The Geek Buddies

The Geek Buddies

The Geek Buddies are Film Critic/Writer/Host John Rocha, Animation EP/Writer Michael Vogel, and Actor/Animation Writer Shannon McClung. Three industry pros and longtime friends giving you their unique perspectives on everything geek in the world of entertainment.

Episodes

August 29, 2025 83 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk the casting of Amy Adams and Aaron Pierre in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER and who the might be playing. They also Spoiler Review PEACEMAKER S2 Ep 2 and Alien: Earth Episode 4! Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:52 Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre Cast in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER 23:24 Peacemaker S2 Ep2 Spoiler Review 51:28 Alien: Earth Ep4 Spoiler Review FOLLOW THE GEE...
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PEACEMAKER Season 2 Episode 1 "The Ties The Grind" from writer/director James Gunn dropped this past weekend focusing on Peacemaker interviewing for a spot on the Justice Gang, while Harcourt struggles to find work on the heels of Adebayo's bombshell press conference. Economos is forced to surveil Peacemaker under Rick Flag, Sr.'s new management. The series stars JOHN CENA, JENNIFER HOLLAND, DANIELLE BROOKS, STEVE AGEE, ROBERT PATR...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk Florence Pugh and Tramell Tillman joining Spider-Man Brand New Day, the Avengers: Doomsday issues, the Archies movie from Lord and Miller, James Gunn's Updates on the Superman Saga and future DC projects, and our Alien: Earth Eps 1-3 Review! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel belo...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk all the big DC news this week including James Gunn teasing his "Superman Saga", Peacemaker S2 trailer and the future of Margot Robbie' Harley Quinn and Idris Elba's Bloodsport. They also talk the new Sadie Sink rumor from Spidey 4, the rumored plot details for Doctor Doom and Chris Evans's Captain America and more characters being added to Avengers: Doomsday. ...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung welcome writer, director, actor and cohost of The Cine-Files' Steve Morris to talk all the Spider-Man Brand New Day set photos and the news that Sadie Sink looks to be playing Gwen Stacy, Disney settling the Gina Carano lawsuit, the trailers for The Paper, Cold Storage and Rental Family, and all the DC updates with Superman sequel, The Batman Part 2 and the big rum...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel carry on without Shannon McClung to talk all the big entertainment news of the week from James Bond to the new Spider-Man suit, the trailers for Avatar Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2, and GOAT. And debate Variety's ranking of all 54 MCU Movies and TV Shows! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel...
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🚨 SPOILER ALERT! 🚨 The Geek Buddies dive deep into MARVEL'S THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Eben Moss-Bachrach, Ralph Ineson and Julia Garner. We're breaking down EVERYTHING that happened in this next MCU installment featuring the first family of Marvel- you've been warned! What did YOU think of Fantastic Four: First Steps? Drop your spoiler-filled thoughts in the comments...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss their 2025 Comic Con Preview, all the new Marvel updates from Kevin Feige and how many pass the smell test, James Gunn's recent comments on Superman's success and spoiler talk and DC's next plans with a Wonder Woman writer announced and Clayface casting rumors, and they talk the new PREDATOR BADLANDS trailer! Remember to Like and Share thi...
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On this special crossover episode, The Cine-Files aka John Rocha and Steve Morris welcomed The Geek Buddies' Michael Vogel to be a guest for Part1 of their discussion and analysis of 1978's SUPERMAN from director Richard Donner and starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Ned Beatty, Gene Hackman and Marlon Brando. The Cine-Files is a podcast hosted by Steve and John that enters the world of great film and explore its themes, his...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss their answers to the question: Does Battinson fit in Gunn's DC Universe now after Superman's release? They also talk all the other big DC news, Taika Waititi for Judge Dredd, new Harry Potter pics, Legend of Zelda casting, new trailers for Tron: Ares, Stranger Things S5, Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II and more! Remember to Like and Share this e...
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July 12, 2025 160 mins
🚨 SPOILER ALERT! 🚨 The Geek Buddies dive deep into James Gunn's Superman starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. We're breaking down EVERYTHING that happened in this DCU reboot - you've been warned! In this live spoiler review, we discuss: ✅ David Corenswet's performance as the Man of Steel ✅ Rachel Brosnahan's take on Lois Lane ✅ Nicholas Hoult's menacing Lex Luthor ✅ The emotional weight of Superman's immigrant ...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their spoiler Review of 'JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH' and check in with all the 'SUPERMAN' controversies rolling around in the fandom ahead of its release. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. #jurassicworld #DC #SUPERMAN #jurassicworldrebirth #jamesgunn ...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss the big entertainment news of the week including:: - Neal Druckmann Leaving THE LAST OF US S3 - Michael Madsen Tribute - THE RUNNING MAN, EYES OF WAKANDA, PROJECT HAIL MARY Trailers - IRONHEART Eps 4-6 review, and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. #marvel...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss the big entertainment news of the week including:: - Michael Bay returning Transformers -Is it the right move? - Denis Villeneuve for James Bond - What Can We Expect? - Fantastic 4 Final Trailer, IRONHEART Eps 1-3 review, F1 review and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube chan...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss the big entertainment news of the week including:: - THE PUNISHER confirmed for Spider-Man 4- Will it Work??? - James Gunn Denies The Batman part 2 Script was Due Today - J.K. Rowling taking credit for the Harry Potter TV series, Weapons Trailer - Russell Crowe joining Henry Cavill in Highlander remake and more! Remember to Like and Share this episod...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss the big entertainment news of the week including:: - DC Updates- Gunn's interview, Brosnahan comments, Corenswet's People profile, Clayface casting, Wonder Woman casting and Batman Begins 20th anniversary - Naked Gun, The Sandman 2 and Deliver Me from Nowhere trailers - Aaron Pierre rumored for James Bond and more! Remember to Like and Share this epis...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the big entertainment news of the week includin: - Andor's Nielsen numbers - Spaceballs 2 is a go! - Kathleen Kennedy updates with Star Wars - Annecy News: Mister Miracle, dc animated slate, Incedibles and the new movie info coming out of Annecy. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss if DC is skipping SDCC over Superman reception concerns, their spoiler review of Predator: Killer of Killers, their thoughts on the WB split, the new castings in the Harry Potter TV series, a Thor 5 film reportedly in the works and the new trailers for IRONHEART and STAR TREK STRANGE NEW WORLDS S3! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social med...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk all the big news this week including Franklin Richards is officially in the MCU, Wicked 2, Frankenstein, Alien Earth and Stranger Things trailers, Daredevil Born Again ratings are cause for concern, Thunderbolts disappointing box office, THR reporting that Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck are set to replace Kathleen Kennedy, Clayface updates and mor...
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On this episode of THE GEEK BYTES brought to you by The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk all the big news this week from DC, Star Wars and Marvel including the "mixed" reactions to the first test screenings for FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, more issues behind the scenes of SUPERMAN, the new cast of kids for the HARRY POTTER series, Hulk and Punisher seemingly confirmed for Spider-Man 4, Laura Linney ...
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