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The original pop culture podcast highlighting diversity in geek entertainment. Delivering pop culture news, reviews, and socially biting commentary since 2005. Lighthearted conversations on the intersection of political and racial issues when seen through

Aaron Duran


    • Mar 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 29m AVG DURATION
    • 218 EPISODES


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    Issue 756 - The One With Scott Dally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 63:25


    After nearly two decades, we're winding down—but not before one FINAL Booyah! with the one and only Famous Scott Dally!

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    Issue 755 - The Mummy (1999) with Anastasia Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 106:48


    Issue 755 of Geek in the City Radio: Deep Dive on the 1999 The Mummy with Anastasia Elfman Get ready to relive the thrills and chills of The Mummy! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 1999 cult classic that brought the undead back to life. We're talking: Hidden gems you missed in The Mummy -Behind-the-scenes secrets - Why this film still stands the test of time - The epic chemistry between Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Plus, hear about Anastasia's own experiences in the world of film and her take on the The Mummy's lasting impact on pop culture! Don't miss out on this nostalgic journey into the tombs! Hit that Play button now. Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know your favorite The Mummy moment! #GeekInTheCity #TheMummy #1999TheMummy #BrendanFraser #RachelWeisz #AnastasiaElfman #MovieDeepDive #CultClassic #Nostalgia #ActionMovies #FilmHistory #PopCulture #GeekTalk #MovieFans #MustWatch #RetroMovies #GeeksOfYouTube #PodcastLife

    Issue 754 - The One With Funemployment Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 70:29


    As we countdown to the finale, the crew has Sarah and Greg of Funemployment Radio on to talk about the past lives of podcasters and Four Lokos!

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    Issue 753 - The Univited (1944) with Anastasia Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 60:39


    In this episode the crew welcomes Anastasia Elfman back for Film Fever ass they do a deep dive on the forgotten 1944 horror/thriller classic - The Univited. 

    Issue 752 - The Final Countdown Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 60:19


    Hello frieds. The crew starts with their usual nerdy banter, but also of endings. As Geek in the City Radio heads towards its 20th anniversary, it is also the time to say goodbye. Don't worry, we aren't leaving just yet, but we talk about the special guests we have planned and what the future might hold. 

    Issue 751 - Monkeybone with Anastasia Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 69:21


    The gang returns with our special co-host Anastasia Elfman as we dive into the 2001 cult classic - Monkeybone! Does the film deserve the dismissiveness it received when it hit theaters? Or, is it another gem years before its time. Watch the video stream at https://www.youtube.com/@geekinthecity  Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

    Issue 750 - Yuuuuule Be Horrified

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 68:58


    Issue 750 of Geek in the City Radio, it's a merry scare! Special guest host Anastasia Elfman joins to unwrap the chilling world of Christmas horror movies. From killer Santas to festive frights, we sleigh it all! #HorrorPodcast #ChristmasHorror #GeekCulture #Podcast Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

    Issue 749 - K&A in the Morning!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 74:41


    The two old dudes are running the show today and it immediately becomes an old school nerd ramble. But in time, they dive into their full final thoughts on Star Trek Discovery and how it potentially realized the full Trek vision and what could have been. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe #GeekInTheCityRadio #Podcast #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscoery #AnastasiaElfman #Horror #MagicTheGathering #FilmAnalysis #PodcastRecommendations #NewEpisode

    Issue 748 - Death Becomes Her with Anastasia Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 103:05


    Film Fever with Anastasia Elfman continues with the cult classic Death Becomes Her. Enjoy this deep dive into one of the most ground-breaking VFX movies of the 20th century and learn which performer swore off all VFX heavy movies forever after filming. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe #GeekInTheCityRadio #Podcast #Halloween #Costumes #AnastasiaElfman #Horror #SwordGuys #FilmAnalysis #PodcastRecommendations #NewEpisode

    Issue 747 - Spooooooky Times!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 76:14


    The gang talks about their favorite time of the year and a walk down Halloween of the past. Aliens. Cowboys. Tacoma Katanas. Oh my! Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe #GeekInTheCityRadio #Podcast #Halloween #Costumes #AnastasiaElfman #Horror #SwordGuys #FilmAnalysis #PodcastRecommendations #NewEpisode

    Issue 746 - Freaks with Anastasia Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 72:02


    New episode alert! Join us on Geek in the City Radio as we dive into the controversial and fascinating world of Tod Browning's 1932 film Freaks. Our special guest, the talented Anastasia Elfman, joins us to discuss the film's themes, performances, and its lasting impact on cinema. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe #GeekInTheCityRadio #Podcast #Freaks #TodBrowning #AnastasiaElfman #Horror #ClassicFilms #FilmAnalysis #PodcastRecommendations #NewEpisode

    Issue 745 - The 2024 HP Lovecraft Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 62:21


    This week the gang sits down with Gwen to talk about the 2024 HP Lovecraft Film Festival and celebrate the Dunwich Harvest. We dive into all the amazing features and shorts debuting at the festival. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

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    Issue 744 - The House on Haunted Hill with Anastasia Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 76:30


    In this episode of Geek in the City Radio, the crew delves into the 1999 horror film House on Haunted Hill. Join us as we revisit this classic tale of a haunted asylum, its eccentric guests, and the terrifying events that unfold within its walls. Our special guest, Anastasia Elfman, joins us to share her insights on the film's themes, characters, and its place in horror cinema history. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

    Issue 743 - FML with Kelly Sue DeConnick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 99:14


    On this episode we're thrilled to have the talented writer and all around awesome person Kelly Sue DeConnick join us to discuss her latest series, "FML," from Dark Horse Comics. Join us as we delve into the creative process behind this exciting new comic book and the challange in balancing comedy with the difficutl themes within modern America. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

    Issue 742 - The Old Dark House with Anastasia Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 63:07


    Join us for another thrilling episode of Geek in the City Radio! This week, we dive deep into the shadowy world of classic horror with the return of our Film Fever series. We're joined by the incredibly talented Anastasia Elfman, actor, writer, performer, and producer, as we explore the eerie depths of the 1932 Universal masterpiece, The Old Dark House. Get ready for a chilling journey filled with gothic atmosphere, eccentric characters, and spine-tingling suspense. Don't miss this exclusive interview and in-depth analysis of a horror classic! Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

    Issue 741 - Avatar the Last Airbender, Hello & Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 75:00


    In this episode the crew finally revisists and wraps up their viewing of the animated series, Avatar the Last Airbender. Does it still work if you didn't grow up with the series? Does it play homage to cultures and genres, or does it appropriate. Download and give us your thoughts. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

    Issue 740 - We Work For Dick Jones!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 70:04


    It's the all new show and we kick off the new monthly segment - Film Fever with Anastasia Elfman! We're gonna spend an hour doing a deep dive on one of Anastasia's favorite films. This month it's time to visit old Detroit and watch Robocop bring justice to OCP. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

    Issue 739 - The Betrayal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 96:13


    After a chaotic opening, the crew tests a single round in the newest Betrayal in the House on the Hill - Betrayal: The Card Game. And, an important announcement on the future of Geek in the City Radio. Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun - Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

    Issue 738 - Slap Dash Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 87:27


    The crew has a chat with Zach Golden of Slap Dash Studios - Home of The League of Ultimate Questing to talk about their newest project - The Heresies of Radulf Burntwine.  Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun

    Issue 737 - Your Honey or Your Life II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 85:33


    Calling all mead makers!  Join us for an interview with Lee Hegmon of The Barelled Bee & learn how to enter "Your Honey or Your Life," Portland's 2nd annual mead homebrew competition! #GeekInTheCity #MeadMadness #PDXBeer Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun

    Issue 736 - The 2024 Portland Horror Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 86:45


    Dive into the macabre with Geek in the City Radio! This week, we chat with Gwen Callahan, organizer of the 2024 Portland Horror Film Festival. Discover spine-chilling details, exclusive previews, and what makes this festival a must-attend for horror fans. Tune in and get ready for the fright of your life! Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun

    Issue 735 - Dungeon Delving & Alien Invasions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 61:53


    Join us on this episode as we dive into "Slash/Back," an innovative sci-fi horror film set in the Arctic, and explore "ShadowDark," the gritty, old-school RPG. Tune in for fresh insights, captivating reviews, and your next entertainment obsession! Don't miss out on this thrilling discussion! Hire a Writer - Explore Geeky Portland - Downtown Fun

    Issue 734 - Deadites and Millennial Pauses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 78:10


    Join us for a bone-chilling marathon of all 5 Evil Dead movies! Grab your popcorn and brace yourself for demonic mayhem. Share your screams with #EvilDeadMarathon! Don't miss out! #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Isssue 733 - Alice: A Dark Wonderland Tale of Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 88:43


    This week, Denise and Kaebel chat with writer S.E. Ransdell and artist Atlas Talos about their new comics Alice: A Dark Wonderland Tale of Redemption now live on Kickstarter. We dive into the creative process, working on a comics team, and how to find grants for your creative work. - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 732 - Geeky Reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 79:03


    Join Aaron, Denise, and Kaebel in this geek-tastic episode as they dive into their thrilling adventures, from comics, shows, and gaming quests. Tune in for a dose of Portland's finest geekery and vibrant nerd culture!  - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 731 -With Rev Nat for City Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 93:09


    Join us for an insightful discussion with Rev Nat, candidate for Portland City Council District 2, as he shares his vision for the community. #PortlandElections #RevNatForDistrict2 #PortlandLeadership  - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 730 - The Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 63:52


    This week the gang chats it up with Mike Rosen about the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts and their Kickstarter to get the museum up and running for the public. - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 729 - Anastasia Elfman x Lon Chaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 91:50


    Dive into the dark world of horror with filmmaker Anastasia Elfman as she explores her passion for Lon Chaney and the spine-chilling tales of the genre! - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 728 - Ride Baby Ride with Sofie Somoroff and Celina Bernstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 79:53


    The gang has a great conversation with filmmakers Sofie Somoroff and Celina Bernstein. Last year we had a great conversation over Love is a Fire. This time we chat about their newest film - Ride Baby Ride. We dealve into out love of horror and how the genre can tackle difficult subjests. - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 727 - Alex Hart of Might I Suggest a Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 69:34


    This week we chat with Alex Hart, creator and host of the popular YouTube channel - Might I Suggest a Game. Alex will help you find the perfect board game no matter your play style. And, come see him and test some games this week at Gamestorm24! - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 726 - The 9th Annual SheBre

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 73:29


    Dive into an inspiring convo with Jenn at SheBrew, the ultimate women-only brewing fest in Portland this Sunday! Don't miss the brew buzz! Sponsored by - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 725 - It's Aaron's Birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 92:45


    Greetings programs. This week, the gang has a classic nerd talk and Bean and Kaebel show Aaron some birthday love! Sponsored by - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 724 - Creator Kel McDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 76:14


    We chat with Portland comic creator Kel McDonald as they talk about the newest installment of the City Bewteen series and their pending Kickstarter.  Sponsored by - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 723 - Mika Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 87:22


    This week we sit down with photographer Mika Martinez to talk about her new project, Soy Yo! and her show at the Armory on March's 1st Thursday. Sponsored by - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 722 - Geek Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 93:03


    The gang goes over some of their favorite geek news and rumors. Sponsored by - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 721 -Matt Fraction on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 81:52


    This week we are joined by writer Matt Fraction as we talk about co-creating and writing on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and gush a bit on Godzilla Minus One. Sponsored by - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Episode 720 - Battlegrounds Gaming Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 84:43


    We welcome friend of the show Steve Coker to talk about his newest venture - Battlegrounds Gaming Cafe, Portland's first gaming coffee shop. Sponsored by - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

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    Episode 719 - The 2024 Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 88:30


    After a needed break, the gang kicks off 2024 with some gifts and a call to action for you! We want 2024 to be the year of amazing guests, help us get there by sending your dream interview. Sponsored by - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1  

    Issue 718 -

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 87:59


    The gang chats with Dylan and Julia of GuinolFest Productions on booking Richard and Anastasia Elfman, being only 2 degrees from Dracula, and horror shorts! Sponsored by - Guardian Games – PDX Asylum - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue717 - Gearing Up With Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 79:16


    We have some fun talking about some new games we're excited to share this holiday season. And we promise, next week we will have our new studio space figured out, quirks and all. Sponsored by - Guardian Games – PDX Asylum - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 716 - Richard and Anastasia Elfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 91:28


    We have a fantastic conversation with Richard and Anastasia Elfman as they prepare for GuignolFest Presents: 3 MOVIES & LIVE SHOW! Sponsored by - Guardian Games – PDX Asylum - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 715 - The Marvels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 108:09


    In this issue, we talk about the first two episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and The Marvels. Sponsored by - Guardian Games – PDX Asylum - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 714 - Lower Decks! Lower Decks! Lower Decks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 92:11


    It's a full show as we wrap up our final horror movies and then dive into the glory that was Star Trek Lower Decks season 4. Sponsored by - Guardian Games – PDX Asylum - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 713 - Foundations of Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 72:37


    Aaron and Denise dive into the early days of horror films. First, they discuss the original Universal Frankenstein and compare it to the even older Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Sponsored by - Guardian Games – PDX Asylum - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 712 - A Library Kurt Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 109:46


    This week, the Bean and the crew dive into The Last House on the Left and Aaron sees Child's Play for the first time and Kaebel joins the undead at Scare Grounds PDX. Sponsored by - Guardian Games – PDX Asylum - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 711 - Mopop Horror Begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 76:51


    The crew goes all out for October as they dive into the MoPop Top 100 Horror films. Plus, some new horror flicks (to them) that didn't make the list but are still fun.  Sponsored by - Guardian Games –  BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 710 - To Boldly Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 37:10


    It's a busy week for the crew, so enjoy the 2020 interview with Noah Averbach-Katz talking about playing an Andorian on Star Trek Discovery & running D&D with the Trek cast. Sponsored by - Guardian Games –  BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 709 - The 2023 HP Lovecraft Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 86:13


    The horror of the unknown returns as Gwen Callahan of the HP Lovecraft returns to talk about the 2023 festival at the historic Hollywood Theatre. All that and GHOST KAEBEL! Sponsored by - Guardian Games –  BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

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    Issue 708 - Spooky Plans & Horror Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 87:48


    It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's creepy time! The gang talks about their spooky plans and horror movies they need to watch. Also, you get to peak into our messed up heads. Sponsored by - Guardian Games –  BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 707 - Star Trek Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 81:19


    The gang is all back together to talk about Star Trek Day and what has them excited. And sadly, they speak about the closing of Reverend Nat's Hard Cider and the bigger issue around Portland and its people. Sponsored by - Guardian Games –  Reverend Nat's Cider - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

    Issue 706 - Podcasters Seek the Creator

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 88:25


    This week the gang has a very special show as they play their incredibly nerdy conversation after a screening of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. With special guests Merrick, Alicia, and Benja. It's like Portland nerd royalty in Sam's Billiards. Sponsored by - Guardian Games –  Reverend Nat's Cider - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

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