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Its here! ThisWeekInGeek's annual Holiday Gift Guide for 2024!

Mike The Birdman & Alex The Producer share their picks and discuss why they make great gifts. TWIG Crew members Ken and JT pop in to give a few picks of their own as well! So come join us for a great mix of gift ideas!

This year we have a lot of gift ideas to share so we are including a link to a PDF list of our picks with direct links to each so you can have easy access. Think of it like a Christmas list from when you were a kid!

Feel free to download a PDF of the guide links: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/taf1gk9p4sscwjlu6goiv/TWIG-Holiday-Gift-Guide-2024-Links.pdf?rlkey=r18my7fd4wu6v7n8pj57lfzj7&st=w1pu14ml&dl=0

Thanks to all the great companies and people that sent us items for review and gift guide consideration!

Show Notes:Your Geekmasters:
Mike "The Birdman" - https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd
Alex "The Producer" - https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIG

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December 12, 2024

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.
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Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.net

Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite!

This week in geek:
- Introductions
- Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Wireless Smart Controller (Gaming Tech Review)
https://www.turtlebeach.com/products/stealth-pivot-controller
- Geek News
- Friends The Complete Series (Warner 4K UHD TV Review)
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Friends-The-Complete-Series-4K-Blu-ray/362712/
- Weird News
- Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated (Steam Game Review)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3184210/Breath_of_Death_VII_The_Beginning_Reanimated/
- What's Next?

Show Notes:
Check out Mike's new RPG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BirdmanDodd

Your Geekmasters:
Mike "The Birdman" - https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd
Alex "The Producer" - https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIG

Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek

Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqq

Website: http://www.thisweekingeek.net

December 8, 2024

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.
Feedback for the show?:
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Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.net

Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite!

This week in geek:

- Introductions

- Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Nintendo Switch First Impressions Review)
https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/mario-and-luigi-brothership-switch/

- Geek News

- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (Steam Review) 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2996040/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_Splintered_Fate/

- Weird News

- Zyzzyx Road (MVD Visual 4K UHD Review)
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Zyzzyx-Road-4K-Blu-ray/370026/

What's Next?

Show Notes:
Check out Mike's new RPG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BirdmanDodd

Your Geekmasters:
Mike "The Birdman" - https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd
Alex "The Producer" - https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIG

Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek

Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqq

Website: http://www.thisweekingeek.net

December 1, 2024

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.
Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek
Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feedi
Tunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqq
Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.net

Welcome to a special quick episode where we will be talking about some great gift ideas for going into Black Friday/Cyber Monday! At ThisWeekInGeek this year we have received a good variety of items for consideration in our annual Holiday Gift Guide and with that in mind we wanted to get some of our impressions/quickie reviews/early suggestions out! So for all of our friends south of the border and for all our friends here and abraod that might want some help deciding on what to get during the upcoming crazy shopping rush we hope this helps! Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends and happy gift hunting to everyone else! We will have our full Holiday Gift Guide our in a couple weeks so keep an eye out!

This Episode:

What's New?

Gift Idea Show Notes:

Toys & Misc:
HITSTER: The Musical Party Game - https://aboutus.kidtoy.ca/hitster#Wheretobuy

Flik Flak Loop It! Watches - https://www.flikflak.com/en-ca/flikflak-loop-it.html

Playmobil NHL Arena - https://www.playmobil.com/en-ca/nhl-arena/5068.html

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sewer Shredders - https://www.walmart.ca/en/search?q=Teenage+Mutant+Ninja+Turtles+Sewer+Shredders

Pixel Petz - https://www.walmart.ca/en/search?q=pixel+petz
Tranquil Turtle Rechargeable - https://cloudb.com/en-canada/collections/new-tranquil-turtle

Hello Kitty and Friends 8” Plush Series 2 - Hello Kitty Pink - https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/hello-kitty-and-friends-8-plush-series-2-hello-kitty-pink-multi/6000208240327

Pokémon 8” Plush - https://www.gamestop.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/906524/pok-mon-8-plush-assortment

Movies & TV:

The King of Queens: The Complete Series - https://www.millcreekent.com/collections/all/products/the-king-of-queens

Ultraman Blazar – The Complete Series + Movie - https://www.millcreekent.com/collections/all/products/ultraman-blazar

Home & Tech:

Kensington
SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K 40Gbps Dock with DisplayLink Technology - https://www.kensington.com/p/products/device-docking-connectivity-products/laptop-docks-usb-accessories/sd5900t-eq-thunderbolt-4-quad-4k-40gbps-dock-with-displaylink-technology-midnight-blue/

Pro Fit Ergo MY630 EQ Mouse - https://www.kensington.com/en-ca/p/products/control/mice/pro-fit-ergo-my630-eq-rechargeable-mouse-2/

Collapsible Aluminum Laptop Riser - https://www.kensington.com/en-ca/p/products/ergonomics/laptop-risers-monitor-stands/collapsible-aluminum-laptop-riser/

SD4842P EQ USB-C 10Gbps Triple Video Driverless Docking Station - https://www.kensington.com/en-ca/p/products/connectivity/laptop-docks-usb-accessories/sd4842p-usb-c-10gbps-triple-video-driverless-docking-station-with-100w-power-delivery-dphdmi/

Pro Fit Ergo KB675 EQ TKL Rechargeable Keyboard - https://www.kensington.com/en-ca/p/products/control/keyboards/pro-fit-ergo-kb675-eq-tkl-rechargeable-keyboard/

Pro Fit Washable Wired Desktop Set - https://www.kensington.com/en-ca/p/products/control/keyboards/pro-fit-washable-wired-desktop-set3/

Tineco
Tineco Floor One S3 Extreme Wet Dry Vacuum - https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/tineco-floor-one-s3-extreme-wet-dry-vacuum-blue/16474519

Tineco iFLOOR 3 Ultra Lightweight Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum - https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/tineco-ifloor-3-ultra-lightweight-cordless-wet-dry-vacuum-hard-floor-washer-0439486p.html

Tineco Floor One S5 Ultra Smart Wet Dry Cordless Vacuum - https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/tineco-floor-one-s5-ultra-smart-wet-dry-cordless-vacuum-hard-floor-washer-0437121p.html

INSTAX MINI Evo Camera - https://www.instaxcanada.ca/cameras/instax-mini-evo/

Video Games:
Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 - https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-6/

Just Dance 2025 Edition - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0001-PPSA07252_00-JDNEXTY3BUNDLE01

TopSpin 2K25 - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1001-CUSA32747_00-BASEGAME00000000

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-PPSA16564_00-ROMANCINGSAGA2RN

SaGa Emerald Beyond - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-PPSA16122_00-SAGAEMERALDBYDUS

EA Sports NHL 25 - https://www.ea.com/games/nhl/nhl-25

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008755

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0006-PPSA01390_00-DRAGON4STANDBUND

GOBLIN SLAYER -ANOTHER ADVENTURER- NIGHTMARE FEAST - https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/goblin-slayer-another-adventurer-nightmare-feast-switch

Ufouria: The Saga 2 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2685090/Ufouria_The_Saga_2/

Nikoderiko: The Magical World - https://game.page/nikoderikothemagicalworld/ThisWeekInGeek

Whats Next?

Your Geekmaster:
Alex "The Producer" - https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIG

Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyA
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675
Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWX
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049

Website: http://www.thisweekingeek.net

November 25, 2024

Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite!

This week in geek:
- Introductions
- LEGO Horizon Adventures (Sony PS5 Review)
https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/games/lego-horizon-adventures/
- Geek News
- North By Northwest (Warner 4K UHD Movie Review)
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/North-by-Northwest-4K-Blu-ray/371334/
- Weird News
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D (SquareEnix PS5 Review)
https://store.playstation.com/en-ca/product/UP0082-PPSA20612_00-00000000000000NA
What's Next?


Show Notes:
Check out Mike's new RPG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BirdmanDodd

Your Geekmasters:
Mike "The Birdman" - https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd
Alex "The Producer" - https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIG

Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek

Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqq

Website: http://www.thisweekingeek.net

November 24, 2024

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.
Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek
Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feedi
Tunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqq
Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.net

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.
Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek
Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feedi
Tunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqq
Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.net