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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June 20, 2024 • 42 mins
Welcome to a special creator interview where we were graciously joined by Dr Sy Islam and Dr Gordon Schmidt to chat about their book Leaders Assemble! They each are professors highly regarded in their respective fields who collaborated to write a book on the study of leadership and qualities within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Additionally, pre-order their next book Leadership in Avatar the Last Airbender which will release Novemb...
Additionally, pre-order their next book Leadership in Avatar the Last Airbender which will release Novemb...
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June 17, 2024 • 68 mins
What's up everyone?! This week we kick things off by talking about what we have been reading and watching such as Doctor Who, Hitman, Fall Guy, Geiger, and more!
Then we follow it up with some news before being joined by the premier pop-culture connoisseur Tom Craven joins us to discuss when exactly did Geek Culture become known as Pop-Culture? (21:20)
Everything from Spiderman (2002) to Power Rangers to Voltron and to where we are ...
Then we follow it up with some news before being joined by the premier pop-culture connoisseur Tom Craven joins us to discuss when exactly did Geek Culture become known as Pop-Culture? (21:20)
Everything from Spiderman (2002) to Power Rangers to Voltron and to where we are ...
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June 10, 2024 • 37 mins
It feels like it has been forever as the highly anticipated 4th season of the Amazon Prime hit series The Boys is set to release the 13th of June and don't worry if you don't have time to watch the first 3 seasons to refresh your memory because we have got you covered.
No news, what we have been reading, or anything fancy this week as we dive straight into the recap to prep you for the season premier. Get your brown pants on because...
No news, what we have been reading, or anything fancy this week as we dive straight into the recap to prep you for the season premier. Get your brown pants on because...
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June 3, 2024 • 39 mins
This episode we wrap-up our Star Wars month with The High Republic in anticipation for the latest release of The Acolyte.
We kick it off talking comics we have been reading such as Black Panther Blood Hunt from Marvel and Wolverine 50 the epic conclusion to Ben Percy's famed run.
We then give our thoughts on the film Madame Wec including the suffering Matt went through having to watch it 2 times in a row.
Finally, they discuss everyt...
We kick it off talking comics we have been reading such as Black Panther Blood Hunt from Marvel and Wolverine 50 the epic conclusion to Ben Percy's famed run.
We then give our thoughts on the film Madame Wec including the suffering Matt went through having to watch it 2 times in a row.
Finally, they discuss everyt...
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May 30, 2024 • 28 mins
We have a special creator interview! Jordan Morris joins us to discuss the graphic novel him and Bowen McCurdy have cooked up titled Youth Group!
The book features a couple of kick-ass Youth Group leaders who, behind the scenes, keep their town safe by exorcizing the demons that plague their town!
The book releases July 16th, 2024 from First Second Books. You can follow this link to preorder now!
https://www.jordanmorris.net/books
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The book features a couple of kick-ass Youth Group leaders who, behind the scenes, keep their town safe by exorcizing the demons that plague their town!
The book releases July 16th, 2024 from First Second Books. You can follow this link to preorder now!
https://www.jordanmorris.net/books
Fo...
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May 27, 2024 • 50 mins
Have you ever heard the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?
Well fear not, the Jedi may not tell you this story but, we will!
We kick things off first with what we have been reading such as Rook: Exodus from Ghost Machine and Image, White Boat from DSTLRY Media, Justice League v Godzilla v Kong and Batman First Knight from DC, and Union Jack The Ripper from Marvel.
Matt also watched Ghostbusters Frozen Empire and gives his thoughts ...
Well fear not, the Jedi may not tell you this story but, we will!
We kick things off first with what we have been reading such as Rook: Exodus from Ghost Machine and Image, White Boat from DSTLRY Media, Justice League v Godzilla v Kong and Batman First Knight from DC, and Union Jack The Ripper from Marvel.
Matt also watched Ghostbusters Frozen Empire and gives his thoughts ...
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May 26, 2024 • 82 mins
The latest Cantina Hour was a blast as we were joined by DT of the Space Castle Podcast (@spacecastlepod) to discuss the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. We get into our hot takes and then babble on about everything we love and maybe do not love Star Wars.
What are your favorite Prequels moments?
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What are your favorite Prequels moments?
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May 20, 2024 • 56 mins
Welcome! This week we open the show by discussing what we have been reading such as Uncanny Valley from @BOOM-Studios Redcoat #2 from @imagecomics and Ghost Machine as well as the latest in Wolverine from @marvel.
Matt also has watched the latest horror film Abigail featuring an all-star cast and gives his thoughts.
We then dive into some news before being joined by Chandler of Crafted Cores to talk Kyber Crystals as #starwars ...
Matt also has watched the latest horror film Abigail featuring an all-star cast and gives his thoughts.
We then dive into some news before being joined by Chandler of Crafted Cores to talk Kyber Crystals as #starwars ...
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May 13, 2024 • 65 mins
Star Wars month continues this week as we briefly discuss what we have been reading and watching as well as some news!
Then we dive into something a bit controversial as we discuss our top 5 favorite and then top 5 least favorite Star Wars characters! (17:45) Who tops the list for us and who gets an honorable mention? Find out!
Who makes your list?
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Then we dive into something a bit controversial as we discuss our top 5 favorite and then top 5 least favorite Star Wars characters! (17:45) Who tops the list for us and who gets an honorable mention? Find out!
Who makes your list?
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Weekly comic reviews on nerdinitiative.com
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May 9, 2024 • 75 mins
ICYMI we host a live show weekly called the Cantina Hour where we sit and discuss whatever we may like and keep it relaxed. This week we got together and discussed the latest Star Wars show Tales of the Empire as well as the latest episode of X-Men '97 gearing up for the grand finale of season 1!
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May 6, 2024 • 53 mins
Welcome as we kick off Star Wars month! We start with what we have been reading and watching such as Minor Threats the Fastest Way Down Vol 2 from Dark Horse Comics, Space Ghost from David Pepose, our thoughts on the latest episode of X-Men '97, and Dead Boy Detectives from Netflix.
We then dive into some news such as Cobra Kai releasing a 3-part series finale beginning July and the new listings from Airbnb.
Lastly, for our main to...
We then dive into some news such as Cobra Kai releasing a 3-part series finale beginning July and the new listings from Airbnb.
Lastly, for our main to...
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May 4, 2024 • 69 mins
We kick off Star Wars month with Ryan Drost creator of Stealth Hammer to discuss his comicbook and then we dive into the 25th anniversary of the Phantom Menace as well as the series finale of Bad Batch!!
Happy Star Wars day friends May the Fourth Be With You Always.
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Happy Star Wars day friends May the Fourth Be With You Always.
Find Stealth Hammer at Stealthhammer.com
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May 2, 2024 • 30 mins
Welcome to a special creator interview as we welcome Keshawn Dodds of Cosby Media Productions this week.
He joins to chat about his ongoing series Menzuo- A Solar Warrior Series!
Find him at cosbymediaproductions.com
@Iamkeshawndodds
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He joins to chat about his ongoing series Menzuo- A Solar Warrior Series!
Find him at cosbymediaproductions.com
@Iamkeshawndodds
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April 29, 2024 • 48 mins
This week we briefly chat about what we have been reading such as DSTLRY's newest release Spectregraph from James Tynion IV and Christian Ward before diving into a little bit of news!
We then head to a planet far away to discuss Dune! We chat about the 2021, 1984, and 2024 films and Lauren chats about the first book.
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We then head to a planet far away to discuss Dune! We chat about the 2021, 1984, and 2024 films and Lauren chats about the first book.
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April 28, 2024 • 58 mins
ICYMI we have been doing live shows weekly called our Cantina Hour where we sit and chat either with a guest or about anything and everything!
This weeks Cantina Hour we discussed the latest Deadpool and Wolverine trailer and then we reviewed season 1 of the new Amazon series Fallout!
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This weeks Cantina Hour we discussed the latest Deadpool and Wolverine trailer and then we reviewed season 1 of the new Amazon series Fallout!
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April 24, 2024 • 61 mins
We welcome a very special guest this week, Kyle Starks who you may know from works such as Rick and Morty and Peacemaker swings by to discuss his latest project Karate Prom!
Did you enjoy your prom? Did it have karate and ninjas and crime bossin' ninjas? Well, if not then live through this story that features Don who falls for Sam and as their love of karate brings them together.
However, love is not always easy. Neither is battling ...
Did you enjoy your prom? Did it have karate and ninjas and crime bossin' ninjas? Well, if not then live through this story that features Don who falls for Sam and as their love of karate brings them together.
However, love is not always easy. Neither is battling ...
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April 22, 2024 • 49 mins
Happy Earth Day!
We kick off the show discussing Animal Kingdom and Seaworld before diving into what we have been reading and watching such as Kill Your Darlings #8 by Image Comics, Fallout on Amazon Prime, and Alex Garland's latest film Civil War in theaters now.
We then dive into some news before diving into our main topic which is focused on Earth Day! We chat about Swamp Thing, Animal Man, Poison Ivy, and many more in celebration...
We kick off the show discussing Animal Kingdom and Seaworld before diving into what we have been reading and watching such as Kill Your Darlings #8 by Image Comics, Fallout on Amazon Prime, and Alex Garland's latest film Civil War in theaters now.
We then dive into some news before diving into our main topic which is focused on Earth Day! We chat about Swamp Thing, Animal Man, Poison Ivy, and many more in celebration...
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April 15, 2024 • 51 mins
Welcome back! We open the show with what we are drinking this week before going into what we have been reading such as books like Uncanny Valley from Dark Horse Comics.
Then, we get into the latest in news from around the pop-culture world before diving into our main topic.
This weeks main topic we finish up Supernatural season 8 by discussing episodes 11 through 23 and giving a nice recap as well as our thoughts on each episode.
Don'...
Then, we get into the latest in news from around the pop-culture world before diving into our main topic.
This weeks main topic we finish up Supernatural season 8 by discussing episodes 11 through 23 and giving a nice recap as well as our thoughts on each episode.
Don'...
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April 8, 2024 • 49 mins
Welcome back to a packed episode this week! We kick it off giving spoiler free thoughts on Godzilla X Kong The New Empire before diving into the latest in pop-culture news.
We then kick off our main topic discussing the 3 debut books from Ghost Machine and Image Comics: Geiger, Rook Exodus, and Redcoat!
Next Lauren chats about Minor Threats Vol 2 The Fastest Way Down From Dark Horse Comics
And Lastly, We chat The Principles of Necrom...
We then kick off our main topic discussing the 3 debut books from Ghost Machine and Image Comics: Geiger, Rook Exodus, and Redcoat!
Next Lauren chats about Minor Threats Vol 2 The Fastest Way Down From Dark Horse Comics
And Lastly, We chat The Principles of Necrom...
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April 3, 2024 • 59 mins
Welcome to a bonus episode where we sat down with Gary Frank, Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, and Bryan Hitch to discuss Rook Exodus, Geiger, and Redcoat in honor of April 3rd, AKA Ghost Machine Day!
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