Geeksplained Podcast

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In the PENULTIMATE CHAPTER of the Brian Michael Bendis Spider-Man saga, our intrepid hosts sit down and discuss SPIDER-MEN II, the sequel to the hit crossover five years in the making! Miles and Peter finally answer the question hanging in the air since their initial team-up before the multiverse collapsed: Who is the Miles Morales of Earth-616? Covers Spider-...

ICHI! NI! SAN! DA! This week, returning special guest Owen (OwenLikesComics) swings by to review NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 17! Plus this week’s Comics Countdown and more! Time Stamps: 00:00:42 Intro 00:02:52 Wrestle Kingdom 17 Review w/ Owen 01:57:44 Comics Countdown 02:10:36 Wrap-Up Subscribe to OwenLikesComics on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/OwenLikesComics Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/gee...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, our intrepid hosts join Miles during a crossroads in his life. With his mother Rio finding out about his secret life and his friends constantly in danger, Miles has been left questioning whether he should continue being Spider-Man at all. Will a trip to Japan give him a new sense of direction? And is Fabio Medina ready to step up as GOLDBALLS, hero...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! For the FINAL session of 2022, join the #BookClubBois as they dive into the crossover event of the year… kinda. Miles Morales crosses the multiverse to Earth-65 for a team-up with that world’s Gwen Stacy in SPIDER-MAN/SPIDER-GWEN: SITTING IN A TREE! The two Spider-People find themselves caught up in a dimension-hopping crime spree, while back home Miles’ mothe...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week… WAR! Miles Morales is drawn into his first big crossover event as part of the main Marvel universe: Civil War 2! Is the event as bad as our intrepid hosts remember? And where does Miles fit in this conflict? Everything leads to a showdown on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington D.C., where Miles is fated to kill… Captain America?!? Coveri...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, our intrepid hosts follow Miles Morales into the 616 for the next chapter of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! In Volume 1 (issues #1-5) of his new series, Miles finds himself in a brave new world – one filled with danger, faces both new and familiar, and of course lots of criminal butts to kick! Though after his identity is partially exposed to the world, Miles...

THE BEST BOOK IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week… IT ALL ENDS. In the aftermath of CATACLYSM, Miles Morales is left to pick up the pieces of his fractured life. But with his father missing, a conspiracy building, and the surprise return of a long-thought dead character, he might not have enough time to get his life in order before the end of the world. The Ultimate Universe reaches its tragic end here,...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week… CATACLYSM! Join the Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they discuss the CATACLYSM event (Cataclysm #1-5 & Cataclysm: Ultimate Spider-Man #1-3) as well as the 200th issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! Galactus has arrived in the Ultimate Universe, and it could mean the end of everything! Will Miles Morales and the Ultimates be able to stop the unstoppable force?...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, join the #BookClubBois as they dive into Volume 5 (issues #23-28) of ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN! In the aftermath of Rio Morales’ death, Miles Morales is SPIDER-MAN NO MORE. One year later, new threats are on the rise and ROXXON is up to no good! Miles is caught in the middle of growing tensions between the returning Bombshell, the debuting Cloak an...

PHASE FOUR IS OVER! To celebrate the completion of the MCU’s latest era, we’re closing the door on Phase 4 by RANKING each entry! Join host Aeric Azana and returning special guest Troy (troyoboyo17 on YouTube) as they rank ALL SIXTEEN entries in Phase 4 from WORST to BEST! Plus, Aeric gives his thoughts on the passing of Kevin Conroy and chats about the comics YOU should be picking up this week! T...

IMPERIUS REX! To celebrate his big screen debut, this week we’re taking a deep DIVE into the comic book history of Marvel’s Defender of the Deep! Join host Aeric Azana as he Geeksplains NAMOR! Plus a STACKED Comics Countdown, letting you know what comics YOU should be picking up this week! Time Stamps: 00:00:47 Intro 00:02:40 Namor Geeksplained 01:16:29 Comics Countdown 01:31:58 Wrap-Up Follow us!...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week we continue the adventures of Miles Morales in Volume 3 (issues #13-18,16.1) of ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN! Spider-Man is framed for murder! Miles is thrust into the big leagues, as he joins with The Ultimates to try and quell a Civil War (not that one)! PLUS, what will Aunt May, Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane do now that there’s a NEW Spider-Man on the sc...

LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER This week, join host Aeric Azana for something a little different! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the DEATH OF SUPERMAN, we’re taking a look back at the event from a fresh perspective: through the lens of Japanese pro wrestling legend ANTONIO INOKI! This episode combines pro wrestling and comics to tell the parallel stories of two icons – their rise to fame, their tragic...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, WORLDS COLLIDE! The Spider-Men of two worlds unite, as Earth 616’s Peter Parker finds himself stranded in Earth 1610 – home of Miles Morales! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they discuss SPIDER-MEN, featuring more emotional damage than anyone can handle! PLUS, the identity of Ultimate Mysterio… revealed! Send us your questions for the Book Club Mai...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, our intrepid hosts dive into Volume 2 (issues #6-12) of ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN! Miles Morales is officially the NEW Spider-Man! Unfortunately for him, that means he’s stepped into the spotlight… and he may not like the new attention! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they discuss the second chapter of Miles’ adventures as Spider-Man – featuring T...

BATGIRL RISES! In the third installment of Geektober: Gotham Nights, we’re taking a look at the comic book history of Barbara Gordon aka Babs aka BATGIRL! From her TV show origins, through her tragic career as Batgirl, to her rebirth as Oracle and beyond – Barbara has always been a fighter and continues to be one of the most important heroes in the DC Universe. So join us as we Geeksplain BATGIRL!...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week kicks off a brand new era of Ultimate Spider-Man! Join your intrepid hosts as they dive into Volume 1 (issues 1-5) of ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN… AGAIN! With Peter Parker dead, the spotlight now shines on the NEW Spider-Man! After being bitten by a mysterious spider, Miles Morales finds himself developing strange and spectacular abilities… and he’ll...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, the Ultimate Marvel Universe pays tribute to a fallen hero. Join Aeric, Jacob and Malcolm as they discuss DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN: FALLOUT! In the aftermath of his death, the friends, family and loved ones of Peter Parker are left to pick up the pieces. What will happen to the world he’s left behind? And is there any truth to the rumors of another young...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! It’s all led to this. Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they discuss Volume 4 (issues #156-160) of Ultimate Comics Spider-Man aka THE DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN! A superhero civil war is brewing on the streets of New York just as Spidey’s most vicious villains escape custody! And leading the charge is none other than the assumed-dead Norman Osborn aka The Green Goblin...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! It’s the beginning of the end! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they continue the story of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! This week, our hosts dive into Volume 3 of Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man (issues #15, 150-155) aka Prelude to Death of Spider-Man! Still reeling from an attack that nearly ruined his life, Peter Parker is taken under the wing of The Ultimates! Plus, J....

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week features our first ULTIMATE INTERLUDE! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they discuss the Ultimate Doom Trilogy (Ultimate Enemy, Ultimate Mystery and Ultimate Doom)! Who is attacking the brightest minds in the Ultimate Universe? More importantly… why? Join Ultimate Spider-Woman Jessica Drew, the Fantastic Four, and more as they try to solve this myste...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week, our intrepid hosts dive into the next chapter of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they discuss Volume 2 (issues #7-14) of Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man! Featuring the debut of Ultimate Rick Jones, the Kitty Pryde Rebellion, and the fall of Spider-Man! But is the Spider-Man committing crimes across New York OUR Spidey? Or is there...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week kicks off Part 2 of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they dive into Volume 1 (issues #1-6) of Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man – a BRAND NEW era of Peter Parker’s adventures on Earth 1610! In a Post-Ultimatum world, things are moving quickly for ol’ Webhead – new roommates, new love, and a new villain: MYSTERIO! Spidey will need to ad...

Our Spotlight series gets a little more… SENSATIONAL! Our August Spotlight series continues! This week - to celebrate the release of her new show on Disney+, we’re putting the Geeksplained Spotlight on Charles Soule and Javier Pulido’s SHE-HULK! Focusing on courtroom drama just as much as superhero adventure, listen as host Aeric Azana makes the case for why YOU should read this amazing series! Ti...

IT’S MORPHIN’ TIME! This week, a post-op Aeric Azana dives into a newfound love – as we put the Geeksplained Spotlight on POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID! This story hits all the right beats for longtime fans and new readers alike, and held a special significance during this initial reading. Plus this week's Comics Countdown and the Geeksplained Mailbag! Time Stamps: 00:00:39 Intro 00:02:47 Spotligh...