Talking in Circles
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsStay 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 – 89 – Super Freak
November 03, 2015 17:30 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBOn this week’s show we are breaking out our all time favorite Game Fact or Fiction. Before we get to it though we review the biggest superhero show going right now Super Girl! Greg also has a review of some classic TMNT comics, and he has noticed something pretty unforgettable about the turtle’s design. […] The post Talking in Circles – 89 – Super Freak appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.
Talking in Circles – 88 – Playing Favorites
October 27, 2015 18:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week’s theme: Favorites! On this week’s game we debut a new game Favorite/Least favorite as we examine so random topics like favorite/least favorite place to grab a burger to favorite/least favorite comic book artist and writer. Before we get there Dan has caught up an another classic TV show, Greg hidden gem comic, and ... The post Talking in Circles – 88 – Playing Favorites appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.
Talking in Circles – 87 – Fear the Flashing Arrow
October 20, 2015 21:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThis week’s theme: Comic Book TV! With Fall TV back in full swing we catch-up on a lot including The Walking Dead, Arrow, and The Flash. We give our opinions and thoughts on where the new seasons may take us. We even get into a discussion of the future of Marvel TV with the recent ... The post Talking in Circles – 87 – Fear the Flashing Arrow appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.
Talking in Circles – 86 – Baltimore Comic-Con 2015
October 06, 2015 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThis week’s theme: Coning! It is our personal favorite time of year, Baltimore Comic Con time. On this week’s episode we talk all about Baltimore Comic Con. We cover what we learned at the IDW, Boom Studios, and Valiant Comics Panels. We share some awkward encounters with some of the biggest names in comics, and ... The post Talking in Circles – 86 – Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.
Talking in Circles – 85 – Top 5 Favorite Comedy Sketches
September 23, 2015 18:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis week’s theme: Sketch Comedy! Yes that’s right everything from Monty Python to Saturday Night Live to Key & Peele as we count down our personal Top 5 favorite comedy sketches of all time. Before we get to the comedy Dan has a few thoughts on Fantastic Four and Chuck has yet another YouTube video you ... The post Talking in Circles – 85 – Top 5 Favorite Comedy Sketches appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.
Talking in Circles – 84 – Science Fiction Draft
September 15, 2015 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week’s theme: Science Fiction! On this week’s show we keep our drafting tradition going as we focus on the genre of Science Fiction. Who will create the Ultimate Science Fiction story? Who will be picked? Let’s just say we keep you guessing. Before we get to draft Greg has a movie he just can’t ... The post Talking in Circles – 84 – Science Fiction Draft appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.
Talking in Circles – 83 – Smaller, Shorter, and Heavily Edited
September 08, 2015 21:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week’s theme: New Directions! We are trying something new this week as we greatly adjust our show’s format. The episodes may be shorter, but they will pack the same punch. This week we review how well our fantasy drafts went, discuss the first two episodes of Fear the Walking Dead, and finish up with some news about Arrow and Captain America: Civil War.
Talking in Circles – 82 – 2015 NFL Preview
September 01, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis week’s theme: FOOTBALL! We talk all things football this week. We get into why we have become fans, some of the worst loses we had to witness, some Fantasy Football tips & tricks, and lastly we give our thoughts on what we think this year will entail. Geeks on sports. What more can you ask ... The post Talking in Circles – 82 – 2015 NFL Preview appeared first on GeekCast Radio Network.
Talking in Circles – 81 – Dungeon Not Included
August 25, 2015 19:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week’s theme: Bad Jokes. That’s because we have an improtu bad joke off, and luckily we have plenty material to work off from because this week we are discussing wacky and weird news stories. We have everything from dumb criminals, to strange houses, to a unique spin on space food. Before we get weird Dan talks Hard Knocks, Greg can’t get enough of Idiot Abroad, and Chuck has a YouTube video you must see. All that and more on this week’s show.
Talking in Circles – 80 – Taking More Chances
August 18, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week’s theme: Chances. On this week’s episode we play a new favorite game “What are the chances” as we try our best to determine what the future of the geek world has in store. Before we get to that Greg has scratched a major movie off his list of shame, Dan has thoughts on a classic film starring a recently lost legend, and Chuck has a hidden gem for you to enjoy. We then finish the episode by discussing if CGI and if it is truly ruining today’s movies.
Talking in Circles – 79 – Celebrity Deathmatches
August 05, 2015 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week’s theme: Death. Death of careers to be exact. Inspired by that classic clay animation TV show Celebrity Deathmatch we square off the celebs of today to determine what careers need to die and what careers should keep on going. Some of the match-ups include Justin Bieber vs. Miley Cyrus, Kayne West vs. Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady vs. Alex Rodriguez and that is just the start…
Talking in Circles – 78 – Ant-Man
July 28, 2015 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThis week’s theme: Phase 2. With Marvel’s Cinematic Phase 2 coming to an end we take a look to see how well it fared compared to Phase 1, including a review of Marvel’s latest film Ant-Man. Before we get to that though Dan talks about DC’s latest animated feature Justice League: Gods and Monsters and explains why its a return to form for DC, Chuck doesn’t get why Terminator: Genisys is getting so much hate, and Greg has finally caught up with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2.
Talking in Circles – 77 – Comic Con Extravaganza
July 21, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThis week’s theme: Comic Con. As the Mecca that is Comic Con has ended we spend some time discussing one of its biggest stories including Batman v. Superman, Deadpool, Suicde Squad, Ash vs the Evil Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, and even the occasional story about actual comics. .
Talking in Circles – 76 – Pop Culture Grab Bag
July 14, 2015 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week’s theme: Randomness. With talk about a random assortment of topics from Jason Pierre-Paul’s firework mishap to the controversial casting news of the new Aunt May to a discussion on a number of movie trailers including Creed and a childhood favorite Goosebumps. We then play one of our all time favorite games Sequel, Reboot, or Destory.
Talking in Circles – 75 – Bring Your Own Top 5
June 30, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBIn celebration of our 75th episode we are doing one of our favorites…A Top 5 list! We put a little spin on it as each Dan, Chuck, and Greg bring their own individual Top 5’s to keep up the variety. Greg and Chuck are all about the funnies, while Dan may have been better off ...
Talking in Circles – 74 – Hot Beef Sundae
June 24, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWarning: You may not want to listen to this week’s episode of Talking in Circles on an empty stomach as we discuss some of the most insane food and food challenges that are out there for you to partake in. Before we get to the glorious gluttony we discuss two of this summer’s biggest movies Jurassic World and San Andreas. To best enjoy this week’s episode we advise covering it in gravy, sprinkling it with cheese, wrapping it in bacon, and then of course deep frying it to perfection..
Talking in Circles – 73 – Restoring Geek Cred
June 16, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week’s theme: HYPE. Hype in all shapes and sizes. We have classic hype as we revisit our lists of shame and see if those geek properties we were ashamed of never watching/reading are worthy of all their praise. We talk current hype as Dan reviews Mad Max: Fury Road to see if it stands ...
Talking in Circles – 72 – Today We Learned
June 09, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWho says podcasts can’t be both fun and educational? On this week’s episode of Talking in Circles we are all about the random fun facts. We talk about everything from who was the first super hero ever to fly in comics to who started putting candles on birthday cakes. Before we get educated Dan has a review of The Valiant mini series and Chuck just might be coming a fan of animated movies.
Talking in Circles – 71 – Would You Either
June 02, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBOn this week’s show we debut a new game, which we quickly realize is basically an old game renamed but we go with it anyways. Dan also has a review for a comic that even non-comic readers will dig, Chuck is surprised by his reaction to Big Hero Six, and Greg is keeping the book recommendations going. All that and more on this week’s episode.
Talking in Circles – 70 – And We’re Back
May 26, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBAfter missing a week of podcasting we are back and better than ever. We catch up on some major news as Dan gives the lowdown on what its like being a new father. (Yes there will be poop stories) We also discuss the Super Girl preview and give out thoughts. This leads to a discussion of the representation of women in the world of comic book movies and television.
Talking in Circles – 69 – On the Fly
May 12, 2015 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBDue to some rather large life events our normal crew was unable to get together to record a full episode. It’s okay though, because Greg is here to ensure you will still get your weekly TIC fix. He touches upon a variety of topics including Suicide Squad and the recent uproar with the New England ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 68 – Avengers: Age of Ultron
May 05, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this week’s episode we are talking about one of the biggest movie events of the year with Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. We let you know if it held up to all the hype. Before we get to our review we also touch upon the recent first look as Jared Leto as the new ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 67 – What Are The Chances
April 28, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBOn this week’s episode we debut a brand new game…What Are The Chances? It let’s us to touch upon a broad range of topics. Everything from Tim Tebow’s chances as making it as a starting QB in the NFL to the possibility of a Spider-Man cameo in an upcoming Marvel property. We also talk about ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 66 – Daredevil Series Review
April 21, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBTis the season to be a geek. There’s a great deal to cover this week including the new Star Wars and Ant-Man trailers. We give our thoughts on both, but the meat of this podcast sandwich is our review of the new Netflix series that has the world buzzing Daredevil. To avoid spoilers for those ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 65 – The Ultimate TV Network – Part Two
April 14, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOn this week’s show we bring you the epic conclusion of the Ultimate TV Network Game. Three more days to fill, and a endless supply of TV shows to choose from, yet Dan, Greg, and Chuck can’t help taking each other’s picks. If you enjoy last week’s show the fun is only begining. Before the ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 64 – The Ultimate TV Network – Part One
April 07, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week’s episode is the first installment of a two episode project. Dan, Chuck, and Greg are attempting to do the impossible by creating the ultimate TV network. All shows are up for grabs and its up to them to design a network that puts all others to shame. For today’s episode we are focusing ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 63 – Cue the Theme Song
March 31, 2015 08:15 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBNow that the Badass Tournament has crowned it’s champion we are bringing them back to basics as well play one of our favorite games: Fact or Fiction. Before that we also delve into the news about the Super Troopers 2 sequel and give our thoughts. Dan reviews HBO’s The Jinx and tells you why it’s ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 62 – March Badness 2: The Revenge
March 24, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week we bring you the finals of the 2015 Talking in Circles March Badness Bracket. Yes, that’s right in this episode we determine who is truly the biggest badass for this year, and if you thought last episode was full of random fun…you ain’t see nothing yet. Let’s just say we truly make some ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 61 – March Badness 2: The Return
March 17, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBOn this week’s episode we continue the long storied one year tradition of the March Badass Bracket. Characters from all over movies, TV, comics, sports, and pretty much everywhere you can think of compete to determine which one is truly the biggest badass. This week we cover round one that includes characters like Darth Vadar, ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 60 – Annoying Celebrities
March 10, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWe all have those people we simply cannot stand. Those people who make being dumb their favorite hobby, and are also addicted to broadcasting their moronic behavior for the entire world to witness. Well we try to comb through the worst of the worst of celebrity culture and carve the Mount Rushmore of Annoying Celebrities. ...
Interview with Steve Kahn – Director of Fear
March 05, 2015 13:51 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWelcome to a very special bonus episode of Talking In Circles! Dan sits down with Steve Kahn the writer/director of the intense horror/thriller Fear. They discuss the making of Fear and what it is like to be in the movie business. This was a great conversation and it was a privilege to speak to Steve ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 59 – Power Rankings Revisited
March 03, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBLast September we debuted the Geek Power rankings where we attempted to rank the biggest things currently in Geek culture. Now five months later we are at it again! We see how much has changed since last time and what has remained the same. The results may surprise you. We also discuss the recent Power ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 58 – The Geek Oscars
February 24, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBNow that the Academy Awards has gotten out of the way we can talk about the Oscars that really matter…The Geek Oscars! On this week’s show we give out awards to the things you actually care about like Best Performance as The Joker, The Best way to Time Travel, Greatest Geek Weapon, and that is ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 57 – Lists of Shame
February 17, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWarning this episode may result in us having to give up our geek cards as me admit to infamous items in the world of geekdom that we have yet to read or watch. Before we get shameful we also discuss the recent news of Spider-Man joining the MCU, Dan gives his take on Better Call ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 56 – Differing Dimensions
February 10, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this week’s show the TIC crew is down, but not out. With Chuck on special assignment Greg and Dan are left to hold down the fort. They get into their impressions of the Super Bowl and everything it entailed including the Half Time Show, commercials, and of course the game itself. After sports they ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 55 – Supervillain Draft
February 03, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBOn this week’s show we are embracing our dark side as we attempt to create the best Supervillain team possible. Yes, we are bringing back one of our most popular segments and doing another draft. This time the bad guys are up. Before we get to that we also get into the new Fantastic Four ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 54 – Making Marvel Mine
January 27, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBOn this week’s show we react to the recent news of the Marvel comic book universe reboot. We give our opinions on the big news, what we feel cannot change in this brand new world, and how Marvel can make this reboot work. Before we get into the comic book talk we discuss sports by ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 53 – He-Manboobs
January 20, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBWell this was one random episode. We begin with a review of Selma by Dan, why Greg thinks Hulk: Agents of Smash is the best Marvel cartoon since the 90’s, and Chuck has a movie he feels you have to watch. Then we get into one of our favorite games Sequel, Reboot, or Destroy! ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 52 – Her First Name’s Agent
January 13, 2015 10:58 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBOn this week’s podcast we are looking forward to see what 2015 has to offer. Will it once again be the year of Marvel? What other comics, TV shows, and movies are we looking forward to? We also briefly discuss the first episode of Agent Carter and the debut of the Ant-Man trailer. Is Marvel ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 51 – Game Companion
January 06, 2015 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWe start the new year off right with an interview with the people who helped make the short film Game Companion. We find out what it was like making the movie, and why the process was more dangerous than you may realize. This conversation was a lot of fun and we covered a lot of different ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 50 – Looking Back
December 30, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWow how time flies. With us reaching the big 5-0 and 2014 coming to an end we take a look back at the year that was. We discuss why 2014 was a great year to be a geek, as well as some of our biggest disappointments of the year as well. We also get into ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 49 – The Great Geek Debate
December 23, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBOn this week’s episode we have a rapid fire of geek talks to debate. We discuss if collectables should be opened or kept in the package, how to handle death in comics, if digital comics are actually the future, and so much more. Geeks: Dan “Movierevolt” Clark Greg Beppler Chuck Davis Subscribe to us ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 48 – Will You Be My Antihero
December 16, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBWe are getting back to basics with another Top 5 list this week. GCRN Alum Kevin ‘OptimusSolo’ Thompson was nice enough to join us as we count down our Favorite Anti Heroes. Those characters that aren’t afraid to bend the rules…as long as it is for a good cause of course. Make sure to let us ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 47 – Bryce Carlson
December 09, 2014 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBOn this week’s podcast we had the great pleasure to speak with Bryce Carlson Managing Editor at Boom! Studios and writer of Hit. We talk to him about his work on Hit, the evolution of Boom! Studios, and he even delves out some advice for anyone looking to get into comics. Geeks: ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 46 – Bill Karalius – Sketches-The Animated Series
December 02, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWell the interviews keep on coming. This week Dan had the pleasure to speak with Bill Karalius from the Sketches-The Animated Series. They discuss the Sketches Indiegogo project along with Bill’s career work as a voice actors. Before that fun can begin Chuck, Dan, and Greg discuss their Thanksgivings and some recent trailers that have ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 45 – Wayward Studios
November 25, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBOn this week’s episode we are proud to have our second interview. We speak with Emily R. Gillis and Crystal M. Rollins of Wayward Studios. They were fantastic guests and brought some great insight to the world of creating comics. We discuss their history and what it takes to make a comic worth reading. Make ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 44 – I’m on a Comet!
November 18, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThis week we are going back to the way things began and bringing back the instant classic game Fact or Fiction. It leads us to a lot of random conversation including what it really takes to break the internet, the deliciousness of apple pie, and why “Cold Cuts!” will never not be funny. All that ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 43 – More Homework
November 11, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWell it is that time again. We have given each other special assignments, something to watch, read, or listen to, and now we must report on what we think. Does Dan think Saga is everything Greg build it up to be? Does Chuck believe The Day the Earth Stood Still deserve the Science Fiction Classic ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 42 – The Ultimate Saturday Morning
November 04, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBLong live Saturday morning cartoons! Get ready for a large dose of nostalgia as we remember Saturday morning cartoons the best way we know how. We attempt to create the ultimate Saturday morning lineup and give you the power to vote for the best one. So pour you favorite brand of sugar filled cereal, put ...
Talking In Circles – Episode 41 – How We Spent Our Zombie Vacation
October 28, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn the spirit of Halloween we have a special zombie themed episode. First we begin by discussing Walking Dead and what we think of the new season. Then we get to it. We design our own individual plans on how we would survive the zombie Apocalypse. We pick our location, our supplies, and lastly the ...