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 445 – NyQuil Haze
April 05, 2018 16:28Greetings Programs! In issue 445, Kaebel and Aaron are loopy from random sickness hitting Portland, while Bean does her best to keep us in line. There is much nerdery. Finally, we being Trekucation - No Take Bakulas! It's a shorter show, but concentrated geekiness is good for you.
Issue 444 – My Boyfriend is a Bear
March 29, 2018 20:27Greetings Programs! This week, we are joined by Portland artist Cat Farris to talk about her new book from Oni Press, My Boyfriend is a Bear and her release event on April 18 at Bridge City Comics and her gallery show at Sequential Arts Gallery starting April 5. Then, we figure out how to tackle Star Trek Enterprise and why Disney's Robin Hood was the sexual awakening of an entire generation. Plus, Aaron is shocked to learn a word isn't a word.
Issue 443 – Returning to the Alpha Quadrant
March 22, 2018 21:55Greetings Programs. On this issue, Bean makes her final trip with the USS Voyager with Endgame Parts I & II. Then, the gang falls in love with Lucy Dreams #1 from BOOM! Studios. But first, we get all kinds of nerdy plotting out a D&D session with the Muppets, come on Disney, his us up! Also, popcorn.
Issue 442 – The Surprise Guest & Equinox
March 17, 2018 23:00Greetings Programs. The gang pops in to finally take a trip with the USS Equinox for Viewager. Then, a surprise guest from podcasts past pops in. Spoilers, it's Kielen King! But first, Aaron gets ranty. Like, real ranty. Like, not nerd stuff, but Aaron is pissed at the world ranty.
Issue 441 – Werewolves, Vampires, & Superheroes!
March 08, 2018 17:56Greetings Programs. This week Aaron, Bean, and Kaebel sit down and chat with Steve Coker of Stageworks, Ink to talk about his new show - Varsity Cheerleaders Werewolves Live From Outer Space! Thrill at the 80s-o-rama-extravaganza and get your tickets here! Then, the gang reviews Vampironica from Archie Horror. Finally, some in depth love for Black Lightning on the CW.
Issue 440 – Nerd Times with Greg
March 01, 2018 19:34Greetings Programs. In this issue, we're happy to have Greg Rucka pop back in and have some serious chats on nerdy things. Then, we give much love to Black Panther. Next. there is talk of Lazarus X+66 Trade, news on the Amazon show, and how to order the RPG. All that, as we drink Scotch and wish we had pizza.
Issue 439 – Comics Talk Best-Of
February 21, 2018 21:34Greetings Programs! Sadly, Portlands bad snow management means we can't pull off a live show this week. However, we've assembled some of our favorite comic talent interviews with Kelly Sue DeConnick, Leila Del Duca, Nicola Scott, and Greg Rucka. So sit down and enjoy many deep talks with some amazing people.
Issue 438 – SheBrew & Discovery – UPDATED
February 20, 2018 00:34Greetings Programs! In this issue, we open with SheBrew to talk about the 4th annual female and female identifying brewing festival that benefits local brewers and the Human Rights Campaign on March 3rd. Get your tickets here. Next, the gang has a quick review of the pending Pumpkinhead comic from Dynamite. Finally, a deeper dive and review of the 1st season of Star Trek Discovery!
Issue 437 – Assimilation Time!
February 10, 2018 01:05Greetings Programs! This week the gang has a good time chatting about the Solo trailer, Deadpool 2, and why Kaebel hates Cable. Heh. Then, we welcome the Capital City Comic Con in Victoria, BC as our newest sponsor as we dive into Infidel issue 1 from Image Comics. Then, Viewager takes Bean into a Dark Frontier!
Issue 436 – Just Thoughts & Feelings
February 01, 2018 19:06Greetings Programs! In this issue, there were many plans. All of which were tossed out because everyone is tired and needed some venting. So, this is just the feelings in the mic and hanging out. Talk of Trek shows that never were, rambling about Christopher Plummer, MASH, and horrible medical procedures. Plus, tasty meat sticks and sake. PS - Sorry about the audio clicks. There was a short in the board that wasn't detectible till editing.
Issue 435 – The Return!
January 25, 2018 18:28Greetings Programs! Aaron is back in the center seat as Kaebel leads the crew nerding out over the newest CW Superhero episodes and why Black Lighting is different and exciting. Then, a deep dive into Abbott #1 from BOOM! Studios and why it's a can't miss comic. Finally, Bean's continual Star Trek Viewager takes a look at Latent Image and asks what makes a soul.
Issue 434 – Overlords!
January 22, 2018 18:58Greetings Programs! Once again, Bean runs the board as she can Kaebel keep the USS GitCRadio cruising nerd space. There is the talk of Star Trek Discovery and why Aaron should never talk STD. Then, a... A positive review on Viewager? Plus a comic review and some needed venting.
Issue 433 – It’s A Long One (Phrasing)
January 13, 2018 17:02Greetings Programs! With Aaron in the land of the midnight sun (well, no sun this time of year), Bean and Kaebel run the table with nerd talk. They dive deep into what happens when Marvel avoids Black Widow for damn near a decade (hint, you get Red Sparrow). Then, nerdy yammering on Legends of Tomorrow. And, the conversation you needed... Dental talk!
Issue 432 – The Crafty and the Hungry
January 05, 2018 18:42Greetings Programs! In this issue, we sit down with Elisabeth Allie to talk about the changes coming to the Geek Craft Expo: Portland. Live in the area and do crafts or love crafts? Be sure to check the site out and have some geeky craft fun. Then, Bean begins her Year of Hell in Viewager while Aaron & Kaebel just hope Red sticks some boots up asses. Finally, they review Hungry Ghosts #1 from Berger Books.
Issue 429 – Timewarp into Movie Talk & Doing Good
December 29, 2017 21:11Greeings Programs! In this time warping issue of Geek in the City Radio, Bean takes control of the board for the first time as she and Kaebel run the show... While Aaron goofed off in Denver and enjoyed a Star War. In this issue, they cover films missed in 2017 and engage in much-needed retail venting.
Issue 431 – Finding the Light in 2017
December 29, 2017 17:43Greetings Programs! In this issue, the crew do their best to look back and find the positive moments from 2017. It isn't easy, but one has to remember the good if they're going to endure the bad. But first, they're joined by Matt Bors of The Nib to talk about his new show at Sequential Arts Gallery in January and how being a political cartoonist in 2017 is a challenge. All that and Aaron awkwardly wonders why people think Adam Driver is sexy...
Issue 430 – The Last Glass with The Last Jedi
December 21, 2017 22:21Greetings Programs! In this issue, the gang exchange nerdy gifts with each other and bring joy to the recording studio. Then, they're joined by Jeff of Portland Pairings and explores the world of wines in this galaxy and one that's far, far away as he talks about his Star Wars wine pairings (and other awesome paring options). Then, they dive into The Last Jedi with emotions and thoughts that live in spoiler-world. Oh, and where is issue 429? Still being edited, fear not, it will be a special ...
Issue 428 – Crisis in the Continuum
December 07, 2017 17:31Greetings Programs! In this issue, the gang goes full nerd as they delve into Hellboy - Krampusnacht from Dark Horse Comics. Then, many musings on the Q civil war in Viewager. Which leads to a super nerdy love-letter to the CW superhero event, Crisis on Earth X. All that, and DMX.
Issue 427 – Games, Sulu, & Dawn!
December 01, 2017 22:50Greetings Programs, in this issue we're joined by Dawn Taylor to have some fun and talk nerd things. And immediately go down the food path. Then, the gang talks about the Avengers Infinity War trailer. Then, Kaebel talks about some of the awesome board games coming down the road. And finally, Bean continues the Star Trek Viewager with Flashback! See everyone this Saturday, December 2 at the Portland Podcast Festival at the Hawthorne Theater!
Issue 426 – Tech the Tech
November 28, 2017 20:09Greetings Programs! After a frustrating tech start, we're pleased to welcome Nat West of Reverend Nat's Cider here in Portland, OR. We chat about how he's grown and his ongoing desire to educated Americans on real cider and how nuanced it can be. He also brought cider! Then, the listener directed Viewager begins in earnest as Bean delves into Meld, with a primer of Basics. We hope to see everyone this Saturday, December 2 at the Portland Podcast Festival at the Hawthorne Theater!
Issue 425 – Well Met, Illimat
November 17, 2017 20:01Greetings Programs! In this issue, Kaebel and Bean sit down at Guardian Games and chat with game designer Keith Baker and artist Carson Ellis to talk about and play their new game – Illimat based on work by The Decemberists! And a quick note on audio. Our recorder died shortly before the show this week, … Continue reading Issue 425 – Well Met, Illimat →
Issue 424 – Stranger and Stranger…
November 09, 2017 18:20Greetings Programs! In this issue, we're joined by the amazing Merrick Monroe as we talk about supporting artists and how we can all make wonderful work together. Then, the gang delves into a semi spoiler free review of Stranger Things 2. Followed by a very in depth talk over 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, now available from Black Mask. Finally, the list for Viewager takes shape! All that and too much beer. And please, pop on over to Aaron's Patreon page, it means the world to him.
Issue 423 – Megathruster & Bikers!
November 03, 2017 16:51Greetings Programs! In this issue, Aaron suffers from Romulan Death Flu Kaebel steps into the board as we say goodbye, for now, to guest co-host Greg. And they go out with a bang as Bean invites Chris from Megathruster to get their epic nerd rock on to talk about Wands at the Ready album release party on November 9th! Then, they talk about Betty & Veronica Vixens from Archie Comics that drops 11/15. All that and catching up with buddies! And remember, just a dollar a month from you helps us ...