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Welcome to Geekdom

We pick a specific topic and geek out about it. Comics, TV, movies, books, you name it, we'll cover it. Hosted by Deanna Chapman.
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Episodes

Daredevil: Yellow

Shane Conard returns to the podcast to discuss Daredevil: Yellow. We dive into what works with the story framing, the amount of time spent on Foggy, and more. Daredevil: Yellow - Amazon Recommendations: Shane: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 , Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Deanna: Daredevil: The Man Without Fear Follow Shane Conard on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . *Some links are affiliate links whic...

Feb 22, 202221 minEp. 270

Captain America: White

Becky Rice joins the podcast to discuss Captain America: White as Tim Sale month continues! We dive into why this isn't our favorite from the series, Tim Sale's Red Skull design, and more. Captain America: White - Amazon Recommendations: Becky: Daredevil: Yellow , Tales of Suspense: Hawkeye and The Winter Soldier , Death of Captain America , Captain America: Winter Soldier , Bucky Barnes: Winter Soldier Deanna: Captain America: Sam Wilson Follow Becky Rice on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deann...

Feb 15, 202226 minEp. 269

Hulk: Gray

Tim Sale month continues! Fellow podcaster Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss Hulk: Gray . We dive into how the story is framed, the classic character designs, and more. Hulk: Gray - Amazon Recommendations: Kt: Origin of Generation X Deanna: Planet Hulk Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support ...

Feb 08, 202225 minEp. 268

Spider-Man: Blue

Tim Sale month has begun! Nat Brehmer joins the podcast to kick things off with Spider-Man: Blue . We dive into what we love about Sale's art, whether or not the narration style works, and more. Read Spider-Man: Blue on Marvel Unlimited . Buy a copy of Spider-Man: Blue . Recommendations: Deanna: Spider-Man: Life Story Nat: Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt Follow Nat Brehmer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram...

Feb 01, 202230 minEp. 267

World Hopping with Web Warriors

Shane Conard joins the podcast to discuss the 2015 comic book series Web Warriors. We dive into which characters we'd love to see more of, how confusing these types of series can be, the lack of Earth-616 Spider-Men, and more. Web Warriors - Marvel Web Warriors - Amazon Recommendations: Shane: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse , Secret Wars (2015) Deanna: Spider-Island Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . *Some links a...

Jan 25, 202229 minEp. 266

Visiting Daredevil in Hell's Kitchen

Welcome to our first character episode! Derek Denny joins the podcast to discuss all things Daredevil. We talk about some key issues and runs in the comics, Daredevil's appearances in TV and film, and more. Daredevil - Marvel Wiki Recommendations: Daredevil/Spider-Man Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #27 Follow Derek Denny on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . *Some links are affiliate...

Jan 18, 202247 minEp. 265

Bryan Lee O'Malley's Seconds

Janice Hawkins joins the podcast for a discussion about Bryan Lee O'Malley's Seconds . The graphic novel released in 2014 and follows Katie Clay, the head chef at a restaurant called Seconds. We discuss how the comic blends supernatural elements with a slice of life story, which plot lines we would have loved more of, and much more! Recommendations: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Lumberjanes Links: Buy a copy of Seconds ! There's a Scott Pilgrim anime show in the works ! Follow Janice Hawkins o...

Jan 11, 202230 minEp. 264

Cosmic Ghost Rider

Podcaster and film critic Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss Cosmic Ghost Rider by Donny Cates, Dylan Burnett, and Antonio Fabela. We dive into why we love short comic book series, why Frank Castle and Thanos can't be changed, and much more. Recommendations: The Wheel of Time on Amazon Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads Links: Cosmic Ghost Rider - Marvel Buy a copy of Cosmic Ghost Rider . Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the p...

Jan 04, 202224 minEp. 263

Silver Surfer: Black

Film critic and podcaster Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to chat about Silver Surfer: Black by Donny Cates, Tradd Moore, and Dave Stewart. We run through all 5 issues and talk about what we loved, how the art is different from other Marvel books, the use of the supporting characters, and more. Recommendations: Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost (2020) #1 Venom by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman Links: Read Silver Surfer: Black on Marvel Unlimited . Buy a copy of Silver Surfer: Black . Follow...

Dec 21, 202123 minEp. 262

Star Wars: Myths and Fables

Jacob Tender, co-host of Bantha Fodder, returns to the podcast for a discussion about Star Wars: Myths and Fables. We dive into which stories we enjoyed, the theme of trees, and Jacob gives a brief lesson on book binding. Grab a copy of Star Wars: Myths and Fables . Check out Bantha Fodder . Follow Jacob Tender on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Dec 14, 202143 minEp. 261

Mental Health and Diversity in Comics with Justin Richards

Comic book writer Justin Richards joins the podcast to discuss mental health and diversity in comics, how indie comics are thriving, and more. Recommendations: Justin: Slaughterhouse-Five Deanna: A.D. After Death Follow Justin Richards on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Dec 07, 202134 minEp. 260

Puppet Master Complete: A Franchise History

Nat Brehmer discusses his book Puppet Master Complete: A Franchise History. We dive into why he chose this franchise, covering the merchandising in addition to the movies, and more. Buy a copy of Puppet Master Complete: A Franchise History ! Follow Nat Brehmer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Nov 30, 202147 minEp. 259

Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye

Richard Newby returns to discuss Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye run. We dive into the unconventional issues, the role Kate Bishop plays, and much more. Hawkeye Omnibus - Amazon Recommendations: Hawkeye: Freefall Secret Avengers (2013) Hawkeye (2016) Follow Richard Newby on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Nov 23, 202134 minEp. 258

Blade

Murjani Rawls joins the podcast to talk about the 1998 Marvel movie, Blade . We dive into the cast, how this works as a horror movie, and much more! Recommendations: Murjani - Salem's Lot (1979) Deanna - Doctor Sleep Blade - Marvel Wiki Follow Murjani Rawls on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Nov 16, 202142 minEp. 257

Writing About Sellouts with Dan Ozzi

Dan Ozzi joins the podcast to talk about his book Sellout: The Major-Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore. We discuss his favorite part of the writing process, why most covers on music books suck, and more. Buy a copy of Sellout here ! Follow Dan Ozzi on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to Dan Ozzi's newsletter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Nov 09, 202144 minEp. 256

Comic Book Editing with Shelly Bond (Vertigo, Off Register.Press)

Shelly Bond joins the podcast to chat about her time at Vertigo, using Kickstarter to fund comics, her current endeavor with Off Register.Press, and more. Recommendations: Shelly: Bezimena , Maids Deanna: Insider Art Check out Off Register.Press . Follow Shelly Bond on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Nov 02, 202150 minEp. 255

Current State Comics and Working on Star Wars with Liana Kangas

Liana Kangas joins the podcast to chat about comics! We dive into Trve Kvlt, Star Wars Adventures, the state of comics, working on IP, and more. Recommendations: The Nice House on the Lake The Stand comics Buy Trve Kvlt ! Buy Razorblades: The Horror Magazine ! Follow Liana Kangas on Twitter and Instagram . Check out Liana's work . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Oct 26, 202134 minEp. 254

Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Crimes of Passion)

Jordan Clark joins the podcast to discuss his work on Aquaman, being mentored by Kelly Sue DeConnick, and more. Recommendations: Black Manta Aquaman: The Becoming Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps Follow Jordan Clark on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Oct 19, 202143 minEp. 253

Ms. Marvel (2014)

Richard Newby returns to the podcast for a fun discussion on the 2014 comic Ms. Marvel. We dive into the creative team, the shorter story arcs, and more. Follow Richard Newby on Twitter. Check out Richard's work at The Hollywood Reporter. Recommendations: Ms. Marvel (2015) Magnificent Ms. Marvel Captain Marvel (2014) Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Oct 12, 202140 minEp. 252

Julia Alexander (Musings on Mouse)

Julia Alexander started "Musings on Mouse" as a way to dive into the state of movies and streaming platforms, with a focus on Disney. Today, she joins the podcast to dive into her work on the newsletter, Disney's strategy for Disney+, and much more! Recommendations: The Imagineering Story Dave Follow Julia Alexander on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Oct 05, 202147 minEp. 251

Be Back Soon!

Hello! I just wanted to let you all know that I'm taking a brief break from posting episodes. Here's what to expect when the podcast returns! Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Aug 24, 20213 min

Alien

Jacob Tender and Mike Comite return for another milestone episode! This time we're talking all things Alien. Alien Anthology Wiki The Semiotic Standard Recommendations: The Making of Alien by J.W. Rinzler Prey (2017 Video Game) Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy by J.W. Rinzler Follow Jacob Tender on Twitter . Follow Mike Comite on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreo...

Aug 17, 202156 minEp. 250

David Harper (Sktchd, Off Panel)

David Harper, the host of Off Panel and owner of the comic book website Sktchd, joins the podcast to discuss comics journalism, booking creators on his podcast, and more. Check out Off Panel and Sktchd . Follow David Harper on Twitter and Instagram . Recommendations: Kaijumax Sheets and Delicates Everyone is Tulip The Nice House on the Lake Ted Lasso Jessica Jones: Alias Mister Miracle Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagra...

Aug 10, 202153 minEp. 249

The Frightening World of Horror Merch with Ben Scrivens (Fright-Rags)

Ben Scrivens joins the podcast to discuss how he started Fright-Rags, how far the company has come since 2003, and more. Fright-Rags Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Aug 03, 202136 minEp. 248

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Janice Hawkins returns to discuss Space Jam: A New Legacy . We talk about the cast, the cameos, and more! Space Jam: A New Legacy Recommendations: Barkley Shut Up and Jam!: Gaiden Scooby-Doo Meets the Harlem Globetrotters Follow Janice Hawkins on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jul 27, 202139 minEp. 247

Loki Season 1

Kt Schaefer joins the podcast for a spoiler-filled discussion about Loki . We discuss the new locations, characters, implications to the future of the MCU, and more. Loki - Disney+ Recommendations: Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1 and Part 2 Vote Loki Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jul 20, 202154 minEp. 246

Black Widow

Becky Rice and Derek Denny join Deanna Chapman for a spoiler-filled discussion about Black Widow . There's talk about the cast, the story, what worked and what didn't work quite as well, and more. Black Widow - MCU Wiki Watch Black Widow on Disney+ . Recommendations: Black Widow: Itsy-Bitsy Spider Web of Black Widow Matt Fraction's Hawkeye Grayson Civil War / Civil War II Tales of Suspense #52 Follow Becky Rice on Instagram , Twitter , and Letterboxd . Follow Derek Denny on Instagram , Twitter ,...

Jul 13, 20211 hrEp. 245

Space Jam

Janice Hawkins joins the podcast for a fun discussion on Space Jam. We talk about the lack of story, the cast, and we rank the players on Tune Squad and the Monstars. Space Jam - Wiki Follow Janice Hawkins on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jul 06, 202141 minEp. 244

Jimmy Eat World

Travis Newton joins the podcast for a quick chat about Jimmy Eat World's discography. Recommendations: Jim Adkins - I Will Go Pass-Through Frequencies Jimmy Eat World: 555 - Z2 Comics (this is actually out now!) Episode image photo credit: Oliver Halfin Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jun 29, 202137 minEp. 243

The Fast and the Furious

Andrew Cramb joins the podcast for a fun discussion about The Fast and the Furious. We dive into the cars, the setting, and more. The Fast and the Furious - Wiki Recommendations: Molly's Game The Transporter Follow Andrew Cramb on Instagram and Twitter . Check out his podcast Where Are All My Friends . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jun 22, 202145 minEp. 242
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