This week we dive into the world of Wonderlands 2015 – Sunderland’s comic-book and graphic literature convention. We had a great time on the day and met some amazing artists and writers – as well as a number of cool and interesting people so without further ado, here is our Wonderlands 2015 Special. OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we mix things up a bit as we investigate crossovers and the art of the mash-up, so join us as we take the peeled, freshly boiled potatoes and add a pinch of salt, some butter and cream, and a little bit of mustard. Mmmmmm. Creamy. Reviews – Omega Quintet (PS4) OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we suffer the after effects Mad Max: Fury Road (go see it if you haven't already), so join us as we find out what life might be like after the world ends. OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Warning: This episode is not canon and may contain spoilers. This week we visit the strange world of fillers, sidequests and all of the other types of padding that are used to fill up all of that annoying empty space that appears when people run out of ideas (or catch up with the source material). Also on this episode we have an exclusive interview with Michael Jai White – the star of Black Dynamite, Spawn and more – about his new movie. Reviews – Hotline Miami: The Documentary, Falcon Rising OU...
It’s May the 4th, and to celebrate the international geek-fest that is Star Wars Day we decided to take a casual stroll around the world of space operas – with lots of attention paid to one franchise in particular. Reviews – “The Weaponographist” (PC), “Gradius V” (PSN), “Guns, Gore & Cannoli” (PC). OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we dive into the world of death games, so join us as we discuss dystopian futures, stress relief and more. Reviews – Halo: Nightfall OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we take a look at some of the things that could become legendary in the future. Join us as we dive into a world of movie quotes, video game and anime characters, special moves and more. Reviews – Titan Souls (PC), Mortal Kombat X (Xbox One/PS4), Hyperdimension Neptunia Hypercollection (1, 2 & Victory – PS3) OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we're joined by Tucky to talk about SunnyCon – Sunderland’s best anime, manga and Japanese culture convention, and one of the finest (and friendliest), gatherings of geeks and otaku in the UK. OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
It’s Easter – which means it’s time to talk about zombies! Well, not really. On this episode we're actually taking a look at all of those franchises that have been dead or dormant for a while, but were then resurrected, rebooted or re-released and enjoyed a second coming. Reviews – The Awakened Fate Ultimatum (PS3) OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
It’s all about heists and plans this week, so while you watch the dancing Ben we're going to steal your attention. OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
We get nostalgic this week as we look at the world through rose-tinted glasses. Join us as we take a look at good and bad nostalgia, video games that rely on nostalgia, Golden and Silver Age comics, and old versus new animation. Reviews – Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae, Tokyo Twilight: Ghost Hunters, and Final Fantasy Type Ø. OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
What does it take to be a hero? Do you have to be the last member of a dead alien race, be bitten by a radioactive/genetically engineered insect, exposed to a specific type of radiation or given a special serum? Is it something that you can learn in school or college? Join us as we don our armoured spandex and set forth on our quest to find out, and we may solve any problems we encounter by punching bad guys on the way. Reviews – The Arland Atelier Trilogy (PS3), All You Need Is Kill (Manga), Zo...
Movies, video games, anime, television – in fact almost every form of entertainment media have at some point featured a partnership or a team of some sort. From Batman and Lethal Weapon to The A-Team and One Piece, having a partner or teaming up with other characters seems to be a popular addition to a story – but why? OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this infectious episode we explore the world of outbreaks, pandemics and the dreaded “man-flu”. Join us as we find out why games are more about survival than finding a cure, how diseases are used in comics, and what actually counts as an outbreak movie. Reviews – Big Hero 6 (3DS), Decay: The Mare (PC), Criminal Girls: Invite Only (PS Vita), Treasure Trapped OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This year we manage continue our annual tradition of avoiding a direct show about Valentine’s Day by taking a look at this mysterious thing called beauty. What makes a movie, animation or game beautiful? Is it the looks? The camera work? The characters? Join us as we find out if looks really are everything. OUTRO by Disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we trip over our own feet and crash into each other as we fall headlong into earthquakes, tornadoes, nuclear blasts, attacks by killer jellybeans and more. Join us as we find out more about disasters. OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we take a look at the unusual relationship between the fans and the creators of games, movies, anime and more. During the original broadcast of this episode it was announced by Rooster Teeth Productions that creator and animator Monty Oum – whose work included Haloid, Dead Fantasy, Red Versus Blue, and RWBY – had sadly passed away. OUTO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week our cadre of would-be adrenalin-junkies take an intensely intense journey into the realms of intensity, and along the way we find out why our seats have edges. OUTRO by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this episode we don our stretchy pants and activate our reclining massage chairs. Join us as we get comfortable and relax. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
We’re back and this time we've moved out of the secret lair and taken up residence in Geel Show Towers – we even have fixtures that are permanent! This week we're keeping things simple, and taking a look at the best, and some of the worst, of 2014. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we are returning to the place where all the things that the worst things in the world can be quietly removed from existence. Join us as we argue our cases for a variety of things that we would like to put into Room 101. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s show we end our month-long peek behind the production curtain. Join us as we find out why superhero costumes are more important than the person wearing them, why a director is so important to any production, and why good animated stories are sometimes hard to find. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we continue our peek behind the curtain to find out more about the practical (and sometimes wildly impractical), costumes that can be found throughout entertainment media. Join us as find out how movies have affected our perception of character types, uniforms in anime, superhero costumes and more. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Continuing our peek behind the production curtain, this week we are taking a dive into the world of sound. Join us as we find out more about the art of foley, the power of the music in other media, and more besides. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow, co.uk
Once again we are broadcasting from our secret underground lair, and this week we begin our month-long look at the production side of the entertainment industries. Join us for a peek behind the curtain. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we’re broadcasting from our secret underground lair which is only partially complete (we still need to install the pool for the sharks with lasers, the disco ball and the giant Mousetrap set, and we need to stock the gift shop. Oh, and apologies for the sound – it’s a work in progress). Join us for a session of news, reviews, and plenty of tangents. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
On this week’s episode we take a walk with a few resurrected creatures, and somewhere along the way we made a remarkable discovery – the opposite of undead isn’t alive or dead, but a state called unalive. Listen in as we dive headfirst into this minefield. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
Join us for our almost Q.I like look at the origins of some of the monsters we know so well, as we investigate the origins of vampires, werewolves, banshees, witches and more. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
We are dedicating the month of October to our favourite event of the year – Halloween! Join us as we kick things off with a dive into the world of horror. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
This week we're investigating some of the ongoing prejudices that exist within entertainment media, so join us as we find out more about equality. outro by disasterpiece www.thegeekshow.co.uk
