In this very special episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by the "Cosplay Queen of NYC" and the lip sync assassin assassin of Rupaul's Drag Race season 16, who will also be a special guest at this year's Flame Con, and the host of the afterparty The Fireball, Megami (@MegamiNYC)! They catch up on life on tour, what fans can expect to see from Megami at this year's Drag Con, and share our thoughts on X-Men '97, the trailer for Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, and find out ...
Jun 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 313
In this episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by GLAAD Media Award winning artist D.J. Kirkland (@ohheydj) as they discuss drag queen vampire slayers in the trailer for Slay, breakdown the reaction to the X-Men's post-Krakoan Age reboot, celebrate the DC Pride announcements, and catch up on what they’re getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. BIG OPENING: KEVIN: The first reveal has been made for the next era in X-Men comics D.J.: Nintendo announces a new movi...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 312
In the return of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Ian Carlos Crawford (@ianxcarlos) as they discuss the newly announced cast of Marvel's Fantastic Four, the trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine and X-Men '97, realize we're part of the 1-in-5 gamers who are queer, and catch up on what they're getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Marvel reveals cast for new Fantastic Four IAN: New trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine & New trailer for X-...
Feb 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 311
In this all new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@gilligan_mcjew) is joined by Mike Moon (@freemoonman1982) as they discuss Disney versus Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida, feel #queerjoy in the new teaser for the animated movie Nimona coming to Netflix, and get Down & Nerdy as they share everything they're consuming in pop culture. BIG OPENING: KEVIN: In move against DeSantis, Disney cancels moving employees to FL, where a teacher is under investigation for showing Strange World...
May 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 310
In this all new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by NYCGaymers (@officialnycg) President, Raffy Regulus (@raffyregulus), as they discuss the Michelle Yeoh renaissance we're living in, the new trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and what they're getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Michelle Yeoh to star in in Paramount+ movie Star Trek: Section 31 & New trailer for season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds RAFFY: Cast reve...
May 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 309
In this new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Geeks OUT President, Nic Gitau (@cocodevaux), as they discuss the trailer for the new Barbie movie, the new digital/print comics publisher DSTLRY, and what they're getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Comixology founder starts new digital/print comics publisher DSTLRY NIC: New trailer for Barbie DOWN & NERDY: KEVIN: Super Mario Bros, Star Trek: Picard, Superman and Lois, Riverdale,...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 308
In our brand new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Tana Ford (@tanaford on Twitter & @tanaford.designs on Insta) as they discuss some of the winners announced at this year's GLAAD Media Awards, the trailer for the new sapphic thriller series Dead Ringers, and catch up on what they're getting Down & Nerdy with right now. BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Some of the GLAAD Media Award Winners announced TANA: New trailer for Dead Ringers DOWN & NERDY: KEVIN: Shaza...
Apr 06, 2023•56 min•Ep. 307
After taking a much needed break, the Geeks OUT Podcast is back! Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by special guest Bobby Hankinson (@bobbyhank) as they discuss the news about this year's DC Comics Pride lineup and get #DownAndNerdy as they talk about all the pop culture they're consuming right now. BIG OPENING: KEVIN: DC Comics announces DC Pride lineup BOBBY: We’re less mad at Chris Pratt for his Mario voice (but still mad about other stuff !) DOWN & NERDY: KEVIN: Scream 6, Star Trek: Pica...
Mar 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 306
In a special "live" episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, recorded at FanExpo Denver, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by special guest Chris Shehan (@ChrisShehanArt) as they discuss his/their work on "House of Slaughter", the leaked first looks at the "Barbie" movie, the trailers for "Conjuring Kesha" and "They/Them" and what they are getting Down & Nerdy with right now. *This was recorded on video so you'll only be able to watch the trailers if you watch this episode on our YouTube page....
Jul 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 306
In a new episode of the Flame Cast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) chats with Josh Trujillo (@losthiskeysman) the writer, editor, and comic book creator (who'll be at Flame Con this year) who's behind Aaron Fisher-Captain America, the Hulking & Wiccan Infinity Comic, and so much more. They talk about the importance of queer friendships. They also talk about his inspirations, where and how he connects with his community, and what he's getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture.
Jul 11, 2022•13 min
In a new episode of the Flame Cast, Kevin chats with Steenz (@oheySteenz) the cartoonist, editor, and professor, about the importance of building up our community by providing opportunities for new artists/creators. They also talk about their inspirations, where and how they connect with their community, and what they're getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. You can find out more on their website: www.oheysteenz.com/
Jun 12, 2022•20 min
In a new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Jon Herzog (@jonherzog) as they discuss the new reveals from the Thor: Love & Thunder trailer, Laverne Cox's new Barbie doll, and celebrate the new trailer for the final season of Love, Victor in This Week in Queer. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Mattel introducing a Laverne Cox Barbie as part of it’s Tribute Collection JON: New teaser for Star Wars: Andor DOWN & NERDY: KEVIN: Fire Island, Re...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 305
In a new episode of the Flame Cast, Kevin chats with Mike Curato (@MikeCurato) the writer and illustrator of the YA graphic novel "Flamer" about the importance of books geared toward young queer audiences, especially when so many placers are banning books with these topics. They also talk about his inspirations, where and how he connects with his community, and what he's getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture.
May 23, 2022•22 min
In this new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Christopher Murray (@mxmurray__ on Insta) as they discuss the Stranger Things season 4 premiere, new trailers for Westworld and Love, Death + Robots, and celebrate our first look at the queer horror movie They/Them in This Week in Queer. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: The networks cancel 17 series in the span of 48 hours CHRISTOPHER: New teaser for Resident Evil series DOWN & NERDY: KEVIN: Fir...
May 16, 2022•55 min•Ep. 304
It's the continued return of the Flame Cast, our celebration of past, present, and future Flame Con guests. Join Kevin in a conversation with Jay Edidin , writer, editor, and podcaster. He's best known as one of the hosts of Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men . In this conversation, we get to know Jay, who/what inspires him, where he finds community, and what he gets Down & Nerdy with in pop culture....
May 02, 2022•16 min
In this new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Will Choy (@thewillchoy), as they discuss their love of Everything Everywhere All at Once, the new teaser for Thor: Love and Thunder, and celebrate a new trailer for Angelyne as our Strong Female Character of the Week. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: WB looking to shake up DCEU , defends cutting gay dialogue from Fantastic Beasts sequel WILL: New trailer for revival of The Kids in the Hall DOWN &am...
Apr 25, 2022•52 min•Ep. 303
It's the return of the Flame Cast, our celebration of past, present, and future Flame Con guests. Join Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) in a conversation with Eric & Ray with Rage Gear Studios (@ragegearstudios) as we get to know their influences and what they get Down & Nerdy with in pop culture.
Apr 17, 2022•25 min
In a new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Tea Berry-Blue (@teaberryblue) as they discuss the new trailers for Russian Doll and The Bob's Burgers Movie, the queer storylines in Our Flag Means Death, and hope that MCU executive and fellow queer, Victoria Alonso's words sway the Disney CEO to do more, in This Week in Queer. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: HBO Max developing You Brought Me the Ocean into a series TEA: Showrunner of She-Ra reboot ...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 302
After a little break, the Geeks OUT Podcast returns with Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) and Jon Shutt (@jonshutt on Insta) as they discuss Jamie Lee Curtis officiating her trans daughter's wedding in cosplay, the trailers for Roar and Men, and celebrate the queer and ally employees who participated in the #disneywalkout in This Week In Queer. This Weeks Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Pride comes to Marvel and DC again JON: For her daughter’s wedding, Jamie Lee Curtis will officiate in cosplay DOWN...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 301
In our final celebration of the 300th episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) sits down with the prolific writer James Tynion IV (@ReadTinyOnion), as they reflect on the very first Flame Con in 2015. They discuss the many books James has worked on in the 7 years since, how the industry has changed, and what projects he has on the horizon.
Mar 10, 2022•28 min
We're celebrating the Geeks OUT Podcast's 300th episode with a look back at the first Flame Con back in 2015 with host Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) and the hotly in-demand artist, Kevin Wada (@kevinwada). They look back at that first year, reflect on how things have changed for both Kevin and the Industry, and discuss some of the projects that he has coming up.
Mar 09, 2022•18 min
In the continued celebration of the 300th episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) sits down with Nicole and Nicole from the South Street Art Mart (@SouthStArtMart), a queer indy art market located in Philly. They reflect on being there at the first Flame Con (2015) under a different entity, how things have changed for them in the past 7 years, and discuss why they come back to Flame Con year after year.
Mar 08, 2022•26 min
In celebration of the 300th episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) sits down with Hazel Newlevant (@HNewlevant) for a look back at the first year of Flame Con (2015) while discussing their work, favorite memories from that inaugural event, and how things have changed for them and the industry in the past 7 years.
Mar 07, 2022•23 min
In this celebration of 300 episodes of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by his original co-host, Jake Weatherman (@thejakeycakes on Insta), and frequent co-host Jon Herzog (@jonherzog), as they reflect on the past 7 years, look to the future, and tease our bonus Flame Con Retrospective episodes. **This episode is dedicated to our friend and frequent guest host, John Jennison who passed last month. "It Is Sometimes A Mistake To Climb; It Is Always A Mistake Never Even To M...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 300
In this super-sized lead up to the 300th episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Graham Nolan (@GrahamNolan) as they discuss the complex queer drama in the latest episodes of Euphoria, the banning of Maus by a school board, and celebrate Nyle DiMarco joining the Queer as Folk reboot in This Week in Queer. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Tennessee School Board bans Maus GRAHAM: New trailer for final season of Killing Eve DOWN & NERDY: KEVIN: The ...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 299
In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Teri Yoshiuchi (@TeriPrime) as they discuss their thoughts on Peacemaker, get excited about all the Star Trek shows getting renewed & coming soon, and celebrate all the nominees for GLAAD Media Awards in This Week in Queer. This Weeks Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: In an interview Joss Whedon shows his ass TERI: Xbox is in talks to acquire Activision-Blizzard DOWN & NERDY: KEVIN: Injustice, Scream,...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 298
In the return of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Geeks OUT President, Nic Gitau (@cocodevaux) as they discuss the toll Omicron is taking on tv productions & the Grammy Awards, the new trailer for The Batman, and celebrate record making and current Jeopardy Champion, Amy Schneider as our Strong Female Character of the Week. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: The Grammy’s along with numerous tv productions delayed due to Omicron NIC: According to rumors...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 297
In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Kate Moran (@kickasskmo) as they discuss Cameron Bess becoming the first openly queer (pansexual) person to go to space, the latest trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, and stan the new look of Storm (designed by Russell Dauterman) for our Strong Female of the Week. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Final trailer for The Matrix Resurrections KATE: Glitch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons causes un...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 296
In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Will Choy (@thewillchoy) as they discuss our first look at Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part 1), news of potentially more Spider-Man movies, and question the significance of a cis-straight white male cast in the new season of Drag Race in This Week in Queer. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: Sony announces and then walks back more Spider-Man movies with Marvel WILL: AMC orders Anne Rice’s ...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 295
In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by fellow Flame Con organizer and teacher, Sara (@Sugoi_Sensei), as they discuss the new trailer for DC's League of Super-Pets, gag at the $billions Disney is spending on content next year, and celebrate the Grammy nom for "Agatha All Along" for our Strong Female Character of the Week. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: According to new report Disney to spend over $30 billion on new content SARA: The ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 294
