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This week on Geekstorians, we're looking at the leak that punched a hole through Hollywood's gates.For years, Fox had Deadpool sitting in development limbo. Ryan Reynolds wanted to make the film properly. Director Tim Miller had test footage. The fans knew exactly what they wanted. The studio, however, remained unconvinced.Then, in July 2014, fifty-two seconds of Deadpool test footage appeared online.It wasn't a trailer. It wasn't part of a polished marketing campaign. It wasn't even supposed to be public. But once the footage hit the internet, the reaction was immediate, loud, and impossible for Fox to ignore.In this episode, Dave traces the long road to Deadpool, from Hollywood's old gatekeeping model and the internet's war with studio control, through the disastrous version of Wade Wilson in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, to the leaked footage that helped turn an unlikely R-rated superhero comedy into a box-office monster.Along the way, we look at how the success of Deadpool changed the conversation around R-rated comic book films, helped open the door for projects like Logan and Joker, and proved that audiences were no longer just waiting outside the studio gates. Sometimes, they could force the gates open.This is the story of Ryan Reynolds, Tim Miller, Fox, fandom, the internet, and a red-suited menace who refused to stay in development hell.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Darryl on this week's Geektown Radio as they chat through the latest TV, film and gaming news, along with the shows and games they've been watching recently.Darryl kicks things off with a look at ‘High Potential' Season 2, the crime procedural starring Kaitlin Olson, which continues to deliver those fun “clever outsider helps the police” vibes. He also reviews ‘Mistletoe Murders', the surprisingly intriguing cosy crime series starring Sarah Drew, which is available in the UK on ITVX, along with Jackie Chan action thriller ‘The Shadow's Edge', and indie drama ‘The Bearded Girl'.Meanwhile, Dave has been diving into the early access release of ‘Subnautica 2', which builds on the underwater survival, base-building and monster-dodging brilliance of the original game. He also gives his thoughts on ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill', the Marvel one-shot style special bringing Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle further into the MCU, and discusses the finale of ‘Outlander', including its deliberately ambiguous ending. Plus, there's a look at ‘Good Omens 3', which wraps up the story of Crowley and Aziraphale in a 90-minute Prime Video finale.In the news section, we cover ‘The Lincoln Lawyer' ending with Season 5 on Netflix, Channel 4 cancelling ‘Pushers', and a huge batch of BBC comedy renewals including ‘Amandaland', ‘Black Ops', ‘Such Brave Girls', ‘Things You Should Have Done', ‘Mammoth' and ‘Two Doors Down'. We also discuss renewals for ‘Prisoner', ‘Running Point', ‘My Life with the Walter Boys', ‘Jury Duty', ‘Reacher', ‘Margo's Got Money Troubles', and more.There are also air date updates for ‘Ride with Norman Reedus' on ITVX, ‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe' on HBO Max, ‘VisionQuest' on Disney+, and ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3 on Prime Video. Plus, Prime Video gives a series order to fantasy adaptation ‘Fourth Wing', while Peacock begins development on a live-action ‘Fast & Furious' TV series with Vin Diesel producing.Finally, we run through next week's TV highlights, including ‘Jack Ryan', ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed', ‘SkyMed', ‘The Boroughs', ‘PONIES', ‘Two Weeks in August', ‘Dear England', ‘Brokenwood Mysteries', ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit', ‘Rick and Morty', and ‘Who Do You Think You Are?'.You can listen to Geektown Radio every week for TV, film and gaming chat, UK air date updates, renewals, cancellations, and all the latest entertainment news from Geektown.co.uk.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Season 2 Episode 6 of Geekstorians, Dave digs into one of the strangest turnarounds in blockbuster history.After Tim Burton redefined Batman for the big screen, Warner Bros. slowly pushed the franchise away from gothic weirdness and towards something brighter, louder, more commercial, and far more toy-friendly. The result was 1997's Batman & Robin — a film so spectacularly misjudged it didn't just flop, it effectively shut Batman down for years.But that failure turned out to be the point.This episode explores how the collapse of Batman & Robin gave Warner Bros. the one thing it didn't realise it needed: a blank canvas. With the franchise too damaged to continue as it was, the studio eventually handed Batman to Christopher Nolan, first with Batman Begins, then with The Dark Knight — a film that didn't just restore the character, but changed how Hollywood looked at superhero cinema.It's a story about studio panic, merchandising logic, franchise collapse, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the best version of something only exists because the previous version failed hard enough to clear the ground.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Matt for Geektown Radio Episode 497, and this week's show is led by chat about Sky thriller Prisoner, the return of Citadel for Season 2, Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, and the annual US network bloodbath as renewals and cancellations roll in.Matt kicks things off with social media reviews for Wonder Man Season 1 and Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, with the latter earning huge praise for its big swings, compelling storylines and excellent payoff. He also wraps up Invincible Season 4, which continues to deliver brutal action, strong character work and plenty of Viltrumite chaos.On Dave's side, he reviews Prisoner, the twisty Sky thriller starring Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle, and starts Citadel Season 2, with Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Stanley Tucci back for more stylish spy nonsense. There is also a quick plug for the latest Geektown Talks To interview with Daredevil: Born Again cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera, plus this week's Geekstorians episode on how Batman & Robin accidentally saved Batman.In the news section, they break down Bloodbath Week across the US networks, covering the latest renewals, cancellations and pilot pickups from CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC, including everything from Watson and The Great North ending, to 9-1-1, Grey's Anatomy, Elsbeth, Tracker and Law & Order all surviving another year.They also chat about UK cancellations including Juice, Film Club and Prey vs Predator: The Hunt, along with renewals for Secret Genius with Alan Carr, Pete Wicks: For Dogs' Sake, The 1% Club, Saturday Night Live UK and more.Plus, they run through new series pickups like Line of Fire, The Rockford Files, Sunset P.I., NCIS: New York, The Rookie: North and Baywatch, before rounding up what is coming to screens next week, including Good Omens, The Punisher: One Last Kill, From Season 4, Rivals Season 2 and Welcome to Wrexham Season 5.Listen now for superhero TV, spy thrillers, network chaos and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and entertainment news.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Geektown Talks To interview, Dave chats with cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera, the lead cinematographer behind both seasons one and two of Marvel's ‘Daredevil: Born Again'.Hillary was there from the very beginning of the Disney+ series, shooting the pilot, finale, and seven of the nine episodes in season one, helping to establish the grounded, cinematic look of Matt Murdock's return to Hell's Kitchen. She also returned for season two, shooting half of the episodes, including the opening two, as the story pushed further into the conflict between Daredevil, Wilson Fisk, and a city under increasing pressure.During the interview, Hillary discusses how she first came to cinematography through still photography, and how her love of collaboration led her into film and television. She also talks about how ‘Daredevil: Born Again' came to her, and how classic 1970s New York films such as ‘Taxi Driver' and ‘The French Connection' helped inform the visual direction of the series.We also dig into the visual contrast between Matt Murdock's world and Fisk's world, with Daredevil and the vigilantes shot in a more handheld, human, street-level style, while Fisk's side of the story becomes more controlled, symmetrical and oppressive. Hillary explains how those visual rules evolved across the two seasons, and how they could shift as characters moved between worlds or began to lose control.Hillary also breaks down the show's practical approach to Daredevil's heightened senses, including the in-camera “sensory grande” technique, which uses multiple cameras, lenses, movement and aspect ratio changes to represent something that is not inherently visual.There is also plenty of discussion about the action, including working with the stunt team, keeping fight scenes grounded while still making them cinematic, and why the best sequences need emotional pauses rather than just relentless punching. Hillary talks about the huge East River boat oner in season two, shot at night with drone lighting, choreography and practical location challenges, along with the series' BB Report segments and how they changed visually as the story developed.Plus, Hillary chats about what she is watching at the moment, her love of ‘The X-Files', and why her dream future project would be a Western.‘Daredevil: Born Again' Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Disney+.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Geekstorians continues with the moment virtual worlds stopped being just games and started becoming laboratories.In ‘Virtual Worlds, Real Consequences', Dave looks at three very different digital worlds — World of Warcraft, EVE Online and Second Life — and the very real human behaviour they exposed once thousands of people were let loose inside them.It starts with World of Warcraft's Corrupted Blood incident, when a raid debuff escaped into the wider game and created a plague across major cities. What looked like a game bug became something stranger: an accidental model of how people behave during an epidemic, later cited in real-world pandemic research.From there, the episode moves into EVE Online, where CCP built a universe with minimal intervention and players responded by creating their own politics, economies, infiltrations, betrayals and wars. This is the world of the Guiding Hand Social Club heist, the Band of Brothers collapse, the Council of Stellar Management, and the Bloodbath of B-R5RB, a battle so vast it was covered like a real military event.Then comes Second Life, the platform that looked, for a while, like the future of the internet. A world built around ownership, virtual land, and real-money exchange, it drew in businesses, media companies and futurists who thought the metaverse had arrived. What followed was less a clean technological revolution than a reminder that the internet always brings people with it, and people tend to arrive carrying chaos.If the earlier episodes in Season 2 were about collapse, bankruptcy and institutional failure, this one is about something more revealing: what happens when designers build systems, step back, and let human beings do the rest.Geekstorians is a documentary-style podcast from Dave Elliott of Geektown, exploring the hidden history of geek culture, fandom, film, television, comics and gaming.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Matt for Geektown Radio Episode 496, and this week's show is led by chat about the Kenyan romcom Boda Love, ambitious sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, the return of Criminal Record for a second season, and Dave getting pulled back into Starfield.Matt kicks things off with Boda Love, a Kenyan romance that follows a British woman travelling to Africa after falling for someone online, only for things to go in a very different direction. He also reviews Project Hail Mary, praising its scale, ambition and sci-fi ideas, while also checking in on the latest season of Euphoria.On Dave's side, he dives into Criminal Record Season 2 on Apple TV, with Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi back for a new case, and talks about returning to Starfield following its major updates and expanding creation content. There is also a quick Geekstorians mention, plus a new Geektown Talks To interview with Joséphine Jobert about Saint-Pierre.In the news section, they cover cancellations for Brilliant Minds, Stumble, Son of a Critch and The Night Agent, plus renewals for Scrubs, Shifting Gears, Stranger Things: Tales From '85 and Death in Paradise. There is also air date news for Lanterns, Stuart Fails to Save The Universe and Welcome To Wrexham, along with chat about the Celebrity Traitors cast list.They also discuss more casting for ITV moon thriller First Woman, Netflix's new Harlan Coben adaptation The Woods, and the planned TV adaptation of BAFTA-winning game Atomfall.Plus, they round up what is coming to TV next week, including Amandaland Season 2, Citadel Season 2, Matlock Season 2 Part 2, Legends, M.I.A., Monsieur Spade, Believe Me, Hudson & Rex Season 8 and Devil May Cry Season 2.Listen now for film reviews, TV news, sci-fi chat, gaming updates and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and entertainment chaos.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geektown Talks To is back, and in this episode, Dave sits down with actress Joséphine Jobert to discuss her new crime drama ‘Saint-Pierre', which recently launched in the UK on U&Alibi.UK viewers will know Joséphine from ‘Death in Paradise', but in ‘Saint-Pierre' she takes on a very different kind of island detective role as Deputy Chief Geneviève “Arch” Archambault. Set on the French territory of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, just off the coast of Newfoundland, the series follows Arch as she is partnered with Donny “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, played by Allan Hawco, after Fitz is sent to the island following trouble back home.In the interview, Joséphine talks about why she was initially unsure about doing another police drama after ‘Death in Paradise', what changed her mind when she read the script, and how Arch became a character who meant far more to her than she expected.She also discusses filming on Saint-Pierre itself, swapping Guadeloupe sunshine for much colder North Atlantic weather, the chemistry between Arch and Fitz, and what it is like working opposite Allan Hawco, who is not only her co-star, but also co-creator and executive producer of the show.Plus, Dave and Joséphine chat about the show's success in Canada, the brutal Season 1 cliffhanger, the possibility of more ‘Saint-Pierre', her upcoming projects, reality TV guilty pleasures, and why she would love to step into the world of Marvel.‘Saint-Pierre' Season 1 is airing now on U&Alibi in the UK.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Geekstorians continues with the corporate disaster that accidentally redrew modern pop culture.In ‘The Fire Sale Blueprint', Dave looks at how Marvel's bankruptcy in the 1990s led to one of the strangest and most important chain reactions in film history. As the company collapsed under debt, many of its biggest characters were licensed or sold off in deals that looked sensible at the time and faintly insane in hindsight.Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four and others ended up in other studios' hands. What Marvel was left with looked, at the time, like the second-string cupboard. Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Black Panther, The Avengers. Characters with history, but not the kind of obvious Hollywood heat attached to Spider-Man or the X-Men.That bad hand turned out to be the hand that changed everything.This episode follows the path from Ronald Perelman's debt-loaded takeover of Marvel, through the bankruptcy fight involving Carl Icahn, Isaac Perlmutter and Avi Arad, to the strange reality in which the company's most famous heroes became someone else's blockbuster and the leftovers became the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.It is also the story of how Blade, X-Men and Spider-Man proved the value of Marvel characters on screen, while Kevin Feige, Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. helped turn the characters nobody wanted into the centre of the biggest shared universe in film history.If the earlier episodes in Season 2 were about collapse and survival, this one is about something slightly stranger: how a financial disaster became a design document.Geekstorians is a documentary-style podcast from Dave Elliott of Geektown, exploring the hidden history of geek culture, fandom, film, television, comics and gaming.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Domingos for Geektown Radio Episode 495, and this week's show is led by chat about Michael, the Canadian crime drama Saint Pierre, Apple TV alt-history spin-off Star City, and the return of A Good Girl's Guide To Murder.Domingos kicks things off with Michael, the new biopic charting the early life and rise of Michael Jackson, with Jaafar Jackson playing his famous uncle. He also revisits Netflix's brilliant sports documentary The Last Dance, which charts Michael Jordan and the final run of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, and digs into A Good Girl's Guide To Murder, the BBC and Netflix YA mystery starring Emma Myers, with Season 2 arriving next month.There is also some spoiler-free discussion around Spider-Noir, with Domingos sharing what he can about Nicolas Cage's stylish new take on the Spider-Man character and the show's unusual black-and-white or colour viewing options.On Dave's side, he dives into Saint Pierre, the Canadian police procedural led by Allan Hawco and Joséphine Jobert, and checks out Star City, the new For All Mankind spin-off which retells the early space race from the Soviet perspective. There is also a quick Geekstorians plug, with this week's episode looking at Marvel's bankruptcy and how it helped pave the way for the MCU.In the news section, they cover cancellations for Gen V and Football Focus, renewals for Hazbin Hotel and Grace, and a stack of air date updates including Matlock Season 2 Part 2, Citadel Season 2, Hudson & Rex Season 8, House of the Dragon Season 3, Silo Season 3, Heartstopper Forever and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4.They also chat about Ryan Phillippe joining 9-1-1: Nashville, ITV's new lunar thriller First Woman starring Andrea Riseborough and Ashley Walters, Prime Video's Embassy with Anna Kendrick, Sam Heughan and J.K. Simmons, and Netflix kicking off production on Scooby-Doo: Origins.Plus, they round up what is coming to TV next week, including This Is Not a Murder Mystery, Widow's Bay, Man on Fire, Prisoner, St. Denis Medical and Fallen.Listen now for film chat, TV reviews, alt-history sci-fi, murder mysteries and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and entertainment news.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Geekstorians continues with one of the strangest survival stories in geek culture.In ‘The Wilderness Years', Dave looks at what happened after Doctor Who disappeared from television in 1989. No big finale. No proper ending. Just a show the BBC quietly stopped making, and an audience that refused to accept that as the end of the story.This episode follows the long years when Doctor Who survived off screen through novels, audio dramas, conventions, magazines and the sort of organised fan determination Britain tends to produce whenever an institution behaves like it has misplaced its own brain.It is also the story of how the people keeping Doctor Who alive during those years turned out to be the people who would eventually bring it back. Writers such as Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Paul Cornell all emerge from the wider culture that kept the show going while the BBC was looking the other way.From the BBC's attempts to sideline the series, to the 1996 TV movie, to Big Finish giving the Doctor a life beyond the screen, this is an episode about what happens when a show stops being just a programme and becomes something its audience is not prepared to lose.If the first two episodes of Season 2 were about collapse and near-disaster, this one is about survival through absence. About what lives on when the official version disappears.Geekstorians is a documentary-style podcast from Dave Elliott of Geektown, exploring the hidden history of geek culture, fandom, film, television, comics and gaming.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Matt for Geektown Radio Episode 494, and this week's show is led by chat about horror film Undertone, relationship drama The Drama, Canadian crime series The Murder Line, and a return to Gilead in The Testaments.Matt kicks things off with three film reviews. First up is Undertone, an audio-led horror built around a creepy podcast mystery, which nails a lot of its atmosphere and sound design before losing its footing a bit in the final stretch. Then there is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which Matt found colourful but paper thin, before finishing strongly with The Drama, starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, which he thought was one of the best films he has seen this year.On the TV side, Matt also checks in with Daredevil: Born Again, which now feels far more confident and focused than it did at the start, plus more blood-soaked superhero chaos from Invincible as the Viltrumite story keeps escalating.On Dave's side, he dives into the final season of Hacks, takes a look at ITVX crime drama The Murder Line starring Stephen Amell and Minnie Driver, and starts The Testaments, the follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale, which shifts the focus to a younger generation still living under Gilead's shadow.There is also a gaming detour into Starfield, which Dave has returned to following its major Free Lanes update, plus a quick mention of this week's Geekstorians episode on Doctor Who and the Wilderness Years.In the news section, they cover cancellations for Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Copenhagen Test, plus renewals for Young Sherlock, Law & Order: SVU, The 'Burbs, The Madison, Maigret and Father Brown. There is also UK air date news for St. Denis Medical and Clarkson's Farm, and a look at new BBC sci-fi drama Sutherland starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Stuart Martin and Iain De Caestecker.They also dig into the latest Skydance, Paramount and CBS upfront announcements, including vampire comedy Eternally Yours, legal drama Cupertino, mystery procedural Einstein, and Flint, a cop drama starring Matt LeBlanc as a detective trying to get himself fired.Plus, they round up what is coming to TV next week, including Criminal Record Season 2, Saint Pierre, Stranger Things: Tales From '85, Half Man, The Cage and Secret Service.Listen now for film reviews, TV news, sci-fi updates, gaming chat and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and geeky nonsense.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Geekstorians continues with a story about collapse.In ‘When Giants Fall', Dave looks at three companies that once seemed unstoppable — Atari, Sega, and Blockbuster — and how each of them, in very different ways, lost their grip on the future.From Atari's collapse after the video game crash of the early 1980s, to Sega's spectacular inability to get out of its own way during the console wars, to Blockbuster staring straight at the future and somehow deciding it probably wasn't important, this is an episode about what happens when success turns into inertia.It is also a story about what comes after.Because these collapses did not just leave wreckage behind. They reshaped the industries around them. Atari's fall cleared the way for Nintendo. Sega lost the hardware war but survived as a games company. And Blockbuster became the monument everyone points to when talking about businesses that had every chance to adapt and somehow talked themselves out of it.If last week's episode was about a film nearly vanishing, this one is about something bigger: the moment giants stop noticing the ground moving underneath them.Geekstorians is a documentary-style podcast from Dave Elliott of Geektown, exploring the hidden history of geek culture, fandom, film, television, comics and gaming.If you'd like to support Geekstorians in the Webby People's Voice Awards, you can vote here: https://wbby.co/57464NSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Darryl for Geektown Radio Episode 493, and this week's show is led by chat about Swedish thriller Vaka, oddball sci-fi comedy The Miniature Wife, the return of The Boys, and why Daredevil: Born Again finally feels like it has found its footing.Darryl kicks things off with Vaka, a Swedish mini-series on Prime Video built around an insomnia epidemic that spirals into chaos in Stockholm. He also finishes Furies Season 1 on Netflix, with Season 2 already out now, and checks in on Daredevil: Born Again, which now seems to be in a much stronger place creatively than it was at the start.There is also discussion around Netflix's Italian period legal drama The Law According to Lidia Poët, plus more superhero trauma and blood-soaked chaos from Invincible.On Dave's side, he wraps up The Pitt Season 1, moves straight into Season 2, and remains completely sold on it as one of the standout dramas of the year. He also starts The Miniature Wife, starring Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks, and dives back into The Boys for its fifth and final season. There is also a quick check-in on Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, plus a reminder that voting for the Geekstorians Webby closes on Thursday, 16th April.In the news section, they cover renewals for Welcome to Wrexham, Would I Lie To You?, Shetland, Rooster, Memory of a Killer, Emily in Paris, The Rookie and Will Trent. There is also confirmation of Extraction 3, a premiere date for Dark Matter Season 2, and news on Netflix's new undercover drama Legends.They also chat about Uma Thurman returning for Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, new cast joining Wednesday Season 3, and the BBC bringing back Philomena Cunk for Cunk on Cinema.Plus, they round up what is coming to TV next week, including Doc, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Beef Season 2, Bergerac, Big Mood, Hacks, The Murder Line, Kevin and Tracker.Listen now for TV reviews, film news, superhero chaos and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and geeky nonsense.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Geekstorians begins with one of the great near-disasters in modern geek history.This episode tells the story of how Toy Story 2 nearly disappeared during production, not because of a studio fight or some dramatic Hollywood scandal, but because of a routine command, a failing backup system, and the sort of technical catastrophe that still makes creative people wince.But this is not just a story about Pixar nearly losing a film.It is also the perfect starting point for a season about how geek culture survives when everything goes wrong. The glitches, collapses, bad calls, money problems and moments of blind panic behind the films, games and franchises that now feel untouchable.If Season 1 was about how fandom built itself, Season 2 is about how geek culture kept going when it should probably have fallen apart.If you'd like to support Geekstorians in the Webby People's Voice Awards, you can vote here:https://wbby.co/57464NGeekstorians is a documentary-style podcast from Dave Elliott of Geektown, exploring the hidden history of geek culture, fandom, film, television, comics and gaming.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Domingos for Geektown Radio Episode 492, and this week's show is led by reviews of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Prime Video comedy Bait, Netflix horror series Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, and thriller Pretty Lethal.Domingos kicks things off with Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the follow-up to the cult horror hit, which brings back Samara Weaving and adds Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood and Catherine Newton to the chaos. He also dives into Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, a creepy, psychological Netflix limited series set around a wedding that slowly spirals into something much darker and bloodier than it first appears.There is also chat about Pretty Lethal, a stylish thriller involving elite ballerinas, criminals, Uma Thurman, and a whole lot of trouble, even if the film does not quite land every part of its story as well as it might have hoped.On Dave's side, he reviews Bait, the smart new Prime Video comedy from Riz Ahmed, built around a struggling actor who becomes the centre of a media circus after auditioning for James Bond. He also checks in with more thoughts on The Pitt and Harley Quinn Season 5.In the news section, they cover cancellations for The Runarounds, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and 007: Road to a Million, plus renewals for Grey's Anatomy, Taskmaster, Lynley and Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. There is also discussion around the new Peaky Blinders series starring Jamie Bell, Brian Cox joining Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, and the live-action Masters of the Universe trailer.They also run through the week's upcoming TV highlights, including The Boys final season, The Copenhagen Test, The Testaments, Taskmaster, The Miniature Wife, Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair and Euphoria Season 3.Listen now for horror, comedy, TV news, film chat and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and geeky chaos.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do ‘Adventure', the Konami Code, Pixar's A113, hidden DVD extras, ‘The Beast', ‘I Love Bees' and Marvel post-credit scenes all have in common?They are all part of the long, strange history of the Easter egg.In this special Easter episode of ‘Geekstorians', Dave digs into how hidden messages, secret rooms, buried jokes and coded nods evolved from acts of quiet rebellion into a full-blown language between creators and audiences.The story begins with Warren Robinett's famous hidden room in ‘Adventure' on the Atari 2600, before moving through the rise of the Konami Code, Microsoft's increasingly odd software secrets, Pixar's long-running A113 tradition, the golden age of hidden DVD extras, and the giant Alternate Reality Games that turned the hunt itself into the story.It also looks at how modern blockbuster culture transformed Easter egg hunting into an industry of its own, with fans racing to spot, decode and catalogue every hidden reference packed into films, games and TV shows.At heart, though, this is a story about something much simpler: somebody put something there, and somebody else found it.The episode also arrives just ahead of ‘Geekstorians' Season 2, which is coming very soon.Geekstorians is the documentary-style podcast from Geektown, exploring the hidden histories, creative accidents and industrial chaos that shaped geek culture.You can find more on Geekstorians, plus all the latest TV, film and gaming news, at Geektown.co.ukAlso, a quick but important plug, Geekstorians is currently nominated for a Webby Award in the Podcasts – History category, and voting for the People's Voice Award closes on Thursday, 16th April.Vote for Geekstorians here: https://wbby.co/57464NSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Matt for Geektown Radio Episode 491, with this week's show led by chat about The Pitt, horror film They Will Kill You, indie survival game The Last Caretaker, and the first trailer for the new Harry Potter TV series.Matt also talks through his huge The Last of Us Part II chronological mode deep dive, plus the latest casting news for The Last of Us Season 3. There is also a review of Resident Evil: Requiem, which lands as a mixed but still worthwhile entry.On Dave's side, there is plenty to discuss with Harley Quinn Season 5, For All Mankind Season 5, the UK launch of HBO Max, and The Pitt, which is already shaping up to be one of the standout TV dramas of the year.In the news section, they cover Watson being cancelled, For All Mankind renewed for a sixth and final season, Wonder Man landing a surprise second season, The Punisher: One Last Kill getting a May premiere date, Sonya Walger joining God of War, Himesh Patel boarding Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot, and Mr Benn potentially heading to the big screen.They also round up what is coming to TV next week, including The ‘Burbs, Race Across the World, Have I Got News For You, Your Friends & Neighbors, Harry Wild and Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.Also, a quick but important plug, Geekstorians is currently nominated for a Webby Award in the Podcasts – History category, and voting for the People's Voice Award closes on Thursday, 16th April.Vote for Geekstorians here:https://wbby.co/57464NListen now for TV reviews, film chat, gaming talk, industry news and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, tangents and geeky chaos.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Darryl for Geektown Radio Episode 490, and this week's show is led by reviews of War Machine, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and the launch of Saturday Night Live UK, alongside a big chat about the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer.On the review side, Darryl covers 96 Minutes, War Machine, Furies and Cross Season 2, while Dave dives into Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Saturday Night Live UK and Invincible Season 4. So there's everything from military action and crime thrillers to sketch comedy, superheroes and Tommy Shelby stomping back into view.The news section is packed too, with discussion around Spider-Man: Brand New Day and what the trailer reveals about Tom Holland's next outing as Peter Parker, including Punisher, Scorpion, Bruce Banner, and a more isolated, comic-book-style version of Spidey than we've seen before.There's also an update on the Firefly animated series, which is set between the original show and Serenity, meaning it lands in the very specific and very welcome “Wash is still alive” period of the timeline. Plus there's chat about HBO Max launching in the UK, Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series being set in Ancient Rome, Sky's newly acquired slate, and the latest renewals, cancellations and endings.They also look ahead to the next week on TV, including Bait, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, The Pitt, For All Mankind Season 5, Beyond Paradise Season 4, Harley Quinn Season 5 and more.Listen now for TV reviews, film chat, superhero news, streaming updates and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and entertainment industry chaos.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Gray are back for Geektown Radio Episode 489 with a packed week of TV, film and entertainment news, including the Oscars 2026 winners, Firefly returning as an animated series, two lost Doctor Who episodes recovered, Buffy's reboot stalling at Hulu, and Michael Sheen taking over House of Games.They also review a pile of shows this week, including Young Sherlock, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, The Capture, Solar Opposites, Gone, The Secret Genius, Vanished, The Floor, Hijack, Down Cemetery Road, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, Scrubs, Ted and 9-1-1: Nashville.On the film side, they break down the biggest Oscars 2026 talking points, including One Battle After Another leading the winners, Sinners making a huge impact, Jessie Buckley winning Best Actress, Michael B. Jordan taking Best Actor, the first ever Casting Oscar, the first female cinematography winner, and a rare tie in Best Live Action Short.There is also plenty of TV news, including the stalled Buffy reboot, a possible Fallout 3 remaster, Riz Ahmed's new Prime Video comedy Bait, a Stewie-focused Family Guy spin-off, and the latest renewals, cancellations and pick-ups.Plus, they look ahead to next week's TV highlights, including Invincible Season 4, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Saturday Night Live UK, Crookhaven and more.Listen now for Oscars reactions, TV reviews, sci-fi news, British telly chat and the usual Geektown mix of geeky chaos.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young Sherlock, Outlander Season 8, Life Is Strange casting, and a very suspicious set of Firefly reunions lead the news in Geektown Radio Episode 488.Dave and this week's co-host run through what they've been watching recently, including horror chatter, social media film discoveries, and a chronological deep dive into The Last of Us Part II. Dave also checks in with Young Sherlock, the ITV drama Gone, the final season of Outlander, and the new game Aethus.In the TV news this week:• The Bear will end with Season 5• ITV detective drama Ridley has been cancelled after two series• Miss Scarlet will conclude with Season 7• Apple TV has cancelled Palm Royale• Channel 4 has axed The InheritanceOn the renewal side:• High Potential renewed for Season 3• Doc renewed with another rare 22-episode order• The Night Agent renewed for Season 4• 9-1-1 renewed for Season 10• 9-1-1: Nashville renewed for Season 2• Little House On The Prairie renewed for Season 2• The Dyers' Caravan Park returning for Season 2Elsewhere in TV news:• Richard Osman will step down as host of House of Games• The BBC has picked up I, Jack Wright Season 2• The Devil's Hour Season 1 premieres on ITVX this April• HBO Max's UK launch will include Adult Swim hits like Rick & Morty, Robot Chicken, Primal, and DC's Harley QuinnCasting and development news includes:Treasure IslandParamount+ and MGM+ are developing a new TV adaptation starring David Oyelowo as Long John Silver and Hayley Atwell as Bess Hawkins.Life Is StrangePrime Video's adaptation of the hit Square Enix game has cast Maisy Stella as Chloe and Tatum Grace Hopkins as Max.LovejoySee-Saw Films is developing a new TV adaptation of the classic antiques detective novels.And finally… the Firefly mystery.Nathan Fillion has been posting videos reuniting with original cast members including Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Jewel Staite and Adam Baldwin, teasing that “something is happening.”It's not a convention, podcast, or crossover appearance… so the speculation is officially running wild.What We've Been WatchingCo-HostTogetherGood BoyHoppersTalk To MeThe BarbarianThe Last of Us Part II (chronological playthrough)DaveYoung SherlockGone (ITV)Outlander – Season 8Aethus (Game)Highlights For Next Week On TVA Woman of Substance – Channel 4Scarpetta – Prime VideoSolar Opposites Season 6 (Final) – Disney+This Close – ITVXVirgin River Season 7 – NetflixMadison (Yellowstone) – Paramount+Find UsVisit geektown.co.uk for daily TV news and UK premiere dates.Email: podcast@geektown.co.ukX/Twitter: @geektownFacebook: facebook.com/geektownInstagram / Threads / TikTok: @geektownukYouTube: youtube.com/geektownSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Geektown Radio, Dave is joined by Domingos for a packed episode covering returning favourites, intense new dramas, and a huge industry shake-up.What We've Been WatchingThe Dutchman (2026) – A modern adaptation of the 1964 play starring André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz and Aldis Hodge.Paradise – Season 2 (Hulu) – The conspiracy thriller expands beyond the bunker.Only in the Land – Arsenal Women's Champions League documentary.Unveil: Jadewind (Netflix) – Lavish Tang Dynasty historical drama.Gone (ITV) – Psychological thriller starring Eve Myles and David Morrissey.Scrubs – Revival Season – Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison return.Vanished (Prime Video) – Kaley Cuoco stars in a tense disappearance mystery.Plus catch-ups on Red Eye S2, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and more.TV NewsRenewals for Industry, Doctor Foster and Robin HoodNBC renewal bubble breakdownParamount moves to acquire Warner Bros after Netflix bows outRyan Coogler's X-Files reboot lands a Hulu pilotRockford Files casting updateGhosts UK heading to the big screenNathan Fillion teases something Firefly-relatedListen now for all the latest TV news, reviews and industry updates.If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a review. You can also support us via the Acast supporter link.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined this week by Darryl from Hollywood North News for a packed episode covering the February BAFTAs, a tribute to the late Eric Dane, fresh show impressions, a report from the London Anime & Gaming Con, and a full run of UK and US TV news.Darryl brings early thoughts on Talamasca: The Secret Order, the new Netflix entry in the Anne Rice universe, and whether it works if you haven't seen the other shows. He's also been into Cross Season 2 on Prime Video and reports back on whether it lives up to the first. There are impressions from The Night Agent Season 3, and some thoughts on Ryan Murphy's The Beauty that may save you some time.Dave breaks down the February BAFTAs in full, including the biggest upset of the night in Best Leading Actor, why Marty Supreme's 0-from-11 night made history for the wrong reasons, and the moment involving Tourette's campaigner John Davidson that dominated post-show coverage — and why the BBC's handling of it was the real story.There's also a heartfelt tribute to Eric Dane, who passed away on 19th February 2026 at the age of 54 following his battle with ALS. Netflix has released his episode of Famous Last Words, and it's well worth your time.On the TV news front: UK cancellations, renewals including Can You Keep a Secret? and The Floor, an ABC renewal status update, Peter Krause eyeing a new NBC pilot, first-look photos for S.W.A.T. Exiles, Robert Carlyle joining Line of Duty Series 7, and the first original cast member confirmed for the Fox Baywatch reboot.For more information on motor neurone disease, visit mndassociation.org and myname5doddie.co.uk in the UK, and targetals.org in the US.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and welcome back 00:18 – Talamasca: The Secret Order (Netflix) 04:37 – Cross Season 2 (Prime Video) 09:41 – London Anime & Gaming Con report 14:45 – The Night Agent Season 3 (Netflix) 17:28 – The Beauty (Disney+) 19:53 – BAFTAs 2026: winners, upsets and the John Davidson moment 28:20 – Tribute to Eric Dane 33:53 – Dave's weekly catch-up: Starfleet Academy, The Rookie S8, Watson, Matlock S2, The Lincoln Lawyer S4 38:29 – Cancellations: You Bet, Jeopardy! UK, Virdee, No Strings Attached 40:06 – Renewals: Can You Keep a Secret?, The Floor, The Mistletoe Murders, The Night Agent S4 writers room 42:10 – ABC renewal status round-up 45:03 – Peter Krause and the Protection pilot for NBC 48:17 – S.W.A.T. Exiles: photos released, still no broadcaster 51:18 – Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty Series 7 53:05 – David Chokachi joins the Fox Baywatch reboot 56:02 – Highlights for next week on TV 59:00 – Outro and where to find everyoneSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language doesn't just describe culture. Sometimes, it creates it.In the Season One finale of Geekstorians, Dave explores the hidden history of geek language — how fans invented their own slang, references, in-jokes, and shorthand, and how that language quietly shaped modern geek culture and the internet itself.From handwritten letters in the back pages of early science-fiction magazines, to fanzines, conventions, badges, and costumes… from Monty Python quotes and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, to arcade slang, tabletop role-playing games, online gaming, text-message shorthand, memes, and chat rooms. This episode traces how fandom learned to communicate long before social media existed.Along the way, we explore how shared language helped fandom survive moral panics, cancelled shows, shifting technology, and changing formats, not through manifestos or rules, but through jokes, references, and community shorthand.Geek culture didn't just grow around stories. It grew around conversations.This episode marks the end of Season One of Geekstorians. All ten episodes, plus the Christmas special, are now available.If you've enjoyed the series, please consider rating, reviewing, or subscribing. It really helps the show find new listeners. You can also share your thoughts on Season One over at Geektown.co.uk or on social media.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Amell leads a Baywatch reboot. David Boreanaz headlines a Rockford Files revival. Apple takes full control of Severance. Marvel drops Wonder Man.Welcome to Geektown Radio Episode 485.Gray joins Dave this week to break down the biggest TV and streaming news, including Fox's new Baywatch series with Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon, NBC rebooting The Rockford Files with David Boreanaz, and ITV picking up Stephen Amell and Minnie Driver crime drama The Murder Line.We also cover:• HBO Max launching in the UK and Ireland • Sky bundling Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu • Apple Studios acquiring Severance in-house • The final 90-minute chapter of Good Omens • Renewals for The Assassin, Off Campus, and FOX favourites including Doc and Animal Control • Netflix cancelling Terminator ZeroOn the reviews side, we talk Marvel's Wonder Man, Star Trek: Academy, 9-1-1, Watson, and the new game Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, which lets you rewrite Voyager history.Plus ITV dramas, Netflix thrillers, The Traitors Ireland, and what to download for a long-haul honeymoon flight.—What We've Been WatchingGray:BetrayalLootDinosaurHijackFBIDeath in ParadiseMock The WeekHis & HersBlack OpsHeated RivalryEnglish TeacherThe Traitors IrelandSecret GeniusSchitt's CreekDave:Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (Game)Wonder ManStar Trek: Academy9-1-1Watson—TV Renewals, Cancellations & Pick-UpsCancelled:Terminator Zero (Netflix)The Fortune Hotel (ITV)Renewed:The Real Housewives Of London (Hayu)Off Campus (Amazon)The Assassin (Prime Video)FOX Update:DocMurder In A Small TownBest MedicineMemory Of A KillerAnimal ControlGoing Dutch (on the bubble)—Coming Next WeekThe Night Agent Season 3 – NetflixThe Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 – Apple TVWalsh Sisters – BBC OneParadise Season 2 – Disney+The Lady – ITVX—Subscribe for weekly UK TV news, streaming updates, premiere dates, renewals, cancellations and geek culture discussion.Visit geektown.co.uk for daily TV updates and UK air dates.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toys were never just toys.In this episode of Geekstorians, Dave traces the rise of the Plastic Empire — the moment when action figures, model kits, bricks, and collectibles stopped being side products and started becoming entire universes.From the Star Wars Early Bird box that accidentally rewrote the rules of merchandising, to the 1980s cartoon-toy industrial complex, moral panics, and the birth of gender-segmented aisles, this is the story of how plastic shaped imagination, identity, and fandom itself.Along the way, we explore LEGO's uneasy relationship with licensed worlds, Gunpla's transformation of fandom into craftsmanship, Warhammer's hobbyist ecosystems, the rise of collector culture and shrine shelves, the collapse of toy superstores like Toys “R” Us, and how blind bags, loot-box logic, and digital skins quietly gamified collecting.Finally, we look at the strangest evolution yet — a future where fans no longer wait for companies to make their toys at all, but design and print their own.Because the Plastic Empire didn't disappear. It decentralised.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you're subscribed or following Geekstorians wherever you listen, so you don't miss future deep dives into the hidden history of geek culture.You can find every episode at https://www.geektown.co.uk, along with Geektown Radio, our weekly show covering the latest TV, film, and gaming news.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geektown Radio returns after its longest break, with Dave and Matt back for Episode 484 to catch up on months of TV, film, gaming, and industry news.Matt talks about revisiting The Last of Us Part II using the new chronological mode and how it reshapes the story, alongside reviews of films including Honey, Don't! and Hamnet.Dave runs through what he has been watching, including Fallout Season 2, Hijack, The Night Manager's long-awaited return, The Witcher Season 4, The Lincoln Lawyer, early impressions of Star Trek: Academy, and the new Muppet Show anniversary special on Disney Plus.The episode features a major TV news round-up, with renewals and cancellations across Netflix, CBS, Apple TV, and HBO, including Black Mirror being renewed again and The Pitt racing ahead to Season 3.There's also discussion of HBO Max launching in the UK, Prime Video developing a Fallout Shelter reality series, casting news for Amazon's God of War adaptation, HBO developing a Baldur's Gate TV series with Craig Mazin, and why a Blake's 7 reboot could be one of the most intriguing genre projects in development.Plus upcoming TV highlights for the week ahead and what's coming next for Geektown Radio and Geekstorians.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anime is everywhere now. Streaming platforms, cinema screens, fashion, music, TikTok, gaming. But it didn't arrive in the West through studios, marketing campaigns, or corporate strategy.It arrived through fans.In this bumper-length episode of Geekstorians, Dave uncovers the real, messy, rebellious story of how anime travelled from post-war Japan to British living rooms and American college basements. It's a journey that begins with lone animators and wartime propaganda films, explodes into giant-robot fever, and eventually spreads across the globe through mail networks, tape-trading rings, fan-subtitling groups, Channel 4's late-night experiments, the chaos of SMTV: Live… and one film that hit like a cinematic meteor: Akira.This is the tale of the people who carried anime by hand, copying tapes at 3am, mailing fanzines in brown envelopes, hosting screenings in overheated hotel rooms, building early websites on dial-up, and refusing to let shows like Gundam, Yamato and Macross slip into obscurity.It's the hidden history of how a scattered, passionate, wildly inventive fandom reshaped global pop culture, long before the industry realised the world was watching.If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow, rate, and share Geekstorians. It genuinely helps the series grow and reach more listeners. And for more geek culture deep-dives, visit Geektown.co.uk.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1980s, Dungeons & Dragons became the focus of one of the most unusual moral panics in modern history.A tabletop role-playing game built around imagination, storytelling, and collaboration was suddenly accused of promoting occultism, psychological harm, and even violence. Dice were framed as sinister objects. Rulebooks were treated like dangerous texts. And ordinary teenagers playing fantasy games found themselves caught in a storm of fear and misinformation.In this episode of Geekstorians, Dave from Geektown unpacks how D&D was pulled into the wider Satanic Panic, and why it became such a powerful symbol of adult anxiety about youth culture, imagination, and control.The story begins with a missing student and a media myth that refused to go away, then follows the rise of anti-D&D campaigners, sensationalist talk shows, and made-for-TV dramas that blurred fiction and fact. Along the way, we explore how moral crusades spread, how “experts” were created for television, and how a game about fantasy became a real-world scapegoat.But this is also the story of what actually happened around the gaming table, and why Dungeons & Dragons endured attempts to ban it, blame it, or brand it dangerous. Long after the panic faded, the game went on to influence video games, television, film, and modern fandom itself.A deep dive into the Satanic Panic, moral hysteria, and the unlikely survival of one of the most influential games ever made.I'm Dave from Geektown.And this is Geekstorians.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaming didn't just grow up... it took over.In this episode of Geekstorians, Dave dives into the chaotic, brilliant rise of gaming fandom: from the arcades of the late '70s and the night Space Invaders caused Tokyo to mint extra coins, to the Atari 2600 bringing pixelated magic into the living room, to the bedroom coders who unknowingly kick-started a creative revolution across the UK and US.We trace the console culture wars - Nintendo vs Sega, Mario vs Sonic, identity vs identity - and how gaming magazines, tip lines and school-yard myths became the pre-internet backbone of fan knowledge. Then it's onto LAN parties, MMOs that became entire eras of people's lives, the WoW meteor strike that reshaped the genre overnight, and the moment consoles finally connected the world through Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Halo 2's multiplayer explosion.Finally, we reach the age of Twitch, YouTube, esports arenas, indie devs, Discord servers and sprawling online communities. A culture that is messy, generous, chaotic, creative, and very much alive.This is the story of how gamers built one of the most influential fandoms on the planet... one joystick, one cartridge, one guild, one livestream at a time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n this episode of Geekstorians, Dave dives into one of the most heated and strangely human conflicts in modern fandom: the battle for canon.From the moment Star Wars quietly shifted a blaster bolt in 1997, the ground beneath our favourite universes began to move. Suddenly, creators weren't the only ones shaping continuity. Fans were scrutinising every frame, showrunners were building puzzles inside their storylines, and entire franchises were juggling multiple timelines at once.We explore the rise of forensic fandom, the chaos of competing continuities, the fury of finales that don't land, the strange elegance of narrative retcons that do, and why video games blew the old idea of a single canon to pieces. Along the way we revisit Lost, Sherlock, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, The Witcher, Fallout, Baldur's Gate 3, and more — all to uncover how canon became an ecosystem rather than a single authoritative truth.And ultimately, we ask:Why do we care so deeply about what “really happened” in worlds that only exist because we love them?For more episodes and everything else we do, visit Geektown.co.uk.For weekly TV news, reviews and release dates, check out Geektown Radio, wherever you get your podcasts.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Television didn't always remember. For decades, episodes reset like clockwork, characters lived in cheerful time loops, and anything resembling continuity was considered a liability. Then came a wave of rebellious creators, strange experiments, and a generation of fans armed with VCRs — and everything changed.In this episode of Geekstorians, Dave rewinds to the era when TV grew up. From Hill Street Blues quietly teaching networks how to tell long-form stories, to Star Trek: The Next Generation bending the rules, to Twin Peaks turning mystery into obsession, and The X-Files training audiences to become detectives, this was the decade television learned to think in arcs.We dive into J. Michael Straczynski's audacious five-year blueprint for Babylon 5, and how it helped invent the modern showrunner/fandom feedback loop. Then it's on to Buffy the Vampire Slayer — the series that rewrote the emotional architecture of genre TV and launched a writer's room that would shape the next twenty years of storytelling.After that comes the rise of cable: Angel, Stargate SG-1, Carnivàle, and the 2005 Doctor Who revival becoming proof that genre could be ambitious, sincere, and mainstream. And finally, the 2000s network scramble — the adrenaline of 24, the puzzle-box frenzy of Lost, the heartbreak of Firefly, the ambition of Battlestar Galactica, and the improbable triumph of Fringe.All of it leads to the blueprint that streaming would later inherit — and occasionally break — as binge culture transformed how we watched, talked, and obsessed.This is the story of how geek TV conquered the schedule, reshaped fandom, and taught the world that continuity isn't a burden… it's a promise.Geekstorians is written and hosted by Dave from Geektown. For more TV, film and gaming news, visit Geektown.co.uk, or listen to our sister show Geektown Radio.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for the Geektown Awards results podcast.Dave is joined by Matt for a spoiler-free rundown of how the Geektown audience voted in the 2025 awards, covering TV, film, games, sci-fi, comedy, animation, procedurals, British TV, and the most anticipated releases of the year ahead.With thousands of votes cast, the results sparked plenty of discussion, from nail-biting category races to unexpected shake-ups and a few outcomes that genuinely caught us off guard. We talk through the voting trends, what they say about viewing and gaming habits right now, and why some long-running franchises still dominate while newer titles continue to break through.All winners and full rankings are revealed and discussed inside the episode itself, so consider this your spoiler-free invitation to dive in and see how your favourites fared.Thanks to everyone who voted, and happy awards season listening.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 17th November 1978, CBS aired the first ever Star Wars spin-off — a chaotic, disco-tinged Christmas variety show featuring Wookiee domestic life, baffling guest stars, and the on-screen debut of Boba Fett. It aired once… and then disappeared.But Star Wars has fans.And fans do not let things disappear.In this Geekstorians Christmas Special, we unwrap the unbelievable true story of the Star Wars Holiday Special: its overnight vanishing act, the bootleg trail that kept it alive, the obsessive hunt for surviving recordings, the rise of fan archivists determined to clean up every frame, and the moment this forgotten piece of TV slowly drifted back into the galaxy — in ways no one in 1978 could ever have predicted.Featuring Wookiees, VHS tapes, Boba Fett's origins, questionable musical numbers, and the fandom that refused to let the strangest artefact in Star Wars history fade away.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Geektown Radio does something a little different.Instead of our usual round-table discussion, Dave goes solo for a special end-of-year episode, looking back at what kind of year 2025 actually was for television, streaming, and the industry as a whole.This isn't a “best of” list or a countdown. It's a reflection on a year where shows moved platforms, franchises returned in strange new forms, cancellations came faster and colder than ever, and streaming finally stopped pretending the money was infinite.Along the way, we talk about:ITVX quietly becoming one of the most useful platforms of the yearThe annual US TV Bloodbath, and why it felt different in 2025How Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video, and Hulu play by very different rulesWhy franchises don't end anymore, they just come back wearing a hatWhat video game adaptations finally seem to be getting rightThe shows that proved TV can still be genuinely brilliant And why 2025 was the year the industry stopped expanding and started reorganising itselfWe also wrap up with a look ahead to 2026, a thank you to everyone who listens, reads, and supports Geektown, and a short message for anyone finding this time of year a little heavy.Plus, we tee up our Geekstorians Christmas special — The Hunt for the Star Wars Holiday Special, dropping this week.Geektown Radio will be taking a short break in January, but we'll be back in February 2026.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave Elliott sits down with cinematographer Jules O'Loughlin, whose work you'll recognise from some of the most ambitious genre TV of the last decade.Jules recently completed work on Season 2 of the Emmy-winning Percy Jackson and the Olympians, returning to the show as it expands its scale, environments and action. He's the only cinematographer to work across both current seasons, and while production is on a short Christmas hiatus, he'll be heading back to Vancouver in the new year as Season 3 continues filming.In the conversation, Jules talks about shooting fantasy in a way that feels physical and grounded, why Season 2 of Percy Jackson leaned harder into real locations and large practical builds, and how you approach sequences involving speed, water, scale and creatures that don't technically exist. He also digs into the collaborative reality of big TV productions, balancing technical precision with performance, and the problem-solving mindset needed when the camera is placed in less-than-friendly environments.Jules' previous work includes Black Sails, Ms. Marvel, See, and The Old Man — shows known for their scale, visual ambition, and the kind of challenges that keep cinematographers permanently on their toes.

In the 1980s, a strange new box arrived in our living rooms — the VHS player. It was noisy, chunky, and occasionally tried to eat your favourite film… but it changed everything.In this episode, Dave rewinds through the story of how home video broke the monopoly of the movie studios, terrified censors, and accidentally created the first generation of fan-filmmakers. From Mary Whitehouse's “Video Nasties” crusade to Kevin Smith maxing out his credit cards to make Clerks, this is the tale of how VHS gave ordinary people the power to choose what they watched — and in doing so, redefined geek culture itself.[MUSIC / SFX from the episode include: 1980s synths, tape whirrs, and the sound of a van full of forbidden treasures.]Listen for:• The forgotten role of a door-to-door video rental van• The panic that birthed Britain's “Video Nasty” blacklist• How a New Jersey shop clerk became a cult-film icon• Why imperfection made VHS feel alive

Dave is joined by Matt for another packed episode of Geektown Radio, covering new games, returning TV favourites, and one of the biggest nights in the gaming calendar.Matt shares hands-on impressions of Ghost of Yōtei, Sucker Punch's follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, and talks about Rematch, the arcade-style football game from the creators of Sifu. Both hosts are still enjoying Vince Gilligan's slow-burn sci-fi series Pluribus.A major part of the episode is dedicated to The Game Awards, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated the night, GTA VI was the inevitable “Most Anticipated” winner, No Man's Sky continued its redemption arc, and reveals included LEGO Batman, Larian's new Divinity, James Bond, and multiple Star Wars projects.Dave also catches up on Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, talks about the return of Fallout for Season 2, and updates listeners on Geekstorians, Geektown Talks To…, and the Geektown Awards.Plus, all the latest TV news, renewals, air dates, and what's coming to UK screens next week.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro and what's coming up 02:05 – Matt on Ghost of Yōtei (early impressions) 08:40 – Rematch and why it feels different from traditional football games 13:55 – Catching up with Pluribus 18:45 – The Game Awards discussion begins 19:30 – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeping the awards 23:40 – How Expedition 33 compares to Baldur's Gate 3 26:20 – Big games missing out on awards 28:15 – Sports categories and accessibility eyebrow-raisers 30:10 – GTA VI and why everyone is terrified of its release window 32:30 – No Man's Sky winning Best Ongoing Game 35:00 – Announcements: LEGO Batman, James Bond, Larian's Divinity 38:40 – Star Wars reveals, including Fate of the Old Republic 43:00 – What wasn't shown at The Game Awards 45:15 – Dave's updates: Geekstorians, Geektown Talks To…, Geektown Awards 49:00 – Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 51:30 – Fallout Season 2 return 53:20 – TV news, renewals and air dates 57:40 – Highlights for next week on UK TV 59:20 – Outro and where to find everythingSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave sits down with composer Greg Nicolett, whose work spans Disney animation, award-nominated game scores, sci-fi pilots and experimental live action projects. Greg talks about blending orchestral writing with unexpected sounds, from kazoos and chipmunk-style vocals in Dr. Seuss's The Sneetches, to amplified cellos and duduk in Talon, and even a bowed one-string guitar for the horror feature Dead of Night.Greg shares how a viral collaboration with Shia LaBeouf led him into Disney's animation world, how he approaches world-building through music, and why video games offer a unique creative space. He also discusses the influence of composers such as John Williams and Trent Reznor, the challenge of scoring emotionally dark material while raising a family, and his ongoing search for new sonic ideas.If you enjoy this interview, you can hear more behind-the-scenes conversations right here on Geektown Talks To…, as well as weekly TV news and reviews on Geektown Radio, and deep dive storytelling on Geekstorians, our documentary podcast exploring the history of geek culture.Listen, subscribe and explore more at Geektown.co.uk.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 2 of Geekstorians, Dave from Geektown explores how comic books made the leap from pulp entertainment to serious storytelling. The episode traces the long road from the restrictions of the Comics Code and the rise of underground comix to the British invasion of the 1980s and the landmark releases that changed everything.Along the way, it looks at the forces that shaped the medium, from political satire and counterculture to literary ambition and creative risk. The story leads up to the arrival of books like Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and Maus, and the legacy that followed in film, television and modern graphic fiction.A thoughtful, accessible deep dive into the moment comics truly grew up, told with the usual mix of research, atmosphere and Geektown warmth.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Geektown Radio Episode 482, Dave is joined by Domingos for a brilliantly packed show filled with premieres, screenings, reviews and some truly seismic entertainment news.Domingos has been out covering events for Geektown, including: • The UK Premiere of ‘Landman' Season 2, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Ali Larter and rising stars like Kayla Wallace, Paulina Chávez and Jacob Lofland. • The launch of ‘Spartacus: House of Ashur', complete with cast Q&A and gladiatorial spectacle. • The Nigerian–British action thriller ‘Son of the Soil', shot entirely in Lagos.We also dive into the long-awaited arrival of ‘Stranger Things' Season 5, which brings new characters, returning favourites, and a breakout comedic performance from Jake Connelly.Dave discusses the success of the Doctor Who spinoff ‘War Between the Land and the Sea', which has recorded some of the BBC's strongest drama overnights of the year, plus updates on the Geektown Awards and the launch of the new Geekstorians podcast.In TV news, we cover the week's renewals, air-date announcements, and a huge developing story: the escalating billion-dollar bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, with Netflix, Paramount/Skydance and Comcast all in the mix.We also highlight upcoming UK TV for the next seven days, including Dark Winds, Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Man Vs Baby, Tomb Raider, The Revenge Club, Irish Blood, and My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.Links & ExtrasVote now in the Geektown Awards 2025: https://www.geektown.co.uk/awards/ Listen to Geekstorians, our new documentary-style geek-culture podcast: https://www.geektown.co.uk/category/geekstorians/ Daily UK TV premiere updates and the latest news: https://www.geektown.co.ukSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of Geekstorians, Dave from Geektown travels back to the early days of science fiction to explore how fandom really began. Long before Comic-Con and long before the internet, readers were already finding each other through magazine letter pages, homemade zines and the earliest fan clubs and meet-ups. These small creative communities laid the foundations for the fandoms we know today.The episode looks at how those early fans connected, how ideas spread around the world and how the first generation of sci-fi readers helped shape everything that came after. From the rise of pulp magazines to the birth of fan culture in the 1930s, it shows how passion, curiosity and a love of stories built the roots of modern geek culture.Geekstorians blends storytelling, research and sound design to uncover the often forgotten history behind the worlds we love. This is where the story of fandom begins.Along with Geekstorians popping up on the Geektown Radio feed, Geekstorians also has its own dedicated feed. Just search for "Geekstorians" wherever you get your podcasts! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is that time of year again. The 2025 Geektown Awards are live, which means Dave is joined by Matt and Gray for the annual long list showdown. Together, we take the sprawling list of eligible TV shows, films and video games from the last twelve months and cut it down into the final shortlist that you can now vote for on the site.Across the episode, we work through every category, debating what deserves a place, what should be sacrificed, and which titles surprised us along the way. Expect passionate arguments, surprise saves, reluctant removals, and the usual chaos that comes with trying to squeeze a full year of entertainment into a tidy voting form.You will hear us break down the big returning dramas, celebrate the best new sci-fi and fantasy, wrestle with an overstuffed game of the year list, and look ahead to the most anticipated releases of 2026. The full conversation covers everything from Black Doves to Foundation, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Wake Up Dead Man, and a whole lot more.Once you have listened, you can cast your votes in the 14th Annual Geektown Awards and enter the MASSIVE prize giveaway. Vote now at: https://www.geektown.co.uk/awards/Follow Geektown for all the latest TV news and air date info at geektown.co.uk, and find our usual reviews, features and updates across the Geektown Radio feed.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Matt for another lively episode of Geektown Radio, diving into what they have been watching and playing this week.Dave reviews the second season of Netflix's undercover comedy ‘A Man on the Inside', and continues his journey through ‘Mayor of Kingstown' Season 4. Matt has completed Double Fine's wonderfully odd indie adventure ‘Keeper', featuring a lighthouse with legs and a bird called Twig. He also shares his thoughts on Guillermo del Toro's newly released ‘Frankenstein', now streaming on Netflix.They round things off with a packed week of TV news including renewals, cancellations, Line of Duty's official return, major Game of Thrones updates, the bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery, and Amazon MGM ordering a brand new ‘Stargate' series.Plus, the highlights coming to UK screens over the next seven days.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and catching up 01:05 – Matt's week: finishing Keeper 08:26 – Matt's review of Keeper (Double Fine) 14:20 – Matt watching Frankenstein (Netflix) 17:14 – Dave's review of A Man on the Inside Season 2 (Netflix) 20:33 – Dave catching up on Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 24:11 – Dave on Anno 117 and looking ahead to Surviving Mars: Relaunched 27:20 – TV and film news: cancellations and renewals 30:40 – Line of Duty Series 7 news 33:10 – Game of Thrones universe updates 35:05 – Bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery 37:00 – Amazon orders new Stargate series 41:23 – Other TV news and pickups 47:50 – Highlights for next week on UK TV 51:18 – Outro and where to find everyone onlineSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Darryl for a packed new episode of Geektown Radio, covering the latest films, TV shows, gaming releases and entertainment news.This week they review Netflix's political thriller ‘House of Dynamite', the inventive franchise shake-up ‘Predator: Badlands', Edgar Wright's new adaptation of ‘The Running Man', and Ubisoft's Roman-era city builder ‘Anno 117'.They also chat about the Canadian procedural ‘Allegiance' and continue their look at Apple TV's ambitious sci-fi drama ‘Pluribus'.The news section includes updates on renewals, cancellations, premiere dates, new Prime Video series for 2026, the return of Luther, DC's DC Crime, and a new V For Vendetta adaptation. As always, they finish with highlights coming to UK screens next week.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and catch-up 01:05 – Darryl's reviews begin 01:10 – House of Dynamite (Netflix) 03:30 – Predator: Badlands (Cinema) 07:00 – The Running Man (Cinema) 13:00 – Darryl's book pick: Restarting the Apocalypse 17:00 – Dave's reviews begin 17:15 – 9-1-1: Nashville 22:00 – Allegiance (U&Alibi) 25:00 – Pluribus (Apple TV) 26:40 – Anno 117 (PC/Console) 32:15 – TV News: cancellations and renewals 34:00 – Poker Face update and Peter Dinklage casting 36:40 – Alien: Earth renewal 39:00 – Outlander final season date 40:15 – The War Between the Land and the Sea premiere date 41:00 – Prime Video's 2026 lineup 46:45 – New Luther film and DC updates 53:30 – Highlights for next week on UK TV 56:00 – Where to find Darryl, Domingos, Matt and Geektown online 57:45 – OutroSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Gray for another packed episode of Geektown Radio, covering everything from reality TV mayhem to mind-bending sci-fi and pop nostalgia.They chat about the incredible ‘Celebrity Traitors' finale, Apple TV's ambitious new series ‘Pluribus', Channel 4's candid music doc ‘Girl Bands Forever', and BBC's surreal comedy ‘Juice'.There's also a full run through the latest TV and film news, including Doctor Who, The Night Manager, Watson, Safe Houses, Y: Marshals, and even a Miss Piggy movie in development.Plus, the usual highlights for the week ahead on UK TV.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and catch-up 01:00 – What Gray's been watching (Chicago shows, Juice, Girl Bands Forever, Squid Game: The Challenge, 9-1-1) 06:05 – Celebrity Traitors and its phenomenal finale 15:20 – Dave's recent watches (The Morning Show, Gen V, Outlander: Blood of My Blood) 17:10 – Pluribus on Apple TV 22:00 – Sandi Toksvig's Hidden Wonders on More4 23:00 – Girl Bands Forever on Channel 4 27:00 – Trigger Point Season 3 28:10 – All's Fair on Disney+ 31:30 – Dave's new solo podcast tease 32:20 – TV & Film News (renewals, The Night Manager, Watson, The Revenge Club, Safe Houses, Y: Marshals, Escorted, Miss Piggy movie) 47:45 – Highlights for next week on TV (A League of Their Own, The Beast in Me, Palm Royale, Chicago shows, Landman, Summerwater) 50:55 – Outro and socialsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Domingos for another packed episode of Geektown Radio! They chat about the long-awaited ‘Tron: Ares', mystery thriller ‘The Woman in Cabin 10', the fun and heartfelt ‘Chad Powers', Apple TV+'s twisty new drama ‘Down Cemetery Road', and MGM+'s grounded new take on ‘Robin Hood'.There's also all the latest TV, film, and gaming news — including Doctor Who's future, Taylor Sheridan's big studio move, a Prison Break reboot, and plenty of renewals.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & what we've been watching 00:22 – Tron: Ares (Disney) 05:10 – The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix) 09:18 – Chad Powers (Disney+/Hulu) 17:01 – 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville (Disney+) 20:16 – Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+) 24:31 – The Witcher (Netflix) 27:34 – Robin Hood (MGM+) 30:23 – TV & Film News: cancellations and renewals 33:00 – Doctor Who updates 36:28 – Surprise Dick Turpin episode on Apple TV+ 37:34 – Hijack Season 2 details 38:58 – TLC channel relaunch & Mock The Week revival 40:49 – Taylor Sheridan moves to NBCUniversal 42:35 – Prison Break reboot details 45:13 – CBS legal drama Cupertino 46:39 – Bosch: Start of Watch prequel 49:27 – Highlights for next week on UK TV 53:17 – Outro & where to find everyone online

In this special edition of Geektown Radio, Dave heads to MCM Comic Con London 2025 for highlights from The Boys panel, interviews with the Rick and Morty cast, and a chat with Star Trek: Discovery's Elias Toufexis.00:00 – Introduction and MCM weekend overview 01:50 – The Boys panel highlights and Guinness World Records 05:40 – Interview: Rick and Morty cast (Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Spencer Grammer) 20:55 – Interview: Elias Toufexis (Star Trek: Discovery, Deus Ex, Starfield) 43:40 – Wrap-up and links to Geektown's YouTube coverageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Geektown Radio podcast, Dave and Matt discuss new series The Last Frontier and Revival, the biggest reveals from New York Comic Con 2025, and raise a pint to the new brewing sim Ale Abbey. They also talk about Foundation, Invasion, and The Dragon Prince, plus all the latest renewals and upcoming UK TV highlights.00:00 – Intro and catch-up with Matt 00:20 – Matt on Foundation Season 3 finale 04:50 – Matt reviews Invasion Season 3 10:10 – Matt on The Dragon Prince Season 6 13:40 – Dave reviews The Last Frontier 16:20 – Discussion of Revival on Sky Max 20:40 – Dave's gaming pick: Ale Abbey 22:30 – TV and film news: cancellations, renewals, Yellowjackets, Dexter: Resurrection, X-Men 97, Midsomer Murders 31:30 – NYCC 2025: Wonder Man, Daredevil, VisionQuest, Batman: Knightfall, Starfleet Academy 51:50 – Other new trailers: Pluribus, Malice 57:40 – UK TV highlights for mid-October (Lazarus, The Ridge, 9-1-1, The Diplomat, Mayor of Kingstown) 1:02:40 – Wrap-up and where to find everyone onlineIf you want to keep track of these or any other shows, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you'll be notified when they get UK premiere dates. Visit Never Miss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Geektown Radio podcast, Dave is joined by Miles Asteri from The Traitors Season 2, famous for that unforgettable fizzy rosé moment! They chat about life after the castle, Miles' love of murder mysteries and reality TV, and his thoughts on the upcoming Celebrity Traitors. Dave also reviews the new ITV series Frauds, talks zombie chaos with Afterlife With Archie, and covers the big return of Peaky Blinders.00:00 – Intro & welcome with Miles Asteri 00:45 – Miles' reality TV habits (Real Housewives, Yellowjackets, K-Pop: Demon Hunters) 05:10 – Thursday Murder Club review 06:30 – Dave reviews Frauds 09:20 – Miles on Love Con Revenge and true crime obsession 10:20 – Dave on Scandal binge & Dexter talk 18:00 – The Traitors deep dive with Miles 26:40 – Celebrity Traitors preview and predictions 41:15 – News: Peaky Blinders, Famous Last Words, Afterlife With Archie 51:10 – This week's UK TV highlights (Traitors: Celebrity Edition, Dreaming Whilst Black, Riot Women, Revival) 53:55 – Miles plugs his Sip On It podcast 54:30 – Wrap-up & socialsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Darryl for another episode of Geektown Radio! This week we dive into Disney+'s Marvel Zombies, the fantasy audiobook series The Dark Healer, indie sci fi heist flick The Tomorrow Job, and the new game Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown. Plus all the latest news, renewals, cancellations, and UK TV highlights.Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & catch up 01:30 – What Darryl has been watching: The Dark Healer audiobooks, The Tomorrow Job, High Potential, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City 12:00 – What Dave has been watching: Marvel Zombies, Slow Horses, Peacemaker 18:00 – Highlight: Marvel Zombies (Disney+) 27:00 – Highlight: The Dark Healer (Book series by Alex Toxic & Nadya Lee) 37:00 – Highlight: The Tomorrow Job (Indie sci fi film) 47:00 – Highlight: Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown (Gameplay trailer & features) 57:00 – TV News: cancellations, renewals, RJ Decker, Spartacus: House of Ashur, Baywatch reboot 01:15:00 – Highlights for next week: 24 box set, Have I Got News For You S70, Alan Partridge: How Are You?, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Frauds, Saturday Night Live S51, Film Club, Harry Wild, Murder Before Evensong, Never Mind the Buzzcocks S5 01:30:00 – OutroSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.