Best Geek Buddies Podcasts (2025)

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Are WB and SINNERS "Destroying" Hollywood?, ANDOR S2 Eps 1-3 Review 1:40:04

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss all the drama surrounding SINNERS including if the deals WB made with Ryan Coogler will "destroy" Hollywood. They also talk the trailers for Predator: Badlands and Wednesday Season 2, early THUNDERBOLTS* reactions, …

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The ‘Money’ Episode! We talk identify theft with LifeLock, receipt scanners with Epson, and ‘luxury dating’ with Seeking.com 39:08

1d ago39:08

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What is identity theft and how do you protect yourself from it? We’re joined by Ian Bednowitz, General Manager of LifeLock, on this week’s Tech It Out If it was a pain getting all your receipts together for tax time, you’re not alone. Epson drops by to talk about its award-winning RapidReceipt scanners. I catch up with Stacey Tieu, Product Manager …

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SINNERS (2025) Spoiler Review | Ryan Coogler | Michael B. Jordan 49:23

5d ago49:23

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🎬 The Geek Buddies Review: Sinners (2025) 🎬 Join us as we dive into the thrilling world of "Sinners," the latest cinematic masterpiece from Warner Bros, directed by the visionary Ryan Coogler. Starring the dynamic Michael B. Jordan, the talented Hailee Steinfeld, and an ensemble cast including Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, and Miles C…

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THE LAST OF US 2x2 Spoiler Review | Joel, Ellie and Abby Collide! 1:01:50

6d ago1:01:50

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 2 "Through the Valley" featuring one of the biggest shocking moments of the series and explores the relationship between Joel and Eliie and Abby's thirst for vengeance. Meanwhile, Jackson Hole has to fight off an attack from a horde of the infected. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN D…

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The Cutest Apocalypse Ever with Justus & Eric from Doomlings - Boards & Swords #262

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Chris Perkins isn’t at Wizards of the Coast anymore? I might not have to put decals on my minis anymore? I’m just a glass cage of emotions right now. In the meantime, we’ve got Justus and Eric from the card game Doomlings on to talk about their cute little catastrophe game. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News This D&D adven…

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Best In Show (2000) 1:02:20

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The second film in this pairing moves from one kind of theater to another very different kind! In 2000, Christopher Guest moved from small-town community theater to national-level canine showmanship in "Best In Show!" Exploring the world of dog shows, we meet the owners of the dogs who will be competing in the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show in Phil…

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Second Annual TBT DRAFT! Toybiz X-Men! 46:45

5d ago46:45

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, with the NFL Draft just days away... it's time we do own our draft with a Time Blaster Twist! So crack open a cold one & settle in, cause we're gonna assemble our own Sentinel smashing teams of 10 different vintage Toybiz UNCANNY X-MEN action figures...and it starts right now! The Time Blaster Toycast is a no…

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2025 STAR WARS CELEBRATION Reaction, DAREDEVIL S1 Finale Review 1:16:54

8d ago1:16:54

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk all the big announcements to come out of STAR WARS CELEBRATION so far, the DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN S1 Ep 9 Review, and all the big trailers that came out this week including Fantastic 4, Superman BTS and Jurassic World BT…

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S2 Ep12: Is the Multiverse Real? Nerds Debate MCU, DC, and Conspiracies! with Jay Washington 57:42

7d ago57:42

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WELCOME TO HOW TO NERD: INTO THE NERDVERSE - WHERE FANDOM KNOWS NO BOUNDS. Step into the multiverse with hosts Khleo Thomas and Brennon Edwards, joined by guest Jay Washington, for a wild ride through the nerdiest corners of reality. From Marvel and Spider-Verse to Invincible, The Matrix, and even the Mandela Effect, this episode of How to Nerd: In…

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A ‘claw machine’ for the home? Plus, an electric stroller that can also rock baby to sleep! Samsung also stops by to talk soundbars. 39:08

9d ago39:08

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I catch up with Arcade 1Up’s Cyrus Rosenberg about the company’s latest machine for the home – and it’s not an arcade machine or digital pinball table Also on the show, I interview Jon McGuire from CYBEX North America, the folks behind the e-Gazelle S electric stroller, which can also rock your baby to sleep for you. Love music? Movies? I sit down …

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THE LAST OF US S2 EP 2x1 Review, NEW Harry Potter Casting 1:00:34

13d ago1:00:34

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give their thoughts on the NEW official casting for the Harry Potter series, and their spoiler review of The Last of Us S2 Ep 1 🦇🤖🎮🍿 Join us for all this and more, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for your w…

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Waiting for Guffman (1996) 1:09:15

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For this pairing we return to the genius that is Christopher Guest and two of his films we've yet to do on this podcast... until now! Directed by Guest and written with Eugene Levy, 1996's "Waiting for Guffman" is a somewhat twisted love-letter to the trials and tribulations of participating in community theater. Eccentric writer, director, and act…

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Bodacious Bracket Tournament! WWF LJN's #8! 1:02:23

13d ago1:02:23

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, the Bodacious Bracket Tournament returns for the 8th installment of our WWF LJN SMACKDOWN! Who will join former winners the Honky Tonk Man, Iron Sheik, Jake The Snake Roberts, Mean Gene Okerlund, Brutus Beefcake, Bam Bam Bigelow & Demolition Ax and walk out on top? Only one more man can be called Champion! Le…

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SUPERGIRL Set Photos Leaked! New FANTASTIC 4 Details Revealed! 1:18:29

16d ago1:18:29

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the SUPERGIRL costume reveal, the new FANTASTIC 4 details revealed in EW, the MINECRAFT MOVIE reactions in the movie theaters, and the tracking for THUNDERBOLTS* and update on Taskmaster's character! 🦇🤖🎮🍿 Join us for a…

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Ciao from Italy! Tech It Out is here at Milan Design Week. We talk with ASUS about being ‘Zen.’ Plus, Husqvarna on new robot lawnmowers 39:07

16d ago39:07

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At the “Design You Can Feel” event at Design Week in Milan, I catch up with visionary Studio INI founder Nassia Inglessis on her latest installation, Willful Wonder At the same gallery, I sit down with Galip Fu from ASUS to discuss the inspiration for this installation – and it’s tied to the Zenbook and its exclusive material called Ceraluminum · W…

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S2 Ep11: Why Do Buddy Duos Work? Hilarious Debate ft. Willie Macc & Danny Plom | INTO THE NERDVERSE 59:07

15d ago59:07

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WELCOME TO HOW TO NERD: INTO THE NERDVERSE: WHERE FANDOM KNOWS NO BOUNDS In this hilarious episode of How To Nerd: Into the Nerdverse, Khleo Thomas @KhleoThomasTV is joined by comedians Willie Macc @williemacc and Danny Plom @plomsplums better known as the "Afro Noodles," @afronoodlespod to debate the best buddy duos in entertainment! From iconic p…

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DAREDEVIL BA Ep 8 REVIEW, Robert Pattinson Rumored for Dune 3 1:15:20

18d ago1:15:20

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk their spoiler review for DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Ep 8, the rumors that Robert Pattinson might be the villain in Dune: Messiah with The Batman Part 2 being delayed to 2026, Jesse Plemons looked at for Shawn Levy's Star Wa…

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Idiocracy (2006) 59:22

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The second film in our pairing pedantically entitled "Uncomfortably Prescient Dystopian Science Fiction" moves ahead 40 years from the first. Directed by Mike Judge and written by Judge and Etan Cohen, 2006's "Idiocracy" looks at an army experiment in suspended animation that, thanks to its director being arrested, goes on much longer than expected…

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Cha-Ching! This Month On eBay! (March 2025) 53:39

20d ago53:39

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, we're talking all things this month on EBAY! From what we bought, to what sold, to what we've learned, we're gonna cover everything eBay from MARCH 2025! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a specific focus on action figures, video games, junk food an…

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Stewing On Our Abyssal Fate with Tom Lommel from Evil Hat - Boards & Swords #261

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Gamestop has decided crypto is the right investment, Stonemaier is investing in Disc Golf, and Battletech is going…Gothic? We’ve also got on Tom Lommel from Evil Hat Productions (https://evilhat.com/) to talk about all the “Evil” things they have coming up this year. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Gamestop closing stor…

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Hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, plus a smartphone version of ‘Water Wars’ (a.k.a. ‘Assassin’). We also talk smart kitchen tech. 39:08

23d ago39:08

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It’s official! Nintendo Switch 2 will be out June 5th. For her impressions on the system, I catch up with Kate Kozuch from Tom’s Guide in NYC Speaking of games, learn about the new location-based large-scale multiplayer mobile phone game, SLAP: Water Wars & Assassin, with Lauren Steidl and Ian Andolsek from Integrated Reality Labs Back on the show …

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SUPERMAN Footage Wows at CinemaCon, DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Ep 7 Review 1:36:30

24d ago1:36:30

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the positive reactions to SUPERMAN and HE-MAN at Cinemacon. They also deliver their Val Kilmer tribute, review the Star Wars: Underworld, M3GAN 2.0, Fountain of Youth trailers and their spoiler review for DAREDEVIL: BO…

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S2 Ep10: How To Nerd: Into The Nerdverse | ANTIHEROES | BT Kingsley & Dion Lack on Deadpool, Bucky & More 54:38

23d ago54:38

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In this episode of How to Nerd: Into the Nerdverse, Khleo Thomas and Brennon Edwards are joined by comedians and nerds BT Kingsley and Dion Lack to dive into the dark side of fandom—antiheroes! From Red Hood and Blade to Loki, Jack Reacher, and Killmonger, the crew debates: Who is the best antihero of all time? Is Batman actually a hero or toeing t…

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We're Talking ASTRONOMICON 8 With TWIZTID! 46:16

24d ago46:16

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Today on a special BONUS EPISODE of the Time Blaster Toy Cast, we'll be joined by Jamie & Paul...better known as Madrox & Moxoide of Twizid, the two minds behind Detroit's #1 Pop Culture Convention: Astronomicon! With the show just days away, there's no time to waste...so let's get into it! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about gro…

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Sony Teases Spider Man 4, Beyond the Spider-Verse Updates, New SUPERMAN Leaks 1:25:36

26d ago1:25:36

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel soldier on withiout Shannon McClung and talk their reactions to the new Star Wars comments from John Boyega, the new SUPERMAN spoilers and leaks getting out of control, the AVENGERS: KANG DYNASTY leaks and if the film would've worked, and the …

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Fahrenheit 451 (1966) 57:39

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One of the things that separates science fiction from any other genre is its ability to gaze into a crystal ball and attempt to predict what the future might be like if humanity continues on a certain path. This pairing is dedicated to science fiction films that looked into a darker future for humankind and, unfortunately, seem to have been uncomfo…

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Bodacious Bracket Tournament! Battle Of Breakfast Cereals #3 49:15

27d ago49:15

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, March Madness concludes & the Bodacious Bracket Tournament returns with the BATTLE OF BREAKFAST CEREALS 3! Eight cereals will enter but only one can walk away with the GOLDEN SPOON. Will it be your favorite? Stay tuned to find out! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980'…

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AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Event Gets 275M Views, Disney Blames Rachel Zegler 1:10:42

1M ago1:10:42

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel soldier and Shannon McClung talk their reactions to the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement, debate its effectiveness and react to the cast list. They also discuss Disney throwing Rachel Zegler under the bus for SNOW WHITE, Nick Frost in talk…

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Hisense shows its 136-inch TV. Plus, YouTube star Melissa Maker talks cleaning tech. Get the skinny on the new ‘American Home Shield’ app. 39:08

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I catch up with David Gold, President of Hisense USA at a press event in NYC. We hear about the company’s success and a pair of new televisions Also from NYC, tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong share some spring tech ideas – including a sub $100 smartwatch with crazy battery life Home maintenance tips via live video chat? Learn all about the new…

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MARVEL Announces Doomsday Cast, Daredevil: Born Again Eps 5 & 6 Spoiler Review 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha and Michael Vogel soldier on without Shannon McClung to talk their reactions to the ongoing Avengers: Doomsday Cast list and their SPOILER REVIEWS of Daredevil Born Again Eps 5 and 6. 🦇🤖🎮🍿 Join us for all this and more, and don't forget to like, comment, and…

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The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) 1:04:43

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Our tribute to Gene Hackman moves to 2001 and his only collaboration with writer/director Wes Anderson, in a part Anderson wrote specifically for Hackman. In 2001's "The Royal Tenenbaums, also written by Anderson and Owen Wilson, Hackman plays estranged family patriarch Royal Tenenbaum. He is many years separated from, but still married to, wife Et…

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Bodacious Bracket Tournament! WWF Wrestling Buddy Bash! 54:15

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, the Bodacious Bracket Tournament returns for a WWF Wrestling Buddy Bash! All eight of Tonka's 1990s plush pillows are on the bracket but only one can win! Which WWF Superstar will walk out victorious and be crowned the Wrestling Buddy Champion? Lets find out now! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podca…

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How to score a free SPARQ vehicle diagnostics device (worth $500)! Also, a bodycam for civilians, new Spring gadgets 39:07

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Vehicle owners, listen up! Learn how to snag a FREE AI-powered car health monitor, called SPARQ Diagnostics, worth $500 The world's first personal dashcam? I also catch up with Brian Pemberton, CEO and Founder of Keotech, the folks behind Keocam Get the skinny on a new 12-inch tablet that can show photos, videos and games in 3-D – without needing a…

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Illuminating Our Poor Dice Rolls with Jean Simonet from Pixels - Boards & Swords #260

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Would you pay $87K for a pokemon shaped cheeto? What about buy a board game based on The Sims or Helldivers 2? Speaking of electronic gaming, we’ve also got Jean Simonet from Pixels on the show to talk about their electronic dice! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Sim The Sims on your tabletop https://icv2.com/articles/ne…

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DAREDVIL: BORN AGAIN Ep 4 REVIEW, Colin Farrell for DC's Sgt Rock? 1:38:36

1M ago1:38:36

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk Colin Farrell sircling DC's Sgt Rock project, but will it be confusing for DC fans, WB possibly selling COYOTE VS ACME to Ketchup Entertainment, the trailers for ELIO, BALLERINA and HAPPY GILMORE and our SPOILER Review…

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Hoosiers (1986) 58:03

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On February 18th, 2025, legendary actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his home. With a career few actors experience, Hackman was a two-time Oscar winner and was a part of over a hundred separate cinematic projects. This pairing is dedicated to the career of Gene Hackman, starting with 1986's Oscar-nominated basketball film "Hoosiers!" Directed by …

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Bodacious Bracket Tournament! TMNT Shell Slammin' Smackdown! #3 52:46

1M ago52:46

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, the Bodacious Bracket Tournament returns for a TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES SHELL SLAMMIN SMACKDOWN! Over 200 vintage TMNT figures will be on hand, but only 8 can make the cut & more importantly only 1 can win! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a sp…

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THR Hints at JONATHAN MAJORS Come Back, Ted Lasso Returns for S4 2:02:56

1M ago2:02:56

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THE GEEK BUDDIES go LIVE today for a brand new episode of HAPPY HOUR to give their thoughts on the big entertainment stories and answer your questions as well. John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk the Jonathan Majors come back is in full swing with today's THR article, is a Kang return more likely, Ted Lasso is back for Season 4, the F1 and Freakier F…

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The budget iPhone 16e: Yay or Nay? Also, how to get to Mars in HALF the time? And Cisco’s Jeetu Patel talks AI in the workplace 39:08

1M ago39:08

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Mobile Syrup’s Brad Bennett joins me for his thoughts on Apple’s entry-level iPhone 16e. Does the “e” stand for “excellent” or “ embarrassing”? Pulsar Fusion’s CEO Richard Dinan talks fusion-based space propulsion technology, and its just-unveiled secret project, Sunbird. Will it work? Can you really get to Mars in half the time? “Don’t be afraid o…

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Who Will Sadie Sink Play in Spider-Man 4? Daredevil Born Again Ep 3 REVIEW 1:25:24

2M ago1:25:24

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk Sadie Sink being cast in Spider-Man 4 and speculate who she might be playing. They also SPOILER REVIEW Daredevil Born Again Ep 3, talk the trailers for Lilo and Stitch, The Last of Us S2 and The Studio and explore the …

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The Angels' Share (2012) 50:59

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The second film in our pairing of Scottish cinema reunites director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty, this time for a dramedy heist film that still has all the working-class pathos Loach is famous for! In "The Angels' Share," the story begins by showing us a series of individuals all getting sentenced to "community payback" (community service) for…

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Turbo Wheel Is Back! Its 1998 & We're Having A Blockbuster Night! 54:28

2M ago54:28

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, we're blasting back to 1998 & going to BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO! The TURBO WHEEL is back and with her she's bringing 9 different movie & video game rentals for us to discuss! So grab some popcorn & your favorite candy cause we're making it a BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT and it starts now! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalg…

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Jeff Bezos Angrily Buys James Bond, MCU's THUNDERBOLTS Goes A24 1:20:36

2M ago1:20:36

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk THR's exposé on the behind the scenes drama surrounding Jeff Bezos buying out James Bond from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. They also talk Marvel promoting the A24 credentials of THUNDERBOLTS, the rumors that…

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Our Powers Combined with Breeze Grigas from Zephyr Workshop - Boards & Swords #259

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Remember Decipher? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Also, that D&D Mr. Potato Head is creepy and Breeze Grigas is here from Zephyr Workshop to talk about his games like A.E.G.I.S.! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Decipher is back? https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58955/decipher-resurfaces-via-cryptozoic-entertainment GTS c…

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Hola from Barcelona! Here at Mobile World Congress, we talk big news from HONOR and AT&T. Plus, McAfee warns about tax scam season 39:07

2M ago39:07

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MWC25 has wrapped up – an annual convention about connectivity and mobility -- and so I’ll play an interview with AT&T’s John Wojewoda, Head of Global Roaming and Satellite, about the near future of using your smart phone to communicate over satellite when you can’t reach cell towers (even video calls) Also from Barcelona, we learn all about HONOR’…

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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Spoiler Review, SECRET WARS Leaked Art | THE GEEK BUDDIES 1:27:08

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk their reactions to the Oscars, their thoughts on the Avengers: Secret Wars and Doomsday art that leaked, and their Spoiler Review of Daredevil: Born Again Eps 1 and 2! 🦇🤖🎮🍿 Join us for all this and more, and don't forg…

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Sweet Sixteen (2002) 59:19

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In December of 2024 we received a message from a fellow academic in Scotland! Hugh O'Donnell wrote us and suggested we take a look at two Scottish dramas, both from acclaimed director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty! First up, the story of 15-year-old Liam (Martin Compston) in 2002's "Sweet Sixteen!" Liam, his grandfather Rab (Tommy McKae), and h…

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Cha-Ching! This Month On eBAY! (February 2025) & The Top 5 Pods Of The Year! 53:40

2M ago53:40

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This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, we're talking all things this month on EBAY! From what we bought, to what sold, to what we've learned, we're gonna cover everything eBay from FEBRUARY 2025...plus we're counting down our TOP 5 PODS OF THE YEAR and it starts right now! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 19…

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Kathleen Kennedy Defiantly Defends Star Wars Status, LANTERNS First Look 1:36:54

2M ago1:36:54

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk Kathleen Kennedy's defiant Deadline interview on her Lucasfilm status, first look at LANTERNS, our Gene Hackman tribute, the trailers for Shrek 5, Death of a Unicorn and The Minecraft Movie andmore! 🦇🤖🎮🍿 Join us for al…

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Alexa turns 10! And she gets a major upgrade. Plus, Nobi smart lights offer fall detection, and more 39:07

2M ago39:07

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Live from New York, it’s….Alexa! To be exact, it’s Alexa+, the brand-new personal assistant coming in March. I catch up with Scott Durham, Director of Software Development and Smart Home at Amazon Also on the show, Nobi talks about its smart lights for older adults who are “aging in place.” It can track fall detection without needing to wear anythi…

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