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Welcome to Grouchy Old Geeks, a monthly podcast that discusses everything and anything in geek news, from the Statler and Waldorf of British podcasts hosts. Previously GoG was called Comic Book Outsiders, and we've been podcasting for 9 years. We decided a rebrand and refresh was in order to reflect how the show has changed over the years. This month we discuss some of the latest news and reviews,...

Drawing their demon swords and gruntingly grappling the inadvertently homoerotic couple of Kehaar & Matt Burrough into Moorcock.   Now that's out our system we compare two pulp titans - Edgar Rice Burroughs & Michael Moorcock   Topics include * John carpenter of mars (no that wasn't a typo!) * Philip Jose Farmer & William S Burroughs * adaptations from Netflix to Hawkwind * dodging the horror * wh...

This week our two infamous podcasters Dave (Monts) and Barry (Nuge) tackle one of their fave yearly tasks - looking at the upcoming US TV Pilots. Buckle in geeks cause its about to get real. Direct Download: GSN PODCAST: Geek Syndicate – Episode 279 Share your thoughts with the Geek s! Email:  thegeeks@geeksyndicate.co.uk Subscribe to GS on iTunes:   http://geeksyndicate.co.uk/subscribe/ Subscribe...

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode we return to a more relaxed approach to selecting film. Pete chose this film, on the basis of wanting some more Donnie Yen after seeing Rogue One and neither he or Steve had see this film before. The film follows Donnie Yen's character, a former martial arts instructor for t...

This week Monts and Nuge chat about The search for a new Doctor and 2000AD 40th anniversary, which includes a look at the Strontium Dog fan film 'Search and Destroy' Share your thoughts with the Geek s! Email:  thegeeks@geeksyndicate.co.uk Subscribe to GS on iTunes:   http://geeksyndicate.co.uk/subscribe/ Subscribe to GS on YouTube:  http://bit.ly/SubGeekSyndicate Support GS on Patreon: https://ww...

Stand By. Stand By. GO! Geek Syndicate Agents GSA0000001 and GSA0000007 join GSA0000006 for this eighty-third mission of The Next level. The team have been inserted into Bolivia in an effort to curb the activities of a notorious drug cartel... The Ghost Recon Wildlands closed beta happened from 03 Feb 2017 to 05 Feb 2017 and Barry, Amy and Ant were there to try it out. In this episode, the team hi...

Monts and Nuge return from the wasteland of 2016 with their first (and somewhat shorter) podcast of 2017.  Nuge reveals his new found love of theatre before the pair give their thoughts on Injection, Weird Detective, Powerless, Arrow, Vixen, Justice League Action and Star Wars Rebels. Share your thoughts with the Geek s! Email:  thegeeks@geeksyndicate.co.uk Subscribe to GS on iTunes:   http://geek...

On a solo mission for the syndicate Barry sneaks into a special preview night for an exhibition of original art at the Cartoon Museum, celebrating 40 years of 2000AD. During the evening he grabs Micheal Molcher and Owen Johnson who are a part of the 2000AD publicity and marketing team. There's chat about the exhibition, the legacy of 2000AD and a taste of what to expect from upcoming 2000AD 40 Yea...

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode, the third part of our trilogy of action films starring Denzel Washington, Pete and Steve discuss 2 Guns from 2013. This is a brand new film adapted from a comic book series released a few years earlier. It's an action comedy with two big names in the lead roles and many oth...

Happy New Year! Dissecting Worlds is back for a short incision into Star Wars' latest installment, Rogue One. What does this tell us about the state of the Rebellion and the Galactic Empire in the run up to the events of A New Hope? How are they arranged, what are they up to, and what light does this shed on what we already thought we knew? A shorter, more focused episode, we hope that this could...

It's slow news January but Steve has some information on interesting shows just over the horizon.  Then, in anticipation of Twin Peaks season 3 coming to TV a mere 25 years after the show first ended Scott and Steve take a look back at the fantastical weirdness that had everyone talking in the early 90s. If you would like to get in touch with the show you can email us at  grouchyoldgeeks@gmail.com...

In this one off episode Barry aka Nuge and Stacey aka Stacebob of Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour join podcast forces for a morning cuppa and a chat. Stace finally gets to talk about Rogue One (no spoliers) film and its soundtrack, Kill or be Killed and Bojack Horseman. Barry gushes over The Boat and The War Doctor audio dramas from Big Finish. If you like what you hear and want more episodes then dr...

WARNING: CONTAINS NOSTALGIA Join The Next Level for a festive themed episode as we talk about Christmas. Christmas games, add-ons and indeed gaming at Christmas and over the New Year. Amy and James join Ant this time to delve into their memories and dig through the snow to find those Christmas delights. Should there be more games with Santa as a hero? Join the debate in the comments or let us know...

Welcome to Grouchy Old Geeks, a monthly podcast that discusses everything and anything in geek news, from the Statler and Waldorf of British podcasts hosts. Previously GoG was called Comic Book Outsiders, and we've been podcasting for 9 years. We decided a rebrand and refresh was in order to reflect how the show has changed over the years. This month, our last episode of the year, is a review of t...

So we are nearly at the end of 2016 (thank god) but Monts and Nuge still have a little time left to squeeze in some more sass. News Wonder Woman falls foul of the United Nations Class finally heads for BBC One (hope you like staying up late) Another DC film spin off is annouced...you can thank Suicide Squad's Harley Quinn for this one.   Week that Was Dan Dare Audio Adventures - Volume 1 The War D...

As we approach that festive time of year, it's time for the team to look at a subject close to their hearts. Join Amy, Matt, Barry and Ant as they explore Co-Op Gaming. Find out what Co-Op means to them and even what it IS to them. Scattered throughout are some of the team's favourite co-op memories. If you're interested in co-op gaming then the team just might recommend some games you haven't con...

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode, the second part of our trilogy of action films starring Denzel Washington, Pete and Steve discuss The Equalizer from 2014. This is a remake of the classic TV series, which was a significant landmark and important show for both hosts. So how will a remake of a much beloved s...

After some brief news Scott and Steve start talking about Westworld.  Beginning spoiler free we give a quick overview of the show before talking about some of the revelations and our pet theories for where the show is going.  

This time Kehaar the Paladin and Matt the Mage are joined by Dirk the Dice of the esteemed Grognodfiles ( https://armchairadventurerblog.com/about/ ) to tackle two umber hulk creators of roleplaying In the red corner - the quarrelling cobbler, the titan of tables, the insurer of experience Mr GARY GYGAAAAAX!! In the blue corner - the Shazam shaman, the two fisted terror of mythography, the Glory o...

Nuge returns to his co-hosting seat after some after some globetrotting adventures that would put Dr Strange to shame. However unlike Dr Strange he does not return with any mystical arts just a serious case of Jet lag. If Monts can keep Nuge awake for more than 5 minutes we might just have an episode here. News Monts shares his love of the upcoming film adaptation of Valerian and the City of a Tho...

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode part 1 of our trilogy dedicated to Denzel Washington, Pete and Steve discuss Ricochet from 1991, starring among others John Lithgow, Ice T, Kevin Pollak and Lindsay Wagner. This film was an old favourite of Pete's who had watched it many times in the past, but it was brand n...

Stand By For Action! Fighting off the forces of technical disaster we are back to continue with our series on Legenday Creators, this time a transatlantic matchup from the 1960s - Gene Roddenberry and Gerry Anderson. We range over their careers and creations, alighting upon:     •    Technical vs Social visions of the future     •    Progressive casting battle in earlier periods vs the perils of p...

Welcome to Grouchy Old Geeks, a monthly podcast that discusses everything and anything in geek news, from the Statler and Waldorf of British podcasts hosts. Previously GoG was called Comic Book Outsiders, and we've been podcasting for 9 years. We decided a rebrand and refresh was in order to reflect how the show has changed over the years. This episode Steve and Scott start off with some news and...

It's episode eighty of The Next Level and some of the Geek Syndicate Team have gathered to discuss Freemium games. Do we love them? Do we loath them? And do we pay to play them? James, Fia and Kenny come together with Ant to discuss the trend. The discussion touches on Mental Health issues as Ant reveals how Freemium Games tap into his tendency to comfort shop when depressive episodes hit.

The rebellious podcast duo Monts and Nuge are back and bringing almost as much sass as the final Rogue One trailer..almost. Man I love that trailer..where was I ..oh yeah podcasts and such. Look you go and read what the lads chat about this week while I watch the Rogue One trailer for the 10th time.   News The UN gets a wondrous new ambassador   A video game inspired by African mythology gets the...