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
November 25, 2025 • 59 mins
The Geek Buddies - Scarlett Johansson's Exorcist, IT: Welcome to Derry Ep 5 & Pluribus Ep 4
Join us as we dive into the exciting news of Scarlett Johansson leading Mike Flanagan's new Exorcist film! We break down what this casting means for the horror franchise and share our thoughts on Flanagan's vision for the project.
Then we're getting into SPOILER TERRITORY as we review the latest episodes of two must-watch series:
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November 24, 2025 • 72 mins
SPOILERS AHEAD! 🧹✨
John Rocha and Michael Vogel dive deep into Jon M. Chu's WICKED: FOR GOOD in this full spoiler breakdown! We're discussing everything from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's powerhouse performances to Jonathan Bailey's scene-stealing moments, plus Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh's roles in bringing Oz to life.
In this review, we break down:
The musical numbers and how they translated to screen
Character a...
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November 21, 2025 • 62 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk Tobey Maguire returning as Spider-Man in Avengers: Doomsday, Paramount rebooting a new live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wicked for Good blowing up at the box office, the trailers for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Hoppers and Project Hail Mary and Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy is "effectively dead" according to THR.
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November 19, 2025 • 66 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the news that James Gunn might be looking to cast Wonder Woman in Man of Tomorrow...or is it Big Barda?! Also, updates on Dr. Fate and the Wonder Twins. PLUS, the guys talk the MOANA teaser trailer, Spoiler Review WELCOME TO DERRY Ep. 4 and their review of Apple TV's PLURIBUS Episode 3!
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November 14, 2025 • 64 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk the big news that Brainiac will be the villain in SUPERMAN MAN OF TOMORROW and speculate who might play Brainiac. We also talk the rumors that there will be many Doctor Dooms (male and female) in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, will Lucasfilm bend to the fans and make a The Return of Ben Solo movie, the trailers for Fallout S2, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Have Fun, ...
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November 12, 2025 • 74 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk DC greenlighting a Jimmy Olsen TV show and a V for Vendetta series. They also talk the Toy Story 5 Teaser Trailer, some Roger Rabbit news and SPOILER REVIEW It: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 and Apple TV's Pluribus Episodes 1 and 2.
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November 8, 2025 • 87 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their SPOILER REVIEW of Predator: Badlands, discuss the news on the Jurassic World Rebirth sequel, Gremlins 3 and Rambo prequel news with the Russo brothers producing it, and their thoughts on the MICHAEL trailer aka the Michael Jackson biopic.
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November 5, 2025 • 59 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the rumors that Doctor Doom is a Tony Stark variant or if Tony Stark was a Doom variant. They also discuss The Mummy franchise returning with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, a Miss Piggy movie in development with Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone producing and Cole Escola writing it and the Variety article of Paramount's David Ellison highlighting his approac...
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October 31, 2025 • 85 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss Is Nintendo Launching a Super Mario Bros Shared Universe, Scream 7, Stranger Things S5, Wildwood Trailers Talk, their IT: Welcome to Derry Ep 1 Review and a Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Spoiler Review!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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October 26, 2025 • 80 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss who will be the "big bad" as DC's main villain after James Gunn rules out Darkseid. They also talk Gunn's recent DC updates with the Arkham series and Waller, Jeremy Renner hinting that a Hawkeye Season 2 is now in motion, the Pluribus, Crime 101 and Predator: Badlands International trailers, and the recent comments this week on the usage of ...
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October 22, 2025 • 60 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the story that Bob Iger squashed a Kylo Ren movie with Adam Driver and directed by Steven Soderbergh. They also talk the plans for new animated series based on the Energon universe of comics, James Gunn's DC updates on Brave and the Bold, Clayface, and the Superman saga, and they explore what WB being up for sale means for DC and discuss the reaction to Zack ...
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October 17, 2025 • 63 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the new BIG updates with Avengers Doomsday and Spider-Man Brand New Day, James Gunn clarifies Rick Flag storyline and Blue Beetle confusion, Wicked for Good over the top reaction from Deadline, Toy Story 5 designs for Buzz and Woody, and the trailers for PRIMATE, KEEPER and PLAY DEAD trailers.
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October 15, 2025 • 69 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss if James Gunn will listen to Peacemaker S2 criticism, reports that Hugh Jackman to stay as Wolverine in the MCU past Secret Wars, Jim Carrey eyed to lead a The Jetsons live action movie, our tributes to Drew Struzan and Diane Keaton and more!
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October 10, 2025 • 74 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung review DC's Peacemaker Season 2 finale. They also talk the new Wonder Man teaser trailer that dropped today, the teaser trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Scarlett Johansson possibly being cast in TANGLED and more!
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October 9, 2025 • 115 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES Happy Hour, John Rocha and Shannon McClung go LIVE to talk about the MCU issues that Spider-Man 4 will need to solve. Plus, they talk the Heat 2 news ramping up, Jonathan Majors teasing a Kang return, Oceans 14 sequel is on tap, Tron: Ares is getting destroyed by critics, Ridley Scott just wants to watch his own movies, new animated TMNT clip, that Predators: Badlands trailer and more!
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October 4, 2025 • 70 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel review Peacemaker S2 Ep 7, talk the new Batman 2 casting hinting at a Court of Owls storylines, James Cameron talking Avatar 4 and 5, Jacob Elordi rumored for James Bond, Jerry Bruckheimer saying Margot Robbie is still in play for Pirates of the Caribbean reboot, and our thoughts on Marvel Zombies!
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October 1, 2025 • 65 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk all the latest from Marvel invlcuding the Russos teasing Avengers vs X-Men, James Gunn's comments on Batman and the new DC movies, new trailers of the week and Rocha's Star Wars Starfighter leak!.
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September 27, 2025 • 73 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung spoiler review PEACEMAKER Season 2 Episode 6 and dive in deep to that shocking ending. Plus, they discuss what Marvel film Sam Raimi might be directing, who the shapeshifting villain might be in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and if the film is getting swamped with too many characters. They also discuss the trailers for Star Wars Visions Vol 3, Avatar Fire and Ash and ...
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September 25, 2025 • 118 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung spoiler review that Alien: Earth finale, talk the new Spider-Man 4 and Marvel updates, the new trailers of the week and Denis Villenueve seeks a "fresh face" for James Bond!
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September 19, 2025 • 78 mins
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss who might be the new villain in The Batman Part 2. They also Spoiler Review Peacemaker S2 Ep 5, talk Matt Fraction's Batman #1 selling over 500K copies, discuss Matt Reeves's new comments on The Batman Part 2, offer a tribute to Robert Redford and talk Daredevil: Born Again getting a season 3!
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