As fans of Jean Claude Van Damme's 'Kickboxer' and 'Bloodsport' martial arts classics, we're excited to welcome 'Kickboxer' Writer/Director and 'Bloodsport' producer Mark DiSalle onto the Geekscape podcast! We'll talk about making the original films, their passionate fanbase and helping to shepherd both franchises for over 30 years. We'll also talk filmmaking, working with Jean Claude Van Damme and the state of action movies! Get ready! Subscribe to Geekscape on Apple Podcasts! Follow Jonathan o...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Chloé Zhao's Marvel superhero epic 'Eternals' is finally out and the origins of the MCU have been revealed... so everything is totally cleared up, right? Well, maybe not so much. Luckily, our very own Uatu, Ian Kerner, is here to help us navigate the ideas, plotlines and ramifications of the film! What worked and what didn't? Is the Marvel formula inescapable? What Eternals will we probably see in future MCU releases? What did those post credit scenes mean? How did the film deviate (not Deviant)...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Katie is back... and just in time! I had a blast at Edgar Wright's 'Last Night In Soho'! Katie and I fight our way through Metroid Dread! I try and walk my Pikmin to death in the new mobile game 'Pikmin Bloom'! And 'The Book of Boba Fett' gets its first trailer! Oh yeah... and I teach Katie all about Pikmin and wonder why she hasn't played it before! This is a good one, Geekscapists! Subscribe to Geekscape on Apple Podcasts! Follow Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram ! Join the Geekscape Forever F...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Denis Villeneuve's epic 'Dune' has finally hit theaters... so why are some people upset about it? Matt Kelly is planning a Halloween Livestream this week! And Jonathan is planning Roomba Armageddon! It's all here and more on a brand new Geekscape! Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram ! Join the Geekscape Forever Facebook Group ! Visit Geekscape.net for more Geekscape goodness! This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min
It's been weeks since our last Geekscape news roundtable so it's time to get to work! Warner Brothers heaped a whole lot of new trailers and announcements on us at this past weekend's DC Fandome event, from a new look at 'The Batman' to a brand new Rocksteady Studios video game... so we gotta talk about it! Nintendo is also luring us all back to our Animal Crossing islands but do we really want to set sail? And FX/Hulu has cancelled 'Y: The Last Man'... Can it find a new home? This and tons more...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Filmmaker Chris White has directed one of my favorite films of the year: the Christian Metal dramedy 'Electric Jesus'! The film stars 'The Office's Brian Baumgartner and a cast of fantastic up and comers and is filled with equal parts music, comedy and coming of age charm. We'll talk to Chris on a brand new Geekscape podcast about the autobiographical origins of the film, discovering the unknown cast and putting together an incredible indie film! Watch the trailer for 'Electric Jesus'! Subscribe...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Marvel's animated 'What If...?' just wrapped up so what if we dropped a new Geekscape podcast on all of you where Ian Kerner and I talk about it? Did this series meet expectations? What were the big surprises? What does it mean for the larger MCU? Will there be live action cross over? Will we get more zombies? And what should we expect from the announced 'What If...?' Season Two? It's all here on a new live Geekscape! Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram ! J...
Oct 08, 2021•51 min
Well, we got that 'Venom' sequel you all wanted so badly... and this time we also got a healthy dose of Carnage as Tom Hardy and Woody Harrelson go head to head in a blockbuster symbiote shuffle! And that also means that Ian Kerner and I are going to go head to head on 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' in a new Geekscape Special! Does the sequel step up? Does it expand the Sony Spider-Manless Spiderverse? And what about that end credits tag? It's all here in a brand new Geekscape Special! Let there ...
Oct 05, 2021•48 min
We're talking kaiju, anime, filmmaking, Japanese culture, using French overs, personal paleontology and more with 'Iké Boys' director Eric McEver! We catch up with Eric after 'Iké Boys' Fantastic Fest premiere, talk about putting the film together, growing up in a small town and how it shaped his storytelling, integrating his love of Japanese Kaiju and giant robot films into the movie and obviously some Farscape... since I hear Eric is a Farscape fan (and even put Farscape's Ben Bowder in the fi...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min
The Geekscape Boyz are back with a brand new episode filled with news and reviews! Shane, Derek and Matt join me to talk about that new 'Hawkeye' trailer, 'Y: The Last Man' finally coming to FX and Hulu, saying goodbye to Norm Macdonald and tons more! This time we're also joined by new Geekscape podcast 'Waifus and Weeaboos' host Nick Roccia to teach us about some anime and introduce him to the Geekscapists properly! Nick tells us how he got into anime, the reasons we think anime has exploded in...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Martial Arts master Shang-Chi has finally arrived in the MCU with this weekend's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'! And with a story full of fights, Marvel easter eggs and kung fu fantasy, was it everything we'd hoped it would be? Did Simu Lu step up to the task (easy answer: yes)? What about Awkwafina and legendary actors Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh (easy answers: of course)? How does this story lead into the rest of the MCU? What Marvel comics stories did it pull from (it was cool t...
Sep 07, 2021•55 min
We all remember where we were on 9/11... but in the weeks following, do we remember how we felt? And maybe more importantly, did we remember when the laughter returned to our lives? Did it feel like it was "too soon"? Looking towards the 20th anniversary, join me and one of my closest friends, filmmaker Nick Scown, as we talk about his new film 'Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11', premiering next week from Vice TV. Featuring comedians and actors like David Cross, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo, Nathan L...
Sep 03, 2021•57 min
It's time for some classic Geekscape-style news and reviews! Katie, Matt and Shane join me on a brand new episode to defend 'Ted Lasso' Season 2, analyze the new 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer for any sign of Mephisto and tell you that 'Marvel's What If...?' is going to matter in the long run! Along the way we roast Shane for being late, spread the love, talk some comics and Matt shares some horror stories from actual horror conventions that make the actual horror movies pale in comparison! E...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Comic creators Chris Mancini and Fernando Pinto return to Geekscape to talk about Volume 2 of their book 'Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master'! We'll talk about writing and drawing comics, how Chris and Fernando channel their creativity and mind-meld for their working relationship! Along the way, I'll give my thoughts on Ryan Reynolds in 'Free Guy' and we all talk about the first two episodes of Marvel's 'What If...?' and wonder if it's all connected! Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jonat...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min
'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn is back with DC's 'The Suicide Squad'! But is it a sequel to 2016's Will Smith starring 'Suicide Squad'? I guess it's time for Ian Kerner to join me for a a brand new Geekscape special to break it all down! How does this match up to 2016's David Ayer directed 'Suicide Squad'? What characters are back? Who are the new faces? Is 'King Shark' your favorite addition? Maybe it's Polka Dot Man? Or Peacemaker? Is this the best version of Harley Quinn on fil...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Let's talk YA fiction! This week's guest Erik J. Brown (he/him) is a YA writer based in Philadelphia, PA! His debut Young Adult novel 'All That's Left In The World' will be published in early 2022 by HarperColllins/Balzer+Bray. We talk about the post-apocalyptic, queer storyline and how it was inspired by 'The Walking Dead'! Along the way, I tell Katie about getting bit by 'Snake Eyes' and share my love for Dev Patel and all of the actors in 'The Green Knight'. Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! ...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Get ready to hear some comics talk because writer Tom Pinchuk is back on the show to discuss his new book 'Remember Andy Xenon?' Fans are angry with the new Kevin Smith 'Masters of the Universe' series on Netflix and Tom has some insight after working on reboots of Ben 10 and Max Steel! We also discuss legendary one issue stories like Alan Moore's 'Superman: Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow' and shower love on Avengers legends Kurt Busiek and George Perez! And finally I implore you to go...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min
The first season of Marvel's 'Loki' is all wrapped up so it's time for the great bastion of comic book knowledge Ian Kerner to join me as we talk all about it! We'll be discussing that Episode 6 finale (so spoilers!), whether Sylvie really is The Enchantress (probably), if we'll see Throg again (did you see him the first time?) and what this means for the future (and past) of the MCU! You know how good these episodes are in prepping you for the next Marvel outing and helping you fully appreciate...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min
This is it! Geekscape Episode 600! To celebrate, I'm joined by Geekscape family members Katie, Matt, Derek, Shane, Big Yanks and amazing regular guest Ashley Robinson! We peel back the years on Geekscape and talk about some of our favorite moments! Tyrese Gibson explains why it starts from the baby! Shane wanted me to marry his sister! BigYanks got called a terrorist! There's a ton to unpack on this one and even more to celebrate! And of course, we dedicate this one to our late Geekscapist and f...
Jul 17, 2021•1 hr 23 min
After over a year, Marvel is back on the big screen with this weekend's 'Black Widow' starring Scarlett Johansson! And so Ian Kerner is back too on a new, spoilerific Geekscape Special! We'll be talking about the ins and outs of Natasha Romanoff's final (?) appearance in the MCU and where it leaves her sister Yelena Belova! And what about the fate of The Red Room? Will we see more of the Winter Guard than David Harbour's Red Guardian? Is this is the last of Taskmaster's story? And of course that...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Longtime friend but first time Geekscape guest John C. Lyons arrives on the show to talk about his new anti-fracking horror film 'Unearth', starring horror legend Adrienne Barbeau and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor Marc Blucas! Matt Kelly joins us to talk horror influences, how it took 8 years to bring 'Unearth' to the screen and more! We also eulogize the great Richard Donner and I try and convince you that Chris Pratt and 'The Tomorrow War' is fun! Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jo...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min
We're getting the crew together for some news and reviews! I rev up to talk 'F9' while Matt and Katie dive into the more kid friendly 'Luca' from Pixar! But before that, we discuss our original but violent video game idea, Katie talks about the guy who got his privates maimed by RingFit and we start things out on a serious note! Also, Matt is living in the real life 'Mare of Easttown'! What's the worst that can happen!?! Listen and find out! Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jonathan on T...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min
The Goonies, E.T., The Explorers, The Monster Squad... Most of us grew up in the golden age of kids movies! But where are the modern day version of those films that told us that you can get into as crazy an adventure as you want and you still won't get yourself killed? On this week's Geekscape, we're talking to 'Geek' director Benjamin Cooper about the golden age of kids films, how 'Geek' is similar and also unique and how starting as a horror director got him to this point! Of course we'll be t...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min
We've got 'Sweet Tooth' on Netflix, 'In The Heights' in theaters, brand new E3 2021 news, Loki on Disney+ and more! There's a LOT to talk about on this brand new Geekscape episode... so why am I going on and on about Miitopia! Join Katie, Geekscape Games regular Josh Jackson and I as we walk through all of these topics and more on a new live Geekscape! Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram ! Join the Geekscape Forever Facebook Group ! Visit Geekscape.net for ...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 13 min
It's time for a classic News and Reviews Geekscape! Katie, Matt and Derek join me to talk about that new 'Eternals' trailer and who the Eternals are, Katie and Matt love on 'Mare of Easton' and Derek got his first vaccine shot! Mikaela and Derek are prepared for 'Sweet Tooth' to hit Netflix this week and Matt introduces us to his high school punk band Off The Wall. Really, just listen to this episode to hear our reactions. This episode is ridiculous. Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jona...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Did you watch Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' this past weekend? Well, we did! And we're going to talk about it with our friend and regular Geekscape friend Keith Tralins! We'll also be sharing our thoughts on Hulu's M.O.D.O.K. series, Keith explains the insanity that collecting competitive card gaming has become, we talk about Keith's awesome gig at 'Hunt A Killer' and much, much more! Come join our zombie fighting army on a brand new Geekscape! Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jonatha...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min
After a 2 week hiatus, Geekscape is back with a brand new episode. Join Katie, Matt, Derek and I as we discuss 'Jupiter's Legacy', videogames, comics, the upcoming 'Sweeth Tooth' series and eulogize one of our own. Geekscape loves you. Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram ! Join the Geekscape Forever Facebook Group ! Visit Geekscape.net for more Geekscape goodness! This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min
It's time for some Mortal Kombat! With the arrival of the new film on HBO Max and in theaters, Katie and I welcome Geekscape Games regular Josh Jackson and new fighter Leo Severino onto the show to discuss all things Mortal Kombat! Was it a flawless victory? What was up with Scorpion and Sub Zero's backstory? Is the new character Cole worthy of joining the Mortal Kombat mythos?And did I love seeing a bird lady getting cut in half with a hat!?! This movie was insane! But was it any good? Find out...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Marvel's 'The Falcon And The Winter Soldier' miniseries is all wrapped up on Disney+ and so it's time to break it down with Ian Kerner! From John Walker to Baron Zemo to Isaiah Bradley and the multiple themes and characters from across the MCU, what were the best parts? What storylines from other MCU shows spin-off from the events in Episode 6? Where will we see Baron Zemo again? With 'Captain America 4' announced... what might we be looking forward to? Will there be a Secret War coming up? Who ...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Let's talk film with Tessa and Carolina from Geekscape's newest podcast 'Femme Regard'! Katie and I are joined to talk about the upcoming Oscars, on-set mishaps and female filmmaking! Along the way we also talk about dangerous games we used to play around the pool as kids and Jonathan shares that Steven Seagal eating cake story again! Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes! Follow Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram ! Join the Geekscape Forever Facebook Group ! Visit Geekscape.net for more Geekscape goo...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min
