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GEEK WITH ME

Penny Bloom Podcast
Formerly known as the PENNY BLOOM PODCAST, after over 600 episodes, we decided it was time for a change. Now it’s all nerd shit all the time. Comics, science fiction, fantasy, movies, and the like. We hope you enjoy.
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Episodes

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we continue our journey through 52 years of film. This week brings us to the year 1978, and we decided to broaden our horizons with legendary martial arts flick "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin." We discuss the heroes journey, the beautiful use of martial arts in this film, and how a modern viewing audience might appreciate the film.

Feb 25, 202256 minSeason 3Ep. 182

Peacemaker

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we dive into our feelings on James Gunn's HBO Max series "Peacemaker."

Feb 21, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 181

Star Wars (1977) • Live Commentary

On our next stop through 52 years of film, we are doing our one and only live commentary for this project with 1977's "Star Wars." Co-hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, they sit in awe of this movie's greatness.

Feb 18, 20222 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 180

The Sarlacc Soundwave #7: "In The Name of Honor"

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George, and Miles Buttress, we finish off the season of The Book of Boba Fett in our scene by scene breakdown of the finale.

Feb 16, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 179

Top 10 Favorite TV Shows

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we throw out our top 10 favorite television shows of all time, and some honorable mentions.

Feb 14, 20221 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 178

Taxi Driver (1976)

On our next stop through 52 years of film, the month of February takes a fascinating turn with 1976's "Taxi Driver." Hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we discuss how this movie took us by surprise, and how we grapple with some of its elements in 2022.

Feb 11, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 177

Marvel Movie Tournament: The Finale

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we continue our Marvel Movie Tournament with the finale: Elite 8, Final Four, and Championship.

Feb 07, 202239 minSeason 3Ep. 176

Jaws (1975)

On our next stop through 52 years of film, we kick off February with the year 1975. No film from that year has stood the test of time like Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." Hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we discuss how this movie took us by surprise, and why it's such a success.

Feb 04, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 175

The Sarlacc Soundwave #6: "From the Desert Comes a Stranger"

On the 174th episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George, and Miles Buttress, we dive into the newest episode of The Book of Boba Fett in a scene by scene breakdown. Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger.

Feb 04, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 3Ep. 174

Euphoria’s Season 2 Halftime Heat Check

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Tavarus Pennington, and Aurora Carter, we dive into our feelings on this season of Euphoria so far. Halfway through the season, it was time to check in.

Feb 03, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 173

Marvel Movie Tournament: Sweet 16

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we continue our Marvel Movie Tournament with the Sweet 16. Spanning properties beyond the MCU, into the X-Men universe and Blade franchise.

Jan 31, 202246 minSeason 3Ep. 172

The Sarlacc Soundwave #5: "Return of the Mandalorian"

On the 171st episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George, Miles Buttress, and Tillman McClunie III, we join forces to continue The Sarlacc Soundwave, our weekly coverage of The Book of Boba Fett. This week is Chapter 5 "Return of the Mandalorian." More exclusive content available at Patreon.com/CoroBloom

Jan 29, 20221 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 171

The Godfather Part II (1974)

On our fifth stop through 52 years of film, and last stop of January, is 1974. No film from that year stands as iconic today as Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather Part II."Hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we evaluate this movie up against its predecessor, and what makes it stand apart from it.

Jan 28, 20222 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 170

Marvel Movie Tournament: Round of 32

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we continue our Marvel Movie Tournament with the Round of 32. Spanning properties beyond the MCU, into the X-Men universe and Blade franchise.

Jan 24, 20221 hr 45 minSeason 3Ep. 169

American Graffiti (1973)

On our fourth stop through 52 years of film is 1973. And to get in that 1973 headspace we're going to the last night of summer in 1962 with George Lucas' "American Graffiti." Hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we discuss the coming of age flick and why it resonates so well today, and throughout time.

Jan 21, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 168

The Sarlacc Soundwave #4: "The Gathering Storm"

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George, Miles Buttress, and Kyler Barnett, we dive into the latest episode of "The Book of Boba Fett" in a scene-by-scene breakdown. This week: Chapter 4 "The Gathering Storm."

Jan 21, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 167

Marvel Movie Tournament: Round of 64 (Part Two)

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we continue our Marvel Movie Tournament. Now don't let the title confuse you it goes beyond movies, into the TV shows as well, and expands beyond the MCU. A 64 movie tournament, with Marvel products as old as Blade. Round of 64, part 2 of 2.

Jan 17, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 166

Marvel Movie Tournament: Round of 64 (Part One)

On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we begin our Marvel Movie Tournament. Now don't let the title confuse you it goes beyond movies, into the TV shows as well, and expands beyond the MCU. A 64 movie tournament, with Marvel products as old as Blade. Round of 64, part 1 of 2.

Jan 17, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 165

The Godfather (1972)

TRIGGER WARNING FOR FILM: INTENSE VIOLENCE

Jan 14, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 164

The Sarlacc Soundwave #3: "The Streets of Mos Espa"

On the 163rd episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George, and Miles Buttress, we dive into a scene by scene breakdown of the 3rd episode of "The Book of Boba Fett." Comedic commentary, and a preview from our episode coming soon on Patreon.com/CoroBloom

Jan 14, 20222 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 163

2021 in Review: Pop Culture Stuffs (Part Two)

On the 162nd episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Tavarus Pennington, we look back on the movies, television, and music of 2021 month by month. Part two of two, we make our way through all the entertainment we took in over the course of the back half of the year, from Bo Burnham's Inside to The Power of the Dog. July-December.

Jan 10, 20222 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 162

The Sarlacc Soundwave #2: “The Tribes of Tatooine”

On the 161st episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George, Miles Buttress and Tillman McClunie III, we dive into our feelings on the second episode of "The Book of Boba Fett." A scene by scene breakdown, nothing to be left out.

Jan 09, 20222 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 161

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

On our second stop through 52 years of film is 1971. Where else to turn than the thought-provoking, deeply disturbing Stanley Kubrick flick "A Clockwork Orange." Given its excessive use of violence, sexual and otherwise, it's a tough one to watch. Hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we attempt to navigate how to feel about this movie as modern viewer in 2022.

Jan 07, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 160

Hawkeye

On the 159th episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we discuss Marvel Studios’ recently concluded Disney+ series: “Hawkeye.” We place it amongst our official Penny Bloom MCU Tier List, with one on the spot change.

Jan 02, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 159

MASH (1970)

On our first stop through 52 years of film is 1970. Where better to start than with cultural touchstone "MASH." Released at the height of the Vietnam War, this anti-war flick set during the Korean War hasn't aged all that well. Hosted by Colton Robertson and Joseph George, we attempt to navigate how to feel about this movie as modern viewer in 2022.

Jan 01, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 158

The Sarlacc Soundwave #1: "Stranger in a Strange Land"

On the 157th episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George, Miles Buttress, and Kyler Barnett, the Bitches 4 reunite and rejoice in new live-action Star Wars with "The Book of Boba Fett." In a scene by scene breakdown we provide comedic commentary on the events and the implications this show has on the Star Wars universe.

Dec 31, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 157

Mutants Monthly #5: The Official Ranking of the FOX-Men Films

On the 156th episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George and Aurora Carter, we dive into ALL of the Fox produced X-Men films, ranking all of them, including the Deadpool films, and New Mutants.

Dec 31, 20212 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 156

2021 in Review: Pop Culture Stuffs (Part One)

On the 155th episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Tavarus Pennington, we look back on the movies, television, and music of 2021 month by month. Part one of two, we make our way through all the entertainment we took in over the course of the first half of the year, January through June. From The Little Things, to In the Heights. And so much more.

Dec 30, 20211 hr 41 minSeason 3Ep. 155

Comic Book Movies and TV Shows in 2021

On the 154th episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson and Tavarus Pennington, we give a ranking of all the Superhero movies that released in 2021: Zack Snyder's Justice League, Black Widow, The Suicide Squad, Shang-Chi, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Eternals, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. After that we have a conversation about all the wonderful MCU television shows we got, the DC ones, and the little Marvel ones you might've missed, alongside Invincible.

Dec 21, 20211 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 154

Spider-Man: No Way Home

On the 153rd episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, Joseph George, and Aurora Carter, we dive into the long anticipated "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Starts spoiler free, and very quickly becomes less so. There is a very well stated warning however.

Dec 18, 20212 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 153
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