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Geek Girl Soup Podcasts
LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Alien made it Earth — along with some other curious carnivorous creatures. The Geek Girls discuss season 1 of FX’s Alien: Earth. Wondering how this series fits into the Alien franchise timeline? The story takes place in 2120 — two years before the original Alien takes place and the same year that the Nostromo and R…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY If you haven’t finished season 3 of Apple TV’s Foundation, stop now and go do that! There are six “oh, sh!t” moments you do not want to hear from us without seeing them for yourself first. And, if you haven’t been watching Foundation at all… dude. ————— Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us: Instagram @GeekG…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY The girls are back this week digging into the latest entertainment news and chatting about current shows and movies. Susan and Cort may have found yet another new thing to love about K-Pop Demon Hunters. Which song from the movie fits your personality? Kelly is embracing her own inner horror fangirl as she jumps he…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Kelly makes an appearance to chat about entertainment news and recommendations (including Katrina: Come Hell and High Water, KPopped, and Hostage). Then Susan and Cort take over to catch up on Love Island. Find out what streaming shows have recently been renewed — and which two favorites have been canceled. (How da…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Susan and Cort discuss all-things KPop Demon Hunters! And don’t forget the sing-along version. Both on Netflix. Everyone has seen these, right? (Okay, not Kelly. But we’re working on her!) ————— Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us: Instagram @GeekGirlSoup BlueSky @GeekGirlSoup Continue the conversation on …
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Did you watch “Smoke” on AppleTV+? If you did… man, do we have a lot to talk about! If you didn’t… dude. Today we’re chatting about not only “Smoke,” but also “Nobody 2.” (Mirrors. Get it? If you’ve seen it, you get it!) Yes, we actually went to the cinema to catch a new film! —————- Original music by Garrett Thomp…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Susan and Cort dive into the Law & Order universe, connecting actors, episodes, and the wild web of Hollywood projects through their own version of Six Degrees of Separation. From surprise guest stars and missed casting opportunities to Netflix’s odd release models, and upcoming spinoffs, the Soup crew stir up plen…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY This week, Susan, Cort, and Chris dive deep into the outrageous and brilliant return of South Park. From behind-the-scenes gossip to eye-popping sight gags, the gang breaks down the season 27 jaw-dropping premiere and why the show feels sharper than ever. They reminisce about their own history with South Park (incl…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY It’s just Susan and Cort this week—Kelly’s still “swimming with sharks”—but the conversation is packed! They dive into the theme of immigrants and hidden gems, with shoutouts to Superman (yes, he’s an immigrant too), the new Superman movie from James Gunn, and hidden cinematic/documentary treasures. Plus, there’s p…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 This week, Susan and Cort celebrate Black freedom and storytelling by diving into the cultural feast that is Sinners, the latest masterpiece from Ryan Coogler. With vampires, music, history, and a whole lot of swag, Sinners is a film that refuses to be defined by a single genre—and the Geek Girl…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Summer’s here and we’re diving headfirst into the horror! Susan, Kelly, and Cort are all back in the pod to dish about what’s been keeping us up at night (and hitting that “play next episode” button anyway). From physical media debates sparked by ATXtv Festival to spine-tingling summer scares like Gerald’s Game and…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Day 4 – We Are Leftovers & Mad Men Magic This was the day. The day Susan and Cort traveled to Austin for: The Leftovers cast reunion panel. Get ready for chills, tears, laughter, and maybe even some “JustinKevin” spiritual energy. Then, they rounded out the evening with the 10th anniversary celebration of Mad Men’s…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Part 2 – Lost Authors, Leftover Fans & Legendary Voices Our Day 3 (or Festival Day 2?) brought surprises, voice crushes, elevator chaos, and fangirling in full force. Susan and Cort dive into early screenings (Duster Ep. 4), secret societies in Anne Rice’s universe, and a panel with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta.…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Days 1 & 2: Tornadoes, Panels, and Popcorn Drama Susan and Cort are live(ish) from the Austin Television Festival! From Texas-sized hailstorms and hotel confusion to binge-watching and brushing shoulders with TV legends, they recap their first two whirlwind days at ATX. Tune in for festival highlights, travel misad…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY We’re peering into the present through the cracked lens of the future this week with Susan, Kelly, and Geek Guy Chris. From AI chatbots with too much personality to dystopias where “reality” is a broadcasted spectacle, it’s a soup of sci-fi predictions that hit way too close to home. Whether it’s Mission Impossible…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY We’re bringing Nollywood to your earbuds this week as Susan and Cort take a cinematic trip across the continent to celebrate Africa Day! We curated a rich watchlist featuring African films—from rom-coms and thrillers to revenge flicks and supernatural twists. Plus, we catch up on entertainment news, discuss Final D…
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LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY We’re back from the wilds of real life and diving straight into the post-apocalyptic drama of The Last of Us! In this episode, the Geek Girl Soup crew gets emotional, philosophical, and maybe a little fungal as we dissect Season 2 up through Episode 5 (“Feel Her Love”). SPOILERS!!! _________________________ Origina…
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This week, we’re taking a mind-bending dive into three under-the-radar sci-fi gems: The Endless, Radius, and Upgrade. Indie, eerie, and occasionally WTF, these movies gave us plenty to chew on—from AI run amok to time loop cults to accidental mass murder by proximity. Seriously, there’s a lot going on here. We also say a heartfelt goodbye to Val Ki…
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This week on Geek Girl Soup, Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive deep into the Apple TV+ two-part documentary Number One on the Call Sheet. The series honors Black excellence in Hollywood, focusing on the journeys of Black leading men and women who’ve redefined what it means to be at the top. From Eddie Murphy’s early meteoric rise to Angela Bassett’s powe…
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—> After listening to this episode, Maria has this say: “I was just thinking about the irony of my podcast interview and how much of what I said is so relevant to mom passing away as we release the film (joy and pain!). And I had no idea mom was going to die.”
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The theme this week is, obviously, Severance (season 2). But… we spend the first 39 minutes discussing other stuff. -> Ted Sarandos (Netflix) being a dick about Apple TV+. Two dudes on BlueSky being the best fans ever (after us) of Apple TV+. (We said what they said five years ago.) -> A few recommendations: Dope Thief (Apple for the win). Adolesce…
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Welcome to the most prestigious event of the year—The Soupies! 🏆 Susan, Kelly, and Cort don their fanciest (or comfiest) attire to honor the best (and worst) of movies, TV, and more from the past year. 🎬 Categories include: The Most Bingeable Show Award 🍿 Best Apocalyptic/Disaster Advice 🌍🔥 The E-Chip Activator (aka "That Hit Me Right in the Feels"…
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Hollywood’s biggest night has come and gone, and we’re here to break down everything—from the jaw-dropping wins to the record-breaking speeches, the best-dressed stars, and, of course, those iconic brooches. This week, Susan, Kelly, and Cort are joined by our annual Oscars expert, Erik C. Andersen, to discuss the unexpected wins, the indie film tak…
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The awards season is in full swing, and we’re diving into all the glitz, glamour, and surprises of the Spirit Awards, SAG Awards, and NAACP Awards! 🏆✨ From unexpected wins to heartwarming speeches (and a few eyebrow-raising moments), we break down the highlights, the snubs, and the trends leading up to the Oscars. Next week: The Oscars! We’ll be wa…
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Welcome to Geek Girl Soup Unleashed! This week, Susan, Kelly, and Cort are shooting the sh!t about everything we’ve been watching lately—no theme, no limits, just pure geeky goodness. 🎤 Topics include: The Super Bowl halftime show and Kendrick Lamar’s deeper messages The internet’s love for that one Mustard The White Lotus season 3 premiere: death,…
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Welcome to Geek Girl Soup! This week, Susan, Kelly, and Cort take a deep dive into award season, a nostalgic yet cringeworthy revisit of the Rush Hour franchise, and our latest TV obsessions (Severance and Paradise). _________________________ Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us on social media: @GeekGirlSoup Email your questions and commen…
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Love is in the air… or at least on our screens! (But really?) This week, we take a deep dive into the world of Turkish dramas, where romance meets melodrama in the most extravagant way possible. But before we get there, we’re serving up our usual mix of news, recommendations, and pop culture chatter. (See not just a few of our recommendations below…
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Welcome to Geek Girl Soup, where Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive deep into a devilishly good episode! In this our 666th episode, we’re discussing movies and tv shows that feature Lucifer himself. 🔮 What’s Inside This Episode? Oscars Chat: Snubs, surprises, and why didn’t Reznor and Ross make the cut. Hell on Earth: Shows, movies, and pop culture moment…
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Susan, Kelly, and Cort are back, diving deep into the thrilling mysteries of Silo Season 2 and teasing out the twists of Severance Season 2’s premiere. From shocking revelations and wild fan theories to pondering just what the algorithm might be hiding, we break it all down (spoilers included!). Of course, it wouldn’t be Geek Girl Soup without deto…
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In our latest Hidden Gems exploration, the Geek Girl Soup team delves into apocalypse-themed films (and TV)—lesser-known or long-forgotten films and series focusing on the apocalypse. We discuss hard-hitting oldies, such as “Testament” and “The Day After,” peak-80s “Night of the Comet,” and new films such as “Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse” and…
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Welcome to Geek Girl Soup, where Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive headfirst into the glitz, glamour, and gossip of the 2025 Golden Globes! Awards season is officially here, and we’re recapping it all: the wins, the losses, the speeches, and, of course, the red carpet fashion hits and misses. _________________________ Original music by Garrett Thompson F…
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Happy New Year from Geek Girl Soup! Join Susan, Kelly, and Cort as we kick off 2025 with a nostalgic dive into movies, resolutions, and the best (and worst) of what we’ve been watching. _________________________ Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us on social media: @GeekGirlSoup Email your questions and comments to [email protected]…
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Pack your bags (and double-check your boarding pass) because Susan and Cort are wrapping up their New Zealand adventure in this episode of Geek Girl Soup! From last-minute museum visits to Uber drivers with surprising political questions, we share the highs, lows, and in-betweens of travel life. We’re talking Kiwi hospitality, cultural experiences,…
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Our last morning in Auckland is full of chaos, laughter, and some serious packing drama. Join Susan and Cort as they reflect on their whirlwind trip through New Zealand, with its “gentle” hills (spoiler: they lied), incredible sights, and unforgettable moments. _________________________ Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us on social media: …
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Auckland has stolen our hearts! Join Susan and Cort for one last hurrah in the City of Sails. From a breathtaking whale-watching excursion to some unintentional fine-dining loyalty at White + Wong’s, this episode is packed with laughter, adventure, and mouthwatering foodie recaps. _________________________ Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow …
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Susan and Cort are back with another delicious detour in New Zealand! This week, they raid the snack aisle and taste-test some unique finds: Peach Oreos (yep, they’re a thing), coconut cream-flavored peanuts, and even a chunky cookie dough Kit Kat. What hits the spot, and what has them longing for regular ol’ chocolate? Along the way, the duo share…
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Join us as we descend into the enchanting darkness of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves! In this episode, Susan and Cort share their adventures exploring the mesmerizing glow of carnivorous worms, navigating pitch-black caverns, and dodging the occasional “earth fart” (yes, you read that right). _________________________ Original music by Garrett Thompson…
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Ahoy, music lovers and adventurers! Susan and Cort are back with another installment of their Kiwi escapades, and it’s all about the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock. From Christopher Cross to Michael McDonald, we’re unpacking the breezy vibes of this iconic genre. _________________________ Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us on social media: @…
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Join Susan and Cort as they dive into their unforgettable day exploring the living Māori village of Whakarewarewa in Rotorua! 🌋 From geothermal wonders to cultural stories that tugged at their heartstrings, this episode is packed with adventure, laughter, and yes—ice cream 🍦. Plus, hear about their evening movie marathon featuring The Hobbit, Die H…
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We’re back, geeky adventurers! This week, Susan and Cort take you on an epic (and slightly eerie) journey through Auckland in their latest Kiwi Adventure. From the spectacular sights of the Sky Tower to a surprise encounter with the pitch-black rooftop bar (spoiler: it’s closed on Sundays), we’re serving up all the hilarity, horror movie rules, and…
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Grab your second breakfast and journey with us as we dive into the enchanting world of Hobbiton! 🌳✨ This week, Susan and Cort share their magical adventure touring the iconic filming locations of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. From the lush, rolling hills of Matamata to stepping inside hobbit dwellings, it’s a dream come true for e…
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What’s better than a Sunday Funday? A Sunday in New Zealand! Join Susan and Cort as they recount a whirlwind day packed with adventure, laughs, and epic views. From gingerbread workshops to gazing out from the Sky Tower’s lofty heights (not on the glass—no way!), this episode dives deep into their Kiwi escapades. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, foo…
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Join Susan and Cort on the first leg of their Kiwi culinary adventure! After a mouthwatering lunch at White + Wong’s, the duo dives into their favorite dishes—from dumplings and oysters to cocktails and desserts. (Spoiler: There’s a lot of food talk and some serious dessert love!) Plus, we’ll hear about their plans for the rest of the day, includin…
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Welcome to part one of our New Zealand adventure! 🎉 In this episode, Susan and Cort share their journey from the chaos of a 15-hour flight to the serenity of New Zealand’s stunning landscapes. ✈️🌿 We tackle the great airplane debate: To recline or not to recline? Once we landed, it was smooth sailing (or flying?): We’ve got more adventures to share…
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This week on Geek Girl Soup, Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive into HBO’s The Baby, an eight-episode dark comedy that’s as creepy as it is hilarious. Imagine a baby that’s not just needy but downright manipulative—controlling, violent, and armed with supernatural powers. Natasha, our reluctant protagonist, literally has this baby dropped into her lap, an…
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In this episode, we’re celebrating the gritty brilliance of Homicide: Life on the Street! Join Susan, Kelly, and Cort as we revisit the classic 90s series that redefined police dramas. We’re diving into standout episodes, unforgettable guest stars, and why Baltimore is truly the show’s fourth lead. Plus, we celebrate a belated happy birthday for Su…
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Susan and Kelly got LOST at the newly-reopened River Oaks Theatre last night. (It’s gorgeous!) In this bonus episode, we share our instant reactions to the documentary Getting LOST. In the doc, we see fellow podcasters who got their start chatting about LOST. Hello, Jay and Jack, Colleen, and Ryan and Jen (RIP) Ozawa! We hear inside stories from th…
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Welcome to the latest episode of Geek Girl Soup, where Susan, Kelly, and Cort celebrate “Keanuversary” – a special tribute to Keanu Reeves for “Keanuvember”! In honor of Keanu’s 60th birthday and the anniversary milestones of some of his biggest films, the hosts take a nostalgic journey through his iconic movies, unique career highlights, and his u…
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Get ready to pick your poisoned apple as Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive into the enchanting world of witches in movies and shows! They explore the bewitching themes of empowerment and the often misunderstood portrayal of witches, from classics like "Practical Magic" to the eerie vibes of "The Craft." Remember, say "Happy Birthday" to Cort! ___________…
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Get ready for a lively discussion on politics and pop culture as Susan, Kelly, and Cort welcome guest Candace to the table! The episode kicks off with an engaging conversation about the importance of voting and civic participation, especially as early voting approaches in Texas. The hosts dive into the latest political news, share their excitement …
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