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- TWIG Special – Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Its here! ThisWeekInGeek’s annual Holiday Gift Guide for 2025!
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/9o6s3idhj8f2rkddyfs5t/TWIG-2025-Holiday-Gift-Guide-Show-Notes-Links.pdf?rlkey=be7rtmgran7jou69eqe9ii8db&st=3pgzwtop&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://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex “The Producer” – https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.net
Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
December 8, 2025
1 hr 56 min - TWIG Special – 2025 TTRPG & Boardgame Holiday Gift Guide
Its here! ThisWeekInGeek’s annual TTRPG & Boardgame Holiday Gift Guide for 2025!
Mike The Birdman & Alex The Producer share their picks and discuss why they make great gifts.
TWIG 2025 Holiday Tabletop Gift Guide Show Links:
Alex’s Asmodee Boardgame Picks
– https://www.asmodee.ca/en/product/take-time/
– https://www.asmodee.ca/en/product/ink/
– https://www.asmodee.ca/en/product/duplik/
– https://www.asmodee.ca/en/product/exploding-kittens-the-board-game/
– https://shop.asmodee.ca/en/apo-sfd-001
– https://www.asmodee.ca/en/product/star-wars-super-teams/
– https://www.asmodee.ca/en/product/star-wars-unlimited-intro-battle-hoth/
Mike’s Picks
BOX SETS
D&D Welcome to the Hellfire Clubhttps://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/4704000?pid=D4704000Aliens:Evolved Edition Starter sethttps://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/alien-rpg-2/evolved-edition-starter-set/Welcome to NightValehttps://renegadegamestudios.com/welcome-to-night-vale-roleplaying-game/?searchid=3659242&search_query=Welcome+to+nightvThe One Ring Starter sethttps://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-one-ring/over-hill-and-under-hill-starter-set/Dice Sets & accessories (Stocking stuffers)Galaxy card sets
https://journey-mountain-studios.itch.io/Brass Dragon Bistro Candieshttps://brassdragonbistro.com/Sirius Stranger Things collectionhttps://siriusdice.com/collections/stranger-thingshttps://siriusdice.com/collections/stranger-things-adventure-dice-setsWerewolf character journalhttps://renegadegamestudios.com/werewolf-the-apocalypse-5th-edition-expanded-character-sheet-journal/New Games to me!
Outgunned TTRPGhttps://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/outgunned/Daggerheart / Demiplanehttps://app.demiplane.com/nexus/daggerheartPhantasy Star TTRPG
https://skydawngames.com/phantasystar/Humblewood Campaign settinghttps://hitpointpress.com/collections/books/products/humblewood-campaign-bookSourcebooks
Star Trek Adventures – Second Edition – Exploration Guidehttps://modiphius.us/collections/star-trek-adventures-tabletop-rpg/products/star-trek-adventures-second-edition-exploration-guideD&D 5e 2024 Monster Manualhttps://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/core-rules-1/3711000?pid=DB3711000Roll for Combat 5e optionshttps://battlezoo.com/collections/all?filter.p.product_type=Books&filter.p.tag=5th+Edition&sort_by=price-descendingD&D Heroes of Faerun & Adventures of Faerunhttps://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/BB-ForgottenRealms-25/CB47P6E01Transformers Onehttps://renegadegamestudios.com/transformers-roleplaying-game-transformers-one-sourcebook/GI Joe TTRPG Hawk’s personnel files
https://renegadegamestudios.com/g-i-joe-roleplaying-game-hawk-s-personnel-files-sourcebook/The field guide to floral dragons 5E
https://hitpointpress.com/products/field-guide-to-floral-dragons-box-setOlder games that deserve a look
Hunter: The Reckoninghttps://renegadegamestudios.com/hunter-the-reckoning/Werewolf: The Apocalypsehttps://renegadegamestudios.com/werewolf-the-apocalypse/UPCOMING & notableInvincible: The RPG
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/invincible-the-roleplaying-gameShow Notes:
Your Geekmasters:
Mike “The Birdman” – https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex “The Producer” – https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.net
Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
December 5, 2025
1 hr 4 min - Loose Cannon – A Goofy Movie (1995) & An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) Double Feature Discussion
This Week in Geek’s Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films.
This time, our full crew of Birdman, Ken, David and Adam discuss the two lovably nostalgic cult classics that are the Goofy Movies. Yes, the two movies that are the spiritual successors to the Goof Troop TV series have become Millennial staples much to the surprise of Disney themselves. Well…one of them has. The other is well, listen to the discussion and find out.
It’s another TWIG Loose Cannon. Please Be Kind and Don’t Forget to Rewind before returning your videos to the shelves.
Show Notes:
Your Geekmasters:
Mike “The Birdman” – https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex “The Producer” – https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialKen Reels – https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.comAaron PollyeaFeedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
December 5, 2025
0 min - Earth vs Soup Ep 285 – Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960)
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/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feedi
Tunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
0 min - TWIG – Call Of Duty Black Ops 7 – Oblivion Remastered – Kirby Air Riders – Reviews & Weird News!
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
– Call Of Duty Black Ops 7 (PS5, Xbox Series X, And PC Review)
https://www.callofduty.com/ca/en/blackops7
– Geek News
– The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Bethesda Review)
https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en-US/oblivion-remastered
– Weird News
– Kirby Air Riders (Nintendo Switch 2 Review)
https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/kirby-air-riders-switch-2/
– What’s Next?
Show Notes:
Your Geekmasters:
Mike “The Birdman” – https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex “The Producer” – https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.net
Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
November 30, 2025
1 hr 30 min - TWIG Fan Service Interview – Free League Publishing – Invincible RPG – Adam And Tomas (Nov 2025)
Today TWIG’s special Interview, Mike “The Birdman” sits down with the Guardians of the Globe…err, we mean our friends at Free league Publishing to talk about INVINCIBLE: THE RPG
Based upon the Robert Kirkman comic book series and the Amazon Prime animated series, Invincible: The RPG is developed by Adam Bradford and Tomas härenstam and brings this brutally inventive universe together. The trio talk about game development, power scaling and what makes a superhero game so hard but fun to develop for.Are you a teenage hero, a street defender or maybe working for Cecil himself, are you ready to become…
INVINCIBLE!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/invincible-the-roleplaying-game/description
Show Notes:
Your Geekmasters:
Mike “The Birdman” – https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex “The Producer” – https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.social
Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.net
Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
November 28, 2025
32 min - The Prototype – The Game Awards 2025 – Our Picks, Predictions, Hopes, And Fears!
Its that time of year again, The Game Awards are just around the corner so the crew sat down to discuss the nominees, and where we all stand as this year in gaming is coming to a close! Will we get all the predictions right? Will we be way off the mark? Come stay a while and hang out while we go over everything!
Show Notes:
Your Geekmasters:
Mike “The Birdman” – https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.social
Alex “The Producer” – https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.social
Ken Reels – https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.com
Feedback for the show?:Email: [email protected]Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.bsky.socialSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
November 27, 2025
2 hr 47 min - Earth vs Soup Ep 284 – 4D Man (1958)
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/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feedi
Tunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
43 min - TWIG Fan Service Interview – Zeitglas – Sanatorium – A Mental Asylum Simulator
Today TWIG’s special Interview, Mike “The Birdman” sits down with the devs from wiss development team Zeitglas, to talk about their game, Sanatorium – A Mental Asylum Simulator.
Diving into a mystery set against the backdrop of the 1920’s and the evolution of mental health and various treatments, you are on a mission to save a loved one. Mike and Sebastian and Fabian discuss what research went into developing such a serious topic with care and dignity and so much more.
Prepare to go to the strange Castle Woods Sanatorium and get your lab coat before visiting your first patient.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059090/Sanatorium__A_Mental_Asylum_Simulator/
Show Notes:
Your Geekmasters:
Mike “The Birdman” – https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex “The Producer” – https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.social
Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.net
Subscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feed
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
November 26, 2025
27 min - TWIG Special – Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025 Gift Ideas, Deals, And Reviews!
Welcome to our annual Black Friday/Cyber Monday Gift Ideas, Deals, And Reviews episode!
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!
Show Links:
– https://www.tp-link.com/ca/home-networking/cloud-camera/tapo-c560ws/#overview
– https://www.turtlebeach.com/products/racer-wireless-racing-wheel?Title=Default+Title
– https://www.turtlebeach.com/products/riffmaster-wireless-guitar-controller?Platform=PlayStation
– https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/6708
– https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/6693
– https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129260/Baseless/
– https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619520/Cross_Blitz/
– https://hitstergame.com/en-ca/
– https://aboutus.kidtoy.ca/where-to-buy
– https://www.kidtoy.ca/fiche-produit.asp?isdet=0&item=201FK006
– https://www.clubjouet.com/en/game-ready-set-spaghetti-bilingual-version-202086
– https://insighteditions.com/products/the-making-of-quentin-tarantino-s-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood
– https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/hyrule-warriors-age-of-imprisonment-switch-2/
– https://www.bandainamcoent.com/deals
– https://marvelous-usa.com/store/
– https://www.razer.com/campaigns/cyber-weekend
Your Geekmaster:
Alex “The Producer” – https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.social
Feedback for the show?:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.bsky.social
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: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
November 24, 2025
1 hr 38 min
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