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Geek Steep

198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Exploring the intertwined worlds of tea and geek fandoms with Kelly and Marika!

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Episodes

Mini Episode- Top Teas 2023!

December 21, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Our top teas of 2023! See you in 2024 Geek Steepers!

Mini Episode - Top Geeks 2023 !

December 07, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Our yearly round up of our favourite geeks of the last year. Next week: Top Teas 2023!

Geek Steep AMA!

November 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

This week we answer your questions! Thank you to everyone who wrote in!!

S3E20- Firefly (TV Show)

November 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Season Finale! This week we talk about the much beloved, cancelled-too-soon Firefly! We still have 3 post season episodes coming your way before the end of 2023, so stay tuned!

S3E19- The Three Body Problem (Novel)

October 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

This week we put the SCI  in SCI-FI as we explore the Chinese science fiction novel, The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu. So much to unpack in this book, but accessible and wondrous all at the same time...so says Marika, but will Kelly agree? Listen and find out! Also, don't forget to send us your questions for our upcoming AMA to [email protected]!

S3E18 Castlevania (Animated Series)

October 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

This week, Marika completely failed the assignment and watched the wrong series of Castlevania, so we are covering both the first series "Castlevania" and "Castlevania: Nocturne" ! Our love our vampires continues to grow stronger thanks to this fantastic series. Also, don't forget to send in your questions to [email protected] for our upcoming AMA!

S3E17- Paper Girls (Graphic Novel)

September 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

This week we continue our exploration of the works of Brian K Vaughan with the deliciously surprising Paper Girls! Also, don't forget to submit your questions for our upcoming AMA episode!

S3E16- Downton Abbey

September 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Pinkies up people, this week we unpack the truly curious geek known as Downton Abbey. And our world will never be the same...actually it stays pretty much the same, but this series likes grand, dramatic things said about the absolute mundane. Cheers!!

S3E15- Daredevil

August 31, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

The man without fear is the subject of our geek this week, and it has us seeing red. Well not really, but red comes up a lot.

S3E14- Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

August 17, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Grab your mugs and have your therapist on speed dial, this movie makes you feel everything, everywhere, all at once. And nothing will be the same after you see it. 

S3E13 - Cowboy Bebop (Anime)

August 03, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

One of the most beloved anime of all time is on the docket on today's episode, and did it fair? 

S3E12 - Saga (Graphic Novel)

July 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

Saga is simply amazing, difficult, beautiful, and a must read, and this week we discuss why some things that are difficult to discuss should still be discussed anyway. 

S3E11: Kiki's Delivery Service

July 06, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Whimsy is the name of the game this week! We delight in discussing dessert teas by Almost Tea, why childhood trauma isn't always that bad and learning more about the fantastical world that is Studio Ghibli!

S3E10: Kiki's Delivery Service

July 06, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Whimsy is the name of the game this week! We delight in discussing dessert teas by Almost Tea, why childhood trauma isn't always that bad and learning more about the fantastical world that is Studio Ghibli!

S3E11 - Studio Ghibli: Kiki's Delivery Service

July 06, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Whimsy is the name of the game this week! We delight in discussing dessert teas by Almost Tea, why childhood trauma isn't always that bad and learning more about the fantastical world that is Studio Ghibli!

S3E9- Fantastic Four (2005)

June 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

Kelly's Tea Trip to Vancouver, Westholme tea garden visit, Spider-Man Into the Spiderverse... we had the best conversation in this episode! Oh yeah, and then we watched the utterly whelming Fantastic Four. 

S3E10 - Fantastic Four (2005)

June 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

Kelly's Tea Trip to Vancouver, Westholme tea garden visit, Spider-Man Into the Spiderverse... we had the best conversation in this episode! Oh yeah, and then we watched the utterly whelming Fantastic Four. 

S3E10- Fantastic Four (2005)

June 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

Kelly's Tea Trip to Vancouver, Westholme tea garden visit, Spider-Man Into the Spiderverse... we had the best conversation in this episode! Oh yeah, and then we watched the utterly whelming Fantastic Four. 

S3E9: The Matrix

June 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

This week we unpack one of the most influential sci fi movies of all time. What's more than that to say? it's your choice to join us, so... red pill or blue?

S3E9 - The Matrix

June 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

This week we unpack one of the most influential sci fi movies of all time. What's more than that to say? it's your choice to join us, so... red pill or blue?

S3E8: The Matrix

June 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

This week we unpack one of the most influential sci fi movies of all time. What's more than that to say? it's your choice to join us, so... red pill or blue?

S3E8- The Flash (TV Show)

May 25, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

This week we check in with the DC Universe to see if they can finally get something right!

S3E8 - The Flash (TV Show)

May 25, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

This week we check in with the DC Universe to see if they can finally get something right!

S3E7 - Andy Shauf: The Neon Skyline

May 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

Our first foray into Canadian folk music! Andy Shauf's The Neon Skyline is an amazing listen, and we dive deep into the narrative of a long night out on the town with old friends, exes, acquaintances and new discoveries. 

S3E7- Andy Shauf

May 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

Our first foray into Canadian folk music! Andy Shauf's The Neon Skyline is an amazing listen, and we dive deep into the narrative of a long night out on the town with old friends, exes, acquaintances and new discoveries. 

S3E6- Koroko's Basketball

April 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Sports anime! Yeah!! I mean, we tried, and there is quite a lot to unpack. This non fantasy, teenage driven sports tale is widely popular in Japan...will it be popular with the Geek Steepers?

S3E6 - Koroko's Basketball

April 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Sports anime! Yeah!! I mean, we tried, and there is quite a lot to unpack. This non fantasy, teenage driven sports tale is widely popular in Japan...will it be popular with the Geek Steepers?

S3E5 - The Music of Disney

April 13, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Today we explore our favourite Disney animated songs, pairing each with a tea. We laugh, we cry, we get mad and go back to being happy all over again. 

S3E5- The Music of Disney

April 13, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Today we explore our favourite Disney animated songs, pairing each with a tea. We laugh, we cry, we get mad and go back to being happy all over again. 

S3E4 - Star Trek: The Next Generation

March 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Podcasting. The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the podcast Geek Steep.  It's ongoing mission to explore strange new fandoms. To seek out new teas and new tea beverages. To boldly go where no podcast has gone before,

S3E3- Star Trek: The Next Generation

March 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Podcasting. The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the podcast Geek Steep.  It's ongoing mission to explore strange new fandoms. To seek out new teas and new tea beverages. To boldly go where no podcast has gone before,

S3E3- Twilight

March 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

It's finally happened, we watched Twilight! Will our love for vampires in general makes us appreciate this GIANT fandom? Spoiler alert: Yeah no. But we had a great time exploring the world of Bella and Edward

S3E3 - Twilight

March 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

It's finally happened, we watched Twilight! Will our love for vampires in general makes us appreciate this GIANT fandom? Spoiler alert: Yeah no. But we had a great time exploring the world of Bella and Edward

S3E2- Avatar: The Last Airbender

March 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

This week we talk T2, Avatar and why world building is soooooo important. 

S3E2 - Avatar: The Last Airbender

March 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

This week we talk T2, Avatar and why world building is soooooo important. 

Geek Steep S3E1 - Transformers: Generation One

February 16, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Season 3 here we go! We start off with 80's nostalgia at its finest with Transformers Generation 1! This classic cartoon from the 80's was the first real miss for us when it came to pairing with a tea, but it did not stop the fun of exploring this most fascinating fandom.

S3E1- Transformers

February 16, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Season 3 here we go! We start off with 80's nostalgia at its finest with Transformers Generation 1! This classic cartoon from the 80's was the first real miss for us when it came to pairing with a tea, but it did not stop the fun of exploring this most fascinating fandom.

S3E1 - Transformers: Generation One

February 16, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Season 3 here we go! We start off with 80's nostalgia at its finest with Transformers Generation 1! This classic cartoon from the 80's was the first real miss for us when it came to pairing with a tea, but it did not stop the fun of exploring this most fascinating fandom.

Geek Steep Mini Episode - Top Teas 2022

December 29, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Our round up of the best teas of 2022! Happy New Year and see you shortly for season 3!

Top Teas 2022- Mini Episode

December 29, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Our round up of the best teas of 2022! Happy New Year and see you shortly for season 3!

Mini Episode - Top Teas 2022

December 29, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Our round up of the best teas of 2022! Happy New Year and see you shortly for season 3!

Mini Episode - Top Fandoms 2022

December 22, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

What were our top picks for fandoms of 2022? Nothing we've ever covered before! Join us as we talk about the fandoms that keep us going this year.

Geek Steep Mini Episode - Top Fandoms 2022

December 22, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

What were our top picks for fandoms of 2022? Nothing we've ever covered before! Join us as we talk about the fandoms that keep us going this year.

Top Geeks 2022- Mini Episode

December 22, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

What were our top picks for fandoms of 2022? Nothing we've ever covered before! Join us as we talk about the fandoms that keep us going this year.

Geek Steep S2E30 - Star Wars: Rogue One ft. Guest Geek Steve from The Madder Hatter Tea Review!

December 15, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

For our last regular episode of the season, we are joined by the Madder Hatter Tea Review for a very special episode! Listen as we go way too deep into the world of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on our season 2 finale!  Stay tuned over the next two weeks for our year end reviews of top fandoms and top teas!

S2E30- Rogue One ft. Guest Geek The Madder Hatter Tea Review!

December 15, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

For our last regular episode of the season, we are joined by the Madder Hatter Tea Review for a very special episode! Listen as we go way too deep into the world of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on our season 2 finale!  Stay tuned over the next two weeks for our year end reviews of top fandoms and top teas!

S2E30 - Star Wars: Rogue One ft. Guest Geek Steve from The Madder Hatter Tea Review!

December 15, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

For our last regular episode of the season, we are joined by the Madder Hatter Tea Review for a very special episode! Listen as we go way too deep into the world of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on our season 2 finale!  Stay tuned over the next two weeks for our year end reviews of top fandoms and top teas!

S2E29 - "Weird" Al Yankovic

December 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Today we celebrate all that is Weird with the undisputed king of Weird, Mr. Al Yankovic! Join us as we unpack our favourite tracks from one of the greatest artists of the 20th and 21rst century!

S2E29- "Weird" Al Yankovic

December 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Today we celebrate all that is Weird with the undisputed king of Weird, Mr. Al Yankovic! Join us as we unpack our favourite tracks from one of the greatest artists of the 20th and 21rst century!

Geek Steep S2E29 - "Weird" Al Yankovic

December 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Today we celebrate all that is Weird with the undisputed king of Weird, Mr. Al Yankovic! Join us as we unpack our favourite tracks from one of the greatest artists of the 20th and 21rst century!