Game of Thrones MEGA EPISODE (Jon Snow, House Targaryen, Our Perfect Kingsguard, Game of Thrones Series Review & Retrospective)

Westeros is once again at the forefront of television audience's minds! Dunk and Egg have stolen our hearts in A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Rhaenyra vs. Alicent returns to our screens this summer! How can your possibly keep it all straight? Maesters Ashley and Jason take the tomes down from the Citadel to unveil George R.R. Martin's history of A Song of Ice and Fire evolution into the Game of Thrones juggernaut it is tonight with these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 256 - Game of Thrones Series Review & Retrospective - Hot takes moments after the OG series wrapped!

• GHL 251 - Our Perfect Kingsguard - who would we most want protecting our reign? Featuring special guest, Rachel Cushing!

• GHL 19 - House Targaryen - Cousins be kissing!

• GHL 10 - Jon Snow - A massive debate about whether or not we know everyone or nothing about Jon Snow!

Learn what it takes to reinvent fantasy for a modern audience. Is it dark edginess? Or practiced tropes? Introducing a new character every chapter? Join us for this in-depth celebration of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE!

Starfleet Academy

This month the Star Trek series 40 years in the making, Starfleet Academy, introduces us to a new generation of Starfleet Cadets and the first new class in the 32nd century! Some familiar faces also return to the franchise. This week on Geek History Lesson we put our Starfleet uniforms back on (with the dust from The Red Shirt Diaries and Section 31), to boldly go where no podcast has gone before!

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Game of Thrones returns! This time it's about the Hedge Knight and his Squire during the time of the greatest piece Westeros has ever seen! What is Dunk short for? What does Egg mean? How do you pronounce "AKOTSK"? Let us guide you back into the world of Westeros as we prepare to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms!

X-Men MEGA EPISODE 2 (Emma Frost, Nightcrawler, Cable, Kitty Pryde)

Once again the X-Men are the team on every Marvel Movie fans' lips! With Cyclops giving us big Jim Lee 90s comics energy in the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer we wanted to reexamine the personal favorite X-Men members of our hosts. Do you love any of these characters as much as we do? Strap yourself into the Quinjet as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 473 - Emma Frost - ft. the strong opinions of Diego Anthony Nuñez!

• GHL 225 - Nightcrawler - the birth of Tex Willerman!

• GHL 211 - Cable - the time traveling history of the best Summers child

• GHL 14 - Kitty Pryde - Discover one of the first X-Men episodes we ever recorded with a bonus dragon

Learn what it takes to tell the best of the best comic book stories in the Marvel Comics Universe. Is it style? Or substance? Join us for this in-depth celebration of top dogs! 

Best Marvel Comics Stories MEGA EPISODE (Best Wolverine Stories, Best Daredevil Stories, Best Iron Fist Stories, Best X-Men Stories)

Marvel Comics characters are sharing adventures with DC Comics characters again! With Laura Kinney forging new grounds with Dick Grayson we wanted to take a look at things from the Marvel perspective. What does it take to tell the Best Marvel Comics story? Strap yourself into the Fantasticar as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 399 - Best Wolverine Stories - Learn which Wolvie stories inspire Logan's longest-running writer, Benjamin Percy

• 232 - Best Daredevil Stories - Uncover the ultimate guide to the tales of The Man Without Fear

• 226 - Best Iron Fist Stories - Find Danny Rand stories you can receommend to your friends

• 258 - Best X-Men Stories - Discover the greatest stories of the best Marvel team

Learn what it takes to tell the best of the best comic book stories in the Marvel Comics Universe. Is it style? Or substance? Join us for this in-depth celebration of top dogs! 

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Best DC Comics Stories MEGA EPISODE (Best Batman, Best Alfred, Best Batman Writers, Best Superman, Best Batman v Superman Stories)

Batman is an Absolute beast! Superman has the Absolute best covers! With the Dark Knight and Man of Steels's DC Absolute Series flying off the shelves there is no better time to explore what it takes to tell the best Kryptonian tales and adventures of the Caped Crusader than now. Strap yourself into the Batmobile we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 431 - Best Batman Family Stories - Discover storytelling beyond the Bat!

• GHL 432 - Best Alfred Pennyworth Stories - Did you think we'd forget Batman's true father?

• GHL 402 - Best Batman Writers of All Time - Want to guess at our list?

• GHL 351 - Best Superman Stories - Learn what an alien can teach us about being human

• GHL 106 - Top 5 Batman v Superman Stories - Strap in for when The Big Blue Boyscout and Gotham's Son come to blows

Learn what it takes to tell the best of the best comic book stories in the DC Comics Universe. Is it style? Or substance? Join us for this in-depth celebration of top dogs: Batman and Superman! 

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Holiday Special MEGA EPISODE 2 (Doctor Strange Holiday Special + Tex Men Ep 1)

We're bringing it back! No one asked for it! Here's every Doctor Strange Holiday Special EVER + the premier episode of TEX MEN! Relive old characters you forgot about or probably should have forgotten! Discover how GHL guest stars Doctor Strange and Clea have taken over the podcast every year! Hear every shenanigan between Tex Willerman and Nightcrawler! Happy Holidays! Special guests incude: Omar Najam (how many times can one guest appear!?), Dani Fernandez, Sam Bashor, John Steven Rocha and more!

KPop Demon Hunters - Tex Men Ep 3

After months of "technical difficulties", the third episode of TEX MEN is finally here! Tex Willerman and Kurt Wagner, the incredible NIGHTCRAWLER are back, and this time they’re joined by Kurt’s old buddy, the mysterious card throwing mutant known as Gambit, Remy LeBeau. Together, they dive into Tex's new fascination -- a little known Korean Documentary called Kpop Demon Hunters. Don’t worry, it’s not all demon drama. Tex also drops some fun facts about the news stories of June 2025, how the Saja Boys ripped off a Coca Cola Cowboy, and his plans for a new Piggly Wiggly Casino! Watch out and make sure you don't put your fist in anyone's mouth!
(We’re as confused as you are).

It’s a Geek History Lesson holiday special packed with geeky goodness, questionable tangents, and enough chaos to make Wolverine lose his cool.

Featuring: Omar Najam

Grab some eggnog, put on your 90s Head Cowl, and let’s do this!

Top 5 Non-Traditional Holiday Movies with Graeme McMillan

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or in your estimation does it not even count? This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by journalist and Scottish icon, Graeme McMillan (Popverse, The Hollywood Reporter), to dig dow deep on the questions of: What constitutes a "holiday" movie? Do we like Die Hard? And provide you an eclectic list to enjoy throughout your celebrations this year! Yes, a comic book character makes an appearance!

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Alien vs Predator Duel 30th Anniversary Retrospecive (Fanbase Feature Crossover)

Explore the comic book origins behind the AVP franchise in the wake of Predator: Badlands playing in cinemas as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the glories and pitfalls of 1990s comic books, the design language of both Xenomorphs and Predators, and ask if they can remember th ename of any character in this story?

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Wonder Woman MEGA Episode (Wonder Woman The Golden Age, Wonder Woman The Silver Age & Wonder Woman The Bronze Age)

Great Hera! Wonder Woman has an iconic solo series and DC Absolute Series on shelves right now! The toughest and kindest member of DC Comics' trinity is the character on everybody's lips. In celebration of the Goddess of War we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 164: Wonder Woman (The Golden Age) – Want to know where and how Diana Prince became Wonder Woman?!

• GHL 350: Wonder Woman (The Silver Age) – Did you know Wonder Woman was a fashion editor?

• GHL 526: Wonder Woman (The Bronze Age) – Discover the power George Perez wielded over Wondy

Welcome to Paradise Island! Or is it Themyscira? Join us for this epic celebration of the most powerful hero in the DC Comics Universe - Wonder Woman!

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Best Jurassic Park Cartoon with Steven Ray Morris

This week the fourth season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (formerly, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous), introduces a new generation of dinosaur enthusiasts to the extended universe of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park! This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by podcaster extraordinaire and OG Murderino, Steven Ray Morris (host of See Jurassic Right), to dig up what exactly it takes to animate Jurassic Right!

Godzilla 1985 40th Anniversary Retrospective (Fanbase Feature Crossover)

Celebrate the legacy of Japanese icon, Godzilla, as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast (for her second Godzilla appearance!), for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the American television edit iconically known as "Godzilla 1985", their shared loved and nostalgia for this particular version of the story, and try to divorce themselves enough to decide if there is anything actually good in this movie?

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Guilllermo Del Toro's Frankenstein

Out in cinemas and now streaming worldwide, the culmination of Guillermo Del Toro's creative work, Frankenstein introduces a new generation of moviegoers to Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by TikTok sensation Fallon Prinzivalli to give a full SPOILER FILLED review.

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Kenneth Branagh's Frankenstein (1994)

Following the success of 1992's Bram Stoker's Dracula Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein which introduced elements of The Bride of Frankenstein into the mainstream story of Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by returning guest Patrick McMillan to decide if this remake stands up to the original.

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Frankenstein vs Bride of Frankenstein

Frankenstein (1931), was a revolution pre-code Universal Monster Movie. In 1935, the Hays Code had been in place for a year and Universal released, The Bride of Frankenstein, which became arguably more iconic than its predecessor. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by Geek History Lesson Research Assistant and Talking Titans co-host Diego Anthony Nuñez to explore the cultural impact of both films. Which is better?

Frankenstein MEGA EPISODE (Frankenstein in Pop Culture, DC Comics' Frankenstein)

It's alive! It's alive! The podcast is a live! #GHLSpookySeason2025 is in full swing and this year we have set our sights on the release of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. From Doctor Victor Frankenstein's hubris, to Mary Shelley's genius, to Elizabeth's innocence, and whether he's called "The Creature" or "The Monster" we break down the many distinct facets of a character who has simply come to be known as "Frankenstein" in these Creature-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 512: Frankenstein in Pop Culture – Uncover all the different pieces of media that were sown together to create the "Frankenstein" you know and love today

• GHL 513: DC Comics' Frankenstein – Study up on the big guy from The Creature Commandos

Fire, bad! Podcast, good! Join us for this creepy celebration of all things Frankenstein!

Doctor John Watson and Sherlock Holmes

There is a direct line between Doctor John Watson and Sherlock Holmes' partnership and the superhero/sidekick relationship of Batman and Robin! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into how Holmes and Watson cemented the "modern sidekick" and explore whether other characters in both franchises may be better sidekicks than we first thought. Alfred Pennyworth? Merry Morstan?

We’re also celebrating the upcoming premiere of WATSON on CBS & Paramount Plus, debuting today October 13, 2025! Starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, this new take on the iconic character is one you won’t want to miss. And here’s the best part: our very own Jason was a story editor on the show! So, we’re joined by someone who has actually written Dr. Watson themselves to discuss what makes this character the paramount sidekick. Grab your magnifying glass, call your favorite sidekick, and join us for this deep dive into the power of partnerships in storytelling!

Justice Gang MEGA EPISODE (Mister Terrific, Guy Gardner, Hawkman, Supergirl)

Being kind is punk rock! Now that Superman is available on streaming and home videos we wanted to highlight the new team assembled in the movie - The Justice Gang! From one of the smartest men in the DC Universe, to a Green Lantern, to a mystical hero with wings, and Clark's tough girl cousin we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 135: Mister Terrific – Why does he have to be the THIRD smartest!?

• GHL 293: Guy Gardner – Did you know the bowl cut Lantern was named after a real life astronaut?

• GHL 92: Hawkman – Discover the complicated mystical alien histories shared by both Carter and Kendra!

• GHL 87: Supergirl – Learn just how bad the Girl of Steel's attitude can get!

Wade through retcons! Fight baddies! Join us for this epic celebration of the latest DC Cinematic Super Team - The Justice Gang!

Best Alien Movie

Alien: Earth has viewers gripping their television screens. Stories of Ripley and the Xenomorphs seamlessly horror and science fiction. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by writer Grant DeArmitt (Ratatosk, HUNT FOR THE SOLAVORE, and CONTAINMENT BREACH: VOL 2), to get to the bottom of the Best Movie in the Alien Franchise. Will your fave reign supreme? Read Grant's horror writing for Popverse here: https://www.thepopverse.com/authors/grant-dearmitt.