Geek History Lesson

This week, we’re closing out #NolanClub with an Oscar-worthy discussion of Christopher Nolan’s 2023 atomic epic, Oppenheimer! Joined by special guest Jeff May (Jeff Has Cool Friends), Jason and Ashley dive into a two-hour exploration of everything from J. Robert Oppenheimer’s haunting legacy to whether this film deserves to sweep the Academy Awards. Along the way, we debate the entropy of pop cult...

As the Girl of Steel soars into cinemas world wide our Supergirl Mega Episode celebrating all things Kara Zor-El, the character surrounding her, and best stories ever told in her name! In this out of this world episode celebrating the last daughter of Krypton we touch on everything from her comic book history, to the iconic 80s movie, to the Arrowverse tv show there is so much to cover! Here’s wha...

Did this podcast even happen, or are we stuck in a temporal pincer movement? This week, we’re diving into Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending 2020 epic, TENET ! With special guest (and former Nolan employee!) Stacey Schrom, Jason and Ashley attempt to unravel the mysteries of time inversion, the mechanics of turnstiles, and whether Jason’s wild theory about multiple Protagonists actually holds up. Fr...

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Minutes. Hours. Days. Will this podcast manage to escape from #NolanClub? Our series continues with Christopher Nolan’s 2017 art house WWII masterpiece, Dunkirk! Jason and Ashley explore the famous beach in France as Nolan staple stars Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, and Kenneth Branagh, lead a cast of English icons (including a Bridgerton brother!?), highlight the simple complexities of a wartime wish...

We’re heading back to Westeros to celebrate Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon SEASON 3! From noble houses to scheming families, we’ve assembled some of our favorite Game of Thrones-themed episodes for this fiery MEGA EPISODE: GHL 426: Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon – We break down the Dance of the Dragons and all the fiery drama of House of the Dragon. GHL 170: House Greyjoy – With guest...

Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In celebration of the 142h Anniversary of Interstellar, Geek History Lesson is exploring Christopher Nolan's spaciest film to date - Interstellar! Writer and podcaster, Wooldridge (Only Stupid Answers, Danger Boi), joins Jason and Ashley for an exploration of Christopher Nolan’s project he took over from Steven Spielberg!? Listen now to find out if love or...

LIVE FROM THE EMERALD CITY COMIC CON 2026! Ever wanted to know how to write for comic books AND tv? Ashley Victoria Robinson (Popverse, Geek History Lesson podcast), asks writers Jason Inman (CBS' Watson, DC Comics Love is Love), Jeremy Haun (Hulu's The Beauty, The Realm), and Amy Chu (Netflix's Dota: Dragon Blood, Poison Ivy), how to firmly plant a foot in each world? They answer questions and of...

Fire up the hyperdrive and grab your Beskar armor—it’s time for a Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE celebrating The Mandalorian and his adorable sidekick, Grogu (or as we’ll always call him, Baby Yoda). With Mando back in action, we’re diving deep into Star Wars lore with a lineup of epic episodes you won’t want to miss. Here’s what we’ve got for you this week in the MEGA EPISODE: GHL 281: Darth Va...

Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In celebration of the 14th Anniversary of The Dark Knight Rises, Geek History Lesson is exploring the most controversial of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy - The Dark Knight Rises! Writer and comedian, Erik Barnes (Some More News, Monstors), joins Jason and Ashley for an exploration of Christopher Nolan’s last Batman movie, an soft adaptation of Batman:...

Get ready to take to the streets of Star City (or maybe Starling City?), with our Green Arrow Mega Episode celebrating Absolute Green Arrow #1! In this jam-packed celebration of the Oliver Queen and his incredible legacy, we’re diving deep into the stories of Green Arrow's extended history, from his extended superhero family, to the Kevin Smith comic that redefined who Green Arrow was, and Arrow -...

Upside down. Three levels down. A dream within a dream within a podcast as #NolanClub continues with Christopher Nolan’s 2010 black slate smash hit that redefined films, Inception! Jason and Ashley explore the dream-bending tale of a man fighting his dreams (or nightmares?), played by Leonardo Dicaprio and series of Dark Knight trilogy staples: Joseph Gondon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Mi...

Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In celebration of the 18th Anniversary of The Dark Knight, Geek History Lesson is exploring the most popular film for a podcast to discuss of all time - Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight! Join Jason and Ashley for an exploration of Christopher Nolan’s sophomore Batman movie, a groundbreaking Joker performance, and the argument of whether or not this movi...

Season 5 of Apple TV’s For All Mankind is here, and we’re celebrating the greatest TV show that nobody’s watching! Join us as we explore how Ronald D. Moore channels his Star Trek expertise to craft a gripping alternate history tale that reimagines the space race. Plus, we make some wildly unfounded predictions about the series’ sixth season finale (coming in 2028!) and debate which Baldwin will c...

Before Amazon’s hit series The Boys reaches its epic conclusion, we’re breaking down why this show deserves your attention! Joined by special guest Jeremy Skinner from the Jason & Jeremy Jawing About Justice League Podcast, we discuss what makes Homelander such a compelling (and terrifying) character, how The Boys and Karl Urban’s iconic smile have become more politically relevant than ever, a...

Get ready to soar through the skies of Smallville and Metropolis with our Superman Family Mega Episode celebrating the Reign of the Superboys! In this jam-packed celebration of the Man of Steel and his incredible legacy, we’re diving deep into the stories of Superman’s extended family, from Kryptonian clones to super-powered sons. Here’s what’s in store for this week’s super-powered lineup: Jon Ke...

Step into the world of magic, obsession, and betrayal as #NolanClub continues with Christopher Nolan’s 2006 masterpiece, The Prestige! Jason and Ashley explore the mind-bending tale of two rival magicians, played by Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, whose dangerous feud leads to shocking twists and unforgettable revelations. From Nolan’s signature storytelling techniques to the film’s themes of sac...

It’s time to unite the seven—and beyond! In this Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE, we’re celebrating DC’s greatest superhero team: the Justice League! We’ve gathered some of our favorite Justice League episodes from the archives for an epic deep dive into their history, their members, and their adventures across comics, animation, and alternate universes. Here’s what’s in store: GHL 347: How Old i...

Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In celebration of the 15th Anniversary of Batman Begins, Geek History Lesson is kicking off the second installment of the Summer Movie Club with special guest Mark Ellis ( @markellislive )! Join Jason and Ashley as they dive into Christopher Nolan’s groundbreaking reboot of the Dark Knight, exploring how it redefined superhero cinema and set the stage for...

In celebration of the premiere of Jason’s Watson Season 2 episode, “The Tunnel Under the Elms,” we’re diving into a discussion about the greatest TV episodes of all time! From Star Trek to Game of Thrones to Breaking Bad, we explore the iconic scenes that left us emotionally wrecked and forever changed the landscape of television. Plus, we reminisce about the days of heavy wooden tube TVs our gran...

Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In anticipation of this summer release of The Odyssey Geek History Lesson introduces an exploratory series where Jason and Ashley go back and explore the films of Christopher Nolan in chronological order continuing with this week's episode on: Insomnia! Can we stay awake through the end of the podcast? Will we be wracked by guilt over our film opinions? Li...

Wonder Man has made it to the MCU in the word of streaming starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II! His comic book history is so confusing and he's quit so many Avengers teams this week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the history of Wonder Man -- the times when Simon Williams is a working actor in Los Angeles, the times he had a group of weird roommates, Wonder Man is a stunt man, and an Avengers...

Welcome to the premier episode of #NolanClub! In anticipation of this summer release of The Odyssey Geek History Lesson introduces an exploratory series where Jason and Ashley go back and explore the films of Christopher Nolan in chronological order beginning with this week's episode on: Memento! Can we remember the movie we watched? The podcast we are hosting? Listen along to find out and remembe...

Westeros is once again at the forefront of television audience's minds! Dunk and Egg have stolen our hearts in A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Rhaenyra vs. Alicent returns to our screens this summer! How can your possibly keep it all straight? Maesters Ashley and Jason take the tomes down from the Citadel to unveil George R.R. Martin's history of A Song of Ice and Fire evolution into the Game of T...

This month the Star Trek series 40 years in the making, Starfleet Academy, introduces us to a new generation of Starfleet Cadets and the first new class in the 32nd century! Some familiar faces also return to the franchise. This week on Geek History Lesson we put our Starfleet uniforms back on (with the dust from The Red Shirt Diaries and Section 31), to boldly go where no podcast has gone before!...