Best Gonna Geek Network Podcasts (2025)

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Mobile Suite Gundam Federation vs Zeon with Derek Van Dyke (Super Deluxe GamesCast, Castle Bravo) 53:05

1d ago53:05

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Prepare your beam sabers and polish your Zaku helmets-this episode of Play Comics is about to launch straight into the Universal Century! We’re diving headfirst into the PS2 classic Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, where the only thing more intense than the space battles is trying to pronounce “RX-78-2” three times fast. Joining the fray is …

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Legends Podcast #726; Megalopolis (2024) 1:06:08

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Director Francis Ford Coppola is widely regarded as one of the greatest directors of the twentieth century, the visionary force behind The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and dozens of other films. For decades, Coppola had sought to make a film drawing parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic and the future of the United States by retelling the …

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XIII with Rob Duenas (Sketchcraft) 45:23

6d ago45:23

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Read transcript Get ready to tattoo the number XIII on your memory banks (preferably not on your collarbone) as Play Comics dives into the cel-shaded, amnesia-riddled world of XIII – the video game adaptation that brought Jean Van Hamme’s acclaimed French graphic novel series to life on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. This first-person shooter might be th…

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Legends Podcast #725; A Goofy Movie (1995) 57:28

8d ago57:28

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We’re continuing our journey on the open road this month with a classic Disney movie released three decades ago. In this film, a father and son come to terms with the circle of life while realizing the importance of being prepared to face the challenges of a road trip. Far from meaning “no worries” for the son (who wants to feel the love tonight wi…

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Transformers (2004) with Charles Shelton (TransMissions Podcast Network) 46:34

15d ago46:34

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Welcome, Earthlings and Cybertronians alike, to another episode of Play Comics-where the only thing more confusing than the continuity is trying to fold yourself into a PS2 disc case! This time, we’re rolling out (and occasionally transforming) into the wild world of the 2004 Transformers video game. Yes, the one that’s based on Transformers: Armad…

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Legends Podcast #724; Thelma & Louise (1991) 1:03:10

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We’re heading out for a road trip with two ladies who are doing it for themselves! Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon star as the titular leads in this 1991 road trip crime drama from director Ridley Scott. When a girls’ weekend getaway goes awry, a waitress and housewife must dodge the law and would-be lovers to make a true getaway. But when their luc…

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Spawn Armageddon with Rob Duenas (Sketchcraft) 48:42

18d ago48:42

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Read transcript Hell hath no fury like a Hellspawn scorned, especially when that Hellspawn is leaping between platforms on your PlayStation 2! This week’s episode of Play Comics dives headfirst into the fiery pits of “Spawn Armageddon,” the video game that attempted to cram the first 99 issues of Todd McFarlane’s demonic anti-hero saga into button-…

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Legends Podcast #723; The Accountant (2016) 1:07:23

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It’s Tax Day, and we’re celebrating the fiscal cycle with a movie that gets physical. A film that puts the “internal” from “internal injuries” in the Internal Revenue Service. The flick that proves pocket protectors can be cool and no one will make fun of you for wearing them if you also carry a really big gun. Ben Affleck stars, the same year he d…

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Mobile Suit Gundam Encounters in Space with George (Shortbox Summary) 52:45

29d ago52:45

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This week on Play Comics, we’re taking you on a high-speed tour through Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, a PS2 classic that’s equal parts thrilling dogfight simulator and love letter to Universal Century lore. From piloting iconic mobile suits to reenacting pivotal battles from the One Year War, this game has everything a Gundam fan could a…

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Legends Podcast #722; Empire Records (1995) 53:00

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We’re back from ITHACON, but we mustn’t dwell, no, not today! We can’t! Not on Rex Manning Day! We’re rewinding to 1995 at the height of the record store boom. Directed by Allan Moyle and written by Carol Heikkinen, with an ensemble cast including Anthony LaPaglia, Maxwell Caulfield, Debi Mazar, Rory Cochrane, Johnny Whitworth, Robin Tunney, Renée …

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Legends Podcast ITHACON 48 Special 1:21:50

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Legends Podcast is proud to present a special exclusive look at ITHACON 48. Held this past weekend (April 5-6, 2025) at Ithaca College, ITHACON 48 is the latest installment of the second-longest-running comic book convention in the nation. Hosted by the Comic Book Club of Ithaca and students in MGMT 29800: Promoting and Managing Conventions at Itha…

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GI Joe A Real American Hero with SerpyMatt 42:09

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Yo Joe! Or should we say “Yo NES!” because this week on Play Comics, we’re tackling G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero—the video game adaptation of everyone’s favorite cartoon about freedom-loving heroes battling against Cobra’s endless supply of bad ideas. With explosive levels and a cast of characters straight out of your childhood toy box, this game…

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Legends Podcast #721; Wonka (2023) 1:15:51

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We’re indulging our sweet tooths (or sweet teeth?) with the origin story of everyone’s favorite candy man! Join Timothée Chalamet as young Willy Wonka for the tale of chocolate, conspiracy, and creepy little orange men, along with a cast of assorted oddballs and character actors. Directed by Paddington and Paddington 2 helmer Paul King and produced…

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Snoopy Tennis with Bill Pepper (It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown, Atari Bytes) 34:39

1M ago34:39

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Welcome to another episode of Play Comics, where we volley between the pixelated world of video games and the ink-stained pages of comic strips! This week, we’re serving up a nostalgic slice of handheld gaming with Snoopy Tennis for the Game Boy Color—a game that lets you smash tennis balls as Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang while channeling th…

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Legends Podcast #720; Hundreds of Beavers (2022) 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

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Beaver Fever continues to hold sway over Legends Podcast as we visit the wintry woods of Northern Wisconsin for an ultra-indie throwback movie about an applejack brewer turned trapper who contends with the forces of nature. Directed by Mike Cheslik and starring Ryland Tews, the film draws inspiration from a myriad of sources, including the works of…

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Buck Rogers Planet of Zoom with Andy Larson (The Last Comic Shop) 50:02

2M ago50:02

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Attention, space cadets and retro gamers! Prepare to blast off into a pixelated adventure as Play Comics takes on Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom. We’re zooming through the 25th century faster than you can say “bidi-bidi-bidi,” exploring this cosmic classic that graced the Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Atari 5200, and Intellivision. Joining us on this retr…

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Legends Podcast #719; Zombeavers (2014) 45:06

2M ago45:06

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We’re all back on the ‘cast for an indie horror comedy about a bunch of horny college kids who do battle with an undead colony of beavers that have been altered by toxic waste. And while that premise may sound stupid, the film is also stupid. But that doesn’t mean it can’t also be fun! Or does it? We’re dam sure going to find out in this episode! A…

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BC’s Quest for Tires and BC II Grog’s Revenge with DC Dave (The Monitor Tapes) 39:59

2M ago39:59

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Greetings, cave dwellers and retro gaming enthusiasts! Prepare to be transported back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and pixelated graphics were cutting-edge technology. This episode of Play Comics is about to take you on a wild ride through the prehistoric world of BC’s Quest for Tires and its bone-rattling sequel, BC II: Grog’s Revenge…

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Legends Podcast #718; Wild Robot (2024) 1:01:34

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In 2024, just last year, several animated films from all over the world found their way to Oscar nominations. Tonight we wonder if robots would survive better in the wild than we would. We’re talking about the animated adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved novel. Directed and Co-Written by Chris Sanders The writer/Director behind The Croods, How to T…

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Robotech Battlecry with SP Rupert (The Gonna Geek Show, Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Podcasting, Artie’s Attic) 57:43

2M ago57:43

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Read transcript Prepare for takeoff, fellow gamers! This week on Play Comics, we’re blasting off into the world of Robotech: Battlecry, where you can pilot a Veritech fighter and save the universe while trying not to crash into your own nostalgia! Join us as we follow Jack Archer on his epic quest to defend Earth from those pesky Zentraedi, all whi…

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Legends Podcast #717; The Little Hours (2017) 54:43

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(UPDATED AUDIO) sorry for the last file, the tracking was off.. beef made a mistake. here is the updated file, we hope you enjoy! We’re venturing to Garfagnana, Italy, in the Year of Our Lord 1347, for a raunchy comedy based on The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio. In the film, three medieval nuns lead a simple life in their convent until a virile y…

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Digimon Rumble Arena with Derek B Gayle (Gimmicks, Walloping Websnappers, Lee Carvallo’s Podding Challenge, Skreeonk!, Falling with Style) 48:35

2M ago48:35

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Read transcript Attention, digital duelists and pixel-punching prodigies! Prepare to digivolve your eardrums as Play Comics takes a nostalgia-fueled dive into the arena of Digimon Rumble Arena on the PlayStation 1. This episode is more loaded than Agumon after a spicy curry feast! Joining us in this byte-sized battle royale is none other than Derek…

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Legends Podcast #716; One Hour Photo (2002) 1:12:21

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In 2002, Robin Williams was in his era of playing against type with roles in the Christopher Nolan thriller Insomnia, and in this film about a lonely photo minilab employee who becomes obsessed with a young family. Co-starring Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, and Gary Cole, this pic written and directed by Mark Romanek succeeded critically and comme…

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Turok Evolution with Frank Martin 39:49

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Grab your time-traveling bow and arrow, folks! It’s time to dive into the prehistoric playground of Turok: Evolution, the game that asked, “What if we took a beloved comic book series and cranked the dinosaur-blasting action up to 11?” Join us as we explore this Acclaim-produced, multi-console extravaganza that had gamers questioning whether they w…

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Legends Podcast #715; Spirited Away (2001) 1:15:06

3M ago1:15:06

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And this is Studio Ghibli’s 2001 classic from famed writer-director Hayao Miyazaki. When 10-year-old Chihiro moves with her family to a new neighborhood, a wrong turn sees her trapped in the world of kami, the spirits of Japanese Shinto folklore. Raking in almost $400 million in coin, the film stood as the highest-grossing film in Japan for almost …

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X-Men Madness in Murderworld! With Austin Auclair (PatientRock) 40:04

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Attention, mutant enthusiasts and digital adventurers! Prepare yourselves for a journey into the pixelated past as we dive headfirst into the treacherous depths of Murderworld. This week, we’re joined by the indomitable Austin Auclair from PatientRock to tackle the notorious X-Men: Madness in Murderworld, a game that’s been haunting players’ nightm…

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Legends Podcast #714; Alien: Romulus (2024) 59:07

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In space, no one can hear you scream. In sequels that are also prequels that tell standalone stories while respecting the original and tying together diverse material from comics to video games, no one can hear you scream about continuity. Return to the Alien franchise in this 2024 installment directed by Fede Álvarez (who helmed Don’t Breathe) and…

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The Mafat Conspiracy with Dean Guadagno (The Video Game Library) 45:54

3M ago45:54

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Attention, pixel-pushing pals and manga maniacs! Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the digital pages of gaming history as we dive into the world of The Mafat Conspiracy, the NES sequel to Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode. This episode of Play Comics is locked and loaded with more action than Duke Togo’s sniper rifle! We’re joined by the …

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Legends Podcast #713; Paddington (2014) 1:01:18

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We’re journeying from the jungles of Darkest Peru to Jolly Ol’ London Town in this adaptation of the beloved children’s stories by Michael Bond. The Bond is strong with Q actor Ben Whishaw who voices the precocious titular bear. The cast is stacked with talent, including Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, a…

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SpellCaster with SegaMasterTim 53:12

3M ago53:12

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Hold onto your enchanted joysticks, pixel pilgrims! This week’s Play Comics episode is diving headfirst into the glorious chaos of SpellCaster—the Sega Master System gem that’s part Buddhist demon-hunting simulator, part side-scrolling magic blaster, and 100% “why is there a cybernetic samurai in medieval Japan?” energy. Joining us in this dimensio…

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Legends Podcast #712; The Devil Wears Prada (2006) 1:09:54

3M ago1:09:54

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In the mid-aughts, America became obsessed with high fashion for some reason. Maybe it was Project Runway’s silver-haired imp Tim Gunn whispering in our ears to “make it work.” Maybe we were all bewitched by the well-dressed ladies of Sex and the City. But Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo were suddenly household names. Enter Meryl Streep as the boss f…

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Last Battle with Chris Brown (Story of Chance) 38:18

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Attention, pixel pugilists and manga maniacs! Prepare to have your mind blown faster than you can say “Omae wa mou shindeiru” because Play Comics is about to unleash a Genesis gem that’ll make your thumbs twitch with nostalgia. We’re diving headfirst into the post-apocalyptic world of Last Battle, a game that’s more thinly veiled than a sumo wrestl…

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Legends Podcast #711; Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) 1:11:43

4M ago1:11:43

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In March 2019, The Walt Disney Company officially completed its $71.3 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox and gained the film rights to several Marvel Comics characters for Marvel Studios, including Deadpool and the X-Men. After a long development period, Marvel Studios finally announced plans to incorporate the R-rated Deadpool franchise into the…

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