The Geek Watch Podcast

The Geek Goddess is back in the studio, and The Geek Watch Podcast is back on the air. Join Mandy and Brian as they talk about what they've been enjoying the last few months and what they are looking forward to. (Recorded on July 1st, 2021)

In what looks to be the last podcast of 2020, Brian and Mandy revisit the topic of Geek Culture in the Age of Covid. They discuss the cancellation of Baby Yoda, Brian rants about the amount of shark-jumping going on with Justice League, and final predictions are made on how 2020 may finally end up and what the future may hold.

The Ins and Outs of the DC Fandome with Brian, Mandy, and Kevin The demise of Chadwick Boseman caught us by surprise. We had no idea what he was battling with until it was too late. The online community thought that he was letting himself go, but little did we know. Indeed we lost an amazing peerless soul. In this episode of the Geek Watch Podcast, you are in for a beautiful treat. We’ll be talkin...

In this episode, we'll update you on what's been happening around us and what we should be looking forward to. Have you heard the latest announcement by Amazon and The Boys? Starting season three, Jensen Ackles will be playing Soldier Boy! Also, Big Finish is bringing Christopher Eccleston back. He will be playing the 9th Doctor. Find out more from this episode. Also, we’ll be talking about the RP...

The world is experiencing adverse effects due to Covid-19. For the first time in history, we are witnessing the cancellation of the San Diego Comic-Con as a live event. On today's episode of The Geek Watch Podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss San Diego Comic-Con becoming an online convention. Also, they will be addressing different trends in the geek world. Are you ready to get updated on what has bee...

On today's episode, Brian and Mandy discuss how the geek world keeps trying to adjust to the "new normal", but how that appears to be a moving target.

On today's podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss a bit of geek news, but also give their thoughts on what's happening in the world right now.

On today's podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss how content providers are trying new ways of reaching their audiences, and how that may change the game forever.

On this podcast, Brian and Mandy, along with special guest Kevin Pauley, discuss how COVID-19 is affecting the movie industry, and what will movie-going look like after this is finished.

Mandy calls in as Brian holds down the fort on this week's podcast: SHOWNOTES 01:42 - Thanks to the pandemic, Brian and Mandy contemplate a WONDER WOMAN vs BLACK WIDOW showdown at the box office. 02:58 - A natural consequence of the current lockdown would be postponed shootings for movies as well as TV. We discuss the issues that streaming platforms and popular television shows would be facing in...

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The world's a crazy place right now, but we continue to look forward. SHOWNOTES 00:46 - We take a moment to remember the life and works of Max von Sydow, an actor who was in many movies and TV shows that geeks have loved for decades. 04:16 - Mandy talks about the family moments in the new BLACK WIDOW trailer, and Brian examines more scenes with the Taskmaster in them. 06:13 - The Novel Coronavirus...

This episode is dedicated to the latest twist in DOCTOR WHO that may or may not change the show as we know it. Brian and Mandy discuss Andrew Cartmel's vision for preserving the mystique of the classic Doctor and Chris Chibnall's reluctance to film anything that has a deep emotional impact. Ultimately, after all the hype about the revelation that will change WHO forever, does this actually change...

Has geek culture peaked? Brian and Mandy discuss this and more on today's podcast! 01:10 - Robert Iger is stepping down as CEO of Disney. His replacement will be Bob Chapek, a man experienced in heading the unprofitable Disney Land. We discuss how the transition will go. 04:09 - Co-publisher at DC Comics, Dan DiDio, is fired overnight and rumors about the future of DC abound. We talk about what AT...

Was BIRDS OF PREY really that bad? Brian saw it, and gives his take. Mandy is watching LOCKE & KEY, but will she ever return to DOCTOR WHO? SHOW NOTES 01:09 - Mandy recommends letting your kids watch LOCKE & KEY, but with supervision. Brian muses another show with a grimdark turn to a fairytale. 07:22 - Brian has just watched HARLEY QUINN: BIRDS OF PREY and he can't understand the accusations of m...

The Geek Watch Podcast reaches 100 episodes, and Brian and Mandy are back to discuss the highs and lows of the geek world. SHOWNOTES 01:00 PARASITE sweeps the Oscars and some JOKER fans don't handle it well. Brian discusses why the arguments against Parasite makes no sense. 09:14 Margot Robbie's second turn as Harley Quinn isn't quite a box office hit and DC announces a title change for BIRDS OF P...

If you don't have bad memories of your childhood, Hollywood will make some for you. 00:42 - Brian and Mandy discuss Superbowl commercials, especially Jason Mamoa deeply disturbing half the country by pulling his limbs off. 02:36 - We also got a new trailer for the Marvel shows about to debut on Disney+. WANDAVISION looks like it's about to use every sitcom in American history and turn them weird,...

More TV news than you can shake a stick at! Plus, the craziest episode of Doctor Who that we've seen in a long time. 00:35 - We start off by anticipating some surprising Superbowl commercials. 02:36 – Universal and Blumhouse are coming together to adapt the novella ‘Who Goes There?’. Is it a remake of THE THING or its own thing? Brian and Mandy go over the long and involved history of various adap...

Crazy news and crazy rumors take center stage on today's podcast! 00:58 – We begin by remembering two people who left us recently. The renowned voice actor, Brice Armstrong, and J.R.R. Tolkien’s son, Christopher Tolkien. 02:19 – While Disney confirmed a second season for THE MANDALORIAN, Amazon has decided not to go ahead with DARK TOWERS, and HBO just announced that the very well received WATCHME...

New trailers, new movie news, and new Doctor Who! 00:49 – Let’s talk trailers! We start off with MYTHIC QUEST: RAVEN’S BANQUET, a TV show on a video game company head with an oversized ego, who bases a game’s hero on himself. 02:59 – The next one is a spin-off. PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS will be dropping on us soon. Brian recalls that the original was fun but got “lost” towards the end. 05:05...

It's January, so you know what that means... a double shot of Dracula and Doctor Who! 00:45 – We start with the LOCKE & KEY trailer. Mandy is reminded of elements from THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS and A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS. 01:57 – DC’s BIRDS OF PREY also gave us a new trailer, though Brian didn’t need any more convincing to go watch it. We like the Ocean’s 8 feel and more moments...

On the first podcast of the year, Brian and Mandy look ahead to the coming year. 01:13 - Brian explains his decision about CATS. If possible, the producers of this epic mess had managed to mess something else up as well. 07:34 - We talk STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER without spoilers. Brian explains why KNIVES OUT has forever put Rian Johnson above criticism for him. 11:54 - Is MANDALORIAN savin...

On the last podcast of the year, and the decade, Brian and Mandy show some holiday love for DC as well as some new trailers. 01:34 – We start with excellent Netflix news. Kevin Smith is set to direct an animated MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE series for the platform even as he works on the movie! Mandy comments on how some characters’ looks have been changed since the original to make animation easier to...

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On today’s episode, we say good-bye to a legend. 00:56 - We lost a stalwart recently in Gahan Wilson. Known as a master of macabre cartoons, the distinguished gentleman of horror comics passed away at 89. Brian recalls meeting him and picking up Playboys to read his strips. 05:11 - The new DOCTOR WHO trailer is out and we discuss first impressions and how long it takes every new Doctor to find the...