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Geekscape 263: “The Avengers” Post Game Analysis with Ian Kerner!

by Jonathan

The Avengers is out and it’s time to get serious! Ian Kerner makes his triumphant return to Geekscape as he goes toe to toe with me on what he thought about “The Avengers”! We’ve both seen the movie twice and if there’s one person who knows The Avengers comic and movie universe inside and out, it’s Ian. I try desperately to play devil’s advocate but Ian just won’t have it. He explains to us the significance of all the little details in the movie, where he thinks the Marvel movie universe is headed from here and the ONE thing that bugged him in the film! It’s Assemble Time, baby!

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Geekscape 262: Author S.G. Browne

by Jonathan

Author S.G. Browne has been on Geekscape before. He’s also signed at the Geekscape booth at San Diego Comic Con a few times. We first met when his zombie novel “Breathers” brought him onto the Geekscape radar. Last time he was on Geekscape he was promoting his follow up “Fated”. Now, Scott has a crime novel called “Lucky Bastard” that should peak every single one of your interests. Scott reads the first chapter from the book, talks about his favorite crime novelists and gives advice to any aspiring writers out there! Also, we actually talk basketball a bit! Scott’s a pretty awesome writer and a funny guy (on top of being a fantastic conversationalist and a gentleman). But you’re about to find that out… GEEKSCAPE!

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Geekscape 261: The Suburban Legends

by Jonathan

My friends The Suburban Legends join me for this musical episode of Geekscape! Years ago, we shot a video for their song “Please Come Back Home” and today, Vince, Brian and Derek come on Geekscape to talk about their new album Day Job and play a couple of songs for you! They talk about this new album, their return to straight up ska and what each of them do as their day job! Brian talks about his Killing Joke tattoo, geeks out over Farscape and Stargate with Jonathan and expresses his desire to read more comics! The band also talks about being a Disney park band and their upcoming summer tour with Reel Big Fish and Goldfinger!

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Geekscape 258: Chris Hardwick

by Jonathan

Chris Hardwick is a- wait. Am I really explaining to you who Chris Hardwick is? Why would I do that? You probably already know who he and what his Nerdist brand are all about (unless you live in a cave)! In this episode, Chris and I talk about the formation of Nerdist, the new Nerdist Youtube channel, how he deals with criticism and a lot more. As someone who’s been skeptical of Chris in the past, I found him to be immediately personable, even opening up about some of the more difficult parts of his life. And he’s absolutely, undeniably a legit geek! I loved our conversation, was impressed by his complete honesty and am absolutely a convert and fan. I hope you agree! Oh, and subscribe to his channel already! They’ve got Farscape on it! FARSCAPE!

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Geekscape 257: Holliston’s Laura Ortiz!

by Jonathan

Laura Ortiz is an actress who’s first movie was the Alejandro Aja remake of The Hills Have Eyes. Since then she’s been in tons of commercials, TV shows and films including a lead role in Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” and the new FearNet original series “Holliston”. I met Laura at Wondercon last weekend and thought it would be cool if she would come on the show and talk about Holliston, series creator and horror director Adam Green, co-star and horror director Joe Lynch and the craziest things that have happened in her career. What’s the creepiest thing a fan has done? Has she ever been skeeved on by a Hollywood director? This is Geekscape, so you get the gist of the kinds of questions I ask!

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Brave Nerd World: Where did all the geeks come from?

by Stephen Prescott

What happens when you get Heidi Hilliker, Stephen Prescott, Eric Diaz and Ben Dunn all in the same room to record an episode of Brave Nerd World? Well for one we certainly can’t seem to stay on topic. Also at some point I think we each say at least one thing we’ll regret and that’s what makes this a fantastic episode. Somewhere in there though we do try and get to the bottom of why it seems that geeks are everywhere now and will the geek culture bubble ever pop?

 

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Fandom Planet 39: Rock-A-Fire EXPLOSION!

by SaxCarr

In the 1980’s, the cool kids all went to Showbiz Pizza to see the animatronic actions of the robot performers collectively known as The Rock-A-Fire Explosion. Like the Atari 2600 and the Commodore VIC20, the Showbiz Pizza of the 80’s gave way to corportate giant Chuck E. Cheese, but the Rock-A-Fire Explosion lives on. Billy Bob, Fats the Gorilla, Mitzi the Mouse and the rest are held in esteem by fans all over the world, and their leader is small-town DJ Chris Thrash.

The Rock-afire Explosion Documentary film reveals how Chris came to revive this fallen 80’s gem, explores his and a number of other fan’s obsessions with the animatronic band, and chronicles the rise and fall of Showbiz Pizza and what was once a 20 million dollar per-year venture for inventor Aaron Fechter. More than this, the film is a look at the importance of nostalgia, ever-changing media culture, and the eternal quest to stay young.

Tim and Sax are joined by Producer/Director Brett Whitcomb and Writer/Editor Brad Thomason to discuss the glimpse into the human condition, American commerce, and a man’s dream that refuses to die.

You can learn more about the Rock-A-Fire Explosion Showbiz Pizza documentary here: http://www.rockafiremovie.com/

Also, at the end of this episode is Tim’s tribute to the late Davy Jones, the Monkee.

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Geekscape 255: Walking Dead TV Writer Scott Gimple

by Jonathan

This episode I sit down with Scott Gimple, producer and writer on AMC’s The Walking Dead. Scott and I met while playing Left 4 Dead a few years ago. Scott and I talk about his career writing shows like Fast Forward with David Goyer and the recent Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance. And of course we talk about The Walking Dead. How does he deal with fan criticism as both a writer and a fan? Also, Scott gives advice to Geekscapists looking to start a TV writing career!

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Geekscape 254: Red Dead Redemption’s K Harrison Sweeney and Steve Palmer

by Jonathan

An episode a long time in the making! My friends K. Harrison Sweeney and Steve Palmer, voice actors from one of the greatest games of all time, Red Dead Redemption, come on Geekscape to talk about working on the game, their acting work and putting together their upcoming film “From the Trailer to the Grave”, which will feature much of the RDR cast! It’s a pretty awesome episode to listen to and you’re sure to learn a ton about one of your most beloved games! Also, Steve talks about writing comics for Atomic Basement and Harrison talks about protesting zombie rights on the front steps of the Wyoming state legislature! Plus! I read some Geekscapist emails and ALMOST gets my audio right… but not quite!

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Brave Nerd World: Time Travel

by Stephen Prescott

Heidi Hilliker and new co-host Stephen Prescott wax philosophical over the subject of time travel. Is it possible, if so where would they go and what the hell was Stephen doing in Victorian London?

Also featuring an interview with Thomas Rushing co-creator of a new time travel based card game that should be hitting stores soon. You can find out more at TimeTravelGame.com

 

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Fandom Planet 38: Challenge of the Aquabats

by SaxCarr

On March 3, the HUB Channel (check your local cable/sat TV provider) launches the much anticpated “The Aquabats! Super Show!”

The show’s creator and de-facto star, Christian Jacobs (aka MC Bat Commander, leader of the Aquabats!) joins the show to talk about life with The Aquabats, the creation of the Super Show and the success of his other children’s TV show, “Yo Gabba Gabba.”

“The Aquabats! Super Show”! centers around The Aquabats, a band of superhero musicians on a never-ending quest to fight evil, preserve justice and become the world’s greatest rock and roll band. The format of the show consists of both live-action and animated segments chronicling the adventures of The Aquabats, intercut with various sketches, cartoons, parody commercials, music videos and live footage of the band in concert.

Tim’s daughter, Katie, also has a cameo in “The Aquabats! Super Show!”

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Geekscape 253: MC Bat Commander from The Aquabats!

by Jonathan

This episode, I sit down with Christian Jacobs, aka MC Bat Commander, of the rock group The Aquabats, who have a new TV show premiering next month on The Hub! We spend an hour talking about music, their new TV show, comedy, creating Yo Gabba Gabba, keeping the creative faith and telling a ton of awesome stories! This was the first time I’d actually met Christian, but he took me through the Aquabats headquarters and we hit it off like old friends! Check out The Aquabats Super Show on The Hub on March 3rd and enjoy the episode!

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Geekscape 252: George and Jay from Skittykitts

by Jonathan

First, let me apologize for not cueing my mic properly! Second, let me tell you what great guests George and Jay are! Not only are they promoting their new, all-original card game, but they also wanted to come on Geekscape to help you guys meet girls for Valentine’s Day! That’s right! These dudes are hookup coaches! Listen and learn, my friends! And of course, check out Skittykitts, their brand new card game!

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Episode 21: What Are Sports? with Mitch Donaberger, Kyle K and Sonal Shah from Scrubs

by Saintmort

Episode 21 Mitch Donaberger cohosts with me and I interview Kyle K (of Blink 182 Up All Night Youtube Cover) and Sonal Shah (Scrubs)

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Geekscape 251: Jamal Joseph – Author of Panther Baby

by Jonathan

This conversation is one of the best I’ve ever had on Geekscape. Jamal Joseph is an Oscar nominated writer who grew up in the New York Panther Party and at the age of 16 was arrested as the youngest member of The Panther 21. While in jail off and on over the course of the next 15 years, Jamal developed his writing and is now a published poet, playwright and screenwriter. He was also one of my teachers at film school. Jamal and I talk about his new biography “Panther Baby”, the transformative power of art, his lifelong friendship with Tupac Shakur and his career in film. We also talk about his son… now a director and bonafide geek with a zombie web series! Definitely not a Geekscape you want to miss!

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Brave Nerd World #4: Dystopian Futures & Post Apocalyptic Dreams pt. 2

by Stephen Prescott

Heidi Hilliker and Brian Walton explore their favorite dystopian and post-apocalypse comics and books in the second episode of this two parter. We continue the Dystopian countdown and Matt Kelly continues adding his two cents.

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Fandom Planet 37: Lord of the Jungle

by SaxCarr

Sax is away on assignment. Tim is left alone and scores an interview with writer Arvid Nelson, the man responsible for Dynamite Comics’ new “Lord of the Jungle” series starring, naturally, Tarzan. The comic is a faithful adaptation of the great Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novels starting right from the beginning. “Lord of the Jungle” is one of the best new comics out there. It features great artwork by Roberto Castro and, if you’re lucky to get one, a painted cover by the great Alex Ross. The cover price for the first issue is only a buck. Do yourself a favor and pick up an issue today. Arvid has a lot to say about Tarzan and his love for the character and the medium of comic books is very, very clear. AAAAAA-oooooo-aaaaaaaaaa! Editors Note: After Tim recorded this interview it was announced that the Edgar Rice Burroughs Estate had filed a lawsuit against Dynamite for the use of the Tarzan IP (and others). We chose to air this episode unedited with hopes of contributing to the knowledge of the issue. We will be covering the story from here on out.

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Geekscape’s Amazing Spider-Man Sneak Preview!

by Jonathan

On February 6th, 2012, Columbia Pictures organized a special multi-city sneak peak of brand new footage and a cast and director Q and A to promote this summer’s Amazing Spider-Man! Of course, Jonathan and William Bibbiani were there! In this special mini-Geekscape, Jonathan and William give you their thoughts on the new footage, the difference between this Spider-Man and Sam Raimi’s and what they think this means for this superhero summer of movies! SPOILERS (OF COURSE)!

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Geekscape 250: Yuri Lowenthal

by Jonathan

I met Yuri Lowenthal a few days ago at the Dungeons and Dragons benefit and we immediately hit it off. In voice over work, Yuri is the voice of the Prince of Persia in some of the most successful entries to the franchise as well as the voice of the popular cartoon character Ben 10. We get a chance to talk about his V.O. work as well as his video series Shelf Life, currently entering its second season on Youtube. I think you guys are going to love this guy and warm to him as quickly as I did!

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Geekscape 249: Doug Jones

by Jonathan

Doug Jones, maybe the nicest guest we’ve ever had, is back on Geekscape! Doug talks about his new book “Mime Very Own Book”, his roles in the upcoming releases John Dies at the End and Neighborhood Watch and working with actors like Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn. He also shares his love for all things Abe Sapien and how he felt having his performance as the Silver Surfer ADR’ed. Also, what did Doug, a mime and often silent actor, think of “The Artist”? Also, Jonathan explains why “The Grey” is the funniest movie of the year and tells you why you should be reading B.P.R.D.!

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Geekscape 248: Mike Park

by Jonathan

Mike Park is a musician, activist and the owner of indie label Asian Man Records. A few years ago, my friend Todd Bell and I made a video for Mike’s song “Asian Prodigy”. But that’s not my first exposure to Mike. As you’ll learn from the episode, he’s been a part of making great music for over 20 years, both as a musician and by releasing albums by his friends and artists he enjoys. In this Geekscape, we talk about getting older, Mike becoming a father, the state of the recording industry, his activism and what’s kept him making music so long. Oh, and h plays some songs! Also, the college I went to see the Ska Against Racism Tour was Villanova, not Vanderbilt as I said on the podcast!

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Geekscape 247: Joey Greco

by Jonathan

Cheaters host Joey Greco invited me over to record a Geekscape conversation about Cheaters, acting and just plain old human honesty. I’ve been wanting to have Joey on the show since I met him at San Diego Comic Con in 2010 and I’m glad he was able to give me an hour to talk candidly about a lot of touchy subjects like infidelity, lawsuits that Cheaters has faced and Joey’s own stabbing while filming an episode. We also talk a bit about Joey’s other projects, including Ghostbreakers, his acting work and just how legit the Cheaters Spy equipment is! I think you guys will get a ton out of this episode!

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Geekscape 246: Cooper Barnes

by Jonathan

I’ve wanted to have my friend Cooper Barnes back on the show for a long time now. You guys might remember him from an episode from a few months ago. Well, that was before he auditioned for Saturday Night Live, a story that I had to have him come on the show and tell. Also, Cooper talks about his upcoming pilot The Men’s Room and says that Red Tails is actually pretty good! Enjoy!

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Geekscape 245: Satine Phoenix

by Jonathan

Warning! This episode has a ton of sex talk in it! Satine Phoenix is an artist, sculptor, roleplaying game enthusiast and model. She invited me to be a part of a fundraising D and D gaming event and I thought it was long since she should have come on the show to talk Dungeons and Dragons,  her former career as a stripper and porn actress and her own writing and artwork. Why not have her on to talk about this fundraising event? Also, she talks all about the scandal of purposefully bringing women by the Geekscape booth at Comic Con to try and ruin Jonathan’s life!

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Geekscape 244: Barrett Shuler

by Jonathan

Barrett Shuler is an actor, musician and comedian. I first heard about Barrett when he acted in a friend’s film, Smashed, screening this year at Sundance. But Barrett will soon appear in “The Inbetweeners” for MTV, TV’s “Awake” with Jason Isaacs and tons more. In this episode, we discuss acting, auditioning, Youtube haters, Reddit activists and stand up comedy. I think you’ll dig this guy as much as I did. Listen to us become instant friends in this episode!

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Geekscape 243: Elizabeth “Kitty McScratch” Bolinger

by Jonathan

Elizabeth “Kitty McScratch” Bolinger is a surprise guest that I really had to have on the show. She currently holds 103 registered world records in dance and rhythm gaming (and claims to have another 100 that are still being submitted). The Guinness World Record people contacted Geekscape about talking to Elizabeth and since Geekscape always needs more gamers and female subjects, I thought it would be a great idea. I think you will too! We talk about record breaking, old school games versus new school, if videogames cause violence, being hit on by guys online and a ton more! Enjoy!

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Geekscape 242: Ejen Chuang and Cosplay in America

by Jonathan

Ejen Chuang is the photographer and creator of the book Cosplay in America! For the past three years, Ejen has travelled around the U.S. to numerous Anime Conventions photographing various Cosplayers! We talk about the process of putting the book together, what Ejen thinks is the reason for the rise in popularity of Cosplay and whether or not it’s easy to hook up with Cosplay chicks! These tips just might change your social life! But don’t blame us when you get banged by a dude in a Pikachu costume!

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Geekscape 241: Matt Mogk of the Zombie Research Society

by Jonathan

My guest this episode is author Matt Mogk, the head of the Zombie Research Society. Even if you’re not into zombies, this is a pretty fascinating episode. Matt talks about the origins of the modern day zombie, what the best zombie movies are and how to really survive a zombie apocalypse. And then Matt proceeds to scare the hell out of everyone by talking about what would actually happen in a zombie apocalypse and how close we might actually be to it happening! Plus! A free song from our friends in Punchline!

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Geekscape 240: Scott Klopfenstein

by Jonathan

The first episode of the rebooted all audio Geekscape! Jonathan sits down with musician and geek Scott Klopfenstein to talk his experience in Reel Big Fish, being a dad, the music industry and what he’s been up to since leaving the band. Jonathan talks about the movies he liked this holiday and Scott plays a couple songs! Plus! An interruption from Danny Blaze and Q-Man?!?

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