Systematic Geekology

Back with another Whats News episode, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde and Andy Walsh discuss Fairy Tail, Agatha All Along, Berserk of Gluttony, and Rebel Ridge! This is a shorter episode of Whats News, as two of the people scheduled for this recording had to back out due to family and concerns with hurricane Helen. . Where can I watch all 9 seasons of Fairy Tail? Is Fairy Tail finished? Why is it ca...

Continuing this year's Halloween Drive-In, discussing horror films that aren't always thought of as horror films, Matthew Winter and Will Rose discuss the 2013 film, Sharknado! . Did Sharknado make money? Is Sharknado scientifically possible? Why is it called Sharknado? How did the Sharknado end? Was Lori Greiner in Sharknado? Who does Finn end up with in Sharknado? How many sharknados are there?...

In a special episode, Christian Ashley, Kevin Schaeffer, John Erdely, and guest, Evan Garcia, will all be discussing which deaths in the Star Wars: Rebels series made the greatest impacts on them and to the story as a whole! . Is Star Wars Rebels a sequel to Clone Wars? Where do Star Wars Rebels fall in the timeline? Why is Star Wars Rebels so good? How old is Ezra in Ahsoka? What happened to Ezra...

Continuing our series of reviews on My Hero Academia, Christian Ashley and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss their thoughts on the Shie Hassaikai arc! . What does Shie Hassaikai mean? What is Shie Hassaikai's power? What is DEKU's real name in Japanese? Does Kai Chisaki apologize to Eri? What is the saddest death in MHA? Can Eri's quirk reverse death? We discuss all this and more in this one!...

We're back with our Halloween Drive-In! This year our theme is horror films that we don't always consider as horror! And to kick it off, Joshua Noel and Will Rose discuss The Joker (2019)! . Is Joker 2019 a masterpiece? What mental illness does the Joker have in Joker? Was Joker 2019 a hit? Did Joker's mom abuse him? Why was the Joker so controversial? Why is Joker 2019 so scary? What is the meani...

Continuing our series going through the various eras of Disney animation, we start off the Direct to Home Video movies with "Aladdin The Return of Jafar"! Christian Ashley, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, Barbara Erdely, and Joe Dea discuss the plot of the film, Iago's character arc, and much more! . Is Aladdin Return of Jafar canon? What happens in The Return of Jafar? Why didn t Robin Williams do...

We continue our series of reviews on all of the One Piece arcs by discussing the Water 7 arc in the anime / manga! TJ Blackwell and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss their love for this arc, introduce us all to Franky, and say farewell to the beloved Going Merry! . Why is Water 7 so popular? What happens to Robin in Water 7? Where did Nico Robin go in Water 7? What episode does Water 7 end in?...

There's been a lot of great movies that have come out this year, but what is still on the horizon? In this episode, I run down seven movies that are still to come out in 2024, one that just came out, a docuseries and everyone should be required to watch, and a movie rumor that has got some fans excited! Instagram: @kungfupizzaparty

Asking the question Bones has been asking for decades now, Matthew Winter, Justin Coleman, and Andy Walsh discuss how transporters work, whether souls have substance, and if we are truly just the sum of our parts! If a transporter deconstructs you cell by cell and rebuilds you in a new location, is the you that comes out really the same as the you that stepped into the transporter? . What are the...

Continuing our RELIGIONS IN OUR FANDOMS series, Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell discuss the videogame series, DEAD SPACE! They discuss the role of Unitology and its founder, Michael Altman! They talk all about the differences of a cult and a religion, the psychology of religion, and the differences of unity and uniformity! . Does God desire unity or uniformity of the Church? Who is the founder of uni...

Continuing our series, All Reading Counts, promoting literacy of every kind - Christian Ashley, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, and TJ Blackwell discuss the Manga series, "Astra Lost in Space"! Remember any proceeds from donations or merch purchased related to this series will be donated to our local libraries! . Is Astra Lost in Space done? Is Astra lost in space inappropriate? Who was the traitor...

Back with our Religions in our Fandoms annual theme of 2024, Will Rose, Tripp Fuller, and James Demmel discuss religions of the force in the Star Wars universe! How can Star Wars and the themes of religion in these films and tv shows help us better think of how we do religion in our own contexts?! . Is there any religion in Star Wars? What are the religious sects in Star Wars? What is the religiou...

Back with an extra special episode, Matthew Winter and Christian Ashley discuss the Jim Henson classic, The Dark Crystal! They discuss the lore and morals of the film from a Christian world view! . Is The Dark Crystal a kids movie? Is The Dark Crystal scary? What is the furry creature in The Dark Crystal? Should I watch The Dark Crystal movie first? Will Dark Crystal ever return? Why did Jim Henso...

We are discussing the Ghibli Film, "Spirited Away", with Christian Ashley, Elizabeth Pang Clyde, Barbara Erdely, TJ Blackwell, and special guest - Herbie Ramsey! We will be discussing this film and the themes therein! . What's the meaning behind Spirited Away? Why is Spirited Away famous? What is the main plot of Spirited Away? Is Spirited Away a religious movie? What culture is Spirited Away base...

Amidst the Democratic National Convention in the United States, we are talking about the politics of South Park and Godzilla in a special "What if... ?" and "Primarily Political" episode! Christian Ashley and TJ Blackwell are joined by Nick Polk of the Tolkien Pop sub stack to answer the question of what would happen if Godzilla attacked South Park?! . What kind of animal is Godzilla? What was God...

Here with a special one-off episode, Kevin Schaeffer, Christian Ashley, and Will Rose review "My Adventures with Superman" and "Batman: Caped Crusader"! The guys talk about the shows in full and how much they love these depictions of the characters, Batman and Superman! . Who is voicing Batman in Caped Crusaders? Who is making Batman the caped Crusader? Is the Joker going to be in Batman: Caped Cr...

Continuing our series, Primarily Political, continues with TJ Blackwell and Matthew Winter discussing the politics of Hyrule! They discuss their relationship with the Zelda videogame series, who rules the lands, how the different races interact, and the philosophy of the Triforce! . Why is it called Zelda and not Link? How old is Princess Zelda? Which Zelda to play first? What order do you play Ze...

Originally recorded in person, with & for our patrons, Will Rose, Elizabeth Clyde, Joshua Noel, and Christian Ashley discuss whether or not it is possible to catch on film evidence of terrestrials or supernatural entities. We discuss why we care about life on other planets or life beyond our own. . Do terrestrials have moons? What does being supernatural mean? What is the biblical meaning of s...

Originally recorded in person, with & for our patrons, Will Rose, Elizabeth Clyde, Joshua Noel, and Christian Ashley discuss how they define fantasy, why it is important, the complex relationship Christians have with the genre, and which fantasy stories are our favorites across all media! . What is a fantasy meaning? What is the definition of a fantasy story? What is the difference between fan...

Back with another episode of Whats News, Joshua Noel and Will Rose are joined by guests, Nick Polk (of "Tolkien Pop") and Taylor Thomas (of "Tillich Today"), to discuss The Boys season 4, Deadpool and Wolverine, and the Doctor Doom announcement at San Diego ComicCon 2024! . What violence is in The Boys? Is season 4 of The Boys good? What causes violence and how to deal with it? Who is going to pla...

Back with our series on My Hero Academia, Christian Ashley and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss the provisional hero exam! They go over their favorite parts, favorite characters, and what it means to become a hero! . How strong is Gang Orca? Is Gang Orca a pro hero? Why is Gang Orca called Gang Orca? What is a provisional hero license? Who does not pass the provisional hero license exam? How...

Continuing our Disney Eras series, Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and TJ Blackwell discuss the animated film, Treasure Planet! This is the third film we have reviewed from the Post-Renaissance film. We discuss the unique use of technology and art in this movie, as well as the themes around family and mentors! . Did Treasure Planet flop? What Disney movie overshadowed Treasure Planet? Why did Disne...

Finishing up our Drive-In Through the Decades series, Will Rose and Kevin Schaeffer discuss the 2021 film, "The Suicide Squad"! They discuss what they love about the film, the drama around James Gunn, and the state of comicbook movies in the 2020s! . Why did The Suicide Squad flop? Why is Suicide Squad 2 not called? Is Suicide Squad 2021 a sequel or reboot? Is Suicide Squad 2016 and 2021 same? Was...

It's time to get a little personal as Joshua Noel is joined by awesome guests, Fr Jonathan Resmini and Brandon Knight! We discuss the parts of "How I Met Your Mother" that are most relatable to our own lives! We discuss personal stories and emotional moments where we have turned to this SitCom for comfort or to help us process our own lives! . Who did Ted end up in How I Met Your Mother? Do you ev...

We're back with another what's news episode where Will Rose, Christian Ashley, and John Erdely give their reviews of The Acolyte season 1! . What is The Acolyte supposed to be about? Who is the sith in acolyte? Will Yoda appear in The Acolyte? Is Darth Plagueis in acolyte? We discuss all this and more in this one! Join in the conversation with us on Discord now! . Support our show on Captivate or...