Geek Quorum

After eight seasons and 73 episodes, the epic saga of HBO's Game of Thrones comes to a conclusion. But was it a satisfying ending?

Before our main discussion, we slip in a prediction segment we recorded hours before the final episode aired. How'd we do? Well...

We then look at Season 8 as a whole, unpacking the issues of the last six episodes. With the finale, we weigh how it performed in the dual-role of a season 8 episode and series finale. Were there any surprises? Did it pack an emotional punch?

We also look ahead to what George R.R. Martin has on his plate, and speculate how different the books of A Song of Ice and Fire will be from the TV series.

The Quorum High Council consisted of Brian and Byrne.

After more than a decade of buildup, the MCU's main story arc comes to a conclusion with Avengers: Endgame. Does the epic film serve as a fitting finale to not just Phase 3, but the entire cinematic journey so far?

For our review we discuss how some characters' stories ended, and whether the end of their arc was fulfilling. We also attempt to unravel the tricky concept of time travel and alternate universes. And what could be next for the MCU?

The Quorum assembled for this episode was Brian and Byrne.

The Quorum reconvenes after a lengthy recess to review and discuss Captain Marvel! We examine where the movie fits within the MCU, specifically how it relates to the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. But, how does it stand on its own?

While discussing the de-aging technology used for Nick Fury, we riff on whether it would (or should) be used on another venerable franchise: Indiana Jones.

We're looking forward to sharing more episodes soon! Our Endgame review is right around the corner. Thanks for still listening after all these years!

The Quorum for this episode consisted of Brian and Byrne.

The BSG and sci-fi community lost a great one on February 7 with the passing of Richard Hatch.

Richard was an engaging and friendly advocate for the show. I was fortunate to have met him a few times over the years, and he appeared as a guest on our podcast a couple times. He was always a wonderful spirit, and so passionate about what made Battlestar Galactica great.

As a tribute, here we replay an interview we did from 2009. He will be missed…So say we all.

It's our 2016 Geek Gift Guide! We have suggestions for all the geeks in your life—or maybe just yourself! From kids items to cutting-edge high tech gadgets, there's something for everyone. What are the things you are hoping to get this year?

Join us as we reminisce about some of the earliest PC games, including Zork and Star Flight. Remember those charming CGA graphics?

We also look at some of the biggest board games to be introduced at GenCon this year, like SeaFall, Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition), Star Trek: Ascendency, and RuneWars. What games are you looking forward to?

We review and discuss Captain America: Civil War (aka Avengers 2.5). What makes the Captain America movies stand out from the other Marvel movies? And does the MCU have a villain problem?

We also dish about the level of privacy we forfeit when using our phones and devices. And for our gaming segment we praise the work of Naughty Dog and their masterful Uncharted series.

We love playing the X-Wing Tabletop Game from Fantasy Flight Games. In this episode we give an overview of the game's appeal and the mechanics of how it's played. With the announcement of new ships in Wave 9 we give our thoughts on the state of the game and what we'd like to see added.

Our review and discussion of The Force Awakens rolls on, as we take a critical look at the overabundant similarities to A New Hope.

On the gaming side, we also share strategies for playing Star Wars Battlefront. We cover the gamut from tabletop games to a mini review of the Oculus Rift VR headset.

Check out our online conversation on the new Talkshow app!

After last episode's prelude, we begin our full review of The Force Awakens, touching on characters new and old, and appreciating the balanced tone of the movie.

Also we discuss news of a new Indiana Jones movie with an even older Harrison Ford, and breaking down the Rogue One trailer.