The Geek Speak Show

We all deal with mental health on a daily basis. What if we went to get professional help and those professionals started talking about Star Wars , Star Trek , Marvel , anime and video games? That's exactly what Therapeutic+Applied Geek+Gaming Summit is: A Geek Therapy conference!  Henry talks to Josue Cardona , the founder of TAGGS , about Geek Therapy and this year's TAGGS conference. The episod...

Because of last week's super-sized WonderCon episode, Henry didn't get to talk about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire . After Shanclen's Navajo Nerdy News , Henry does exactly that. Warning: There are SPOILERS brought up in the discussion. He invites Matt Zunich & Jeremy Treat from The Los Angeles Ghostbusters and they discuss their thoughts on Frozen Empire and the Ghostbusters franchise. Then, Shancl...

The annual Warm-Up To WonderCon episode is back for Volume 2! As always, the episode kicks off with WonderCon's David Glanzer as he talks to Henry about returning to in-person WonderCon and SDCC events post pandemic, why the Arena isn't being utilized this year & more, including the origin of the upcoming Comic-Con Cruise. The guests for this year's WonderCon episode are: Gary Sassaman  -  Tales F...

John Cooley always wanted to make a film, but never had time, opportunity or resources. Convergence is a fantasy story with people of color in prominent roles engaging in amazing activities. The script doesn't conform to Eurocentric ideologies or conventions like those previously seen in The Lord of the Rings movies or Game of Thrones TV series. John Cooley and his team are dedicated to presenting...

After Shanclen 's Navajo Nerdy News , Henry welcomes writer/director Adrian Bobb to the show. Adrian's sci-fi/horror short, The Fore-Men , caught Henry's attention last week and he invited Adrian on to talk about it. You'll find this conversation interesting, especially when you learn when the film was made. The episode ends with an announcement for those of you who will be exhibiting, moderating...

The Geek Speak Show, Vol. 2 kicks off its second season! The new year begins with a new weekly feature and a new voice: Navajo Nerdy News with Shanclen . The Reda Brothers are Jack & Mike Reda, a team of filmmaking brothers who's love of film has been with them since they can remember and that led them to make their own short films which are now part of their Reda Bros. cinematic universe . Hear J...

And that's all, folks! The Geek Speak Show's re-launch as Volume 2 comes to an end as Henry invites Ken Smith, ownner of Alien Soda Company, to join him for a look back at the year that was. They talk about the strikes, whether the movie-going experience is becoming a thing of the past, what shows & movies they liked this year and what they're looking forward to in 2024. Then, Shanclen joins Henry...

On this special episode, Henry takes us on a visit with the ghosts of Geek Speak past. From the show's debut in 2010 to its end in January 2021, we'll hear highlights & memories from the past 12 years of the show. To wrap up the episode, Henry explains why the show ended and why he re-launched it this year...and teases what's to come in 2024.

David Weiner joins Henry on this week's episode. David talks about his documentaries, In Search of Darkness , In Search of Darkness 90 s and In Search of Tomorrow . They also talk about the In Search of Darkness Companion Book , which can be personalized and makes for a perfect Christmas gift. (Hint, hint.)

On this all-new Special Presentation episode, Henry invites some friends to talk about whether the MCU is in shambles or not. First, he welcomes  @CrossRodz , who you can follow on  Instagram ,  YouTube  &  Tik Tok . Then,  Marc Pope  &  Trent Tucker  from  Geek Off The Street  join the discussion.

Henry welcomes Mark Waid to the show this week. Mark Waid gives a preview of Comic Book U , a one-day seminar in which Mark, Howard Chaykin and Christian Gossett will teach both beginner and seasoned writers and artists how to create your own comics and graphic novels. Comic Book U takes place on Saturday November 18th on the campus of UCLA. *** Use promo code GEEK for $20 off the ticket price. **...

Actor, writer & producer Eric Bear joins Henry on this week's episode. They talk about Eric's series, Belonging , now streaming on Apple TV . Belonging explores the lives of MetaHumans, all told over 10 episodes, with only 3 actors.

This year's Halloween episode features stories from Jean-Pierre Giagnoli , who used to work at Knott's Berry Farm in Orange County, CA. He has many paranormal experiences to share from his time there. Jean-Pierre is also a former Disneyland Cast Member who not only experienced paranormal happenings at the park, but Disney hired him to do paranormal investigations at Disneyland for other Cast Membe...

On the final Geek Speak Treats episode for 2023, you'll hear from MTR, host of the Comics After Dark podcast and also a former Disneyland Cast Member. MTR experienced quite a few ghostly things at The Happiest Place On Earth while he was employed there. He talks about them in this episode, including a few that you may experience yourself on your next visit to Disneyland.

Have you ever wondered whether Native Americans celebrate Halloween? Even if you haven't, this episode will answer that question, as Hero & Shanclen from Unearthing The Supernatural , tell stories about their childhood and Halloween and what the Indigenous teachings say about Halloween.

On this blast from the past, you'll hear an interview with Jim Harold, host of The Paranormal Podcast . You'll also hear from Motel 6 Feet Under , a haunted attraction in Anaheim, CA. It no longer exists, but you'll see why it needs to come back.

Meet Alex & Jordan Burkhardt, a father & son team who put together one of the longest-running home haunts in Orange County, CA: Terror On Laura Street .

On an  all-new Geek Speak Treats, director Stephen Cognetti returns to The Geek Speak Show to talk about the latest entry in the Hell House LLC franchise: Hell House, LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor . No spoilers, so feel free to listen before the film premieres on Monday October 30th exclusively on Shudder . Visit Net Sleuths to learn more about the people you'll meet in the film. Follow @HellH...

On this Geek Speak Treats episode, we go back to 2016, back to the very first time Stephen Cognetti visited The Geek Speak Show. We talk about his (at the time) new found-footage film, Hell House, LLC . Neither one of us knew what a huge fan base it was about to grow...although we should have seen it coming. This interview will prepare you for Stephen Cognetti's upcoming new interview on October 2...

On this week's Geek Speak episode, Henry plays back a couple of spooky interviews since we're in the middle of October. First, James H. Carter II talks about his documentary, Foolish Mortals , and Star Wars fandom & more. Then, we go back to 2018 for Stephen Cognetti 's second visit to The Geek Speak Show. He talks about Hell House, LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel , the sequel to his very popular found-...

The first Geek Speak Treats episode for 2023 features Midwick Manor co-creators Jenny & Angie . They talk about how their love of Halloween turned into this now annual transformation of their home into an all-ages Halloween display.

As the crew continues to prepare the virtual OC Paracon, the show goes back to 2019. Back to the day that Space Command made its debut to the world. Marc Scott Zicree returned to the show to talk about Space Command, the journey to get it done and what else is in store for this show. Then, Henry starts to get the show into spooky mode by replaying an interview from back in 2014 with Melissa Carbon...

This week, Henry welcomes composer Alex Mandel . Alex wrote & composed songs for The Inventor , opening this weekend in select US theaters.

On this week's quick episode, Henry plays back an interview from last year with director John Yost . While the topic of the film is quite interesting (and scary), Henry is playing this for a personal reason: John Yost needs our help with a medical emergency, really for his fight for his life. You can learn more here: https://gofund.me/b28adf6f You can listen to the complete Paranormal Perception i...

Reed Reimer is on the show this week. Reed is a composer and founder of creative studio Fable Factory . He manages and contributes to creative projects with other fantastic artists from around the world. His latest project is the soundtrack for the upcoming TTRPG, Cthulhu Dreamt . Keeping to the Cthulhu/H.P. Lovecraft theme for this week, the episode closes with Henry mentioning an upcoming Lovecr...