We're turning it over to our "friends" to share their unique behind the curtain take on X-Men 97! That's right! The fourth episode of TEX MEN is finally here! Tex Willerman and Kurt Wagner, the incredible NIGHTCRAWLER are back, it's the middle of the night for one of them - and they have a bone to pick with the seeming death of one of the co-hosts at the hand of Disney+!? Tex also calls a very famous movie stars and Nightcrawler reveals who will be playing him in the upcoming live action MCU X-Men movie adaptation! Watch out and make sure you wish Tex and Zendaya every happiness!
(We’re as confused as you are).
X-Men 97 Season 2
To me, my podcast! FULL SPOILER ALERT!! Whether it's at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters or Your Mind University we all watched the latest season of X-Men 97. Summers Family members and Nightcrawler aficionados really went through it in these episode. In celebration of the second season of the Disney+ show, Jason and Ashley, dive into the way the season long story arc played out, react to a major character death, and predict which notorious comic book storyline we think will make up season 3! Strap into the quinjet! We are about to get into it!
Spider-Man MEGA EPISODE 2 (Spider-Man Pt 1 & 2, Punisher, Crafting Engaging Spider-Man Stories, Hulk)
Spider-Man is swinging back into the MCU and the big screen so it is time to celebrate all things wallcrawler with another Spider-Man Mega Episode! This week Jason and Ashley have crafted an episode to highlight characters, ideas, and stories which will inspire Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Here’s what’s in store for this week’s super-powered lineup:
Spider-Man Parts 1 & 2 (GHL 12 & 13) - Learn the origin of Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man!
Punisher (GHL 105) - Hear the complex backstory that brought veteran Frank Castle to the vigilante identity: The Punisher
The Secret to Crafting Engaging Spider-Man Stories (GHL 461) - Hear Jason Inman bring his writer brain to the forefront & break down what you most love about a Spidey story?
Hulk (GHL 271) - Jay Washington joins the pod to delve into the history of the big green monster Avenger
Top 5 Spider-Man Stories (GHL 168) - Explore the narratives that most drive home: with great power comes great responsiblity!
Whether you’re a die-hard Spidey fan or just discovering all of these characters who are joining Peter Parker on-screen in Brand New Day. Enjoy these podcast's epic moments, fascinating discussions, and nostalgic deep dives into Spider-Man and his amazing friends! Listen now and join us next week for even more Geek History Lesson adventures.
X-Men 97 MEGA EPISODE (JP Karliak, Storm, Best X-Men Stories, Psylocke, Apocalypse ft Cullen Bunn)
Step back into the Danger Room! X-Men 97 season 2 is on the air and our beloved mutatns are bigger and badder than ever. Apocalypse is scary! Psylocke is leading a team! Storm is the goddess we've aways needed! Are you as worried for these X-Men as we are? Fight your way back from the Age of Apocalypse as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
GHL 502: X-Men 97s JP Karliak Talks Voicing Morph - hear the reorigin story direct from Morph's mouth
GHL 262: Storm - celebrate the weather witch who leads the X-Men
GHL 258: Best X-Men Stories - discover 10 of the most important X-Men story in comic book history
GHL 115: Psylocke - dive down into the psychic powers of X-Force's powerhouse
GHL 114: Apocalypse with comic book writer Cullen Bunn - learn how evil En Sabah Nur really is from the mouth of someone who was written him
Learn what it takes to build the next generation of X-Men in a pocket of the Marvel Comics Universe. Can Apocalypse be defeated? Why does Psylocke glow? We have all the answer news viewers and new Xavier students are asking!
Writing for Comics and TV (LIVE from Emerald City Comic Con)
LIVE FROM THE EMERALD CITY COMIC CON 2026! Ever wanted to know how to write for comic books AND tv? Ashley Victoria Robinson (Popverse, Geek History Lesson podcast), asks writers Jason Inman (CBS' Watson, DC Comics Love is Love), Jeremy Haun (Hulu's The Beauty, The Realm), and Amy Chu (Netflix's Dota: Dragon Blood, Poison Ivy), how to firmly plant a foot in each world? They answer questions and offer advice on writing across geeky mediums!
Star Wars MEGA EPISODE (Darth Vader Vol 1, Star Wars vs Star Trek, History of the Sith & Jedi)
Fire up the hyperdrive and grab your Beskar armor—it’s time for a Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE celebrating The Mandalorian and his adorable sidekick, Grogu (or as we’ll always call him, Baby Yoda). With Mando back in action, we’re diving deep into Star Wars lore with a lineup of epic episodes you won’t want to miss.Here’s what we’ve got for you this week in the MEGA EPISODE:
GHL 281: Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 1 (Book Club) – With special guest Ken Napzok, we dive into Charles Soule’s incredible comic series that picks up right after Revenge of the Sith.
GHL 233: Star Wars vs. Star Trek – The ultimate nerd debate! Special guest Ken Napzok joins us to settle the age-old question: which is better, Star Wars or Star Trek?
GHL 141: History of the Sith – Ever wonder where the Sith came from? With special guest Kristian Harloff, we dig deep into the dark side.
GHL 93: History of the Jedi – Before the Sith, there were the Jedi. But how were they founded? With special guest John Rocha, we explore the origins of the galaxy’s most famous space monks.
So grab your lightsaber, pour yourself a glass of blue milk, and settle in for this Star Wars MEGA EPISODE. And don’t forget to keep some snacks handy—Baby Yoda’s gonna want some.
Wonder Man (Avengers)
Wonder Man has made it to the MCU in the word of streaming starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II! His comic book history is so confusing and he's quit so many Avengers teams this week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the history of Wonder Man -- the times when Simon Williams is a working actor in Los Angeles, the times he had a group of weird roommates, Wonder Man is a stunt man, and an Avengers, and we are introduced to some of the most bizarre twists and turns in Marvel Comics history.
Additional research & writing by Diego Anthony Nuñez - https://www.threads.com/@blackcrow521
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!
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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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!
Fantastic Four MEGA EPISODE (Fantastic Four Pt 1 & 2, Silver Surfer, Doctor Doom, Best FF Team Ever)
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
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
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?
Wakanda MEGA EPISODE (Black Panther, Shuri, Dora Milaje, Ironheart)
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
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!
Should Thunderbolts have been in MCU Phase 1?
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)
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.
Daredevil MEGA Episode (Best Daredevil Stories, Daredevil & The Man Without Fear Review)
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.