Wolverine Preview, Tombstone Casting, Mando & Grogu, Alien Earth Finale, Gen V S2 Kickoff
Release Date: 09/26/2025
Big CinemaCon Reveals, Avatar Controversy, and the Story Behind Mostly Dead
Geek Freaks
Episode Summary This week on Geek Freaks, Frank and Thomas kick things off with Patreon updates, convention plans, and a quick catch-up before getting into one of the messier stories in animation right now: the leaked Avatar: The Last Airbender movie. From there, the episode turns into a big CinemaCon conversation covering Mortal Kombat 2, Street Fighter, The Hunt for Gollum, Godzilla Minus One, Resident Evil, The Mandalorian, Avengers: Doomsday, and more. In the second half, Frank sits down with comic creator Allan Dunford to talk about Mostly Dead, a spooky and heartfelt new comic that...
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CinemaCon Reactions, Spider-Man Rumors, Daredevil Leaks, and The Boys Breakdown
Geek Freaks
Frank and Squeaks are back with a packed episode covering the biggest movie, TV, and gaming stories making noise right now. They kick things off with a fast-moving CinemaCon roundup that hits Jumanji, Beyond the Spider-Verse, Zelda, Bloodborne, Resident Evil, anime in theaters, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day before shifting into a full trailer discussion for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. From there, they get into Daredevil: Born Again leak talk, Avatar movie reactions, Disney and Epic Games rumors, Mortal Kombat 2, Punisher: One Last Kill, and a long review-heavy discussion on The...
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Sticks and Stones Holiday Special Brings Family, Mystery, and Heart to the Table | Interview with Aaron Cohen and Alex Schumacher
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Frank sits down with Aaron Cohen and Alex Schumacher to talk about Sticks and Stones: Holiday Special, a new comic centered on the Feynman family and their holiday misadventures. The conversation gets into how Passover, Hanukkah, and Purim shaped the book, why Ben makes such a strong lead, and how the team blends Jewish specificity with themes that feel familiar to anyone who grew up in a loud, loving family. Aaron and Alex also break down the book’s comic strip DNA, the warmth behind its humor, and why this world has room to grow far beyond holiday stories. Timestamps and Topics 00:00...
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Premiere Breakdown, Star Fox Joins Mario, and Zelda Remake Rumors
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Episode Summary: Frank and Squeaks jump around a pretty fun mix of topics this week, starting with Star Fox officially showing up in the new Mario movie and the rumor that both a new Star Fox game and an Ocarina of Time remake could be on the way. They also get into the new Moana live-action trailer and whether Disney may finally be figuring out how to handle these remakes. The back half of the episode turns into a full spoiler discussion on the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 premiere, with thoughts on Matt, Fisk, Bullseye, White Tiger, and where the season could be headed next. Timestamps: ...
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Spider-Man’s Mutation, Dune's Next Era, and the Daredevil: Born Again S2 Pre-Game
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Why Listen? Find out why Peter Parker’s body might be failing him in the newest trailer and which secret X-Men cameo just changed the trajectory of the MCU. Whether you are curious about the "Man-Spider" theory or the political fallout of Wilson Fisk’s mayoralty, this episode provides the deep-dive analysis you need to stay ahead of the curve. What You’ll Learn The Man-Spider Theory: Evidence of Peter Parker’s mutating body and organic web-shooters. MCU Mutants: The subtle clues pointing to Sadie Sink as the MCU’s Jean Grey. The Golden Path: Why Paul Atreides’ journey in Dune...
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Firefly Returns, Prime Video Pushback, One Piece Season 2 Review, and World of Warcraft: Midnight Reactions
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Frank is joined by Scott for a packed episode that jumps from Hollywood headlines to deep-dive reviews. The conversation opens with a fun Question of the Week about how the Oscars could feel more relevant, then shifts into the latest talk around a possible Firefly animated revival, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and Amazon putting key Prime Video features behind a higher-priced tier. In the back half, Frank and Scott get into full review mode with One Piece Season 2 and World of Warcraft: Midnight, comparing what works, what frustrates them, and why both projects still have them...
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Indie Comics, Mostly Dead, Small Bites, and the Chaos of Creating Great Stories with Allen Dunford
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Allen Dunford returns to Geek Freaks for a fun, behind-the-scenes conversation about making indie comics that actually connect with readers. We talk about his upcoming books like Mostly Dead, Small Bites, and Cokehead, how he builds characters with heart and personality, and why trusting artists is one of the most important parts of the comic-making process. If you love horror comics, indie creators, and honest talk about storytelling, this episode has a lot to dig into. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Allen Dunford returns to Geek Freaks 01:16 What Allen is working on now...
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The Boys S5, Lanterns Trailer, & The Paramount/WB Merger
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Frank and Thomas are back after a week-long hiatus to tackle a geek culture landscape that has completely shifted! We’re breaking down the industry-shaking news of the Paramount and Warner Brothers merger—discussing why this $110 billion deal might be a disaster for writers and original storytelling. Plus, we dive deep into the first trailers for The Boys Season 5 and the DCU’s Lanterns. From Butcher’s "Venom-like" powers to the True Detective vibes of Hal Jordan and John Stewart, we leave no stone unturned. We also address the viral God of War "AI" image controversy and drop a...
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From Hollywood PR to Podcasting: Inside Fandoms, Crisis Management, & Maddy Mania
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Have you ever wondered what actually goes on behind the velvet ropes of Hollywood and the massive arenas of the sports world? In this episode, Frank sits down with Maddy Myer, a seasoned publicist and the host of the brand new podcast, Maddy Mania. Maddy pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of public relations, revealing that it takes far more than just walking red carpets to manage a celebrity's image. From navigating sudden PR crises to adapting to the influencer era, Maddy shares her insider knowledge and career journey. Plus, we dive into her new podcasting venture, which...
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X-Men '97 & Marvel Rivals: Rogue’s Return with Voice Icon Lenore Zann
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In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank sits down with Lenore Zann, the iconic voice of Rogue, for a conversation that goes far beyond animation. Lenore opens up about what still makes Rogue such a layered and powerful character, how she approached returning for X-Men ’97, and why bringing Rogue into Marvel Rivals still feels true to the version fans have loved for decades. The conversation also explores Lenore’s memoir A Rogue’s Tale, her work in Canadian politics, the fight against environmental racism, and the deeper emotional themes inside Rogue’s story that continue to connect with...
info_outlineFrank checks in with a quick status update, then dives into five big topics from the week. You’ll hear first impressions of Marvel’s Wolverine for PS5, thoughts on Marvin Jones III joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tombstone, reactions to the first full Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, a review of Alien Earth’s season one finale, and an early read on Gen V season two. We wrap with a Geek Freaks Network roundup and what’s coming next after L.A. Comic Con.
Timestamps and Topics
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00:00 Welcome and quick update on the solo episode and injury progress
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00:13 L.A. Comic Con plans and Crocker Con audio hiccup
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01:05 Marvel’s Wolverine preview
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Insomniac’s tone and combat vibe
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Omega Red, Mystique, Sentinel prototype
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Locations: Canadian wilderness, Tokyo, Madripoor
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Fall 2026 window
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07:14 Spider-Man: Brand New Day casting
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Marvin Jones III as Tombstone
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Why Tombstone fits a grounded street-level story
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July 31, 2026 release window mention
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10:11 The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer reactions
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Old-school adventure tone, IMAX tease
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Jabba’s son, Razor Crest, Zeb, big set pieces
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May 22, 2026 theatrical date
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13:30 Alien Earth season one finale review
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Atmosphere, performances, pacing issues
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Strong build but an ending that feels incomplete
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22:08 Gen V season two premiere thoughts
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Handling of Chance Perdomo’s character, new Dean Cipher
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Social media propaganda thread, Starlight cameo
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Character beats for Marie, Emma, Kate, Jordan, Sam
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30:23 Network roundup
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Challenge Accepted, Fandom Portals, Distance Nerding, Anime Plus, Disney Moms Gone Wrong, Outlast Podcast
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32:38 Closing and what’s next
Key Takeaways
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Marvel’s Wolverine aims for a tight, visceral action experience with God of War-style pacing and a clear M rating. Expect meaningful counters to Logan’s healing and a global thriller feel.
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Tombstone casting locks in Marvin Jones III, a performer with the presence to anchor Spider-Man’s street-level stakes without tipping into pure fan service.
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Mandalorian and Grogu looks like a pulpy, planet-hopping romp built for IMAX with classic imagery and bigger set pieces.
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Alien Earth nails mood and performances but ends the season too abruptly, landing closer to incomplete than cliffhanger.
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Gen V season two returns with sharp ideas about image and control, a compelling new dean, and messy human beats that set the table for a stronger mid-season run.
Quotes
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“You’re going to feel like you’re playing a God of War-ish game.”
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“There are definitely things that can slow him down, and they’re setting this game up to make every decision feel impactful.”
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“This looks like old adventure energy, the kind of poster that sparks your imagination.”
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“There’s a difference between cliffhanger and incomplete. This felt incomplete.”
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“It’s a bold but messy return for Gen V.”
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Listener Questions
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Geek Freaks, Marvel’s Wolverine, Insomniac Games, PS5, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Tombstone, Marvin Jones III, Star Wars, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Alien Earth, Gen V, The Boys, L.A. Comic Con, Crocker Con, Geek Freaks Network, Podcast Review