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Tick tock... Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com talked series news and predictions ahead of the premiere, then covered weekly episodes with analysis, theories, and listener feedback. Join the conversation with Phantastic Geek at Facebook, Twitter, and

Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar


    • Sep 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25 EPISODES


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    The Golden Statues: Emmy Wins for Watchmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020


     Watchmen came up big at the Emmys, cementing its place not only in pop culture, but as part of the larger national conversation. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take one last look at the series.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Golden Statue: Watchmen's epic Emmy nominations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020


    Having received the most Emmy nominations out of any television series in the past year, Watchmen looks poised to capture many award statues in September. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the major nominations and wonder who will walk home with the golden statue.Big thanks to everyone who has supported us all season long on on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    In The End (Nothing Ends, Adrian. Nothing Ever Ends.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020


    Damon Lindelof has decided he won't continue with Watchmen, and HBO has decided it won't either. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the series that was Watchmen... and offer a glimmer of hope.Big thanks to everyone who has supported us all season long on on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    Season 1 Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019


    Nothing ever ends... but for this season of Watchmen, it's the end. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back on the season, count up all the series highs, and wonder what--if anything--is ahead for the series.Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    109 "See How They Fly"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019


    Lady Trieu's origins are explored as the Master reappears. The Millennium Clock strikes midnight. Matt and Pete egg on the season — and possible series — finale episode 109, “See How They Fly.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    108 "A God Walks Into Abar"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019


    A time-bending odyssey intertwines to reveal Angela's importance in the grand scheme of things. The Master gets what's coming to him. Matt and Pete pull up a stool at episode 108, “A God Walks Into Abar.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    107 "An Almost Religious Awe"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019


    With the Millennium Clock counting down to activation, Angela re-experiences her memories as a child in the 51st state. Agent Blake closes in on Cyclops. And the Master makes his case, explosively. Matt and Pete congregate for episode 107, “An Almost Religious Awe.” Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    106 "This Extraordinary Being"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019


    As Angela slips under the influence of Nostalgia, she gets a full dose of Will Reeves' memories. Matt and Pete marvel at episode 106, “This Extraordinary Being.”We reference a Vox article, found here.Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    105 "Little Fear of Lightning"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019


    When the world holds a mirror up to Detective Wade Tillman, will like what he sees in it? Matt and Pete move quick for episode 105, “Little Fear of Lightning.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    104 "If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019


    Trillionaire Lady Trieu steps into the narrative by acquiring an egg farm. Angela continues her cat-and-mouse game with Agent Blake. And everybody's talking about Lube Man. Matt and Pete opine about episode 104, “If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    103 “She Was Killed By Space Junk”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019


    FBI Special Agent Laurie Blake takes a break from busting masks to lead the investigation into the murder of the Tulsa chief of police. Is her journey serious or all part of some gigantic cosmic joke? Matt and Pete open their case for episode 103, “She was Killed by Space Junk.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    102: “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019


    As the investigation into the assassination of Angela's mentor unfolds, a stranger emerges with Earth-shattering information. The Lord of a Country Estate makes his play. Matt and Pete mount up for episode 102, “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    101: "It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019


    The specter of the Tulsa, Okla., racial massacre of 1921 serves as the backdrop to a present where cops don masks to protect their identities and squid rain from the sky. A dangerous white supremacist group calling itself the Seventh Kavalry is about to resurface. Matt and Pete belt out episode 101 “It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    Countdown to Season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019


    With the first season of Watchmen only a day away, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt hope in the Owl Ship and get ready to blast off. Our weekly episodes will drop on Watchmen Wednesdays--so be in touch with your reactions and theories.Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019


    The clock has struck midnight. As New York City reels in the wake of unfathomable carnage, our masks settle matters in Antartica. Will the horrible secret stay hidden? Matt and Pete revisit Chapter XII: “A Stronger Loving World.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019


    As Rorschach and Nite Owl reach Karnak, Ozymandias reveals his master plan. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter XI: “Look on my Works, Ye Mighty…”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019


    As tensions escalate abroad, Adrian Veidt retreats to the sanctity of his Antarctic stronghold. Meanwhile, Rorschach and Nite Owl arrive at a conclusion in their investigation. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter X: “Two Riders Were Approaching…”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    Watchmen at NYCC 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019


    With the world premiere of Watchmen to be screened, of course Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com were in the audience to witness this powerful pilot. What more can we say? Take a listen.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019


    Laurie transverses space and time with Dr. Manhattan to learn the truth about her origin. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter IX: “The Darkness of Mere Being.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019


    Ol' Hollis Mason takes a trip down Memory Lane. Laurie and Dan embark on a mission to spring Rorschach out of prison. And our missing comic writer is found on a private island! Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VIII: “Old Ghosts.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019


    While the world sags around them, Laurie tries to light Dan's fire. Some costumed adventuring, however, seems to be just what he needs. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VII: “A Brother to Dragons.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019


    As Walter Joseph Kovacs is placed under the care of Dr. Malcolm Long, the brutal origin of Rorschach comes into view. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VI: “The Abyss Gazes Also.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019


    Rorschach gets a break in the case, but it's not all it's cracked up to be as the campaign against masked heroes ratchets up. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter V: “Fearful Symmetry.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019


    In a landmark issue, Dr. Manhattan's origin from mild-mannered Jon Osterman to full-fledged super being is detailed. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter IV: “Watchmaker.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

    The Graphic Novel: Chapter 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019


    A cancer conspiracy closes in on Dr. Manhattan while the world around him comes to grips with what it might be like to live without a super hero. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter III: “The Judge of All the Earth.”Share your thoughts about Watchmen on HBO--and the graphic novel, by reaching out to Phantastic Geek on Twitter, Facebook, and PhantasticGeek on Gmail.As always, our podcasts are made possible by those who supports us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts

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