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Originally Aired: 12/07/18 – Our annual Christmas show featuring Alex James and a look at Christmas movies, comics and TV shows

Show Notes:

That’s right friends, the season is upon us! It’s time for the Geek Hard Christmas Special!

We start off with the return of our favourite holiday punching bag – Alex James, in studio for the whole show. He will be performing later in the show but first, we have to beat him up a little. Like we said he’s our favourite holiday punching bag!

Our annual tradition of the Great Christmas Movie Swap! continues. Where we each give the other a Christmas movie the other hasn’t watched for the first time and then we review it. Mr. Green reviews A Christmas Without Snow (chosen by Andrew) released by CBS Studios starring Michael Learned, John Houseman and Ramon Bieri. Leaving her son behind at her parents’ home in Omaha, Neb., recent divorcée Zoe (Michael Learned) attempts to start her life anew by moving to San Francisco. Seeking something to fill her lonely hours, she begins singing with a church choir. When new choirmaster Ephraim Adams (John Houseman) is hired, Zoe finds his attitudes and ideas difficult to tolerate. Faced with the challenging task of satisfying Adams’ unrelenting perfectionism, Zoe is tempted once more to run away from her problems. While Andrew reviews El Camino Christmas (chosen by Mr. Green) released by Netflix starring Dax Shepard, Kurtwood Smith and Luke Grimes. A young man seeking the father he has never met ends up barricaded inside of a liquor store with five other people on Christmas Eve.

We, of course, continue the tradition of forcing Mr. Green to read Christmas themed comics. This year Andrew has chosen Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol 1 #10 written by Gary Friedrich & Frank Springer with art by Frank Springer, Barry Smith & Johnny Craig. Goon #10 written by Eric Powell with art by Eric Powell. Ant-Man’s Big Christmas Vol 1 #1 written Bob Gale with art by Phil Winslade, Jimmy Palmiotti & Richard Isanove! While Mr. Green likes comics he is not a fan of Christmas themed comics and Andrew continues’ his campaign to make Green like them.

Of course, no Christmas show would be complete without our annual checking out of Christmas specials and hitting some television specials from the past. Eureka – Do You See What I See, Goldbergs – A Christmas Story and Supernatural – A Very Supernatural Christmas Christmas episodes.

Lastly, no Geekmas would be complete without Alex James taking part in another of Geek Hard’s time honoured traditions: Alex James Christmas Trivia. For the past 7 years running, we have subjected Alex to an embarrassing trivia quiz that shows off how much of a humbug this guy really is. If you’ve never heard the quiz before, you’re in for a treat. For those that have, the good times continue.

The Geek Hard Christmas Stocking winner is announced. Congratulations! Ben Leonard of Whitby, Ontario.

Plus, the debut of Geek Hard’s 2018 Christmas song “Green Christmas” performed by Andrew Young and musical accompaniment by Alex James.

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing portable audio recording with Alex.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Originally Aired: 12/07/18 – Our annual Christmas show featuring Alex James and a look at Christmas movies, comics and TV shows

Show Notes:

That’s right friends, the season is upon us! It’s time for the Geek Hard Christmas Special!

We start off with the return of our favourite holiday punching bag – Alex James, in studio for the whole show. He will be performing later in the show but first, we have to beat him up a little. Like we said he’s our favourite holiday punching bag!

Our annual tradition of the Great Christmas Movie Swap! continues. Where we each give the other a Christmas movie the other hasn’t watched for the first time and then we review it. Mr. Green reviews A Christmas Without Snow (chosen by Andrew) released by CBS Studios starring Michael Learned, John Houseman and Ramon Bieri. Leaving her son behind at her parents’ home in Omaha, Neb., recent divorcée Zoe (Michael Learned) attempts to start her life anew by moving to San Francisco. Seeking something to fill her lonely hours, she begins singing with a church choir. When new choirmaster Ephraim Adams (John Houseman) is hired, Zoe finds his attitudes and ideas difficult to tolerate. Faced with the challenging task of satisfying Adams’ unrelenting perfectionism, Zoe is tempted once more to run away from her problems. While Andrew reviews El Camino Christmas (chosen by Mr. Green) released by Netflix starring Dax Shepard, Kurtwood Smith and Luke Grimes. A young man seeking the father he has never met ends up barricaded inside of a liquor store with five other people on Christmas Eve.

We, of course, continue the tradition of forcing Mr. Green to read Christmas themed comics. This year Andrew has chosen Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol 1 #10 written by Gary Friedrich & Frank Springer with art by Frank Springer, Barry Smith & Johnny Craig. Goon #10 written by Eric Powell with art by Eric Powell. Ant-Man’s Big Christmas Vol 1 #1 written Bob Gale with art by Phil Winslade, Jimmy Palmiotti & Richard Isanove! While Mr. Green likes comics he is not a fan of Christmas themed comics and Andrew continues’ his campaign to make Green like them.

Of course, no Christmas show would be complete without our annual checking out of Christmas specials and hitting some television specials from the past. Eureka – Do You See What I See, Goldbergs – A Christmas Story and Supernatural – A Very Supernatural Christmas Christmas episodes.

Lastly, no Geekmas would be complete without Alex James taking part in another of Geek Hard’s time honoured traditions: Alex James Christmas Trivia. For the past 7 years running, we have subjected Alex to an embarrassing trivia quiz that shows off how much of a humbug this guy really is. If you’ve never heard the quiz before, you’re in for a treat. For those that have, the good times continue.

The Geek Hard Christmas Stocking winner is announced. Congratulations! Ben Leonard of Whitby, Ontario.

Plus, the debut of Geek Hard’s 2018 Christmas song “Green Christmas” performed by Andrew Young and musical accompaniment by Alex James.

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing portable audio recording with Alex.

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 bring you another episode recorded ON THE ROAD. Andrew and Sammy were guests at the Whitby Comic Arts Festival (#WhitCAF) on Saturday, November 17th, at the Whitby Public Library. Surrounded by some amazing indie comic creators as well as a plethora of comic fans, it seemed like the perfect place to record a creator spotlight episode. This time around, they look at the works of the one and only Roger Stern.

Not too many creators can boast being a driving creative force for both Spider-Man and Superman. Roger Stern has that honor. Writing some of the most famous and beloved stories starring Peter Parker, like Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut and The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man, Stern defined Spidey in the 1980s. Then in the 90s, he moved over to the Distinguished Competition and wrote iconic tales for The Man of Tomorrow. He even had a hand in killing the guy!

For some creators, that would be enough to hang your hat on. But Stern also had memorable runs on Captain America and The Avengers to boot. He’s also had some amazing collaborations with the likes of John Byrne and Kurt Busiek. A legend of the comic industry, Roger Stern’s contributions to the medium are still loved and respected by fans to this day. Join Andrew and Sammy as they look back on the works of Roger Stern.

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. Support us on Patreon.

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 bring you another episode recorded ON THE ROAD. Andrew and Sammy were guests at the Whitby Comic Arts Festival (#WhitCAF) on Saturday, November 17th, at the Whitby Public Library. Surrounded by some amazing indie comic creators as well as a plethora of comic fans, it seemed like the perfect place to record a creator spotlight episode. This time around, they look at the works of the one and only Roger Stern.

Not too many creators can boast being a driving creative force for both Spider-Man and Superman. Roger Stern has that honor. Writing some of the most famous and beloved stories starring Peter Parker, like Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut and The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man, Stern defined Spidey in the 1980s. Then in the 90s, he moved over to the Distinguished Competition and wrote iconic tales for The Man of Tomorrow. He even had a hand in killing the guy!

For some creators, that would be enough to hang your hat on. But Stern also had memorable runs on Captain America and The Avengers to boot. He’s also had some amazing collaborations with the likes of John Byrne and Kurt Busiek. A legend of the comic industry, Roger Stern’s contributions to the medium are still loved and respected by fans to this day. Join Andrew and Sammy as they look back on the works of Roger Stern.

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. Support us on Patreon.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Originally Aired: 11/30/18 – Our review of The Christmas Chronicles. We also talk with director Jennifer Nicole Stang and discuss the news of the week.

Show Notes:

We take a look at the news of the week. Science now has proof that unicorns were real! Star Wars Galaxy Adventures launched and have new action figures coming out. CW working on a new DC property called Super Clean. NIST has upped the anty on Atomic Clock accuracy that can detect space-time fluctuations.

Our review of The Christmas Chronicles starring Kurt Russell, Darby Camp and Judah Lewis. A holiday adventure from producer Chris Columbus (“Home Alone”, “Harry Potter”) and director Clay Kaytis (“The Angry Birds Movie”), tells the story of sister and brother, Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis), whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus (Kurt Russell) on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about. After staking out Santa’s arrival, they sneak into his sleigh, cause it to crash and nearly derail Christmas. As their wild night unfolds, Kate and Teddy work together with Santa – as you’ve never seen him before – and his loyal Elves to save Christmas before it’s too late.

We also speak with director Jennifer Nicole Stang to talk about her latest short, The Whistler. A spooky take on the Pied Piper, The Whistler is a story about a teenage girl who is forced to babysit her sister and wakes up to find that same sister missing. The short was recently shown at the Blood In The Snow Film Festival and Andrew gave it a rave review in his coverage. JENNIFER NICOLE STANG was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has lived in England, Canada, the U.S., and Spain. Jennifer founded her film production company, Round Table Pictures (Formerly Heart Anchor Productions), with her brother, Emmett, in 2011. With her company, Jennifer has directed award-winning music videos and short films, and has produced videos for clients such as Sotheby’s International, USC, and Jamie Nichols for Celebrate Dance. Her short film, El Lago (The Lake) has received various awards. Jennifer is currently co-producing a feature film with Dark Matter Studios. For more info on The Whistler, check out the film’s website.

It was a great show!

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the cancellation of Netflix’s Daredevil.

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

Hosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Carry Me” by Bird Streets

“Santa Claus Is Back In Town” by Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul

“Papas Got A Brand New Bag” by James Brown

“The Whistler” by The White Buffalo

“The Pied Piper” by Crispian St. Peters

“Already Home” by Michael Logen

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” ...

Originally Aired: 11/30/18 – Our review of The Christmas Chronicles. We also talk with director Jennifer Nicole Stang and discuss the news of the week.

Show Notes:

We take a look at the news of the week. Science now has proof that unicorns were real! Star Wars Galaxy Adventures launched and have new action figures coming out. CW working on a new DC property called Super Clean. NIST has upped the anty on Atomic Clock accuracy that can detect space-time fluctuations.

Our review of The Christmas Chronicles starring Kurt Russell, Darby Camp and Judah Lewis. A holiday adventure from producer Chris Columbus (“Home Alone”, “Harry Potter”) and director Clay Kaytis (“The Angry Birds Movie”), tells the story of sister and brother, Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis), whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus (Kurt Russell) on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about. After staking out Santa’s arrival, they sneak into his sleigh, cause it to crash and nearly derail Christmas. As their wild night unfolds, Kate and Teddy work together with Santa – as you’ve never seen him before – and his loyal Elves to save Christmas before it’s too late.

We also speak with director Jennifer Nicole Stang to talk about her latest short, The Whistler. A spooky take on the Pied Piper, The Whistler is a story about a teenage girl who is forced to babysit her sister and wakes up to find that same sister missing. The short was recently shown at the Blood In The Snow Film Festival and Andrew gave it a rave review in his coverage. JENNIFER NICOLE STANG was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has lived in England, Canada, the U.S., and Spain. Jennifer founded her film production company, Round Table Pictures (Formerly Heart Anchor Productions), with her brother, Emmett, in 2011. With her company, Jennifer has directed award-winning music videos and short films, and has produced videos for clients such as Sotheby’s International, USC, and Jamie Nichols for Celebrate Dance. Her short film, El Lago (The Lake) has received various awards. Jennifer is currently co-producing a feature film with Dark Matter Studios. For more info on The Whistler, check out the film’s website.

It was a great show!

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the cancellation of Netflix’s Daredevil.

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

Hosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Carry Me” by Bird Streets

“Santa Claus Is Back In Town” by Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul

“Papas Got A Brand New Bag” by James Brown

“The Whistler” by The White Buffalo

“The Pied Piper” by Crispian St. Peters

“Already Home” by Michael Logen

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 on a special episode of Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on one of the greatest X-Men comics of all time: Days of Future Past. The swan song of Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s legendary run on Uncanny X-Men, this story further cemented the duo’s legacy. It also set up a number of characters and plots within the world of Xavier’s merry mutants for decades. The effects of Days of Future Past are felt in the writing of the X-Men to this very day. And it’s only two issues in length.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they dissect this beloved story and break down it’s lasting esteem within the heart of fans. Recorded on the road, the guys put this episode together in the heart of the Whitby Comic Arts Festival (WhitCAF), which went down on Saturday, November 17th at the Whitby Public Library. A special thanks to the WhitCAF staff for having us.

Also, to make this episode extra special, Andrew reads a message from the one and only Joe Quesada. Two weeks ago, we released an episode celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Marvel Knights Imprint. Joe Q was kind enough to give that episode a listen and provide his commentary on it. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear him clarify a few things.

It’s all waiting for you on our Days of Future Past 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. Support us on Patreon.

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 on a special episode of Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on one of the greatest X-Men comics of all time: Days of Future Past. The swan song of Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s legendary run on Uncanny X-Men, this story further cemented the duo’s legacy. It also set up a number of characters and plots within the world of Xavier’s merry mutants for decades. The effects of Days of Future Past are felt in the writing of the X-Men to this very day. And it’s only two issues in length.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they dissect this beloved story and break down it’s lasting esteem within the heart of fans. Recorded on the road, the guys put this episode together in the heart of the Whitby Comic Arts Festival (WhitCAF), which went down on Saturday, November 17th at the Whitby Public Library. A special thanks to the WhitCAF staff for having us.

Also, to make this episode extra special, Andrew reads a message from the one and only Joe Quesada. Two weeks ago, we released an episode celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Marvel Knights Imprint. Joe Q was kind enough to give that episode a listen and provide his commentary on it. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear him clarify a few things.

It’s all waiting for you on our Days of Future Past 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. Support us on Patreon.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Originally Aired: 11/23/18 – Our review of Ralph Breaks the Internet. We also talk with director Mick Garris and director Corey Stanton.

Show Notes:

We play Mr. Green’s sit down interview with the one and only Mick Garris. A true master of horror, they talk about his latest film, Nightmare Cinema, a horror anthology he made with a host of amazing international directors. There’s also talk of his podcast, Post Mortem. Mick Garris was born in Santa Monica, California. He is known for his adaptations of Stephen King stories. Garris won a 1986 Edgar Award for an episode he wrote for the Steven Spielberg-produced television series Amazing Stories. Mick directed the FEARnet episode Post Mortem. He contributes to the web series Trailers From Hell. Garris was also the co-screenwriter and executive producer of the Disney movie Hocus Pocus. He also directed the miniseries adaption of Stephen King’s novel Bag of Bones and the documentary film Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney Jr. Garris will also appear in cameo roles in his films.

Our review of Ralph Breaks The Internet! starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and Gal Gadot. Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, “Sugar Rush.” In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.

We also play Andrew’s interview with filmmaker Corey Stanton about his first feature film, Robbery. The movie stars Art Hindle and focuses on robbery where the getaway driver is suffering from dementia. Corey Stanton hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from York University, and in May 2017, he graduated from medical school at the University of Ottawa, earning his Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.). In support of his lifelong dream of filmmaking, Corey has chosen to pursue his passions for directing, writing, and producing.

It was a great show!

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the Agents of SHIELD getting a 7th season and the General Mills shared universe.

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

Hosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Killing in the Name” by Brass Against featuring Sophia Urista

“Masters of Horror Theme” by Edward Shearmur

“Horror Movie” by Skyhooks

“Zero” by Imagine Dragons

“Man In The Mirror” by The Main Squeeze

“Been Caught Stealing” by Jacksoul

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 11/23/18 – Our review of Ralph Breaks the Internet. We also talk with director Mick Garris and director Corey Stanton.

Show Notes:

We play Mr. Green’s sit down interview with the one and only Mick Garris. A true master of horror, they talk about his latest film, Nightmare Cinema, a horror anthology he made with a host of amazing international directors. There’s also talk of his podcast, Post Mortem. Mick Garris was born in Santa Monica, California. He is known for his adaptations of Stephen King stories. Garris won a 1986 Edgar Award for an episode he wrote for the Steven Spielberg-produced television series Amazing Stories. Mick directed the FEARnet episode Post Mortem. He contributes to the web series Trailers From Hell. Garris was also the co-screenwriter and executive producer of the Disney movie Hocus Pocus. He also directed the miniseries adaption of Stephen King’s novel Bag of Bones and the documentary film Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney Jr. Garris will also appear in cameo roles in his films.

Our review of Ralph Breaks The Internet! starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and Gal Gadot. Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, “Sugar Rush.” In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.

We also play Andrew’s interview with filmmaker Corey Stanton about his first feature film, Robbery. The movie stars Art Hindle and focuses on robbery where the getaway driver is suffering from dementia. Corey Stanton hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from York University, and in May 2017, he graduated from medical school at the University of Ottawa, earning his Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.). In support of his lifelong dream of filmmaking, Corey has chosen to pursue his passions for directing, writing, and producing.

It was a great show!

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the Agents of SHIELD getting a 7th season and the General Mills shared universe.

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

Hosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Killing in the Name” by Brass Against featuring Sophia Urista

“Masters of Horror Theme” by Edward Shearmur

“Horror Movie” by Skyhooks

“Zero” by Imagine Dragons

“Man In The Mirror” by The Main Squeeze

“Been Caught Stealing” by Jacksoul

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape