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Geeks Unleashed
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A passionate team of geeks discussing the latest in comics, film, TV, video games, and all things nerdy. From two friends across the ocean to a growing crew — honest reviews, fun debates, and pure geek energy. Come geek out with us!
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Episode 210 - My Adventures With Superman S01 Review
Nov 2501:42:40Tap to summarizeMark and Stef are back to discuss this weeks News, What We've Been Up To This Week and our main event - discussion of My Adventures With Superman S01.You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
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Episode 209 - Marvel Zombies S01 Review
Nov 1501:54:39Tap to summarizeThis week Stef, DeVaughn and Mark return to talk through this weeks pop culture news, what they have been doing this week and then head into the main event - Marvel Zombie's from Disney. You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
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Episode 208 - Revival S01
Nov 801:34:04Tap to summarizeThis week we breakdown the pop culture news of the week, we jump into what we have been doing this week before hitting our main event - Revival Season One. You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
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Episode 207 - The Black Phone 2
Nov 301:25:29Tap to summarizeThis episode of Geeks Unleashed, "Episode 207 - The Black Phone 2," hosted by Mark and Stef, is a Halloween-themed discussion that covers gaming news, a new movie trailer, and a deep dive review of a horror sequel.The main segments and topics covered include:Gaming News: Xbox & ExclusivesThe hosts discuss the major news that the flagship Xbox franchise, Halo, is coming to PlayStation, starting with a remastered campaign of the first game [01:33:42].They view this as a continuation of a trend, noting that Forza and Gears of War exclusives have also gone multi-platform. Steph suggests that the future of gaming is about convenience, and console exclusives are no longer the "make or break" factor they once were [01:15:10].Mark expresses disappointment over the Game Pass price increase, calling the jump to $30 "a lot" [01:17:08].Scream 7 Trailer ReactionThe hosts react to the new Scream 7 trailer, with Mark expressing his annoyance about the controversial firings/departures of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega [26:22].Mark is pleased that Neve Campbell is returning to the franchise [27:24] and notes a cool callback: her daughter is named Tatum (after her friend in Scream 1) [27:41].They also discuss the fan theory about Matthew Lillard's character, Stu, potentially having survived the events of the original film [31:53].The majority of the episode is dedicated to reviewing the sequel, The Black Phone 2, which Mark and Stef agree is a clear cash grab after the success of the first film.Story Shift & FocusThe first film was a "horror thriller," but the sequel is a full-on "horror supernatural" film, focusing more on the sister, Gwen, and her psychic abilities [53:37].Both hosts were disappointed by the shift, wishing the sequel had instead focused on the brother Finny's trauma after his experience with the Grabber [56:57]. Steph was particularly turned off by the introduction of dream fighting, comparing it to A Nightmare on Elm Street (Freddy Krueger) [58:47].Criticisms & PraisesMajor Criticism: Despite the R/18 rating, no one dies in the entire movie, other than the three victims killed before the film's events [01:03:00].High Points: They praised the acting (especially Ethan Hawke as The Grabber) and the film's visual style/cinematography [01:00:58].They enjoyed the redemption arc for the father, Terrence, who has gotten sober after the first film and is dealing with the family's legacy of "the shine" [01:03:43].The character of Armando, the camp supervisor who dedicated his life to finding the bodies of the original victims, was praised as a compelling figure [01:07:24].Sequel ThoughtsMark (3/5) and Steph (2.5/5) would not rewatch the film.Mark suggests a prequel focusing on The Grabber's origin story as the best way to continue the franchise [01:21:16].For Halloween, Stef shared a few horror recommendations:Overlord (2018)The Sickening (Korean/Taiwanese zombie film)Night of the Comet (Classic '80s horror)The episode closes with a discussion of older music players like the Walkman and MiniDisc, and the announcement that next week's episode will be a review of Revival Season 1.You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
Transcribe →Geeks Unleashed Conversations: Best of 2024
Dec 28, 202402:13:54Tap to summarizeWe're closing out the year with our BEST OF episode! We're joined by our friends Stephen Fox, DeVaughn, and Big Herm to help us wrap up the year in true geek fashion. Thanks to YOU, dear listener, for following us along this Internet journey for yet another year. Be sure to tag us on socials and tell us what were a few of your favorite things this year! TRACKLIST: 1:20 - Our guests: Stephen Fox, DeVaughn, Big Herm Collectibles 2:26 - Best reads (comics, manga, novels) of 2024 27:36 - Best films of 2024 54:19 - Best series (Network or Streaming) of 2024 1:15:13 - Best music of 2024 1:32:50 - Best games (console or PC) of 2024 1:44:44 - Our Personal Best Accomplishments of 2024! You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
Transcribe →Late to the Party Book Club - Episode 21 - Scott Pilgrim Vol 5 - Scott Pilgrim vs The Universe
Dec 13, 202401:31:10Tap to summarizeWe are BACK with our annual holiday special! Yes, that's right. In 2020, we decided we were going to make our Scott Pilgrim reviews a Christmas tradition. So here we are, with vol 5 in the series, Scott Pilgrim: Scott Pilgrim vs The Universe. And we are once again joined by our PCP Bad Batch brother in arms, Rockin' Robbie Billups! Tracklist: 0:29 - Intro with Rockin' Robbie of Pop Culture Philosophers! 10:01 - A small tribute to our friend Jennifer, of Comic Books Will Break Your Heart, who recently lost her battle with cancer 18:44 - Intro to Scott Pilgrim vol 5 characters 20:51 - Summary of vol 5 and fun facts 25:50 - How did we read it - Jasmin was digital, Mark and Robbie were hard cover -- everyone read it in color 29:03 - Overall thoughts on vol 5 and thoughts on artwork and progression from vol 1 42:55 - Themes in this volume? 1:04:03 - Final thoughts on Scott Pilgrim Vol 5 You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
Transcribe →Episode 178 - Agatha All Along Series Review
Dec 6, 202401:10:23Tap to summarizeAnd thus concludes our 2024 season of "normal" Geeks Unleashed episodes! What a fun, witchy run we've had the past several weeks. We wrap it all up with a surprise favorite from recent TV as we cover the entire Agatha All Along series. With this direct sequel to WandaVision and notes from the fallout of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where does this latest Marvel Television series leave us? TRACKLIST: 2:43 - Geek of the Week - Jasmin: Natsume's Book of Friends; Mark - Wicked (2024) 17:55 - Series summary and fun facts 29:54 - Agatha All Along (2024) series review You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
Transcribe →Episode 177 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review
Nov 28, 202400:50:54Tap to summarizeBack to the witches as wizards as we follow up WandaVision with what feels like a direct sequel. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is truly a visual treat as we traverse through all kinds of different universes! But what did the geeks think of the film? Give us a listen to find out! TRACKLIST: 1:17 - Geek of the Week: Mark - Silo Season 2; Jasmin - Yakuza Fiance (2024 Crunchyroll) 11:24 - Film summary and fun facts 22:51 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness review You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
Transcribe →Episode 176 - WandaVision (2021) Series Review
Nov 20, 202401:03:19Tap to summarizeWe're keeping it witchy/wizardy as we move from Doctor Strange to WandaVision! Do you remember how talked about this series was when it dropped in 2021? Nerds were suffering from a content drought due to a global pandemic, and this was the first piece of MCU content we'd received in over a year! But how does it hold up now that we've had three years of other Marvel stories? You've got to listen to find out what the Geeks think! TRACKLIST: 1:17 - Geek of the Week: Mark - Strange Darling (2023); Jasmin - To The Stars and Back (Webtoon) 12:08 - Series summary and fun facts 27:27 - WandaVision (2021) series review You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
Transcribe →Episode 175 - Doctor Strange (2016) Review
Nov 13, 202401:05:02Tap to summarizeNow it's time to kick off our MCU magic arc! We're starting with Doctor Strange, or as Kaecilius calls him, Mr. Doctor. Have our feelings on this film changed since we first saw it in 2016? You've got to listen to find out! TRACKLIST: 1:19 - Catching up on life! 9:58 - Geek of the Week - Mark: Fresh (2022); Jasmin: The Mafia Nanny (Webtoon) 16:06 - Film fun facts and summary 28:30 - Doctor Strange (2016) Review You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.
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