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Two Geek Soup

John Viinalasswww.spreaker.com
From Star Trek to Pokemon, from the MCU to Lord of the Rings, if geeks love it, then we want to talk about it! Join us on Two Geek Soup for a hearty helping of conversations about the stuff your mom thought (or hoped) was just a phase.
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Episodes

Ep 25 Two and TWO Halves Geek Soup??!?!

Reed Lackey from The Fear of God podcast is back, and this time he's brought along his son Sawyer! They join Caleb and I to talk about Ant-Man and the Wasp. The movie is good! The kids are cute! Reed learns new words! Also, Joshua returns for an Understand a Random Fandom segment about Skylanders, and Guaranteed Good News is extra chunky! https://www.facebook.com/thefearofgodpodcast/?ref=br_rs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers_Forever https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tardigrade https://en.wiki...

Sep 23, 20181 hr 4 min

Ep. 24 "It's gonna be eldritch and maddening"

Everybody make a Will save! Aaron and I are going to talk about H.P. Lovecraft, so grab your Cthulhu plushie and mix up a bowl of gooey tentacles! Resolution - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1977895/ The Endless - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3986820/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Lovecraft e-zine - https://lovecraftzine.com/ Tor.com Lovecraft reread - https://www.tor.com/series/the-lovecraft-reread/ https://www.tor.com/2017/04/24/innsmouth-legacy-the-litany-of-earth/...

Sep 15, 201851 min

Ep. 22 "These guys are wearing pajamas too, and they're in space!"

I have a conversation with Aaron Sturgill about being a geek with conservative Christian parents, RPG-s, Wonder Woman and... math rock?!? https://www.tor.com/series/the-lovecraft-reread/ https://www.facebook.com/quorian/ https://oldworlds.bandcamp.com/ http://www.marilettesanchez.com/marilettesays//wonder-woman-might-be-the-most-accurate-on-screen-depiction-of-biblical-womanhood-and-heres-why...

Jul 13, 201859 min

Ep. 21 "You can't 'clean up' human nature"

Yikes, guys. This one isn't pretty. Marilette Sanchez and I talk about season 1 of The Handmaid's Tale. Buckle up! www.marilettesanchez.com http://allthatsinteresting.com/iran-before-1979-revolution https://www.starwars.com/science-and-star-wars

Jun 20, 20181 hr 4 min

Ep. 20 Infinity Waaaaaar!! Pt. 2

It's finally here!!! Aaron Welty and I are joined by Rob Goudie of Geek Orthodox (ugh, still so jealous). With all this Christian geekery in one place, will the podcast even be able to handle it?!? Geek Orthodox: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-orthodox/id828933452?mt=2 My article on More Than One Lesson: http://morethanonelesson.com/at-what-price-victory-by-john-viinalass/ Guaranteed Good News: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/breakthrough-device-heals-organs-skin-single-touch/...

May 24, 201858 min

Ep. 19 Infinity Waaaaar!!! Pt. 1

It's finally here!!! Aaron Welty and I are joined by Rob Goudie of Geek Orthodox (ugh, still so jealous). With all this Christian geekery in one place, will the podcast even be able to handle it?!? Geek Orthodox: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-orthodox/id828933452?mt=2 My article on More Than One Lesson: http://morethanonelesson.com/at-what-price-victory-by-john-viinalass/ Guaranteed Good News: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/breakthrough-device-heals-organs-skin-single-touch/...

May 24, 20181 hr 1 min

Ep. 18 "Klaw is a bad man"

Marilette Sanchez joins me again so we can have semi-serious talks about actually serious things... and Black Panther. www.marilettesanchez.com www.thinkchristian.net Melchizedek, King of Justice https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/melchizedek-king-of-justice/list?title_no=103100&page=1 Guaranteed Good News: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/18/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-movie-black-panther.html...

May 24, 201853 min

Ep. 17 "My explanation was super cool and science-y"

Jeff Mitchell and I talk about Thor: Ragnarok! I have trouble not using redundant words! Aaron Welty gets disagreed with while he's not here to defend himself! PLUS Understand A Random Fandom looks at Pokemon! Guaranteed Good News: https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/texas-church-abolishes-10-million-medical-debt-local-families/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnar%C3%B6k https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surtr Aaron Welty's Ragnarok review https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eRjoxpisChkQ-zBnjvLUQnF0...

May 06, 20181 hr 31 min

Ep. 16 "That's stupid and too obvious, even for this show"

My good friend Chad Rasor joins us to talk about Spider-Man: Homecoming, and it gets a little zany. Play along at home by taking a drink every time the word "awkward" is said, and by the end of the episode you might think that it was a good show! Guaranteed Good News: https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/green-living/poop-paper-new-way-produce-paper-sustainably/

Apr 30, 201851 min

Ep. 15 "It's too bad he's just on an asteroid now and not a planet"

Jeff Mitchell returns so we can talk about growing up in a broken home, God's sovereignty vs. man's responsibility, and the destructiveness of being self-centered. Because Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is just a silly little action movie that's not really about anything. Weird Al, Word Crimes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc The thing Jeff talked about is in here somewhere. Have fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/homestarrunnerdotcom Guaranteed Good News: https://www.goodnewsnetwork....

Apr 28, 20181 hr

Cup O' Soup - Civil War and Age of Ultron

It's our first lil' Cup O' Soup! Aaron Welty and I come back to clean up some leftovers from Age of Ultron and Civil War. Also, what shameful thing from a couple previous episodes will I apologize for?! Tune in to find out!!

Mar 25, 201843 min

Ep. 14 "That's turning the key in the hero engine"

So good it's SCAAARYYYYY! Reed Lackey from The Fear of God podcast joins me to talk about Dr Strange. Since we were on a tight timeframe for recording, I didn't get to the Guaranteed Good News, but here's something cool: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/terracycle-cigarette-butt-program/ Fear of God podcast link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fear-of-god/id1146991715?mt=2...

Mar 20, 20181 hr 1 min

Ep. 13 "It's reverse Stormtrooper logic"

Today we have an extra-chunky helping with TWO co-hosts! Aaron Welty and Daniel Camp are both with me to talk about Captain America: Civil War. Also, some Guaranteed Good News about a cat named D.O.G.?!?

Mar 10, 201858 min

Ep.12 Two and a Half Geek Soup?!?

It's an episode filled with diminutive awesomeness!! Aaron Welty is back to talk about Ant-Man, along with a very special guest - my 8-year-old son Caleb! Understand a Random Fandom is about My Little Pony, and Guaranteed Good News shows us some teeny-tiny wonders of the world. Emma's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEi-BjYSZ_grpuwCqezPr7w Nikon Macrophotography contest: https://www.boredpanda.com/nikon-small-world-photomicrography-competition-2017-winners/?utm_source=smalltbd&...

Feb 28, 201847 min

Ep 11 "The time-travelly magic of podcast scheduling weirdness"

What?!? A GIRL?!? To talk about things that pertain to women!?! Yes, it's true, Marilette Sanchez joins me to talk about Red Sparrow vs. Black Widow, Wonder Woman and Age of Ultron. And she doesn't even get harassed! At all! Marilette's article on Wonder Woman (remember, enter the comments at your own risk...) http://www.marilettesanchez.com/marilettesays//wonder-woman-might-be-the-most-accurate-on-screen-depiction-of-biblical-womanhood-and-heres-why Good News: https://www.boredpanda.com/positiv...

Feb 20, 201847 min

Ep. 10 "He's just your stereotypical butt-hurt badguy"

The triumphant return of my first co-host Daniel Camp! We talk about the upcoming Captain Marvel movie, and then get into Guardians of the Galaxy. Also, good news from Denver! Yay! https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/25/16929446/captain-marvel-infinity-war-movie-costume-first-look Guaranteed Good News: http://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-human-services/community-outreach/denver-day-works.html...

Feb 10, 201850 min

Ep. 9 "We don't have an ethics of suffering"

Aaron Welty returns! We strive valiantly to stay focused on a discussion of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, after chatting about The Inhumans, Disney's proposed streaming service, and... a Hobbit movie from the USSR?!!? Plus. Josh is back again for Understand a Random Fandom, and we have a truly amazing piece of Guaranteed Good News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-QNj30lYM&t=204s Unfortunately, the version with English subtitles has been taken down, but if you're familiar with The H...

Jan 30, 20181 hr 29 min

Ep. 8 "I don't think the Triforce is edible"

Revenge of The Jeff! He's back so that we can extol the excellence of Loki some more as we discuss Thor: The Dark World. Plus, Understand a Random Fandom featuring The Legend of Zelda! Strong Bad Draws a Draccus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iduGgtwSsWA World Builders: https://worldbuilders.org/ Heifer International: www.heifer.org Cardboard Mario game: https://www.facebook.com/craftypanda/videos/1928339940826646/ Cat Mario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_q_GlAU-ww&feature=youtu.be By ...

Jan 20, 20181 hr 9 min

Ep.7 "I think we could get more silly and pretentious"

A geek with actual qualifications appears! Tyler Smith and I talk about engaging art on its own terms, as well as the first film of the MCU's Phase 2, Iron Man 3. As always, we also have some Guaranteed Good News, this time in warm fuzzy Christmas flavor! www.morethanonelesson.com http://fox8.com/2017/12/16/watch-boy-who-gave-up-xbox-for-christmas-to-help-homeless-gets-big-surprise/...

Jan 10, 20181 hr 8 min

Ep. 6 "The crucible of hardship and loss... and alien invasion"

Geeks Assemble!! Jeff Mitchell joins me again for a focused yet deep discussion about The Avengers. Avengers 1,000,000 BC: https://screenrant.com/marvel-prehistoric-1000000-bc-avengers-legacy/ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QXmeV3F

Dec 30, 201740 min

Ep. 5 "Oh, no, aliens! Now it makes more sense!"

Buckle up, it's a long one! Rich Denius and I talk about Captain America:The First Avenger and have a lengthy Understand a Random Fandom segment on Dragon Ball! Guaranteed Good News: https://philvischer.com/category/the-phil-vischer-podcast/

Dec 23, 20171 hr 30 min

Ep. 4 "I would sit in church thinking about Ocarina of Time"

The two original geeks together again for the first time! Jeff Mitchell and I talk about so many things; Pokemon, the MCU's first Thor movie, being a persistent (and maybe annoying) child, and... Meownir?!? Dinosaur comics: http://www.qwantz.com/index.php Games done quick: https://gamesdonequick.com/

Dec 13, 20171 hr 10 min

Ep. 3 "If I was going to learn a language, it would be Elvish"

We're back for episode 3 with my buddy Aaron Welty, defining our terms, talking about J.R.R Tolkien and C.S. Lewis and really trying to stay on topic. Our MCU rewatch covers Iron Man 2, and we have some more Guaranteed Good News!

Dec 03, 20171 hr 16 min

Ep. 2 "I want a William Shatner Bobblehead"

Episode two lands with a SMASH as Chris Bowser and I talk about the Incredible Hulk! Also, Guaranteed Good News, speculation on The Last Jedi, and Chris' hopes for a third entry in the Cloverfield series?!? Good News link: https://youtu.be/-GqLfEIuNHs

Nov 23, 201752 min
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