"SABER" director Matthew Wiatt joins us to discuss his incredible and inspiring documentary!

Watch "Saber" at the Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham, August 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre: https://sidewalk28.sched.com/event/2Qx9K/saber

Website: https://saberdoc.com/

SABER follows a passionate group of LED saber combat athletes as they train for the Saber Legion World Championships in Las Vegas. But this isn't just a story about competition or fandoms, it's about the power of shared passions to bring people together.

At its heart, SABER is a film about connection. It's about a group of people who might never have crossed paths, finding friendship, support, and a sense of belonging through the iconic lightsaber. In a world that often feels divided, SABER is a reminder that community can be found in the most unexpected places and that sometimes, the family you choose is the one that saves you.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dragon Con 2026, Project Hail Mary, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Toy Story 5 and more — the Bama Geeks are back after a month away with plenty of geeky catching up to do.

We talk about the new Spider-Man movie, including the Punisher, Bruce Banner and Sadie Sink; why Project Hail Mary won us over; the Dungeon Crawler Carl books and audiobook; what we're looking forward to at Dragon Con 2026; and our thoughts on Toy Story 5.

Plus, we get into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, WWE Raw coming to Birmingham, Halloween decorations already hitting stores, Gadsden Collector Con, Alabama food, Southern weather, dad jokes and the return of Bamasplainin'.

Basically, it's a classic Bama Geeks Front Porch episode: four longtime friends from Alabama talking movies, TV, conventions, wrestling, collectibles and whatever else crosses our minds.

Topics include:

• Spider-Man: Brand New Day
• Dragon Con 2026
• Project Hail Mary
• Dungeon Crawler Carl
• Matt Dinniman
• Toy Story 5
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
• WWE Raw in Birmingham
• Gadsden Collector Con
• Halloween 2026
• Pop culture and geek news

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Wolfe and Derek from Gadsden Collector Con are back to talk about what to expect at their first two-day show on July 24-25, 2026.

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Gary W. Jones joins the Bama Geeks to preview the Alabama Theatre's summer movie series, featuring a "Grease" Sing-along, "Steel Magnolias" and "The Princess Bride." We'll talk about this year's lineup, the experience of seeing classic movies in the historic theatre and what fans can expect this summer.

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By the power of Grayskull, He-Man is back on the big screen! We review the new Masters of the Universe movie and discuss its story, characters, action, nostalgia and whether it truly deserves to be called a "Masterpiece of the Universe." Nicholas Galitzine takes up the Sword of Power as Prince Adam/He-Man, facing Jared Leto's Skeletor alongside Teela and Man-At-Arms in director Travis Knight's live-action return to Eternia. Did this movie give longtime fans the adventure they have been waiting for, or should He-Man surrender the power?

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We saw the first "Star Wars" theatrical release in almost a decade. What did we think about "The Mandalorian and Grogu?" Did Jess really disrupt the theater by squealing out loud when "the baby" was on the screen?

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In this episode, we break down everything we know about "The Mandalorian and Grogu" and why it might be the most important "Star Wars" movie in years. With Jon Favreau directing and Dave Filoni shaping the bigger story, this isn't just another release. It's a major test for where the franchise goes next. We talk expectations, concerns, and whether a Disney+ story can truly carry a theatrical film. Plus, we mix in plenty of random "Star Wars" discussion, from favorite characters to where the franchise could be headed. If this movie hits, it could reset everything. If it doesn't, that says just as much.

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We love wrestling, so we're chatting all about it. We're also breaking open some of the new Topps WWE 2026 Chrome trading card boxes live, so come listen to what we score!

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Can Hollywood's 2026 movie slate bring audiences back to theaters? We break down the biggest upcoming releases, the role of streaming, and whether moviegoing can make a real comeback.

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What was it like to be a teenager in the 1990s? We're diving into the viral "What were you like in the '90s?" trend with real stories, nostalgia and throwback memories from growing up in the '90s. Join us and share your memories!

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Cryptoids Kickstarter from YHS Podcast: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cryptoids/cryptoids-war-for-the-green-planet-action-figures/

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