The Geeky Waffle
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAn eclectic group of geeks celebrate pop culture with analysis, reviews, opinions, and personal experiences - and an inclusive community where geeks of all kind can 'waffle' about their favorite fandoms. Formerly known as Geeky Girl Gab
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Moulin Rouge
May 13, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBIn honor of the 20th anniversary of the highly-stylized jukebox musical, Candace, Bri and Arezou share memories of Moulin Rouge. Candace and Arezou love it, Bri hates it, though they can all agree Ewan McGregor is extremely hot in it. They talk about the parts that didn’t age well, the parts that still hold up, and the differences between the movie and the stage show.
Josie and the Pussycats' 20th Anniversary
May 06, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBDujour means going rogue! This week, Bri and Arezou take over the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fourth-wall-breaking, increasingly relatable commentary on capitalism masked as a musical comedy: Josie and the Pussycats.
Embarrassing Childhood Fictional Crushes
April 29, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBIn one of their more giggly - and embarrassing - episodes to date, Candace, Bri and Arezou discuss which fictional characters completely captured their childhood hearts. From the expected like Aladdin, to the strange like Goliath from Gargoyles, or Basil of Baker Street, they leave no stone unturned. And Star Wars comes up too. Because of course it does.
Stardust: Our Generation's The Princess Bride?
April 22, 2021 11:01 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBIn honour of the release of Shadow and Bone on Netflix, this week Candace, Bri, Arezou and special guest Maggie take a look at cult classic Stardust. Or rather, Candace was bamboozled into watching it, since it “stars” Ben Barnes, who appears for a grand total of 5 minutes. Join them to speculate why the movie didn’t do well at the box office, decide whether it’s the Princess Bride of it’s time, and most importantly, explore the Stardust fanfic scene.
Favorite Star Wars Moments
April 15, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBIn honor of our new podcast, Space Waffles: A Star Wars Podcast, Candace, Vanessa and Arezou share their favorite moments from the Star Wars Galaxy. Some have an easier time narrowing it down than others... Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://w...
20th Anniversary of Shrek
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBOnce upon a time, a cartoon about a green ogre, a talking donkey and a beautiful princess hit the big screen. OK maybe 20 years wasn’t that long ago, but it certainly feels that way! Especially to Candace, Vanessa and Arezou, who this week discuss this staple of their childhoods. They deep dive into the Shrek cinematic universe, why the movie still holds up, and look through some of the surprising casting choices that never made it to the final product. Waffle Links: Check out our websit...
Very Special Comic Book Issues
April 01, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBIn a strange, unexpected sequel to their Very Special Episode, this week the Waffles take a closer look at the Very Special Issues of popular comic books. Listen as Superman jr. and Batman jr. defeat the evils of feminism, Superman combats illegal immigration, Green Arrow takes a deeply troubling stance on drug addiction, and Spider-Man tackles the dangers of teen pregnancy. All this and more in a Very Special Issue of the Geeky Waffle.
Our Movie Redo Wishlist
March 25, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBWith the Zack Snyder cut of the Justice League finally released. Candace and Arezou discuss what other movies they would like to see get similar treatment. Their picks include alternate cuts of classic comedies, Solo as envisioned by the original directors, and shockingly Arezou demands that a certain final installment in a space franchise get remade immediately.
The Enemies to Lovers Trope
March 18, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBThat’s right. It’s finally time. Arezou is taking over the show to talk, what else, Reylo. Ok technically, enemies to lovers. She is joined by Candace and their EtL loving friend Maggie to talk what makes good Enemies to Lovers, what definitely doesn’t count as Enemies to Lovers, and what the future holds for this, the finest of ship dynamics (can you tell Arezou wrote this?) Spoilers for Shadow & Bone 23:41-26:24
Wanda Maximoff is not a Villain
March 09, 2021 01:01 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MBIs Wanda Maximoff a villain? Short answer: no. Long answer: definitely no, it’s called WandaVision, not WandaVillain. Candace and Arezou dive into what makes a villain, why Wanda doesn’t count, and why we need to stop trying to persecute fictional characters for war crimes at the drop of a hat.
Interview with Paolo Montalbán
March 04, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBHis Royal Highness, Christopher Rupert Windemere Vlad- you know what, forget it. The Prince is giving an interview! This week, in honor of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella hitting Disney+, Candace, Vanessa and Arezou are joined by a very special guest, Prince Charming himself Paolo Montalban to talk about all things Broadway, Cinderella, and the future of theatre. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Faceboo...
Those Very Special Episodes
February 25, 2021 15:02 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBTonight, on a Very Special Episode, the Waffles unpack the collective childhood trauma and weirdness that was...the Very Special Episode. From the silly - beer that turns you into monsters - to the differences between Canadian and American PSAs, to topics that were way too serious to be properly addressed in 22 minutes, they dig into the whys of this extremely distinct television phenomenon.
The Best Films You Never Want to See Again
February 18, 2021 19:47 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWe're discussing brilliant movies that we just can't watch again. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle
RomComs Trope Troubles
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIt’s hard to resist a good rom-com. Who cares if the tropes are things we’ve seen a hundred times before. The heroes have the same stereotypical jobs. Everyone is very pretty. Someone’s fiancee gets dumped in favor of the person they met two day ago...wait. Maybe not all the tropes are so great after all. Today, the Waffles discuss how the genre has changed, which tropes are still overused, and the kinds of rom-coms they want to see in the future
Lies Movies and TV Told Us
February 05, 2021 02:26 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBNo one ever accused movies and TV of being real life - but that doesn’t mean we didn’t believe way too many of the things we were seeing. We thought high school was the be-all-end-all and that you could rent a fabulous apartment on a part-time salary. We thought court cases would be interesting and that forensic labs did fast turnarounds. We actually believed the science in Jurassic Park. This week, Candace, Vanessa and Arezou dive into the wildly inaccurate things they believed as kids, t...
Fictional Moments that Made Us Ugly Cry
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBFor such a short episode, Candace sure swears a lot this week. Why? Because she is joined by Vanessa and Arezou to discuss the fictional moments that made them ugly cry. From the horrors of British sci-fi classics, to the tragedy of classic cinema, to Ben Solo (again!), the Waffles try to figure out why these moments affect us so much. Spoilers for: Doctor Who Season 1-6 Torchwood: Children of Earth, Mamma Mia 2, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 6
What We're Most Looking Forward to in 2021
January 21, 2021 09:15 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBMini episode about what movie, TV shows and books we are most looking forward to in 2021.
Mandalorian Season 2 Questions Answered
January 14, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBCasual Mandalorian fan Bri just watched all of season two and the finale made them sob. Like, a lot. They also have questions. Questions like is Ahsoka technically a Jedi and is Bo-Katan next season’s big bad? Listen as Star Wars fanatics Candace and Arezou give their answers and reveal fascinating insights about their perceived direction for the show, and which Grand Admiral they secretly find attractive. Warning minor spoilers for Star Wars Clone Wars, Rebels, and Jedi Fallen Order. Waff...
Wonder Woman 1984 and the Future of Movie Theaters
January 08, 2021 02:24 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBWonder Woman 1984 Spoilers! The direct-to-streaming release of WW84 caused a commotion online. What else is new? This week, Candace, Bri and Arezou are joined by Maggie Lovitt to discuss their opinions on the film (the good, the bad, the Pedro Pascal) and speculate on what this new release model means for the future of movie theatres.
How Fandom Saved 2020 for Us
December 30, 2020 01:23 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBInspired by Tumblr’s Year in Review we talked about the movies, books, tv shows and video games that helped us get through this terrible year. From all things Star Wars to the end of Supernatural we were grateful geeks this year.
Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe
December 17, 2020 09:49 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBIs Netflix preparing for the holiday seasons most ambitious crossover event? Candace and Arezou seem to think so. Join them as they walk through the the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, connect the dots between movies and try not to sound too much like that Charlie Day gif (the key word being "try")
Why the Muppet Christmas Carol is the Best!
December 11, 2020 00:28 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBCandace, Bri, Vanessa, and Arezou discuss the holiday classic that should be an annual tradition, if it isn't already - The Muppet Christmas Carol! Listen in for some interesting trivia and techniques that can only be dreamed up by the Jim Henson studio, as well as discover the truth about a deleted scene that would have helped save a very major part of the movie. Is it the best Christmas movie ever? Spoiler: yes. From Michael Cain's brilliantly genuine acting to wonderful comic relief from ...
Love Actually, Actually Sucks
December 03, 2020 11:56 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBAre you ready for a Christmas showdown? This week we passionately debate whether the 2003 movie Love Actually is good or not. It gets heated fast.
Our Favorite Fictional Bad Boys and Girls
November 19, 2020 23:03 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBIt's our 75th episode and we decided to do a sequel of one of our most popular episode! We're talking about our favorite Bad Boys and Bad Girls characters! From Kylo Ren (again) to Shawn Hunter from Boy Meets World, we discuss the most popular characters, our favorites and why so many people love these characters!
The Redemption Equals Death Trope Needs to Die
November 12, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBWhy is it when a character redeems themselves it’s like they are signing their death certification? We discuss examples from Kylo Ren to Norrington from Pirates and why writers keep doing it.
Universal Monsters Mash
October 29, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBAre you ready for a Monster Mash? We are having a graveyard smash as we talk about the Universal Monsters. From Dracula to the Wolfman, we discuss the past, the present and the future of these iconic monsters with Fred of The Death Star Dispatch.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Halloween or Christmas Movie?
October 22, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBWe have a friendly/passionate argument about whether Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas or Halloween movie.
Why Are People Obsessed with Haunted Mansion?
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBWe're discussing why people are obsessed with the grim grinning ghost of the Haunted Mansion ride with the hosts of Those Happy Places.
Star Wars Rewatch: The Force Awakens
October 05, 2020 01:12 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe planned on talking to MC of What the Force about The Force Awakens, but ended up talking about the sequel trilogy as whole and Legends.
Mulan 2020
September 17, 2020 03:18 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBSPOILER ALERT: We talk about the new Mulan movie, the good, the bad, and the weird.
What the Wattpad
September 02, 2020 01:10 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBWhat is Wattpad? We found out Vanessa didn't know, so we decided to educate her. We discuss self insert characters, real life celebrity fiction and how fan fiction has changed since we were teens.
The Best Bottle Episodes
August 27, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBSince we are living our very own Bottle Episode we wanted to explore the various episodes involving bottle episodes, which are episodes of TV that take place in one location. Much like all of homes that we just can't seem to get around nowadays. We discuss episodes from tv shows such as: Brooklyn 99, Friends, Bojack Horseman, and more. Let's make something fun of Quarantine Waffles!
Star Wars Rewatch: Return of the Jedi
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBWe’re joined by Gretchen of the Fandomentals to talk about the last movie in the original trilogy. We talk about the metal bikini and how Leia dealt with it, what it means for women in the Star Wars fandom and how Leia was known as the Hutt slayer later on. And we have some questions like were the cute Ewoks actually cannibals? Does Vader know Leia is his daughter? How have the comics effected our view of Vader in this movie? Let’s jump to light speed.
What Makes a Great Disney Villain?
August 13, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIn honor our new spin off show Straight Out of Home Video, where we review all the direct to home video Disney movies we're talking about Disney Villains! We love to hate them! But why? What goes into making the perfect villain.
Star Wars Rewatch: The Empire Strikes Back
July 30, 2020 01:26 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBThe Geeky Waffle (Candace and Bri) is joined by our guest Ty from WTForce to discuss Candace’s favorite movie ever, The Empire Strikes Back. We discuss everything from the underrated friendship of Han and Luke and how Han talks like a scoundrel but ends up walking the walk of a hero to how the amazing Carrie Fisher edited her own lines and helped develop the character of Leia. Of course, we gab about why exactly Empire Strikes Back is the best movie and really get into the whole Han and Leia...
The Best Casting in Terrible Movies
July 21, 2020 20:44 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBDo you ever feel like the perfect cast has been wasted in a terrible movie? Margot Robbie is Harley Quinn however that did not stop Suicide Squad from being a bomb. We talk about perfect casting in not so perfect movies. Check out our blog: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle/
Star Wars Rewatch: The Holiday Special
July 15, 2020 07:15 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDoes anyone speak Wookie? We watched the Star Wars Holiday Special and found out why George Lucas wanted all the copies destroyed. We talk all about Leia singing, Mark Hamil’s makeup and of course Boba Fett’s first Star Wars appearance.
Star Wars Rewatch: A New Hope
July 07, 2020 19:48 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBWe are joined by Lauren and Andrea of The GALactic Podcast as we dive into discussing the first movie of the original Star Wars trilogy. We take a look back when we first saw the movie and how it shaped our love for the Star Wars franchise. During the episode we gab about how Leia is a badass and how Rogue One solidifies that fact even more so. We also discuss how the books add to Leia’s character, showing us a further look into her character development. We ponder why and how Obi-wan and Lu...
Heroes turned Villain
June 30, 2020 20:04 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBAs Harvey Dent said in The Dark Knight: “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” In this week episodes we talk about the time fictional heroes turn into villains. From Supernatural to Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures, there are so many turns with these stories.
Star Wars Rewatch: Rogue One
June 24, 2020 17:40 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIt's time to discuss this epic movie. Does it make A New Hope better or worse? How does it change our view of the rebellion? Bri and Candace are joined by Alice of the Rogue Fun podcast and Hope of Jaig Eyes and Jedi to discuss it all, including Diego Luna's love of Jabba the Hutt.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story of Hope
June 24, 2020 13:40 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBIt's time to discuss this epic movie. Does it make A New Hope better or worse? How does it change our view of the rebellion? Bri and Candace are joined by Alice of the Rogue Fun podcast and Hope of Jaig Eyes and Jedi to discuss it all, including Diego Luna's love of Jabba the Hutt. Rogue Fun: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogue-fun-a-podcast-story/id1401498199 Jaig Eyes and Jedi: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jaig-eyes-and-jedi/id1072329134?mt=2 Check out our blog: http://...
Solo: A Star Wars Story of Mixed Feelings
June 16, 2020 19:38 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWe talk about all the production woes and casting issues, as well the potential for the story to continue (with or without Han). Bri and Candace are joined by Kristen... And there are definitely some mixed feelings about this movie.
Extinct Disney Rides: BRING BACK BODY WARS
June 10, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBThe Geeky Waffle crew is joined by Jane of the No Guilt Disney Podcast to discuss our favorite Extinct Disney Rides - from the insanity that was Body Wars (a simulation ride that shrunk you down and literally sent you into a person's bloodstream) to the classic Great Movie Ride! We talk about all the rides we miss when we go to the happiest place on Earth.
Revenge of the Sith: Padme Was Murdered
May 26, 2020 20:02 - 29 minutes - 27 MBConsidered the best of the prequels Bri and Candace ask the hard questions. Like how did Padme not know she was having twins? Did she really just lose the will to live? Is Yoda just the worst? Join us on our galactic quest to watch all of the Star Wars movies.
Which Fictional Characters Would You Want to be Quarantined with?
May 13, 2020 23:36 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWe created a new game: who would you want to be quarantined with? We each picked one character from movies, TV and books, and one wildcard. From Star Wars to Supernatural, these houses will get crazy.
The Clone Wars Film (2008)
May 04, 2020 19:37 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWe discuss The Clone Wars 2008 movie. What did we think of Ahsoka in her first scenes? How did our feelings change? We’re joined by Robert of Crooked Table to talk about how this movie came to be and how it compares to the recently released episodes of Clone Wars.
The Clone Wars Film (2006)
May 04, 2020 15:37 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBWe discuss The Clone Wars 2006 movie. What did we think of Ahsoka in her first scenes? How did our feelings change? We’re joined by Robert of Crooked Table to talk about how this movie came to be and how it compares to the recently released episodes of Clone Wars.
Attack of the Clones: Why did Padme fall in love with Anakin?
April 28, 2020 21:28 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOh Attack of the Clones, it's considered one of the worst Star Wars movies. We rewatched the movie and try to find the answer to question we had since we were kids: why did Padme fall in love with teen Anakin Skywalker?
Fictional Places We Want to be Quarantined in!
April 17, 2020 02:31 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBFrom Star Wars to the Hunger Games(?!), we talk about the fictional places we would love to be quarantined in!
Phantom Menace: How did a 14 year old girl become ruler of a planet?
April 08, 2020 04:09 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWe're rewatching the entire Star Wars saga! And this time we're going to answer all those questions we've been pondering for decades. DECADES. For instance how did a 14 year become ruler of a planet? Would things be different if Qui-Gon wasn't Qui-Gone? Is Jar Jar evil?