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Geek in the City

223 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings

Mixing pop culture news, reviews, and socially biting commentary with mildly amusing entertainment.

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Issue 544 – Evergreen Comics

April 16, 2020 17:47 - 50.7 MB

With no new books coming out, the gang talk about evergreen comic titles you can read now from your local store. But first, a walk down Peeps Lane and Nate gives us a Frakes rant. – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Song … Continue reading Issue 544 – Evergreen Comics →

Issue 543 – Nostalgia bath

April 09, 2020 17:10 - 47.5 MB

We kick back with Reverend Nat and enjoy some chill ciders as we talk about getting creative in the apocalypse and Tanuki scrotum. You know, for science. – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on … Continue reading Issue 543 – Nostalgia bath →

Issue 542 – Star Trek Picard

April 02, 2020 18:34 - 59.1 MB

The crew talks about and comments on the first full season of Star Trek Picard from CBS All-Access. And why it might be the most important Trek show to date. – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in … Continue reading Issue 542 – Star Trek Picard →

Issue 541 – Geeks at Home!

March 26, 2020 18:27 - 53.4 MB

Our first live show from our homes. We do our best to just have some fun and let you know how your Portland favorites are doing. – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon … Continue reading Issue 541 – Geeks at Home! →

Issue 540 – Be Safe

March 19, 2020 17:31 - 62.1 MB

The crew sit down and talk about coming together as a community and how to help folks in Portland. – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 540 HERE.mp3  Stream:  

Issue 539 – PDX POP-UP Con

March 12, 2020 18:40 - 52.3 MB

We talk about PDX Pop-Up Con to help local shops & creators weather the ECCC postponement. Plus, a nerdy side trek into brewing and industry shaking gaming news. – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City […]

Issue 538 – Hollywood Hypocrisy

March 05, 2020 20:03 - 69.9 MB

The gang returns and talks about why Hollywood calls Birds of Prey a flop but Ford v. Ferrari a hit… spoilers, you know why. Then, we review Dryad from Oni Press. All that and an ECCC update. – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books […]

Issue 537 – King Of Tokyo

March 02, 2020 01:37 - 67.6 MB

It’s the 2nd Game Night as Denise and Kaebel are joined by Portland creator Indigo Kelleigh to talk art, games, and comics. Then, tune in as they play a full game of King of Tokyo.  – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Support Geek […]

Issue 536 – Berserker!

February 20, 2020 19:43 - 63.1 MB

In this issue, Greg & Lindsay return to Building Character with a breakdown of the Barbarian for D&D. All that and weekend adventures in dark beer and weirdness. Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Support Geek in the City […]

Issue 535 – Trekker

February 13, 2020 18:40 - 66.8 MB

We chat with Ron Randall, creator of Trekker and the Kickstarter campaign to bring the first volume to life. Then, we have a first arc conversation about Star Trek Picard. Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Support Geek in […]

Issue 534 – Loki & Lovecraft

February 06, 2020 18:30 - 57.5 MB

We give a review to The After Realm Quarterly #1 by Michael Avon Oeming, Taki Soma, & Shawn Lee. Then, delve into Color Out Of Space with Nic Cage. Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Support Geek in the […]

Issue 533 – Getting Gloomy

January 30, 2020 22:10 - 75.7 MB

RPG and game designer Keith Baker joins the crew as they kick off their new monthly game series. This month they delved into the horrors of Cthulhu Gloom. Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games … Continue reading →

Issue 532 – Picard Primer

January 23, 2020 17:08 - 76.2 MB

Aaron, Denise, & Kaebel prep for Star Trek Picard with must watch episodes, plus some nerding out over The Witcher, and rants in retail snobbery and body parts… Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games … Continue reading →

Issue 531 – Crisis Parts 4 & 5

January 16, 2020 23:49 - 65.5 MB

The gang gets together to talk about the final parts of Crisis on Infinite Earths on The CW with much love and geekery. But first, be witness to Aaron slowly going crazy. Brought to you by – Geek in the … Continue reading →

Issue 530 – We Star War

January 09, 2020 18:22 - 70.2 MB

The first show of 2020 and the gang goes full Star Wars with thoughts on The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian. Also, random Nordic talk. Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum … Continue reading →

Issue 529 – The Long Kiss Goodnight… Kinda.

December 25, 2019 03:37 - 85.8 MB

A special Christmas treat as the crew does a commentary on The Long Kiss Goodnight… For about 10 minutes, but then a pack of cider and a bottle of tequila turns the commentary into 2 hours of friends hanging out. … Continue reading →

Issue 528 – Holiday Sharing

December 19, 2019 18:33 - 56.4 MB

With the gang back, they relax a bit and share gifts and happiness with each other. Also dark beers. Enjoy a chat with friends and try to slow down a bit. Brought to you by – Geek in the City … Continue reading →

Issue 527 – Strange Crisis

December 12, 2019 18:20 - 96.1 MB

The crew has a chat with writer Stephanie Strange and artist Jay Reynolds on their new work and then there is massive nerding out over Crisis on Infinite Earths! Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian … Continue reading →

Issue 526 – Terry Blas

December 06, 2019 16:57 - 43.8 MB

Denise and Kaebel run the show while Aaron goes and goofs off. They have a conversation with local writer and artist Terry Blas and his Sequential Arts exhibit, Caminito de la Escuela. Brought to you by – Geek in the City … Continue reading →

Issue 525 – Pigeons and Jawas

November 28, 2019 17:09 - 69.2 MB

With Kaebel and Aaron running the show, they do a deep dive into a Star Wars prequels revisit and continue with Deathwatching as they cover episodes 2 and 3 of The Mandalorian. All that and talk of mall work past. … Continue reading →

Issue 524 – Capes & Bidets

November 21, 2019 17:36 - 63.1 MB

The crew does a comic primer dive into the CW Crisis crossover, which somehow turns into a rant about bidets. We don’t know how either. Then, a conversation about why a 4th Kelvin Star Trek is a good thing. Brought … Continue reading →

Issue 523 – The Mandalorian

November 14, 2019 17:49 - 63.1 MB

Kaebel and Aaron dive into The Mandalorian. Then, the whole crew reviews the new comic Black Stars Above from Vault. Plus, a weekend of awesome with the Funemployment 10th anniversary party, Flash AHHHHH, and Siren Nation. Brought to you by … Continue reading →

Issue 522 – Ask a Sith

November 07, 2019 19:09 - 66.4 MB

Talking about Halloween adventures and answering your questions. All that and a dive into Sith lore. Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Buy Aaron’s Books – Support Geek … Continue reading →

Issue 521 – Supes & Cider

October 31, 2019 14:31 - 61.5 MB

With Aaron away, Bean and Kaebel welcome Reverend Nat as co-host to talk European adventures and his Apple Market on November 2 & 3. Then, they dive into some CW shows to nerd out. Also, plotting to kill Aaron, which … Continue reading →

Issue 520 – Tricia Helfer

October 23, 2019 21:30 - 70.7 MB

Aaron and Denise have a conversation with Tricia Helfer all about Creepshow, Battlestar Galacticast with Marc Bernardin, and becoming Dracula on Van Helsing on SyFy. Plus, the crew sits down and plays a spooky game of Horrified! Brought to you … Continue reading →

Issue 519 – Getting Creepy

October 18, 2019 19:46 - 77.3 MB

Tales of Ghost Towns, frontier cemeteries, and haunting in Southern California. Plus, we chat about the new comic Crone from Dark Horse Comics. Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City … Continue reading →

Issue 518 – Batwoman & Druids!

October 10, 2019 19:00 - 72.4 MB

The gang returns with a review of Batwoman on the CW and are then joined by Greg & Lindsey for another installment of Building Character where they focus on the Druid. All that and really awkward Klingon talk. Brought to … Continue reading →

Issue 517 – Witches, Ghosts, & Filk!

October 05, 2019 21:24 - 63.1 MB

Aaron goes on assignment while Denise and Kaebel dive into some comics. First is Nomen Omen from Image Comics, followed by Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter from Dark Horse Comics. But first, a chat with PDX Broadsides and their … Continue reading →

Issue 516 – Kit-Bashing Art

September 26, 2019 17:56 - 54 MB

This week, the crew chats with Charles Romulo Corriea about his art and kit-bashing work; on display in October at Sequential Arts Galley. Then, a review of The Mask #1 from Dark Horse Comics. With musical breaks brought to you … Continue reading →

Issue 515 – Live From RCCC

September 24, 2019 17:33 - 39.9 MB

Denise sits down and chats with creators at Rose City Comic Con. Brought to you by – Geek in the City Comics – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek in the City on Amazon – Support Geek in … Continue reading →

New Books!

September 17, 2019 16:12

Did you miss Rose City Comic Con this year? Fear not, you can still snag the books at my Big Cartel site – https://geekinthecitycomics.bigcartel.com/

Issue 514 – Tangents!

September 12, 2019 16:34 - 61.7 MB

As we prep for Rose City Comic Con, the gang goes on tangents. From staying home alone to random movie performances. Come visit us at RCCC and ask what the hell we’re doing. Brought to you by – Geek in … Continue reading →

Issue 513 – Wizarding World

September 05, 2019 23:31 - 75.4 MB

Merrick Monroe pops in to talk Merrick Has Issues and the adventures she and Bean had catching magical creatures. Then, a long conversation about the underrated Alita: Battle Angel. Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge … Continue reading →

Issue 512 – Joker Thoughts & Princesses

August 29, 2019 15:58 - 64.8 MB

A chat with creator Cassie Anderson about her new book Lifeformed Vol. 2 and her Sequential Art showing. Then, a talk on the new Joker trailer and why it worries the crew. Finally a review of Dr. Mirage issue 1. … Continue reading →

Issue 511 – Nostalgia & Captains

August 22, 2019 19:19 - 74.2 MB

The crew chats up pop culture blind spots, Starfleet Captains & Booze (with thanks to Women at Warp), and reviews of Invader Zim and Rocco’s Modern Life on Netflix. Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge … Continue reading →

Issue 510 – Superheroes & Kings

August 15, 2019 20:39 - 61.1 MB

Steve Coker of StageWorks, Inc. pops in to talk the final Flash Ahhhhh! performance and how you can help bring it to life. Then, a review of Once and Future from BOOM! And, adventure tales! Brought to you by – … Continue reading →

Issue 509 – Clerics & Booze

August 09, 2019 16:45 - 90.3 MB

While Aaron keeps goofing off, Bean and Kaebel are joined by Greg and Lindsey for the return of Building Character with the iconic D&D Cleric! Plus, the liquid courage flows. Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – … Continue reading →

Issue 508 – Comics & 100

August 02, 2019 23:21 - 66.5 MB

With Aaron in Vegas getting his Trekkie on, Bean & Kaebel talk The 100 and a whole grip of comics. Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek in the City on Amazon … Continue reading →

Issue 507 – SDCC & Tacos

July 25, 2019 19:22 - 74.8 MB

We’re joined by Andrea Rosales as she discusses her 1st Thursday show and time at SDCC. Then, we get geeky over Star Trek, CW, and Marvel news from SDCC. Also, taco porn. Brought to you by – Guardian Games – … Continue reading →

Issue 506 – The One With Matt Fraction

July 18, 2019 19:51 - 68.9 MB

We have a long conversation with writer Matt Fraction, covering the state of comics, narrative truths, and giving Indiana Jones a golden dong. Oh, and Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, which we probably should have led with. Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity … Continue reading →

Issue 505 – Indie Comics Time

July 04, 2019 20:52 - 79.4 MB

The gang chats with some creators at the Portland Indie Con. Plus, a review of Archie vs. Predator II & and spoiler-free review of Spider-Man Far From Home. Creators interviewed: Joemette Gil – Robin Kaplan – Steve Lieber – Mildred … Continue reading →

Issue 504 – The Orville Returns

June 27, 2019 18:47 - 61.4 MB

We have to speak our minds and ask for support of Fair Fight Bond and Raices to end suffering at our border and beyond. Don’t worry, we still talk about comics with The Orville & others. Plus Fry Sauce and … Continue reading →

Issue 503 – Cider & Comics

June 20, 2019 22:04 - 69.3 MB

Reverend Nat joins us to talk Oregon Cider Week & tales from Japan. Then, we review Black Hammer / Justice League #1 from DC and Dark Horse Comics. Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – … Continue reading →

Issue 502 – E3 & Lego-a-go-go

June 13, 2019 17:59 - 65.3 MB

The gang covers E3 video game news & shirtless LEGO Jeff Goldblum. Plus love for Bill & Ted and gifts from Austin. Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – … Continue reading →

Issue 501 – Art of Numquamori

June 06, 2019 16:44 - 49 MB

With Aaron out, Denise and Kaebel chat with Tara to talk 1st Thursday and the Art of Numquamori! Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek in the City … Continue reading →

Issue 499 – Gaming the Throne

May 23, 2019 20:31 - 66.7 MB

We break down the ending to Game of Thrones and discuss what we thought worked and what came up short. Then, Kaebel talks about why the CW is doing important social work with capes. Plus, talking the 500th Episode Listener … Continue reading →

Issue 498 – Talking Fandon

May 16, 2019 17:55 - 51.5 MB

There is talk of the Picard show, The Orville, and why you don’t own your fandom. All that a Lego Stranger Things. Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – … Continue reading →

Issue 497 – It’s Wizard Time!

May 10, 2019 15:20 - 71 MB

We nerd out over Spider-Man Far From Home trailer and other geek times. Then, Building Character takes a deep dive with Wizards! Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – … Continue reading →

Issue 496 – It’s Not A Mary Sue!

May 03, 2019 00:43 - 71.3 MB

We review Avengers Endgame and The Battle of Winterfell, both with spoilers! Then, a review of Stranger Things “Six” from Dark Horse Comics and prepare you for Free Comic Book Day. Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – … Continue reading →

Issue 495 – SPOILERS (no spoilers)

April 25, 2019 19:13 - 69.8 MB

Spoilers. Who is responsible in avoiding them? Also a review of Ascender issue 1 from Image Comics. And May 25th – Episode 500 Listener Party at Reverend Nat’s! Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – … Continue reading →

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