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Everything you want to know about the Dallas geek culture & our opinions on major geek media.

Brad & Mike


    • Oct 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Is James Marsters The Best Actor in Nerdy TV?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 5:46


    James Marsters has made a career out of playing the irresistible villain who is everyone's type thanks to iconic roles like Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Captain John Hart on Torchwood. Join us on today's edition of Dallas Geek as we talk vampires, anime, & rock music with the ultimate TV bad boy!

    Is James Marsters The Best Actor in Nerdy TV?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 5:46


    James Marsters has made a career out of playing the irresistible villain who is everyone's type thanks to iconic roles like Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Captain John Hart on Torchwood. Join us on today's edition of Dallas Geek as we talk vampires, anime, & rock music with the ultimate TV bad boy!

    Did Daniel Craig Do Justice to The Legacy of James Bond?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 87:01


    As the longest tenured James Bond, Daniel Craig has earned a prestigious place within the legacy of both the franchise & the character. But is the Bond mythology truly better for this? On today's audio-exclusive edition of Dallas Geek, we will breakdown the legacy of the franchise & see if WE can agree on how important Daniel Craig's tenure as the most infamous man-of-mystery has truly been!

    Did Daniel Craig Do Justice to The Legacy of James Bond?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 87:01


    As the longest tenured James Bond, Daniel Craig has earned a prestigious place within the legacy of both the franchise & the character. But is the Bond mythology truly better for this? On today's audio-exclusive edition of Dallas Geek, we will breakdown the legacy of the franchise & see if WE can agree on how important Daniel Craig's tenure as the most infamous man-of-mystery has truly been!

    See What You Missed at Fan Expo Dallas Yesterday! (ft. Andrew Moyes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 4:08


    If you missed the first day of Fan Expo Dallas, don't worry. We've got you covered! Here's a quick peak into the opening day with special guest Andrew Moyes to talk about everything you can expect to see & experience this weekend.

    See What You Missed at Fan Expo Dallas Yesterday! (ft. Andrew Moyes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 4:08


    If you missed the first day of Fan Expo Dallas, don't worry. We've got you covered! Here's a quick peak into the opening day with special guest Andrew Moyes to talk about everything you can expect to see & experience this weekend.

    Did Irresponsible Clickbait Intentionally Make Anthony Mackie Look Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 46:13


    Clickbait has become increasingly pervasive in our digital lives. While frustrating, the question is, “Is it dangerous & irresponsible?” With articles like Variety's interview with Anthony Mackie that created a fake homophobia problem with Falcon & The Winter Soldier, we tend to say…it's complicated. Join us on today's edition of Dallas Geek as we dive into the dark side of internet clickbait!

    Did Irresponsible Clickbait Intentionally Make Anthony Mackie Look Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 46:13


    Clickbait has become increasingly pervasive in our digital lives. While frustrating, the question is, “Is it dangerous & irresponsible?” With articles like Variety's interview with Anthony Mackie that created a fake homophobia problem with Falcon & The Winter Soldier, we tend to say…it's complicated. Join us on today's edition of Dallas Geek as we dive into the dark side of internet clickbait!

    Did DC Comics Abandon Comic-Con & Is Black Widow the Movie of the Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 125:14


    For a year mostly devoid of fresh entertainment news, A LOT happened this past week. DC & Marvel both pulled out of SDCC; Black Widow hit box offices with HUGE weekend expectations; & cinematic/directing legend, Richard Donner, passed away. Obviously, we have…a FEW thoughts about all of this. So, join us LIVE at Madness Games & Comics as we dive into this tempest of nerdy news!

    Did DC Comics Abandon Comic-Con & Is Black Widow the Movie of the Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 125:14


    For a year mostly devoid of fresh entertainment news, A LOT happened this past week. DC & Marvel both pulled out of SDCC; Black Widow hit box offices with HUGE weekend expectations; & cinematic/directing legend, Richard Donner, passed away. Obviously, we have…a FEW thoughts about all of this. So, join us LIVE at Madness Games & Comics as we dive into this tempest of nerdy news!

    Did This Year Prove That E3 is a Complete Waste of Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 54:25


    With so many major announcements hitting the internet all year long, there have been far fewer genuine surprises left to announce at the granddaddy of the gaming industry hype-machine. Is E3 still worth our attention or is it time to let this gaming pioneer fade into the sunset? Find out all this & more on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Did This Year Prove That E3 is a Complete Waste of Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 54:25


    With so many major announcements hitting the internet all year long, there have been far fewer genuine surprises left to announce at the granddaddy of the gaming industry hype-machine. Is E3 still worth our attention or is it time to let this gaming pioneer fade into the sunset? Find out all this & more on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Why Was Rampage One of the Best Arcade Games of All Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 10:24


    For all the gamers old enough to remember the golden age for arcades in the 1980's & 90's, we have a real treat for you today! Back in 2019, we had the chance to speak with Brian Colin, the creator of Rampage, shortly before he was inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame. So, let's dive in with the legend himself on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Why Was Rampage One of the Best Arcade Games of All Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 10:24


    For all the gamers old enough to remember the golden age for arcades in the 1980's & 90's, we have a real treat for you today! Back in 2019, we had the chance to speak with Brian Colin, the creator of Rampage, shortly before he was inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame. So, let's dive in with the legend himself on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Why Are Pokémon Cards Fanatically Popular Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 40:10


    In case you were living under a rock for the past few months, Pokémon cards are back in the news. People are literally getting into fights at Walmart & stealing cereal for a chance to get card worth thousands or…millions. What does this all mean? Have millennials lost their minds during this pandemic or is there more to the resurgence of Pokémania? Find out on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Why Are Pokémon Cards Fanatically Popular Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 40:10


    In case you were living under a rock for the past few months, Pokémon cards are back in the news. People are literally getting into fights at Walmart & stealing cereal for a chance to get card worth thousands or…millions. What does this all mean? Have millennials lost their minds during this pandemic or is there more to the resurgence of Pokémania? Find out on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Will Pokémon's 25th Anniversary Be As Epic As Fans Are Hoping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 32:37


    For those of you who did not already know, this year is Pokémon's 25th anniversary. As with any franchise this large that survives 25 years in pop culture, fans are expecting a spectacular celebration to ring in the occasion. Will this year be everything fans hope it will be? Join us on today's live edition of Dallas Geek to see what you might have missed & what surprises are still to come!

    Will Pokémon's 25th Anniversary Be As Epic As Fans Are Hoping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 32:37


    For those of you who did not already know, this year is Pokémon's 25th anniversary. As with any franchise this large that survives 25 years in pop culture, fans are expecting a spectacular celebration to ring in the occasion. Will this year be everything fans hope it will be? Join us on today's live edition of Dallas Geek to see what you might have missed & what surprises are still to come!

    Why Did Disney Cancel Duck Tails? It Was Their Best Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 41:09


    Ok Disney…we need to talk. We get it. You're large, in charge, & own basically everything that we have loved since childhood. However, you have this terrible habit of canceling our favorite shows right when they're hitting their peak. We understand that you are INCREDIBLY cheap & you do this to prevent syndication payouts, but…can you stop already???

    Why Did Disney Cancel Duck Tails? It Was Their Best Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 41:09


    Ok Disney…we need to talk. We get it. You're large, in charge, & own basically everything that we have loved since childhood. However, you have this terrible habit of canceling our favorite shows right when they're hitting their peak. We understand that you are INCREDIBLY cheap & you do this to prevent syndication payouts, but…can you stop already???

    Is Brian Mathis the Fan Favorite Part of The Ancient Magus Bride?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 3:31


    In 2017, he found himself voicing Elias, the lead The Ancient Magus’ Bride (the new cult favorite for every goth desperate for something to latch onto once they finished Death Note & Black Butler). It is a fantastic gothic romance that we cannot wait for a new season to be greenlit for production. So, join us as we dive into the career of Brian Mathis on today’s edition of Dallas Geek.

    Is Brian Mathis the Fan Favorite Part of The Ancient Magus Bride?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 3:31


    In 2017, he found himself voicing Elias, the lead The Ancient Magus' Bride (the new cult favorite for every goth desperate for something to latch onto once they finished Death Note & Black Butler). It is a fantastic gothic romance that we cannot wait for a new season to be greenlit for production. So, join us as we dive into the career of Brian Mathis on today's edition of Dallas Geek.

    Is Social Commentary Ruining Falcon & The Winter Soldier?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 48:04


    Does social commentary really ruin nerdy entertainment? If you believe much of the internet, then the answer is apparently yes. However, when most every franchise from Captain America, Star Trek, & Lord of the Rings were created to discuss real world issues, it seems there is more to the conversation than what the internet thinks. So, let's find out on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Is Social Commentary Ruining Falcon & The Winter Soldier?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 48:04


    Does social commentary really ruin nerdy entertainment? If you believe much of the internet, then the answer is apparently yes. However, when most every franchise from Captain America, Star Trek, & Lord of the Rings were created to discuss real world issues, it seems there is more to the conversation than what the internet thinks. So, let's find out on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Is Martha Harms Our Favorite Part of Borderlands 3? You Better Believe it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 9:40


    Is Martha Harms Our Favorite Part of Borderlands 3? You Better Believe it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 9:40


    Is It Ok to Enjoy the Movies From Problematic Directors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 48:41


    Is it still ok to enjoy entertainment that was made by someone who did something wrong after they have been exposed or do we have a responsibility to remove ourselves from them so the creator doesn’t financially benefit from us? Join us as we dive into what is bound to be one of our more controversial episodes on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!

    Is It Ok to Enjoy the Movies From Problematic Directors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 48:41


    Is it still ok to enjoy entertainment that was made by someone who did something wrong after they have been exposed or do we have a responsibility to remove ourselves from them so the creator doesn't financially benefit from us? Join us as we dive into what is bound to be one of our more controversial episodes on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Did One Brilliant Man Illustrate Your Childhood in the 90's?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 73:15


    **We apologize for the momentary static that happens around 20 minutes into the interview. The technical difficulty passes quickly.

    Did One Brilliant Man Illustrate Your Childhood in the 90's?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 73:15


    **We apologize for the momentary static that happens around 20 minutes into the interview. The technical difficulty passes quickly.

    Claptrap Reveals His Forbidden Love of GI Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 6:03


    Jim Foronda, aka the one & only Claptrap, is exactly the zany character you would expect from his performance in Borderlands 3. So, join us as we jump back into the wacky world of voice acting with one of the most hyper happy people we’ve met on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!

    Claptrap Reveals His Forbidden Love of GI Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 6:03


    Jim Foronda, aka the one & only Claptrap, is exactly the zany character you would expect from his performance in Borderlands 3. So, join us as we jump back into the wacky world of voice acting with one of the most hyper happy people we've met on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    How Did Nintendo Absolutely Dominate the Video Game Industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 40:43


    For those of you not as fanatically obsessed with the history of video games, you can be forgiven for not knowing the history of how Nintendo literally created the modern video game industry. However, that is exactly why we love to gush about it every chance we get. So, join us today as we give out history lesson on video games & Nintendo’s utter domination of their competition on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!

    How Did Nintendo Absolutely Dominate the Video Game Industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 40:43


    For those of you not as fanatically obsessed with the history of video games, you can be forgiven for not knowing the history of how Nintendo literally created the modern video game industry. However, that is exactly why we love to gush about it every chance we get. So, join us today as we give out history lesson on video games & Nintendo's utter domination of their competition on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Are HD Remakes The Biggest Scam in Video Game History?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 90:57


    With every major video game studio reaching for the easy cash grab that is the HD remake of a classic game or franchise, the question needs to be asked: are these remakes even worth it? So, on today’s edition of Dallas Geek, we will dive into the history of HD remakes & if they have a legitimate place in the modern gaming landscape!

    Are HD Remakes The Biggest Scam in Video Game History?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 90:57


    With every major video game studio reaching for the easy cash grab that is the HD remake of a classic game or franchise, the question needs to be asked: are these remakes even worth it? So, on today's edition of Dallas Geek, we will dive into the history of HD remakes & if they have a legitimate place in the modern gaming landscape!

    What's It Like To Be A Voice Actor During the Mega Apocalypse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 83:13


    We’re about to talk to Brianna Roberts: voice actor, singer, theatrical actress, & fellow survivor of the Mega Apocalypse of 2020. So, let’s dive deep into the world of anime & find out what it’s like to be a theater nerd on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!

    What's It Like To Be A Voice Actor During the Mega Apocalypse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 83:13


    We're about to talk to Brianna Roberts: voice actor, singer, theatrical actress, & fellow survivor of the Mega Apocalypse of 2020. So, let's dive deep into the world of anime & find out what it's like to be a theater nerd on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    The Fabulous Brianna Roberts Talks About SMITE & Funimation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 3:31


    The anime fans out there may know the fabulous Brianna Roberts, like we do, as the voice of Grammi in Fairy Tail or Emma Spring from Astra Lost in Space or even Valerie Hawthorne from Ace Attorney. On the other hand, you may be more of a gamer & know Brianna as either Crystal Gaze Medusa or Ragnarok Hera from SMITE. Join us yet again as we dive head first into the world of voice acting in today’s edition of Dallas Geek!

    The Fabulous Brianna Roberts Talks About SMITE & Funimation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 3:31


    The anime fans out there may know the fabulous Brianna Roberts, like we do, as the voice of Grammi in Fairy Tail or Emma Spring from Astra Lost in Space or even Valerie Hawthorne from Ace Attorney. On the other hand, you may be more of a gamer & know Brianna as either Crystal Gaze Medusa or Ragnarok Hera from SMITE. Join us yet again as we dive head first into the world of voice acting in today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Will Disney Plus Revolutionize the MCU?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 49:19


    Disney Plus’s weekly episode release schedule presents an opportunity for cinematic franchises, like Marvel, to develop much deeper stories with more profound character development on Disney Plus, than they could ever accomplish on the big screen. So, join us as we analyse how this could forever change our favorite cinematic franchises on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!

    Will Disney Plus Revolutionize the MCU?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 49:19


    Disney Plus's weekly episode release schedule presents an opportunity for cinematic franchises, like Marvel, to develop much deeper stories with more profound character development on Disney Plus, than they could ever accomplish on the big screen. So, join us as we analyse how this could forever change our favorite cinematic franchises on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Did The Best Horror Thriller of All Time Just Turns 30?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 35:56


    The Silence of the Lambs was a groundbreaking moment in modern cinema that shaped the next three decades for the horror thriller genre primarily thanks to Anthony Hopkins’ performance as Hannibal Lecter. Today, we are going to dive into the deep end of this classic & see why it is still as influential as it is on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!

    Did The Best Horror Thriller of All Time Just Turns 30?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 35:56


    The Silence of the Lambs was a groundbreaking moment in modern cinema that shaped the next three decades for the horror thriller genre primarily thanks to Anthony Hopkins' performance as Hannibal Lecter. Today, we are going to dive into the deep end of this classic & see why it is still as influential as it is on today's edition of Dallas Geek!

    Can Disney Save Star Wars with The High Republic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 94:16


    Now that Disney+ is expanding the Marvel & Star Wars cinematic universes in ways that have never been explored before, we thought it was time to take a deep dive into the Star Wars EU & see how it is holding up under Disney’s guidance. What have they done right & does it deserve the heavy criticism that has been lobbed at Disney in recent years? Find out all this & more in the first “audio exclusive” edition of Dallas Geek!

    Can Disney Save Star Wars with The High Republic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 94:16


    Now that Disney+ is expanding the Marvel & Star Wars cinematic universes in ways that have never been explored before, we thought it was time to take a deep dive into the Star Wars EU & see how it is holding up under Disney's guidance. What have they done right & does it deserve the heavy criticism that has been lobbed at Disney in recent years? Find out all this & more in the first “audio exclusive” edition of Dallas Geek!

    Who's Ready for a Watchmen Inspired Apocalypse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 36:55


    With the chaos of recent events, we thought now would be the perfect time to discuss the most controversial comic book movie from the 2000’s all about anarchy & Alan Moore’s crazy ideas about how to avert the end of the world. So, let’s follow in Zack Snyder’s footsteps & try to avoid talking about “the squid” as we dive into the latest edition of Does It Still Hold Up!

    Who's Ready for a Watchmen Inspired Apocalypse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 36:55


    With the chaos of recent events, we thought now would be the perfect time to discuss the most controversial comic book movie from the 2000's all about anarchy & Alan Moore's crazy ideas about how to avert the end of the world. So, let's follow in Zack Snyder's footsteps & try to avoid talking about “the squid” as we dive into the latest edition of Does It Still Hold Up!

    Starting the Year at Madness Games & Comics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 128:31


    We made it through 2020! And as a special way to get 2021 started right, we decided to show off one of the fantastic local comic & game stores here in North Texas that you NEED to know about: Madness Comics & Games!

    Starting the Year at Madness Games & Comics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 128:31


    We made it through 2020! And as a special way to get 2021 started right, we decided to show off one of the fantastic local comic & game stores here in North Texas that you NEED to know about: Madness Comics & Games!

    Is Jingle All The Way Terrifying or Harmless Holiday Fun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 34:05


    Released in 1996, Jingle All The Way came out the same year as the Nintendo 64 & at the peak of the Beanie Baby & Tickle Me Elmo craze. Can this movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger & Sinbad still hold up with modern audiences or does it stumble on reality & fall flat? Find out all this & more on today’s edition of Does It Still Hold Up!

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