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We are very big on helping out on this show and we were lucky enough to link up with Manuel, the founder of Comics for Christmas. Their goal is to bring in comicbook donations to take to children. They visit libraries, hospitals, schools, churches, and even service members to bring the joy of comics to eveyrone and everyone.  They are located in Norfolk, Virginia  If you'd like to donate comics or...

Drunk Mom is a 26-page superhero comic about a single mom who is a recovering alcoholic, named Monica. In Issue #1 we learn how a chance encounter with a mugger leads her intern, Craig, to convince Monica that they should begin fighting crime together at night. People assume Monica’s relapsed since she’s tired after a night of vigilante action, but she can’t correct them. So she must live with the...

It's beginning to look a lot like JUSTICE!! We are officially starting our 2024 Holiday season and kicking it off in a big wrong way with 1992's Batman Returns from Tim Burton starring Michael Keaton, Danny Devito, Michelle Pfieffer, and Christopher Walken.  We dive into the film, discussing fun facts and the turmoil behind the scenes. Did you know that McDonald's toys were the reason Burton and K...

It is the week of Thanksgiving! As we all prepare to over eat, watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and nap while watching football while escaping the overwhelming family, join us as we are discussing Thanksgiving episodes from some of our favorite shows. First things first however, we kick off with what we are watching such as Matt's continued obsession with Hallmark Christmas movies and Lau...

Can you believe it? The Holiday season is upon us already. Help beat the stress by allowing us to give you our top 3 recommendations of Superhero movie and TV specials Lauren has her top 3 and Matt has his. Let us know what yours are so we can spread the word!  Make sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a review to help the podcast grow by following the link below: Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews  Episode w...

Happy New Comicbook Day everyone!  We love supporting Indie Comic creators here as well and this episode we have Eddie Lema creator of End of Zed! Synopsis: Introducing "End of Zed""End of Zed" is a comic book project I've been developing for years, born from a screenplay and inspired by New York’s raw energy, its art, fashion, and music scenes. As an artist with over 25 years of experience, and a...

80's action film lovers and 90's kids who grew up playing Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and Street Fighter this ones for you! Alex from What's Your Spaghetti Policy Podcast joins us to discuss his campaign for issue #2 of Polar Destroyer!  Synopisis: The North Pole has been taken over by the Penguins. The Polar Bears have either been slaughtered or captured. Jack has been left for dead... or has he? The...

It's almost that time of year to go trample people to death to save a couple bucks on a waffle iron!  We start by discussing our comicbook recommendations this week which include:  Absolute Batman #2 from Scott Snyder and DC Comics Terminator #2 from Dynamite Entertainment Helen of Wyndhorn (6:45)  We also have what we've been watching: Hysteriia on Peacock Timecut on Netflix Daryl Dixon from AMC...

We are back on the road so far with Sam and Dean Winchester as we are back discussing season 10 episodes 9 through 16 of the hit CW show! We chat about fun facts, our thoughts, things go off the rails a bit for Matt, and all things in between to include Crowley being made in an Orgy and not knowing his father which really does explain a lot actually.  Subscribe to follow and never miss an episode!...

Join Matt and the rest of the Nerd Initiative Turn a Page crew as they sit with Zack Kaplan the writer of the hit series Kill All Immortals from Dark Horse Comics! Find Matt's written comicbook reviews by following our link linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support .

Join us live as we get together to discuss the finale to Matt Reeve's Batman Universe show, The Penguin. Did the show stick the landing? Who makes it out alive? What do we think happens from here? Join us as we will cover it all! Follow and Subscribe! Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support .

Technical difficulties be damned!  Matt's mic is not cooperating and neither was his main computer but nonetheless we are here to bring you a new episode this week! We start with what we have been reading such as: Absolute Superman f#1 rom DC  Aliens vs Avengers #2 from Marvel Creature Commandos #2 from DC  X-Factor #4 from Marvel and watching Hysteria from Peacock!  We briefly hit some news befor...

Nerd Initiative Comics Editors Megan (Vigilante Vibes Podcast) & Lauren (Hops Geek News) talk with TOM KING & RYAN SOOK about the upcoming DC COMICS series: BLACK CANARY: BEST OF THE BEST! Follow Tom at:  https://twitter.com/TomKingTK Follow Ryan at:  https://www.instagram.com/rsookart Follow DC Comics at:  https://www.dc.com/ Follow Megan at:  https://linktr.ee/vigilantevibespodcast Follo...

REJOICE We went and had a live episode this past week and today we bring it to your ears unedited straight off the rip. WARNING THERE IS A 30 SECOND COUNTDOWN THAT STARTED WITHOUT MUSIC  First, we’ll go over what we’ve been reading and watching, our beer of the week, some news, and then our Agatha predictions as the final two episodes are set to premier tomorrow night!v (Boy we were way wrong)   F...

After opening segments which includes our weekly comic recs that this week include: Frankenstein #3  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 The Moon is Following Us Hunger and the Dusk DC Horror Presents Green Lantern Dark and what we have been watching such as A nightmare on Elm Street Dream Warriors.  THE GEEKS sat down to discuss Stephen King's first novel, and first movie adaptation: CARRIE!!!  We re...

Happy week before Halloween family!  We kick things off by discussing what we have been reading and watching such as: V/H/S Beyond from Shudder Shrinking Season 2 The Penguin Agatha The Exorcism at 1600 Penn from IDW Publishing Mayfair Witches Barfly and Hose of Slaughter We then chat news before going into this weeks topic. Gather around the campfire as we discuss creepy mythic creatures such as...

Welcome back as this week we continue October by taking you back to 1968!  But first we discuss what we have been reading such as Absolute Batman, Ewoks #1, Terminator #1, Ahsoka, and other comics as well as what we have been watching such as Supernatural, Agatha, Penguin, and Salems Lot!  Finally, hop in your time machine and aim for the head as we chat about George Romero's 1968 film Night of th...

A special bonus presentation as Scott Snyder joined Matt, Ken, and Tom over on Nerd Initiative's Turn A Page this past week to discuss Absolute Batman and the new Detective Comics All In series.  This is an ABSOLUTE cannot miss interview as well as new series from DC. Have you read it yet? Let us know what you think! Follow us everywhere: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Find us on Nerdinitiative.com linktr...

Halloween season is in full swing! This week we dive into our weekly comic reviews and recs as well as what we have been watching before diving into the latest news. We then go into our 2024 recommendations for spooky comics, movies, TV show episodes, and more! (25min) Spooky vibes such as Hyde Street, Ice Cream Man, Longlegs, Universal Monsters, The Slutty Pumpkin, and more!  Follow us everywhere...

Welcome to our official Halloween season kickoff! Matt opens up the party by ranting about Cinema culture and the current state of movie-goers before we dive into what we have been reading. This week we discuss Zatanna Bring Down the House #4 from DC  Batman: The Long Halloween, The Last Halloween from DC Predator Versus Black Panther #2 from Marvel Comics Wolverine Revenge #2 from Marvel Comics T...

Missed our live Cantina Hour this week? Fear not come join us as we discuss Agatha All Along episodes 1 and 2 as well as The Penguin!  Don't forget to subscribe on Youtube and hit the notification button to never miss an event follow us everywhere: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support .

We got Demon Dean, We got Crowley led orgies (ew) we got revenge, and ass kickings! Join us this week as we travel the road so far and journey with Sam and Dean Winchester for the first part of season 10. We meet some fun or not so fun characters depending on your point of view and risks must be taken. Make sure to follow us everywhere: Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Buy us a beer: paypal.com/hopsgeeknews...

We sit and chat about the beers we are drinking this week and then dive into what we have been reading including a must read book called The Moon is Following Us from Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossimo, and Image Comics as well as Laurens Wolverine of the week.  We then chat some news before going into our review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton, Wynonna Ryder, Jenna Ortega, an...

This week we are back with discussion about what we have been reading such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 by IDW Publishing and Wolverine From the Ashes from Marvel. We then chat about what we have been watching before diving into Agatha!  We discuss her comicbook background, her powers, and some stories to get you ready for the release on September 18th. Follow us and join our run for Pediatr...

This week we went live to discuss our favorite James Earl Jones films! We celebrate our force using father and mourn the loss of such an important part of our lives. Never miss a Cantina Hour subscribe by following our link: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Make sure to sign up for Hops Geek Boos for Hailey to fight pediatric cancer! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-...