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Join Barry and Amaechi in this special episode recorded at the 2010 Eurogamer Expo at Earl's Court. The guys chat about how this year's show compares to it's predessor and some of their highlights so far. Apology for the sound quality as this was recording as the show was in full swing.

And here it is, our eponymous debut as we throw open the doors to Indie Asylum and invite you inside to gawk at our wares. So if regular entertainment is driving you mad, try out something different, as something indie this way comes. On this weeks show we take the theme of "Darkness" and shine a light on some fantastic indie titles: 1. Penumbra Overture / Amnesia: The Dark Descent 2. Limbo (Xbox...

In this one the guys look at progs 1701-1703 and discuss that age old dilemma.... is a boob in the mouth a boob too far? As always, prog spoilers throughout and language not suitable for your kids, unless you're a REALLY bad parent in which case, cool. Featuring guest appeances by Richard's hot wife and a crazy drunken Irishman.... a DIFFERENT crazy drunken Irishman.

Amy and Stacey welcome you to Episode 4, A New Hope, no no sorry Episode 1 the Phantom Podcast... erm hang on I'll start again. Welcome to Episode 1 of our brand new podcast If You Like This. If  you need comic suggestions we're your girls. This episode we suggest comics to enjoy with the theme of Politics, Law and Order. Please suggest more topics to us at @ifyoulikethis on Twitter or email us at...

Finally the Dissecting Worlds pair get back on the beat and bring together the conclusions from series 2 on Law & Order and Crime & Punishment in this bumper episode.   In so doing they look at the subject in Vampire fiction. They consider the seperation of the Judicary in genre fiction. Ask why does Jonah. J.Jameson hate spiderman? They also ponder the relationship between Babylon 5 security and...

As we fast approach the 2nd Eurogamer expo Barry and Ant pull the Eurogamer Community Manager Tom Champion away from his preparations for a chat about the show.

In this weeks spine tingling ep we do away with the news for an extended week that was including Clint , Comic Heroes , Interzone , XIII Day of the Black Sun , Green Manor 2 and in our main we take a look at the recent Hugo Awards . Owners of the Geek Syndicate iphone app can pick up an extra which is Dave's interview with  comic book writer and novelist  Greg Rucka. Enjoy!

Welcome to Small Press Big Mouth Episode 23 where Stace and Lee have tons of small press related gorgeousness for you including: an interview with Leeds Alternative Comics Fair organisers Steve Tillotson and Hugh Raine, more small press related news then you could shake a photocopier at and reviews of  Sherlock Homes vs Skeletor  by Gareth Brookes,   Viva La Monkeysuit ,  The Man Who Loved Breasts...

Join Barry and Dave for another episode of the podcasty goodness that is Geek Syndicate. News Mark Millar turns director Admiral Adama''s story to continue in comics? Stainless Steel Rat Returns Week that Was Dave looks at some comics on his travels to Europe The Sign of Four Robin Hood Main We look at some of the returning and new TV shows.   Other links http://www.oceanverse.com/ http://www.geek...

In this episode we look back on some of the news that came out of GamesCom in Cologne, discuss my latest 360 RROD and we announce the winner of our Eurogamer Tickets competition News Xbox Live price increase Super Mario’s 25 th birthday and Playstation's 15 th birthday Duke Nukem Forever is finally coming out The Scottish gaming industry gets a boost Deus Ex Human Revolution We preview Halo Reach...

Join Iz and Barry for another episode of the positivity podcast! In the news Iz reveals the details of the Cardiff Expo, Sherlock and Luther to return, Martin Freeman loses out on the Hobbit, Sandman the TV series and more. There's another two ace Gateway to Geekdom's and the Expendables is our big budget review. If you got the Geek Syndicate Network iPhone app look out for a preview pdf story 'Lo...

FEEDBACK: A HERO’S CALLING Episode #1 "Never In A Thousand Years" by Alan White and Matthew Atherton Based upon the character concept created by Matthew Atherton and Sarah Blevins   Traveling a wooded road ... a married couple make their way through an overcast night. But this is no ordinary road ... This is no ordinary married couple... And this is no ordinary night.   Cast: MATT-Matthew Atherton...

Bit of a shorter one than usual due to technology hating us, but the guys still manage to tear into progs 1699 and "jumping on prog" 1700. Flint attempts to convince everyone  Aquaman  doesnt suck and Rich has FINALLY gotten around to checking out some of Dante's backstory. It'll put a tiger in your goddamn tank! As ever, spoilers throughout and non kiddie friendly language.  

Welcome to another journey into the crazy world of geekdom with Geek Syndicate. News Walking dead TV Preview Trailer , Fantastic Four gets a reboot, The 99  and James Masters signs onto to a new Syfy show Thanks to joe dono for  question from twitter which promptsa brief chat about web series.  Check out   The variants.com Week that was Shadowland , Dave finally watches Inception,True Blood and  S...

Dissecting Worlds turns it's attention to the world of Computer Games and in particular Mass Effect (thanks Wedgedoc for the suggestion.)   On the way they discuss the many influences and parallels on Spectres namely James Bond, Wild West Marshals, the operative from Serenity, the Jedi amongst others with nods to Dredd, The Wire, X-files and Mancuso FBI.   See the blood boil and the rapiers get dr...

Welcome to Episode 22 you lovely lot. This time around we have news and a few shout outs as well as our usual review section. This episode we review amongst others, Sea Lord Akwa by Dominic Regan, the graphic novel adaptation of a Ray Bradbury classic as well as Indifference Engine by Cy Dethan. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording!

In this episode in our main feature we look back on some our greatest and most memorable gaming moments.   News/Listener questions     Batman Arkham  City Should consoles exclusive come to an end Tekken X Street Fighter/Street Fighter X Tekken We discuss the  pro and cons  of pre-ordering games   Reviews: In Buy, Rent or Avoid we review  Split Second

In this episode the guys look at progs 1696-98 and discuss that age old question : is it the size of your gun or what you do with it? As usual expect spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies.

Ok, urgent pub visit done and dusted - look I had to get Summer out of the way so Clover could do a skype interview ok... don't you be judging me Ok, blurb ahoy - In which the awooga button is tossed on the ground and comprehensively stomped on so that everyone can get comfy and chat about the uber-fantasy that is Lord of the Rings. Taking our cue from the Festival In The Shire we talk about the g...

Welcome to another episode of your podcast guide to the murky underbelly of Geekdom. News We take a look at some of the news from the comic convention circuit including the Cardiff International Comic Expo, Meanwhile in the... mini con and The British International Comic Show Week that was   Sticks, Rockfall , Rainbow Orchid  ,The A-team, Vexxed and  The Deep   Main We take as look at some of the...

In this spoiler filled outing the Lizard of Leeds & Wirral Seagull get to grips with jolly quidditch sticks, civil war, murder and death. Yes it's the Werner Hertzog banter that is the Potterverse a world of magic, mystery, genocide and govenrment incompetence.   Natural fodder for the bantering Muggle bi-polarness that is Dissecting Worlds.   We're looking at Law and Order with particular attenti...

  So the boys are back and this time they're weekly...again. So sit back and enjoy another hour in the crazy world that is Geek Syndicate. There is no main feature this episode just a shed load of week that was reviews.   News Xmen first class casting, Judge Dredd the movie news and Commando gets reboot     Week that was Chuck ,Jonah hex,  Starmaker Leviathan: Book One , Beowulf,Outlander,Largo Wi...

In this second part Barry is still joined by Dan Marshall from the Sidekickcast Podcast. In this last part they answer some listener questons before descending into a drunken homage to Airwolf. You have been warned.   Apologies for the lack of an intro!

In which our very trepid reporter bites the bullet and talks to people at the first ever Festival In The Shire event. Interviewed are organiser  Mark Faith , artist  Rodney Matthews  and honoured guest  Tom Shippey . (Photos and vid clips to follow if I can get the damn thing working) Music by  Steadman . For more details about the  Festival In The Shire  click on the hyperlink or hang around a bi...

In this special episode we're joined by Alec Worley (King of the  Future Shocks ) and Jon Davis Hunt (Tempest,  Transformers , 2000AD Cover Artist) to discuss their upcoming project " Age of the Wolf " which kicks off in prog 1700. Along the way we also get into why  Aquaman  isnt crap (apparently), if it's possible to know the difference between G1 and G2 Transformers and still have sex with a re...