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Hosted by: Dave ElliottCo-host: Gray PantonIn this packed episode of Geektown Radio, we dissect the carnage of US TV Bloodbath Week, chat about the best (and worst) of recent TV, discuss the surprise BAFTA wins and snubs, and Dave shares his hands-on experience with Apple's ultra-premium Vision Pro headset.⏱️ Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Intro Welcome to Episode 460! Gray is back and we kick off with birthday catch-ups and life updates.03:10 – What We've Been Watching: TV Reviews & ReactionsPoker Face Season 2 (Sky/Now)YOU Season 5 (Netflix)I, Jack Wright (Now/Alibi)The Studio (Apple TV+)Black Mirror Season 7 (Netflix)Doctor Who (BBC/Disney+)Race Across the World (BBC)The Genius Game (ITV)MobLand (Sky)Grace & Beyond Paradise (ITV/BBC)Hacks, Tracker, Bosch, 9-1-1, Dr. Odyssey30:45 – BAFTA TV Awards 2024 RecapJessica Gunning's sixth win for Baby ReindeerBlue Lights, Mr Loverman, Would I Lie to You?Danny Dyer wins for Mr Bigstuff?!Joe Lycett's surprise victory over Ant & DecThe Traitors snub shock39:00 – Hands-On with Apple Vision Pro Dave visits the Apple Store and tries the £3.5k headset – here's what works, what doesn't, and whether it's worth it.50:30 – US TV BLOODBATH WEEK: Cancellations, Renewals & Pickups (Network by Network)

In this episode of Geektown Radio, host Dave and co-host Domingos discuss several recent releases, including 'Thunderbolts', where a group of mercenaries faces a conspiracy surrounding a superhuman program, and 'Another Simple Favor', a sequel to the 2018 film featuring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. They also review 'MobLand', a gritty British crime series starring Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan, and 'Havoc', an action-packed movie with Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker. Additionally, Domingos covers 'Ash', a sci-fi horror film directed by Flying Lotus. Dave shares his recent viewing of the fifth season of 'Bosch' and provides an update on the final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale'. They also discuss the latest Star Wars animated series, 'Tales of the Underworld'. The episode concludes with discussions on recent TV renewals, cancellations, and upcoming releases.00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome00:15 Thunderbolts Movie Review04:36 A Simple Favour Sequel Discussion07:44 MobLand Series Overview13:41 Havoc Movie Breakdown16:45 Sinners Movie Praise18:51 Ash Sci-Fi Horror Review22:00 Bosch Binge-Watching Experience22:48 Handmaid's Tale Final Season24:54 Discussing 'Mob Land' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'26:05 Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld28:55 Doctor Who: Current Seasons and Rumours40:40 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups51:58 Upcoming Shows and Highlights54:42 Closing Remarks and Where to Find UsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Dave is joined by Darryl for a packed episode covering the latest TV, movies, and entertainment news!In this episode:

In this final part of my interview with Darick Robertson, we start by discussing his work with Garth Ennis and a couple of other writers for a second stint at Marvel, then move on to Happy and The Boys, the latter of which you'll hear how Darick has been involved in the adaptation process. Finally we look to Darick's future work, some of which actually involves going to his distant past.

In Episode 457 of Geektown Radio, host Dave and co-host Gray discuss their recent TV show binge-watching during the Easter break, including 'Grace,' 'Hacks,' 'The Last of Us,' and 'Doctor Who.' They delve into issues with streaming on Paramount Plus, Gray's struggles with 'Mob Land,' and a variety of shows like 'Black Mirror,' 'White Lotus,' and 'Mid-Century Modern.' The episode also covers news on TV renewals, cancellations, and new releases such as 'The Sandman,' 'Outlander Blood of My Blood,' and upcoming Chicago series. Additionally, they highlight major announcements from the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, including new films, series, and video games. The episode concludes with what to look forward to in TV next week.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:15 Gray's Recent Watches08:52 Dave's Viewing Experiences09:13 Black Mirror Deep Dive12:13 Light & Magic Documentary15:52 9-1-1 Shocking Twist20:45 Mid-Century Modern and Other Shows24:17 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups27:13 The Sandman Season 2 and Other TV Updates28:44 Outlander Prequel and Chicago Series Air Dates33:30 Star Wars Celebration Announcements44:40 Upcoming TV Highlights47:50 Where to Find Us OnlineSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of this three-part interview, we mostly focus on The New Warriors run that was Darick's first regular gig at Marvel, and then move into more of his creator-owned work, as well as discussing the differences between collaborating vs writing and drawing all on his own.

In episode 456 of Geektown Radio, host Dave and co-host Matt discuss Bella Ramsey's performance in BBC's 'Time,' a prison drama focusing on themes of motherhood and parenting. They also delve into the penultimate episode of 'Daredevil: Born Again,' highlighting Vincent D'Onofrio's performance as Kingpin. The episode also covers 'Doctor Who's' second season with Ncuti Gatwa, the nuanced character dynamics, and the return of 'The Last of Us' for its second season. Additionally, they discuss renewals and cancellations, including 'Mythic Quest' and 'The Last of Us' season three. The show rounds off with upcoming highlights such as 'The Stolen Girl,' 'Leverage Redemption' season three, and 'Who Do You Think You Are?' season 22.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:21 Review of 'Time' with Bella Ramsey and Jodie Whittaker05:11 Daredevil: Born Again - A Deep Dive10:42 Doctor Who's New Season and Companion14:07 The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere19:26 Black Mirror's Return to Form23:08 Hacks Season 4 and Bosch25:39 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups34:10 Future of 'The Last of Us' Series34:58 Mayfair Witches and Other Renewals35:26 UK Version of Saturday Night Live37:15 Welcome to Wrexham Season 437:53 Harry Potter TV Series Casting News45:47 US TV Show Renewals and Cancellations01:00:24 Upcoming Shows and Highlights01:02:16 Where to Find More ContentSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first part of my interview with legendary artist Darick Robertson, we cover his early love of comics and drawing, how he got his first creator-owned comic book, Space Beaver, published, and how that led into his first bit of work for Marvel and DC.

Join host Dave and co-host Darryl on Geektown Radio Episode 455 as they discuss Darryl's recent viewing of Fast X, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise featuring Jason Momoa. They dive into a variety of shows, including the Catalan teen drama Jo Mai Mai, Prime Video's The Wheel of Time adaptation, the horror film Late Night with the Devil starring David Dastmalchian, and John Woo's remake The Killer on Peacock. Additionally, Dave shares his thoughts on the Mythic Quest spin-off Side Quest, Disney Plus's Mid-Century Modern, the prequel series Dexter: Original Sin, and Kevin Bacon's dark comedy horror The Bondsman. They also cover the latest TV and film news, including renewals, cancellations, and upcoming releases. Highlights for the next week include the return of Black Mirror, Hacks Season 4, and The Last of Us Season 2.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:17 Review of Fast X04:30 Catalan Drama: Jo Mai Mai08:04 The Wheel of Time Series15:03 Late Night with the Devil18:52 The Killer Remake22:31 Side Quest and Other Shows29:44 Discovering Bosch: A New TV Obsession32:15 The Bondsman: A Dark Comedy Horror35:01 Paramount Plus Ads: A Frustrating Experience37:06 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups01:00:17 Exciting Upcoming TV Shows01:02:15 Where to Find Us: Social Media and MoreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 454 of Geek Town Radio, host Dave introduces new co-host Domingos, a writer for Hollywood News Source. The episode delves into film reviews, starting with an early screening of 'A Working Man' featuring Jason Statham. Domingo also discusses the revival of TV series like 'Leverage: Redemption' and shares his thoughts on 'Cobra Kai' and its successful run on Netflix. Dave talks about the mystery series 'The Residence' and the anthology format spinoff 'Mythic Quest: Side Quest' on Apple TV. They also review new series 'The Studio,' a comedy featuring Seth Rogen, and 'Mid-Century Modern,' a traditional sitcom on Disney+. The show wraps up with TV and film news including renewals, cancellations, and the latest announcements for 'Avengers Doomsday,' live-action Scooby-Doo, and a potential 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' revival.00:00 Welcome to Geek Town Radio Episode 45400:09 Introducing New Co-Host Domingus01:00 Domingus Reviews 'A Working Man'05:01 Leverage: A Fun Reboot08:17 Cobra Kai: A Sleeper Hit11:50 Netflix's The Residence16:41 Apple TV's The Studio22:31 Disney Plus's Mid-Century Modern24:46 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups25:43 Amazon Citadel Franchise Shake-Up29:26 Impact of Executive Changes on TV Shows31:35 Renewals and New Shows36:34 Marvel's Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement42:15 Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series45:11 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival51:01 Upcoming TV Highlights54:25 Where to Find More ContentSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last of the rerun episodes, as I wrap up my interview with J.M. DeMatteis. We talk Moonshadow, the Bwah-Ha-Ha era of JLI, his animation work, and other parts of his career.

Hello, Geektown Radio listeners! Episode 453 of the podcast was packed with intriguing discussions on popular TV shows, upcoming releases, and exciting game reviews. Your host Dave is joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk, as they dive into the latest episodes of series like "Severance," "Invincible," and "Daredevil: Born Again," exploring what makes these narratives tick and engaging fans in deep conversations about pacing, character development, and storytelling.Diving Deep into TV Show Endings and RenewalsMatt shared his thoughts on the "Severance" finale, highlighting its complex yet captivating storyline that hooked viewers with its mysterious plot. He discussed the intense marathon of watching the last two episodes back-to-back and how the show has been successfully renewed for a third season due to its ambitious storytelling.Switching over to Amazon Prime, "Invincible" is keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with thrilling action sequences and captivating character arcs. Matt praised the show's ability to balance violence with storytelling, making comparisons to "The Boys" while noting the unique approach of "Invincible."Cinematic Adventures and Game ReviewsDave shifted gears by discussing a game with magical elements, "Mind Over Magic." This game is likened to "Oxygen Not Included" but set in a magical school akin to Hogwarts, offering players a new kind of strategic challenge. With its engaging gameplay, players can manage their own magical academy, making it a must-try for fans of base-building games.Celebrating New Releases and Upcoming TitlesDave and Matt also explored new TV highlights such as "Adolescence" on Netflix, a poignant series that delves into complex societal issues like knife crime and the influence of negative ideologies. While a difficult watch due to its subject matter, this series beautifully encapsulates the power of storytelling to shine a light on significant issues.In more light-hearted news, "The Residence" brings comedic relief with its unique take on White House shenanigans, featuring a stellar cast that promises to deliver laughs and mysteries in equal measure. For TV enthusiasts, the return of favorites like "911" and crossover episodes with "Doctor Odyssey" ensure there's always something exciting on the horizon.Whether you're a fan of intense dramas, comedic storytelling, or engaging gameplay, Geek Town Radio Episode 453 has something for everyone. Subscribe to the show for more geek culture insights, recommendations, and discussions to keep you entertained and informed. Until next week, happy viewing and game-playing!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A repeat of part 1 of my interview with legendary author J.M. DeMatteis, starting at the beginning and going through to the genre-defining “Kraven's Last Hunt."

Hello and welcome to Episode 452 of the Geektown Radio Podcast! Dave is joined this week by Gray. ready to dive into the latest updates and conversations around TV shows, films, and more.TV Show Highlights and Film ReviewsGray shares his recent viewing journey, starting with the emotional finale of "Big Boys" on Channel 4, praising the show for its heartfelt conclusion and strong scripting by Jack Rooke. This ties into a broader discussion on well-rounded TV arcs, as he also covers "Hacks" Season 3 and the ever-evolving "Dexter: Original Sin," noting its mixed critical reception. The conversation then veers towards other compelling series like "Unforgotten" and "Patience," both lauded for their nuanced storytelling.On a cinematic note, Gray reminisces his recent film escapades, including Cameron Diaz's return in "Back in Action" alongside Jamie Foxx, and a casual yet amusing trip to see "Bridget Jones." Dave follows up with insights on "The Electric State," starring Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, dissecting its mixed reviews and the controversy surrounding its hefty production budget.New TV Series to Look Out ForBoth Dave and Gray move on to some new series and specials worth noting. "Win or Lose," a Pixar original, and Apple's "Surface" receive mentions for their engaging plots and unique story-telling methods. "Severance" also comes up, with Dave critiquing its pacing while still appreciating its overall brilliance.For genre TV lovers, there's much to anticipate. The much-loved series like "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" sees renewal, promising continued adventures. On the cancellations side, "Cruel Intentions" meets its end after just one season on Prime Video, prompting speculations on why it failed to capture viewers' attention.Casting News and Anticipated ReturnsGray and Dave delve into the plethora of casting news, including Matthew McFadgen in "Legacy of Spies" and exciting prospects for "Dexter Resurrection" starring big names like Neil Patrick Harris and Peter Dinklage. They discuss potential shifts in the series narratives with these additions and ponder on how these changes might reflect in viewership.Moreover, the upcoming "Lanterns" series geared towards a blend of superhero and crime drama tropes piques interest, while the new "9-1-1 Nashville" spin-off starring Chris O'Donnell promises more firehouse drama mixed with music vibes, given its Nashville setting.Weekly Viewing HighlightsFinally, mark your calendars for the upcoming gems hitting screens next week, including the return of "Marlowe Murder Club," "Gangs of London," and the intriguing "Happy Face" on Paramount+. Dave plans to check out these alongside the returning "9-1-1" series and the new crime drama "This City is Ours" on BBC One.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's episode 451 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined by Darryl from Hollywood North News to discuss all the latest and TV, film, and gaming news & reviews!In an unusual move for Darryl, he's actually chatting about some more mainstream TV shows this week, as he kicks things off with a review of 'High Potential' (Disney+), before moving on to 'Invincible' Season 3 (Prime Video), and 'Reacher' Season 3 (Prime Video). He also reviews the recently released limited series starring Robert De Niro, 'Zero Day', which is out now on Netflix. However, the big release this week is, of course, 'Daredevil: Born Again', the long-awaited return of Charlie Cox-fronted series, which is now on Disney+, so both Darryl and Dave give their thoughts on the drama. Meanwhile, Dave also has an updated review of video game 'Two Point Museum', chats about the return of 'Doctor Odyssey', and ending to the end of the line with 'Snowpiercer'.Over in the news updates, and we have more renewed and cancelled TV shows to run through after CBS took a cleaver to its current line-up, hacking down three dramas and a comedy. We discuss what will replace them, and what else could be for the chop. We also chat about the brand new show from the ‘Gilmore Girls' & ‘Mrs. Maisel' creators on Prime Video, more casting for MGM+'s ‘Robin Hood' series, ‘Vikings' creator Michael Hirst heading back to his favourite subject, and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up the very first interview done at Welcome to Geektown, covering Evan's work on Ultimate Alliance 2, his time as a professor, as well as listener questions.

We are back with episode 450 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk to discuss all the latest and TV, film, and gaming news & reviews!Whilst we'd usually have Gray on this week to talk Oscars, he's unfortunately tied up, so Matt graciously stepped in, and brings us a review of the animated series 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' - a show that you should not judge by its trailer! We also chat about the newly released video game 'Two Point Museum', which is the latest building game in the Two Point franchise. Meanwhile, Dave reviews Sky's latest release from Chris O'Dowd, 'Small Town, Big Story', which has a surprising sci-fi edge to it, plus catching up with 'SAS Rogue Heroes' Season 2, and 'Dave Gorman's Modern Life is Goodish'. We also discuss the demise of Skype, and run through the winners and loses of this year's Oscars.Over in the news updates, and we don't really have any cancellations this week, although we do run through some of the data released in Netflix's "What We Watched" report, including our thoughts on the cancelled 'Kaos" series. We also chat about DC's ‘Lanterns' Series, ITV's ‘Red Eye' getting a new lead, Guy Richie's 'MobLand', and ‘The Boys' 'Supernatural' reunion, plus lots more!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 3 of the Evan Skolnick interview, we start on his time at Acclaim during the comic book bust, then move on to his video game career.

We return with episode 449 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk to discuss all the latest and TV, film, and gaming news & reviews!Matt is back on the show with armfuls of TV and film reviews, kicking things off with his thoughts on the latest MCU movie, 'Captain America: Brave New World', and also a review of Oscar-nominated movie 'The Substance', which is tricky to talk about without giving anything away! We also discuss the return of 'Invincible' on Prime Video, and Matt heaps praise on Netflix animated series 'The Dragon Prince'. Meanwhile, Dave picks up a review of Apple TV+ series 'Surface', along with diving back into 'Reacher' which returned for Season 3 on Prime Video, and 'Snowpiercer' Season 4, which finally pulled into the station on ITVX. We also talk around the finale on '9-1-1: Lone Star' which recently bowed out on Disney+ UK (without spoilers).Over in the news updates, and we have more renewed and cancelled TV shows to run through including Amazon deciding not everyone needs good ‘Neighbours', and CBS going on a renewal bonanza! We also chat about a new 'Blue Bloods' spin-off, James Bond getting a new boss, a new '9-1-1' spin-off and the BBC seeming to accidentally leak the return of 'Doctor Who', plus lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the re-run of older interviews in anticipation of the new interview format of the show, here's part two of my talk with Evan Skolnick, focusing on his time with Marvel, and especially as the writer of the New Warriors.

It's episode 448 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined for the first time this year by Darryl from Hollywood North News to discuss all the latest and TV, film, and gaming news & reviews!Darryl is back, and brings his usual eclectic mix of film and TV reviews from across the streaming services. However, we kick off with a cinema review, as he's been to see 'Captain America: Brave New World', the latest MCU movie, so gives his thoughts on that. Back on Netflix he reviews 'XO Kitty', and Nordic noir drama 'The Åre Murders'. We then move to Prime Video for 2024 horror film 'Spin The Bottle', and the (surprisingly violent) Bollywood film 'Kill'. Meanwhile, Dave catches us up with his latest thoughts on 'Civilization 7', along with an interesting mix of TV. We start with the pop doc 'Boyzone: No Matter What', followed by the return of 'Will Trent', and an early review of the brand new Disney+ drama from Stephen Knight, 'A Thousand Blows'. Over in the news updates, and we have more renewed and cancelled TV shows to run through including a series cancelled before it even shot a scene, and a return to Middle Earth. We also chat about Russell T Davies returning for a new Channel 4 drama, Mitchell and Webb returning to sketch comedy, placing bets on whether Sean Bean will last to the end of his new show, and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return with episode 447 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and this week, Dave is joined by Gray to discuss all the latest and TV, film, and gaming news & reviews!Predictably for Gray, as it's the start of the year, that means his TV chat includes 'Traitors' and 'Traitors US' which both returned for new seasons. He also discusses the return of 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' for a second season, and the new 'Motherland' spin-off series 'Amandaland', and Channel 4's 'Patience'. Dave and Gray also heap high praise on 'High Potential', and rejoice over the return of 'Hacks' to the UK. Meanwhile, Dave discusses three new game releases - the city builder 'Foundation', RPG 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II', and the return of the daddy of the turn-based strategy game, 'Civilization 7'. He also talks about the return of 'Invincible' to Prime Video, and reviews the Paramount+ movie 'Star Trek: Section 31'.Over in the news updates, and we have more renewed and cancelled TV shows to run through including discovering (in a rather entertaining way!) that Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon seem to be teaming up again, and a favourite BBC crime drama looks like it could be returning for a new season. We also chat about the trailers for 'Fantastic Four' and the new 'Jurassic World' movie, Kiefer Sutherland starring in a Christmas film for Sky, the potential return of ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer', and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! Welcome to episode 446 of the Geektown Radio podcast and our first episode of 2025! This week, Dave is joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk to discuss all the latest and TV & film news and reviews!As we've been off for a few weeks, we have a lot to cover, and Matt dives in with some of the things he watched whilst we've been away, including his thoughts on the 'Gavin and Stacey' finale, catching 'An Evening with Dua Lipa', and catching up on both '9-1-1' and '9-1-1: Lone Star'. He also discusses the issues with trying to play through the original version of 'The Last Of Us' on the original PS3, which surprisingly, is something he has never done before. Meanwhile, Dave is back from his trip to LA... where everything was unexpectedly on fire... so he gives his thoughts on that experience. However, he also caught up on some new TV series including 'Paradise' and 'High Potential' on Disney+, along with new seasons of 'The Night Agent' on Netflix, and 'Severance' & 'Mythic Quest' on Apple TV+. Over in the news updates, we have a stack of renewed and cancelled TV shows since we've been away including so frustrating cuts by Disney, some not unsurprising cancellations from Netflix, and a very surprising scrapping of a show by Apple! We also chat about casting for '‘Ahsoka' Season 2, a potential new Jared Padalecki, the potential return of 'Grimm', and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last Geektown Radio podcast of 2024, and Dave is back with Matt from Entertainment Talk and our "film reviewer" Gray to go through all of the results from The Geektown Awards 2024!2024 has been another spectacular year for TV both in the UK and around the world. We've also seen a great selection of video game and films over the last 12 months, and The Geektown Awards gave visitors to our website the opportunity to vote on what they thought were the best, and which TV, films, and video games they were looking forward to in 2025. I want to give a big "Thank You!" to all the thousands of people who took the time to vote in the awards this year.Whilst some categories gave results we could have guessed (I'm looking at you, "Most Anticipated Game Of 2025..."), there were some big surprises too. We also had some really close voting, with some of the top three spots having less than 1% between them in some places. We also have the shows which were voted this year's top ten TV series of all time!If you want to know what was voted the best drama, comedy, procedural, sci-fi, fantasy, game, film and many other categories, or what people are looking forward to next year, just listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's episode 445, and our last regular Geektown Radio podcast of 2024, as Gray (somewhat unexpectedly!) joins Dave to chat about all the latest TV & film news and reviews!Gray steps in as a last-minute replacement for Matt, who has come down with some sort of lurgy (get well soon!), and amazingly actually has a film review, as he went to see 'Wicked' this week. He also chats about catching up with some TV shows such as 'Doctor Odyssey', 'A Man on the Inside', 'The Diplomat', 'Smoggie Queens', 'Cheaters', and... 'Is It Cake?'... Meanwhile, Dave chats about catching up with the latest series of 'Outlander', along with finally stepping into the acclaimed Netflix animated series 'Arcane'. He also reviews whether the new Paramount+ prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin' manages to "kill it" with its opening episode.Over in the news updates, we have a few cancellations and a surprising number of Netflix renewals which makes a nice change from the, usually murderous, streaming service. We also chat about the dire state of Sony's Spider-man "universe", the possibility of a new ‘Prison Break' series, Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40k series, Bryan Cranston returning to his comedy roots, and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all the fours with episode 444 of the Geektown Radio podcast as Darryl From Hollywood North News joins Dave to chat about all the latest TV, film and games news & reviews!As always Darryl brings an interesting mix of mainstream and slightly more obscure film and TV reviews along with him! Firstly he kicks off with the movie 'Werewolves Within', which is available now on demand, and follows that with his review of the recently released Prime Video series 'Cross'. He has also picked up the first season of Netflix dramedy 'The Lincoln Lawyer', and moves on to a new legal drama which has recently dropped onto Sky Witness and NOW, 'Matlock'. Meanwhile, Dave reviews the new Netflix (and surprisingly festive!) thriller from the brilliant Joe Barton, 'Black Doves' starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, along with the really fun new Disney+ series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. He also chats about what he got up to at the recent MCM Comic Con Birmingham.Over in the news updates, we have one cancellation and a surprising number of renewals for the time of year, including the Paramount hiring 'The Agency' again, more adult adventures on Disney+ from Jilly Cooper, and more murdering from the ubiquitous Ella Purnell. We also have news on a 'Scrubs' revival, whether another spin-off from 'The Rookie' is a good idea, the showrunners from ‘Grey's Anatomy' doing English period drama, and lots more! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Geektown Radio podcast is back with our Annual special episode where we launch the 2024 Geektown Awards, and give you the chance to pick up some amazing prizes!It is that time of year again… Dave is joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk, and our "film reviewer" Gray, to go through our lists of the Best TV Shows, Films and Video Games Of 2024! You then have the chance to tell us what you think, by heading over to the Geektown Awards page and choosing your favourite entertainment of the last 12 months. By taking part and filling out the form, you will be entered into our MASSIVE GEEKTOWN AWARDS GIVEAWAY, featuring a chance to snag an enormous box of geeky goodies as the main prize. Additionally, there's an exciting Mystery Box runner-up prize up for grabs!If you want some inspiration or want to know more about the various shows in the list, you can listen to the launch podcast below, as Matt, Gray, and Dave, all pitch the TV shows, films and games they think should be included in the voting… and also what should not… It is our 13th year running the awards and as always, it was a fun and lively discussion as we weed out what we thought were the best things to include in this year's lists, and make our passionate pleas for inclusion!Have you got a disturbing amount of “hours played” in a video game? Did you lose a weekend binge-watching something on Netflix? Was there a film which dragged you from the comfort of your sofa to the cinema? Let us know by voting in the awards this year! Listen (and vote) below!CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE 2024 GEEKTOWN AWARDSSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 443 of the Geektown Radio podcast sees Dave dig Gray out from under his mountain of work to return to the show and chat TV, film and games news & reviews!It's been a number of weeks since Gray has been on due to his schedule being rather manic over the last few weeks, but he's finally back and brings with him a stack of TV reviews. We chat about a couple of recent Netflix series, 'Nobody Wants This' which stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, along with 'Perfect Couple', the latest series starring Nicole Kidman, alongside Liev Schreiber. He also runs through a host of other series he's been catching up with recently. Meanwhile, having finally come to the end of his Baldur's Gate 3 run, brings a review of Frostpunk 2. On the TV side, he reviews the wonderfully weird 'Interior Chinatown' on Disney+, and the new Ted Danson/Michael Schur Netflix comedy 'A Man On The Inside'.Over in the news updates, we have all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including the return of 'The Jackal', more horror in '‘From', and Apple giving out renewals before the first season of a new show even airs! We also have lots of premiere dates for things such as 'What We Do In The Shadows' and ‘Yellowjackets', plus the return of Noah Wyle to an ER, and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return for episode 442 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Matt from Entertainment Talk joins Dave (who, due to some recording issues, sounds a little like he's in a well...) as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!Matt returns to the show, with TV, film and game reviews! First up is 'Umbrella Academy' Season 4, which has been out for a while, but he has only just gotten around to watching. He also reviews 'Joker: Folie à Deux'... does he hate it as much as everyone else? Lastly, we have 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth', the first of the FF series to actually "click" with Matt. Meanwhile, Dave has TV and game reviews, although unfortunately, there were some recording issues and his mic is a little more "echoey" than normal, so apologies for that! However, he does have reviews of 'Tracker', 'Devil's Hour' and 'Silo', both of which returned recently for second seasons, along with new Prime Video drama 'Cross', plus some discussion about 'Baldur's Gate 3'.Over in the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations (or lack of them) and renewals, plus saying goodbye to Freevee, the BBC giving Gary Lineker a red card, Robbie Williams as a CGI chimpanzee, a new drama from Dan Fogelman (This Is Us, Only Murders In The Building), plus premiere dates for ‘The Night Agent‘, 'Mythic Quest' and more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return with a packed episode 441 of the Geektown Radio podcast, as Darryl from Hollywood North News joins Dave to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!Darryl is back with his usual eclectic mix of TV shows to review. He starts off with two Prime Video shows. First 'Paris Has Fallen', the new extension to the 'Has Fallen...' movie franchise, and the first project not to star Gerard Butler. Next, he reviews 'Citadel: Diana', the first of the spin-offs set in the Russo Brothers 'Citadel' Universe. He also pops over to Apple TV+ as he takes one giant step into their excellent alt-history drama 'For All Mankind'. Meanwhile, Dave has a new video game review as Frontier Developments releases Planet Coaster 2, the latest in their theme park game franchise. He also reviews 'David Baddiel's “The Not Trilogy”', a filmed version of Oliver-nominated shows available now on Sky, and new Eddie Redmayne drama 'Day of the Jackal'.Over on the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including the return of Clarkson, a final trip to the Outer Banks, and more autobiographical comedy from Alan Carr. We also have a stack of news from last weekend's D23 Disney event in Brazil, including Star Wars and Marvel updates, plus UK air dates for a bunch of upcoming shows! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week's little break to recover from MCM/EGX, we are back ith episode 440 of the Geektown Radio podcast! Matt from Entertainment Talk joins Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!Matt returns to the show, and one of his first loves, 'Hollyoaks'. We discussed a few months ago how the soap was about to go through some massive changes which included firing half the cast and a big shake-up in format and storylines. Now that has all happened, Matt updates us with his thoughts on how it has been going for the 30-year-old series. Meanwhile, Dave has stories from the MCM Comic-Con and EGX Gaming Festival and his thoughts on this combined version of the events. He also reviews the new Ryan Murphy drama 'Doctor Odyssey', which dropped onto Disney+ UK recently, 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' which returned for its final season, Netflix series 'The Diplomat', and the finales of both 'Agatha All Along' and 'Only Murders In The Building'.Over on the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including Amazon cancelling James May's travel plans, and Apple cancelling a new show. We also have the entire Marvel release schedule for the next 12 months on Disney+ and cinema, the obscure place you can watch ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent‘ in the UK, the return of ‘Jack Ryan', a possible location for a new '9-1-1', news of Amazon's Live-Action ‘God Of War' series showrunner, and Sir Michael Parkinson returning from the dead (kinda...)! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with episode 439 of the Geektown Radio podcast, before we take a little one-week break due to MCM/EGX at the weekend. But first, Matt from Entertainment Talk joins Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!Matt returns to the show, standing in for Gray, who is swanning around New York right now, and brings with him reviews of a couple of TV shows. Firstly, 'Sweetpea', which you can watch in the UK on Sky & NOW, followed by the beloved Netflix series 'Heartstopper', which returned this week for a new season. Meanwhile, Dave has also been on Netflix catching the third season of 'The Lincoln Lawyer', before hopping over to Disney+ for the new season of '9-1-1' (and the infamous "Bee-nado"), along with their adaptation of Jilly Cooper's 'Rivals'. He also reviews the unique city-building game, 'Memoriapolis'.Over on the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including AMC cancelling Giancarlo Esposito's new series, Apple renewing two shows, even more 'Rick and Morty', and Paramount ordering more 'Star Trek'. As it was NYCC this weekend, we have a number of announcements from that Comic Con, including some 'Star Trek' and 'The Boys' casting, air dates for the return of several superheroes, a new Netflix drama from the brilliant Joe Barton (‘The Lazarus Project', Giri/Haji'), and a new Channel 4 zombie comedy! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a new week and time for episode 438 of the Geektown Radio podcast and Robert from Entertainment Talk joins Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!It was a holiday this week in the USA, which means Robert returns to the show and has his usual eclectic mix of TV and games to chat about. He is currently on something of a cooking show binge and highlights one particular series, 'Crime Scene Kitchen', hosted by Joel McHale. We also discuss the mass of sports on US TV at the moment, particularly the state of the WMBA following the departure of star player Caitlin Clark. On the gaming front, he chats about the 'Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster'. Meanwhile, Dave has been catching a slew of season finales, including Apple's 'Bad Monkey' and 'Slow Horses', Season 2 of Prime Video's 'Rings Of Power', along with Season 1 of 'Ludwig'. He also reviews new shows 'Disclaimer' on Apple TV, Sky's 'Sweetpea', and the return of 'Outer Banks' to Netflix.Onto the news updates, and we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including more series "cancelled by Netflix" (trademark pending) and why that is becoming such a problem for them in the eyes of consumers. On the flipside, they also renewed a couple of big hitters as well. We also get some updates on some WB projects such as the return of 'Ted Lasso', and another 'Big Bang Theory' spin-off, plus a reboot of ‘Scrubs', a follow-up (rather than a remake) to 'The Office', and casting for HBO's 'Lanterns'! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with episode 437 of the Geektown Radio podcast and Matt from Entertainment Talk joins Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!This week, Matt discusses finishing the first season of 'Yellowjackets' which he has been catching up with on Paramount+, and we also chat about the trailer for 'The Last Of Us' Season 2 which was recently released. Meanwhile, Dave brings reviews of 'The Ark' Season 2 which has now begun airing on Sku Sci-fi, 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' Season 2 (aka 'The Book Of Carol'), which began airing on Sky Max, and 'CSI: Vegas' which returned for its final season on Alibi. They also discuss 'Deadpool & Wolverine' which Dave has finally seen now it is out on home release, and ponder where the "merc with a mouth" may show up next...Onto the news updates, and we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including another show cancelled by Netflix (they really should have that trademarked), Apple renewing Colin Farrell's bonkers PI series, and a last ride with 'Billy The Kid'. We also have a stack of premiere dates for upcoming shows, a new gig for a beloved 'Criminal Minds' cast member, a ‘Reacher' spin-off, and a (possibly ill-advised...) attempt to make a UK version of a beloved classic US sitcom!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for episode 436 of the Geektown Radio podcast and Darryl from Hollywood North News joins Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!Darryl brings with him his usual eclectic collection of reviews (and also a preview!) as he begins with Prime Video film 'Killer Heat', along with CBS drama 'Elsbeth' (currently airing on Sky Witness in the UK), Sci-fi series 'The Ark', which returns this week for season two in the UK, and the movie 'Alien Shark'... Because what would the show be without one of Darryl's B-Movie picks! He also previews CBS drama 'Matlock', which is due to premiere in November in the UK on Sky Witness. Meanwhile, Dave has reviews of new BBC dramedy 'Ludwig', Prime Video's 'The Devil's Hour' which returns soon for season two, and 'SEAL Team', which is back for a 7th and final season on Sky.Over on the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including the death of a murderous puppet, and the return of a big BBC drama. We also have a pile of premiere dates for shows coming up on Disney+ UK, including some big returning and brand-new procedurals, plus two new series from Pixar. We also discuss the Warner Bros Discovery/Sky lawsuit, MGM+ ordering a 'Robin Hood' series, and all things 'Zorro'! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return with episode 435 of the Geektown Radio podcast our "film reviewer" Gray joins Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and gaming news & reviews!Gray, once again, lives up to his reputation as "worst film reviewer" by not reviewing any films (although, I'll let him off this one as it's the start of term for his other job as a teacher!) However, he does bring a string of TV show reviews including the second season of BBC's 'Sherwood' and the fourth season of ITV's 'Grace'. He also chats about 'Celebrity Race Across the World', 'Taskmaster', and the Apple TV shows 'Bad Monkey', 'Time Bandits' and 'Slow Horses'. Meanwhile, Dave has been delving into the geekier programming with this week's launch of 'The Penguin' on Sky and 'Agatha All Along' on Disney+. He also reviews 'After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun' on Disney+ and 'Tulsa King' on Paramount+.Moving to the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including the cancellation of a number of genre shows, and one ITV quiz series. We also have a stack of premiere dates for shows coming up on UK TV in the next few months. Plus we discuss casting for the new ‘Black Mirror', ITV bringing out a new thriller, Sally Wainwright's new BBC show, more casting, this time for a Syfy comic book adaptation, and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with episode 434 of the Geektown Radio podcast and Matt from Entertainment Talk joins Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!It's been a few weeks since Matt has been on the show, but we begin with a discussion about some massive changes in a (nearly) 30-year-old British institution... 'Hollyoaks'... (and yes, it is that old!) While Dave hasn't watched for years, Matt brings some news of the utter craziness going on with that soap, including a huge time-jump and the axing of over 20 characters. Outside of UK soaps drama, he also reviews the Paramount+ series 'Yellowjackets', and Netflix animated series 'The Dragon Prince'. Meanwhile, Dave has been spending hours (...and hours) building factories in the utterly brilliant 'Satisfactory', which released into 1.0 this week. He also reviews new BBC drama 'Nightsleeper', and the final outing for Clarkson, Hammond and May, in 'The Grand Tour: One For The Road'.Moving over to the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including the stalling of 'Good Omens', ITV booking more ‘Red Eye', and the BBC still having 'Daddy Issues'. We also discuss the the surprises (and no surprises) at the 2024 Emmy Awards, a new horror from Ryan Murphy, and a new comedy from Jon Brown and Armando Iannucci. Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return with episode 433 of the Geektown Radio podcast and, after an extended absence due to broken internet, Darryl from Hollywood North News finally returns to join Dave as co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!It's been a long while since Darryl has been on the show, and he's returned with his usual eclectic mix of TV and film reviews. We chat about new Netflix movie 'Rebel Ridge' and the slightly older release, 'Under Paris'. He's also been out to the cinema to catch 'Twisters', and also been out and about at conventions, as he reviews Starfury's 'Witchbomb II'. Meanwhile, Dave has completed 'Star Wars Outlaws' story, so updates us on that, and reviews the opening episode of 'Slow Horses' Season 4. He also reviews Jeff Goldblum's new series 'Kaos' on Netflix.Moving over to the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including the loss of another firefighter drama, the ending/evolution of '‘Bosch', and more 'Only Murders...'. They also chat about how many fire dramas CBS actually needs, Peacock remaking an 80s film for a TV show and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return with episode 432 of the Geektown Radio podcast and Robert from Entertainment Talk joins Dave as guest co-host to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!As Robert co-hosts Gaming Talk over on Entertainment Talk, chat this week is a little more gaming heavy, but given there has been a big game release with 'Star Wars Outlaws', that's no bad thing! Dave has been playing through it so gives us a review, whilst they also discuss the state of AAA game releases at the moment, and how Outlaws managed to launch with (comparatively...) few issues. Robert also chats about zombie game '7 Days To Die', and a game which is possibly the complete opposite of that! Meanwhile, Dave has been catching up on some recent TV with the return this week of both 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' for Season 2 and 'Only Murders In The Building' for Season 4. He also reviews the 2nd Season of Netflix comedy 'That '90s Show'.Geektown Radio Episode 432: Star Wars Outlaws, That '90s Show, Rings of Power, Only Murders Reviews, Plus TV News & UK Air Dates!Moving over to the news updates, we bring you all of last week's cancellations and renewals, including another frustrating Netflix cancellation, along with Prime Video possibly returning to a popular UK Farm. They also discuss casting for Prime Video's 'Citadel', a TV spin-off from the '... Has Fallen' film franchise, and what on earth is going on with the 'Yellowstone' franchise! All this and more when you listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with episode 431 of the Geektown Radio podcast and Dave is joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk to chat TV, film and games news & reviews!As Daryl's internet is still down (someone wake up Talk Talk's tech support!) Matt is back on the show this week, and has a couple of animated series for review. He's been working his way through 'Solar Opposites' and has just reached the infamous "voice change", so we discuss that. He's also catching up on the beloved 'Archer', as he's a few seasons behind. Meanwhile, Dave has been looking at some newer series, and reviews Apple show 'Bad Monkey', and 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' which just landed on Sky in the UK. He also discusses the 3rd and final season of 'Vikings Valhalla', and reviews the film 'Inside Out 2', which just came out on home release.Moving over to the news updates, we bring you all the last week's cancellations and renewals, including Netflix actually renewing something before the first season has even aired, and Disney cancelling a Star Wars series. We also discuss a possible return of 'Scrubs', Mike Schur and Ted Danson reuniting for a new Netflix comedy, James Spader returning to the MCU, and lots more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return once again with episode 430 of the Geektown Radio podcast! Our Film Reviewer Gray is back joining Dave to chat TV and film news & reviews!It's been a couple of weeks since Gray has been on, and, being our film reviewer, he has managed to bring his thoughts on a movie, this time it's 'Despicable Me 4'. He also covers a number of TV shows including reviews of Channel 4 drama 'Suspect' which returned for Season 2 recently, limited drama 'Alice & Jack', also on Channel 4, Japanese reality show 'The Boyfriend' on Netflix, and ITVX reality-jumping dramedy 'Slip', which shows off a lot more of the lead actress than Gray was expecting! Meanwhile, Dave discusses the 2nd Season of 'Interview With The Vampire' which can be found on iPlayer, 'Solar Opposites', which is back for its 5th Season, and Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits' from Taika Waititi.Moving to the news updates, we bring you all the cancellations and renewals which have happened over the last week, including Netflix actually renewing a couple of freshman shows, and a whole lot more 'RuPaul's Drag Race'! We also talk about Prime Video picking up Disney+'s cast-offs, a new "Golden Girls-esque" comedy from the creators of 'Will & Grace', and ‘Fire Country' getting a very familiar face as a guest star, which could lead to another spin-off. All this and more! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return with episode 429 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk to chat TV and film news & reviews, plus all the news from Disney's D23 Event!Matt returns to the show and brings with him a bunch of TV reviews. He's recently been catching up on Prime Video series 'Upload', which is due back next year for a final season, along with 'Young Sheldon', which is currently airing its final season on E4 in the UK. He also gives his thoughts on Prime Video's 'The Batman: Caped Crusader', and it turns out Dave isn't the only one who struggled with it... Meanwhile, Dave brings another docuseries review having delved through Sky History's 'How Disney Built America', along with some more on-geek-brand shows with reviews of 'Umbrella Academy' Season 4 and 'Quantum Leap' Season 2. He also discusses the "game-changing" Road Builder mod for 'Cities Skylines 2'.Moving on to the news updates, we bring you all the cancellations and renewals this week, which, to be fair, are not many (you can tell we're in the middle of Summer!). We also bring you all the major announcements and reveals from Disney's D23 Event over the weekend. This includes updates on Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, and Pixar across film & TV, and even on stage and the theme parks. It's a packed show, and you can listen to it all below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while, but we are finally back with episode 428 of the Geektown Radio podcast! Our Film Reviewer Gray, who's also been on an extended break, joins Dave to chat TV and film news & reviews!Since Dave has been away on his Summer break, and Gray has been buried under piles of school grading (plus holidays), they have lots to discuss on this first show back. Gray reviews the biggest recent movie release, 'Deadpool & Wolverine', along with catching up with an older movie release, the 2023 Olivia Colman-fronted film, 'Wicked Little Letters'. He also discusses Netflix drama 'Supacell', Apple TV's 'Big Door Prize', 'Doctor Who' and lots more! Meanwhile, Dave reviews Netflix animated series 'Exploding Kittens', and Prime Video's animated series 'The Batman: Caped Crusader'. He also reviews the Disney documentary 'Brats', and discusses 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon', and the return of 'Interview With The Vampire'.Moving on to the news updates, we update you with all the cancellations and renewals which have happened since we've been off-air. We also bring you a stack of news from last week's SDCC, including all the updates from the Marvel panel, including the return of RDJ, all the news from the 'Star Trek' panel, with updates on 'Strange New Worlds', 'Starfleet Academy', and a new live-action comedy. Plus a surprising amount of updates about 'Dexter'! It's an hour jam-packed full of geeky TV and film news! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with episode 427 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and this will be the last episode until the end of July as Dave heads off for his Summer break. Before that, we have a packed show alongside Matt from Entertainment Talk who returns to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews!It's been a while since Matt has been on the show, so he as finished a few series since he's been off. One is season two of Apple TV+'s 'Big Door Prize', and the other is Disney+'s brilliant docuseries 'Welcome to Wrexham' (yes... Matt actually gets Dave talking about football!) They also talk about the latest season of '9-1-1', and the possible fate of '9-1-1: Lone Star'. Meanwhile, Dave has a review of Steven Knight's drama 'The Veil' which is on Disney+, and they both discuss the latest season of 'The Boys' on Prime Video and the penultimate episode of 'Doctor Who'. Over on the gaming front, Dave has been working his way through various demos as part of Steam's "Next Fest" including 'Hollywood Animal', 'Republic Of Pirates', and 'Endzone 2'.Moving on to the news updates, we update you with all the latest cancellations and renewals, which sees another ''Power' series bite the dust, 'Brassic' back on Sky, and there will be more Dragons... In the news, we discuss a John Grisham novel coming to the small screen, the expansion of Anne Rice's “Immortal Universe”, and some high-profile casting for both Apple's 'Hijack' and Paramount's ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy', plus lots more! It is another packed show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mossy on down to Geektown to talk all about this week's happenings. The Acolyte, The Boys, and a host of upcoming awesomeness. Including Chris's dream, Lethal Weapon 5: Retired Weapon! GND, now with more Summer Flavor! Let's go!

We are back with another bumper episode 426 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined by host, comedian, podcaster and streamer, Rik Carranza, to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews!Rik is a stage host, stand-up comedian, podcaster, streamer, and all-around geek. He is also known for his hilarious stage shows 'Star Trek vs Star Wars' and 'Marvel vs DC' where guests fight for the honour of their favourite franchise, both of which are playing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024.Rik brings us some interesting TV and film reviews, along with some retro game reviews, and (something we don't have on the show very often) a gadget review! First up he joins last week's guest co-host in his praise for 'Furiosa', before moving onto a reviews of the Netflix animated series 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'. Also, given Rik is such a massive Trek fan, we hear his thoughts on 'Star Trek: Discovery', which leads into a larger discussion about 'Star Trek' in general. He also reviews one of the many retro handheld gaming consoles, the Anbernic RG556. Meanwhile, I review "Rogue", the latest 'Doctor Who' episode, and the brilliant recently released game Galacticare, which is basically Two Point Hospital in space! We, of course, both discuss last week's big release, 'Star Wars: The Acolyte'.Moving on to the news updates, we update you with all the latest cancellations and renewals, which saw The CW chop down another series, whilst we have ‘Peaky Blinders' officially returning. In the news we discuss UKTV's (frankly, horrible) rebrand, Jensen Ackles landing a new show on Prime, Charlie Hunnam becoming a 'Criminal', and lots more! It is another packed show! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a little break last week due to MCM Comic-Con, we are back with a bumper, jam-packed episode 425 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined by film critic, multi-award-winning director, and podcaster, Matthew Stogdon, to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews!Matthew has been a film critic since 2004, writing for various sites and magazines, along with his own site, TheRedRightHand.co.uk. He's also been a multi-award-winning filmmaker since 2009 via his company, Cheesemint Productions, and a podcaster since 2017 with his show, Sequelisers. He describes himself as "a big old nerd who has a strong love for pop culture but an unmatchable passion for film."Despite his very busy schedule, Matthew has not only managed to fit in some time for our show, but also review some film, tv and games for us! He gives his thoughts on the movies 'Furiosa', 'The Garfield Movie', and 'Dune: Part 2', along with TV shows 'Bodkin' (Netflix), anime 'Brave Bang Bravern' (Crunchyroll), and Apple TV's 'Masters Of The Air'. On the gaming side he reviews 'Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater', 'Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth', and 'Tekken 8', but also has... thoughts... on the pricing for 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'... Meanwhile, Dave has been catching up on 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live', which has finally been released in the UK by Sky, and the latest episodes of 'Doctor Who'. He also has been searching Steam's wallet-draining "Open World Survival Crafting Sale", picking up 'Survival: Fountain Of Youth', 'Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders', 'Nightingale', and 'Enshrouded', along with playing through 'Galacticare', and 'Star Trek: Resurgence'.Moving on to the news updates, we have all the latest cancellations and renewals, which bad news for Melissa Benoist and Jared Padalecki, but good news for fans of ‘Hacks'. We also discuss Holly Hunter joining Starfleet, casting for the new 'Dexter' prequel, Nicholas Galitzine hitting the gym for a ‘Masters of the Universe' film, and Guy Ritchie heading back to 'Sherlock Holmes' (albeit a younger version!) We did say it was a packed show! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have an exciting episode 424 of the Geektown Radio podcast, as Dave is joined by a brand new guest co-host, the wonderfully entertaining Twitch Streamer CLONEKORP, to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews!This is the first time CloneKorp has been on the show, so we not only discuss his work with Twitch, messing about in VR, and creating classic game shows on YouTube, but he also brings along a few interesting reviews! He discusses how he got into running a guild on 'Destiny 2', his love of the 'Starship Troopers' franchise, and a rather obscure Ben Stiller/Jack Black movie called 'Envy'. Meanwhile, Dave has reviews of 'Orphan Black: Echoes' (out now on ITVX in the UK), Steven Moffat making 'Doctor Who' go "Boom", the finale of Apple series 'Sugar' with Colin Farrell, along with some quick game reviews of 'Medieval Dynasty', 'Foundry', 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance' and 'Dyson Sphere Program'.Moving on to the news updates, we have all the latest cancellations and renewals, which includes The CW rejecting 'FBoys', the (possible) end of 'The Outlaws', the return of Netflix's ‘3 Body Problem', and ‘The Boys' are back in town. We also have news from Disney+ that it was ‘Agatha All Along‘, Phoebe Waller-Bridge coming to 'Tomb Raider', Nicolas Cage getting into a spidey suit, and 'Red Dwarf' returning to screen! Listen below!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the sixth anniversary of Welcome to Geektown, Kurt continues looking at the history of the New Warriors. However, this is the only incarnation of the team that does not have his favorite superhero, Speedball, as a member. Who are these new kids, and where do they get off taking the team's name?