Once Upon A Geek

Once Upon A Geek

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Once Upon A Geek episodes

  • Once Upon A Geek - Battlestar Galactica Comic Book Adaptation
    ONCE UPON A COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!    
    Paul Spataro and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing comic book adaptations of movies, specifically the comic magazine adaptation of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica theatrical film! Plus, we spend time chatting about the 2000s reimagined BSG series. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback!
    00:13:20 -  Battlestar Galactica 2000s reimagining 
    00:24:10 - Other comic book adaptations of movies
    00:32:40 - Marvel Comics 1978 adaptation of the Battlestar Galactica theatrical film
    01:19:55 - Your Listener Feedback from the past five episodes
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    Listen to Paul and Shag on IS IT JAWS discussing the 1978 theatrical release of Battlestar Galactica:
    https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/wp-content-uploads-2023-04-is-it-jaws-battlestar-galactica-pilot-mp3/
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    Village People: https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/the-village-people-a-prisoner-retrospective/
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
    2 hr 7 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - Doctor Who 2023 Gallifrey One Convention
    ONCE UPON A TIMELORD AT THE 2023 GALLIFREY ONE CONVENTION!    
    David "Ace" Gutiérrez and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing Doctor Who, specifically a fantastic convention held in Los Angeles each year called GALLIFREY ONE! The episode begins prior to the convention, discussing favorite memories of past years and items we're anticipating for 2023.  Then at the end of the episode, a live recording from the conclusion of the convention recapping our misadventures from this year!
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    See Shag's Tweets from the Convention: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23gally1&src=typed_query&f=live
    Follow David "Ace" Gutiérrez on Twitter: @dmgutierrez
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
    1 hr 38 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - What If (vol 1) #45 and What If (vol 2) #9
    ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   
    JT The Exterminator and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! Covering why we love the concept, favorite issues, MCU animated series, and volume 1 versus volume 2. Then we take a deep dive into two issues:
    What If (vol 1) #45 - “What If the Hulk Went Berserk?!”
    What If (vol 2) #9 - “What If... The New X-Men Had Died On Their Very First Mission?"
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    Epic Marvel Podcast - Avengers West Coast: http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/tag/avengers-west-coast/
    Epic Marvel Podcast - Tomb of Dracula: http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/tag/tomb-of-dracula/
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
    1 hr 25 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - Alpha Flight
    ONCE UPON THE GREAT WHITE NORTH!   
    Sean Ross and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing Marvel's Canadian (dysfunctional) super-team, ALPHA FLIGHT! Why we love the team, best eras of comics, best (and worst) team members, and planning for Alpha Flight in the MCU!
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
    2 hr 5 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - Growing Up Geeky: A Teen Girl's Opinion
    ONCE UPON A TEENAGE GIRL! 
    Shag and his 16 year old daughter discuss growing up geeky in today's world! Curious what a teenage girl things about being a geek? Listen to this episode to find out!
    Have a question or comment? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag06/
    Looking for earlier episodes featuring Shag's daughter:
    FW Presents: Buffy the Vampire Slayer – A Teen Girl’s Review: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwp-buffy/
    FW Presents: BLACK WIDOW – A Teen Girl’s Review: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwp-black-widow/
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
    40 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - Doctor Who Technical Manual (1983)
    ONCE UPON A TIMELORD - THE DOCTOR WHO TECHNICAL MANUAL (1983)! 
    Dr. Chris Lewis and The Irredeemable Shag use the 1983 publication, “The Doctor Who Technical Manual” to frame a discussion about growing up as Doctor Who fans!
    0:09:04 - The Doctor Who Technical Manual 
    0:58:48 - Your Listener Feedback from Previous Episodes
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
    1 hr 43 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - V: The Series
    ONCE UPON A VISITOR (part 3 of 3)! 
    We conclude our coverage of the classic 1980s sci-fi phenomenon entitled, “V”!  This episode features 10 different fans discussing: V: THE SERIES, the comic books, the manga, merchandise produced around the world, and why people loved "V"! Including a special interview with comics professional, Bob Greenberger, the DC Comics Editor on the “V” comic book! 
    0:09:31 - V: THE SERIES
    1:15:32 - Bob Greenberger on V the Comic Book
    1:32:16 - V the Comic Book Fan Discussion
    2:36:24 - V the Manga
    3:07:51 - V the Merchandise
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy... and the Visitors are our Friends
    4 hr 7 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - V: The Final Battle
    ONCE UPON A VISITOR (part 2 of 3)! 
    We continue our coverage of the classic 1980s sci-fi phenomenon entitled, “V”! Across three episodes we'll cover every aspect of the franchise.
    This episode features 7 different fans discussing: V THE FINAL BATTLE, the spin-off novels published by Pinnacle and Tor, the toys that were produced around the world, and why people loved "V" so much!
    0:06:33 - V: THE FINAL BATTLE
    1:37:04 - V the Novels
    2:28:49 - V the Toys
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy... and Friendship is Universal!
    3 hr 24 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - V: The Original Mini-Series
    ONCE UPON A VISITOR (part 1 of 3)! 
    We begin our coverage of the classic 1980s sci-fi phenomenon entitled, “V”! Across three episodes we'll cover every aspect of the franchise.
    This episode features 10 different fans discussing: V THE ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES, composer Joe Harnell's music for "V" and the various soundtracks, the promotional efforts and hype, and why people loved "V" so much!
    0:11:31 - V: THE ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES
    1:36:07 - V the Music
    2:22:24 - V the Promotions and Hype
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy... and V for Victory!
    3 hr 3 min
  • Once Upon A Geek - Growing Up Geeky in the 1970s and '80s
    ONCE UPON THE 1970s AND 1980s! 
    The premier episode of the ONCE UPON A GEEK PODCAST! It's an Irredeemable Family Reunion -- Shagg chats with his real-world sister & brother about growing up geeky in the 1970s & 1980s! #FindYourJoy
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    Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
    1 hr 10 min

About Once Upon A Geek

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['Celebrating a variety of geeky subjects that we love! Ever-changing topics covering science fiction, comic books, pop culture, what it means to be a geek in this world, and other nostalgia-fueled…

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