Geek Syndicate

In Episode 13, the Racks present their Top 10 Kick-Ass Female Characters from the comic books, TV, and film :D A pretty diverse range of choices have emerged, with only one character being chosen by both ladies :P As is now customary with Comic Racks - this episode *will* contain VERY strong language - you have been warned :) Reviews and rants a -plenty can also be found in this episode, along wit...

Once again we are joined by James Moran of Torchwood and now Doctor Who fame. James talks us through some of the finer points of the Doctor who episode he wrote entitled 'The Fires of Pompeii' (episode 2 of season 4). James reveals what it was like finally working on the TV show he had loved from childhood as well how he dealt with fan reactions to the episode. We also find out some of the upcomin...

The Syndicate is reformed this week as Dave rejoins the show with a small rant on Lost. Barry Also discusses the pros and cons of working without a co-host for an episode. We also look forward to the Bristol Comic Expo with it's organiser Mike Allwood. Enjoy! News Mortal Kombat vs DC universe. Is it madness or genius? Primeval season three news. It's a biggie people! The upcoming Blake's 7 remake....

That's right people, the episode you didn't request or want is here! Barry Nugent aka The Nuge stands alone, no David, no wires, no cgi and no hope. It's just the Nuge against the world. Ask yourself can the world and your eardrums survive the experience? So sit back as The Nuge, reviews Doctor Who, Smallville, Cloverfield, Wii Kart and Army of Two. The Nuge also invents a new word for the geek wo...

Welcome to Episode 12 where Stace takes over the editing reigns for the first time (and shows Iz up by getting it done bang on time). Apologies for the sound issues in this episode which we wil have sorted out for next time :) Before they get stuck into the main topic of a Bristol Con preview, the girls talk about Rock Star, Dr Who doing Shakespeare, Baby Boomers at BristolCon and online, the Goth...

This week we got a Star Wars gangsta rap(all 5 seconds), the Geek Syndicate method for dealing with Terminators. There's also talk from Dave on how he deals with false Doctor Who fans and a trip back in time to the games, tv and movies that we're big in the year we left school 1985! Questions from the Senate What's the worst adaptation to movie? Have we watched Big Bang Theory and what did we thin...

In this special episode the guys chat with Barry Levine, President of Radical Publishing. Barry explains how we went from being one the top rock photographers in the world,to being a music supervisor then a producer with a first look deal in the comics-to-film entertainment division of Dark Horse Comics and finally to the formation of Radical Publishing. Barry also explains his former involvement...

Welcome to another fun packed episode of the Geek Syndicate people! News New Stargate series on the way(Do we really need another one?) Santuary on it's way to the UK Week That Was Doctor Who season opener. (TV) Torchwood season finale. (TV) Caliber (comic) Hercules (Comic) Sarah Conner Chronicles (TV) Notes from Nuge(with help from Marcusq) - Gladiator Main Feature There is no main feature this w...

Episode 11 - Pigs are Funny Back to their regular programming (hopefully), Iz and Stace bring you a lazy, but still rather good if we do say so ourselves, episode of Comic Racks! In this reviewtastic episode, the ladies talk you through some of their reading and TV watching highlights from the last few weeks. Much rambling on the subject of Torchwood takes place, and Iz finally gets around to star...

This week the boys argue over a new catch phrase. Barry gives a 24 style review on infamous Nick Fury TV movie starring the Hoff. The main feature involves an historic meeting between a young Geek Syndicate and none other than Richard Branson as they take a look at Virgin Comics. News - Dr Who vs God?...yes we are serious - Superman's patents fly out of DC's window. - Harry Potter and the do we re...

We finally bring this episode to you after some serious microphone and audio issues, so apologies for the lateness. Now let's get down to business. News - Dr who Season 4 Start date. - Perils of Self Publishing. - New teen casting for Terminator 4. - Has Tintin finally been cast for the new Spielberg movie? (here's a clue think Dr   who). Notes from Nuge -  Xmen 3 Special Guest - Damian co -host o...

This episode the girls have a very grown-up and sensible (for a change) in-depth conversation about comic cheesecake, and touch on Chaos comics, manga, Bisley porn, Greg Horn, and the MJ and Supergirl statues. Along the way, the usual news, reviews and top/tail of the racks are covered: Snow White in Drag, stalking the Futureheads, Barrowman Watch and more.... Reviews: Tiny Titans #1 Green Arrow &...

In this episode Barry finally finds something negative to say about Indiana Jones. The guys also tackle the controversy surrounding the planned remake of Spaced. They also look at a few of the popular shows being renewed and those that maybe have pass their sell by date. There's TV reviews of  Ashes to Ashes, Eleventh Hour and the Supernatural remake of Assault on precinct 12. Reviews on the comic...

Join Geek Syndicate on a epic 90 minute journey through time and space and into the mind of  Mr Paul Cornell, writer for Doctor Who, Primeval, Wisdom, Robin Hood and a host of other projects (some of which may surprise). On this whistle-stop tour we learn some interesting stuff about Paul including how we got started in writing, who his favorite doctor is, his favorite superhero as well as his fav...

In this week's episode the guys look at the 3 part Torchwood episodes featuring Martha Jones fresh from Doctor Who. There is also talk on Primeval season two, David Gemmell's last ever book and increasing number of times Lex is shot in Smallville. We also find out what dave's like to do on a Friday night when he's had to much to drink (here's a clue it's boring). In our main feature we chat to the...

Saving up a sensible and interesting main topic for their upcoming Episode 10 (who'd have thunk it, eh?), the Racks take the easy way out and answer some more of your burning qusestions in Ask The Racks Part 2: Go Grab A Cheese-string. Stace's dressing gown starts to fall apart, Iz continues in her mission to plug Baby Boomers in any way she can, and both girls yet again massacre the English langu...

After learning the ways of the podcaster in the snowy and harsh landscape of Iceland Barry is back in the saddle and not a moment too soon. This week the lads tackle the new Indiana Jones trailer,Mc2 the comic anthology from the Birmingham comic collective and a thought controlled gaming headset. Dave takes a look at image comics Next Issue project and discovers yet another new vampire TV show.  ...

Geek Syndicate 69 – The Solo Syndicate   See what happens when David is left to his own devices. Yes it's the long awaited Solo Syndicate.   Be in awe at the news of technological advances he brings us Join him in welcoming back new listeners and Dr Who fans with a song. Thrill to his reviews of Jenna Jameson's Shadow Hunter and Journeyman . Contemplate the state of sci-fi in comics   And then   J...

Join the noobie birds again for episode 8, crammed full of germs, comics and a tonne of swearing. Our feature this fortnight is Ask the Racks where the girls answer loads of questions from the forums including what it's like to be a fan-girl... Along the way Iz loses her mind over a potential encounter with John Barrowman, Stace discusses the financial perils of being a Manga fan, and the girls ne...

In this episode we give our view on the new 52 week comic from DC (here's a hint it's not a good view). We review Johah Hex, Supernatural Origins, 2 episodes of Smallville (nice makeup Black Canary). There is also a brief look at the new seasons of Torchwood and Primeval. In our main we welcome Dr Karl our fully fledged geek scientist to answer a few f your burning geek sci-fi questions like. Is i...

In this episode we take a look at the teaser trailer for the new Star Trek movie. There are also review of The Dragon Lance movie, Nick Fury Agent of Shield (blame Dave for that one) and 30 days of Night. In our main feature we give our thoughts on the entries for our sci-fi writing competition and announce the winner. We also announce a new competition and this time with a prize, no less. Enjoy.....

After the gargantuan double episode Doctor Who extravaganza (also known as the two episode ramble-fest), the Racks gals get back to their regular fortnightly format to chat all things comics (and some things TV and film...) Join us as Iz gets over excited at the prospect of signed John Barrowman stuff, Stace demonstrates why she shouldn't be allowed to sing on the podcast, and both girls come up w...

In this special episode we chat with James Moran the writer of the movie Severance, the Torchwood episode 'Sleeper' and a future and the upcoming Dr Who episode "Pompeii". James explains how he got into writing, reveals some of his methods and inspirations. He also reveals how he found himself living out one of his dreams as a writer on Doctor Who. Enjoy!

Join us in a slightly shorter yet super special episode in which we round up our Doctor Who ramblements. Our usual routine goes out of the window so we can complete our review Doctor Who series 3, from Human Nature right up the the Christmas Special, Voyage of the Damned. Stace gets scared of, well, practically everything in this episode, from statues to small girls with balloons, Iz sings a Docto...

This week there is no main feature just a lot of week that was of which a lion's share is dedicated to our spoilerful review of the first episode of Torchwood. We  have a spoilerful look at the end league issue 1. There is also some chat about the I am legend novel,Dan Dare, Blood Ties, House and Mass Effect on the Xbox360. Dave does a brief interview with Orbital Comics  in London about their upc...