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Are you a geek? Do you like geeky stuff? Do you like listening to other geeks talk about geeky stuff? Join professional nerds Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins as they sound off on the latest happenings in the worlds of gaming, film, television, and comics. Head over to www.geekbox.net for the latest -- n…

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    • May 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 692 EPISODES

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    The Geekbox podcast has been a staple in my life for the past few years, providing me with a much-needed escape from the daily grind. The hosts and guests on this show have become like old friends to me, always there to make me smile and keep me entertained. Even though I don't have as much time to listen anymore, I am grateful for the moments I do get to tune in and be a part of their geeky conversations.

    One of the best aspects of The Geekbox is the diverse range of topics they cover. From video games to comic books, movies to TV shows, there is always something for everyone. The hosts bring their own unique perspectives and experiences to each discussion, making for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation. I particularly appreciate Ryan Scott's insight into retro gaming and his overall perspective on the gaming industry.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the sense of community it fosters. The hosts genuinely care about their audience and make an effort to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. They often read listener feedback on air and interact with fans through social media, making you feel like you are a part of their geeky family.

    However, one area that could use improvement is the structure of each episode. Sometimes it can feel a bit disjointed or unorganized, making it difficult to follow along with the conversation. It would be great if they could find a way to streamline the format without losing any of the spontaneity or fun.

    In conclusion, The Geekbox podcast is a must-listen for any self-proclaimed geek or fan of all things pop culture. It provides endless hours of entertainment, laughter, and thought-provoking discussions that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you're listening during your commute or while doing chores around the house, this podcast will transport you to your happy place in the world of geeks.



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    Latest episodes from The Geekbox

    The Geekbox: Episode 686

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 61:37


    Wherein we discuss Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order chaos, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figure #45, Abiotic Factor, The Rehearsal season 2, Free Comic Book Day, the very weird summer we're about to have, and Video Games Plus. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 685

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 71:15


    Wherein we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 (and all the tariff nonsense surrounding it and the rest of... everything really), Blue Prince, The Last of Us, Teen Titans Go!, Peaky Blinders, and Longlegs. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 684

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 81:51


    Wherein we discuss the live-action Gundam movie, Disney remakes, Nintendo's film aspirations, Pretty Sailor Moon: The Super Live, touring the Pokemon Company, Severance, Abiotic Factor, and Dragon Quest. Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 683

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 62:52


    Wherein we discuss Severance (massive spoilers up through season 2 episode 9!), Gundam Breaker 4, Monster Hunter Wilds, and The Roottrees Are Dead. Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 682

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 77:01


    Wherein we discuss this week's tragic celebrity deaths, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Severance (massive spoilers up through season 2 episode 7!), and the 2025 Academy Awards. Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 681

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 104:12


    Wherein we discuss Captain America: Brave New World, the Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer, Heretic, Nosferatu, The Substance, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, more upcoming Japan visits, and Severance (major spoiler warning for season 2!). Starring Ryan Scott, Adam Fitch, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 680

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 84:13


    Wherein we discuss Batman: The Last Halloween, Severance (massive spoiler warning through Season 1 Episode 3), the return of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, sitcoms in the 2020s, and Matlock (and other old people shows we're into). Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 679

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 100:50


    Wherein we discuss Marvel Snap, Marvel Rivals, the Nintendo Switch 2, Elden Ring Nightreign, Farming Simulator 25, Severance, Shogun, Ichi the Killer, our favorite dumb anime, and David Lynch. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins, with special guest Josh Epstein.

    The Geekbox: Episode 678

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 79:14


    Wherein we discuss the 2024 holiday season and Higgins' latest trip to Japan. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 677

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 65:34


    Wherein we discuss our cyberpunk reality, Higgins' upcoming Japan trip, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (no that is not a typo), the moviegoing experience in 2024, Kraven the Hunter, Pop Culture Jeopardy, 1980s horror movie box art, and the upcoming Christmas holiday. Starring Ran Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 676

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 61:10


    Wherein we discuss only the most non-boring topics, like investment accounts, Bluesky adoption rate, Google's would-be breakup, getting used to Windows 11, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and the very exciting Legend of Zelda timeline. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 675

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 60:47


    Wherein we discuss the Twitter exodus, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, the Nintendo Alarmo, Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Country, theme park ride tolerance, The Penguin, and Three-Face. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 674

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 73:58


    Wherein we discuss a bunch of utter nonsense, Halloween-adjacent garbage, video game tomfoolery, and other such junk, because this is a spooky Comedy Button takeover, baby. Starring Ryan Scott, with special guests Brian Altano and Max Scoville.

    The Geekbox: Episode 673

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 81:19


    Where in we discuss Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Nintendo's latest emulator blowback, Archipelago, Smile 2's creepy viral marketing, Joker: Folie a Deux, DC's upcoming movies, and Uzumaki. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 672

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 74:38


    Wherein we discuss concert hell, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, replaying Final Fantasy, and the mystery of why AI is everywhere. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 671

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 74:22


    Wherein we discuss the end of baseball and tennis, the Legend of Zelda timeline (and other continuity nightmares), Gen Con 2024, Pokemon Scarlet, Higgins' Final Fantasy series marathon, The Boys, and weird bizarre celebrity lives. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 670

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 89:29


    Wherein we discuss comic reprints and reissues, Higgins' cord-cutting, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the future of Friday the 13th, Deadpool & Wolverine (major spoiler warning!), and the Nintendo Museum. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 669

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 70:44


    Wherein we discuss San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the Fantastic Four (and the multiverse!), all things Deadpool, Game Informer's tragic and sudden demise, the 2024 Summer Olympics, Batman: Caped Crusader, and Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 668

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 56:13


    Wherein we discuss San Diego Comic-Con 2024 hype, Higgins vs. Deadpool, Beavis and Butt-Head, Cobra Kai, Fortnite, Final Fantasy XIV, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 667

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 81:02


    Wheren we discuss the state of video games, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Final Fantasy XIV. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 666

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 75:40


    Wherein we discuss SATAN'S PODCAST, Interview with the Vampire, elevated horror vs. cozy horror, Abigail, Beavis and Butt-Head, Doctor Who, Green Lantern, Summer Game Fest, Power Rangers, and Toxic Crusaders. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 665

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 90:52


    Wherein we discuss PC power supply issues, Cruel World, band T-shirt etiquette, weird collectibles, Dragon Quest's upcoming HD-2D remake, various and sundry Final Fantasy stuff, Friday the 13th, Balatro, Pokemon Scarlet, sportsball, Doctor Who, Late Night with the Devil, Beetlejuice, and Jurassic Park. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 664

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 67:24


    Wherein we discuss the Comic Conspiracy and Patton Oswalt, Higgins' media sorting obsession, Shogun, Invincible, The Walking Dead, Final Fantasy XIV, the world's puzzling obsession with pickleball, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Free Comic Book Day. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 663

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 70:57


    Wherein we discuss being sick, Game Developers Conference 2024, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, X-Men 97, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, and Mother 3. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episopde 662

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 75:51


    Wherein we discuss Reddit (and being like Keanu), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and empty nostalgia, sequels and sequelitis, Tammy and the T-Rex, X-Men '97, and Princess Peach: Showtime. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 661

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 57:13


    Wherein we discuss the Nintendo vs. Yuzu saga, and the state of video game emulation in 2024. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 660

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 74:31


    Wherein we discuss The Walking Dead, streaming and the accessibility of digital media, the death of DVD special features, X-Men '97, Beetlejuice, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, member-berries, Final Destination, and the 2024 D.I.C.E. Summit. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 659

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 69:21


    Wherein we discuss our boring weather, Dazzler at the big sportsball game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, World of Warcraft, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Bear, The Curse, I Think You Should Leave, and Final Fantasy VII Remake (and Rebirth). Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 658

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 59:02


    Wherein we discuss the podcast's 15th anniversary, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, the glorious jump from season 1-2 in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the times Higgins turned on his PlayStation 5 last year. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 657

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 81:48


    Wherein we discuss the Game Awards 2023, Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Adam's Italian vacation. Starring Ryan Scott, Adam Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 656

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 65:42


    Wherein we discuss Thanksgiving (and Black Friday) 2023, Higgins' crazy Plex media server, Wish, TV Time, Monarch, Doctor Who, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Final Fantasy XIV, the Saw franchise, and The Curse. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 655

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 64:54


    Wherein we discuss all the new and upcoming movies that Higgins hates, Nintendo's Legend of Zelda live-action movie, the inevitability of Chris Pratt, and a whole lot of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 654

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 68:11


    Wherein we discuss Halloween, BlizzCon 2023, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Endless Dungeon, Spider-Man 2, Cocoon, Final Fantasy XVI, Baldur's Gate 3, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and parenting 101. Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 653

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 73:06


    Wherein we discuss nerdy sim games, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars comics, The Walking Dead, World of Warcraft vs. Final Fantasy XIV, Payday 3, accidentally beating The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Friday the 13th. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 652

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 75:02


    Wherein we discuss shipping comics, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (take 2), D&D in general, Star Trek: Lower Decks, The Expanse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Lies of P, and Fables author Bill Willingham's weird feud with DC Comics and the public domain. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 651

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 90:40


    Wherein we discuss Meanwhile... A Comic Shop Anthology, lessons from the publishing industry, giant skeletons, Blue Beetle, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, watching television in SD in 2023, The Expanse, awesome movie sequels, and where the 1980s begin and end. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 650

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 70:27


    Wherein we discuss sportsball accessibility, cool old Sierra games, the fall of Funko, the future fall of Simon & Schuster, and nerdy hobbies as jobs. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 649

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 63:21


    Wherein we discuss Higgins' new cricket obsession, whatever Twitter is calling itself now, streaming and the price of unlimited choice, Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 648

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 91:03


    Wherein we discuss Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (no big spoilers), the post-COVID movie biz, Deadpool 3, social media's big fork in the road, Perfect Blue, and the ongoing slow death of streaming. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 647

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 123:00


    Wherein we discuss Higgins' month-long tour of Japan. Starring Ryan Scott, Adam Fitch, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

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    The Geekbox: Episode 646

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 110:36


    Wherein we discuss even more nerdy old Sierra games, notably The Colonel's Bequest, The Black Cauldron, and Phantasmagoria. Starring Ryan Scott, with special guest Ben Burkhalter.

    The Geekbox: Episode 645

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 95:37


    Wherein we discuss all things Sierra (while the rest of the main cast is out on vacation and/or busy with the new Zelda game). Starring Ryan Scott with special guest Ben Burkhalter.

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    The Geekbox: Episode 644

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 80:02


    Wherein we discuss Ryan's birthday, Kickstarter updates, the latest writers' strike, Perry Mason, HBO Max, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, all things Final Fantasy, and Higgins vs. Discord. Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 643

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 93:18


    Wherein we discuss the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Star Trek: Picard, Succession, the console release of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, and Meanwhile... A Comic Shop Anthology (Higgins' new comic anthology!). Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins. (And go support Meanwhile... A Comic Shop Anthology while you're at it!)

    The Geekbox: Episode 642

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 71:56


    Wherein we discuss the 2023 Oscars, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Batman, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Kingdom Hearts III, Diablo IV, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, the end of the Wii U and 3DS eShop, the Dead by Daylight comic, and Star Trek: Picard.

    The Geekbox: Episode 641

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 75:10


    Wherein we discuss Higgins' rona, Crystalline Resonance: Final Fantasy Piano Concert, 100-percenting games, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy's font issues, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Final Bar Line, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, The Last of Us, Devs, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Star Trek: Picard, and the future of Dick Tracy. Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 640

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 80:26


    Wherein we discuss all our dumb podcasting history, modern media mores, the coolest comics, the dumbest and also best Star Wars fan fiction, Star Trek: Picard, sequels to old stuff, and Dick Tracy. Starring Ryan Scott, with special guest Anthony Gallegos.

    The Geekbox: Episode 639

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 67:27


    Wherein we discuss all the exciting DC Studios news, looking back at EC Comics (not DC Comics!), and The Last of Us (the show, not the game!). Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 638

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 63:34


    Wherein we discuss our 14th anniversary, the capabilities (and considerable limitations) of ChatGPT, The Last of Us, Cobra Kai, Anki flash cards, Marvel Snap. Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 637

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 72:01


    Wherein we discuss our sleep habits, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, all the DC rumors, the 2022 Game Awards, Death Stranding 2, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, Hades II, Final Fantasy XVI, Dune: Awakening, the Super Mario Bros. Movie, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Welcome to Wrexham, and Westworld. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

    The Geekbox: Episode 636

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 79:19


    Wherein we discuss, Fan Expo San Francisco 2022, cleaning up digital detritus, Square Enix's smooth jazz, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Wednesday, Dracula, Our Flag Means Death, Wellington Paranormal, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Marvel Snap, The Mortuary Assistant, and Hive. Starring Ryan Scott, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.

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