Not The Geeks You're Looking For

For a little breather before our episodes on Thor, mythos, and our need for story, here's our first official REJECTED, a descent into chaos...it was bound to happen sooner or later.____Note: The animation festival Andromeda refers to when introducing the Don Hertzfeldt clips was called The Animation Show [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372763/] in its debut year (2003).

Heather and I continue our 2-part Halloween episode with our favorite picks for our favorite time of year. It's Halloween 2: Electric Boogaloo!...with absolutely no boogaloo to be found anywhere. _____Notes:Our reference point for different kinds of horror subgenres: https://imgur.com/RbTL7MjAt ~15:37 Andromeda references Anjelica Huston instead of Angela Bassett when discussing American Horror Story: Coven. She corrects this later at about 29:05The battle referenced when discussing Arsenic & Old Lace is the battle of San Juan HillThe art show we're in at the end of the month:"Beheaded | A Collection of Creative Heads"Friday, October 29th | 6 PM - 10 PMSaturday, October 30th | 12 PM - 3 PMhttps://www.unleashcb.com/events/detail/beheaded_a_collection_of_creative_heads/2021-10-30/https://m.facebook.com/events/harvester-artist-lofts-gallery/beheaded-a-collection-of-creative-heads/1523150768022544/

This week, we dive into our favorite holiday, its history and cultural impact, and just what makes a Halloween movie._____Notes:Book we discuss: Origins of Modern Witchcraft: The Evolution of a World Religion by Ann Moura: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/649067.Origins_of_Modern_WitchcraftMalleus Malleficarum PDF - https://www.magicgatebg.com/Books/MalleusAcrobat.pdfOne of many ways Satanism uses religion's hipocrisy against it: https://fortune.com/2021/09/03/why-satanists-may-be-the-last-hope-to-take-down-texass-abortion-bill/Russell Tovey is the actor who plays the werewolf in the BBC version of Being HumanOur reference point for different kinds of horror subgenres: https://imgur.com/RbTL7Mj

It's speculation time as Heather and Andromeda try something new...introducing "The Forecast"! In this occasional segment, we'll be looking at upcoming movies, TV series, and more to talk about why we're excited for them and what we think will happen. (This will be even less regular and more unscripted than our regularly scheduled scriptless program!)So, sit back and listen to us spew fan theory after theory about Spider-Man: No Way Home and Matrix: Resurrections. We'll also talk about the MCU What If...? series and more in this week's Current Fixations. Enjoy!_____Notes: PLEASE NOTE that we had technical issues in this episode, so the sound is a bit iffy when Andromeda is speaking. We apologize for any difficulties; we are working on it.Article and poll: 5 Reasons Why Andrew Garfield Is Still My Favorite Version of Spider-Manhttps://www.cinemablend.com/news/2572946/reasons-why-andrew-garfield-is-still-my-favorite-version-of-spider-manReddit discussion (Maguire=Peter, Garfield=SM, Holland=fanboy: https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/p9i60r/tobey_maguires_death_as_spiderman_in_no_way_home/ha0ohrj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3Garfield is Twitter Fave: Andrew Garfield Is Twitter's Favorite Spider-Manhttps://screenrant.com/favorite-spiderman-poll-andrew-garfield-twitter-response/

In the final episode of The Cornetto Trilogy series, we get heavily into the mathematics of the pub crawl, conforming to society, and the best and worst trait of humanity.

In the second installment of The Cornetto Trilogy series, we discuss how to find your inner child, play, and make the mundane magnificent.

We start off our take on The Cornetto Trilogy by talking about how to smuggle a relationship story into a genre movie, how to grow up without losing who we are, the nature of the redemption arc, and how a single episode became one of the best zombie movies of all time.

We talk about the toxicity of nationalism, earning the shield, and why Nicque Marina is a goddess. Praise her! (in the links below!)_____Notes: Nicque Marina's alternate racial profiling scene: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicquemarina/video/6944819497060666629?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6973559631524152838Steve Flexing on Sam in the park: https://me.me/i/bucko-incorrectbucko-bucky-so-how-did-you-and-sam-become-10171a79b1e64c24a64faa70df53a233Etsy Cap vs Wish Cap: https://www.facebook.com/notthegeeksyourelookingfor/photos/a.108674361219525/122808229806138Nicque Marina talking mental health and John Walker: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicquemarina/video/6950458109907225861?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6973559631524152838Nicque Marina is amazing; go there and praise immediately:Nicque Marina's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicquemarina?Nicque Marina's IG: @nicquemarina

It's the 4th of July Weekend, and you know what that means...it's Captain America's birthday! So, for a special treat, we're dropping next week's episode, the third part in our Captain America series, just a few days early so you can enjoy it over the holiday. ...and remember...that's America's Ass!_____Notes: This was recorded in the days shortly after January 6, 2021, with 

In this episode, we talk about Bucky Barnes, the validity of Stucky, and how Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan really brought to life one of the best relationships in all comicdom._____Notes: This episode was recorded in the days following January 6th, 2021, with an additional audio recorded recently.See our tumblr for information on where found some of the theories and facts we discuss: https://notthegeeks.tumblr.com/

In this episode, we begin our tribute to the "star-spangled man with a plan" with some thoughts on the creation, history, and nature of Captain America in the comics and the MCU; we'll also share a very interesting theory about Steve Rogers and some of our other favorites from the MCU...._____Notes: This was recorded in the days shortly after January 6, 2021.Andromeda refers to Avengers: Endgame in the wrap-up, but it was actually a reference for Avengers: Infinity War.

In this short bonus segment, we talk about how things have been going with Not the Geeks and where we're headed next, including some new features, and our upcoming schedule for the summer!The following links are referenced in this episode.Patreon Buttons:Heather - https://www.patreon.com/HeatherTomasello Andromeda - https://www.patreon.com/systemandromedaIntroducing the Not the Geeks Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09cS6Dpvxjgy0h0aIMyekW?si=dd61061a60984192Introducing the Rejected Segments:Rejected (Don Hertzfeldt) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7JyjZI3LUM

In this episode, things get a bit random as we finish up our series on Spaced with some thoughts on how this influenced a generation, our top 5 moments and episodes, and where characters sit on the alignment chart.We also do another "Current Fixations" segment featuring Viva La Dirt, The Umbrella Academy, and The Crown.

In this episode, we discuss the occupants of 23 Meteor Street that make up the cast of our beloved Spaced. We also have a new "Current Fixations" to share!

We kick off our Spaced & Cornetto Trilogy series, talking about some of the cool technical aspects of the show, its influence, how art can show up in many different ways, and what life as an artist is really like._____Notes: This is part one of a 3-part series

In the conclusion to our two-part episode on Firefly, we get into the archetypes of all the characters and squee out on our favorite episodes. We also introduce a new segment called 'Current Fixations' where we talk about movies and series we're currently obsessed with._____Notes: This episode was recorded on Zoom.1st Part: http://www.notthegeeksyourelookingfor.com/2021/03/firefly-you-cant-take-fandom-from-me.html

In the first of this two-part episode on Firefly recorded at the beginning of the year, we dive deep as we tackle the issue of fandoms that come from problem creators, and what to do when the creators of the fandoms we love most fall from grace. Later in the episode, we geek out on the world of Firefly and Serenity.The first part of this episode is heavy. If you are just here for the squee factor, we start talking about the world of Firefly at around timestamp 52:00 and have a second part episode coming out April 6 that will be all squee factor. _____Note: This episode was partially recorded on Zoom.The reference to Drow and Community can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDcDanlDmD4

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a major phenomenon in our culture for over a decade now. Listen in as we discuss the universe that inspired this podcast, and why we have so much love for a fandom based on a medium usually thought of as meant for kids, but is so much more than spandex, capes, and explosions...not that there's anything wrong with that._____Notes: Recorded late July 2020 via Zoom (referencing recession as well as upcoming MCU properties)Correction: When discussing Swingers, reference is made to Nazis, but this is a reference to Swing Kids, which is a different movie.

Having totally lost our notes (and the plot), we discuss some more of our favorite fandoms - this time focusing more on Andromeda's faves - only to spiral down the rabbit hole..._____Note: This was recorded in July 2020, so a few things have changed, such as Eddie Izzard's pronouns (which we love and support! She's amazing!); also, I said a name wrong: in 3rd Rock from the Sun the actress I'm referring to is Jane Curtin, but I accidentally said Alison Curtin and never corrected myself.

Two best friends get together to create a podcast about fandom and pop culture. How do we start? By creating - and totally failing to adhere to - a "Top 25 Fandoms" list discussion. Up first is Heather's faves._____Note: This was recorded in July 2020.

Enjoy this sneak peek of our podcast with a few words on what we'll be talking about on Not the Geeks You're Looking For._____Note: sound issues