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Geek Freaks

Geek Freaks

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Geek Freaks is for all geek culture fans. Listen to the latest in Video Games, Movies, Comics, and TV on our show. Join our host, Frank , and a rotating panel of super fans for in-depth discussions and exclusive interviews. Stay updated on the latest in geek culture with our podcast. New episodes every week. Search for Geek Freaks on Apple, Spotify, or any other podcast app to subscribe and never miss an episode.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Politics & Government Science Fiction
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  • Spider-Noir Review, Stan Lee's AI Voice Backlash, and Minecraft Movie Squared, Plus Bill Stoddard on Murder Mouse

    Spider-Noir Review, Stan Lee's AI Voice Backlash, and Minecraft Movie Squared, Plus Bill Stoddard on Murder Mouse
    Jun 2 2026
    Episode Summary Nicolas Cage finally gets to be Nicolas Cage, and Frank has thoughts. This week the guys are back in studio to break down the new Spider-Noir series, the ElevenLabs deal recreating Stan Lee's voice that has fans up in arms, and the freshly revealed Minecraft Movie Squared logo and Matt Berry casting. Along the way they realize the Herobrine creepypasta they believed for years was apparently made up the whole time. The back half turns into a full 2026 mid-year check-in, ranking the year's biggest surprises like Wonder Man and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms while looking ahead to Clayface, Spider-Man Brand New Day, and House of the Dragon. Then comic writer Bill Stoddard joins to talk Murder Mouse, the gleefully unhinged book Frank describes as Chuck E. Cheese meets Disneyland meets an 80s slasher flick. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Intro, In-Studio Catch-Up, and Patreon Thanks 02:32 Minecraft Movie Squared and the Herobrine Myth 08:10 Stan Lee's AI Voice and the ElevenLabs Backlash 16:42 Spider-Noir Review 25:22 2026 Mid-Year Check-In: Movies and Shows 34:15 What's Coming Up Next: Clayface, BioShock Dreams, and More 50:32 Guest Interview: Bill Stoddard on Murder Mouse 1:02:55 Weekly Picks and Comics for the DC Blackout Key Takeaways The Minecraft Movie Squared logo sparks end-game theories, Matt Berry joins the cast, and the crew comes to terms with the Herobrine creepypasta being fabricated rather than real lore. ElevenLabs and the company holding Stan Lee's likeness launch an AI voice to read public library books, drawing heavy backlash, especially given Lee sued over his likeness rights back in 2018. Spider-Noir lands a low 8 from Frank and a 10 out of 10 from Squeaks, with the color and black-and-white toggle and the Ben Reilly name nod as standout details, though the detective pacing runs slow for modern viewers.The mid-year review crowns Wonder Man, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The Boys finale as highlights, with Clayface, Spider-Man Brand New Day, House of the Dragon, and Lanterns leading the watchlist.A running rant on movie theater popcorn buckets covers the Lobo motorcycle, the 80 dollar Galactus, and the Masters of the Universe sword and castle, plus why studios keep missing the collectibles opportunity.Bill Stoddard breaks down the origin of Murder Mouse, the fourth-wall humor inspired by Looney Tunes, the new Head Case Comics label, and a planned From Dusk Till Dawn style one-shot. Quotes "It's legal, but not right.""It takes the value out of the voice, the words they spoke when they were alive." "Basically, Chuck E. Cheese meets Disneyland meets an 80s slasher flick." "What if the classic Mickey Mouse saw how the world was today?" "Wonder Man just came out of nowhere." Call to Action If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe wherever you listen, leave a quick review to help new listeners find the show, and share it with a friend who needs to hear the Spider-Noir verdict. Use #GeekFreaksPodcast when you post about it. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source for all the news discussed on this episode: https://geekfreakspodcast.com/ Check Out Murder Mouse Today!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/973184785/murder-mouse-2-of-3?ref=creator_tab Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions Got a reaction to the Spider-Noir review, a take on AI voices, or a topic you want covered next time? Send your questions, hot takes, and future episode ideas our way. We read them on the show. Apple Podcast Tags Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage, Stan Lee AI voice, ElevenLabs, Minecraft Movie, Matt Berry, Herobrine, Murder Mouse, Bill Stoddard, indie comics, Wonder Man, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Boys, Clayface, Spider-Man Brand New Day, House of the Dragon, geek culture, comic books, movie reviews, podcast
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Boys Finale Breakdown and The Mandalorian and Grogu Review, Plus Paul Sun-Hyung Lee on Avatar Season 2

    The Boys Finale Breakdown and The Mandalorian and Grogu Review, Plus Paul Sun-Hyung Lee on Avatar Season 2
    May 27 2026
    Episode Summary The Boys is officially over, and Frank and Thomas dig into a series finale that split the internet right down the middle. They break down why Homelander's fall hits harder than the backlash suggests, where Kimiko's powers felt rushed, and how Butcher's heel turn landed for comic readers versus everyone else, before scoring both the finale and the full 2019 to now run. From there, they jump to the big screen for The Mandalorian and Grogu, a movie they both enjoyed while admitting the plot is paper thin and the whole thing feels like stitched-together episodes. The centerpiece is a long-awaited sit down with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who returns as Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender season two on Netflix and plays Captain Carson Teva in the Star Wars universe. He opens up about adapting a beloved animated series, why he avoids the deep lore cuts when building a character, the reckoning Iroh faces in the live-action version, and the everyman appeal of Carson Teva. He also reflects on Kim's Convenience, the season six that never happened, and why he thinks tearing down something new before watching it is a waste of energy. Timestamps and Topics 00:00:00 Intro and Weekly Catch-Up 00:03:52 The Boys Series Finale Review 00:25:27 The Mandalorian and Grogu Review 00:47:01 Interview With Paul Sun-Hyung Lee 01:20:55 Rapid Fire Questions 01:24:06 Network Updates and Weekly Recommendations Key Takeaways The Boys finale earned an 8 out of 10 from both hosts, with the full series landing at a 9, praised for ending on a hopeful note that the good guys can actually win if they stick together. Homelander losing his powers reveals who he always was underneath the facade, a takedown the hosts rank among the best villain endings on TV, even if the way he lost them through Kimiko felt like a quick fix.The Mandalorian and Grogu works as crowd-pleasing, kid-friendly Star Wars but lacks a real character arc, scoring around a 6 to 7 with both hosts feeling it plays like several episodes cut together.Paul Sun-Hyung Lee approaches adaptation by serving the scripts rather than chasing deep lore, and the live action Avatar gives Iroh a real reckoning for his role in the siege of Ba Sing Se that the cartoon glossed over. Carson Teva works because audiences connect with the grounded everyman in a universe full of Jedi, a role compared to Nick Fury, Agent Coulson, and even R2-D2. Kim's Convenience remains a point of deep pride for Lee, who still wishes fans had gotten the Appa and Jung reconciliation from the original play, but stands by going out on top. Quotes "When those were stripped away, he no longer could act like the same person." (Thomas, on Homelander)"The good guys can just straight up win." (Frank, on the finale's message) "We're so specifically Korean that it becomes universal." (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, on Kim's Convenience)"If you don't watch it, you can't talk smack about it." (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, on hating something unseen)"Go out on top if you're going to go out." (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, on ending Kim's Convenience) Call to Action If you enjoyed this one, subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave us a review wherever you listen, and share it with a friend who needs convincing on the finale. Tag us and join the conversation using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during the podcast. Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions Got a hot take on The Boys finale, a defense of The Mandalorian and Grogu, or a question for a future guest? Send us your reactions, questions, and topic ideas. We read them, and your suggestion might shape an upcoming episode. Apple Podcast Tags The Boys, The Boys finale, Homelander, Butcher, Kimiko, Eric Kripke, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars, Grogu, Pedro Pascal, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender, Netflix Avatar, Captain Carson Teva, Kim's Convenience, geek culture, pop culture podcast, TV reviews, movie reviews, Geek Freaks
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Lanterns Trailer Theories, Westworld's Return, and Punisher: One Last Kill Review

    Lanterns Trailer Theories, Westworld's Return, and Punisher: One Last Kill Review
    May 19 2026

    Geek Freaks is back with a packed episode covering the latest Lanterns trailer, the return of Westworld, new release dates for VisionQuest and Crystal Lake, and a full review of Punisher: One Last Kill. Frank and Squeaks break down what the new DC footage could mean for Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and the larger Green Lantern mythology.

    The episode also gets into what a new Westworld movie needs to do differently from the HBO series, how VisionQuest could bring Ultron and Wanda back into play, and whether a Deathstroke and Bane movie could actually work as a darker action comedy. The back half shifts into Punisher: One Last Kill, Dungeon Crawler Carl, network updates, and weekly recommendations.

    Timestamps and Topics
    • 00:00 Back in the Studio!, CCS Recap, and Convention Stories
    • 02:35 Question of the Week: Posters and Box Art That Started a Fandom
    • 05:08 Lanterns Trailer Reaction and Green Lantern Theories
    • 16:25 Westworld Movie Announcement and Franchise Potential
    • 25:00 VisionQuest and Crystal Lake Release Date Discussion
    • 31:42 Deathstroke and Bane Movie Talk
    • 37:26 Punisher: One Last Kill Review
    • 44:24 Dungeon Crawler Carl, Network Updates, and Weekly Recommendations
    Key Takeaways
    • The new Lanterns trailer sparked a big discussion about whether the show can balance grounded detective drama with the cosmic scale fans expect from Green Lantern.
    • Frank and Squeaks dig into Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and the possibility that the series could explore the morality and purpose of the Green Lantern Corps.
    • The newly announced Westworld movie has Frank excited because the franchise can work as a smaller survival story set against a much bigger sci-fi collapse.
    • VisionQuest and Crystal Lake landing back-to-back in October could make for a huge week of Marvel and horror viewing.
    • The Deathstroke and Bane movie raises questions about tone, especially with Greg Mottola's comedy background, but the hosts see potential if it leans into a Suicide Squad style dynamic.
    • Punisher: One Last Kill earns praise for its action, Jon Bernthal's performance, and emotional shift for Frank Castle, though Frank wanted more story before the ending.
    Quotes

    "Some of these games are just developed by one person, and what they do with that lack of help is phenomenal."

    "That's the Lanterns trailer they should have released first."

    "I think that's the button we're going to see: what is the morality of Green Lanterns?"

    "We got bad taste with how the HBO series ended, but I think we all fell in love with how it started."

    "The action was phenomenal. The killings were great. It got straight to the point."

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    Listener Questions

    Send in your reactions, questions, and future topic ideas. What did you think of the new Lanterns trailer, and are you more excited for VisionQuest or Crystal Lake this October?

    Marvel, DC, Green Lantern, Lanterns, Westworld, VisionQuest, Crystal Lake, Punisher, Deathstroke, Bane, Geek Culture, Comic Books, Movies, TV Reviews, Entertainment News, Geek Freaks Podcast
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    57 mins
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