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Episode 11 – Spider-Man is Amazing

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In episode eleven of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman, share some exciting Nintendo news, discuss Star Trek – Lower Decks (maybe for the last time) and the new Dune Trailer. For their main topic they go into an in-depth discussion about what makes Spider-Man so amazing. 

Today I found out.

  • It’s the 35th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
    and Nintendo releases a new Game & Watch
    and Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Switch (Pat)
  • Chadwick Boseman passes at 43, Dune Trailer (Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • The Orville (and a short Star Trek Lower Decks verdict) (Pat)
  • The Boys Season 2 on Amazon Prime, Mulan on Disney+  (Greg)

Story of the Week

Spider-Man is Amazing

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Episode 10 – Our Gaming Origins

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In episode ten of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg talk about their gaming roots and what they remember about their first gaming systems. They also share sone thoughts on the DC Fandome event and debate how evil Facebook really is. 

Today I found out.

  • Oculus VR will require Facebook accounts in the future (Pat)
  • DC Fandom Event(Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • Horizon – Zero Dawn now on PC (Pat)
  • High Score on Netflix and Tremors (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • Our Gaming origins

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Episode 9 – TV worth revisiting

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In episode 9 of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg talk about some TV revivals in development, the new Sandman radio play and Greg’s lack of Pokemon knowledge, before they each share some “old” tv shows worth revisiting.

Today I found out.

  • New Knight Rider Movie in the Works From Spyglass Media & James Wan (Pat)
  • Mulan goes to Disney+ (Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • Pokemon Sword/Shield (Pat)
  • Sandman on Audible (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • TV worth revisiting

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Episode 8 – Blade

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In the 8th episode of “Passion of the Geeks” Pat & Greg talk about some cool shows on strange streaming services, an awful Trollslayer and Superheroes with varying degrees of success before they tell you why you should definitely watch the first two Blade movies. 

Today I found out.

  • Leverage returns as a 13-episode series on IMDB TV (Pat)
  • Cobra Kai is coming to Netflix(Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • Gotrek & Felix: Trollslayer (Warhammer fantasy book) (Pat)
  • Rising Stars by J. Michael Straczynski and Umberalla Academy Seaosn 2 on Netflix (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • The Blade Trilogy

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Episode 7 – Jules Verne

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In the 7th episode of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg discuss the upcoming Star Trek comedy show, talk some movie release date shenanigans and dive into an in depth discussion of French author Jules Verne and his most famous stories and what they mean to them.

Today I found out.

  • Star Trek: Lower Decks Animated Series (Pat)
  • Movie release date shuffle (Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • Octopath Traveler for Switch and PC (Pat)
  • Ghost of Tsushima, Palm Springs (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • Jules Verne

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Episode 6 – Epic Score Cues

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In the 6th episode of “Passion of the Geeks” Pat & Greg hope the best for the Uncharted movie, discuss some Enola Holmes copyright shenanigans and recommend some old and new trash classics. In their main topic they share some of their favorite epic score cues. 

Today I found out. (1:17)

  • Enola Holmes and the strange lawsuit about a nice Sherlock Holmes (Pat)
  • Uncharted Movie begins principal photography (Greg)

Check this Out! (8:21)

  • Barbarella – Queen of the Galaxy (Pat)
  • Warrior Nun, The Old Guard on Netflix and Hamilton on Disney+ (Greg)

Story of the Week (15:07)

  • Epic Score Cues

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Episode 5 – I’m Batman!

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In the 5th Episode of “Passion of the Geeks” Pat & Greg find out that Pat isn’t up-to-date when it comes to the Arrowverse, that they both really like Babylon 5 and that it is hard to pack their love for Batman into an hour long episode.

Today I found out.

  • Kevin Conroy (Voice Actor of Batman in TAS) played Batman once live (Pat)
  • Michael Keaton to play Batman again? (Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • Star Wars: Tag and Bink (Pat)
  • The Last Dance and Babylon 5 (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • Why we love Batman.

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Episode 4 – Roll Initiative!

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In the 4th episode of “Passion of the Geeks” Pat & Greg talk various postponements and delays and continue to talk some video games. Pat very is excited about Star Wars Squadron and Greg talks about his experience with The Last fo Us Part 2. For their main topic they dive into an in-depth discussion of their love for Dungeons & Dragons.

Today I found out. (3:18)

  • Cyberpunk 2077 is delayed but Marvel’s Avengers fills the gap (Pat)
  • Awards Shows and movies get postponed (Greg)

Check this Out! (9:31)

  • Batman: Arkham Origins (Pat)
  • The Last of Us Part 2 (Greg)

Story of the Week (20:10)

  • What we love about Dungeons & Dragons. 

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Episode 3 – Generation 8

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In the 3rd episode of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg focus on their love for video games. After some quick thoughts on the new PlayStation 5 and some upcoming games they each list their five favorite games of this console generation. 

Today I found out. (01:14)

  • Star Wars: Squadrons announcement (Pat)
  • PlayStation 5 Design and Games Announcement (Greg)

Check this Out! (06:33)

  • The Gamers (2002) (Pat)
  • Batman: Arkham Knight (Greg)

Story of the Week (11:45)

  • Our favorite games of this console generation.

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Episode 2 – Tron’s Legacy

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In the 2nd episode of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg talk some game and tv announcements, recommend some good reads and explore the world of 1982s TRON and its successors.

Today I found out.

  • Announcement of Elite Dangerous: Odyssey (Pat)
  • Last of Us (TV series) (Greg)

Check this Out!

  • When Gravity Fails by George Alec Effinger (Pat)
  • Becoming Superman by J. Michael Straczynski (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • TRON’s Legacy

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