Two Geeks with no name this time tackle the Empire in Frank Herbert’s Dune bouncing like arguementative pinballs off the Holy Roman Empire, early Islamic History, the Jesuits, TE Lawrence and of course John Wayne.
Comments, feedback and further debtate welcome on the Geeksyndicate forums or attwogeekswithnonamepodcast@yahoo.co.uk
Next we’ll be looking at Star Wars and the Galactic Empire & the Old Republic.
]]>After an editing disaster it’s finally here! Episode 15 of the mighty SMALL PRESS BIG MOUTH finds Stacey inebriated and Lee bewildered - nothing new there then - anyhoo, comics up for discussion this week are The Walking Dead, Owly, Illegal Alien, Pluto: Urasawa X Tezuka, Templar Arizona, The Life and Death of Beatrice Shanks and The Big Bang.
Apologies for having to miss a week due to techinal issues but we’re now back on track to bring you all the news, reviews and interviews we can lay our grubby hands on.
News: Supernatutal season 6 ?, Brightest Day gets some bling, Dracula gets a reboot and news on Sherlock Holmes 2
Week That Was: Heroes,Batman: Battle for the Cowl, 24,Sanctuary Atomic Robo beyond time, Fables Volume 12 and more
Main: We get the low down on the upcoming geek extravaganza that is the SFX weekender from the editor of the SFX magazine, David Bradley.
Enjoy!
]]>News: Spidey Reboot, Star Wars gets seedier than Mos Eisley, The Spectre gears up for his animated debut and Brightest Day talk.
Week that was: The Dead, Being Human, Doghouse and the A-team trailer.
Main: We take a look at some of european comics we’ve picked up recently from Cinebooks.
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The team first explores some of the influences that got us interested in fantasy, sci-fi and horror back in the day. We then roll an eye over the books weâve been reading most recently, before beginning the first of our (soon to be legendary) discussions about the vast flood of literary adaptations out there. Finally we share some of the books we feel compelled to come back to again and again.
Amongst it all we wander between swearing monkeys, dead wasps and the joyously camp fifth ghostbuster. We ponder deep mysteries such as the genre placement of Muppet Treasure Island and just how easy it would be to get a can of coke in Mordor. We also discover which member of the cast cheated at Fighting Fantasy,which one rates The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a formative piece of genre fiction and who thinks thereâs just something special about a pangolin.]]>
We’re looking to get an even spread of disucssion material from TV, film, Books and were possible comics, games, radio and other media.
We’re splitting it into thematically linked series of about 6 episodes- so for our first we’ll be looking at Empires - by which we mean the states which dominate a particular SF universe.
For our first and pilot episode we chose the Klingon Empire simply becausebecuase there is so much material out there and wend our merry way through the analogies, relations and power of the Klingons with side tracks into the economics of Star Trek, Star Fleet diplomacy and Kirk branded cologne
For our second we’re thinking of doing Dune (but only the first 3 books!)
We would love input from the audience on future ideas for both episodes (is there a particular SF Empire you would like to see dissected?) and themes for series (Law & order, rebel movements, Religion in SF are some of muted topics for future series.)
We’re also open to name suggestions and possible logo rebranding.
Any ideas email: twogeekswithnonamepodcast@yahoo.co.uk
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We also review Chester 5000 XYV (NWS!!!!), The Legend Known As and I Kill Giants it’s lovely to be back after our Christmas break we hope you missed us!]]>
News: Murray Gold reworks Dr Who Theme,Scandal at KFC and 3D gaming comes to the Wii
Week That Was: Blackest Night, The Unknown, The Ninth Level,Day of the Triffids, and The Dark
Main: Review of Dr Who : The End of Time and a look forward at what’s next for the good doctor.
Enjoy!
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As always expect spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies.]]>
As it’s a belated last episode of 2009 the guys each pick their choice for 2009’s game of the year.
Enjoy!
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There are also reviews of Sherlock Holmes, Avatar and Misfits.
The lads also have a special preview/review of the upcoming graphic novel 45 from Com.X Comics.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Apologies for some of sound quality issues. Hopefully this will be sorted soon!
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In this first part the guys pick their favourite Movies and Comics of the last decade.
Tune into the Comic Book Outsiders podcast to hear part 2 where we discuss Tv and Books.
Enjoy!
Apologies for the slight audio glitch at the beginning of the episode in the opening music.
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In this episode David remembers a Glenfiddich 15yr old Solera Reserve and delivers his own Christmas Day speech accompanied by the sound of The Brooklyn Funk Essentials performing The Creator has a Masterplan.
David also wants to point out that he’s not naked, he’s wearing the Blue Lantern ring of hope!
Enjoy and have a lovely Christmas
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As always expect spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies.
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News: We look at what Grant Morrison has in Store for Bruce Wayne and the launch of DC’s Earth one line of Graphic Novels.
Week That Was: Grandville, Hunter’s Moon and Stargate Universe
Main: We talk to Mike Sizemore the writer of the proposed Sci-fi Series Slingers starring Sean Pertwee which has taken the net by storm this week.
Don’t forget our charity auction to raise money for Gracie Martin in memory of her father and friend of Geek Syndicate Eric Martin starts Monday December 14th!
Spread the word!
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There’s loads of news, Gateway to Geekdom which this episode is tackling a great animated series and a brilliant Manga series.
In the big review for this episode there’s a look at the recent Doctor Who special - Waters of Mars.
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In our main which was so long it edged out our week that was we take a look at the nominations for the 2010 SFX awards and give our picks.
To avoid any massive spoilers we cut out the sections where we discussed best plot twist and best death.
Fans of the QPAW podcast that put out it’s last episode this week make sure you listen to the for our little tribute to the lads.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy and sorry for the delay!
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Eric was a good friend and had a great love of all things geek but especially comics and podcasting.
We thought it would be a nice way to pay tribute to Eric by re-releasing the two episodes ( with a small intro\dedication from us) we recorded with Eric as part of our listener of the month feature.
We want to pass on our condolences and thought to Eric’s family and everyone who knew him.
We will be releasing part 2 later in the week
Dave and Barry]]>
Amanda talks about the cast changes this season, some season two titbits and reveals some embarrassing set moments. There is also some chat about the new Not-for-Profit Foundation, SANCTUARY FOR KIDS that Amanda is spearheading.
HUGE SPOILERS FOR EPISODES 1-3 OF SEASON 2
Enjoy!
]]>Welcome to episode 139 of Geek Syndicate. Your podcast guide to the murky underbelly of Geekdom!
News: News was boring this week so we skipped it!
Week that was: V, Black Widow,Chuck, Smallville,Supernatural,Sanctuary, Girl Number 9, O-Cast,Blood The Last Vampire Riese and Batman: Lovers and Madmen.
Main:We report back on our visit to Sony and the hands on demo we were given of the Digital Comics Store and player on the PSP.
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Tommy reveals how Turf came about as well as his working relationship with Jonathan on the project.]]>
News: Is the New Doctor the best ever Doctor?, Thor casting news, Sir Christopher Lee finally gets his Knighthood and Info on the Comica Festival.
Week That Was: Girl Number 9, Sanctuary,Smallville, Final Crisis Aftermath, Irredeemable and Sarah Jane Adventures
The lads also get into an interesting discussion about the many tribes of geekdom.
Enjoy!
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Look out for short interviews with Bryan Talbot, Cy Dethan, Jacen Burrows, Leigh Gallagher and more!
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Contains spoilers throughout and more swearing than you would expect from two young ladies of breeding.
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We find out from Tom what it takes to put a gaming expo together and what visitors can expect on the day.
Tom reveals what games he’s playing right now.
There’s trip into into Tom’s gaming history where we discover his love for the Sega Saturn.
Enjoy!
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Week that was: Flash Forward, SG, The Cosplay Fever launch event,Xmen Origins: Wolverine, Old Man Logan, Batman/Superman -Public Enemies and Judge Dredd Case Files 3 and 4
Enjoy!
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News: Hawaii Five 0 to be remade, Sad loss for Doctor fans and Insomnia Publications comes to the PSP!
Week that was: Harker(no not the Tony Lee comic another comic), Sceptic, Riese, Kick Ass, The Fixer and Stargate Universe
Also find out about an awesome competition to win free accommodation and signing passes for 5/6 people for the 2010 SFX Weekender!
Enjoy!
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The guys chat about Dave’s day on the set and in-between the chat there are interviews galore with Colin Morgan(Merlin), Bradley James(Arthur), Katie McGrath(Morgana),Anthony Stewart Head (King Uther) and Charlotte Morris (Head of Costume Design).
Geek Syndicate would like to thank the cast and crew of Merlin and the folks at Shine Drama for allowing us their time and access to the set.
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The event was recorded live at the 2009 British International Comics Show
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News: Sony’s offerings for the Eurogamer, Left for Dead DLC,God of War 1 & 2 coming to the PS3 and more
Buy, Rent Avoid: Wolfenstein, Batman, Trails, Mini Ninjas, Watchmen: The end if Nigh Part 2.
Also find out how you can win tickets to the Eurogamer Expo.
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News: Primeval Returns, Dollhouse ratings, casting and synopsis news for ’Predators’ reboot,
Week that was: Rainbow Orchid, Burke and Hare, Judo Dogs and Wednesday Comics.
Main: We look at some of the returning TV shows. Look out for talk on Smallville(spoilers), Fringe(very mild spoilers), Heroes, Supernatural (mild spoilers) and Merlin
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Join us for 30 odd minutes of glorious Geordibrumophonics and listen to us both squee about the imminent BICS weekend!]]>
Welcome to the first episode of the Geek Syndicate Networks newest podcast. Hosted by David Monteith this is a 5m podcast to listen to before bedtime.
Relax with a glass of whiskey and a little bedtime jazz as David talks about his latest thoughts inspired by some aspect of Geekdom.
Tonights inspiration comes from Cory Doctorow’s short story Craphound and the sci-fi series Defying Gravity.
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News: Jedi discrimination strikes in Tesco, more Green Hornet casting, Emmy’s for Pushing Daisys andHenry Jones Snr to return to Indy 5?
Week That Was:Tru Blood Season 2 finale (spoliers),Warehouse 13 (Spoilers),Blackest Night 3 (Spoiler Free),Secret Warriors (Spoilers),Atomic robo and the Shadow Beyond Time andRoom With a Deja View
Main: Hugo Awards Results
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Listen in to find out why Will Ferrell isnt funny and why flip-flops don’t cut it if you are trying to look sexy.
As ever expect spoilers and language not suitable for the kiddies.]]>
News: More info on Zod in Smallville season nine,MCM Expo and DC’s next big animated movie.
Week that was : Defying Gravity, Halo ODST trailer, Harker, Strontium Dog -Traitor to his kind, Walking Dead Vol 1, Whiteout and Harper’s Island Episode 3 (Spoilers)
This episode was recorded in Sterophonic Nugevision
WARNING : Due to the levels or raw manliness in this episode women are advised not to listen in order avoid unwanted pregnancy. Thank you.]]>
Get yer geek on Ninjas!
News
Batman and Doc Savage
Comic anti hero Lobo is coming to the big screen
Rambo 5 gets a plot of dose it?
Fantastic Four given another chance at movie glory boot
Planetary issue 27 on the way at last
The A-Teams finds it’s B A
Week that Was
Phantom reporter in Daring Mystery Comics
Atomic Robo and the Shadow of Time
At hells gate
Smallville season 9
Twilight
City of Ember
District 9
Harper’s Island
The Colony
The Fixer 2
The Rainbow Orchid
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We chat about news and review Falling Sky by Benjamin Dickson, Whiteout, several books by Raymond Briggs, Mothman About The House by Ben "BFC" Clark, Suburban Glamour by Jamie McKelvie and Blood Psi by Andy Winter and Keith Burns.
Stace managed to have no websites handy during the recording and is keeping up with that trend right now and hopes Lee will appear soon with a lovely lot of links for all you lovely people!]]>
In the Buy, Rent or Avoid section look out for reviews of Batman Arkham Asylum, Red Faction Guerilla, Shadow Complex, Trails HD and more.
The boys conclude with a look forward to a look at September game highlights.
Enjoy!
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News
Wolfman gets a trailer at last.
Doctor Who goes animated.
Simon Pegg joins Burke and Hare.
Pinocchio becomes a vampire slaying badass in a new comic.
Tank Girl wants your letters and artwork.
Another cameo for The Expendables.
Doctor Who goes animated.
Simon Pegg joins Burke and Hare.
Pinocchio becomes a vampire slaying badass in a new comic.
Tank Girl wants your letters and artwork.
Another cameo for The Expendables.
Gateway to Geekdom
Another two picks for newbies looking to take their first dip into the world of geekdom.
The Big Review
A review of Blackest Night issue 2 and Blackest Night: Batman and Robin issue 1
]]>We get you up to speed ready for 1650’s jump on issue while also taking time to point out just how goddamn pretty Leigh Gallagher really is.
As usual, expect language not suitable for the kiddies and spoilers throughout. Also expect noisy Mexican builders and cat torture.]]>
In this episode they catch up again with Damian Kindler, the creator and co-writer of the Sci Fi series Sanctuary.
Daiman talks about how filming season 2 has gone and what fans can expect when the show airs in October. There are also some revelations in the time and and energy that goes into making a, special effects heavy, show like Sanctuary and it’s demands on the cast and crew.
Damian reveals some of his favourite Sanctuary episodes and the characters he enjoys writing most.
Look out for brief William Shatner and Christopher Walken impressions!
Enjoy!
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During the interview Jonathan tells the lads where his love for all things geek ,especially comics, started. He also reveals why he would never own a comics shop again.
Jonathan explains why is unable to attend comic conventions as much as he would like.
There’s some talk about the adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic Kick Ass that Jonathan’s wife, Jane, is working on as well his view on comic to film adaptations.
Jonathan has his feet firmly placed in the Marvel comics camp. He explains why and shares some of his favourite creations. He also tells a very interesting story about his encounter with Steve Dikto.
The guys discuss with Jonathan why he decided to write his own comic and gives us a few details on the project.
Enjoy!
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We have some sound control issues this ep, sorry about that, think I have that sorted now for next time! The usual just over half an hour of chat brought to you in Geordibrumophonics!
Join your hosts Barry and Iz as they take a fun look at the crazy world of geekdom. In the main section there is news from around the web about Sherlock Holmes, War Eagles, Warren Ellis unleashes his pen on a new King Arthur film, True Lies 2 and more.
In ’Gateway to Geekdom’ our hosts each give a recommendation of something (TV show, Film, comic or whatever) which could bring people into the world of geekdom.
Finally there is the BIG REVIEW in which we review just one thing in this case we take a look at Green Latern: First Flight (spoilers)
Enjoy
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Its probably best to think of it like you are in the pub, there’s three guys talking comics on the table next to you, and one of them happens to work for 2000AD... it’ll help.
As usual expect language not suitable for the kiddies from the start (we had some technical problems connecting).]]>
During the episode Shane reveals what events people can expect at this years show as well as a look back at lessons learned from previous years.
There is a look behind the scenes at what goes into the preparation of the show and what their plans are for the future.
Enjoy!
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News
We look at some of the demos, releases and more for July
Games being played this month: Fight Night Round 4, Infamous, Prototype, Mirrors Edge and Call of Juarez
Stephen once again decides Richard is a p**sy on such important matters as the pros and cons of having little arms and children’s shotgun related trauma are discussed. They also bid a farewell to Cradlegrave and after weeks of being as nice as they could, finally crack and give it some grief... so if you are a fan of that series you’ve been warned!
As always, expect spoilers throughout as well as language not suitable for the kiddies.]]>
News: Final Fantasy for charity and a classic cartoon to be given the film treatment
Week that Was: Warehouse 13, Necessary Monsters and more
Main: The second part of our look at the Hugo Award (Spoilers for BSG)
Enjoy !!!
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The usual dismal array of outakes is missing this time around as Stace in a fit of temper at the laptop pressed the wrong buttons and lost the file, this is probably a blessed relief for all! Just over half an hour of comicy goodness presented once again in Geordiebrumophonics for your entertainment, enjoyment and ridicule!
Welcome to another 55 minutes of Geek Entertainment blasting it’s way onto your mp3 player.
News: Lobster Johnson the novel is coming, Star Trek DVD and Blu â Ray details and we announce an idea for our Halloween Special.
Week That Was: Blackest Night and The Eighth Doctor’s Audio Adventures - Season Two
This week Dave goes AWOL and Barry is joined by a special guest host.
News: New photos from Iron man 2, Another Sherlock Holmes reboot and Fear Agent the movie gets a green light.
Week that Was. Blackest Night issue 0 and 1 (no spoilers), Robot Chicken Star Wars II and Atomic Robo
Main: We look back of the awesome five day event that was Torchwood: Children of Earth
Enjoy
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This fortnight the Ladies finally succeed at recording a shorter episode, jam-packing it with gallons of pure awesome.
With no main topic springing to mind, it’s Reviewsville this fortnight, as the Racks cover such gems as Scud: The Disposable Assassin, Crossed, Science of Sleep, Necessary Evil, the Marvel Divas preview...and more! Iz scares Stace with the idea of creepy clowns in Psychoville, Stace upsets Iz with this weeks Tail, and the girls share a mutual love for Secret Six.
On top of all this joy comes two awesomely-wicked songs in Rack Music, some of the lamest Peeves ever (but damn, they’re annoying!) and, apologies to Jimmy Bott; some Barrowman news! Huzzah!
Enjoy, chaps!
Click the link, you know you want to!]]>
courtesy of Karl, for which he’s very sorry.
We also launch the Amazing DESIGN A LOGO competition! With fabulouso prizes!
If you want to contact Karl or Bryan email us at sciencefriction@ymail.com
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Welcome to another cracking episode of Geek Syndicate!
News: TJ Hooker runs onto the big screen, using the force becomes as child’s plaything, Eurogamer Expo 2009 and Brian K Vaughan packs his bags and says cheerio to Lost.
Week That Was: Spoiler free review of Torchwood: Children of Earth - Part 1, Virtuality, Batman and Robin, Irredeemable and Old Man Logan.
Main: This weeks’s main was inspired by listener Tripleironmonk. We go all retrospective as we look at some of the TV shows we loved as a kids. We pick up where we left off way back in episode 9 with those shows we missed first time around.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy.
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Week that was: Robin Hood series finale,The Black Beetle, Ghost Zero, Doc Monster, Detective Comics 854, The Good The Bad and The Weird, and the Ghostbusters game. Helping us with our week that was is none other Scott Wegener, artist on the awesome Atomic Robo from Red 5 Comics.
Main: The first half of our interview with Scott. We cover his geek credentials, some of his fave comics, how he became involved with Atomic Robo and how the comic was picked up by Red 5.
Coming soon part 2 of the interview
Enjoy!
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This month we chat about PS Home upsurge in users, the first screens for Max Payne 3 and the latest game to be given the Hollywood treatment.
In our review section - Buy, Rent or Avoid we give our thoughts on Resident Evil 5, Infamous, Ghostbusters and Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings.
We also list some of the games out in June and those coming up in July.
Enjoy Forty minutes of gaming goodness!
Prog 6 from 1977 and its deceptive cover are also looked at as is the graphic novel Kingdom : The Promised Land.
As always, spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies.
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News: Smallville casting news and Buzz Aldin and the Rocket Experience
Week that was: MSG 4 touch on the iphone(reviewed by Dave!!!!), Chuck, Robin Hood, The Fixer, Dick Turpin and the Restless Dead, Sisterhood, Dark Reign: agents of agent and Doctor Who: Autopia
Main: We tackle the thorny subject of the rising levels of negativity in Geekdom]]>
This episode we review Blankets by Craig Thompson, Fetishman, Western by Accent UK and Robots And That and a sneaky last minute review of Lowborn.
All in all 34 minutes of awesome small press reviews brought to you once again in Geordiebrumophonics!]]>
News: Primeval cancelled, an old enemy for a new doctor? and Indy 5 is coming people
Bristol Con interview: Moonface Press
Week that was: The Fixer, Ashes to Ashes, Hound of the
Baskervilles , Final Crisis Aftermath: Escape, The Life and Times of
Tim and Batman and Robin no 1
Main: We review Transformers 2 and Moon
In this episode we talk about all things Small
Press including the webcomics of Faith Erin Hicks and Ben
Clark. We review Cancertown and Zombies
Calling. And I recommend a couple of small press comics namely Zarjaz
and Prick.
Presented in geordibrumophonics for 34 minutes of auditory pleasure.
]]>Dave returns from his secret mission against EPOCH and there is some talk about the episode with the non geek and Barry’s thoughts on Legend of the Seeker finale.
News: A Team casting news, The Hardy men?, Where’s Wally?..the movie!
Week that was: Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood, Artemis Fowl the graphic novel ,Numb3rs,Harpers Island, Primeval season finale(TV) and Fantastic Four
Main Feature: in this shorter main we take a few questions from our listeners involving Robin Hood and Ashes to Ashes
Look out for special mini podcast to reveal the Atomic Robo competition winner coming soon
Enjoy!]]>
In this week’s episode Dave vacates his host chair to head out on a secret mission against the Villainous EPOCH. Amacehi, the Non Geek, steps into the fray to take over co-hosting duties for this episode.
News: A first look at Clash of the Titans and The Kung Fu legend is no more.
Week that was: Lie to me, Legend of the Seeker and the upcoming V remake
Main feature: The boys take a look at the gaming event of the year, E3. They chat over some of the big announcements that have come of the show. They also look at some of the games that they’ll be picking up as soon as they hit the streets.
Apologies for the lateness of the episode and some of the audio quality.
Enjoy!!!
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1634 and 1635 where lots of manlove is shown towards Al Ewing]]>
How feasible is moving to another solar system? How do you terraform a planet? and why is Karl obsessed with invoking feline wrath? These are just some of the questions asked (and some even answered!) in the exciting new instalment! If you have any comments or suggestions, you can contact us at sciencefriction@ymail.com]]>
In our shout out section we’’re joined briefly by a special guest. Barry tries his hand at Opera singing and Dave’s does possibly the worst impression you’ve ever heard.
News: Buffy the movie with no weedon or Gellar. The end of Lying in the Gutters and the Doctor Who movie script news.
Week that was: Matrox, Channel Evil, Green Latern fan trailer, Dexter’s Half Dozen, 24 Season finale, Legend of the Seeker and a non spoiler review of Terminator Salvation.
Main: We report back from the MCM London Expo.
Enjoy!
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There’s discussion over the upcoming video game and it;s lack of appearance on the 360 and the PS3. They also ponder over the failure of the Indy merchandise from the fourth film and the future of the franchise.
In the last section the lads open up the mailbag and tackle some questions sent in by listeners.
Enjoy
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News: A new Phantom look for a New Phantom TV series, Dollhouse Renewed/ Sarah Connor gets canned and Battleships the movie (no, not a joke!)
Week that was: We respond to a twitter post and give our thoughts on the current season of Robin Hood. We then turn our attention to the season finales of Lost, Dollhouse, Krodd Mandoon, Smallville, Fringe and Supernatural.
Main Feature: Interview with Comix guys Andi Ewington and Ed Deighton about their new and ambitious project Fourty-Five.
Enjoy!
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Arriving home after the Bristol Comic Expo and the Small Press Expo we give our report (with the aid of some whisky) on how we found both events.
There is also behind the scenes chat on the panel we hosted (which for some reason has now become a con legend...though that had little to do with us and the force of nature that is Dan Boultwood and Tony Lee.
Look out for interviews with Mal Smith, the organiser of the SPExpo and Mr DC Comics himself Dan Didio.
Get Yer Geek on Ninjas!
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News: Battlestar Galatica DVD pricing rant and Wolverine sequel and Deadpool films are greenlit
Week that was: Kick Ass issue 6,Doctor Who: The Forgotten, Cancertown, Sherlock Holmes, Wolverine the video game, Dark Avengers and Sarah Connor Chronicles
Main: We have a brief chat to Mal Smith who is the organiser of the new kid on the block in the world of UK comic cons - The Small Press Expo.
Enjoy!!!
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News: An Odyssey movie on the way, The Henchman’s Book Club, Some Unfinished Business between Will Smith and the Sci-Fi Channel, A GI Joe cartoon by Warren Ellis, surely not?
Week That Was: Xombie web cartoon series, Batman: murder at Wayne manor - an interactive mystery, Atomic Robo Vol 3- Shadow Beyond Time issue 1, Buck Rogers issue 0, Afro Samurai Resurrection and Taken
Main: Wolverine non spoiler review
Competitions: Last chance for Atomic Robo entries, Win tickets to special screening of Coraline and win Uninvited goodie bags.
]]>Join host Flint Lockjaw and the first of rotating co-hosts, Richard McAuliffe (Bluemeanie) on a trip down memory lane as they discuss the first two issues of 2000ad. Then fast forward 30 years later as they review one of the most current Progs! Prog 1631!
Remember...Everything Comes Back to 2000ad!’ ]]>
In the week that was there are reviews of Ignition City, Irredeemable, The Day the Earth Stood Still,Star Trek: Countdown Primeval and Krodd Mandoon
In this week’s main we return to our listener Diana’s email. This week we step into the court and stand accuse of crimes against Smallville.
Oh and we bid a welcome return to Notes from Nuge.
Enjoy!
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This will be a two-part review. The first, shorter half will be spoiler free and the second will be an in-depth look at the movie featuring heavy spoilers. Don’t worry we give you plenty of warning when the spoiler section is coming up.
So beam in and enjoy!
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Welcome Geek friends to another rousing (If slightly shorter) adventure with the Geek Syndicate lads!
News: Blood Sport or reality show? Bristol Comic Expo ticket woes, Indiana Jones returns to comics this September.
Week That Was: Doctor Who and the Planet of the Dead, Thor 600 and, The guild Web Series
Main: In the first of a two part discussion we tackle a listener email
and her claims that we are too harsh on Heroes and Smallville (it had to happen eventually). We talk through her points on Heroes in this episode. Look out for our Smallville talkback next week.
Enjoy!
News: Wolverine leaks and idiot reporters, Rorschach joins Friday 13th
Clash of the Titans reboot castings,The world’s first automated scientist and a serious chat over Barry’s confusion with Star Trek
Week that Was: Stargate Universe trailer, K9 goodness with the K9 trailer
Sumner Knight: Book 4 of the Dresden Files and Monkey Magic
Main: Competition results for The Lost Watchmen and a new competition is launched.
Enjoy!]]>
News: A spanking new K9 returning to our screens, More Star Trek movies on the way,Twitter the comic and The Streamies
Week That Was: Smallville, Dollhouse,Supernatural, Highwaymen, Robin Hood and Primeval.
Main Feature: Dave chats with Ben Miller star of Primeval, Armstrong and Miller, The Worst Week of My Life and Moving Wallpaper.
Competitions: Winners of Journey to the centre of the Earth DVD announced. Brand new competition launched to win copies of the novel Primeval: Extinction Event from Titan Books. Last but not least POD IDOL!
Enjoy!
]]>News: Meet Anna Mercury, BBC and ITV need to sort out their Advertising on genre shows and the charity premier of Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation.
Week that was: Dollhouse, Class War, Heroes, Doctor Who: The Whispering Gallery.
Main Feature: We take and look back at all four seasons of Battlestar Galactica and give our thoughts on the series finale. MAJOR SPOILERS ALL FOUR SEASONS!!!!
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Enjoy!
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News: The Flying car is here...sort of, To SyFy or not to SyFy, Cancertown gets one awesome foreword and DC Portfolio review at Bristol
Week that was:50 Cent: Blood on the Sand Video game,Batman Cacophony,Batman: Battle for the Cowl, Gravel, Smallville, BSG (don’t worry it’s spoiler free) and a GS Official Retraction on Punisher War Zone
Main Feature: Interview with Adrian Hodges, the co-creator of Primeval. We chat with Adrian about how Primeval came to be, how the cast came to together and a look forward at season 3. There’s also talk about his work on the Survivors remake and the two Sally Lockhart stories he adapted for the BBC.
We round off the interview with some words of wisdom from Adrian to any budding writers out there.
Apologies for the lack of a main feature as we have to postpone putting that out for a week.
News
Thanks to some devious people we have trouble on the new Forbidden Planet movie.
Mad Max returning to the cinema but not in the way we thought.
Casting for the new ’V’ pilot
A little more news from the world of TV pilots
Week that was
Watchmen comes to the Thames
Batman Brave and the Bold
New Star Trek trailer
New Harry Potter trailer
Moving Wallpaper
Heroes
The sci-fi comic Runners by Sean Wang
Notes from Nuge
Star Trek
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The proposed changes to the Tardis for the new season of Doctor Who.
Doctor Who in HD
Cancellation of the US version of LIfe on Mars
The new webcomic MindHack
DC’s new weekly comic venture
Week that was
Lost (wth added Dave rant), 24, Being Human, Tropic Thunder, Bolt and Mercury and the Murd
Notes from Nuge
Merlin
Main
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This week Barry has a rant about the Razzies. Both the guys rant on the latest series renewal news and Dave finds probably the most awesome T-Shirt in the world. In a shocking turn of events Dave actually has some gaming news!
In the Week that Was look out for reviews and chat on 24,Legend of the Seeker, Being Human, RoadCrewComic, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,Invisible Inc and Lost.
In our main we bring you our exclusive review of the Watchmen movie!
Enjoy
]]>In this week’s episode the guys look at the upcoming Watchmen movie and share some of their thoughts. They also discover that Hollywood as officially run out of ideas.
Once more we join Dave Mckusky for CON WATCH.
In this week’s Week That Was look out for are reviews/chat for Kaiju, The Last Templar, Atomic Robo: The Dogs of War, Smallville, House of Mystery, Fringe, Lost and Hulk Vs.
In our main feature we talk to Joe Ahearne the creator of Exorcist drama Apparitions and the awesome vampire TV series Ultraviolet
Remember our competition The lost Watchman is still going head to www.geeksyndicate.co.uk for more info.]]>
Through blizzards, the computer crash of 09 and a bucket load of audio problems Geek Syndicate have prevailed against the onslaught of the evil EPOCH.
In this week’s frost bitten episode the guys drop the news and main segments as they have so much week that was stuff to get through. Look out for Dave finally catching up with Heroes season 3.
There are reviews and chat on Punisher: War Zone, Old Man Logan, Battlestar Galactica, Largo Winch, Marvels, Law and Order and Legend of the Seeker. Dave chats about his meetings with Frema ’Martha’ Agyeman and Jamie ’Apollo’ Bamber. Barry reveals his thoughts on the Doctor Who Exhibition down in Lands End.
This week’s Notes from Nuge takes a trip on the Battlestar Galactica.
The boys finish up with what they thought of the now infamous Christian Bale rant (apologies as I forgot to add in the clip of the rant..oops).
Also Look out for the new GS Watchmen competition ’ The Lost Watchman’
Enjoy!
]]>Due to some serious and quite frankly messed up computer problems at both our ends Episode 106 will be delayed. With me off on my hols for a week we may not be able to get a new episode to you until sometime after 9th Feb
Apologies all!
Nuge
There’s a 24 review from Barry and Dave finally watches Prince Caspian at last.
Notes from Nuge makes a welcome return to the fold with a track dedicated to Stace of Comic Racks.
The main feature is a look at what comics the guys are currently picking up from DC and Marvel.
Enjoy
Email us your comments at geeksyndicate@hotmail.co.uk
]]>In our first episode of the new year we chat about the stupidity of science when it comes to dinosaurs and the new Judge Dredd movie.
In this weekâs Week that was we have a bucket load of reviews and other cool titbits for you.
In our main feature the lovely Amanda Tapping of Stargate fame comes onto the show to chat about her latest project, the hit show Sanctuary. We find out about the showâs journey, from itâs roots on the internet right up to the first season which has just ended itâs run. There are some behind the scene insights on the cast and the way the show is developed. Amanda reveals what it feels like working on a show that is so heavily reliant on green screen work.
We were also able to tease some hints on what we can expect from the second season of Sanctuary.
As alwaysâ.enjoy and Happy New Year!
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Apparitions
Xmen Origins: Wolverine Trailer
Superhuman Resources
Burn Notice
Terminator Salvation (Trailer)
Comicsology (Application)
Spooks (TV)
Merlin (TV)
Necessary Monsters (Comic)
Main Feature
At last we can present our world wide podcast exclusive of our coverage of the UK Press Junket for the Spirit.Those in attendance were show twenty five minutes of footage from the movie.
We (oh and maybe there were a few other reporters there as well) pitched a few questions to Samuel L Jackson, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson and Frank Miller. They tell us how they came onboard the movie and what people can expect from it. Sam reveals his comic background and we learn just what comics he does carry around in his travel bag.
Enjoy all and Merry Christmas!
That’s it from us for this year but never fear we will be back in the new year (in about a month).
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Comics - The Helm, Ultimate X Men, The Surrogates, Kingdom and Superhuman Resources and a brief look at Indie Manga.
Books - Arrowhead
DVD - Tinselworm
TV- Spooks and The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Main Feature - the guys discuss the recent DC and Marvel events Batman RIP and Secret Invasion. They also discuss events in general and what they think of them. The second part of this comic heavy main feature is a discussion on the impending increase in comic prices.
Oh and NOTES FROM NUGE IS BACK !!!!!
Enjoy...
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We talk to Julian about what it’s like being the fable ’Dr Who’ slot as well as his thoughts on the cast. He also gives us an insight into the how he came involved with the series and how it has developed and evovled through it’s run. Along the way Julian reveals his favourite episode.
We finish up with a look forward to the future of the show and the possibility of a second season.
Enjoy!!!
]]>In this special, feature length, episode we are both in the same location drinking a lot of whisky(surpirse) while trying to put the geek world to rights.
Look out for drunken reviews of Smallville(I know!), Quantum of Solace, Sleeper, Echo, Rock Night and more.
In our main (which we did announce but was so distorted we had to edit it out...sorry) feature we answer a bucket load of questions sent to us by you guys.
Enjoy and thanks for listening and supporting Geek Syndicate!!!
Get Yer Geek on Ninjas!!!
]]>Highlights from this week’s thrilling adventure includes reviews of indie comic Damnation, the two minute preview of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, Merlin, Legend of the Seeker and The new Star Trek trailer.
The main feature is the lads trip to the Thought Bubble Comic Con in Leeds.
Can they survive...tune in to find out
]]>This week the boys discuss the Heroes firing scandal, The Last Dragon remake(Why!!!??) and the newest con on the block,Cymru Con 2009.
In the week that was the week long UK Zombie fest Dead Set is reviewed. The guys also review the indie comic Harker, Flash Gordon issue 2, Serenity: Better Days and Dave tries to come up with a new segment.
In the main feature the London MCM Expo is given the once over and the winner of the latest writing competition is unveiled.
Oh and an old seasonal friend makes a welcome special!
Enjoy!!!
]]>In the Halloween inspired main feature the guys chat about some of the thing from their life as well movies, comics, books etc that scare the beejezzus out of them.
Enjoy!
Only a week to go until voting ends on the 2008 Podcast Awards so please head over to www.podcastawards.com and vote for us in the Entertainment category.
Cheers guys and beware the giant pumpkin !
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Many thanks for voting guys!
Barry and Dave
]]>In this week’s episode (only 3 away from the big 100) the guys discuss and reflect on the first cast photos from the upcoming Star Trek movie. The boys commiserate with Terrance Howard as he is booted off Iron Man 2. Finally the war against EPOCH has it’s first champion in the shape of the W.A.R DC.
In the week that was there are reviews of Marvel Heroes,The Encyclopaedia of classic Saturday night telly, Strontium Dog, Half Dead, Sanctuary, Life on mars (kind of), Sarah Jane adventures and Kin. Dave announces the winner of the ’name Dave’s new Doctor Who podcast’ competition and Notes from Nuge makes a welcome return.
In our main feature we take a look at the upcoming Thought Bubble Festival in November.
Big thanks to everyone who nominated us in the 2008 Podcast Awards!
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In the main feature the boys discuss their experiences at BICS 2008 and some of the panels they attended.
Also the guys find their new Smallville in the shape of Knight Rider.
Enjoy and remember... as High Pilot would say ’ SOMEWHERE THERE IS TROUBLE!"
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This week we have real-people news (Comic Racks, Jamie Smart, and Almost Dr Karl Byrne)and some pretty spiffy reviews:
Deadpool #1 and 2
Big Hero 6 #1
The Dead #1
Our Top of the Racks are as outstanding as ever with a controversial Tail thrown in for good measure (via a big joint fume about Forbidden Planet)...
Our main topic this episode is less of a blow-by-blow account of Brum Con 08, but rather more of a how-drunk-did-we-get-and-what-panels-did-we-miss? account
Join us as we ramble about our celebrity new best friends, the panels that we *did* manage to get to, and what we got up to with all our forum buddies We round off with some cracking Rack Music (Clint Eastwood from Gorillaz and Cath... from Death Cab for Cutie), as well as a rather dubious Peeve...
Tune in next fortnight for an Ask the Racks special and don’t forget this is the last episode to be hosted on the Geek Syndicate feed - in the future find us solely at http://comicracks.libsyn.com/rss
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There are also reviews of Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods, Dresden files: Grave Peril, Monster and Star Wars the Force Unleashed on the Wii.
Enjoy and to those going to BICS we’ll see you there!
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Where your devilishly handsome and witty (not to mention humble) host, Karl Byrne takes a look at the real science behind science fiction, from time travel and alternate universes, to evil clones and superheroes.
Episode 1
To start the ball rolling, and in honour of the world surviving the Large Hadron Collider (aka "big scary black hole machine") being turned on, in this episode Karl talks about blackholes: what they are, where they come from and the reality behind what we’ve seen on TV and in the movies. He also reviews some of his favourite sci-fi books, TV shows and movie’s that involve black holes and as an added tells you how the sun is going to die.
If you have any questions or comments about the show or any suggestions about what you’d like to hear in future episodes, you can contact karl here on the forum’s (where he’s known as Carlitobaby) or alternatively email him at sciencefriction@ymail.com.
So have a listen and then come along and watch him make a fool of himself at the Birmingham comic convention on the 3rd October!
Prepare for tangents-a-go-go as we get distracted (surprise!) over Jamie Smart drawing robots hurling over nuns, Stace diving on creators, Iz going dreamy over Almost Dr Karl and his debut at BrumCon.
Reviews include: Mummy 3, Angry Gnomeâs Short Stack, Mercury & the Murd, Catwoman #82 and True Story Swear To God.
Top of the Racks this episode are Fat Chunk & the Judge Dredd Megazineâs Tank Girl â both of which *everyone* should pick up
Rack Music: Biffy Clyro â Mountains, Jonathan Coulton â Skullcrusher Mountain
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Before the boys can get a head of steam going they are already tearing to shreds the new Bond theme Another Day to Die.
In the news the guys dicuss the crazy idea of a Naked Gun movie without Leslie Nielsen, the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, how Vigrin Comics have gone liquid and Warner Bros earns itself a few dry slaps.
Moving onto The Week that was there are reviews of Umbrella Academy: Apolcalypse Suite, Batman: Going Sane and The Hunter: 3 Terminal Oblivion and well as a brief mention of a few 2000AD titles
In this week’s main feature Barry watches his last ever episode of Smallville as the lads take us on a whistle-stop tour through some of the season openers. Some the shows covered are Supernatural,Smallville, Merlin, Sarah Conner Chronicles and more. Be warned there may be a few spoilers bumps(massive ones for Smallville) along the way but nothing you can’t handle.
Also the winner of the anniversary/relaunch of Listener of the Month is revealed!
Enjoy and look out for latest podcast to join the Geek Syndciate Network, Science Friction coming soon!
]]>In our main feature we have the first ever podcast interview with Drew Pearce, the writer/ creator of the new superhero sitcom ’No Heroics’ coming to ITV2. It will be the channel’s first ever original sitcom.
Drew reveals the origin of the show and it’s cast as well as his own comic roots before taking some questions from our forum members.
Warning this episode contains bad signing from the outset!
News
We have a brand new website!
Ghostbusters 3 the movie is on but maybe not the game!
News on the US remake of Life on Mars
An old pain in the ass returns to 24.
Hadron Collider...lovely invention or the end of humankind ?
A new sci-fi show about an alien invasion of earth...how original !
Ghostbusters 3 the movie is on but maybe not the game!
News on the US remake of Life on Mars
An old pain in the ass returns to 24.
Hadron Collider...lovely invention or the end of humankind ?
A new sci-fi show about an alien invasion of earth...how original !
Week that was
Quick interview with Jon Harrison at Forbidden Planet’s 30th anniversary party.
Kick Ass issue 4 and the movie adaptation chat.
Gravel the ongoing comic series by Warren Series
The Mummy 3
Criminal macabre anthology of short stories
Kick Ass issue 4 and the movie adaptation chat.
Gravel the ongoing comic series by Warren Series
The Mummy 3
Criminal macabre anthology of short stories
We briefly catch up on Smallville, Lost and Supernatural
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Interview with Drew Pearce, Creator/writer of the upcoming ’No Heroics’ Enjoy!!]]>
Alas, there are no news and reviews segments, but heck, who needs those when you have a awesome interview?? Especially when said interview reveals a deep seated hatred of Jaffa Cakes, a general fear of selling oneself at conventions, a far too large amount of talk about cat porn, and the revelation that Jamie Smart smells. It’s true. No, really.
Sir Jamie Smartington sticks with the girls through Rack Music, almost causing a divide in Rack City, and even puts forth a Peeve of the Fortnight. Like this podcast wasn’t filled with enough vitriol
All this plus girly squeals, more random swear words than you can shake a stick at and a whole lot of fun!
~ Please to note: We apologise profusely for the sound quality of this episode. Unfortunately technical difficulties minutes before recording and the Pamela program’s all-round hatred of Racks fun lead to a rather muffled Jamie. We present this episode to you in the best state we could muster, and we hope to muck around with other recording programmes in order to have Jamie on again in the future. If he’ll do it, that is, we were quite scary... ~
Jamie Smart’s website of awesomeness
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Enjoy and see you in September!
Comic Book Outsiders
Bringing you some of the very best hidden gems from the world of independent comics, movies and TV.
In this episode our Main Feature is an interview Scott conducted with Brad Lovett, our roving reporter who gives us his feedback on the San Diego Comic Con and what his experience was like as an attendee but also an independent comic creator.
Then it’s the first Challenge Barry, where I pitch three comics to Barry and try to get him interested enough in them to pick up at least one.
Barry reveals a Guilty Pleasure and we get into a bit of a discussion about other guilty pleasures from the same era.
Our last segment as always is the Hidden Gem and this episode Barry and Steve talk about Supernatural, a great TV show that more people should be watching.
There is also a quick recap of the Secret Quotation competition. You need to send all five quotes, plus the name of the film that they come from to secretquotation@gmail.com. More information about the competition and which episodes you need to listen to can be found at UK Comics Podcast Secret Quotation Page
If you want to get in touch about anything we talk about on this show, then you can email us at comicbookoutsiders@hotmail.com or visit our myspace or facebook pages, leave an iTunes review or a comment on the libsyn page.
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The girls cover everything from comics to TV to film, touching on titles such as Rest #0, The Walking Dead V1, Wall-E, Dynamo 5, The Mummy: Rise and Fall of Xango’s Ax, Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1 - 4, The Living Corpse #0 & #.5 and Six Feet Under. And, of course, what would this episode be without a little Jamie Smart, this time in the form of Bohda Te?
All this plus several more reviews (look out for The Dark Knight super-spoilers from 1 hour 10 mins until 1 hour 22 minutes in), a one-time-only new segment called Challenge Stacebob, and all the usual rambling!
Don’t forget to enter the UKCPG competition, Secret Quotation, by listening to Comic Racks 18, Geek Syndicate 90, Q!PAW 45, Comic Book Outsiders 22 and Birds of Geek 38 (to be released soon!)
Enjoy!
Additional links as promised in the episode:
(Un)Employed Skeletor at the SDCC
Hack/Slash - Suicide Girls
B is for Bum Conker
Joe Cornish - Song Wars
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In this momentous episode the ladies do away with their usual format in order to bring you their very first creator interview with none other than the frankly rather awesome Paul Cornell.
Paul has dipped his toe into the wonderful world of comics on many an occasion, writing stories such as Wisdom, 2000AD’s XTNCT and the currently running (and fucking brilliant) Captain Britain and MI:13 series, to name but a few. As well as working in the comics world, Paul has penned some of the best episodes of Doctor Who to grace our TV screens (Human Nature and Family Of Blood, anyone?), several Doctor Who novels and audio shows, and episodes for top series’ such as Primeval, Robin Hood and Casualty.
During the interview, the girls quiz Paul about his upcoming projects, whether being a writer makes watching shows/reading books more difficult from a technical point of view, and whether he’s had any unnerving fan experiences (other than Stacey professing her undying love for him at Bristol Convention earlier this year, of course.)
To top the episode off, we pick our Rack Music for this fortnight; both of which turn out to be rather geekily inspired as one of us riffs on a Watchmen theme while the other takes inspiration from Wisdom #3.
All this as well as some insights into Paul’s writing history, advice for budding writers and some good old fashioned swearing.
Don’t forget to take part in the UK Comics Podcast Group competition by listening to the 5 Secret Quotation episodes: for more information visit www.comicspodcasts.co.uk
Enjoy!
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Enjoy and see you in September!
]]>Anyhoo, on with the show! In this accidentally long episode, the girls tackle the topic of comic book movies, announcing some of their favourites, some of their, ahem, not-so-favourites, some they haven’t seen yet but would like to see, and some upcoming movies that have them squirming in their seats with anticipation!
On top of this comes all the regular bumph; Stace discusses her Things To Do Before She’s 30 achievements, Iz warms to Guitar Hero 3 now she isn’t getting booed off stage and both girls get excited at all the Rack-related news! Well, wouldn’t you get excited at the prospect of interviewing Paul Cornell, having Jamie Smart on the show and being in a comic?? Thought so ;)
During the reviews, the Ladies of the Racks unite in their enjoyment of The Uniques #1 and 2, continue their squabbling over whether the art in Wolverine Origins really is any good, Stace dispairs at her lack of memory during the reading of Final Crisis #2, and Iz travels down Memory Lane by picking up the Dandy!
All this and The Donnas and Weezer sound too good to be true? Well, it is true, so get to the listening! :P
Enjoy!]]>
News
The Return of Artemis Fowl.
30 Days of Nights’s follow up web series.
Primeval roars into the U.S.
Clone Wars backstory revelations.
David Monteith vs Buzz Aldrin and NASA.
Geek Syndicate’s nemesis EPOCH rears it’s head once again.
Back in time at the Bristol Comic Convention
Liam Sharp of MAMTOR! (pronounced MAMTOOOOOOOR!)
Notes from Nuge and Max the Cat
Indy 4 (A young hero on the rise).
Week that Was
Four feet from a rat (Comic from MAMTOR).
Delve into the world of Paranormal State (TV).
Gotham Knight (DVD).
Main feature
Journey back with the guys to 1999 when the world was at the brink of the apocalypse. They look at some of the movies and tv that were out in that year.
Enjoy!!
The Secret Quotation will be revealed next episode!
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In the main feature the guys interview Rob Williams, the writer of the new Indiana Jones Comic, Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods from Dark Horse.
New
Supes to return again with a new director?
Exterminators comic crawls onto a tv screen near you soon.
Tony Stark to play Sherlock Holmes?
Notes from Nuge
Adventures with ’The Phantom’
Week that was
Batman: Murder at Wayne manor.
The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones.
The Twelve - issue 6
Kung Fu Panda
Lone Wolf and Cub - last issue.
Metal Gear Solid 4
Review of new BBC series ’Bonekickers’
Main
Interview with Rob Williams, writer of the new Dark comic Indiana jones and the Tomb of the Gods.
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That’s right, it’s Tangent City this episode as Stacey gets hyper on who knows what and Iz, still recovering from concussion, has to deal with that level of craziness.
The girls cover highly important topics this fortnight, from the origins of The Cheeky Girls, to Stacey’s Mr’s giant birthday list, to whether Daniel Craig is a pouty woman or not, plus lots more in between.
But fear not, my comic loving friends, for the girls do get their comic on and bust out a load of reviews, from Kick Ass to Fables, Dock Walloper to Maus, plus a couple of non-comic goodies along the way. This is mostly because they couldn’t think of a proper topic, but hey, it’s all good. During these spoiler-rific reviews Iz proclaims that everything ever is "fucking awesome", Stace brings everyone down and The Racks it’s first ever joint Top of the Racks. That’s right, folks, there’s a comic out there so awesome that it gets the full Comic Racks endorsement! (Go buy it!)
The regular Rack Music segment sees The Rack Ladies accidentally develop a theme of video game related tunes, though Stace has yet to find out Iz’s verdict on her pick this fortnight.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy a podcast full of random singing, laughs and reviews a-plenty!
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Enjoy!
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News
Clash of the Remakes.
Red Sonja meets Planet Terror.
Week that was
Trinity issue 3 (DC).
Project: Kalki (Virgin Comics).
Aquaman pilot episode (should’ve had the Hoff in it!).
Quantum of Solice trailer.
Main Feature
In this special interview the guys chat to Matthew Graham whose projects have included "The Last Train", "Life on Mars", "Ashes to Ashes" about his new six part archelogical thriller series "BoneKickers". Matthew has also written episodes for Spooks and Hustle.
The guys delve into Matthew’s past to discover where his love of writing comes from as well as some of his influences. They also learn how he ended up working with Kudos to write episodes for both "Spooks" and "Hustle"
Finally they guys get to pitch some questions from the forum members and discover a recent and very interesting encounter between Matthew and George Lucas!
Enjoy!
]]>When Barry loses his Nujo during this episode with Dave’s help he is forced to unleash the power of Nujo extreme!
GO YO NUJO!!!
News
Supernatural heads west!
Doomsday hits Smallville in an ambulance.
Back in time at the Bristol Con
Community Comics (www.communitypublished.co.uk/)
Sceptic Isle (www.moonfacepress.com)
Questions from the Senate
Some listeners pitch some questions to the lads including getting their opinions on the current trend of remakes and sequels.
Week that Was
Short interview with OT who played ’Other Dave’ in the fantastic Doctor Who two parter ’Silence in the library’ and ’Forest of the Dead’
The Reaping (or stupid people in a horror movie)
The Omen(even more stupid people in an horror movie)
Lone Wolf and Cub(comic)
Dave gave his quick review on Indy 4
Barry gives his review of the new Hulk movie.
Ramayan 3392 A.D. (www.virgincomics.com)
Competition
Find out how to win a copy of Ramayan 3392 A.D in ’Barry’s Hamster’s Competition’ (yes you read that right).
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This is one of the more action-packed episodes with tales of Izâs furious disagreement with her stairs and Staceâs awesome experience seeing not one, but two, of her favourite bands live (much to the concussed Racks dismay).
Our main topic this week is Ask the Racks - Part 3, where the ladies answer a bunch of questions from forumites (and half of Stacey’s family) including: Which superhero film is the best and worst?, which superhero film would you make and who would you cast in the lead?, and have either of you ever ’converted’ a mate to comics who previously wasn’t interested? and if so, what hooked ’em?]]>
Remember drinking loads of whisky isn’t big or clever but it does taste nice!
Back in time to the Bristol Comic Con
Short interview with Richard emms about Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon issue 0 (Comic)
Little Thoughts (Comic)
Week that was
Barry ween Boy genius (Comic)
Doctor Who Midnight - The boys have quite a serious chat about this episode including some dark revelations from their past.(TV)
Planet Terror - A hot girl with a machine gun for a leg, zombies and so much more. What more can you ask for? (Film)
The Mummy 3 (Trailer)
Lone Wolf and Cub (Comic)
Main
The guys take their yearly look at the upcoming season of geek tv and
give a thumsb up or down or even middle to what’s coming to our tv screens over the next year.
Enjoy!
News
Survivors remake (no not the band for did eye of the tiger) from Rocky 3) by Primeval creator
Warren Ellis’ Ocean swims to the big screen
Week that was
Doctor who - Forest of the Dead episode review.
Dan Dare issue 1 - 5 from Virgin Comics.
Astonishing Xmen (the end of the Wheedon run)
Secret Invasion
Trinity 1
Final Crisis 1 (with added Dave rant!)
Lego Indiana Jones (ah yeah!)
Kick ass issue 3
Titanium Rain
Notes from Nuge
No Notes this week I’m afraid
Main
Enjoy!!!Dave reports back after his trip to the London MCM Expo.
After several months of being completely rubbish, the girls finally get their act together and present to you their second and rather awesome Rackette, the lovely Marcus Q. Join them in the main feature as they discuss Marcus’ comic likes and dislikes, how dyslexia can affect a comic reader and what comic creators and editors could be doing to improve the reading quality of their works.
During the show, Stacey gets excited several times, on topics such as The Futureheads (oh, will she ever shut up about them? I think not), Jamie Smart and awesome looking Transformers covers. As well as all the excitement there are rants a-plenty as Iz slates her Tail of the Racks, and Marcus addresses a friend who borrowed (read: nicked) some books once...
Unfortunately, Mr Q departed before the Rack Music and Peeve segments, but never fear! Iz and Stace produce the goods, as they can never let a good rant lie.
Will Stace disguise herself as Velma to stalk The Futureheads? Will Marcus ever get his books back? Will Iz accept that being "the tits" is, in fact, a good thing? Listen on and find out!
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News
Barry has a massive rant about the Skynet systerm.
Highlander remake (apparently being the only one is not enough these days).
Flash Gordon to be remade(hopefully not a movie version of the tv series).
Week that was
Doctor who - Silence in the Library episode review.
Dock Walloper from Virgin Comics.
Shadow Hunter from Virgin Comics.
Star Trek: Of Gods and men (internet fan film with an awesome cast!).
Notes from Nuge
Superman the movie
Main
]]>No main this week far too much arguing an doctor whoing to get through this week!
Make sure you keep listening to the end for a never before heard recording of Tony Lee giving the guys a motivational speech before their live Bristol panel.
Enjoy!!
News
The news is we have no news this week!
Week that was
GTA 4 more fun than....well...loads of stuff!
The Hunter by Dare Comics
Batman RIP
Notes from Nuge
The man with the hat is back!
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Bristol con 2008
Apologies of the lastness of this episode this was due to a bout of Indiana Jones fouritis...very dangerous!
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The hotel is completely ragged upon, the panels are discussed in depth and the girls profess their undying love for Tony Lee and Paul Cornell.
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Following the interview the roles are reversed faster than you can say...well role reversal as Tony hosts the first ever live UK Comics Podcasting Panel. Listen in as Tony and the audience quiz a panel made up of the UK podcasts Comic Racks, Birds of Geek, Comic Book Outsiders and Geek Syndicate.
Can the world of podcasting survive such a clash of titans? we shall see!
Enjoy...
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In our main feature you get not one but two iron man reviews (how’s that for value for money?). First up we have a guaranteed spoiler free review then after the credits right at the end of the episode we have a Spoiler packed review for the movie. You get plenty of warning and hey the guys even will throw in a time stamp so that you know when to stop listening. It will be right at the end of episode so that way you won’t miss out on the usual hi-jinks! Enjoy
News
Look who’s coming to Smallville next season.
The return of the Sword and the Sorcerer.
The resurrection of yet another Comic book hero...too much?
Notes from Nuge
Transformers the movie
Week that was
More fun with Blake’s Seven
New Incredible Hulk trailer
New Indiana Jones trailer
New Dark Knight Trailer
Main
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Ironman Spoiler full review - starts at 1:06:02...you have been warned!
See you at Bristol (those that are going!).
James reveals what it was like finally working on the TV show he had loved from childhood as well how he dealt with fan reactions to the episode.
We also find out some of the upcoming projects James is working on.
Enjoy!!!
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Enjoy!
News
Mortal Kombat vs DC universe. Is it madness or genius?
Primeval season three news. It’s a biggie people!
The upcoming Blake’s 7 remake.Will it be UK’s answer to BSG ?
Week that Was
Lost - is it actually going anywhere?
The Spirit/ Sin City 2 teaser trailer
The Hancock trailer. Is going to be the wild wild west of Comic book Movies?
Main Feature
An Interview with Mike Allwood who is one of the driving forces behind May’s Bristol Comic Expo.
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So sit back as The Nuge, reviews Doctor Who, Smallville, Cloverfield, Wii Kart and Army of Two. The Nuge also invents a new word for the geek world.
Apologies, in advance to co-host Dave who knows nothing about this episode!
Enjoy!!!
]]>Apologies for the sound issues in this episode which we wil have sorted out for next time :)
Before they get stuck into the main topic of a Bristol Con preview, the girls talk about Rock Star, Dr Who doing Shakespeare, Baby Boomers at BristolCon and online, the Gotham Knights trailer and the Golden Champagne Glass Awards 2008 (vote Geek Syndicate!!).
Reviews include Maintenance Vol 2, Ms Marvel #25, Dr Who Season 4 Eps 1 & 2, CJ7, and Everybody’s Dead #2. This section witnesses Iz inadvertantly insulting Steve Coogan (she didn’t mean to) while going mad over Son of Rambow, Stace losing her mind over not having Fillerbunny, and the Racks being divided over the new Who companion.
Iz very rudely dominates the Top of the Racks section with a 12 minute hysteria fit over the best-birthday-present-in-t
For the main topic, the Racks chat about which creators/ writers / artists they are most looking forward to seeing in Bristol, and for the first time ever, both Racks like each others choice for Rack Music.
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Questions from the Senate
What’s the worst adaptation to movie?
Have we watched Big Bang Theory and what did we think?
What’s your favourite all time non DC or Marvel comic?
Week That Was
Pushing Daises (TV)
Smallville. (TV)
Remote Control K9 (Gadgets)
"Moths ate my Doctor Who Scarf" (Comedy show)
Main Feature
Travel with Geek Syndicate back to 1985 to look at such classics as the A-Team,The Last Dragon,Goonies, Moonlighting and Rambo 2
Notes from Nuge
Doctor Who Season 3
Leave a comment or question for the boys on our new voicemail number.
+442081335704
Enjoy!!!
*No Ewoks were harmed in the making of this episode.
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Barry explains how we went from being one the top rock photographers in the world,to being a music supervisor then a producer with a first look deal in the comics-to-film entertainment division of Dark Horse Comics and finally to the formation of Radical Publishing.
Barry also explains his former involvement in the Judge Dredd and 30 days of Night movies and the upcoming Rex Mundi Movie starring Johnny Depp.
We get some insight into the various divisions of the company and the comics about to be released within each. He also reveals Radical’s plans for the future and some of it’s upcoming comic to movie adaptations, including a collaboration with John Woo. So sit back and enjoy!!!
]]>News
New Stargate series on the way(Do we really need another one?)
Santuary on it’s way to the UK
Week That Was
Doctor Who season opener. (TV)
Torchwood season finale. (TV)
Caliber (comic)
Hercules (Comic)
Sarah Conner Chronicles (TV)
Notes from Nuge(with help from Marcusq) - Gladiator
Main Feature
There is no main feature this week but instead an extended week that was segment.
Enjoy!!!
]]>Back to their regular programming (hopefully), Iz and Stace bring you a lazy, but still rather good if we do say so ourselves, episode of Comic Racks!
In this reviewtastic episode, the ladies talk you through some of their reading and TV watching highlights from the last few weeks. Much rambling on the subject of Torchwood takes place, and Iz finally gets around to starting Death Note, hoorah! Stacebob tries desperately, and quite badly, to describe the sheer brilliance that is Ubu Bubu #1, as Iz reveals a rather controversial Tail of the Racks...
In our not-so-much-news segment, Stace botches a news story about a Whedon musical, Iz muses on the sanity of Tom Cruise and we discuss the pros and cons of spoof movies.
As well as all this juicy content, Stace almost wets herself recalling her brush with the Futureheads, and the ladies finally get Rack Music properly off the ground with our choices for this episode.
Enjoy!]]>
News
- Dr Who vs God?...yes we are serious
- Superman’s patents fly out of DC’s window.
- Harry Potter and the do we really need two films?
Week That Was
- Nick Fury and the Hoff! (TV)
- Peckerwood: 24 Minutes (Comics)
- Ashes to Ashes (TV)
- 1408 (Movie)
- Doctor Who the original series season one (TV)
Notes from Nuge: Independence Day
Main Feature
A special look at Virgin Comics
Enjoy...
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News
- Dr who Season 4 Start date.
- Perils of Self Publishing.
- New teen casting for Terminator 4.
- Has Tintin finally been cast for the new Spielberg movie? (here’s a clue think Dr who).
Notes from Nuge
- Xmen 3
Special Guest
- Damian co -host of the Kryptographik podcast calling in live from Australia with a surprise for Barry.
Week that Was
- Dan Dare Archives (Red Moon Mystery).
- Regenesis(TV).
- The Twelve (Comic).
- Star Wars Legacy (Comic).
- The Batman (TV).
- Torchwood (TV).
Main Feature
- The winner of the latest Geek Syndicate writing competition is announced!
Enjoy...
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Along the way, the usual news, reviews and top/tail of the racks are covered: Snow White in Drag, stalking the Futureheads, Barrowman Watch and more....
Reviews:
Tiny Titans #1
Green Arrow & Black Canary #5
Deadpool #20(ish) to 45
Dock Walloper #2
Urban Monsters #1
Bullseye Greatest Hits
Our competition winner is announced with the girls debuting the winning entry, and it’s Stacey’s turn at choosing this fortnight’s Rack Music - woot :)]]>
There’s TV reviews of Ashes to Ashes, Eleventh Hour and the Supernatural remake of Assault on precinct 12. Reviews on the comic front of Rassle,Kickass(yep that what I said), Buffy (Yay!!!) and Angel (Boo!!).
Be warned there is a massive tangent alert involving public information warnings, band aids, falling over and Barry’s twisted sense of humour.
Enjoy!!!
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On this whistle-stop tour we learn some interesting stuff about Paul including how we got started in writing, who his favorite doctor is, his favorite superhero as well as his favorite medium to work in.
We delve into some of Paul’s renowned Doctor Who episodes and discover some of the inspirations behind them.
Paul takes us through a typical writing day and gives some tips for any would be writers out there, especially his thoughts on writer’s block.
We take a look forward to some of the stuff Paul has in the pipeline including the upcoming Marvel comic ’Captain Britain and MI-13’. Paul share’s his thoughts on Cap’s place in the Marvel Universe and more importantly the fast growing legend that is Captain Midlands.
Enjoy!]]>
In our main feature we chat to the infamous comic gossip columnist Rich Johnston as he takes us on a tour of his local supermarket. We ask such thorny questions as...
What stories which he feels have had the most impact on the comic world?
What do creators and publishers really think of him?
Who really cannot stand to be in the same room with him?
What is his relationship with Bob ’Texan Comedy’ Legend Wayne VP of DC?
Enjoy...
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Stace’s dressing gown starts to fall apart, Iz continues in her mission to plug Baby Boomers in any way she can, and both girls yet again massacre the English language in their attempt to do some joint reviews.
Hear what the girls think of Dave Dwonch’s Gnome and the Adolescent Radioactive Blackbelt Hamsters, as well as their individual reviews of the TV show Phoo Action, Cable and Deadpool #50, Gail Simone’s Wonder Woman and other such wonderful things.
During their main Ask the Racks section, the girls discuss who they’d stick in a Death Note if they could and Stace addresses the most difficult question she’s ever been asked; Captain America or Deadpool??
It’s rants, rambles and orange-squash fuelled hyperactivity ahoy in this, the Racks final single figured episode!The Rack universe will never be the same again!*
Enjoy!
*This may or may not be true...
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See what
happens when David is left to his own devices. Yes itâs the long awaited Solo
Syndicate.
Be in awe
at the news of technological advances he brings us
Join him in
welcoming back new listeners and Dr Who fans with a song.
Thrill to
his reviews of Jenna Jamesonâs Shadow Hunter and Journeyman .
Contemplate
the state of sci-fi in comics
And then
Join me in
conversation with Emma Vieceli one of the
Apologies
for the quality
Hope you
enjoy it
Along the way Iz loses her mind over a potential encounter with John Barrowman, Stace discusses the financial perils of being a Manga fan, and the girls nearly fall out over Steve Dillon (but not quite).
Also in this new episode is Rack Music - where this week Stace choses her defining song of the moment.
Reviews include: Eleventh Hour #2, Captain America #34 (SPOILERS), Wolverine Origins #21, Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey, and Bleach #21 & 22.]]>
In our main we welcome Dr Karl our fully fledged geek scientist to answer a few f your burning geek sci-fi questions like.
Is it possible for Superman to Fly? Is time travel possible or just rubbish? and more.
Also the Notes from Nuge was changed at the last minute to my original choice which was mentioned on the episode.
Enjoy!!!
First Indy 4 trailer at today...woohoo]]>
In our main feature we give our thoughts on the entries for our sci-fi writing competition and announce the winner. We also announce a new competition and this time with a prize, no less.
Enjoy...
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Join us as Iz gets over excited at the prospect of signed John Barrowman stuff, Stace demonstrates why she shouldn’t be allowed to sing on the podcast, and both girls come up with the worst, least newsworthy news EVER. Stace’s sister, Zoe, makes her comics podcast debut, allbeit in a slightly concussed and very un-comic related way.
Being too lazy to actually think of a main topic to discuss, The Racks ladies (ladies? pfft!) do an extended review section, covering comics and graphic novels from recent to oldies, and indies to the Big Two. Stace gets a little bit violent towards old witchy women (for good reason, though!) and Iz worries that her all-round love for Battlepope may condemn her to the fiery depths of Hell :P
We give the details about our competition again (just a couple more episodes to go to get your entries in, guys!), and Iz pimps herself out for a new job.
Enjoy!]]>
James explains how he got into writing, reveals some of his methods and inspirations. He also reveals how he found himself living out one of his dreams as a writer on Doctor Who.
Enjoy!
]]>Our usual routine goes out of the window so we can complete our review Doctor Who series 3, from Human Nature right up the the Christmas Special, Voyage of the Damned.
Stace gets scared of, well, practically everything in this episode, from statues to small girls with balloons, Iz sings a Doctor Who solo and we both get a little Tennant-fangirlish as we delve into what we both see as the better half of this season.
Stay tuned for a quick reminder of our competition and prizes; we’ve now had two entries, but we’re greedy for more!
Enjoy :)
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There is also some chat about the I am legend novel,Dan Dare,
Blood Ties, House and Mass Effect on the Xbox360. Dave does a brief interview with Orbital Comics in London about their upcoming sale.
Oh and at last Barry’s musical segment if officially named.
Enjoy!!!
Join the ladies as they talk about loads of stuff including Jenna Jameson’s comic and her need for a nice jumper.
Stacey looses her mind and has a full-on nerdgasm during a News Item on Deadpool,and Iz proves once again she can’t read properly as Teen Titans Year One is referred to as TT Year Zero :(
Dr Who Season 3 from The Runanway Bride through to 42 is reviewed, with slight detours via starch-related old Who villains, a morbid fear of Davros, Tom Baker’s teeth, and the utter crap-ness of straws.
In our Top of the Racks section Stacey gets a little creepy over her Kingdom Come and Iz goes all groupie over Mike Norton (again).
If anyone is easily offended, please do NOT listen to the Peeve of the Fortnight section - the girls out-do themselves on the swearing front this week..but it’s all Anne Robinson’s fault.
Listen out for the all important shout-outs, which Iz manages to screw up quite a bit, but recovers in time to discuss logos on thongs and dog jackets :)
Enjoy!!
Reviews:
Jenna Jameson’s Shadow Hunter #0
Teen Titans Year One
Main Feature:
Dr Who Season Three (The Runaway Bride, Smith and Jones - 42)
Top of the Racks:
Absolute Edition Kingdom Come
Gravity]]>
In our battle against Satan we use the Bionic Woman, a spoilerful review of the first episode of the second season of Primeval, Artemis Fowl and a whole host of independent comics that we review and more.
Pray we win this battle or say farewell to our immortal souls...enjoy!
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Enjoy...!!!
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Along the way Iz proves that senility can happen to the best of us, and reveals why she could possibly be the worst person to go to the cinema with, Stace loses her mind over a panda, and provides a mini musical interlude, showing why one half of a podcast should not be left to their own devicesââplus both girls have RANTS a-plenty.
Stay tuned all the way through and hear about our awesome competition, a bit of good news and hear us get our contact details right for the very first time ever !!!
Happy New Year ï? ï? ]]>
We review the season finale of Spooks(MI5 in the US) and the Doctor Who Christmas special Voyage of the Dammed.
In our main feature we discuss some of the high and lows of 2007 in the world of comics, books, TV and gaming. We also get some insightful commentary from the non geek on the world of comic reading which he had only been recently exposed to.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!!!
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Enjoy...
PS Mohinder is crap!
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Getting into the spirit in our main topic, we quiz the Geek Syndicate lads about all things Christmas, reminiscing about all the best and worst gifts we ever received, how we discovered the truth about Santa, and why you should always make a note of who your gifts are from...
Merry Christmas everyone!]]>
Look out for a separate Heroes season 2 review mini episode coming soon.
Happy Christmas all!
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PS Apologies for the large file size had to do it for quality reasons.We also really earn our explicit tag in this episode so be warned ...
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We review WWH #5 and Captain America #32 in our ever eloquent manner, whilst Iz takes a trip back in time to read and review Iron Man ’Extremis’.
Also, discover what happens when seatbelts attack!"]]>
Tha main feature looks at the upcoming season of Doctor Who and it’s spinoff; Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures.
Enjoy...
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The ladies don their conspiracy hats to uncover a link between the upcoming Cloverfield movie and Heroes. Stace Discovers the goodness of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 and Farscape is discovered. Batman Year One Hundred and Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind are finally reviewed as well as some Mighty Boosh, Ghost rider and much more.
Enjoy...
]]>In our main feature we tackle some hard hitting Questions from our listerners in a Questions from the Senate Marathon.
Enjoy and thanks to all of you who posted or sent in questions!
]]>Barry also takes on a listener challenge and gives a brief review of the first two Preacher trades by Garth Ennis.
And as a tribute to the Doctor Who Time Crash Children in Need special GS brings you Doctor Who: The new assistant!
Enjoy!
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Death in comic books...good or bad?Jesus in the hairdressers (yes that’s what I said)The joy of Spongebob Squarepants.Reviews of Batman and the Spirit, DC Infinite Halloween Special and the Umbrella Academy.How to sniff Keira Knightley (it’s an eye opener).
Also discover Iz and Stace’s Peeve of the week (it’s a good un) and much, much more.
Oh and there’s some swearing...for shame ladies.
Enjoy all....
]]>We also take a quick look at the new series of Spooks, Supernatural, Smallville and The Sarah Jane adventures.
Enjoy it...if you dare
PS Make sure you listen to the entire episode.
PPS due to a combination of workloads and wisdom teeth extraction there will be no Geek Syndicate next week but we shall return!
]]>There also some chat about the new Star Trek movie casting and perhaps the most foolish movie extra on the face of the planet.
Enjoy...]]>
In this preview episode they chat about the Birmingham Comic Convention as well as their fave tv shows, movies, books and superheroes.
Enjoy and if you do enjoy it let the girls know otherwise we may never hear another episode!!!
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We discuss Adi’s involvement in the Iron Man movie, Esad expressess his feelings regarding superhero genitals and Adi gets some man love.
Enjoy
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We review Hope falls issue 1 being launched at the con as well as an interview with Shane, one of the Convention organisers.
We hope the sound quality isn’t too bad and hopefully normal service will resume next episode!
Enjoy...
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We also learn the answer a question older than time iteslf. Who would win in a fight (maybe not to the death) between David and Barry...
]]>This week as will as listeners phil and adam we are joined by special guests, Willard Whisky, Vicki Vodka and Ricky Rum...b afraid.
We chat, laugh and argue over spiderman,the new angel comic, the latest harry potter flick and some upcoming remakes.
Watch out for spoilers if you’ve never watched Buffy or Angel,Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and issue 542 of spiderman
As ever enjoy...
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Join us as we look at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cgi movie and the new Lobster Johnson comic. We also look in on the latest goings on from the shadowy world of EPOCH. We also take a step back in time as Barry finally answers the listener challenge and watches Terminator 3
Enjoyâ!!!]]>
Good Luck!!!
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In our main feature we review Eleventh Hour 2 from Orang Utan
Comics.
Enjoyâif you can!!!
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We revisit the Enter the Dragon bombshell and get Amaechi’s thoughts on the new movie. We also discuss the new JLA movie.
In our main feature we continue our look at comic to movie adaptations with a look at those movies adapted from more obscure or independent comics.
Enjoy!!!
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We also give a brief spoiler free for Bourne Ultimatum(though we spoil the other two) and discuss the downside of double crossing ’The best there is..."
In out main feature we interview of the producer of the upcoming Doctor Who stage show ’Doctor Who: The Dalek Masterplan’
Apologies on the slight echo on Barry’s voice, hopefully won’t spoil things too much!
Enjoy!!!
In this special episode Dave (after ditching his co-host) meets up with Howard Webster the driving force behind Jonas Moore.
In the main feature we quiz Iz on the ups and downs of being a Geek in training. Listen out for the special guest cameo a lot more of whom you hear in the second part of this episode
Enjoyâ
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Barry gives
a brief and completely spoiler free review of Harry Potter and the Deathly
Hallows. Dave takes a moment to chats about all Flash 1. We also take a couple
of probing questions from the senate.
As alwaysâenjoy!!!
]]>They will watch as Ray Park once more fights with his iconic double lightsaber.
They gasped at the trailer of the Clones Wars CGI TV series and basked in the coolness that is Billy Dee Williams.
So strap into your X wing, turn up the volume and enjoy...]]>
Ladies and Gentlegeeks Geek syndicate are proud to present our Listener of the month Stace aka Stacebob...enjoy!
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Dave finally watches the Smallville season finale. Indy 4 first movie image baby! The first image of Ming the Merciless spolier..it’s rubbish!
We also chat about DC’s countdown..enjoy! and roll on episode 50!!
]]>We chat about the I am Legend and Babylon 5: The Lost Tales trailers and we look at the first two episodes of the web only sci-fi show Sanctuary. In our main feature we take you on on an epic journey to meet some of favourite mentors from movies,books,comics and real life.
Last and least discover what happens when David Monteith is left alone for a microphone for more than two minutes. It’s not pretty listening people, so enjoy...if you can!
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We discuss the fors and against of movie end credits, the heroes spin off, Sims the movie, Midnighter, Jetta:Tales of the Toshigawa and more.
Dave new superhero....’Man Whore’ is unveiled to an unsuspecting world (not pretty trust me).
Our main feature looks at some of our favourite strong female characters from comics, books, movie and TV.
Also the listener of the month for June is announced...enjoy!
]]>We check out some casting news on some of the new comic book movies coming your way. There’s more evil afoot as well from out arch enemies over at emotiv systems (or epoch to you and I).
Watch out for the Barry’s meltdown over the portrayal of computer geeks on tv (it’s not pretty).
Keep listening to the end for some extended after show clips...enjoy
]]>Later on in the evening Dave takes us on a whistle stop tour around the bar chatting with a bevy of women who attended the con who many different reasons. This drunken idea of Dave’s actually turned out a lot more interesting, thought provoking and funny than you would think.
Enjoy...
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We discuss the end of 52 and the upcoming Countdown. We also take a look
at the new sci-fi series that is only available on the internet. Our main feature
covers some of our favourite sidekicks (yes even kid sidekicks) from movies, tv,
comics and books.
Enjoy!
]]>Enjoy...and be warned we give you enough advance warning during the episode but there are major, major spoilers in our spolierful Spiderman 3 review.
]]>There’s a rant about the trend of ’music inspired by’ soundtracks
After surviving a brief attack by Sony Ninjas we move onto 52 and focus in on the Question and Renee’s storyline.
Our
main feature is an interview with Mike Allwood one of the organisers of
Enjoy...
]]>Ps
As there was some sound issues with their promo we’re once again playing the
Geek Savants promo at the end of the episode. Sorry guys hopefully we’ll play
it at the right speed this time!
Enjoy...
]]>We dive into some more Indy 4 casting news, Smallville, some news on the distant cousins of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the return of the infamous game to movie director Uwe Boll.
Our main feature welcomes the return of our resident non geek Amaechi and his reviews of the first comics his read since childhood....enjoy!
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Enjoy...
]]>Here
we are at last our 25th episode. Unlike Captain
You have been warnedâ
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Apologies to those who have already heard this.
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This episode also has scenes of ranting on Stargate Sg1, the
initiative and Harry Potter. There are also reviews of the Lost Room and The
Prestige as well as a new feature ÃïïComics for BeginnersÃïï.
Our special feature focuses on some of our fave spaceships from tv,cartoons and movies.
Warning this episode contains MAJOR spoliers for Captain America 25,The Mighty Avengers 1 and Civil War: The Initiative 1...you have been warned but still enjoy!!!!
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Enjoy and roll on episode 50!!!
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Giant spiders in Role Playing Games for the PC...why?
How would we treat each other in a disaster movie situation?..(the answer is not good).
Why are we having to air a second apology this time to an entire nation?
Death and evolution in Comics,TV and books ..good or bad? (Thanks to Derek Coward of Comic Book Noise as his episode 72 was the inspiration for our little chat)...enjoy!
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Be warned there is explicit language
from the outset as they rant over Indy 4, Harry Potter, Smallville, The
Lost Room and Rocky 6. They then turn their wrath up to full as they
look at some upcoming tv
pilots.
We contact a listener at randon from our forum who gets to asks about our fave films.
See if you can spot the part of this episode where we completely forget we’re doing a podcast..here’s a clue GET YER GEEK ON NINJAS!
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After the show heath and I head down to the Geek Syndicate canteen with a bit of chat with a few guys from the forum so keep listening. In true Lord of the Rings style see if you can figure out how many times we try to end this episode...enjoy.
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Again we are joined by old friends Clive and Amaechi to prove that we cover all areas of geekdon. So join us as we take a
whistle stop tour through the top 20 grossing video games to movie
adaptations. Learn about Daveâs secret Pokemon fetish, discover the one adaptation
that is so bad it earns the first ever liquid nitrogen slap. Discover the hidden
dangers of co-op gaming with our good friend Matt...enjoy!
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In our main feature we look at some of the stuff we watched over the Christmas period and beyond. So, with no further ado, listen as we go on an adventure with Sarah Jane, notch Robin Hood’s final arrow, discover the ruby in the smoke with Billie Piper, put the fro in Afro Samurai and finally take a much deserved torch to Torchwood.
(lots of spoilers in this episode by the way)...enjoy!
]]>Also lots of apologies as the sound isn’t great on this episode as we were trying some new equipment which had not been properly configured.
Hope this doesn’t spoil things too much..enjoy!
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We finish off our first two parter with a look forward at some of the films,tv,books and comics we can’t wait for. Due to the time on our look forward we were able to throw in a review of the new Hellboy cartoon!
It is , however, our duty to warn you that War of Worlds is mentioned during this episode as it seems Barry can’t remember that the movie came out in 2005 not 2006...the fool anyway enjoy!
]]>It is , however, our duty to warn you that War of Worlds is mentioned during this episode as it seems Barry can’t remember that the movie came out in 2005 not 2006...the fool anyway enjoy!
Find out what happened to Barry in the toilet with colorist Matt Hollingsworth and a chinese boy!
Danielle Corsetta speaks out of her ass
Charlie Adlard interupts Michael Lark
Markosia gives stuff away - surprise!
Monkeys and Robots Battle
Q!PAW and GS have their first epic battle
MarcusQ reveals his gorgeous girlfirend
and lots of people get very very drunk ]]>
If however you’ve never heard of us this may help you to become a convert...go on it’s only 20 minutes long...20 minutes that could change your listening habits forever. ]]>
The upcoming Preacher TV series is discussed as well the new Starship Troopers movie. Dave rants about the Sony mp3 player and Barry finally blows his top over Smallville. Several new Tv soundtracks are also mentioned.
In the middle of all of this we do our most difficult review so farÃïÂthe last ever (barring the epilogue) issue of Planetary and out thoughts on the series as a whole (minor spoilers).
Oops.. nearly forget and the competition winner is announced. ]]>
We discuss what we think
of heroes so far and reveal some casting news for the show. We also cover the upcoming Buffy season eight comic. There are also
our thoughts on the new Rocky movie, the worldstorm comics and the Minx range of comics being aimed at the teenage girl market.
The final nail is hammered into Garth Ennis’ Boys. A listener is surprised with an
impromptu phone call...so remember next time it could be you! Also for the first
time we actually discuss some gaming namely Superman Returns and Marvel Ultimate Alliance (Dr
Strange rules!!) on the Xbox
360.
Finally the name’s Syndicate...Geek
Syndicate. At last we review Casino Royale (MILD SPOILER ALERT).
So we are 10 podcasts in and by now you must be wondering what happens after an episode ends. Well wait no more in this special episode the skype recording software was left running without Dave’s knowledge and we decided to put out the results.
Learn what the Worldstorm is as well as our concerns about the Boys. We also cover Star Wars Legacy, The Exterminators, DMZ and the Walking Dead. We also decided just whose side were on with Marvel’s Civil War.
By the end of this episode you will also learn just what the Geek Syndicate fears the most, even more than lions or nutters who think they are werewolves.
Apologies to listeners who don’t read comics as this special is nearly all about comics. Give it a listen anyway you may like what you hear...enjoy.
]]>We reveal our plans to save the Halo movie, a new sword and sorcery animated film with a seriously epic voice cast. The potential train wreck that could be Babylon 5 The Lost Tales is covered. If it’s sex, politics and intrigue with a sci fi slant you after we look at the upcoming Battlestar Galactica spin off Capica.
For our special feature we drag Shane Chebsey, one of the organisers of next month’s Birmingham comic show kicking and screaming off the street to discuss such loft topics as Booze, the thin line between geeks and psychos, why Ultimate Avengers is so crap oh and some stuff about his work with small press and some exclusive insight and information on next month’s comic show.
Yes and once again we bitch about Smallville and Torchwood.
This is the tale of the time the Geek Syndicate crossed swords with the keeper of the vaults of Telos. Their quest was to find classic sword and sorcery movies lost in the mists of time and space. To discard the unworthy (dungeons and dragons) and bring back the treasured few (Lord of the rings, Conan, Excalibur) for the whole kingdom to enjoy, no matter the risk.
Come with me now and listen to a Podcast of high adventure!
]]>We have a
few listener shout outs before celebrating the demise of the Fantastic Four
cartoon. We give a brief nod to fallen heroes in this case Jack Palance and
composer Basis Poledouris
There are
also reviews of Nightly News issue 1, The Helltown novel as well as a couple of
words on the upcoming Superman returns game on the Xbox 360. We also review the
title track for the new James bond film. We also reveal details of our first
ever competition!
Warning: This Podcast contains explicit language, one
scene of female impersonation and even more explicit singing.
I received this mp3 by encrypted email from David yesterday with intructions that should I receive no word from either of them by monday I should publish this podcast.
As yet I have been unable to reach Barry or David and I fear the worst. I told them not to review the first three episodes of Torchwood that there are those that might not like what they have to say. That there would be factions outside of the law,beyond the government who would stop at nothing to stop Geek Syndicate from revealing massive spoliers for each of the three episodes.
Sadly after listening to the show I was more right I could have dreamed.
Listen to perhaps the Geek Syndicate’s last ever podcast and make your own minds up.
Welcome weary traveller my name is Bucky. Here take this flagon of ale and warm yourself by the fire.Ah, I see you are intrigued by the picture over the fireplace. Who are they? They were Geek Syndicate, brave geeks and true who travelled the world in search of rare Comics, Books, TV, Shows, Movies for the pleasure of other geeks...oh and to fight evil.
A story you say? Here take this Podcast, but be warned, there are tales (and singing) within this Podcast that will freeze your blood and singing that could shatter your Ipod (sorry Tony aka MobileHome).
In this, our special all hallows eve, episode we review Athena Voltaire issue 1 so in honour of that review the rest of this will be done in a pulp adventure style.
Will the Syndicate be able to escape the electronic clutches of the listener questions and comments?
What are the Geeks scariest Comics, Movies, TV shows and books?
Cower in fear as Barry and Dave relate the true tales of their battle with a werewolf in a
Learn why was there not enough time to review Torchwood?
Gasp as the Geeks discover there may be a great evil within the Syndicate and his name is Peter.
Can you guess how many dry slaps Smallville is gonna get?
Be warned we were having some problems with the skype so the quality isn’t great but our new IT technician Chloe Sullivan promises to have us back to normal for our next full episode (in between saving the world again with her super duper laptop).
We talk about the new Clone Wars cartoon. Barry gets excited about the new James Bond movie which leads to an argument about fashion. We almost fall out over the new movie Eragon and more bad words are said about the Fantastic Four.
David waxes lyrical about Criminal and Bone and Barry does the same about Criminal Macabre and Artemis Fowl
The new Legion of Superheroes cartoon comes under scrutiny and we diuscuss the upcoming Dr Who spinoff -Torchwood
Finally we discuss the season premieres of Battlestar Galactica and Heroes.
Look out for another special episode later this week when we destroy Smallville.]]>
If there’s any other topics,shows,movies you want to cast a professional, if slightly drunken eye over then drop us line.
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The boys give a tribute to the late David Gemmell; make some comments about Alex Ross’s Justice and Barry gives his opinon on the Miami Vice movie.
And then we take apart the Star Wars saga - movie by movie.
This episode is bought to you by Glenfiddich Malt Whiskey......a lot of Glenfiddich Malt Whiskey.
Enjoy
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Intro/Outro music - Illusions by J M Cruiz
Section Breaks - Too Tired at Twelve by Lima Baterflai ]]>