Geek History Lesson

Geek History Lesson

Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!

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May 4, 2026 60 mins
Upside down. Three levels down. A dream within a dream within a podcast as #NolanClub continues with Christopher Nolan’s 2010 black slate smash hit that redefined films, Inception! Jason and Ashley explore the dream-bending tale of a man fighting his dreams (or nightmares?), played by Leonardo Dicaprio and series of Dark Knight trilogy staples: Joseph Gondon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Michael Caine, and Ken Wantanabe, who...
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Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In celebration of the 18th Anniversary of The Dark Knight, Geek History Lesson is exploring the most popular film for a podcast to discuss of all time - Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight! Join Jason and Ashley for an exploration of Christopher Nolan’s sophomore Batman movie, a groundbreaking Joker performance, and the argument of whether or not this movie ruined all Batman movies for the ...
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April 20, 2026 75 mins
Season 5 of Apple TV’s For All Mankind is here, and we’re celebrating the greatest TV show that nobody’s watching! Join us as we explore how Ronald D. Moore channels his Star Trek expertise to craft a gripping alternate history tale that reimagines the space race. Plus, we make some wildly unfounded predictions about the series’ sixth season finale (coming in 2028!) and debate which Baldwin will come out on top.Let us convince you ...
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April 13, 2026 67 mins
Before Amazon’s hit series The Boys reaches its epic conclusion, we’re breaking down why this show deserves your attention! Joined by special guest Jeremy Skinner from the Jason & Jeremy Jawing About Justice League Podcast, we discuss what makes Homelander such a compelling (and terrifying) character, how The Boys and Karl Urban’s iconic smile have become more politically relevant than ever, and dive into full spoilers to share...
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Get ready to soar through the skies of Smallville and Metropolis with our Superman Family Mega Episode celebrating the Reign of the Superboys! In this jam-packed celebration of the Man of Steel and his incredible legacy, we’re diving deep into the stories of Superman’s extended family, from Kryptonian clones to super-powered sons.Here’s what’s in store for this week’s super-powered lineup:
  • Jon Kent (GHL 356) – Discover the origi...
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March 30, 2026 58 mins
Step into the world of magic, obsession, and betrayal as #NolanClub continues with Christopher Nolan’s 2006 masterpiece, The Prestige! Jason and Ashley explore the mind-bending tale of two rival magicians, played by Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, whose dangerous feud leads to shocking twists and unforgettable revelations.From Nolan’s signature storytelling techniques to the film’s themes of sacrifice and deception, we unpack the ...
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It’s time to unite the seven—and beyond! In this Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE, we’re celebrating DC’s greatest superhero team: the Justice League! We’ve gathered some of our favorite Justice League episodes from the archives for an epic deep dive into their history, their members, and their adventures across comics, animation, and alternate universes.Here’s what’s in store:
  • GHL 347: How Old is the Justice League? – Jason and...
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March 9, 2026 109 mins
Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In celebration of the 15th Anniversary of Batman Begins, Geek History Lesson is kicking off the second installment of the Summer Movie Club with special guest Mark Ellis (@markellislive)! Join Jason and Ashley as they dive into Christopher Nolan’s groundbreaking reboot of the Dark Knight, exploring how it redefined superhero cinema and set the stage for a legendary trilogy. Will they uncove...
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March 2, 2026 69 mins
In celebration of the premiere of Jason’s Watson Season 2 episode, “The Tunnel Under the Elms,” we’re diving into a discussion about the greatest TV episodes of all time! From Star Trek to Game of Thrones to Breaking Bad, we explore the iconic scenes that left us emotionally wrecked and forever changed the landscape of television.Plus, we reminisce about the days of heavy wooden tube TVs our grandparents had—does anyone else rememb...
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February 23, 2026 54 mins
Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In anticipation of this summer release of The Odyssey Geek History Lesson introduces an exploratory series where Jason and Ashley go back and explore the films of Christopher Nolan in chronological order continuing with this week's episode on: Insomnia! Can we stay awake through the end of the podcast? Will we be wracked by guilt over our film opinions? Listen along to find out and watch ou...
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February 16, 2026 64 mins
Wonder Man has made it to the MCU in the word of streaming starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II! His comic book history is so confusing and he's quit so many Avengers teams this week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the history of Wonder Man -- the times when Simon Williams is a working actor in Los Angeles, the times he had a group of weird roommates, Wonder Man is a stunt man, and an Avengers, and we are introduced to some of ...
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February 9, 2026 67 mins
Welcome to the premier episode of #NolanClub! In anticipation of this summer release of The Odyssey Geek History Lesson introduces an exploratory series where Jason and Ashley go back and explore the films of Christopher Nolan in chronological order beginning with this week's episode on: Memento! Can we remember the movie we watched? The podcast we are hosting? Listen along to find out and remember Sammy Jankis.

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Westeros is once again at the forefront of television audience's minds! Dunk and Egg have stolen our hearts in A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Rhaenyra vs. Alicent returns to our screens this summer! How can your possibly keep it all straight? Maesters Ashley and Jason take the tomes down from the Citadel to unveil George R.R. Martin's history of A Song of Ice and Fire evolution into the Game of Thrones juggernaut it is tonight wit...
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    January 26, 2026 60 mins
    This month the Star Trek series 40 years in the making, Starfleet Academy, introduces us to a new generation of Starfleet Cadets and the first new class in the 32nd century! Some familiar faces also return to the franchise. This week on Geek History Lesson we put our Starfleet uniforms back on (with the dust from The Red Shirt Diaries and Section 31), to boldly go where no podcast has gone before!

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    January 19, 2026 56 mins
    Game of Thrones returns! This time it's about the Hedge Knight and his Squire during the time of the greatest piece Westeros has ever seen! What is Dunk short for? What does Egg mean? How do you pronounce "AKOTSK"? Let us guide you back into the world of Westeros as we prepare to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms!

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    Once again the X-Men are the team on every Marvel Movie fans' lips! With Cyclops giving us big Jim Lee 90s comics energy in the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer we wanted to reexamine the personal favorite X-Men members of our hosts. Do you love any of these characters as much as we do? Strap yourself into the Quinjet as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 473 - Emma Frost - ft. the strong opinio...
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    Marvel Comics characters are sharing adventures with DC Comics characters again! With Laura Kinney forging new grounds with Dick Grayson we wanted to take a look at things from the Marvel perspective. What does it take to tell the Best Marvel Comics story? Strap yourself into the Fantasticar as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 399 - Best Wolverine Stories - Learn which Wolvie stories ins...
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    We're bringing it back! No one asked for it! Here's every Doctor Strange Holiday Special EVER + the premier episode of TEX MEN! Relive old characters you forgot about or probably should have forgotten! Discover how GHL guest stars Doctor Strange and Clea have taken over the podcast every year! Hear every shenanigan between Tex Willerman and Nightcrawler! Happy Holidays! Special guests incude: Omar Najam (how many times can one gues...
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    Batman is an Absolute beast! Superman has the Absolute best covers! With the Dark Knight and Man of Steels's DC Absolute Series flying off the shelves there is no better time to explore what it takes to tell the best Kryptonian tales and adventures of the Caped Crusader than now. Strap yourself into the Batmobile we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:
    • GHL 431 - Best Batman Family Stories - Discove...
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    December 15, 2025 73 mins
    After months of "technical difficulties", the third episode of TEX MEN is finally here! Tex Willerman and Kurt Wagner, the incredible NIGHTCRAWLER are back, and this time they’re joined by Kurt’s old buddy, the mysterious card throwing mutant known as Gambit, Remy LeBeau. Together, they dive into Tex's new fascination -- a little known Korean Documentary called Kpop Demon Hunters. Don’t worry, it’s not all demon drama. Tex also dro...
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