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Originally Aired: 08/18/17

We talk with the front man for nerd rock band Kirby Krackle, Kyle Stevens. Kyle’s been a guest on our show a couple of times and he returns to promote his upcoming Toronto Appearance for Nerd Noise Night 2017 – Night One!, the annual geek music event happening on the Friday night of Fan Expo Canada weekend at the Horseshoe Tavern. Kyle’s always quick with a story and joins us to talk about his latest adventures in nerd rock.

Our review of The Defenders starring Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter and Finn Jones. Synopsis: Four of Marvel’s biggest heroes are each working individually but have one common goal in mind — to save New York City. Burdened with their own personal challenges, Matt Murdock (Daredevil), Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand (Iron Fist) realize that they likely won’t be able to accomplish their goals working solo. That realization leads them to team up and form The Defenders, a supergroup that is more equipped to save the Big Apple than the heroes would be if they continued to work on their own.

We talk with Nerd Noise Night show organizer Shaun Hatton. Boasting another great lineup of musicians, Nerd Noise Night continues to grow in popularity. Fan favourites The Cybertronic Spree will be headlining the second Nerd Noise Night event (happening on the Saturday of Fan Expo at The Rec Room) featuring Wordburglar, More or Les and Coins. Shaun tells us all about both nights and what the Spree has been up to in the meantime. For more info on both Nerd Noise Night events, check out their facebook page.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing Robert Kirkman’s lawsuit against AMC and the potential of new service MoviePass.

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

“The Other Shop” by Wordburglar

“X-Men Pool Party” by Kirby Krackle

“Welcome to the Planet” by Swamp Thing and Peter Project

“Come As You Are” by Nirvana

“Pop and Chips” by More or Les and Fresh Kils featuring Ghettosocks

“Cybertronic Warrior” by The Cybertronic Spree

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 08/11/17

We talk with director Robert Lieberman. Robert has had a storied career with many films and television shows under his belt. One of those TV shows has snagged him a Directors’ Guild of Canada award nomination for “Best Director in a Dramatic Series” for his work in the hit sci-fi series The Expanse. Robert talks with us about his time working on The Expanse and other shows. Robert Lieberman has been a prominent director in film, television and commercials over multiple decades. A highlight from his expansive career in television was directing the pilot and Executive Producing the CBS series Gabriel’s Fire, which starred James Earl Jones and garnered three Emmy Awards. In addition to Gabriel’s Fire, he directed the pilot and Executive Produced The Dead Zone (which ran for seven seasons on USA), and Strong Medicine (which ran for six seasons on Lifetime). He was also brought on as a Co-Executive Producer on Ascension for Syfy.

Our review of Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later starring Marguerite Moreau, Zak Orth and Michael Showalter. Synopsis: It’s been 10 years since the “Wet Hot American Summer” gang has left Camp Firewood and, living up to a promise from a decade earlier, the friends head back to the campgrounds for a reunion. They’ve gone in different directions since camp — McKinley has a newborn baby while ragged-looking Gene is living out of his RV, for example — but they come together for a common cause after receiving unsettling news. When distraught Beth announces that she’s selling the camp, the newly re-formed group attempts to save their old stomping grounds. Joining the ensemble cast for this installment of the franchise are Dax Shepard, Alyssa Milano and Adam Scott.

We talk with Fan Expo Canada organizer, James Armstrong. James has been a long time friend of the show and we always love to hear him talk about the upcoming convention. Fan Expo is Canada’s largest convention and is always filled with exciting guests and attractions. To find out what’s going down at this year’s con, check out our interview with James and find details on their website.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the news that hit the two big streaming services – Netflix & Amazon Prime.

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

“On the Case” by the PDX Broadsides

“Robot vs Boy” by the PDX Broadsides

“Eros Song” by Clinton Shorter

“The Expanse (Opening Titles)” by Clinton Shorter

“Jane” by Jefferson Starship

“Higher and Higher” by Craig Wedren

“I Sell Comics” by Courage My Love

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 08/04/17

We talk with actor Jodelle Ferland. Fans of the SPACE/Syfy hit Dark Matter know her better as Five. Jodelle talksabout the current season and what to expect as we get closer to the end of it. Jodelle Ferland is a Canadian actress. She portrayed Mary Jensen in the 2004 ABC television series Kingdom Hospital, Bree Tanner in the 2010 film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and Five in the 2015 Syfy television series Dark Matter. She also starred in multiple horror or horror-related films, such as Sharon/Alessa in Silent Hill, Lillith Sullivan in Case 39, Jenny in The Tall Man, Patience Buckner in The Cabin in the Woods, and Agatha Prenderghast in ParaNorman.

Our review of The Dark Tower starring Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor. Synopsis: Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), the last Gunslinger, is locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim (Matthew McConaughey), also known as the Man in Black. The Gunslinger must prevent the Man in Black from toppling the Dark Tower, the key that holds the universe together. With the fate of worlds at stake, two men collide in the ultimate battle between good and evil.

We talk with the Host of X-Box AllForOne, Marissa Roberto. She’s also the brand manager for Northern Arena, Canada’s leader in esports. Marissa tells us all about the Northern Arena Knockout 2017 Circuit, hosting Street Fighter V tournaments happening throughout August in Montreal, Toronto and Hamilton. Marissa Roberto is an experienced TV host, writer, producer, and director. (At least, that’s what she tells her mother.) She’s also a savvy pop culture critic, movie reviewer, and espresso connoisseur. Marissa has travelled the world interviewing AAA-class creators, storytellers, and actors. She’s the former anchor of the geek-centric TV shows EP Daily and Reviews on the Run, and can now be found hosting Xbox Canada’s online community show: Xbox AllForOne. For more on Northern Arena’s upcoming events, check out their website.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing randomness of things.

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

“Racing Gloves” by Plumtree

“Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar

“Dark Matter End Credits Theme” by Benjamin Pinkerton

“In a World that has Moved On” by Heinrich XIII and the Devilgrass Pickers

“Behind Blue Eyes” by L’Orchestra Cinematique

“Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 07/28/17

We talk with cartoonist Chip Zdarsky. Fresh off of his latest Eisner win for writing about a burger lovin’ teen, Chip chats about his current work on Peter Parker: Spectacular Spider-Man. Fun and merriment awaits. Chip Zdarsky creates comic books and PERSONAL movies from his home in Toronto, Ontario. For almost 14 years he worked at the National Post newspaper as a columnist, illustrator and Spider-Man under the name Steve Murray. In 2013 he made the jump from the dying print industry to a different dying print industry as a comic-boy, co-creating the award-winning comic Sex Criminals with Matt Fraction. Since then he’s done work for Marvel, Image and Archie, but his true passion is writing bios for webpages. For more on Chip Zdarsky, check out his website.

Our review of Atomic Blonde starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy and John Goodman. Synopsis: Sensual and savage, Lorraine Broughton is the most elite spy in MI6, an agent who’s willing to use all of her lethal skills to stay alive during an impossible mission. With the Berlin Wall about to fall, she travels into the heart of the city to retrieve a priceless dossier and take down a ruthless espionage ring. Once there, she teams up with an embedded station chief to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.

We talk with Belgian director Mattieu Frances. Matthieu is the show runner of the new European series, Public Enemy. The series is now available in North America through the Sundance Now streaming service and Mattheiu tell us more about this acclaimed program. About the show – Freed after 20 years in prison, the child killer Guy Beranger found refuge with the monks in Vielsart, a small village in Belgian’s Ardennes. He is placed under the protection of a young Federal Police’s inspector, Chloé Muller. A little while after his release, a little girl disappears.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing some of the other SDCC goings on from last weekend.

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

“Johnny Pt 2” by Basement Revolver

“Spectacular Spider-Man Theme” by The Tender Box

“Mongolia” by the Incredible Bongo Band

“99 Luftballons” by Nena

“Blue Monday” by HEALTH

“White Riot/Hitsville UK” by Hamell On Trial

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 07/21/17

We talk with actor Thom Allison, better known as Pree on the Syfy/Space hit Killjoys. We’re in the thick of season three and Thom joins us to tell us what to expect going forward. He also gives us the skinny on the latest episode, titled The Lion, The Witch and the Warlord. This one delves into more of Pree’s past as a stylish dictator. Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, Thom Allison was an avid theatre nerd from the age of 10. After studying at Ryerson Theatre School in the acting program, he launched his professional career in the Young Company of the Stratford Festival before going on to appear in the original Canadian companies of Miss Saigon, The Who’s Tommy and Rent. Currently, Thom can we seen as Pree in Space Channel/Syfy’s hit, KILLJOYS.

Our review of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne and Clive Owen. Synopsis: In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe.

We talk about Canadian Superheroes in our interview with Chapterhouse Comics founder Fadi Hakim. Chapterhouse has made some big moves recently in the publishing world, including bringing on Jay Baruchel as their new partner and CCO. Find out all the happenings with the house that Captain Canuck built.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing current what has already been announced at SDCC as of Friday including some Bat-fleck rumours and more.

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

“Night of the Living Dead” by G. Love & Special Sauce

“2 Bit Blues” by Kid Koala

“Revolve” by Sibling

“Space Oddity” by David Bowie

“The World (Is Going Up In Flames)” by Charles Bradley

“8-Bit Holding Out For A Hero” by Music Legends

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 07/07/17

We talk about the news of the week. DC/WB animation announces Batman: Gotham by Gaslight next up for the studio. Matt Reeves director of the upcoming Batman film states that he won’t use the Johns/Affleck/Terrio script for the film. Audio platform Soundcloud, according to reports has only 50 days of financing left before they are bankrupt.

Our review of War for the Planet of the Apes starring Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn. Synopsis: Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both of their species and the future of the planet.

We talk with writer Kelly Thompson. Kelly is the current scribe for Hawkeye at Marvel Comics. When we say Hawkeye, we mean Kate Bishop (aka the cooler Hawkeye). Just wanted make that distinction as there’s more than one Hawkeye running around. Kelly will be on to talk about the adventures of this fantastic archer hero from the House of Ideas, along with all the other great comic work she’s currently writing. Kelly Thompson’s ambitions are eclipsed only by her desire to exist entirely in pajamas. Fortunately pajamas and writers go hand in hand (most of the time). Kelly has a fancy degree in Sequential Art from The Savannah College of Art & Design and has published two novels (THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING and STORYKILLER) and the graphic novel HEART IN A BOX from Dark Horse Comics. She’s currently writing HAWKEYE and STAR WARS: PHASMA for Marvel Comics, JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS and THE MISFITS for IDW.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing current TV, unread comics and who Andrew wants sent to an island.

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

“Beyond Me” by Sloan

“Hey Joe” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Exodus Wounds” by Michael Giacchino

“Anchor Point” by Yang Dong Hoon

“Straight Shooter” by Bang

“Runner” by Jon and Roy

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 07/07/17

We talk about the news of the week. Erica Durance former Lois Lane will be joining Supergirl replacing Laura Bernanti as Alura Zor-El. DC announces the return of Batman the Animated Series comics written Ty Templeton and artist Rick Burnnet for the release of the Batman & Harley Quinn animated movie. Red Digital Cinema announces the release of the Hydrogen modular phone joining the ranks of other smart phone makers. Joan Lee wife of comics legend Stan lee passed away at 93. All of this with some help from Kris Johnson.

Our review of Spider-Man: Homecoming starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr.. Synopsis: Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine, distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.

We have the interview that Mr. Green did with actor Anthony Lemke, a.k.a. Three on Dark Matter, to talk about the current season and what to expect as the series rolls on. Anthony gives us some hints on what will happen to the crew of the Raza and gets a bit personal as well. Anthony Lemke is a Canadian actor. He is known for portraying Brian Becker on CTV’s fantasy drama The Listener, Dan Malloy on Bravo’s police drama 19-2, and Ryan Elliot on Hallmark Channel’s fantasy comedy-drama Good Witch. In French Canada, Lemke is known for playing David Rothstein on Radio Canada’s comedy-drama Les Hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing more Spider-Man: Homecoming and Netflix’s GLOW series.

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

“Spider-Man Theme Acapella!” by The Warp Zone (featuring Lisa Foiles)

“Double Helix Remix” by Pulled from Panels

“Spider-Man Homecoming Main Theme” by Michael Giacchino

“Three is a Magic Number” by Blind Melon

“Hammer” by Life Bitter Soul

“Love Brain” by Casper Skulls

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 06/30/17

We have Andrew’s interview with Nathan Dales and Michelle Mylett, a.k.a. Daryl and Katy of the Crave TV Original series, Letterkenny. Season 3 of the breakout comedy series debuts on the streaming service this Canada Day (July 1st). Winter is coming….to Letterkenny. So be sure to listen as Nathan and Michelle gave us the scoop on what to expect in this new batch of episodes. For those that don’t know about the show.. LETTERKENNY revolves around the dustups Wayne and his buds get into with their small-town Ontario rivals. There’s The Hicks, The Skids, and The Hockey Players, who get at each other about the most mundane things, often ending with someone getting their ass kicked. Canadian Screen Award Winner for Best Comedy, Season 3 of the six-part, half-hour smash-hit series returns but this time with the frigid Canadian winter as the back drop.

Our review of Baby Driver starring Ansel Elgort, Lilly James and Jon Hamm. Synopsis: Talented getaway driver Baby (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. After meeting the woman (Lily James) of his dreams, he sees a chance to ditch his shady lifestyle and make a clean break. Coerced into working for a crime boss (Kevin Spacey), Baby must face the music as a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.

We talk with actor Vas Saranga. Vas is an actor that’s appeared in a number of television shows over the past few years including the current season of Orphan Black. Vas has a recurring role as Amar, one of the neolutionists, in the fifth and final season of the BBC America/Space series. He’ll be on to maybe give us a few hints about what the Neos are up to… before the snipers get him.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the importance of Spider-Man in the upcoming MCU films.

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

“Know Her” by Young MC

“Country Boy” by Johnny Cash

“Thank God I’m A Country Boy” by Pickin’ On Series

“Baby Driver” by Simon and Garfunkel

“B-A-B-Y” by Carla Thomas

“Bellbottoms” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 06/23/17

We talk with Zoie Palmer of Dark Matter. She’ll be on to tell us all about what to expect from the rest of season 3. Zoie Palmer is an English-Canadian actress, born in Camborne, Cornwall, England, to parents of Irish and British descent. She had a recurring role in the popular CTV music drama Instant Star as rock singer Patsy Sewer; was a co-lead in the Global drama The Guard as Carly Greig; and starred as Dr. Lauren Lewis in the groundbreaking Showcase supernatural drama Lost Girl. Zoie plays the main role of The Android in the science fiction series Dark Matter.

Our review of GLOW starring Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin and Marc Maron. Synopsis: Alison Brie stars as Ruth Wilder, an out-of-work actress living in Los Angeles in the ’80s. Wilder finds an unexpected chance at stardom: enter the glitter and spandex-laden world of women’s wrestling, where she must work alongside 12 other Hollywood misfits. Marc Maron plays the role of Sam Sylvia, a washed-up director of “B” movies who tries to lead the group of women to fame. The series is created by Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive, who serve as executive producers with Jenji Kohan and Tara Herrmann

We talk with writer Brian Wood! Brian has written such comics as Star Wars, DMZ, Conan the Barbarian, Rebels and Briggs Land. He’ll be on to promote his upcoming run on Robotech for Titan Comics. The first issue drops at the end of July. If you want to get a little behind the scenes info on the making of this new series.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing Damon Lindelof’s new Watchmen TV series.

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

“Cybertronic Warrior” by The Cybertronic Spree

“Trouble” by The New Respects

“Paranoid Android” by Radiohead

“Dark Matter” by Lindy Vopnfjord

“Dare” by Stan Bush

“If you Only Knew” by the WWF Superstars

“Robotech Theme” by Ulpio Minucci

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 06/16/17

We talk with Kristian Bruun! Kristian is best known as Donnie Hendrix on the popular Orphan Black. The series returned June 10th for it’s fifth and final season. Kristian talks with us about season 5 as well as other projects he’s working on. Be sure to listen for his impromptu loon call.

Our review of The Book of Henry starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher and Jacob Tremblay. Synopsis: Single mother Susan Carpenter works as a waitress alongside her feisty family friend Sheila. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own way is Susan’s older son Henry. Protective of his brother and a tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother, Henry blazes through the days like a comet. When Susan discovers that the family next door harbors a dark secret, she’s surprised to learn that Henry has devised a plan to help the young daughter.

We talk with artist Nick Craine. Nick has been an illustrator for many years and has worked as both a commercial artist and comic creator. He’s adapted two of director Bruce McDonald’s films (Dance Me Outside and Hard Core Logo) into graphic novels. Hard Core Logo: Portrait of a Thousand Punks celebrated it’s 20th anniversary this year and was released in May. Nick talks with us about making the book and his thoughts on who he is the most like from the story. About the book – Joe Dick coaxes his former bandmates to overcome personal differences and reunite for a benefit concert for their ageing punk mentor, Bucky Haight, who has been shot. But the concert’s not enough for Joe; he wants the band to hit the road again. For the Hard Cores this means the beginning of the end, and they come to realize that they can neither relive nor alter the past.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the Andrew’s desire to make a good Parker movie.

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

“Pinball Wizard Blues” by Puddles Pity Party

“Donnie” by Kim Logan

“Donnie” by Jet Johnson

“Your Hand” by Stevie Nicks

“Unforgiven” by Shawnee Kilgore and Joss Whedon

“Who the Hell You Think You Are” by Hard Core Logo

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape