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 494 – Kicking Off Creatives!
April 18, 2019 16:43 - 76.4 MBThe PDX Broadsides and Kielen King join us to talk about their new creative projects. Kielen talks about Ion the Shuttle and the PDX Broadsides talk Relatable Content. Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – … Continue reading →
Issue 493 – Comics ‘n the City!
April 11, 2019 22:45 - 68.1 MBWe record a series of interviews live from City Hall about Portland Comics Month plus a trip to Sequential Art Gallery for 1st Thursday. Special guests: IDW PDX – CBLDF – Helioscope Studio – David Walker – Aztec Empire Support … Continue reading →
Issue 492 – Comics & Cider
April 04, 2019 19:13 - 61.3 MBA long chat with Reverend Nat over Cider and Cheese in Portland. Then, join us at Comics Month in Portland. Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek in the … Continue reading →
Issue 491 – Portland Comics Month 2019
March 28, 2019 18:18 - 54.5 MBWe announce Comics Month in Portland and discuss The Process at Sequential Art Gallery. Plus a review of Invisible Kingdom #1. Support us at www.patreon.com/geekinthecity Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek … Continue reading →
Issue 490 – Rucka & Lazarus Rise!
March 21, 2019 19:10 - 78.9 MBGreg Rucka returns with a long conversation about Lazarus: Risen, Stumptown TV pilot, and The Old Guard. Plus, lots of geeky jokes and laughing. Also, lock in May 25th for the Episode 500 Listener Party at Reverend Nat’s Cider Room! … Continue reading →
Issue 489 – What is Russian Doll, Alex?
March 14, 2019 19:37 - 69.2 MBWe dive deep into Russian Doll, give a spoiler-free review of Captain Marvel, and fan-cast game shows. Support the show on Ko-Fi or Patreon Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek in the … Continue reading →
Issue 488 – It’s a Marvel!
March 07, 2019 22:28 - 64.7 MBWe say goodbye to Luke Perry and talk about cultural connections. Then, a comics primer for folks catching Captain Marvel this weekend. Plus, opening goofiness. Support the show on Ko-Fi or Patreon Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum … Continue reading →
Issue 487 – Birthday Episode
March 01, 2019 16:02 - 85.8 MBThe final Women in Horror Month review – Last Supper. Then, Building Character returns with the classic D&D PC – The Fighter! All that and random birthday drinking goofiness. Support the show on Ko-Fi or Patreon Brought to you by – … Continue reading →
Issue 486 – Bricks & Brews
February 21, 2019 19:32 - 66.3 MBLego Movie 2 review. Talking SheBrew. Discussing My Sucky Teen Romance for Women in Horror Month. Plus a special Kickstarter request. Support the show on Ko-Fi or Patreon Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics … Continue reading →
Issue 485 – Spencer & Locke Vol. 2
February 14, 2019 21:04 - 54.2 MBWe interview David Pepose about Spencer & Locke Vol. 2 and review The Countess for Women in Horror Month. Support the show on Ko-Fi or Patreon Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek … Continue reading →
Issue 484 – Candy Syringe
February 09, 2019 01:22 - 78.9 MBWomen in Horror Month begins with Pet Sematary. Plus tales of Mexico and Netflix! Support the show on Patreon. Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek in the City on Amazon Direct … Continue reading →
Issue 483 – Trash Can Cap
February 01, 2019 00:13 - 52.6 MBHow to talk pop culture without being a jerk. Plus, tales of movie production. Support the show on Patreon. Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek in the City on Amazon Direct … Continue reading →
Issue 482 – Buffy’s Back!
January 24, 2019 21:14 - 61.8 MBA Buffy movie retrospective & new Buffy comic review. And Bridge City Comics aims to help the industry. Support the show on Patreon. Brought to you by – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Geek in the … Continue reading →
Issue 481 – Capes & Warp Cores
January 17, 2019 18:19 - 65.7 MBA new episode of Geek in the City Radio starts with the gang delving into all the new Star Trek programming, from the start of Section 31 and the melancholy of Picard. Then Aaron, Kaebel, and Denise chat about Spider-Man: … Continue reading →
Issue 480 – Building Character Begins
January 10, 2019 23:01 - 64.7 MBAfter a slightly grumpy opening, the gang welcomes Greg and Lindsey back to debut a new monthly segment – Building Character – Exploring the classes and archetypes in D&D, one class at a time! All that and why every X-Man … Continue reading →
Issue 479 – Here We Go 2019
January 03, 2019 07:19 - 63.3 MB2019 starts and the crew are… Starting slow. There is talk of surviving the holiday. Then, the gang give their thoughts on The Orville season 2, episode 1. Is the humor slowing down or did Fox ask for a locker … Continue reading →
Issue 478 – Dafoe’s Wet Manbun.
December 20, 2018 17:44 - 57.5 MBGreetings Programs! Aaron and Bean hold down the show while Kaebel enjoys some rare family time. First, there is some talk of holiday doldrums. But then, the nerd times happens with a review of Livewire #1 from Valiant Comics and … Continue reading →
Issue 477 – Spandex & Cider
December 13, 2018 19:33 - 69.9 MBGreetings Programs! This week the crew are joined by Reverend Nat to talk about and enjoy some tasty new beverages coming your way. And, a very special collaboration begins. But then, some serious geeky love for the Elseworlds crossover on the CW. Pop a bubbly beverage and enjoy the nerdy cheer! Continue reading →
Issue 476 – An AMA & Roll the DIE
December 06, 2018 22:37 - 73.1 MBWe open again with fun nerd times and talking pop culture. Then, an AMA that answers the tough questions of the crew or at least as tough as we can roll. Finally, a review of Die #1 from Image Comics. All that and Kaebel is a member of The Rogues. Continue reading →
Issue 475 – Of Comics and Life
November 29, 2018 18:34 - 80.5 MBGreetings Programs! In this issue, the crew has a deep nerd chat on movies, horror franchises, and why they miss small budget flicks. Then, they review Snap Flash Hustle from Black Mask Studios. Finally, a deep and somewhat sorrowful conversation on living as a collaborative artist. Plus, fluttering eyebrows. Continue reading →
Issue 474 – The 2018 Portland Podcast Festival
November 23, 2018 17:43 - 28.4 MBA holiday treat while the gang enjoy family and friends time. Our live segment at the 2018 Portland Podcast Festival - The topic... Fun With Reboots! Thrill as the crowd does their best to stump the nerds. Continue reading →
Issue 473 – For the True Believers
November 15, 2018 21:37 - 90.7 MBGreetings Programs! We open the show with a conversation about Stan Lee and the importance of heroes within the culture. Then, Kaebel does an unboxing of the long-awaiting Betrayal: Legacy board game and we can play it online. Finally, Bean says goodbye to Trekucation with the final No Take Bakulas! Continue reading →
Issue 472 – That Dark Mirror
November 08, 2018 17:36 - 75.4 MBGreetings Programs! Today, we take the long awaited trip into the Mirror Universe with A Mirror Darkly on No Take Bakulas. But first, we have a chat with photographer Mika Martinez and her show at Ovation with Raw Portland. And, attending OryCon 40, find her show there as well. All that and we tease the fun we've got planned at the 2018 Portland Podcast Festival. See you all there! Continue reading →
Issue 471 – Resident Evil Commentary
November 06, 2018 17:17 - 67.8 MBGreetings Programs! I know we promised What We Do In The Shadows, but there was a streaming mistake (aka, Aaron blew it). Thankfully, Kaebel and Bean save the day with Resident Evil. And really, good-bad movies are more fun than good-good movies. All that and the Texans join us! Continue reading →
Issue 470 – Horrible Horrific Horror
October 25, 2018 17:45 - 82.8 MBPlease, come all the way in as we have a massive conversation about horror movies with the one and only Dave Helfrey, aka, Baron Von Goolo. Then, a spoiler-free review of Halloween 2018 followed with a conversation about issue 1 … Continue reading →
Issue 469 – Hell of the Shanghai Moonshiners
October 18, 2018 18:32 - 76.2 MBWelcome, Foolish Mortals... This week, Aaron and Kaebel open the show while Bean is on assignment. They start with a chat about all things Crystal Lake. Then, Bean returns and the crew samples all the snacks brought back from China for them. Next, a short comic review with mixed thoughts and the long-promised paranormal tale of Aaron, the Rose and Raindrop, and a Demon. Worst. Sitcom. Ever. All that and the effects of Durian Chips and Moonshine in a tin cup. Continue reading →
Issue 468 – Charlie & Grandpa Joe
October 11, 2018 19:23 - 77.3 MBThe horror continues as the crew opens with, um, Monty Python. We blame Netflix. Then, they chat about the new Pet Cemetery trailer and Denise leads the conversation on Raw. All that and a trip down bad 80s and 90s TV and a hint at paranormal stories to come! Continue reading →
Issue 467 – Vulcan Tinder
October 04, 2018 18:21 - 73.4 MBHorror season begins! This week the gang talks about Halloween episodes from their favorite TV shows and then delve into Slasher talk. Next, No Take Bakulas wraps up the Andorian Trilogy with The Aenar. Finally, they give a lot of love to These Savage Shores from Vault Comics. All that and the live chat breaks everyone. Continue reading →
Issue 466 – Smooth Jams
September 27, 2018 17:45 - 71.1 MBGreetings Programs! We're back and get right to the geek fun. First, Kaebel tells tales of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios while Aaron & Bean get jealous. Then, a double comic review as we chat Umbrella Academy and Man-Eaters, both very different and very wonderful. Finally, Bean takes us into sci-fi novels with a discussion about The Book of the Unnamed Midwife. Plus, we have Erma the Nugget in studio! Continue reading →
Issue 465 – Recap & Pink Skins!
September 13, 2018 20:10 - 85.6 MBGreetings Programs! In this issue, we do some RCCC recap and give some thoughts about what we’d like to see in the future. Then, Bean and Kaebel have thoughts on cartoons and fandom. And that Aaron is a grump. Then, … Continue reading →
Issue 464 – David Walker & RCCC 2018
September 06, 2018 20:51 - 88.1 MBHey Nerds! This week, we are joined by the awesome David Walker to talk convention life and his newest comic Bitter Root (as your local shop to order you a copy). Then, Bean and Aaron talk about their events at … Continue reading →
Issue 463 – Beetlejuice Commentary
August 31, 2018 20:30Here we go. The return of the Geek in the City Radio Fan Commentaries. This month we kick things off with Beetlejuice! Don't forget to send your pop culture specific Fun With Race questions - E-Mail or Facebook Message us. Continue reading →
Issue 462 – Galactic Shenanigans
August 24, 2018 16:19Greetings Programs! The crew gets back to the studio and brings the nerd! First, a normal opening shifts to Lynch and Herzog. Then, Aaron talks about attended WorldCon76 as part of the Mexicanx Initiative. Then, they chat a bit about Olivia Twist from Berger Books and No Take Bakulas spends some time going to Babel One! And don't forget to send your pop culture specific Fun With Race questions - E-Mail or Facebook Message us. Continue reading →
Everybody Busy Best Of – Trick ‘r Treat Commentary
August 15, 2018 22:32Hey gang. This week, literally everyone on the show has family in town or special work commitments. So, it’s Best Of time! This week, we travel to 2015 and that time Dawn Taylor popped in and we got buzzed watching … Continue reading →
Issue 461- Live from Guardian Games
August 10, 2018 18:23Greetings Programs! For reasons, the gang took to The Extra Life Room in Guardian Games to record and broadcast live! (Link to the video if you want to watch us). In this issue, they nerd out over Patrick Stewart returning to Star Trek. They nerd out over Ruby Rose in Gotham. Really, they just hella' nerd out! Continue reading →
Issue 460 – RPGs, Vulcans, and BEES!!!!
August 02, 2018 19:57Greetings Programs! This week, the gang have a conversation over what they love about RPGs as they take part in RPG a day challenge 2018. Then, Bean learns of the Kir'Shara on No Take Bakulas. Also, many cultural side chats, Kaebel has his first shandy, and Aaron derails the show to rescue a bee.
Issue 459 – Expedition to OMSI After Dark
July 27, 2018 19:23Coming to you LIVE from OMSI After Dark - Stranger Than Fiction! The crew chat about the fun trailers that dropped from Comic-Con. Plus, drops in from many special guests and amazing music from Shubzilla & Bill Beats from their new album - Boomers Vol. 2. Enjoy nerds!
Issue 458 – Forging to Waterdeep
July 19, 2018 17:30Waterdeep! Waterdeep! Yup, we open odd and stay in the goofy world. First, we nerd out over the early SDCC news coming out. Then, we roll into our love of video games, old and new. Finally, we continue the Vulcan trilogy with No Take Bakulas. Also, we open with ABBA. No, really.
Issue 457 – The Regroup
July 12, 2018 18:21Greetings Programs. We return after the July 4th holiday with a deep thanks to everyone that donated to our RAICES charity. Then, there is much nerdier in the world of comics, both of goodbyes and helloes. Then, No Take Bakulas kicks off season 4 with The Forge and the Vulcan reveal. Finally, much love is given to Farmland by Rob Guillory from Image Comics.
Issue 456 – New Nerd Camp
June 29, 2018 20:11Greetings Programs. The gang are joined by Sarah Gulde to talk about the all new Nerd Camp - Free Night! Join in the nerd fun at Red Castle Games to help raise money for Snow Cap Charities. Then - Aaron, Bean, and Kaebel get all kinds of nerdy and that's before they resort to an acapella version of Faith of the Heart for No Take Bakulas. Also, a short and rather awkward review of a new Mike Hammer comic.
Issue 455 – Wine and the Gang!
June 21, 2018 19:01Greetings Programs. This week, we record live from Pairings Portland to sample and talk about the wines based on Aaron, Bean, and Kaebel. Even more important, we learn who is the best. The. Best. (Or, at least their wine). And yes, it's a little noisy, but that's life in the live recording world. But listen and maybe learn a bit and you too can sound cool at your next adult party.
Issue 454 – Kicking Off Cider Week 2018
June 14, 2018 16:33Greetings Programs. This week, the gang sits down and has a fun chat with Nat West of Reverend Nat's Hard Cider to talk all things fermented fruit and the 2018 Oregon Cider Week. Plus, some geek news and Bean is falling out of love with No Take Bakulas... Come on season 4! All that and even more cider.
Issue 453 – Guests Galore!
June 09, 2018 03:52Greetings Programs. With Kaebel and Aaron out, Bean brings in special co-hosts Christian Lipski of the PDX Broadsides and Shandy Ring of Bridge City Comics. Thrill as Enterprise elicits all new eye-rolls with No Take Bakulas. Then, a review of the new Nancy Drew comics from BOOM! And, all manner of random nerd fun. Brought … Continue reading Issue 453 – Guests Galore! →
Issue 452 – The Musical Break
May 30, 2018 22:34Hello nerds! With Bean on assignment and Aaron being horrible with scheduling, Geek in the City Radio takes a musical break as we look back at some of our favorite musical guests. This week, we listen to segments from Lucia Fasano, Thundering Asteroids, Megathruster, and the PDX Broadsides. Also, we're still take suggested adjectives for Nerd Communion happening June 20 at Pairings Portland.
Issue 451 – The Mid-Season Break
May 24, 2018 18:23Greetings Programs. Because we're all babies, this issue opens with complaining about the Portland heat. Which quickly becomes a trip down Aaron and Kaebel's TV days with chats about In Search Of and Mutual Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Then, Bean takes a mid-season recap of Trekucation - No Take Bakulas as she prepares to jump ahead to the end of Season 3 and conversations about nasty producers and Trek fashion. Finally, a review of Blackwood #1 from Dark Horse Comics. Don't forget, we're still take...
Issue 450 – Freeflow Nerdery
May 17, 2018 18:43Greetings Programs. The gang is all back but with no direction. Tales of show pasts and fun stories of living the geek life. Then, Aaron gives a spoiler-free review of Deadpool 2. Is it just another cash grab sequel or does the newest installment lift the series higher? Finally, a special announcement - Teaming up with Pairings Portland, Geek in the City Radio presents Nerd Communion! But we need your help. Email, message, or Tweet your adjectives to describe Aaron, Denise, and Kaebel to help...
Issue 449 – Diplomats & Vixens
May 11, 2018 01:24Greetings Programs. With Aaron on special assignment, Bean takes the center seat. Joined with Kaebel, they have a chat with Christian Lipski of the PDX Broadsides. In No Take Bakulas, Denise observes Captain Archer's interesting diplomacy skills. A chat about the in-killable in The 100. And, Betty and Veronica turn a little dark in Vixens issue 6.
Issue 448 – Talking Ten Times A Tiger!
May 03, 2018 15:41Greetings Programs. After a flawless opening, the crew has some nerdy talks about all the Star Trek news that dropped an hour after last weeks show. (Thanks reps). Also, they are joined by Cynthia Gerriets of Ten Times A Tiger to talk about her amazing toy sculptures and her gallery show at Sequential Arts Gallery, and, we learn Beanerita might have a secret twin. Then No Take Bakulas risks travelling the... MINEFIELD! All that and wine with a straw.
Issue 447 – Geeky Self-Care
April 26, 2018 16:20Greetings Programs. After some pretty stressful times, Aaron, Bean, and Kaebel talk about the ways they relax and find their center again. Shocking no one, they are nerdy as hell. Then, No Take Bakulas warps forward with the Shadows of P'Jem and more Vulcan shenanigans. Followed by a mixed review of The Prisoner #1 from Titan Comics and a passionate recap of the the Black Lightning season finale.
Issue 446 – Vulcans, Andorians, & Time Travel!
April 12, 2018 17:29Greetings Programs! It's issue 446 and the gang dives into casting news from the Final Frontier with a sample of Altered Carbon. Then, No Take Bakulas investigates The Andorian Incident and Bean's trust in Vulcan becomes shaken. Then, a short review of Her Infernal Descent. And finally, everyone nerds out hard over the season finale of Legends of Tomorrow. All that and skirting the phrasing line!