The Geekcentric Podcast

This is our spoiler-free review of Invincible Season 3. We discuss the first six episodes, breaking down Mark’s latest challenges as he navigates significant changes in his life as a son, a brother, and a friend. Plus, we share our thoughts on this season’s incredible performances and the exciting new additions to the cast. The first three episodes of Invincible Season 3 are streaming now on Prime...

This is our spoiler-free review for Love Hurts. With engaging fight choreography, a strong cast, and a runtime that doesn’t overstay its welcome, the film takes us back to the golden age of ’90s action movies. Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose deliver solid performances, capturing the essence of classic action films while seamlessly weaving in the theme of love throughout its 83-minute runtime. Love H...

These are our interviews with Mythic Quest Season 4 Creator, Executive Producer, and Writer Megan Ganz, along with cast members Ashly Burch (“Rachel”), Imani Hakim (“Dana”), Naomi Ekperigin (“Carol”), Jessie Ennis (“Jo”), and Danny Pudi (“Brad Bakshi”). We discuss the central theme of Season 4, the evolution of their characters throughout the series, and the types of games they’d create in Playpen...

On today's episode, we’re recapping our experience at the  NEXT ON NETFLIX event featuring the 2025 slate for the streaming service. We’re gonna talk about the event, some of what we saw, and what we’re excited. All this, and everything else that happened This week in geek. Check out Geekcentric on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok Join the Geekcentric Discord   HERE Follow Eatcentric -...

This is our spoiler-free review of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. We share our thoughts on this incredible new series from Jeff Trammell and the immensely talented teams at Marvel Animation. We dive into the show’s timeless look and feel sensational cast performances, and rich, refreshing story—all of which seamlessly blend everything we’ve grown to love about Spider-Man over the past 63 y...

These are our interviews with Jeff Trammell (Head Writer, Executive Producer, and Showrunner), Mel Zwyer (Supervising Director), and Hudson Thames, the voice of Peter Parker / Spider-Man, from Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Jeff and Mel discuss the incredible look and feel of this new animated series, as well as the creative decisions behind bringing a fresh spin to the Spider-Man stories...

This is our spoiler-free review of Mythic Quest Season 4! Join us as we return to MQ and catch up with Ian, Poppy, and this incredibly hilarious yet grounded and relatable cast of characters as they navigate changes in their lives while striving for a better “work-work-life balance” both in and out of the office. Mythic Quest Season 4 premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ on January 29, 2025. Check o...

Praise Kier! We’re back, and so is Severance with season two. We share our many “innie” thoughts on the first six episodes, sharing our experience watching them. We explore the outstanding look and feel of the series, its haunting music, the masterful performances, and our spoiler-free thoughts on the story so far in this awe-inspiring mystery-box series. The first episode premieres on January 17,...

This is our look back at our favourite Geekcentric things we enjoyed in 2024. We assembled the entire squad to discuss our favourite movies, TV shows, video games, animated projects, as well as our biggest disappointments and what we’re holding space for and most looking forward to in 2025. If you’re looking for something new to watch or just want to reminisce about the year that was 2024, then th...

This is our interview with the cast from Goosebumps: The Vanishing. We’re joined by Elijah M. Cooper, Galilea La Salvia, Stony Blyden, Anna Ortiz, and Francesca Noel. We discuss their characters, how they connected with them, how they differ, and explore their real-life fears and how they’ve worked to overcome them. Goosebumps: The Vanishing, a new season of the thrilling anthology series, is set...

These are our interviews for Marvel Animation’s What If…? We spoke with Bryan Andrews, the Director, Executive Producer, and Showrunner of the series, which is ending its run (for now) after three seasons. We discussed what made the past three seasons so special, how the show established its unique visual style, and the moment he believes truly defines the series’ potential.  We also spoke with Br...

This is our spoiler-free review for Marvel Animations WHAT IF...? Season 3. Join us as we share our thoughts on the first four episodes of this culminating season featuring spectacular alternate versions of the characters we know from MCU. We talk about the animation, the performances and the overall vibe of these four episodes as they make bold decisions and ask the question of WHAT IF...? The fi...

Join us for a special interview with Aaron Pierre (Mufasa) and Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka/Scar) from Disney’s MUFASA: The Lion King. We dive into their reactions to seeing the final film, the process of finding their voices for these iconic characters, and how Aaron drew inspiration from James Earl Jones to bring young Mufasa to life. Plus, the duo reflects on the lessons they’ve learned after spen...

This is our interview with Canadian Animator Rob Gennings from Pixar Studios’ Dream Productions. We discussed Rob’s role as an animator, his take on the Canadian references in the series and what he loves about creating at Pixar. Dream Productions is streaming now on Disney+. Watch our full interview with Rob Gennings on YouTube Check out Geekcentric on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok Join...

This is our spoiler-free review of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. Join us as we share our thoughts on the film's look and feel, which blends live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. We also discussed Lin-Manuel Miranda's music, the performances, and the overall story, which left us wanting more but with fewer distractions. “Mufasa: The Lion King” opens only in...

This is our spoiler-free review for Kraven The Hunter. We dive in and break down the look, feel, performances, and overall story. From Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s intense take on Kraven to the brutal action sequences and some questionable editing choices, we’re sharing our thoughts on what worked and what missed the mark. As the potential end of Sony's villain-verse, does this film go out with a roar o...

We are calling on the Fellowship of the Geeks to join us as we return to Middle Earth for a new animated adventure. Check out our spoiler-free review for Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim to find out if this is a cinematic clash worth riding into battle for! The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be released in theatres nationwide on December 13, 2024. Check out Geekcentric o...

This is our interview with Gaia Wise and Laurence Ubong Williams from The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. We discuss their characters, Hera and Fréaláf, and explore how this story connects to the larger Lord of the Rings universe while standing on its own. The film offers a compelling look back at the history of the Rohirrim and its ties to Éowyn. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the...

This is our interview with the cast and crew from Pixar Animation Studios’ Dream Productions. We caught up with Paula Pell (Paula Persimmon) and Ally Maki (Janelle) to learn about their connection to their characters and how the series resonates with their own experiences in the film and television industry. We also had a chat with Jaclyn Simon (Series Producer), Valerie LaPointe (Director of Epis...

This is our spoiler-free review for Disney & Pixars’ Dream Productions. We dive into this heartfelt and hilarious mockumentary-style miniseries, its fantastic cast, and the joy it brings as it gives us another glimpse inside Riley’s mind, revealing what her dreams are truly made of. Dream Productions is streaming now on Disney+. Check out Geekcentric on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok Join...

This is our interview with Secret Level creator, executive producer Tim Miller and executive producer and supervising director Dave Wilson. We discuss Tim’s emotional introduction of this anthology series at Gamescom, how they maintained the series’ cohesive feel, and whether there’s anything they had to cut from the first season. We also share our hopes for what they might explore in a potential...

This is our spoiler-free review of Secret Level on Prime Video. We explore this epic love letter to gamers, brought to life by the legendary minds at Blur Studio. Join us as we delve into its anthological structure, stunningly crafted visuals, and the standout episodes that left a lasting impression. Secret Level features original stories set in the worlds of some of the most beloved video games....

This is our spoiler-free review of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. We share our thoughts on the series’ Amblin-style production design, storytelling, musical score, and its fantastic cast. Plus, we speculate which Mando-verse character might appear in a future episode. STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW launches December 2 at 6:00 p.m. PST / 9:00 p.m. EST with a 2-episode premiere, exclusively on Disney+. Subsequ...

These are our interviews with the Cast and Showrunners of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. We spoke with Jon Watts (Executive Producer, Showrunner, Writer and Director) and Christopher Ford (Executive Producer, Showrunner, Writer) on how they were influenced by the series’ original production title, as well as how they managed to craft this series for all ages. We then spoke with Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim)...

This is our spoiler-free review of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2. We dive deep into our thoughts on this sequel that has beautiful animation, a wonderful message, and a deep respect for the culture it showcases, all while delivering a story that feels a bit too rushed and a soundtrack that just doesn’t hit the high notes of its predecessor. Moana 2 sails into theatres on November 27th, 20...