Star Wars' Toxic Fans, Peacemaker's Back, Clayface Rewrites, and GTA Delayed Again
Release Date: 05/13/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank, Thomas, and Jonathan are back from the Mother's Day break with a packed discussion! They break down the new Peacemaker Season 2 trailer, explore the casting shake-up for the upcoming Clayface movie, and share thoughts on whether Star Wars fans are becoming too hard to please. Plus, hear which character deaths hit them hardest growing up, and catch updates on the booming Fallout series, Thunderbolts comic rebrand, and GTA 6’s delay. It’s a wild ride through geek culture, nostalgia, and fan expectations.
Timestamps and Topics:
00:00 Introduction and Disney Moms podcast shoutout
00:49 Which fictional character death hit the hardest
03:12 Instagram listener responses
05:47 Robb Stark’s betrayal and emotional impact
06:23 Peacemaker Season 2 trailer breakdown
10:12 Is the DCU off to a weak start?
14:44 Thoughts on the Clayface script rewrite
17:48 Thunderbolts rebranded as New Avengers
21:56 Is Marvel trying too hard to align comics with movies?
26:10 Forecasting Avengers: Doomsday’s five-team lineup
28:31 Fallout series future and New Vegas excitement
33:33 GTA 6 delayed until 2026
37:07 Are Star Wars fans too hard to please?
51:00 The toxic side of fandom and how to fix it
57:30 Why Star Wars casts need better protection
01:00:09 Final thoughts on nostalgia, missed chances, and evolution of fan behavior
01:01:30 Geek Freaks Network news
01:03:22 Weekly recommendations from the hosts
Key Takeaways:
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Peacemaker Season 2 might bridge DCU timelines with multiverse twists.
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The Clayface film is shifting tone with a new writer, sparking concern.
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The new Thunderbolts comic is rebranded as The New Avengers, but not all fans are buying the change.
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Fallout is already planned through Season 5, signaling massive investment in the franchise.
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GTA 6 delay is seen as necessary to maintain Rockstar’s near-perfect track record.
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Star Wars discourse is dominated by vocal negativity, often before fans have seen new content.
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Healthy fan engagement means watching, evaluating, and building community—not canceling creators.
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Ahsoka, Andor, Skeleton Crew, and Acolyte show that Star Wars is diversifying for different audiences.
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Studios need to better protect and prepare actors for the toxic wave of online fandom.
Memorable Quotes:
"If you’re not watching Peacemaker, you’re doing yourself a disservice. It’s phenomenal TV." – Thomas
"Star Wars didn’t change. You just didn’t know what it was about when you were a kid." – Frank
"Shared trauma is what bonds us. Like Mufasa dying in The Lion King—we all lived through that." – Jonathan
"It might not be for you. But it might be someone’s favorite Star Wars, and that matters." – Frank
"The fandom won’t grow if we gatekeep. Let new fans fall in love the same way we did." – Thomas
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Listener Questions:
Have thoughts about Acolyte, Andor, or how fandoms are evolving? Send us your takes and we might read them on the next episode!
Apple Podcast Tags:
Geek Culture, Star Wars, Peacemaker, Fallout TV Series, GTA 6 Delay, Thunderbolts, Marvel Comics, Clayface Movie, DCU News, Fandom Culture, Podcast, Entertainment News