The Jason Inman endorsed fellow DC fan, host and creator DJ Wooldridge has never been a guest on Geekscape (regardless of what Inman tells you!)... but that ends NOW! On this episode of Geekscape, we'll discuss DJ's love of DC, the struggle of keeping the dream alive, and the newest Mortal Kombat! And of course, the WGA has reached a deal with the studios so does that mean we're all going back to work soon or not so fast? See you on a brand new Geekscape! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape ...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Self-described as ‘Your Ladies Favorite Band’, The Paranoias have been tearing up the West Coast for years, mixing Latin ska fusion, R&B, reggae, soul, jazz, punk, and hints of electronic - proving that they’re one of the most innovative bands in the LA scene right now. And now they're on Geekscape where we'll talk about the origins of the band, their place in L.A.'s ska scene, the collaboration with Profesor Galactico, and a ton more. Get ready to meet one of YOUR favorite bands! You can al...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Michael Jai White has worn many hats: martial artist, actor, filmmaker, superhero, and now cowboy as 'Black Dynamite' himself returns with the Black Western 'Outlaw Johnny Black'! On this Geekscape we talk about writing and directing the film and knowing what he wanted from the get-go, his love for the Western genre, what he has taken from years and years on so many projects, and more! And as a bonus, I talk about my nostalgic online purchase gone wrong, the 1990 Nintendo Championships and how m...
Sep 06, 2023•55 min
Filmmaker Adam Sigal's latest film 'Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose' is his biggest yet! Starring Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, and Christopher Lloyd the film comedically documents the real-life story of famed British paranormal investigator Nandor Fodor and the 1930s mystery of the Gef, a talking Mongoose that villagers claim spoke to them from a farmhouse on the Isle of Man. We'll talk Adam's filmmaking career, bringing this insane story to life, faith, and the entirety of human existence.....
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min
DC's latest superhero 'Blue Beetle' has hit the big screen... but does it land with a smash or splat like a bug? Lucky for you, Geekscape is here to steer you through all the questions! Was Jaime Reyes' version of the Blue Beetle comic book story the right one for a film? What about the Ted Kord and earlier versions of the character? Did the movie do justice to the comics and with the James Gunn/Peter Safran era of the DCEU on the way, was it too little too late? Or was this movie absolutely awe...
Aug 25, 2023•54 min
This week's interview will be fun for fans of old-school gross-out, teen properties like Garbage Pail Kids and Madballs! Comedian and writer Rob Kutner returns to Geekscape to talk about his brand new project: the fun but disgusting graphic novel 'Snot Goblins'! Artist David DeGrand is along for the ride as we talk about putting the book together, pushing the boundaries of kids' publishing, and what the reaction has been like so far! We also talk Rob's upcoming Marvel book and I go all in on the...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 18 min
We have to go back! Years after the controversial series finale (and controversies that followed) the epic survival mystery 'Lost' has kept a deeply ingrained place in the hearts of TV fans. And now, filmmaker Taylor Morden and producer Ralph Apel are bringing you 'Getting Lost', a documentary about the lasting legacy of one of TV's most talked about shows! We'll discuss the making of the film, pivoting around new revelations and how documenting the show through the eyes and ears of fans and tho...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 47 min
For over 20 years, Hollywood has had a pretty big comic book addiction! But it's not just superheroes! From indie books like 'The Walking Dead' to smaller B and C list characters like 'Morbius', the TV and Film industry has turned every comic page in its search for the next comic book based hit! But what goes in to bringing these 4-colored funnies to the screen? And how can they sometimes go wrong? At SDCC 2023, we assembled an all-star cast of working screenwriters to help navigate those questi...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' might be the most glaring sign among fans that the MCU has turned a dark corner since the glory days of the Infinity Gauntlet saga... but is it really deserving of all the criticism? Is the spy story of Nick Fury trying to stop a Skrull invasion of earth not without some real highlights? What does an incredible all star cast add to the mix? Well, you're just going to have to listen to Ian Kerner and me sift through all the clues do see what can be gleamed from this lat...
Jul 29, 2023•59 min
Our epic SDCC reporting comes to a close with a pretty amazing Day 4 in the booth! Screenwriter Burke Sharpless drops by to discuss classic 70s Marvel books and who exactly created some of the biggest X-Men characters! Our buddy Jay Washington checks in with what he's been seeing on the floor and around San Diego! Our very own Josh Jackson gives a report from the SDCC front lines! 3D Master Eric Kurland surprises us with a visit on his way out the doors and the Geekscape team (including Heidi Co...
Jul 26, 2023•56 min
Abundant Positivity is the theme for Day 3 of San Diego Comic Con! And things turn around for the better as this was the best day yet! Eric Nguyen and Scott Burman of 'White Savior' drop by to sign comics! Ian Kerner gives us his breakdown of SDCC 2023! Derek Kraneveldt talks the changes in his SDCC habits during the strike year! And 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes' creator Costa Dillon visits to tell the story of creating the cult franchise and where it's headed! Plus there's a ton more from the...
Jul 23, 2023•41 min
Day 2 of San Diego Comic Con is back... and it's filled with both guests and controversy! This episode features amazing Geekscape guests like Alexander 'Monstar' Raymond talking monsters and comics! The Selling Superman filmmakers drop in for a surprise visit! Geekscape podcaster Marie Brand of 'Napping Through Happy Hour' hangs out with us! Longtime Geekscapist Ralph Apel and filmmaker Taylor Morden talk about their upcoming 'Lost' documentary! Tilly Bridges talks SDCC during her book signing f...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min
San Diego Comic Con is here and Day 1 was all about COMICS at the Geekscape booth! Geekscape friend and comics creator Don Nguyen drops by to chat! Comics writer David Avallone discusses writing pulp stories and getting into comics during his signing! The team behind 'Local Man', Tony Fleecs and Tim Seeley, do a signing at the booth and talk about creating my favorite comic on the stands! And 'Morbius' and 'Lost in Space's Matt Sazama surprises Matt Kelly and I with a surprise visit from the WGA...
Jul 21, 2023•53 min
San Diego Comic Con is almost upon us... or as some call it "Hell Week" or "Nerd Spring Break"! Regardless, we're not ready for the reckoning that comes with it! Luckily enough, the Geekscape crew are veterans of SDCC and journey into the fires together! For Geekscape 666, Derek, Matt and Jonathan will share Geekscape's worst memories of all time and look forward to next week's annual trip to San Diego! On top of that they talk favorite Weezer songs, 'Evil Dead Rise', that weird baby scene from ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min
TTRPG players! 'Rise of the Drow's Jonathan G. Nelson returns with a brand new adventure: 'Rultmoork'! And now they're on Geekscape to tell you about it! Introducing a system of traps and enemies that shift modes from Stagnation to Flow and more, Rultmoork promises a pretty epic, constantly shifting time with your friends. Throw in a 3+ hour soundtrack and moving Dynamic Dungeons and both DMs and players will be totally immersed in the adventure! Now let's talk some TTRPG! You can also subscribe...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Finally, after years of development, production, and controversy, the DCEU's 'The Flash' film hit theaters! But was it worth all that trouble with a corporate reset on the horizon? Or was this multiverse-spanning adventure just what we fans needed? Is it possible that it could be both of those things and more? How was Michael Keaton's return as Bruce Wayne? Or the introduction of Sasha Calle's Supergirl? Does this film really set things up cleanly for James Gunn's new DCEU? And what would we lov...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr
After a 5-year wait, we finally have a sequel to the mind-shattering awesomeness that was 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'! And was the wait worth it? Could the sequel top the animations, jokes, Easter eggs, characters, incredible storytelling and amazingness that made the first film an instant classic? Well... I know one thing: that I've pulled Christian Bladt and Garrett Briones out of the Geekscape to enter the Spider-Verse with me and talk about it! Jump in with us! You can also subscribe...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 11 min
First time feature filmmaker Bomani J Story arrives on Geekscape to talk about his new horror film 'The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster'! A fresh take on the classic Frankenstein story, we talk about the challenges of tackling a horror film like this on an indie budget, how the story came to him and share some love for his collaborators. I also bully Bomani just a little bit about making a sequel to the film... because every classic monster movie has a sequel, right!?! Enjoy! THE ANGRY BLACK GI...
Jun 05, 2023•36 min
We all know Robert Englund as the man who brought Freddie Krueger to life in the Nightmare On Elm Street series! But how did he get there? And how did it change him? What are the Robert Englund stories that have nothing to do with the monster who lives in our nightmares? Documentarians Gary Smart and Chris Griffiths guest on Geekscape to talk about their brand new documentary 'Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story'. Along the way we talk about Englund's early career, his ov...
Jun 01, 2023•57 min
If you listen to one Geekscape episode this year, this should be it! 'The Matrix' was a groundbreaking film when it hit theaters in the Summer of 1999! From video games to sequels to animation (and not even mentioning all of the imitations), The Wachowski's films made a definite, lasting impact on pop culture. But for some, the messages in the film went even deeper. Writer Tilly Bridges arrives on Geekscape to talk about her new book 'Begin Transmission' and the countless trans allegories found ...
May 29, 2023•1 hr
It's no secret that Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom' is going to be one of the biggest games of the year (if not THE biggest)! We've been obsessed with the game since it came out and this most recent return to Hyrule is the best yet! That's why I'm super excited to have Zelda voice actress Patricia Summersett on the show to talk about playing the legendary character herself! We talk about getting the role, the difference between recording a voice role like Zelda and a mocap...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min
It's been a long wait but finally, Nintendo's follow-up to 'The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild' arrives with 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom'... and it's miraculous! Join me, Geekscape's Josh Jackson and podcast newcomer Kat Von Z as we talk about what's new, what we love, and what blew our minds as we spent the weekend traversing Hyrule (both on land, in the air and below)! We'll keep things free of story spoilers (because honestly... this game is huge but we're trying) for ...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min
James Gunn's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' blasted into theaters this weekend as a proper send-off to the MCU's current Guardians team. And with it arrived fan-favorite characters like Adam Warlock and The High Evolutionary! But who even are these characters or the new additions to the Guardians team? Does the third Guardians film crash and burn or soar into space? Does it mark a return to classic form for Marvel's massive film universe? And where do the events of this film leave the MCU as a...
May 09, 2023•51 min
Singer and songwriter Josie Cotton has a brand new album called 'Day of the Gun' on the way and drops by Geekscape to tell us all about it! Along the way, we'll discuss her legendary rock and roll career, her famous collaborators, what keeps her going and making her second music video with me... for her new single 'Disco Ball'! We'll also discuss this week's 40th Anniversary screening of 'Valley Girl' (on which Josie has too songs), next week's listening party and maybe reminiscence just a littl...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min
It seems like just yesterday that Star Wars fans were getting their first adventures with Din Djarin and baby Jedi Grogu... or even their actual names! And now Disney has just wrapped up their 3rd Season of the Mandalorian! And now the questions begin anew! Did Season 3 hold up to the standards of Seasons 1 and 2? What were the highs and lows for Din, Bo Kataan, Grogu and the new characters introduced? How does this expand the Star Wars universe? And what comes next? Luckily, Ian Kerner joins me...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
"There is a 40-year hidden family secret that only a few people knew about. Darren’s father had Asperger’s (ASD) and it led him to collect comic books in a genius yet obsessive way that overtook the home, destroyed the family, and caused everyone great mental trauma. Now, after his father’s passing, Darren is left with a holy grail collection of over 300,000 comic books - including the prized possession of his father: Superman #1 (7.0) valued at over $3.5 million - making it one of the most valu...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr
Geekscape is back with a new live episode and we have a lot to catch up on! From 'Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' to 'The Super Mario Brothers' movie, these past two weeks have been packed with lots of geek goodness! Luckily, I'm joined by comedian Angelica Trae to sift through it all! A major Nintendo and Trek fan, I first connected with Angelica on TikTok of all places. Her cosplay videos are hilarious and and weird I knew I had to invite her on the show! Join us to get to know Ange...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Filmmaker John Swab arrives on Geekscape with his new crime noir 'One Day As A Lion'! Written by and starring Scott Caan, the movie features a hapless criminal who is trying to make enough money for he and his son to skip town for good. Too bad he's run afoul of local gangsters played by J.K. Simmons, Frank Grillo and more! John and I get real film nerdy as we talk about lens choices, setting up framing and composition on a 17-day indie shoot, balancing the tone of a noir story with some comedy ...
Apr 04, 2023•27 min
Filmmaker Kyle Kuchta first arrived on my radar as a co-host of Geekscape's own Horror Movie Night Podcast! But I quickly learned that Kyle wasn't just informed and opinionated about films... He was really good at making them! His most recent project, the horror short 'The Woodsman', was an award winning festival favorite. Now Kyle returns with his next project 'The Wound Within'. We talk about the inspiration, what led to his love of filmmaking and the current state of the film fest and convent...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Based on an amazing true story, 'Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game' was one of my favorite films from last year's festival circuit! In 1976, GQ writer Roger Sharpe, a self professed pinball fanatic, helped lift a 35-year ban on the game of pinball in the state of New York. Did you even know that pinball had been banned in major American cities? After seeing the film at the Santa Fe International Film Festival and falling in love with it I had to have Austin and Meredith on the show to talk abo...
Mar 22, 2023•53 min
