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.
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March 2, 2026 • 38 mins
This week, we are headed to Westeros and discussing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms from HBO!
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February 23, 2026 • 39 mins
To celebrate the Winter Olmpics last week we did Cool Runnings, and this week, BLADES OF GLORY from 2007. Starring Will Ferrrell and Jon Heder. We recapped the ridiculousness that is this movie, and wrapped up with some fun facts.
Just remember, "If you can dream, you can do it!"
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February 19, 2026 • 48 mins
As we get closer to the finish line in Matt's Supernatural watch through, this week we recapped Season 13, episodes 8-15. We sprinkle in fun facts, and discus the good, the bad, and the ridiculousness that is Asmodeus.
We get Wayward Daughters, Dean falls in love, Sister Jo helps Lucifer, Mary keeps on being Mary.. and so much more.
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We get Wayward Daughters, Dean falls in love, Sister Jo helps Lucifer, Mary keeps on being Mary.. and so much more.
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February 16, 2026 • 45 mins
Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it's bobsled time!
We kick this issue off by discussing our weekly comic book pulls that you should be reading, and then just a couple of pieces of news!
This week, our main topic is the 1993 Disney film Cool Runnings starring the late John Candy! We head to Canada to break down the film and our favorite moments.
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We kick this issue off by discussing our weekly comic book pulls that you should be reading, and then just a couple of pieces of news!
This week, our main topic is the 1993 Disney film Cool Runnings starring the late John Candy! We head to Canada to break down the film and our favorite moments.
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February 9, 2026 • 54 mins
Love is in the air as it's Valentine's Day week, and we are also blessed with Friday the 13th this year!
After we kick it off with news and what we have been reading and watching, it's time to celebrate in the only way we know how.
Let's go to Camp Crystal Lake, where love is in full swing and so is Jason's lust for vengeful murder! We're talking about Jason Vorhees first appearance in the beloved 80's slasher films Friday the 13th ...
After we kick it off with news and what we have been reading and watching, it's time to celebrate in the only way we know how.
Let's go to Camp Crystal Lake, where love is in full swing and so is Jason's lust for vengeful murder! We're talking about Jason Vorhees first appearance in the beloved 80's slasher films Friday the 13th ...
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February 2, 2026 • 58 mins
We are joined this week by Cheersies winner Caroline Shuda and her sister Katherine Shuda, both of whom are working on IDW's Monster High comics!
They join us to discuss their influence in film and what got them into Supernatural, as we discuss our favorite moments and characters.
We get one more surprise as their sister, Victoria, shares her incredible Star Wars Battle of Endor artwork!
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They join us to discuss their influence in film and what got them into Supernatural, as we discuss our favorite moments and characters.
We get one more surprise as their sister, Victoria, shares her incredible Star Wars Battle of Endor artwork!
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January 26, 2026 • 37 mins
Join us this week as we dive into the origins of Simon Williams, AKA Wonder Man, ahead of the release of Marvel's 8-episode series on Disney+
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January 19, 2026 • 63 mins
Welcome back!
We get into opening segments chatting about our must-reads and what we are watching, as well as some news.
We then dive into our top 3 favorite Disney movies and fun facts about them. Lastly, we discuss the most unhinged moments in Disney movies from Bambi to Pinocchio and more. What are your favorites and what are some unhinged moments for you?
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We get into opening segments chatting about our must-reads and what we are watching, as well as some news.
We then dive into our top 3 favorite Disney movies and fun facts about them. Lastly, we discuss the most unhinged moments in Disney movies from Bambi to Pinocchio and more. What are your favorites and what are some unhinged moments for you?
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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!
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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..
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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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