IT: Welcome to Derry Finale, Supergirl Teaser, Avatar Season 2, and Game Awards Highlights
Release Date: 12/16/2025
Big CinemaCon Reveals, Avatar Controversy, and the Story Behind Mostly Dead
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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
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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...
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This episode is a geek news and trailer roundup with a full IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 finale discussion, plus reactions to the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow teaser and the Netflix live action Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 trailer. We also hit the biggest Game Awards 2025 winners and reveals, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a new Divinity announcement, and first impressions of the Street Fighter movie trailer.
Spoiler note: Full spoilers for IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 kick in during the dedicated segment later in the episode.
Timestamps and Topics
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0:00:00 Intro, holiday check-in, and California fog weather
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00:01:22 Question of the Week: Which classic horror movie should become a modern series?
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00:05:31 Streaming consolidation talk and why big mergers worry creators and viewers
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00:12:08 Far Cry series discussion and what makes the games work as TV
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00:17:05 The Game Awards 2025 recap: winners and biggest reveals
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00:25:48 Trailer reactions: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow teaser and Lobo glimpse
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00:32:52 Trailer reactions: Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Toph, Azula, bending rules
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00:39:25 IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 spoiler discussion and finale thoughts
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00:49:28 What’s next: Season 2 (1935) and Season 3 (1908) setting breakdown
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00:53:03 Ratings and recommendations, plus network updates and wrap-up
Key Takeaways
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The show dives into how streaming consolidation could impact jobs, creativity, and what viewers pay.
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Far Cry feels like a perfect TV sandbox if it nails the villain and the escalating rebellion vibe.
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The Game Awards conversation focuses on what looks exciting now versus what might be years away.
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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow looks like it’s keeping the comic’s tone and trauma-driven edge front and center.
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Netflix Avatar Season 2 has the ingredients, but the details matter, especially Toph’s presentation and Azula’s intensity.
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IT: Welcome to Derry sticks the landing for the crew, and the back-in-time structure could keep future seasons fresh.
Memorable Quotes
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“Merging in the end makes a small amount of people rich.”
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“That is such a devious strategy. You almost got to respect it.”
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“How does this story about Pennywise make me feel feelings?”
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“I need to see bloodbending.”
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IT: Welcome to Derry, IT Welcome to Derry finale, Pennywise, Stephen King, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, DCU, Lobo, Jason Momoa, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix Avatar live action, Toph, Azula, The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic, Divinity, Larian Studios, Street Fighter movie, Far Cry series, Noah Hawley, Rob McElhenney, streaming wars, geek news, TV trailers, video game news