How much do you really know about the Flash, the star of the CW’s newest superhero show? Listen to a live recording of the Geek History Lesson Podcast as they challenge comic book writer Sterling Gates (Kid Flash) and Geek & Sundry’s 2 Broke Geeks to a Flash trivia contest where only the audience got to win prizes!
GHL 37 - Wildcat (Ted Grant)
He just showed up on Arrow Season 3, so it's time to talk about the man who trained Black Canary and Batman, Wildcat! A founding member of the Justice Society of America, Wildcat is one of the toughest fighters in the DC Universe. But how did he get to be so tough?
GHL 36 - John Constantine
The best hero of DC Comics Vertigo, the Hellbalzer himself, John Constantine has a brand new TV show. So that makes it a perfect time to peer through the layers of Hell to learn just where this tosser came from.
GHL 35 - Catwoman (Selina Kyle)
There's only cat burglar in Gotham that has Batman's heart, and that is Selina Kyle. But how did her life of crime in Gotham start? Let's peel back the leather and learn the origin of Catwoman!
GHL 34 - Green Arrow
For three seasons, the Arrow has been keeping his city safe and grabbing ratings for the CW. But how do the origins of the Arrow compare to his comic book counterpart, the Green Arrow? Let's learn all the secrets in his quiver!
GHL 33 - James Gordon (Commissioner)
Gotham just premiered on FOX, and it stars a young James Gordon. But where did he come from? How did he become the commissioner of Gotham City? It's a Bat time for some Bat Ally History!
GHL 32 - Best Doctor Who Villain with Stephen Schleicher
In our final Doctor Who episode, we're joined by Stephen Schleicher, host of the Major Spoilers podcast, to discuss who is the greatest Doctor Who villain of all, and which villain could actually defeat the doctor.
GHL 31 - Doctor Who: Best Doctor Ever
Who is the best Doctor in Doctor Who history? This week, we're joined by Matthew Peterson, co-host of the Major Spoilers podcast, to talk Doctor Who and answer the age old question.
GHL 30 - Best Doctor Who Companion with Sterling Gates
We're still celebrating the return of Doctor Who! But how can you talk about Doctor Who without talking about his companions? This week, we're joined by special guest Sterling Gates, comic book writer and Doctor Who fan, to decide who is the best Doctor Who companion ever!
GHL 29 - If We Controlled Doctor Who
Doctor Who just returned! But what would you do if you were the showrunner of Doctor Who? Which villains would you use? What would your Doctor be like? That's we decided to do as we appointed ourselves as the imaginary showrunners of Doctor Who.
GHL 28 - Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn may be the Joker's girlfriend, but did you know that she is also a world class gymnist? Harley has many secrets and we will tell you all of them!
GHL 27 - Disney's Aladdin
Aladdin is one of Disney's biggest animated movies of all time. But do you know the tale that it came from? We read you that and introduce you to a whole series of facts about this classic movie that you may not know! Plus a special tribute to the recently departed Robin Williams, the one and only Genie.
GHL 26 - Star-Lord
The leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter J Quill is better known as Star-Lord. But how did he get that name? Or even his magical space gun?
GHL 25 - Rocket Raccoon
There's a furry, loud-mouthed talking member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, and he's a raccoon!! Is he a raccoon or an alien that looks like a raccoon! Let's travel to space and learn together!
GHL 24 - Jack Bauer (24)
Jump into the world of Jack Bauer and the TV show 24. Learn Jack Bauer's secret origin and how many times he has said "dammit" over the course of 9 seasons.
GHL 23 - Lara Croft Tomb Raider
We enter the world of video games this week as we peel back the mystery of the Tomb Raider. Also known as Lara Croft, she is an adventurer and action hero. She has had a series of video games released about her, but do you know here entire history? It's time to explore some caves and learn!
GHL 22 - Planet of the Apes
The apes are taking over as this week! We will teach you everything you need to know about the Planet of the Apes, the movie and the planet! Caesar is taking over in Dawn of the Planet of Apes, but before he does let's learn about these apes. Where did they come from, and did you know it was based on a French novel? It's time to go to the Planet of the Apes and learn!!
GHL 21 - Nightwing (Dick Grayson)
Dick Grayson has been called Robin, Nightwing, and now just Grayson. In honor of issue one of Grayson being released by DC Comics, we're taking a look into the history of the first boy wonder. How did he first meet Batman, and why did he finally quit the Batcave. It's time to learn all those Bat facts and more!
GHL 20 - Optimus Prime
Just in time for the new Tranformers movie, we're ready to fill your brains with knowledge about Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots!
GHL 19 - House Targaryen
The House Targaryen have ruled the iron throne and the dragons for years in the fictional land of Westeros as seen in Game of Thrones. But where did they come from? It's time to go into the old books of the past and learn all their secrets and legends.