S04E09 - Retro
This week on the Geek Show we take a trip down memory lane as we look at retro media, so join us as we embark on a massive nostalgia-fest. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 44 min
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S04E08 - Sagas
Dark was the evening and high were our hearts as we set off on our quest to discover the secrets behind tales of epic proportions. We packed our Kevlar underpants and our prism goggles, some snacks, and The Magic Geek ball as we prepared to wander the internet wilderness in search of the wisdom of the sages. Unfortunately we took an arrow to the knee so we had to return to the studio. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 31 min
S04E07 - SQUEEEE!
On this week’s episode we take a look at the world of collectibles and memorabilia, so join us as we find out if limited editions are really worth the money, dive into the murky world of merchandising, and try to discover why people are so obsessed with hoarding things. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 34 min
S04E06 - Animex 2012 Special
As ever, we continue to evolve, and Animex 2012 saw our very first live recording of The Geek Show. The only problem is that we had more than we could feasibly fit into a two-hour show, so we were forced to get the scissors and make a few cuts to keep to time. That being said, this download version saw us interview some amazing people live on the show. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 43 min
S04E05 - Mine's bigger than yours
Ooooh er Missus. On this episode of the Geek Show we take a look at weapons (but not guns because they’re a bit too easy), and ask why there’s such a big difference in weaponry between Eastern and Western cinema, and why there’s a lack of superheroes with weapons. We also try to work out why we can’t hit people with chairs in games, and wonder if bigger really is better (or does it depend on the situation). Innuendo Overload. www.thegeekshow.co.uk...
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 37 min
S04E04 - Muzak
Joining us in the studio this week are NTC Promotions, a local firm that organise gigs for some of the best musical talents in the area. We also try to work out why musical cinema suddenly left the mainstream, and ask why music is rarely treated as an integral part of a story (and no, Disney songs don't count). www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 30 min
S04E03 - Watching the Detectives
This week on the Geek Show, we investigate detectives and mysteries, but in true fashion things don't quite go as planned. We ask a lot of questions to which the answer is Skyrim (no, we don't really understand the link either), so join us as we try to find out who lied about the cake. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 36 min
S04E02 - Animex Preview 2012
On this episode of the geek show we are joined by Chris Williams and Dougy Pincott from the Animex International Festival of Animation to get the lowdown on what’s on and who to look out for. Also joining us in the studio are Mel Robson and Nyle – a dynamic duo of a uniquely talented model maker and quite possibly the world’s first motion capture guide dog, and together with Dougy they're producing a movie to highlight some of the issues around visual impairment. www.thegeekshow.co.uk...
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 37 min
S04E01 - 2011 in Review
… and we are back. 2012 promises to be bigger and better for the Geek Show, so stay tuned to find out what we have got planned for all of you lovely people. In the meantime, join us as we take a look back at 2011 at its very best and worst. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 31 min
Meandering Mic - Geof Banyard Interview
[NSFW] Technically this WAS an MCM Expo interview, but its 30 minutes long and more in with my usual rambliness. Dr. Geoff is the author and artist of the Fetishman series of online comics, and the creator of the ‘First Tea Division’ fictional army. Generally he’s the creator of kinky, steampunky, tea-based, cute… things. http://www.islandofdoctorgeof.co.uk/ .
Apr 20, 2015•31 min
Meandering Mic - Charlie McDonnell Interview
Unlike certain other, later editions of “Meandering Mic” we stayed on topic… Don’t give us that look, it’s both possible and true -_- FINE! See for yourself: listen as Harry talks to Charlie “Charlieissocoollike” McDonnell, and get a view into the work ‘schedule’ of a YouTube content creator. Also we talk Games, TV, Music and we even play a little game. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•30 min
S03E20 - The Christmas Special
Here is out our Christmas Special, in which we talk about Christmas things like tinsel, the pork sweats and old fat men in red suits… Sorry. This episode marks the end of series 3, coming soon are series 4 to 9 and beyond.
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 34 min
S03E19 - Sunnycon 2012 Preview
Originally broadcast in 2011. On this fun-filled episode we’re joined in the studio by Tucky from Tucky’s Anime, the head honcho for Sunderland’s new anime and manga convention – SunnyCon – for a preview of the event. We also have a live set from chip tunes artist Critical Strike to celebrate the release of his first album, and we take a look forward to movies, games and animation in 2012. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 33 min
S03E18 - Magic Vs Science
Originally broadcast in 2011. “Any sufficiently advanced science is indistinguishable from magic” – Arthur C. Clarke’s Third Law. On this episode of the geek show we trawl the entertainment world to find out why the line between magic and science is so clearly defined, and ask if there should be a line in the first place. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 34 min
S03E17 - B-Culture
Originally broadcast in 2011. In this episode of the Geek Show we turn our backs on the mainstream and plumb the murky depths of ‘B-culture’ where we discover the worst movie ever made, eccentric developers who express themselves with games, and much more. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 32 min
E03E16 - Doki Doki Special 2011
This week on the Geek Show we head over to Manchester to cover the delightful Doki Doki. A brilliant day was had by all. Interviews with the Manchester Steampunk Association. Taiko West. Organisers of the Lolita fashion show and the winner of the cosplay contest. Any competition mentioned on air is void unless mentioned otherwise. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 30 min
S03E15 - The Price of Fun
Originally broadcast in 2011. Are games too expensive? Is free music really “free”? What does your cinema ticket actually pay for? We use our brains in this episode (yes, we know it makes a nice change), to pick through the labyrinth of financial concerns as we ask the question “How much does entertainment actually cost?” (and no, the answer isn’t £2.57). www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 35 min
S03E14 - October MCM Special 2011
The Geek Show welcomes you to Momo, Harry, Becka and Phil’s intrepid and ridiculous travels on our second trip to London MCM Expo. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 42 min
S03E13 - Henchmen
Originally broadcast in 2011. Welcome to the Geek Show’s third meeting of The Villain Appreciation Society! This time we’ll be discussing the hired help, in particular who should be you’re right (or left), hand man/woman/beast/thing/plant, why it’s important to have good help when enacting your plots and plans, the difference between henchmen and mooks, and why you should always have someone around to take care of all the odd jobs. If anyone wants to take minutes for this meeting then you have t...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 29 min
S03E12 - Action Heroes
On this action packed episode of the Geek Show, we dive through windows, kick down doors, find out where the best weapons are, and walk slowly away from explosions. No, really. We weren't just playing [insert action game here], honest… Okay, so we wanted to be action heroes too.
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 27 min
S03E11 - Eurogamer (and other stuff)
Originally broadcast in 2011. Any competition mentioned on air is closed unless mentioned otherwise. Our good friend and colleague Momijisu (she of the usagimimi), decided to take a trip to Eurogamer, so we gave her a mic. Suffice to say she did so well, she scored some very nice interviews. We also talk a little about Steve Jobs, who sadly passed away during the week before the show was broadcast. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 22 min
S03E10 - Anti-Heroes
On this weeks episode of the Geek Show, we examine (i.e. argue with each other then go for a pint), the move away from the clean cut, whiter-than-white heroes. Join us as we take a look at the bad good guys, musicians who use “shock” tactics and the rise of the super anti-hero. Oh, and we also wonder why morality systems only have two choices. Seriously, where’s the “I don't care either way so leave me alone” button? www.thegeekshow.co.uk...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 27 min
S03E09 - Portraits of Women
In this episode of the Geek Show we discuss how women are portrayed in media. What makes a strong female character? How much ‘sexy’ is too much? And what is womanufacturing? Includes a Interview with Susan Arendt, Managing Editor of The Escapist magazine. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 31 min
S03E08 - Asylum Steampunk Special 2011
Science! Stockings! Robots! It’s just like a regular episode o' The Geek Show but 20% Coggier! Last week, we joined delightful conglomeration of Ladies, Gentleman, Urchins, Engineers, Airship Pirates, Necromancers(?), Timelords and Well-mannered Automatons at ‘Weekend at the Asylum’, in a quest to learn about and document Steampunk. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 40 min
S03E07 - Abunai Special 2011
This week on the geek show we have our second convention special on the bounce as Phil returns from his time over in Holland with Abunai Con. Interviews with Abunai Con organizing committee, Projector Games, Fortress Craft, Anime Nation, Anime Maid & Butler Cafe and Deshima Sounds. www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 38 min
S03E06 - Ultrachip Special 2011
This Week’s show features Live music from Critical-Strike, discussions, a review of Ultrachip, Geek News, lots of really cool music and interviews: Ultrachip is the UK’s largest Chiptune and 8-Bit Music Festival. It consists of two days of live music, a Chiptunes market place selling all the necessities for chip music creation, merchandise from the acts, and an afternoon of workshops on creating Chiptunes and Visual Arts. Ultrachip organiser Comptroller (Mike Cox), talks to us about his experien...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 55 min
S03E05 - Danger! Danger!
Originally broadcast in 2011. This week on the Geek Show we discuss the pitfalls in the multimillion dollar industries we all know and love. We talk about DRM, game ad campaigns, EA and Ubi Soft, Videogames and their movie tie-ins, movie trailers, 24 hour TV, sex and violence selling anime and Doujinshi. All this and more with the geek show – any competitions mentioned on the podcast broadcast are void unless specified otherwise. www.thegeekshow.co.uk...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 36 min
S03E04 - One doesn't have to be a Zero
Originally broadcast in 2011. This week on the Geek Show we discuss character both fabricated by us and created by others. Issues like is online anonymity important or are you yourself online? What do our gaming choices say about us? Internet phenomenons and meme’s. Acting and the Voice Actor. All this and more with the geek show – any competitions mentioned on the podcast broadcast are void unless specified otherwise. www.thegeekshow.co.uk...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 31 min
S03E03 - All Together Now
Originally broadcast in 2011. This week on the Geek Show we discussed multiples, whether that’s multi-player or big old ensembles. Being a little bit more specific, the experience of playing multi-player games online, Karaoke, the portmanteau film and actors who have the canny knack of performing many roles under one roof, the art of picking lead characters out in large ensemble anime and superhero teams like the Avengers, X-Men and the Justice league of America. All this and more with the geek ...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 32 min
S03E02 - I want Sharks with Lasers
Originally broadcast in 2011. On this edition of the show we amass for our second meeting of the villain appreciation society, in which we discuss the different between evil geniuses and mad scientists. What makes a good evil genius/mad scientist in a game? The Enigma that is” The Character Musician”. Why the evil genius is most prominent in cartoons and why all these evil geniuses have doctorates and phD’s and yet still end up loosing. All this and more with the geek show – any competitions men...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 23 min
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