The Geek Awakens Podcast

The 1999 movie "Election," starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick, is a story about a race for student body president gone ALL wrong. But, is it a guilty pleasure or a dumpster fire?

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"Rick and Morty: Old Man Morty" (Oni Press) by Alex Firer and Fred C. Stresing

"Calavera P.I." (Oni Press) by Marco Finnegan

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After the last few weeks, what even is life anymore? We try to cheer ourselves up with news on "Voltron," "Twilight of the Dead" and a Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest.

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"Adieu Birkenau: Ginette Kolinka’s Story of Survival" (SelfMadeHero) by JD Morvan, Victor Matet, Richard Efa and Cesc Dalmases

"Madame Choi and the Monsters" (SelfMadeHero) by Patrick Spät and Sheree Domingo

"Covenant, Vol. 2" (Oni Press) by Lysandra Vuong

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Chicago TARDIS is the Midwest's largest "Doctor Who" convention and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Mitch talks with Taylor Deatherage, who does communications and social media work for the con. Mitch and Taylor discuss some of the guests and panels for this year, as well as some of the other fun things Chicago TARDIS has in store.

Chicago TARDIS takes place November 29-December 30 at the Westin Chicago in Lombard, Illinois.

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We try to save our weirdest story for last. This week, Tabitha, Matt and Mitch all brought their A-game.

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"Bloody Mary" (Silver Sprocket) by Nick Winn

"Sectaurs" (Oni Press) by Dennis Culver and Ramon Bachs

"Dwellings: All Hallow's Eve Special" (Oni Press) by Jay Stephens

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"Atrium" follows Naomi and Darnell, two paramedics tasked with delivering a donor heart but their running against the clock and are being chased by dangerous assassins. Writer Steve Bynoe gives us some behind-the-scenes details on the comic, as well as his work with Comix Asylum.

Check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comixasylum/atrium-1-5-an-action-horror-thriller/

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"So-Called Living" is a comic book about Jack. Just a normal guy living a normal world. Except he's recently become a vampire. Writer Mark Maia talks to us about the process about the book, his background in video games and just what is up with all these bunnies.

Check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/so-calledliving/so-called-living-books-3and4

Check out Mark's YouTube channel, Board Game Coffee, here: https://www.youtube.com/boardgamecoffee

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Little Monsters is a 1989 movie starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandel about a kid who becomes BFFs with a monster under his bed. We discuss this movie and decide if its a Guilty Pleasure or a Dumpster Fire.

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"The Skin You're In" (Silver Sprocket) by Ashley Robin Franklin

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This week, we have spooky news on a Velma Halloween episode, a new show based on r/nosleep and -- checks notes -- a live-action "Rugrats" with CGI babies?

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"Army of One," Vol. 2 (Oni Press) by Tony Lee and Yishan Li

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"Future Tales" brings some of the most well-known fairy tales and re-imagines them in a steampunk/post-apocalyptic setting. Mitch talks with the author, Philip Tarl Denson, about the creative process behind "Future Tales," as well as some of his other work.

"Future Tales" is available now from Wild North Comics. Pick up your copy here: https://www.wildnorthcomics.com/futuretales

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In between errbody making fun of Mitch, we have info on a Sonic/Justice League crossover, Lance Bass getting in the Halloween spirit, a Matchbox cars move and more!

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"I Felt Myself Slipping" (Oni Press) by Ray Nadine

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