Dummies Guide to Geekdom

You may ask 'Who is Tim Drake?' Well, Tony Farina is ready and waiting with the answer!

Created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick, Tim first appeared in Batman 436 in 1989.
By proving his worth to a reluctant Dark Knight, Tim would become Batman's new Robin by 1990.

Tony shares with us why he loves this character so much, giving a background to Tim's conflicted journey.
Be sure to listen!

Find more from Tony at https://www.arfarina.com/

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Creators & Guests

In this episode, we're joined by Spider-Dan to explore the TV show 'Peep Show'.

First released in September 2003, Peep Show is a British comedy show which follows two dysfunctional friends. Known for using point-of-view shots, the show quickly set itself apart from other shows of the time.

Bringing David Mitchell and Robert Webb squarely into the public eye, although the show didn't receive much critical acclaim, it quickly found a cult following.
If you have no idea what this is all about, worry not, Peep Show for Dummies is here!

Find Dan's podcast at https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/
And contact him on social media at https://twitter.com/dan_bores

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Creators & Guests

Who on earth is Dick Grayson? In an attempt to answer this very question, I'm joined by the wonderful Heath Fodor!

Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, Dick first appeared in comic books in April 1940, Detective Comics #38.
He quickly became the very first Robin, assisting Batman in his crime-fighting adventures. Dick has become a fan favourite, with a generation of comic book readers identifying with the young man's struggles to find his own path in life. As such, he's had many a transformation and journey, many of which we talk about in this episode.
Be sure to listen to find out more!

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Ria Carrogan joins me to explain what is the videogame 'Night In The Woods'. We explore the mechanics and gameplay, as well as touching on why the story has had such an effect on her. We do our best to avoid spoilers as we look at their deeper meanings and themes, exploring why people love the game so much. 

A real passion project from the lead developers Alec Holowka and Scott Benson, the game was released into the world in 2017 to much praise and won multiple awards. Described as a 'narrative first' experience, its one that needs to be sought out.

Find the game here: http://www.nightinthewoods.com/

Find more from Ria on Twitter: https://twitter.com/riacarrogan
And hear from her on the 'Pop Guerillas': https://anchor.fm/the-pop-guerrillas/
And 'Femme on Film' is available on the Comics in Motion feed: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/

Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at:
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Creators & Guests

In this episode, we're joined by Scott Weatherly to answer 'who is Moon Knight'.
First appearing in Marvel's 'Werewolf by Night' in 1975, Moon Knight was initially created as an antagonist for the title's hero.
The image of the character stuck in people's minds and over the years, he became a much deeper and more complicated character.

Scott gives us an idea of this character's journey and just how complex he has become. Scott also shares with us his history with the character, and why he thinks they're so underrated.

Find Scott at:
http://www.20thcenturygeek.com/
https://twitter.com/20thCenturyGeek

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Creators & Guests

In this episode, Tony Farina tells us why Heathers is such a good film, whilst exploring the history of its creation.

First released in 1989, Heathers is a black comedy that quickly gained a strong cult following.
Written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehman, it follows four teenage girls through the trials of High School.

Find more from Tony at his website https://www.arfarina.com/
Including his podcasting at Indie Comics Spotlight and Pop Guerillas, his publications and much more to come!

Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at:
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Creators & Guests

In this episode, we're joined by Spider Dan to answer 'who is Venom'.
Created for Marvel as part of a fan write-in, at first Venom was just written in as a simple 'mistake' in Spider-Man's costume. 4 years later, we find out that he was actually a sentient creature that had been brought into this world.

Spider Dan tells us all about these origin stories and what he loves about the character. We also learn Dan's own origin story! As the name of his podcast, 'Spider Dan and the Secret Bores' is forever linked with these events.

Find Dan's podcast at https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/
And contact him on social media at https://twitter.com/dan_bores

Find Dan's episode on the Alien Costume Saga here: https://podfollow.com/spider-dan-and-the-secret-bores/episode/6c19f20463cbe424205561504d14d882a4f29495/view

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In this episode, Ria Carrogan joins us to tell us about Horizon Zero Dawn.
She gives us an idea of what the game is about and why she loves it so darn much!

Developed by Guerilla Games and released in 2017, the game quickly gained a strong following. With a sequel now released and a TV show being planned, we gain some knowledge as to why this may be.

Find the official site here: https://www.guerrilla-games.com/games

Find more from Ria on Twitter: https://twitter.com/riacarrogan
And hear from her on the 'Pop Guerillas': https://anchor.fm/the-pop-guerrillas/
And 'Femme on Film' is available on the Comics in Motion feed: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/

Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at:
https://superdummy.co.uk/geekguide

As we approach the release of Black Panther 2, we are joined by Matt B Lloyd to cover Namor the Submariner for dummies!

First appearing as a character for Timely Comics (the precursor to Marvel) in 1939, Namor is arguably the longest-running Marvel Superhero. 
Created by Bill Everett, Matt takes us through some of his crucial moments to bring everyone up to speed. We explore his origins, superpowers, team-ups, and motivations.
We also look forward to explore what we might be able to expect from Namors appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the changes they seem to have made.

Find more from Matt on his Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattB_Lloyd
His podcast shows "Classic Comics with Matt B Lloyd" and "Earth-Two in the Bronze Age" are available on the Comics In Motion podcast feed https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/

He is also a contributor to two books "Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought" and "Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer the World?" both available now from amazon.

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In this episode, Ria Carrogan joins me to explain what is the videogame 'The Last of Us'. She shares the background of the game and some of the gameplay. Ria has played the game multiple times over and explains some of the reasons why it means so much and is consistently gripping.

Developed by Naughty Dog and first released in 2013, the game quickly received critical praise and a massive fan following. There is now a sequel that continues the story and with a TV Show in the making, there's no doubt that The Last of Us is a cultural phenomenon.

Find the game here:
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/games/the-last-of-us-part-i/

Find more from Ria on Twitter: https://twitter.com/riacarrogan
And hear from her on the 'Pop Guerillas': https://anchor.fm/the-pop-guerrillas/
And 'Femme on Film' is available on the Comics in Motion feed: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/

Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at:
https://superdummy.co.uk/geekguide