The Week in Geek Radio Show
The Week in Geek is a radio talk show broadcasting in the Metro New Orleans area from News Talk 99.5 WRNO FM on Sundays at 7pm CST. Thanks to the power of the internet our show has been heard around the world via the Spreaker radio app. We cover all topics related to geekdom such as comic books, video games, movies, books, conventions, cosplay, and many more! We have been fortunate enough to bring our listeners interviews from actors in film, TV, and voice overs also authors, comic book artists, geek musicians, and fan groups. The hosts of The Week in Geek are David Ducorbier and Brian Held, Jr. both members of the Gulf Coast Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fandom Community for many years. Our video game pick of the week correspondent is Skungy Scontrino, our Facebook Admin is author Ernest Russell, and our Chief Librarian for book reviews is D L Held.
Episodes
In Top Nerd News we cover James Gunn's reaction to possible "Superman Legacy" casting rumors being leaked. Then we fan cast the movie with basically the entire cast of "Cobra Kai". Harrison Ford gets a standong ovation at the Cannes Film Festival after his premiere of "Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny". Also in the headlines are Jonathan Majors & Loki 2 premire date, "The Creator" movie trailer, and the striking WGA Writ...
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The One and Only Castiel aka Misha Collins is our guest. He's out promoting his new series on the CW "Gotham Knights"which airs every Tuesday night. He plays Harvey Dent and gets to play out Harvey's descent into madness. We swap funny stories about Tommy Lee Jones turn as Two-Face, and discuss which episode it was that I no longer saw him as "Cass".
Dan DiDio former Publisher of DC Comics during the New 52 run and more. He has a ne...
Dan DiDio former Publisher of DC Comics during the New 52 run and more. He has a ne...
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May 8, 2023 • 56 mins
SAG Award Winning Actor Jared Harris from Mad Men, Chernobyl & Resident Evil joins the show to talk about his new Documentary "The Ghost of Richard Harris" which comes out May 9th on Brit Box. Dave and Jared discuss how Richard Harris was such an amazing self promoter that was ahead of his time. Dave (as usual) steps into it when he tells Jared that his father's #1 Hit "McArthur Park" is god awful. But he bounces back when asks...
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This week we were Live in Lake Charles at CyphaCon! Our Thanks to all the Staff, Volunteers, and of course Garrett Manuel for an amazing event and weekend!
While at CyphaCon we got a chance to sit down with our extended Con Family and talk about the things that make going to conventions a Blast, and that's FAN GROUPS! First out the gate we chat with Jon Russo from Zero-G Love : A Macross Fan Group. We talk about his passion for Macr...
While at CyphaCon we got a chance to sit down with our extended Con Family and talk about the things that make going to conventions a Blast, and that's FAN GROUPS! First out the gate we chat with Jon Russo from Zero-G Love : A Macross Fan Group. We talk about his passion for Macr...
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The one and only ICE Mutha F***in T chops it up with D-Squared this week about his new Podcast on iHeart Radio "The Daily Game with Ice T". They talk about the Jewels he's dropping each day, and how they reflect on who he is and where he comes from. We evan talk about him playing a Kangaroo in the movie "Tank Girl" and his colab with Slayer for the Judgment Night Soundtrack.
We're also joined by artist and creative "True" who is the...
We're also joined by artist and creative "True" who is the...
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January 24, 2023 • 51 mins
Who ya gonna call? The LA Ghostbusters! Deuce Gaspard & Lindsey Luquette of the local Ghostbusters fan group are live in studio to talk about what it takes to be a Ghostbuster. They also talk about their next event marching in the Chewbacchus Parade, and many others, as well as their incredible work with the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, Childrens Hospital, and so many more great causes. If you want to find out if ...
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January 18, 2023 • 52 mins
Dungeons & Dragons has had the Open Gaming License as an Industry Standard for 2 decades. In a "shocking twist" a Corporation has decided that they no longer want to share their creation and let others profit from their work. Needless to say, many fans are upset and have cancelled their D&D Beyond subscription accounts to show their displeasure. But what is it that they are truly upset about?
Later we talk about some of the...
Later we talk about some of the...
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Scientist, Actress, International Model, Gymnast, Patent-Pending Inventor Rachel Pizzolato is Back in Studio again! We talk about an amazingly successful FAN EXPO in New Orleans this weekend. Rachel talks about her time on stage moderating panels with Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, and Dean Devlin. We also discuss her upcoming work in movies, television, and her next job as a "Guess" Model. In Top Nerd News we talk about a couple of mov...
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January 7, 2023 • 19 mins
It's been two years since Henry Winkler was on the show, and TWIG won it's first LAB Award for Best Interview with him. Two years later Henry Winkler returns to talk about our award and his visit to NOLA for Fan Expo 2023!!!
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January 5, 2023 • 56 mins
"Spawn" Actor & Martial Artist Michael Jai White : Gifts for Geeks Special
The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episo...
The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episo...
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January 5, 2023 • 52 mins
The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. 12/11/2...
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January 5, 2023 • 51 mins
The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. 12/04/2...
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November 14, 2022 • 52 mins
NYT Best Selling Author, Journalist and Podcast Host Dana Schwartz joins the show to talk about her latest 8 part Podcast series from iHeart Media called "Stealing Superman". It's all about the theft of Action Comics #1 from Nick Cage (yes THAT Nick Cage) We also discuss her work on "Noble Blood" and her time in the Marvel Studio's Writer Room working on "She-Hulk : Attorney at Law".
In Top Nerd News we talk about the new "Night Cou...
In Top Nerd News we talk about the new "Night Cou...
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The Creator of Gears of War & Unreal Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinski stops by to talk about his new memoir "Control Freak". It's a no holds barred account about his entire life starting as a a Nintendo Champion, Game Maker, but also an awkward nerd, who lost his Dad, and even got molested.
Actor Zach McGowan from Starz "Black Sails" The 100 on the CW, and countless other film and tv credits, joins the show to talk about his new movie "...
Actor Zach McGowan from Starz "Black Sails" The 100 on the CW, and countless other film and tv credits, joins the show to talk about his new movie "...
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Creator, Producer and Host of the hit podcast "LORE" Aaron Mahnke joins the show to talk about his annual horror audio drama "13 Days of Halloween". Starring the voice talent of Clancy Brown, with a new episode dropping everyday leading up to Halloween. We also discuss some of his other amazing podcasts, and his comic book featuring the Duke of Wellington.
Author and Veteran Greg Melville stops by to talk about his new book "Over M...
Author and Veteran Greg Melville stops by to talk about his new book "Over M...
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After a week of preemptions due to the NBA Pelicans game broadcasts, we're back on the air. In Top Nerd News we discuss "The Last of Us" trailer for the TV series on HBO. We also recast the "Naked Gun" after news of Liam Neeson is in talks for a reboot of the movie franchise. Later we get an update on NASA's DART mission for asteroid detection and demolition.
Skungy's Pick of the Week is "Everdell" which is...and I quote, "a charmi...
Skungy's Pick of the Week is "Everdell" which is...and I quote, "a charmi...
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CONtraflow X bides farewell this weekend on Oct. 7th. After ten glorious years the fine folks at CONtraflow are saying goodbye. To help talk about all the events that will happen is one of the Show Runners Unity Rains. We talk about the guests, the special events, the Charity Auction, and of course, the Room Parties!
In Top Nerd News we discuss the NASA mission that may have inadvertently caused an Intergalactic War. The Reboot of ...
In Top Nerd News we discuss the NASA mission that may have inadvertently caused an Intergalactic War. The Reboot of ...
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September 26, 2022 • 52 mins
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Cookbook Author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel joins the show to talk about her new Star Trek Cookbook. We discuss some of her past works which include Game of Thrones, Firefly, Star Wars, and Warcraft cookbooks. D-Squared is planning a Klingon Feast, and the go over some of her Klingon dishes including Grapok Sauce and Gagh.
In Top Nerd News we have a lot of Halloween themed stories. Spirit Halloween : The Movie actually ...
In Top Nerd News we have a lot of Halloween themed stories. Spirit Halloween : The Movie actually ...
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Sam J. Jones aka Flash Gordon stops by to talk about his new movie "An Unlikely Angel" now streaming on Pure Flix. We discuss his first time playing a Grandpa in a movie, and then we try and get him to admit who his favorite NFL team might be. Spoiler....it's not the Saints.
Funny or Die Comedian, and now Director of "Dreamland : A Storming Area 51 Story" joins the show to explain his new Mockumentary. The guys discuss vision and h...
Funny or Die Comedian, and now Director of "Dreamland : A Storming Area 51 Story" joins the show to explain his new Mockumentary. The guys discuss vision and h...
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September 12, 2022 • 53 mins
Legendary Comic Writer & Creator of Arkham Asylum : A Serious House on Serious Earth : Grant Morrison stops by to discuss his new book "Luda". We talk about his first literary novel, but also discuss his thoughts on the new movie "The Batman". Later we ask why the movies can't seem to get Superman right.
The Disney D23 Expo was still going on as we were doing the show. D Squared and Skungy try and cover as much of the information du...
The Disney D23 Expo was still going on as we were doing the show. D Squared and Skungy try and cover as much of the information du...
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