Geek Syndicate

In this episode we are joined by our listener of the month Heath who gives us a run for money with his hosting skills and his mini Smallville Rant. We also chat about Smallville's Justice episode and Indiana Jones 4 before reviewing Eragon (here's a clue... five dry slaps!), the Athena Voltaire web comic and discussing some the books of Steven King and the late great David Gemmell. Oh and make sur...

Well as a little treat to all our listeners you get two episodes this week. In this special episode we are joined by special guests Amaechi and Clive for an in depth look at the past, present and future movies based on Marvel Comics. Be warned this episode contains major rants on Fantastic Four, Electra, The Punisher and Catwoman. Yes I know it�s not a Marvel character but where�s the fun if y...

In this week's episode we come up with a solution to Marvel's many Civil War woes (in a word stick figures) as we look forward to the Bristol Comic Con. Dave's size 11's end up in his mouth as we talk 52. In our main feature we look at some of the stuff we watched over the Christmas period and beyond. So, with no further ado, listen as we go on an adventure with Sarah Jane, notch Robin Hood's fina...

In this episode we focus on Spooks,Hustle and Life on mars TV shows which are all under the banner of Kudos productions. We also share our thoughts/rants on the last harry potter book, The Doctor Who Christmas special and a few other odds and ends. We are also joined by special guest star and non-geek Amaechi, who some may remember from the Smallville special. Also lots of apologies as the sound i...

Welcome to 2007 the Year of Geek Syndicate!(we hope). We finish off our first two parter with a look forward at some of the films,tv,books and comics we can't wait for. Due to the time on our look forward we were able to throw in a review of the new Hellboy cartoon! It is , however, our duty to warn you that War of Worlds is mentioned during this episode as it seems Barry can't remember that the m...

On this our tenth episode we decide to have our first epic two part episode. We take a fond look back at the highs and lows of 2006 in the world of films,tv,books and comics. Be warned this episode contains some major ranting!

Have no fear episode 9 is here. We do a little bit of news (including a new film that I guarantee you will not believe) after a quick hello from Santa and his helper Xmas man. We then skip the week that was (back next week) for a no holds barred look at Classic Geek TV special. We talk and bitch about such notable classics as Buck Rogers, star trek, Airwolf, The A-team and many more�although we...

Episode nine will be out later today but with a week to the big festive day Geek Syndicate presents our first annual five minute Singalong a Christmas spectacular Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your kin. From Geek Syndicate

The Birmingham comicon review episode Find out what happened to Barry in the toilet with colorist Matt Hollingsworth and a chinese boy! Danielle Corsetta speaks out of her ass Charlie Adlard interupts Michael Lark Markosia gives stuff away - surprise! Monkeys and Robots Battle Q!PAW and GS have their first epic battle MarcusQ reveals his gorgeous girlfirend and lots of people get very very drunk

This is a special promo featuring clips from our Podcast so far. If you listen to us already and want to hear some of our fave bits then by all means continue downloading. If however you've never heard of us this may help you to become a convert...go on it's only 20 minutes long...20 minutes that could change your listening habits forever.

We apologise for the general apathy and lethargy displayed  during episode 7. This was due to circumstances (alcohol) beyond our control. Anyway in this episode we discuss the delights of some of the games on the Xbox 360 namely Dead Rising (a teddy bear as an offensive weapon surely not), Gears of War and Rainbow Six Las Vegas. The upcoming Preacher TV series is discussed as well the new Starship...

In episode 6 we respond to some listener comments regarding the new Robin Hood tv show (SPOILER ALERT). We discuss what we think of heroes so far and reveal some casting news for the show. We also cover the upcoming Buffy season eight comic. There are also our thoughts on the new Rocky movie, the worldstorm comics and the Minx range of comics being aimed at the teenage girl market. The final nail ...

So we are 10 podcasts in and by now you must be wondering what happens after an episode ends. Well wait no more in this special episode the skype recording software was left running without Dave's knowledge and we decided to put out the results. Learn what the Worldstorm is as well as our concerns about the Boys. We also cover Star Wars Legacy, The Exterminators, DMZ and the Walking Dead. We also...

In this episode we celebrate our 10 th podcast. Now we know this is our 5 th episode but with our special episodes this makes ten. We also wanted something to celebrate so there! Anyway after the fanfare or lack of dies down we get back to our mission of talking crap. We reveal our plans to save the Halo movie, a new sword and sorcery animated film with a seriously epic voice cast. The potential t...

Years passed and rumours began to rumble through the outland kingdoms about a pair of fearless adventurers. Warriors, who roamed trackless deserts, mighty mountains and shining seas. These rumours grew into legends about these men who were at once; buccaneers, slaves, rouges and now Geeks for hire. This is the tale of the time the Geek Syndicate crossed swords with the keeper of the vaults of Telo...

In this episode we argue over...sorry I mean we discuss and debate in an intelligent manner the merits of a talking yoda mug vs a talking usb tardis. We have a few listener shout outs before celebrating the demise of the Fantastic Four cartoon. We give a brief nod to fallen heroes in this case Jack Palance and composer Basis Poledouris There are also reviews of Nightly News issue 1, The Helltown n...

To all the Geek Syndicate listeners, my name is Bucky a friend of the guys you will know if you listen to the show. I received this mp3 by encrypted email from David yesterday with intructions that should I receive no word from either of them by monday I should publish this podcast. As yet I have been unable to reach Barry or David and I fear the worst. I told them not to review the first three ep...

Welcome weary traveller my name is Bucky. Here take this flagon of ale and warm yourself by the fire. Ah, I see you are intrigued by the picture over the fireplace. Who are they? They were Geek Syndicate, brave geeks and true who travelled the world in search of rare Comics, Books, TV, Shows, Movies for the pleasure of other geeks...oh and to fight evil. A story you say? Here take this Podcast, bu...

Smallville, its 6 seasons in and the Syndicate are not happy. Find out why? It's only 17 min long and we introduce you to Amaechi, the 3rd member of the Syndicate. Can you guess how many dry slaps Smallville is gonna get? Be warned we were having some problems with the skype so the quality isn't great but our new IT technician Chloe Sullivan promises to have us back to normal for our next full epi...

Its episode 2 or 3 depending on which way you look at it and we really go for it this episode. Its our first skype episode so please excuse the poor quality. We talk about the new Clone Wars cartoon. Barry gets excited about the new James Bond movie which leads to an argument about fashion. We almost fall out over the new movie Eragon and more bad words are said about the Fantastic Four. David wax...

Because our adoring public (well Spiderfan) have demanded it and because it makes a change for us in the UK to get to see a series before our trans atlantic cousins.  We review the 1st episode of the new Robin Hood series on the BBC. If there's any other topics,shows,movies you want to cast a professional, if slightly drunken eye over then drop us line. Enjoy

Barry & David talk about the first comics they ever read. David talks about Labyrinth a novel by Kate Mosse (not the model) The boys give a tribute to the late David Gemmell; make some comments about Alex Ross's Justice and Barry gives his opinon on the Miami Vice movie. And then we take apart the Star Wars saga - movie by movie. This episode is bought to you by Glenfiddich Malt Whiskey......a lot...

In this episode we introduce ourselves, and talk about The Boys issue 1&2; Union Jack - or at least the cover of it; Rex Mundi 1 and the latest months of 52.  We also disect the choice of Heath Ledger as the Joker and have a balanced discussion about the new Fantastic Four cartoon.  Oh and we get slowly very drunk. Intro/Outro music - Illusions by J M Cruiz Section Breaks - Too Tired at Twelve by...

This month Steve and Scott kick off with some news and reviews including the recent announcement of a fifth Marvel TV series on the Disney streaming service. For our main feature we discuss the future of the Marvel cinematic universe, make our predictions and pick our top 3 films so far.   To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Grouchy Old Geeks Facebook Group. If you w...