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    The Geeks OUT Podcast

    Opinions, reviews, incisive discussions of queer geek ideas in pop culture, and the particularly cutting brand of shade that only a couple of queer geeks can cast will be handed down by us in delicious weekly doses.
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    Episodes (349)

    The Geeks OUT Podcast: Daddy Fantastic

    The Geeks OUT Podcast: Daddy Fantastic

    In the return of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Ian Carlos Crawford (@ianxcarlos) as they discuss the newly announced cast of Marvel's Fantastic Four, the trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine and X-Men '97, realize we're part of the 1-in-5 gamers who are queer, and catch up on what they're getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. 

    BIG OPENING:  

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

    • KEVIN:  Argylle, Brothers Sun, Death & Other Details, Ted, Percy Jackson, The Deviant 

    • IAN: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Blood Debts

     

    STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER:  New trailer for Love Lies Bleeding

     

    THIS WEEK IN QUEER:  According to a new study, 1 in 5 gamers identifies as LGBTQ+

     

    CLIP OF THE WEEK:  New trailer for Femme

     

    SHILF:

    • KEVIN: Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic

    • IAN: Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm

     

    **art by Wesley Burt @wes_burt

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Florida & Other Disney Villains

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Florida & Other Disney Villains

    In this all new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@gilligan_mcjew) is joined by Mike Moon (@freemoonman1982) as they discuss Disney versus Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida, feel #queerjoy in the new teaser for the animated movie Nimona coming to Netflix, and get Down & Nerdy as they share everything they're consuming in pop culture. 

    BIG OPENING:  

    KEVIN: In move against DeSantis, Disney cancels moving employees to FL, where a  teacher is under investigation for showing Strange World

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

    • KEVIN: Guardians Vol 3, Pearl, Dead Ringers, Citadel, All Stars, Titans, Somebody Somewhere, Riverdale, DC's Book of Pride

    • MIKE: Star Trek Comics from IDW, The Other Two, Arcade Kings (comic), Queer Eye S7

     

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Strange New Daddy

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Strange New Daddy

    In this all new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by NYCGaymers (@officialnycg) President, Raffy Regulus (@raffyregulus), as they discuss the Michelle Yeoh renaissance we're living in, the new trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and what they're getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. 

    BIG OPENING:  

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

    • KEVIN: Scream VI, Power Rangers: Now & Forever, Dead Ringers, Gotham Knights, Love Unlimited: Gwenpool

    • RAFFY: Made into Abyss, Next Level Chef, Overwatch 2, Honkai Impact Star Rail

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Come on Barbie, Let’s Go Party!

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Come on Barbie, Let’s Go Party!

    In this new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Geeks OUT President, Nic Gitau (@cocodevaux), as they discuss the trailer for the new Barbie movie, the new digital/print comics publisher DSTLRY, and what they're getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. 

    BIG OPENING:  

    • KEVIN: Comixology founder starts new digital/print comics publisher DSTLRY

    • NIC: New trailer for Barbie

    DOWN & NERDY: 

    • KEVIN: Super Mario Bros, Star Trek: Picard, Superman and Lois, Riverdale, Perry Mason, Marvel Infinity (Gwenpool, Negasonic)

    • NIC: Yellowjackets, Shadow & Bone, Charlie Jane Anders short stories, Harry Potter re-read

     

    Geeks OUT Podcast: We're so GLAAD You're Queer

    Geeks OUT Podcast: We're so GLAAD You're Queer

    In our brand new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Tana Ford (@tanaford on Twitter & @tanaford.designs on Insta) as they discuss some of the winners announced at this year's GLAAD Media Awards, the trailer for the new sapphic thriller series Dead Ringers, and catch up on what they're getting Down & Nerdy with right now.

    BIG OPENING:  

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

    • KEVIN: Shazam 2, D&D Honor Amongst Thieves, Yellowjackets, Wolf Pack, It’s Only Teenage Wasteland, Tim Drake: Robin

    • TANA: The Last of Us, Dimension 20, D&D posters (!!), Florence and the Machine has a newish album DANCE FEVER (May 2022 – it’s almost a year old damn) that I love (My love & Free are incredible songs) and I recently discovered Maggie Rogers (Love You for a Long time & Back in My Body)– not queer but I’m digging her musical vibes. 

     

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Beast of a Thousand Backs Again

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Beast of a Thousand Backs Again

    After taking a much needed break, the Geeks OUT Podcast is back! Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by special guest Bobby Hankinson (@bobbyhank) as they discuss the news about this year's DC Comics Pride lineup and get #DownAndNerdy as they talk about all the pop culture they're consuming right now.

    BIG OPENING:  

    DOWN & NERDY: 

    • KEVIN: Scream 6, Star Trek: Picard, The Last of Us, Poker Face, Servant, X-titles, Specs, Blue Book 

    • BOBBY: Vanderpump’s #Scandoval, Wrestlemania season/WWE 2k23, XMEN 97, Black Adam, MCU Phase 4 rewatch, Mandalorian

     

    Geeks OUT Podcast: "Live" from FanExpo Denver

    Geeks OUT Podcast: "Live" from FanExpo Denver

    In a special "live" episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, recorded at FanExpo Denver, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by special guest Chris Shehan (@ChrisShehanArt) as they discuss his/their work on "House of Slaughter", the leaked first looks at the "Barbie" movie, the trailers for "Conjuring Kesha" and "They/Them" and what they are getting Down & Nerdy with right now. 

    *This was recorded on video so you'll only be able to watch the trailers if you watch this episode on our YouTube page.

    Flame Cast w/ Josh Trujillo

    Flame Cast w/ Josh Trujillo

    In a new episode of the Flame Cast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) chats with Josh Trujillo (@losthiskeysman) the writer, editor, and comic book creator (who'll be at Flame Con this year) who's behind Aaron Fisher-Captain America, the Hulking & Wiccan Infinity Comic, and so much more. They talk about the importance of queer friendships. They also talk about his inspirations, where and how he connects with his community, and what he's getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture.

    Flame Cast w/ Steenz

    Flame Cast w/ Steenz

    In a new episode of the Flame Cast, Kevin chats with Steenz (@oheySteenz) the cartoonist, editor, and professor, about the importance of building up our community by providing opportunities for new artists/creators. They also talk about their inspirations, where and how they connect with their community, and what they're getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture.

    You can find out more on their website: www.oheysteenz.com/

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Thor: Love & Thunder-claps

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Thor: Love & Thunder-claps

    In a new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Jon Herzog (@jonherzog) as they discuss the new reveals from the Thor: Love & Thunder trailer, Laverne Cox's new Barbie doll, and celebrate the new trailer for the final season of Love, Victor in This Week in Queer. 

    This Week's Topics Include:

    BIG OPENING:  

    • KEVIN: Mattel introducing a Laverne Cox Barbie as part of it’s Tribute Collection
    • JON: New teaser for Star Wars: Andor

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

     

    • KEVIN: Fire Island, Rescue Rangers, Stranger Things, RW Homecoming: New Orleans
    • JON: Bob’s Burgers, Kenobi, Obi-Wan Star Wars Comic

     

     

    STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: New trailer for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

     

    THIS WEEK IN QUEER: New trailer for the final season of Love, Victor

     

    CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Thor: Love & Thunder

     

    THE WEEK IN GEEK: 

    MOVIES

     

    TV

     

    VIDEO GAMES 

     

    SHILF

    • KEVIN: Danny from RW
    • JON: Idris Elba, always and forever

    Flame Cast w/ Mike Curato

    Flame Cast w/ Mike Curato

    In a new episode of the Flame Cast, Kevin chats with Mike Curato (@MikeCurato) the writer and illustrator of the YA graphic novel "Flamer" about the importance of books geared toward young queer audiences, especially when so many placers are banning books with these topics. They also talk about his inspirations, where and how he connects with his community, and what he's getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture.   

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Love, Death + Westworld

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Love, Death + Westworld

    In this new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Christopher Murray (@mxmurray__ on Insta) as they discuss the Stranger Things season 4 premiere, new trailers for Westworld and Love, Death + Robots, and celebrate our first look at the queer horror movie They/Them in This Week in Queer.

    This Week's Topics Include:

    BIG OPENING:  

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

     

    • KEVIN:  Firestarter, Dr. Strange, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Heartstopper
    • CHRISTOPHER: Destiny 2, FF shirt collection at Uniqlo, Death Stranding

     

     

    STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER:  New teaser for season 4 of Westworld

     

    THIS WEEK IN QUEER:  First look at queer horror movie They/Them

     

    CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for volume 3 of Love, Death + Robots

     

    THE WEEK IN GEEK: 

    MOVIES

     

    TV

     

    COMIC BOOKS 

     

    SHILF

    • KEVIN: Storm, Regent of Sol
    • CHRISTOPHER: Mr. Sinister

    Flame Cast w/ Jay Edidin

    Flame Cast w/ Jay Edidin

    It's the continued return of the Flame Cast, our celebration of past, present, and future Flame Con guests. Join Kevin in a conversation with Jay Edidin, writer, editor, and podcaster. He's best known as one of the hosts of Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men . In this conversation, we get to know Jay, who/what inspires him, where he finds community, and what he gets Down & Nerdy with in pop culture.

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Everything Bagel All at Once

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Everything Bagel All at Once

    In this new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Will Choy (@thewillchoy), as they discuss their love of Everything Everywhere All at Once, the new teaser for Thor: Love and Thunder, and celebrate a new trailer for Angelyne as our Strong Female Character of the Week. 

    This Week's Topics Include:

    BIG OPENING:  

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

     

    • KEVIN:  Sonic 2, Choose or Die, The Final Purge, Heartstopper 
    • WILL:  Great Pottery Throwdown, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Massive Talent

     

     

    STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER:  New trailer for Angelyne

     

    THIS WEEK IN QUEER:  First look at Rupaul’s Drag Race All-Stars (All Winners season)

     

    CLIP OF THE WEEK: New teaser for Thor: Love & Thunder

     

    THE WEEK IN GEEK:   

    MOVIES

    • After losing 200k subscribers Netflix floating ad-supported tiers

     

    TV

     

    COMIC BOOKS 

     

    SHILF

    • KEVIN: Misha Collins
    • WILL: Emma Frost

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Our Flag Means Gay

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Our Flag Means Gay

    In a new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Tea Berry-Blue (@teaberryblue) as they discuss the new trailers for Russian Doll and The Bob's Burgers Movie, the queer storylines in Our Flag Means Death, and hope that MCU executive and fellow queer, Victoria Alonso's words sway the Disney CEO to do more, in This Week in Queer. 

    This Week's Topics Include:

    BIG OPENING:  

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

     

    • KEVIN:  Everything Everywhere All At Once, Morbius, Young Justice, Severance, X-Men Red
    • TEA: OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH, also Moon Knight, Julia, Old Enough!

     

     

     

     

    STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER:  New trailer for season 2 of Russian Doll 

     

    THIS WEEK IN QUEER:  MCU exec calls for Disney CEO to take a stand at GLAAD Media Awards

     

    CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for The Bob’s Burgers Movie

     

    QUICK HITS: 

    TV

    • HBO Max developing a prequel series to IT     
    • Elliot Page’s character on The Umbrella Academy is reintroduced as Viktor 

    COMIC BOOKS 

    • DC announces creative teams for 2nd Round Robin tournament    

    SHILF

    • KEVIN: Blackbeard/Taika Waititi
    • TEA: Vico Ortiz

      

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Disney Gay for Pay

    Geeks OUT Podcast: Disney Gay for Pay

    After a little break, the Geeks OUT Podcast returns with Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) and Jon Shutt (@jonshutt on Insta) as they discuss Jamie Lee Curtis officiating her trans daughter's wedding in cosplay, the trailers for Roar and Men, and celebrate the queer and ally employees who participated in the #disneywalkout in This Week In Queer. 

    This Weeks Topics Include:

    BIG OPENING:  

     

    DOWN & NERDY: 

     

    • KEVIN:  X, The Lost City, Star Trek: Discovery, Minx, Kirby & The Forgotten Land
    • JON: Archane, Star Trek: Picard, The Witcher, Clone Wars, Horizon

     

     

     

    STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: New trailer for Roar

     

    THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Across the country Disney employees staged a walkout to protest the company’s support of “Don’t Say Gay” bill’s sponsors

     

    CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Men 

     

    SHILF

    • KEVIN: Oscar Isaac
    • JON: Moon Knight

    Flame Con Retrospective w/ James Tynion IV

    Flame Con Retrospective w/ James Tynion IV

    In our final celebration of the 300th episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) sits down with the prolific writer James Tynion IV (@ReadTinyOnion), as they reflect on the very first Flame Con in 2015. They discuss the many books James has worked on in the 7 years since, how the industry has changed, and what projects he has on the horizon.

    Flame Con Retrospective w/ Kevin Wada

    Flame Con Retrospective w/ Kevin Wada

    We're celebrating the Geeks OUT Podcast's 300th episode with a look back at the first Flame Con back in 2015 with host Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) and the hotly in-demand artist, Kevin Wada (@kevinwada). They look back at that first year, reflect on how things have changed for both Kevin and the Industry, and discuss some of the projects that he has coming up.

    Flame Con Retrospective w/ South Street Art Mart

    Flame Con Retrospective w/ South Street Art Mart

    In the continued celebration of the 300th episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) sits down with Nicole and Nicole from the South Street Art Mart (@SouthStArtMart), a queer indy art market located in Philly. They reflect on being there at the first Flame Con (2015) under a different entity, how things have changed for them in the past 7 years, and discuss why they come back to Flame Con year after year.