In Quest of Geek

What can our final episode tell us about the nature of podcasting and Twitch streaming? Alix, JPG, and Andrew have an honest talk about their journeys through both mediums - showcasing what it takes to run a show for so long. In this episode: what not to say during show consultation meetings, the changing landscape of content creation, and why we have to pack up shop for the foreseeable future.

And so we come to the end of our journey, Tavern Teamsters! Alix, Cole, and Nathan know exactly how to commemorate such a momentous conclusion... by fixing Disneyland rides! And by "fixing" we mean dialing the deranged antics to the max and leaving all attendees scarred for life! Hey! We all have different ways to process our emotions. We're sure this is a valid way... Well, pretty sure. Either way, thanks for coming to the Tavern with us!

What can the latest DC film tell us about the trajectory of franchise storytelling? Alix, JPG, and Andrew discuss The Suicide Squad - the James Gunn-directed soft reboot of the 2016 DCEU film. In this episode: the different approaches of Marvel and DC filmmaking, why everyone loves King Shark, and how to improve on already-established universes.

Now for an episode we've been dying to make! The Tavern Team gushes over DC's The Suicide Squad! Cole-ka Dot Man and Natecatcher survive long enough to spill the deets on this fun and action packed movie, all from the horribly beautiful mind of director James Gunn. Watch The Suicide Squad in theaters and HBO Max right now!

Behold! The 8th Wonder of the World! The backside of the Tavern Team! While you bask in that amazing display, join them as they talk about Jungle Cruise, the new Disney movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily "The Pants" Blunt! Listen as the Tavern Team celebrate the adventure, the murder cats, and, most importantly, the Puns of this fun flick!

What can the latest Hollywood sequel tell us about cohesive narratives? Alix, JPG, and Andrew discuss Space Jam: A New Legacy - the WB-created sequel combining basketball with popular Looney Tunes characters. In this episode: telling stories for targeted audiences, using advertising in film, and following the logic of worldbuilding.

What's in that book? Why it's the latest episode of Tavern Team, the deadliest podcast around! Alix, Cole, and Nathan have been given the assignment to take aim at all your questions about Gunpowder Milkshake, the new movie from NetFlix! Join them as they joke, fight, and go on tangents over this fun, fast-paced action shoot 'em up!

What can the season finale of the MCU's latest show tell us about redemption and human nature? Alix, JPG, and Andrew discuss the season finale of the first season of Loki - a Disney+ exclusive following the god of mischief's reality-traveling exploits. In this episode - media about affecting reality, ideas about self-love, and television dictating the path of film for the MCU.

Wait?! Is that an ALLIGATOR Tavern Team? Nope! It's the original Tavern Team themselves, returning to review the full season of Loki, on Disney+! So grab a seat with your favorite variants of Alyx, Coal, and Nathawn, because there's still time to talk about Loki and what this season hints at in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Get listening before the timeline branches!

What can the latest Marvel film tell us about character journeys? Alix, JPG, & Andrew discuss Black Widow - set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe focusing on unspoken missions and feelings in the titular character's storyarc. In this episode: family dynamics, spycraft as a storytelling tool, and the benefits of chronological and release order MCU viewings.

The Tavern Team has red in their ledger! And the only way to wipe it out is if you join Alix, Cole, and Nathan as they spy on Black Widow, the new movie from the MCU. Join us as we dust up on our fake Russian accents and decide if the very long wait for this movie was worth it. So don't be a poser, come on and listen to the episode right now!

What can the first Filipinx-led anime tell us about sharing culture? Joined by Earl Baylon (@earlybgoode - Tomb Raider, The Geekish Network), Alix, JPG, & Andrew cover Trese - Netflix's foray into Filipinx folklore. In this episode: how noir is portrayed in different cultures, superstitions, and representation through storytelling.

Don't be scared to give this episode a listen! Alix, Cole, and Nathan delve into the rich background of Trese, a new animated series based on Filipino folklore and mythology. The Tavern Team goes over the awesome and, at times scary, story and characters of this very interesting show. Trese can be seen right now on NetFlix!

What can the latest musical release tell us about representation and magical realism? Joined by guest T.P. Huth (@tphuth94 - Moon Harbor Heroes), Alix, JPG, & Andrew discuss In the Heights - the Lin-Manuel Miranda-created musical moving from stage to screen. In this episode: suspension of disbelief, lack of Afro-Latinx representation, and the transition of narratives needed in two different mediums.

This episode will give you something to sing about! Alix, Cole, and Nathan vocalize their thoughts on In The Heights, a new movie from Lin-Manuel Miranda! They talk about the high notes, the low notes, and the overall harmony behind the story of this exciting movie. Watch In The Heights on HBO Max!

What can the latest animated film release teach us about acceptance? Alix, JPG, and Andrew cover Luca - a Disney/Pixar film set in mid-20th century Italy with a limited theater and full Disney+ release. In this episode: how an LGBTQIA+ lens can be applied to the film, a message of borders and assimilation, and the differences between a Disney-led project compared to a Pixar-led project.

Believe us when we say we've got the episode for you! Join Alix, Cole, and Nathan as they take a deep dive into the waters of Luca, a new animated movie on Disney+! They go over the messages, hidden depths, and, most importantly, how good the pasta looked on screen!

What can Marvel's newest television show tell us about humanizing villains? Alix, JPG, and Andrew talk about Loki's first episode - a Disney+ series following the escape of the titular character during Avengers: Endgame. In this episode: DC's latest controversies, what makes time travel stories special, and how code-switching enhances character development.

They are the Tavern Team, and they are burdened with glorious purpose! That's right, this week the team reviews the first episode of Loki, on Disney+! So grab your infinity stone paper weights and join Alix, Cole, and Nathan as they prove why they're the right variants for the job.

What can the latest installment of a horror franchise tell us about religious tropes? Download the latest episode for Alix, JPG, and Andrew's thoughts on The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It - an HBO Max and theater joint release set in The Conjuring universe. In this episode: discussion about different faiths in terms of the supernatural, horror cadence/structure, and the difficulties of managing connected universes.

The Devil Made Us Stream It! The Tavern Team brave new, scary waters as they watch The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It! Join Alix, Cole, and Nathan as they solve this devilish mystery, and find out what possessed them to let this movie try to scare the heck out of them in the first place! The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It can be streamed on HBO Max.

In our latest Issue: The Unrivaled is interrogated by LANCE, and gains a new friend along the way. First appearance of LANCE Commander Elizabeth Cruz. The finale of our first season brings uncertainty to the team's future - will The Void be able to keep our heroes together? Download the latest episode for the conclusion, Brave Questers!

What can a rising young adult story tell us about tropes in storytelling? Join the discussion as Alix, JPG, and Andrew cover Netflix's Shadow and Bone - a Netflix exclusive based on the Leigh Bardugo series of the same name. In this episode: why younger readers need tropes, the nature of sexuality in YA series, and the changes and details created for books and visual media.

This week is about Shadow and Bone, the YA novel series turned Netflix series! Join Alix, Cole, and Nathan as they bravely cross the Fold to give you all the thoughts and feelings about this show that has more "Will they?/Won't They?" tension than any series before. Listen in as the Team casts some light on the dark corners of Shadow and Bone!

What can Marvel's newest animated series tell us about the nature of jokes? With Andrew Linde (@podcasterandrew) officially joining as a co-host, our Dungeon Divers cover Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. - a Hulu series from Patton Oswalt and the creators of American Dad. In this episode: the aging process of comedy, the importance of tone in a series, and a show's ability to strike the right notes with fans and new viewers.

To talk about M.O.D.O.K., we must form our very own M.O.D.O.K.: Multiple Orators Digitized Only for Kicks! The Tavern Team delves into the wacky world of M.O.D.O.K., Hulu's new original series based on the Marvel Comics character, and voiced by the beloved Patton Oswalt. So strap into your hover chair and have a listen right now!

In our latest Issue: The Void learns more about the Shadowheart and what gives her family their powers, while Spellshock and Scattershot get a glimpse into what's in store for The Unrivaled if he loses the Delirium Decathlon. First appearance of Miss Darkness. Will The Void accept that her mother didn't trust her with the truth, and will the rest of the team empathize with The Unrivaled's fate? Download our newest episode to find out, Brave Questers!

What can one of DC's newest animated films tell us about political stances and the perceptions held about America? Joined by Nathan Schulz (@natethegreater) from our Tavern Team episodes, Alix & JPG speak about Justice Society: World War II - a film focusing on The Flash accidentally visiting the Allies vs. Axis era. In this episode: America's fascination with World War II-era stories, erasure of disenfranchised cultures, and a protagonist's role in moving narratives forward.

It's a team-up across time and space! The Tavern Team speeds into battle against the evil forces of unexplained comic book references and historical inaccuracy! You can battle the fear of missing out on this episode by hurrying up and listening in as Alix rants, Cole bellows, and Nathan over-explains DC's latest animated feature: Justice Society: World War 2! It's available for rent now on Amazon Prime.

What can the newest animated Star Wars show tell us about cultural erasure & representation? Joined by Ken Rolow (@kenrolow / @comicbanter) from Comic Banter, Alix & JPG address the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch - a Dave Filoni-led story in the timeline between Episode 3 and Star Wars: Rebels. In this episode: tailoring the Star Wars experience to others, representation in media, and the barely-addressed humanity of Clones and Droids in the series.

The order has gone out! Our very own Tavern Team (AKA: Alix, Cole, and Nathan) must report on the Star Wars original animated series: The Bad Batch! Listen in as our own team of misfits talks about another team of misfits, and as we try valiantly to keep the timeline in order. Do our heroes succeed? Find out by listening to the latest episode right now! Star Wars: The Bad Batch is now streaming on Disney+.

What can an anime say about toxic behavior, rivalries, and LGBTQ+ experiences? Joined by Val Lawton (@valalalife) from IQoG's Women Wednesday Twitch streams, Alix & JPG discuss the first season of Fruits Basket - a rebooted series with its latest season recently released. In this episode: coping mechanisms, the difference between hard work and application, and character development through past and present trauma.

You've been invited to a podcast banquet! Join Alix (the Dragon/Seahorse), Cole (the Tiger), and Nathan (the Boar) while we discuss Fruits Basket! Please don't be tricked by any other podcast, because you'll end up missing out on our thoughts about this beloved anime, and our curse to always be charming and thoughtful will be lifted! Nobody wants that! You can catch Fruits Basket on Hulu.

What can the newest Marvel show teach us about world politics, mental health, and grieving? Joined by Andrew Linde (@podcasterandrew) of the Nothing New and It's on My List podcasts, Alix & JPG discuss The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - a six-episode series highlighting characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode: discussions on American race relations, dissonant violence, and the evolution of character arcs.

On your left! Captain Alix, Winter Cole, and Baron Nathan shield you from missing out on an in depth (and at times, AT LENGTH) discussion of Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Team up with our heroes as we give you the super soldier serum power up to build better character! Catch The Falcon and The Winter Soldier on Disney+! One world. One podcast.

How much does our audience know about the subcultures around us, and how can a film from Eastern storytellers help us better understand our world? Joined by ASL educator, advocate, and anime lover Zoey Hendrix (zoeysensei / @thewhitegeisha), Alix & JPG discuss A Silent Voice - a 2016 japanese animated drama with a unique view of the Deaf community. In this episode: content warnings for bullying, the everyday struggles of Deaf culture, and the parallels between Deaf and ethnic communities in terms of communication.

Please don't feel guilty! If you missed the last episode of Tavern Team, don't despair. You always have a chance to make things better. One vital way to do that is to be Alix, Cole, and Nathan's friends as they cry their way through the beautiful and heart-wrenching story of A Silent Voice. Please hold our hand through this and watch A Silent Voice on NetFlix.

What can an audience gain from viewing a film for its 20th anniversary, especially if it had a cult following for its ahead-of-its-time ideas? Joined by the artist formerly known as Emily Schmemily (now known as Diet Coke - @verycoolemily), Alix & JPG talk about Josie and the Pussycats - a 2001 film based on the 1963 comic of the same name. In this episode: seeing a film for the first time, in-the-moment satire and its difficulties, and why the music felt like more of an album and less of a soundtrack.

You just got the chance of a lifetime! You can listen to the latest episode of Tavern Team, where we scream our heads off about the Josie and The Pussycats movie! Join Alix on guitar, Cole on bass, and Nathan on drums as they tour the world of Josie and The Pussycats and its biggest star. That's right! Product placement! And if you wanna find your own backdoor- sorry, backSTAGE pass to this show, go ahead and watch Josie and The Pussycats on HBO Max.

In our latest Issue: The Void takes care of some local heroes being targeted by The Umbra Society, while The Unrivaled has to make a hard choice to protect his team. First appearance of Rock Ravager, Suffer, and Wolfpack. Will the team escape their L.A.N.C.E. pursuers, and will Spellshock be able to get her and Scattershot out of police custody? Download our newest episode to keep up with the action, Brave Questers!

What do audiences look for in a superhero story, and what sort of liberties can storytellers take when they're not a part of the Big 2? Joined by Nathan Schulz (@naterade36 / @natethegreater) from IQoG's Tavern Team episodes, Alix & JPG discuss the first four episodes of Invincible - an Amazon Prime series with an A-list voice acting cast. In the episode: unique pacing mechanics, male toxicity in a male-dominated character medium, and violence as a tool in storytelling.

You just got super powers! And that super power is an action packed jaunt into the world of Invincible, the friggin' animated series! Team up with Alix, Cole, and Nathan as our fated heroes tackle this at-times gory slice of superhero life. We gathered our incalculable power to bring you probably the world's greatest single podcast episode... tribute. The first four episodes of Invincible are all up in Amazon Prime.

What drives a studio to retry a property that didn't do well, and what can we learn from footage deemed unusable by a replacement director? Joined by Andrew Linde (@podcasterandrew) from Nothing New: A Remake Podcast (@nothingnewpod), Alix & JPG take you through Zack Snyder's Justice League - a four-hour HBO Max release that has left fans divided, but overall surprised. In the episode: the distinction between multiple film cuts, neurodiversity, and actors' re-established character arcs.

An introduction into Zack Snyder's Justice League and speculation on where we think DC is going to go from here. Alix, Cole, and our new host Nathan discuss what possibilities DC had with remaking this movie and what their options are for the future. Join us for an intro into Zack Snyder's Justice League. If you plan to watch the 4 hour film before listening it can be found on HBO Max.

In our latest Issue: The Void squares off against a familiar foe, while Scattershot and Spellshock argue over who needs saving. Also: The Unrivaled tries very hard to make a new friend in the heat of battle. Will the team escape both The Umbra Society and the Newhope City PD, or will our teenage pettiness and selfish choices be our downfall? Download the latest episode to find out, Brave Questers!

An amalgamation of Southeast Asian aesthetic, one of the newest streaming releases, and Disney's most recent non-musical animated film since 2003. Questers: have you seen Raya and the Last Dragon yet? Tune in to our latest episode for Alix's struggles with wrangling her co-hosts, Cole's favorite scenes, and JPG's concerns about representation.

One of Disney+'s newest small-screen shows, the finale of a unique series, and questions left to be answered by MCU films. Questers: what were your thoughts on the WandaVision series? Download our latest weekly episode for Alix's love of sitcoms, Cole's thoughts on grief, and JPG's discomfort over Wanda's actions.

One of the most popular comics genres, a shared love for Young Justice, and our appreciation for Masks: A New Generation. Questers: what are your opinions on teenage superheroes? Download our latest podcast with guest Emily Buza (Whelmed: The Young Justice Files / @emilyofarden) to hear about her obsession with ships, our favorite teenage characters, and Quest's first #MarchMasksness on Twitter! (@MarchMasksness)

In our latest Issue: the team decides on a course of action to infiltrate an important building, but new villains force Scattershot and Spellshock into working together like never before. Will The Void and The Unrivaled find the info they're looking for, or will they need to put their mission aside to save their teammates? Download the latest episode for the first appearance of Equinox and Fireclaw, Brave Questers!

One of the most anticipated films in 2018, a bold direction for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the benefit of three years. Brave Questers: when was the last time you saw Black Panther? Download the latest podcast for Alix's spotting of racist language, Cole's hopes for Black Panther 2, and JPG's thoughts on female- and Black-led narratives.

The latest release on Disney+, one of the most diverse casts for a stage musical, and the reboot of a beloved Sunday lineup. Questers: have you seen 1997's Cinderella yet? Listen to our latest episode for Alix's musicals knowledge, Cole's thoughts on the film with fresh eyes, and JPG's love for Paolo Montalban.