The Geektastic Cage Match pits geek touchstones against each other in front of a live audience. Star Trek v Star Wars, Hawkeye v Legolas, Bruce Campbell v Nathan Fillion, Marvel v DC, and more!
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Greetings, dear travelers and wanderers of Middle Earth! Ever wished you could hang out in a cozy pub and just talk all things Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit or just the entire wold of J.R.R. Tolkien? Welcome to the It Comes in Pints pub, where we are here to offer just that! We’ll be your trusty guide through the world of Middle Earth with weekly updates, book and film reviews, and a healthy dose of trivia and games! Our discussions range from why it only makes sense to wield a double-headed ...
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The events that shape our world, and our future, take many turns. What If World History? explores an alternative timeline to the events that molded our lives. Take a trip with us.
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The Hobbit Trilogy – I Guess We're Doing More Film Reviews
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Send us a text A closer look at The Hobbit trilogy reveals a spectrum of opinions on its adaptation of Tolkien’s original work. The conversation highlights character development, pacing issues, and the impact of added romantic subplots, with a consensus that, while there are commendable qualities, the movies ultimately fall short of expectations. •…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – The Final Film Review... We Promise
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Send us a text Pull up a chair at the It Comes and Pints Pub for an engaging discussion on The Return of the King, the grand finale of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy. From Frodo and Sam's intense journey to Mordor to the heroics of Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli, we cover it all—including all those multiple endings we all love. As we naviga…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Another Film Review!
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Send us a text Today we reminisce about Peter Jackson's unforgettable film, "The Two Towers." From theater posters to the stirring Last March of the Ents soundtrack, we stroll down memory lane, sharing the scenes and quotes that have etched themselves into our hearts. Finally, we recount the epic moments and behind-the-scenes stories that bring The…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Film Review!
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Send us a text This week on It Comes in Pints, join us on an adventure into the world of Peter Jackson's 2001 adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous work, "The Fellowship of the Ring." Through dissecting what made the this movie so special, this episode is a must-listen for all hobbits, dwarves, men, elves and even a few orcs! We also debate over th…
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Send us a text Greetings, dear travelers and wanderers of Middle Earth! Ever wished you could hang out in a cozy pub and just talk all things Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit or just the entire wold of J.R.R. Tolkien? Well welcome to the It Comes in Pints pub, where we are here to offer just that! We’ll be your trusty guide through the world of Middle…
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Alexander the Great: Legolas Meets Point Break
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In this week's episode, we discuss a man whose reputation isn't just good; It's GRRREAT. In our first interlude, we join Alexander as he uses his genius to take on, and take down the greatest warriors of that time: The Sacred Band of Thebes. Next, Mark walks us through Alexander's impressive childhood and education under the tutelage of Aristotle. …
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In this episode, we will look back through time, on the 20th anniversary, at missed signals that led to the unimaginable tragedy of September 11th, 2001. And we will look at the heroes who prevented a greater tragedy on that day. We first look at Rick Rescorla, who foresaw the attack and led more than 2,600 Morgan Stanley employees to safety, even …
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She has remained the standard for beauty for more than 2,0000 years, but history's original bombshell was a lot more than a pretty face. In fact, she may have been history's most intelligent leader who outsmarted the Roman empire, twice. In this episode, we discuss the life and death of Cleopatra. In our first interlude, we witness the boat ride wh…
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The $10 Founding Father: Alexander Hamilton Lives
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In this episode, we look at the life of a founding father whose name might be ringing in your ears...Alexander Hamiton! In our first interlude, we meet a teenage, business-savvy Alexander, and see how he runs an international shipping empire. Next, Mark walks us through Hamilton's fascinating and turbulent life. Mark touches on Alexander's soul-cru…
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In this week's episode, we take to the skies! In our opening diary, we travel to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where a lifeguard witnesses flight history while helping the Wright brothers. Mark then discusses the brother's strong bond, ingenuity, and obsession with flight. We also witness triumph and tragedy during the world's first aerial exhibition…
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Nuclear Tension: The Cuban Missile Crisis
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In this week's episode, Mark Discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis. Our first interlude involves a Russian staff captain who overrides a nuclear launch order in the heat of battle. In our historical overview, Mark probes the head of Nikita Khrushchev to learn why he wanted to station nuclear missiles 90 miles off the US coast. Next, He walks us throug…
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The US vs Napoleon: The Second War for Independence
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In this episode, Mark discusses the Louisiana Purchase. We start with an interlude and listen as the governor of the Louisiana territory prepares to transfer it to the US. Next, Mark walks us through the international intrigue, high stakes diplomatic gambles, and plain American luck that lead Napolean to sell the territory to the scrappy, young USA…
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Attila the Hun is perhaps one of History's most ruthless and feared leaders. Apart from his larger-than-life reputation, what do we really know about him? In this episode, Mark discusses Attila's upbringing, his various battles, and his untimely death at age 47. Next, Mark imagines a world in which Atilla gets to live in his palace, in Rome, well i…
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In our last episode, we discussed numerous failed attempts to assassinate Hitler and envisioned a world in which he had been successfully disposed of. One book that featured prominently in the episode,was Killing Hitler by Roger Moorhouse. In this BONUS episode, Mark interviews Killing Hitler author Roger Moorhouse. They discuss the failed assassin…
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A lot of people tried to kill Hitler. As we already know, none of those people succeeded. In this week's episode, we start with an audio story depicting one of those failed attempts. Next, Mark walks us through some of the many failed plots to kill one of history's greatest villains. And then we ask: What if? We'll hear a short audio interlude wher…
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We muse how a Rebel victory at Gettysburg would affect the ascension of Ulysses S. Grant and the pace of the final chapter of the Civil War. It’s stunning to think but Lee’s victory would actually end the war 8-12 months earlier than our history books write. With the success at Vicksburg in July of 1863, Lincoln sees a rising military genius, who i…
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History tells us that over the course of 500 years from 1000 CE to the 1500s, Norse presence in North America dwindled to nothing. And ultimately, their impact on the history of North America is fleeting. But What If the Vikings grew their settlements over the first five centuries here. What If they ultimately grew their presence to 30,000 or more …
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Instead of sleeping the crucial morning away, Hitler is awake and reacting to the landings along the Normandy coast. He utilizes nine Panzer divisions to drive a wedge in the beachhead and turn the course of D-Day as we know it.By Mark Bouffard
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Geektastic Cage Match 7-18-15 Live at the Blue Box
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The geeks from Southgate Media Group battle it out at the Blue Box Cafe in Elgin, IL. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks! Email us at southgate…
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Geektastic Cage Match 6-27-15 Live at the Blue Box
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The geeks from Southgate Media Group battle it out at the Blue Box Cafe in Elgin, IL. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks! Matches include: Snak…
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Geektastic Cage Match 6-13-15 Live at Des Moines Wizard World 2015
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The geeks from Southgate Media Group battle it out at the Des Moines Wizard World 2015. This was a special one night event on June 13, 2015. Thanks for having us Wizard World! Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us a…
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Geektastic Cage Match 5-22-15 Live at the Geek Bar
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The geeks from Southgate Media Group battle it out at Geek Bar Beta in Chicago. This was a special one night event on May 22, 2015. Thanks for having us Geek Bar! Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the…
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1-31-15 Geektastic Cage Match: Live at the Blue Box Cafe
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Geektastic Cage Match LIVE at the Blue Box Cafe in Elgin, IL January 31, 2015. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks! Topics include: alfredpennyw…
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1-17-15 Geektastic Cage Match - Live at the Blue Box Cafe
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Geektastic Cage Match LIVE at the Blue Box Cafe in Elgin, IL January 17, 2015. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks! Topics include: alice, astro…
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