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Join hosts Thomas and Frank on their weekly podcast 'Challenge Accepted' as they take on the ultimate challenge of watching and reviewing a different movie, show, comic, or game each episode. From the latest in geek TV to classic favorites, no challenge is too big for these two friends. Tune in for their hilarious banter and insightful critiques on all things pop culture. Challenge accepted!© 2018 Arte
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  • Peacemaker S2E7 | Earth X, Raw Consequences, and John Cena’s Best Performance Yet

    Peacemaker S2E7 | Earth X, Raw Consequences, and John Cena’s Best Performance Yet
    Oct 3 2025
    In our last solo review before the finale, Frank breaks down Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 7, “Like a Thief in the Night.” We cover how the Earth X arc reframes the team’s choices, why Adebayo finally steps from reactive to proactive, the surprising nuance to Augie in a fascist world, and how Vigilante’s sacrifice resets the board for the finale. We also talk about the episode’s strongest character beats, where the mechanics show, and why John Cena’s work this season stands out as his best to date. untitled Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Intro, episode plan, and what’s coming for the finale 00:44 Dropped into Earth X and the Argus escape 01:09 Adebayo and Judo Master connect, seeing the world for what it is 03:06 Team regroups with two Vigilantes, plans the house infiltration 04:16 A different Augie in a different world, and what that says about DCU Augie 06:15 Chris vs. the past he can’t outrun 07:14 Keith’s near-death, Chris’s breaking point, and a choice with consequences 08:27 The portal sequence, who stays behind, and what it sets up 09:10 John Cena’s leap from Season 1 to now 09:52 What worked: real consequences, character-first storytelling, grounded stakes 15:44 Where it stumbles: mechanical connectors and limited Earth X texture 17:26 Performance shoutouts: Holland, Brooks, and scene craft 18:42 Why this is a perfect penultimate chapter and what we want from the finale Key Takeaways Earth X is a mirror, not a gimmick. The episode uses the setting to highlight privilege, hate, and willful blindness, pushing Chris to confront what he doesn’t see until it’s too late. Adebayo steps up. She’s the glue when she’s active, not reactive. This is her most decisive episode of the season, rallying the team and reframing her personal accountability. Augie’s complexity lands. In a world that validates him, Augie isn’t “better,” but he’s different. That contrast sheds light on how alienation hardened DCU Augie. Consequences feel real. Death is on the table, choices cost something, and quiet character beats carry more weight than the explosions around them. Cena levels up. The grief and surrender scenes rank among the season’s best acting, selling Chris as a broken man trying to do one right thing. Minor stumbles. A few transitions feel mechanical and Earth X’s texture could use more on-screen shading to heighten anxiety and stakes. Quotes “This episode is character first, even when the world is exploding around them.” “Adebayo works best when she’s leading, not reacting.” “Augie isn’t redeemed here, he’s contextualized. The world that embraced him made a different monster.” “Cena’s performance turns Chris into a man who can finally look his guilt in the eye.” Call to Action If you’re enjoying these breakdowns, follow and subscribe, drop us a rating and review, and share the episode with a friend using #GeekFreaksPodcast. It helps a ton and keeps the conversation going into the finale. Links and Resources All show notes and news: GeekFreaksPodcast.com — the source of all news discussed on our podcast. Follow Us Website: GeekFreaksPodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions What do you think Earth X reveals about Chris that the main timeline couldn’t? Where do you want Adebayo, Harcourt, and Vigilante to land after the finale? Send your thoughts and questions for next week’s wrap-up, and we’ll feature a few on the show. Apple Podcast Tags: Peacemaker Season 2, DCU, James Gunn, John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Vigilante, Adebayo, Harcourt, Earth X, Argus, TV review, superhero TV, geek culture
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    19 m
  • Twisted Metal | Why Peacock’s Car-Combat Chaos Works | Feat. Phil of Distance Nerding

    Twisted Metal | Why Peacock’s Car-Combat Chaos Works | Feat. Phil of Distance Nerding
    Sep 30 2025

    Frank is joined by Phil to break down Peacock’s Twisted Metal, from its surprisingly heartfelt character work to the tournament arc and deep cuts that longtime players will recognize. We talk John Doe’s search for identity, the show’s “happy sociopath” version of Sweet Tooth, how Season 2 levels up the stunts and car combat, and why adding new lore can actually respect the games. If you skipped this one because “cars with guns,” we make the case for why it’s worth your time.

    Timestamps and Topics

    • 00:00 Introductions and why Twisted Metal was the pick for this episode.

    • 00:36 What the show adapts from the games and where it departs, especially with John Doe.

    • 02:11 The core premise: post apocalyptic courier job, a shot at life behind the walls, and the road to San Francisco.

    • 03:29 Game lore 101: Calypso, wishes with a twist, and character specific endings.

    • 07:00 Sweet Tooth as chaos engine, why the Joker style wildcard works on TV.

    • 09:05 Samoa Joe in the suit, Will Arnett on the mic, and why the voice swap lands.

    • 10:58 Axel and other fan favorites enter, with connected backstories that actually pay off.

    • 13:42 Game venues reimagined with in world logic, HUDs and objectives that make sense.

    • 18:48 Car combat talk: practical vs CG, why Season 2’s action feels better.

    • 21:07 “Silly” weapons that get smart uses and Chekhov’s missile moments.

    • 23:03 Budget glow up from Season 1 to Season 2 and early success on Peacock.

    • 24:04 John and Quiet’s chemistry, then the Season 2 relationship reset.

    • 28:05 The sister storyline, tough choices, and consequences after the wish.

    • 30:40 Minion reworked, identity twists, and a setup that begs for Season 3.

    • 33:40 Adaptation philosophy: build new stories that feel like the game.

    • 41:31 What other game adaptations can learn from Twisted Metal.

    • 45:06 Fun facts: ratings, production notes, and stunt work.

    Key Takeaways

    • Twisted Metal balances weekly mayhem with character arcs, making the world feel lived in instead of gimmicky.

    • Sweet Tooth is written as a charmingly off kilter sociopath, and the Samoa Joe and Will Arnett combo sells the menace and the laughs.

    • Season 2 embraces the tournament and deepens game lore while explaining gamey elements inside the story.

    • Practical stunts plus targeted CG keep the car combat crunchy and readable.

    • Smart departures from canon create stronger relationships without losing the game’s tone.

    Quotes

    • “It’s a show about a character trying to find his worth in a post apocalyptic world.”

    • “Sweet Tooth is a happy sociopath. It’s off putting and I love him for it.”

    • “They nailed the cross between practical and CG. The car combat was better than I expected.”

    • “Give me new stories that live in the game’s world, not a beat for beat retelling.”

    Call to Action

    If you enjoyed this breakdown, follow and rate the show. Drop a review on Apple Podcasts, share the episode with a friend who loved the games, and tag us with #ChallengeAcceptedPod so we can shout you out next week.

    Links and Resources

    • GeekFreaksPodcast.com is our home base and the source of all news discussed on our shows

    • Watch Twisted Metal on Peacock

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    Listener Questions

    What did the show get right compared to your favorite Twisted Metal entries? Send your thoughts and questions for the next episode, and we will feature a few on air.

    Apple Podcasts Tags
    Geek Freaks, Challenge Accepted, Twisted Metal, Peacock, TV review, video game adaptations, Anthony Mackie, Sweet Tooth, car combat, post apocalyptic TV
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    56 m
  • Peacemaker S2E6 | Earth X Reveal, Vigilante Meets Vigilante, Rising Tension

    Peacemaker S2E6 | Earth X Reveal, Vigilante Meets Vigilante, Rising Tension
    Sep 26 2025

    Frank breaks down Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 6, “Ignorance Is Chris,” and why the “better world” finally shows its cracks. From the diner photo that warps, to Harcourt and Chris opening up in an interrogation room, to Vigilante meeting his Earth X counterpart, this episode clicks into place. We also hit Rick Flag Sr.’s prison visit with Lex Luthor, the Sons of Liberty twist, and the hallway tells that confirm where we are. It is a tense, funny, uneasy chapter that sets up a high-stakes sprint to the finale.

    Timestamps and Topics

    • 00:00 Intro and episode plan

    • 00:23 Housekeeping, L.A. Comic Con updates, why last week skipped

    • 00:44 Frank’s knee update and getting back on mic

    • 01:01 The big swing lands: “Hello, Earth X, mind the flags”

    • 01:19 Diner scene breakdown and the melting-faces photo

    • 02:01 The inevitability of the reveal and why the vibe felt off

    • 02:28 At Adrian’s place: mom cameo, “secret room,” evidence stash

    • 03:33 The Beanie Baby closet and recreating the portal

    • 04:06 Back in the portal room: the neighbor-alien and why it matters

    • 04:44 Sneaking the Smith mansion and the rising tension

    • 05:20 Harcourt’s snow globe stall, the car ride with Keith

    • 06:10 Music clues in this world, no rap, the whitewashed timeline

    • 06:33 Eagly raid in the kitchen, the mess to clean up

    • 06:55 Vigilante meets Vigilante, animal “facts,” and the glasses tell

    • 08:12 Sons of Liberty inversion and why Alt Adrian hates Peacemaker

    • 09:39 Rick Flag Sr. visits Lex Luthor at Belle Reve

    • 10:38 The deal for portal tech and the DCU bridge it hints at

    • 11:19 Harcourt and Chris finally say the quiet part out loud

    • 12:40 Adebayo’s walk, “one got out,” and the street chase

    • 13:59 Auggie ambushes Economos at the mansion

    • 14:47 Alt Harcourt flips the switch at A.R.G.U.S.

    • 15:08 The flag with a swastika and the words that land like a punch

    • 15:47 Wrap up, what 6 through 8 now promise, social plugs and sign-off

    Key Takeaways

    • The episode earns its dread by letting small details stack until the Earth X truth can no longer be ignored.

    • Vigilante meeting himself is both the funniest stretch and honest character work that reframes his bravado.

    • The Harcourt and Chris scene gives the alt-world twist emotional weight and nudges their relationship into something healthier.

    • Rick Flag Sr. and Lex Luthor open the door to wider DCU stakes without hijacking the episode.

    • Adebayo’s street sequence and the desk flag reveal are the gut checks that make the cut to black land.

    Quotes

    • “Hello, Earth X, mind the flags.”

    • “One got out! It’s a black.”

    • “This is your perfect world.”

    Call to Action

    If you enjoyed this breakdown, follow the show, leave a rating, and share the episode with a friend who is watching along. Use #ChallengeAcceptedLive so we can find your takes.

    Links and Resources

    • GeekFreaksPodcast.com for our hub and the source of all news discussed during our podcast

    • Follow our con coverage and reviews all week

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    Listener Questions

    What was the exact moment you realized we were on Earth X? Where do you land on Adrian vs. Adrian after this episode? Send thoughts and questions to ChallengeAcceptedGFX@gmail.com or DM us on socials and we will read a few next episode.

    Apple Podcast Tags: Peacemaker, Peacemaker Season 2, Peacemaker S2E6, Ignorance Is Chris, Earth X, Vigilante, James Gunn, John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Rick Flag Sr., Lex Luthor, DCU, Review, Podcast Show Notes, Geek Freaks, Challenge Accepted
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    17 m
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