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Originally Aired: 06/16/17

We talk with Kristian Bruun! Kristian is best known as Donnie Hendrix on the popular Orphan Black. The series returned June 10th for it’s fifth and final season. Kristian talks with us about season 5 as well as other projects he’s working on. Be sure to listen for his impromptu loon call.

Our review of The Book of Henry starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher and Jacob Tremblay. Synopsis: Single mother Susan Carpenter works as a waitress alongside her feisty family friend Sheila. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own way is Susan’s older son Henry. Protective of his brother and a tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother, Henry blazes through the days like a comet. When Susan discovers that the family next door harbors a dark secret, she’s surprised to learn that Henry has devised a plan to help the young daughter.

We talk with artist Nick Craine. Nick has been an illustrator for many years and has worked as both a commercial artist and comic creator. He’s adapted two of director Bruce McDonald’s films (Dance Me Outside and Hard Core Logo) into graphic novels. Hard Core Logo: Portrait of a Thousand Punks celebrated it’s 20th anniversary this year and was released in May. Nick talks with us about making the book and his thoughts on who he is the most like from the story. About the book – Joe Dick coaxes his former bandmates to overcome personal differences and reunite for a benefit concert for their ageing punk mentor, Bucky Haight, who has been shot. But the concert’s not enough for Joe; he wants the band to hit the road again. For the Hard Cores this means the beginning of the end, and they come to realize that they can neither relive nor alter the past.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the Andrew’s desire to make a good Parker movie.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Pinball Wizard Blues” by Puddles Pity Party

“Donnie” by Kim Logan

“Donnie” by Jet Johnson

“Your Hand” by Stevie Nicks

“Unforgiven” by Shawnee Kilgore and Joss Whedon

“Who the Hell You Think You Are” by Hard Core Logo

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome everyone to another episode of Don’t Make Me Watch That! – A podcast that celebrates movies and tears them down all in one sitting. Hosted by Andrew Young and Leslie Hudson, each episode presents the critique of a film from the long or recent past that one of us hates and the other one loves. Andrew and Leslie will do what they do best: fight and debate and make fun of one another. It’s all in good fun and for the love of FILM!

This Episode, we take a trip back to 2009 to talk about I Love You, Man. Directed by John Hamburg and starring Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, I Love You, Man is the story friendless Peter Klaven who goes on a series of man-dates to find a best man for his wedding. He meets Sydney and has a new B.F.F. But when this new friendship begins to put a strain on Peter’s relationship with his fiancee (played by Rashida Jones), can the trio learn to live happily ever after? As mentioned previously, there is a short list of actors that Leslie can’t stand. Paul Rudd is on that list. Will she be able to handle a film that showcases Rudd at his most Beta-male? Andrew doesn’t think so. That’s why he picked it.

This is also the perfect episode for Andrew to reveal his new character, Super-Jerk!

Listen as our two combatants argue the merits of I Love You, Man and cut each other up in the process. Enjoy.

If you like what you hear, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] and put “Don’t Make Me Watch That!” in the subject line. Let us know if you agree with Andrew or Leslie regarding this film or make suggestions on films you’d like to hear us talk about. We may even read your email in a future episode (but only if you want us to). And be sure to like the Don’t Make Me Watch That! Facebook Page for exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week we take a look back on a classic Spider-Man tale, Kraven’s Last Hunt. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and drawn by Mike Zeck, this story still stands today as one of the darker Spider-Man story and has been referred to as Spidey’s “Dark Knight Returns”. It’s a tale where Kraven the Hunter, arguably a third string villain, does the unthinkable: He kills Spider-Man. Not only that, he also takes his place and runs roughshod on the criminals of New York city. As is the case with most stories of this nature, Peter Parker isn’t really dead and returns to face off against his adversary. But the showdown is not the main focus of the story. Instead, this is a tale of proving oneself better and finding your place in the grand scheme of things. A strange tale to say the least but also a memorable one.

Take a listen as Sammy and Andrew dissect this dark take on Spidey and discuss why it still holds up today as grand work of comic brilliance. And yes, there are the usual puns and goofs as always because it wouldn’t be our show without them. It’s all waiting for you in the latest episode of Back Issue Bloodbath!

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Originally Aired: 06/09/17

We talk about the news of the week. The lack of excitement at Apple’s WWDC (World Wide Developers Conference) this week. Netflix releasing the Stranger Things soundtrack on cassette inside a VHS case exclusively at Urban Outfitters. Scientists find sharks inside the corona of an active volcano confounding basic biological expectations. 

Our review of The Mummy starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella and Annabelle Wallis. Synopsis: Nick Morton is a soldier of fortune who plunders ancient sites for timeless artifacts and sells them to the highest bidder. When Nick and his partner come under attack in the Middle East, the ensuing battle accidentally unearths Ahmanet, a betrayed Egyptian princess who was entombed under the desert for thousands of years. With her powers constantly evolving, Morton must now stop the resurrected monster as she embarks on a furious rampage through the streets of London.

We talk with actor Josh Vokey at one of our Geek Hard Live events (back in April, held in Toronto at the Comedy Bar). You’ll hear all about Josh’s thoughts on playing Scott on OB for the past 5 seasons and even a bit about some other projects he’s a part of. It’s our talk with the non-clone half of Team Science Megaforce! Josh Vokey was born in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. He moved to Toronto to attend theatre school at the University of Toronto and Sheridan College. After graduating, he spent some time in Vancouver where he studied at the Actor’s Foundry for several years. Josh is best known as Scott Smith on the critically acclaimed television series Orphan Black.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the work of John Carpenter and his soundtracks.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Right In Front of Me” by Midnight Pilot

“Walk Like an Egyptian” by The Buffalo Chips

“Tom Cruise Crazy” by Jonathan Coulton

“Orphan Black Theme” by Richard Hunter

“Science” by the Vitamin String Quartet

“Poppycock St.” by BTK

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week is a special treat for Bloodbath fans as we bring you an in depth interview with a fantastic comic creator: Marjorie Liu! This past May, Andrew got the chance to chat with Marjorie at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF). Listen as they discuss Monstress, her current comic for Image that features art by Sana Takeda, as well as her Eisner nominated mini series Star Wars: Han Solo. Marjorie also lets us in on her writing process. Here’s a quick bio on Marjorie:

New York Times bestselling and award-winning writer Marjorie Liu is best known for her fiction and comic books. She teaches comic book writing at MIT, and she leads a class on Popular Fiction at the Voices of Our Nation (VONA) workshop.

Ms. Liu is a highly celebrated comic book writer. Her extensive work with Marvel includes the bestselling Dark Wolverine series, NYX: No Way Home, X-23, and Black Widow: The Name of the Rose. She received national media attention for Astonishing X-Men, which featured the gay wedding of X-Man Northstar and was subsequently nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding media images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Be sure to listen to our exclusive interview.

But that’s not all as Andrew and Sammy also give their thoughts on the Monstress series. Take a listen as your favourite comic book podcast breaks down graphic storytelling like nobody’s business! It’s all in a day’s work for Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Originally Aired: 06/02/17

We talk about the news of the week with Diana McCallum of From Superheroes in studio. A company in Holland – Nerdalizer is moving on to second pilot project to use cloud servers to heat water in homes. Sin City to be rebooted but for the small screen according to Frank Miller. CW announcing Annabelle Odette cast as an actual Supergirl villain, Reign for season 3. Phoenix Comic Con has announced that they will be banning all cosplay weapons at the show after the attempted murder of Jason David Frank. 80’s icons The Incredible Hulk and Flash Gordon, Lou Ferigno and Sam Jones, have a dust up at the London Comic Con.

Our review of Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Robin Wright. Synopsis: Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot (Chris Pine) who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.

We talk with documentary filmmaker Alexandre Philippe will join us via phone to promote his latest doc, 78/52. This man has brought us such gems as The People vs. George Lucas and Doc of Dead. His current film is a feature-length documentary about the single most extraordinary and mysterious scene in the history of cinema: the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO. 78/52 tells the story of the man behind the curtain and his greatest obsession. He joins us to tell us all about it and we’ll geek out over this and more. Alexandre Philippe holds a Masters Degree in Dramatic Writing from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and is Creative Director of Denver-based Cinema Vertige and Exhibit A Pictures. He has written, directed and produced numerous award-winning films and documentaries, including THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PAUL THE PSYCHIC OCTOPUS, and DOC OF THE DEAD. Alexandre is also co-owner and co-creator of Fried Comics. For more info on 78/52, check out Alexandre’s website.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the lying in creation stories for narrative purposes.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” by Bob Dylan

“Wonder Woman Theme” by Super Hero Invasion

“Angel on the Wing” by Rupert Gregson-Williams

“Psycho Killer” by Velvet Revolver

“Psycho Theme” by Bernard Herrmann

“One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)” by Frank Sinatra

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome everyone to another episode of Don’t Make Me Watch That! – A podcast that celebrates movies and tears them down all in one sitting. Hosted by Andrew Young and Leslie Hudson, each episode presents the critique of a film from the long or recent past that one of us hates and the other one loves. Andrew and Leslie will do what they do best: fight and debate and make fun of one another. It’s all in good fun and for the love of FILM!

Welcome to the episode that many of you have asked for and Andrew has been dreading. This week, we look back on 2008’s Twilight! Directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, Twilight is an adaptation of the popular young adult novel of same name written by Stephanie Meyer about a teenage girl who risks everything when she falls in love with a vampire. It just so happens that this vampire sparkles in sunlight and defies everything we know about vampire lore. Andrew begged for this film to not be included on the show. But Leslie would have none of that and forced him to watch a film he swore he’d never see. Will Andrew finally break?

Listen as our two combatants argue the merits of Twilight and cut each other up in the process. Enjoy.

If you like what you hear, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] and put “Don’t Make Me Watch That!” in the subject line. Let us know if you agree with Andrew or Leslie regarding this film or make suggestions on films you’d like to hear us talk about. We may even read your email in a future episode (but only if you want us to). And be sure to like the Don’t Make Me Watch That! Facebook Page for exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

Sometimes you want to go / Where Everybody knows your name / and they’re always glad you came.

For years it’s been a part of the comic fan’s life. The Comic Shop. A place where great adventure is just a purchase away. But over the past decade, the role of the comic shop has changed. In order to be a successful store, a comic retailer has to offer more. A comic shop cannot just be a place to buy comics. It needs to be a communal environment that welcomes all types of comic fan and engages them to find out their interests. A place where you can take a break from the “real world.” Whether it be combining the shop with another business (a cafe, a comedy club, etc), providing events and activities for your patrons, or carrying a variety of diverse products, the comic shop needs to be versatile in their approach.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they talk about their own experiences in various comic stores and what they feel makes for a great “comic shop experience”. We talk about some of the more famous stores in the States and some of the local fare in Toronto. It’s all coming you way on another Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Originally Aired: 05/26/17

We talk about the news of the week. Justice League director Zack Snyder steps aside to let Joss Whedon finish the film after he takes time to grieve the death of his daughter. The fanboy criticism of the Wonder Woman female only screening at the Alamo Drafthouse. Sony announces they have cast Tom Holland as Uncharted’s young Nathan Drake. Netflix announces new series Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance prequel coming soon. We also announce the winner of our No One Can Hear You Scream In Space – Alien Prize Pack!

Our review of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales starring Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem and Kaya Scodelario. Synopsis: Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.

We play the interview Andrew did with comic artist Sean Phillips from this years TCAF Show (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) held at the Toronto Reference Library. Sean works exclusively with writer Ed Brubaker and the two have created some amazing crime noir and hard boiled comics over the years. Sean’s current work, Kill or be Killed, is a series about a young vigilante with a possible supernatural connection. Kill or Be Killed is the sixth collaboration between Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, who had previously created other crime comics like Criminal, Fatale, and The Fade Out together. The story is about Dylan, a depressed college student who attempts suicide. He survives due to unlikely events, but is soon visited by a demon who explains he spared Dylan’s life. In exchange, Dylan will be allowed to live one more month for every person he kills. The comic examines the consequences of vigilante violence and its effects on Dylan’s loved ones. For more on Sean Phillips, check out his website.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing further the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars which happened on May 25th.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney and Wings

“Johnny Depp Is the Marlon Brando of His Generation” by Papa Razzi and the Photogs

“Great Javier Bardem” Song by Papa Razzi and the Photogs

“Kill or Be Killed” by Epic Score

“Criminal” by Fiona Apple

“People of the Sky” by Sloan

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

It’s time once again for another creator spotlight. This episode, we take a look at the career of John Romita Jr. Born into the business, J.R. Jr. started working in comics in the 70s. Over 4 decades, he made his mark at Marvel, having successful runs on Iron Man, Daredevil, X-Men and Spider-Man. The man is especially synonymous with Spidey, having drawn a number of iconic adventures. A master of what he’s called “The Deadline Style”, John has been the go-to guy for fast paced action for years. More recently, he made the jump over to DC Comics and has had the opportunity to leave his mark on both Superman and Batman. It’s safe to say the guy has had a legendary career.

But there are some that criticize the man’s art style. Like George Perez and other old school workhorses, Romita Jr.’s work has been called outdated by some. Others see his work to be just as relevant as it’s always been.  Join Andrew and Sammy as they take a look back on the works of John Romita Jr. and highlight some of his greatest comic series. It’s all coming your way on a brand new Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!