With 2022 well under way, Leyla, Vivy, and Steph look back on some of our favourite things from 2021. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens aside, we spent last year discovering new gems and introducing each other to old favourites. The Gushing Geeks rate our Top 3 picks from the year (can you guess what we loved last year? Tweet us @GushingGeeks if you guessed correctly!). We compare honourable mentions, and break down a few (surprising!) disappointments.

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Vivy, Leyla, and Steph return! We address where we’ve been, what we’ll do next, and what we’ve missed (spoiler alert: our listeners ranked #1 on that last list). We briefly wrap up our thoughts on the season finale of Loki and discuss the potential ramifications on the rest of the MCU. Then, for the main event, we talk Spider-Man: No Way Home. Join us as we analyze our favourite scene and debate our favourite villain and favourite Peter Parker! Finally, tune in to the end to find out our rating of the whole film.  🕷❤️💙

To skip the Loki wrap-up and swing right into the Spider-Man discussion, go to: 22:33

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Enchantments, knives, and alligators abound in this action packed episode of Loki! Join Steph and Viv for a quick recap and discussion of “Journey Into Mystery”. What do we think will happen in the finale?

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Enjoy the finale of Loki and we'll see you on the other side!

Viv and Steph are here to talk about an epic addition to the Loki series - episode 4, The Nexus Event. Much like its title suggests, this episode changes everything for our characters! Loki gets a visit from his past and Mobius returns to steal our hearts once more. How do Loki and Sylvie make it off Lamentis? What happens when members of the TVA start to find out they're variants? What are our thoughts on all of these events (and more)?

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Love is a dagger, and this episode of Loki struck the hearts of its viewers! Whether you were like Steph - admiring its beauty - or like Leyla - bleeding and needing more from Loki - you will find yourself in good company! In this episode, we discuss whether "Lamentis" filled out the MCU... or was simply a filler episode. Join us as we theorize what the rest of the series will bring and let loose our appreciation of Tom Hiddleston.

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Theories, conspiracies, and reveals abound in the latest epic episode of LOKI! Join us as we react to Loki the TVA agent, debate our theories on The Variant, and gush about the Sacred Timeline’s new fave mystery-solving duo. Between Professor Loki, references to Ragnarok, and the iconic music spot in this episode, we are in in love! What does Viv want to see from this series? What events is Leyla predicting will happen? What Easter eggs can Steph wax poetic about this week? Tune in to find out!

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Holding Out For a Hero (Bonnie Tyler cover) by Alyona Yarushina
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Welcome to the Time Variance Authority! We may not be Miss Minutes, but Leyla, Steph, and Viv are back to celebrate the series premiere of LOKI! In this episode we explore our thoughts on the ever expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, and what LOKI means for the future of the MCU. We talk timelines, multiverse theory, and the TVA. What's so important about Nexus events? What clues and Easter eggs did we spot in the episode? What about that cat? Find out what we have to say about all these topics and more!

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Hello there. In this episode, we continue our watch of the Star Wars films and talk about Episodes 1, 2, and 3. Listen in for Leyla's first impressions of the origins of the Skywalker saga, and join our debate about Order 66 and the Clone Wars. We discuss favourite characters, iconic score, and why Star Wars enchants across generations. What will we watch next? Take a moment to leave us a comment on social media with your suggestions.

Duel of the Fates Piano cover by AtinPiano on YT
By Samuel Kim


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Obi-Wan Kenobi may be your only hope, but the Gushing Geeks podcast is the best place in the galaxy to gush about your love of Star Wars. Join us on this special May the 4th episode as we discuss Episodes 4, 5, and 6 of the Star Wars franchise AKA The Original Trilogy.

React with Leyla as she discovers this fandom for the first time, and laugh with Steph and Viv as they recount their first experience with the films. Tune in for our thoughts about Luke, Leia, the force, the "ugly creatures", and more! On this day, when everyone and their droids are celebrating Star Wars, let’s take a moment to appreciate where it all began.

Star Wars - The Force Theme (Piano Version)
By Patrik Pietschmann
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Jon Snow may know nothing, but Leyla, Viv, and Steph know that Game of Thrones is one of the best shows ever! In this special episode celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the premiere of Game of Thrones, we talk about our favourite scenes, debate about the characters and unpopular opinions, and wax poetic about dragons. How do we feel about the controversial final season? Who did we love, hate, and forget about? What were our favourite moments throughout the show? What did we think were the saddest deaths? How does the Red Wedding differ in the books? Where are our dragons? Find out here!

Credit to AtinPiano on Youtube for the musical surprises throughout the episode, thank you for giving us permission to use your beautiful covers!

Timestamps (Chapters):
1:02 Our Introduction to Game of Thrones
3:02 Show's Disappointing Ending Discussion (addressing the elephant in the room)
10:52 Favourite Characters & Favourite Under-Rated Characters
21:24 Least Favourite Characters (Vivy dislikes one of Steph & Leyla's favourite characters)
32:47 Unpopular Opinions (Steph & Leyla go head-to-head with contrasting positions)  

• 39:03  Contrast of Red Wedding in the books

46:21 Most Shocking Moments
53:51: Saddest Deaths
59:05: Favourite Moments
1:06:30 One Thing We'd Change in Season 8 (in the same time-frame of six episodes)

• 1:17:39 Recounting Watching 8x05 "The Bells" With Vivy's Hair Accidentally On Fire

1:20:07 Lightning Round:

• 1:20:22 Favourite House
• 1:20:30 Favourite House Sigil & House Motto
• 1:21:15 Favourite Quote
• 1:23:12 Favourite Villain
• 1:23:51 Favourite Battle
• 1:25:59 Who Would You Resurrect
• 1:27:42 Favourite Couple
• 1:28:41 What GoT Magical Ability We'd Want
• 1:29:12 Favourite Songs
• 1:32:29 Our Pick For The Iron Throne

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