Halo On PlayStation, Stranger Things In Theaters, and Eliah Mountjoy on Winter Soldier
Release Date: 10/29/2025
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
Geek Freaks
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
Geek Freaks
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
Geek Freaks
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
Geek Freaks
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
Geek Freaks
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
Geek Freaks
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
Geek Freaks
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
Geek Freaks
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 and Squeaks break down a busy week in geek news before diving into two fresh reviews and a long chat with voice actor Eliah Mountjoy. We talk Netflix’s Catan project, Stranger Things’ finale heading to theaters, Blumhouse picking up Something Is Killing The Children, convention safety after the Emiru incident, and Halo landing on PlayStation. Reviews include Gen V Season 2 and It: Welcome to Derry Episode 1. Eliah then joins to talk Marvel Rivals, bringing Bucky Barnes to life, and the craft of voice acting.
Timestamps and Topics
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01:10 Question of the Week - Favorite box office flops that we love
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04:42 Netflix developing Catan project
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08:41 Stranger Things series finale will play in theaters
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11:46 Blumhouse lands Something Is Killing The Children
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15:04 Emiru incident at TwitchCon - convention safety and parasocial boundaries
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24:10 Halo coming to PlayStation
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28:51 Console wars timeline and what “the end” looks like
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38:19 Quick sponsor shout for Smurfs Blu-ray
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38:38 Review - Gen V Season 2
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53:20 Review - It: Welcome to Derry Episode 1
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01:08:10 Interview - Eliah Mountjoy on Marvel Rivals and voicing Winter Soldier
Key Takeaways
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Netflix is expanding board game adaptations with Catan and exploring series or film options.
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Stranger Things is treating its finale like an event by putting it on the big screen.
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Blumhouse grabbing Something Is Killing The Children shows horror’s momentum in both live action and adult animation.
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The Emiru assault at TwitchCon highlights the need for tighter security and better creator safety guidelines.
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Halo on PlayStation feels like the final shot in the console wars and a nod to platform-agnostic futures.
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Gen V Season 2 keeps The Boys universe sharp with character-first chaos.
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It: Welcome to Derry starts strong with mood and mystery, even if the spectacle is still ramping up.
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Eliah Mountjoy frames Bucky as a survivor balancing light and dark, focusing on grounded choices over super-heroics.
Quotes
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“Hook is the box office flop I will defend to my last breath.”
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“Stranger Things going to theaters is a victory lap and a thank you to fans.”
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“It feels like the end of the console wars.”
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“Acting is reacting.”
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“Bucky has existed in both worlds, good and bad, and he’s trying to live with that.”
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“Directing for VO is finding the truth in the take, not chasing a line read.”
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Guest - Eliah Mountjoy: Website eliahmountjoyvo.com, Instagram @eliahmountjoy, Twitter @EliahMountjoy.
- #WelcometoDerry #Voiceover #GenV
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Apple Podcast tags: Geek Freaks, Halo, PlayStation, Stranger Things, Something Is Killing The Children, Emiru, TwitchCon, Convention Safety, Parasocial Relationships, Gen V, It Welcome to Derry, Stephen King, Eliah Mountjoy, Marvel Rivals, Winter Soldier, Voice Acting