Altered Geek

Altered Geek

Join Steve "Megatron" and TFG1Mike every other week as they'll debate the latest in TV, film, animation, gaming, and tech. It's like your favorite geek conversations brought to your ear holes as a podcast! "Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks"

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August 26, 2025 108 mins

Dive into this week's Altered Geek as Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle the biggest news in geekdom!

Get the scoop on Super Troopers 3 starting production, the 17-year-old Iron Man clue predicting RDJ's return as Doctor Doom (which Steve has pinned as a prediction from July, 2024. Followed by the unexpected Home Improvement and Last Man Standing reunions.

We'll also break down the Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight trai...

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Join Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike as they navigate the latest in geek news, from the impending Google Pixel 10 and the "Green Screen of Jackets" to the full integration of Hulu into Disney+. They also discuss the return of TJ Hooker, the controversy around Instagram's live location feature, and the shift away from streaming towards physical media due to fatigue.

Our featured topic, Seth MacFarlane explains he created The Or...

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Join Steve "Megatron" and TFG1Mike in this week's Altered Geek as they dive deep into the biggest news and reveals from San Diego Comic-Con 2025! From new Star Trek series and toy announcements to exciting genre mash-ups and the latest in Transformers, they cover it all. Plus, they discuss the highly anticipated and received Happy Gilmore 2 and celebrate the 13th anniversary of Altered Geek! Don't miss out on all the geeky goodness...

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Join us as we dive into the slow death of late-night television, discuss the latest in TMNT comics, and reflect on recent passings in the entertainment world. Plus, a special 13th-anniversary segment featuring Mike Powers! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

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This week on Altered Geek, join Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike as they dive into the latest in geekdom! Get ready for rumors on The Social Network Part II in the works, early Ironheart reviews, and the shocking Simpsons Season 36 finale. Plus, we'll discuss Tom Cruise, Lilo & Stitch 2, and James Gunn's thoughts on Wonder Woman and The Batman II! TFG1Mike brings his Marvel vs. DC rant, including the Raimi Spider-Man Tril...

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This week on Altered Geek, Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike dive into the shocking news of 16 billion passwords leaked from Apple, Google, Facebook, and more! We also discuss the unexpected end of the Night Court reboot, Sony's rumored acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney+'s "abandonment" of a popular Star Wars show, and a look at upcoming Tom Cruise films. Plus, Happy Gilmore 2 trailer reaction and TFG1Mike's social media rant...

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Steve 'Megatron' Phillips and TFG1Mike dive into the latest geek news, including AMC's ads, Batman Forever, and WB Discovery, but most importantly, they discuss geek collections and habits. What are you collecting? Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

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Dive into the latest Geekdom with Altered Geek Episode 442! Join host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike as we discuss Netflix’s challenge to YouTube, 'Sesame Street' heading to Netflix, and the return of 'Scrabble' & 'Trivial Pursuit' on The CW. We also cover Bungie’s art plagiarism controversy and the ongoing debate about physical media.

Tune in to GeekCast Radio Network (GCRN) for your weekly dose of geek culture! Don't ...

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April 3, 2025 62 mins

Steve Megatron returns with TFG1 Mike to discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Netflix Originals like "The Electric State", and Nacelle Company's Star Trek line as well as toy companies offloading their IP to other toy companies. Get Altered and Get Geeky with the Altered Geeks!

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March 10, 2025 57 mins

Steve Megatron returns with TFG1 Mike for a jam-packed episode! Join the duo as they dive into their latest geeky obsessions, from must-watch shows to the marvels of Steve's 3D printer. They also chat about various TV shows, toys, and Steve's ultimate wishlist. Note: This episode was recorded before Nacelle Company unveiled their Wave 2 Generations Captain Kirk figure. Buckle up and prepare to Get Altered and Get Geeky with the Alt...

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January 21, 2025 21 mins

Steve Megatron is back in action! While not a full episode, this thrilling update dives into everything brewing since December. Catch up with Steve as he unravels his thoughts on the latest shows and films catching his attention, including the excitement around Sonic 3 and the juicy rumors about Sonic 4—some discussions on Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Daima, and Super. Get ready for some Shifting Gears with Tim Allen and an explorati...

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Join this latest episode of Altered Geek as Steve Megatron is joined by Captain Ruggels Gaming! Steve and Ruggels discuss the latest Deadpool film. This is the first new AG Video in years so, pardon our dust, as Steve suffered a computer meltdown prior to the recording and the audio might be off as well as the video version's image for the first half. But we're discussing the MCU as well as Deadpool series throughout.

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Join Steve "Megatron" as he dives into this episode of Altered Geek with a more conversational tone, discussing the companies that are out of touch and don't care. From Crunchyroll, Paramount, Lucasfilm, and Hasbro to Media News on streaming platform evolutions, all this and more is on Altered Geek!

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November 12, 2024 20 mins

Steve Megatron returns in this episode of Altered Geek to discuss Netflix's changes, some news, as well as podcast updates for the GCRN including the return of listener questions and feedback!

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Buckle up, geeks and gurus! Steve Megatron’s taking you on a wild ride through the ultimate battleground of geek culture. From dodging digital scams like a pro, to rallying for the reign of physical media, he’s got hot takes on why you should OWN your digital loot instead of just renting it. Plus, we’re tearing apart toxic social media and reshaping your feed into a powerhouse of positivity, driven by listener feedback. All this an...

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Join Steve “Megatron” Phillips on Altered Geek as he dives into the latest in geek culture. This episode covers new trends in TV and movies, exciting tech innovations, and the latest from the Transformers universe. Steve also discusses the power of storytelling in entertainment!!

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🎙️ In this solo episode of Altered Geek, Steve “Megatron” Phillips shakes things up with fresh energy! He dives into the current state of geekdom, personal projects, and the exciting yet cautious exploration of AI technology. Steve shares his rewarding experience teaching podcasting to kids, upgrades his office setup, and reviews “Deadpool vs. Wolverine.” He also discusses industry news like the Paramount-Skydance merger and upcom...

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August 2, 2024 62 mins

Steve Megatron and TFG1 Mike are back after a few months, and they’re bringing the heat! Tune in as they dive into their SDCC highlights, spill the latest Marvel news, and geek out over the newest Transformers toys and content. Plus, we’re celebrating a huge milestone – 13 years of Altered Geek! Don’t miss this epic episode!

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April 26, 2024 58 mins
In the latest ALTERING GEEKCAST RADIO Join Mike and Steve as they discuss cult brands and all they entail!! As Always We Want To #UnleashTheGeekInYou!

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April 18, 2024 60 mins
In the latest ALTERING GEEKCAST RADIO Steve and Mike are back in a giant crossover episode as they celebrate the legacy of Batman: The Animated Series, and the 23 people that are no longer with us! This serves as AG EP 430, LOTDK 059, TC 304, and GCR 334! As we continue on the journey that is 2024, Altered Geek and GeekCast Radio will have several crossover more episodes! As Always We Want To #UnleashTheGeekInYou!

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