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Geek Syndicate episodes

February 13, 2013 GSN PODCAST: Children of the Atom - Episode 5
In this episode we talk about issues 8 (November 1964) and 9 (January 1965) in which the X-Men meet Unus the Untouchable and go toe-to-toe with the Avengers. Meanwhile, Professor X is off on a mission of personal revenge against Lucifer (WTF?), Beast loses his temper with humanity, and Iceman finally drops the snowman look for something a bit more slick. We whinge about greedy sods who buy up all the variant covers at the comic shop on release day and chat about the latest news from the various X-Men films currently in production.
1 hr 10 min
February 08, 2013 Dissecting Worlds Series 7: Alternative Histories Conclusions
Joined by uber-feedbacker Peter Hammerson regulars Matt and Kehaar review the series on Alternative History including: * Victorious Nazis in DC comics and Others * Kim Stanley Robinson & the Human Condition. * Red Son and other Superhero Alternatives * African Americans in the American War of Independence * Mary Seacroft, the Crimea, the teaching of history and lost alternatives * %@#! Sliders * Steampunk - it's a design aesthetic stupid! * American Civil War vs Quentin Tarantino * Elizabethan Alternates coming out of the fall of Rome * Technothrillers, Clive Cussler and The Scorpion. Links mentioned: * Jordon Harbour's "Twilight Histories" Podcast http://www.twilighthistories.com/about/ *The Ayn Rand filibuster: http://wiki.alternatehistory.com/doku.php/timelines/the_fountainhead_fillibuster_-_tales_from_objectivist_katanga * The Alternative History Weekly Update Blog http://alternatehistoryweeklyupdate.blogspot.co.uk/ Feedback welcome at [email protected] or @dissectingwrlds
1 hr 29 min
February 07, 2013 GSN PODCAST: Geek Syndicate - Episode 203
Welcome to Episode 203 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom.

NewsSpin off Star Wars Films on the way

Thunderbirds returns to the small screen

Alan Moore's Heart of Ice comes to Gosh Comics

Week that wasStar Trek: The Next Generation/ Doctor Who crossoverThe Following

Space 1999: Aftershock and Awe

Dan Bull: Gaming Rapper extraordinaire

MainA brief look at the statements surround the suggested failure of a Justice League film before it's film and the tone of Man of Steel.
59 min
February 01, 2013 Geek Syndicate - Episode 202
Welcome to Episode 202 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom.

NewsOld School UK show The Tomorrow People gets a New School Reboot by the CW Network

V for Vendetta comes to the Sci Fi Weekender

Congrats to Colin Morgan and his NTA

JJ Abrams set to direct Star Wars VII

Week that wasJustice League DoomThe Amazing SpidermanWalking Dead the Game

MainWe give our thoughts on the cancellation of the Young Justice and Green Lantern animated shows and look at their replacements
1 hr 8 min
January 24, 2013Geek Syndicate - Episode 201
Welcome to Episode 201 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom.

News

Special 50th anniversary 2 hour Doctor Who Audio adventure on the way from Big Finnish.

Alex Kingston joins Arrow.

Pirates of the Caribbean has a new writer.

Sci fi Weekender joins forces with Starburst.

Pirates 5 gets a new writer.

Week that was

The Hobbit

The Black Beetle 1

Primeval: New World

Star Wars 1

Ip Man

Fringe

MainGS Mailbag
59 min
January 23, 2013 The Next Level - Episode 49
Welcome to episode 49 of The Next Level. In this post-Christmas show, the guys delve into the news and discuss potential new consoles - are we ready for the next generation and what do we make of the Nvidia Shield? Also check out our thoughts on Illumiroom. And do sequels kill innovation? What's next for Batman games? Do registered domains offer a clue?

The main feature this month is a Game of the Year lookback at the best games of 2012, during which we discuss re-invigorated genres and game-lengths. Check out our winners and see if you agree!
1 hr 13 min
January 18, 2013 Dissecting Scrolls Solves Christmas
Late? What do you mean, late? We've been here for ages, honest! (Okay, it's a fair cop - but better late than never, eh?) Once again the Geek Syndicate Network presents our annual array of panel games and silly banter. The First Lady of Scrolls starts things off with her version of Just A Minute, in which the contestants struggle to speak on a given topic without deviation, hesitation or repetition. Clover's subjects range from grumpy dragons to horny time-travellers, while the clock ticks ever downwards. You can practically hear the sweat. Next up is newcomer Tim Swann with Pointless, in which the contestants vie to find the most obscure but accurate answers. For folk unfamiliar with the quiz show, think Family Fortunes in reverse. Under the microscope are Firefly, Doctor Who, Star Trek and Star Wars. but what everybody really wants to know is how did Tim managed to split his brain in two? We follow up with chameleonic truths and outrageous lies as Dion chairs the classic game of Call My Bluff. Each contestant presents three definitions of a word or phrase related to film, tv, radio, book, comic, or game. Their opponents must ask them questions and try to work out the facts from the fibs. Technical difficulties hit us at this point, but we've preserved most of the show. Finally, Matt Farr (the otherwise genial Grampus) dons his alter-ego as Lord Alan Sidious, weeding out the wastrels in his sour-faced search for the next Sith Apprentice. The contestants each take on the role of a villain from anywhere in space and time, pitching their plans for domination to Lord Alan. Who will impress the Enterprising Emperor and who will be summarily executed? We lost Mr Ambler's game of Geeking Talk to gremlins, but two hours ought to be enough for you all. So, grab some nibbles, pop your party hat on and help us drain the last dregs of Christmas spirit as Dissecting Scrolls Solves Christmas! [Musical snatches come from Eddie Reader's album The Songs Of Robert Burns. I think she's fab. You should buy all her stuff.] Stay In Touch. You can follow most of the contestants on Twitter under the following monikers @thegrampus @Dion_Scrolls @Phlambler @tetrarchangel What do Points make? Prizes! Sadly, we have no faith in our scoring systems, so the decision is YOURS. Tell us who you think THE WINNER is. You have until the end of January to get your votes in as to who is the Overall Winner. For impartiality, e-mail [email protected] with the subject heading 'Dissecting Scrolls Champion.' Tell us who you think deserves the bragging rights, and why. A voter will be chosen at random to win a prize. Deadline is 11:59 GMT Jan 31st 2013.
2 hr 3 min
January 18, 2013 Geek Syndicate - Episode 200
Welcome to Episode 200 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom.

Pulp is the first film to premier on Xbox Live

New Comic Festival - The Lakes International Comics Art Festival

A new frankenstein tv show on the way

XX the An all female X men book

Week that was

Superman vs The Elite

Ripper Street

Utopia

The Sweeney

Beauty and the beast

Continuum

Primeval

Main

Our TV heavy episode continues with a look at some of the shows that have been cancelled and a few that we're looking forward to seeing return and a few new shows.
1 hr 3 min
January 17, 2013 Children of the Atom - Episode 4
This episode we take a look at X-Men issues 6 and 7 featuring the Sub-Mariner and the Blob respectively. Professor X refrains from douchebaggery in issue 6 but then makes up for it in issue 7 with a big announcement. Jean Grey finally gets in the kitchen where all good women in the '60s belonged and Scott brings his brooding melancholy to a whole new level. Meanwhile, Magneto showcases some really unique motivational and management techniques. We also have a couple of links for listeners below: Peter David's Blog http://www.peterdavid.net/2013/01/04/here-is-how-you-can-help-peter/ Previously in the Alpha Quadrant http://www.trekmate.org.uk/category/previously-in-the-alpha-quadrant/
51 min
January 10, 2013 Geek Syndicate - Episode 199
Welcome to Episode 199 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom.

News

Dad hires online gamers to kill his son online.Lego Super Heroes on the wayDel Toro tackles DC darker characters for the big screen

Week that was

Merlin (spoliers abound so be warned!)Vader and SonSpandexContinuumHawaii Five 0

We also answer a few questions from the GS Mail bag
54 min