This week, Susan, Cort, and Chris dive deep into the outrageous and brilliant return of South Park. From behind-the-scenes gossip to eye-popping sight gags, the gang breaks down the season 27 jaw-dropping premiere and why the show feels sharper than ever.

They reminisce about their own history with South Park (including near run-ins with the creators), the lightning-fast six-day episode production cycle, and the unexpected revival of cultural relevancy that’s got millions tuning back in.

It’s not all about South Park, though. We wander into other TV universes—Foundation, Smoke, Wednesday, the latest War of the Worlds, and even the questionable charm of sequels like Happy Gilmore 2 and Old Guard 2. Plus, a nostalgic detour into The Bionic Woman’s strangely dark finale.

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Geek Girl Soup 14.49 – Christmas in July (in August)

Special Guest Appearance: Kelly’s stand-in, NekoZilla 🐾

It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year – in the middle of summer! This week, Susan and Cort celebrate Christmas in July with lots of cheer, nostalgia, and just a bit of chaos. From heartfelt tributes to pop culture icons we’ve lost, to the sharp satire of South Park’s season 27 premiere, it’s a whirlwind of emotion and entertainment.

🕒 Timestamps:

• [00:00] 🎄 Intro & NekoZilla update

• [01:00] ✝️ Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner and other recent losses

• [13:00] 🔥 South Park Season 27: AI, Satan, and… cartoon penises?!

• [18:00] 🧛 SDCC Recap: Interview with the Vampire Season 3 news

• [26:30] 🍿 Recommendations: K-Pop Demon Hunters, Anna and the Apocalypse, Crimson Tide

• [34:00] 🎥 Theater watch: Fantastic Four: First Steps (Pedro is booked & busy!)

• [41:00] 📺 Streaming: The Institute, Chief of War, The Phoenician Scheme

• [42:00] 🖤 Beyond the Gates recap: Family secrets, fake pregnancies & play money

• [59:00] 🏝 Love Island USA: Post-show mess & reunion hype

• [01:00:00] 🎅 Wrapping up with Christmas joy & Violent Night (2022)

💬 Want to share your thoughts or holiday faves?

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It’s just Susan and Cort this week—Kelly’s still “swimming with sharks”—but the conversation is packed!

They dive into the theme of immigrants and hidden gems, with shoutouts to Superman (yes, he’s an immigrant too), the new Superman movie from James Gunn, and hidden cinematic/documentary treasures. Plus, there’s plenty of tea on Beyond the Gates, Love Island USA, and what the hell happened to Chelly & Ace?!

They also cover:

• New cancellations (RIP Duster 🪦)

• Murderbot & The Bear 🐻

• Streaming faves: Ironheart, Roswell, Foundation, and more

• A not-so-fond farewell to Squid Game

🦸🏽‍♂️ Superman is a metaphor for immigration, and the hosts dig into that cultural significance—plus how media can challenge or reinforce stereotypes.

🎥 Cort recommends The Donut King, and Susan highlights Little America on AppleTV+.

📆 Next Week: It’s Christmas in July with Violent Night, and possibly Elf for balance. (Because nothing says “cheer” like David Harbour as a murderous Santa.)

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⏱️ Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction

• 04:30 – Superman as the ultimate immigrant 🦸🏽‍♂️

• 10:00 – Streaming round-up: Murderbot, Love Island, Ironheart, Roswell, The Bear, etc.

• 18:00 – What’s new: Fantastic Four, Dexter Resurrection, Opus

• 21:00 – Beyond the Gates recap (Ashley, Derek, Chelsea, etc.)

• 35:00 – Love Island USA drama & finale predictions

• 45:30 – Hidden Gems: The Donut King, Little America, YouTube docs

• 55:00 – Reflections on immigration, America, and culture

• 57:00 – Next week preview: Violent Night for Christmas in July 🎄🔫

Original music by Garrett Thompson

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Geek on!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Kelly! 🦈

This one’s for you. In honor of Kelly's birthday and the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the Geek Girl Soup crew dives deep into Spielberg’s genre-defining blockbuster. Susan and Cort are joined by special guest Scot from the Serious TV Drama Podcast to celebrate one of Kelly’s all-time faves.

0:00 – Welcome + Special Birthday Episode for Kelly

Scott's Podcast Update + Twilight Zone Deep Dive

Ironheart Review Bombing Drama

13:00 – Blockbusters Then and Now: Jaws, Sinners, and Cultural Impact Jaws vs. The Book: Which Is Better?

40:00 – Streaming Rec's: Smoke, F1, The Bear, The Rehearsal, and more

50:00 – What’s Coming: Superman, Jurassic World, Old Guard 2

54:00 – Daytime TV Shenanigans + Beyond the Gates Preview

58:00 – Jaws Memories: First Watch, Too Young? Too Perfect. Is Jaws a Horror Film or Just a Monster Thriller? Behind the Scenes: Feuds, Casting, and Shark Malfunctions

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💙 Happy Birthday, Kelly! This one’s all for you.

Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 This week, Susan and Cort celebrate Black freedom and storytelling by diving into the cultural feast that is Sinners, the latest masterpiece from Ryan Coogler. With vampires, music, history, and a whole lot of swag, Sinners is a film that refuses to be defined by a single genre—and the Geek Girl Soup crew is here for it.

The hosts break down:

• Their favorite characters (Smoke supremacy 🔥)
• Historical and cultural symbolism
• Why that surreal montage deserves all the awards
• Improv moments that made the film legendary
• The future of vampire lore through a Black cultural lens

Plus, there are recaps galore:

• Latest Love Island USA drama (Ace & Chelley are a mess, y’all)
• Summer TV recommendations: Revival, Materialist, How to Train Your Dragon 2025, and more
• Beyond the Gates soap recap: fake pregnancies, secret exes, and THAT slideshow

Major Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro, movie recs: How to Train Your Dragon, Materialist, Revival, Love Island US vs UK
• 00:18 Beyond the Gates: messy proposals, fake pregnancies, new villains
• 00:39 Sinners review: style, story, and supernatural brilliance
• 1:06 What’s next: Ironheart + summer pod schedule

Mentioned:

• Sinners OST (Spotify/Apple Music)
• Behind-the-scenes featurettes
• Ryan Coogler's interviews (NYT, Variety)

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Summer’s here and we’re diving headfirst into the horror! Susan, Kelly, and Cort are all back in the pod to dish about what’s been keeping us up at night (and hitting that “play next episode” button anyway). From physical media debates sparked by ATXtv Festival to spine-tingling summer scares like Gerald’s Game and I Know What You Did Last Summer, we’re deep in the scream stream.

We also break down the latest Beyond the Gates drama — because yes, Kat is still tampering with evidence (girl, NO). Plus, what’s hot in recommendations, and why we might just be side-eyeing Gwyneth’s candle game.

Mentions:

• Sinners
• Good Night, and Good Luck
• The Tylenol Murders
• Lilo & Stitch
• Ginny & Georgia
• Echo Valley
• Two Titan documentaries
• Beyond the Gates
• Mike Flanagan
• Piranha

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Geek on!

ATXtv Day 4 – We Are Leftovers & Mad Men Magic

This was the day. The reason Susan and Cort traveled to Austin: The Leftovers cast reunion panel. Get ready for chills, tears, laughter, and maybe even some “JustinKevin” spiritual energy. Then, they rounded out the evening with the 10th anniversary celebration of Mad Men’s finale—aka Jon Hamm worship. From mystical on-set experiences to Chipotle firsts, this ep covers it all.

00:00 – Leftovers Day Begins!

Lined up early with the superfans. The anticipation, the crowd, the vibe… all worth it.

03:00 – The Leftovers Cast Panel

Ann Dowd, Amy Brenneman, Carrie Coon, Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, and Mimi Leder deliver heartwarming stories, behind-the-scenes truths, and long-awaited answers.

35:00 – Mad Men Panel

Jon Hamm, John Slattery, and moderator Noah Hawley dish about casting, smoking 72 fake cigarettes, and why slouching was banned on set.

51:00 – Chipotle Firsts & ATX Fest Wrap-Up

Granola bar survival tips, cotton candy nightcaps, and exhausted reflections from four full days of TV nerdery.

📺 Panels & Shows Mentioned:

• The Leftovers (HBO)
• Mad Men (AMC)

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Part 2 – Lost Authors, Leftover Fans & Legendary Voices

Our Day 3 (or Festival Day 2?) brought surprises, voice crushes, elevator chaos, and fangirling in full force. Susan and Cort dive into early screenings (Duster Ep. 4), secret societies in Anne Rice’s universe, and a panel with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. Expect TV nerdiness, near-missed seats, and Cort’s personal vendetta against chocolate croissants.

00:00 – Rainy mornings & lazy starts

Skipped morning panels to recover from late-night storms and schedule shuffles.

02:00 – Duster Episode 4 Early Screening

Seventies vibes, FBI twists, Keith David’s velvet voice, and car chases galore.

07:00 – AMC’s Anne Rice Universe Panel

Interview with the Vampire season 3 updates, Talamacus show revelations, and a new rockstar vampire on the rise. Yes, actual rock songs are coming.

24:00 – Showrunners & Authors Panel

Elevator drama, sneaking into packed rooms, and saving seats like champions. Damon & Tom spill tea on The Leftovers, book-to-screen shifts, and Carrie Coon’s game-changing performance.

41:00 – Punch Bowl Burgers & Restaurant Rejections

A Big-Ass Burger and a big-ass letdown when their favorite restaurant becomes VIP-only.

46:30 – Book Club Curveball

Cort and Susan attend an ATXtv “book club” hoping for another Damon & Tom Q&A... only to realize they were never coming. Womp womp.

50:00 – Poolside Nostalgia & Looking Ahead to the Cast Panel

Photos, chills, and predictions for Day 4’s main event: The Leftovers cast reunion.

📺 Panels & Shows Mentioned:

• Duster
• Interview with the Vampire
• The Mayfair Witches
• We Were Liars
• The Leftovers
• The Vampire Diaries
• Lost

Part 2 – Lost Authors, Leftover Fans & Legendary Voices

Our Day 3 (or Festival Day 2?) brought surprises, voice crushes, elevator chaos, and fangirling in full force. Susan and Cort dive into early screenings (Duster Ep. 4), secret societies in Anne Rice’s universe, and a panel with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. Expect TV nerdiness, near-missed seats, and Cort’s personal vendetta against chocolate croissants.

00:00 – Rainy mornings & lazy starts

Skipped morning panels to recover from late-night storms and schedule shuffles.

02:00 – Duster Episode 4 Early Screening

Seventies vibes, FBI twists, Keith David’s velvet voice, and car chases galore.

07:00 – AMC’s Anne Rice Universe Panel

Interview with the Vampire season 3 updates, Talamacus show revelations, and a new rockstar vampire on the rise. Yes, actual rock songs are coming.

24:00 – Showrunners & Authors Panel

Elevator drama, sneaking into packed rooms, and saving seats like champions. Damon & Tom spill tea on The Leftovers, book-to-screen shifts, and Carrie Coon’s game-changing performance.

41:00 – Punch Bowl Burgers & Restaurant Rejections

A Big-Ass Burger and a big-ass letdown when their favorite restaurant becomes VIP-only.

46:30 – Book Club Curveball

Cort and Susan attend an ATXtv “book club” hoping for another Damon & Tom Q&A... only to realize they were never coming. Womp womp.

50:00 – Poolside Nostalgia & Looking Ahead to the Cast Panel

Photos, chills, and predictions for Day 4’s main event: The Leftovers cast...