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Talking in Circles

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Stay connected with Talking in Circles a pop culture talk show where hosts Dan, Greg, and Chuck wax poetic about comic books, movies, television shows, and pretty much anything else in geek culture.

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Talking in Circles – 138 – The Button, Secret Empire, American Gods, and more…

May 10, 2017 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

On this week’s show we have so much to talk about we dive right in. Dan tries his best to understand what is happening in American Gods and also tell you if Secret Empire is worth all the internet craziness. Greg and Dan also gush about how much they love The Button and get prepared for the glory that is Free Comic Book Day. All that and more on this week’s episode…

Talking in Circles – 137 – Iron Fist Series Review

April 18, 2017 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

On this week’s show we talk trailers including Justice League and Spider-Man. Greg continues his new anime craze, and Chuck gives us thoughts on the Batman- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover. All that and a review of Marvel’s most recent Netflix series Iron Fist

Talking in Circles – 136 – Top 5 Favorite NES Games

March 30, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

On this week’s show inspired by the recent release of the Nintendo  Switch we talk our Top 5 Favorite NES games. Dan also gives his thoughts on Dave Chappelle’s recent Netflix specials and Greg accidentally watched an anime…and liked it. 

Talking in Circles - 135 - Crashing, Legion, and Logan

March 14, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

On this week's show we have plenty of TV and Movies to talk about. To start Dan gives his thoughts on Pete Holme's Crashing. After that Chuck has watched Legion and wants to know why you haven't. We then finish with a full review of Logan, which we all had very different opinions on. All that more on this week's episode... 

Talking in Circles – 134 – Escaping Reality

March 07, 2017 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

On this week’s show we escape the craziness of the real world for the craziness of the entertainment world. Dan has a review of NBC’s latest DC show Powerless and Greg talks about an unexpected web find.  After the reviews Greg and Dan breakdown so of the more unusual stories occurring today such as a possible Batman and Elmer Fudd crossover, a Hook prequel, and Kevin Smith’s attempt to reboot a fan favorite franchise.

Talking in Circles – 133 – Star Wars, Football, and Reading the Classics

February 23, 2017 11:30 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

On this week’s show we talk old news as we discuss the Super Bowl and all the trailers that came out with it including the Iron Fist trailer. Dan also has a review of the new Marvel Darth Maul comic and Greg is reading the origins of the most popular superhero off all time: Batman. That leads to a discussion regarding reading classic comics and the challenges that come with it.

Talking in Circles – 132 – We’re Back, Looking Forward

February 17, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

We are back from a longer than expected break talking about what we are looking forward to most in 2017. Greg and Dan talk about what to look forward to in the world of movies, games, books, TV, and comics.

Talking in Circles – 131 – Rogue One Review

February 08, 2017 11:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

We are releasing this episode a little later than we would have liked due some computer issues but better late than never. On this week’s show we are talking all about Rogue One: A Star Wars story. Before we get to that Chuck gives his thoughts on  Kickboxer: Vengeance  and Greg has finally caught up with Ash vs The Evil dead. Dan even has a podcast for history lovers to check out. All that and more on this week’s episode.

Talking in Circles – 130 – 2016 Geek Gift Guide

December 22, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

In the spirit of the Holiday Season we are talking about some of the greatest gifts available for the other geeks in your life, or you know if you just want to get stuff for yourself. Also before we talk about the geek stuff Dan review’s Dark Horse’s Lady Killer and Marvel’s Nova #1. Greg also has a review of  Ernest Cline’s follow up to Ready Player One, Armanda as well as a review of The Lost City of Z by David Grann  

Talking in Circles – 129 – Giving Thanks

November 23, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Inspired by Thanksgiving we are taking some time to give thanks for the geeky things we are thankful for. Before that Dan has a review of one of the best graphic novels of the year and Chuck and Dan also review Thanos #1. All that and more on this week’s epsiode.

Talking in Circles – 128 – Doctor Strange Review

November 15, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

The most anticipated Marvel of this month Doctor Strange is out and this week we spend some time reviewing it for your pleasure! We give our thoughts and ideas for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Talking in Circles – 127 – Urban Legends

October 31, 2016 16:30 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Just in time for Halloween we talking about the strange and scary world of  Urban Legends. From historical tales to ghost sightings to the legendary Skunk Ape, we have collected some of the best stories to talk about this week. Before that Dan has a review of Boom! Studios’ Warlords of Applacia #1 and we give out thoughts on the Logan and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 trailers.

Talking in Circles – 126 – Luke Cage Series Review

October 21, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

This week’s show is jam packed with so much to talk about. Chuck and Greg talk about their trip to Comic Con and what it was like to meet the geek god himself Stan Lee. We give our thoughts on the Rogue One and Power Rangers trailers before we dive head deep into a full review of Netflix’s Luke Cage. #RIPRaisin

Talking in Circles – 125 – Favorite Scary Characters

October 14, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

As we are in the month of October today we are counting down our favorite scary characters in television, movies, and books. Before that we go all in on Luke Cage. Dan reviews the new Cage comic and we give our general thoughts on the Luke Cage series. (More to come next week) Greg also gives a review of the biggest show of the summer Stranger Things.

Talking in Circles – 124 – News of the Good

October 11, 2016 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Does the state of the world have you down? Are you sick of being bombarded with how awful things are? Well this week Talking in Circles has your back as we present The News of the Good. We have scoured news from around the world to fine stories that are guaranteed to brighten your day. From teenagers helping the homeless to saving kids from burning cars. It’s all good. We also have some reviews for you this week Dan gives his thoughts on the Lethal Weapon TV show as well as the new Image seri...

Talking in Circles – 123 – Going for Two

September 23, 2016 10:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

On this week’s episode we testing on knowledge of our favorite actors and actresses once as we play another round of Best Know For. Before that Dan gives his review of the first two issues of Kill or Be Killed, Chuck has read quite the unexpected comic, and Greg reviews Magneto Vol 1 and the recent Archie reboot. All that and more on this week’s episode!

Talking in Circles – 122 – Baltimore Comic-Con 2016

September 15, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

On this week’s episode we are down with the sickness as all of us are under the weather but we power through to tell you all about Baltimore Comic-Con 2016. We discuss the interesting revels during comics panels, the joys of collecting original art, and some random celebrity run ins. Dan also has a review of Frank Cho’s new series Skybourne and Chuck reviews some Avengers comics.  All that and more on this week’s episode!

Podcasts Talking in Circles Talking in Circles – 121 – Super-Loser Draft

September 01, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

The full crew is back this week and we have a ton to cover. Greg talks about Boston Comic-Con and his new improved art collection.  We also review Suicide Squad and discuss how well Marvel’s Civil War II is shaping up so far. In our second segment we attempt to create the worst Super Hero team ever created. We search the weird and wacky history of comics to draft some of  worst characters in superhero history.

Talking in Circles – 120 – Better Late Than Never

August 24, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Sorry for the delay in this release as we were dealing with sickness with both people and computers. Luckily this episode is worth the wait. Let's just say this week's topics include the down side of sending to everyone in your office.(True Story) We are Gregless this week as he is off on super special assignment. Chuck and Dan hold down the fort as they review Jason Bourne and discuss DC’s rebirth. In the second half we have a grab bag of questions that include our favorite Superhero costum...

Talking in Circles - 119 - A Whitey Bulger

August 03, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

On this week's show we welcome back Chuck as we talk about a heap of comic goodness. First we start with a full review of The Killing Joke and Chuck and Greg give their thoughts on seeing it on the big screen. We then shift to the world of Comic-Con and talk about much of the news that dropped. We cover news and the trailers including Walking Dead, Luke Cage, Dr. Strange, Justice League, and Wonder Woman. Greg also has another Skype Spam Sex bot to deal with and her brings us along that journey.

Talking in Circles – 118 – Favorite Comics of 2016 (So Far)

July 28, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

On this week’s show we are Chuckless as he is off on special assignment. Greg and Dan do their best to hold down the fort as they countdown their favorite comic book series of the year so far. Before that they talk about Netflix’s new hit series Stranger Things and Greg has a double dose review of Ghostbusters as he reviews the new film and documentary Ghostheads.

Talking in Circles – 117 – Real or Fake?

July 20, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

On this week’s show we are asking the age old question, “Are they real or are they fake?”. That’s right Dan has scoured the internet to find some of the most outrageous TV shows, Comics, and Movies that are being made…or did he? Greg and Chuck are tasked with the responsibility to determine if the concept is actually happening or if it is just a product of Dan’s imagination. Before that we discuss the positive and negative effects of the Pokemon Go craze and Greg has a review of the SyFy seri...

Talking in Circles – 116 – Independence Day Rebound

July 13, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

On this week’s show we bring back one of our favorite games Fact or Fiction. It leads us to talking about a slew of topics including Firework Safety, the Ghostbusters Reboot, Jason Bourne, the future of CW DC shows, and the outlook for video game films. Before that we give a mini review of Independence Day Resurgence which we all had very different takes on.

Talking in Circles – 115 – The Joys of Summer

July 07, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

On this week’s episode we kick back and talk some summer fun time activities as we count down the Top 5 Things We Enjoy Doing in the Summer. Before that  Dan reviews Amazon Prime’s new NFL Show All or Nothing and Chuck reviews a Star Wars fan film with a professional execution.  Make sure to stay till the end for another edition of Adventures In…with Dan, Chuck, and Greg.

Talking in Circles – 114 – Sitcom Draft

June 29, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

On this week's episode we are drafting characters from across Sitcom history to create the ultimate TV comedy. Before that Dan has a review of Everybody Wants Some, Chuck talks basketball including the NBA finals and some ESPN 30 for 30 docs, and Greg reviews Goosebumps. Make sure to stay tuned to the very end as we return to The Adventures of Chuck, Greg, and Dan.

Talking in Circles – 113 – Best Known For

June 22, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

On this week’s episode we debut a new game, Best Known For, where we test our knowledge of the actors we claim to love. Before that Greg has a rather painful story to tell us, Chuck shares some scientific evidence of why Superman is the best Super Hero, and Dan has a review of Warcraft.

Talking in Circles – 112 – Getting Weird

June 15, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

On this week’s episode things are getting quite strange. We scour the news of the world to bring you some weird and interesting news stories. This week’s stories include how pizza can save your life, a real life transformers fight, and strange bodily fluids that body builders are using to build muscle. Before that we have a number of reviews to get to including DC and Superman Rebirth.(Warning: we do get into spoilers) the documentary The Resurrection of Jake the Snake, one of the best movies...

Talking in Circles – 111 – Legends, Rebirth, and the Apocalypse

June 08, 2016 15:30 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

On this week’s episode we have a lot to discuss. We start with a look at the news surrounding the Marvel Legends toys and what figures are a must buy for collectors. Greg and Dan give their thoughts on DC’s rebirth, and then we finish up by reviewing the latest comic book summer blockbuster X-Men: Apocalypse.

Talking in Circles – 110 – How to Start an Apocalypse

May 31, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Inspired by the release of X-Men: Apocalypse on this week’s show we are attempting to end the world our own way as we  create our own unique version of the Four Horsemen. Before we get to that we also discuss the recent controversy surrounding Captain America: Steve Rogers Issue #1 as we give our takes on Marvel’s shocking reveal. Lastly we continue The Amazing Adventures of Chuck,Greg, Dan at the end of the show.

Talking in Circles – 109 – Desert Island

May 24, 2016 18:30 - 1 hour - 61 MB

On this week’s episode we play one of the most classic conversation games ever created with Desert Island. We put our own twist on it as we reveal what TV Show, Movie, Food, Book/Comic Book, Person, and special item we would bring with us onto a deserted island. Before we get to that Dan has a review of a documentary you must see and Greg has a TV show he has mixed feelings on and a movie you should avoid despite its unique cast. Make sure to stay tuned to the very end of the episode for anot...

Talking in Circles – 108 – Captain America: Civil War

May 18, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Just when you thought you were done with Captain America: Civil War reviews here we come to save the day. Yes on this week's show we are talking about one of the biggest movies of the year. We give our thoughts on how we felt Civil War held up to all the hype. Also make sure to stay tuned to the end of the episode as we continue with the adventures of Dan, Chuck, and Greg with a surprising special guest.

Talking in Circles – 107 – Food Face Off

May 04, 2016 08:30 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Warning this week’s episode may cause extreme hunger and cases of the munchies. That is because we are debuting a brand new game Food Face-off where we are put to the test with some of the hardest food choices ever. Before that Dan has a review of AMC’s Turn, Greg has another book review, and we discuss the trailers for X-Men: Apocalypse and The Killing Joke. (Make sure to listen to the very end because we have another bonus Adventure for you to enjoy)

Talking in Circles – 106 – We Should Get Paid for This

April 27, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 91.3 MB

On this week's episode we are bringing back one of our classic games: Sequel, Reboot, or Destroy.  Some of the games topic include Batman v Superman, Con Air, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, M*A*S*H, and more! Before we get to that we have some reviews of London has Fallen, Son of Batman, and the Star Wars expanded universe book Mandalorian Armor. We also discuss the trailers for Doctor Strange and Jason Bourne. Make sure to stay to the very end for some special surprise.

Talking in Circles – 105 – Top 5 Comic Book Character Rivalries

April 20, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Can’t we all just get along? It seems even superheroes these days cannot stand one another. Whether it be Batman fighting Superman, Team Cap taking on Team Iron Man, or even Daredevil going head to head with Punisher comic book characters simply can’t stop fighting each other. With that in mind on this week’s episode we count down our Top 5 Comic Book Character Rivalries.

Talking in Circles – 104 – Daredevil Season 2 Review

April 12, 2016 10:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

This week’s show is jammed packed with goodness. So much to talk about and so little time. Chuck begins with his thoughts on the Supergirl – Flash crossover, Greg revisits a childhood film for the first time in years, and we all give our take on the Rogue One: A Star Wars story trailer. After that we get into the meat of the episode as we review Daredevil Season 2. Did it live up to the hype of the first season? Listen and hear our thoughts.

Talking in Circles – 103 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Review

April 05, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

On this week’s show we are talking about one of the biggest movies of the year in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We talk about we what liked, what we didn’t like, and what we think the future holds for DC Movie universe.   Geeks: Dan Clark Twitter: @MovieRevolt Greg Beppler Twitter: @TheCreateForge Chuck Davis Twitter: @HeroicAgeChuck 

Talking in Circles – 102 – 2016 March Badness: Part Two

March 29, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

This week’s theme: Being  the Biggest Badass! Yes we are keeping our three year tradition going as we crown the 2016 Talking in Circles Badass champion. Before we get to that Greg and Dan give their thoughts on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic, and Chuck is watching a ton of Netflix including the highly underrated Young Justice series.

Talking in Circles – 101 – 2016 March Badness: Part One

March 22, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

This week’s theme: Being a Badass! Yes we are keeping our three year tradition continuing as we start the 2016 March Badass Bracket. Badasses from the world of movies, comics, television, history, and pretty much anything you could imagine come together to duke it out. Before we get to the bracket we also discuss the new Captain America: Civil War trailer and get into a pretty healthy debate regarding the new Ghostbusters trailer.

Talking in Circles – 100 – PG Awful

March 08, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

This week’s theme: Keeping it 100! We are celebrating turning 100 and in honor of our celebration we are going back and playing our first and favorite game: Fact or Fiction! We dive deep into hard nosed topics like: Is any food a breakfast food if you eat it early enough? What is the best way to organize comics? And who really is ahead in the Comic book world? Before we get to that we also go over some Toy Fair news and speculate over if the release of new toys will help spoil upcoming summer...

Talking in Circles – 99 – Deadpool Movie Review

March 02, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

This week’s theme: Better Late Than Never! We are a little late to the party but on this week’s episode we are talking all about The Merc with a Mouth Deadpool. We give our opinions on if the movie is nearly as good as its reputation.   Geeks. We also talked about the trailer for Season 2 of Deadpool and Dan gives his review of Young Justice. 

Talking in Circles – 98 – 2016 Geek Oscars

February 23, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

This week’s theme: Awards! While the Academy is getting ready to give awards to people for getting attacked by bears we are set to give our awards to the best of the best of geekdom. From what are the Coolest Alien Races to the Best Performances in comic book TV shows to the Great Geek Moment of 2015. If you are a geek this is the Award Show for you.

Talking in Circles – 97 – Stock Up, Stock Down

February 16, 2016 15:30 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

This week’s theme: Stocks! On this week’s episode we debut a brand new game, Stock Up, Stock Down! We look around the world of geekdom and do our best insider trading to determine whose stock is on the rise and whose stock is falling. Before we get to that Greg and Dan give their thoughts on Old Man Logan and Chuck reviews the Special Edition Series Collection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Talking in Circles – 96 – Wonder Squad of Tomorrow

February 09, 2016 18:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

This week's theme: Superheroes! Superheroes, superheroes, as far as the eye can see. To start Dan has a review of the new Image series Huck and Chuck has a review of a classic Batman series. That's just the start as we  also discuss our thoughts on the newest Suicide Squad trailer and Wonder Woman footage. We also have reviews of Legends of Tomorrow and Peggy Carter. Lastly we end with a discussion around the news of the big comic book changes happening at DC and Marvel and how it impacts our...

Talking in Circles – Super-Mini Bowl Special Episode

February 07, 2016 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

We have a special episode recorded just for you. With the big game this weekend we get together to give our thoughts. We share our predictions, what we think this game will mean for the legacies of Peyton Manning and Cam Newton, and what we feel are the keys to the game for both teams. So while you […]

Talking in Circles – 95 – Top 5 Comic Book Writers

February 02, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

This week’s theme: Top 5! Yes we are continuing our Top 5 tradition as we countdown our Top 5 Favorite Comic Book Writers of all time. There are a ton of great writers to choose from so these lists were quite the challenge. Before we get to the list Greg and Dan also share their thoughts […]

Talking in Circles – 94 – Whoboner

January 26, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

This week’s theme: Preview and Review. On this week’s show we look back on the year that was and look forward to what 2016 has is store in the world of comics, TV, and movies. Before we get that that we debate the quality of Jessica Jones and ask if the show went to far, […]

Talking in Circles - 93 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens

January 19, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

We are late to the party, but on this week's episode we are talking all about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We give our opinions on the biggest movie of all time. Before we get to that Dan gives a preview of his favorite comics of 2015, Greg is not a fan of a literary classic, and Chuck gives his thoughts on a new installment to one of his personal favorite franchises (that's not Star Wars). Geeks: Dan Clark Twitter: @MovieRevolt Greg Beppler Twitter: @TheCreateForge Chuck Davis Twitte...

Talking in Circles – 92 – Star Wars Draft

December 15, 2015 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

This week's theme: Star Wars!  You may not have heard but apparently a little movie called Star Wars comes out this week. We are celebrating by gearing up for another draft. This time we attempt to compile the greatest group of Star Wars characters. With some many characters to chose from, Yoda, Luke, Han, and all the Darths it is going to be the challenge in narrowing it down. Geeks: Dan Clark Twitter: @MovieRevolt Greg Beppler Twitter: @TheCreateForge Chuck Davis Twitter: @HeroicAgeC...

Talking in Circles – 91 – Dick Clark & Zombie Zod

December 10, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

This week's theme: Comebacks! After way too long off we return this week with a ton to say. We discuss some of the hottest TV shows right now including Jessica Jones, Flash, Arrow, and Man in High Castle. We also give our thoughts on the Captain America: Civil War trailer and the highly debated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer. Geeks: Dan Clark Twitter: @MovieRevolt Greg Beppler Twitter: @TheCreateForge Chuck Davis Twitter: @HeroicAgeChuck Subscribe to us using iTunes or us...

Talking in Circles – 90 – If We Ruled the World

November 12, 2015 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

This week’s theme: We are the Law!  On this week’s episode we try to do our part to improve our world by coming up with laws to make everyone’s laws better. We are focusing on the important things like making sure people don’t park like tools and follow proper grocery store etiquette. Not only that […] The post Talking in Circles – 90 – If We Ruled the World appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.