It's my pleasure to introduce the Geekscapists to Lauren and Katie of the K-Lo Sketch Show! I've been saying it for a long time Lauren and Katie are the two funniest people I know... and they're also the most driven. Every month, they put on a brand new, 2-person improv, sketch and variety show from the ground up: the K-Lo Sketch Show! And it really is a pretty amazing show (which now regularly plays to a standing room only crowd)! On this episode, Katie, Lauren and I talk about the appeal of Ma...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 16 min
The Geekscape hangouts continue with members of the Geekscape community going back 12 years! This time around we're hanging with the amazing Phil Dobson, better known to Geekscapists as 'Satori', as he tells us his origin stories, his first forays into Cyberpunk novels, growing up reading '2000 AD' and more! This is a rare glimpse into the world of this fairly private Geekscapist so you won't want to miss hanging with him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 24, 2017•37 min
'Justice League' is here! After the controversies of 'Man of Steel' and 'Batman v Superman' and the runaway success of 'Wonder Woman', fans have found themselves in a mixed place as the League finally unites on screen... and we have a lot to say about it! What worked? What didn't? How does this change, hurt or save the DC Cinematic Universe? Where does Warner Bros go from here? And is the world of the Justice League a world worth saving? It's all here in the Geekscape special! Enjoy! Learn more ...
Nov 21, 2017•1 hr 5 min
You are already a fan of Phil LaMarr! The voice talent behind characters from the DC and Marvel animated universes, Futurama, Samurai Jack, Star Wars and more, Phil's appearance has been a long time overdue! And now he's on the show to talk about his brand new animated project 'Goblins'! We talk about the amazing cast of voice talents collected for this crowdfunded project as well as how Phil got his start in Hollywood. We also talk about that cameo in 'Spider-Man 2' came to happen and his famou...
Nov 21, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Screenwriter, actor, director and producer Lisa Ebersole arrives on Geekscape this week to tell us about her comedic indie series '37 Problems', now streaming on Amazon Prime and Seed and Spark! Lisa tells us about the road to making the first season, from starting out in photography to ferret deaths to discovering her calling in Off Broadway theater in New York. Along the way, we discuss the challenges facing indie creators today, from fundraising to production to distribution and the ways in w...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Here's something new on Geekscape: The Geekscape Hang Session! We've got a big community and it's been going on for a long time... so why not use the podcast to get to know each other better? This time we hang out with Frank Sanders, the only Geekscapist I know who has a Geekscape tattoo! We get to know Frank a little better, get the story behind some of his tattoos and the origin of his tough exterior (and teddy bear interior) along with his Top 5 Films of all time! Geekscape is a community fir...
Nov 12, 2017•46 min
'Thor: Ragnarok' has arrived and it is glorious! Crammed to the gills with action, humor, massive set pieces and wonderful character moments, Thor's 3rd solo film is widely regarded as his best yet. Do we agree? I sit down with Ian Kerner for another Geekscape special to discuss the cameos, Thor VS Hulk, Hela's status as one of the best villains in the MCU, the adaptation of 'Planet Hulk', how 'Thor: Ragnarok' fits into the wider MCU, what it means for 'Avengers: Infinity War' and so much more! ...
Nov 08, 2017•1 hr 5 min
A fan of his Rock and Roll meets Filmmaking style, I've been wanting to have Joe Lynch on the show for a long time! Now he finally arrives with his new film 'Mayhem' starring Steven Yeun of The Walking Dead. We talk a lot of filmmaking in this episode, from the controversial history of Joe's LARPing love letter 'Knights of Badassdom' to how 'Mayhem' is the perfect film for Joe. How did the script come to him? What did he discover in the process of making the film? And what very recent Geekscape ...
Nov 03, 2017•1 hr 9 min
We've been hyping up Stan Lee's LA Comic Con 2017 for a long time and what better way to celebrate it finally being upon us than with a live Geekscape episode!?! And how about one co-hosted by audience favorite Hannah Rose May? Even better!?! We're joined by special guest Gerry Duggan, current writer of Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Deadpool'! Hannah and I take turns talking to Gerry about writing comics, what he's been reading and his road to being a fan favorite writer! Along the way...
Oct 30, 2017•52 min
I can't say enough about this episode with filmmaker Greg McClean! Known traditionally as the horror director behind the 'Wolf Creek' films and last year's 'The Belko Experiment', Greg arrives on the show to talk about his new film 'Jungle' starring Daniel Radcliffe. The movie is a pretty harrowing action survival drama based on real life events and we talk about how his background in horror lent itself to telling such a visceral story. We also lay praise on his giant crocodile masterpiece 'Rogu...
Oct 23, 2017•1 hr 6 min
It's time to talk some real world history on Geekscape! Jay Wertz from World War II Comix is my guest this week to talk about his new World War II real history comic books and why it's important to tell these stories in a comic book format. Along the way, we talk about the status of the comic book industry, a ton of history in regards to Japan and the Pacific Theater of World War 2 and why the U.S. is less of a comics friendly society than others. This really was a great episode and I easily cou...
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 14 min
I'm just going to say it off the top: Jake Busey is really, really awesome. We welcome Jake onto Geekscape to talk about his new action comedy horror rock film 'Dead Ant' and talk a lot about classics like 'The Frighteners' and 'Starship Troopers' along the way. We also discuss growing up in a music family with his father Gary and his friends and Jake's only early career as a musician and how growing up changed all that. Jake gives us some hints about his role in the new Predator film and gives ...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 7 min
As a teenager I would watch Matt Pinfield on MTV's '120 Minutes' every week as he introduced me to new rock, metal and alternative bands. It was one of the highlights of the week and opened me up to so much of the music I listen to today! Now, fast forward to today and Matt shares a studio with me at Westwood One, where I record Geekscape every week! Now Matt and I share the studio at the SAME TIME as we talk rock history, rock's influence on comic books (and vice versa), Matt's amazing career i...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 9 min
This episode comes to you straight from my parent's house in Austin, Texas where I sit down with my close friend and Geekscape business partner Georg Kallert to discuss all of the movies he's been seeing at Fantastic Fest! I'm in town to attend my 20th High School Reunion (which I give strong thoughts on) so Georg gives you an in depth play by play on popular Fantastic Fest films like 'Let the Corpses Tan', 'Killing of the Sacred Deer', 'The Square', '78/52', 'Brawl in Cell Block 99' and tons mo...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Natasha Chandel is the host of the 'Kinda Dating' Podcast on the Meltdown Podcast Network. The show covers everything from breaking up, to asking someone out, to being single and a lot more! Now it's time for a comic book style crossover as I appear on Natasha's podcast and Natasha guests on Geekscape! On this incredibly personal episode, we talk about first jobs, first loves and Natasha going from someone who loved R. L. Stine to barely being able to make it through 'It' on a date! It doesn't m...
Sep 18, 2017•56 min
Chad Michael Collins has been a longtime peripheral friend and finally he's my guest on the Geekscape podcast and we finally get to know each other! And why? Because he's in an action movie and a sci fi series releasing within DAYS of each other! We welcome Chad on the show to talk about his latest turn in the 'Sniper' series for Sony with 'Sniper: Ultimate Kill' and being a part of the new series 'Extinct' from the mind of Orson Scott Card! Along the way we talk about Chad's huge World of Warcr...
Sep 12, 2017•56 min
Filmmaker Tanuj Chopra and I have known each other for almost 20 years, going back to our days in Film School together. Since then, Tanuj has made films that have landed him at Sundance, Tribeca and more! This month, he's releasing TWO films: the indie stoner comedy 'Grass' and the buddy comedy 'Chee and T', both of which feature Tanuj's strong talent of diversity casting. We talk about indie filmmaking, Hollywood whitewashing, getting your stories told and so much more. This episode will take l...
Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 17 min
I grew up watching Eric Walker whenever ABC would re-air 'The Ewok Adventure' and 'Battle For Endor' every Christmas on TV! And now he's my guest on Geekscape! Eric and I talk all about filming the TV movies, where they fit in Star Wars canon, his friendship with Warwick Davis, his lifelong battle with his weight, his faith, his new career as a musician and a lot more. This is a really solid episode, whether or not you're a Star Wars fan... because the George Lucas stories are pretty good either...
Aug 28, 2017•1 hr 1 min
You know how we do this! Marvel's 'The Defenders' arrived on Netflix last week so you KNEW we were going to do a special with Ian Kerner to go over every last detail of the series! MAJOR SPOILER WARNING as we give you our thoughts and answer all of your major questions! Where does this match up with the other Marvel Netflix shows? Is this the last we'll see of The Hand? What was Alexandra's big plan after all? Who is "Sister Maggie"? Where does this leave each Defender going back into their own ...
Aug 26, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Kay Bess my not be a household name to many of you Geekscapists... but you've definitely heard her voice in your household! After a successful career of commercial and television voiceovers, Kay talks to us about her recent transition into doing voiceovers for games and cartoons, most notably her turn as Persephone Brimstone in the recently released 'Agents of Mayhem' (from the folks who brought you 'Saints Row')! Kay gives some advice for aspiring voice over actors and we do all of this while o...
Aug 21, 2017•51 min
Keith Tralins has been a friend and supporter of Geekscape for many years now! As one of the head honchos of Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con, he's helped Geekscape get guests, be featured every year and partnered with us on many fun and exciting things. And it's not over! In this episode, we not only talk about some of things in store for you at this year's Stan Lee's LA Comic Con, we also talk Keith's time as one of the top Magic: The Gathering players in the world, his famous uncle and our lo...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr
Meet Bonnie and Xander, The Library Bards... and probably your new favorite musicians! For the past few years they've been traveling from Con to Con delivering their special blend of geek themed parody songs AKA "Bardcore"! We meet in Las Vegas for the biggest Star Trek convention in the country and celebrate Star Trek: The Next Generation's 30th Anniversary! Along the way we talk about Bonnie's appearance on TV's fantasy themed reality show 'The Quest' and Xander's time as a contestant on Seaso...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 1 min
You might recognize actor Eugene Byrd from his stints on shows like 'Bones' and 'Arrow' and his appearances in movies like '8 Mile' and more! And now he's finally on the Geekscape podcast. Eugene is a sincere fan and we talk about playing and appearing in video games like 'Gears of War 4', acting for film legends like Curtis Hanson, Barry Levinson and Jim Jarmusch and being a part of the DC TV universe! And... enjoy that new ending on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Aug 01, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Here it is! The almost 2 hour Geekscape SDCC Special! San Diego Comic Con 2017 is behind us and what a weekend! We could tell you all about it hear but I think you should listen in for yourself! Joining me at the booth this year to bring you the SDCC experience first hand is our very own Derek Kraneveldt and Courtney Dossett! Jen from '7 of Wine' tips you in on Geekscape's newest podcast! Lucha Underground and GLOW's John Morrison drops in to say hello! Nerdcore rapper MegaRan says what's up! An...
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr 55 min
We're here! San Diego Comic Con 2017! Geekscape's own Matt Kelly joins me on the podcast to preview the week that we might not even survive! We reminisce on Comic Cons past and look forward to what's going on in the Geekscape booth this time around! Along the way we say goodbye to the wonderful George Romero and Martin Landau! We also rock out to Nerf Herder and brave Stephen Seagal's overlooked masterpiece 'The Belly of the Beast'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 18, 2017•59 min
Hannibal Tabu is a comic book writer, web designer, futurist, DJ and much much more! And we met through a ridiculous circumstance of me trying to piss people off and in turn getting serious points in Hannibal's book! And now he arrives on Geekscape to talk about 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', Netflix's 'GLOW', his new series Irrational Numbers and our plans for SDCC! Along the way I profess my love for 'Baby Driver' and Hannibal discusses carrying a hatchet around L.A. just in case justice calls! It ...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Here it is! The 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Geekscape Special! You know how Ian and I do this so MAJOR SPOILERS ahead! Spider-Man is our favorite character and we've been excited about this one for a while... and we almost can't believe it! We get into the character changes, the cast, what 100% worked and what aaaaaalmost did, the Vulture, the Sinister Six, Sony's future plans for the Spider-verse and so much more! Apologies on the mic short! New mic incoming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Actor, Writer, Director and film Producer Oliver Ridge may not be a household name but that doesn't mean he shouldn't be taken seriously. He arrives on Geekscape to tell us about his brand new comics to film project 'Powerless', bases on the Vault Comics title, and how he found it while walking the floor at WonderCon. We talk about the world of comics to film, do some superhero deconstruction and Oliver tries to persuade me to give Batman another chance! Pretty sure you're going to love this guy...
Jul 02, 2017•59 min
Very excited to have Mr. Brian Wecht on today's podcast... who many of you know as Ninja Brian from the bands Ninja Sex Party and Star Bomb! We talk about their intense fans, Brian's ninja training and side gig as one of the Game Grumps! Is 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' something Nintendo can top with an open world Metroid? How is the Steam Summer Sale like a drug dealer whispering to you from a seedy alley? Why did Brian walk away from a life of science before he could become Dr. Manhattan? And w...
Jun 26, 2017•56 min
You are all going to love Hannah Rose May! One of the stars of the new Wesley Snipes film 'The Recall', Hannah is new to acting... but not to being a geek! Seriously, she really steps up to the plate on this episode as we talk X-Men history, her long love of comics books, say goodbye to Adam West, throwing her birthday at WonderCon and so much more! Plus she's in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of the Cyberpunk novel 'Altered Carbon'! She's pretty amazing! On top of all that, our old Geekscape f...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 6 min
