Geek Syndicate

Through blizzards, the computer crash of 09 and a bucket load of audio problems Geek Syndicate have prevailed against the onslaught of the evil EPOCH. In this week's frost bitten episode the guys drop the news and main segments as they have so much week that was stuff to get through. Look out for Dave finally catching up with Heroes season 3. There are reviews and chat on Punisher: War Zone, Old M...

In this week's episode we say goodbye to some legends of Geekdom. The boys give up some comic con news, Dave heads off to the Paul Cornell signing and Barry chats about the Fear 2 demo. Week that was features reviews Legend of the Seeker, Smallville, BSG(spoiler free), Web series Lady Wasteland get a review from Dave. There's a 24 review from Barry and Dave finally watches Prince Caspian at last....

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Welcome one and all to the last Geek Syndicate of 2009. In this festive episode we have casting news on Stargate Universe and the Marvel Comics website. Reviews/Chat Apparitions Xmen Origins: Wolverine Trailer Superhuman Resources Burn Notice Terminator Salvation (Trailer) Comicsology (Application) Spooks (TV) Merlin (TV) Necessary Monsters (Comic) Main Feature At last we can present our world wid...

In this episode Karl has a bit of a rant about a couple of TV shows he's had the misfortune to sit through, as well as a few that seem to be worth watching. The main feature is on cloning, what it is, how to do it (don't be scared- it's going be months before Karl's clone army is ready to take over the world) and how to spot if your a clone. Karl also has a look at some clone- related Sci-Fi and f...

In this week's lip smacking, geek quenching episode the boys really cover their bases as they pack in loads of reviews. Comics - The Helm, Ultimate X Men, The Surrogates, Kingdom and Superhuman Resources and a brief look at Indie Manga. Books - Arrowhead DVD - Tinselworm TV - Spooks and The Sarah Connor Chronicles Main Feature - the guys discuss the recent DC and Marvel events Batman RIP and Secre...

In this special episode the guys take a break from the usual ramblings to talk to Julian Jones, one of the creators of the hit BBC series Merlin. We talk to Julian about what it's like being the fable 'Dr Who' slot as well as his thoughts on the cast. He also gives us an insight into the how he came involved with the series and how it has developed and evovled through it's run. Along the way Julia...

It's episode 100 baby! that's right finally it's here. In true EPOCH fashion they make a last ditch attempt to ruin things. We had quite a bit of distortion on the episode which needed to be edited out hence the slight delay getting this episode out (curse you EPOCH!). In this special, feature length, episode we are both in the same location drinking a lot of whisky(surpirse) while trying to put t...

With one episode to go to their 100th episode EPOCH make their strike against Geek Syndicate. In a lethal cyber-attack Barry's hard drive is fried erasing all trace of episode 99 forcing them to not only miss a week but to record the episode. Highlights from this week's thrilling adventure includes reviews of indie comic Damnation, the two minute preview of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, Merlin...

Here we go again on another crazy ass ride into geekdom...GET YER GEEK ON NINJAS!!!! This week the boys discuss the Heroes firing scandal, The Last Dragon remake(Why!!!??) and the newest con on the block,Cymru Con 2009. In the week that was the week long UK Zombie fest Dead Set is reviewed. The guys also review the indie comic Harker, Flash Gordon issue 2, Serenity: Better Days and Dave tries to c...

So once again gentle listener we find ourselves on the scariest day of the year All Hallow's eve. In this blood curdling episode the guys discuss David Tennant's departure from Doctor Who and idea of who to replace him. There's also some chat on IPhones and comics   In the week that was Dave rectifies his mistake on the last episode and the boys are able to sit down a review the first episode of t...

Voting for the 2008 awards are now open and thanks to you awesome people we have been nominated in The Best Entertainment category. Voting takes only a few minutes (if that) and you can vote once every 24 hours for us. So if you like the podcast and want to show that then please head over to  www.podcastawards.com  and vote for Geek Syndicate in the Best Entertainment category. Voting ends on Nov...

The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder but Geek Syndicate is still here lighting that fire in your geeky underbelly! In this week's episode (only 3 away from the big 100) the guys discuss and reflect on the first cast photos from the upcoming Star Trek movie. The boys commiserate with Terrance Howard as he is booted off Iron Man 2. Finally the war against EPOCH has it's first...

In a departure from the usual format (can you have a usual format after only 1 episode?), episode 2 is a live recording of Karl's Science of Superheroes panel at the Birmingham International Comic Show. Find out how Spider-man can climb walls, how to make yourself invisible, the truth behind Wonder Woman's lasso, who would win in a fight between the Blob and the Juggernaut, and much, much more. Ho...

In this week's comic heavy episode the guys review some of the stuff they picked up from the Birmingham International Comics Show. Reviews include Flash Gordon issue 1, Dexter's Half Dozen, Devoid of Life, High Pilot, Thugs and DFC. In the main feature the boys discuss their experiences at BICS 2008 and some of the panels they attended. Also the guys find their new Smallville in the shape of Knigh...

Welcome to Episode 23, where Comic Racks will engage you with tales of squidgy fingers, job-miffs, and podcast-theivery...and then actually get on with the episode itself. This week we have real-people news (Comic Racks, Jamie Smart, and Almost Dr Karl Byrne)and some pretty spiffy reviews: Deadpool #1 and 2 Big Hero 6 #1 The Dead #1 Our Top of the Racks are as outstanding as ever with a controvers...

In this special panel, recorded live at the Birmingham International Comics Show, the guys are joined by four UK comics titans. Dave Gibbons, Doug Braithwaite, Paul Cornell and Mark Buckingham discuss who the UK comic professionals have invaded the US and what their impact has been. We also discover the differences working in both the US and the UK as a comic professional and what it takes to brea...

In this week's episode the guys gear up for their annual trip to the Birmingham International Comics Show. There's still enough time to chat about the crazy new tv pilot coming soon called 'The Grayson's, the upcoming webseries Loner, the Sweat Watch(I kid you not), the Cylon Toaster(still not kidding) and a look at the brand new Spirit trailer. There are also reviews of Indiana Jones and the Tomb...

Science Friction: Where sci-fi meets sci-fact! Where your devilishly handsome and witty (not to mention humble) host, Karl Byrne takes a look at the real science behind science fiction, from time travel and alternate universes, to evil clones and superheroes. Episode 1 To start the ball rolling, and in honour of the world surviving the Large Hadron Collider (aka "big scary black hole machine") bei...

The is a quick 2 minute reminder about the 2008 Podcast Awards Well everyone it's that time again. Last year we ask you guys to nominate us in the 2007 and podcast awards and the response was fantastic. I'm sure you will rise to the challenge once more. Although we didn't win we did get nominated and given the numbers and podcasts involved that was a huge achievement so thanks to everyone who vote...

We return to our usual disorganised 'format' in this episode – join us as we discuss the not-so newsworthy-News, a wide ranging Reviews section, groovy Top of the Racks, very dis-similar Rack Music, and a bit of a natter about the upcoming Birmingham Con (without knowing who was doing what events/panels – which helpfully went up the day after we recorded!). Prepare for tangents-a-go-go as we get d...

Join us as we continue our epic march towards episode 100 with another trek into the fertile land that is Geek. Before the boys can get a head of steam going they are already tearing to shreds the new Bond theme Another Day to Die. In the news the guys dicuss the crazy idea of a Naked Gun movie without Leslie Nielsen, the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, how Vigrin Comics have gone liquid an...

Welcome to more underbelly trawling in the murky world of Geekdom. This week there is some excessive use of the f word and bad singing (I know surprise) from the outset...you have been warned. In the news we talk about some of the claims being made about Transformers 2 and Star trek. Dave reveals his lack of excitement for season 3 of Heroes. In this week's week that was we chat about Spooks code...

That's right people after we're are back after our month long hiatus and we're back with a bang! In our main feature we have the first ever podcast interview with Drew Pearce, the writer/ creator of the new superhero sitcom 'No Heroics' coming to ITV2. It will be the channel's first ever original sitcom. Drew reveals the origin of the show and it's cast as well as his own comic roots before taking...

In this super-duper special episode, The Ladies of the Racks get up close and personal with none other than Ubu Bubu creator and all-round cool dude, Jamie Smart! Alas, there are no news and reviews segments, but heck, who needs those when you have a awesome interview?? Especially when said interview reveals a deep seated hatred of Jaffa Cakes, a general fear of selling oneself at conventions, a f...