Get Geekish Podcast

Toys Made to Sell Cartoons, (Visa Versa) - Episode 67, May 30, 2019

Transformers, Hot Wheel, G.I. Joe, Mighty Max, Ghostbusters...there have been a ton of cartoons made just to sell toys, and some toys made to help cartoons succeed. We talk about these not-so-complicated relationships.

Gojira: King of the Monsters - Episode 66, May 22, 2019

On this week's podcast we are joined by Matty, our special guest and the biggest Godzilla fan we know to talk about the king of the monsters and his 32+ movies. 
Did you know that they created Godzilla's iconic roar by dragging a resin-coated leather over the loosened strings of a double bass? Rawr.

Get Geekish Spotlight: Felicia Day - Episode 65, May 16, 2019

According to IMDB, she has an "awkward yet hyperactive personality", red Hair, and "dry and quirky writing." This week our celebrity spotlight falls on the one and only Felicia Day! From The Guild, to Supernatural, the Buffy, the Doctor Horrible and more we discuss why seeing her name on something makes me want to watch/listen/read it.

80s Movies Are/Were the Best! - Get Geekish - Episode 64, May 9, 2019

The 80s is one of the only decades that can be referred to as a 'genre' for things like music and movies. And we'd have to say this decade spawned some of our favorite movies of all-time. From Goonies, to Princess Bride, to Predator, the Caddyshack, the Breakfast Club, Vacation, Uncle buck, Roger Rabbit...I could just keep typing. 
While we talk shop, can you come up with a list of 10 movies that sum up your favorite 80s flicks?

Finish Him! A History of Mortal Kombat - Get Geekish - Episode 63, May 3, 2019

With the release of Mortal Kombat 11, we decided to take a stroll down Mortal Kombat memory lane. The franchise that gave birth to the ESRB video game rating system. Care to weigh in on your favorite character or your favorite fatality?

Spoilers (Almost) Nobody Wants To Hear Them - Get Geekish - Episode 62, April 25, 2019

This year we will see the end of Game of Thrones, the culmination of 10 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the completion of the Star Wars Saga...there are a lot of surprises in store. And sadly, a lot of people who want to spoil it for you. we break down why you should keep the spoilers to yourself when it comes to the stories people love.
If you have to talk about it, just do it somewhere outside the public sphere of conversation or social posting.
 
 

Geekish Spotlight: Alan Tudyk - Get Geekish - Episode 61, April 18, 2019

A man and the voice that beings countless beloved characters to life on-screen and from behind a mic is the topic of discussion for this month's Celebrity Spotlight. You may know him as Wash, or Pirate Steve, the Duke of Weselton, Professor Knowsmore, King Candy, K-2SO, Sonny, Wat, Hei Hei, or something else....we're talking of course, of the one and only Alan Tudyk.
After our discussion I really want to find a way for him to be a DandD dungeon master. Gotta find a way to make that happen...
He's amazing though, if you're not already a fan, we have a whole list of stuff to add to your watch list. You have any Alan Tudyk stories?

Fill in Our Blanks: Game of Thrones Recap - Get Geekish - Episode 60, April 11, 2019

You've listened, you know "memory" is not either of our strong points, but we're going to take you on a recap of Game of Thrones seasons 1-7 in preparation for the premier of season 8. (Spoiler alert if you've never seen those seasons.)
Our real purpose here is you have YOU, our listener, fill in the blanks and tell us what we forgot about and fill in those blanks for us. Cheers to drinking things and knowing things!

Gatekeeping: Don't Do It - Get Geekish - Episode 59, April 4, 2019

"Gatekeeping - When someone takes it upon themselves to decide who does or does not have access or rights to a community or identity."
Don't do it with fandoms, with video games, with sports...with anything. When someone shows an interstate in something you love how about being excited they're into it instead of judging them for not been as big a fan as you.

Avengers Endgame Theories - Get Geekish - Episode 58, March 28, 2019

It's not a spoiler if we don't really know what going to happen, right? We five into some of the fan theories, and some of our own, for what might happen in Avengers: Endgame. From the Quantum Realm, to time travel, to Scarlett Witch tricking Thanos, to a new character, showing up, who's gonna die, even Ant-Man going up Thanos'....nope, that one is not happening.
If you don't want to know ANYTHING about Endgame before you see it, you might hold off a few weeks before listening. If you're like the rest of us and get giddy over speculation, come join the fun!