Geek History Lesson

Game of Thrones returns! This time it's about the Hedge Knight and his Squire during the time of the greatest piece Westeros has ever seen! What is Dunk short for? What does Egg mean? How do you pronounce "AKOTSK"? Let us guide you back into the world of Westeros as we prepare to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! #SpookySeason Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiin For exclusive bonus...

Once again the X-Men are the team on every Marvel Movie fans' lips! With Cyclops giving us big Jim Lee 90s comics energy in the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer we wanted to reexamine the personal favorite X-Men members of our hosts. Do you love any of these characters as much as we do? Strap yourself into the Quinjet as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 473 - Em...

Marvel Comics characters are sharing adventures with DC Comics characters again! With Laura Kinney forging new grounds with Dick Grayson we wanted to take a look at things from the Marvel perspective. What does it take to tell the Best Marvel Comics story? Strap yourself into the Fantasticar as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 399 - Best Wolverine Stories...

We're bringing it back! No one asked for it! Here's every Doctor Strange Holiday Special EVER + the premier episode of TEX MEN! Relive old characters you forgot about or probably should have forgotten! Discover how GHL guest stars Doctor Strange and Clea have taken over the podcast every year! Hear every shenanigan between Tex Willerman and Nightcrawler! Happy Holidays! Special guests incude: Omar...

Batman is an Absolute beast! Superman has the Absolute best covers! With the Dark Knight and Man of Steels's DC Absolute Series flying off the shelves there is no better time to explore what it takes to tell the best Kryptonian tales and adventures of the Caped Crusader than now. Strap yourself into the Batmobile we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 431 - Best...

After months of "technical difficulties", the third episode of TEX MEN is finally here! Tex Willerman and Kurt Wagner, the incredible NIGHTCRAWLER are back, and this time they’re joined by Kurt’s old buddy, the mysterious card throwing mutant known as Gambit, Remy LeBeau. Together, they dive into Tex's new fascination -- a little known Korean Documentary called Kpop Demon Hunters. Don’t worry, it’...

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or in your estimation does it not even count? This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by journalist and Scottish icon, Graeme McMillan (Popverse, The Hollywood Reporter), to dig dow deep on the questions of: What constitutes a "holiday" movie? Do we like Die Hard? And provide you an eclectic list to enjoy throughout your celebrations this year! Yes, a comi...

Explore the comic book origins behind the AVP franchise in the wake of Predator: Badlands playing in cinemas as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the glories and pitfalls of 1990s comic books, the design language of both Xenomorphs and Predators, and ask if they can remember the name of any c...

Great Hera! Wonder Woman has an iconic solo series and DC Absolute Series on shelves right now! The toughest and kindest member of DC Comics' trinity is the character on everybody's lips. In celebration of the Goddess of War we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 164: Wonder Woman (The Golden Age) – Want to know where and how Diana Prince became Wonder Woman?! G...

This week the fourth season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (formerly, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous), introduces a new generation of dinosaur enthusiasts to the extended universe of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park! This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by podcaster extraordinaire and OG Murderino, Steven Ray Morris (host of See Jurassic Right), to dig up what exactly it takes to a...

Celebrate the legacy of Japanese icon, Godzilla, as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast (for her second Godzilla appearance!), for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the American television edit iconically known as "Godzilla 1985", their shared loved and nostalgia for this particular version of the story, and try to divorce themselv...

Out in cinemas and now streaming worldwide, the culmination of Guillermo Del Toro's creative work, Frankenstein introduces a new generation of moviegoers to Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by TikTok sensation Fallon Prinzivalli to give a full SPOILER FILLED review. Follow Fallon on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@fallonvalli #SpookySeason2025 Merch ►...

Following the success of 1992's Bram Stoker's Dracula Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein which introduced elements of The Bride of Frankenstein into the mainstream story of Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by returning guest Patrick McMillan to decide if this remake stands up to the original. Follow Patrick on Threads ►  h...

Frankenstein (1931), was a revolution pre-code Universal Monster Movie. In 1935, the Hays Code had been in place for a year and Universal released, The Bride of Frankenstein, which became arguably more iconic than its predecessor. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by Geek History Lesson Research Assistant and Talking Titans co-host Diego Anthony Nuñez to explore the cultural impac...

It's alive! It's alive! The podcast is a live! #GHLSpookySeason2025 is in full swing and this year we have set our sights on the release of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. From Doctor Victor Frankenstein's hubris, to Mary Shelley's genius, to Elizabeth's innocence, and whether he's called "The Creature" or "The Monster" we break down the many distinct facets of a character who has simply come t...

There is a direct line between Doctor John Watson and Sherlock Holmes' partnership and the superhero/sidekick relationship of Batman and Robin! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into how Holmes and Watson cemented the "modern sidekick" and explore whether other characters in both franchises may be better sidekicks than we first thought. Alfred Pennyworth? Merry Morstan?  We’re also ce...

Being kind is punk rock! Now that Superman is available on streaming and home videos we wanted to highlight the new team assembled in the movie - The Justice Gang! From one of the smartest men in the DC Universe, to a Green Lantern, to a mystical hero with wings, and Clark's tough girl cousin we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 135: Mister Terrific – Why does...

Alien: Earth has viewers gripping their television screens. Stories of Ripley and the Xenomorphs seamlessly horror and science fiction. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by writer Grant DeArmitt (Ratatosk, HUNT FOR THE SOLAVORE, and CONTAINMENT BREACH: VOL 2), to get to the bottom of the Best Movie in the Alien Franchise. Will your fave reign supreme? Read Grant's horror writing f...

Last week actor, producer, and activist Robert Redford passed away. He did so much in the world of entertainment from legendary roles (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), to award winning directing (Ordinary People), to creating The Sundance Film Festival and launching the careers of generations of future filmmakers. To celebrate the l...

30 years ago Apollo 13 took the film world by storm. 55 years ago Apollo 13 made space travel history. In 1995, Jason entered Apollo 13. What did this Ron Howard docudrama about a dangerous Nasa mission add to his creative journey? Jason and Ashley discuss the power of Tom Hanks and the invisible directing in this film that was also nominated for Best Picture. What did you think of this 1990s movi...

Wednesday Addams is the breakout star of Charles Addams' comic-strip-turned-multi-media-juggernaut: THE ADDAMS FAMILY! This week on Geek History Lesson, we are getting creepy and cooky, mysterious and spooky in celebration of Wednesday season 2, part 2 on Netflix! Learn all about Wednesday's comic strip origins, how cute she was, and her evolution into the dark dive we love to watch today! Did you...

Today, we podcast tall buildings in a in search of The Man of Steel's most unique and singular stories! From alternate versions of Clark Kent to explorations of Krypton to the Death and the Return we break down some of the most iconic tales of The Big Blue Boy Scout in these Superman-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 452: Superman Blue – Remember that time Superman turne...

Today, we celebrate (for almost 6 hours!) our shared favorite character in all of comic book history: Robin! From the first Robin to the most recent we break down some of the most beloved Boy Wonders who have ever donned the pixie boots with some of our favorite legacy character-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 21: Nightwing – Explore the life time of the character who...

Batman’s history is so legendary and he's had so many sidekicks we had to jump cut to the future! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the future history of Batman Beyond -- a time when Terry McGinnis is under the cowl, Neo Gotham is darker than ever, Bruce Wayne has a new god, and we are introduced to some of the most unique and imaginative tales in DC television history. Additiona...

Today, in celebration of Fantastic Four's fourth cinematic debut season we tie the threads between The First Family, The Future Foundations, and some of their most iconic baddies with some of our favorite Baxter Building-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 75: Fantastic Four – Explore the science and the fiction behind Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm...