Systematic Geekology

Back with our year of origins, we discuss the Dawn of the Jedi comics and novel! Hosts Joshua Noel, TJ Blackwell, and Will Rose talk all about how the Je'daii came to be, what the Tho Yor are, where the Sith came from, what balance in the force is really all about, and what the James Mangold movie coming soon might possibly be about! We even discuss how we tend to romanticize the past with our fai...

WE ARE FINALLY DISCUSSING THE TRANSFORMERS!!!! Hosts Adam Behr, Nick Polk, Will Rose, and Keno Cannady join forced to discuss their history with the show and how impactful the 2007 Michael Bay film really was! . What Transformers movies did Michael Bay make? How many Transformers did Michael Bay make? What is the chronological order of Transformers? Is Optimus Prime a Autobot or Decepticon? Are Be...

You voted on Facebook for our next "What If" episodes and y'all voted for the scenario of Harry Potter in the Jedi world! Our hosts, Christian Ashley and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, discuss what they think would happen, how Harry would end up in this world, and how Darth Scar would find his way back to the light! . Would Harry Potter still use magic if he had the force? Would Luke Skywalker train Harr...

Ahead of the second Republican Primary debate, Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Adam Behr discuss the many political bodies in the Star Wars universe! As part of our Primarily Political series, we hope to discuss the political ideas presented in the Star Wars franchise in a lighthearted way and to show that we can discuss and disagree about these ideas without polarizing (like the Emperor wants...

Christian Ashley and Kevin Schaeffer discuss what fandoms they have been into recently! . Is Starfield better than Fallout 4? What is the story behind Starfield? How long is the main story in Starfield? Is Starfield better than Skyrim? Is Baki and Baki Hanma the same? Is the Baki Hanma series over? What is The Midnight Club based on? Has Wil Wheaton written a book? What happened between Wil Wheato...

This episode is brought to you by the letter theta THIS IS MSL! In this episode in the Ancient Greece series, I sit down with a returning Christian Ashley of Systematic Geekology and the Let Nothing Move You podcast to discuss the iconic 2006 film "300." We also go back to the source material of the same name written by the great comic book artist and writer Frank Miller, and we dialogue about the...

Once every 3 months, our hosts get together as much of us as can to discuss a singular topic from the perspective of our favorite fandoms! This time, Will Rose, Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde all get together to discuss how hell is portrayed in our favorite fandoms! . What are the three different views of Hell in Christianity? How did Dante's Inferno change how pe...

Hosts James Demmel, Will Rose, and TJ Blackwell will discuss the new live action One Piece and the most recent episodes of Ahsoka as we continue our what's new(s) series! . Is Anakin CGI in Ahsoka? Is Ahsoka Tano a Jedi or Sith? Why did Vader call out to Ahsoka? Did Ahsoka become a rebel? Where was Ahsoka during Rebels? Do I need to watch Rebels before Ahsoka? Why is Ahsoka never mentioned in the...

Today's letter of the day is pi In today's episode, we take a look at Greek Mythology through the lens of the classic 1981 film "Clash of the Titans." I am joined by Pastor Will Rose of Systematic Geekology and Christian Ashley of SG and the Let Nothing Move You podcast to discuss the fun, nerdy, and very inaccurate film adaption of the myth of Perseus. We also discuss the importance of stories, h...

We continue our series of reviews on My Hero Academia, with hosts: Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, Christian Ashley, and Keno Cannady! This time we review the Sports Festival arc! Many fans say to skip this arc, but our hosts believe it is a pivotal moment in the series as a whole! . What episode of MHA was the sports Festival? What is the sports Festival in MHA? Who won the UA Sports Festival in M...

We are finally discussing one of the best shows to ever be written- AVATAR THE LAST AIR BENDER! Hosts, Nick Polk, Keno Cannady, and Christian Ashley, discuss their experiences with this cartoon / anime series! This will be a 3-part series, so in this episode our hosts discuss their favorite parts of season 1 of ATLA! . Is ATLA an anime? Is ATLA based on China or Japan? Is Avatar: The Last Airbende...

We continue our series reviewing the Harry Potter franchise with the second installation, "The Chamber of Secrets"! Hosts, Nick Polk and Christian Ashley, are joined once more by guest, Judy Noel! We discuss why the second book is so important for the future of the series and what parts we enjoyed most! . Who opened the Chamber of Secrets 50 years before? How is Tom Riddle in the Chamber of Secret...

We are back with our series reviewing the top movies in the various eras of Disney's animation films! Hosts Joshua Noel and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde review Walt Disney's "Robin Hood"! . Where does this film line up compared to other Disney movies? Why is the Bronze Era of Dinsey also known as its Dark Ages? Who is Ollie Johnson? Is Robin Hood a part of Disney? What is Robin Hood Disney movie...

You voted and we answered! This month our Facebook group voted for our "What if" episode and asked what if the heroes who survived the snap at the end of Infinity War were reversed? Hosts Will Rose and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde are joined by guest and former host, Brandon Knight, to give our thoughts! . What if Rocket was snapped out of existence instead of Groot? What if the new heroes had to...

Joe Dea returns as guest for this special WHATS NEW(S)?! episode! Joe joins hosts, Joshua Noel and Adam Behr, to discuss Ahsoka episodes 1 & 2, Blue Beetle, and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem! . Is Mutant Mayhem a sequel to TMNT? How old are the Ninja Turtles in Mutant Mayhem? Who is the villain in TMNT Mutant Mayhem? What is Blue Beetle known for? What is Blue Beetle about? What universe is Blue Beetle...

Following the first 2024 Republican Primary debate, we are releasing another episode in our "Primarily Political" series! Joshua Noel and Christian Ashley will be discussing "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" and some of the political themes in the show, surrounding the characters, the Flim Flam Brothers! . Where can I watch My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic all seasons? When did Season 4 of...

Our host, Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, is joined by 2 special guests this episode! Pang's husband, Taylor Clyde, and former host of SG, Brandon Knight, join together to talk about one of their favorite cartoons, Regular Show! . Is the Regular Show for kids? Was Regular Show supposed to be for adults? Did Regular Show stop making episodes? How many times has Rigby died? Did Rigby have a girlfriend? Why...

We are back with another entry in our One Piece series! Hosts, Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde and James Demmel, discuss the Reverse Mountain Arc through the little garden arcs of One Piece! We go through both the manga and the anime to talk about the story, our favorite and least favorite parts, and the meanings behind it all! . When was the first time Zoro got lost? When did Luffy and Zoro fight? What ep...

Pirates of the Caribbean, the ride, has a long and awesome history! Our hosts, TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, and Joshua Noel, discuss everything they can about the beloved theme park attraction! Why is Pirates of the Caribbean called the greatest theme park ride of all time? Is Pirates of The Caribbean a ride? How did this ride advance the science of robotics? Is the...

We continue our theme of origins this year with Josh Rosengrant's final episode as one of our hosts! Josh is joined by Christian Ashley to discuss the various planes and gods found in DnD. We are excited to support Josh as he moves on to other projects. And we will be continuing this series of origins next month still! . What is the cosmology in D&D? What cosmology does 5e use? What is the dif...

LIVE from The Temple's Edge in Matthews, NC! Christian Ashley, Joshua Noel, TJ Blackwell, and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde discuss the demons and ghosts that are present in our favorite comicbooks and manga series! We explore how these depictions hold up to the Biblical ideas of ghosts and demons. We even discuss the possibility of good demons and ghosts, and whether or not we think the Bible is inerran...

We are back with another "What's New(s)" episode! We will talking about everything new in the geek world! Hosts Joshua Noel and Will Rose will be joined by guest, Ryan Does - host of the "Across the Bifrost" podcast! We will talk about some new comics, good omens, and anime; then, we will get into the exciting new Star Trek crossover, Superman's love life, and the implications Marvel's Secret Inva...

LIVE from The Temple's Edge in Matthews, NC! Christian Ashley, Will Rose, TJ Blackwell, and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde discuss what would happen if we found plant life on other planets! Are there any plants on any other planets? What plants can grow on other planets? Can you grow plants on another planet? What plants could live on Mars? If we found plants on another planet, would we have an obligation...

Why do the gods want to be like us, humans? Christian Ashley is joined by guest host, Kevin Schaefer, to discuss the cosmology of DC Comics! What is the difference Marvel and DC? How many DC Comics characters are there? Who is powerful god in DC? What gods does DC have? Who is the strongest Greek god in DC? How powerful is God in DC? Is God the most powerful character in DC? What is Lucifer's name...

In this "Dummy for Theology" & "Systematic Geekology", Joshua Noel reviews "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds", Season 2, Episode 8, "Under the Cloak of War". This review necessitates a deep dive into some deep theological ideas! I will review the newest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, discuss the theological implications of the messaging of the show, and explore different ideas the Chur...