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.
Episodes
January 12, 2026 • 34 mins
One last time into the Upside Down, we head as this week we discuss the finale to Netflix's Stranger Things. We discuss what worked and what didn't work for us. Did it land?
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January 5, 2026 • 33 mins
Happy New Year! We return this week discussing our most anticipated movies and TV shows of 2026!
Shrinking, Avengers Doomsday, Supergirl, and more! Discover what makes our list.
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Shrinking, Avengers Doomsday, Supergirl, and more! Discover what makes our list.
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December 29, 2025 • 72 mins
We kick off this episode talking about Matt's time on the Disney Wish Merry Time Christmas cruise and about the various Disney cruises.
We then chat about what comics we have been reading and hit on some news before diving into the main topic.
2025 brought about a lot of great movies and shows, and so we discuss our favorites from each, as well as shout out our favorite podcasting moments and comics.
What were some of your favorites?...
We then chat about what comics we have been reading and hit on some news before diving into the main topic.
2025 brought about a lot of great movies and shows, and so we discuss our favorites from each, as well as shout out our favorite podcasting moments and comics.
What were some of your favorites?...
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December 22, 2025 • 65 mins
The Holidays are a magical time of year, and extra magical when you sprinkle in Disney and Universal magic! Our friend Dre AKA The Theme Park Blerd joins us to chat about Disney World, Universal Studios, and Merrytime Disney Cruises this week as we celebrate the Holidays!
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December 15, 2025 • 92 mins
ICYMI, we held our 2nd annual Christmas Variety Show!
Featuring videos from friends that were sent in, false accusations from Megan of Vigilante Vibes Podcast and Nerd Initiative, and featuring me failing at some technology.
Kick up your feet and enjoy the Christmas vibes with us!
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Featuring videos from friends that were sent in, false accusations from Megan of Vigilante Vibes Podcast and Nerd Initiative, and featuring me failing at some technology.
Kick up your feet and enjoy the Christmas vibes with us!
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December 9, 2025 • 53 mins
Wake up, we have a special creator episode today featuring Austi Basis, who you may know from the show Supernatural as one of the amazing Ghostfacers!
He joins us as we discuss his book 'The Kinteix and the Glowing Orb of Gorthon, ' an incredible 200-page graphic novel. It's an incredible tale of 4 middle school kids with disabilities who are students by day & superheroes by night!
We then wrap up things by discussing his time f...
He joins us as we discuss his book 'The Kinteix and the Glowing Orb of Gorthon, ' an incredible 200-page graphic novel. It's an incredible tale of 4 middle school kids with disabilities who are students by day & superheroes by night!
We then wrap up things by discussing his time f...
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December 8, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome back, everyone. This week, our dear friend Kat joins us to discuss the 2002 film The Santa Clause 2!
We kick it off with our nerd initiative comic recs before jumping into the film. We recap, discuss fun facts, and give our thoughts on this pillar of Christmas films!
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We kick it off with our nerd initiative comic recs before jumping into the film. We recap, discuss fun facts, and give our thoughts on this pillar of Christmas films!
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December 4, 2025 • 37 mins
We head into the Upside Down and discuss the first 4 episodes of Stranger Things season 5. Delightful Derek, Will, Vecna's new workout routine, we talk it all!
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December 1, 2025 • 51 mins
This week, we are kicking off our Christmas celebrations! We are talking about the comics that we have been reading and reviewing on www.nerdinitiative.com, and then only one piece of news today!
We then go into the 25th anniversary of Ron Howard's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carey and Taylor Momsen. We recap the movie, Matt quotes it way too much, and we go into fun facts! (12min)
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We then go into the 25th anniversary of Ron Howard's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carey and Taylor Momsen. We recap the movie, Matt quotes it way too much, and we go into fun facts! (12min)
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November 28, 2025 • 20 mins
We have Jon Dexter back this week to talk about his current campaign for the Supernatural Detective thriller Dime Store Detective Volume 1!
Check out the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dimestoredetective1/dime-store-detective-volume-1
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November 24, 2025 • 88 mins
Let's head into the upside-down this week!
We kick it off with our weekly comic reviews, which you can find on www.nerdinitiative.com, and then dive into some news, which is Marvel-dominant this week!
Then, for our main topic, we quickly recap Stranger Things seasons 1-3 and then dive into season 4 to refresh your memories, as Netflix is dropping the first part of the final season starting this week on Thanksgiving!
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We kick it off with our weekly comic reviews, which you can find on www.nerdinitiative.com, and then dive into some news, which is Marvel-dominant this week!
Then, for our main topic, we quickly recap Stranger Things seasons 1-3 and then dive into season 4 to refresh your memories, as Netflix is dropping the first part of the final season starting this week on Thanksgiving!
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November 21, 2025 • 19 mins
Frank Martin joins us once more to discuss his latest Kickstarter campaign,
Love and Death on the Dark Side of the Moon!
In the near future, the sun is dying, and as scientists race against time, a dangerous child is born..
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gvonstoddard/love-and-death-on-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/?ref=kicktraq
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Love and Death on the Dark Side of the Moon!
In the near future, the sun is dying, and as scientists race against time, a dangerous child is born..
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gvonstoddard/love-and-death-on-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/?ref=kicktraq
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November 17, 2025 • 40 mins
This week, we are back and talking about Season 2 of Amazon Prime's hit series Gen V! We return to Goldolkin and recap each episode, as well as deliver our thoughts as to how this season played out and how it could impact the final season of The Boys!
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November 13, 2025 • 47 mins
We have a special creator spotlight this week as Kenny Porter and Mike Becker join us to discuss thir upcoming comic from Mad Cave: The New Space Age #1
"Disgraced astronaut Mark Mitchell has only ever had one true mission—to find his little brother Joey, who was abducted by aliens from a crop circle when they were little.
But when Mark’s hotshot piloting gets him grounded and the last of the public space program defunded, Mark loses...
"Disgraced astronaut Mark Mitchell has only ever had one true mission—to find his little brother Joey, who was abducted by aliens from a crop circle when they were little.
But when Mark’s hotshot piloting gets him grounded and the last of the public space program defunded, Mark loses...
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November 10, 2025 • 41 mins
This week, we are back talking about our weekly comic reads on www.nerdinitiative.com before some quick news.
Our main topic is long overdue this week, as we are talking about Peacemaker season 2 where we break down each episode and give our spoiler filled thoughts!
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Our main topic is long overdue this week, as we are talking about Peacemaker season 2 where we break down each episode and give our spoiler filled thoughts!
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November 3, 2025 • 70 mins
Welcome back!
We kick it off talking about comics such as Absolute Batman Annual and Supernatural.
We hit on the news, such as Mike Flannigan's Carrie has wrapped filming, and has Only Murders in the Building overstayed its welcome?
Finally, our main topic this week is Back to the Future! (37 min)
We recap the film, discuss fun facts, and chat about our thoughts on revisiting this 1985 classic film.
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We kick it off talking about comics such as Absolute Batman Annual and Supernatural.
We hit on the news, such as Mike Flannigan's Carrie has wrapped filming, and has Only Murders in the Building overstayed its welcome?
Finally, our main topic this week is Back to the Future! (37 min)
We recap the film, discuss fun facts, and chat about our thoughts on revisiting this 1985 classic film.
Make sure to hit follow and follow u...
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October 27, 2025 • 61 mins
We kicked off this week discussing news and comic recs before entering the supernatural world of Black Phone 1 and 2.
We recap and discuss Black Phone 1 and then dive into our spoiler filled thoughts on Black Phone 2! (26min)
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We recap and discuss Black Phone 1 and then dive into our spoiler filled thoughts on Black Phone 2! (26min)
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October 24, 2025 • 43 mins
Greetings earthlings! Our friend Ernie Altbacker is back along with artist Josh White to discuss issue two of their epic space adventure Area 51 Studios which is live on Kickstarter now!!
But wait!
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But wait!
Get the Comic at 20% as a Secret Reward: https://QIy2V2.short.gy/y8bOB9 Get BOTH Issue 1 and 2 at 20% Off to catch up: https://QIy2V2.short.gy/YR1S0g
For print comics. And if you leave a comment on the message board and if you write Hops G...
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October 20, 2025 • 49 mins
Welcome back, friends! We kick things off with our usual comic recommendations for www.nerdinitiative.com and then follow up with some news!
Our main topic this week is discussing the 1993 film starring Jennifer Anniston and Warwick Davis, Leprechaun! We discuss our thoughts on the film, as well as fun facts behind the scenes, and all in between. (24 min)
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Our main topic this week is discussing the 1993 film starring Jennifer Anniston and Warwick Davis, Leprechaun! We discuss our thoughts on the film, as well as fun facts behind the scenes, and all in between. (24 min)
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October 13, 2025 • 65 mins
Happy October! We continue this month of horror films by taking a look back 20 years ago to revisit the film House of Wax! The stacked cast included Paris Hilton, Chad Michael Murray, and Jared Padalecki! We chat about the film and fun facts.
We kick off the show discussing our comic reviews and news.
Find our reviews on www.nerdinitiative.com
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We kick off the show discussing our comic reviews and news.
Find our reviews on www.nerdinitiative.com
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