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Geek Freaks is for all geek culture fans. Listen to the latest in Video Games, Movies, Comics, and TV on our show. Join our host, Frank , and a rotating panel of super fans for in-depth discussions and exclusive interviews. Stay updated on the latest in geek culture with our podcast. New episodes every week. Search for Geek Freaks on Apple, Spotify, or any other podcast app to subscribe and never miss an episode.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Ciencia Ficción Política y Gobierno
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  • Avatar: Fire and Ashes Discussion, Steve Rogers Returns for Avengers, and Odyssey looks EPIC!

    Avatar: Fire and Ashes Discussion, Steve Rogers Returns for Avengers, and Odyssey looks EPIC!
    Dec 24 2025

    It's a year end, clocked out episode with Burke joining the show for holiday traditions, Christmas movie rotations, and why Christmas Vacation hits different the older you get. Then it's straight into the biggest geek headlines: the Avengers: Doomsday chatter around Steve Rogers, Christopher Nolan taking on The Odyssey (and why it feels built for IMAX), and the latest Superman casting talk with Lars Ettinger reportedly stepping in as Brainiac.

    The back half is a full, spoiler heavy review of Avatar: Fire and Ashes, covering the new faction dynamics, how the family story lands this time, Varang's presence as a villain, Quaritch's shifting loyalties, and what the ending sets up for what's next.

    Timestamps and Topics

    • 00:00:00 Intro and holiday vibe check with Burke

    • 00:00:51 Christmas decorating habits, movie rotation, and Vacation franchise talk

    • 00:03:49 Avengers: Doomsday discussion and the Steve Rogers reaction

    • 00:08:59 Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey trailer breakdown and IMAX hype

    • 00:14:04 Superman talk, Lars Ettinger as Brainiac, and story hopes

    • 00:17:34 Avatar: Fire and Ashes review begins (full spoilers)

    • 00:27:35 Varang breakdown, motivations, and the darker mirror of "I see you"

    • 00:33:27 Kiri's bigger role, the spiritual threads, and what it could mean next

    • 00:41:44 Nitpicks, repetition talk, and the voice casting complaint

    • 00:46:09 Scores, theater recommendation, and looking ahead

    Key Takeaways

    • The episode starts relaxed and holiday coded, then shifts into big franchise conversation fast.

    • The Avengers: Doomsday segment focuses on bringing Steve Rogers back without flattening Sam Wilson's space in the story.

    • The Odyssey trailer has the crew excited for Nolan going mythic on a massive, grounded scale made for premium screens.

    • Brainiac feels like a smart follow up villain for Superman, especially if the story ties power to personal stakes and Krypton lore.

    • Avatar: Fire and Ashes hits harder emotionally this time, with Spider's place in the family and Neytiri's growth standing out.

    • The main knocks are a few familiar Avatar beats repeating, even if the spectacle still wins.

    Memorable Quotes

    • "This is very much Christmas Vacation. We are clocked out."

    • "At the end of the day, I'm just happy to have Steve Rogers back."

    • "How do they keep making perfect movies?"

    • "You're basically following a dead man's memories."

    • "I see you in that mirror."

    • "I felt like the Colonel when I was just sitting there staring at her."

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    Links and Resources

    Geek Freaks Podcast's website is the source for all news discussed on the show.

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    Listener Questions

    Send your questions, hot takes, or topic requests via DM on Instagram, Twitter, or Threads, and we'll hit the best ones in a future episode.

    Apple Podcast tags: Geek Culture, Pop Culture, Movie News, Trailers, Marvel, Avengers, Avengers: Doomsday, Captain America, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Secret Wars, Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey, IMAX, DCU, Superman, Brainiac, Krypton, Avatar, Avatar: Fire and Ashes, James Cameron, Film Review, Sci Fi, Fantasy
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  • IT: Welcome to Derry Finale, Supergirl Teaser, Avatar Season 2, and Game Awards Highlights

    IT: Welcome to Derry Finale, Supergirl Teaser, Avatar Season 2, and Game Awards Highlights
    Dec 16 2025
    Episode Summary

    This episode is a geek news and trailer roundup with a full IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 finale discussion, plus reactions to the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow teaser and the Netflix live action Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 trailer. We also hit the biggest Game Awards 2025 winners and reveals, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a new Divinity announcement, and first impressions of the Street Fighter movie trailer.
    Spoiler note: Full spoilers for IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 kick in during the dedicated segment later in the episode.

    Timestamps and Topics

    • 0:00:00 Intro, holiday check-in, and California fog weather

    • 00:01:22 Question of the Week: Which classic horror movie should become a modern series?

    • 00:05:31 Streaming consolidation talk and why big mergers worry creators and viewers

    • 00:12:08 Far Cry series discussion and what makes the games work as TV

    • 00:17:05 The Game Awards 2025 recap: winners and biggest reveals

    • 00:25:48 Trailer reactions: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow teaser and Lobo glimpse

    • 00:32:52 Trailer reactions: Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Toph, Azula, bending rules

    • 00:39:25 IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 spoiler discussion and finale thoughts

    • 00:49:28 What's next: Season 2 (1935) and Season 3 (1908) setting breakdown

    • 00:53:03 Ratings and recommendations, plus network updates and wrap-up

    Key Takeaways

    • The show dives into how streaming consolidation could impact jobs, creativity, and what viewers pay.

    • Far Cry feels like a perfect TV sandbox if it nails the villain and the escalating rebellion vibe.

    • The Game Awards conversation focuses on what looks exciting now versus what might be years away.

    • Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow looks like it's keeping the comic's tone and trauma-driven edge front and center.

    • Netflix Avatar Season 2 has the ingredients, but the details matter, especially Toph's presentation and Azula's intensity.

    • IT: Welcome to Derry sticks the landing for the crew, and the back-in-time structure could keep future seasons fresh.

    Memorable Quotes

    • "Merging in the end makes a small amount of people rich."

    • "That is such a devious strategy. You almost got to respect it."

    • "How does this story about Pennywise make me feel feelings?"

    • "I need to see bloodbending."

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    If you enjoyed the episode, follow Geek Freaks on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, leave a five star review, and share the show using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Also keep an eye on our socials for Geekies voting and nominees this week.

    Links and Resources

    GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during our podcast.

    Follow Us

    Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast
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    Listener Questions

    Send us what you want covered next, including:

    • Which Game Awards reveal are you most excited to actually play?

    • What moment from IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 hit you the hardest?

    • What Avatar Season 2 moment do you think Netflix cannot afford to cut?

    Apple Podcast Tags

    IT: Welcome to Derry, IT Welcome to Derry finale, Pennywise, Stephen King, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, DCU, Lobo, Jason Momoa, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix Avatar live action, Toph, Azula, The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic, Divinity, Larian Studios, Street Fighter movie, Far Cry series, Noah Hawley, Rob McElhenney, streaming wars, geek news, TV trailers, video game news
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  • Stranger Things Season 5 Special | Part 1

    Stranger Things Season 5 Special | Part 1
    Dec 2 2025
    In this Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 special, Squeaks and Frank break down the first four episodes of the final season and talk about why the show somehow leveled up from what already felt like peak television. They revisit the fallout from Season 4, the new status quo in Hawkins under military lockdown, and how the kids have become a true high level party on the offensive instead of just surviving. The conversation hits character arcs for Will, Dustin, Eleven, Mike, Lucas, Max, Joyce, and Hopper, plus the return of Kali and what that might mean for the story. Frank and Squeaks trade theories on Vecna's real plan, Will's new powers, who might die before the end, and whether the Stranger Things theatrical finale is worth seeing in a packed theater. It is a spoiler packed, reference filled hangout for fans who just finished Part 1 and are already starving for more. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 – Intro & First Reactions Squeaks kicks off the Stranger Things special, Frank joins, and you both give your one word (or two word) reactions to Season 5 Part 1. 02:00 – Recap & Season 5 Setup Quick recap of Season 4's ending, Vecna's attack on Hawkins, the crater, the "crawl," and the military lockdown over the Upside Down rift. 05:40 – Will, Dustin & Character Arcs Deep dive into Dustin's grief and "Eddie mode," Will stepping up with new powers, and how some characters have evolved or stalled. 11:40 – Pacing, Max's Mindscape & Tone Talking through the pacing of Part 1, Max's inner "bubble" world, how the show balances horror, heart, and 80s vibes. 16:30 – Death Predictions & Who Might Go Theories on who could die in Part 2 and the finale, emotional stakes, and which characters feel expendable. 24:20 – Vecna's Entrance & Part 1 Finale Breakdown of Vecna's Vader-style entrance, revived Demogorgons, Will's power moment, and why the finale feels "next level." 32:40 – Hopper, Eleven & The Powered Kids Hopper and Eleven's relationship, trust and training, Kali's return, and ideas about Vecna building his own "lab" of powered children. 37:10 – Darker Themes & Fan Theories Discussion about trauma, possible subtext with Vecna/Henry, Stephen King influences, and how far the show might push it. 40:40 – Returning Faces & Endgame Ideas Speculation on seeing Barb, Eddie, Billy or others again, plus big theories about Will, Vecna, and the future of the Upside Down. 42:50 – Theater Finale, Ratings & Wrap-Up Chat about seeing the finale in theaters, New Year's Eve timing, your Eggo ratings for Season 5 Part 1, and closing thank-yous. Key Takeaways Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 somehow raises the bar on a show that already felt like peak TV, especially with the Part 1 finale. Hawkins has adjusted to life around the Upside Down crater, with the military putting a "bandage" on the wound and building a base to go on offense instead of just reacting. The kids function like a well oiled high level DnD party now, splitting up by quadrants, hunting Vecna, and understanding each other's strengths. Dustin's harsher attitude is framed as grief and guilt over Eddie's death, with Dustin trying to embody Eddie's rebellious spirit and sometimes missing the point. Will finally steps out of pure victim mode into a true powered role, with his connection to the hive mind unlocking abilities that visually mirror Vecna. There is a strong theory that Vecna is basically recreating the lab in his own way, turning traumatized children into his own numbered "program" of powered kids. Hopper and Eleven's relationship is one of the emotional anchors of the season, moving from overprotection to mutual trust as Hopper finally accepts that Eleven must fight. The show keeps a balance between heavy horror and comedy, with 80s style jokes, sexual innuendo, and teen banter that make the world feel lived in even as the apocalypse looms. Fans should brace for major losses in Part 2 and the finale, with Joyce, Mike, and Will all brought up as possible tragic sacrifices in different theories. The final two episodes are cinematic enough that a theatrical run makes sense, especially with big visual moments like Will's full power activation and Vecna's Vader style entrance. Memorable Quotes "The show was already at a caliber that I was thinking was like peak television, and somehow it elevated it." "The kids are a well oiled machine at this point. They are searching in different quadrants and have different plans on how to find Vecna and confirm that he is dead." "I think Will was a victim in the beginning, and now we see him as a badass. What victimized him is now his greatest asset." "Instead of a training montage where he slowly moves a cup, it is victim, victim, victim, not a victim. That flip makes the moment hit harder." "By the end of this first batch it felt like the end of Predator or Terminator. It is that big 80s action climax energy." "If Joyce dies, we get a montage of her saving Will and being the only ...
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