Best Geek Devotions Podcasts (2026)

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Is Metroid Prime 4 Worth It for the Busy Gamer? 8:07

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Is Metroid Prime 4 Worth It for the Busy Gamer? Date: January 4, 2026 Podcast: Comm Talk by Geek Devotions Series: Everyday Gamer’s Review Episode Summary Since 2007, gamers have been waiting for Metroid Prime 4. In this inaugural "Everyday Gamer Review," we look at this massive release from the perspective of a busy person with a day job and a bac…

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Jem Blythe: Chivalry and Devotion 1:13:02

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Youthful idealism, the horror of war, the power of propaganda, and the unbreakable bond between a young man and his faithful dog – that’s right, we are discussing brave Jem Blythe and loyal Dog Monday on Kindred Spirits Book Club. And because it’s the perfect time of year to do it, we also tell the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914. We can’t pro…

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Anne and Gilbert: Parenting and Perseverence 1:16:24

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Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe are a love story for the ages, but what does that love story look like 24 years later? Today's episode is all about the challenges of parenting teen and young adult children in a time of crisis, and Anne and Gilbert's shared commitment to their values and to each other. Digressions include a Muppet Anne of Green Gabl…

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Rilla's Goodness and Growth 1:15:24

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The final part of our Rilla Blythe character arc is here! We can’t wait for you to join us in this wide-ranging conversation about Rilla’s moral growth arc in Rilla of Ingleside. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the phenomenal Dr. Laura Robinson—a celebrated L.M. Montgomery expert and professor—whose unparalleled insights bring Rilla's sa…

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Clever and Capable Rilla 1:10:54

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Rilla’s character arc continues in our episode about how cleverness can take many forms, and we are redefining “geeking out” by framing our conversation with Dungeons and Dragons! Rilla’s intelligence, wisdom, and charisma may not take an academic bent, but she’s brilliant and capable in her own way. Come for the LM Montgomery deep dive, stay for t…

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Louisiana Delta Comic-Con 2025 Review! 44:43

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Celeste and Dallas just got back from the Louisiana Delta Comic-Con in West Monroe. Join them as they break down their thoughts of this Louisiana Delta Community College hosted event and share some pictures too! Learn More about the Louisiana Delta Comic-Con: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567153256189 Learn more about Louisiana Delta Co…

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BONUS: Swoon-Worthy Podcast X Anne of Green Gables 0:43

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Kelly and Ragon paid a visit to the Swoon-Worthy podcast to talk about, what else? Anne of Green Gables! We had a blast geeking out with host Carly Renaud about why we love the 1985 Anne of Green Gables mini series so take a listen to this trailer and then hop on over to the Swoon-Worthy Podcast and listen to the whole episode!…

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Rilla's Beauty and Romance 1:15:58

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We are launching into Rilla of Ingleside with one of our signature character studies! Rilla Blythe is the family beauty, and she knows it. But what good is being pretty and popular in the midst of a terrible war? We’re discussing parties and weddings, courtships and crushes, and the way World War I changed everything. We’re also comparing Rilla to …

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Is Ghosts of Yotei Worth Playing? | CT 207 54:04

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The long awaited sequel to Ghosts of Tsushima just dropped last week and the question is simple... is Ghost of Yotei worth watching? Check out John and Dallas' initial thoughts! Stay Connected with Geek Devotions! Website: www.geekdevotions.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/geekdevotions Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekdevotions Special thank you to …

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Rilla of Ingleside Recap 1:11:33

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Join us for a deep dive into Rilla of Ingleside, the final book in the Anne of Green Gables series! We're recapping Rilla Blythe's coming-of-age journey on the Canadian homefront of World War I, and discussing how Rilla, Anne, and the Blythe family handle love, loss, and adversity, all while finding moments of joy and heroism. This episode is a gre…

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Welcome to Season 5! 34:25

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Hey there Kindred Spirits, we’re back in your feed and ready for a brand new season! On today’s episode, we share our favorite summer reads and summer essentials, reflect on the unexpected pleasures of starting a niche Anne of Green Gables podcast, and preview our season to come. Big News! We were featured on our favorite substack, Culture Study so…

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Official Trailer: Kindred Spirits Book Club 2:14

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Kindred Spirits Book Club is an inviting escape into the timeless world of Anne of Green Gables. Hosts Ragon Duffy and Kelly Gerner blend modern perspectives with LM Montgomery's classic storytelling in their engaging discussions of these beloved books. With their signature bookish enthusiasm, they dive deep into plot, characters, and why these cla…

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Season 5 is coming soon! 1:58

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We're popping in to let you know that we are hard at work on season 5! We are giving you a sneak peek to the season ahead so you can get to reading!By Ragon Duffy and Kelly Gerner

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Geek'd Con 2025 Recap | CT 206 1:15:53

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Dallas and Celeste just wrapped up Geek'd Con 2025! What were the highs? What were the lows? How did it all go? Join us to find out! 📱 Stay Connected with Geek Devotions Follow us on social media and join the conversation: Twitter: www.twitter.com/geekdevotions Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekdevotions Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions 🙌 Sp…

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BONUS Kindred Aunties: Talking Found Families with The Auntie Bulletin 58:25

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Kindred Spirits Book Club joins forces with The Auntie Bulletin for a lively Substack Live conversation about the many “aunties” in Anne of Green Gables—from Marilla to Aunt Josephine to Miss Stacey—and how nontraditional families can offer love, guidance, and community to a child. We share favorite moments from the books, swap stories about real-l…

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Can Anime Point People to Jesus? Studio Bless Thinks So | 205 41:21

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In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas sits down with Ron McKinney, the creator of Ascension After and founder of Studio Bless, a brand new studio dedicated to pointing people to Jesus through anime. Ron shares how the vision for Ascension After came about, the inspiration behind the characters, and why excellence in Christian media…

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Applause for Anne 1:19:18

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It's the last episode of Season 4 and we’re back from the Stratford Festival and diving headfirst into Anne of Green Gables—the play! We dive into everything we loved, from the production’s inventive stagecraft to the standout performances. And of course we share the moments that made us laugh, cry, and geek out with other Kindred Spirits. Whether …

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Camp Life: Taking Students To Camp vs. Leading Them In Camp | 204 1:12:32

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It’s been a WILD few weeks! In this special episode of Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste dive into their experiences taking students to Louisiana Student Summer Camp and then leading students as they put on their own kids camp called Hero Academy. From spiritual breakthroughs to marshmallow debates (burned or roasted?!), this episode is packed with sto…

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The Illustrated Anne 59:55

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It’s the penultimate episode of this season and we are geeking out about Anne of Green Gables with Briana Corr Scott, whose gorgeous illustrations bring Anne to life in a new book for children - on shelves now! We discuss Briana’s work as an artist, collaborating with a descriptive writer like LM Montgomery, and how we use art and literature to und…

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The Unlikeable Girls 1:14:23

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Felicity King in The Golden Road inspired today’s episode about unlikeable girls in L.M. Montgomery’s fiction. We talk about what makes these girls and young women challenging, why we often end up liking them anyway, and what we think Montgomery was doing by including depictions of girlhood that break the mold. Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by the…

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Anne of Green Gables in the Spotlight 1:06:10

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Curtains up, Kindred Spirits! We went to the prestigious Stratford Festival to attend the opening of the new stage adaptation of Anne of Green Gables and had a magical time. Join us to hear about our whirlwind trip, our first impressions and review of Anne of Green Gables (spoiler-free), and our interview with a true Kindred Spirit: Caroline Toal, …

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Nostalgia for The Golden Road 1:03:16

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While many of L.M. Montgomery’s novels depict romanticized childhoods, perhaps no book is more wistfully nostalgic about a childhood on Prince Edward Island than The Golden Road. We discuss the characters' transition from childhood to adulthood, the ways their childhood was captured in real time and in memory, and our own nostalgia for golden momen…

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Why Marvel Delayed Avengers: Doomsday — And Why It Might Save the MCU | 203 25:53

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In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas and Celeste discuss Marvel’s decision to delay Avengers: Doomsday and how it might help the MCU. They look at what this means for other upcoming projects like Secret Wars, The Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They also take time to discuss how choosing quality over quantity applie…

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Apothecary Diaries Explained + Marvel’s Thunderbolts Breakdown | 202 1:01:23

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In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas and Celeste are diving into two stories that surprised them in all the best ways. First up, Apothecary Diaries. After binge-watching all of Season 1 and catching up on Season 2, they break down what the show’s about, why it grabbed their attention, and some of the deeper stuff going on beneath …

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The Golden Road recap 1:19:12

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Picking up where The Story Girl left off, The Golden Road continues the story of the King cousins and their friends as they begin to grow up, and slowly grow apart. Today we are recapping the final book in the duology, with its many moments of humor, sweetness, and heartache. Inspired by: Kelly’s fancy cookie jar. Kelly is inspired by: Poor Cecily’…

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Comm Talk 012: An Evening of Nostalgia – feat. Bryan and Cassie | Lost File 47:05

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Lost File originally aired on: August 13, 2017 - Special thanks to John Harju for helping us recover this. This week on Comm Talk… Special guest Bryan and Cassie join us as we talk about things that we are nostalgic for and we talk about some of the good aspects of nostalgia and some of the negative aspects. During the course of our conversation we…

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Free Comic Book Day 2025 | 201 18:37

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It's officially the 8th Anniversary of our podcast, Comm Talk by Geek Devotions! To Celebrate we thought we'd do what we did on our very first episode.... GO TO FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!! How was it? What did we get? Listen and find out! Follow Geek Devotions on social media! http://www.twitter.com/geekdevotions http://www.instagram.com/geekdevotions ht…

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Anne, on the stage 56:03

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A new Anne of Green Gables is coming to the stage! We are delighted to present our interview with Kat Sandler, the playwright behind a new theatrical adaptation of Anne, premiering at the Stratford Festival this month. Kat, Ragon, and Kelly talk about the challenges and delights of adaptations, updating beloved stories, and giving yourself permissi…

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Top 4 Favorite Anime! | Featuring The Rushmore Show | CT200 2:02:21

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Picking a favorite anime is hard. Everyone has their personal favorites. For our 200th Episode we have invited our friends The Rushmore Show to join us in listing our top 4 favorite animes! Check out The Rushmore Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRushmoreShow Check out Anime Relatable: https://www.youtube.com/@Anime_relateablex Check out Beneath th…

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Top 4 Saturday Morning Anime | 199 33:49

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It's Saturday morning and you need some anime to watch! Check out Dallas and Celeste's Top 4 Saturday Morning Anime PLUS some suggestions from our discord! Check out The Rushmore Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRushmoreShow Check out Anime Relatable: https://www.youtube.com/@Anime_relateablex Check out Beneath the Tangles: https://beneaththetangl…

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Special Presentation: Story Girl: The Life of Lucy Maud Montgomery 21:33

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In a special Podcast Swap episode, we are sharing with you an episode from the fantastic limited series podcast Story Girl: The Life of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Discover the life and legacy of L.M. Montgomery in this insightful 7-part podcast, in which we explore her childhood, literary journey, and the timeless impact of Anne of Green Gables on gener…

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Top 4 Shoujo Anime | 198 42:39

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This week on Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste list off their top 4 Shoujo Animes! Check out The Rushmore Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRushmoreShow Check out Anime Relatable: https://www.youtube.com/@Anime_relateablex Check out Beneath the Tangles: https://beneaththetangles.com/ _____ Follow Geek Devotions on social media! http://www.twitter.com/g…

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Top 4 Shonen Anime | 197 45:44

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As we kick of Anime April of 2025, Celeste and Dallas sit down to give their personal lists of favorite Shonen anime! Join them as they embody the spirit of The Rushmore Show and breakdown what Shonen is and give their list of shows! Check out The Rushmore Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRushmoreShow Check out Anime Relatable: https://www.youtube…

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Cooking, Cleaning, and Power Dynamics 1:09:58

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Faith and Una Meredith, Mary Vance, Sara Stanley, Felicity and Cecily King – all of these girls have different relationships with housekeeping and cooking, and PhD candidate Ariel Little is here to tell us all about it! We speculate about how the characters might show up on social media, the way that housekeeping reflects power and authority in Mon…

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Creativity and Cosplay | Feat Donna Standridge of Midnight Chaos Cosplay | CT196 26:50

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How do creativity and cosplay come together? Join us as Celeste sits down with award winning, maser level cosplayer, Donna Standridge of Midnight Chaos! Donna holds herself to the highest of standards of craftsmanship while always striving to grow in her craft. In this episode, she shares wisdom from her 40 years of cosplay experience! Learn more a…