This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG check where the Doomsday Clock is in their review of Watchmen (2009) before the HBO series releases! The founders talk about what gets you a special place in heaven, Alix’s dislike of film violence, and the differences the graphic novel holds. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture, before the Keane Act cancels our show!

(Trigger warnings for gun violence, violence, and mental health for this episode.) This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG review Todd Phillips’ Joker, out in theaters now. The founders talk about accepting responsibility for art, their own biases when films use social commentary, and the performance of Joaquin Phoenix. Spoiler alert: our founders don’t agree with each other about the film, but make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture to let us know what you think!

(Trigger warning for this episode, since the group discusses drinks being spiked at an offsite Twitch meetup.) This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG talk about their very first experience at TwitchCon 2019! The founders discuss the differences between different conventions, their confusion over “gamer food,” and the importance of people’s safety during events. Check out all of the wonderful streamers on Twitch, and don’t forget to show some love to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture!

This week’s EXTRA episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG jump back into action with Cave of Monsters Games to talk about their newest Kickstarter! Joined by Sam Kusek and Tim Batiuk, we discuss the HENSHIN! Deluxe RPG, our love of all things Sentai, and the mechanics behind running a successful campaign. Make sure to support this amazing indie RPG, and don’t forget to show some love to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture!

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG check out the Maple Bay dating scene with an Intro to Dream Daddy! Joined by Rhapsody Artajo (@artrhapsody), the group talks about the importance of representation, the dating sim genre, and Rhapsody’s upcoming convention appearances. Check out the game on all major platforms, and don’t forget to show some love to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture!

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG return to Christmastime Gotham for a Retro Review of Batman Returns! Joined by John Pingel (Night of the Living Geeks, That Hashtag Show), the group discusses multiple-villain media, Tim Burton’s unique style, and the modern cultural issues with the film. Stay until the very end for a special announcement for a new show on the Geek Say What? Network, and don’t forget to show some love to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture!

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG grab their broomsticks and travel through the world of Kiki’s Delivery Service for its 30th anniversary! Joined by Art Vega and William O. Tyler of Cinephilia, the group discusses the joy of Studio Ghibli films, Western and Eastern themes differences, and masculine/feminine storytelling mechanics. Make sure to check out Cinephilia on Twitch Mondays at 5:30p, and make sure to show some love to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture!

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG explore the world of David Petersen’s Mouse Guard, but like many adventures, get sidetracked on the way. The founders talk about connection with characters, how Alix feels about adventure stories, and their desire for a Hulu series instead of a Mouse Guard film. Stay until the end for an argument about Ewoks and the forest moon of Endor, and don’t forget to show some love to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture!

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG henshin into one of the most popular films of Super Sentai – Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle! Joined by Justin Quizon (That Hashtag Show, Screen Rant), the group reviews the film, talks about Power Rangers parallels, and considers who else might be a henshin hero in America. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture, and support indie conventions like Japan World Heroes!

This week’s episode: Alix, Cole, and JPG take a visit to Duckburg with an Intro to DuckTales! The founders cover their favorite episodes, Cole pronouncing words weird, and why this might be one of the best shows in existence. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to Your Starting Line to Geek Culture before you go swimming in your money bin!