This week we are ending our run of comic-book shows with a celebration of Batman's 75th anniversary. Join us as we take a look at one of DC Comics most profitable characters and find out who was the best Batman in movies, what would make a good Batman game, and why he needs Robin. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Continuing our run of comic-book themed shows, this week we take a look at the old behemoth of the industry. Join us as we take a dive into the worlds of DC Comics. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Over the next three shows we're taking a look at the influence of comic-books on popular media, and to kick things off we are beginning with the obvious choice. Join us as we step into the multimedia world of Marvel. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we are revisiting our guilty pleasures so join us as we discuss the movies, games, graphic literature and animated stories that we like and enjoy – but in some cases really shouldn’t. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we decided to investigate the repetitive nature of popular media, so join us as we find out more about entertainment franchises that don't really change over time, the installments that don't really exist (seriously – they’re just a figment of your imagination), and endlessly rebooted superheroes. outro by disasterpiece thegeekshow.co.uk
Join us as we delve into the quasi-educational nature of popular media to find out what we can actually learn from movies, videogames, anime, comics and more. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
We were wandering through a supermarket one day and we noticed a DVD that looked like Kung Fu Panda (including the cover design), and had a story like Kung Fu Panda – but it wasn't Kung Fu Panda. The movie in question featured a rabbit in the lead role, and it’s not the first film to try and capitalise on the success of Dreamworks hit franchise, but it got us thinking about all of the movies, games and more that were barely concealed copies of more popular titles. outro by disasterpiece thegeeks...
This week we decided to take a look at the role medical doctors play in popular media, so join us as we find out why they're one of the most versatile characters in movies, how the profession is represented in videogames, and why manga has such a different perspective on them. Outro by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
We received an invite to a cosy little charity convention up in Gateshead called Cherricon, so we decided to investigate. What we found was a rather pleasant day out, a great atmosphere, lots of baking, and Ed in a pink frilly maid outfit. Oh yes. Then again, it’s all in the name of fun and good causes. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we decided to take a break from our usual proceedings and bring you some concentrated reviews and a few other bits that we found interesting. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we take a look at the rather staggering number of options we have to keep ourselves entertained. Join us as we take a look at TV with too many choices, quality control in animation, the current videogames boom and more. Outro by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Sunnycon was a great time for all, we met and interviewed some amazing people including the fabulous J. Michael Tatum, the wonderful Quintin Flynn, the superior Gundam cosplayer Clive Lee, and a whole host of interesting people. Outro by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Technology and the internet have gifted the world with many incredible things (and cats), but given our increasing basic knowledge about how everything works, why does the entertainment industry sometimes get things horribly wrong? outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we decided to revisit the topic that for generations has been an anathema to geeks everywhere – sport. Join us as we work up a sweat finding out about sports movies, e-gamers, why sports cartoons and comics aren't popular in the West, and more. outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we look the the impact of poorly researched or made-up science in movies, discuss why videogame physics can go wrong, and find out what would really happen to the pilot of a giant robot/mech. outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we take a look at “fish-out-of-water”, so join us as we find out why it’s such an story type, why comics use it in a different way to other media, and why certain games don’t fit into particular genres. outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we decided to take a look at art direction, but first we need to find out what it actually is before we can work out why it’s important and how it affects every visual entertainment medium. outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we skip to the last page of the story, so join us as we find out more about multiple endings, post-credit stings, final bosses, and endless superhero tales. outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we take to the road to find out what all the fuss is about. Join us as we go wandering through the entertainment world just to see what’s there. outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
And so we come to the end of our month of combat, and what better way to finish than with war itself. Join us as we find out more about how war has changed popular media, and how entertainment has adapted to fit the theme. Outro donated by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we decided to head to the land of the rising sun, so join us as we continue our month of combat with a healthy dose of samurais and ninjas. outro donated by disasterpiece thegeekshow.co.uk
The Western world has had a long fascination with the world Eastern martial arts, and these days the different types and styles have become global brands that appear in everything from Hollywood blockbusters to the Olympic Games. In this episode we continue our look at combat and war, so join us as we find out more about the strange fighting methods that we all know and love. outro donated by disasterpiece
On this week’s episode we are continuing our month long look at combat and war, so join us as we take a look at the weird and wacky world of weapons. outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
March is a strange month. Aside from playing host to the Vernal Equinox, it is also named after Mars – the Roman God of War. With that in mind we kick off our month long campaign, so join us as we dive into the world of combat. Outro donated by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Animex is arguably one of the most unique opportunities that students will have during their time at the University of Teesside (or any university for that matter), and while related festivals and copycats are appearing the world over, the original is still the best. outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
February is a special time for everyone at The Geek Show because a particular annual event happens during the month. There’s excitement in the air, and some of us tend to get a bit starry-eyed. You guessed it. It’s time for Animex. Outro donated by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Entertainment is big business, but in an age where games, cartoons, anime and movies are costing more and more money to produce, is popular media reaching critical mass? Join us as we find out if a global entertainment crisis is on the horizon – or maybe it’s already here (judging by the charts anyway). outro donated by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we don our purple pants, so join us as we investigate gamer rage, characters that get stronger when they're angry, and more. outro donated by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we try to get our heads around world and mind-bending entertainment. Join us as we get slightly dazed and confused by the random physics flying about. Outro donated by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this episode we decided to take a trip down geek memory lane, and recall some of the high points in entertainment from days gone by. Join us as we get nostalgic and remember when all of this was fields. outro donated by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
