Best Luke Bugg "The Geek Of Steel Podcasts (2025)

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EP 51 Superman Trailer Breakdown & My James Gunn Shoutout! | #ThePodcastOfSteel #Superman #DCComics 28:47

2d ago28:47

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Welcome to Episode 51 of The Podcast of Steel – and this one is something special. In this episode, I dive into the brand-new trailer for James Gunn’s Superman (2025). From emotional dialogue and iconic visuals to the introduction of Krypto, the Justice Gang, and a chilling glimpse at Lex Luthor, there’s a lot to unpack. But the biggest surprise? J…

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Looking Up With Cosplayer Jake Garabedian 54:19

8d ago54:19

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In this episode, I chat with Jake “The Nice Guy” Garabedian—a kind soul with a big heart and a deep love for cosplay. Jake shares how his California upbringing and Armenian roots shaped his journey, and how becoming characters like Star-Lord—and now Superman—lets him bring joy to others, especially kids. We talk about the emotional weight of wearin…

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How Superman Shaped My Story 54:59

1M ago54:59

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It’s Superman Day, and as always, my cape is metaphorically (and sometimes literally) on. I’m Luke Bugg, also known as The Geek of Steel, and today I want to celebrate not just the Man of Steel himself, but the incredible journey I’ve had as a Superman fan. My love for Superman didn’t start in the pages of a comic—it began with Smallville. That sho…

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Speaking With Cosplayer Jake Fogg 50:48

2M ago50:48

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On this episode I sit down with Jake Fogg for a conversation that’s all about heart, hope, and the hero we both love—Superman. We talk about the pure joy of the cosplay community, the power of giving back through the Reeve Foundation, and the deep, personal connection fans have with the Man of Steel. With a new Superman film on the horizon, we dive…

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Speaking with SUPER artist Dave Franciosa 1:06:11

2M ago1:06:11

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On this episode of The Podcast of Steel, I sit down with the incredibly talented artist Dave Franciosa to talk about his journey, his passion for superheroes, and the power of creativity! From childhood sketches to professional storyboarding, Dave shares how his love for art (and Superman!) shaped his career. We dive into the evolution of superhero…

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Jay Towers - From Fan To Philanthropist 40:39

2M ago40:39

40:39

On this super-powered episode I sit down with the legendary Jay Towers – news anchor, radio host, and one of the biggest Superman fans on the planet! From growing up with the Man of Steel to working alongside the very cast that brought him to life, Jay’s journey is nothing short of heroic. We chat about his jaw-dropping memorabilia collection, his …

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Talking with Jeremy from All On The Board/ All About Movies 57:55

3M ago57:55

57:55

On the latest episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jeremy, one half of All On The Board and the mind behind a fantastic account celebrating cinema and cinematography, All About Movies. We talked about movies, comics, superheroes, and the power of cinema, as well as the balance of positive and negative criticism. Learning more about…

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Passion and Positivity: The Story of Henry Calvert 49:13

3M ago49:13

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I had a great time interviewing Henry Calvert, exploring his journey from a comic book enthusiast to a social media influencer. We discussed Henry's early passions, memorable experiences in the industry, and his love for theatre and musicals. The conversation also touches on the challenges of negativity in the online space, the excitement surroundi…

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Speaking With LEGO Animator Trevor Carlee 44:51

3M ago44:51

44:51

This episode was fun to build! I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with animator and 3D artist Trevor Carlee about his incredible career and his love for all things LEGO. We talked about his creative journey, the magic of bringing brick-based projects to life, and how he’s recreated some iconic TV and movie scenes in LEGO form. We also couldn’t…

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Diving deep into Superman with Angel Eduardo 1:00:01

4M ago1:00:01

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Angel Eduardo is a writer, musician, artist, designer—and a lifelong Superman fan! In this episode, we dove deep into the importance of positive role models, the power of creativity, and why Superman will always have a place in our hearts and our world. Naturally, the topic of James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie came up (because how could it not?)…

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Super-Talk with Sam Gironda 56:58

4M ago56:58

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What a super chat this was! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Sam Gironda from Australia. Sam’s a photographer who captures red carpet magic for Spotlight Report, but when he’s not snapping pics of the stars, he’s spreading joy, positivity, and his love for all things superheroes online. We talked about so much—Sam’s incr…

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Talking Comics, Pop-Pulture & Superman With Award-Winning Journalist Zaki Hasan 40:36

4M ago40:36

40:36

An award-winning journalist, a dedicated podcast host, a media scholar and a man that has one of the most beautiful collections of comics I have ever seen! I was so excited when Zaki Hasan agreed to be a guest on the show as I had so much I wanted to ask. We talked about his career, his love for Batman (and Superman!) and how the world of comics an…

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Speaking with Paul from DC WORLD 41:04

4M ago41:04

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Paul Edwards from DC World came back to the show to talk about our excitement for James Gunn’s Superman movie, what it’s like running aGeeky business and about why passions are so important. Paul also shared some exciting news about his new project…FAN TALK! Where to find Paul online: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dcworld_/ TikTok:https://www…

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Looking up to 2025 46:24

5M ago46:24

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Happy New Year. 2025 has landed! On this episode, I’m diving into some of my favourite memories from 2024 and getting hyped for what’s next! Let’s make this year SUPER! #ThePodcastOfSteelBy Luke Bugg "The Geek Of Steel"

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"SUPER" NEWS! 30:14

5M ago30:14

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What a time to be a Superman fan! We have a had a week of new posters, new images, new interviews and that Superman trailer. On this episode I share my thoughts about the James Gunn’s trailers, what it has been like to see all the reactions online and I talk about my own reaction trailer which was a joy to share with the world. 2025 is almost here …

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A Conversation with Illustrator/Poster Artist Julien Rico 47:22

5M ago47:22

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On this episode I got to speak with illustrator/poster artist Julien Rico (Rico Jr). Whenever I see their work on my feed I’m fascinated with the design process and the amazing colours. I got to speak with Julien about how their artistic journey began, the joy that comes with creating posters and how James Gunn is a fan. We also talked about the ne…

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Talking with Derek from SHoE 1:07:42

6M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Derek has been an ambassador for Smallville for almost two decades and I loved having him on this episode. We talked about his love for the show, how he started his long-running Smallville podcast and the amazing story of how he recently helped host the “Salute To Smallville” celebration in America with Craig from KryptonSite. Derek was a fantastic…

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Speaking with composer Ilan Eshkeri 38:24

7M ago38:24

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On this special episode of The Podcast of Steel, I sit down with award-winning composer Ilan Eshkeri to dive into the powerful world of music. From his iconic scores for Stardust and Ghost of Tsushima to his latest creation for Super/Man:The Christopher Reeve Story. Join us as we explore the legacy of Superman, and the emotional connection that mak…

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My review, speaking with Super/Man Directors and meeting Christopher Reeve's children 36:20

7M ago36:20

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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is at a beautiful documentary and on this episode I shared my thoughts and also talked about interviewing the director's and meeting Christopher Reeve's children - Will, Matt and Alexandra.The film is in selected UK cinemas from November the 1st.Thanks for watching and please like, comment and subscribe. Stay …

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Talking Cosplay with Batman, Superman AND Mo! 54:47

8M ago54:47

54:47

My special guest on this episode was Batman…technically. Cosplayer Mo joined me and he was wearing one of his EIGHT Batman suits. We had a great chat about his inspiring heath journey where he lost over 12 stone, his love for representing heroes, the importance of individuality and why Cosplay is meant for everyone. We managed to fit in some Superm…

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Talking with Sal Abbinanti & Remsy Atassi about The Legend Of Kingdom Come 31:51

8M ago31:51

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On this special episode of The Podcast Of Steel I got to speak with the filmmakers of The Legend Of Kingdom Come, an all-new documentary film about the making of the legendary comic book Series by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. I sat down with director Remsy Attasi and producer Sal Abbinanti who is also Ross’s agent and longtime friend. We spoke all abou…

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Speaking with Cosplayer Captain Tempest 1:04:55

8M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Joining me on this episode is Superman, Deadpool, Wolverine, Peacemaker, Daredevil and so many more comic characters! Captain Tempest is an amazing cosplayer from here in the UK and I got to speak with him all about his passion, costumes and the dedication he has to fitness and his fandoms. Learning more about this world of cosplay and cosplayers w…

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Speaking with the Siegel & Shuster Society 55:27

9M ago55:27

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It’s not every day I get to speak with a relative of Joe Shuster but on this episode I did! The Siegel & Shuster Society is an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to commemorating and celebrating the creation of Superman in Cleveland, Ohio by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. On this episode I got to speak with three SUPER board members from…

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Speaking with artist Dennis Baptiste 41:26

9M ago41:26

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Dennis Baptiste is a wonderful artist from Holland that I have wanted to speak to for some time. I was honoured when he agreed to share his story and passions on The Podcast Of Steel. We talked about his journey as an artist, his admiration for Alex Ross, the importance of art and the legacy of Superman. Where you can find Dennis online: Facebook: …

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L.A, SDCC, DC Comics, Parties And More! #GeeksOnTour2024 1:16:30

10M ago1:16:30

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I am back after an amazing American adventure! On this episode I sat down with my travel buddy, Paul (DC World), to talk all about it. We reminisced about food, parties, shopping and our experiences in L.A and San Diego Comic Con. It has made us hungry for more travels and more crispy bacon. This is a long one so enjoy! Where you can find Paul onli…

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Talking with DC World about our American Adventure and SDCC! #GeeksOnTour2024 42:01

10M ago42:01

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On this episode my guest was Paul from DC World who will soon become my travelling companion! We sat down to talk about our trip to America which will be our biggest adventure yet and will end with us attending San Diego Comic Con. Talking about our plans (and all the amazing food!) has made us even more excited for the adventure to begin! You can …

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Speaking with SUPER BOYS author Brad Ricca 58:54

11M ago58:54

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Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster are two of the most important names to happen to comics. I feel that without them we would not have the heroes and stories that we have today. Brad Ricca wrote an incredibly detailed book called “SUPER BOYS” which tells their story and on this episode I got to speak with Brad about his work, the book and the two heroes …

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Speaking with Nick Farina 57:26

1y ago57:26

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“My Collection very much tells a story of my journey as a fan." On this episode I got to speak with another Superman fan from across the pond. Nick is often sharing Superman thoughts and facts and it’s always joy to see. He’s a positive and passionate voice in the comic community and it’s why I’m so glad he agreed to be a guest. We talked about our…

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Speaking with Austyn/ECTO-1GB 52:53

1y ago52:53

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WE GOT ONE!!! Austyn will be bringing his ECTO-1 vehicle to Portsmouth Comic Con on the 11th and 12th of May and I can't wait! On this episode Austyn told me all about how this iconic car became his, his love for the fandom and how he became an Extra in the most recent Ghostbusters movie!!! Where to find Austyn/Ecto-1GB online: Facebook: https://ww…

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Speaking with SUPER artist Isaiah Simmons 41:46

1y ago41:46

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I have been a fan of Isaiah Simmons’ art for quite some time so when he kindly agreed to be interviewed I was “SUPER” excited! Isaiah’s art jumps off my feed whenever I see it and I loved learning more about how he finds inspiration, his love for comics and what Superman means to him. We also had a great chat about James Gunn’s Superman movie and w…

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Speaking with artist Kerry Callen 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

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Kerry Callen’s “Super-Antics” and vibrant art style have been enjoyed all around the world for many years. Recently I got to speak with him about how he was introduced to art, his journey into comics, how he comes up with the ideas for his hilarious comics and what he has planned for the future. Let your local comic shop know that you want a copy o…

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Speaking With Crunch Comics 53:08

1+ y ago53:08

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On this episode of The Podcast Of Steel I got to speak with another local comic shop. Bryce from Crunch Comics told me all about how the shop’s history, their passion for the industry and what makes a good comic shop. I can’t wait to visit Crunch Comics again later this year! Where to find Crunch Comics: Website: https://crunchcomics.com/ Facebook:…

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Speaking with Get Ready Comics 44:47

1+ y ago44:47

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My first Podcast with a comic shop! I sat down with Michael, Paul and Jade from Get Ready Comics to speak about passions, fandoms, collecting and what it’s like to work in a comic shop. Their love for the world of comics, animation, gaming and pop-culture was fantastic and it was interesting to hear how a shop stays up to date with what customers w…

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A SUPER chat with Jonathan "The Daily Kryptonian" 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

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When two international Superman fans start talking it is hard for us to stop… On this episode of The Podcast Of Steel my special guest was Jonathan “The Daily Kryptonian” Loizou. We had a great talk about our shared love of the Man Of Steel, the magic of Saturday morning cartoon shows, our shared opinions about the power of positivity and why we ar…

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Speaking with writer Stephanie Williams 59:50

1+ y ago59:50

59:50

On November the 7th Strange and Unsung All-Stars of the DC Multiverse: A Visual Encyclopedia will be released and I can’t wait to add it to my Shelves Of Steel On this episode I got to speak with the book’s writer, Stephanie Williams. I had a great chat with Stephanie about their origin story, why comics are so important and I got to hear how this …

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Speaking with Neb's Good Takes and Croc 1:11:12

1+ y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Neb and Croc have been sharing their love for #BlueBeetle for quite some time and I had a great chat with them about their passions.We talked about the film, what the character means to them, attending the premiere and how they started the #BlueBeetleBattalion hashtag.Croc's YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@crocblock2Croc's Twitter:https://twi…

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BLUE BEETLE Spoiler-Free Review 38:10

2y ago38:10

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I loved this movie and in this spoiler-free review I share my thoughts on the actors, story, music and the overall experience I had while watching it. No spoilers… Blue Beetle is out on August the 18th and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thanks for listening. Please leave a review of this episode, it really helps. Stay Super! Here is where yo…

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Speaking with Superman and Wonder Woman! Our Superhero Life 56:34

2y ago56:34

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It is official…I have interviewed Superman and Wonder Woman together! Our Superhero Life ( Barry and Laura Ash) are wonderful cosplayers who attend Comic Cons/charity events and are an actual power couple! We talked about everything from dating, It was great to learn about how they came to be, the work they do and what cosplaying means to them. The…

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Speaking with collector Asoka The Geek 1:21:33

2y ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Big question...In or out of the box?On this episode I had a great chat with Asoka The Geek . I had trouble focusing on Asoka though as that gorgeous wall of collectibles behind him was distracting!Hearing about how Asoka started on this path and about what makes a collectible good or bad was fascinating.I even got to see a few as we discussed some …

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My review of Superpowered: The DC Story 48:05

2y ago48:05

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Recently I was granted early access to watch this new documentary from DC Comics. Each episode is filled with fascination information, footage and interviews with the talented heroes that have worked for DC Comics over the decades. Watching this series has given me a closer connection to the heroes and stories I’ve enjoyed over the years. I now hav…

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Speaking with The Flash Film News 1:39:30

2y ago1:39:30

1:39:30

The world has been getting accurate information from The Flash Film News channels for quite some time. They’ve been sharing updates, news, videos and images whilst also being fans. I got to sit down and speak with them about how the channel began, the importance of integrity when it comes to sharing news and the film itself. The good and the not so…

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Speaking with artist Rym Slim 1:41:00

2y ago1:41:00

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I’ve been a fan of Rym Slim’s art for many years and it was great to sit down and talk about his journey and about his life as an artist. We talked about finding his style, plagiarism, learning through practice and about how his work has evolved. What makes this episode even more special is the art he created while talking to me. Rym created some a…

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A screening, an afterparty, a Batmobile and a Big Belly Burger! 41:13

2y ago41:13

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This episode was recorded in London and there are reviews, chats, updates, opinions and a meal! Recently I was invited there by Warner Bros UK to attend some exciting events and celebrate the release of The Flash movie. Paul from DC World also invited me to Park Row, a DC Comics inspired restaurant, to try out their “Worlds Collide” menu which was …

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Movies, books and more with Aaron J Watches 1:02:08

2y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Recently I spoke with Aaron (AaronWatches) about his love for films, history and some of the big summer blockbusters that are coming out soon. We are both very excited for Oppenheimer AND Barbie! We also talked about the books we love, The Batman concert, Henry Cavill’s next film and the benefits of going to the cinema alone. Where you can find Aar…

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Portsmouth Comic Con 2023 42:18

2y ago42:18

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On this episode I talk about my fantastic weekend at Portsmouth Comic-Con. There are interviews with some of the crew, reporters, stall-holders and guests. This event is something I look forward to every year and in the future it’s going to get bigger and better. It truly is the staple for what Comic-Cons should be like. https://portsmouthcomiccon.…

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Speaking with Wonder Woman, Belle and Amie! 51:40

2y ago51:40

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On this episode I spoke to Wonder Woman, Belle AND Amie. Three guests in one! Amie is a passionate cosplayer and is a member of Dream Team Portsmouth, a group of cosplayers from the South Coast who appear at events and being characters to life. Amie (also known as “Princess And The Sea) will be at Portsmouth Comic Con with her cosplayer team entert…

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Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 - Spoiler Review 39:58

2y ago39:58

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Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 is finally out and on this episode of The Podcast Of Steel I share my thoughts about the franchise, this movie and what James Gunn has in store for the future. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, it really helps! Stay Super. Where you can find me online: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GeekOfSteel Ins…

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Speaking with Curt from Portsmouth Comic Con 48:37

2y ago48:37

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Portsmouth Comic Con is back on the 3rd and 4th of June and I can't wait. I have supported this event over the last few years and I will for many more to come. It's a classic event that really gets what a Comic Con should be like. I love it!Curt Hill is one of the heroes in charge of organising Portsmouth Comic Con and it was great to hear the pass…

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What Superman Stories Should You Read? 47:05

2y ago47:05

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On this episode I share some of my favourite reads and share some insight into why these particular stories are such a great introduction to the character. From time to time someone will ask me "Luke, what Superman stories should I read?". Now all I will have to do is share this episode with them!By Luke Bugg "The Geek Of Steel"

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Speaking With Paul Edwards From DC World/Geek Garage 51:21

2y ago51:21

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On episode two I talk about the Superman Anniversary, Portsmouth Comic Con and I share some superhero updates. My special guest was Paul from DC World and we talked all about his origin story, his passion for entertainment and his exciting geeky business “Geek Garage”. Where you can find Paul and GeekGarage: www.Instagram.com/DCWorld_ www.Instagram…

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