In which Kurt and DC superfan Dave Jahblahblahblah go deep on Suicide Squad. The good. The bad. The indifferent. Powering up, the guys also discuss film criticism in regards to both DC and Marvel films. With the clutter of social media, television, and you know... podcasts... can we all really claim to be completely objective when "rating" these films? Talking further about DC, do they need to reboot? And is there a little talked about factor that helped contribute to the current DCU malaise? Kurt has a theory. This plus Star Wars TV and SHE WILL BE LOVED!

In which Kurt and FIVE guest co-hosts sit down to discuss all the big news from Comic Con 2016. Justice League! Wonder Woman! Dr. Strange! Luke Cage! Star Trek Discovery! Skull Island! Blair Witch! Suicide Squad! Fantastic Beasts! All this plus bonus coverage on Star Wars Celebration and the arrival of Grand Admiral Thrawn! Fun moments and tough questions abound in this GIANT SUPER SIZE ANNUAL EDITION OF STAY COOL GEEK!

In which Kurt brings in a super Ghostbusters fan to have a civil discussion about Ghostbusters and the new film. In PART ONE, Zach and Kurt talk about why the Ghostbusters captured his imagination, if he believes in real ghosts, and if hardcore GhostHeads and their hopes for a new movie were even considered when Sony decided to make a new film. In PART 2, Kurt and Zach discuss shooting a Ghostbuster themed music video with Hoobastank, the future of the Ghostbusters, and finally... what did both of them think of the new film.

In which Kurt brings in a super Ghostbusters fan to have a civil discussion about Ghostbusters and the new film. In PART ONE, Zach and Kurt talk about why the Ghostbusters captured his imagination, if he believes in real ghosts, and if hardcore GhostHeads and their hopes for a new movie were even considered when Sony decided to make a new film. The guys also break down what works in Ghostbusters 2, what's cool about the classic cartoon, and why Winston has a military background.

In which longtime Kurt co-horts Dave Jahblahblahblah & IPA Vic finally get their chance at their own Stay Cool, Geek episode. The guys come in strong by breaking down the season finale of Game of Thrones and where they think it can go from here. They also discuss Supergirl, Smallville, and The Flash. Finally, they close out with Star Wars Clone Wars discussion and the connections it has to Rogue One. Kurt also gives an update on his latest project plus Pokemon Go, and what to expect on next week's return episode.

In which guest co-hosts Mark Slack and Gabriel Guyer take over the podcast for the week so that Kurt can enjoy some well-deserved time off with his newborn son. Gabe shares a secret about his own name while Slack confesses his dislike for an A-list actor whose name he can’t even remember. The guys also discuss their upcoming trip to GenCon 2016 in Indianapolis for the 20th anniversary of their geeky friendship. Conversation quickly turns to Star Trek, with speculations about Star Trek: Beyond and the upcoming CBS Star Trek series. Are we about to experience two different yet simultaneous Star Trek universes? The guys round out the hour with a “summer viewing pitch” for why more geeks should be watching Doctor Who.

KURT IS OFF ON KAL-EL ARRIVAL DUTY! In his place, he's assembled a few teams to fill in for him while he's gone. First up, guests and fans of the show David and Laura dig deeper into the age old question, "what does it mean to be a geek?" The history of the word, the social implications it has, and how we collectively grant geek cred... A more philosophical podcast for far more philosophical fans than Kurt... join us, and them, NOW! 

In which Kurt brings in two different co-hosts to cover two different topics. Up first, Cultspark Bob joins us to discuss what we should expect from films. Are we, as a fan collective, too hard on filmmakers? What are rational expectations when we go into the movies? And how does this relate to current properties like DC, Marvel, and Star Wars. In part two, Gabriel Guyer comes in to talk about his love of Zelda, why the future of virtual reality gaming isn't a sure thing, and what he thought of E3's most celebrated geek gaming trailers. Oh, and Gabe also gives his expert James Bond opinion on casting rumors and director departures.

In which Kurt welcomes two co-hosts to discuss the week's geekly news headlines. First up, Horror Host Hall of Famer Dr. Gangrene educates Kurt on the significance of Black Christmas, while also theorizing on the future of Michael Myers and the Halloween franchise now that John Carpenter is back in the fold. This leads to Friday the 13th discussion and the necessity for a Jason backstory. On the back end, The Weasel talks to Kurt about the Rogue One reshoots, the polarizing new Captain America twist, and whether The Terminator is the worst film franchise ever. Finally, the guys view X-Men Apocalypse and share their thoughts.

In which Kurt & fellow DC superfan Dave Jahblahblahblah discuss the recent WB executive shakeup and what this could mean for future DC films, including Dave's beloved Booster Gold. The guys also wax nostalgic about 1970's super-hero TV shows like Spider-Man, Batman, and The Incredible Hulk. They debate the merits of new Spider-Man film villain The Vulture and whether or not the Michael Keaton casting is weird or not. Other off-hand topics include Star Trek Beyond, Comic Book Men, old comic book shops, Game of Thrones mistakes, and kids actually on Kurt's law mid podcast. Finally, the big DC Rebirth spoiler is here, and will this get the guys to enter a comic book store yet again?