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!
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.
The Addams Family (RECAST)
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)
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’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.
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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?
MAILBAG Superman before the James Gunn Movie
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
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)
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)
Flash Family MEGA EPISODE (Barry Alan, Iris West, Wally West, Bart Allen)
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
Thunderbolts and Andor Revive Struggling Franchises
In the span of a few days Disney Studios release Thunderbolts and Andor on the world. In subsequent days the movie and streaming show have grasped their respective franchises by the reigns and breather new life into both through strong telling from a certain point of view. We explore why putting humanity at the forefront of both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Star Wars franchise has brought both critical and audience success. Thought we'd have nothing nice to say? It's time for you to listen along and some crow, yourself!
Batman Movie Draft with DJ Wooldridge & Diego Anthony Nuñez
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!
Will Mission Impossible the Final Reckoning be the Final Installment? with DJ Wooldridge
Good morning, listeners. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to dive deep into the history, impact, and future of one of the most iconic action franchises of all time: Mission Impossible. As always, should you get lost in a sea of incredible stunts, complex plots, or Tom Cruise’s death-defying feats, we’ll be here to guide you through every twist and turn. Join us in welcoming Only Stupid Answer's DJ Wooldridge as a specialist in this operation. This podcast will self-destruct in 5 seconds… Let’s begin.