Ready Set Geek!

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG say their farewells to both the Star Wars Skywalker Saga and the Ready Set Geek! podcast with their last episode! The group talks about their most important takeaways from their show, their feelings on Episode IX, and how they would’ve connected the dots between the last two Star...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG crash Nakatomi Plaza’s holiday party for a Retro Review on Die Hard! The group talks about having senioritis, were surprised about Alix’s opinions on the 1988 film, and proceed to have a screaming match about fine art. Let us know if you think this is a Christmas movie or...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG traverse the Multiverse, talking about the new Crisis on Infinite Earths series from The CW and its comics counterpart! The group discusses Cole’s Star Wars binging, the first two episodes of Crisis, and how ambitious the original 80’s crossover comic was for its time. Make sure to check...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG get real nostalgic about the content on Disney Plus, and choose a Disney Channel Original Movie to watch! The groupe talks about weird Dutch story parallels, why DCOMs don’t stand the test of time, and a surprising amount of Disney-backed racial slurs. Let us know how you feel...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG visit Arendelle once again for the latest installment of Frozen! The group discusses what they enjoyed most about Froze & Frozen 2, the representation of indigenous people, and the fight against toxic masculinity. Feel free to to tell Cole that “Aaron-Dale” is the wrong way to say it...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG accept the bounty puck on The Mandalorian and talk about its first two episodes! The crew talks about the latest GSW? Network announcement, where they hope the show is going, and what real-life culture connects with Mandalorians. Check out the show on Disney Plus, and don’t forget to...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG hack and slash their way through a copy of Expedition RPG! The group talks about geeky upgrades from AskReddit, their favorite RPG moments, and why you should buy the Expedition RPG game. Make sure to follow the game at @expeditionrpg, and don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG jump into the world of magic with creator Kennedy Phillips and voice actor Christopher Moore! The group rekindle an age-old argument between the hosts, discuss the first episode of Magus Elgar (found on all podcatchers!), and give insight into the audio drama process. Make sure to show some...

This week’s episode: RECOGNIZED – 001 Alix, 002 Cole, 003 JPG for an Intro to Young Justice! Joined by Rich and Richard from Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, the group talks about their favorite video games, what makes Young Justice stand out from other shows, and why stories about sidekicks will always be around. Make...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG jump into the world of video game art with Sam Yip, whose work has touched games like the Medal of Honor series, the Toontowm MMO, and the Saints Row series! The group talks about minor conveniences, one path that was successful for breaking in to the industry, and...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG check where the Doomsday Clock is in their review of Watchmen (2009) before the HBO series releases! The founders talk about what gets you a special place in heaven, Alix’s dislike of film violence, and the differences the graphic novel holds. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe...

(Trigger warnings for gun violence, violence, and mental health for this episode.) This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG review Todd Phillips’ Joker, out in theaters now. The founders talk about accepting responsibility for art, their own biases when films use social commentary, and the performance of Joaquin Phoenix. Spoiler alert: our founders don’t agree...

(Trigger warning for this episode, since the group discusses drinks being spiked at an offsite Twitch meetup.) This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG talk about their very first experience at TwitchCon 2019! The founders discuss the differences between different conventions, their confusion over “gamer food,” and the importance of people’s safety during events. Check...

This week’s EXTRA episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG jump back into action with Cave of Monsters Games to talk about their newest Kickstarter! Joined by Sam Kusek and Tim Batiuk, we discuss the HENSHIN! Deluxe RPG, our love of all things Sentai, and the mechanics behind running a successful campaign. Make sure to support this...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG check out the Maple Bay dating scene with an Intro to Dream Daddy! Joined by Rhapsody Artajo (@artrhapsody), the group talks about the importance of representation, the dating sim genre, and Rhapsody’s upcoming convention appearances. Check out the game on all major platforms, and don’t forget to show...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG return to Christmastime Gotham for a Retro Review of Batman Returns! Joined by John Pingel (Night of the Living Geeks, That Hashtag Show), the group discusses multiple-villain media, Tim Burton’s unique style, and the modern cultural issues with the film. Stay until the very end for a special...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG grab their broomsticks and travel through the world of Kiki’s Delivery Service for its 30th anniversary! Joined by Art Vega and William O. Tyler of Cinephilia, the group discusses the joy of Studio Ghibli films, Western and Eastern themes differences, and masculine/feminine storytelling mechanics. Make sure to check...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG explore the world of David Petersen’s Mouse Guard, but like many adventures, get sidetracked on the way. The founders talk about connection with characters, how Alix feels about adventure stories, and their desire for a Hulu series instead of a Mouse Guard film. Stay until the end for...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG henshin into one of the most popular films of Super Sentai – Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle! Joined by Justin Quizon (That Hashtag Show, Screen Rant), the group reviews the film, talks about Power Rangers parallels, and considers who else might be a henshin hero...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG take a visit to Duckburg with an Intro to DuckTales! The founders cover their favorite episodes, Cole pronouncing words weird, and why this might be one of the best shows in existence. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture before you...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG escort the payload with Chris Villain as they look to complete the objective in Overwatch!  They will break down why the game connects well with the gamers, their experiences playing the game, and the beat approach to playing the game!  Make sure to show some love to Your...

This week’s episode: With Echo Base out of commission, Alix, Cole, and JPG record their The Iron Giant anniversary episode at Alix & JPG’s home. That means you can hear their puppies weigh in on the 1999 film, but the founders also talk about gun culture, how the animation holds up to the current standard,...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG hit the San Diego Comic-Con stage with Perception Studio (Art Vega, Amber Reeder-Vega, & Danny Montooth) for another live performance of Swipe Right for Superheroes! With characters like Charles Boyle, Mysterio, and Brienne of Tarth on the swipe list, our panel argues both for and against different fictional...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG visit the savanna in their own ways to talk about The Lion King! The group discusses different Lion King medias, its parallels to Kimba the White Lion, the Cats trailer, and their San Diego Comic-Con panel. Make sure to show some love to Your Starting Line to Geek...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG put their detective skills to the test with an intro to Brooklyn 99! The founders talk about how GIFs have helped the show reach more people, who they connect to on the show, and why the show’s representation is so important. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG swing back into the MCU with a review on Spider-Man: Far From Home! The founders talk about what real-world issues they’d like to see in superhero films, their thoughts on the latest Marvel release, and their upcoming panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Make sure to rate, comment, and...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG take to the streets of Gotham with Tamara Brooks (@misfitstamara) for a look back on Batman: The Animated Series! The group discusses moving stories from a comics medium successfully, how the show compares to newer Batman films, and the best episodes of the first season. Make sure to...

This week’s episode: With Alix out sick, Cole and JPG welcome Jenny Delgado (@jennyscookiecorner) from Nerds on a Roll (@nerdsonaroll_podcast) to talk about all things Toy Story! The group discusses what makes a 4th installment so difficult to make, our feelings on the newest film, and what their own toys meant to them. Make sure...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG give an intro to two different mediums telling the Dark Phoenix Saga! The group talks about the differences between film and comic, why we might want to focus less on Phoenix in the X-Men mythos, and what the MCU can do to reinvigorate the franchise. Make sure to...

This week’s episode: With Alix sick, Ken Rolow (Events Coordinator – Comics Toons N’ Toys) joins Cole and JPG for a look back at Ghostbusters for its 35th anniversary! The group talks about how to love problematic films, their favorite moments, and argue about if the EPA was right in the movie. Don’t forget to...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG take on kaiju films with an intro to the Godzilla franchise! With Justin Quizon (Screen Rant, That Hashtag Show, Benview Network) leading them through decades of films, the group also discusses the importance of the film genre for Eastern audiences and Western culture’s buy-in. Make sure to rate,...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG try a new segment for the show, changing one detail in a geek story and speculating how it would change the media as a whole! What would happen if you gained powers on your 40th birthday instead of childhood in My Hero Academia? What if Harry would’ve gotten...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG relive the world of the Star Wars prequels for The Phantom Menace’s 20th anniversary! The founders discuss the rise of “proto-trolls”, the film’s issues, and how parts of the film could be viewed as racially insensitive. Check out the ending for a crazy debate about Yoda in Episode...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG battle it out over their opinions on Pokemon Detective Pikachu! Joined by Andrew Linde (Dunston Checks Min Podcast, Nothing New Podcast, Benview Network), the group talks about the importance of the game franchise, how opening up booster packs felt like as a kid, and Cole’s pronunciation of a...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG take on the world of Japanese superheroics with an intro to One Punch Man! Joined by guest Janette Quevedo (@helajanette – Meltcast 3.0), the group talks about meta-narrative, their favorite scenes of season 1, and why they love superheroes so much. Be a hero today, and make sure...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG have a spoiler-filled podcast breakdown of Avengers: Endgame! The founders talk about gifts from fans, their favorite character arcs, and where this film tanks in their love for Marvel films. And don’t wait five years to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture!

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG traverse the underbelly of space-westerns with Nathan Schulz (Agents of GUARD), playing Galactic Scoundrels from Little Rock Games! The crew talk about the true definition of a scoundrel, the game’s inspirations, and how backstabbing adds to the theme. And don’t be a scoundrel yourself: make sure to rate,...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG take the WonderCon stage with the “felted friend” cast of Perception Studio for another Swipe Right for Superheroes! Characters like General Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Bill (Doctor Who) show up on our dating list, and things get weird when the panel talks about Thanos (Infinity War)....

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG shock their fans with their review of Shazam! The crew sits down to talk about united film universes, their DCEU rankings, and the comparisons against Marvel’s Captain Marvel film. Don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture, and spread the word to...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG take the WonderCon stage for a Retro Review on The Matrix’s 20th anniversary! Joining them on the panel is Jordan Rushing (Rushing Photography), Loryn Stone (Toon-Con, PopLurker), and Daniel Jerome (That Hashtag Show) to address the film’s impact, themes, and cinematography. We even answer a couple fan questions...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, & JPG jump into the world of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power from Netflix/Dreamworks Animation, but first discuss a hotly-debated Reddit thread about train sounds. When they finally get into the series, the founders talk about LGBT+ representation, how much we connected to the villains, and why more cartoons...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG try to resurrect their love of DC animated films with a review of Reign of the Supermen! The founders talk about what’s missing for them in the DC Extended Universe, how close you should watch a prequel when you’re about to watch a sequel, and how a Green...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG blast into the world of Marvel’s Captain Marvel with self-professed “girl trying her best” Maddie Donofrio (@caroldanverfrio)! The crew discusses the characteristics of female heroes, how they felt about the new film, and the problem with being a love interest. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to...

This week’s episode: Superfan Armenta (Geek Offensive) fills in for a sick JPG to talk with Alix and Cole about The Office! They talk about their favorite show moments and why the characters of Dunder Mifflin are so loveable/cringe-worthy! And don’t forget: rate, comment and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture. It’ll only...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG crash-land in the world of Ravine, a Kickstarter board game from Stellar Factory (Space Team, Werewolf)! The founders dive into what excites them about board games, why cooperative games include Beginner Geeks, and how mixing serious and fun elements can round out a gaming experience. Check out Stellar...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG put on their uniform shorts and jump into Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy! The founders talk about comic adaptations, adoption culture, and how one of the best characters in the show has been dead for a while. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to...

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG pilot listeners through Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defender with Jordan Rushing (@rushingphotography)! They discus favorite Paladins, why Voltron is so popular, and some spoilers throughout the season. Don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture!