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A Guilty pleasure movie is defined as a film that one enjoys despite understanding that it is not generally held in high regard, or is seen as unusual or weird. In this first episode of season 4, The Geeks divulge their top 5 favorite movies and 2 of them are guilty pleasures. Get to know Jon, Dave, Ben, and Jeremy better than you ever intended. We swear, you'll never listen to them the same again.
The second round of Serial Box Book Club is here! The Jennys discuss the pilot episode of Geek Actually, fall books they're looking forward to, and Ashley Shelby's South Pole Station.
Book Hype hosts Karen and Brittany join Cathy Yardley and Cecelia Tan from Geek Actually to discuss the series! You can find Book Hype on Twitter at @BookHype. Check us out on Facebook! What we’re reading: –Three Little Words by Melissa Blue (a co-author!) –Looking for Group by Alexis Hall –Monstress by Marjorie Liu –The Master by Tara Su Me -And the TBR pile includes everything from the Hugo awards list! Geek Actually: Who are they? What is it? -Cathy Yardley: approached by Serial Box to bring her “showrunner” capabilities to the series Superpower: guiding writers to plot development is her superpower -Cecelia Tan: long time science-fiction, fantasy, erotica writer Superpower: champion of fully realized female characters -How would you describe Geek Actually: “It’s the geeky women friends you want to hang out with” -These are women you can see yourselves in, they are the online friends you want to hang out with -What’s the mission with Geek Actually: Science-fiction, fantasy, have female characters, but there is not a lot out there about female nerds -Breaking free from the male stereotype -Serial Box offers this collection as serialized storytelling: the challenges and perks Getting into Geek Actually: -Location, location, location: so many couches across the world -Internet friends are the best friends -But the Internet also sucks sometimes, like when women get harassed -What has changed, what has gotten better, and how have you dealt with that? –Geek Actually bridges a ton of genres and it works! -It is written in reality. This is how women live! What makes you geek out? –Game of Thrones, watching people watch Games of Thrones on Twitter, Marvel, spoiler-free experiences -Is reaction-genre a thing? Yes, yes it is -Female-driven movies are taking over — what makes you excited about them? What to check out: -Cathy’s Fandom Hearts series -Melissa Blue’s Dirty, Sexy Geeks series -Search for Geeky Romance! Lists exist! What’s Next: -Please get into contact with us if there are any book/adaptation/author-related episodes you would like to hear! -Or suggest a book for book club, so Brittany does not have to!
Episode 17 features Rachel Stuhler, a writer and former script supervisor. Her writing credits include TV movies such as Kristen’s Christmas Past on Lifetime, and Love Takes Wing on Hallmark. Right now, Rachel is part of a writing team that is creating a serialized e-book called Geek Actually. We discuss what the project has in common with serialized TV, and how it could easily translate to the small screen. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Contact + Follow: Email | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Fem TV is part of Permanent RCRD, an independent podcast network based in Austin, TX, focused on producing high quality shows for TV and pop culture obsessives.
This week Matt Hansen joins us all the way from thenerdparty.com and Upper Pylon 2 on Trekmate.org.uk to have a bit of a catch up about Star Trek Beyond and the 50th anniversary. We also go on tangents about hipster nerds, talk about multiple cinema viewings of things and even discuss George Takei for a … Continue reading
This week Matt Hansen joins us all the way from thenerdparty.com and Upper Pylon 2 on Trekmate.org.uk to have a bit of a catch up about Star Trek Beyond and the 50th anniversary. We also go on tangents about hipster nerds, talk about multiple cinema viewings of things and even discuss George Takei for a … Continue reading
Welcome one and all back to Nerd Corner. Our deepest apologies for out long absence but we’re back and In this,the first of two parts, JD and “Cam we play D&D with” have quite an overblown conversation about the etiquette on spoilers. What comes afterwards is an almost impromptu viewing of the first hour and … Continue reading
Welcome one and all back to Nerd Corner. Our deepest apologies for out long absence but we’re back and In this,the first of two parts, JD and “Cam we play D&D with” have quite an overblown conversation about the etiquette on spoilers. What comes afterwards is an almost impromptu viewing of the first hour and … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 23, The podcast about everything and nothing as filtered through our geek perspective. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and very happy New Year. This week, after a long delay we finally get to discuss Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Just how many times did Mr. Longo … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 23, The podcast about everything and nothing as filtered through our geek perspective. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and very happy New Year. This week, after a long delay we finally get to discuss Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Just how many times did Mr. Longo … Continue reading
In the first edition of Nerd Corner for 2016 (the year Ghostbusters 2 told us the world would end by the way) JD is once more joined by Old School Nate and newcomer “Cameron We Play D&D With.” Unsurprisingly, just like every other podcast that exists, we’re talking Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens. … Continue reading
In the first edition of Nerd Corner for 2016 (the year Ghostbusters 2 told us the world would end by the way) JD is once more joined by Old School Nate and newcomer “Cameron We Play D&D With.” Unsurprisingly, just like every other podcast that exists, we’re talking Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens. … Continue reading
This weeks episode of Nerd Corner is the eagerly anticipated second part of “JD & Vic talk comic movies” featuring regular host John Dee and esteemed guest Victor Dean Hampstead. In the second part we cover everything you wanted us to cover in the first half, and some stuff you probably didnt. Apologies to all … Continue reading
This weeks episode of Nerd Corner is the eagerly anticipated second part of “JD & Vic talk comic movies” featuring regular host John Dee and esteemed guest Victor Dean Hampstead. In the second part we cover everything you wanted us to cover in the first half, and some stuff you probably didnt. Apologies to all … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 22, The podcast about everything and nothing as filtered through our geek perspective. This week the Daves try something a little different, we fly with no real net and absolutely no show notes. We have three film reviews to get through as we have been away for a couple of … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 22, The podcast about everything and nothing as filtered through our geek perspective. This week the Daves try something a little different, we fly with no real net and absolutely no show notes. We have three film reviews to get through as we have been away for a couple of … Continue reading
In this special “Alfresco Podcastng” edition of Nerd Corner, JD is joined by Hazard Productions’ Victor Dean Hampstead. What started as a simple discussion about the Marvel Cinematic Universe veered all over the place for an hour before we even hit the topic at hand. We went so over time, this is Part 1 of … Continue reading
In this special “Alfresco Podcastng” edition of Nerd Corner, JD is joined by Hazard Productions’ Victor Dean Hampstead. What started as a simple discussion about the Marvel Cinematic Universe veered all over the place for an hour before we even hit the topic at hand. We went so over time, this is Part 1 of … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 21, The podcast about everything and nothing as filtered through our geek perspective. This week Supergirl is a hit, a new Star Trek series in the works, Slave Leia toys are a thing of the past, we tell you our opinions of the Star Wars The Force Awakens trailer … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 21, The podcast about everything and nothing as filtered through our geek perspective. This week Supergirl is a hit, a new Star Trek series in the works, Slave Leia toys are a thing of the past, we tell you our opinions of the Star Wars The Force Awakens trailer … Continue reading
On this new episode we have recovered from our clip show and JD is joined once again by “Old School Nate” and “Megan with red hair.” This week JDs list of disjointed subjects include things such as his continued avoidance of all things Star Wars, a quick review of Fant Four Stick, Nate’s disdain for … Continue reading
On this new episode we have recovered from our clip show and JD is joined once again by “Old School Nate” and “Megan with red hair.” This week JDs list of disjointed subjects include things such as his continued avoidance of all things Star Wars, a quick review of Fant Four Stick, Nate’s disdain for … Continue reading
First off we apologise for doing a clip show. This week due to scheduling (and a lack of a guest host) John Dee has cobbled together a collection of interviews he has done over the years. Featured talent: Danny John-Jules, Craig Charles, Robert Llewellyn, Terry Farrell, Nicole DeBoer, Grant Imahara and John Jarratt. As always … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 20 This week Lois and Clark return to the DCU, a real life Mjolnir, Hulk news, Ant-Man hits China, Fantastic Four not coming home to Marvel any time soon, Star Wars The Force Awakens trailer news and Where’s the Wookie! All this plus what we’ve been watching and reading, … Continue reading
This week we don’t even have a clever excuse as to why John Hammond is absent. Subsequently John Dee is joined by his nerdy mate of his 27 years, Paul Parton. We go through the weeks nerdy news, talk about remakes for a bit and create three new hashtags #GetWellKes #HappyBirthday #NoRemakes. But the important … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 19 This week we talk about giving our workforce to the robots, Grant Morrison’s take on Wonder Woman, an all new Moon Knight (was it all just a dream), Watchmen coming to TV and Kevin Feige weighs in on Rhonda Rousey. All this plus trailers for The X-Files … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 18 This week we talk about the new Prime Minister of Australia, Dune‘s 50th anniversary, the state of the NBN, Marvel Comics, the legal problems of Star Trek Voyager’s Kes and the Geek Tax. We also have the trailer for The Jungle Book. All this plus what we’ve been … Continue reading
This week on Nerd Corner John Hammond is again absent so John Dee is joined by “old School Nate” and “Megan with red hair” as they once again go through JDs list and discuss such things as Wonder Woman casting rumours, Ghost trains but not as you know them and even read out a real life … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 17 This week we are a man down as Dave Longo couldn’t join us. Even a man down we still manage to fill an hour and a half with discussions on women in the gaming world, DC Comics latest plans, Marvel Studios separating from Marvel, the Star … Continue reading
Due to some emergency dental work John Hammond is absent and John Dee is joined by “Old School Nate.” This week we go through JDs trademark list, go on a few wrestling related tangents and spend some time paying tribute to the late Wes Craven. As always we can be praised or buried at nerdcornerau@gmail.com or tweeted @nerdcornerau … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 16 This week we discuss The Philip K. Dick Bot, Wes Craven’s untimely death, DC comics actual plans, Rhonda Rousey’s porn offer, Paramount’s feelings towards Trekkies, Stephen King on film, those Captain America: Civil War images and the world’s best auction site. All this plus what we’ve … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 15 This week we discuss Rhonda Rousey’s campaign to play Captain Marvel, the Preacher TV series and Star Trek Beyond images, Patrick Stewarts new TV series, Robert Rodriguez’s new film, Disney’s Star Wars: Infinity 3.0 and a new miniatures game based on Doctor Who. Dave also continues … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast Episode 14 This week we discuss all the Star Wars announcements at Disney’s D23 including the cast of Star Wars: Rogue One and Drew Struzen’s new poster for the film. Dave continues his voyage through Star Trek with DS9 Season 2 and Star Trek: Insurrection, we take a … Continue reading
This week on Nerd Corner John Dee and John Hammond talk about a topic near and dear to Mr Hammonds heart – the Jurassic Park franchise. As always we steer clear of segueways as we go through JDs list of news items. Apologies for JHs sneezing fit midway through. Next time: Terminator. As always you … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast This week we discuss fragments of news from Hollywood like Spider-Man’s possible costume, Constantine coming to Arrow, the Power Rangers reboot, Tom Hardy to produce 100 Bullets, Stephen Amell wants to Wrestle and Steven Spielberg is trying to woo Gene Wilder out of retirement. Then we are joined … Continue reading
Welcome to episode 17 of PODCAST PILLOWFORT, the podcast about podcasts. This week in the Pillowfort We also look at what's new and news in the world of podcasts, this week we will look at shows that have focused on out favourite diminutive dessert; the cupcake, and as always, we will end with what we've … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast This week’s episode is very late because… ah, forget the excuses we just are. This week we are joined by special guest Jaimie Lawrence from Good Games Hurstville and we talk about our obsession with The Evil Dead series and the brand new Ash vs Evil Dead trailer. We … Continue reading
In a shocking turn of events John Dee and John Hammond did NOT record this weeks podcast in a car. Instead we lamented Hammonds broken phone and sat in JDs living room discussing another laundry list of nerdy updates, mostly the stuff that came out of San Diego ComicCon AND we promised an upcomign Jurassic … Continue reading
Welcome to episode 16 of PODCAST PILLOWFORT, the podcast about podcasts. This week in the Pillowfort we will shows that have discussed transgender issues from various angles including pop culture portrayals, personal narratives and the experiences of one parent of a transgender child. We also look at what's new and news in the world of podcasts, and as always, we … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast This week’s episode is very late because we were on holiday! We talk about our up coming 7th anniversary, fixing the podcast links, the Ben Afleck/Jennifer Garner breakup, Batman v Superman costumes, how critics are out of touch with audiences, our obsession with film and that first photo … Continue reading
This week it’s a very special Nerd Corner as John Dee and John Hammond are joined by “Behind the Panels” host Richard Gray. Instead of our usual shenanigans we bring in a whole new set of shenanigans as we try out the hilarious card game “Gloom” provided by and hosted at Good Games Hurstville. If you … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast This week’s episode is very late and pretty deep. What started out as a simple review of Jurassic World ended up being a pretty serious discussion about sexism in cinema and the possible over use of the word misogyny. Dave and Richard also share their thoughts on a … Continue reading
This week on Nerd Corner John Dee is joined by “Rachel the ring-in” due to John Hammond and his time spent in an iron lung. In a special two hour Nerd Corner we discuss all the nerdy happenings that made it onto the trusty notepad and then do a ham fisted segueway to discuss Supanova … Continue reading
In this episode, we talk about whats new and making news in podcastland, we will look at some podcast episodes that have covered one of the two official drinks of Podcast Pillowfort…BEER! We have a tiny triumph (sort of) to report and we will wrap up with what we've learned this week. Grab your headphones, frosty mug, and join us … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast This week we fly without a net and didn’t prepare any show notes. We did manage to find a lot to talk about, including the cancellations of Tron 3 and Stephen King’s It, The Luke Skywalker Hot Toy, George R.R. Martin, Agent Carter, Independence Day 2 casting and … Continue reading
Welcome back to nerd Corner where we have already ended up back in a car. This episode, as always we take a look at the nerdy happenings, go on an impromptu revisit of our childhood shows episode and have a half baked conversation about SeaQuest DSV while John Hammond again awaits the arrival of the … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast This week we take on the gangs in our feature review of “Mad Max: Fury Road”. We also discuss Skynet, Apple Watch Porn, Netflix and Star Trek. This is the All-New Geek Actually Podcast, the podcast about nothing and everything filtered through the geek perspective. Hosted by: David McVay … Continue reading
Welcome to Geek Actually network debut of Nerd Corner. The nerdy podcast that's been rebooted and relaunched more times than Windows '98. In this weeks episode hosts John Dee and John Hammond present “Nerds in a car” as John Hammonds car breaks down en route to recording at JDs house. We discuss three weeks worth … Continue reading
Welcome to the All-New Geek Actually Podcast This week we are all about A.I. with Alex Garland's new film “Ex_Machina”. We also discuss warp speed, the future of electricity and what you should do with your loved one's ashes. This is the All-New Geek Actually Podcast, the podcast about nothing and everything filtered through the … Continue reading