Project Geekology

Project Geekology

Embark on an epic journey with Anthony and Dakota as they delve into the vast realms of geek culture, from cherished classics to cutting-edge creations. Join us for an exhilarating adventure of exploration and nostalgia, as we unearth hidden gems and reminisce about the moments that have shaped us. Welcome to the ultimate celebration of all things geeky!

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September 9, 2025 56 mins

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Grab your pulse rifles and motion trackers – we're dropping into LV-426! In this adrenaline-fueled episode, we dissect James Cameron's action-packed sequel "Aliens" (1986) and discover why it stands as one of the most successful genre shifts in cinema history.

The conversation explores how Cameron transformed Ridley Scott's slow-burning horror masterpiece into an explosive action thri...

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What makes a horror film truly terrifying? In our deep dive into Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece Alien, we discover it's what you don't see that haunts you most. 

The slow-burning tension of the Nostromo's corridors, the cosmic horror of that derelict alien spacecraft, the shadow-cloaked xenomorph – Scott crafts an atmosphere of dread that feels as fresh today as it did over forty years ag...

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August 26, 2025 60 mins

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Fungi have always been the overlooked kingdom of pathogens. While we've obsessed over viral pandemics and bacterial superbugs, few considered how a simple fungal mutation could tear civilization apart. That's the terrifying premise anchoring "The Last of Us" – and what makes it so unnervingly plausible.

At its core, this brilliant adaptation isn't really about the cordyceps infection ...

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August 19, 2025 80 mins

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Long before superhero shows dominated television on the CW, Smallville pioneered the genre with its fresh take on Superman's origin story. The show's ambitious approach - following Clark Kent through his formative years before donning the iconic cape and costume - created a blueprint that countless superhero series would later follow.

Diving into Season One feels like opening a time capsule from 200...

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August 12, 2025 83 mins

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The Fantastic Four has finally arrived in the MCU, but not in the way anyone expected. Rather than another tired origin story, we're dropped into Universe 828—a gorgeously realized retro-futuristic world where Marvel's First Family are already established heroes beloved by the public.

What makes this film truly special is how it balances cosmic spectacle with intimate family drama. When we meet Reed...

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July 28, 2025 68 mins

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Christopher Reeve soars into cinema history in 1978's "Superman," a groundbreaking film that established the superhero blockbuster format we know today. Before Marvel, before Batman's dark reinvention, this was the movie that convinced audiences a man could truly fly.

What makes this film so captivating decades later isn't just its place in history, but how it fearlessly embraces both...

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July 24, 2025 84 mins

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What defines a hero? Not the powers they possess, but the choices they make when facing impossible situations. Superman 2025 stands as a testament to this fundamental truth, reintroducing audiences to a Man of Steel whose greatest strength isn't his ability to fly or lift mountains, but his unwavering compassion and moral clarity.

While exploring James Gunn's fresh vision for Superman, we dive deep ...

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July 15, 2025 17 mins

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Ever wonder how a scrappy pirate site became the world's premier anime streaming platform? 

In this bite-sized episode, Anthony dives into the origins and rise of Crunchyroll, the streaming platform that revolutionized how anime is watched around the globe. From its humble beginnings as a small startup to becoming a powerhouse in the anime industry, Anthony explores how Crunchyroll built its massive library, shape...

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July 8, 2025 75 mins

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The rebellion's darkest hour becomes Star Wars' finest achievement in Andor Season 2's concluding episodes. We dive deep into how Tony Gilroy crafted a masterclass in tension, political intrigue, and character development that forever changes our understanding of the Star Wars universe.

The Gorman massacre stands as perhaps the most haunting sequence ever created in Star Wars - a perfectly cons...

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June 24, 2025 75 mins

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The rebellion that will ultimately bring down the Empire doesn't begin with lightsabers or space battles – it starts with ordinary people pushed beyond their breaking point. Andor Season 2's first six episodes masterfully explore this transformation through multiple storylines that reveal the true cost of resistance.

Following Cassian, Bix, and their companion...

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe stands at a crossroads, and Captain America: Brave New World perfectly embodies this uncertain moment. What happens when sidekicks become heroes, and their sidekicks become new sidekicks? How does a franchise maintain momentum after its defining narrative conclusion?

Sam Wilson's journey from Falcon to Captain America should feel triumphant, but instead reveals deeper issues...

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June 3, 2025 63 mins

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Strap in for a deep dive into the cosmos as we explore the final thirteen episodes of Cowboy Bebop, one of anime's most celebrated masterpieces. What begins as casual appreciation quickly transforms into profound admiration as we unpack the layers of this 1998 phenomenon that continues to captivate audiences decades later.

The second half of Cowboy Bebop reveals the complex pasts of our favorite space co...

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May 27, 2025 64 mins

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Strap in for a jazz-fueled journey through space as we explore the first half of the legendary anime Cowboy Bebop. This genre-defining series from 1998 follows a ragtag crew of bounty hunters aboard their ship, the Bebop, traveling through a post-apocalyptic solar system where humanity has spread to the stars.

What sets Cowboy Bebop apart from its contemporaries? Nearly everything. From its meticulously craft...

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May 20, 2025 62 mins

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Journey to the dark corners of the galaxy where morality blurs and legends are born. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld delivers six interesting animated episodes that unearth the origins and continued journeys of two fan-favorite antagonists: the former Sith assassin Asajj Ventress and the notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane.

Ventress returns from death itself, resurrected by the Nightsisters of Dathomir under ...

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May 13, 2025 83 mins

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The rebellion begins not with lightsabers or space battles, but with a stirring speech in a prison manufacturing facility. "Never more than 12" – four words that change everything. 

Andor's brilliance lies in showing us the human side of rebellion through the eyes of ordinary people making extraordinary choices. As we explore the second half of Season 1, we witness Cassian's journey from s...

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May 6, 2025 67 mins

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The galaxy far, far away has never felt so close to home. Andor strips away the mystical trappings of Star Wars to deliver something revolutionary: a raw, unflinching look at ordinary people pushed to extraordinary measures under the crushing weight of Imperial rule.

From its opening moments, Andor establishes itself as something entirely different. We journey alongside Cassian, brilliantly portrayed by Diego...

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April 29, 2025 68 mins

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Remember the magic of endless summer days spent outdoors with friends? The Sandlot perfectly captures that fleeting, golden moment in childhood when every day brought new adventures and time seemed to stretch forever. This week, we dive into the beloved 1993 classic that manages to be both a product of its time and completely timeless.

The film's portrayal of Scotty Smalls' journey from awkward outsider to ac...

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April 15, 2025 65 mins

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Stepping back into ancient Egypt, we explore DreamWorks Animation's biblical epic "The Prince of Egypt" (1998) – a film that masterfully blends breathtaking animation with powerful storytelling to bring the Exodus narrative to life.

This cinematic journey through Moses' story features a truly remarkable voice cast that surprised even our hosts. Val Kilmer pulls double duty as both Moses an...

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April 8, 2025 78 mins

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Remember when blockbuster movies didn't take themselves so seriously? When they balanced action, horror, comedy, and romance without sacrificing pure entertainment value? The 1999 adventure classic "The Mummy" represents this perfect equilibrium, and we're diving headfirst into its sandy depths to uncover what makes it so enduringly appealing.

Brendan Fraser's Rick O'Connell and ...

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April 1, 2025 79 mins

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Republic City stands at a crossroads. Seventy years after Avatar Aang ended the Hundred Year War, his successor Korra finds herself facing a threat unlike anything the world has seen before – a charismatic revolutionary who can permanently strip people of their bending abilities.

This debut season of Legend of Korra brilliantly expands the Avatar universe through stunning animation, complex characters, and su...

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