Episodes

  • Once Upon A Geek - Military Sci-Fi Novels

    Once Upon A Geek - Military Sci-Fi Novels
    May 12 2024
    ONCE UPON A MILITARY SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL! Van Allen Plexico and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing military science fiction novels, how we found the genre, why we love it, favorite classics, and lesser known authors. Plus, Van shares the intel on his own upcoming military sci-fi book, ALPHA/OMEGA! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag21/ Follow Van Allen Plexico: Twitter: @VanAllenPlexico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vplexico White Rocket Entertainment: http://www.whiterocketbooks.com/plexico/ DISCOVER SCI-FI poll results for "Top 10 Military Sci-Fi Books": https://discoverscifi.com/the-top-10-military-sci-fi-books-series/ This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Once Upon A Geek - JLApril - The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp

    Once Upon A Geek - JLApril - The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp
    Apr 14 2024
    ONCE UPON A DETECTIVE CHIMP! Joining the 2024 JLApril podcast crossover event, Doug Zawisza and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing DETECTIVE CHIMP! We chat about Bobo T. Chimpanzee's publication history, how we found the character, and cover the 2007 issue, The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp! Then Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes! Now quit monkeying around and listen! 00:00:26 - Introductions 00:03:10 - Detective Chimp publication history 00:06:35 - Our personal history with Detective Chimp 00:14:15 - JLApril 2024 crossover details 00:19:55 - Helmet of Fate crossover 00:24:46 - Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp coverage 00:43:16 - Your Listener Feedback from recent episodes 01:13:49 - Sign off Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag20/ Follow Doug Zawisza: Blue Sky: @zawisza.bsky.social Follow this year's JLApril crossover on these great podcasts below! To celebrate the grand tradition of apes in comics, each participating podcast will discuss a fantastic comic featuring an ape! Be sure to use the hashtag #JLApril2024 when discussing the crossover on social media! The Outcasters - Angel and the Ape 1-4 (1991) Dial F for Flanger - JLA Annual #3 (1999) Campus Comics Cast - Swamp Thing Vol. 2, Annual 3 (1987) Coffee and Comics - Wonder Woman vol 1 # 170 (1967) Quarter-bin Podcast - Kong on the Planet of the Apes #1 (2017) Once Upon a Geek - The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp (2007) The Bat-Pod - Batman Annual #23 (1999) Dial F for Flanger - Aquaman Annual #5 (1999) Dial F for Flanger - Martian Manhunter Annual #2 (1999) Married with Content with Jon & Maggie - JLA vs Kong vs Godzilla (2024) Fanholes Podcast - Congorilla 1-4 (1992-1993) Resurrections - An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast - Showcase #77 (1968) This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Once Upon A Geek - Blue Devil #2 (July 1984)

    Once Upon A Geek - Blue Devil #2 (July 1984)
    Mar 17 2024
    ONCE UPON A BLUE DEVIL - BLUE DEVIL #2! Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy leaping into the second explosive issue as our hero faces Shockwave in BLUE DEVIL #2 from July 1984! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast Marla Bloom! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag19/ Follow Diabolu Frank: Rolled Spine Podcast Network: https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/ Twitter: @rolledspine Bluesky: @diabolu.bsky.social See Shag's social media posts related to this episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG19&src=typed_query&f=live Bluesky: https://bsky.app/search?q=OUAG19 This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Once Upon A Geek - Daredevil #268 (July 1989)

    Once Upon A Geek - Daredevil #268 (July 1989)
    Feb 11 2024
    ONCE UPON THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR!   J David Weter and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing one of their all-time favorite characters, the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen - Marvel’s DAREDEVIL! To help celebrate Daredevil's 60th Anniversary, we discuss why we love the character, our favorite runs, thoughts about DD on-screen, and take a blind leap into Daredevil (vol 1) #268 by Ann Nocenti & John Romita Jr! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag18/ Follow J David Weter: Dave's Daredevil Podcast: http://daredevil.davesmarveluniverse.com/ The Bat-Pod: https://www.thebatpod.com/ See Shag's social media posts related to this episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG18&src=typed_query&f=live Bluesky: https://bsky.app/search?q=OUAG18 This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Once Upon A Geek - What If (vol 1) #46 and What If (vol 2) #66

    Once Upon A Geek - What If (vol 1) #46 and What If (vol 2) #66
    Jan 14 2024
    ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!    Chris Franklin and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Chris' history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues: What If (vol 1) #46 - “What if… Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben had Lived?” What If (vol 2) #66 - “What if… Rogue Possessed the Power of Thor” Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag17/ Follow Chris Franklin: JLUCast Podcast - http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/jlucast/ Super Mates Podcast - http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-super-mates-podcast/ See Shag's social media posts related to this episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG17&src=typed_query&f=live Bluesky: https://bsky.app/search?q=OUAG17 This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Once Upon A Geek - Doctor Who Fury from the Deep

    Once Upon A Geek - Doctor Who Fury from the Deep
    Nov 12 2023
    ONCE UPON AN ANIMATED TIMELORD - FURY FROM THE DEEP!     To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, Shag and Justin (from The Fanholes Podcast) dive into a classic 2nd Doctor episode from 1968! Shag's never seen this animated story, so it's new to him! Plunge with us into FURY FROM THE DEEP! Additionally, we discuss our favorite 2nd Doctor stories, which missing episodes we'd rescue, and our experience with previous Doctor Who anniversaries! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag16/ Follow Justin from The Fanholes: The Fanholes Podcast: http://fanholespodcast.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @FanholesPodcast See Shag's social media posts related to this episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG16&src=typed_query&f=live Bluesky: https://bsky.app/search?q=%23OUAG16 This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Once Upon A Geek - Ted Lasso

    Once Upon A Geek - Ted Lasso
    Oct 15 2023
    ONCE UPON A SOCCER MATCH (FOOTBALL MATCH) - TED LASSO!       Coach Shag is joined by Coach Patrick & Coach Entropy as they find their joy discussing the recent Apple TV show entitled, TED LASSO. They cover their passion for the series, the themes of the show, why it's NOT about soccer, and favorite characters & episodes. Plus, we speculate on possible spin-offs. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from recent episodes! 00:00:26 - Introductions 00:02:10 - What is the show about? How did you find the show? (NO SPOILERS) 00:17:05 - Geeks experience with sports 00:22:02 - Themes of the show (SPOILERS BEGIN HERE) 00:41:02 - Character discussion  01:28:36 - Favorite episodes or moments 01:34:00 - Spin-off speculation 01:41:42 - Your Listener Feedback from recent episodes 01:58:37 - Sign off Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag15/ Follow Patrick Pence: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatricksTacticsTutorials Twitter: @Farsol4 Follow Captain Entropy: Fire & Water Podcast Network appearances: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/tag/captain-entropy/ See Shag's social media posts related to this episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG15&src=typed_query&f=live Bluesky: https://bsky.app/search?q=%23OUAG15 This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Once Upon A Geek - Blue Devil #1 (June 1984)

    Once Upon A Geek - Blue Devil #1 (June 1984)
    Sep 10 2023
    ONCE UPON A BLUE DEVIL - BLUE DEVIL #1!       Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing one of their all-time favorite characters, Blue Devil! This episode we explore the first issue of ole hornhead's ongoing series, BLUE DEVIL #1 from June 1984! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag14/ Follow Diabolu Frank: Rolled Spine Podcast Network: https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/ Twitter: @rolledspine Bluesky: @diabolu.bsky.social See Shag's social media posts related to this episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG14&src=typed_query&f=live Bluesky: https://bsky.app/search?q=%23OUAG14 This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.
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    1 hr and 31 mins