Hops 'Geek' News

Hops 'Geek' News

A podcast hosted by Lauren and Matt that discusses the latest in pop-culture news, tv shows, comics, and movies all the while featuring a beer of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support.

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September 1, 2025 44 mins
We podcast in the name of peace and this week we discuss our comic reviews that you can read on www.nerdinitiative.com

We cover Marvel, DC, and more before diving into some of the latest news! 

Our main topic this week is the first two episodes of Peacemaker season 2! We dive into full spoilers, so beware if you have not seen it yet. 

Make sure to check the show out every Thursday at 9pm est on HBO Max.

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School is back in session, kids!

We kick it off by talking about our comic reads and some news before diving into the cult classic Happy Madison film that started them all. 30 years ago, Adam Sandler went back to school for the fate of his father's company. We break down our thoughts and review this film seeing how it holds up today. (20min) 

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We finally finish up season 12 of Supernatural by discussing episodes 17 through the finale! 

We can move on from the British Men of Letters, and we can discuss how Supernatural may have an issue with its character deaths. 

Listen and subscribe!

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August 18, 2025 35 mins
With Peacemaker season 2 out this week, we recapped the first season to refresh that recollection. From Peacemaker's terrible father, to the body snatching butterfly invaders, and everything in between. Now we're ready for whatever new song and dance James Gunn delivers this week, as Peacemaker and the gang are back August 21st on HBO Max (or whatever it is called this month). #peacemaker #jamesgunn #dccomics #johncena

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Get your salt and your weapons, it's time to jump back into the world of Supernatural as we continue with episodes 9 through 16 of Season 12. The British Men of Letters continue to be a menace, and our loathing of Mary Winchester starts to load in 4K! 

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August 11, 2025 45 mins
Welcome back this week we kick it off with our comic reviews from DC, Marvel, and more that you can find at www.nerdinitiative.com

We also hit on Happy Gilmore 2 and then some news before diving into our review of Marvel's Eyes of Wakanda. (20 min)

We break down each episode as well as our thoughts! 

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Lauren joined Ken, Rich, and Tom of Nerd Initiative to discuss Archie vs Minor Threats from Dark Horse Comics with creators Timmy Heague and Scott Koblish.

They discuss what went into creating this epic comic book crossover event and more!

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Check out Laurens written review of the comic: https://nerdinitiative.com/2025/08/06/archie-vs-minor-threats-1-it-pays-to-be-bad/

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August 4, 2025 89 mins
We hosted a live  episode to celebrate our five years of podcasting! 

Lauren and Matt discussed what they have been reading and then went into their favorite moments during the five years to include:
Favorite guests
Favorite Episodes, 
and more! 

Join us for five more years and more!

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July 30, 2025 65 mins
The road so far continues as this episode, we join the Winchesters for the first 8 episodes of season 12 of the hit series Supernatural. The British Men of Letters have arrived, and chaos once more ensues. There are likely allies and punchable faces everywhere! 

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July 28, 2025 55 mins
Marvel Studios' latest film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is out everywhere now! The highly anticipated release of Marvel's first family has been seen by us, and in this episode, we discuss the things we loved about it and those aspects we didn't love as much (21 min.)

Did they hit the mark? The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, and more!

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July 25, 2025 33 mins
We sat down for this year's Shark Week spectacular to witness the film that built Sir Michael Caine's house. Is Ellen Brody out of her mind, or are the sharks out for revenge against her family? Is this the widow of a sane mind or will Hoagie put all of his gambling debts upon her? SO many questions, all starting with why was this movie made? 

Cap off this years Shark Week with us as we dive into the deep fun facts and review this f...
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The big week is here! We are kicking it off by discussing what we have read this week in comics such as:

Absolute Flash 5, Absolute Batman 10, Krypto The Last Dog of Krypton 2, Redcoat 13, Predator versus Spider-man , Zatanna 6, Giant Size House of M, Deadpool and Wolverine, and Ultimate Wolverine

.Lauren finally watched Sinners and Dexter Resurrection has kicked off!

We briefly hit on news before going into a deep dive into the Fanta...
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July 18, 2025 51 mins
We are back finishing off season 11 of Supernatural! We pick up with episode 17 and go straight through the finale.

Can Chuck stop us? Can Amara see the good?

 Will Crowley and Lucifer make up?

Find out!

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July 14, 2025 60 mins
We saw it! It is finally here, and today we will dive into all of our spoiler-filled thoughts on James Gunn's DC debut with Superman starring David Corensweat, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult.

 Did we like it? What did we not like? All of it is in here (24 min)

First, we delve into our reading list, which is filled with amazing comic books, including Superman Treasury 2025, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, a League of Justice, Aquama...
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July 11, 2025 28 mins
We sat down to give you our thoughts on the six episode season of Ironheart! We chat about Zelma, Riri, and that big reveal in the final episode and where we think the MCU could go next!

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We dive right into it this week as we head down the road of origins for:

 Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Guy Gardner, HawkGirl, Mr. Terrific, and Krypto giving you all of the background you need to know before seeing the film and these characters. 

We then go into some must-read Superman comics as we get ready for the big long long-awaited release of the film!

We chat: Superman Birthright
Superman Kingdom Come
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We are kicking it off with our comics:

Matt: Hyde Street 7, Predator Versus Spider-Man 4, Spider-man & Wolverine 2, New history of the DC Universe, Mr Terrific Year One 2, Peacemaker Presents: Vigilante/Eagly 4, and Absolute Wonder Woman 9.

 Lauren: Welcome to Twilight 4 and Rocketfellers 6.

 Lauren discusses Duma Key by Stephen King, and Matt chats about 28 Years Later.

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June 23, 2025 53 mins
Kicking off this week, we chatted about our beers from Tree House Brewing and Bissell Brothers Brewing before going into what we had been reading.

Matt: Absolute Flash #4, Krypto: The Last Dog of Krpyton #1, Godzilla VS Avengers #1, and Aliens VS Avengers #4

Lauren: Wolverine #10 (Her current favorite run)

Matt has begun watching Superman & Lois, so the two chat about the first few episodes and the Spaceballs return news before th...
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What has seemed like forever is finally back as we are returning with our Supernatural discussions! This time, we are discussing season 11 episodes 8 through 16 of our favorite show, following along where we left off with Sam and Dean Winchester. 


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June 16, 2025 56 mins
Super Summer continues on this week as we start with what we are reading in the comicbook world this week:Matt:
  • The New Avengers 1
  • Star wars 2
  • Absolute batman 9
  • Aquaman 6
  • super girl 2
Lauren: Deadpool and Wolverine

We covered some news (14 min), discussing the outrageously priced Galactus popcorn bucket and potential fan castings for James Gunn's Wonder Woman before moving on to the main topic.

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