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Network TV used crossover episodes as a, sometimes brilliant, other times despicable, attempt to get new viewers to watch their shows. (You know, where characters from one show end of being featured in a completely different show.) Often times, these episodes turned into train wrecks where the marketing department got to overrule the creative department. But other times, some rare crossovers made for some of the most memorable moments on TV. We talk about some of our most memorable crossover in this week's podcast, what's one of yours?

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Since it was announced, the When we Were Young Festival has been flooding the social media feed of every 20-40-something emo kid (and former emo kid) with promises of a 60+ band festival oozing with nostalgia and the all of the music we loved. However, the logistics of said festival have left many wondering if it can and really will happen. Could it be a raging success, or could it be a Fyre Fest-like disaster? We discuss, and talk about some other great festivals of yesteryear in this week's podcast.

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NFTs (or non-fungible tokens) and cryptocurrencies are making their way into the gaming world primed to make a fundamental change in the way we interact with games. We discuss questions about the advent of NFTS: Ae they good? Are they bad? What the heck are they? And more in this week's podcast.

Do you own any NFTs?

A new year means a whole lot of hype for the dozens and dozens of big-budget movies that are scheduled to hit the big screen in 2022. We talk up (and down) some of the big names that will be lighting up theater marquees and streaming services this year. What movie are you most excited about in 2022?

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The Dr. Seuss' 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' has been a staple of holiday television and movies for almost 55 years, and remains there despite two full remade movies of the story. How did a curmudgeony green mountain creatures that hates everyone find his way into the heart of the Christmas season and stay there for half a century? We talk about the history of the Grinch, and some of his different iterations in this week's podcast.

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All the ads for 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' force us to realize that the first Harry Potter came out in 2001...How the heck has it been 20 years?! The Potter Movies, Lord of the Rings, System of a Down's 'Toxicity', and many other things that don't seem that old are a almost to the legal drinking age. Join as as we age ourselves and discuss all kinds of things that turned 20 in 2021.

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In 1998, the Furby was THE most popular toy and kids all over the world were begging for them. However, those fuzzy little nightmares were not the only toys on the market. We take a few minutes to reminisce about the toys of 1998. The best, the worst, and the ones that will be forever etched in our memories. What was one of your favorite toys from that year?

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'Squid Game' has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, making Netflix some 900-million dollars and becoming a staple costume at every Halloween party in 2021. Millions of people love it, and millions don't. Derek and Beano are split on loving and hating it and discuss why in this week's podcast. 

What's your take on Squid Game? Amazing show, or waste of your time?

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The Thanksgiving season is here! We talk about some of the imaginary food we've seen in movies and cartoons that we wish were real, and discuss who, among your favorite fiction characters, would you like to see sitting around your turkey day table? Give it a listen and chime in your thought in the comments or on social channels @getgeekish. Thank YOU for listening!

From yelling and screaming, to passive aggressive comments, to micromanaging, to complete ineptitude, just about everyone has worked for a not-so-good boss. This week we take a look at some of the worst bosses in the history on animation. Some of them might make you feel better about your current boss, others just make light of situations you might relate to. Who's the worst animated boss you can think of?