Geeks on Trial

This week's defendant edited the movie Back to the Future into smaller chunks and tricked someone into thinking it was a TV show. Was that wrong? We decide! Before the case, we discuss Apple's new Vision Pro headset and the lack of breathable air on the East Coast. To submit your own case, e-mail us at  ⁠GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com⁠ , or use this form:  ⁠https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8⁠ Sup...

This week's case brings us to one of the most time honored geek traditions - comic book collection. How much is too much, and when is a collection out of control? Before the case, we discuss Ivan's trip to Washington D.C. and the Smithsonian Museum. To submit your own case, e-mail us at  ⁠GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com⁠ , or use this form:  ⁠https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8⁠ Support us at  ⁠htt...

This week's case takes us back to the tabletop as we page through the heavy tome of rulebook law. Whose responsibility is it to read the rules of the game? Before the case, we discuss the recent controversy surrounding board game YouTuber Quackalope and whether or not his business dealings are shady. To submit your own case, e-mail us at  ⁠GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com⁠ , or use this form:  ⁠https://...

This week's case takes us to the most magical place in the world... but are we taking our family with us? We debate whether or not an estranged family member deserves a spot on your Disney World vacation roster. Before the case, we discuss the recently announced merger of Hulu and Disney+, and the state of streaming platforms in general. To submit your own case, e-mail us at  ⁠GeeksOnTrial@gma...

This week's case is a real "banger" so you're going to want to turn up the "volume" as you "listen". What should or shouldn't be okay when making a music playlist? Before the case, we discuss Evil Dead Rise and how it compares to the rest of the Evil Dead franchise. To submit your own case, e-mail us at  GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com , or use this form:  https://...

This week's case comes to you from the mythical land of Hyrule, as we ponder whether or not it's ethical to take off of work to play the new Legend of Zelda game. Before the case, we discuss Google's new Pixel Fold, and whether we like the idea of "fold phones" or if we think they're just a gimmick. To submit your own case, e-mail us at  GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com , or use th...

This week's case centers on one of the most controversial media subjects of our day: spoilers. Is it okay to spoil something... for yourself? And how does that impact others around you? Before the case, we discuss the 2023 Writer's Strike and why I had to get ChatGPT to create this episode summary. To submit your own case, e-mail us at  GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com , or use this form:  https://f...

This week, we have a special guest judge joining us - Will Keeler from Roll For Crit! Our case is about playing a board game when another player asks what you did on your turn. Should you have to recap it for them, or is it their fault they missed it? Before the case, we discuss our 2023 Summer Movie Wagers, in which we try to predict the highest grossing movies of the summer. Follow Will - http:/...

This week's case covers a brutal battle between two competing book clubs. Should our defendant be punished for breaking off from the original group to form their own? Before the case, we discuss AI and ChatGPT, and why it will inevitably lead to the downfall of humanity. To submit your own case, e-mail us at  GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com , or use this form:  https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8 Suppo...

This week's case concerns a child's first horror experience. Is this father in the wrong for exposing his kid to a scary movie? Before the case, we discuss the great state of Maine and Ivan's recent road trip there. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com , or use this form: https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8 Support us at http://patreon.com/GeeksOnTrial Follow us...

This week's case involves one man's concern over his boyfriend's proclivity for playing as the opposite gender in video games. Is this a real concern, or is it all just nonsense? Before the case, we discuss the exclusive Shake Shake x The Super Mario Bros. Movie event that Jonathan went to in New York. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com , or use this form: htt...

This week's case brings us back to the table for a debate on Dungeons & Dragons etiquette. Are these roleplayers justified in leaving their group based on the actions of their DM? Before the case, we discuss the new movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and how we feel about game to film adaptations. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com, or use this fo...

In today's modern society, what's the proper etiquette regarding virtual assistants? Is it okay to ask someone to turn theirs off, or should we just accept the possibility of constant surveillance? Before the case, we discuss our recent visit to the arcade. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com , or use this form: https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8 Support us at htt...

Is there a wrong way to watch a TV show? The subject of today's case is under scrutiny for skipping through scenes in order to finish seasons faster... but are they really hurting anyone but themselves? Before the case, we also discuss the 95th Academy Awards ceremony and winners. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com, or use this form: https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8 Su...

Is it ever appropriate to go easy on someone in a video game, or is it the responsibility of the players involved to be good losers no matter how big a skill gap there is? That question is at the heart of today's case, as we dissect a game of Madden gone wrong. Before the case, we also discuss the newly announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic deluxe set. To submit your own case, e-mail us at G...

What's in a name - apparently, a lot! The subject of today's case got in some hot water for naming their child after a comic book character. We analyze the facts and determine whether it's acceptable to use pop culture references as names. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com, or use this form: https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8 Support us at http://patreon.com/GeeksOnTria...

When it comes to game night, who foots the bill? Should the burden be on the host to provide board games, or is it okay to ask for everybody to chip in? In this episode, we navigate the tricky waters of finances in the board game hobby world in order to provide a verdict. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com, or use this form: https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8 Support us...

In our debut case, we settle a matter of airplane etiquette involving the movie Deadpool 2. What are the rules when it comes to the type of content you can watch in a public setting? Should you check to make sure underage kids aren't watching an R rated movie over your shoulder? Listen now, as we analyze the facts and make our official decisions. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@...

Geeks on Trial is coming soon! As dual judges, it's our job to settle petty disputes between actual geeks over movies, video games, board games, and more. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com, or use this form: https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8 Support us at http://patreon.com/GeeksOnTrial