The Geek Awakens Podcast

We're ba-ack!

After a little time away, your favorite(?) fangirls and fanboys have returned. We've got info on a new Carmen Sandiego game, a new life for "Empire Records," a new excuse from George R.R. Martin and MUCH more!

Question of the geek: What canceled TV series do you think deserves a second chance?

The Pull List

"Toxic Summer" (Oni Press) by Derek Charm

"Dying Inside" (Vault) by Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein and Lisa Sterle

NOTE: "Dying Inside" deals with heavy subject matter, including self-harm and suicide. Our discussion of this graphic novel starts at about 17:35. If the subject matter is triggering for you, skip to about 23:55. If you are experiencing these feelings yourself, Hope for the Day (https://www.hftd.org/find-help) has a wonderful resource guide to many hotlines around the world. In the U.S., both the Crisis Text Line (741741) and Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) are also great resources.

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We're still *technically* on hiatus but it's been nine years since we started casting this pod and we wanted to celebrate with a round of "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire" on 2015's "Mortdecai."

The Pull List

"Cruel Universe" (various) and "Epitaphs from the Abyss" (various), both from Oni Press

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Caleb Palmquist steps back into the Artist Alley Spotlight to talk about his new book that re-imagines Medusa as a modern-day treasure hunter.

Check out the Kickstarter here before June 28!

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T Swift is maybe joining the MCU, Hugh Jackman is kinda joining A24 and Holly Hunter is definitely joining "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy." But all WE wanna do is join Max the Cat's graduation party.

The Pull List

"Beyond Real" (Vault) by Zack Kaplan, Fabiana Mascolo, Dennis Menheere and Jorge Corona

"Rick and Morty: Kingdom Balls" (Oni Press) by Josh Trujillo, Ryan Little and Jarrett Williams

"The Sixth Gun" (Oni Press) by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt

Trailer Takedown

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

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Hanky Panky tells the story of Sam and his sentient handkerchief as they try to save their new friends -- and the world -- from a murderous top hat. Writer and director Nick Roth joins Mitch to talk about what went into making this modern classic.

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"SWAT: Eldritch Blue" is an upcoming comic on Zoop about a group of outcasts and wizards who track down monsters in St. Louis. Mitch chats with the writer, Justin Coke, about the Secret Wizard Assault Team, some of Justin's influences and much more.

Sign up to get notified about the Zoop campaign here: https://zoop.gg/c/swat1

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We might be getting new versions of "Tomb Raider" and "Barbarella," Mitch is too busy trying to pronounce the new Superman actor's last name.

The Pull List

"Forecast From Stonehenge" (Oni Press) by Stephanie Phillips and Dani Bolinho

"Covenant" (Oni Press) by LySandra Vuong

"My Body Unspooling" (Silver Sprocket) by Leo Fox

"Hobtown Mystery Stories" (Oni Press) by Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes

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Missing C2E2? Same. We relive one of the greatest and geekiest weekends of the year. Plus, we have interviews from:

Anderson Carman

Mike Maydak

Clay McCormack

Silver Sprocket

Pretty Nerd Publishing

Jarrett Melendez

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We have a few drinks at Obed and Isaac's (#NotSponsored) while we talk about an X-Men Airbnb and the trailers for "Deadpool" and "Mufasa."

The Pull List

"Barbaric: Born in Blood" (Vault) by Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden

"Toxic Summer" (Oni Press) by Derek Charm

"WIFWULF" (Vault) by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelley and Dailen Ogden

"Cemetery Kids Don't Die" (Oni Press) Zac Thompson and Daniel Irizarri

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We're in Chicago and ready for C2E2! But we also get ready for May the Fourth events from Killen's and Lincoln Library!

The Pull List

"Deathstalker" (Vault) by Slash, Tim Seeley and Jim Terry

"Everything Sucks: Noah's Millions" (Silver Sprocket) by Michael Sweater

"Rick and Morty: Kingdom Balls" (Oni Press) by Josh Trujilo, Ryan Little and Jarrett Williams

"Halestorm: Hyde Manor" (Z2) by Brittany and Brianna Winner and Sara Scalia

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