Geeks Unleashed
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Two geeks separated by an ocean discuss the latest news in comics, film, TV, video games, and all things nerdy!
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Episode 29 - That Texas Blood Issues 1-6 and Batwoman Season 1
December 13, 2020 10:13 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThere was so much news this week, we had to break it off into its own episode! So if you're looking for info on the Disney Investor's Day and The Game Awards 2020, please give episode 28 a listen! As for our reviews, this episode covers the first six issues of That Texas Blood from Image Comics and the first season of Batwoman on the CW. We really loved Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips' debut comic! It doesn't smack you in the face right out of the gate, but it brings the kind of satisfactio...
Episode 28 - NEWS SPECIAL! - Disney Investor's Day and The Game Awards
December 12, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWhat a busy news week! So busy, in fact, we recorded a special episode with just the news. Disney made some huge announcements in their 4+ hour Investor's Day virtual conference. 10 Star Wars series, 10 Marvel series, and 30 Disney+ additions from across all House of Mouse brands. After a global pandemic drastically reduced content in 2020, Disney has just laid out a 3-year plan that promises to inject said content directly into consumer's streaming veins. Additionally, The Game Awards 2020 ...
Episode 27 - Batman/Catwoman #1 and King in Black #1
December 06, 2020 09:39 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis week was a MASSIVE news week! We begin with WB Pictures announcing they are releasing entire 2021 slate on HBOMAX same day as theaters (0:57); Theater chains response to WB news (3:37); Hailee Steinfeld finally confirmed by Marvel to be Kate Bishop in Hawkeye Disney+ series (6:44); Sony finally confirms (then removes video) that Tobey Mcguire, Andrew Garfield, will join Tom Holland in Spider-Man 3 (8:25); Diggle is making the Arrowverse rounds as he’s set to guest star on each series in...
Late to the Party Book Club - Episode 3 - Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
December 01, 2020 11:22 - 43 minutes - 39.1 MBScott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life is the first of 6 volumes in the series written and drawn by Bryan Lee O'Malley, and what a perfect little breather to inject into our book club series after two months of heavy material. On this episode we are joined by Robbie Billups of the Pop Culture Philosophers to help us dig through this first volume of a book that all of us could relate to in one way or another. From dating woes to roommate jokes to the wacky infusion of video game boss fights, we...
Episode 26 - Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band and Christmas Chronicles 2
November 29, 2020 09:44 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWe're joined by a special guest and former writer for Geeks Unleashed, Stephen Fox! We spend a bit of time talking about more Spider-Man 3 rumors and the as yet untitled film's new release date, plus we geek out about The Mandalorian episode 5! Then we jump into our reviews as we wrap up Native American Heritage Month as we discuss Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band; then we usher in some Christmas cheer with our review of Netflix's Christmas Chronicles 2. You can fol...
Episode 25 - Sea of Sorrows #1 and Supernatural Series Finale
November 22, 2020 09:48 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBWe've made it to 25 episodes! Huzzah!!! This week's news includes all of our questions about the simultaneous release of WW84 into theaters and onto HBOMAX; we are excited about a new CW Wonder Girl series staring newcomer Yara Flor; but we are sad to see that Black Lightning will be ending with upcoming season 4. Our first review this week takes on Sea of Sorrows issue #1 from IDW publishing and we try to sum up 15 years of fandom as we say goodbye to Supernatural. You can follow us on ...
Episode 24 - Punchline from DC Comics and Jingle Jangle on Netflix
November 15, 2020 10:03 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBWe lost another household name this week with the passing of legendary television personality, Alex Trebek, after the long-time Jeopardy host lost his battle against prostate cancer. There were a few bright spots of news, however! WandaVision finally gets a release date on Disney+, Painkiller is getting his own spin off from Black Lightning, and Grey's Anatomy brings a fan favorite back to the series (sort of)! Then we dive into our reviews of DC's Punchline One Shot and Netflix's Jingle Jan...
Episode 23 - Crossover and The Queen's Gambit
November 08, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThe US Presidential election dominated global news this past week, but we did manage to squeeze in a Sean Connery tribute since he passed away on October 31, 2020, and we talk about Johnny Depp's exit from Fantastic Beasts amid a franchise mired in controversy. Then we tackle our reviews for the week in the first issue of Image Comics' Crossover, which we both enjoyed, and The Queen's Gambit, which caused the most divisive review we've ever done! You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and I...
Late to the Party Book Club - Episode 2 - V For Vendetta
November 05, 2020 08:13 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB"Remember, remember the 5th of November..." We take another stab at one of the best graphic novels of all time as we tackle Alan Moore's V For Vendetta. We could not have picked a more timely book given the current global political climate; and trust us, this book has not aged a day since it was published in the late 1980s. There is so much more to this book than anarchy. Joined by author and musician Derek Flynn, we discuss the prescient topic the story tells and how all of us were shocked ...
Late to the Party Book Club - Episdoe 2 - V For Vendetta
November 05, 2020 08:13 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB"Remember, remember the 5th of November..." We take another stab at one of the best graphic novels of all time as we tackle Alan Moore's V For Vendetta. We could not have picked a more timely book given the current global political climate; and trust us, this book has not aged a day since it was published in the late 1980s. There is so much more to this book than anarchy. Joined by author and musician Derek Flynn, we discuss the prescient topic the story tells and how all of us were shocked ...
Episode 22 - Love and Monsters and The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere
November 01, 2020 10:03 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThe CW has released its winter premiere dates, and we've got our fingers crossed that we'll actually get new network content beginning in January. We're most excited about Batwoman, The Flash, Superman & Lois, and Black Lightning! Netflix and Ubisoft have announced a big Assassin's Creed teamup that involves multiple shows including both live action and animated series. Let's just say we're cautiously optimistic about this one. Finally we dive into this week's reviews as we both surprisingly...
Episode 21 - The Resistance and Helstrom
October 27, 2020 02:51 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWe took on a bit too much this week, so our apologies for the delay and length! In news we have a new Netflix and Jamie Foxx original feature in the works; another Spider-Man 3 casting rumor; and a potential lead cast as Moon Knight for upcoming Disney + series! Then we jump into our review of volume one of The Resistance from AWA Upshot Comics and season 1 of Helstrom on Hulu. We had some differences of opinion this week, but were finally able to setting on ratings we could both live with. ...
Episode 20 - Adventureman and Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Premiere
October 18, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBBig news from DC this week as they've announced their new Future State! We talk about the comics we're looking forward to picking up, as well as more Spider-Man 3 casting rumors, and a Dexter revival headed to Showtime for a limited series. Then we dive into what we loved with this week's reviews of Adventureman issues 1-4 from Image Comics and the season 3 premiere of Star Trek Discovery from CBS All Access. Let us know what you think! You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 19 - The Walking Dead World Beyond and The Boys Season 2
October 11, 2020 10:34 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBRegal Cinemas have closed "until further notice" all of their theaters worldwide due to COVID-19 and no major film releases; Dr. Strange will be the major MCU crossover character for the as yet untitled Spider-Man 3 film; HBOMAX Green Lantern series has found its writers; Captain Janeway is making a comeback in 2021 for Nickelodeon's animated series Star Trek: Prodigy. Spooky season has brought us the return of The Walking Dead and their newest spin off series World Beyond. We dive into the ...
Late to the Party Book Club - Episode 1 - Maus
October 04, 2020 15:26 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MBLate to the Party is our BRAND NEW book club podcast where we read what are classified as some of the greatest graphic novels of all time. Our inaugural episode features the only comic to have ever received a Pulitzer Prize, Maus by Art Spiegelman. We are also joined by Randy Dankievitch of Goomba Stomp and the Mid-Season Replacement Podcast. Join us as we discuss this narrative of Holocaust survival and how generational trauma informs the lives of those it touches. We also ask ourselves, wo...
Episode 18 - Amazon Prime's Utopia and Gangs of London on AMCPlus
October 04, 2020 09:33 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBNetflix reveals that Cobra Kai has been renewed for a 4th season while setting the release date for season 3 in early 2021; Jamie Foxx confirmed to reprise role of Electro in new MCU Spidey film; and No Time To Die pushes its release date to Easter 2021, knocking F9 even further back to a Memorial Day Weekend release in 2021. Geeks Unleashed are a house divided when it comes to the Utopia remake on Amazon Prime, while we can't sing enough praises for Gangs of London! You can follow us on Tw...
Episode 17 - Bill and Ted Face the Music and Netflix's Enola Holmes
September 27, 2020 16:18 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWe kick off this week with an Emmy wrap up where HBO and Schitt's Creek were the biggest winners; lament over the cancellation of CW's Supergirl; wonder about WB's Peacemaker TV spin off, Amazon's The Boys college edition spin off series, and Disney+ with a new Nick Fury series. Then we dive into a week of more upbeat features as we review Bill and Ted Face the Music along with Netflix's Enola Holmes. One of these films gave us our first unanimous rating decision! Tune in to find out which ;...
Episode 16 - The Devil All the Time and The Third Day
September 20, 2020 10:33 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBFeels like we were more excited about the news this week than we were about the two reviews! First up, PS5 pricing and release dates are out; She-Hulk casts Tatiana Maslany in titular role; Jonathan Majors set to play Kang the Conqueror in the MCU's Ant-Man 3. Then we dive into two items with sketchy religious followings as we tackle Netflix's The Devil All The Time and HBO's The Third Day. You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 15 -Netflix's The Idhun Chronicles and Disney's Mulan
September 13, 2020 16:25 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBJam packed episode this week as we tackle quite a bit of news, including Xbox Series X pricing and release date, Walking Dead's ending spawns two more spinoffs, more Scream 5 casting news, Wonder Woman 1984 release pushed back, plus a handful of comic new bits! Then we dive into our reviews of Netflix's The Idhun Chronicles (a Spanish anime) and Disney's live action Mulan. We've also introduced a new rating system for our reviews, and we remind you about our upcoming Late to the Party Book C...
Episode 14 - Netflix's Away and Amazon Prime's The Boys Season 2
September 06, 2020 19:02 - 1 hour - 75 MBLight on news this week as we cover the new Mario Kart augmented reality Switch game, Batwoman begins filming, and Netflix has announced a live action Resident Evil series with all new characters. Getting into the nitty gritty, we talk about Netflix's Away while we geek out about the idea of realistic space flight, and we go hog wild over the insanity that is Amazon Prime's The Boys Season 2! You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 13 - Superman: Man of Tomorrow and Batman: Three Jokers
August 30, 2020 21:22 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThis week's episode starts on a somber note as we discuss the career of the late Chadwick Boseman who passed away from cancer. The rest of the episode is all DC related as we cover the plethora of news from DC's Fandome virtual event, review Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and Batman: Three Jokers. You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Podcast - Episode 13 - Superman: Man of Tomorrow and Batman: Three Jokers
August 30, 2020 21:22 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThis week's episode starts on a somber note as we discuss the career of the late Chadwick Boseman who passed away from cancer. The rest of the episode is all DC related as we cover the plethora of news from DC's Fandome virtual event, review Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and Batman: Three Jokers.
Episode 12 - HBO's Lovecraft Country and Netflix's Project Power
August 23, 2020 01:41 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBWe got a little carried away with our reviews this week, but it couldn't be helped because HBO's Lovecraft Country and Netflix's Project Power were just too good! But before we wax poetic about these great shows, we talked about some Netflix cancellations, DC Flashpoint news, and a fresh face stepping into Sony's Spiderverse. You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Podcast - Episode 12
August 23, 2020 01:41 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBWe got a little carried away with our reviews this week, but it couldn't be helped because HBO's Lovecraft Country and Netflix's Project Power were just too good! But before we wax poetic about these great shows, we talked about some Netflix cancellations, DC Flashpoint news, and a fresh face stepping into Sony's Spiderverse.
Episode 11 - Seven Secrets from Boom! Studios and Umbrella Academy Season 2
August 17, 2020 02:19 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIs WB OK? Has someone checked in on them? On this episode we discuss the shakeup happening over at Warner Bros across all their different divisions. We also touch on Bel Air, the Fresh Prince reboot that has Will Smith exec producing; and we find out New York Comic Con is going virtual with some LIVE panels and Q&A sessions. Our reviews this week are Seven Secrets, a new book from Boom! Studios written by Tom Taylor; and we finally get around to reviewing Umbrella Academy season 2. Give us a...
Podcast - Episode 11
August 17, 2020 02:19 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIs WB OK? Has someone checked in on them? On this episode we discuss the shakeup happening over at Warner Bros across all their different divisions. We also touch on Bel Air, the Fresh Prince reboot that has Will Smith exec producing; and we find out New York Comic Con is going virtual with some LIVE panels and Q&A sessions. Our reviews this week are Seven Secrets, a new book from Boom! Studios written by Tom Taylor; and we finally get around to reviewing Umbrella Academy season 2. Give us a...
Episode 10 - Horizon Zero Dawn Issues #1 and #2 and Fire Power Issues #1 and #2
August 11, 2020 03:15 - 1 hour - 67 MBIt's all about the comics this week! After a trip down memory lane with news of a new Knight Rider, a 3rd TRON film, and yet another team up from Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, we dive into two new ongoing series. First up is Horizon Zero Dawn Issues #0 and #1 from Titan Comics, followed by a gleeful review of Fire Power issues #1 and #2 from Image Comics. We also discuss TV shows we'd like to see make a comeback and a handful of other comics that are keeping our attention!
Podcast - Episode 10
August 11, 2020 03:15 - 1 hour - 67 MBIt's all about the comics this week! After a trip down memory lane with news of a new Knight Rider, a 3rd TRON film, and yet another team up from Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, we dive into two new ongoing series. First up is Horizon Zero Dawn Issues #0 and #1 from Titan Comics, followed by a gleeful review of Fire Power issues #1 and #2 from Image Comics. We also discuss TV shows we'd like to see make a comeback and a handful of other comics that are keeping our attention!
Episode 9 - Transformers: War for Cybertron and Pulp
August 04, 2020 04:07 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week's theme inadvertently plays up to our nostalgic sides as we take a trip down memory lane! With news about Scream 5, Patty Jenkins leaving Wonder Woman after the third film, and Spider-Man being a playable exclusive in the PS4/5 version of the Avengers game, Mark and Jasmin talk about the impact the Scream franchise and PlayStation consoles had on their childhoods. Reviews of Transformers: War for Cybertron and Pulp lead to more nostalgic asides even though one of the aforementioned...
Podcast - Episode 9
August 04, 2020 04:07 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week's theme inadvertently plays up to our nostalgic sides as we take a trip down memory lane! With news about Scream 5, Patty Jenkins leaving Wonder Woman after the third film, and Spider-Man being a playable exclusive in the PS4/5 version of the Avengers game, Mark and Jasmin talk about the impact the Scream franchise and PlayStation consoles had on their childhoods. Reviews of Transformers: War for Cybertron and Pulp lead to more nostalgic asides even though one of the aforementioned...
Geeks Unleashead Special Episode - Comic-Con at Home Part 2
July 28, 2020 02:33 - 51 minutes - 43.1 MBWe wrap up the final two days of Comic-Con at Home, discussing our favorite panels and our hopes for more digital access in the future. From DC's Death Metal, to Boom! Studio's BRZRKR, to conversations with Nathan Fillion and Keanu Reaves, and a good time for horror with films like Antlers, and new series like Lovecraft Country and Helstrom.
Geeks Unleashed Special Episode - Comic Con at Home Part 1
July 25, 2020 02:36 - 52 minutes - 44.7 MBFor the first time in San Diego Comic-Con's 50+ year history, they were forced to cancel the physical event. Lucky for fans everywhere, they've put the 2020 event online for FREE! This special episode is a rundown of the panels and news that caught our attention from the first three days of the convention. We've got updates on The Walking Dead, New Mutants, The Boys, Star Trek: Discovery, His Dark Materials, the Horizon Zero Dawn comic, and so much more!
Episode 6 - Netflix's Cursed and TNT's Snowpiercer
July 20, 2020 02:42 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBThis week we cover lots of comic news; including a Power Rangers relaunch with Mighty Morphin #1, re-release of full color issues for The Walking Dead, and a brand new comic from Boom! Studios and Keanu Reaves. As for reviews, we're tackling Cursed (a Netflix original series), and TNT's Snowpiercer series now that the first season has wrapped up. Recommendations this week are the March graphic novel series from Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis (who passed away this week), and...
Podcast - Episode 6
July 20, 2020 02:42 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBThis week we cover lots of comic news; including a Power Rangers relaunch with Mighty Morphin #1, re-release of full color issues for The Walking Dead, and a brand new comic from Boom! Studios and Keanu Reaves. As for reviews, we're tackling Cursed (a Netflix original series), and TNT's Snowpiercer series now that the first season has wrapped up. Recommendations this week are the March graphic novel series from Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis (who passed away this week), and...
Episode 5 - Japan Sinks and Netflix's The Old Guard
July 12, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWe start off this episode with more DCEU news -- Javicia Leslie has been announced as the new Batwoman for the CW and HBO Max will have a Gotham PD series spin off from the Robert Pattinson led Batman film. In Marvel comic news, there's another massive event coming our way in December as Knull heads to Earth. We also gush about how much we've enjoyed Japan Sinks and The Old Guard which were new Netflix originals. Give us a listen and let us know what you think! You can follow us on Twitter,...
Podcast - Episode 5
July 12, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWe start off this episode with more DCEU news -- Javicia Leslie has been announced as the new Batwoman for the CW and HBO Max will have a Gotham PD series spin off from the Robert Pattinson led Batman film. In Marvel comic news, there's another massive event coming our way in December as Knull heads to Earth. We also gush about how much we've enjoyed Japan Sinks and The Old Guard which were new Netflix originals. Give us a listen and let us know what you think!
Podcast - Episode 4
July 07, 2020 03:27 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBBig DCEU news this week with allegations against Joss Whedon's behavior on the set of Justice League. Stargirl was renewed for a second season on the CW, and Marvel has bought up the rights to Alien and Predator imprints from Dark Horse Comics. We also talk about how much we loved Robert Kirkman's new title, Fire Power, as well as delve into the world of the rebooted Perry Mason limited series on HBO.
Episode 4 - Fire Power and Perry Mason
July 07, 2020 03:27 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBBig DCEU news this week with allegations against Joss Whedon's behavior on the set of Justice League. Stargirl was renewed for a second season on the CW, and Marvel has bought up the rights to Alien and Predator imprints from Dark Horse Comics. We also talk about how much we loved Robert Kirkman's new title, Fire Power, as well as delve into the world of the rebooted Perry Mason limited series on HBO. You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 3 - DC's Death Metal #1 and Marvel's Road to Empyre and Empyre Avengers #0
June 30, 2020 00:45 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBWe got a little carried away this week, so this one runs a tad long! Catch up with what we're watching (Coronavirus numbers go up) before we get to quite a bit of news and then two major summer even kick off series': DC Death Metal #1, Marvel's Road to Empyre and Empyre Avengers #0. Join us! You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Podcast - Episode 3
June 30, 2020 00:45 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBWe got a little carried away this week, so this one runs a tad long! Catch up with what we're watching (Coronavirus numbers go up) before we get to quite a bit of news and then two major summer even kick off series': DC Death Metal #1, Marvel's Road to Empyre and Empyre Avengers #0. Join us!
Episode 2 - PS5 Event and Far Sector #1
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBWelcome back! In this episode we discuss Michael Keaton's potential return to the DCEU in Flashpoint, send our condolences to director Joel Schumacher's family, get excited about Netflix picking up Cobra Kai, and talk about the 10 of swords X-Men cross over event as well as Image's one shot Negan Lives comic. As promised from episode 1, we also gush about our favorite trailers and other thoughts from the PS5 event as well as review last week's recommended read, Far Sector from DC's Animal Im...
Podcast - Episode 2
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBWelcome back! In this episode we discuss Michael Keaton's potential return to the DCEU in Flashpoint, send our condolences to director Joel Schumacher's family, get excited about Netflix picking up Cobra Kai, and talk about the 10 of swords X-Men cross over event as well as Image's one shot Negan Lives comic. As promised from episode 1, we also gush about our favorite trailers and other thoughts from the PS5 event as well as review last week's recommended read, Far Sector from DC's Animal Imp...
Podcast - Episode 1
June 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBWe've been on a break, but we're back and ready to geek out! In this first episode, we talk about what has kept us entertained during COVID-19 lockdown, chat about the ridiculousness of Space Force, laugh about the Joker's 80th Anniversary issue, and share some nerdy reads from Black authors. Join us!
Episode 1 - Space Force and Joker's 80th Anniversary
June 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWe've been on a break, but we're back and ready to geek out! In this first episode, we talk about what has kept us entertained during COVID-19 lockdown, chat about the ridiculousness of Space Force, laugh about the Joker's 80th Anniversary issue, and share some nerdy reads from Black authors. Join us! You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.