Geeksplained Podcast

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! There came a day unlike any other… and that day is TODAY. The Book Club Bois have finally arrived at the dawn of a new era, as they discuss the opening chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS Saga: the iconic blockbuster known as BREAKOUT! The world is more dangerous than ever, and the team formerly known as “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” has disbanded. But...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The GREATEST Marvel Comics event you’ve NEVER heard of! This week, the Book Club Bois continue their journey through the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS Saga! Join Aeric, Jacob and Malcolm as they dive into the hidden gem political thriller that is SECRET WAR! One year ago, Nick Fury waged a secret war… and his sins have come back to haunt him. The heroes of...

HERE COMES THE (ULTIMATE) SPIDER-MAN! Issue Two of Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN continues the strong start from the first issue, and introduces our new Spider-Man to his first supervillain! Plus the ongoing bromance of J. Jonah Jameson and Ben Parker, Wilson Fisk’s Goblin troubles, and a very sweet conversation over ice cream. Covers Ultimate Spider-Man #2 by Jonatha...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois are BACK! In our Season 5 premiere, we’re diving straight into the beginning of Brian Michael Bendis’ time on the Avengers with the classic disaster story AVENGERS: DISASSEMBLED! There came a day, unlike any other… and it was the worst day in the history of The Avengers. A coordinated attack on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes leaves their headquart...

AN EPISODE SIX YEARS IN THE MAKING! In our FINAL January special, we’re celebrating the release of SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE this week by examining the life and times of Digger Harkness aka CAPTAIN BOOMERANG! As one of Aeric’s favorite characters of all time, this episode has been a long time coming and serves as the greatest appetizer you could ask for before you head for the main co...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s new vision for Peter Parker and his amazing friends begins here, as the Book Club Bois discuss ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1! Twenty years ago, a fifteen year old Peter Parker was SUPPOSED to be bitten by a radioactive spider, turning him into the Amazing Spider-Man… but The Maker prevented that from ever happening. Now, Peter...

THERE’S A NEW KING IN TOWN! In our penultimate installment of our January special series, we’re diving into the deep end as we take a retrospective look at the comic book history of KING SHARK! From his debut in the 90s to becoming a mainstay on the Suicide Squad, Nanaue finally hits the big time as he jumps from the comic book page to the realm of video games next week in SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Ultimate JANvasion continues, as the Book Club Bois discuss the starting line for Jonathan Hickman’s new vision for Earth 6160 in ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1! The City has been sealed with The Maker and Howard Stark aka Iron Man trapped inside! Now Howard’s son Tony aka Iron Lad leads an effort to fix the world that Reed Richards manipulated alongside Doctor Doom...

LET’S RAISE SOME HELL, PUDDIN’! In the lead-up to SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE releasing next month, this week we’re taking an in-depth look at the comic book history of Harleen Quinzel! From her inception in Batman: The Animated Series to her officially joining the comics and later becoming a premiere comic character in several adaptations, Harley’s meteoric rise has catapulted her into...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Our coverage of Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Universe continues, as the Book Club Bois discuss the third and fourth chapters of ULTIMATE INVASION! With The Maker’s new Ultimate Universe firmly established, the experiment is fully underway! All that’s left now is to introduce… a variable. ENTER KANG, who threatens to unravel the tapestry Reed has made due to an...

THE ROAD TO SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE BEGINS! In part two of our January specials, join Aeric as he dives into the comic book history of Floyd Lawton aka DEADSHOT! The world’s greatest marksman has had quite the winding road through the DC Universe since his inception in 1950(!!!), and we’re documenting it all before he makes his playable video game debut in SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JU...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! THE INVASION HAS BEGUN! The Book Club Bois are back, and just in time for the birth of a new universe! Join Aeric, Malcolm, and a returning Jacob as they dive headfirst into Jonathan Hickman’s new ULTIMATE UNIVERSE! Ever since the SECRET WARS, Reed Richards of Earth-1610 has been trying to go home. And now, much to the chagrin of The Illuminati, he may have ju...

WELCOME TO 2024! We’re dedicating January to a series of specials highlighting comic book characters making the jump into other mediums! Kicking things off is a deep dive into the comic book history of Maya Lopez aka ECHO! Time Stamps: 00:00:46 Intro 00:02:28 Echo Geeksplained 00:27:42 Wrap-Up Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! In our FINAL episode of 2023, host Aeric Azana looks back on the year that was and ranks his Top 5 comics, films, shows and video games! Plus an important announcement for the podcast as we head into 2024! Time Stamps: 00:03:22 Video Games 00:15:43 Films 00:30:00 Shows 00:57:55 Comics 01:05:57 Announcement Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.insta...

INDIECEMBER FINALE! In the conclusion of Indiecember 2023, Aeric is joined by Brad and Lisa Gullickson of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast to discuss Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee’s FIREPOWER! Subscribe to Comic Book Couples Counseling: https://www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/ Time Stamps: 00:00:49 Intro 00:03:02 Firepower w/ CBCC 01:20:44 Comics Countdown 01:32:48 Wrap-Up Follow us!...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our SEASON FOUR FINALE, join Aeric and Malcolm as they celebrate Oliver Queen with the GREEN ARROW 80TH ANNIVERSARY SUPER SPECTACULAR! Oliver Queen has lived many lives and had many faces – from Batman rip off to hard-traveling hero to the quintessential social justice warrior. And now it’s time to celebrate every era of Green Arrow and his supporting cast!...

MERRY CHRISTMAS! It’s that time of year again! Aeric is joined by Dallas (Comics Collective) to discuss the continuing adventures of Grant Morrison and Dan Mora’s KLAUS! This time, Santa Claus finds himself battling against the Witch of Winter and dealing with a Crisis in X-Masville! Plus this week’s Comics Countdown, and more! Subscribe to the Comics Collective Podcast here: https://open.spotify....

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! It’s the end of the road for Oliver Queen. Join Aeric and Malcolm as they discuss the final chapter of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH! Oliver Queen is at the end of his rope. Thrown into crisis after crisis, he hasn’t had a moment to stop and process everything that’s happened to him over the past few years. And now, as he finds himself on both sides of the law, Ollie ma...

NOW DIG ON THIS! In part two of Indiecember 2023, Aeric and Malcolm dive into the life and times of one of the greatest musicians to ever grace a stage. From his humble beginnings to his rise to stardom, Miles Davis is one of the most complicated figures in music history – and his story isn’t for the faint of heart. Come with us on a ride unlike any you’ve seen before, as we cover Dave Chisholm’s...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, Aeric and Malcolm enter the court of public opinion alongside Oliver Queen in Volume 7 of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH! Now that the Ninth Circle has been defeated, Oliver Queen and company have returned to Seattle to continue their campaign against the government fat cats that seek to rule it! However, now they’ll have to compete with a new vigilante on the...

WELCOME BACK TO INDIECEMBER! A full month of discussions on creator-owned comics kicks off this week! Aeric is joined by cartoonist Rina Ayuyang to chat about her graphic novel THE MAN IN THE MCINTOSH SUIT, a Depression-era detective noir story from the Filipino perspective! Plus our latest Weekly Review on the latest DOCTOR WHO special, this week’s Comics Countdown, and more! Get a SIGNED COPY of...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, Aeric and Malcolm wrap up the Benjamin Percy Saga of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH! It’s all come to this. Oliver and company have returned to Star City with one goal in mind: take down the Ninth Circle and reclaim their home. With Black Canary and Red Arrow by his side, Oliver will fight every enemy he’s come across in the Rebirth Era – leading to a final co...

SPIRIT GUN! To celebrate 280 episodes and in anticipation of its upcoming Netflix adaptation, this week Aeric finally discusses WHY he loves Yu Yu Hakusho! Plus our latest Weekly Review on the first Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special, this week’s Comics Countdown, and more! Time Stamps: 00:00:47 Intro 00:03:31 Why I Love YYH 01:27:39 Weekly Review 01:40:38 Comics Countdown 01:55:46 Wrap-Up Follow...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, Aeric and Malcolm join Oliver Queen for a cross-country road trip in Volume 5 of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH! Seattle has fallen. In its place stands a STAR CITY. And the Ninth Circle plans to do the same all across the nation – which means Oliver Queen must hit the road to stop them! Leaving his city behind, Green Arrow will travel the nation and team up w...

ALLONS-Y! This week, Aeric is joined by Doug (For Every Kind of Geek) and Anne (Comics Collective) to discuss all things DOCTOR WHO! From their first meeting with The Doctor to what lies ahead in the 60th anniversary specials, this is one wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey conversation you won’t want to miss! Plus this week’s Comics Countdown and more! Subscribe to For Every Kind of Geek on YouTube: https...