Geek in the Streets
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsA podcast for the geek and nerd subjects you love, as if you were part of the conversation! A casual fan interviews her deep knowledge/super-fan boyfriend on interesting geeky topics in order to learn more pertinent information in a fun, condensed, and approachable manner. Join us as we explore Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and more! Come for the facts, and stay for the fun and jokes!
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Episodes
Episode 140: Justified
January 08, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBArielle and Ian - opposing forces that are forced to work together due to the unbreakable bond that they dug coal together. Waitasec, that was Raylan Givens and Boyd Crowder in FX's hit neo-Western Justified! Join your hosts as they discuss one of the BEST television shows of all time, Justified!
Episode 139: Loki Season 2
January 02, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe God of Mischief returns in Loki Season 2! But did the show justify itself or was it another exercise in superhero showrunning? Join Arielle and Ian as they discuss Loki's sophomore season and whether they enjoyed it, thought it needed work, or belongs in a multiverse that we don't live in.
Episode 138: Holiday Music Special
December 25, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to the GITS Holiday Music Special! Join your hosts as Arielle, the non-musician, researches the origins of holiday music and explains it to Ian, the musician, and he lazily plugs along!
Episode 136: Aquaman
December 11, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBOne of the most misunderstood characters who has been often the butt of superhero jokes - today we take Aquaman seriously! Learn about the history of Aquaman, some of his stories, and his different interpretations in film and animation. Talking to sea life is cool!
Episode 137: The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
December 11, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBBack to Panem we go, but also back in time! Welcome to the 10th Annual Hunger Games and the rise and fall of Coriolanus Snow. Is it true that Snow always lands on top? Join us to find out!
Episode 135: Rick Riordan
December 04, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWelcome to Season 13 and the world of the Greek Gods! We mean the Romans, no.. the Egyptians, or the Norse... there are so many! We visit those and more in this week's episode about the works of Rick Riordan.
Episode 134: Christopher Nolan Movies
November 20, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThe last AUTEUR...as maybe Ian exclaims 6 times during the episode...Christopher Nolan has made some incredible movies. Join the Geek in the Streets team as they discuss Christopher Nolan movies and how they have impacted the humble hosts as well as the world at large!
Episode 133: Mouse Guard
November 13, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIt's a world of political intrigue, a medieval tale of love, hate, war, honor, and....mice? You're hearing that correctly, today we talk about one of the most beautifully drawn comics of all time Mouse Guard. Listen to find out Ian's personal connections to Mouse Guard and how he came across the comic at San Diego Comic Con!
Episode 132: Captain Marvel
November 06, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBMarvel comics has a character with Marvel in the name...sign us up! In today's episode we go over the comic book history of Captain Marvel and shed light on the inclusion of the character in the MCU. Is the comic book character any different from the movies? Spoiler alert - big time yes. Let's find out what the differences are!
Episode 131: Coraline
October 30, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBFrom the wonderfully weird mind of Neil Gaiman and Henry Selick, Coraline exploded onto the halloween themed must watch list back in 2009. How does the film hold up? Does it compare to Nightmare Before Christmas? And would watching it today in a theater for an anniversary be something that is fun? Join Arielle and Ian as they discuss all this and the magic of the movie Coraline!
Episode 130: Halloween Activities by GITS
October 23, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWhat do YOU like to do for Halloween activities? Join your hosts as they explore some of their favorite local and even international Halloween activities! From haunted trails to Universal Studios Horror Nights, see what stimulates your senses to get in the mood for nights of frights!
Episode 129: The Haunting Anthology by Mike Flanagan
October 16, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBModern horror storytelling has never looked so good. Join the Geek in the Streets team as they uncover the mysteries displayed in The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and The Midnight Club and discuss whether they think the newest addition The Fall of the House of Usher is going to live up to the hype.
Episode 128: Castlevania
October 09, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWerewolves, skeletons, giant bats that knock you into a pit, and of course Dracula himself! Join the Geek in the Streets hosts as they try to navigate through the puzzle of doom that is the Castlevania franchise! Find out which games and adaptations Ian views as the most important and learn some surprising facts along the way.
Episode 127: Werewolves in Media
October 02, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWhen the moon is full and that shiver crawls up your spine...lycanthropy can take you over! Today Ian and Arielle discuss one of the most ubiquitous horror staples: the Werewolf. Find out the incredible history behind one of humanities most horrifying monsters as well as dive into the modern era of werewolf lore!
Episode 127: A Haunting in Venice
September 25, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBBeware mes enfants! This week's episode is full of jump scares and fabulous mustachioed men! Or one man in particular- the famous fictional detective Hercule Poirot. Can he solve the supernatural mystery laid forth in his latest film- A Haunting in Venice? Only order and method can help us find out together!
Episode 126: Hercule Poirot
September 18, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBBonsoir dear listeners! This week we head into a different world- a world of murder and mystery! Our fearless hosts discuss the literary world of Dame Agatha Christie, and more specifically the fictional life of Hercule Poirot. Use your little grey cells to learn more about the quirky detective before seeing the upcoming A Haunting in Venice movie in theaters this month! Can you figure out whodunnit in this episode?
Episode 125: Mission: Impossible Franchise
September 11, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBYour mission, should you choose to accept it, is to learn all about the Mission: Impossible franchise with Arielle and Ian as your hosts. Should your headphones be discovered, any knowledge of your podcast listening for the first episode of Geek in the Streets season 12 will be disavowed. This message will self destruct in 5....4....3....
Episode 124: The Witcher Season 3
August 28, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBNetflix's The Witcher has released the final episodes featuring Henry Cavill. How did the team do? Did they celebrate his tenure as the beloved character? Or did they waste a golden opportunity? Check in with Arielle and Ian as they discuss whether this season was a success and if it aligned with Ian's updated reading of some of the books.
Episode 123: Planet of the Apes Franchise
August 21, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBEver wonder what it would be like if apes ruled the world? Then this podcast is for you! Today we explore the Planet of the Apes franchise from its humble beginnings to the blockbuster prequels. Join us as we explore a movie that had us in tears...from a CGI ape!
Episode 122: Secret Invasion
August 14, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBFollowing up our episode on Nick Fury, we discuss both the comic and the Disney plus series Secret Invasion! The Skrulls have invaded and infiltrated earth. Who can you trust? Listen to this podcast in order to find out! Your illustrious podcasters will also answer the question - does this series deserve to be the lowest rated Marvel production?
Episode 121- Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.
August 07, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBHave you ever wanted to learn more about Nick Fury aka the head of Marvel's S.H.I.E.L.D.? Or for that matter, learn what S.H.I.E.L.D. stands for as an acronym? Well, you're in the right place! Get debriefed in this week's episode!
Episode 120- Hogwarts Legacy
July 31, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week it's time for a first! Obviously, it is not the first time we have talked about Harry Potter, but it is the first time we have done an episode solely dedicated to a video game! So grab your Portkey and dive head first into the Wizarding World (TM) in this episode on Hogwarts Legacy!
Episode 119- San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Recap ft. Sean Bassett
July 24, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year...no not Christmas, San Diego Comic-Con! Join your hosts Ian and Arielle as they walk you through their shared experience at SDCC2023. But when the fun level is too high you'll need a pinch hitter - this week's episode features returning guest and Geek in the Streets blood brother Sean Bassett! Join us as we talk about the floor, the panels, the Hollywood strikes, and Rob Liefeld!
Episode 118- Indiana Jones
July 17, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBJoin us in the adventure of the week with this exploration of the Indiana Jones franchise. Which movie is our favorite? What did we think of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny? You don't have to be a professor of archaeology to know the answers to these questions- just tune in to this week's episode to find out!
Episode 117- The Terminator
July 10, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB"Sarah Connor?" If those words have ever inspired you with a sense of dread or impending doom, you must have watched the original tech-noir thriller The Terminator starring former California governator Arnold Schwarzenegger. Join us as we discuss the first film in the franchise and end with a light discussion of the rest of the films (and one TV show) with respect to how they stack up!
Episode 116- The Flash Movie
July 03, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWe are wrapping up our Flash related content with this week's episode on The Flash movie from DC. How did we feel about the film? Join us to find out!
Episode 115- Miles Morales and The Spider-Verse
June 26, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBJump into and across The Spider-Verse with us in this week's episode. We do a deep dive on Miles Morales, Miguel O'Hara, and Gwen Stacy. Spoiler alert for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse!
Episode 114- Tim Burton's Batman
June 19, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWanna get nuts with us? This week we are talking about Tim Burton's Batman films starring Michael Keaton in honor of his reprisal for the role in the new The Flash movie.
Episode 113: Flashpoint
June 12, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWelcome back for Season 11! Join Ian and Arielle as they uncover the mysteries behind the DC Comics classic Flashpoint, the comic that has influenced the upcoming "The Flash" movie. Has reality been altered? Is everything what it seems? Will Arielle ever get her podcast powers back and talk more than Ian (The Reverse Podcaster) on this podcast again?
Episode 112: The Mandalorian Season 3
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis is The Way to end our 10th season! We do a deep dive into the third season of the Disney Plus show The Mandalorian.
Episode 111- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
May 30, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week's episode gets a little emotional as Arielle and Ian discuss the final installation in The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Can Arielle make it through without crying? Join us to find out! Also, SPOILERS AHEAD FOR GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3!
Episode 110- The Rocky and Creed Franchises
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThis week, we go the distance with the Rocky and Creed franchises! Who knew two geeks could nerd out so much about a sports movie?! Join us to see if you have the eye of the tiger!
Episode 109- The Green Lantern
May 15, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBJoin our hosts in brightest day and blackest night to learn more about DC's classic hero- The Green Lantern. Join us as Ian talks about the different iterations of Green Lantern throughout DC's comic history.
Episode 108 - The Hunger Games Trilogy
May 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWelcome Tributes! Thank you for volunteering to be a part of this week's episode on The Hunger Games trilogy. Dive into the world of Panem and learn more about the smash series as well as the super successful movie franchise. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Episode 107- The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
May 01, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBIn honor of May the Fourth, we return to A Galaxy Far, Far Away to discuss the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy (Episodes VII-IX). We know this is a very controversial subject, but join us to hear our hot takes on the movies!
Episode 106: The Infinity Gauntlet
April 24, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThe most powerful baubles in the universe have fallen into the hands of the Mad Titan, and only Arielle can stop Ian from talking about it! Will she succeed? Well...no. The plus side is our dear listeners get to learn all about the Jim Starlin classic The Infinity Gauntlet on this week's GITS!
Episode 105: The Avengers
April 17, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBDid you know that The Avengers of Marvel comics have been around for sixty years?! This week's episode highlights their long history and the changes to the team over the years. Join us to learn more!
Episode 104- Shadow and Bone Season 2
April 10, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWe dive back into the Grishaverse with this discussion of Netflix's Shadow and Bone Season 2. How did we feel about the second season? Join us to find out! And obviously, SPOILER WARNING ahead!
Episode 103- A Court of Thorns and Roses
April 03, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBEnter the Maasverse with us, well... with Arielle, for this week's special fun episode on the series A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Are you into fantasy? Do you wanna learn more about fae? Check out this episode to see if Arielle can convince you (and Ian) to check out the books and/or the upcoming Hulu series! And if you are already an ACOTAR fan- then join us for a good discussion on the land of Prythian!
Episode 102- Disney Theme Parks (U.S. Edition)
March 27, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn honor of 100 years of The Walt Disney Company- join us in this special episode about Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We explore the history of the parks and share some fun trivia! Can you find all the Hidden Mickeys in this episode?!
Episode 101- The Last of Us
March 20, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBDon't worry dear listeners, it isn't actually the end of times- but the start of Season 10! Join our intrepid hosts as they journey into the post-apocalyptic world that is The Last of Us franchise. We talk about the best-selling video games as well as the hit HBO series! Can you beat the Clickers to make it to through the episode?
100th Episode EXTRAVAGANZA!!
March 13, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBHi listeners! Welcome to our 100th Episode Extravaganza! We are so excited to share this milestone with you. Tune in for a look for how we got where we are today as well as at what is to come in the future. And a big thank you to all of you!
Episode 99: Secret Wars
March 06, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBJoin us in this very special episode On Marvel's Secret Wars written by Ian! We explore the history of the comic as well as its major plot points. We also discuss our thoughts on the future Avengers: Secret Wars movie!
Episode 98: Ant-Man
February 27, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThink you know Ant-Man? Think again! Did you know that he was one of the founding members of the Avengers or that he dated Jessica Jones or even that there are three different men who have held the mantle?! Join us this week to learn more about the history of Ant-Man in Marvel comics and the MCU. Oh yeah, and SPOILERS AHEAD for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Episode 97- Marvel's The Illuminati
February 20, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week's episode contains some classified information about Marvel Comics The Illuminati. Join us to learn about the top secret organization that keeps ordered in the world of Marvel
Episode 96- Harley Quinn
February 13, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBDid you know that Harley Quinn did not get her start in DC Comics? Wanna find out where this bubbly blond got her big break? Join us for this week's deep dive to find out! We also discuss HBOMax's Harley Quinn animated series, so some light spoilers ahead.
Episode 95- The Joker
February 06, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBBatman's main foil, the clown prince of crime, the agent of chaos...THE JOKER! Today your Geek in the Streets hosts discuss the Joker's origins, comics, portrayals in other media, and his affect on comics. Who is your favorite Joker? Who is ours? Listen to find out!
Episode 94 - The Death of Superman
January 30, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBLook! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's...Doomsday? In the early 90's, DC Comics did the unthinkable when they condemned the boyscout in blue to a horrific death at the hands of a brand new menace. Join Ian and Arielle (or...mostly Ian) as they recount the events leading up to Superman's death, mourning, and eventual resurrection that was one of the highest selling DC comics of all time!
Episode 93 - Rogue One and Andor
January 23, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBLet's dive back into A Galaxy Far, Far Away with this week's episode on the film Rogue One and the latest Disney Plus Star Wars series Andor. Join us, Rebel Scum!
Episode 92- Black Adam
January 16, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBSHAZAM! Join us in this deep dive on DC's Black Adam. We talk history in the comic and the latest movie starring Dwayne Johnson. We also discuss the upcoming changes in the DCEU and what we think about the future of the franchises. Will you agree with us? Tune in to find out!