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Originally Aired: 04/21/17

We talk with television producer and writer Steve Kerzner. The creator of Ed the Sock is branching into new media with his online network, FU. The channel launched it’s premiere show, Live from Canada, It’s Ed the Sock, late last year and with more on the way. The FU Network’s goal is to bring back the programming style of the former Much Music. Steve will be on to talk about what to expect from FU and how you can help make it happen. Check out the FU Youtube Channel to find out more.

Our look back on the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. There’s been many a things said about Star Wars on our show over the years, but it’s safe to say that this will probably be the biggest homage we’ve ever given to the franchise. It’s also safe to say that Han shot first, but you already knew that.

We also talk with comic artist Dan Brereton. Dan has had an amazing career in the world of comics, drawing a host of different characters. But his first love will always be his creation, Nocturnals. A brand new Nocturnals story, The Sinister Path, is coming to comic shops this June. He’ll be on to tell us all about it. Dan Brereton is one of a bare handful of painters left in the industry who still do comics full time. Just barely out of art school, Dan burst onto the scene in 1989 with the award winning BLACK TERROR miniseries (Eclipse Comics) and hasn’t looked back since. Brereton gained further attention for his work on Batman: Thrillkiller, Superman and Batman: Legends of the World’s Finest, and JLA: Seven Caskets. His most famous work is his own series The Nocturnals. For more info on Dan Brereton’s latest Nocturnals, check out the April Previews catalog, and listen to the show.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing our reaction to the Cloak & Dagger trailer.

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

“Someone to Lose” by Wilco

“Taking Care of Business” by The Original Legends of the Blues

“Radio, Radio” by Elvis Costello & the Attractions

“Throne Room and Finale” by John Williams

“Star Wars (Main Theme)” by the London Philharmonic Orchestra

“We Only Come Out At Night” by Murder by Death

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 skate back to 2009 for the roller derby, coming of age flick Whip It. Directed by Drew Barrymore and starring Ellen Page, Whip It is the story of Bliss, an indie-rock loving misfit who finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin. There is a short list of actors that Leslie cannot stand to watch. Ellen Page is on that list. Will she be able to handle a film that relies on a strong performance from Page? Will Andrew be able to contain his “bliss” regarding the film?

Listen as our two combatants argue the merits of Whip It 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.

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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.

When it comes to the modern landscape of comics, there is one creative team that stands out among all the rest: Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. From Sleeper, to Criminal, to Fatale, to The Fade Out, they have produced some memorable work. They, along with colourist Elisabeth Breitwiser, have mined the seedy underbelly of fiction to present noir masterpieces. On this week’s Back Issue Bloodbath, we take a look at their latest offering, Kill or Be Killed.

A dark take on the life of a low level vigilante, Kill or Be Killed follows Dylan, a down on his luck grad student who thinks that a demon is forcing him to kill “bad people”. All the while, Dylan still tries to balance a “normal” life with his new mission. The comic mixes genres in ways that this team have become known for. Crime, horror, even superheroes in a way, are fodder for this series. Andrew’s been a fan since issue one. Sammy just recently checked it out. Join them as they dissect the nuances of the storytelling and give their thoughts on some of the criticism that the book has garnered. All in 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.

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Originally Aired: 04/14/17

We talk with Conor McCreery. Conor is best known for being one of the creators behind Kill Shakespeare, a comic book that weaves the many works of William Shakespeare into one rousing adventure. His latest series, Past is Prologue: Juliet, takes us back to the KS world and puts its heroine center stage. We’ll find out more about this new series direct from the writer’s mouth. Plus head on out to your local comic shop and pick issue one so you can see what the fuss is all about.

We also talk with actor Matt Servitto. Your Pretty Face is Going Hell has just returned to Adult Swim for the second half of it’s third season. Matt tells us all what’s it like to be the worst (and only) boss of the Underworld, Satan! Matt Servitto is an American actor, best known for his role as FBI Agent Dwight Harris on The Sopranos. He has also appeared on various television series including Brotherhood, Law & Order, Harry’s Law and The Blacklist. Since 2012 he has been a series regular on Banshee, where he plays Deputy Brock Lotus, and on the Adult Swim television series Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, where he plays Satan.

Our review of The Fate of the Furious starring Vin Diesel, Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson. Synopsis: With Dom and Letty married, Brian and Mia retired and the rest of the crew exonerated, the globe-trotting team has found some semblance of a normal life. They soon face an unexpected challenge when a mysterious woman named Cipher forces Dom to betray them all. Now, they must unite to bring home the man who made them a family and stop Cipher from unleashing chaos.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing our reaction to the Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer from Star Wars Celebration.

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

“Centrefold” by The J Geils Band

“Runnin’ With the Devil” by Van Halen

“Sympathy for the Devil” by Jane’s Addiction

“wayne Johnson, You are a Rock Man” by Papa Razzi and The Photogs

“Speed” by Billy Idol

“Juliet” by Neil Diamond

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.

Every comic book character has that one story that stands out with fans above all the rest as the best. A defining moment in the characters’ lives that will forever cement their comic as truly great. For some it’s a long running debate. There are many that feel that Batman’s best story is “The Dark Knight Returns” where others choose “The Killing Joke“. With Spider-man, “Kraven’s Last Hunt“, “The Death of Gwen Stacy” and the origin story in Amazing Fantasy #15 all vie for the title. But when it comes to The Teen Titans, most fans can agree on one definitive winner: The Judas Contract.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they look back on an iconic comic story from the early eighties. There’s a traitor among the Titans and they’ve helped Deathstroke the Terminator learn all their secrets. There’s action, drama and a few risque situations that were very uncommon for mainstream comics at the time. The Judas Contract also stands out as it reveals Deathstroke’s origin tale and showcases Dick Grayson’s transformation from Robin the Boy Wonder to Nightwing. It’s time to bring the Titans together as we look back on one of the most celebrated works of Marv Wolfman and George Perez’s careers on an ALL 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!

 

Originally Aired: 04/07/17

We discuss the recent news of the week. Doctor Who announces the return of some old favourites with the return of the already announced Mondasian Cybermen, but also the return of John Simm as the Master in the finale. Marvel announces that there will be a moratorium on all event book after the finish of Secret Empire for 18 months. Scientists have been doing further research on Trapist-1 planetary system is not as hospital as first thought.

Our review of Teen Titans: The Judas Contract starring Sean Maher, Christina Ricci and Kari Wahlgren. Synopsis: Tara Markov is a girl who has power over earth and stone; she is also more than she seems. Is the newest Teen Titan an ally or a threat? And what are the mercenary Deathstroke’s plans for the Titans?

We also talk with comedian Dan Galea, who talked about his show The DG Special. The DG Special is a talk show that Dan hosts on Facebook Live and Youtube that broadcasts from his Toronto apartment. Described as Wayne’s World meets Comedy Bang Bang, the show features some of the biggest names in Canadian Comedy. The DG Special begins it’s second season on Wednesday, April 12 and will feature Colin Mochrie, Pat Thornton, Jackie Pirico and Jay and Matt of Nirvana the Band the Show! Dan will be on to tell us all about what we can expect from Season 2. DAN GALEA is a Toronto Based Comedian who has done shows in Montreal, LA, New York and Vancouver. He has worked with some of the top names in Canadian and American Comedy Including Don Ferguson, Judah Freidlander, Will Sasso, The Kids in The Hall and many more. He’s been on tv too, on shows like Much Music’s Video On Trial, Cocktails, Rookie Blue, Cock’d Gunns, Comedy Bar (The Show) and Pure Pwnage! 

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing Marvel’s falling publishing sales which according to comics retailers is diversity.

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

“I Just Want To” by Majestico

“Teen Titans: The Judas Contract” by Marker Music Show

“Teen Titans” by Mr. Dooves

“Everyone’s a Winner” by The Meligrove Band

“Small Apartment Party Epiphany” by Make Believe

“Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)” by The Hollies

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 short trip back to 2013 to talk about White House Down. Directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx, White House Down follows a capitol policeman who must spring to action to save his daughter and the President from a heavily armed group of invaders that have taken over the White House. It has been documented on past episodes of Geek Hard that Andrew has a major dislike for the “driftwood-like” acting of Channing Tatum. A film starring Tatum in a Die Hard-type role is not something he’s happy about. Leslie loves this movie and loves it even more ’cause Andrew hates it.

Listen as they argue the merits of White House Down 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.

Remember Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? For those of you that don’t, it’s a film released back in 2004 starring Jim Carey and Kate Winslet. The premise of the movie was that Winslet’s character went to a doctor to get all memory of Jim Carey’s character erased from her mind. Why is the premise of this film important? It’s the impetus for this week’s episode. If you were able to go to this doctor and have a comic book story removed from your mind just so you could read it again for the first time, which comic would it be?

Listen as Andrew and Sammy pose that question to each other and try to name the comic story lines worthy of such an honour. Some of their choices may surprise you. Join them as they pick their favourites, telling us a bit about what happens in the comics as well as the back story on why they chose them. Who knows, you might find out about a book you’ve never read before and will want to check it out. Let the memory wipe begin as we try some classic comics again for the first time on an ALL NEW 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: 03/31/17

We discuss the recent news of the week. DC/WB announces they in talks to sign Joss Whedon to direct a Batgirl movie. Brian Micheal Bendis’ Torso has been optioned again now with Paul Greengrass on directing. Rainn Wilson announced as reviving Harry Mudd for Star Trek: Discovery. Some thoughts on the latest Spider-Man Homecoming trailer dropped this week.

Our review of Ghost in the Shell starring Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbæk and Takeshi Kitano. Synopsis: In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world’s most dangerous criminals. When terrorism reaches a new level that includes the ability to hack into people’s minds and control them, Major is uniquely qualified to stop it. As she prepares to face a new enemy, Major discovers that her life was stolen instead of saved. Now, she will stop at nothing to recover her past while punishing those who did this to her.

We also talk with filmmaker Hunter Adams. Hunter’s film, Dig Two Graves, was released last Friday in theatres and on demand across the U.S. and he tells us all about it. Dig Two Graves follows 13-year-old Jacqueline Mather (Samantha Isler) who, after losing her brother in a mysterious drowning accident, is soon visited by 3 moonshiners who offer to bring her brother back to life but at a grim cost. As the dark history of her grandfather, Sheriff Waterhouse (Ted Levine) is unearthed the true intentions of the moonshiners come to light. For more info on Dig Two Graves, check out the official film website.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing Hollywood’s fascination with AI in movies and TV shows and why they seem so afraid of it.

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

“Away When You Were Here” by Ben Folds Five

“Utai IV: Reawakening (Steve Aoki Remix)” by Kenji Kawai

“Scarlett Johansson Has Good Taste” by Papa Razzi and The Photogs

“God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash

“Ain’t No Grave” by David Phelps

“Hungry Ghost” by Hurray for the Riff Raff

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 a Creator Spotlight and this month’s pick is another controversial figure in the world of comics: John Byrne. At one time, Byrne was a “Top Guy” in the industry. In the late 70s and early 80s, he was Marvel’s go-to artist for classic hero comics. His work on Avengers and Captain America as still loved to this day. Byrne’s classic collaboration with Chris Claremont on the Uncanny X-Men (as well as Marvel Team-Up and Iron Fist) is legendary. His solo work as writer/artist on Alpha Flight and Fantastic Four is considered some of the most exciting comics of their era. As he continued into the 80s, he made the jump to DC and helped reshape the origin of Superman, cementing his legacy in comics.

But somewhere along the way, Byrne stopped being the innovator and got left behind creatively. No longer the go-to guy, his work from the 90s to present has been a far cry from the amazing work of his younger years. On this week’s episode, Andrew and Sammy take a look at the works of John Byrne, comparing his former and latter offerings in the world of graphic fiction. Join us for another creator-fueled 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!