right direction. Ariel and Mike ask the important question..."What the heck is DC doing?!"

Ep. 31 Secret Wars and Comic Book Crossovers

January 20, 2016 04:02 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

Marvel's biggest event in years finally concluded with Secret Wars #9. Despite numerous delays the comic book crossover book was a hit. Speaking of crossovers, your hosts also discuss how comic book crossovers can effect super hero films.

Ep. 30 The Week in Geek

January 13, 2016 03:55 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

The Geek world is abuzz with news and this week Ariel and Mike spend the episode reacting to it! Also, we have our first ever mailbag segment!

Ep. 29 Best and Worst Reboots

January 06, 2016 05:15 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

The new year is a time for new beginnings! To honor these new beginnings Mike and Ariel look over the best and worst geeky movie reboots.

Ep. 28 Best and Worst of 2015

December 30, 2015 06:14 - 1 hour - 77 MB

The last episode of Geek 101 is here!!! Mike and Ariel discuss all the good and bad to come out of 2015 and look forward to all the geeky goodness of 2016.

Ep. 27 Star Wars: The Force Awakens

December 21, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here! Ariel and Mike are joined by a guest as they discuss the potential biggest movie of all time.

Ep. 26 Star Wars 101

December 16, 2015 03:30 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB

The next couple weeks is all about STAR WARS!!! Ariel and Mike nerd out about the most beloved film franchise of all time just before the premier of it's newest installment.

Ep. 25 The Hype is Sometimes Real & Batman v. Superman Trailer

December 09, 2015 07:14 - 1 hour - 36.2 MB

The Batman v. Superman trailer dropped last week and we can't help but talk about it. Finish out the episode with talk about nerdom's most hyped movies and how they turned out. Were expectations met? Should you have believed the hype?

Ep. 24 AKA Jessica Jones pt. 2 & Superhero Trailer Talk!

December 02, 2015 02:37 - 1 hour - 33.4 MB

Got a double dose of movie trailers this week! Join us as we talk Batman v. Superman, Civil War, and finish our recap of Jessica Jones!!!

Ep. 23 AKA Jessica Jones pt. 1

November 25, 2015 07:46 - 1 hour - 29.9 MB

Jessica Jones is the most talked about show on the internet right now! So naturally, Mike and Ariel chime in; covering episodes 1-6 and some general thoughts. Tune in next week for the finished review!

Ep. 22 Geeks can be thankful too

November 18, 2015 04:39 - 1 hour - 31.2 MB

Geeks all over the internet are known for their bitterness and rage over every little thing. Mike and Ariel flip the script and lay out what geeky stuff we're thankful for this holiday season!

Ep. 21 Video Game Movies

November 11, 2015 07:30 - 1 hour - 32 MB

Disclaimer! We had some technical difficulties so the quality isn't up to par but bare with us! In honor of all the high quality video game releases as well as the Warcraft trailer; Ariel and Mike look back at popular video game movies! Stay till the end for our trademarked "Homework" segment! Follow us @geek101podcast

Ep. 20 Pick Em: Superhero Basketball Teams

November 04, 2015 04:19 - 1 hour - 35.1 MB

In honor of the start of the 2015-2016 NBA basketball season, Ariel and Mike give you the next Pick Em episode! Which Marvel and DC heroes make the cut of the starting 5 for their superhero basketball teams.

Ep. 19 Supergirl Recap

October 28, 2015 06:10 - 1 hour - 35 MB

Ariel and Mike discuss living in a spoiler-riffic world, more empire magazine covers, and recap Supergirl and all the other comic book-centric shows out there. Except Gotham...Gotham sucks. Check us out on twitter @geek101podcast

Ep. 18 Time Travel 101

October 21, 2015 04:59 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

Get ready for our geekiest episode yet as Ariel and Mike run a little long this week as they couldn't contain their discussion on the new Star Wars trailer! They follow up with a nerdy and scientific conversation on Time travel. Stay till the end for some homework! Follow us on Twitter @geek101podcast Share! Review! Rate! Subscribe!

EP. 17 NYCC and Season Premiere Recap

October 14, 2015 16:56 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

Ariel and Mike have much to discuss after the craziness of New York Comic-Con and the season premieres of SHIELD, Arrow, and The Flash.

Ep. 16 Pick Em: Zombie Apocalypse Team

October 07, 2015 02:33 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

The first of many of our "Pick Em" episodes! Ariel and Mike have some fun with this week! Who would you bring along for the zombie apocalypse?

Ep. 15 Comic-Con Survival Guide

September 30, 2015 05:23 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Comic Conventions aren't all fun and games. In the blink of an eye the worst can happen. Want to ensure your safety and survival? Listen to our latest episode and get ready to conquer the con. Like what you hear? Rate/Review, Subscribe, and Tell your friends! Find us on twitter at @geek101podcast and www.geek101podcast.com

Ep. 14 Fall TV Previews

September 23, 2015 05:20 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Need a way to keep track of all the geeky tv shows coming out this fall season? Tune into Ariel and Mike reviewing what's hot and what's not this fall TV season. Like what you hear? Rate/Review and Subscribe! Find us on twitter @Geek101podcast and at www.geek101podcast.com

Ep. 13 Marvel Comics Geek Cred

September 16, 2015 05:34 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Ariel and Mike lay down the law and let the listener know exactly what's needed to earn Marvel Comics Geek Cred. Pay attention to the books and stories you need to know to be a true Marvel fan. Like what you hear? Let us know!!! @geek101podcast and www.geek101podcast.com

Ep. 12 DC Comics Geek Cred

September 09, 2015 04:54 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Ever wonder what it takes to be a true hardcore DC comics fan? Listen to Ariel and Mike discuss what you need to get your DC Comics Geek cred.

Ep. 11 Overrated Characters

September 02, 2015 01:54 - 1 hour - 73 MB

It's hard to explain what makes a character overrated; or to call a character overrated without backlash from their fans. Ariel and Mike tackle the problem in the latest Geek 101 episode. Catch us on twitter @geek101podcast and on our website www.geek101podcast.com

Ep. 10 Fear the Walking Dead

August 26, 2015 02:36 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

The Geek 101 duo stand divided on AMC's latest TV show. Ariel and Mike give their insight on the new spinoff. Stay till the end for some zombie-tastic homework assignments. Like what you hear? Rate, Review, and Subscribe! Catch us on twitter and facebook @geek101podcast!!! Check out our content at www.geek101podcast.com

Ep. 9 Underrated Comic Book Characters

August 19, 2015 01:57 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

There's a billion comic book properties out there today yet some of our favorite characters slip through the cracks. Join Mike and Ariel as they pull out some awesome comic book characters that we think deserve more attention.

Ep. 8 Fant4stic Review

August 12, 2015 03:12 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Check out a review of how not fantastic this movie turned out to be. Not really. Listen to Ariel and Mike break down Fant4stic while trying to not explode in nerd rage. Check out our new website! www.geek101podcast.com

Retro Review: Justice League Premiere (2001)

August 10, 2015 03:59 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Listen up for the retro review of the 2001 premiere of the Justice League animated series! Check out the new website www.geek101podcast.com! Find us on twitter and facebook @geek101podcast

Ep. 7 Best and Worst Casting

August 05, 2015 04:05 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Take a look at the men and women who bring the beloved characters in comic books to life on the big screen! Ariel and Mike go over who did it best, and who did it worst. Find us on twitter at @geek101podcast and on facebook at Geek 101 podcast! Also, check out the recently live website, geek101podcast.com

Retro Review: Death of Superman

August 03, 2015 05:20 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Check out our first ever retro review! Ariel and Mike discuss a modern day classic; The Death of Superman

Ep. 6 The Fastest Man Alive

July 29, 2015 04:49 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Ariel and Mike tackle the fastest man alive in his new TV show! Look out for some awesome movie trailer news and a couple pieces of homework that you should definitely checkout. P.S. please excuse Ariel's struggles towards the end of the episode. It was a long busy day and he starts to slow down (insert wink face here) Wanna check us out on twitter and facebook? find us at @geek101podcast!

Ep. 5 Marvel's Ant-Man

July 22, 2015 03:34 - 1 hour - 30 MB

The Geek 101 Dynamic Duo go over the ever incoming geeky news, go over some of our favorite superheroes, Recap and review the new Ant-Man movie, and assign some great homework. Disagree with us? @geek101podcast on twitter and facebook [email protected]

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