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.
Episodes
April 30, 2025 • 36 mins
With Free Comic Book Day on the horizon it's the perfect time to get into your shops to pick up some new reads! we have Zack Kaplan back on the show to discuss the release of the trade for Kill All Immortals from Dark Horse Comics which can be best described as Succession meets John Wick!
When a family of immortal Vikings becomes too powerful Frey must decide what's more important to her, her immortality with her family or freedom o...
When a family of immortal Vikings becomes too powerful Frey must decide what's more important to her, her immortality with her family or freedom o...
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April 28, 2025 • 53 mins
We kick things off by discussing our weekly must read comic books such as:
Peacemaker Presents: Vigilants/Eagly Double Feature, Absolute Martian Manhunter,, and Absolute Wonder Woman from DC
Predator Versus Spiderman and Deadpool/Wolverine from Marvel
Hornsby and Halo from Ghost Machine/Image
Welcome to Twilight from the world of Minor Threats from Dark Horse Comics
Matt also gives a quick spoiler-free review of Sinners before we head i...
Peacemaker Presents: Vigilants/Eagly Double Feature, Absolute Martian Manhunter,, and Absolute Wonder Woman from DC
Predator Versus Spiderman and Deadpool/Wolverine from Marvel
Hornsby and Halo from Ghost Machine/Image
Welcome to Twilight from the world of Minor Threats from Dark Horse Comics
Matt also gives a quick spoiler-free review of Sinners before we head i...
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April 27, 2025 • 58 mins
Matt and Lauren are joined by Megan of @VigilanteVibesPod to discuss characters with the same name in both Marvel and DC!
Who came first? Why are there two Captain Marvels, Deathstroke v Deadpool?
We dive into these character similarities and bring to you some history!
Shoutout to Jerald for the video content!
Make sure to subscribe and follow us on social media: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews linktr.ee/vigilantevibespodcast
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Who came first? Why are there two Captain Marvels, Deathstroke v Deadpool?
We dive into these character similarities and bring to you some history!
Shoutout to Jerald for the video content!
Make sure to subscribe and follow us on social media: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews linktr.ee/vigilantevibespodcast
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April 25, 2025 • 27 mins
Have you been watching The Last of Us on HBO Max? We have and we have thoughts!
We dive into the first two episodes giving our thoughts and reactions as well as Matt giving some information on how things are different than in the game.
Spoilers ahead so be careful!
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We dive into the first two episodes giving our thoughts and reactions as well as Matt giving some information on how things are different than in the game.
Spoilers ahead so be careful!
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April 23, 2025 • 36 mins
Our friend Tyrell swung by the show this week to announce his newest campaign that has been 5 years in the making!
We got a taste of ERIS and the complete collection is available now!
"ERIS is a sci-fi action comic exploring power, violence, and consciousness that captures the energy of 90’s comics, the thought-provoking formalism of alternative comics, and the excess of 80’s action films. ERIS takes readers on a journey of insane fi...
We got a taste of ERIS and the complete collection is available now!
"ERIS is a sci-fi action comic exploring power, violence, and consciousness that captures the energy of 90’s comics, the thought-provoking formalism of alternative comics, and the excess of 80’s action films. ERIS takes readers on a journey of insane fi...
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April 21, 2025 • 69 mins
We are back to normal production this week where we start out with discussing the recent Disney Magic Cruise Matt went on.
We chat about our comics this week such as Absolute Flash 2, Zatanna 3, Wolverine, and more with out full reviews on @NerdInitiativeNetwork before diving into a little bit of pop-culture news.
We finally dive into our main topic this week with Andrew Hewitt, a mental health professional and owner of Caliper W...
We chat about our comics this week such as Absolute Flash 2, Zatanna 3, Wolverine, and more with out full reviews on @NerdInitiativeNetwork before diving into a little bit of pop-culture news.
We finally dive into our main topic this week with Andrew Hewitt, a mental health professional and owner of Caliper W...
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April 18, 2025 • 42 mins
In honor of Easter this sunday and it being on 4/20 we revisit the cult classic film Mallrats which takes us to a dating show in a mall featuring our friend Brian O'Halloran, Jay and Silent Bob, Stan Lee, Ben Affleck, and so many more!
We discuss our favorite quotes, moments, and fun facts as well as Lauren's passion for punching an Easter Bunny.
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We discuss our favorite quotes, moments, and fun facts as well as Lauren's passion for punching an Easter Bunny.
Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification button to never miss an episode.
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April 14, 2025 • 21 mins
We skipped opening segments this week, and went right into a quick recap of Andor season 1, to get you ready for season 2, out April 22nd, on Disney+.
#starwars #andor #disneyplus
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#starwars #andor #disneyplus
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April 9, 2025 • 32 mins
Matt sat down with Tanya, the Co-Founder of Comics on Coffee, which is an amazing brand of coffee bringing you a variety of flavorful roasts all in various comic book themed bags!
Check out their website: comicsoncoffee.com
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Check out their website: comicsoncoffee.com
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April 7, 2025 • 45 mins
This week Matt and Lauren are back starting things off by chatting about their time at Galaxy Con Richmond before going into their comic reviews this week.
This weeks reading lineup:
Hellverine- Marvel
Hyde Street #5- Ghost Machine/Image Comics
Absolute Green Lantern #1- DC Comics
Daredevil Cold Day in Hell #1- Marvel
They then dive into some news to catch you up on the latest and greatest.
Main Topic (20 min)
With The Last of Us season ...
This weeks reading lineup:
Hellverine- Marvel
Hyde Street #5- Ghost Machine/Image Comics
Absolute Green Lantern #1- DC Comics
Daredevil Cold Day in Hell #1- Marvel
They then dive into some news to catch you up on the latest and greatest.
Main Topic (20 min)
With The Last of Us season ...
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April 4, 2025 • 49 mins
We hosted a couple of panels at Galaxy Con Richmond with Megan from Vigilante Vibes Podcast, The Nerd Haven, and Nerd Initiative!
What was supposed to be a superhero draft devolved into chaos and discussion of epic proportions and was one of the most fun panels we have ever done!
Find Megan: linktr.ee/vigilantevibespodcast
Facebook group: The Nerd Haven
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What was supposed to be a superhero draft devolved into chaos and discussion of epic proportions and was one of the most fun panels we have ever done!
Find Megan: linktr.ee/vigilantevibespodcast
Facebook group: The Nerd Haven
Follow and subscribe to us: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews
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April 4, 2025 • 19 mins
We came together for a quick recap and reaction to Daredevil Born Again episode 7.
How did we feel about Muse and the reveal? What about Fisk's realization that Matt is back as Daredevil? Make sure to listen now!
Find all of our recaps and episodes: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews
www.nerdinitiative.com
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How did we feel about Muse and the reveal? What about Fisk's realization that Matt is back as Daredevil? Make sure to listen now!
Find all of our recaps and episodes: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews
www.nerdinitiative.com
Make sure to subscribe!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support.
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April 1, 2025 • 44 mins
Galaxy Con Richmond was this past weekend, and Megan of Vigilante Vibes Podcast and The Nerd Haven joined Lauren and Matt, as well as Micah, to discuss the double episode release last week of Daredevil Born Again on Disney+!
Around 21 minutes in they were joined by a couple of awesome cosplayers who came as Daredevil and Spiderman! you can find Deacon (Daredevil) on Instagram at Bohefy_bates30 to check out his amazing cosplays.
Make ...
Around 21 minutes in they were joined by a couple of awesome cosplayers who came as Daredevil and Spiderman! you can find Deacon (Daredevil) on Instagram at Bohefy_bates30 to check out his amazing cosplays.
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March 31, 2025 • 10 mins
We have another stellar interview you absolutely do not want to miss this week!
"Marcus Alqueres is a Canadian-Brazilian filmmaker and commercial director. His works have been featured around the globe, including his critically acclaimed short film, The Flying Man, with over 20 million views, currently being developed by Sony/Columbia Pictures as a feature film, with Marcus attached to direct. In advertising, Marcus directed campai...
"Marcus Alqueres is a Canadian-Brazilian filmmaker and commercial director. His works have been featured around the globe, including his critically acclaimed short film, The Flying Man, with over 20 million views, currently being developed by Sony/Columbia Pictures as a feature film, with Marcus attached to direct. In advertising, Marcus directed campai...
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March 24, 2025 • 42 mins
We have had the distinct honor of sitting down with Marc Guggenheim creator of CW's Flash and Arrow as well as so many other great things such as Eli Stone and he even writes comics!
We chat about his current run Star Wars Jedi Knights and his upcoming Spiderman and Wolverine comic book run.
Check out his website: https://marcguggenheim.com/
Peep his substack: https://marcguggenheim.substack.com/
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We chat about his current run Star Wars Jedi Knights and his upcoming Spiderman and Wolverine comic book run.
Check out his website: https://marcguggenheim.com/
Peep his substack: https://marcguggenheim.substack.com/
Make sure to find us on social media: ...
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March 21, 2025 • 62 mins
We were joined by the Marvel Queen herself Megan from The Nerd Haven Facebook group and Vigilante Vibes Podcast to discuss the latest episode of Marvel Studios Daredevil Born Again Episode 4. We go into our thoughts and theories and so much more!
Find us all at Galaxy Con Richmond the 3 of us have a panel Friday, March 28th at 1015 PM and Saturday, March 29th at 1015 PM as well as a get-together at Benchtop Brewing in Richmond on th...
Find us all at Galaxy Con Richmond the 3 of us have a panel Friday, March 28th at 1015 PM and Saturday, March 29th at 1015 PM as well as a get-together at Benchtop Brewing in Richmond on th...
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March 20, 2025 • 38 mins
On this special episode, we sat down to chat with our old friend Joel Geier, who traveled to 1,400 breweries across America! During that time he has documented all of his travels and breweries in a book titled Flights Across America: A Brewery Lover's Journey.
The 3 of us go into various breweries and beers that we love and get some insight into his traveling adventures.
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The 3 of us go into various breweries and beers that we love and get some insight into his traveling adventures.
Follow Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brewery_tra...
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March 17, 2025 • 71 mins
Welcome back! We kick things off by discussing some comics we had read this week such as:
Redcoat 10- Ghost Machine/ Image Comics
Hellverine 4- Marvel Comics
Aquaman 3- DC Comics
Green Lantern Corps 2- DC Comics
Alien Paradiso 4- Marvel Comics
Minor Threats Welcome to Twilight City 1- Dark Horse Comics
And we have been watching The White Lotus on Max.
We hit some news, and then, can you believe our beloved Ninja Turtles are celebrating t...
Redcoat 10- Ghost Machine/ Image Comics
Hellverine 4- Marvel Comics
Aquaman 3- DC Comics
Green Lantern Corps 2- DC Comics
Alien Paradiso 4- Marvel Comics
Minor Threats Welcome to Twilight City 1- Dark Horse Comics
And we have been watching The White Lotus on Max.
We hit some news, and then, can you believe our beloved Ninja Turtles are celebrating t...
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March 14, 2025 • 40 mins
We have another great creator focused episode for you as our dear friend Trevor joins us to discuss his upcoming comics such as Hthe supernatural horror Heavy and his epic superhero series RISE.
Make sure to follow his work on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thehelix/rise2 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thehelix/heavy?ref=profile_created&category_id=250
Find Trevor on social media: @pocketwatchpress
Find hi...
Make sure to follow his work on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thehelix/rise2 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thehelix/heavy?ref=profile_created&category_id=250
Find Trevor on social media: @pocketwatchpress
Find hi...
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March 13, 2025 • 48 mins
We went live on our Youtube channel to discuss our weekly recap of Marvel's hit series, Daredevil Born Again!
We discussed our thoughts on the show, our theories, and so much more
Let us know if you are enjoying the show by commenting or shooting us a DM.
Find us on social media linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews
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Find us on www.nerdinitiative.com for weekly comic book reviews
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We discussed our thoughts on the show, our theories, and so much more
Let us know if you are enjoying the show by commenting or shooting us a DM.
Find us on social media linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews
Check out our website: www.hops-geek-news.com
Find us on www.nerdinitiative.com for weekly comic book reviews
Become a supporter of this ...
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