Geekscape

Old school geeks might remember journalist Tom Merritt from his time on TechTV's radio shows! But Tom is also an award-winning independent tech podcaster and host of regular tech news and information shows, like Daily Tech News Show! And now Tom can add guest on Geekscape to his list of appearances as we talk about the most recent tech, that first episode of 'The Last of Us' and tons more! You can...

It's a new year! So it's time for a new Geekscape! Matt Kelly, the head of the Geekscape Podcast Network, joins me to set up the year ahead! Along the way, we talk about James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water', 'Knives Out: Glass Onion' and Sylvester Stallone's new superhero epic 'Samaritan'! I also catch you up on the new Spider-Man and X-Men crossover event Dark Web! Oh yeah! And I went on my...

Live from LA Comic Con 2022! We hosted a panel no whether or not to start a podcast! If you've been thinking about it, this might be the episode that finally convinces you! And maybe it teaches you what to and what not to do! I was honored to be joined by fellow podcasters Christian Bladt, Allen Dukes, Ashley Robinson, Jason Inman, Dustin Ruben and Zak Shaffer to talk about their own experiences i...

Live from LA Comic Con 2022! I talk 1 on 1 with Power Rangers star Amy Jo Johnson! We talk about her memories of getting the role of the Pink Ranger, the crazy phenomenon of those early years, and her new love of filmmaking! Along the way, we talk about her battles with insecurity and how motherhood gave her a new direction! And that's not all so enjoy! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podc...

Live from LA Comic Con 2022! I got a chance to talk to the legendary LeVar Burton on the main stage! We took audience questions, talked about the importance of literacy and the book that changed his life! Along the way, LeVar and I discussed some of his memories of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the reunion that is Picard Season 3 and so much more! You won't want to miss this one! You can also su...

Live from LA Comic Con 2022! I sat down with Blue's Clues host Steve Burns to talk about mental health, being a "serious" actor, having an audience grow up with him and so much more! How did he get the gig? What fan interaction sticks with him the most? And how does it feel passing the torch to a next generation of Blue's Clues hosts? There's a lot of great stuff here so enjoy! You can also subscr...

After an incredible weekend at Los Angeles Comic Con, the Geekscape team gathered for one final panel to review and celebrate all of the weekend's events! Dustin and Zak from 2 Dollar Late Fee riding the MegaForce bike! Garrett fighting the Joker heckling his panel! Jonathan almost ruining the Joe Dante recording! Diallo meeting his heroes! Christian making a kid's day by talking Black Panther! Al...

Dave Stevens is a legend in the comic book world. Beyond creating 'The Rocketeer', Stevens set a high mark for creator owned properties, both in terms of ideas and execution. Stevens always demanded perfection from his work and this demand often bled into his relationships with others. Now, a documentary called 'Dave Stevens: Drawn To Perfection' is being released, documenting the ins and outs of...

'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' brings Marvel's Phase 4 to a joyful close with a bite-sized amount of holiday cheer! But is James Gunn's second to last visit with The Guardians just a light piece of entertainment? Or does it contain clues and ramifications for the future of the MCU? Ian Kerner and I sit down to rejoice and talk things over! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape pod...

The popular Netflix animated series 'The Dragon Prince' returned this month for a brand new season and Geekscape wants to learn what it's all about (Ian Kerner DID try and get me to watch the series years ago but what hasn't he tried to get me to watch...?)! Luckily, we've got our own cheat sheet for catching up on things with series writers Eugene Ramos and Michal Schick dropping in to talk all t...

Actor Noah Segan had been itching to make his indie vampire film 'Blood Relatives' for years! And now it's out and on Shudder... but most importantly now Noah is on Geekscape to talk about it! Noah is joined by his co-star Victoria Moroles to talk about writing and directing the indie vampire film, what vampire films he used as influences and a lot more! Enjoy! You can also subscribe to the Geeksc...

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', the biggest comic book movie of the year, is here and it leaves us a lot to talk about! Join Ian and I on a brand new Geekscape podcast as we talk Marvel's latest! And is it their greatest? How does that franchise move on after Chadwick Boseman's death? How does Tenoch Huerta's Namor stack up to his comic book counterpart? What other Marvel characters are introduc...

'Angus' and 'Spaced Invaders' filmmaker Patrick Read Johnson started filming his autobiographical film '5-25-77' way back in 2004! And now the celebration of filmmaking, Star Wars and small town dreams is finally getting released! Patrick joins us on a fantastic Geekscape to talk about finishing (and starting) the film, working with film legends like John Hughes, Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas...

Geekscapists! I'm very excited to have Chicana filmmaker and comics creator Kayden Phoenix on the show! Kayden is an inspiration to me, constantly moving her multiple projects forward, whether it's in the world of film and TV or producing her very own of superhero comics! In fact, Kayden is credited as creating the very 1st Latina superhero team in comic book history with her graphic novels, A LA...

Well, you knew it was coming: The Geekscape breakdown of Warner Brothers and DC's new 'Black Adam' film, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson! And whether you loved it, didn't care for it or are just apathetic towards it, it's time for Ian Kerner and I to talk the ins and outs of it! And there's lots to discuss, from the treatment of DC's newest anti-hero and his origin film, the lack of Shazam in a...

The big Geekscape Wedding was last weekend and it went off with only one hitch... WE got hitched! And now it's time to talk about the geekiest parts of it, from the custom decorations to the flower faeries to the geeky wedding party gifts and more! It really was right out of a fantasy story! To help me tell the tale, I'm joined by my new wife Mrs. Heidi Cox-London. She was responsible for keeping...

Is 'She-Hulk' the greatest Marvel Disney+ show yet? It made fans laugh, rage and hopefully think as its blend of action, humor and commentary grew like a giant green monster every week! Now Ian and I sit down on a new Geekscape special to discuss the episodes and where we might see Jennifer Walters and the rest of She-Hulks cast of characters next! There will be major Spoilers so be warned! You ca...

Just in time for Halloween, Marvel surprised us with their first Disney+ TV movie 'Werewolf By Night'! Originating on the pages of the 1970's Marvel comic, the film version features Gael García Bernal as the titular werewolf and alter ego Jack Russell! But that's not the only surprise Marvel character in store for us! Our very own Ian Kerner joins me to talk about this film version of the Marvel h...

Action star Scott Adkins kicks his way on to the show to talk about his newest film 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday'! He's joined by the stunt and directing duo of The Kirby Brothers as we talk about choreographing fight scenes, the rigors of production and action directing and this project's origins in comic book fan films... and also 'Doctor Strange'! Before we get to that, I check in with all o...

Actor Finn Jones is probably most known to Geekscapists as Loras Tyrell in HBO's 'Game of Thrones' and as Danny Rand in the Netflix and Marvel series 'Iron Fist' and 'The Defenders'! Now Finn is back in the new Blumhouse horror film 'The Visitor', exploring a genre we're not as familiar with him in! So of course he dropped by Geekscape to talk horror films, genre acting and how Danny Rand should r...

It's time for a geek check in! Is 'Andor', the new Disney+ Star Wars series, the best Star Wars series yet? And HBO's 'Last of Us' adaptation has a teaser trailer! Garrett Briones joins in to discuss comics including Avengers vs X-Men vs Eternals and the indie wresting fantasy book 'Do A Powerbomb'! I also finished the new 'Return to Monkey Island' and have to discuss it with someone... anyone! St...

Los Angeles Comic Con has gone through lots of changes since its beginning way back in the day as Stan Lee's Comikaze! And we should know! We were there! On this short episode of Geekscape, we talk to the current president of LA Comic Chris DeMoulin to talk about some of the changes and improvements in store for guests this year! I'm pretty sure I won't be doing a main stage proposal again this ye...

D23 2022 is behind us and it left us with a ton of news and first looks! Marvel gives more details on the MCU Phase 5, including the 'Thunderbolts' team, a few casting reveals and a director for Fantastic 4! We have our first look at the Star Wars series 'Ahsoka' and 'Mandalorian' Season 3! The new Little Mermaid ruffles some racist feathers and more! Luckily, I'm joined by Katie Elsaesser, Ashley...

Czechoslovakian Petr Jákl has lived two different lives! First he was an Olympic level Judokan. That led to being a stuntman in films like Vin Diesel's 'XXX'. That gave him the filmmaking bug, resulting in his first two Czech films. Now he's back with 'Medieval', starring Ben Foster and Michael Caine and telling the story of legendary Czech military commander Jan Žižka during the 1400s. We talk ab...

Playwright and Filmmaker Neil LaBute loves getting into the uncomfortable workings of his subjects. Ever since his very first film 'In The Company Of Men' made audiences squirm, LaBute has made a career of putting a magnifying glass on the male id. Now he returns with his latest film, the horror story 'House of Darkness' starring Justin Long and Kate Bosworth. On this episode of Geekscape, I talk...