Best Geek Buddies Podcasts (2025)

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DC News- James Gunn Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman Begins 20th Anniversary 1:47:08

1d ago1:47:08

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss the big entertainment news of the week including:: - DC Updates- Gunn's interview, Brosnahan comments, Corenswet's People profile, Clayface casting, Wonder Woman casting and Batman Begins 20th anniversary - Naked Gun, The Sandman 2 and Deliver Me from Nowhere trailers - Aar…

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Dirtying Down our Miniatures with Mark Henry from Goblin's Hut - Boards & Swords #266

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CMON has a “Setting Sun” with several of its games, Gundam minis are (surprise) really well put together, and a board game about dating D&D monsters? Also, Mark Henry from the site Goblin’s Hut (https://www.goblinshut.com/) is here to talk about the product “Dirty Down” and how it can make painting your miniatures easier. Join us on Discord! https:…

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Clean and Sober (1988) 1:11:07

4d ago1:11:07

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Our second Jersey film features the performance that won Michael Keaton his role as Tim Burton's Batman! Directed by Glenn Gordon Caron, 1988's "Clean and Sober" was the first non-comedic role for Keaton and featured a cast of great supporting players as welL! The story follows sleazy high-end real estate man Darly Poynter (Keaton) who awakes from …

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NEW Superman Trailer, Spaceballs 2, PIXAR Wows at Annecy 2025 2:10:25

6d ago2:10:25

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the big entertainment news of the week includin: - Andor's Nielsen numbers - Spaceballs 2 is a go! - Kathleen Kennedy updates with Star Wars - Annecy News: Mister Miracle, dc animated slate, Incedibles and the new movie info coming out of Annecy. Remember to Like and Share th…

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DC Skips SDCC Over SUPERMAN Concern? PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS Review 1:18:41

10d ago1:18:41

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss if DC is skipping SDCC over Superman reception concerns, their spoiler review of Predator: Killer of Killers, their thoughts on the WB split, the new castings in the Harry Potter TV series, a Thor 5 film reportedly in the works and the new trailers for IRONHEART and STAR TREK…

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Atlantic City (1980) 1:14:20

11d ago1:14:20

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The great state of New Jersey is the focus of our next pairing, starting with a film about, arguably, it's most famous city! In 1980's "Atlantic City," director Louis Malle tells the story of two struggling individuals living in "the Las Vegas of the East." Lou (Burt Lancaster) is a former mob strongman, still protecting Grace (Kate Reid), a woman …

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F4's Franklin Richards is Officially in the MCU! Star Wars Updates and Wicked 2 1:32:58

13d ago1:32:58

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk all the big news this week including Franklin Richards is officially in the MCU, Wicked 2, Frankenstein, Alien Earth and Stranger Things trailers, Daredevil Born Again ratings are cause for concern, Thunderbolts disappointing box office, THR reporting that Dave…

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Looper (2012) 1:03:31

18d ago1:03:31

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The second time travel film takes us in a radically different direction story-wise. In 2012's "Looper," directed by Rian Johnson, we learn that sometime in the future, time travel is realized. Unfortunately, it's used exclusively by organized crime to dispose of bodies in the past where they'll never be found. Those who are stationed in the past to…

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FANTASTIC 4 Test Screening Reactions "Mixed", Hulk and Punisher in Spidey 4 1:25:51

20d ago1:25:51

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On this episode of THE GEEK BYTES brought to you by The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk all the big news this week from DC, Star Wars and Marvel including the "mixed" reactions to the first test screenings for FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, more issues behind the scenes of SUPERMAN, the new cast of kids for the HARRY…

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Getting Stabbed in the Back with Will Schoonover from Steve Jackson Games - Boards & Swords #265

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Come on and SLAM, and welcome to the Jam that is POGs! Meanwhile, I’ve got new rulebooks to buy, some books maybe I shouldn’t buy, and Will Schoonover is here from Steve Jackson Games to talk about what’s new in the Munchkin world. I better keep an eye on Philip… Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News POGs are back! https://ww…

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LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 8 Reviews and Box Office Reaction 45:53

24d ago45:53

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On this episode of THE GEEK BYTES brought to you by The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk massive box office success for the opening weekends of LILO & STITCH and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning! They also give you their quick Spoiler Reviews of both movies and discuss if their box office success means that t…

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THE LAST OF US Ep 2x7 Spoiler Review 1:16:22

24d ago1:16:22

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 7 "Convergence" focusing on Day Three in Seattle with Ellie's single minded pursuit of her vengeance on Abby, her reveal to Abby of what Joel did, her battle with Jessie and the return of Abby enacting her vengeance on Ellie's community. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, KAITLYN DEVER, ISABELA MERCED, GABR…

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12 Monkeys (1995) 1:14:58

25d ago1:14:58

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It's time travel movies for this pairing, and two very different looks at the phenomenon (although both have an actor in common)! First up, director Terry Gilliam, of Monty Python fame, leads us on a whirlwind trip that may or may not actually be time travel in 1995's "12 Monkeys!" James Cole (Bruce Willis) is a prisoner in a strange, futuristic in…

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Marvel Delays AVENGERS Movies, James Gunn's WONDER WOMAN Update 1:15:47

27d ago1:15:47

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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 big MARVEL and DC news and big trailers of the week! They talk The Batman Part 2, The Penguin S2, James Gunn's Wonder Woman update and Supergirl in Superman. They also talk the new JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, WE…

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THE LAST OF US Ep 2x6 Review | HBO MAX 59:36

1M ago59:36

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 6 "The Price" focusing on the flashbacks to Joel's childhood, the years that he and Ellie spent in Jackson Hole before their estrangement and his feath, what happened with Eugene and the final revelation of Joel coming clean to Ellie! The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN …

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Tombstone (1993) - Special Extended Edition 1:18:52

1M ago1:18:52

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The second film in our tribute to the late Val Kilmer may be the finest work in his filmography! Directed by George P. Cosmatos and written by Kevin Jarre, 1993's "Tombstone" tells the story of the Earp family. After retiring as a peace officer, Wyatt (Kurt Russell) has brought his brothers Morgan (Bill Paxton) and Virgil (Sam Elliott) together in …

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SUPERMAN Trailer Breakdown, ANDOR S2 Eps 10-12 Review, Marvel Casting Rumors 2:14:38

1M ago2:14:38

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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 big MARVEL, DC and STAR WARS news of the week including that massive SUPERMAN trailer, the trailers for F1, Spider-Man Noir and IRONHEART, Krysten Ritter returning as JESSICA JONES and if the rest of the DEF…

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Digitally Sending Our Characters To Die with Shane from Foundry VTT - Boards & Swords #264

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Apparently the internet is wrong and people wont quit playing Magic from Universes Beyond? Just switch over to Altered, where you can have print on demand cards in your TCG. That just seems weird to me. Also, we’ve got Shane from the Foundry VTT team here with us to talk about what makes their software different from the multitudes of options avail…

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THE LAST OF US 2x5 Spoiler Review 1:03:35

1M ago1:03:35

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 5 "It's In The Air" focuses on Ellie and Dina's growing relationship and the themes of protecting family over the many, the chordyceps virus has gone airborne, the battle between the Seraphites and the WLF and Ellie becoming Joel in a final scene with Nora. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED,…

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The Doors (1991) - Special Extended Edition 1:31:22

1M ago1:31:22

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We're celebrating the life and work of Val Kilmer, who passed away on April 1st, 2025. He left us a catalog of over 100 films, but we've chosen two of his best. First up, directed by Oliver Stone, 1991's "The Doors" chronicles the rise and fall of singer Jim Morrison. After leaving film school, Morrison (Kilmer) recruits his friend Ray Manzarek (Ky…

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Is Jake Schreier the Right Choice for X-MEN? Andor S2 Eps 7-9 REVIEW 1:36:23

1M ago1:36:23

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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 big Marvel and DC news of the week including THUNDERBOLTS AKA NEW AVENGERS' director Jake Schreier in talks to direct the X-MEN movie for the MCU, Feige's new Mutant Saga 10 year plan, the growing rumors tha…

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THE LAST OF US 2X4 Spoiler Review | HBO 53:13

2M ago53:13

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 4 "Day One" focuses on Ellie and Dina exploring Seattle as they look for Abby and find themselves amid a brutal battle between the zealous Seraphites and a ruthless militia called the WLF led by Isaac and Hanrahan . The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN DEVER, DANNY RAMIRE…

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THUNDERBOLTS* Spoiler Review and Post Credits Scenes Explained 2:00:08

2M ago2:00:08

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🎬 Welcome to The Geek Buddies Spoiler Review of THUNDERBOLTS* 🎬 Join us as we dive deep into the latest Marvel and Disney blockbuster directed by JAKE SCHREIER, featuring an all-star cast including Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh); Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan); Red …

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Godzilla 1985 (1985) 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

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The second film in this pairing is another giant monster sequel, but this time to a Kaiju film from the 1950s. The original "The Return of Godzilla" was directed by Koji Hashimoto and Ishiro Honda. But, like the original in 1954, an Americanized version was created by shooting scnes with American actors and inserting them into the original film, wh…

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DEADPOOL and X-Men Movie In Development, ANDOR S2 Eps 4-6 REVIEW 2:03:58

2M ago2:03:58

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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 big Marvel news with Avengers Doomsday cast list, Ryan Reynolds writing a Deadpool and X-Men team up movie and Jeremy Renner getting shafted by for HAWKEYE S2. Plus DC news with SGT ROCK being cancelled and …

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How Do You Do, Fellow News Peoples with Rowan Zeoli from Rascal News - Boards & Swords #263

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Someone at Hasbro should stop letting their CEO talk. Also, there’s a lot of crappy news out so I decided to talk about some new games announced recently. Speaking of news, we’ve also got Rowan Zeoli on from Rascal News to talk about what its like as an independent news blog in this dumpster fire of a time. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswor…

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THE LAST OF US 2X3 Spoiler Review 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 3 "The Path" focuses on Jackson Hole recovering from the attack of the clickers and feeling the loss of Joel with Ellie and Tommy. We also follow Ellie and Dina as they head out to Seattle to seek revenge on the WLFs who look to be a terrifying and formidable force . The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABE…

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King Kong (1976) 1:15:53

2M ago1:15:53

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This pairing was seeded by a request from one of our Patreon supporters, Flat Doug, who asked us to look back at this first film. Directed by Dino De Laurentiis, and written by James Ashmore Creelman, Ruth Rose, and Merian C. Cooper, 1976's "King Kong" was a record-setting special effects marvel and the first big-budget re-imagining of the original…

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The Adepticon Episode We Gave Up On (Free Bonus Bits)

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Remember how I said the adepticon news would be in a separate episode, and then it never came out? That's because a storm knocked out my internet, and the week got so busy we never got around to trying again. There's still some good stuff in the 20 mins that did record.By Chris Renshaw

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

2M ago1:40:04

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

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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

2M 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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2025 STAR WARS CELEBRATION Reaction, DAREDEVIL S1 Finale Review 1:16:54

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

2M 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

2M ago1:09:15

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

2M 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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DAREDEVIL BA Ep 8 REVIEW, Robert Pattinson Rumored for Dune 3 1:15:20

2M 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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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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SUPERMAN Footage Wows at CinemaCon, DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Ep 7 Review 1:36:30

3M 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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Sony Teases Spider Man 4, Beyond the Spider-Verse Updates, New SUPERMAN Leaks 1:25:36

3M 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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AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Event Gets 275M Views, Disney Blames Rachel Zegler 1:10:42

3M 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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MARVEL Announces Doomsday Cast, Daredevil: Born Again Eps 5 & 6 Spoiler Review 1:09:36

3M 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

3M ago1:04:43

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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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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

3M 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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