David Elliott

Geekstorians - With Dave From Geektown

History EN ↓ 27 episodes

Geekstorians is a documentary-style podcast uncovering the secret history of geek culture — from the first sci-fi fan clubs and comic conventions to video games, cosplay, and streaming fandoms. Hosted by Dave from Geektown , each episode dives into the stories, creators, and communities that shaped modern pop culture. Discover how fans built the worlds we love: comics, film, gaming, and beyond. Perfect for anyone obsessed with Doctor Who , Star Wars , Marvel , anime , or the evolution of fandom itself. A smart, witty journey through the origins of everything geek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Author

David Elliott

Episodes

Geekstorians Episode 1: The Birth of Fandom 03.12.2025 34:31

In the first episode of Geekstorians, Dave from Geektown travels back to the early days of science fiction to explore how fandom really began. Long before Comic-Con and long before the internet, readers were already finding each other through magazine letter pages, homemade zines and the earliest fan clubs and meet-ups. These small creative communities laid the foundations for the fandoms we know...

Geekstorians — Official Trailer 27.11.2025 1:38

Geekstorians is a narrative documentary podcast uncovering the secret history of geek culture — from early fandom and pulp magazines to gaming booms, cult TV movements and the fan uprisings that helped shape modern entertainment. Hosted by Dave from Geektown, this trailer introduces the tone, format and focus of the series ahead of launch on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast...