Best Geek Family Media Podcasts (2025)

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Audition (1999) 1:55:48

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RMR 0335: Join your hosts, Chad Robinson, Bryan Frye and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Audition (1999) [R] Genre: Horror, Mystery, Drama Starring: Ryô Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Tetsu Sawaki, Jun Kunimura, Renji Ishibashi, Miyuki Matsuda, Toshie Negishi, Ren Ôsugi, Shigeru Saiki, Ken Mitsuishi, Yuriko Hirooka, Fumiyo …

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Leadership Begins At Home: How Purpose and Presence Reshape Families 32:34

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🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden — huge thanks to this cozy local favorite for hosting us for another round of caffeine and conversation! What happens when an Air Force One pilot and a corporate facilitator nearly lose their marriage… and rebuild it into a mission to help other families heal through play? Geoff and B…

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#93. Trusting God Through Trials and Tragedy : A Reason to Hope with Author Betsy Corning 35:49

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Author of "Entrusted with a Child's Heart", Betsy Corning, describes how the character of God can give us hope and peace even in the most tragic of times. She explains how the Word of God gives us eternal hope, even in the death of a young one. Pointing out instances in Scripture that guide us to believe in the age of accountability, she reminds us…

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Digesting the Spaghetti Western Vibes of Yotei - Beyond 916 1:05:22

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This week on Beyond Jada Griffin is hosting yet again! Joined by Michael Higham, and Nick Maillet to talk more about Ghost of Yotei. We dive into how the Japanese community is embracing Yotei for how it quintessentially feels like Hokkaido, a few of the smaller touches of things we liked such as the various minigames in Yotei, and a couple of plati…

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Anime in European Pop Culture 36:15

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Event Horizon (1997) 1:50:29

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RMR 0334: Special Guest, William Hunter, of HunterWick Productions, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Event Horizon (1997) [R] Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller, Psychological Horror Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. Jones,…

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Caberet (1972) 1:40:00

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RMR 0333: Special Guest, Mark Gardner, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit This Is Where I Leave You (2014) [R] Genre: Musical, Tragedy, Romance, Period Piece Starring: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, Fritz Wepper, Marisa Berenson, Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel, Helen Vita,…

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The Balloon Genius You've Never Met: From Comic-Con Robots to Balloon Dogs 33:47

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What happens when a cruise ship performer trades in vocals for balloon couture and 10-foot cyborg suits? 🎥 Filmed at Canon Coffee in Apopka — huge thanks to this cozy local favorite for hosting us for coffee and conversation! Grant Andreae is the wildly creative founder of Andreae Balloon Studio — and I’m telling you right now, he’s not just making…

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#92. How Do I Talk to My Kids about Gender Roles and Differences? An Interview with Biblical Counselors Krista and Bryan Ryndak | Part 2 24:05

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***This episode briefly mentions some delicate topics. You may not want to have younger children listen with you. This is a hot topic in Christian circles, in culture, and in the news, but what does God actually say about what it means to be a man or a woman? And even when we understand it... how do we talk to our kids about it?!? Does the church n…

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Ghost of Yotei Devs Explain Lessons Learned From Tsushima, Cinematic Influences & More - Beyond 915 44:20

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Ghost of Yotei is almost out, and this week we’re joined by to members of the team at Sucker Punch Productions who were behind it. Creative director Jason Connell and art director Joanna Wang tell us about how the studio approached their follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, from the cinematic inspirations to the real world research that informed this ne…

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Rocky (1976) 2:07:19

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RMR 0332: Special Guest, Katie Geilenkirchen, of the Retromade Podcast, joins your hosts, Lizzy Haynes, and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Rocky (1976) [PG] Genre: Drama, Sports Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Thayer David , Joe Spinell, Jimmy Gambina, Bill Bal…

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#91. What Is Biblical Manhood and Womanhood REALLY? Is There Flexibility in God's Design for Gender Roles? | An Interview with Biblical Counselors Bryan and Krista Ryndak: Part 1 31:01

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This is a hot topic in Christian circles, in culture, and in the news, but what does God actually say about what it means to be a man or a woman? Do we have to fit into a mold of Christian culture or is there flexibility for different personalities? What does it even mean to be made "in the image of God" and to be made "male and female". Bryan and …

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Ghost of Yotei: A Leaner, Meaner Sequel That Doesn't Reinvent Open-World Samurai Games - Beyond 914 1:13:09

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Ghost of Yotei isn’t out for a little while, but the reviews are in, and we’re joined by IGN’s Michael Higham to discuss Sucker Punch’s highly anticipated samurai sequel stacks up compared to its predecessor. Ghost of Tsushima was one of the last great first-party exclusives of the PS4 era, but Ghost of Yotei takes full advantage of the PlayStation…

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We Finally Saw Wolverine! Our Sony State of Play September 25 - Beyond 913 48:52

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Sony suprised everyone with their September State of Play and Max, Jada, Brian, and Nick broke down every major game announced. Starting off with the first look at the long awaited Marvel's Wolverine, and it didnt dissapoint. Wolverine is definitely earning it's likely M rating, and everyone on the show (espically Jada) was impressed with the small…

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Episode 74: ‘Palestine 36’ Review and the Echoes of the Past 41:33

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The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is a reverberating ethos through Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir's latest film, Palestine 36, which chronicles the last days of the British Mandate of Palestine and its lasting ramifications. Produced by Philistine Films, BBC Film, BFI, Doha Film Institute, Watermelon Pictures and more,…

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#90. Author and Former Influencer Erin Loechner Shares Practical Steps Moms Can Take to Loosen the Hold Technology Has On Their Lives | Part 3 25:59

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It was a delight to get to know the lovely Erin Loechner more through this conversation, and we pray it blesses you! Erin has chosen a life of intentionality and prioritizes people over technology. Christian moms will certainly be inspired and challenged by her perspective! She doesn't just challenge moms and leave us there--she gives truly practic…

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Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6 Are Playing it Safe, But Playing to Their Strengths - Beyond 912 1:22:04

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This week we’re joined by notorious tie-guy Travis Northup, who just dropped his review of Borderlands 4, and who also went hands on with some large scale maps in Battlefield 6 at a preview event. What do these two games have in common, besides being shooters? They’re both shaping up to be returns-to-form for a couple series that haven’t stuck the …

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This Is Where I Leave You (2014) 1:38:05

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RMR 0331: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit This Is Where I Leave You (2014) [R] Genre: Dramedy, Comedy, Drama Starring: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne, Corey Stoll, Kathryn Hahn, Connie Britton, Timothy Olyphant, Dax Shepard, Deb…

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Ex Machina (2014) 1:48:12

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RMR 0330: Special Guest, Nathan Lutz, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Ex Machina (2014) [R] Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, Oscar Isaac, Sonoya Mizuno, Corey Johnson Directed by: Alex Garland Recorded on 2025-08-06…

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Real Talk with Jeff Lawrence on Faith, Music, and Culture in a Shifting World 36:06

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Ever feel like the world’s moving fast… and losing its grip on truth? Jeff Lawrence is one of those voices that cuts through the noise — not with volume, but with vision. 🎥 Filmed at Canon Coffee in Apopka, this episode of Winter Garden Coffee + Collab dives into how we equip the next generation to not just believe the gospel, but think critically …

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Remembering Todd Cochrane – Podcast Hall of Famer and Blubrry CEO and, GNC Host

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On this special final New Media Show tribute episode, we honor the life and legacy of Todd Cochrane, podcasting pioneer, podcast hall of famer, founder of Blubrry and RawVoice, host of Geek News Central podcast, author of one of the first podcasting books, and co-host on The New Media Show for 13 years. Todd’s influence on podcasting was profound: …

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#89. Author and Former Influencer Erin Loechner Explains Why Social Media Deeply Impacts Mothers | Part 2 + Honoring the Life of Charlie Kirk 24:27

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You're being taught to fear. Christian parenting is difficult enough--but are we doing something to make it even more overwhelming and anxiety-producing? It was a delight to get to know the lovely Erin Loechner more through this conversation, and we pray it blesses you! Erin has chosen a life of intentionality and prioritizes people over technology…

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25 PlayStation Games Still Coming in 2025 - Beyond 911 1:21:03

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The year is far from over, and some of the biggest game releases are still yet to come - so let’s run down 25 games of various shapes, sizes, genres, flavors and configurations that have our attention for one reason or another. From the obvious big sequels like Ghost of Yotei, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, to smaller offb…

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Lilo and Stitch (2002) 1:35:34

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RMR 0329: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Lilo and Stitch (2002) [G] Genre: Animated, Family, Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Comedy Starring: Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, David Ogden, Kevin McDonald, Ving Rhames, Zoe Caldwell, Jason S…

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YouTube’s Premium Family Plan Faces New Restrictions #1842 39:06

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YouTube is enforcing stricter rules for its Premium Family plan, requiring all members to live in the same household. Non-eligible users will lose Premium benefits after 14 days, following Netflix’s 2023 policy shift to curb account sharing and drive new subscriptions. -Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for GuestMatch.Pro …

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#88. Author and Former Influencer Erin Loechner Talks Technology, Parenting, Marriage, and Having Life Re-routed While Living with Intention | Part 1 33:18

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It was a delight to get to know the lovely Erin Loechner more through this conversation, and we pray it blesses you! Erin has chosen a life of intentionality and prioritizes people over technology. You'll certainly be inspired and challenged by her perspective! Find out more about our BRAND NEW videos for COUPLES!!! Learn more about the Online Entr…

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007: First Light Gameplay Reveal Gives us a View To a Killer James Bond Game - Beyond 910 1:00:38

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This week we break down Sony's surprise 007 First Light state of play and why the game looks like it's going to be Hitman With a Dash of Uncharted, Sleeping Dogs & GTA. It's been a while since we've had a good 007 game and thats looking to change thanks in part to the game's developers history making the Hitman games (which are basically 007 games …

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LEGO Batman Looks Like The Best Batman Game in Years - Beyond 909 52:06

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We’re back from gamescom, jetlagged, but excited to have some new and upcoming games to discuss. Capcom had a solid lineup including Pragmata, which doesn’t put puzzles above shooting, but still has puzzles, and probably isn’t a Mega Man prequel. The Resident Evil Requiem demo we had didn’t blow us away, but it also didn’t show too much, and maybe …

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ChatGPT Buzzwords Are Reshaping Human Conversations #1841 37:11

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New research reveals that ChatGPT’s frequently used words, often referred to as AI buzzwords, are increasingly appearing in everyday human conversations. By analyzing over 22 million words from unscripted podcasts, researchers found a notable rise in terms like “intricate” and “delve,” suggesting AI is subtly influencing how people speak. While the…

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How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality #1840 51:35

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AI chatbots, trained to be overly agreeable, have unintentionally become catalysts for psychological crises by validating users’ grandiose or delusional beliefs. Vulnerable individuals can spiral into dangerous fantasy feedback loops, mistaking chatbot sycophancy for scientific validation. As AI models evolve through user reinforcement, they amplif…

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The Miles To Go Story: 12,000 Bags of Hope with Danielle Newbold 28:13

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Ever wonder what happens when a kid with a big heart and a mom who actually says yes team up to serve their community? 🎥 Filmed at Canon Coffee in Apopka — huge thanks to this warm and welcoming local spot for hosting our coffee and conversation! Danielle Newbold is the Founder & CEO of Miles To Go, a nonprofit born in the front seat of a car when …

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Night of the Hunter (1955) 1:51:21

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RMR 0328: Join your hosts, Lizzy Haynes, Bryan Frye and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Night of the Hunter (1955) [PG] Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Film Noir Starring: John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Hank Azaria, K. Todd Freeman, Jeremy Piven, Mitchell Ryan, Michael Cudlitz, Benny Ur…

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The Real AI Threat #1839 43:06

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In recent months, headlines have sensationalized stories of AI models “blackmailing” engineers and “refusing” to shut down, stoking fears of runaway artificial intelligence. But beneath these dramatic narratives lies a far less sinister truth: these alarming outputs emerged from theatrical, highly engineered testing environments—not real-world rebe…

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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) 1:34:21

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RMR 0327: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) [PG-13] Genre: Comedy, Crime, Parody, Satire Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, George Kennedy, O.J. Simpson, Susan Beaubian, N…

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How a Former Detective Became Central Florida’s Go-To Caterer 21:53

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Ever wonder what happens when a former police detective turns his passion for planning into one of Central Florida’s most sought-after catering companies? 🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden — huge thanks to this local favorite for being the coziest spot to connect. Andy Raphael, founder of Big Boards Catering, join…

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Battlefield 6 Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Directed By Michael Bay - Beyond 908 1:15:37

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This week, we’re talking about the literally groundbreaking new destruction physics in Battlefield 6, which looks to be almost on par with Donkey Kong Bananza’s smashability, but in an obviously very different way. We’re also chatting with the developers of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound about the throwback platformer’s NES roots, and sharing some of the g…

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Perplexity AI Caught Red-Handed: Secretly Sneaking Past Website Defenses #1838 36:37

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Perplexity AI has been exposed for secretly deploying stealth crawlers that intentionally evade website no-crawl directives, rotate IP addresses, and even masquerade as regular browsers. Despite explicit robots.txt blocks and firewall defenses, Perplexity’s undisclosed bots aggressively scrape restricted content from millions of websites daily. Clo…

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The First Great Train Robbery (1979) 1:20:07

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RMR 0326: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Char Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The First Great Train Robbery (1979) [PG] Genre: Crime, Adventure, Action, Drama, Thriller Starring: Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Alan Webb, Malcolm Terris, Robert Lang, Michael Elphick, Wayn…

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#87. August All-In Challenge: Do You Need A Reset Too? 17:38

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Hey Mama! August can be a great time to say, "Summer's almost over, let's live it up! I'm choosing faces over phones!" We hope you'll join us and develop personal goals that help put first things first! Seek first the kingdom! Scriptures Referenced: 1 Corinthians 6:12 Psalm 90 Books Mentioned: Chasing Slow The Opt-Out Family…

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Google Indexing ChatGPT Shared Links – Marketing Opportunity? #1837 42:28

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Google is now indexing publicly shared ChatGPT conversations, potentially exposing sensitive business information, strategies, and personal details. Marketers and businesses should audit their shared content, educate teams about AI privacy, and take precautions to prevent data leaks. Or is this more of a marketing opportunity? -Thinking of buying a…