Good News Geek

Good News Geek

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Three Aussie blokes talk fandom and pop-culture from an Australian perspective. We’ll gush over our favourites all while exploring the melting pot of pop-culture and learning along the way. Join us on this epic adventure.

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Jun 21, 2026

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Episodes

Good News Geek - Episode 35 - Snider cut, D & D, Mortal Kombat and an old-fashoned meme-off 27.03.2021

Join John, Matt and the Probie as they discuss the Snider Cut (pre-viewing), looking after yourself, WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Mortal Kombat. We also discuss Obi-Wan and get inspired to call a meme-off. Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 47:08

Good News Geek - Episode 34 - Cyberpunk, screencheat pwnage, future conventions and Matt's gonna show us his... 30.01.2021

Join the boys as they discuss how they've found Cyberpunk, Matt and Scott gloat about thrashing me in screen cheat and we discuss how conventions might work in Australia this year.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 49:48

Good News Geek - Episode 33 - Christmas Special - Mando, Gaming and Santa's sack. 22.12.2020

Join John, Matt and the Probie as they discuss what they hope to get for Christmas, Mandalorian, Star Trek: Discovery (The honeymoon is over), gaming update, Christmas movies that aren't really - Pt. 2 and my Christmas poem (but not really). Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. May it be better than the one just gone. Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Run Time: 1 hour (app...

Good News Geek - Episode 32 - Gaming update, lower decks frustration, Dune and WandaVision WTF 10.10.2020

Join John, Matt and the Probie as they discuss our latest foray into gaming, John's frustration with access to more Star Trek, and trailers for Dune and WandaVision, with much more.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 50:09

Good News Geek - Episode 31 - The PC of dreams, DC Fandome, Retro Re-watch: Labyrinth and Foundation 10.09.2020

Join Matt, Scott and John as they discuss the arrival of the new PC. We chat about the best of DC Fandome and we give you our review of Labyrinth. We talk about Apple TV's upcoming production, Foundation and we want your unpopular opinion.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 42:55

Good News Geek - Episode 30 - Mulan & Evil Corp, Iso Shopping, Ghost of Tsushima and Retro Reviews 16.08.2020

Join Matt, Scott and John as they discuss Disney's descision to put their new live action Mulan on streaming, for a premium, we cover the games we've been playing, including Ghost of Tsushima, and we reveal a new segment... it even has an appropriate name!   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: John and Yolanda Running time: 41:17

Good News Geek - Episode 29 - Meet the intern, Star Wars Squadrons, Flight Simulator and Conventions with COVID 26.07.2020

Join Matt, Scott and John as they discuss the new Star Wars star-fighter game 'Squadrons', Flight Simulator and Gaming generally. We also cover the future of conventions with Covid-19 now a large part of our lives, and John gives Matt bags of cash to build a new PC.   Theme Music supplied by: purpleplanet.com and Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John

Good News Geek - Episode 28 - Snider Cut, Mando Mahem and a Journey in Computing 18.06.2020

Join John and Matt as they chat Snider cut, hatred of haters, Star Wars and the Mandalorian. John also reveals his noobness with computers and Matt tells us about his latest (not newest) gaming advesntures. Theme Music supplied by: purpleplanet.com and Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Good News Geek - Episode 27 - Surviving the lock-in, Die Hard: Recast with a Vengeance and one fan's unpopular opinion 20.04.2020

Join John and Matt as they share what they've been doing to keep busy during Iso. We discuss plague-tastic flicks and commit an atrocity by recasting Die Hard. Theme Music supplied by: purpleplanet.com Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Good News Geek - Episode 26 - Picard, The Clone Wars and Memory Lane 15.03.2020

Scotty, you asked, we listened. Join us as we talk Star Trek Picard, The Clone Wars continuation, X-Box's new console and a trip down memory lane. We also completely forget to talk about Sonic (Our bad). Note: There was a slight delay between recording and publishing, so the opinions expressed about certain series may have changed... Duration: 43 mins, Record Date: 3 March 2020

Good News Geek - Episode 25 - Christmas Special, Star Wars RoS and Mando, Fallen Order and dodgy Chrissy gifts 23.12.2019

Join John and Matt as they discuss Star Wars (and all the latest offerings from the house of mouse) we catch up with some fans to discuss their best and worst Christmas Gifts and we close out the last episode of the year with some yuletide poetry (much class). Music: www.purple-planet.com  

Good News Geek - Episode 24 - NYCC, Picard, Discovery, The "Meh" Factor and Joker isn't funny... 21.10.2019

Join John and Matt this week as they discuss updates from New York Comic Con, Picard, Discovery and the "Meh" factor. We also gloss over Birds of Prey and discuss Joker... he ain't all that funny, but don't let the haters hate. Please note, that if you struggle with poor mental health, please be advised that our segment on Joker may be difficult to listen to. If you, or anyone you know struggles w...

Good News Geek - Episode 23 - Supanova guests, SWRoS, Games and more! 14.09.2019

Join John and Matt for this month's look at pop-culture, including a look at Supanova Adelaide's guests, Star Wars, gaming and more.

Good News Geek - Episode 22 - SDCC, Star Trek: Picard, New Toys! and our bold new segment reaches its conclusion 22.08.2019

Join Matt and John as they briefly cover the biggest happenings in SDCC, talk about Star Trek: Picard and their new segment, featuring building with Lego (Link to the related video is here:  https://youtu.be/4Fx579hggPc )

Good News Geek - Episode 21 - Franchise payoffs and the death of episodic stories, spoiler etiquette and we boldly go... 02.07.2019

In this episode, John and Matt discuss franchise payoffs, specifically the MCU and GoT, spoiler etiquette (How long should we keep our mouths shut?) and we announce which fandom we will be exploring next.

Good News Geek - Episode 20 - New segments, package anticipation and more 06.04.2019

In this episode, John and Matt discuss GNG's new segments, a belated discussion on Captain Marvel and Shazam. John also shares his package anticipation.

Good News Geek - Episode 19 - Franchise fatigue, Something about Oscar & Discovery 02.03.2019

Join John and Matt as they discuss Captain Marvel and Lego Movie 2 and ask, are we suffering from franchise fatigue? They also discuss pop-cuture's performance at the 2019 Academy Awards, Matt gives us an update in games and tech and John wonders if fans are too quick to dismiss new content. All that, (and more) in this month's episode.

Good News Geek - Episode 18 - Dr Who, Series 11 First Impressions 23.10.2018

This episode is a quick update on our first impressions of the 11th series of Doctor Who starring Jodie Whittaker and Bradley Walsh. I am joined by our resident Who expert, Travis, who takes us through his highs and lows of the newest episodes.

Good News Geek - Episode 17 - SDCC, Gaming Update, Fandom Passion. 04.08.2018

John and Matt discuss their favorite highlights from SDCC, Matt shares what he's been up to in gaming and we discuss when passion goes to far.

Good News Geek - Episode 16 - Infinity War, Solo, Starships and Lost in Space 23.05.2018

When the cat's away, the mice will play. Join John and Matt as they discuss Avengers: Infinity War, Solo: A Star Wars Story, the spaceship they'd like to own and finally, Netflix's Lost In Space reboot.

Good News Geek - Episode 15 - Cons in Adelaide, Star Wars, Justice League & Games 14.12.2017

Join the crew as they discuss the effect of Star Wars on their lives, share in their disappointment with the news that Oz Comic Con will no longer run in Adelaide and Perth and be sure to stay on to hear yet another roasting of DC's Justice League.

Good News Geek - Episode 14 - Thor, Supernova and even Ponies. 25.10.2017

This week John, Scotty and Matt chat about Thor, the upcoming Supanova event in Adelaide, Star Wars, Trek, ponies and much much more.

Good News Geek - Episode 13 - Interview with Matt Tucker of the 501st Legion, Southern Dewback Garrison. 04.05.2017

Scotty has a chat to Matt Tucker of the Southern Dewback Garrison of the 501st Legion. Bad guys doing good, and not just on May the Fourth. Tune in and find out more. -John.

Good News Geek - Episode 12 - Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 21.12.2016

  SPOILERS AHEAD!!! John hands down his review (fanboy gushfest) on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Do you agree with him?

Good News Geek - Episode 11 - Review of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 19.11.2016

John shares his thoughts on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Guaranteed spoiler free. (This is not a guarantee.)

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