Geeksplained Podcast

By Aeric AzanaLeisure

Geeksplained Podcast episodes

November 06 YEAR OF THE BAT Part Forty-Four: City of Bane Act 2 (Batman Rebirth 81-85, Annual 4)
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

The Book Club Bois FINALLY reunite just in time to wrap up Tom King’s epic BATMAN REBIRTH SAGA!

The Bat has been broken. But the fight isn’t over yet. Bruce Wayne returns to retake his home from Bane, resulting in an ALL-OUT WAR for the soul of Gotham City! But Bane isn’t alone – Bruce’s father from an alternate reality wants to make sure Batman dies for good! It all comes down to a final battle in Wayne Manor, as the Batmen of two worlds clash over the future of the Dark Knight!

Covers Batman (2016) #81-85 by Tom King, John Romita Jr, Mitch Gerads, Mikel Janin, Jorge Fornes & Hugo Petrus

Time Stamps:
00:00:28 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?
00:16:05 Book Club Begins
01:49:50 Break
01:54:07 Mailbag
02:19:09 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up

Support us on Patreon!
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Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg
“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
“Jumpin” John Dexter
“Red” Robin Mercer
“Casual” Calvin
“Juicy” James Maxwell
“Victorious” Victor Mendez
“The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil
“Stellar” Stefan Lotz
“Zany” Zach Horsley
“Courageous” Carlos Cordova

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Check out THE VOLNERABLE/BREAKING CHARACTER - where voice actor, mental health advocate, and human Kennedy Hibbert is on a mission to show that mental health struggles do not isolate us, but rather connect us all! She dives deep with other voice actors, creatives, and mental health professionals who have been where you’ve been as they share their own personal stories of trial and triumph. Together, we will foster real conversations based on understanding, support each other as human beings, and prove that ‘vo’lnerability is something to be proud of!
https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable
https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable

Check out BJ IN THE MORNING - a serious film podcast with a silly name, hosted by friends of the show Brendan and Juan (the eponymous B and J)! Two lifelong friends sit down every week to discuss movies, friendship, television, music, and what makes us all feel alive. If you like movies (or even if you hate movies) this is the podcast for YOU!
https://linktr.ee/bjinthemorning

MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“Alive” by Warbly Jets

2 hr 33 min
November 02 DAREDEVIL (2019) 1-20
BAH GAWD HE’S CASHING IN!

It’s time to let the devil in.

Aeric and Malcolm discuss the critically acclaimed run from Chip Zdarsky et al. that turned Hell’s Kitchen into an INFERNO!

Recovering from a near-fatal accident, Matt Murdock returns to Hell’s Kitchen half the vigilante he used to be. One night can make or break a hero… and Daredevil is about to find out one mistake can change EVERYTHING.

A huge THANK YOU to Certified Good Brother™ Dylan Hall for giving us the chance to revisit an all-time great run of comics!

Covers Daredevil (2019) #1-20 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Lalit Kumar, Francesco Mobili & Jorge Fornes

Time Stamps:
00:00:53 Intro
00:22:35 Plot Summary
00:27:46 Discussion
01:31:45 Mailbag
01:43:25 Wrap-Up

Support us on Patreon!
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Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg
“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
“Jumpin” John Dexter
“Red” Robin Mercer
“Casual” Calvin
“Juicy” James Maxwell
“Victorious” Victor Mendez
“The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil
“Stellar” Stefan Lotz
“Zany” Zach Horsley

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MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“The Devil” by Daniel Herrera

1 hr 56 min
October 31 GEEKSPLAINED GAMING: Into the Splainer-Verse Issue #3
ISSUE #3: GREAT POWER

In the aftermath of their clash with the Zoo Keepers and Hunter Hizon’s arrest, can our heroes pick up the pieces? And what happens when they get an unexpected call to meet with the “Secret Avengers”? Find out here!

Time Stamps:
00:00:12 Intro
00:03:54 Act 1
00:43:34 Break
00:46:11 Act 2

Support us on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained

Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg
“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
“Jumpin” John Dexter
“Red” Robin Mercer
“Casual” Calvin
“Juicy” James Maxwell
“Victorious” Victor Mendez
“The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil
“Stellar” Stefan Lotz
“Zany” Zach Horsley

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MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“downtown” by massobeats

1 hr 48 min
October 30 YEAR OF THE BAT Part Forty-Three: City of Bane Act 1 (Batman Rebirth 75-80)
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

Aeric and Malcolm discuss the beginning of the end for Tom King’s BATMAN REBIRTH!

The Bat has been broken. Gotham belongs to BANE. With the puppet master having finally taken the stage, all of Gotham City is on notice. There’s just one rule: you fall in line, or you FALL. As villains go on the run and heroes lose hope, one question remains: where is Batman? And what will happen if/when he returns to the CITY OF BANE?

Covers Batman (2016) #75-80 by Tom King, Tony Daniel, Mikel Janin and Mitch Gerads

Time Stamps:
00:00:29 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?
00:20:00 Book Club Begins
01:15:35 Break
01:18:45 Mailbag
01:38:50 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up

Support us on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained

Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg
“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
“Jumpin” John Dexter
“Red” Robin Mercer
“Casual” Calvin
“Juicy” James Maxwell
“Victorious” Victor Mendez
“The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil
“Stellar” Stefan Lotz
“Zany” Zach Horsley

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Email: [email protected]

Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ

MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“Alive” by Warbly Jets

1 hr 51 min
October 23 YEAR OF THE BAT Part Forty-Two: The Fall and the Fallen (Batman Rebirth 70-74 & Secret Files 2)
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

Aeric and Malcolm sit down to discuss the aftermath of Bruce’s Knightmares and the final stop before CITY OF BANE!

Batman awakens in the depths of Arkham Asylum with one goal: defeat Bane and retake his city. But with his most dangerous foe pulling all the strings, has Batman finally met the one challenge he cannot conquer? And why is his father, Thomas Wayne of the Flashpoint reality, helping Bane? Find out here!

Covers Batman (2016) #70-74 & Batman Secret Files (2019) #2 by Tom King, Jorge Fornes, Mikel Janin, Andy Kubert, Amancay Nahuelpan, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Carlos D’Anda, Mairghread Scott, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Steve Orlando, Eduardo Risso, Tim Seeley and PAtrick Gleason

Time Stamps:
00:00:23 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?
00:13:25 Book Club Begins
00:56:07 Break
00:59:50 Mailbag
01:39:55 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up

Support us on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained

Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg
“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
“Jumpin” John Dexter
“Red” Robin Mercer
“Casual” Calvin
“Juicy” James Maxwell
“Victorious” Victor Mendez
“The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil
“Stellar” Stefan Lotz
“Zany” Zach Horsley

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Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ

MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“Alive” by Warbly Jets

1 hr 49 min
October 21 SLEEPLESS (2017)
BAH GAWD SHE’S CASHING IN!

Aeric and Malcolm discuss love, fantasy, and the concept of getting a good night’s sleep in SLEEPLESS by Sarah Vaughn and Leila del Duca! This romantasy tale from 2017 has it all - action, romance, mystery, and one of the most punchable characters in comics history!

In the kingdom of Harbeny, a conspiracy is afoot. Poppy – illegitimate daughter of the recently deceased king – and Cyrenic – her sworn protector – must uncover the truth behind a plot to usurp the throne before she’s forced into an endless slumber!

A huge THANK YOU to Certified Good Brother™ “Queen” Quinn for giving us the opportunity to read this comic. It’s been a longtime coming for Malcolm and we loved getting to read it!

Covers Sleepless (2017) #1-11 by Sarah Vaughn and Leila del Duca

Time Stamps:
00:00:51 Intro
00:12:44 Plot Summary
00:18:57 Discussion
00:50:42 Mailbag
01:04:15 Final Thoughts
01:22:07 Wrap-Up

Support us on Patreon!
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Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg
“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
“Jumpin” John Dexter
“Red” Robin Mercer
“Casual” Calvin
“Juicy” James Maxwell
“Victorious” Victor Mendez
“The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil

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Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ

MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“Alive” by Warbly Jets
“Sleepless” by Diffie Bosman

1 hr 30 min
October 16 YEAR OF THE BAT Part Forty-One: KNIGHTMARES (Batman Rebirth 61-63 & 66-69)
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

The Book Club Bois reunite just in time to experience Bruce Wayne’s KNIGHTMARES!

After being ambushed by someone resembling his father from another reality, Bruce Wayne finds himself trapped in his worst nightmares! He must now navigate the darkest corners of his mind if he has any hope to escape this imprisonment. But what if waiting on the other side is something even worse…?

Covers Batman (2016) #61-63 & 66-69 (nice) by Tom King, Mikel Janin, Mitch Gerads, Travis Moore, Jorge Fornes, Lee Weeks, Amanda Connor and Yanick Paquette

Time Stamps:
00:00:24 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?
00:17:12 Book Club Begins
00:56:40 Break
00:59:00 Mailbag
01:23:20 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up

Support us on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained

Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg
“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
“Jumpin” John Dexter
“Red” Robin Mercer
“Casual” Calvin
“Juicy” James Maxwell
“Victorious” Victor Mendez
“The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil

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Email: [email protected]

Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ

MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“Alive” by Warbly Jets

1 hr 35 min
October 09 YEAR OF THE BAT Part Forty: Tyrant Wing (Batman 58-60, Secret Files 1 & Annual 3)
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

Aeric and Malcolm discuss maybe the strangest chapter yet in Tom King’s BATMAN REBIRTH!

Oswald Cobblepot has suffered a tragedy. Orchestrated by the shadowy new master of Gotham. And to get his revenge, The Penguin must enlist his greatest enemy: Batman. But will even the Dark Knight be able to withstand the forces conspiring against him? Find out here, as secrets come to light and the World’s Greatest Detective begins his darkest chapter yet!

Covers Batman: Secret Files (2019) #1, Batman (2016) #58-60 & Annual #3 by Tom King, Mikel Janin, Ram V, Jorge Fornes, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Elena Casagrande, Jordie Bellaire, Jill Thompson, Tom Taylor, Brad Walker & Otto Schmidt

Time Stamps:
00:00:24 Intro
00:11:40 Book Club Begins
01:05:40 Break
01:09:20 Mailbag
01:35:55 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up

Support us on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained

Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg
“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
“Jumpin” John Dexter
“Red” Robin Mercer
“Casual” Calvin
“Juicy” James Maxwell
“Victorious” Victor Mendez
“The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil

Geeksplained Merch:
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Follow us!
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Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag!
Email: [email protected]

Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ

MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“Alive” by Warbly Jets

1 hr 49 min
October 02 YEAR OF THE BAT Part Thirty-Nine: Cold Days (Batman Rebirth 51-57)
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

The Book Club Bois discuss the fallout from the Bat/Cat Wedding, as they begin Act 2 of Tom King’s BATMAN REBIRTH!

Bruce Wayne was left at the altar. The Wedding of the Bat and the Cat never took place. This is the story of what happened next. The Trial of Mister Freeze finds itself with an auspicious juror holding up proceedings, while Nightwing returns to Gotham to reunite with his oldest ally. But someone else has arrived in Gotham with his own mission… one that will have DEADLY consequences for the former Dynamic Duo!

Covers Batman (2016) #51-57 by Tom King, Lee Weeks, Matt Wagner and Tony S. Daniel

Time Stamps:
00:00:24 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?
00:19:00 Book Club Begins
01:00:40 Break
01:02:40 Mailbag
01:44:55 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up

Support us on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained

Thank you to our Patrons:
“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway
“Queen” Quinn
“Keen” Kyle Still
“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo
“Absolute” AJ Kincaid
“Crafty” Collins Saucier
“Majestic” Mulletoverlord
“Dastardly” Dylan Hall
“Valiant” Vera Tee
“Dancin” Daniiboii
“Wild” Wally West
“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo
“Magical” Michael Cox
“Capricious” Crimzin
“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow
“Gorgeous” George Alexander
“Fancy” Fabled Assassin
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L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
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This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon!

MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

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1 hr 59 min
September 25 YEAR OF THE BAT Part Thirty-Eight: The BatCat Wedding (Batman Rebirth #45-50)
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

It’s the wedding of the decade! Join the Book Club Bois for the end of Act 1 of Tom King’s BATMAN REBIRTH!

Bruce Wayne. Selina Kyle. The Bat. The Cat. These two vigilantes have been entwined for years, and now they’re making it official. It’s time these two starcrossed lovers tied the knot… or is it? Before the vows are spoken, before the bells ring… an uninvited guest arrives with a gift that could shatter this marriage before it begins. And don’t get us started on the Best Man! The Wedding of Batman and Catwoman has finally arrived!

Time Stamps:
00:00:29 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?
00:21:19 Book Club Begins
01:49:13 Break
01:51:09 Mailbag
02:35:30 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up

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“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder
“Terrific” Tom Trainor
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“Extreme” Ed
L the Kaleidoscope Man
“Kickin’” K
“Rockin” Ryan Johnson
“Stunning” Samuel
“Powerful” Paul Graves
“That Damn” Diggum
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This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon!

MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/

Music Sampled:
“Alive” by Warbly Jets

2 hr 46 min