Best Geeky Bubble Podcasts (2025)

1
Ahsoka - Part Five: Shadow Warrior 54:40

Play Pause

16d ago54:40

54:40

Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Five: Shadow Warrior." Topics include Anakin's lesson, Ahsoka's growth as a soldier rather than a keeper of peace, comparisons between Ahsoka and Kanan, Jacen's Force abilities and Johna's desire to see Ezra training Jacen, and more!

1
785: The Tiger is Perfect 1:35:47

2h ago1:35:47

1:35:47

We always knew Daniel Dae Kim would accomplish something after “Crusade!” (Kids, ask your “Babylon 5”-loving parents.) Our panel looks back over the three-month phenomenon that has been Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” and gives you reasons to watch it if you’re dispositionally averse to KPop, youth-friendly animation, or popular things. Behind the S…

1
543: Hardwired is Safer 45:48

2h ago45:48

45:48

Tim and Frank are all-in on season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Blueberry Lager Sam Adams Harvest Helles Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

1
784: Peak Harpoonist 1:10:06

5d ago1:10:06

1:10:06

The Summer of Submarines reaches crush depth with Disney’s 1954 epic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Captain Nemo of the Nautilus has met his match in an uncharismatic French professor, his strangely familiar associate, and their sidekick, a violent harpoonist and occasional cabaret performer. Also there’s a giant squid. Everyone remembers the gian…

1
783: A Submarine Trifle 1:32:15

12d ago1:32:15

1:32:15

Our Summer of Submarines floats on with “U-571”, a 21st centry-style action movie that manages to hit most of the squares on the submarine bingo card. McConaughey is a disgruntled XO! Depth charges terrify! A surprising twist if you didn’t think about the title! Turns out, submarine movies aren’t a genre—they’re a format that lets filmmakers explor…

1
542: Grown-Up Crazy Straw 39:12

14d ago39:12

39:12

Frank tells Tim about seeing Superman (2025) on the biggest screen it's ever been on. It's a real San Francisco treat. Cheers! "Beers" of the Week Definitive Brewing Belgrade Lakes Light Lager Shanky's Whip Black Whiskey Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

1
782: In Russia, Truck Stops You 1:18:46

19d ago1:18:46

1:18:46

We dive beneath the sea again with “K-19: The Widowmaker,” in which Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson star as… wait a second… Soviet naval officers? It’s a film about a horrible nuclear accident assembled from pieces of other submarine movies, as well as possibly several “Star Trek” movies, and we can’t decide if the screenplay or the casting is more o…

1
781: Your Permission to Speak Freely is Rescinded 1:07:12

28d ago1:07:12

1:07:12

The Summer of Submarines resurfaces with James Garner going on a secret mission to an enemy island in 1959’s “Up Periscope.” The Skipper is not a skipper, but he’s got some interesting romantic ideas. Some scenes are impressively bad from multiple angles. And we realize that we’re starting to get good at this submarine-movie business, maybe? Up Per…

1
780: The Perfect Bubble 1:14:20

1M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

We return to 1995 not to hack into the Net but to wander, Netless, around Vienna with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Palm readers! Street poets! Plays featuring cows! It’s “Before Sunrise,” a movie in which nothing happens… except maybe the most extraordinary thing in two people’s lives. "Before Sunrise" (1995) Jason Snell with Brian Hamilton, Erika …

1
541: One Second Wonder 23:13

1M ago23:13

23:13

Tim challenges Frank to the ultimate fan challenge: name a Beatles song in under a second. Can our hero pull it off? Let's find out. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Porch Rocker Daura Damm Gluten-Free Lager Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

1
Ahsoka - Part Four: Fallen Jedi 57:01

1M ago57:01

57:01

Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Four: Fallen Jedi." Topics include Sabine's emotional state of mind, whether Ahsoka trusts Sabine or not, Hera's reaction to the hyperspace ring, Baylan's desire to wipe the galaxy's slate clean, and more!

1
779: Not a Hugo 1:12:17

1M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Our Awards Book Club closes up shop for 2025 with a final set of rankings, the presentation of an award we made up, and an overview of all the Hugo-nominated short fiction. Awards Book Club final rankings and Hugo short fiction Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet Show Notes & Links What Are We Reading? Sco…

1
540: The Trouble Cosmic 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

Frank and Tim round out the superhero summer with Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Cheers! Beers of the Week Daura Damm Gluten-Free Lager Cushnoc Brewing Rust Bucket Red Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

1
778: Oops! All Batman 1:49:24

2M ago1:49:24

1:49:24

We celebrate the tenth anniversary of our Summer Superhero Spectacular tournament with something slightly different: A draft of our favorite superhero movies. Superhero Movie Draft Jason Snell with Andy Ihnatko, Chip Sudderth, James Thomson, Annette Wierstra, Tony Sindelar, Moisés Chiullán and David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Tony - Batman Begins …

1
777: The 44% Rule 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

2025 Awards Book Club nears the end with award nominees “Asunder,” “The Ministry of Time,” and “The Tainted Cup.” Plus: What else are we reading? 2025 Awards Book Club, part 3 Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Asunder [Amazon] [Apple] The Ministry of Time [Amazon] [Apple] The Tainted Cup…

1
Ahsoka - Part Three: Time to Fly 42:00

2M ago42:00

42:00

Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Three: Time to Fly." Topics include Sabine's training session and how it would have been the perfect opportunity to mention Kanan's blindness, Jacen's "I wanna be a Jedi" comment, and more!

1
776: Next Stop Black Hole City 1:30:23

2M ago1:30:23

1:30:23

We went to the theater to see James Gunn’s “Superman” (2025) and are back to report about the pleasant experience. Gunn sets a new direction for DC superheroes, and fans of Zack Snyder may want to look elsewhere. From Krypto the Superdog to a surprising squirrel save, from The Marvelous Miss Lane to that Elemento guy, we’ll break the whole thing do…

1
539: Cleveland Rocks 54:18

2M ago54:18

54:18

Tim & Frank still have Superman (2025) on the brain as Frank shares stories from his Superman-filled trip to Cleveland, including a live podcast with comic book legends and geeking out over filming locations from the new movie. Plus, thoughts on the film’s themes, future sequels, and why Cleveland should embrace its place in superhero history. Beer…

1
775: Herring Salad 1:27:11

2M ago1:27:11

1:27:11

We remain submerged for a very long time to watch a very long film, 1981’s “Das Boot.” This certifiable classic is certainly long and German, encompassing almost everything you might expect in the genre. There’s action, suspense, a lot of character moments, and long periods of tedium spent listening for bad sounds, punctuated by moments of terror a…

1
538: Elf-Mania! 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

Frank challenges Tim to a “Name That Tune” game using scores by the legendary Danny Elfman. Cheers! Beers of the Week Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Bird Dog Maple Flavored Whiskey Tuckerman Lime After Lime Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

1
774: A Very Photogenic Submarine 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

The Summer of Submarines joins forces with Old Movie Club to take on 1958’s “Run Silent, Run Deep,” starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster. It’s a tense thriller that has inspired sub and sci-fi movies for many decades. Erika’s gleeful reaction to the film’s abrupt ending may surprise you! "Run Silent, Run Deep" (1958) Jason Snell with Erika Ensig…

1
537: They Let Their Planet Blow Up 1:44:02

3M ago1:44:02

1:44:02

Frank and Tim cross over with Vactor from This Comic Cooks and they are hyped up about James Gunn's Superman (2025)!! Cheers! Beers of the Week Samuel Adams American Light Popeye's Strawberry Iced Tea Ghostfish Meteor Shower Pale Lager Special Guest: Vactor. Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

1
773: One Dog Is Too Many 1:14:52

3M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

The summer of submarines kicks off with 1995’s “Crimson Tide,” a taut character drama that pits a captain (Gene Hackman) against his XO (Denzel Washington) in a conflict that escalates as global tensions rise outside their nuclear submarine. "Crimson Tide" Jason Snell with Philip Michaels, Lisa Schmeiser, Dan Moren, Casey Liss and Erika Ensign Spon…

1
772: The Compulsion of Art 1:25:19

3M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

With the guiding hand of Prof. Siracusa choosing the curriculum, we watch select animated shorts from the Netflix series “Love, Death + Robots.” John’s quest to find the perfect photorealistic CGI animation continues. Tony does his companions a solid if he’s ever killed on a moon. The others debate if they represent love, death, or robots. We try t…

1
Ahsoka - Part Two: Toil and Trouble 36:55

3M ago36:55

36:55

Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Two: Toil and Trouble." Topics include why Sabine and Ahsoka are unwilling to meet each other in the middle, Ezra's lightsaber being rebranded as Sabine's lightsaber, the importance of not growing complacent, and more!

1
771: Nothing Can Kill Doctor Who 2:05:09

3M ago2:05:09

2:05:09

The second (and final?) season of the BBC/Disney+ collaboration era of “Doctor Who” is at an end, and so our crew of fans is here to pick up the pieces and ponder what went right and (unfortunately) what went wrong. Where does this franchise go from here? "Doctor Who" season 2 wrap-up Jason Snell with Steven Schapansky, Erika Ensign, Chip Sudderth,…

1
536: A Lot of Ps in the Ds 33:22

3M ago33:22

33:22

Frank and Tim return to the 252 DC character tier list, this time conquering letters N through R! Cheers! [Watch this episode on YouTube] Beers of the Week Samuel Adams Porch Rocker Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

1
Ahsoka - Part One: Master and Apprentice 59:01

4M ago59:01

59:01

Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series premiere "Part One: Master and Apprentice." Topics include why Sabine is in a rut, why Sabine decided to train in the Force, Ahsoka and Sabine's mentor/mentee relationship, Ahsoka and Kanan experiencing impostor syndrome, Sabine's true home, and more!

1
770: At the Time It Was Written 2:25:52

4M ago2:25:52

2:25:52

We conclude (for now?) our coverage of the TV adaptation of The Wheel of Time, which was just canceled by Amazon. Three seasons in, we cover whether we think it is still worth watching despite cancellation (we do) and how well the show’s third (and final?) season fulfills the promise of it coming into its power. "The Wheel of Time" season 3 Moisés …

Geeky Bubble Podcasts

1
Geeky Bubble Podcast

Geeky Bubble

1
Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

Thought Bubble Audio

4
The Incomparable Mothership

Jason Snell

1
Bard & Barbarian

Bard and Barbarian

1
Ahsoka - Part Five: Shadow Warrior 54:40

1
785: The Tiger is Perfect 1:35:47

1
543: Hardwired is Safer 45:48

1
784: Peak Harpoonist 1:10:06

1
783: A Submarine Trifle 1:32:15

1
542: Grown-Up Crazy Straw 39:12

1
782: In Russia, Truck Stops You 1:18:46

1
781: Your Permission to Speak Freely is Rescinded 1:07:12

1
780: The Perfect Bubble 1:14:20

1
541: One Second Wonder 23:13

1
Ahsoka - Part Four: Fallen Jedi 57:01

1
779: Not a Hugo 1:12:17

1
540: The Trouble Cosmic 36:59

1
778: Oops! All Batman 1:49:24

1
777: The 44% Rule 1:10:50

1
Ahsoka - Part Three: Time to Fly 42:00

1
776: Next Stop Black Hole City 1:30:23

1
539: Cleveland Rocks 54:18

1
775: Herring Salad 1:27:11

1
538: Elf-Mania! 36:39

1
774: A Very Photogenic Submarine 1:05:28

1
537: They Let Their Planet Blow Up 1:44:02

1
773: One Dog Is Too Many 1:14:52

1
772: The Compulsion of Art 1:25:19

1
Ahsoka - Part Two: Toil and Trouble 36:55

1
771: Nothing Can Kill Doctor Who 2:05:09

1
536: A Lot of Ps in the Ds 33:22

1
Ahsoka - Part One: Master and Apprentice 59:01

1
770: At the Time It Was Written 2:25:52