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Good News Geek


    • Mar 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    GNG 54 -

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 48:31


    John goes on another rant about what's wrong with Dr Who, we preview Andor season 2 and discuss what we are hoping from the series. This episode is also a bit of a Reach(er) as we talk about the current third season. So listen in - you won't be stiffed in this episode! Music by: purpleplanet.com, fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John

    GNG 53 - Alien's are no joke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 61:56


    The boys get together to discuss the latest excursion for the imposing xenomorph in Alien Romulus and we also poke fun at the dumpster fire also marketed as Joker 2 (who cares about the rest of the title). We also cover some gaming and the Potato's new computer (well, near new now). Music by: purpleplanet.com, fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Duration: 1:01:56

    GNG 52 - Acolyte is aco-light on substance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 75:07


    This week the boys and their potato talk about The Acolyte and our best attempts at not hating it (though cortosis is cool). We discuss what duty (if any) film-makers have to preserve the nature of an established "universe". Also covered is the latest season of The Boys and the usual gaming update.   Music by: purpleplanet.com, fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Duration: 1:15:07   

    GNG 51 - Only the freshest produce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 47:28


    John, Matt and Yukon Gold ask the question - when did Apple start making excellent shows and movies? Apple have two very strong shows in Constallation and Foundation which have overwhelmingly impressed John (a task thought impossible by most). They also talk about the classic Starship Troopers, The Last Airbender and movies and shows that left us wanting more as well as The Bad Batch. Music by: purpleplanet.com, fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Duration: 47 mins

    GNG 50 - New year, old me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 52:00


    The boys have come together for the first time this year to further insult the probie, but also groan about awards season in Hollywood, discuss their Christmas hauls, cover the games they are playing and Matt thinks Dr Who is kinda all right. If there's time, we will also discuss the latest with The Bad Batch.   Music by: purpleplanet.com, fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Duration: 52mins

    GNG 49 - Am I so out of touch? No, it's the studios who are wrong.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 58:02


    Join the lads as they discuss thier thoughts about Ahsoka, pop-culture fatigue, Starfield, Matts brand new awesome audio book series, never before discussed on this podcast, Supanova and One Piece. The countdown to our Christmas episode is well and truly on. Music by: purpleplanet.com, fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John

    GNG 48 - Late again, and Christopher Who?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 63:41


    Join the lads as they eventually get around to producing a podcast. This (last) month we chat about Star Trek Picard, Strange New Worlds. What reboots would you like to see. Mando, ahsoka make it from the Star Wars universe and we discuss underrated movies. Music by: purpleplanet.com, fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John

    GNG 47 - Better late than never!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 47:13


    Join the guys in this late start to our year which has nothing to do with laziness... They cover, Star Trek Picard (pre-ending), Mandalorian and we chat gaming including Hogwarts: Legacy, Jedi Survivor and some game called Diablo something or other

    GNG 46 - Christmas Special 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 57:43


    Join John, Matt and the Probie, as they wrap up the year, discuss the permanent removal of our most loathed sequels/prequels/reboots (with some special guests) and discuss the pros and cons of the popularisation of traditionally geeky content. We also do a sing song to John's geeky version of We Wish You a Merry Christmas... We're sorry. Music by: purpleplanet.com, fesliyanstudios.com and the YouTube Media Library. Edited by: Yolanda and John We Wish You a Geeky Christmas - Lyrics by John. Run time: 58 mins

    Good News Geek - Episode 45 - Andor medium rare with a side of power rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 62:17


    Join the boys as they discuss Andor (to episode 9), she hulk, house of dragons and rings of power and we let the probie have a rant. Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 1:02:17

    Good News Geek - Episode 44 - Bring me a dream that's not so Marvel-lous

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 33:16


    Join the guys as they talk The Sandman, complain about Marvel and DC and we discuss if dragons are all that interesting anyway. Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 32 mins

    Good News Geek - Episode 43 - SPOILERS AHEAD: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Strange New Worlds and Stranger Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 62:54


    Join John, Matt and the Probie as they discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi (SPOILERS), Strange New Worlds - the best Star Trek around and Stranger Things. Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 1:02:53

    Good News Geek - Episode 42 - Kenooooobiiiiiiiiiii! and other things

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 40:13


    Join Matt and John (The probie who shall not be named has decided that he isn't strong enough to be a new dad and make a few comments on a montly podcast - no I'm not bitter - so he isn't here.) Discussed in this episode is the upcoming Kenobi limited series, live action Halo, BioShock Stranger Things, Fantastic beasts and other things that no one cares about but we should really mention anyway. Oh, and Bad Batch. Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 40:13

    Good News Geek - Episode 41 - Better late than never

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 56:03


    My apologies for the lateness of this one. Join Matt, Scott and John as they meet remotely to discuss the book of Boba Fett getting a little silly (pre episode 5), The Batman, Fantastic Beasts, the new Lord of the Rings and The King's Man. Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 56:03

    Good News Geek - Episode 40 - Christmas 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 53:40


    The probie has made it onto the intro! So join the crew as they discuss; Spiderman: No Way Home and The Witcher, gaming updates, we share our attempt at Christmas geeky limericks and we take a quick peek at Santa's bulging sack. All that and more.   Serving suggestion: Enjoy with  a glass of yuletide joy.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 53:40

    Good News Geek - Episode 39 - Squid Game, Visions the return of a Who legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 44:28


    Join the boys as they talk Star Wars Visions, the return of Russell T Davies, and how could we not discuss everyones favorite game of death, Squid Game.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 44:28

    Good News Geek - Episode 38 - Star trekkin' into animation & we get controversial (don't look into the trap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 59:45


    Join John, Matt and the probie as we brave the Aussie lockdowns and discuss; Star Trek animation, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, What If?, Love and Monsters and the Bad Batch.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 59:45

    Good News Geek - Episode 37 - Anime meets Star Wars, Picard has returned and nothing but mischief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 38:32


    Join John, Matt and the probie as we brave the winter cold and each other and discuss; the new Disney + Star Wars anime - Visions, the new Loki series (pre-finale), Amazon's purchase of MGM and Picard season 2. We also take the time to insult the probie, because why not?   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 38m

    Good News Geek - Episode 36 - A belated Star Wars Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 73:17


    Join John, Matt and he who must not be named... anything other than probie as they discuss one of the most awesome sci-fantasy sagas out there... well, only really. The guys are also doing the unthinkable. Recasting a reboot of Star Wars: Epidode IV! Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 1h 13m

    Good News Geek - Episode 35 - Snider cut, D & D, Mortal Kombat and an old-fashoned meme-off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 47:08


    Join John, Matt and the Probie as they discuss the Snider Cut (pre-viewing), looking after yourself, WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Mortal Kombat. We also discuss Obi-Wan and get inspired to call a meme-off. Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 47:08

    Good News Geek - Episode 34 - Cyberpunk, screencheat pwnage, future conventions and Matt's gonna show us his...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 49:48


    Join the boys as they discuss how they've found Cyberpunk, Matt and Scott gloat about thrashing me in screen cheat and we discuss how conventions might work in Australia this year.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 49:48

    Good News Geek - Episode 33 - Christmas Special - Mando, Gaming and Santa's sack.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 61:20


    Join John, Matt and the Probie as they discuss what they hope to get for Christmas, Mandalorian, Star Trek: Discovery (The honeymoon is over), gaming update, Christmas movies that aren't really - Pt. 2 and my Christmas poem (but not really). Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. May it be better than the one just gone. Run Time: 1 hour (approx)

    Good News Geek - Episode 32 - Gaming update, lower decks frustration, Dune and WandaVision WTF

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 50:09


    Join John, Matt and the Probie as they discuss our latest foray into gaming, John's frustration with access to more Star Trek, and trailers for Dune and WandaVision, with much more.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 50:09

    Good News Geek - Episode 31 - The PC of dreams, DC Fandome, Retro Re-watch: Labyrinth and Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 42:55


    Join Matt, Scott and John as they discuss the arrival of the new PC. We chat about the best of DC Fandome and we give you our review of Labyrinth. We talk about Apple TV's upcoming production, Foundation and we want your unpopular opinion.   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John Run time: 42:55

    Good News Geek - Episode 30 - Mulan & Evil Corp, Iso Shopping, Ghost of Tsushima and Retro Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 41:17


    Join Matt, Scott and John as they discuss Disney's descision to put their new live action Mulan on streaming, for a premium, we cover the games we've been playing, including Ghost of Tsushima, and we reveal a new segment... it even has an appropriate name!   Music by: purpleplanet.com and fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: John and Yolanda Running time: 41:17

    Good News Geek - Episode 29 - Meet the intern, Star Wars Squadrons, Flight Simulator and Conventions with COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 37:14


    Join Matt, Scott and John as they discuss the new Star Wars star-fighter game 'Squadrons', Flight Simulator and Gaming generally. We also cover the future of conventions with Covid-19 now a large part of our lives, and John gives Matt bags of cash to build a new PC.   Theme Music supplied by: purpleplanet.com and Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Edited by: Yolanda and John

    Good News Geek - Episode 28 - Snider Cut, Mando Mahem and a Journey in Computing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 45:19


    Join John and Matt as they chat Snider cut, hatred of haters, Star Wars and the Mandalorian. John also reveals his noobness with computers and Matt tells us about his latest (not newest) gaming advesntures. Theme Music supplied by: purpleplanet.com and Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

    Good News Geek - Episode 27 - Surviving the lock-in, Die Hard: Recast with a Vengeance and one fan's unpopular opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 42:16


    Join John and Matt as they share what they've been doing to keep busy during Iso. We discuss plague-tastic flicks and commit an atrocity by recasting Die Hard. Theme Music supplied by: purpleplanet.com Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

    Good News Geek - Episode 26 - Picard, The Clone Wars and Memory Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 43:03


    Scotty, you asked, we listened. Join us as we talk Star Trek Picard, The Clone Wars continuation, X-Box's new console and a trip down memory lane. We also completely forget to talk about Sonic (Our bad). Note: There was a slight delay between recording and publishing, so the opinions expressed about certain series may have changed... Duration: 43 mins, Record Date: 3 March 2020

    Good News Geek - Episode 25 - Christmas Special, Star Wars RoS and Mando, Fallen Order and dodgy Chrissy gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 57:27


    Join John and Matt as they discuss Star Wars (and all the latest offerings from the house of mouse) we catch up with some fans to discuss their best and worst Christmas Gifts and we close out the last episode of the year with some yuletide poetry (much class). Music: www.purple-planet.com 

    Good News Geek - Episode 24 - NYCC, Picard, Discovery, The "Meh" Factor and Joker isn't funny...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 34:46


    Join John and Matt this week as they discuss updates from New York Comic Con, Picard, Discovery and the "Meh" factor. We also gloss over Birds of Prey and discuss Joker... he ain't all that funny, but don't let the haters hate. Please note, that if you struggle with poor mental health, please be advised that our segment on Joker may be difficult to listen to. If you, or anyone you know struggles with poor mental health, please call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 from anywhere in Australia.

    Good News Geek - Episode 23 - Supanova guests, SWRoS, Games and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 40:22


    Join John and Matt for this month's look at pop-culture, including a look at Supanova Adelaide's guests, Star Wars, gaming and more.

    Good News Geek - Episode 22 - SDCC, Star Trek: Picard, New Toys! and our bold new segment reaches its conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 29:41


    Join Matt and John as they briefly cover the biggest happenings in SDCC, talk about Star Trek: Picard and their new segment, featuring building with Lego (Link to the related video is here: https://youtu.be/4Fx579hggPc)

    Good News Geek - Episode 21 - Franchise payoffs and the death of episodic stories, spoiler etiquette and we boldly go...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 41:27


    In this episode, John and Matt discuss franchise payoffs, specifically the MCU and GoT, spoiler etiquette (How long should we keep our mouths shut?) and we announce which fandom we will be exploring next.

    Good News Geek - Episode 20 - New segments, package anticipation and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 21:59


    In this episode, John and Matt discuss GNG's new segments, a belated discussion on Captain Marvel and Shazam. John also shares his package anticipation.

    Good News Geek - Episode 19 - Franchise fatigue, Something about Oscar & Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 48:50


    Join John and Matt as they discuss Captain Marvel and Lego Movie 2 and ask, are we suffering from franchise fatigue? They also discuss pop-cuture's performance at the 2019 Academy Awards, Matt gives us an update in games and tech and John wonders if fans are too quick to dismiss new content. All that, (and more) in this month's episode.

    Good News Geek - Episode 18 - Dr Who, Series 11 First Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 19:00


    This episode is a quick update on our first impressions of the 11th series of Doctor Who starring Jodie Whittaker and Bradley Walsh. I am joined by our resident Who expert, Travis, who takes us through his highs and lows of the newest episodes.

    Good News Geek - Episode 17 - SDCC, Gaming Update, Fandom Passion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 27:45


    John and Matt discuss their favorite highlights from SDCC, Matt shares what he's been up to in gaming and we discuss when passion goes to far.

    Good News Geek - Episode 16 - Infinity War, Solo, Starships and Lost in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 28:11


    When the cat's away, the mice will play. Join John and Matt as they discuss Avengers: Infinity War, Solo: A Star Wars Story, the spaceship they'd like to own and finally, Netflix's Lost In Space reboot.

    Good News Geek - Episode 15 - Cons in Adelaide, Star Wars, Justice League & Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 45:43


    Join the crew as they discuss the effect of Star Wars on their lives, share in their disappointment with the news that Oz Comic Con will no longer run in Adelaide and Perth and be sure to stay on to hear yet another roasting of DC's Justice League.

    Good News Geek - Episode 14 - Thor, Supernova and even Ponies.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 36:08


    This week John, Scotty and Matt chat about Thor, the upcoming Supanova event in Adelaide, Star Wars, Trek, ponies and much much more.

    Good News Geek - Episode 13 - Interview with Matt Tucker of the 501st Legion, Southern Dewback Garrison.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 8:28


    Scotty has a chat to Matt Tucker of the Southern Dewback Garrison of the 501st Legion. Bad guys doing good, and not just on May the Fourth. Tune in and find out more. -John.

    Good News Geek - Episode 12 - Review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 10:56


      SPOILERS AHEAD!!! John hands down his review (fanboy gushfest) on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Do you agree with him?

    Good News Geek - Episode 11 - Review of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 3:43


    John shares his thoughts on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Guaranteed spoiler free. (This is not a guarantee.)

    Good News Geek - Episode 10 - The Tintin Exhibition and interview with Stuart Blair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2016 12:43


    The Tintin Exhibition is on at Unley Museum until November 27. We were recently joined by pop culture historian and Tintin fan Stuart Blair to delve beyond the pages of our favourite quiff haired reporter

    Good News Geek - Episode 9 - Interview with WWE tag team Champion, Big E.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2016 13:25


    WWE Live hits Adelaide on August 12 featuring WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, 15 time World Champ John Cena and WWE World Tag Team Champions The New Day. Scotty caught up with New Day member "Big E" ahead of WWE's Aussie tour.

    Good News Geek - Episode 8 - Interview with Jay Mewes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2015 8:49


    Scotty catches up with Jay Mewes from Jay & Silent Bob in time for his upcoming show in Adelaide.

    Good News Geek - Episode 7 - Incl. Nick from Samurai Punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2015 21:39


    Today's episode features an Ant Man review, a debrief of AVCON Adelaide including an interview with a South Aussie game developer and much more. Tune in for the full details.

    Good News Geek - Episode 6 - Interview with Brendan Deboy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2015 3:23


    Brendan Deboy is an artist, writer and director living in Adelaide. He worked on Star Wars: Clone Wars the video game as well as many others. Scotty caught up with him for a chat. I'm an artist, writer and director living in Adelaide, Australia. I make TV and videogames.

    Good News Geek - Episode 5 - Free comic book day incl. Tristan Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2015 7:12


    Tristan Jones is an Australian comic book artist and writer. He has worked on may projects including TMNT and Silent Hill (but a few of his works). In this podcast you will hear him speak to Good News Geek co-host, Scotty.   You can see some of this talented artist's work at his tumblr page - http://tyrannosaurusjones.tumblr.com/ check it out!

    Good News Geek - Episode 4 - Whoniverse, Brick-a-lade and Oz Comic Co preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2015 8:02


    In this podcast: Whoniverse, Brick-a-lade (which is on TODAY people), Oz Comic Con and Battlefield Hardline.   Unfortunately due to some technical issues, Scotty and Matt couldn't join me in this edition. Rest assured, they will be back!   Good News Geek Survey Please participate in this fan survey. Your answers will help shape our podcast into the show you want to hear! Simply CLICK HERE to start.

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