Welcome to the first episode of the Geek:30 Happy Hour! Today, we get to know our hosts, Alex and Jojo, and discuss changes in video game trends, the new World of Warcraft expansion, and the exciting new Star Wars theme parks coming to Disneyland and Disney World.

Links:

http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/08/d23-expo-2015-everything-announced-for-disney-parks-star-wars-iron-man-avatar-toy-story-jungle-cruise-and-much-more/

G30 01: Newcastle Brown Ale - Pilot

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Where to start... Wow... No words...Thank you all so much for following us through 75 (+/-) wonderful episodes! As a treat, Emily from the 501st and winner of our Chewbacca impersonation contest came down from her garrsion in Maryland just to help us Beta Test a new Escape Room in Herdon that may or may not have ties to the 501st... But she was not alone! Brett from Not Another Podcast? and his adorable wife Kathy came in to make sure we were properly equipped to escape... 
Then, because he is awesome at Escape Rooms, Justin from two of our episodes joined in as well to round out the group of solid thinkers as well as solid wisecrackers! Seriously, if you have an opportunity, try your hand at an Escape Room. They are a ton of fun. 
Better yet, if you are located in or near the DC Metro/Northern Virginia area, you absolutely have to check out Escape Room Herndon! https://www.escaperoomherndon.com
We plunged in to the room, loved it, felt nostalgic, squeed at every turn, and ultimately managed to escape. As a result, we talk about the the room (ambiguously spoiler free) with Omer. The man is brillaint in both the concept and the execution. 
Then, because Star Wars, we talk about the departures of two directors in favor of one director in the new Han Solo movie:https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/22/15844022/ron-howard-han-solo-movie-director-star-wars-lucasfilm
We also enjoyed a beer as a recommendation from the latest episode of NAP?:Anderson Valley Summer Solstice https://avbc.com/our-beers/summer-solstice/
Finally, Episode 75's G30 Question of The Week:Which Star Wars Stand Alone Movie Would You Like To See Next? 
(If you hear hiss in the background, we shoved 9 geeks into a room full of amazing... but also stressful situations... We needed AC. Sorry, not sorry. :P)
-Cheers!

G30 75: Anniversary Plus Escape Room Equals Awesome

Alex and JoJo celebrate Father's Day! Beer: Solace Brewing Companyhttps://solacebrewing.com 
News:Sony's Venom will have ties to the MCUhttp://nerdist.com/sonys-spider-man-spinoff-movies-tom-holland-marvel-studios-venom/
Atari announces a colossal console comeback:http://nerdist.com/atari-making-new-console-over-20-years/
Then Alex and JoJo discuss Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2:Hint: SPOILERS!!!G30 Question of The Week:What quality of your father has been most inspiring to you?
 
-Cheers!

G30 74: Guardians of a Modern Retro Universe

Alex and JoJo break a thing! 
 
But not on purpose... 
 
After a few tweaks with the resident sledgehammer, the duo finally managed to make all their technology work for them... For now... 
Alex brings in Quattro Goomba's Precedent Pale Ale:http://www.goombabrewery.com/whatsontap/
The the two talk the death of Adam West:http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/adam-west-dead-dies-batman-1202461532/
And some preliminary E3 2017 news:http://www.pcgamer.com/a-way-out-is-a-new-co-op-game-from-the-creator-of-brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons/?utm_content=buffer886d5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=buffer_pcgamerfb
http://nerdist.com/star-wars-battlefront-ii-trailer-darth-maul-rey-more-into-war/
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/10/15776168/anthem-ea-bioware-rpg-teaser-e3-2017
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/11/15774918/microsoft-xbox-one-x-release-date-price-new-console-announced-e3-2017 
Then Alex tries to stump JoJo with a quiz he took from SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE. 
WHY ARE YOU READING SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE, ALEX!? o_OFinally, Episode 73's G30 Question of The Week:If you were to be knighted, what would your title be?
 
-Cheers!

G30 73: We're fine. We're all fine here, now...

Alex and JoJo break a thing! 
 
But not on purpose... 
 
After a few tweaks with the resident sledgehammer, the duo finally managed to make all their technology work for them... For now... 
Alex brings in Quattro Goomba's Precedent Pale Ale:http://www.goombabrewery.com/whatsontap/
The the two talk the death of Adam West:http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/adam-west-dead-dies-batman-1202461532/
And some preliminary E3 2017 news:http://www.pcgamer.com/a-way-out-is-a-new-co-op-game-from-the-creator-of-brothers-a-tale-of-two-sons/?utm_content=buffer886d5&utm;_medium=social&utm;_source=facebook&utm;_campaign=buffer_pcgamerfb
http://nerdist.com/star-wars-battlefront-ii-trailer-darth-maul-rey-more-into-war/
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/10/15776168/anthem-ea-bioware-rpg-teaser-e3-2017
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/11/15774918/microsoft-xbox-one-x-release-date-price-new-console-announced-e3-2017 
Then Alex tries to stump JoJo with a quiz he took from SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE. 
WHY ARE YOU READING SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE, ALEX!? o_OFinally, Episode 73's G30 Question of The Week:If you were to be knighted, what would your title be?
 
-Cheers!

G30 73: We’re fine. We’re all fine here, now…

Alex and JoJo welcome Tim on to the show! Tim brings:North Country Brewing Co - Firehouse Redhttp://northcountrycanning.com/firehouse-red/
The three then talk: 
Amazon is hosting a major Marvel comic book sale: https://www.polygon.com/comics/2017/6/2/15728890/amazon-marvel-sale
Rick Moranis gets back into character: http://nerdist.com/rick-moranis-returns-acting-mckenzie-brothers-canadian-benefit/
And Apple’s new HQ makes skyscrapers look silly: http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/apple/complete-guide-apple-park-3489704/
Plus, Episode 72's G30 Question of The Week:What character death in any medium struck you the most? 
 
-Cheers!

G30 01: Newcastle Brown Ale - Pilot

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