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Tim and Frank take on a deceptively simple question: is Spider-Man actually a street-level superhero? What starts as a debate about subgenres turns into a much bigger conversation — about tone, stakes, and whether the label helps or hurts a character when your hero is literally swinging above the street. Beers of the Week Sam Adams Porch Rocker Lemon Radler (Frank) Stormalong Legendary Dry Hard Cider — Millis, MA (Tim) In this episode Sam Adams Porch Rocker returns — the annual visit, and this year it's slightly less tart (in a good way) Sam Adams's new can design — Sam covering his own letters with a raised mug (or is that Paul Revere? or Thomas Jefferson?) Stormalong dry cider, heirloom + bittersweet apples, and the cracking-tentacles Kraken can H.P. Lovecraft geography detour: Providence vs. Newport, the racism asterisk, where Arkham actually came from The main question: is Spider-Man a street-level superhero at all? Defining street-level: it's about the tone and the stakes, not the powers — Daredevil pounds the tar, Batman is technically anything but blue-collar Peter Parker's sci-fi problem: his origin is basically Fantastic Four, the web shooters make him genius-tier, and Frank once asked his dad to build a pair Kraven the Hunter's magic jungle potion goes golfing A live tally of Spider-Man's rogues gallery — chameleon, vulture, Doc Ock, Sandman, Lizard, Electro, Mysterio, Green Goblin, Kraven, Scorpion, Morbius, Venom — and where each one lands on street / middle / cosmic The verdict: 5 street, 6 in-between, 1 cosmic — Spider-Man's distribution skews low-end, but he's genuinely hard to pin down "Spider-Man is a street-level hero the same way Breaking Bad is a show about a chemistry teacher." — the Breaking Bad Test Why pigeonholing hurts long-lived characters, and why the supporting cast is really what makes a hero viable Reading from Superman: The Never-Ending Battle by Roger Stern — Clark Kent finally becomes Superman across an entire beautiful page of prose Find us at beerwithgeeks.com — like, subscribe, leave a rating, and tell a friend.

Frank and Tim both showed up in green. Neither planned it. They discuss the trailer for the upcoming Green Lantern TV series Lanterns (2026). Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Winter Lager Two Pitchers Nordic Jam

Frank and Tim grab a couple of citrus wheat ales and head to the theater for Supergirl, the DCU's next step after Superman. The verdict: liked it, didn't love it — an earnest, surprisingly un-cynical B-movie with a great cast, gorgeous practical aliens, and a message clearly aimed at kids it's frankly too dark to show them. Along the way: the Casablanca clue, Lobo done right, and a genuinely unhinged detour into Augustine vs. Aquinas. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Summer Ale Harpoon UFO White In this episode Who is this movie even for? Dark subject matter vs. a "you don't have to be perfect to be good" message Krem, and whether every villain really needs a backstory James Gunn's fingerprints and director Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya) The kill — did it undercut what Kara just told Ruthie? As the former hosts of the top Supergirl podcast on the internet… (RIP Supergirl TV Talk) Bradley Cooper & David Krumholtz as dueling Jor-Els Momoa's Lobo: a better fit than Aquaman The Casablanca clue — "she's Rick" Augustine vs. Aquinas: the actual theology of Supergirl Earning the suit from the inside out (the anti-Spider-Man: Homecoming) Chapters 00:00 Welcome — hop on the magic space bus 00:46 Beers of the Week 02:18 Spoiler-free: "liked it, not loved it" 04:34 Box office & the half-empty preview screening 07:38 The trailer delivered exactly what it promised 09:41 SPOILERS start 10:41 The message: you don't have to be perfect to be good 11:26 Who is this movie even for? 12:12 Krem, and do we need every villain's backstory? 15:17 James Gunn's fingerprints & director Craig Gillespie 16:52 The kill — did it undercut Kara's message to Ruthie? 19:09 Krypton, Allura's ADR backpedal & Jor-El 24:31 "The former hosts of the top Supergirl podcast…" 25:16 Kryptonite overload: they keep depowering Kara 28:18 Bradley Cooper & David Krumholtz as Jor-El 30:37 Lobo & Momoa: an agent of chaos done right 33:38 The aliens, practical makeup & Fifth Element vibes 35:56 James Gunn needle drops & the iPod 36:43 Kara vs. Clark: why she isn't the optimist 37:28 Augustine vs. Aquinas: the theology of Supergirl 39:45 The Casablanca clue — "she's Rick" 40:31 Earning the suit from the inside out 44:19 Final verdict: glad we saw it on the big screen 45:50 The better movie that got tampered with 48:07 Where to find us

Frank and Tim return to the galaxy far, far away to talk through The Mandalorian and Grogu, a Star Wars movie that knows exactly what it is: a fun, self-contained, Saturday-morning adventure with space western vibes, Indiana Jones structure, James Bond mission energy, and some very mobile Hutts. Cheers! Beers of the Week Saison Dupont Belgian Farmhouse Ale Stoneface Brewing Sunday Sauce Italian Pils Canada Dry Cherry Fruit Splash Ginger Ale

Frank and Tim crack open some drinks and attempt the noble, impossible task of ranking sci-fi franchises without accidentally starting six different side conversations. Star Wars and Star Trek go straight into S-tier, Dune gets surprisingly close to sacred-text status, and Tim is reminded that he watched Tron: Legacy for the podcast nine years ago and fully forgot. Beers of the Week Poppi Orange Prebiotic Soda Shacksbury Classic Dry Cider

Tim and Frank saddle up for a long-overdue trip into the world of Firefly, sparked by the news that an animated continuation may be on the way with Nathan Fillion and the original cast involved. Time for the return of Hit Me With Your Best Shot. Cheers! Beers of the Week Shacksbury Classic Dry Cider Poppi Cherry Limeade Prebiotic Soda

Frank and Tim are gushing about Maul: Shadow Lord — and somehow neither of them used to even like Maul. They get into why this one is really about "bad guys and worse guys". Cheers! Beers of the Week Corona Extra Buttonwoods Brewery Czech Amber Lager

Tim and Frank conduct a very serious, very scientific galactic performance review. They grade the Kennedy era across franchise stewardship, film strategy, Disney+ execution, creative risk, talent management, fan trust, event-level pop culture impact, and long-term legacy. Cheers! Beers of the Week Two Pitchers Radler Coca Cola Zero Sugar

Tim and Frank react to the latest superhero trailers, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Lanterns, and Supergirl. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Breakaway Blonde Olipop Cherry Cola

Frank, Tim, and returning guest Vactor crack open some very different drinks and dive into DC K.O., DC's latest big event comic. They dig into Superman as the emotional center of the event, whether the story had more substance than people gave it credit for, how the tie-ins held up, and whether this was just a flashy event or something more lasting. Beers of the Week Bero Kingston Golden Pils Newport Craft Brewing Amber Ale Olipop Classic Grape Prebiotic SodaSpecial Guest: Vactor.

Tim and Frank dive into Marvel's Wonder Man: a surprisingly heartfelt, sharply written love letter to acting, movie-making, and finding yourself in the chaos of Hollywood. This show made Tim rethink his hate for Iron Man 3. Yes, really. Cheers! Beers of the Week Stoneface Sunday Sauce Italian Style Pils Stormalong Farm Stand Unfiltered Cider

Tim and Frank return to the cantina to talk space macaroons, universal dessert laws, and why you should watch The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer twice. Cheers! Beers of the Week Stoneface Sunday Sauce Italian Style Pils Champlain Orchards Kingston Dry Cider

Frank and Tim love Star Trek. Tim loves costumes. Frank thought up a tier list to bring those passions together. Cheers! Beers of the Week Quarter Horse Whiskey Sam Adams Old Fezziwig Ale

Tim and Frank dive into the new Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord trailer, unpacking its animation style, tone, and how it fits into the larger Star Wars timeline. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Cold Brew Coffee Stout Quarter Horse Whiskey

Tim and Frank discuss what will happen now that Lucasfilm will be under the leadership of Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. With Filoni being such a well-known superfan, is that a good thing? Cheers! Beers of the Week Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey Quarter Horse Rye Whiskey

Frank and Tim are feeling the Doom. Doctor Doom, that is. They walk through the four teasers that have dropped so far for Avengers: Doomsday and try to make sense of it all. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Winter Lager Sam Adams Flannel Fest

Tim and Frank ring in 2026 with a thoughtful discussion about movies that get split into parts. Is it ever worth it? From Wicked to The Hobbit to Dune and beyond, the geeks debate when splitting a story works, when it absolutely doesn't, and whether any of it is really about art in the first place. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Flannel Fest Sam Adams Old Fezziwig Ale

Honorable mentions:Supergirl #8Justice League Unlimited #14Justice League Red #5The Bat-Man: Second Knight #2Welcome back to This Month in Superman — the show where we celebrate the best Superman comics we read each month.This episode is our December 2025 Superman wrap-up (and the final episode of 2025!), featuring special guests Tim Tangent and Frank Ramblings from Beer with Geeks. We break down the standout reads of the month, why Mark Waid continues to write elite Superman, and which books you can hand to someone as the perfect “this is what Superman is” recommendation.

Frank podcasts from bed after surgery, so Tim drinks for two while the guys compare recovery teas and questionable hot-cocoa experiments. They swap their favorite new-to-them watches of the year, from the surreal dystopia of The Lobster to del Toro's richly detailed Frankenstein, plus sci-fi obsessions with Pluribus and Alien: Earth. Hive minds, film clubs, and xenomorphs all make an appearance. Cheers! Beers of the Week Quarter Horse Kentucky Dry Whiskey Traditional Medicinals Organic Immune Zoom

Tim and Frank jump into trailer season. They break down the first Avengers: Doomsday teaser and what a certain surprising return might mean for the multiverse. They also take a look at DC's Supergirl teaser, from a harder-edged Kara to the long-awaited arrival of Lobo. Beers of the Week Throwback Brewery Stout #3 Spindrift Pink Lemonade

Beers of the Week Cushnoc Rust Bucket Red Ale Shanky's Whip Liqueur

Frank is joined by Sylvie for a dive into Star Wars: Andor from the perspective of a casual fan who suddenly finds herself all-in on the Rebellion. Why the show works without Jedi or lightsabers, how its politics feel uncomfortably current, and what makes characters like Dedra, Cyril, and Mon Mothma so magnetic. Watching Rogue One after Andor, the joy of discovering the connections in reverse, and why this corner of Star Wars hits differently. Cheers! Beers of the Week Shipyard Pumpkin Head Sixpoint Bengali IPA Special Guest: Sylvie Lubow.

Tim and Frank map the split between things you use and things you just display. Physical media and toys that invite play vs digital files and NFTs that create fake scarcity. Collecting has shifted. Minimalist “millennial beige” homes and how that vibe bleeds into hobby culture. Funko's oversupply and debt stories. Expensive replicas that stop being toys once the price climbs. LEGO scale display pieces vs sets made to be handled. The difference between collecting for personal joy and buying for resale. Beers of the Week Hobbs Brewing Virgil Pumpkin Ale Sam Adams Octoberfest

Tim and Frank ask a simple question: when does nostalgia stop being nostalgia and become “just the air we breathe”? Along the way they compare reboots, sequels, adaptations, and period pieces, and test a few rules of thumb for spotting the difference. Cheers! Beers of the Week Throwback Brewery Stout #3 Samuel Adams Octoberfest

Frank and Tim return with TRON: Legacy, the latest in their ongoing series "Let Me Tell You Why It's Wonderful." Some surprising developments pop up, and you won't want to miss them. Beers of the Week Samuel Adams Harvest Hefe

Tim completes 7 seasons of Star Trek in 2 years: a warp speed binge. He breaks down Star Trek: The Next Generation with Frank. Cheers! Beers of the Week Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale Sam Adams Octoberfest

Tim and Frank are all-in on season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Blueberry Lager Sam Adams Harvest Helles

Frank tells Tim about seeing Superman (2025) on the biggest screen it's ever been on. It's a real San Francisco treat. Cheers! "Beers" of the Week Definitive Brewing Belgrade Lakes Light Lager Shanky's Whip Black Whiskey

Tim challenges Frank to the ultimate fan challenge: name a Beatles song in under a second. Can our hero pull it off? Let's find out. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Porch Rocker Daura Damm Gluten-Free Lager

Frank and Tim round out the superhero summer with Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Cheers! Beers of the Week Daura Damm Gluten-Free Lager Cushnoc Brewing Rust Bucket Red

Tim & Frank still have Superman (2025) on the brain as Frank shares stories from his Superman-filled trip to Cleveland, including a live podcast with comic book legends and geeking out over filming locations from the new movie. Plus, thoughts on the film's themes, future sequels, and why Cleveland should embrace its place in superhero history. Beers of the Week Sam Adams Blueberry Lager Lakefront Gluten-Free New Grist Pilsner-Style

Frank challenges Tim to a “Name That Tune” game using scores by the legendary Danny Elfman. Cheers! Beers of the Week Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Bird Dog Maple Flavored Whiskey Tuckerman Lime After Lime

Frank and Tim cross over with Vactor from This Comic Cooks (https://www.youtube.com/@ThisComicCooks) and they are hyped up about James Gunn's Superman (2025)!! Cheers! Beers of the Week Samuel Adams American Light Popeye's Strawberry Iced Tea Ghostfish Meteor Shower Pale Lager Special Guest: Vactor.

Frank and Tim return to the 252 DC character tier list, this time conquering letters N through R! Cheers! [Watch this episode on YouTube] Beers of the Week Samuel Adams Porch Rocker

Tim and Frank dive deep into the L and M section of their 252-character DC Comics tier list. From Lex Luthor and Lois Lane to Lobo, Livewire, and Mr. Terrific, the list goes on and on, my friends. Cheers! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/1FnDVsfrFjU) Beers of the Week Samuel Adams – Porch Rocker (Lemon Radler) Sebago Brewing Company – Haze Forward (New England IPA)

Tim and Frank continue their quest to rank all 252 DC Comics characters, tackling the "I" through "K" characters while enjoying some fine brews and delivering plenty of controversial takes. Apologies to Kilowog. Cheers! Beers of the Week Switchback Ale Leffe Belgian Blonde Ale

Tim and Frank return to their new favorite game: What The Quest? Take a look at a familiar story through the lens of the Hero's Journey. Cheers! Beers of the Week Alchemist Focal Banger Daura Damm Lager

Frank and Tim are joined by Vactor to talk Tales of the Empire, Andor Season 2, and the Star Wars stories that keep surprising us. Come for the lore, stay for the laughs. Cheers! Beers of the Week A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer Blue Point Toasted Lager Tuckerman Brewing Lime After Lime Special Guest: Vactor.

Tim and Frank are always happy to have a new MCU movie to discuss. This time around, it's Thunderbolts* (2025). Cheers! Beers of the Week Bunker Brewing Co. Machine Pilz Daura Damm Lager

Frank and Tim are delighted to have a new season of Daredevil to discuss. Daredevil: Born Again landed on Disney+, picking up where the original Netflix series left off. Cheers! Beers of the Week Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale Daura Damm Lager

Tim and Frank continue their spirited tier-ranking of DC characters. Cheers! Beers of the Week Samuel Adams Cold Snap Maine Beer Co. Lunch IPA

Frank and Tim rank the most legendary DC characters in an epic tier list. Cheers! Beers of the Week Machine Czech Style Pilz Collective Arts Brewing Stranger Than Fiction Porter

Tim and Frank play a new game: What The Quest? Take a look at a familiar story through the lens of the Hero's Journey. Cheers! Beers of the Week St. Bernardus Christmas Ale Old Speckled Hen English Pale Ale

Frank and Tim dive into Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World (2025). Cheers! Beers of the Week Chimay Grande Reserve (Blue) Trappist Ale Burlington Beer Co. Little Wizard IPA

Frank and Tim join the This Comic Cooks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npzDYPqb43M) podcast for the first-ever This Month in Superman segment. Along with their friend Vactor, they dive into everything happening in the world of the Man of Steel. From the latest comics to exciting movie news, TV shows, and video games—if it's about Superman, they're talking about it! This month, we cover: 🦸‍♂️ Superman #22 and the current state of the comics 🦸‍♂️ Absolute Superman – why this new take is exciting 🦸‍♂️ The upcoming Superman movie hype 🦸‍♂️ Lex Luthor's big moment in the comics 🦸‍♂️ Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Superman in video games ... and much more! Whether you're a lifelong Superman fan or just getting into the comics, this is the place for you. Join us in celebrating the greatest superhero of all time! Special Guest: Vactor.

Frank and Tim stretch their geek muscles to break down the teaser trailer for Marvel's _The Fantastic Four: First Steps _(2025)! They chat about the film's retro-futuristic aesthetic, the exciting casting choices, and why Marvel's First Family feels like quintessential comic book fun. From Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards to a glimpse of Galactus, they explore what makes this trailer a fantastic first look. Cheers! Beers of the Week Smuttynose Old Brown Dog American Brown Ale Samuel Adams Holiday White Ale

Tim and Frank set sail on the high seas of hyperspace to review Star Wars: Skeleton Crew(2024-25)! They chat about its Amblin-inspired adventure vibes, stellar performances, and why sometimes a disconnected Star Wars story is just what the galaxy ordered. Cheers! Beers of the Week St. Bernardus Prior 8 Abbey Ale Medusa Duchovni Pilsner

Frank and Tim follow the yellow brick road for a delightful discussion of "Wicked." Cheers! Beers of the Week Jack's Abbey Extra Layer Winter Fest Lager Yogi Sweet Lemon Everyday Immune Tea Thomas Jefferson Whiskey

Tim and Frank unpack all things mead, munich lagers, people watching, and the conclusion to DC's Watchmen animated adaptation. Cheers! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-bWAX4UII3w Beers of the Week Rek-Lis Now That's What I Call Munich Helles Lager Dansk Mjød Viking Blod Mead

Tim and Frank are stoked for the new Superman (2025) teaser! This is the last new Beer with Geeks until 2025. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Cheers! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ayU7_Kw2xew Beers of the Week Boddington's Pub Ale St. Bernardus Christmas Abbey Ale