2 Geeks and a Microphone

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This week, Michael, Stephen, and Megan head to Transylvania Station to celebrate Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy masterpiece, Young Frankenstein! From Gene Wilder’s pitch-perfect vision and strict rules for Mel Brooks, to Kenneth Strickfaden’s original 1931 laboratory equipment, Marty Feldman’s shifting hump, and Gene Hackman’s legendary uncredited cameo, we break down...

We are breaking down the absolutely explosive, no-holds-barred finale of Reacher Season 4, 'MAKE ME'! Did Jack Reacher provide the definitive, brutal justice we were waiting for? From the massive tactical raid on the abandoned restaurant to the final confrontation with the corrupt State Department officials, Gemini and Stephen deep dive into every action sequence, plot twist, and dramatic beat of the final episode. We recap the hig...

Happy Batman Day! To celebrate Gotham’s protector, we are diving headfirst into DC’s new animated feature, Batman: Knightfall – Part 1, and putting it head-to-head with the legendary 1993 comic event.

How does the new adaptation handle the pacing of the Arkham breakout? Does trimming the fat help streamline Bruce’s mental unraveling, or do we miss key subplots? Join us as we compare the voice performances&md...

Get ready for high strangeness, historical curses, and jaw-dropping survival! In this special draft episode, Mike, Stephen, and Megan go head-to-head in a blind, secret draft of the wild, baffling, and unexplained cases inspired by Dan Ackroyd’s The UnBelievable. Each host brought three secret picks to the table without knowing what the others had locked in. From dark Hollywood superstitions and cursed cars to legendary Old W...

Jack Reacher is back, and the body count is already climbing. This week, we dive into the first four episodes of Reacher Season 3. We break down the plot twists, Alan Ritchson’s unmatched physical presence, the brutal fight choreography, and how faithfully this season adapts Lee Child's classic grit. Grab your Philly Steak and Cheese and cheap coffee—let's get into the action.

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In brightest day, in blackest night... the DCU’s Lanterns has officially arrived! This week on 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Michael, Stephen, and Megan dive deep into the series premiere of HBO's grounded detective mystery. We break down the rookie/veteran dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, compare the show’s gritty tone to classic comic runs, and trace the comic origins of Earth's greatest ring-bearers: Hal Jord...

No Stark tech, no safety nets, and no memory of Peter Parker. Spidey is back to basics in Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Mike, Stephen, and Megan swing into the studio to break down Tom Holland’s latest Marvel outing. We discuss Destin Daniel Cretton’s kinetic action style, Jon Bernthal’s return as the Punisher, and whether this street-level reset delivers the classic Spider-Man feel we’ve been waiting for. Plus...

In brightest day, in blackest night... the DCU’s Lanterns has officially arrived! This week on 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Michael, Stephen, and Megan dive deep into the series premiere of HBO's grounded detective mystery. We break down the rookie/veteran dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, compare the show’s gritty tone to classic comic runs, and trace the comic origins of Earth's greatest ring-bearers: Hal Jord...

A human teacher and a five-legged spider alien walk into a solar crisis... Today we’re talking all things Project Hail Mary! From mind-bending physics and interstellar survival to one of the best sci-fi friendships in recent memory, we’re dissecting Andy Weir’s space epic. Amaze, amaze, amaze!

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It’s officially Rippaverse Day on 2 Geeks and a Microphone! Michael and Stephen are celebrating the independent comic juggernaut just because we can. We're kicking things off by highlighting our own recent purchases and sharing our personal hype for what's coming down the pipeline. Then, the main event: Rippaverse Creative Manager Andrew Rodriguez stops by the studio! We are talking all about the monumental news regarding the...

Grab your coffee and save it for the podcast! Today, we are reviewing the smash-hit American adaptation of I Will Find You on Netflix. If you haven't binged it yet, don't worry—we give plenty of warning before we dive into the deep end of the spoiler pool. We're also talking Geeky News, unpacking the industry uproar over Tilly Norwood, the digital "actress" who just landed her own feature film.

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By the power of Grayskull! In this episode, we are jumping straight into the hot-off-the-presses Masters of the Universe (2026) live-action movie directed by Travis Knight! We give our full, unfiltered review and breakdown of Nicholas Galitzine’s take on Prince Adam/He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms. Plus, we HAVE to talk about Jared Leto’s wildly unhinged performance as Skeletor—does i...

From Nerdery and Murdery to Epic Fantasy: Zig's 'Firesign' Grab your swords, shields, and a copy of the Pact of Ashes! This week, Stephen and I are thrilled to welcome our good friend Zig from the Nerdery and Murdery podcast to the studio. But we aren't talking true crime today—we are diving headfirst into epic high fantasy because Zig is officially a published novelist! We’re breaking down his brand-new book, Firesign:...

This week on the show, we’re tackling Replicas (2019), starring the internet's favorite action hero, Keanu Reeves. Joining Stephen and me this week is Megan, adding her voice to the mix as we unpack the questionable science, the corporate conspiracies, and Keanu’s peak sci-fi decision-making. It’s a family affair discussing a movie about cloning a family. You can’t make this stuff up! Brought to you by our f...

Eight million stories in the naked city, and we just finished the wildest one. The full crew—Mike, Stephen, and Megan—is back to break down the back half of Spider-Noir. We pull back the curtain on the overarching conspiracy, discuss how the season wraps up its biggest threats, and give our final ratings for the entire series.

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Grab your trench coat and fedora! This week, the full crew—Mike, Stephen, and Megan—are diving into the dark, rain-slicked streets of 1930s New York to review the first two episodes of Spider-Noir. We break down the gritty atmosphere, the hard-boiled detective vibes, and how this version of the web-slinger holds up. Is it a masterpiece of monochrome mystery, or should it be left in the shadows? Tune in to find out! This...

Fire up the Razor Crest—or whatever ship Mando is borrowing these days! This Saturday, the geeks are tackling the next big theatrical leap for Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. We’re talking story predictions, character returns, and whether Din Djarin can carry a blockbuster movie on his back. Before we get into the main event, our Geeky News segment features a special tribute to the late, great Tom Kane. From voi...