Geeks Unleashed

Episode 70 - MOVIE REVIEW: A Quiet Place Part 1 & 2

We are kicking off our spooktacular Halloween month with a creature feature double feature! We are joined by Phable of the Blame Phable show and part of the PCP Bad Batch as we break down A Quiet Place Parts 1 & 2. 

Tracklist: 
1:24 - Guest intro and Phable's secret origin story
4:30 - What is Phable into at the moment
6:00 - Any contenders for book of the year so far for 2021?
8:50 - What exactly is the PCP Bad Batch?
14:04 - Lessons streaming has taught
16:53 - PROMO: 2 Brothers at a Watercooler
17:26 - A Quiet Place review
43:26 - First film rating
45:47 - A Quiet Place Part 2 review
1:20:16 - Second film rating

 

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Episode 69 - GU Conversations - Martin ”Biff” Averre of ACE Comics

For our September conversation, we speak with Martin "Biff" Averre, founder and owner of ACE Comics, a retailer in the UK! Biff's been in the industry for 40 years and he was generous with his time, allowing us to pick his brain about all things comics! Not in the UK? No worries, you can still order from ACE and have it shipped to you! (We did have some technical issues with this episode, so our apologies for the sound quality!)

 

Tracklist:

1:36 - Where does the nickname Biff come from?
3:49 - What is Biff's comic origin
5:53 - Which UK comics did Biff read before he got into American comics?
9:18 - What books Biff is catching up on right now
11:53 - Is the feeling of reading comics now the same as having read them when you were younger?
14:57 - Selling, trading, and what it takes for ACE Comics to turn a profit
18:37 - Founding ACE Comics and going from mail order to brick and mortar to thriving during COVID
24:21 - Competing with and being confused with Forbidden Planet, and fostering healthy rivalries amongst colleagues
29:22 - What was mail order like before the Internet?
34:00 - Mechanics of keeping physical comics stocked without breaking the bank
41:04 - Acquiring Economic Comics and several other mail order/online only retailers and folding them into ACE
49:42 - ACE Comic flexibility and diversity of income source really lessened the impact of COVID lockdowns in the UK
54:13 - What does Biff think the impact of digital comics and Substack will have on the comic industry moving forward
1:02:18 - The impact of old school "letter's pages" in comics
1:08:06 - Any "essential" graphic novels that Biff would recommend

 

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Episode 68 - Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1

We secretly took some time off, but we are back after almost two week of not recording! We're doing another trailer reaction with Hawkeye, talking about new books coming next year from DC and Marvel, and then we go deep into the first season of Jujutsu Kaisen.

 

Tracklist:

0:54 - Catch up, Jasmin took a week off and Mark went moonlighting on other podcasts (BlamePhable and The Cerebros)!
5:18 - Hawkeye series trailer reaction
11:39 - New comics next year from the Big 2 - Batgirls from DC and Ben Reilly: Spider-Man from Marvel
18:33 - Promo: Good Game Guys Podcast
19:32 - Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 review
- 24:48 - Overall series summary
- 31:09 - Breakdown of the 5 major categories of anime
- 33:48 - Overall thoughts on the first season as a whole
- 41:17 - Favorite and/or most compelling characters
- 57:55 - Thoughts on the structure and arcs of the first season and favorite episodes
- 1:12:27 - Anything we'd change?
- 1:15:44 - Thoughts on the animation style
- 1:19:04 - Discussing Intro 1
- 1:22:10 - Discussing Intro 2
- 1:25:36 - Discussing the Ending song
- 1:28:52 - The end of season 1, hopes for season 2
- 1:35:59 - How we'd rate Jujutsu Kaisen

 

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Late to the Party Book Club - Episode 10 - Y: The Last Man

Hot on the heels of the new Hulu series, we're taking on one of Mark's favorite books as we cover the first two volumes of Y: The Last Man. This episode also marks one year of our book club! Thank you reading along with us, engaging in some great conversations, and massive thanks to the people who have picked up their first graphic novel ever because of our series.

 

Tracklist:

0:32 - Thank you for 1 year of our Late to the Party Book Club!
1:41 - Episode 1 - Maus with guest host Randy from the Midseason Replacements Podcast
2:12 - Episode 2 - V For Vendetta with guest host, Irish author and play write Derek Flynn
3:07 - Episode 3 - Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life Vol 1 with guest host Rockin' Robbie of the Pop Culture Philosophers
4:16 - Episode 4 - Monstress: Awakening Vol 1 with guest host author Allie Burke
5:04 - Episode 5- March Book 1 with guest host, American Library Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Deborah Taylor
6:10 - Episode 6 - Akira Vol 1 with guest host, comic and television writer Mellow Brown
7:47 - Episode 7 - They Called Us Enemy with returning guest host Deborah Taylor
8:43 - Episode 8 - The Killing Joke with guest host, and regular Geeks Unleashed co-host, Stephen Fox
9:29 - Episode 9 - Persepolis with guest host, professor of political communication at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Lindsey Meeks
11:40 - Which books/episodes were our personal favorites?!
16:32 - Where we love on the guests we've had on so far!
20:17 - Intro to Y: The Last Man Book 1 (volumes 1 and 2)
25:15 - Initial thoughts on the series
31:02 - Would we recommend this book to new comic readers
34:50 - Favorite characters and character interaction
45:03 - Thoughts on the artwork, both covers and interiors
55:43 - Overall structure of the first two volumes
1:04:37 - How this book compares to present day (even though it is almost 20 years old)
1:24:52 - Thoughts on the ending

 

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Episode 67 - MOVIE REVIEW: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

We are joined by Jelani of the Pop Culture Philosophers this week to discuss Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings!

 

Tracklist:

1:55 - Our guest, Jelani from the Pop Culture Philosophers, tells us his nerdy origin story
8:50 - What we're enjoying reading/watching right now
14:29 - How has PCP changed since COVID hit and what have you learned podcasting so far (TW/CW: talk of suicide)
23:27 - PROMO: GoFigure
24:04 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings review
- 27:50 - Overall thoughts on the film
- 43:19 - Favorite characters
- 54:04 - Iron Man 3 connections
- 1:11:14 - Writing, film structure, and what we'd have changed
- 1:28:13 - Thoughts on the ending, mid and post credits scenes
- 1:34:30 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ratings

 

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Episode 66 - GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Cult of Dracula vol 1

We had more fun covering this week's big Marvel and DC news than we did with our main event. In short, we read Count of Dracula vol 1 so you didn't have to.

 

Tracklist:

1:38 - Marvel announces 8 new titles for the publisher's 82nd anniversary
- 2:43 - Devil's Reign, Daredevil book out in December 2021
- 6:19 - Avengers Forever, Avengers book out in December 2021
- 7:28 - Timeless, Kang the Conqueror limited series, book debuts this December
- 10:55 - X Lives of Wolverine, X Deaths of Wolverine, both books out in January 2022
- 13:23 - She-Hulk from current Avengers series, new book debuts January 2022
- 15:58 - Fantastic Four: Reckoning War will take another look at the original Secret War story line, book comes out January 2022
- 17:06 - Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is relaunching near the release of the animated series on Disney+, book drops February 2022
19:19 - DC announces lineup for their DC Fandome event, which starts streaming for 24hrs straight on October 16, 2021
- 19:57 - WB Pictures - The Batman, Black Adam, The Flash, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and a look at League of Super-Pets
- 22:23 - WB TV - Batwoman, The Flash, Superman & Lois, Sweet Tooth; a farewell tribute to Supergirl; 100 episodes of DC's Legends of Tomorrow; first look at Naomi; sneak peak of Stargirl
- 26:16 - WB Games - Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, this segment will cover new features and game play
- 30:12 - DC Publishing - Wonder Woman Historia, Nubia and the Amazons, Wonderful Women of the World; Batman/Fortnite crossover, and Batman: Fear State; Black Manta six issue series; more Milestone books
- 32:52 - HBOMAX - Peacemaker; limited event DMZ; more info on Titans, Doom Patrol, and more originals teased
- 38:43 - WB Animation - Injustice (based on the game series); Catwoman: Hunted
40:46 - PROMO: Two Brothers at a Watercooler
41:20 - Cult of Dracula vol 1 review
45:08 - Initial thoughts on the first 6 issues
54:19 - Artwork: covers vs interiors
1:01:26 - Overall story and structure

 

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Episode 65 - GU Conversations w/Rockin' Robbie of the Pop Culture Philosophers

We've got a new monthly feature where we'll chop it up interview style with some people we think are pretty awesome! In this episode we get to speak with Rockin' Robbie Billups of the Pop Culture Philosophers, and we're talking everything from making music to making comics to running a successful YouTube channel and everything in between!

 

Tracklist:

3:06 - Origin of Robbie's nickname
8:07 - Robbie's hip hop past and music influences
21:26 - A GU freestyle from Robbie? ;)
22:45 - What's your comic origin story?
26:45 - Co-creator of Black Spec, an indie comic... Any other comics coming down the pipeline?
35:28 - How long have you worked in and around comics? What do you love most about working in a comic shop?
44:56 - How do you recommend books to total newbies that walk in looking for something to jump into?
51:13 - Got any kind of comic shop drama you'd like to share?
54:41 - Thoughts on the rise of digital distribution and now Substack subscription models?
1:05:37 - How did the Pop Culture Philosophers come to be?
1:16:08 - How'd you get your own exclusive PCP cover for Blood, Skulls, and Chrome?
1:18:03 - What's up next for PCP and your YouTube channel?
1:22:32 - GU POST CREDITS! Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer reaction

 

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Episode 64 - GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Crossover Vol 1

A cross over to end all cross overs? You bet! This week, we take a look at volume 1 of Crossover from Image Comics. We also spend some time talking about whether or not the Substack subscription model will be good for comics and how we're looking forward to Black Canary film in the works from HBO.

 

Tracklist:

1:23 - Geeks Unleashed format changes
11:03 - Who Wins Wednesday: Star Lord (T'Challa) vs Star Lord (Peter Quill)
13:41 - Comic creators moving to Substack subscription model
32:14 - Black Canary film in the works at HBO with Jurnee Smollett and Misha Green attached
35:16 - Nerd By Word Promo
35:52 - Crossover Vol 1 - Review

 

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Late to the Party Book Club - Episode 9 - Persepolis

What's it like for a young girl to come of age in a time of war, oppression, and revolution? We take a deep dive into the graphic memoir Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lindsey Meeks -- a political communication and gender bias in media professor from the University of Oklahoma. Please listen in as we discuss privilege, rebellion, and being 14 and alone in a country where you don't speak the language.

 

Tracklist:

0:46 - Guest Intro: Dr. Lindsey Meeks
3:39 - Graphic novels as a non-fiction vehicle, from a Professor's perspective
6:36 - How does this artwork, specifically, aid in the storytelling
17:51 - How well does Satrapi handle all of the different themes that are covered throughout Persepolis (repression, war, leaving home/returning home, violence, , communication, family...)
35:35 - Which parts of the book resonated most
46:22 - From privilege to homeless, how pride can get in the way of progress
55:04 - Why do you think this book winds up on so many must read lists?
1:02:33 - Final thoughts on the book

 

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Episode 63 - MOVIE REVIEW: The Suicide Squad (2021)

We're back to present day this week as we talk The Suicide Squad! But before we get into the film, we cover Wednesday casting news, Marvel's What If... has opened the door for more MCU animated series, Chloe Bennet's exit from CW's Powerpuff series, live action Avatar: The Last Airbender series announces main cast, and the My Hero Academia live action film gets a director!

Tracklist:

4:44 - Who Wins Wednesday: Bloodsport vs Knuckles
7:39 - Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman cast as Morticia and Gomez Addams in Netflix series Wednesday
9:22 - Marvel has more animated series in the pipeline
13:06 - Chloe Bennet has exited CW's Powerpuff Girls series
18:24 - Netflix's live action Avatar: The Last Airbender begins announcing main cast
19:14 - My Hero Academia live action film announced in 2018 finally has director with Shinsuke Sato
22:07 - Legends: A Superhero Story Promo
23:01 - The Suicide Squad review

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