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The Geek Watch Podcast

The Geek Watch Podcast

De: Brian J Hatcher & Mandy Petry
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The Geek Watch Podcast, hosted by Brian J. Hatcher and Mandy Petry, gives you the latest on scifi, fantasy, and horror on TV, in movies, and online, all from a fan's perspective. Your hosts: Brian J. Hatcher: @brianjhatcher Mandy Petry: @meenjahAll rights reserved Política y Gobierno
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  • Episode 261: No Need To Wait

    Episode 261: No Need To Wait
    Mar 9 2026
    On today's podacest, Brian and Mandy discuss Paramount outbidding Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers, with Netflix declining to match and set to receive a $7.5B breakup fee. They cover concerns that Paramount will absorb Warner Bros, fold HBO Max into Paramount+, and take on massive combined debt, prompting a credit-rating drop into “junk” status and higher borrowing costs, with the risk the deal could collapse and trigger further penalties. They also note politics influencing the merger, rumors James Gunn may exit, and AMC’s stock falling to about $1 ahead of CinemaCon. They shift to streaming uncertainty like Disney dropping Doctor Who content, speculate where Doctor Who may land, and recommend revisiting older shows and books, including 'Dark Shadows', LitRPG novels like 'Dungeon Crawler Carl', Joe Hill’s 'King Sorrow', and Brandon Sanderson’s 'The Way of Kings'. 00:00 Opening and Welcome 00:42 Paramount Buys Warner 03:09 Debt And Credit Fallout 07:23 DC Universe In Limbo 08:48 Doctor Who Streaming Chaos 10:42 Back To Classic TV 11:00 Dark Shadows Deep Dive 13:20 Remakes And Modern Carrie 14:04 Institute Shining Connections 14:58 TKs and TPs Explained 15:33 Welcome to Derry Time Twist 16:12 What to Watch and Read Next 16:44 Dungeon Crawler Carl and LitRPG 18:35 King Sorrow and Kindle Deals 19:42 Sanderson Way of Kings Debate 21:08 Series Commitment and Lore Depth 23:32 Wrapping Up Episode 261
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    24 m
  • Episode 260: New Media 1, Old Hollywood 0

    Episode 260: New Media 1, Old Hollywood 0
    Feb 7 2026
    On today's podcast, Brian and Mandy delve briefly into the latest controversy surrounding Neil Gaiman and his hiatus. Then they discuss whether Hollywood is still necessary in the age of New Media. They highlight the success story of Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) and his independent film 'Iron Lung,' which challenges traditional film distribution methods. Additionally, they explore the resurgence of independent cinema, the influence of fan bases, and the evolving landscape of content creation as technology and digital platforms democratize the industry. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:38 Neil Gaiman's Controversy 04:05 Iron Lung: A New Kind of Success Story 06:49 The Changing Landscape of Independent Cinema 14:48 The Power of Fans and Influencers 20:06 Conclusion and Sign-Off
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    21 m
  • Episode 259: Off To Greener Pastures

    Episode 259: Off To Greener Pastures
    Jan 24 2026
    On today's podcast, Brian and Mandy discuss the nominations for the 2026 Academy Award, specifically "Sinners", which garnered a record sixteen nominations, and "Wicked: For Good", which was surprisingly snubbed and received not one nomination. Then, the conversation moves to upcoming movies and television shows, some issues with what has been released so far, and Brian's solution to what has become less than optimum showings from Hollywood.
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    27 m
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