Geek in the Streets

Geek in the Streets

A podcast for the geek and nerd subjects you love, as if you were part of the conversation! A casual fan interviews her deep knowledge/super-fan boyfriend on interesting geeky topics in order to learn more pertinent information in a fun, condensed, and approachable manner. Join us as we explore Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and more! Come for the facts, and stay for the fun and jokes!

Episodes

January 8, 2024 41 mins

Arielle and Ian - opposing forces that are forced to work together due to the unbreakable bond that they dug coal together.  Waitasec, that was Raylan Givens and Boyd Crowder in FX's hit neo-Western Justified!  Join your hosts as they discuss one of the BEST television shows of all time, Justified!

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The God of Mischief returns in Loki Season 2!  But did the show justify itself or was it another exercise in superhero showrunning?  Join Arielle and Ian as they discuss Loki's sophomore season and whether they enjoyed it, thought it needed work, or belongs in a multiverse that we don't live in.

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December 25, 2023 35 mins

Welcome to the GITS Holiday Music Special!  Join your hosts as Arielle, the non-musician, researches the origins of holiday music and explains it to Ian, the musician, and he lazily plugs along!

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Back to Panem we go, but also back in time! Welcome to the 10th Annual Hunger Games and the rise and fall of Coriolanus Snow. Is it true that Snow always lands on top? Join us to find out! 

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December 11, 2023 39 mins

One of the most misunderstood characters who has been often the butt of superhero jokes - today we take Aquaman seriously!  Learn about the history of Aquaman, some of his stories, and his different interpretations in film and animation.  Talking to sea life is cool!

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December 4, 2023 32 mins

Welcome to Season 13 and the world of the Greek Gods! We mean the Romans, no.. the Egyptians, or the Norse... there are so many! We visit those and more in this week's episode about the works of Rick Riordan.  

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November 20, 2023 42 mins

The last AUTEUR...as maybe Ian exclaims 6 times during the episode...Christopher Nolan has made some incredible movies.  Join the Geek in the Streets team as they discuss Christopher Nolan movies and how they have impacted the humble hosts as well as the world at large!

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November 13, 2023 33 mins

It's a world of political intrigue, a medieval tale of love, hate, war, honor, and....mice?  You're hearing that correctly, today we talk about one of the most beautifully drawn comics of all time Mouse Guard.  Listen to find out Ian's personal connections to Mouse Guard and how he came across the comic at San Diego Comic Con!

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November 6, 2023 37 mins

Marvel comics has a character with Marvel in the name...sign us up!  In today's episode we go over the comic book history of Captain Marvel and shed light on the inclusion of the character in the MCU.  Is the comic book character any different from the movies?  Spoiler alert - big time yes.  Let's find out what the differences are!  

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October 30, 2023 31 mins

From the wonderfully weird mind of Neil Gaiman and Henry Selick, Coraline exploded onto the halloween themed must watch list back in 2009.  How does the film hold up?  Does it compare to Nightmare Before Christmas?  And would watching it today in a theater for an anniversary be something that is fun?  Join Arielle and Ian as they discuss all this and the magic of the movie Coraline!

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October 23, 2023 42 mins

What do YOU like to do for Halloween activities?  Join your hosts as they explore some of their favorite local and even international Halloween activities!  From haunted trails to Universal Studios Horror Nights, see what stimulates your senses to get in the mood for nights of frights!

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Modern horror storytelling has never looked so good.  Join the Geek in the Streets team as they uncover the mysteries displayed in The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and The Midnight Club  and discuss whether they think the newest addition The Fall of the House of Usher is going to live up to the hype.

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October 9, 2023 46 mins

Werewolves, skeletons, giant bats that knock you into a pit, and of course Dracula himself!  Join the Geek in the Streets hosts as they try to navigate through the puzzle of doom that is the Castlevania franchise!  Find out which games and adaptations Ian views as the most important and learn some surprising facts along the way.

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October 2, 2023 47 mins

When the moon is full and that shiver crawls up your spine...lycanthropy can take you over!  Today Ian and Arielle discuss one of the most ubiquitous horror staples: the Werewolf.  Find out the incredible history behind one of humanities most horrifying monsters as well as dive into the modern era of werewolf lore!

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September 25, 2023 27 mins

Beware mes enfants! This week's episode is full of jump scares and fabulous mustachioed men! Or one man in particular- the famous fictional detective Hercule Poirot. Can he solve the supernatural mystery laid forth in his latest film- A Haunting in Venice? Only order and method can help us find out together! 

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September 18, 2023 42 mins

Bonsoir dear listeners! This week we head into a different world- a world of murder and mystery! Our fearless hosts discuss the literary world of Dame Agatha Christie, and more specifically the fictional life of Hercule Poirot. Use your little grey cells to  learn more about the quirky detective before seeing the upcoming A Haunting in Venice movie in theaters this month! Can you figure out whodunnit in this episode?

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September 11, 2023 45 mins

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to learn all about the Mission: Impossible franchise with Arielle and Ian as your hosts.  Should your headphones be discovered, any knowledge of your podcast listening for the first episode of Geek in the Streets season 12 will be disavowed.  This message will self destruct in 5....4....3....

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August 28, 2023 40 mins

Netflix's The Witcher has released the final episodes featuring Henry Cavill.  How did the team do?  Did they celebrate his tenure as the beloved character?  Or did they waste a golden opportunity?  Check in with Arielle and Ian as they discuss whether this season was a success and if it aligned with Ian's updated reading of some of the books.

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Ever wonder what it would be like if apes ruled the world?  Then this podcast is for you!  Today we explore the Planet of the Apes franchise from its humble beginnings  to the blockbuster prequels.  Join us as we explore a movie that had us in tears...from a CGI ape!

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August 14, 2023 39 mins

Following up our episode on Nick Fury,  we discuss both the comic and the Disney plus series Secret Invasion!  The Skrulls have invaded and infiltrated earth.  Who can you trust?  Listen to this podcast in order to find out!  Your illustrious podcasters will also answer the question - does this series deserve to be the lowest rated Marvel production?

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