Geeks with Kids

With a new sequel to the film Halloween just around the corner, a full 40 years after the original, the Geeks will journey back to the 80s, when some of the greatest movie franchises first rose from the roiling oceans of the blockbuster era, and continue to cast lumbering shadows on the movie landscape of today, some 20, even 30 years later. What made these giants of cinema first stand out? What has endured and has kept them alive (for good or ill) in the present cinematic environment? And...

This week, the geeks delve into the world of Free-to-Play. How has this new phenomena affected the gaming landscape? What are the upsides, and downsides, of being able to try something, but then have to pay to keep the good times rolling? Is this approach to offering a taste actually new? And where do we draw the line, between having our fun time gated, and our wallets enticed? Find out on Geeks with Kids

With the release this week of a brand new Spider-man game on the PS4, the geeks swing in to share their thoughts on the friendly neighbourhood webslinger. What makes Spider-man a perennial favourite amongst comic book superheroes? Which live-action Peter Parker captures his jovial, loveable character? What do the geeks want to see for the future of the Spiderverse movies? Is the new video game any good? Find out with Geeks with Kids!

This week the geeks take a look at the film Variety calls "An ambitious, full-bodied crime epic of gratifying scope and moral complexity, this is seriously brainy pop entertainment that satisfies every expectation raised by its hit predecessor and then some." Released 10 years ago, Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" is still a gem in the comic book genre. Does Christian Bale's gravelly voice hold up? How does Heath Ledger's Joker compare to Jack Nicholson or Jared Leto? Does everyone do...

San Diego Comic-Con 2018 had so many announcements that we're back for a second episode. Join the two Michaels, Steve, and Erik as they talk about the announcements they missed the first time around. What's the deal with all The CW reboots with "Roswell" and "Charmed"? Will YouTube Red have a hit with their haunted ship show "Origin" or will Syfy's "Nightflyers" be more haunted ship-ier? Is anyone excited for the show that never seems to die, "The Walking Dead"? Find out with Geeks with...

The Geeks take on San Diego Comic Con 2018 in this weeks episode. Join Steve, Erik, and Michael as they discuss a small amount of announcements from this massive geekfest. Did anyone like DC's "Titans" trailer? Which one is the bigger Wizarding World nerd? How much do they love Jodie Whittaker as the new Doctor? Find out with Geeks with Kids.

This year marks the 10th year of Marvel Studios. Join the two Michaels, Erik and Steve as they celebrate the highs and lows of Marvel's astonishing 20 blockbuster films. Which film did they think was the best? Do they spoil "Ant-Man and the Wasp"? Find out with Geeks with Kids.

The geeks are now playing with power on this retro gaming themed episode. Join Michael, Erik, and the prodigal son Szpirs as they discuss the games and systems they grew up with. Did they play with power or were they Sega fanboys? What lesson did Szpirs learn from "The Legend of Zelda?" Pop on some synthwave and go back in time with Geeks with Kids, it's so bad.

The geeks are back for a bonus episode marking the end of E3 2018. Join Erik, Steve, and the two Mikes as they talk about what rocked and what sucked at The Electronic Entertainment Expo. Did Sony pull out another win? Did we switch over to Team Microsoft? Find out with Geeks with Kids.

The geeks get to wax nostalgic on the latest episode of Geeks with Kids. Join Steve, Erik, and the two Michaels as they relieve childhood traumas while discussing movies that broke them. Which movies did they pick? Did they really leave off the Transformers animated movie? Should Erik get TMN for his household? Find out with Geeks with Kids.

With the start of gaming's biggest event of the year The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018 happening shortly, the geeks decided to get together to predict what they'd like to see. Join Erik, Steve, and the two Michaels as they chat about the different conferences, what they hope to see, and the general state of the gaming industry now. Will they get any of their predictions right? Will someone keep score? Will Sony finally let us change our PSN names? Find out with Geeks with Kids.

Enter a realm of chivalry, rivalry, and revelry as Erik, Steve, and Mike talk about their experiences at Medieval Times dinner & tournament. Joined by special guests Princess Mallory, King Matt, Master of Ceremonies John, and head knight Kyle from the show, the geeks delve behind-the-scenes into what goes into performing a show with over 75 people and 20 horses involved. Find out with Geeks with Kids.

The geeks are back for their annual May the Fourth episode. Join Steve, Erik, Mark and Mike as they talk about their preferred watching order for the Star Wars saga and how they are going to introduce the films to their kids. Do they find a deeper meaning in the films? Do they go off on The Last Jedi? Did Erik trigger Steve? Find out with Geeks with Kids.

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the seminal "Magic the Gathering." Join Mark and Steve, as they delve into how they found themselves Collectible Card Game addicts, as they reminisce about several long forgotten games from the dawn of the hobby in the mid 90's, and discover what Card Games mean to them now as adults with children. Find out with Geeks with Kids.

Jump into the land of nostalgia with Erik, Steve and Mike as they discuss Steven Spielberg's "Ready Player One." Does the film live up to Ernest Cline's nostalgia-filled book? Is there enough RUSH in the film? And just how amusing is Simon Pegg's American accent? Find out with Geeks with Kids.

Catch up with Mark, Szpirs, and Erik as they get to the heart of what matters to all true Geeks: where to find a good butter tart. Erik explains the things we should watch like Rise and Dear Evan Hansen while Szpirs and Mark berate him about not watching Babylon 5 yet. Some Star Wars gripes, some obscure card game plugs, and more in this most conversational of conversational podcasts.

This one's for the gamers! Erik and Steve are united by gaming this week as they talk about their time at EGLX - the Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo 2018. Join the geeks as they talk about the panels, booths and people they met at Canada's largest video game expo. Did it rock? Did it suck? Find out with Geeks with Kids. Full disclosure: GWK were presented media passes for this convention.

Calling all clockblockers! Erik and Mallory are back talking about the time travel show that came back from the dead - Timeless. Join the geeks as they talk about time travel, strong historical figures and heroes from all different walks of life. So grab a seat on the lifeboat, and let's make some history with Geeks with Kids.

Mark, Steve and Erik are back talking about a subject close to their hearts - fandom. The good, the bad, the geeks talk about the state of fandom today. What makes a good fan? What takes a fan too far? Find out with Geeks with Kids.

Mark and Erik are back, this time with a returning Steve, to talk about Showcase's latest thriller "Absentia." Produced by and starring former Castle actress Stana Katic, "Absentia" tells the story of FBI agent Emily Byrne (Katic) who reappears after 6 years. Were they hooked? Did it suck? Find out with Geeks with Kids.