Episodes

Send us Fan Mail We run through the biggest genre headlines of the week, from DC and Star Trek to new films, TV renewals, and Emmy nominations. Then we slow down for a death-heavy night of remembrance, honoring artists and innovators whose work shaped fandoms across decades. • host check-in on summer heat, fitness goals, and tracking digestion with a breath device • DC Crime rumor featuring Jimmy Olsen and Gorilla Grodd in a true crime style format • William Shatner on what a retu...

Send us Fan Mail I share my spoiler-light take on Supergirl, from its grief-driven core to the choices that set Kara up for what comes next. Then we move through major DC Studios business questions, a stacked wave of geek movie news, and two losses that shaped TV comedy and early-2000s pop culture. • my Supergirl review, including themes of grief, loss, and revenge • how the film adapts Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and where it diverges • Lobo’s role and what Kara’s arc reve...

Send us Fan Mail We track the biggest comic, TV, and game headlines, from DC and Marvel getting back in the crossover business to Star Trek landing two very different new games. We also pause to remember Anthony Head, James Handy, and Anthony Gadera, and the work that made them part of so many fans’ lives. • DC announces a 2026 DC/Marvel crossover collection with Batman/Deadpool and Superman/Spider-Man leading • Short-story crossover pairings that get surprisingly bold, including ...

Send us Fan Mail We share a personal update about planning a future run for the Kansas House of Representatives, then jump into the biggest headlines shaping sci-fi, comics, games, and movies right now. We weigh what it means to pass a hero’s mantle, recreate legends with AI, and honor the people whose behind-the-scenes work changed pop culture forever. • planning a 2028 run for Kansas House District 114 and why building time matters • Tom Holland’s comments on setting up the next...

Send us Fan Mail I share a personal update on 3D printing and the real possibility of running for the Kansas House, then shift into a rapid tour of the week’s biggest fandom headlines. Star Trek canon hits Webtoon, studios lay out big animation and streaming plans, and we close by remembering Donald Gibb and legendary voice actor Tom Kane. • weighing a run for Kansas State Representative and what timing looks like in a deep red district • Star Trek canonical Webtoon webcomics anno...

Send us Fan Mail We run through the week’s biggest geek headlines, from DC’s animated Superman comeback to Marvel’s next event and the business moves reshaping how fans watch, play, and collect. We also pause to honor two major creators whose work helped define modern movies and comics. • My Adventures with Superman season 3 return date plus why the hiatus happened • Reign of the Supermen inspiration and the “what’s Superman” premise • Cyborg Superman and a new spin on Supe...

Send us Fan Mail We run through the week’s biggest sci-fi, comics, and entertainment headlines, from Star Trek’s publishing lifeline to major DC moves and a packed CinemaCon slate. We also pause to remember Sid Croft and the strange, colorful TV world he helped build. • spring weather check and local updates plus a new 3D printing hobby • Star Trek Starfleet Academy shifting to an IDW comic story with cadets cut off during a simulation • DC’s Superman Spider-Man issue gettin...

Send us Fan Mail I run through a packed set of sci-fi and pop culture headlines, from major franchise follow-ups to streaming adaptations that could define the next wave of geek TV. I also pause for the human stories behind the news, including a serious accident, a public apology, and a farewell to a beloved character actor. • Spaceballs follow-up details, including cast and release timing • Peacock greenlighting a live-action Dungeon Crawler Carl adaptation • Eugene Mirman ...

Send us Fan Mail We run through the biggest sci-fi, comic book, and fandom headlines, from Star Trek Starfleet Academy ending early to surprising reboot and casting moves across Marvel, DC, and beyond. We also slow down to honor creators and performers whose work shaped genre culture for decades. • Star Trek Starfleet Academy set to end with season two • frustration with short streaming seasons and thin worldbuilding • Ubisoft reveals Monopoly Star Wars Heroes vs Villains an...

Send a text We break down a stacked week in pop culture: Marvel swings big with Jay and Silent Bob, DC sharpens its Absolute line, Star Wars charts a 2026 return, and the industry shifts behind the scenes. We also share updates on Bruce Campbell and honor Robert Carradine and Rob Grant. • Marvel’s Jay and Silent Bob miniseries announcement • Bishop limited series details and creative team • DC Absolute Green Arrow and Absolute Catwoman concepts • Star Wars 2026 slate across film, series, and...

Send a text We start with a quick life update on turning 50 and why adult vaccines matter, then dive into a stacked news run: Sony turns Venom animated, Star Trek expands on the page, and legacy franchises pivot. We close by honoring Bud Cort, Brad Arnold, and Tom Noonan. • shingles and TDAP reminders and why we keep records • Sony shifts Venom to animation with horror-savvy directors • Spider-Verse lineage and maturity expectations • Star Trek IV making-of book and environmental legacy • En...

Send a text We track a week of big swings across comics, film, games, and TV: DC reschedules Clayface for Halloween, Alex Ross unveils an experimental Marvel project, and Disney names Josh D’Amaro CEO with Dana Walden as President and CCO. We share registry-worthy films, a MST3K reunion, and a heartfelt tribute to Catherine O’Hara. • DC reshuffles dates for Practical Magic 2 and Clayface • Why a Halloween slot fits Clayface’s horror tone • Alex Ross reveals Marvel Dimensions with...

Send us a text We break down a quiet news week with big implications: Lucasfilm leadership plans, DC’s careful path for Batman and Robin, Invincible’s return date, and Speedy Gonzalez sprinting back under Jorge R. Gutierrez. Quick personal updates, then straight to the stories that matter. • Lucasfilm succession with Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan • Kennedy’s stance on AI and artist protections • Preference to produce over executive leadership • The Brave and the Bold scripting by Christina ...

Send us a text A rapid tour of the week’s geek news moves from Lego’s Smart Bricks for Star Wars and a record-shattering Action Comics No. 1 sale to sharp updates on Black Mirror, Disney’s live-action Tangled, and a Burton-led monster remake. We close with Godzilla Minus Zero and heartfelt tributes to Richard Dimitri and composer Guy Moon. • Lego and Disney unveil Smart Bricks with sensors, sound, and light for Star Wars sets • Record price for Action Comics No. 1 and why it matters to colle...

Send us a text A whirlwind tour through Star Wars Minis, Strange New Worlds’ finale reveals, DC’s Absolute surge, and the business of legacy IP from Peanuts to Archie. We weigh box office milestones, a 007 delay, and what TMNT’s toy shift means for collectors and kids. • Star Wars Minis launch as a kid-friendly gateway • Strange New Worlds adds Bones and Sulu in the finale • DC’s Absolute Universe drives sales and awards momentum • Brainiac casting sets stakes for Man of Tomorrow • Disney cr...

Send us a text We race through a packed slate: Star Wars returns to theaters for its 50th, a new Old Republic game teases a distant horizon, Dogma escapes rights limbo, Disney bets big on AI, Netflix moves for Warner Bros Discovery, and we honor Jim Ward, Jeff Garcia, and Rob Reiner. Fast news, sharp context, and a candid closer on what this all means for fans and creators. • Star Wars 50th anniversary theatrical restoration and why it matters • New narrative-driven Star Wars game announceme...

Send us a text We share a quick update on Thomas’s recovery, then dive into a packed slate: Starfighter’s composer choice, a record-breaking Superman sale, a TMNT strategy reset, Henson’s milestone auction, a graphic history expansion, and Zootopia 2’s box office run. Big themes: how music defines new stories, how IP pivots, and how fan culture preserves its past. • Thomas’s health update and production schedule • Thomas Newman to score Starfighter post–Rise Of Skywalker • What a clean 9.0 S...

Send us a text A whirlwind of geek headlines spans V for Vendetta at HBO, a fresh Star Trek film without the Kelvin cast, and Black Panther 3 moving forward with Denzel Washington. We weigh nostalgia against novelty, call out pricing shifts, and honor the legacy of Dan McGrath. • HBO developing a V for Vendetta series with a modern political edge • Oscar Isaac signals openness to return as Poe with caveats • Paramount retires Kelvin Trek and greenlights a new standalone film • Lego reveals a...

Send us a text Two mega-franchises landed this summer, and we brought in artist and writer Rick Stacey to pull back the cape. We start with Superman’s newest outing and ask a simple question with a thorny answer: when does reinvention enrich a legend, and when does it chip away at what makes the character feel true? From the collar and Kingdom Come-leaning emblem to David Corenswet’s earnest performance, we parse the choices that worked, the ones that nag, and why multiverse logic can both em...

Send us a text A fast tour through NYCC’s biggest reveals, from Batman Nightfall and Vertigo’s revival to Starfleet Academy with Stephen Colbert, major Star Wars publishing moves, and Marvel’s next waves. We weigh what matters, what’s hype, and what could reshape the next two years. • Batman Nightfall animated event details and creative team • Vertigo imprint revival with ten creator-owned series • DC–Marvel crossover reprints and new one-shots • Star Wars books, art volumes, and comics slat...

Send us a text We mark 250 with a brisk tour through the week’s biggest geek headlines, from a Star Trek Enterprise Rose Parade float to Marvel and DC milestones, Magic: The Gathering’s bold crossovers, a new Simpsons movie date, and a record-setting EA buyout. Along the way, we weigh legacy, risk, and what makes nostalgia feel new. • Star Trek’s 60th anniversary float details and transporter illusion • Casting hopes for the Rose Parade appearance • Spider-Man: Brand New Day production pause...

Send us a text Thomas talks about his upcoming surgery, Plus Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is approaching its end with a shortened fifth season, intended to lead into The Original Series. Showrunners Henry Alonso Myers and Akiva Goldsman aim for the series to conclude with Kirk's "first day on the job," focusing on the strongest elements of The Original Series rather than remaking "The Man Trap." Akiva Goldsman has pitched a spinoff concept called "Star Trek: Year One," which would explore Ki...

Send us a text Geek culture expands with major announcements for Star Trek's 60th anniversary, DC's Superman sequel, and Star Wars potentially coming to the world's largest screen at the Sphere in Las Vegas. • Star Trek celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Rose Parade float, new series including Starfleet Academy, and first-ever Lego collaboration • James Gunn announces "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" for July 2027, featuring Superman and Lex Luthor potentially teaming up • Star Wars may be s...

Send us a text We break down James Gunn's Superman coming to VOD early, new Star Trek games, Kumail Nanjiani's revelations about what would have been for Eternals, and remember the legacy of Terrence Stamp who passed away at 87. • Superman hitting VOD on Friday, with James Gunn explaining the release is timed to coincide with Peacemaker season 2 • John Cena confirming Peacemaker season 2 will continue the DCU narrative throughline • Two new Star Trek games announced: Star Trek Voyager Across...