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Lauren and Matt come together to recap their weekend in Salt Lake City and discuss the panels they attended, the things they liked most, and places they visited while in the Bee State. Not much news or what we've read this week so enjoy! @hopsgeeknews

We bring you more from the weekend that was FamXSaltLake comic con as this episode is a compilation of clips where Matt took the mic and various panels to ask the hard hitting questions such as what would be going too far for Jason Mewes, what was the initial Clerks script reaction for Kevin Smith and crew, what's Vincent D'Onofrio's secrets and of course the Cobra Kai panel. It's all in here in a fun compilation snoogins!  

Matt and Lauren were lucky enough to sit down live on location at FanXSaltLake with none other than Brian and Jeff aka Dante and Randal of Kevin Smith Askew verse films! We chat with them about Clerks 3, what they have been up to, and most importantly Lauren's James Bond beer gadget on her shoes! https://linktr.ee/BrianCOHalloran @hopsgeeknews

Lauren and Matt smash the live button again this week to discuss the mountain of news Disneys D23 Expo left us with. After they discuss what they're excited for at FanXSaltLake and then prepare you for the release of Star Wars latest tv show Andor! @hopsgeeknews

This week the Geeks takeover Hops News Live!  

This week matt and Lauren are back to discuss Matt's recent adventure to Disneyland and their experiences building lightsabers at Savi's Workshop and then prepare for their press stint at FanX Salt Lake by diving into the rich history behind comic cons.    Main topic- 40:40 What we're watching-7:31 Disney-15 News- 31;40 Letters 1:04   FanXsaltlake.com @hopsgeeknews

This week chris from the Geek Peak Pod joins us to bring the ring to Mordor. We chat about Lord of the Rings to prep you for Amazon's Rings of Power release. @hopsgeeknews Geekpeakpod.com

Today's episode is a backstory on the Disney parks What we're watching-7 min She hulk-9:40 News 23:05 Disney:30:15

There is no news or what we have been watching this week as Matt and Lauren are joined by Task (@uptotask) to dive into the comicbook origin or Jennifer Walters aka everybody's favorite 6'7 lawyer She Hulk. They give their predictions on the show and what they hope to see. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lotfw/leaders-of-the-free-world-issue-3 Hopsgeeknews.bigcartel.com Patreon.com/Hopsgeeknews

On this episode Lauren and Matt are preparing you for HBO's House of the Dragon! First the duo discuss what they've been watching and then dive into the latest pop-culture news. They then recap Game of Thrones both the good and the bad. We discuss what House of the Dragon will be about and dive into the history of Westeros What we're watching-9min News 15:05 Got: 33:10

Matt and Lauren are back this week to recap the action packed weekend that was San Diego Comic Con. But first they discuss their spoiler free thoughts on Netflix's latest film The Gray Man (7:26) and then dive into the panels from DC and Marvel. https://linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Hopsnews.beer

The geeks sit down for a specia creator focused episode with Braxton Cosby of Star Child comics to discuss he latest project Broken. This book dives into the world of zombies and special abilities set in the year 2035. Check out the Kickstarter and all other works by this talented creator!

The crew is back this week discussing their latest adventures to a Waffle House and breweries in Nashville before diving into what they've been reading and watching (13:18) after some news they are discussing the 1975 classic Jaws. Highlighting all of the behind the scenes facts to kick of this years shark week! Ms Marvel- 13:30 News- 27:20 Jaws 36:38

Matt and Lauren are together this week as Matt's mic fails him but that won't stop the duo from delivering the latest news (9:25) before diving into their thoughts on Stranger Things season 4, The Boys season 3, and Thor Love and Thunder. Beer this week is Dreaming in Space NE Triple IPA by Definitive Brewing, Portland ME Hopsnews.beer

Lauren and Matt are in the den of geeks this week sitting down with Emmy Award winning TV writer Daniel Kibblesmith. His work includes Inside Job on Netflix and writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He also has written comics such as Loki (2019) The Amazing Spider-Man #900 (coming July 27th) Blade: Darkhold, and Deadpool vs Black Panther. Kibblesmith.com Hopsnews.beer

This week we introduce Content Creator's Happy Hour.  Join the crew as we invite content creators from all over to join us for a Happy Hour to share who they are, the content they create, and their goal.  This week, we are joined by Rye from @BlackJawBrew on TikTok and Instagram and Lucas from @PintPalsPodcast on TikTok and Instagram. 

This week Matt and Lauren are back together once more in what 3 years? Or 8 years 3 months and 6 days? Either way they're back discussing what they've been reading and watching 11 minutes) The latest on The Boys (17:12) before diving into the latest pop culture news (22;54) they are then joined by two amazing people, Jamal (thehopcircles on IG) and Nick aka The Oklahomie (oklahomiepod) to discuss Lady Jane and Gorr the god butcher as well as our theories for Marvels Thor Love and Thunder (32:45) Hopsnews.beer @hopsgeeknews

Matt went on the MetalcoreNerds podcast to chat with Sean about the epic conclusion to Obi-Wan Kenobi but they were also joined by Nick Ghanbarian (@nickbayside) from the band Bayside and Thank the Maker Podcast ( @thankthemaker) go tune in and check it out! @metalcorenerds MetalcoreNerds.com Hopsnews.beer

Matt and Lauren are here to prepare you for season 4 part 2 of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things! They recap seasons 1-3 to refresh your memory! Hopsnews.beer

Matt is in the den flying solo this episode but fear not for he is joined by Dustin Nelson, News writer for Thrillist.com and craft beer extraordinaire. The two are discussing Dustin's latest work Magda, Skeleton Maker a story about a girl who sees the world differently and with it comes the Demon she knows as the Lightbeast! The two talk comicbooks in general and favorite beer spots. https://www.thrillist.com/authors/dustin-nelson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dlukenelson/magda-skeleton-maker-a-comic-book

This week Matt and Lauren are back to once again talk about al the things comics, movies, and tv related. They discuss what they've been watching such as The Boys spoilers (10:08) Ms Marvel spoilers ((19) and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Jurassic World Dominion and more! They then sit down with Jordan aka The Supreme Emperor of Wookiepedia the gospel for all Star Wars fans (27:10) to discuss what the page is, Kenobi, and all things Star Wars related. Lastly, they wrap it up by delivering the latest in pop culture news! (1hr 5min) Hopsnews.beer

On this issue of Geeks Lauren and Matt are back discussing Kenobi (8:20) The Boys (15:18) and Ms Marvel (23:57) before discussing the latest in pop culture news.(28min) they're then joined by Andrew, a Mental Health  specialist to discuss superheroes and mental health as phases 4 of the MCU is focusing on these issues. We highlight why men may not seek help and what some heroes may be dealing with. Check out his YouTube page https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCtgrqI4WVYKmdkBuC6AtL1A Or search Kinsler Psychology Hopsnews.beer

On this weeks issue Matt and Lauren are back to discuss what they're reading and watching and the delicious beer they're enjoying. (SPOILER ALERT)They chat about their thoughts on Kenobi (13:15) the. Discuss season 4.1 of Stranger Things (26:20) before finally getting to the latest news from around the pop culture community (39:41) lastly, they get you ready for the series premier of Ms Marvel by doing a dive into the comicbook story and origin of Kamala Khan herself (48:40) kick back, relax and let's go on an unexpected journey Hopsnews.beer

Matt and Lauren are back this week to deliver the latest in pop culture news (19:24) and the latest from Star Wars celebration! The duo discuss what they've been watching (4min) and Matt gives his brief spoiler free review on the latest Star Wars boom Brotherhood by Mike Chen. They then discuss The Mandolorian and The Book of Boba Fett (34min) as Star Wars month is preparing to wrap up Promo: Hop Heroes Hopsnews.beer

The geeks are back with a bonus bullpen episode this time with Hayat Aljowaily an Egyptian Filmmaker and Assistant to the Director on Marvel Studios Moon Knight. They discuss her start in politics and transition into the world of film making and how she landed in the world of superhero's and what it was like bringing this character to life.

The duo are back this week because somehow Emperor—-I mean Kevin from Hops N Heroes has returned to the show! The trio are skipping news and what we've watched to do what must be done, discuss the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. Join them as they go from StarKiller Base to a daunting journey through the casino to ultimately become all of the Jedi or rather Sith perhaps. Ig: hopsnheroes Hopsnews.beer

Matt and Lauren are back this week kicking the show off with what they've been reading and watching (5min) before giving a mini spoiler-filled review of Doctor Strange: The Multiverse of Madness (10:55) they then return with the latest in pop culture news (1807) before journeying to where the Star Wars franchise began. Justin from Wheel of Horror Podcast joins the gang as they dive into the Original Star Wars Trilogy giving all of their thoughts and fun facts behind the scenes. No sisters were kissed in the making of this episode. However, Pliny The Elder from Russian River Brewing and Twilight of the Apprentice from Rockpit Brewing were harmed

Star Wars month continues and we jump right into the action with Chris from the Geekpeak Pod talking about everything that has happened between episodes 3/4 of Star Wars. We discuss Clone Wars, Rebels, Solo, and Rogue One. We drink beers from Old Ox Brewing this week. @geekpeakpod Geekpeakpod.com

Star Wars month has arrived! The episode kicks off with Matt discussing his adventures in Austin and visiting Live Oak Brewing and enjoying their Darth Jiggler before they use the force to talk about the Prequel Trilogy! The duo is discussing all three films from the good (lightsaber duels) to the bad (medichloriants?) join us and discover the true power of the dark side! Beer this week is Darth Jiggler by Live Oak Brewing from Austin, Tx, and also sweet delicious coffee

Matt and Lauren have climbed the mountain of odds to deliver a fantastic episode week where they are diving into Moon Knight (12 min) and then bringing in the latest In pop culture news ( 21min) before finally bringing you up to speed on who America Chavez is and why she may be important in the upcoming Marvel Blockbuster Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.

This week Matt and Lauren bring in a great friend of the show Josh to join the duo for their discussion on Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. The gang dives into each film starting with Batman Begins and discuss what they loved and didn't like about them and what makes them so highly regarded in the film industry,    Twitter/IG- Hopsgeeknews hopsnews.beer

Matt and Lauren enter the geek cave this week to discuss the awful technology issues Matt has been having and what they're drinking. They dish on what they've been watching (6:45) and if Star Wars would ever be rebooted before diving into the latest in pop culture news ( 16:10) lastly, the Geeks do a character deep dive on none other than Morbius to prepare you for the soul-sucking that will happen upon watching the film out now. (32min) breweries featured this week are Duclaw brewing and Toppling Goliath Brewing Company

On this episode, we'll be talking beer, Common Law Brewing, and the Molson Coors v. Stone case! What are your thoughts on the case/verdict?  With two lawyers on the episode, we'll break it down a bit as well.  

Lauren and Matt are in the Bullpen this week with author, owner, and creator Braxton Cosby of Cosby Media Productions to discuss Starchild Comics. Check out The Cape and Menzuo! Braxtoncosby.com @starchildcomics

This week Lauren and Matt are battling slow and painful internet and background rooster noise to bring you the Moon Knight deep dive to prepare you for the upcoming Disney Plus show! They dive into what they're drinking and watching lately than the latest in pop culture news (14:45) And of course the Moon Knight deep dive ( 25:35) Beer this week is Freedom in a Cage from Tactical Brewing, Orlando FL

The geeks are debuting an all-new creator-focused episode called the bullpen and this week they sit down with Joe BlaBlazo artist behind the Enigma comic and one of the two voices behind the Heretic Party Podcast. Joe sits down to discuss his adventures in art as well as being the artist for our unofficial sponsors and good friends of the show Woodland Empire. Beer this week is Golden Heart by Woodland Empire which joe is the artist for. Kickstarter.com search enigma Ig: joe_blablazo

This week Matt and Lauren are sitting down to discuss what they have been reading and watching (4:30) than diving into the latest pop culture news (18min) before sitting down with this week's guest Heather Antos. (24min) They discuss what it's like being on the editorial side of comic books, her adventures in Star Wars and Marvel comics, and her latest run as senior editor for IDW behind Star Trek.  @heatherantos Heatherantos.com

Matt sits down with Sean from Metalcore Nerds podcast and Nick from the F'N Nerds podcast to discuss Matt Reeves latest film The Batman. A movie too big for one show to cover the trio discuss what they loved about the film and give an in-depth spoiler filled review.  Twitter/IG @metalcorenerds/ Fn_nerds

On this episode, Lauren hosts Women in Beer! Jenny Galeano, Owner of Design Build Brewing, and Brynn Lovato, Brewer at Park Pizza & Brewing Co., sat down to discuss their journeys in the beer industry and celebrate women in beer!

The Geeks turn 100 this week and Matt and Lauren team up for m explosive episode. They kick it off with what they've been reading and watching before diving into the latest pop culture news (20:08) they then dive into their MCU Rankings (28:21) discussing all 27 films and where they put them in their ranking list The beer this week is 8th-anniversary imperial IPA from Other Half Brewing Brooklyn NY Shoutout to everyone who sent us audio clips and congratulations cheers to another 100! Audition Template: 1 Mono Host track (with Speech Volume Leveler), 1 Mono Interview track (with Speech Volume Leveler), 1 Stereo Sound FX with effects, 1 Stereo Music Bed track. 44.1k, 16 bit, Stereo Master.

This week Matt and Lauren discuss what they're drinking which is a 7th-anniversary imperial IPA from Other Half Brewing coming in at 10.5% from our dear friend Traci. We then hit on what we're watching before diving into celebrating badass women in comics! (8:46)  We're celebrating women such as Gail Simone, Megan Huang, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Joelle Jones, Becky Cloonan, and more!  Twitter/IG/TikTok: Hopsgeeknews  Hopsnews.beer

On this episode, the crew talks about beer and war, and how you can support Pravda Brewing in Ukraine. We will also talk to Jon with Hops and Brews about his 46 days of beer for Lent.

This week Matt and Lauren chat about what they're reading and watching (5:50), then discuss the latest happenings in pop culture news ( 12:22), and finally are joined by Gnome of Dads on Dayquill and Our good friend Ian to chat all things Supernatural! (19:32) they discuss their favorite episodes, characters, and more before quizzing Matt in a game of whether it was real or supernatural. Twitter: @hopsgeeknews Twitter:@ DDayquill

This week on The Geeks the ghost of Paddington the bear continues to haunt us as we are diving into the origins of The Riddler and Catwoman! ( 23:55) before that we discuss the latest in pop culture news (11:56) and discuss what we're watching and our previous weeks mess ups. We're gearing up for the release of The Batman in the best way possible. Riddle me this, who was the voice of Paddington?

On this episode, the Geeks discuss declining beer sales and the causes!

On this episode, the crew is joined by some of the pod's biggest listeners as they send of Lucky on his adventures. They talk about anything and everything and try to offend everyone. So kick back crack a beer and celebrate halftime of sober February.

This week Matt and Lauren kick off the episode by raising a glass to Laurens Bestima(?) and how they went to a brewery before her funeral then we dive into what we watched and read this week ( 11:55) and then diving into the latest news (19:25) our main topic this week (35:18) is dedicated to both heroes and villains who have healthy and unhealthy relationships. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we discuss comic book and movie couples! Lastly, we hit our letters to the editor who would win in a fight Gandalf or Dumbledore (geekpeakpod) and finish up by discussing how we felt about The Book of Boba Fett(1:10) Thank you to everyone who gave us their favorite couple this week! Twitter/IG: Hopsgeeknews

It's Super Bowl weekend and the boys are Feelin' Frisky. Come hang out with us on one of the wildest episodes recorded to date. 0:00-11:30 -Growing back foreskin 11:30-57:44 -How was your weekend/Big Daddy Stories 57:45-1:43:16 -Super Bowl preview 1:43:17-1:55:52 - Horny Teddy Bears 1:55:53-2:08:53 - $450 Million Yacht 2:08:54 - 2:47:21 Horny at work

This week Lauren and Matt are delivering all the news (22'min) then they are joined by Nick Gibson ( 38 min) to talk about his project 2100 Samurai after they hit letters to the editor and discuss The Book of Boba Fett (1:05) and of course, Matt had audio issues. Apologies in advance! Beer this week is Golden Heart mixtape IPA brought to you by Woodland Empire, Boise, ID https://www.comixology.com/The-Phoenix-Press/comics-publisher/22048-0?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC9pbXByaW50U2xpZGVy https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/2100-samurai-issue-2/coming_soon

BIG announcement from the pod on this week's episode. The boys announce a few changes moving forward and Lucky discusses his big decision. The boys also discuss the NFL Conference Championships and give their early Super Bowl predictions. 0:00-30:49 Intro 30:50 - 1:00:30 Strip Club Story 1:00:31 - 1:15:19 Sports 1:15:20 - 2:00:57 Farewell Lucky 2:00:58 - 2:12:00 Sober February? 2:12:01 - 2:29:43 Neil Young vs Joe Rogan 2:29:44 - 3:20:09 I Am Shauna Rae (22-year-old in 8-year-old body)

On this issue, Matt and Lauren discuss the latest pop culture news and what they're reading and watching. They then are joined by Johnny an expert on all things X-Men (20min) to dive into the comic book history of Scott Summers aka Cyclops! Is his dad a space pirate? How many kids across the timeline does this man have? We answer all those questions and more on this issue. As always we wrap up with our letters to the editor questions. Got a question? Let us know and we'll answer it. Follow us on IG, Twitter, and Tik Tok @hopsgeeknews