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Originally Aired: 01/05/18 - We take a look back give our picks for the Best of the Best 2017. We are joined in studio by Adrienne Kress & Kris Johnson.

Originally Aired: 12/29/17 - We replay some highlights of the show with guests, stories, arguments and a really odd movie title search all from 2017.

Originally Aired: 12/22/17 - Review Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. We also talk with Love and Saucers filmmaker Brad Abrahams and cartoonist Meaghan Carter

Originally Aired: 12/15/17 – Review Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. We also talk with Art of the Title editor Will Perkins

We talk about the news of the week. Disney finalizes it’s deal to buy the entertainment parts of 21st Century Fox for $56 Billion bringing Star Wars, Alien & most of Marvel under it’s banner. The announcement that Ed brubaker’s & Sean Phillips Image comic Kill or Be Killed will be made into a film with John Wick director Chad Stahelski.

Our review of Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Mark Hamill. Synopsis: Luke Skywalker’s peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy.

We also speak with returning guest Will Perkins he has been on previously to talk movies with the guys. This time, he joins us to talk about the work he does with Art of the Title, a website that looks at the title sequences of various movies and television shows.Will Perkins is a freelance film and game journalist and public relations professional based in Toronto, Ontario. Will studied Political Science and Cinema Studies at the University of Toronto and has contributed to such outlets as Yahoo Movies, DorkShelf.com, Design Bureau, Kill Screen, Maxim, and Empire Movies. He has interviewed the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Alfonso Cuaron, Olivier Assayas, Miss Piggy, and others. Will is also editor-in-chief of genre culture site Dork Shelf and has been an editor at Art of the Title since 2011.

It was a great show!

Plus exclusively for our $4/month Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing some of the tech news this week with Patreon & Net Neutrality.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Concretes

“Star Wars Main Title” by The Original Movies Orchestra

“The Last Jedi Main Title and Escape” by John Williams

“Exit Music (For A Film)” by Radiohead

“End Credits” by Chase & Status

“Shut Us Down” by Lindsey Buckingham

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 12/08/17 – Review Marvel’s Runaways. Play our interviews from Geek Hard LIVE! with Kevin Hanchard and Marissa Roberto

Our review of Runaways starring Rhenzy Feliz, Virginia Gardner and Ariela Barer currently airing on Hulu and Showcase. Synopsis: There are times when pretty much every teenager thinks his or her parents are evil — but what if it was actually true? That’s the situation six Los Angeles teenagers find themselves in when they stumble upon a terrible secret and realize that their parents have been lying to them for their entire lives. The offspring begin an investigation to try to figure out what their guardians are after, while the adults wonder if their kids are hiding secrets of their own. The unlikely crew of teens bands together — led by de facto leader and primary strategist Alex Wilder — to stop their parents before it is too late. The Marvel series is from executive producer Josh Schwartz, whose resume of young-adult fare includes “The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl.”

We also have for anyone that wasn’t able to make it out to Geek Hard Live at Comedy Bar in Toronto back on November 25th, a special treat. We’ll be playing the interviews from that event. You’ll get to hear us talk about Orphan Black, Tin Star, People of Earth and more with actor Kevin Hanchard. You’ll also learn more about the world of video games from Marissa Roberto. Marissa also coaxes Andrew into telling a story about his time working with Ed the Sock. There may even be a musical performance as well.

It was a great show!

Plus exclusively for our $4/month Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment featuring more Geek Hard LIVE! with a performance of Overdude.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Happier Times” by 6 String Drag

“Long Life” by Bombadil

“Sea Castle” by Purity Ring

“Lose Yourself” by Eminem

“The Green Hills of Tyrol” by Bart Bentham

“OOOEEOOOEEOOO” by 6 String Drag

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 12/01/17 – Our annual Christmas show featuring Alex James and a look at Christmas movies, comics and TV shows

That’s right friends, the season is upon us! It’s time for the Geek Hard Christmas Special!

We start off with the return of our favourite holiday punching bag – Alex James, in studio for the whole show. He performs the Christmas song Christmas Bells but not as well as Kyle Stevens of Kirby Krackle where he stole the idea from. Like we said he’s our favourite holiday punching bag!

Our annual tradition of the Great Christmas Movie Swap! continues. Where we each give the other a Christmas movie the other hasn’t watched for the first time and then we review it. Mr. Green reviews Christmas in Connecticut (chosen by Andrew) released by Warner Bros. Studios starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan and Sydney Greenstreet. While recovering in a hospital, war hero Jefferson Jones (Dennis Morgan) grows familiar with the “Diary of a Housewife” column written by Elizabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck). Jeff’s nurse arranges with Elizabeth’s publisher, Alexander Yardley (Sydney Greenstreet), for Jeff to spend the holiday at Elizabeth’s bucolic Connecticut farm with her husband and child. But the column is a sham, so Yardley hastens to arrange a publicity ploy by setting up single, nondomestic Elizabeth on a country farm. While Andrew reviews Office Christmas Party (chosen by Mr. Green) released by Paramount Pictures starring Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn and T.J. Miller. When the CEO (Jennifer Aniston) tries to close her hard-partying brother’s (T.J. Miller) branch, he and his chief technical officer (Jason Bateman) must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs.

We of course continue the tradition of forcing Mr. Green to read Christmas themed comics. This year Andrew has chosen Power Man and Iron Fist: Sweet Christmas Annual (2016) #1 written by David F. Walker and art by Scott Hepburn and Harley Quinn #10 (reprinted in A Very DC Universe Rebirth Christmas) written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner and art by Moritat, Joseph Michael Linser, Bret Blevins! While Mr. Green likes comics he is not a fan of Christmas themed comics and Andrew continues his campaign to make Green like them.

Of course no Christmas show would be complete without our annual checking out of Christmas specials and hitting some television specials from the past. Bob’s Burgers – Bob Rest Ye Merry Gentle-Mannequins, Grimm – The Grimm Who Stole Christmas and Doctor Who – A Christmas Carol Christmas episodes.

Of course no Geekmas would be complete without Alex James taking part in another of Geek Hard’s time honoured traditions: Alex James Christmas Trivia. For the past 6 years running, we have subjected Alex to an embarrassing trivia quiz that shows off how much of a humbug this guy really is. If you’ve never heard the quiz before, you’re in for a treat. For those that have, the good times continue.

The Geek Hard Christmas Stocking winner is announced.

Originally Aired: 11/24/17 – Review Justice League. Talk with actor Lora Burke of Poor Agnes and with creators of comic Songs of the Dead

We talk with actor Lora Burke. Lora is the star of Poor Agnes, a new film that dissects the psyche of a female serial killer. The guys got to see it last month at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. The film’s been “killing it” on the festival circuit. Lora has described her character as kind of an “Evil Reese Whitherspoon”. Lora tells us all about the film (currently playing in Toronto) and hints at other upcoming projects. If you want to know more about Poor Agnes, check our their website.

Our review of Justice League starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa. Synopsis: Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes — Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash — it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

We also talk with comic creators Andrea Fort and Michael Christopher Heron. Their indie comic, Songs for the Dead, has recently been picked up by Vault Comics, with a re-release of issue one coming to comic shops this January. Andrea and Michael will be on to tell you why you should order this series. As our story begins, we meet Bethany, a drifter with a hero complex who finds herself in the town of Llyne in search of someone in need. She finds her mission in the name of Emory Van Craggan, a fifteen-year-old boy who went missing while fetching supplies for his family from an adjacent village. Despite the warning of bandits potentially being involved in his disappearance, Bethany embarks alone on an adventure, hoping to rescue the ill-fated boy.

It was a great show!

Plus exclusively for our $4/month Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment Sammy Younan joins Mr. Green to discuss more Justice League while Andrew disappeared for this segment.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Birthmark” by Your Friendly Neighborhood

“The Sniper at the Gates of Heaven” by The Black Angels

“Living in Stereo” by DJ Quads

“Justice League Hero’s Theme” by Danny Elfman

“Wonder Woman Main Theme” by Tina Guo

“A Song for the Dead” by Queens of the Stone Age

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 11/17/17 – Review Netflix’s The Punisher. Talk with comedian Dan Galea talking The DG Special and headlining Geek Hard LIVE!

We talk about the news of the week. Tesla announces their new electric Semi tractor trailer as well as a new Roadster which can go 0-60 mph in under 1.9 seconds. Brian Michael Bendis explains what finally prompted him to jump from Marvel to DC, it involves a certain big blue boy scout.

Our review of Netflix’s The Punisher starring Jon Bernthal, Amber Rose Revah and Ebon Moss-Bachrach . Synopsis: After exacting revenge on the people responsible for the deaths of his wife and children, Frank Castle uncovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than New York’s criminal underworld. Now known as the Punisher, he must dig deep into the conspiracy to discover the truth about injustices that affect more than just him and his family. Assisting the vigilante in his quest to fight criminals are best friend Billy Russo, who runs private military corporation Anvil, and former NSA analyst Micro, who shares common enemies with Castle and helps him as part of a so-called marriage of convenience.

We also talk with comedian Dan Galea. Dan is the host of The DG Special, which happens on the last Friday of every month at The Rec Room in Toronto. He’s also the headliner for our event at Comedy Bar — GEEK HARD LIVE! We’re bringing another live comedy show to Comedy Bar (945 Bloor Street West in Toronto). We’ll be bringing the likes of Kevin Hanchard of Orphan Black and Marissa Roberto of Xbox All For One with us. There will also be performances from local comics and musicians. It’s going to be a fantastic show on Saturday November 25. Listen as tell you all about what you can expect at the show.

It was a great show!

Plus exclusively for our $4/month Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing Letterkenny adding Jay Baruchel, Netflix’s Godzilla animated movie srquel with Mecha-Godzilla and CB Cebulski taking over Marvel as EiC from Axel Alonso.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“All Chalked Up” by Deep Sea Diver

“God’s Gonna Cut You Down (Remix Version)” by Johnny Cash

“One” by Metallica

“Overture (This Is It)” by Los Reconoces

“Polka Instrumental” by Dan Galea

“All I Know” by Lydia Loveless

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 11/10/17 – Review Murder on the Orient Express. Talk with Ronnie Rowe Jr. of Black Cop & Star Trek and Kelly Michael Stewart of BITS Fest

We talk with actor Ronnie Rowe Jr. the star of Black Cop, a political satire about a black police officer who seeks revenge after being profiled and assaulted by his colleagues. The film has played many film festivals across Canada and the U.S. this year and is getting great reviews. Ronnie joins us to chat about the film as well as his appearance in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Ronnie Rowe Jr. first found his love for acting in elementary school doing plays like Grease, The Sound of Music and Oliver Twist. His first big break came when he was cast as one of the leads in the Woody Harrelson play A Buller for Adolf. Shortly after, he entered the small screen landing a recurring role on the hit NBC series The Firm. Since then, Ronnie Rowe Jr. has appeared in several major film and television productions including recurring roles in The Strain (FX) and Dark Matter (Syfy) and parts on Riftworld Chronicles (CBC), Murdoch Mysteries (City), Saving Hope (CTV), and The Expanse (Syfy).

Our review of Murder on the Orient Express starring Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz and Willem Dafoe. Synopsis: A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world’s greatest detective — Hercule Poirot — arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.

We also talk with Kelly Michael Stewart who is the festival director for the Blood in the Snow Film Festival, coming to Toronto on November 23rd to 26th. The Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival is a unique and imaginative showcase of contemporary Canadian horror, genre, and underground cinema, that exists to challenge social boundaries, explore artistic taboos, and support and exhibit independent Canadian genre media artists. Kelly tells us all about the lineup of movies coming to this year’s fest. For more info on BITS, check out their website.

It was a great show!

Plus exclusively for our $4/month Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing Brian Michael Bendis move to DC Comics and The Comeback film announced by Sony Pictures.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Busin’ Makes Me Feel Good” by M.O. Littles & Ultra Magnus

“Devil is Fine” by Zeal and Ardor

“Mercy Mercy Me” by Marvin Gaye

“Believe” by Imagine Dragons

“The Belgian Detective” by Christopher Gunning

“Thriller” by Postmodern Jukebox featuring Wayne Brady

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 11/03/17 – Review Thor: Ragnarok. Talk with directors John Harrison about his Horrorama IV appearance and also Peter Ricq of Dead Shack.

We talk with director Peter Ricq. Peter’s new film, Dead Shack, is now available on iTunes and VOD. We got the chance to see it at Toronto After Dark 2017 and can confirm that it’s a hilarious horror comedy. Peter joins us to chat about the making of the film. A group of teens on a weekend getaway at a secluded cabin in the woods soon find themselves fighting off a serious threat to their lives. Not only that they must save their hard-partying, drunk and stoned parents from a predatory neighbour who is hell-bent on feeding them all to her undead family. Lauren Holly, Valerie Tian, Donavon Stinson, Lizzie Boys, and June B. Wilde star in this Canadian horror.

Our review of Thor: Ragnarok starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett. Synopsis: Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor’s quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.

We also talk with director John Harrision. John has had a storied career in film and television and was in town for Horrorama-Toronto IV (November 4th and 5th). John talks with us about his past films and shows. John Harrison began his career directing rock videos and working as 1st Asst. Director for George A. Romero. Harrison wrote and directed multiple episodes of Romero’s classic TV series, Tales from the Darkside as well as Tales from the Darkside: The Movie. Harrison reunited with mentor Romero to produce Diary of the Dead. His 6-hour miniseries adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune was an Emmy Award-winning success in the U.S., then internationally, both in its broadcast premieres and home video. Harrison’s Children of Dune was also an Emmy winner for the Sci-Fi Channel.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing warm comfy blanket movies.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan

“Water Water” by Humans

“Got Dumped Don’t Care” by Humans

“Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin

“Pure Imagination” by Fiona Apple

“Backroads” by Your Friendly Neighborhood

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape