The Den of Geek Podcast

Everyone experiences fan conventions differently, but author and movie reviewer Marshall Julius is anything but your typical attendee at New York Comic Con 2019. Armed with his soon-to-be-published quiz book, Vintage Geek, and bags full of collapsible "Pulp Heroes" from Far Out Toys to hand out to appreciative con attendees, Marshall made his NYCC experience all about meeting people, sharing his love of geek culture, and adding to his Darth Vader collection. Marshall spoke to us about his time in New York just after returning to London where he freelances and reviews movies for BBC Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday was a big day at San Diego Comic Con, and Den of Geek editor-in-chief Mike Cecchini joins us to talk about the huge news coming from Marvel in Hall H and from DC in Ballroom 20. The biggest surprises came from casting announcements, specifically the last minute lead role for Simu Liu in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the double whammy of Blade coming to the MCU and the casting of two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali in the title role, and of course the shocking appearance of Natalie Portman as the new Thor. Mike also talks about some exciting developments for DCTV as the Crisis on Infinite Earths has its own casting surprises in store with a series of cameos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Movies Editor David Crow joins us to talk about a couple of highlights from his first day at San Diego Comic Con this year including a couple of amazing panels. We start off discussing New Line's popular ScareDiego horror event, which this year was devoted entirely to IT: Chapter Two, directed by Andy Muschietti, who was in attendance. David breaks down some favorite anecdotal moments from the panel as well as what we learned from the trailer. We then move on to our magazine cover story, Terminator: Dark Fate, which David says earns its R-rating both with the highlights shared and the f-bombs dropped throughout the panel. A surprise guest made an appearance as well! Stay tuned from more from San Diego Comic Con 2019 in future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Den of Geek Games Editor John Saavedra is joined by contributor Bernard Boo to break down the highs and lows of E3 2019, including favorite conferences, theater demos, and hands-on gameplay experiences. Among the games discussed are Wolfenstein Youngblood, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Doom Eternal, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Luigi's Mansion 3, Psychonauts 2, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Saavedra of Den of Geek and Rob Keyes of Screen Rant are at Star Wars Celebration, and they have lots of thoughts about the new trailer for Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. The guys share theories about what might happen in the movie coming at the end of the year and share their experience at the fan gathering in Chicago. Be sure to visit the site for more Star Wars Celebration coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final edition of The Den of Geek Podcast includes mostly TV and film news this time. We start by going over the calendar for television premieres in the coming months and move on to the revival in the works for Northern Exposure as well as Travel Channel's Legends of the Lost with Megan Fox.In movie news, we go over some of the advance impressions of the much anticipated Aquaman from DC before switching over to Marvel for a look at a Spider-Women animated movie in development. Then it's over to Netflix for a discussion of a slate of Roald Dahl animated adaptations in development.Finally, we're very excited to share with you our interview with George Takei, whose Broadway musical, Allegiance, inspired by his real-life experience with Japanese-American internment camps during World War II, is headed to a theater near you via Fathom Events.G! News is being phased out in favor of a new podcast coming in 2019! Stay tuned for more exciting behind-the-scenes content from your favorite movies, TV shows, games, comics, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This edition of the podcast addresses the full spectrum of Den of Geek's pop culture coverage, from games to movies, television, books, and even music! We begin the discussion with a deep dive into the importance of The Beatle's Revolution 9 to set the tone. Then it's on to Star Trek where we share our glee at the return of Jean-Luc Picard, and we check in with the Arrowverse for the upcoming Elseworlds crossover event. Add to that a breakdown of the Warcraft 3: Reforged announcement, a quick look at some upcoming Christmas movies, and a review of Widows to wrap up the discussion. Last is our interview with the co-author of The Jekyll Island Chronicles, Steve Nedvidek, to talk about the diesel-punk superheroes in his graphic novel series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just in time for Halloween, we've got a number of spooky news items to share with you. For example, did you know John Proctor's Salem house was on the market? And speaking of houses, we discuss an interview with Mike Flanagan, writer/director of Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House. We also tackle another interview with David Gordon Green, director of the Halloween revival movie. In gaming news, we highlight some of the best of the 40 Castlevania titles over the years. We also check out a spoiler-free review of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and look back on another John Carpenter classic, It Follows. Our bonus interview is with Taran Matharu, author of The Summoner's Handbook, the final entry in his acclaimed Summoner series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's New York Comic Con season, and quite a few of our stories come from panel announcements and interviews. We have news from a Mortal Engines interview with Peter Jackson and a panel for The Boys on Amazon Prime Video, and we share a list of highlights from the convention in general. With Halloween approaching, we simply had to talk about some lesser known horror classics. We also go through part of the list of Rock Hall of Fame nominees, paying close attention to some of our favorites. And lastly, we marvel over the fact that Supernatural is still going and talk about why that might be. Finally, our bonus item is an interview with Chin Han, who plays billionaire visionary Zhao Long Ji in the Dwayne Johnson action vehicle, Skyscraper, which recently released on DVD and Blu-ray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As fall goes into full swing, we tackle another set of movie, TV, and gaming news items! Our film topics take a look at the most anticipated projects of 2019 and the six different actors who have played the Joker in various Batman incarnations. In gaming news, we discuss the similarities between Castlevania and the Bram Stoker's Dracula and speculate on a possible Diablo animated series on Netflix. Then in TV news, Maniac on Netflix blurs the lines between cinema and television, and Veronica Mars gets the revival green light from Hulu. Daniel Kurland returns to the podcast to share his interview with Christy Karacas, the creator of Ballmastrz 9009 on Adult Swim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We each select one story from gaming, television, and movies for this edition of the podcast. In the world of video games, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has brought forth a strong contender in the battle royale arena, and Fortnite expands into toy spin-offs with a Nerf line-up and a custom Monopoly experience. In movies, we look back at a couple of franchises: The Predator needs to call it a day, but Candyman might get new life from Jordan Peele. Television news includes a look back at the "NuWho" Doctor Who before the new season starts and a sneak peek at what Netflix is bringing to New York Comic Con. The bonus item is a discussion with Patrick Corcoran, VP and Chief Communications Officer of the National Association of Theatre Owners, about how the moviegoing experience is alive and well despite streaming growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to tackle whitewashing, the glut of streaming services, and toxic fandom head-on (but in a lighthearted way)! As we applaud the success of Crazy Rich Asians, we raise an eyebrow to the DC Universe debut and reflect upon the uproar surrounding the Battlestar Galactica reboot and an entitled audience. Other stories this month include a look at the premise of NBC's Manifest, speculation on what the Monument Valley animated movie in development will look like, and the often-overlooked but visionary work by Alfred Hitchcock, Rope. Our bonus item is an interview with Andrew Bujalski, screenwriter and director of Support the Girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an eclectic bunch of news this month from the world of TV, movies, and gaming! We talk about a new Joel Kinnaman/Ronald D. Moore project as well as the surprising return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. We also touch on some of the most underrated time travel movies, introduce an Ursula K. Le Guin novella in development, disagree with a review of The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society, and speculate on the ramifications of Luigi's death in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Finally, join Daniel Kurland as he interviews Todd Berger, the screenwriter for the upcoming film, The Happytime Murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the aftermath of San Diego Comic-Con, we have a lot of news to sort through, including trailer breakdowns for Godzilla 2 and Aquaman, both of which include exciting, recognizable villains. In TV news, we talk about the 13th Doctor in Doctor Who and the prospects for a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. We also cover extended content for Dr. Horrible (comic) and Star Trek: Discovery (webisodes). Our bonus item is a chat with associate editor of Den of Geek, Kayti Burt, who moderated the Wynonna Earp panel at SDCC and shares with us why the fandom of this niche show is so strong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This edition of G! News takes a detour to explore the reports coming out of San Diego Comic-Con in advance of the biggest industry convention of its kind for 2018. Instead of touching on specific articles from the Den of Geek website, we bring in an expert: Leonard Sultana of anenglishmaninsandiego.com. Leonard shares his thoughts on how to best enjoy the convention despite the lack of a presence from heavyweights, Marvel Studios, HBO, and Star Wars. Topics discussed include Breaking Bad, Halloween, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, activations, cosplay, and more. Get news and advice from someone who really knows San Diego Comic-Con! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest movie, television, and gaming news includes a couple of season 2 discussions: one for Westworld on HBO and the other for Mars on Nat Geo. Toby Jones has some gleeful words to share about his villain role in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and the MCU viewing order is discussed. Finally, the games to watch out for in 2018 are talked about as is a Spider-Man spinoff for webspinner, Silk. The bonus item is an unusual but entertaining interview with Joe Pera of Joe Pera Talks With You from Den of Geek contributor, Daniel Kurland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month includes some follow up on a couple of topics, including more speculation from Scott Kelly about the viability of humans in space long-term. In movie news, Ocean's 8's box office take is analyzed as is the influence of Raiders of the Lost Ark on current film culture. Television discussion centers around Game of Thrones spin-offs and an Aeon Flux reboot; plus there's a Stranger Things prequel novel coming in 2019! The other follow-up is the bonus item this month: an interview with Fiona Shaw, whose supporting role in BBC America's Killing Eve was talked about last month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things get a little political this week as we discuss the modern message behind HBO's Farenheit 451, the significance of the Solo: A Star Wars Story director calling Lando a pansexual, and the importance of the cultural timing of BBC America's Killing Eve. Also on the table for analysis are the Catch-22 limited series on Hulu, the Lord of the Rings series in development on Amazon, and Resident Evil 7's cloud-based presence on Switch. Plus our bonus content brings in science reporter Alejandro Rojas, who talks about his discussion with astronaut Scott Kelly about UFOs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This edition of G! News includes a couple of bits of Marvel supplements, including a Black Panther reference guide and a list of unusual moments for the Avengers: Infinity War villain, Thanos. Other lists discussions include Netflix projects in the works and some Tribeca Film Festival highlights. Lastly, the hosts discuss the Supernatural season 14 renewal and the green light for Bill & Ted Face the Music. We also have an interview this month with Rao Paoletta, senior editor at Inverse, who called in to discuss the science of Star Wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some interesting music-related news gets its due in this episode of the podcast with new Prince material ready for release and Doctor Strange showing up in Pink Floyd. We also touch on religion in The Handmaid's Tale and the deep story of the new God of War game. There's also discussion of the American remake of SKAM and David Tennant brush with Hannibal Lecter. Our bonus item fits well with our music theme as we share our interview with A Series of Unfortunate Events season 2 composer, Jim Dooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horror films take center stage as we begin with a discussion of the best scary offerings available on Amazon Prime, followed by a look at the box office success of A Quiet Place. We also talk about the anticipation for Wynonna Earp season 3 on Syfy and NBC's new Sarah Shahi vehicle, Reverie. Also in the mix are a look at the Myst Anniversary Collection and a discussion of how Tony Gilroy saved Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The bonus item for early April is Daniel Kurland's interview with Santa Clarita Diet creator and showrunner, Victor Fresco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's SXSW season, and in addition to going over a couple of the featured movies, we talk about the original Westworld film, and a new TV series in development based on the Astro City comic. We also go over the dangers of the new Microsoft terms of service, the loosened restriction on character choice in Battlefront 2, and the future for Octavio in season 5 of The 100. Our bonus item is a discussion with editor-in-chief, Mike Cecchini, about Krypton, the new Superman prequel on Syfy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to enjoy some fun lists including the best female time travelers in TV history, the greatest supernatural Stephen King Villains, and video games you should play in 2018. We also talk about Denis Villeneuve signing on to do multiple Dune movies, Zach Galifianakis' role in A Wrinkle in Time, and the failed attempt to save Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Our bonus item is an interview with Jake Kasdan, director of the blockbuster hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In addition to going over some of this year's Oscar nominees, we spend the latter half of February 2018 talking about a Stargate revival effort on Twitter, possible female director choices for Batgirl, the history of The Tick as a comic and on television, the quirkiness of the sixth Terminator movie, and M. Night Shyamalan's new development deal with Apple. Our bonus content this month is an interview with Mitch Pileggi, who plays FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner of The X-Files. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're celebrating Black Panther's opening day with a discussion of the villain the movie could have had from Spiderman's rogues gallery, along with a look at Showtime's Eric Clapton documentary, some new Firefly novel tie-ins, casting news for The Umbrella Academy, talk of a V movie trilogy, and Fortnite's record breaking number of simultaneous players. Our bonus item is a chat with associate editor David Crow, who gives his analysis and makes box office predictions for Black Panther, which opens February 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inaugural episode of the Den of Geek podcast covers the latest news from the last two weeks. For late January, hosts Mike and Dave talk about Jessica Chastain's and Olivia Spencer's work, Christopher Nolan's Best Director nod for Dunkirk, Kid Flash joining Legends of Tomorrow, the Castlevania season 2 renewal, Mute starring Alexander Skarsgard on Netflix, and Wynonna Earp starting filming or season 3 in Alberta. The bonus content in this installment is an interview with Tig Notaro of the recently canceled One Mississippi on Amazon is which she talks about the final season of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.