Geeks with Kids

On June 19, 2020, the venerable English actor Sir Ian Holm passed away at age 88 after a long fight with Parkinson's. Join the geeks and special guest Brittany from Everything Is Permitted as they celebrate the versatile actor who played everything from Hobbits to Jack the Ripper. Which roles come to mind when they look back at Sir Ian Holm's extensive ouevre of films? And what made these roles sp...

A group of unlikely friends. A trading card game of epic proportions. A tournament the likes have never been seen. And a beautiful outsider that turns everything on its head. Join Erik, Matt, Steve, Hawk and Lauren as they take a look at some of the best news of the past two weeks, as well as Patricia DiSalvo Viayra's 2018 film "Tournament?" Just how familiar are they with the Collectable Card Gam...

A crack team of specialists. An invaluable prize. All with a plan that just can’t fail. Welcome to twists and turns of heist films, a genre near and dear to our hearts that just begs for more bags of popcorn. Join Matt, Erik, Steve, and Hawk as they take a look at some of the best heist films - "The Sting," "Inception," "A Fish Called Wanda," and "Heat." What makes a good heist film? What makes ea...

This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - Ahsoka and Rex must use their wit and skills to survive the turbulent end of the Clone Wars. Join Erik and Hawk as they are joined by Julian from "Everything is Permitted" to talk about "Victory and Death" - the 12th and final episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." How did they react to the series finale? How does it fit in the greater "Star Wars" mythos? Do the...

We have been teasing this for such a long time and poking the bear so, on this very special May the 4th episode, we have finally gathered to do a deep dive and break down the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Join Matt, Erik, Steve, Hawk, Gus, and Mark as they take a look at "The Rise of Skywalker" and the Sequel Trilogy. How does the sequel trilogy flow? How does it fit in the greater Star Wars saga? Wha...

This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - After capturing Maul on Mandalore, Ahsoka's journey to the Jedi Council is disrupted when Order 66 is declared, turning her world upside down. Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "Shattered" - the 11th episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." How did they react when Order 66 was issued? What did they think about the relationship between Maul, Ahsoka, and their f...

This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - Ahsoka leads Republic clones to confront Maul's forces on Mandalore. Maul senses the impending chaos and makes a calculated play to ensure his own survival. Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "The Phantom Apprentice" - the 10th episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the return of Maul? What implications are brought forward with Ahsoka's...

For some people, their favourite memories from their childhoods are watching cartoons. Some of these have become iconic through the years as multiple generations of people have been able to watch it through various streaming services.  Join the geeks as they take a look at some of their favourite cartoons and see what made them special. What made the cut? Where can you find them? And which ha...

This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - Anakin and Obi-Wan must decide whether to help Ahsoka pursue Maul or rescue Palpatine. Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "Old Friends Not Forgotten" - the 9th episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the beginning of the Siege of Mandalore storyline? What do the new intro and beginning recap mean to the final episodes of the series? And...

Released on 3 March 2020, "The Division 2: Warlords of New York" is a massive expansion to the 2019 FPS cover-shooter hit. The Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment venture sees the action return from Washington D.C. to the streets of New York City. Rogue Division agent Aaron Keener, and his top four Rogue Agents, have brought the factions of New York City under his control and used them to conquer Lo...

"You can change who you are, but you cannot run from yourself" This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - Ahsoka bargains for the sisters' freedom and makes a startling discovery. Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "Together Again" - the 8th episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the finale of the Martez Sisters storyline? How did the Martez sisters react to the news that Ahsoka...

After weeks of planning, our GIANT-SIZED "Matt vs. Matt Extravaganza" crossover event is finally here! Join Erik, Steve, and Matt, as they're joined by special guests Julian, Brittany, and Matt from "Everything is Permitted." Listen as the Matts battle it out mano a mano in a melee of their top ten films of the past decade. Who will be named the victor?  Find out on Geeks with Kids.  Wha...

"Who you were does not have to define who you are." This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - Rafa, Trace, and Ahsoka Tano try to escape from their imprisonment by the Pyke syndicate. Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "Dangerous Debt" - the 7th episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the prison break trope? What do they think about the disconnect between the Jedi Order and the...

"Mistakes are valuable lessons often learned too late" This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - Rafa, Trace, and Ahsoka Tano become spice runners for the Pyke crime syndicate. Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "Deal No Deal" - the 6th episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the trio's dynamics this week? What "Return of the Jedi" scene was mirrored? And how is Ahsoka becoming...

This week on "Star Trek: Picard" - Picard and his team are pitted against the Romulans and the synthetics of Coppelius in a final confrontation. Join Erik, the two Michaels, and Julian from "Everything is Permitted" as they talk about "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2" - the 10th and final episode of the 1st season of "Star Trek: Picard." Did this episode satisfy this group of Star Trek fans? What did th...

The Geeks return to the realm of Dungeons & Dragons after a daring and successful mission in our last episode. This week, the Geeks enter "The Forgotten Realms" only to encounter Elminster himself, Ed Greenwood. Join Steve, Erik, Mark, David and special guest Ed Greenwood as they talk about "The Forgotten Realms,"  roleplaying games, and how it all came to be. Where did the idea come from...

"If there is no path before you, create your own." This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - Ahsoka Tano unceremoniously descends to 1313, befriends mechanic Trace Martez, and helps track down violence-prone Binary Load Lifter all while hiding her Jedi identity. Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "Gone with a Trace" - the 5th episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the return of...

This week on "Star Trek: Picard" - The crew of La Sirena arrive at Soji's homeworld Coppelius, warn them of the impending Romulan attack, and uncover secrets. Join Erik and the two Michaels as they talk about "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1" - the 9th episode of "Star Trek: Picard." Which geeks disliked this episode? What did they think of a particular returning actor? Again... how is Allison Pill so g...

“Trust placed in another is trust earned” This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - The Republic plan a daring final battle against the Separatist Army with Anakin Skywalker and the Bad Batch infiltrating Admiral Trench's Dreadnought in hopes to change the tides of war. On the surface, Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi fend off waves of Battle Droids and discover a secret hidden near the rea...

This week on "Star Trek: Picard" - Picard and Soji return to the La Sirena, Raffi tries to figure out a mystery in Rios' past, Jurati deals with her past demons, and Seven of Nine and Elnor try to reclaim the Artifact. Join Erik and the two Michaels as they talk about "Broken Pieces" - the 8th episode of "Star Trek: Picard." Which plot thread begin weaving together? Which hologram is their favouri...

As Steve and Erik embark on their first online RPG (streaming on Twitch Wednesday evenings at 9 pm et), they thought they'd sit down and chat with their Games Master David about Dungeons & Dragons. Join Steve, Erik, Mark, and David as they talk about their love of roleplaying and Dungeons & Dragons. How were they introduced to DnD?  What makes the "Forgotten Realms," "Dragonlance," an...

"Survival is one step on the path to living" This week on "Star Wars: Clone Wars" - Anakin Skywalker and the Bad Batch escape the Techno Union facility with Echo in tow. With a battle on the way, they, unfortunately, involve the Poletec people in a war they did not want to be part of. Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "On the Wings of Keeradaks" - the 3rd episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." Wh...

This week on "Star Trek: Picard" - Picard and Soji arrive on Nepenthe, the home of some old friends; the crew of the La Sirena attempt to reach the admiral; and Hugh and Elnor face the wrath of a very angry Narissa. Join Erik and the two Michaels as they talk about "Nepenthe" - the 7th episode of "Star Trek: Picard." What did they think Picard reunion with Will Riker and Deanna Troi? What makes th...

"The Search for Truth begins with Belief" Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "A Distant Echo" - the 1st episode of the 7th season of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the search for Echo? How does Anakin work with the Bad Batch? And how about that ending? Find out on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of Clone Wars?  Use the Force at podcast@geekswithkids.ca ...

Join Erik and the two Michaels as they talk about "The Impossible Box" - the 6th episode of "Star Trek: Picard." What did they think Picard and Hugh's reunion? Did they get any First Contact flashbacks? And was that a mini-StarGate? Find out on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of the latest episode Picard?  Beam us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkid...