The Geek Gossip

If there's anything Jack and Artie do best, it's reviews of comic book movies! In this episode, we jump into the new DCU with Jaimie Reyes in the new film Blue Beetle, directed by Angel Manuel Soto and starring Xolo Maruduena!! Tune in for our thoughts on the brand new origin movie with emphasis on family, Easter Eggs to all eras of the Blue Beetle comics, spectacular visuals and more. Be sure to go see Blue Beetle, it's a fun, heartfelt adventure for the whole family!

Jack and Artie's two part Free Comic Book Day mega episode concludes!! LIVE from JETPACK COMICS AND GAMES' FCBD CELEBRATION 2023, we've got three new awesome interviews for a new Geek Gossip epic!!! First, we are joined by the legendary artist PAUL PELLETIER! Best known for his historic runs on classic MARVEL and DC characters such as AQUAMAN, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, FLASH, HULK and more, Paul's work is iconic and instantly recognizable. He comes onto to the Geek Gossip for the second time to elaborate on the recent work he's been doing in the gaming industry, his opinion on the Guardians movies, some more characters he wishes to work with and more! Paul's just one of the most talented people we've had on the show so definitely check out his work!! Next is a great discussion with three-time guest, comic artist extraordinaire MATT SMITH! Popular for his indie series such as FOLKLORDS, LAKE OF FIRE and BARBARIAN LORD, Matt is just about to wrap up his second HELLBOY mini-series, HELLBOY IN LOVE! Join Jack, Artie and Matt as they go behind the scenes of the Hellboy creative process and into the work, career and interests of one of our coolest regular guests! Last but certainly not least, coming onto the show for his FIFTH INTERVIEW, is the amazing writer/artist mastermind RICH WOODALL!!! Known all over for original indie characters such as JOHNNY RAYGUN, SGT. WEREWOLF, THE GODS OF BRUTALITY and more, Rich has also done excellent variant covers for both NINJA TURTLES and MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. With his new genre-bending Lucha Libre-Horror series, THE BLOODY RING OF DRACULA coming this Fall, Rich returns to talk about his future projects, his growth as a creator, his history with ERIK LARSEN and more!! Huge shoutout to Jetpack Comics, Paul Pelletier, Matt Smith and Rich Woodall for making this terrific episode possible!!!!!

For the third year in a row, Jack and Artie brought their mic setup to Jetpack Comics' Free Comic Book Day festival to interview guests and record some awesome content. In part one of a two part mega episode, we start things off with three epic TMNT interviews! Our first guest is one of the original Mirage writers and artists, Eric Talbot! All the way from the earliest days of the turtles to the recent IDW content, Eric's instantly recognizable style has been used to tell some of the best Ninja Turtles stories the world has ever known. Eric was great to have on the show and definitely a fantastic interview!! Next, we are joined by three time Geek Gossip guest Jim Lawson! Best known as the creator of the villain Rat King, Jim has made tons of awesome indie comics such as the Box City Wallops and Walk Through Dinosaurland, in addition to the awesome work he's done with the Turtles. Jim pretty much kills it with everything he cranks out so he's always been a great person to talk to! Last but not least, coming onto the Geek Gossip for a second time is our good friend Steve Lavigne! The one-man-party basis for Michelangelo himself, Steve is legendary for bringing a more cartoony style to the world of Ninja Turtles. He's super nice, hilarious and talented so it was amazing having him on the show! Huge shout outs to Eric Talbot, Jim Lawson, Steve Lavigne and Jetpack Comics & Games for making this extraordinary episode possible! Part 2 comes out next week!!!

Huge news this week within the world of Star Wars!! At Star Wars Celebration 2023, not only was a trailer revealed for a new Ahsoka series but three new movies were announced, all set in different eras of the Star Wars timeline. From directors Dave Filoni, James Mangold, and Charmeen Obaid-Chinoy, these movies will all have opening crawls and will be released in 2025, 2027 and 2029. Jack and Artie get into their thoughts on each of the announced films in addition to the Ahsoka trailer and their opinions on the live action portrayals of all the Rebels characters. Moving over to the rock music world, pioneering Thrash Metal band Metallica has released their 11th studio album, 72 Seasons. Going closer to their more traditional, '80s thrash roots, this album features 12 new songs that all have something new to offer to Metallica's discography. Jack and Artie are here to talk about all the ups and downs to the new album and how it compares to Metallica's earlier works. Is it a good metal album by modern standards? Do James Hetfield and Kirk Hammet still have it in them to make excellent songs, or is it just another St. Anger or Reload? Listen to hear what we think!

Do you like it when Jack and Artie do movie reviews? Are you curious or excited about recent non-superhero blockbusters exploding box offices around the world? Do you like listening to podcasts? If so, this is the episode for you! This week's show features two awesome movie reviews and a great general discussion about the state of nerd cinema in 2023. First off, we open by reviewing the brand new animated spectacle from Nintendo and Illumination Studios, The Super Mario Bros.: Movie starring Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy and Seth Rogen. The hilarious action-packed masterpiece is absolutely revolutionary for video game-to-movie adaptations and we chat about our opinions on the performances, the cool Easter Eggs and what doors this might've opened for gamers in movie theaters. Next, we discuss the new action-adventure/fantasy/heist film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, starring Chris Pine, Hugh Grant, Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith. Based on the fifth edition of the iconic tabletop roleplaying game, the D&D film serves as a nice palette cleanser from the recent stress of interconnected universe franchises. It's a great genre-bender for hardcore fans and casual moviegoers alike, so Jack and Artie are here to elaborate on their deeper opinions. On another note, with the two best movies of the year so far being based on a roleplaying game and a video game franchise, both of which being better received than this year's Marvel, Star Wars and DC content, does this mean superhero movies/cinematic universes are on their way out? Is the video game movie takeover really gonna happen? Listen to find out!!

New episode out now! Join us as we review the latest installment on the DCEU, Shazam!: Fury of the Gods. A long awaited sequel, Jack and Artie discuss their thoughts on this new movie's performances, characters and comparison to its predecessor. We also elaborate on how much of a step up it is from Black Adam, and how a crossover between the Rock's anti-hero and Billy Batson's alter ego will play out in the up ahead third installment

For our biggest episodes in quite a while, Jack and Artie publish all the awesome interviews they recorded last week at the New England Toy and Record Show! Our first guest is actor/stuntman Kyle Pacek, best known for his work as a Bounty Hunter and various Jawas in The Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett. Kyle joins us to tell the stories of how he got involved in the entertainment industry, his experience kidnapping Baby Yoda and all his favorite characters he's played. Next, we are joined by Steve Lavigne, one of the original Mirage Studios comic book artists who absolutely revolutionized the way the Ninja Turtles were drawn. We chat with Steve about how he got involved with Mirage so early on, the story behind the transformation of the Turtles into cartoons and action figures, the recent art he did for the TMNT video game and the casting announcements for the upcoming movie. Last but definitely not least, our good friend Rich Woodall returns to The Geek Gossip, to answer questions about the recent changes in his career, the future of Gods of Brutality and his upcoming lucha libre/horror comic The Bloody Ring of Dracula. For the grand finale, we're joined by our Uncle Russ for the fan-favorite guest segment The Battles!! In one of our weirdest debates ever, the three of us elaborate on who we think would win in the epic battle between Jedi Master Yoda and the fabled Leprechaun. What'll it be - Star Wars or Irish Folklore? The Force or Lucky Charms? May the Fourth or St. Patrick's Day? We discuss! Cast your vote now by clicking this link - https://www.thegeekgossip.com/... Huge shoutout to Kyle Pacek, Steve Lavigne, Rich Woodall, Uncle Russ and Dominik Cote from NE Toy and Record show for making this awesome episode possible!!

The long awaited third and final installment to the Ant-Man trilogy has arrived, and Quantumania rules!! The MCU's fifth phase has begun with a microscopic epic using Kang the Conqueror as the main villain, and with great performances from Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiifer, Jack and Artie both bring an exciting review. How does this set up for future Marvel movies? How does it stack up to its precursors and most importantly, how does Kang compare to Thanos? Listen for our thoughts! Our dad also returns for Tales From the Dollar Bin, in which he reviews comic backstories for forgotten robot toys of the '70s and '80s like Microbots and Starriors while Jack reviews Bloodshot #1 from Valiant in 1992 along with the 2016 Ryan Ottley mini-series, Grizzly Shark vs. Seabear.

Back for a quick Superbowl weekend mini-episode, Jack and Artie kick off the episode by reviewing the new Wizarding World video game, Hogwarts Legacy! As an action RPG set 200 years before the events of Harry Potter, be sure to give this episode a listen for Jack and Artie's take on the game and hopes for the Boy Who Lived's future presence within the world of gaming. Also, the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Five, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania comes out later this week. How will this impact the MCU going forward? Is an Ant-Man movie an unusual spot for Kang to make his movie debut? We discuss!!

On another fantastic episode of the Geek Gossip, your good friends Jack and Artie are joined by the owner of DC Toys, Records and Collectibles himself, Dominik Cote! March 4th-5th at the Elks Lodge in Dover, Dominik is organizing the con New England Toy and Record Show. Featuring some of the best guests in entertainment such as Mandalorian actors Kyle Pacek and Christine & Bradley Galey, Return of the Jedi actors Margo Apostolos and Stephen Constantino, wrestlers Tony Atlas and Andrew Anderson, G.I. Joe artist Ron Rudat, Mr. Big & Ace Frehley drummer Matt Starr and local creators Steve Lavigne and Rich Woodall, Dominik's show is going to be absolutely amazing. If you're in the New England area the first weekend of March you don't wanna miss it!! Next, we break down the recent video Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad director James Gunn released as the new co-CEO of DC. Gunn sums up how the upcoming Flash movie will reset the DC universe making room for new actors to play Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, etc. What will this mean for characters like Shazam and Aquaman? How will this affect Todd Phillips Joker and Matt Reeves Batman? Does James Gunn's plan for the DCEU mean a decade of solid gold for DC fans, or has he put us on an even darker path than the one we were already on? We discuss!!! Following up, the long awaited return of our Uncle Russ takes place for the Battles, in which we debate on who would win between Thor and Superman. Who'll it be - the Last Son of Krypton, or the God of Thunder? Mjoilnir or Super Strength? Thunder or the Yellow Sun? You decide!! Cast your vote now by clicking this link - https://www.thegeekgossip.com/... Last, Jack and Artie celebrate the third anniversary of the podcast by telling the story of how the show got started and summing up all the greatest interview moments of year three. Special thanks to everyone who came onto the show, listened to an episode, met us at a con, or followed us on social media - you've all been the best, and thank you for making these three years so amazing!

In this action packed episode, we are joined by three guests unlike any other we’ve had before - the noise rock trio piece the Freqs! Consisting of singer/guitarist Seth Crowell, bassist/backup vocalist Ian Mandly, and drummer Zach Fierman, the Salem Massachusetts band has been making awesome psych punk music since 2019. Celebrating the debut of their new EP, “Poachers”, join Jack and Artie as they chat with the Freqs about their influences, stories, musical process and all things New England! Be sure to buy “Poachers” on BandCamp, listen to the Freqs on your chosen streaming service and come see their show this Saturday, upstairs at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA!

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, everybody! In this episode of your favorite podcast, Jack and Artie are joined by the legendary "Epic Lloyd" Ahlquist, co-creator of the iconic YouTube series Epic Rap Battle of History! Known for dropping bars in costume for fictional characters and historic figures such as Elvis Presley, Wolverine, Stan Lee, Pennywise and Adolf Hitler, Lloyd won the 3rd Streamy Awards in 2013 and his videos have received up to 158 million views. Lloyd comes onto the show to chat with us about his background in improv comedy, his experiences working with icons like Snoop Dogg, T-Pain and "Weird Al" Yankovic, the hilarious cameo he made in the Spongebob Squarepants movie Spoge out of Water and more! Huge shoutout to Lloyd for making this awesome episode possible!!!

This week, Jack and Artie kickstart the new year with a banger episode. Joined by their good friend Rich from Jetpack Comics & Games, the awesomeness starts up with the triumphant return of the Jetpack Launchpad. We had a great time catching up with Rich about Jetpack making the New York Times, his opinion on James Gunn's Superman movie and all the times he'll get phone calls from legendary writers like Brian Michael Bendis and Scott Snyder. We also celebrate the Third Annual Geek Gossip Awards, a yearly tradition in which we go over all our favorite movies and TV shows of the year. This time around, Jack and Artie spice it up by adding new categories like Best Album, Best Holiday Movie and Best Villain. Thank you so much to Rich for making this awesome episode possible and shout out to everybody who listened to our podcast in 2022! You all rock!!!!

Jack and Artie are back to talk about current updates in the worlds of Superman and Spider-Man!

Jack and Artie are back on the mic with an awesome episode that's gonna blow your minds!! First up, we review and break down the second trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, starring Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor Joy and Seth Rogen. This new trailer gave us a first look at Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong while featuring references to games like Mario Odyssesy, Mariokart and Super Mario 64, so our breakdown was truly epic.Dad also returns to the podcast for Tales From the Dollar Bin, in which he reviews the debut of a few "regrettable superheroes" from the '60s such as Spyman and The Fab Four (not the Beatles!) while Jack reviews the epic crossover between The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans.We wrap everything up by reviewing the new Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and continuing into our breakdown of the new trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Will this film live up to its precursors? Will the soundtrack experiment with later eras? Which character's death will make Star-Lord so mad? We discuss!!ReplyForward

Jack and Artie are back with another exciting episode, and this week they are joined by special guest Jerry Buckner from the iconic '80s music duo Buckner & Garcia! Known as one of the geniuses behind the unlikely top ten hit Pac-Man Fever, Jerry comes onto the show to chat with us about the stories behind his iconic debut album comprised entirely of songs about retro arcade games, the theme song him and his team did for Wreck-It Ralph, what it was like performing the very same venue that made the Beatles famous in America and more!

Boy oh boy do we have an astounding episode for you this week, because in this episode we are joined by comics legend Jim Shooter!!! Best known as the former Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics and the founder of Valiant, Jim is also responsible for writing the Secret Wars storyline, the first time Superman and Flash raced, the second Spider-Man/Superman crossover and countless other iconic events. Listen to us talk with Jim about co-creating the Transformers, breaking into the comics industry as a teenager, the impact he made on Marvel history and more!

55 years ago this week, Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin recorded the iconic footage of Bigfoot walking through the woods of Bluff Creek, California. Decades later, the film has become the iconic symbol of cryptozoology and in this awesome giant-sized anniversary episode, Jack and Artie are joined by some squatching legends to get to the bottom of the mystery behind the Patterson/Gimlin film.First we are joined by the legendary Cliff Barackman, known as the research analyst on the Animal Planet series "Finding Bigfoot". Cliff has made all kinds of revolutionary discoveries within the world of sasquatch and is the curator of the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon. Cliff comes on to the show to talk about his thoughts on the legacy of the PGF, the crazy adventures he went on during his televised search for bigfoot and the recent discoveries he's been making at his base of operations in Oregon.Next we are joined by documentary filmmaker extraordinaire Aleksandar Petakov, known for his cryptozoology films like Sasquatch: Out of the Shadows, On the Trail of Champ and the currently running beyond the trail YouTube series. We interview Aleksandar about the time's he's come closest to catching a bigfoot on camera, some good places in New Hampshire to go squatching and what it was like appearing in a comic book.Huge shout out to Cliff Barackman and Aleksandar Petakov for making such an awesome episode possible!!!

On this week's episode, Jack and Artie are joined by iconic comic book artist and cartoon producer Ethan Nicole! Ethan is best known as the artist co-creator of the Axe Cop series that he created with his then-five-year old brother Malachai in 2009 and has worked as a story editor on Veggie Tales in the House, Bunicula and Teen Titans Go!. Ethan joins us to talk about the inspiration behind his latest projects, the various awards he's won over his career, his favorite Axe Cop characters and more!!

It's a very wide assortment of topics covered in this week's episode! We open with a breakdown of the newly released trailer for Illumination's Super Mario Bros. movie then later reviewed the new Disney Plus Marvel Studios Special Presentation, Werewolf by Night. Plus, we analyze the recent announcement of Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine in 2024's Deadpool 3.Our Uncle Russ later joins us for The Battles, in what may be one of our most bizarre debates yet - Mario vs. Werewolf by Night!! What will it be, the plumber or the lichenthrope? Marvel or Nintendo? Mushrooms or the Full Moon? You decide!! Cast your vote now by clicking this link - https://www.thegeekgossip.com/the-battles