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The Week in Geek is a radio talk show broadcasting in the Metro New Orleans area from News Talk 99.5 WRNO FM on Sundays at 7pm CST. Thanks to the power of the internet our show has been heard around the world via the Spreaker radio app. We cover all topics related to geekdom such as comic books, video games, movies, books, conventions, cosplay, and many more! We have been fortunate enough to bring our listeners interviews from actors in film, TV, and voice overs also authors, comic book artists, geek musicians, and fan groups. The hosts of The Week in Geek are David Ducorbier and Brian Held, Jr. both members of the Gulf Coast Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fandom Community for many years. Our video game pick of the week correspondent is Skungy Scontrino, our Facebook Admin is author Ernest Russell, and our Chief Librarian for book reviews is D L Held.

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The Week in Geek is a radio talk show broadcasting in the Metro New Orleans area from News Talk 99.5 WRNO FM on Sundays at 7pm CST. Thanks to the power of the internet our show has been heard around the world via the Spreaker radio app. We cover all topics related to geekdom such as comic books, video games, movies, books, conventions, cosplay, and many more! We have been fortunate enough to bring our listeners interviews from actors in film, TV, and voice overs also authors, comic book artists, geek musicians, and fan groups. The hosts of The Week in Geek are David Ducorbier and Brian Held, Jr. both members of the Gulf Coast Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fandom Community for many years. Our video game pick of the week correspondent is Skungy Scontrino, our Facebook Admin is author Ernest Russell, and our Chief Librarian for book reviews is D L Held.

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Episodes
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The Week in Geek - The Voice of Phineas from "Phineas & Ferb" Vincent Martella / Author Caytlyn Brooke / 06-08-25

6/9/2025
This week we are joined by Vincent Martella, the Voice of Phineas from "Phineas & Ferb". We talk about the new season streaming now on Disney + and what games he's playing on his Twitch Channel, as well as his upcoming visit to NOLA for Galaxy Con Jully 11th-13th. Author Caytlyn Brooke joins the show to talk about her recent book signing that went viral. In a shocking twist, the internet was kind and supportive! Her new book "A Widows Wish" is coming out July 9th, and you can find her entire catalog here https://caytlynbrooke.wixsite.com/booksbycaytlyn In Top Nerd News we talk about the new Dracula movie from Luc Besson and the new Frankenstein movie with Oscar Isaac on Netflix. Later Dean and D2 review Hulu's "Predator : Killer of Killers" All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:48:31

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The Week in Geek - James Murray "Murr" from Impractical Jokers - 3rd Annual Family Feud - 06-01-2025

6/2/2025
James Murray "Murr" from "Impractical Jokers" stops by to talk about the new season of Jokers, his comedy tour, and his new movie based on his book. Later we discuss his upcoming visit to New Orleans for Galaxy-Con July 11th thru the 13th. In Top Nerd News we talk about the King of the Hill return for a 14th season, "Last of Us" Finale, Lilo & Stitch and Mission Impossible Box Office Numbers, and more. Finally we return with another edition of Family Feud with Team DJ facing off with Team Dean. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:50:27

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The Week in Geek - Anime Conclave Showrunner Lucy Ferry - TWIG 05-25-25

6/1/2025
Thiw week our guest is Lucy Ferry Showrunner of Anime Conclave. The event will be June 7th & 8th at the Marriot in the Warehouse District. We talk about all the events scheduled, guests, and what a Maid Cafe actually is. Later we try and pronounce the names of Anime Characters. Spoiler Alert....it does not go well. In Top Nerd News we end up telling our guest embarassing anecdotes about D-Squared. But we do touch on Squid Games S3, Street Fighter Casting news, and Recap the Final Season of "ANDOR" Finally, we play FAMILY FEUD with Skungy and Lucy. Based on the top 7 comments by our listeners you would think it would be easy. You would be wrong. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:49:48

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The Week in Geek - Actor Stephen Fry & Author Robert Edsel TWIG 05-18-25

6/1/2025
This week we have two amazing guests. Award Winning Actor, Author and Comedian Stephen Fry. We discuss his Books on Mythology as we look forward to the new "Odysseus" Movie. Author of the novel "Monuments Men" which was turned into a major motion picture stops by to discuss his new book "Remember Us". It's about the men and women of the US Armed Forces in WWII and the people of the Netherlands who continue to pay respects to our fallen heroes during the liberation of the Netherlands. In Top Nerd News DJ and D2 talk about the latest "Superman" trailer and the hate alot of people are giving it. Then we discuss Stephen Kings latest book to movie adaptation "The Long Walk". All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:49:34

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The Week in Geek - The Old Guard 2 / Andor Recap / Good Morning Coruscant 5/12/25

5/12/2025
Happy Mothers Day! In Top Nerd News we talk about The Old Guard on Netflix with Charlize Theron, the new Peacemaker series drops a trailer, and D2 thinks Henry Cavill might do well in the new Voltron movie...because it won't require him to do much acting. Later we visit a Galaxy Far Far Away, and ponder what a TV Show would sound like on Coruscant. Then we recap the latest Andor shows and D2 is not happy about his favorite star crossed lovers.We also call the Monarch Titan Hotline to report a Titan sighting. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:48:54

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2025-04-27 Captain America's Carl Lumbly

5/12/2025
Carl Lumbly who plays Isiah Bradley aks "The Forgotten Captain America" joins the show to talk about Captain America which is streaming now. We discuss his role and his scne where he screams to the police to not mess up his suit, as well as the posibilty of a MANTIS TV Show revivial. In Top Nerd News we take about the Console price increase, and more. Skungy's Pick of the Week is "South of Midnight". All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:49:42

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The Week in Geek - St Tammany Collectors Con Showrunner Ben Robert / Wednesday Returns / Predator Badlands & More 4/27/25

5/12/2025
This week we are joined in the studio by STCC Showrunner Ben Robert to talk about the upcoming con. Shout outs to We Dig and Artemis the Impala! We kick off the show with Top Nerd News. Starting with the latest trailer for Wednesday on Netflix and Predator Badlands. Later we recap the latest episodes of ANDOR, as well as discusss the latest trend of movies that D2 likes to call "President Porn" All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:49:25

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The Week in Geek - Star Wars Celebration News - Fantastic 4 - Switch 2 Pre-Order Delayed 4/20/25

5/12/2025
This week we recap the latest Star Wars Celebration News! In Top Nerd News we talk Fantastic 4 and D2 makes a wild prediction on the movies ending. Skungy and DJ complain about Switch 2 Pre-Orders getting delayed and the price jump with no real big technology jump. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:48:56

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The Week in Geek - Cinemacon Recap, Naked Gun Trailer and Atomfall Review TWIG 04-06-25

4/13/2025
This week we are guest free and have a lot of Top Nerd News to cover. First off we review the new "Naked Gun" trailer and the new "Tron" trailer that actually looks tight. This week in Skungy's pick of the week we review "Atomfall" a very British Fallout. Finally we roll out a new segment, "Run Away or Running To" where Skungy and D2 decide wether they want to run to a new movie, or run away as fast as they can. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:50:12

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The Week in Geek - Garrett Manuel Cyphacon Showrunner & Kostya Kennedy Author of "The Ride" TWIG 03-30-25

4/13/2025
This week we have 2 guests! First is Kostya Kennedy Author of "The Ride". Kostya talks about The Ride of Paul Revere and has some new information about the famous ride! Later we are joined by Garrett Manuel Cyphacon Showrunner to talk about this years event. Finally in Top Nerd News, Skungy and D2 discuss the character reveals for Avengers : Doomsday, as well as some casting choices for the new Harry Potter series on HBO. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:48:29

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The Week in Geek Presents - Actor David Dastmalchin of Late Night with the Devil, Dune, The Suicide Sqaud and more!

4/12/2025
Actor David Dastmalchin of Late Night with the Devil, Dune, The Suicide Sqaud and more, joins the show! We discuss his latest film "Late Night with the Devil" and his tour of Film Festivlas promoting the movie. Later both D Squared's talk about his early influences, and love of New Orleans. Finally, D2 pitches a movie concept for a sequel to "Late Night with the Devil". All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:06:09

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The Week in Geek Presents - Actor Clancy Brown aka Mr Krabs & Actor Luke Cook from the CW's Good Cop Bad Cop

4/1/2025
Actor Clancy Brown aka Mr Krabs & Actor Luke Cook from the CW's Good Cop Bad Cop join the show to talk about their new series. D2 asks Clancy if his new character on Good Cop Bad Cop is another famous character he's played in other movies. We're also given a suprise visit from Mr Krabs himself. See Good Cop Bad Cop Wednsedays at 8pm Centtral time on the CW. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:09:08

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The Week in Geek Presents - Actor Danny Trejo

4/1/2025
ICYMI - Danny Trejo stops by to talk about his new movie, Gracie and Pedro - Pets to the Rescue. Also we talk about his new flcik "7 Cemeteries" and Danny Trejo day in Los Angeles! Later Danny and D2 talk about how he got his start in the movie business while visiting a friend on set. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:06:39

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The Week In Geek - Medium & Clairvoyant Paola Pedroza Gabe Lenners Host of OBSCURUM 02-23-25

2/26/2025
This week our first Guest is Medium & Clairvoyant Paola Pedroza of the iHeart Radio podcast "Ghost Therapy". She explains how she became a "certified" Clairvoyant, as well as how she overcomes the language barrier with spirits. She also explains the signifigance of asking for a loved one's 'death date" as opposed to their birthday. Our second guest is Gabe Lenners, host of OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones. This podcast explores an obscure side of rural America, where small-town mysteries, forgotten history and curiousity collide, and where the truth may lie in the unknown. We discuss the similarity of the New Jersey drones, and the history of the area, going all the way back to the 1800's. In Top Nerd News, we review the new "How to Train your Dragon" Live Action trailer, as well as "The Thunderbolts*" We wrap up the show with "Watcha Doing?" and D2 gets passionate about the reboot of the GI Joe & Transformers Comics. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:47:58

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The Week in Geek - Neil Gaiman's Sandman Cancelled - Locked & Alien : Earth Trailers 02-02-25

2/7/2025
In Top Nerd News we cover the fallout from the sexual misconduct allegations around Sandman creator Neil Gaiman. Netflix has announced that Season 2 of Sandman will be the final season, due to a lack of story content. Stop lying Netflix. D2 and the gang have a legitimate discussion about the allegations, and peoples varied responses to the accusations about Neil Gaiman. Later we wacth a couple of trailers for Alien : Earth, and the new Anthony Hopkins flick "Locked". Later in "Whatcha Doing?" Skungy watched the new Saturday Night live movie, DJ relives his childhood with the 2 Week Minecraft Phase, and D2 found the new GI Joe RPG, but has a bone tp pick with these thin skinned gamers who are afraid of getting their feelings hurt. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:50:23

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The Week in Geek - Introducing our New Segment Whatcha Doing? Skeleton Crew Finale Review - Mickey 17 - The Odyssey 01-26-25

2/6/2025
The Week in Geek presents a brand new segment "Whatcha Doing?" The guys talk about what they read, watched, or played during the week. This week D2 played a free game, and watched a bad Star Trek movie, Skungy watched Nosferatu and had a strong opinion of Lily Rose Depp's acting chops, and DJ pulled out his old 3DS and took a walk down memory lane.In Top Nerd News we watch the trailer for Robert Pattinson's new movie "Mickey 17" and then after we watch the "Drop" trailer we fall down a rabbit hole discussion on the resurgance of Horror Movies.Later we talk some casting news for Christopher Nolans new movie "The Odyssey" followed by our recap and breakdown of the "Skeleton Crew" finale. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:50:06

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The Week in Geek - What to Watch During Sneauxwmageddon in NOLA 01-19-25

2/5/2025
This week on The Week in Geek we prepare for the Polar Vortex and the impending Sneauxmageddon in New Orleans. We kick off the show with Top Nerd News, and the Tik Tok ban hysteria, followed by the legit hysteria of the bad ass new trailer for Daredevil: Born Again coming March 4th. We also cover Captain America : Brave New World, and a new movie "Until Dawn" which reminds D2 of another great horror flick. Later DJ and D2 talk about what to watch during the impending snowstorm that will shut down the city of New Orleans. From movies to series that are streaming now, we give you a buffet of choices to choose from. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:49:59

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The Week in Geek - Peter Pan Horror Flick - In the Lost Lands - George Romero Docmentary 01-12-25

2/4/2025
This week on The Week in Geek we are running on empty after a long weekend at Fan Expo NOLA. A special thank you to friends of the show and newlywed couple Jared & Cynthia. Skungy and D Squared officiated the wedding of Princess Peach & Bowser at Fan Expo as Mario & Luigi. Thanks also to Fan Expo for havind D2 moderate several Celebrity Panels. On the show this week we talk about the new Pooh-verse Horror flick "Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare" and a meth-head version of Tinkerbell. Also the guys dissect and eviserate the look of the new Mila Jovovich and Dave Bautista's new movie "In the Lost Lands". Finally we talk about the new George Romero Documentary on his attempt to film the "Resident Evil" movie. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show.

Duration:00:50:24

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The Week in Geek Presents - Back to the Future Star Claudia Wells

1/4/2025
Claudia Wells aka Jennifer Parker from Back to the Future joins the show to talk about Fan Expo NOLA coming to the Morial Convention Center Jan 10th, 11th, & 12th. D-Squared and Claudia talk about her journey to land the role of Jennifer opposite Michael J Fox. We also talk about her reunion with the cast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show

Duration:00:10:50

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The Week in Geek Presents - Actor Shea Whigham

12/15/2024
The Week in Geek Presents - Actor Shea Whigham Shea is an actor that everyone will know, but have no idea who he is. A prolific actor from major franchises like The Fast & Furious, Mission Impossible, Kong Skull Island and Boardwalk Empire. Shea is a humble and amazing actor who casually mentions how he and Collin Farrell are besties. Shea drops by the show to talk about his new movie "Lake George" and discuss his many projects and an anecdote about the one and only Martin Scorsese. All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. Like us on Facebook at The Week in Geek Radio Show

Duration:00:08:46