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Talking in Circles

140 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

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 – Episode 40 – Super Hero Overload

October 21, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

This week we are overloaded with super heroes! We discuss all the craziness currently going on in the world of superheroes, get into The Flash pilot, and even revisit Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. We ask if it is worth revisiting, and the answer might surprise you. Dan has also watched a crazy documentary you need to ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 39- Charm City Games

October 14, 2014 08:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

On this week’s show we have a very special episode! We are proud to announce Talking in Circles’s very first interview! We speak with Matt Voss from Charm City Games. We discuss his company and what it was like to create his very first game Cockfight, the trial and tribulations of running a Kickstarter campaign, ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 38 – Franchise Players

October 07, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

On this week’s episode we are trying to craft the Mount Rushmore of Movie Franchises. What franchises belong? What corresponding figure should be etch in stone? We answer those questions and so many more. Before we get to the great debate Dan has finally started watching The League, Chuck is all about Scorpion, and Greg ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 37 – What’s in the Box?

September 30, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

On this week’s show we are bringing back the news of the weird. Yes, we once again we talk about some strange but TRUE news stories. This week’s stories include why you should always be careful where you park, ingenious methods for cleaning your hair, the dangers of ordering late night food, and so much ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 36 – It’s Not Attuma

September 23, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 94 MB

This week on TIC we are debuting a brand new concept, Geek Power Rankings! Yes, we are combing what’s trending with NFL power rankings to determine the Top 10 Biggest Topics Right now in the world of Geekdom. Comics, TV, Cartoons, Technology, Movies, and more are all on the table. So many questions…and at least ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 35 – Underappreciated and Underused

September 16, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

We love our Top 5’s! This week we focus on the Top 5 most underappreciated and underused comic book characters. Those characters who simply do not get enough respect.  Before we get into the top 5 Greg and Dan get into some comic book reviews inspired by the recent Baltimore Comic Con. Also we touch ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 34 – Mud, Muscles, and Con Men

September 09, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

This week we are all about the comings and goings of Baltimore Comic Con. We talked to a lot of people in the comic book world and we break it down on this week’s show. Also Chuck has caught up with some classic action and Dan thinks Nathan is for you. Lastly we continue the ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 33 – NFL Preview

September 02, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Are  you ready for some football? Even if the answer to that question is never don’t fret because on this week’s episode we try to explain why those that despise sports may enjoy the wonder that is Fantasy Football. We also go over what got us into football in the first place, and our predictions ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 32 – Spammer Encounters and Turtle Powers

August 26, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

Spammers be spamming. On this week’s episode we have another hilarious encounter with a Skype Spammer that goes into some unexpected directions. After the craziness subsides Dan’s reviews DC’s latest animated feature Batman: Assault on Arkham, Chuck gets into a disappointing return of a comic book legend, and Greg continues with season two of Game ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 31 – Action Hero Draft

August 19, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

In a world where  The Expandables 3 is a movie that exists the TIC crew is embarking on their first ever ACTION HERO DRAFT! Three men walk into this competition but only one may claim victory. Tension is high has they must choose from the greatest action movies in history to construct a movie that ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 30 – Love like a Roller Coaster

August 12, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB

In episode 30 of Talking in Circles we have plenty in store for you.  Dan cannot stop gushing about Boyhood, Greg has judged a comic by its cover and is trying out a band new series, and Chuck is enjoying some time at an amusement park.   We also get to what everyone is talking about ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 29 – The Comic-Con Experience

August 05, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

  This week we discuss the much anticipation and much debated Comic-Cons of all Comic-Cons…SCRANTON Comic-Con. Oh and yes Greg also talks about his exploits at San Diego Comic-Con and what it was like being at the infamous event. We also get into some beach trip escapades and Dan’s unexpected encounter during the Electric Run 5k. ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 28 – Getting Ready to Rumble

July 29, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

  We have quite the packed show this week! Greg and Dan discuss their initials thoughts on The Strain and how it holds up to the book. Chuck has watched an 80’s classic and we discuss if it still holds up, and find out that Detroit is officially out of ideas.  We also get into ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 27 – Party of Six

July 22, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

  So what do Theodore Roosevelt, Stan Lee,  Alfred Hitchcock, and Michael Bay have in common? Well they are all brought up in the most recent episode of Talking In Circles. Before we get to that we also fulfill or contractual obligation and once again discuss some Arrow. Also Dan is excited by a fantastic movie ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 26 – Moments in Time

July 15, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

  On this week’s episode of TIC we are debuting a brand new game, which has mixed results. We also get into some talk about the British version of Top Gear and how Chernobyl is not THAT bad. This is also a show of new beginnings as Greg has finally started Game of Thrones and Dan has gotten ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 25 – Making the Unknown Known

July 08, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

  Get your Netflix Que’s at the ready because on this week’s episode we are counting our Top 5 Movies You Haven’t Seen or probably ever heard of. Before we get to that we have a lot of fun to get through. Chuck is living in the world of the X-Men,  Dan has a new ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 24 – Extreme Overkill

July 01, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

  On this week’s episode we are all about the weird and the wacky. We scour the internet for strange news stories that we find hilarious and down right fascinating. Scientists are looking for a Super Predator,  American Exchange students getting stuck in awkward situations, and Florida bringing out the crazy are just a few of ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 23 – Keeping it in the Family

June 24, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

  On this week’s episode we have an oldie but a goodie as we play some more Fact or Fiction. Before we get to the games Dan discusses the past season of Game of Thrones, Chuck brings things down with a rather depressing movie, but Greg is there to bring us back up as he ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 22 – Homework of the Good Kind

June 17, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB

  School may be out for summer, but the Talking in Circles crew has some homework to do. . Chuck, Dan, and Greg have given each other something watch, read, or listen in hopes that they will successfully expand each other horizons. Will Greg finally be made into a Superman fan? Will Chuck find enjoyment with ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 21 – Study Break

June 10, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

  On this week’s podcast we bring back by popular demand  Sequel, Reboot, or Destroy. Before we get to the game we have a lot to discuss including Greg’s run in with a Skype con artist, Dan’s love of food trucks, and the side effects of car decals. Dan also discusses his new found love for ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 20 – Sentinel Sympathizers

June 03, 2014 10:45 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

  This week on Talking In Circles we discuss the oddity of ostrich pillows, the joy of Wine Festivals, the positive and negatives of pranking your spouse, and the pains of getting old. After the pleasantries are out of the way we get into one of all time favorite franchises The X-Men. We discuss what started ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 19 – Cultured References

May 27, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

  This week on Talking In Circles we are letting our hair down and taking it easy.  We do advise listening to this episode with your pinky up while reading The New Yorker and sipping chamomile tea, because we are keeping it cultured (as always) talking about such things as racoons with rocket launchers and ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 18 – The Almost Lost Episode

May 20, 2014 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

  It may be cliché to say the virtual dog ate our homework, but this week it almost did. We have kind of have a good news bad situation this week. The bad news: our recording equipment decided to take a vacation and we lost the second half of the episode. The good news: We ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 17 – Comedic Icons

May 13, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

  They are funny, they are here to amuse you, and they may even be clowns depending on your taste. They are the iconic faces of comedy. In this week’s episode we try to determine who exactly those faces are as we debate who would make up the Mount Rushmore of comedy. From stand-up to ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 16 – Superhero Draft

May 06, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

  Inspired by the upcoming NFL Draft, Talking in Circles brings you the Superhero Draft! Where Chuck, Dan, and Greg select from the world of superheroes to create the ultimate comic. After the draft is complete we each try  to proclaim why our comic book team will rule them all, even indicating who we would choose to write and ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 15 – Comic Book Countdown

April 29, 2014 08:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

  In this week’s jammed packed episode Chuck is engineering new ways to solve the Pacific Rim problem, Greg has some issues with G.I. Joe, and Dan loves a movie but doesn’t think he can recommend it to you. Also we countdown our favorite comic book stories of all time. Plus a whole lot more ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 14 – Vladimir Poopin

April 22, 2014 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

  Well the topics for this week’s show really run the gamut from discussion of religion and philosophy to good old fashioned potty humor Greg is full of stories and we are all are full of questions and answers as we play a modified version of 20 Questions. We also get into what we have ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 13 – Merry Marvel Marching Society

April 15, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

  Inspired by the recent release of Captain America: The Winter Solider Chuck, Dan, and Greg put their Marvel CEO hats on and discuss what direction they would like Marvel to go in the future. What One-Shots should be made? What story lines are ideal for a Direct-to-Blu Ray animated movie? What actors should be ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 12 – Space Pope

April 08, 2014 08:38 - 1 hour - 67 MB

  Coming to you live (to record) from Charm City–Baltimore, USA!  In this week’s episode we have grab bag of random geek goodness in store for you. We play a geekified  version of ‘Would You Rather’ and discuss some crazy but TRUE news stories including why you should no longer trust dolphins, the dangers of ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 11 – March Badness 2: The Deciding Factor

April 01, 2014 10:00 - 2 hours - 144 MB

  Well it all comes down to this! We conclude our badass bracket to see who will faceoff against last week’s champion to finally determine who is the Biggest Badass! The random absurdness continues as characters from all over including sports, comics, television, and music square off in the squared circle of verbal discourse. Who ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 10 – March Badness

March 25, 2014 10:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Inspired by March Madness Chuck, Dan, and Greg have begun a bracket of their own as they try to determine…Who is the Biggest Badass? In the first of a two podcast series, characters of all shapes and sizes from movies, comic books, television, and pop culture square off by putting their badass resumes to the ...

Talking in Circles – Episode 09 – The Power of Names

March 18, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

What’s in a name? A Superman by any other name would be just as powerful. That may be true but that doesn’t mean we can’t have any fun judging a superhero by his title. This week we are debuting another brand new game called “The Power of Names” where we see how far just a ...

Talking in Circles – Episode 08 – Sequel, Reboot, or Destroy!

March 11, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

This week on Talking in Circles we are looking at TV shows and movies of the past and present and asking those age old questions: Is it time for a reboot? Is it time for a sequel? Or is it simply time to destroy the idea and leave it be? We answer those hard-hitting questions ...

Talking in Circles – Episode 7 – Getting Animated

March 04, 2014 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

The Top 5 lists keep coming this week as we count down our Top 5 favorite cartoons. This is a good old fashioned trip down memory lane that will quickly fill your nostalgia quota for the week as we take a look at the cartoons that shaped us into the geeks we are today, and ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 06 – Spaghettification

February 25, 2014 11:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

It is the end of the world as we know it and we feel fine, well depending on how we go out of course. This week’s discussion includes a debate on the coolest way for the world to end; zombies, asteroids, volcanoes, and even the infamous spaghettification are all discussed. The Guardians of the Galaxy ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 05 – Comic Con Memories

February 18, 2014 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

Memories…sweet….sweet…memories. Episode 5 of Talking In Circles is jam packed with goodness. Chuck, Dan, and Greg reminisce on their favorite past Comic Con experiences after Greg shares some pretty big news.  Also you fans demanded it and we are here to serve! More Fact or Fiction coming at you and this time everyone is in ...

Talking In Circles – Episode 04 – Taking it Too Far

February 11, 2014 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

Hey internet you are taking it too far!…or are you? In the latest episode of Talking in Circles Chuck, Dan, and Greg talk about some of the biggest hot button issues hitting the world of Geekdom and ask if our hatred or praise is going overboard. For some reason Superman was a huge part of ...

Talking in Circles – Episode 03 – Live from the Electric City

February 04, 2014 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Live (to record) from Scranton it’s….Talking in Circles! Greg, Chuck, and Dan get together at Greg Studios (AKA Greg’s kitchen table) to record the latest episode. They begin with a brief discussion on some of the most well known comic book series of all time including The Killing Joke and Kingdom Come. After they get ...

Talking in Circles – Episode 02 – Super Bowl Fiesta

January 28, 2014 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Are you ready for some football…food? In the latest episode of Talking in Circles Chuck, Dan, and Greg discuss their favorite foods to munch on during the big game. WARNING: You may not to listen on an empty stomach. They also discuss some random Super Bowl facts, the crazy prop bets, classic Super Bowl commercials, ...

Talking in Circles – Episode 01 – The Pilot

January 21, 2014 20:49 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Because the world needs more podcasts, Geekcast Radio is proud to present Talking in Circles! A roundabout podcast covering all facets of geek culture. Join GCRN’s very own Dan ‘MovieRevolt’ Clark and newcomers to the network Greg and Chuck as they discuss their love of all things geek. In the first episode they discuss Arrow, ...