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  • Wakanda MEGA EPISODE (Black Panther, Shuri, Dora Milaje, Ironheart)
    Jul 8 2025
    Today, in celebration of Ironheart's first season on Disney+ we tie the threads between Riri Williams' Wakandan origins and her status as MIT's greatest superhero with some of our favorite Wakanda-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 198: Black Panther – Explore the science and the magic of the OG Black Panther king with Special Guest Jay Washington
    • GHL 201: Shuri (Black Panther) – Study up on the genius kid sister of T'Challa who became Black Panther in her own right
    • GHL 438: Dora Milaje (Back Panther Wakanda Forever) – Discover the elite female fighting force who hold up the Black Panther
    • GHL 437: Ironheart (Black Panther Wakanda Forever) – Follow the journey of Riri Williams who upgraded Iron Man's classic design with Wakandan flare
    Suit up in red, black, and gold and time travel your way through the spirit plane of podcasting in this epic celebration of all things Wakanda! (Additional research and writing by Diego Anthony Nuñez)


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    4 h y 9 m
  • Myths & Legends Begging for a Modern Movie Adaptation
    Jul 1 2025
    Every major Hollywood actor seems lined up to star in Batman director Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. The ultimate Hero's Journey. The archetype upon which so many great superhero stories have been told. We explore other classic myths, legends, stories, and pantheons that are begging for a Silver Screen Hollywood treatment! Plus, we tease an ongoing series leading up to the 2026 release of Nolan's Odyssey. Wondering if we'll reach outside of Ancient Greece? Listen to hear if we list your fave!


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    1 h y 1 m
  • Zombies
    Jun 24 2025
    28 Years Later from Danny Boyle follows up (23 years later!), on his zombie movie masterpiece - 28 Days Later! There are multiple Walking Dead shows on the air right now. The Last of Us in a beloved video game and streaming franchise starring the greatest daddy of all time. Zombies are back, baby! We explore why zombies, walkers, biters, or whatever you want to call them continue to hold us in their thrall from George Romero's shambling black-and-white Night of the Living Dead, through cultural context, evolving into the bastion of modern horror. Scared yet? You will be because Your Geek History Lesson is now in session!


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    49 m
  • Flash Family MEGA EPISODE (Barry Alan, Iris West, Wally West, Bart Allen)
    Jun 10 2025
    Today, in celebration of the comic book series Absolute Flash, which is jumping off shelves worldwide, we've entered the Speed Force to summon the assistance of The Flash Family from some of our favorite Flash-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 228: The Flash (Barry Allen) with Stephen Schleicher – Explore the science fiction origins of investigator Barry Allen, who redefined the role of The Flash.
    • GHL 462: Iris West (The Flash) – Study up on the smartest woman in Central City and discover what led to her romance with Barry Allen
    • GHL 146: Kid Flash (Wally West) – Discover the boy who grew up loving The Flash then perfected what it meant to be The Flash
    • GHL 365: Impulse (Bart Allen) – Follow the journey of the slack speedster who became The Flash and died to save the world
    Suit up in red and gold and time travel your way through this epic celebration of the Flash Family! (Additional research and writing by Meredith Harris)

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    4 h y 1 m
  • Action Spies MEGA EPISODE (Mission Impossible, James Bond 007, Is James Bond Still Relevant)
    Jun 3 2025
    This week, in celebration of the latest Mission Impossible and the recent news about the new James Bond franchise, we’ve commissioned a deadly collection of Super Spy-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 220: Mission Impossible with Samm Levine & Rachel Cushing – Breaking down the Mission Impossible franchise movie by movie
    • GHL 88: James Bond 007 – Uncover the literary history of England's greatest secret agent complete with Licence to Kill
    • GHL 386: Is James Bond Still Relevant with Danielle Price – Explore the tough question of tropes & stories from a very different time while asking how archetypes like James Bond can still resonates with modern audiences
    Grab your tux, pack your mask, and join us for this super secret celebration of movie Action Spies!

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    3 h y 29 m
  • Thunderbolts and Andor Revive Struggling Franchises
    May 27 2025
    In the span of a few days Disney Studios release Thunderbolts and Andor on the world. In subsequent days the movie and streaming show have grasped their respective franchises by the reigns and breather new life into both through strong telling from a certain point of view. We explore why putting humanity at the forefront of both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Star Wars franchise has brought both critical and audience success. Thought we'd have nothing nice to say? It's time for you to listen along and some crow, yourself!

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    42 m
  • Batman Movie Draft with DJ Wooldridge & Diego Anthony Nuñez
    May 20 2025
    From the Warner Bros. tower in Los Angeles, California Geek History Lesson brings together three superheroic writers - Ashley Victoria Robinson, Jason Inman, and DJ Wooldridge - to compete in a fantasy football-style draft in order to create the best Batman movie for Commissioner Diego Anthony Nuñez. We pick from live action categories like: Batman, Female Lead, Alfred, and Needle Drop to get to the bottom of: what a a great Batman movie really needs? At the end each drafter pitches their movie, title, and storyline. Play along at home and join us in the first ever Batman Movie Draft! Check out DJ’s comic here: dangerboicomic.com

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    1 h y 18 m
  • Will Mission Impossible the Final Reckoning be the Final Installment? with DJ Wooldridge
    May 13 2025
    Good morning, listeners. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to dive deep into the history, impact, and future of one of the most iconic action franchises of all time: Mission Impossible. As always, should you get lost in a sea of incredible stunts, complex plots, or Tom Cruise’s death-defying feats, we’ll be here to guide you through every twist and turn. Join us in welcoming Only Stupid Answer's DJ Wooldridge as a specialist in this operation. This podcast will self-destruct in 5 seconds… Let’s begin. Check out DJ’s comic here: dangerboicomic.com

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    53 m