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Matt Lafferty Podcasts
Matt and Pete from Phantastic Geek dive deep into each and every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie--and new for 2023, every episode of Marvel's "What If...?" as well! It doesn’t matter if you’re an uber fan or a superhero novice, they have every Marvel Studios’ film covered for you.
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Treat your writing like a blue collar job. Doctors don't get doctor block and ditch diggers don't get ditch digger block, and working writers can't get writer's block. Business and humor.
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt analyze and theorize about every episode of the Marvel/Hulu series Runaways
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Tick tock... Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com talked series news and predictions ahead of the premiere, then covered weekly episodes with analysis, theories, and listener feedback. Join the conversation with Phantastic Geek at Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail. The clock is ticking.
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Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com cover each and every episode of the Netflix release of Marvel's Iron Fist!
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Join PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt weekly for the latest reactions, news, and theories about Marvel's Agent Carter on ABC!
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt podcast Marvel's The Defenders, picking up where preview Phantastic Geek podcasts left off on the individual Marvel Netflix series
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The team from Phantastic Geek continues our Marvel Cinematic Universe coverage with in-depth discussion and coverage of Jessica Jones on Netflix.
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Phantastic Geek returns with another great Marvel podcast--this time turning your ears towards Hell's Kitchen and the Netflix series Daredevil!
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Join Phantastic Geek as we countdown to blastoff for more of The Mandalorian on Disney+, as our weekly episode provide episode recaps, theories, and discussions about larger season arcs.
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thoughtful, weekly analysis of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt return to the Star Trek universe, covering the Picard series on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime. We have covered the entire series, along with show news and listener theories.
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt continue analyzing and theorizing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time with Freeform's Cloak and Dagger. Our podcast drops weekly once the series starts.
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Each week, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt thoughtfully and intelligently review and discuss the latest episode of the CBS series God Friended Me. Take a listen and join our #GodPodSquad, won't you?
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Thoughtful, intelligent, and timely, the Luke Cage Podcast by Phantastic Geek covers every episode of the Marvel/Netflix series Luke Cage!
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It was a long countdown, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready to take flight with Marvel Studios and the Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Look for our weekly podcast after each episode, along with theories, breaking news, and fan feedback.
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Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com take their continuing adventures to sharing news and reviews ahead of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season on Paramount+. We also cover Star Trek in general, including breaking news about the Star Trek Universe. We are here every week to analyze, theorize, and share your feedback on PhantasticGeek.com, Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, and Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek. We podcast each episode the week it airs.
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A filmmaker with connections to the crew captures the day-to-day of the starship Enterprise. Matt and Pete document episode 307, “What is Starfleet?” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @P…
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When the USS Farragut experiences a calamity, First Officer James T. Kirk is forced to act like a captain. Matt and Pete corral episode 306, “The Selat Who Ate Its Tail.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGee…
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The Enterprise assists Dr. Korby in an archeological excavation that may have best been left buried. Matt and Pete glimpse episode 305 “Through the Lense of Time.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, …
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The crew of “The Last Frontier” went further to new space destinations before somebody starting bumping them off. Only La’An can figure out whodunnit. Matt and Pete clock episode 304 “A Space Adventure Hour.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@…
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The Fantastic Four are back... for the first time! But who else will arrive? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt surf into the story! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. Yo…
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The Fantastic Four are back... for the first time! But who else will arrive? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt surf into the story! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. Yo…
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Pike and M’Benga make a desperate trip to a forbidden former Federation outpost to find a flower for a patient. Matt and Pete board 303 “Shuttle to Kenfori.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or twe…
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The Enterprise races against time to fend off the Gorn threat. When a strange visitor boards, Spock’s going to Chapel because they’re going to get married. Matt and Pete podcast episode 301, “Hegemony, Part II” and 302 “Wedding Bell Blues.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feed…
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A new hope for a classic character. James Gunn stewards a Big Blue debut. Matt and Pete take flight with “Superman.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3…
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As we wrap the Ironheart adventure, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt review the six episode journey. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3…
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The crew of the Enterprise returns in a week--or less--and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready for the season three launch! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP…
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Riri comes up against some “Bad Magic” as she comes to understand “Karma’s a Glitch,” but “The Past is the Past.” Matt and Pete discuss episodes 4-6. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @P…
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Ironheart: 101 "Take Me Home," 102 "Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?" and 103 "We In Danger, Girl"
Riri's back in Chicago for all-new adventures, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are there to break down the first three episodes of the series: 101 "Take Me Home," 102 "Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?" and 103 "We in Danger, Girl." Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your …
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It's just days away until Ironheart's entry as the latest MCU series, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready to fire on all rockets. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @Phantast…
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Fresh off of seeing the Strange New Worlds season 3 premiere at the Tribeca Festival, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt open hailing frequencies to share the latest! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.co…
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With the full season three trailer released, with episode titles shared, and with the countdown to the season 3 premiere at the Tribeca Festival, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt warp to the scene! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected]…
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"Genre is a marketing tool, just like a book cover." - Mur Lafferty In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula rant about genre expectations, marketing, and what happens when you decide that genre isn't for you because you're special. Ursula lists her whales, and Imposter Syndrome doesn't really make a showing when Mur travels. Highlights: - …
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back to 2016's Rogue One, seeing it through the lens of the Andor series. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3…
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"If you want this to be your thing, you got to keep doing the thing." - Ursula Vernon In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula dive into the chaotic world of writing, sharing their latest projects, travel plans, and ask you if that thing you wanted to say actually is the thing you want to say online. They discuss the SNAFU of the WorldCon A…
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It's almost June, and that means we're counting down to Ironheart on Disney+! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look at the origin of the series and chart where things may be headed. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at …
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"The best way to survive is to turn everything into hilarity." - Ursula Vernon In this episode we dive into the chaotic world of writing, marketing, and the ups and downs of self-publishing. Mur shares her recent trip to Maryland for Independent Bookstore Day, and Ursula catches us up on Swordheart's launch. Self promotion is hard, ya'll. Highlight…
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take a look back at the season, and the series. Our journey is not over, though: we'll be back to revisit Rogue One in two weeks! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com,…
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Luthen and Kleya try to “Make It Stop” while attempting to ascertain “Who Else Knows?” Cassian is informed about “Jedha, Kyber, Erso.” Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 10-12. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at Ph…
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Don’t blame the “Messenger” for going to Ghorman and asking “Who Are You?” but “Welcome to the Rebellion” as Cassian comes to a crossroads. Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 7-9. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at…
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The Thunderbolts form... or are back from their previous stories! But where are they headed next? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt wonder where to place the asterisk! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.…
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The Thunderbolts form... or are back from their previous stories! But where are they headed next? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt wonder where to place the asterisk! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.…
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