Join your host Garhdo as he takes a close look at two titans of science fiction and horror with the Aliens and Predator film franchises. From the great first installments, to the sometimes mediocre sequels, and the inevitable mashup films, Garhdo takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of all twelve films, in front of and behind the camera. Enjoy this long expected episode at last, and join the discussion on Discord.

<p>Join your host Garhdo as he takes a close look at two titans of science fiction and horror with the Aliens and Predator film franchises. From the great first installments, to the sometimes mediocre sequels, and the inevitable mashup films, Garhdo takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of all twelve films, in front of and behind the camera. Enjoy this long expected episode at last, and join the discussion on Discord.</p>

S3E7 - Aliens and Predator Film Retrospective

A brief explanation for the podcast's recent unexpected hiatus, and a peek at the upcoming episodes.

Update - I'm Not Dead! 

Join your host Garhdo as he takes a look at a childhood favourite with Thunderbirds! Learn about the techniques of Supermarionation, the work of Gerry Anderson, one of the first shared universes in TV media, and the secrets of the International Rescue organisation and their incredible machines. Learn not just about the classic sixties series, but also the various films and comics it inspired, as well as the incredible 50th anniversary reimagining Thunderbirds Are Go.

S3E6 - Thunderbirds Are Go!

Join your host Garhdo as he takes an analytical look at the actors who have portrayed Batman in cinema, to try and answer the question of who portrayed the most accurate version of the character, to attempt to answer that classic geek question Who Is The Best Batman?

S3E5 - Who Is The Best Batman?

Join your host Garhdo as he takes a look back at the seminal sci-fi classic The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, and explores some of the ways the story has been adapted over the hundred plus years since its initial publication, and where the most successful adaptations succeeded and failed in bringing the iconic story to new audiences and media.

S3E4 - The War of the Worlds and Differences in Adaptation

As a special addendum to his episode on Daredevil, join your host Garhdo as he gives his thoughts on the other Marvel and Netflix collaborations: Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and The Punisher. Garhdo will discuss the shows in depth, introducing the characters and plots, and how he feels about the highs and lows of each respective show.

S3E3.5 - The Darker Side of the MCU

With the reintroduction of Daredevil and Kingpin into the MCU join your host Garhdo as he looks back at the history of the characters, from their first foray into live-action, to the fantastic Daredevil series from Netflix and Marvel Television, exploring all of the twists and turns in the stories of this intricately linked hero and villain.

S3E3 - Daredevil and Kingpin's History in the MCU

Join your host Garhdo as he takes a deep look into the animated series Final Space, about bumbling astronaut Gary Goodspeed and his alien companion Mooncake, as well as the other characters as they face a dark threat from beyond the universe. Garhdo explains how this series went from something he enjoyed but had issues with, to one of his favourite shows, and how its untimely cancellation has affected his opinion of it.

S3E2 - A Euology For Final Space

New year, new season! Join your host Garhdo in this first episode of 2022 as he takes a look at the films of Spider-Man, from the James Cameron 'scriptment' to the Sam Raimi trilogy, through the attempted Amazing Spider-Man cinematic universe and Into the Spider-Verse, and finally into the MCU, culminating with a spoiler heavy discussion of the recent blockbuster film Spider-Man: No Way Home! A discussion of the amazing heroes, the sinister villains, the beautiful damsels, the comic book inspirations, and the legacies that these films have left behind, for better or worse.

S3E1 - The Cinematic Adventures of Spider-Man

Join your host Garhdo as he takes you on a journey There and Back Again looking at the making of the Lord of the Rings trilogy in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Garhdo has thoroughly watched all of the Appendices for the Extended Cut of the films, and is here to share with you the fascinating story of how this film series was made, as he celebrates this cinematic masterpiece that helped to change how films have been made since.

S2E11 - The Lord of the Rings: 20 Years Later

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Marvel announcing a film based on the Eternals came as a surprise to most people in 2019, as even plenty of die-hard Marvel fans barely had any idea who the characters were. Join host Garhdo as he takes you through a guide to all things Eternal, Deviant and Celestial as we explore the origins of Jack Kirby's least known creations through to their mixed reception in Oscar winner Chloe Zhao's Marvel epic, and ponder what their inclusion could mean for the MCU going forwards into Phase 4 and beyond.

S2E10 - Marvel's Eternals: From Obscure Comic to Divisive Film

Alan Moore

Join host Garhdo as he takes a look at the intricacies of adapting the work of acclaimed comic book legend Alan Moore via an exploration of his seminal 80s comic V For Vendetta and its 2006 film adaptation, a film which made Moore refuse to endorse any future adaptations of his work. Was Moore's response justified, and is Alan Moore's work just impossible to adapt? Trigger Warning: this episodes discusses the themes and plot of V For Vendetta, including allusions to homphobia, racism, fascism, religious extremism, terrorism, sexual violence, paedophila, and other content some may find disturbing. Audience discretion is advised.

S2E9 - V For Vendetta and Adapting Alan Moore

George A. Romero

For Halloween 2021 join your (g)host Garhdo as he explores the legacy of the "Father of the Zombie Film" George A. Romero, whose Night of the Living Dead created the idea of the zombie as an undead flesh-eater, creating a new horror icon, and a new sub-genre of horror that has spread into films, television, books, comics and games. This podcast explores all of the Dead films made by George Romero, as well as their remakes and influences, to discuss the themes within, and the impact they had, for a series that refuses to die, and will even rise again after the death of its creator. Content Warning: the discussion of these films highlights gory violence as well as themes of racial and sexist violence. Audience discretion is advised.

S2E8 - George A. Romero's Legacy of the Dead

Warhammer 40000, a tabletop wargame featuring armies of small plastic soldiers built and painted by the players fighting grand battles using dice and tape measures, has a rich lore featuring decades of collaborative creativity, but the company behind it, Games Workshop, is currently engaging in a range of questionable practices as it attempts to grow this flagship franchise. So your host Garhdo takes it upon himself to reclaim the lore of this franchise by sharing it with you in the great oral tradition, giving you a guide to this vast and fascinating dystopian universe.

S2E7 - One Fan's Reclamation of Warhammer 40000

Join host Garhdo as he takes you on a guided journey of DC Comics and its history, and how its Crisis led to the Dark Age of Comics, birthing a culture of cynicism despite the hopeful nature of its colourful heroes, and the attempts by many writers, especially Geoff Johns, to bring hope back to the DC Universe, whether it was really absent or not. Also featuring the return of Quickfire Geek Talking Points, and a mid-season update on upcoming episodes!

S2E6 - DC's Ongoing Battle of Hope and Cynicism

With the recent 55th Anniversary of Star Trek, join host Garhdo on his new mission, as he boldly goes into the visionary science-fiction staple created by Gene Roddenberry, exploring the storylines and characters, and seeking out the meanings that have made this franchise so beloved by so many. Whether you are already a lifelong trekker well versed in Klingonese, or someone who has only ever been aware of the franchise through pop-culture references, hopefully this guide to the franchise will allow you to discover, or rediscover, exactly what's out there on the Final Frontier. Engage!

S2E5 - Star Trek Franchise Anniversary Special

Content Warning - Some brief discussions of violence against women used in storytelling tropes with some examples. Audience discretion is advised. Join host Garhdo, and for the first time, his guest co-host Tallulah, as they discuss the topic of gatekeeping in geek culture, or try to - many tangents are taken as they explore many depictions of women in the sci-fi and fantasy stories we all love. Join the discussion yourself on social media by searching @garhdo on Reddit and Instagram!

S2E4 - Gatekeeping and Women in Geek Culture (Featuring Tallulah)

Content and trigger warnings - discussions of graphic violence and gore, including sexual assault - audience discretion is advised. Are "all-ages" products of lesser value then adult orientated ones? Why is there a trend in comics and animation to include more graphic content over the years, from gore and violence to sex and nudity? Is it always necessary? Join host Garhdo as he explores the history and use of adult themes in comics and animation via some prominent, and sometimes notorious, examples.

S2E3 - The Graphic Indulgence of "Grown-Up"

Join host Garhdo on an emotional discussion into the merit of children's shows that exist primarily to sell a toy line, and the positive impact and lasting legacy that they can have despite that. Content warning for brief discussions of child abuse so audience discretion is advised.

S2E2 - "It'S a KiDs ShOw. It OnLy ExIsTs To SeLl ToYs."

An exploration of the first releases of Marvel Studios' Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After the conclusion of the Infinity Saga and the move to Disney+ is the MCU able to sustain its momentum, or has it outstayed its welcome? Are series like WandaVision and Loki essential viewing or just interesting diversions? And after over a year of Covid-related delays, does Black Widow deliver, or is it a case of too little, too late? Spoilers within, but all recent spoilers, such as for the Loki season finale, are clearly marked.

S2E1 - How is Phase Four of the MCU So Far? 

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