Geeks on Trial
We settle petty disputes between actual geeks over movies, video games, board games, and more. To submit your own case, e-mail us at GeeksOnTrial@gmail.com, or use this form: https://forms.gle/vnVjaPZjBaSLTzPa8
Episodes
Would you be upset if someone wrote a book about you? What if they...didn't tell you they were doing it? Today, we determine if stealing someone's life story is worth going to court over. Before the case, we lament this summer's less than stellar box office numbers and speculate as to why people aren't seeing these movies.
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Decorating decisions are a contentious subject in a shared household. Should our defendant demand that his live-in girlfriend take down her posters of emo bands? Before the case, we discuss the latest edition of ChatGPT and the controversy surrounding its voice, which sounds a lot like Scarlett Johansson.
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This week's defendant went to see the Northern Lights without informing a close friend. Were they wrong to not bring them along? Before the case, we discuss the announcement of a brand new Gollum movie being directed by Andy Serkis.
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Check out a special bonus episode of our Patreon exclusive show, Geeks on Trial: Sidebar. In this episode, we answer the timeless and hard hitting question: Would you move to space?
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Where's the line when it comes to joking about your significant other? This week's defendant is in trouble for saying her boyfriend isn't buff enough to be Superman. Before the case, we discuss the recent trend of classic movies returning to theaters for limited showings.
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What's the etiquette when it comes to playing music in the workplace? Today, we debate whether it's wrong to ask a co-worker to change their tune. Before the case, we discuss a recent leak indicating that some major streaming shows may have been outsourcing animation to North Korea.
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This week's defendant is in hot water with her significant other for accidentally spoiling the new Fallout TV show. Is this an unforgiveable crime, or was her heart in the right place? Before the case, we turn to politics and discuss the dilemma of selecting a jury for Donald Trump's upcoming trial.
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You should always support your loved ones, but how far is too far? Today, we judge a man for refusing to buy his girlfriend's new book. Before the case, we discuss the recent apocalyptic events of an eclipse and a New Jersey earthquake.
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Is it weird to bring a blanket into the movie theater? What if you're cold? Do you deserve to be judged? Yes! (By us.) Before the case, we discuss Discord's announcement that they'll be incorporating ads into their gaming streams.
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...There's some Bad Blood (TM) between two friends over a case of Taylor Swift concert tickets. Don't worry, we're here to settle things! Before the case, we discuss recent layoffs at Sirius XM and the struggles of current podcasts.
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The DM is the arbiter of everything in a game of Dungeons & Dragons, but is there ever a time when a player can interrupt them? This week, we settle the case of a contested fireball. Before the case, we discuss the ramifications of the recent bill to ban TikTok.
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Should kids be featured on social media, or do we need more family boundaries in place? We'll see who we side with in today's case of an online family feud. Before the case, we discuss the winners of the 96th Academy Awards.
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What's the most fair way to lay a board game on the table? Our defendant today is on trial for making a fuss over a tabletop setup, but are his concerns justified? Before the case, we discuss the pros and cons of AI tech being integrated into fast food restaurants.
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When two indie game developers clash over who's designing the sprites, it's up to us to settle things. How should an amateur game design workload be split? Before the case, we discuss Nintendo's recent Partner Direct, and rumors about their next console.
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Are game nights an occasion for drinking, or is it okay to go sober? We judge a defendant being tried for hosting an alcohol free get-together. Before the case, we discuss the new movie trailers that debuted during this year's Super Bowl.
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Foul play on the football field! This week's defendant tipped off a Fantasy Football competitor, giving them the edge over another player. Should he have kept his mouth shut, or was this legal advice? Before the case, we discuss our personal Super Bowl traditions (or lack thereof).
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When your daughter shows interest in purchasing a gaming PC, do you let it happen? What if you're worried it will affect her grades? We're here to give our verdicts. Plus, we chat about what we've been watching lately, including Die Hard and Bruce Lee movies.
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Is there a wrong way to play a video game? This week's defendant argues that researching every aspect of the game beforehand may qualify as cheating. Before the case, we give our thoughts on this year's Academy Awards nominees.
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This week's defendant feels wronged by the other party who he claims played the board game 'Camel Up' improperly. How will we judge this game night misdemeanor? Before the case, we discuss recent rumors of new Nintendo rides coming to Universal Studios.
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Is an anime body pillow something to be ashamed of, or should you be proud to display it in a common area? We settle the matter once and for all. Before the case, we discuss our most anticipated movie releases of 2024.
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