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

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

Geek History Lesson

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!

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

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

Geek History Lesson

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

Best Alien Movie

Geek History Lesson

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. 

The Addams Family (RECAST)

The Addams Family (RECAST)

Geek History Lesson

Wednesday Addams is the breakout star of Charles Addams' comic-strip-turned-multi-media-juggernaut: THE ADDAMS FAMILY! This week on Geek History Lesson, we are getting creepy and cooky, mysterious and spooky in celebration of Wednesday season 2, part 2 on Netflix! Learn all about Wednesday's comic strip origins, how cute she was, and her evolution into the dark dive we love to watch today! Did you know the iconic dance isn't just a TikTok trend, but reaches all the way back to the 1964 series with ties to both Lord of the Rings AND Batman 66?

Robins MEGA EPISODE (Nightwing, Tim Drake, Red Hood, Damian Wayne, Signal, History of Robins)

Robins MEGA EPISODE (Nightwing, Tim Drake, Red Hood, Damian Wayne, Signal, History of Robins)

Geek History Lesson

Today, we celebrate (for almost 6 hours!) our shared favorite character in all of comic book history: Robin! From the first Robin to the most recent we break down some of the most beloved Boy Wonders who have ever donned the pixie boots with some of our favorite legacy character-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 21: Nightwing – Explore the life time of the character who defined the Dynamic Duo, Dick Grayson

• GHL 65: Robin (Tim Drake) – Study up on the smartest Robin to ever deduce both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson's alter-egos

• GHL 155: Red Hood (Jason Todd) – Discover the tragic history of the first Robin who died and came back a villain

• GHL 222: Robin (Damian Wayne) – Meet Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul's biological son, the scowly one

• GHL 197: The Signal (Duke Thomas) – Follow the strange journey of the future Robin who never was

• GHL 79: History of Robin - Live from NerdCon! – Jason & Ashley are joined live on stage by Omar Najam (writer Daredevil), and Mia Resella (creator Sam the Witch), for the ultimate Robin trivia game

Slide down the Batpole, jump onto the Redbird, and uncover in this epic celebration of all things Robin!

Batman Beyond

Batman Beyond

Geek History Lesson

Batman’s history is so legendary and he's had so many sidekicks we had to jump cut to the future! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the future history of Batman Beyond -- a time when Terry McGinnis is under the cowl, Neo Gotham is darker than ever, Bruce Wayne has a new god, and we are introduced to some of the most unique and imaginative tales in DC television history.

Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://www.threads.com/@blackcrow521

Fantastic Four MEGA EPISODE (Fantastic Four Pt 1 & 2, Silver Surfer, Doctor Doom, Best FF Team Ever)

Fantastic Four MEGA EPISODE (Fantastic Four Pt 1 & 2, Silver Surfer, Doctor Doom, Best FF Team Ever)

Geek History Lesson

Today, in celebration of Fantastic Four's fourth cinematic debut season we tie the threads between The First Family, The Future Foundations, and some of their most iconic baddies with some of our favorite Baxter Building-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 75: Fantastic Four – Explore the science and the fiction behind Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm

• GHL 76: Fantastic Four Pt 2 – Study up on the greatest moments of Marvel Comics' First Family - including first steps!

• GHL 370: Silver Surfer – Discover the far out & trippy origins of Norrin Radd

• GHL 250: Doctor Doom – Follow the journey of the fifth member of The Fantastic Four on his descent into villanry

• GHL 77: Best FF – Jason & Ashley build their ultimate Fantastic Four line up with other members of the Marvel Comics Universe

Suit up in blue and white, jump into the Negative Zone, and enjoy in this epic celebration of all things Fantastic!

MAILBAG Fantastic Four Marvel's First Family

MAILBAG Fantastic Four Marvel's First Family

Geek History Lesson

This week YOU lead the Fantastic Four discussion! We answer your questions about everything Marvel's First Family from stories we love, tropes we want to retire, characters we want to see more of, and moments we never want to hear referenced ever again. Did your question make it to air? Listen to the full episode & find out!

Best Fictional Schools

Best Fictional Schools

Geek History Lesson

School may be out for the summer, but comic book always have havens for the strange and nerdy to find refuge in. On this week's episode we step into the hallowed halls of The Umbrella Academy, Kamar Taj, Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, and Starfleet Academy to conclude which Universe offers the best education to a young superhero type. Did we miss your fave?

MAILBAG Superman before the James Gunn Movie

MAILBAG Superman before the James Gunn Movie

Geek History Lesson

This week YOU lead the Superman discussion! We answer your questions about everything Superman from stories we love, tropes we want to retire, characters we want to see more of, and moments we never want to hear referenced ever again. Did your question make it to air? Listen to the full episode & find out!

Superman is Better than Batman

Superman is Better than Batman

Geek History Lesson

Hollywood has unleashed the latest adaptation of The Man of Steel on the big screen. The Big Blue Boy Scout has been reinvented for a whole new generation of movie-goers. On this week's episode we reignite the eternal debate between Superman and his super friend - Batman: The Dark Knight. We explore their respective strengths, leadership styles, sidekicks, rogues galleries and more. Will be still believe this title by the end of the pod? Will you?! Listen to hear how we defend your fave!

Wakanda MEGA EPISODE (Black Panther, Shuri, Dora Milaje, Ironheart)

Wakanda MEGA EPISODE (Black Panther, Shuri, Dora Milaje, Ironheart)

Geek History Lesson

Today, in celebration of Ironheart's first season on Disney+ we tie the threads between Riri Williams' Wakandan origins and her status as MIT's greatest superhero with some of our favorite Wakanda-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 198: Black Panther – Explore the science and the magic of the OG Black Panther king with Special Guest Jay Washington

• GHL 201: Shuri (Black Panther) – Study up on the genius kid sister of T'Challa who became Black Panther in her own right

• GHL 438: Dora Milaje (Back Panther Wakanda Forever) – Discover the elite female fighting force who hold up the Black Panther

• GHL 437: Ironheart (Black Panther Wakanda Forever) – Follow the journey of Riri Williams who upgraded Iron Man's classic design with Wakandan flare

Suit up in red, black, and gold and time travel your way through the spirit plane of podcasting in this epic celebration of all things Wakanda! (Additional research and writing by Diego Anthony Nuñez)

Zombies

Zombies

Geek History Lesson

28 Years Later from Danny Boyle follows up (23 years later!), on his zombie movie masterpiece - 28 Days Later! There are multiple Walking Dead shows on the air right now. The Last of Us in a beloved video game and streaming franchise starring the greatest daddy of all time. Zombies are back, baby! We explore why zombies, walkers, biters, or whatever you want to call them continue to hold us in their thrall from George Romero's shambling black-and-white Night of the Living Dead, through cultural context, evolving into the bastion of modern horror. Scared yet? You will be because Your Geek History Lesson is now in session!

Flash Family MEGA EPISODE (Barry Alan, Iris West, Wally West, Bart Allen)

Flash Family MEGA EPISODE (Barry Alan, Iris West, Wally West, Bart Allen)

Geek History Lesson

Today, in celebration of the comic book series Absolute Flash, which is jumping off shelves worldwide, we've entered the Speed Force to summon the assistance of The Flash Family from some of our favorite Flash-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 228: The Flash (Barry Allen) with Stephen Schleicher – Explore the science fiction origins of investigator Barry Allen, who redefined the role of The Flash.

• GHL 462: Iris West (The Flash) – Study up on the smartest woman in Central City and discover what led to her romance with Barry Allen

• GHL 146: Kid Flash (Wally West) – Discover the boy who grew up loving The Flash then perfected what it meant to be The Flash

• GHL 365: Impulse (Bart Allen) – Follow the journey of the slack speedster who became The Flash and died to save the world

Batman Movie Draft with DJ Wooldridge & Diego Anthony Nuñez

Batman Movie Draft with DJ Wooldridge & Diego Anthony Nuñez

Geek History Lesson

From the Warner Bros. tower in Los Angeles, California Geek History Lesson brings together three superheroic writers - Ashley Victoria Robinson, Jason Inman, and DJ Wooldridge - to compete in a fantasy football-style draft in order to create the best Batman movie for Commissioner Diego Anthony Nuñez. We pick from live action categories like: Batman, Female Lead, Alfred, and Needle Drop to get to the bottom of: what a a great Batman movie really needs? At the end each drafter pitches their movie, title, and storyline. Play along at home and join us in the first ever Batman Movie Draft!

Should Thunderbolts have been in MCU Phase 1?

Should Thunderbolts have been in MCU Phase 1?

Geek History Lesson

From the dark places of the Marvel Comics Universe Geek History Lesson dares to shine a light on the super team - are they heroes? - The Thunderbolts. This team has made it to the big screen world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe led by Bucky Barnes, athough on screen it does not appear to follow the comic book team in the slightest. We explore the similiarities and differences in Thunderbolts media (Spoiler-free!), and ask the big question: should The Thunderbolts have debuted earier in MCU history? One co-host thinks YES and one disagrees! Time to listen to discuss The Thunderbolts!

New Avengers MEGA EPISODE (Photon, Blade, War Machine, Cassie Lang, Ironheart)

New Avengers MEGA EPISODE (Photon, Blade, War Machine, Cassie Lang, Ironheart)

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This week, in celebration of the upcoming Thunderbolts movie, which might just be the new Avengers team, we’ve assembled some of our favorite New Avengers-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 481: Photon – Explore the cosmic adventures of Monica Rambeau, her ties to Captain Marvel, and her electrifying role with the Avengers.

• GHL 474: Blade – Sink your teeth into the origins and undead exploits of Blade, the vampire-hunting Daywalker.

• GHL 468: War Machine – Discover the ironclad legacy of James Rhodes, Tony Stark’s closest ally, and his heroic transformation in the Marvel Universe.

• GHL 450: Cassie Lang – Follow the journey of Ant-Man’s daughter, from adorable child to teenage hero known as Stature and Stinger.

• GHL 437: Ironheart - Riri Williams – Meet the genius teen whose armor rivals Tony Stark's, as she prepares for her own Disney+ adventure.

Batman The Digital Age 2000 - 2012

Batman The Digital Age 2000 - 2012

Geek History Lesson

From the shadows of Gotham City Geek History Lesson embarks on a gripping journey through Batman's Digital Age—spanning from 2000 to 2012. This era exploded the number of Batman Family members from introducing Terry McGinnis, to resurrecting Jason Todd, to the apparent birth of Damian Wayne. Amidst the rise of superhero movies and digital comics "Bruce Wayne: Murderer", "Identity Crisis", and "Final Crisis" made dark, controversial choices for the character we are still reading the ramifications of today. This period saw Dick Grayson emerge from the shadow and step into the cowl under the auspices of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely and - hot take! - one of the co-hosts thinks we should have never gone back! Time to listen to Batman's Digital Age!

Listen to Batman The Golden Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-batman-the-golden-age--50775746

Listen to Batman the Silver Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/383-batman-the-silver-age--50775415

Listen to Batman the Bronze Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/446-batman-the-bronze-age-1970-1985--52438219

Listen to Batman the Dark Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/494-batman-the-dark-age-1985-2000--58894962

Daredevil MEGA Episode (Best Daredevil Stories, Daredevil & The Man Without Fear Review)

Daredevil MEGA Episode (Best Daredevil Stories, Daredevil & The Man Without Fear Review)

Geek History Lesson

This week, to celebrate Daredevil’s return in Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+, we’ve assembled some of our favorite Daredevil-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:

• GHL 232: Best Daredevil Stories – Your ultimate guide to Daredevil’s most iconic and essential tales, from Frank Miller’s groundbreaking arcs to modern classics.

• GHL 59: Daredevil – A deep dive into Matt Murdock’s life as a lawyer by day and vigilante by night. Bonus: how he makes red spandex look this cool.

• GHL 58: Man Without Fear Review – A breakdown of Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.’s legendary origin story for Daredevil. Learn how Matt became the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen.

So grab your billy clubs, embrace the darkness, and join us for this epic celebration of Daredevil! Even if you can’t see what’s coming, trust us—Matt Murdock can.

Avengers MEGA Episode (Falcon, Vision, War Machine & Avengers Film 10th Anniversary Review)

Avengers MEGA Episode (Falcon, Vision, War Machine & Avengers Film 10th Anniversary Review)

Geek History Lesson

This week, we’re suiting up for a Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE celebrating Earth’s Mightiest Heroes: The Avengers! We’ve curated some of our favorite Avengers-themed episodes from the archives for one epic journey through Marvel history.Here’s what’s on the lineup:

• GHL 279: Falcon – Follow Sam Wilson’s journey from sidekick to shield-bearer. (Spoiler: his wings are cooler than Tony Stark’s tech. Fight us.)

• GHL 352: Vision – Dive into the life of Marvel’s most emotional android, from WandaVision to questioning if robots can cry.

• GHL 468: War Machine – Explore the ironclad legacy of James Rhodes, Tony Stark’s best friend and the Avenger who always has your back.

• GHL 411: Avengers 10-Year Anniversary – Featuring special guest Brian Ibbott! We revisit the movie that changed superhero cinema forever.

Sit back, relax, and prepare to assemble for this star-studded journey through Avengers history. And don’t miss the post-credits debate: Who’s the best Avenger? (Spoiler: it’s not Hawkeye.)