Get Geekish Podcast

This week we're talking Tay Tay, Tay Sway, T-Swizzle, T-Swift...you've probably heard of her. Her 'Eras' tour is on track to earn her over 4-billion dollars, and she just release a movie based on that same tour which has already has become the highest-grossing concert movie of all time, bringing in over $123 million on opening weekend. But what does this unprecedented success mean for the future of the music industry? Is Taylor Swift leading a revolution, or is she simply in a league of her own, thanks to her incredibly devoted following? Join us as we explore these intriguing questions in this week's Get Geekish podcast. getgeekish.com

In this week's episode of the Get Geekish Podcast, we take a nostalgic journey back to 1993 and explore the iconic toys of that era. Join us as we reminisce about the epic Sega vs Nintendo rivalry, the beloved Talkboy, the magical Disney Clamshell VHS Tapes, and the ever-entertaining Magna-Doodle. As we delve into these cherished artifacts of the past, we reflect on how a child today looking back at 1993 is akin to us looking back at 1963—a delightfully painful trip down memory lane awaits! getgeekish.com

Has Barbie helped remind people that going to to movies can be fun? Did the hype of Oppenheimer leave a lasting impression? It feels like people are finally excited bout seeing things on the big screen again. As much as I love watching things at home, there is still something special about opening weekend at the big screen. We discuss some of why we think Barbie and some of this year's movies might just be saving the cinema.

Welcome, fellow Disney enthusiasts, to a thrilling exploration of the enigmatic urban legends and myths that swirl around the magical world of Disney. Join us on this exciting podcast adventure as Derek and Beano, fresh from Beano's recent trip to Walt Disney World, embark on a quest to unveil the truth behind these captivating tales. Buckle up and get ready to dive deep into the secrets of the Disney universe! getgeekish.com

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by talking about some of the most iconic and courageous moms in geek culture? From movies and TV shows to comics and animated series, there are plenty of moms out there who have had a big impact on the pop culture world and different fandoms. getgeekish.com

Are you ready to geek out with us on this episode of the Get Geekish podcast? Today, we're diving into the exciting world of video game movies, from the early days of "Super Mario Bros." to the record-breaking release of the latest adaptation. We'll be discussing the best and worst of video game movies, as well as some upcoming releases that have us on the edge of our seats. So grab your popcorn and join us as we explore the fascinating history of video game movies! getgeekish.com

Video game remakes have become a growing trend in recent years, with many game developers choosing to revamp classic titles from previous console generations. While some players enjoy the nostalgia and updated graphics, others question the need for these remakes and whether they truly enhance the gaming experience. In this week’s podcast, we took a closer look at video game remakes, remasters, and whether they are really necessary. getgeekish.com

Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania opened to some pretty grizzly critic reviews, but I honestly think it was one of the better recent Marvel offerings. (Not that that is saying a whole lot.) We discuss what we liked, what we didn't, and where we think the Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed. getgeekish.com

Yes we're already a month in to 2023, but there are a lot of movies that have me excited to go the the theatres this year. (Especially after all the duds that came out in 2022.) From super hero movies, to dramas, to animated films, family flicks, and horror movies. Joins us as we discuss what we're looking forward to on the big screen. Just a few to get you started: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Cocaine Bear, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, John Wick: Chapter 4, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, The Little Mermaid, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part One, Barbie, The Marvels, Meg 2: The Trench, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Gran Turismo, Kraven the Hunter, Dune: Part Two, Wonka, and more... getgeekish.com

Skynet is live? Things like OpenAI and ChatGPT are disrupting things in the world right now at a break-neck pace. Some for the better, some for the worse, and some....to be determined. The future or artificial intelligence and technology that can learn is is fascinating, but as with any new technology, can also be a bit frightening. We talk about the future of AI in this week's podcast and speculate on just how close we are to the singularity. Join us! getgeekish.com

From dragons to unicorns, and elves, fairies, and the boogeyman, mythical creatures have always played a part in different cultures. We talk about the ebbs and flows of some creatures' popularity. When we were kids bigfoot, the loch ness monster, jackalopes, and bat boy were basically household names. Today, not so much. getgeekish.com

The release of a big budget superhero movie used to be a big deal. (It also made a number of sub-par movies look like big box-office hits.) With more than a dozen big-name superhero movies on tap in 2023 and countless streaming releases...have we hit the point of oversaturation? Are we the only ones who are feeling a little bit of the superhero fatigue? We love us some superheroes, but maybe Hollywood should focus on qualify instead of quantity. getgeekish.com

Dressing in costume and getting free candy? Halloween was a win-win in my book growing up, and still is today. In this weeks Get Geekish Podcast Derek and I reminisce about some of the costumes we wore as children. We even have photos to share with you. Join us on this trip down memory lane. What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? getgeekish.com

Overwatch 2 finally released and it had it's fair share of....issues....on launch week. But now that we've actually been able to play a few matches and a few different game mode we discuss what we like and and we don't like. Take a listen and then chime in your thoughts on the latest iteration of Overwatch. getgeekish.com

"Don't make that face or it'll stick like that." "Turn that light off in the back of the car or we'll get pulled over." "If you eat those watermelon seeds, you'll grow one in your belly." We talk about what we've dubbed, parent-isms, and some of the lies parents knowingly, and unknowingly told their kids, along with some of the ones that we probably tell out own kids now, in this week's podcast. getgeekish.com

Beano was lucky enough to visit THE San Diego Comic Con this year for the first time ever. He and Derek talk about his reflections on the event. Some of the good, some of the bad, and advice for anyone wanting to go in the future. http://getgeekish.com

We all know at least a few nursery rhymes. They're seemingly innocent little rhymes we sing to small children, but some of them have much darker origins that I would have ever guessed. (And thanks to the internet, there are a ton of made up ones too.) We spend this week looking at a few of the dark nursery rhyme origins we've found. getgeekish

When you were a kid and you might have had a friends who always seemed to have the coolest toys and gadgets. No matter what socioeconomic background you came from, there were always other kid that seemed to everything, and odds are you were a bit jealous. The Power Wheel, the pool, the trampoline, the fridge full of Snapple, the big screen TV...This week we talk about some of the things that made you think other people were rich in the 90s. getgeekish.com

Sometimes CGI effects can be mind-blowing, other times they look like bad computer game graphics. Sometimes practical effects add the perfect amount of scale and realism, other times they make everything look like 'The Muppets'. We discuss the pros and cons of both CGI and practical effects used in movies, as well as some of the best and worst uses of each in this week's podcast. getgeekish.com

Many of the movies we loved as children resonated with us because we could identify with the characters, or parts of the stories. However, some of the plots were downright absurd. We talk about what we think we might have actually done, had we faced certain movie-plot situations in real life. getgeekish.com