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Chucky the Doll terrified me on multiple levels as a kid, so it took a lot of psyching myself up in order to watch Child's Play. I have to say that I’m very glad I did, because I overcame my fear and laughed at myself in the process. Also, in this episode, I share the story that really spawned the fear of the demon doll! For those of you who haven't seen My Buddy or Chucky compared directly, this...

David Hunt returns, along with Michael Myers, as we chat about the 2004 modern zombie classic, Shaun of the Dead. After that, we jump into a conversation about our recent Halloween double-feature! Every time David is on the show, it's a fun time for me. Hopefully it's the same for you, too! If you want to hear more of David Hunt on GEEK THIS, leave a comment and let me know. And of course, I'd lov...

DC Comics has given us a horror-inspired 80-page giant in Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1. Since it's October, I figured it's only appropriate to talk about it! Also, I've brought back the Pull List segment back. If you'd like to check out my pull list, you can see it below, as well as following me over at League of Comic Geeks. It's one of the best ways I've found to manage my own list while finding m...

Huluween, if you’re oblivious, is Hulu’s month-long Halloween celebration. They have loads of featured horror films and TV shows plastered to the front of the website and their apps. In addition to this, they’re showcasing eight independent short films. Those are going to be what I’m covering today. If you’d like to watch these before I talk about them, you can watch them in an official playlist h...

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 o...

This week, I'm jumping all into my newfound fascination for role-playing games with a special release of the pilot episode of RPG with Me, a new podcast I'm doing with my daughters. I hope you enjoy it! If you've been reading Finally Fridays on the blog lately, you'll know that I've become very interested in tabletop role-playing games. I'll talk about this more in the next episode official episod...

It's the week after San Diego Comic-Con and we've got trailers! Why not spend the entire episode giving my initial reactions?! NEWS STORIES * Dave Jackson inducted into the Academy of Podcasters' Hall of Fame at Podcast Movement 2018 * James Gunn fired from Disney and Marvel Studios over decade-old tweets TRAILER LINKS * Aquaman * Glass * Godzilla: King of the Monsters * Titans * Shazam

I'm still thinking about hitting the 100-episode milestone, so it only felt right to talk about where the podcast started, what inspires the feel of the show, and some of my favorite collaborations. Shows That Mean Something to GEEK THIS Stuff You Should Know Strangers & Aliens The Audacity to Podcast The Sci-Fi Christian Spirit Blade Word Balloon w/ John Siuntres Lore Variant Reel World Theology

Grab your pinatas, party hats, and brewskies, folks! It's the long-awaited 100th episode of GEEK THIS! To celebrate, I take us all down memory lane to give a little commentary on the first episode of the podcast. And of course, I spend the last part of the show thanking you profusely. You'll never know how grateful I am that you listen. Thank you all so very much for 100 episodes! There's still mo...

It's one of the biggest video games out there right now: Fortnite. I talk about my experience with the game and the following news stories in this week's episode. Featured Stories Former ‘Daredevil’ Showrunner Steven S DeKnight Teams Up with Netflix DC Comics to Bring 100-Page Giants to Wal-Mart This Summer Aaron Mahnke Launches New Podcast with HowStuffWorks Announcements Finally Friday I failed...

Avengers: Infinity War Writers Pitch Their DCEU Idea You can hear the original audio here, on Fatman on Batman. A word of warning: this is an explicit podcast and should be listened to if strong, graphic language is not a problem for you. Chloe Dykstra Shares Dark Post on Medium Again, a word of warning: this article discusses very sensitive and triggering subjects. Read with caution. Announcement...

Geoff Johns steps down as DC Comics Chief Creative Officer and I end the episode with a discussion about the serious issue of depression. WARNING: If you are sensitive to discussions about depression and events surrounding it, please skip the end of the episode, following the three news stories that are covered. Also, if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please get professional help immed...

GEEK THIS! is back from a short hiatus! The Toys That Made us could easily be marketed solely to collectors, but for me, there was a little bit of nostalgia, even with the good amount of toys that I never played with. I’m a fan of history, documentaries, and pop culture, so the series hit on multiple cylinders. FEATURED STORIES * Bumblebee Trailer * The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Trailer MAIN T...

Yes, the show is on hiatus for another week or so, but we absolutely had to get together and talk about Deadpool 2! David Hunt and Mike Kostrewa return for the discussion, which has a very brief non-spoiler section before we dive in head-long. And yes, we need to watch it a second time. There was way too much to talk about! We hope you enjoy this bonus episode. GEEK THIS! will return to regular ep...

We re-assembled our personal team of Avengers to talk about Infinity War. It's a longer episode (with some audio glitches, sorry) featuring David Hunt and Mike Kostrewa back behind the microphones again. We definitely enjoyed the movie and had a great time talking about it. This episode does contain spoilers after the first few minutes. There's a clear spoiler warning, but as always, we highly sug...

In the last two episodes, I’ve been sharing pieces of lore surrounding Avengers: Infinity War, which is the culmination of 10 years and 18 films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today, in the third and final part of my Road to Infinity War series, I’m going to dig into the history of the Mad Titan, Thanos. GEEK THIS! Swag Available * TeePublic * TeeSpring BRAVE browser * Download the BRAVE br...

The Infinity Gems power the Infinity Gauntlet and as you might expect, they've have switched hands a time or two. The real question, though, is "Where did they come from?" This is Part Two in the Road to Infinity War mini-series. You can still pick up a shirt from our Teespring shop. It's a great way to support GEEK THIS! and let others know you listen to podcasts! Also new shirts are available at...

The Infinity Gauntlet has had an interesting existence since it debuted in 1990. We’ve seen Thanos wearing it in the Infinity War trailer but that doesn’t mean someone else won’t get their hand into it. We’ll have to see. This is Part One in the Road to Infinity War mini-series. You can still pick up a shirt from our Teespring shop. It's a great way to support GEEK THIS! and let others know you li...

Stan Lee gets his blood stolen, Antonio Banderas becomes an X-Man, and Thanos demands your silence! Stan Lee's Blood Allegedly Stolen by Former Business Associate Antonio Banderas Joins New Mutants 'Avengers: Infinity War' Directors Issue Letter to Fans on Spoilers Announcements Geek This! shirts are now available at TeeSpring! Reviews Leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts and tell us how we're...

The upcoming X-Men movies continue to get shuffled, a Han Solo keeps the drama coming, and Pacific Rim might just be crossing over with Godzilla and friends. Announcements Geek This! shirts are now available at TeeSpring! Reviews Leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts and tell us how we're doing!  

Take a trip back to the 1800's as I review the animated adaptation of the original Elseworlds story, Gotham By Gaslight, in this shorter episode. Thanks for your podcast review! * None for this episode Announcements * None for this episode Share Feedback * Comment on the show notes * Email feedback@geekthispodcast.com (audio files welcome) Connect * Subscribe to Geek This! on Apple Podcasts or And...

Nicolas Cage Is Superman After twenty or so years after the canceled Tim Burton film, Superman Lives, Nicolas Cage is getting his chance to play the Blue Boy Scout… or at least his voice. He’ll be appearing as Superman in this summer’s Teen Titans Go to the Movies. He’s one of a few celebrity cameos appearing, including singer/songwriter Halsey as Wonder Woman, and rapper Lil Yachty as Green Lante...

In Final Space, an astronaut named Gary and his planet-destroying sidekick called Mooncake embark on serialized journeys through space in order to unlock the mystery of where the universe actually ends and if it actually does exist. I'm joined by my wife, Wendie, to discuss the first episode in the new TBS television series created by YouTuber Olan Rogers. Thanks for your podcast review! * None fo...

Black Panther has been a huge box office success and we've seen it twice. Let's talk about it. Thanks for your podcast review! * None for this episode Announcements * None for this episode Share Feedback * Comment on the show notes * Email feedback@geekthispodcast.com (audio files welcome) Connect * Subscribe to Geek This! on Apple Podcasts or Android * Like the Facebook Page and join a community...

Altered Carbon is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for everyone. Please use discretion when choosing to watch this episode or series.   Netflix’s new show, Altered Carbon, is based on a 2002 book by Richard Morgan. This is the first book in the Takeshi Kovacs series. The other two novels are Broken Angels and Woken Furies. Fun fact, Richard Morgan wrote two Black Widow graphic novels - Homecomi...