Yes, we tend to do this every single year: lay out a game plan for what the show will look like and then fail miserably. That’s what happens when your hosts are employed full-time, have families, and don’t feel like they’re ever breathing at the end of the day.
BUT… we really are trying. Dave is doing some video projects for work, so you, lovely audience, will be benefiting from that as well. Subscribe to the GEEK THIS! YouTube channel for quick reviews and the occasional freeform livestream where you’ll be able to interact in the chat. All in the name of honing a new craft!
We dive deep into the much-anticipated premiere of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97. We explore the legacy of the original animated series and how this new installment aims to revive the classic with a fresh perspective. We discuss the impact of the original X-Men series on pop culture, its enduring influence, and what fans can expect from this new chapter. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series or new to the world of X-Men, this episode has something for everyone as we revisit the past and speculate about the future of Marvel’s animated universe.
We recorded in a library for this episode, so we do apologize for the difference in sound quality. This may happen every so often, but we’ll keep working to make it less noticeable. 🙂
Discussion Points:
Brief recap of the first “Aquaman” film and a reflection of past DCEU movies
Acknowledgment of the Hollywood strike and its impact on the industry
Initial thoughts:
Dave enjoyed “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom,” initially rating it 8/10
Reassessment leads to criticism of villains, CGI quality, and film editing
What we’re geeking:
Corridor Digital
Film Riot
Golden Globes movies
Viewfinder
Venba
Dredge
Dave the Diver
Concluding Thoughts:
Consensus on “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom” being average and potentially forgettable
Excitement for future DC movies under James Gunn’s lead
This episode contains spoilers for Loki Season One and the first three episodes of Loki Season Two.
When we last left Loki Laufeyson, Thor’s adopted brother and regular villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he had caused a bit of a problem in The Sacred Timeline. Especially when one of his variants, named Sylvie, killed a figure only known as He Who Remains.
In Season Two, Loki partners up with Mobius M. Mobius, time-traveling in an attempt to save The Sacred Timeline while Sylvie tries to destroy it and live her own life. In this episode we discuss the first half of Loki and dig into where it may be going.
It’s October, the podcast is back, and it’s that time of the year where we all just want something spooky to watch. This week, I’m starting off the season right by talking a little about a show from my childhood – and possibly yours – Are You Afraid of the Dark. I hope you enjoy the return from my unexpected two-month break.
After recording the episode, I found this amazing, updated re-imagining of the Are You Afraid of the Dark intro. It’s the audio you hear at the end of the episode. Please check out more of the videos and projects created by SNEAKYBOY on YouTube. I did not ask permission to use the audio in the episode, but am in the process of getting in touch with the SNEAKYBOY team to let them know.
In the debut episode of GEEK THIS!, Dave shared his personal history with comics and how webcomics became a staple in his regular reading.
When he thought of comic books, Dave’s mind went back to 1992 with Batman: The Animated Series and X-Men. The visual style of Batman was always the most memorable part of that show and had held up over the last 20 years. X-Men exuded the feel of 90’s comics. Both inspired him to start reading and drawing and even cemented the voices of characters in his mind. Oddly enough, superhero comics weren’t the predominant sources during his childhood.
Comic strips like Garfield, Peanuts, and Beetle Bailey were regulars, thanks to his grandparents giving him “the funnies” each week. What truly inspired him and pulled him into comics was Bill Watterson’s Calvin & Hobbes. The series became a mainstay in his personal list of top favorites. It inspired a lot of the drawings and potential comic strips he created even years later.
Dave’s love for Calvin & Hobbes flowed into his interest in webcomics. Some of the best ones he read at the time included Pokeweed by Drew Pocza, The Monkey & The Mouse by Kev Brett, and Insert Image by Wes Molebash.
