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What happens when every person on Earth gets their own genies? Chaos. Sweet, beautiful chaos. Mitch and Matt break down this 8-issue series while drinking (Matt's first) DIPAs.
The comic: Eight Billion Genies (Image Comics/Charles Soule/Ryan Browne)
The beer: 8 Billion Genies (Half Acre Beer)
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The 1999 movie "Election," starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick, is a story about a race for student body president gone ALL wrong. But, is it a guilty pleasure or a dumpster fire?
The Pull List
"Rick and Morty: Old Man Morty" (Oni Press) by Alex Firer and Fred C. Stresing
"Calavera P.I." (Oni Press) by Marco Finnegan
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After the last few weeks, what even is life anymore? We try to cheer ourselves up with news on "Voltron," "Twilight of the Dead" and a Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest.
The Pull List
"Adieu Birkenau: Ginette Kolinka’s Story of Survival" (SelfMadeHero) by JD Morvan, Victor Matet, Richard Efa and Cesc Dalmases
"Madame Choi and the Monsters" (SelfMadeHero) by Patrick Spät and Sheree Domingo
"Covenant, Vol. 2" (Oni Press) by Lysandra Vuong
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Chicago TARDIS is the Midwest's largest "Doctor Who" convention and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Mitch talks with Taylor Deatherage, who does communications and social media work for the con. Mitch and Taylor discuss some of the guests and panels for this year, as well as some of the other fun things Chicago TARDIS has in store.
Chicago TARDIS takes place November 29-December 30 at the Westin Chicago in Lombard, Illinois.
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We try to save our weirdest story for last. This week, Tabitha, Matt and Mitch all brought their A-game.
The Pull List
"Bloody Mary" (Silver Sprocket) by Nick Winn
"Sectaurs" (Oni Press) by Dennis Culver and Ramon Bachs
"Dwellings: All Hallow's Eve Special" (Oni Press) by Jay Stephens
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"Atrium" follows Naomi and Darnell, two paramedics tasked with delivering a donor heart but their running against the clock and are being chased by dangerous assassins. Writer Steve Bynoe gives us some behind-the-scenes details on the comic, as well as his work with Comix Asylum.
Check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comixasylum/atrium-1-5-an-action-horror-thriller/
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"So-Called Living" is a comic book about Jack. Just a normal guy living a normal world. Except he's recently become a vampire. Writer Mark Maia talks to us about the process about the book, his background in video games and just what is up with all these bunnies.
Check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/so-calledliving/so-called-living-books-3and4
Check out Mark's YouTube channel, Board Game Coffee, here: https://www.youtube.com/boardgamecoffee
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Little Monsters is a 1989 movie starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandel about a kid who becomes BFFs with a monster under his bed. We discuss this movie and decide if its a Guilty Pleasure or a Dumpster Fire.
The Pull List
"The Skin You're In" (Silver Sprocket) by Ashley Robin Franklin
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This week, we have spooky news on a Velma Halloween episode, a new show based on r/nosleep and -- checks notes -- a live-action "Rugrats" with CGI babies?
The Pull List
"Army of One," Vol. 2 (Oni Press) by Tony Lee and Yishan Li
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"Future Tales" brings some of the most well-known fairy tales and re-imagines them in a steampunk/post-apocalyptic setting. Mitch talks with the author, Philip Tarl Denson, about the creative process behind "Future Tales," as well as some of his other work.
"Future Tales" is available now from Wild North Comics. Pick up your copy here: https://www.wildnorthcomics.com/futuretales
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In between errbody making fun of Mitch, we have info on a Sonic/Justice League crossover, Lance Bass getting in the Halloween spirit, a Matchbox cars move and more!
The Pull List
"I Felt Myself Slipping" (Oni Press) by Ray Nadine
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We're ba-ack!
After a little time away, your favorite(?) fangirls and fanboys have returned. We've got info on a new Carmen Sandiego game, a new life for "Empire Records," a new excuse from George R.R. Martin and MUCH more!
Question of the geek: What canceled TV series do you think deserves a second chance?
The Pull List
"Toxic Summer" (Oni Press) by Derek Charm
"Dying Inside" (Vault) by Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein and Lisa Sterle
NOTE: "Dying Inside" deals with heavy subject matter, including self-harm and suicide. Our discussion of this graphic novel starts at about 17:35. If the subject matter is triggering for you, skip to about 23:55. If you are experiencing these feelings yourself, Hope for the Day (https://www.hftd.org/find-help) has a wonderful resource guide to many hotlines around the world. In the U.S., both the Crisis Text Line (741741) and Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) are also great resources.
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We're still *technically* on hiatus but it's been nine years since we started casting this pod and we wanted to celebrate with a round of "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire" on 2015's "Mortdecai."
The Pull List
"Cruel Universe" (various) and "Epitaphs from the Abyss" (various), both from Oni Press
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Caleb Palmquist steps back into the Artist Alley Spotlight to talk about his new book that re-imagines Medusa as a modern-day treasure hunter.
Check out the Kickstarter here before June 28!
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T Swift is maybe joining the MCU, Hugh Jackman is kinda joining A24 and Holly Hunter is definitely joining "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy." But all WE wanna do is join Max the Cat's graduation party.
The Pull List
"Beyond Real" (Vault) by Zack Kaplan, Fabiana Mascolo, Dennis Menheere and Jorge Corona
"Rick and Morty: Kingdom Balls" (Oni Press) by Josh Trujillo, Ryan Little and Jarrett Williams
"The Sixth Gun" (Oni Press) by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt
Trailer Takedown
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
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Hanky Panky tells the story of Sam and his sentient handkerchief as they try to save their new friends -- and the world -- from a murderous top hat. Writer and director Nick Roth joins Mitch to talk about what went into making this modern classic.
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"SWAT: Eldritch Blue" is an upcoming comic on Zoop about a group of outcasts and wizards who track down monsters in St. Louis. Mitch chats with the writer, Justin Coke, about the Secret Wizard Assault Team, some of Justin's influences and much more.
Sign up to get notified about the Zoop campaign here: https://zoop.gg/c/swat1
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We might be getting new versions of "Tomb Raider" and "Barbarella," Mitch is too busy trying to pronounce the new Superman actor's last name.
The Pull List
"Forecast From Stonehenge" (Oni Press) by Stephanie Phillips and Dani Bolinho
"Covenant" (Oni Press) by LySandra Vuong
"My Body Unspooling" (Silver Sprocket) by Leo Fox
"Hobtown Mystery Stories" (Oni Press) by Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes
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Missing C2E2? Same. We relive one of the greatest and geekiest weekends of the year. Plus, we have interviews from:
Anderson Carman
Mike Maydak
Clay McCormack
Silver Sprocket
Pretty Nerd Publishing
Jarrett Melendez
https://linktr.ee/thegeekawakenspodcast
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We have a few drinks at Obed and Isaac's (#NotSponsored) while we talk about an X-Men Airbnb and the trailers for "Deadpool" and "Mufasa."
The Pull List
"Barbaric: Born in Blood" (Vault) by Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden
"Toxic Summer" (Oni Press) by Derek Charm
"WIFWULF" (Vault) by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelley and Dailen Ogden
"Cemetery Kids Don't Die" (Oni Press) Zac Thompson and Daniel Irizarri
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