Episodes

169 - From Nikita to Natasha... or a Whole Lotta Ladies Wrecking the Man...
169
July 17, 2021

169 - From Nikita to Natasha... or a Whole Lotta Ladies Wrecking the Man...

“That One She Has Fire In Her.” – Dreykov With the recent release of Marvel's "Black Widow" on July 9th, the geeks have decided to talk about the films that lead the way to this film. From "La Femme Nikita" to "Salt" to "Columbiana" the geeks chat about how these amazing films started it all. What did they think about "Black Widow?" What themes connect these films? Did they miss any films on their list? Find out all this and more on Geeks with Kids. -- Geeks with Kids is the bi-weekly geeky pod...
I'll Be Your Huckleberry | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 5
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July 10, 2021

I'll Be Your Huckleberry | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 5

When last we saw our heroes, the Deraleth Fel-lowship were stopped at the gates and asked to speak to the Marchion of Mirabar. What news awaits? Catch Dead Ice live Tuesdays at 9:30 PM ET on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/geekswithkids Listen to the DeadIce podcast: https://www.geekswithkids.ca/ -- DeadIce can be found on Geeks with Kids. Subscribe to us on YouTube, Twitch, and everywhere podcasts are found. Visit us at https://www.geekswithkids.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeeksWithKidsCN Fa...
168 - Paciencia Y Fe: A Look at "In The Heights"
168
June 30, 2021

168 - Paciencia Y Fe: A Look at "In The Heights"

“The streets were made of music.” – Usnavi Released on June 10th, 2021 - In The Heights - the film adaptation of the 2008 Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, was directed by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu. The film stars Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits… and so many more. Join Erik and his very special guest, his wife Megan, as they talk about the film, its history, its the...
The Rise of the Deraleth Fel...lowship | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 4
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June 24, 2021

The Rise of the Deraleth Fel...lowship | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 4

"Oooh... how about Live Free, Die Bard?" The Gnome Depot is no more (RIP Shatters) as Deraleth Fel reunites with the Goliath blind monk Zanon Wildstalker, the Gnome Artificer Banbi "Spindledazzle" Dawdleson, and the former Human Blood Hunter Marcus Ren. What has happened since the group last met? Will we see the Gnome Depot again? And how does Marcus convince the group that he should get a Deck of Illusions? Catch Dead Ice live Tuesdays at 9:30 PM ET on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/geekswithkid...
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | Review | The First Real Next-Gen Game
June 20, 2021

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | Review | The First Real Next-Gen Game

“This game is magic!” The Geeks are back to review Playstation exclusive Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, the first entry of the long-running series on the PS5. Joined by Everything is Permitted's Brittany Tomes and long-time geek/playwright Brent, watch the geeks break down the story, gameplay, graphics, & sound design of this amazing adventure. Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment's Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart was released exclusively on the PS5 on June 11, 2021. Find out all this ...
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Shatters | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 3
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June 17, 2021

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Shatters | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 3

"I Need A Hero! I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night..." When we last left Ellic, Deraleth Fel, and the mighty Gnome Depot, an entity left Deraleth's shield and entered the empty shell of a red dragon. Oh and Shatters is still a crispy pile of dust. What will happen to our heroes? What's up with the zombie dragon? And how do the Gnome Depot bring back Shatters? Catch Dead Ice live Tuesdays at 9:30 PM ET on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/geekswithkids Listen to the DeadIce podcast:...
166 - A Case For Hope - Taking a look at Sweet Tooth and E3 2021
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June 16, 2021

166 - A Case For Hope - Taking a look at Sweet Tooth and E3 2021

“That little dude's got hope coming out of every pore.” – Tommy Jepperd After years of production woes, Netflix has finally released their adaption of Jeff Lemire's "Sweet Tooth!" Join the geeks as they chat about the post apocalyptic fairy tale with the most amazing half-human/half-deer hybrid around. As well, we talk about everything announced on days 1-3 of E3 2021. What gave us hope and excited us? What disappointed us? And why don't we pre-order things anymore? It's definitely the hope we n...
The Gnome Depot, a dragon... and a whole lot of fire | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 2
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June 10, 2021

The Gnome Depot, a dragon... and a whole lot of fire | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 2

"That is the most incredible thing that I've seen a barbarian do!" Catch Dead Ice live Tuesdays at 9:30 PM ET on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/geekswithkids Listen to the DeadIce podcast: https://www.geekswithkids.ca/ Ellic, cleric of Kelemvor Deraleth Fel, and the mighty Gnome Depot have arrived at the lair of the Red Dragon and set their plans in motion. Will their plans succeed in capturing the dragon or will they turn into crispy piles of ash? -- DeadIce can be found on Geeks with Kids. Subs...
Deraleth & Ellic join the Gnome Depot | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 1
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June 3, 2021

Deraleth & Ellic join the Gnome Depot | Dead Ice | Campaign 1: Episode 1

Catch Dead Ice live Tuesdays at 9:30PM ET on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/geekswithkids Listen to the DeadIce podcast: https://www.geekswithkids.ca/ After a long and arduous battle with a vampire, the cleric of Tempest Deraleth Fel fulfills his promise to Ellic by accompanying him to capture a red dragon. Joining the adventurers are an impetuous trio of gnomes - Schatters Tempusneblin, Tai Vemana, and Finnigan Luckysong. The party barely gets their bearings when danger approaches... -- DeadIce ...
165 - The Geeks Enter The Black Mirror
165
June 2, 2021

165 - The Geeks Enter The Black Mirror

“Pictures hang about on Google like a Gypsy curse. There’s no cure for the Internet, you would never go away.” – Hector Two weeks ago, the geeks were astonished to find out that Steve and Markus had never seen Charlie Brooker's British dystopian science fiction anthology television series "Black Mirror." So what were the geeks to do? They gave them 5 of their favourite episodes to watch! Join the geeks as they chat about - "San Junipero" (S03E4), "Shut Up and Dance" (S03E03), "Playtest" (S03E02)...
164 - Let's Do The Time Loop Again
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May 19, 2021

164 - Let's Do The Time Loop Again

"It's just a jump to the left.. . " You ever get that feeling that you've been doing this day over and over and over again? No, I'm not talking about the pandemic lock-down that we're in... although that's certainly what inspired this Time Loop episode. Join the geeks as they chat about Steve's time loop movie list - "Groundhog Day" (1993), "Edge of Tomorrow" (2014), "Happy Death Day" (2017), "Palm Springs" (2020), and "Boss Level" (2021). What the difference between a time travel and a time loo...
163 - The 6 Stages of Watching Mortal Kombat
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May 5, 2021

163 - The 6 Stages of Watching Mortal Kombat

" Lucky for you, I don’t have any standards. " - Kano After numerous failed attempted to revive this film franchise, Simon McQuoid's "Mortal Kombat" was finally released in theatres and streaming services on April 23rd, 2021. Join the geeks as they talk about the film adaptation of one of their favourite fighting games. What is their history with the franchise? What did they think about the film? Who was their favourite character in the film? Why are Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada so damn good? ...
162 - The Geeks stand up to "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier"
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April 26, 2021

162 - The Geeks stand up to "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier"

"I'm a Black man carrying the stars and stripes. What don't I understand?" - Sam Wilson On April 23rd, 2021 the incredible "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" aired its finale on Disney+. Join the geeks, alongside Everything is Permitted 's Brittany Tomes, as they talk about the final episode, the series as a whole, and its impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What did they think of the finale? How did Wyatt Russell do as John Walker aka US Agent? Who's brain melted during "that special came...
161 - The Geeks Enter The MonsterVerse
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April 8, 2021

161 - The Geeks Enter The MonsterVerse

"Let them fight." - Dr. Ishirō Serizawa On March 31st, 2021 the long-awaited "conclusion" of Legendary films' Monsterverse films - "Godzilla vs Kong" - hit theatres and streaming services. Join the geeks as they talk about the MonsterVerse films starting with the original 1933 "King Kong" and the 1954 "Godzilla." What did they think of the originals and do they hold up today? Do the modern equivalents hold a candle to the originals? And who's brain melted while talking about "Godzilla vs Kong?" ...
160 - The Geeks v Zack Snyder's Justice League
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March 24, 2021

160 - The Geeks v Zack Snyder's Justice League

"I've come to enlighten you to the great darkness. I will bathe in your fear." - Steppenwolf On March 18th, 2021 the Zack Snyder cut of "Justice League" was released after a long and arduous fan campaign (#releasethesnydercut). Join the geeks as they talk about one of the most hotly anticipated releases of the year. What surprised them? What did they think about the roles Cyborg and The Flash played in the film? And what about that aspect ratio? Also on the show, we talk about the recent premier...
159 - The WandaVision Finale Bewitches The Geeks
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March 10, 2021

159 - The WandaVision Finale Bewitches The Geeks

"Who knows what I might be next? We have said goodbye before, so it stands to reason-" - Vision "We'll say hello again." - Wanda On March 5th, 2021 the Marvel concluded its run of "WandaVision" and took a major step towards the future of the MCU. Join the geeks as they are joined by the incredible Canadia Comic Writer/Illustrator Jim Zub to talk about the finale. What surprised them? What did they think about how Wanda dealt with her past trauma? And what implications has the series set forth fo...
Guest: Jim Zub
158 - Keeping Up with The WandaVision
158
Feb. 24, 2021

158 - Keeping Up with The WandaVision

"We are an unusual couple you know." - Wanda "Oh, I don't think that was ever in question." - Vision On January 15, 2021 the Marvel Cinematic Universe released it's first offical television show - WandaVision. Blending the styles of classic sitcoms with the MCU, Wanda Maximoff and Vision begin to suspect that their ideal suburban lives are not what they seem. Join the geeks as they talk about their favourite parts of WandaVision. What surprised them? What Easter Eggs did they catch? And what do ...
157 - Remembering Christopher Plummer
157
Feb. 12, 2021

157 - Remembering Christopher Plummer

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep." The Tempest, Act IV, Scene 1 On February 5th, 2021 consummate actor and Canadian Christopher Plummer passed away at the age of 91. His career spanning seven decades, the geeks have gathered to celebrate his life and work. From his acclaimed performance as Captain Georg von Trapp in the "The Sound of Music" to his celebrated Stratford performance of Prospero in "The Tempest," the geeks have picked a number of ...
156 - Greatness Awaits: Our Favourites from the PS4 Generation
156
Jan. 29, 2021

156 - Greatness Awaits: Our Favourites from the PS4 Generation

"And who are you to deny greatness? If you would deny it to yourself, you deny it to the entire world. And we will not be denied." With the Playstation 5 slowly making it into households, the Geeks have gathered to celebrate our favourites from the last generation - the Playstation 4. We're going to be honest with you. Some of our favourites aren't the best games. They might not even be good games. But they're definitely on our lists for a reason. Why did these games make it onto their lists? Ho...
155 - You're The Best Around: Our Favourites from 2020
155
Jan. 18, 2021

155 - You're The Best Around: Our Favourites from 2020

"You're the best around. Nothing's gonna ever keep you down." Ancient Proverb... or Joe Esposito So we're just a couple weeks into dumpster fire 2.0, so the geeks thought that we would gather to piece together our favourite movies, TV shows, and video games from dumpster fire 1.0 - the year 2020. What made it onto their lists? Were there any picks we disagreed on? What did we leave out? And why is Cyberpunk 2077 the best game ever? Find out on Geeks with Kids. Geeks with Kids is bi-weekly geeky ...
154 - This Is The Way: A look back at The Mandalorian Season 2
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Dec. 23, 2020

154 - This Is The Way: A look back at The Mandalorian Season 2

"Not all Mandalorians are bounty hunters; some of us serve a higher purpose." Bo-Katan Well hot damn, that's how you do Star Wars. Join the geeks as they take a look at the second season of Disney+'s "The Mandalorian." At the end of the first season, Din Djarin was tasked with finding The Child's people. How did the second season go forward with this task? What were the high and low points of the season? What did they think of the inclusion of legacy and animated characters in the show? And how ...
153 - Gods & Monsters: A Review of Assassin's Creed Valhalla & Immortals: Fenyx Rising
153
Dec. 11, 2020

153 - Gods & Monsters: A Review of Assassin's Creed Valhalla & Immortals: Fenyx Rising

"You're literally all we've got!" - Hermes Join the geeks as they take a look at two of Ubisoft's biggest releases of the year - "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" and "Immortals: Fenyx Rising." From a series we've loved for years to this new franchise, we chat about the ups and downs of these open-world adventure games. How did Valhalla advance the story between the Assassins and Templars? What surprised them from both games? And how amazingly funny is "Immortals: Fenyx Rising?" Find out on Geeks wit...
152 - Play has no limits with the Playstation 5
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Nov. 27, 2020

152 - Play has no limits with the Playstation 5

"Be greater" On November 12, Sony officially released it's 5th generation console, aptly named the Playstation 5. Join the geeks as talk about the PS5 and their experiences with the console after having it for 2 weeks. The geeks then chat about their (sometimes disastrous) pre-order process, to their (sometimes disastrous) console pickup experience, to finally playing the beast of a console. What games did they play first? What do they think about playing in 4k? And what do they make of the Dual...
151 - Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted - A Look Back at the Assassin's Creed Franchise
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Nov. 18, 2020

151 - Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted - A Look Back at the Assassin's Creed Franchise

"Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Join the geeks as they look back at Ubisoft action-adventure steal video game franchise - "Assassin's Creed." From the original 2007 game, all the way to present day, we chat about the ups and downs of the series and what we thought about the much divisive feature film. Which games made the top of our lists? What games hit the bottom? And is why is Ezio the hallmark of the series? Find out on Geeks with Kids. Geeks with Kids is bi-weekly geeky podcast ...