Geek in the City
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsMixing 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 MBWith 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 MBWe 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 MBThe 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 MBOur 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 MBThe 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 MBWe 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 MBThe 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 MBIt’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 MBIn 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBRPG 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 MBAaron, 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBA 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 MBWith 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 MBThe 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 MBDenise 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 MBWith 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 MBThe 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 MBKaebel 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 MBTalking 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 MBWith 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 MBAaron 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 MBTales 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 MBThe 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 MBAaron 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 MBThis 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 MBDenise 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 16:12Did 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 MBAs 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 MBMerrick 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 MBA 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 MBThe 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 MBSteve 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 MBWhile 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 MBWith 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 MBWe’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 MBWe 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 MBThe 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 MBWe 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 MBReverend 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 MBThe 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 MBWith 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 MBWe 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 MBThere 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBSpoilers. 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 →