The Geek Watch Podcast

We’re excited for Disney+, but could it mean trouble for the MCU? We discuss this, as well as new Apple+ shows, The Walking Dead, and much more on today’s episode of the Geekwatch Podcast! 01:08 - We start by discussing MCU's movie release schedule for the next few years. The BLACK WIDOW trailer might be out sooner than we thought. SPIDER-MAN might be lawyering up in the next movie, and it's a fac...

The geek world is beginning to heat up with a slew of new shows and movies, and Brian and Mandy are ready to dive head-first! 00:46 - Mandy participated in the recent Mountain State Pop Expo. She has some interesting ideas about cosplay lip-syncing that we think needs to be implemented stat. 02:15 - Trailers are out for H.P. Lovecraft's COLOR OUT OF SPACE! Mandy tries to recall the name of a Nicol...

It’s Fall, and the smell of hate is in the air. 00:28 - We start with the fun stuff! Trailers! A final STAR WARS: RISE OF SKYWALKER trailer came out last week. We discuss what little was new with this one. Also, a release date for the first WONDER WOMAN 1984 trailer. Brian speculates about the best way to create buzz for the next Gal Gadot outing. 03:51 - Some bad news for GEMINI MAN as experts sa...

It looks like Kevin Feige is going to be busier than ever. News on that, and new casting news. Plus, the review of episode 2 of the tenth season of Walking Dead. 00:46 - We have some excellent casting news for you this week! Neil Patrick Harris and Jessica Henwick will be in the next MATRIX movie. Henwick is likely to play the lead! And there's a rumor that we might see Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a...

So, between The Walking Dead Season 10 and the new Joker movie, which is the most horrific? Brian and Mandy look at both on today’s podcast. 00:50 – In today’s episode somebody gets sued! But, surprisingly, it’s not Brian for spoiling movies. Composer Ron Wasserman has alleged that the theme song in X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES was a direct rip off from his theme for a Hungarian show in the 1980s! 0...

Spider-Man is back! At least for now. 01:04 - Spider-Man is back in the MCU! At least for two more movies. Brian and Mandy discuss why Sony relented and what Spidey's future might be outside Marvel. Also, could Miles Morales be in a Marvel movie someday? 08:14 - We are pretty excited about two trailers that came out. WAR OF THE WORLDS is being produced as a series by BBC. Mandy points out how good...

A classic of weird TV hits the big screen. And, will the Joker movie take things too far? 00:47 - In Memorium: We lost Actor Aron Eisenberg, famous for playing Nog on DEEP SPACE NINE; Producer J Michael Mendel, best known for SIMPSONS and RICK AND MORTY; and horror actor Sid Haig, whom Brian had met in person a few times. 02:51 - A few things you can look up on the Internet for fun. A trailer rele...

Are there movies out there that are untouchable, that are perfect in their execution, that should never be remade? Sony asks those questions, perhaps to their peril. 00:48 - Sony bags a three-year contract with the legendary 97-year-old, Norman Lear. Rumors fly about a PRINCESS BRIDE remake and Brian clarifies where it came from. Mandy points out that there are iconic stories and then there are ic...

With Netflix and Amazon firing the next two shots in the Streaming Wars, how can this not be great news for the Geekwatchers? 00:29 - Brian finally gets to the second card game from the last podcast. 05:35 - After taking ThinkGeek over, GameStop will now close many underperforming stores by end of the year. Hello, irony! 08:56 – We discuss Warner Media’s new deal with JJ Abram’s regarding the BAD...

It pays to have money, and this week, Brian and Mandy discuss how much money Apple threw away on a new show that will never air. 00:49 – Brian quickly recaps the highlights of the new trailer for DISENCHANTED SEASON 2. Now, Mandy needs to see it ASAP! 02:00 – News on WANDA VISION! Images released show a 50s sitcom vibe. Brian has a solid theory about how a canonical arc about Wanda’s powers might...

What does the news from D23 mean to the Geekwatchers? Brian and Mandy discuss it this week! BTW, check out our new Patreon page here!: https://www.patreon.com/geekwatch 1:13 – We start our discussion of D23 conference with the Disney Legends. It was no surprise that Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau won the title, but we were pleased by the inclusion of Ming-na Wen from Agents of Shield. We also f...

How did it happen? Brian and Mandy try to make sense of the possibility that Spider-Man is no longer part of the MCU. Also, they discuss Apple jumping into the streaming wars with both feet (and deep pockets). 00:38 – Apple TV+ has started grabbing headlines with the trailers for three of their original productions. THE MORNING SHOW with Jennifer Aniston, Steve Carell, and Reese Witherspoon, which...

What has the Disney merger meant for Fox's movie plans? On this week's podcast, Brian and Mandy look at the movies that have been canceled, as well as the latest news from the streaming wars. 00:59 - We start with what streaming networks have been up to. CW has begun pulling its content from Netflix, HBO Max, and CBS All Access. Shows like BATWOMAN and NANCY DREW are all coming home and will be av...

The Battle of the Streaming Services heats up, and soon there will be blood! Also, Brian and Mandy discuss Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood and the big-screen showing for the 10th Anniversary of Doctor Who: The End of Time. And, Brian has an announcement on the future of the Geek Watch Podcast. 00:48 - The Streaming Wars Continue. HBO Max acquires the rights to air new and old episodes of Doctor W...

The new Golden Age of Television is coming up geek! Brian and Mandy look at the present and speculate on the future of the many new streaming services coming out in the next few months. 00:39 – Brian just finished NOS4A2, so we take a moment to discuss how putting Joe Hill at the helm is always a good idea. There are plans for a second season afoot, and we expect to see an adult Vic in the next on...

News from Comic-Con! Brian and Mandy talk about some of their favorite news coming from the 50th Anniversary of SDCC, and go into detail on the Marvel panel in Hall H and news on Phase 4. And they give their In memoriam of beloved genre actor Rutger Hauer. 00:48 - We start by remembering the life and works of Actor Rutger Haeur who left us last week. 03:58 - ENDGAME finally beat AVATAR at the box...

Are you ready for Comic-Con? Brian and Mandy discuss the lead-up to geekdom’s biggest event and what they hope to get from SDCC’s 50th Anniversary. 00:28 - Before jumping into Comic-Con news and discussion of trailers, Mandy takes a moment to explain why she suddenly has a lisp. 02:38 - It's raining epic trailers this week! 'KING'S MAN' sneaked up on viewers and shocked everyone by being a 'Kingsm...

Was the joy of Spider-Man: Far From Home enough to allow Brian to survive the terror that is Midsommar? Join Brian and Mandy as they describe these two films, along with all the rumors leading up to next week’s San Diego Comic-Con. 00:57 - The world of movies lost two great actors this July. Brian and Mandy take a moment to go over the cinematic achievements of Rip Torn and Freddie Jones. 02:21 -...

The GeekWatch Podcast returns with Episode 72! SHOW NOTES: 00:47 - Welcome back Mandy! Our resident goddess is back after performing on stage in Jack The Ripper. Brian gives his take on the show. 2:14 - Brian reluctantly reacts to the Jordan Peele interview on Hollywood Reporter, where the director had mentioned his preference for casting Black leads. 15:17 - Sandman is coming to Netflix! DC Enter...

Was the final film of Fox's X-Men movie series as bad as everyone says? On this week's podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss that question, as well as two new trailers released this week, the new Dune TV series, and NOS4A2. WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers for Dark Phoenix.

As new geek projects go, new ones arrive to take their place. On this week's podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss new TV and movie projects, some shocking cancellations, and review Good Omens, the first episode of NOS4A, and Godzilla, KIng of the Monsters. PLEASE NOTE: The reviews on this podcast are non-spoiler reviews.

Rumors abound in the geek world! On this week's podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss the rumors surrounding upcoming Marvel and DC films, as well as new trailers and Brian's review of Brightburn. WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers for Game of Thrones and Brightburn.

Sometimes the news is so weird, it just can't be real. And yet it is. On this week's podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss some strange pieces of geek news as well as some new trailers out this week. And, Mandy gives her hot take on the last GOT episode of the series. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Game of Thrones.

Sometimes you just can't make the Fandom happy... On this week's podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss the death of a website that once was an Internet icon, various TV news, and the firestorm which is the second to the last episode of Game of Thrones. WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers for Game of Thrones.

Although the big news right now is Avengers: Endgame, 2019 isn't done giving the GeekWatchers what they want. On this week's podcast, Brian and Mandy explore the future and review a few trailers on upcoming films. WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers for Avengers: Endgame.