Geekfest Rants

Episode 198 - Summer 2014 TV Season Wrap Up - Part 1

On this week's GeekFest Rants our TV team of Carlos, Tony and Steve V. finally recap the 2013-14 season with insights on the few shows they can all agree on including: Person of Interest, Agents of SHIELD and Once Upon a Time, as well as Hannibal which elicits dead silence from Tony.

Episode 198 - Summer 2014 TV Season Wrap Up - Part 1 (41:07)

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Batman at 25 - by Steve Vivona

So while I've already written at length ("The Lighter Dark Knight") about the first Batman film, it felt wrong not to commemorate the silver anniversary to this most important blockbuster in some way.

One question I'm not sure I answered adequately in the previous piece is: was Batman a good film? Does it hold up? I think it does.

Today it's become fashionable to take pot shots at it in much the same way we shot slings and arrows at the Adam West version of Batman back then (and we all love that now, don't we?) It's easy to call it flashy and overhyped and too "Tim Burton-y" (that was Batman Returns actually). As we bask in the glow of the almost-too real Christopher Nolan trilogy this effort seems almost quaint and silly (especially to those born after its release).

Episode 197 - Star Wars Rebels and Episode VII Update

Can a broken ankle derail the Star Wars train once it leaves the station?  Find out today on Geekfest Rants as Carlos and James update us on two leading Star Wars projects, the upcoming animated Disney XD series, Rebels and 2015's Episode VII.  We'll discuss leaked set photos, cast announcements, on set injuries, the Jerba connection, McQuarrie concept art, fan made animated shorts, the Empire's human centric government, the return of Obi-Wan, Mark Hamill's beard, when can we find some toys, and where the heck is Lando?

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Episode 197 - Star Wars Rebels and Episode VII Update (53:13)

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Episode 196 - Houston, We Have A Toy Problem - Toy Collecting with Jordan Hembrough and Stevie Savino

AFA Grading, Mint in Box, 12 Back, Completist, Yellow Bubble, Focus Collector, Variant, J-Slot, Punched, L-Slot, Unpunched, POTF, Early Bird Set, Tri-Logo, Uzay, Customizer......if you know these terms, you won't want to miss the conversation with today's master-level, toy-collecting guests. Join Carlos as he goes on location to Hollywood Heroes, a toy collectible gallery in Westwood, NJ, to hang out with the Travel Channel's Toy Hunter stars Jordan Hembrough and Stevie Savino. Throughout this podcast, Carlos gains new knowledge from these experts and uncovers some interesting facts, such as: Does Jordan like to share a hotel room with his crew while attending conventions?  Does publicly introducing yourself as a "Toy Collector" make you a chick magnet?  Is Stevie about to launch a lucrative modeling career?  Can Carlos concentrate on this interview while surrounded by drool worthy vintage toys?  If you're into toys like we are, this is a show not to be missed.  

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Episode 196 - Houston, We Have A Toy Problem - Toy Collecting with Jordan Hembrough and Stevie Savino

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Episode 195 - Godzilla (2014) - Geek Review - Part 2

Gojira has returned, or Godzilla as he is known here, and boy is he angry.  Join us today for Part 2 of our Godzilla (2014) geek review.  Returning to the show we have Carlos, Mike, and Kyle; with a special guest appearance by Long Island correspondent and self proclaimed Head Geek, Steve Vivona.  Today we tackle the toys associated with this film, the "too soon" factor, and is Godzilla's director Gareth Edwards the "luckiest boy in the world' ? 

 Episode 195 - Godzilla (2014) - Geek Review - Part 2 (30:16)

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