Geekscape

Longtime Geeskcapist Zack Haddad returns to the show to talk news, both personal and pop culture! We talk about his recent surprise marriage and whether or not Shane O’Hare is allowed to stay this summer for Comic Con Tuesday after almost falling on his cat. We also talk about Star Wars comics leaving Dark Horse for Marvel and what it means to the Star Wars Extended Universe! CES is going on and the big news is Michael Bay bombing and the Steam Machines impressing! Plus, Matt Reeves is directing the third Planet of the Apes movie and the Robocop reboot gets not so impressive video game trailer! Also, Agents of Shield steps up but Arrow is still the show to watch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final day of 2013, Jon Schnepp joins me to talk about our favorite movies of 2013… and some of our not so favorite! Will ’12 Years a Slave’ be a shoe in at the Oscars or ‘American Hustle’? Will people forget movies like ‘Gravity’ or ‘Prisoners’? What about ‘Her’ and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’? As great as ‘Pacific Rim’ was… is it as much geek fun as ‘Man of Steel’ and ‘Thor 2’? Really, this is a super long episode because there’s just so much to talk about! As great as movies were in 2013, we help you navigate your thoughts, our thoughts and everybody’s thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Hotchkiss is a TV show creator with extensive credits for shows like 'Penn and Teller's Bullshit!' and 'Politically Incorrect'. Last week I discovered Jon Hotchikiss' 'This VS That' website through a friend and read a story about his TV show 'This VS That', a science test show that has never aired in the US and that Jon distributes independently through his website. The blog post talked about how his show was "taken" by Discovery Channel and Mythbusters. Wow. I know there are a lot of Mythbusters fans on Geekscape so I thought I'd sit down with Jon and get his side of the story… and here it is! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every time Ian Kerner guests on a new Geekscape episode, it's like a major event… just like the release of 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'! Ian and I sit down, break down Peter Jackson's second film in The Hobbit trilogy and how it just feels good to be back among old (and new friends) in Middle Earth! Spoilers abound, obviously, as we get right to the thick of it, just like journeying into the wilds of Mirkwood! Also, we get Ian's take on Sony's announcement of 'Venom' and 'Sinister Six' films and we also talk about the Wachowski's 'Jupiter Ascending' and Tom Cruise in 'Edge of Tomorrow'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mel Caylo is a longtime friend of Geekscape so it's surprising that this is his first appearance! Don't worry, because the popular comic book everyman has a lot to say! From his work at Boom! Studios to his previous gig at Archaia (now a part of Boom!), Mel knows the indie comics industry backwards and forwards. He takes this opportunity to give you the latest on what Boom! is putting out and what to pick up for the Holidays! Plus! We talk some news, like Paul Walker's tragic death, the casting of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in 'Man of Steel 2', 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' trailer and Bryan Singer and Fox announcing 'X-Men: Apocalypse' for 2016! Oh! And we also get to the bottom as to whether or not Mel tortures his interns! This is one not to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all good things can last and while the live shows at Toadhop have been a blast, the studio is closing up and it's time to go another way. Geekscape will always keep trucking, as you know, but this is the last Toadhop episode for the time being. Matt Raub and Ben Dunn join Kenny and I on a classic Geekscape episode in which we review 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' and 'The Dallas Buyers Club', talk about how you shouldn't be missing 'Arrow' and that The Governor has completely reinvigorated 'The Walking Dead'! Also, Ben talks about his love for 'Zelda: A Link Between Worlds', I enthusiastically support 'Super Mario 3D World' and Matt chooses the XBox One over the PS4… and tells us why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Grace makes his return to the show to talk about his brand new film 'Folk Hero And Funny Guy' that he's currently raising funds for, starring 'Girls' actor Alex Karpovsky! Plus, he's got a one hour Hulu comedy special coming out in January that he can only tell us a little bit about (what's the fun in that!?!)! Also, Jeff talks about releasing his movie 'It's a Disaster' on the same weekend as the Boston Bombing. How did that effect things? PLUS! 'Fangasm's Andrew Duval guest co-hosts and I drop some big news about the future of Geekscape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress and host Marisha Ray makes her much deserved Geekscape debut! She talks about her projects 'Super Power Beat Down' and 'Batgirl: Spoiled'! And of course, because drama should follow any good actress, this could be the end of 'Batgirl: Spoiled' since Warner Bros just sent them a cease and desist! What are they going to do now!?! Also, how wearing a spirit hood absolutely makes you less of a man and Marisha and I review 'Thor 2: The Dark World'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot off the heels of Stan Lee's Comikaze, Jon Schnepp drops in to Geekscape to talk about the status of his Kickstarted documentary 'The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?' and his new project 'Unicrom: The Unicorn Barbarian', which is a project so amazing you'll just have to check it out for yourself! Also, my parents sit in as guest co-hosts and we talk about writing, how video games as a kid almost drove them crazy and what comic books to read. PLUS! Jon and I talk about the amazing possibilities of Marvel's newly announced Netflix series based on Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones and The Defenders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a clip from the Lion Forge Comics panel at the 2013 Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo in which my editor Shannon Denton and I talk a bit more about what's coming up in our Miami Vice comic book series! Is it in continuity? What characters will be included? What's being changed and what's staying the same? And of course, will there be any sex? Rampage Jackson himself (who was sitting next to me during the panel) chimes in on that one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From The Walking Dead to Left 4 Dead and World War Z to Rob Zombie,Zombies are everywhere these days (well, at least in pop culture). But could they actually make the transition from fictional monsters to fact? In this panel, we sit down with Matt Mogk, Zombie specialist and head of The Zombie Research Society, Gavin Hignight from FEARnet and Shawn Kirkham from Skybound Entertainment (The Walking Dead) to talk about the science, history and social ramifications behind our biggest undead sensations, all in the hopes of separating the zombie facts from the zombie fiction (before it’s too late)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone loves Godzilla, Power Rangers, Ultra-Man, Rodan, Kamen Rider and Giant Robots! And recently, Hollywood has gotten in on the act with Kaiju and Giant Robot films like Pacific Rim and next summer’s Godzilla film. Are these Japanese mainstays the next big thing in American pop-culture (or is it just another Hollywood trend)? I'm joined by working Hollywood professionals like F.J. DeSanto (Cyborg 009), Tommy Yune (Robotech), George Krstic (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Gregory Snegoff (Robotech) for an in-depth discussion on the past, present, future and Americanization of Kaiju and Japanese Men in Suit properties. These properties have long since taken over Japan. Are we next!?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the main stage at the 2013 Comikaze Expo, I got a chance to sit down with actor and director Edward James Olmos and talk about Battlestar Gallactica, Miami Vice, Blade Runner and more! As a surprise addition, actor Michael Hogan joins us to talk about playing Colonel Tigh to Olmos' Captain Adama and doing voice work on Skyrim and Mass Effect! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comikaze is this weekend! It's been a long time coming… and nobody knows Comikaze better than the cast of Syfy's 'Fangasm', who served as Comikaze interns this past spring! This is a really solid episode as we discuss issues like Cosplay is not Consent with Molly McIsaac, what got us into being geeks with Kristin Hackett and Paul Perkins and Marvel VS DC with Mike Reed! Also, what REALLY went down between Sal and Dani when the cameras weren't rolling? Plus! Guest co-host Andrew Duvall brings his girlfriend Lisa Best by the show to talk about their new web series 'The Apartment'! And I definitely have a Fangasm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime friend Canyon Prince returns to Geekscape, hot off the heels of finishing his first two films as part of '2 Guys And A Film'! This time he brings along fellow filmmaker James Thomas and actor J Michael Briggs! They break down the successful productions of 'Hard Sun', which I loved, and 'Run Like Hell' and talk about the next step… a slate of FIVE back to back productions! If you're an indie filmmaker, and even if you're not, this is a pretty interesting conversation about just going out and doing it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next game in the Batman Arkham series hits next week with 'Batman: Arkham Origins'! But this time there are some changes! Developer Rocksteady Games has given way to Warner Brothers Montreal and both Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill have been replaced as Batman and The Joker! Luckily, I think we're in really good hands, as new Batman voice actor Roger Craig Smith can attest to on this episode as he talks about becoming the Dark Knight, the difference in playing him as opposed to Captain America on Disney's 'Avengers Assemble' and how he got into voice over work to begin with! There's also a ton more, include a call from 'Airwolf' writer David Gorden to talk about the new comic's release and guest co-host Andrew Duvall from SyFy's 'Fangasm'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A packed episode! In the first half hour, we have the cast of the hilarious 'Bitter Party of Five'! If you haven't watched an episode yet, go to Blip.tv and check it out. They are amazing! Mary Birdsong, Greg Cromer, Tricia O'Kelley and Romy Rosemont talk failed pilots, the ups and down of being a Hollywood actor and spider impregnation… don't worry… it makes perfect sense! Then, in the second half of the show, 'Zero Charisma' directors Katie Graham and Andrew Matthews drop by with star Sam Eidson to talk role playing games, finally having the movie released and the sincerity of being a geek! I would say that's a pretty action packed episode right there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Brian Tee got us rooting for 'Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2' as Liu Kang! Now, on the day of the new series' release on Machinima, director Kevin Tancharoen joins us in the studio to talk video games, Mortal Kombat and Hollywood adaptations! On top of that, our friend Andrew Duvall from SyFy's 'Fangasm' joins me as as co-host to talk about Geek Sincerity VS Reality TV! This is a great episode, which includes talk of video game adaptations we'd love to see, the best parts of GTA 5 and giant Kaiju monsters! PLUS! The challenge of bringing Mortal Kombat to screen (of course)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Brian Tee is the latest actor to take on the role of Liu Kang in Machinima's 'Mortal Kombat: Legacy' Season 2. And this summer, we saw Brian get tossed out a window by Hugh Jackman in 'The Wolverine'. So of course I jumped at the chance to have him on the show to talk comics and video games! In this episode, we talk about how his character D.K. in 'Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' was actually a good guy, growing up as a football player and discovering your inner theater geek and how Brian used to play Mortal Kombat in the pizza shop where he worked. And of course, what is it like to step into the shoes of a beloved video game character? PLUS! I talk some GTA V! How is it already the best GTA game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Destin Pfeff and Rachel Federoff are best known as castmembers of the reality show 'Millionaire Matchmaker', but they're actually huge, passionate geeks. This episode, they bring to Geekscape their specific sense of style, educate me on the ins and outs of Cyberlesque and talk about growing up geeks. Destin gives his opinions on the new Robocop trailer and we discuss the plus and minuses of Hollywood remakes. Also, what advice would they give to geeks out there, searching for some love? Plus! Ben Dunn hangs out in the studio to find out if he and I can pull off some new style accessories. I bet you can bet the answers to that one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices