Best Steven Vargas Podcasts (2025)

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Hulu Goes Buh-Bye 23:48

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2M ago23:48

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We are back with some of the under reported news stories from the past week, August 3 through 8. Hulu is going buh-bye (sort of), parts of the US Constitution disappeared, Digital Foundry goes independent, and more password sharing crackdowns. Not only that some sites are phishing for Facebook likes. Who does that? Wanna Donate: Donations will allo…

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AI Coming for Verification 33:20

2M ago33:20

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This week, Steven is trying something a bit different and the show is shorter. We are discussing news from July 27 to August 2. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Zelle: [email protected] Blog: Donations Wishlist: Amazon Music B…

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The Marvel Issue 1:32:03

2M ago1:32:03

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Two things: (one) we are back, and (two) I apologize. The Lazy Geeks are back discussing things that are impacting our lives on a daily basis and I explain more in the episode. The apology is for being a bit long. I decided to go unscripted and this is what I get. I promise, I won’t do that again. But enjoy it, anyway. Wanna Donate: Donations will …

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Pump the Brakes 6:14

4M ago6:14

6:14

I know the show just came back but sometimes you need to go with your gut. Here is a special announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Theater Problem 44:35

4M ago44:35

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We are doing things a little differently since The Lazy Geeks is under the Gen-Xer Pod banner. This week we cover news, a bitter Australian diner owner, and the problem with people not seeing movies and studios are the reason for it. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheG…

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The Toxic Fandom 28:33

5M ago28:33

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Episode 4: The Toxic Fandom. The internet is plagued by fandom toxicity. Where does it come from? Why do older people hate new content? It isn’t as hard to believe as you may think. Also, we discuss Xbox price hikes for Christmas, Polygon sold, GTA VI pushed back, and Spotify cashes in on judgment against Apple. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow u…

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The Linux Paradigm 29:47

6M ago29:47

29:47

This week, we have some breaking news just prior to recording of the show. Coyote vs. Acme gets a distributor, DOGE to rewrite Social Security, TikTok gets a reprieve, and other stuff. Plus, Steven decides to leave Windows, and our craziest douchebag of the week. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate…

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No More 22 Episodes 37:23

6M ago37:23

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This week on The Lazy Geeks: Elon sells Twitter to… himself. Facebook is trying to offer people what it used to be. Avengers: Doomsday cast revealed. Things to do if you sent DNA to 23andMe. Lastly, a former gaming magazine is brought back by its new owner. Our main discussion today is why we won’t have 22 episodes and 7 seasons of any streaming se…

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The More Things Change 52:35

7M ago52:35

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We are back! Sort of. Steven returns to the original podcast in a more shortened form. There will be news. There will be a discussion topic. This week, Steven reports on a canceled Looney Toons movie may see the light of day, Elon pleads with Tesla employees to keep their stock, Threads is adding some things, California pushing a bill to standardiz…

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Lonely Among Us (TNG S1, E7) 2:11:53

1+ y ago2:11:53

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While transporting delegates, an alien life form wreaks havoc on the Enterprise computer – and begins to take over the minds of her crew. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed un…

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Where No One Has Gone Before (TNG S1, E6) 1:49:29

1+ y ago1:49:29

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When an experimental engine modification throws the Enterprise to the edge of the known universe, the crew must rely on a mysterious alien to guide the ship home. PLEASE MIND THE WARNING HERE This episode is an all-time favorite of our but we took it down a bad road. If jokes about the Traveller “wanting” Wesley could bother you, you may want to sk…

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The Last Outpost (S1, E5) 1:59:27

1+ y ago1:59:27

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In pursuit of Ferengi marauders, the Enterprise and its quarry become trapped by a mysterious planet that is draining both ships' energies. This is one of our favorite episodes. Adam and I were on point for this episode. Many of the jokes made in this continue on through the series. Enjoy this commentary which is longer than the episode itself. Wan…

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Code of Honor (TNG S1, E4) 1:18:54

1+ y ago1:18:54

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A mission of mercy is jeopardized when a planetary ruler decides he wants an Enterprise officer as his wife. This is the episode many in the cast and crew deem as the racist episode. Tasha gets jungle fever for the king of this planet and all sort of shenanigans take place. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our cont…

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The Naked Now (TNG S1, E3) 1:11:14

1+ y ago1:11:14

1:11:14

The crew of the Enterprise is subjected to an exotic illness that drives them to unusual manic behavior, akin to a type of alcoholic intoxication. This is one of the bad early episodes. Using a plot from the original series, it leaves a lot of room to laugh at. Plus, we found out just how “fully functional” Data truly is. Wanna Donate: Donations wi…

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Encounter at Farpoint (TNG S1, E01/02) 1:40:55

1+ y ago1:40:55

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Captain Jean-Luc Picard leads the crew of the USS Enterprise-D on its maiden voyage, to examine a new planetary station for trade with the Federation. On the way, they encounter Q, an omnipotent extra-dimensional being, who challenges Humanity as a barbaric, inferior species. Picard and his new crew must hold off Q's challenge and solve the puzzle …

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The Journey Continues 1:54

1+ y ago1:54

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With the season finale of Star Trek Discovery has come to an end, but there is still a future out there. Listen to the announcement to know what is in store. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompet…

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Will You Take My Hand? (DISC S1, E15) 1:01:55

1+ y ago1:01:55

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With Mirror Georgiou at the helm of the plan to end the Klingon war once and for all, the USS Discovery crew struggles to fathom and tolerate her hostile tactics. Memories of past hardships are rekindled within Burnham. (Season finale) Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $Th…

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"The War Without, The War Within (DISC S1, E14) 39:42

1+ y ago39:42

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Michael Burnham and the USS Discovery crew are faced with the war that has been ongoing during their absence. Starfleet tries to think outside of the norm for their next tactics and actions in the fight with the Klingons. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo:…

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"Past is Prologue" (DISC S1, E13) 49:56

1+ y ago49:56

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Lorca plans to move forward with a coup against the Emperor, propelling Burnham to make a quick decision to save not only herself, but the USS Discovery. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.…

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"Vaulting Ambition" (DISC S1, E12) 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

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Burnham heads to the ISS Charon with a special "gift" for Emperor Georgiou. Back on-board the Discovery, Stamets gains clarity while trapped inside the mycelial network with his Terran counterpart and Saru asks for L'Rell's help to deal with Tyler. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal …

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"The Wolf Inside" (DISC S1, E11) 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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Still stranded in the mirror universe, Burnham must try to save the lives of a group of rebels whom she is ordered to destroy by the Terran Empire while maintaining her cover as her counterpart. Meanwhile, a growing terror within Lieutenant Tyler consumes him and threatens the chances of the Discovery returning home. Wanna Donate: Donations will al…

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"Despite Yourself" (DIS S1, E10) 1:00:06

1+ y ago1:00:06

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The Away Team returns with the second “chapter” of their first season. “Despite Yourself” finds the crew of Discovery in the mirror universe. They need to pretend to be their counterparts, while Ash starts to realize his PTSD comes from more than just being tortured. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Do…

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Into the Forest I Go (DISC S1, E9) 35:49

2y ago35:49

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Disobeying Starfleet's orders, Lorca plans to use the spore drive to discover the secret of the Klingons' cloaking device, destroy the Sarcophagus and lead the Federation to victory. Plus it's our winter finale. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal…

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Si Vis Parcem, Para Bellum (DISC S1, E8) 22:46

2y ago22:46

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The USS Discovery is tasked with a high priority mission to planet Pahvo and learn the science behind the Klingons' cloaking technology. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed und…

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Magic Makes the Sanest Man Go Man (DISC S1, E7) 20:45

2y ago20:45

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A former cellmate of Lorca and Ash comes aboard to cause havoc for the Klingon. Yeah, it gets a little crazy. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Att…

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Lethe (DISC S1, E6) 29:16

2y ago29:16

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Michael is racing against time to save Sarek, while Lorca is doing some shady stuff. This is what felt like then (and now) as the most Star Trek episode of this new series. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin Ma…

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Choose Your Pain (DISC S1, E5) 27:21

2y ago27:21

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Adam and Steven discuss “Choose Your Pain” when Lorca is captured by Klingons and questions rise about the source of their spore drive. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed unde…

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The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry (DISC S1, E4) 23:59

2y ago23:59

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Adam and Steven discuss the event that changes the direction of Discovery and its drive system. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 L…

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Context is for Kings (DISC S1, E3) 28:49

2y ago28:49

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This week, we’re covering the second half of the two episode prequel to the series. Now, we get into the first real episode of the series when Michael arrives on Discovery. Wanna Donate: Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content. Donate to our PayPal Cash App: $TheGenXer Venmo: @thelazygeeks_1010 Music By: "Limit 70" Kevin Ma…

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Listen with Adblockers 35:44

2y ago35:44

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It’s been a busy week. Lots of Marvel news, and DC news that should not have been as big of a surprise as it was. Marvel was done dirty by a bogus Variety article, and this whole adblocker/YouTube problem. Shownotes: Follow-Up: Marvel Hires its First Showrunner (The Lazy Geeks) News: 1- Disney Buys Comcast Stake in Hulu (The Hollywood Reporter) 2- …

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The Vulcan Hello/Battle of the Binary Stars (DISC S1, E1/2) 56:18

2y ago56:18

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The Away Team is back to continue its mission to recap and review each episode of Star Trek in canonical order with a bit of a twist. We kick off our relaunch with Star Trek Discovery and its rough first season. This is taken from an unreleased episode of "Just Another Podcast", where Adam and I discuss the first two episodes of Star Trek Discovery…

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The Marvel Problem 34:23

2y ago34:23

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The Lazy Geeks Podcast has returned. Steven is doing this solo discussing the news of the week and some other things. Enjoy our new episodes every Monday. News: 1- Apple TV, Arcade and More Price Increase (9to5Mac) 2- YouTube Demonitizes SSSniperwolf (Polygon) 3- PS5 Slim External Disc Drive Requires Online 'Pairing' (ArsTechnica) Main Topic: What …

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Special Announcement 0:47

2y ago0:47

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The Away Team has a special announcement regarding this show and the original The Lazy Geeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Special Announcement 0:47

2y ago0:47

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The Lazy Geeks have a special announcement regarding this show and The Away Team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Cage (S0, E1) 1:20:57

2+ y ago1:20:57

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With Enterprise over, it is time to see the first episode that started the whole franchise off. Well, led to the second beginning that started the franchise off. The original, unsold pilot of Star Trek. The first adventure of Captain Pike, which made its way into the canon of the franchise. Man, it has come a long way. Shownotes: Opening: Star Trek…

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These Are The Voyages (S4, E22) 1:33:04

2+ y ago1:33:04

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It’s been a long road, but we made it. The final episode of Star Trek: Enterprise has arrived and man – it’s awful. Normally selected as one of the worst episodes of all of Trek. Instead of discussing the episode, we are doing an audio commentary of the finale. If you want to watch it with the commentary, enjoy. Shownotes: Opening: TNG Films are Co…

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Terra Prime (ENT S4, E21) 1:08:57

2+ y ago1:08:57

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We are about to finish up the Enterprise series within the Star Trek franchise. The series concludes with a rescue attempt of Trip and T’Pol and put an end to the xenophobic uprising. Which could end of the creation of the Federation. Shownotes: Opening: ShuttlePod One is interviewing TNG/DS9 Actors Discussion Topic: "Terra Prime" - Memory Alpha Do…

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Demons (ENT S4, E20) 1:09:13

2+ y ago1:09:13

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We are in the final episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise. The final two-part series begins with “Demons” with a human-only faction has created a Vulcan-Human hybrid baby. Somehow, it belongs to T’Pol and Trip. And, we have a cool idea for the series finale of Enterprise. Shownotes: Opening: Have a cool idea for Enterprise's Series Finale Discussion To…