Geek Insider

Geek Insider

The Geek Insider podcast includes Geek Speak (GS) - conversational interviews with friends in entertainment, tech and comics; Geeky, Cheeky and Downright Freaky (GCDF) - the wonderfully weird and freaky things; Clever Title Pending (CTP) - Pros in prose. Meet great authors & publishers. RECENTLY ADDED: Creativity in Progress (CiPWR) - It is just like the title says. read less
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Episodes

GS | Tom Monda from Thank You Scientist (audio) - Aug 2, 2020
Aug 2 2020
GS | Tom Monda from Thank You Scientist (audio) - Aug 2, 2020
Hey Geek Friends and Fiends,    Don't mind us as we upload the audio only version of our sit down with TOM MONDA, the lead guitarist and band leader of Thank You Scientist. The video can be seen on our YouTube channel and Podbean.   Check out Thank You Scientist's latest album Terraformer - AVAILABLE NOW.  Listen to Son of A Serpent (Live at Backroom Studios)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQwJTga7lbE     FOLLOW THANK YOU SCIENTIST Website: https://thankyouscientist.com/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YygB8sfxuIcj2p0G9kpQ5  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThankYouScientist/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TYScientist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thankyouscientist/   WANT LESSONS FROM THE PROS? Thank You Scientist offers lessons while on tour and on Skype. Check out https://tyslessons.bigcartel.com/   The group LOVE animals too. Visit their ABOUT US page to see pics of their fur babies. Special love goes out to MAXWELL who made a cameo appearance with Tom Monda.   - - - - - - - -   CONNECT WITH GEEK INSIDER Website: https://geekinsider.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekInsiders/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekinsider  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekinsider/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/geekinsider/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/geekinsider/  Discord: https://discord.gg/MFK6MSa  LISTEN TO THE GEEK INSIDER PODCAST iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-geek-insider-60738231/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7v58avaY1P8QnzkgKyW9rK  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2RjYXN0LmdlZWtpbnNpZGVyLmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA  Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/wildone-forever-wildoneforever-u3lTqwSQUpW/  SPONSOR OUR PODCAST & BE PART OF THE SHOW Podbean: https://patron.podbean.com/geekinsider
GS | Jay Baruchel and Jordana Brewster from movie Random Acts of Violence (RAOV) - Aug 3, 2020
Aug 3 2020
GS | Jay Baruchel and Jordana Brewster from movie Random Acts of Violence (RAOV) - Aug 3, 2020
Geek Insider presents Geek Speak with our special guests, Jay Baruchel and Jordana Brewster to talk about the movie Random Acts of Violence, scheduled for US/UK/Ireland released through SHUDDER on August 20, 2020.   Join GEEK SPEAK hosts, Matthew Harris and Meredith Loughran on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 1 PM ET to be part of the show as we livestream on YouTube and Facebook.    We will host a replay on YouTube on August 19th to give our horror friends and fiends another chance to watch this fun interview with Jay Baruchel and Jordana Brewster.   WATCH THE TRAILER OF RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvFk5-tvXrY    MORE ABOUT JAY BARUCHEL    Jay is the co-writer (with Jesse Chabot), director, producer and one of the lead actors in Random Acts of Violence. Many know him as the voice of "Hiccup" from How To Train Your Dragon. This Canadian creator also has credits in Million Dollar Baby, The Trotsky, and The Art of the Steal, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Canadian Screen Awards.    MORE ABOUT JORDANA BREWSTER    Jordana has been an integral part and original cast member of the Fast & the Furious franchise. From her early beginnings in television's award-winning daytime series, As the World Turns, to television with credits in American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson, FOX series, Lethal Weapon, and ABC’s Secrets and Lies, to big screen in North of Hell and American Heist. For horror fans, Jordana starred in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.    SHUDDER    Get your horror, thrillers and suspense at https://shudder.com where you can watch Random Acts of Violence when it's released to the US, UK and Ireland on August 20, 2020. Try a 7-day free trial of Shudder's service. "Stream your fears."     CONNECT WITH GEEK INSIDER    Website: https://geekinsider.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekInsiders/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekinsider  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekinsider/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/geekinsider/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/geekinsider/  Discord: https://discord.gg/MFK6MSa  LISTEN TO THE GEEK INSIDER PODCAST  iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-geek-insider-60738231/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7v58avaY1P8QnzkgKyW9rK  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2RjYXN0LmdlZWtpbnNpZGVyLmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA  SPONSOR OUR PODCAST & BE PART OF THE SHOW Podbean: https://patron.podbean.com/geekinsider  FOLLOW COMIC BOOK ADVOCATES  Website: http://comicbookadvocates.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1628671367454149/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComixADVOCATE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomicbookadvocate/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXxqXDb_IpqSRoiCRSsHjQ
GS | Austin Janowsky - artist, actor and creator of ZOMBIES We're Human Too... - Aug 5, 2020
Aug 6 2020
GS | Austin Janowsky - artist, actor and creator of ZOMBIES We're Human Too... - Aug 5, 2020
Thank you for tuning in to Geek Speak with Matthew Harris and Meredith Loughran. Today's special guest is an artist, actor and comic book creator. Please welcome Austin Janowsky.   AUSTIN JANOWSKY INFO Austin Janowsky is celebrating over 25 years in the comic book industry. He's worked for Marvel on Iron Man with Bob Layton; Dynamite on Red Sonja; IDW on Satellite Falling; Image on Invincible and several other titles throughout his artistic tenure.  Not limited to comic books and art, Janowsky started working in the film industry in 2016. He is a Telly Award winning actor who has worked on Netflix films like “45 Seconds”, the television series “Black Veil” created by Dan Myrick of The Blair Witch Project fame, and Jeffery Reddrick in Final Destination.  “Dawn AND the Dead” the web series is a co-creation of Janowsky and Rick Danford. Danford created the screenplay for the prequel, and Janowsky wrote the comic adaptation and created the comic, which is expected to be published through Terraform Comics, LLC. If you love zombies then you’re going to want Janowsky’s series Zombies We’re Human Too…… Volume 2 which launches August 5, 2020 on IndieGoGo. SUPPORT ZOMBIES WE'RE HUMAN TOO..... VOLUME 2 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zombies-we-re-human-too-volume-2-graphic-novel/x/23774242#/ There is a special early bird promotion for pledges over $15 within the first 48 hours of the campaign. Be sure to check it out. - - - - - - -  CONNECT WITH AUSTIN JANOWSKY IMDb: http://imdb.me/austinjanowsky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austin.janowsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinjanowsky Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajanowsky2002 - - - - - - -  CONNECT WITH TERRAFORM COMICS, LLC Website: http://terraformcomics.com
GS | Sam Tinnesz - music artist of White Doves EP | Aug 06, 2020
Aug 7 2020
GS | Sam Tinnesz - music artist of White Doves EP | Aug 06, 2020
Thank you for tuning in to our Geek Speak with Warner Music Group’s ADA music artist Sam Tinnesz. This was a livestream event on August 6, 2020. We talked about WHITE DOVES, the second half of his album released globally on Aug 7.  Listen to his single: RUN WITH THE GIANTS (Dove Mix). Special thanks to Showdown Management for their express written consent to share the single. images credits: Hoganson Media (Sam Tinnesz and cover)   FOLLOW SAM TINNESZ Website: https://www.samtinnesz.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamTinnesz/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamTinnesz  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samtinnesz  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbb2JJRVnkkuDs6tzlq2GLw  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/70TsVY28EcEUYSGG5Yw7mp?si=cn2DN-5FSxe-I6DkoXwB7w    Read the press release on Geek Insider at https://geekinsider.com/new-music-from-sam-tinnesz-is-coming-with-a-chance-to-win-something-cool/   CONNECT WITH GEEK INSIDER Website: https://geekinsider.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekInsiders/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekinsider  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekinsider/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/geekinsider/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/geekinsider/  Discord: https://discord.gg/MFK6MSa  LISTEN TO THE GEEK INSIDER PODCAST iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-geek-insider-60738231/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7v58avaY1P8QnzkgKyW9rK  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2RjYXN0LmdlZWtpbnNpZGVyLmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA  Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/wildone-forever-wildoneforever-u3lTqwSQUpW/  SPONSOR OUR PODCAST & BE PART OF THE SHOW Podbean: https://patron.podbean.com/geekinsider
GS | Dan Davis, Mark Darden and Luke Stone - Let's Talk Comics! | Sept 15, 2020
Sep 15 2020
GS | Dan Davis, Mark Darden and Luke Stone - Let's Talk Comics! | Sept 15, 2020
Welcome to Geek Speak! We have three special guests who all share a love of comic books. They're bringing their stories to life with powerful characters. #interview #GeekSpeak #comics #comicbooks #MarkDarden #DanDavis #LukeStone #GeekInsider MEET DAN DAVIS Dan Davis is a two-time Eisner nominated comic book illustrator currently co-penciling the Garfield comic strip under the close supervision of the big cat himself Jim Davis - no relation! He most recently created ALL LUCK COMICS ADVENTURE featuring 3 titles: CAPTAIN LUCK, SPY 66, and BLAST CARSON ON MARS: 1,000,000 BC Do you enjoy spies, space heroes and treasure hunters? Then you might want to SUPPORT ALL LUCK COMICS ADVENTURES # 1 - # 2 Retrostyle Action on IndieGoGo - https://igg.me/at/All-Luck-Comics CONNECT WITH DAN DAVIS Website: https://www.dandavisart.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanDavisArt Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanDavisArt MEET LUKE STONE Luke Stone Luke Stone is a husband, father, and Pastor who loves art and comics. He has worked in comics at many different levels and often advocates for new creators. A co-founding member of Terraform Comics, his goal is to change the landscape of comics. Do you love Ancient Aliens, stories of Angels and Demons, Supernatural or Mutant beasts, Conspiracy Theories and Mythology? Then you will love HYBRIDS The Sons of Gods trade paperback on IndieGoGo: https://igg.me/at/hybridstpb FOLLOW LUKE STONE Website: http://www.lukestonestudios.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/1650435426 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeStoneStudio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLuedawg TERRAFORM COMICS: Website: http://terraformcomics.com   MEET MARK DARDEN Mark had a nine-year military career as an aviator, qualifying for Special Forces before an injury made him pivot toward a new direction. Returning to his artist roots he went into graphic design and worked for the board and card game industry. Darden produced such works as Infiltration, Nexus Ops, and Masques, and previously worked with AEG, Chaosium, and finally Fantasy Flight Games. It was during this time when Mark launched a webcomic series called “When Claws Were Cool” that has now evolved into “The Guano Guy” comic book. Speaking of GUANO GUY, it's on Kickstarter right now at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1982400528/guano-guy-3-plus-all-6-back-issues FOLLOW MARK DARDEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenclawswerecool Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuanoGuyComic Find Mark Darden on Terraform Comics! http://terraformcomics.com
GS | Evan Bond and Scott Donnelly - Authors of Thrillers and Suspense | Sept 17, 2020
Sep 18 2020
GS | Evan Bond and Scott Donnelly - Authors of Thrillers and Suspense | Sept 17, 2020
Evan Bond is a thriller/suspense author. As an outdoor enthusiast and horror lover, Evan Bond enjoys writing stories where the two come together. He lives in Florida with his wife and two sons. He is the author of "Death Can Wait" and "Echoes of the Past" among several other titles. Scott Donnelly is an indie author. He writes in a variety of genres ranging from horror, to science fiction/adventures, and action thrillers. Scott is known for "The Scout Brooks Saga" (a soon to be 7-book science fiction adventure series), "Unheard Of" (an alien thriller based in his hometown of Grove City), "The Red Echo Series" (an action/thriller series that calls back to the action movies of the 1980s and 1990s), and his latest horror novella, "The Whool." #interview #GeekSpeak #horror #thrillers #suspense #authors #GeekInsider #EvanBond #ScottDonnelly #talkshow #writing #independentauthors #indiecreators #indieauthors #WritingCommunity CONNECT WITH EVAN BOND Website: https://www.evanbondauthor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvanBondAuthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evanbondauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EvanBondAuthor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyT-wk2K7CCU7F6UbxxKww AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: https://www.amazon.com/Evan-Bond/e/B017M9T14W CONNECT WITH SCOTT DONNELLY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottdonnellyauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdonnelly_author Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-40207396 AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Donnelly/e/B08794JWJW/
Sunday Comics Brunch - Sep 20, 2020 - PILOT Ep 001
Sep 20 2020
Sunday Comics Brunch - Sep 20, 2020 - PILOT Ep 001
Hello friends and welcome to a pilot episode of Sunday Comics Brunch. We wanted to share this out with our listening audience to see if this is programming that appeals to you and if you want to see more of it. We want to hear your feedback at meredith@geekinsider.com  In this pilot episode, we've combined ComiX News Wire and Geek Speak and invited special guests: JD Calderon, Annas Eskander and Mr. Fish Lee. So, grab your favorite morning beverage and let's talk comics! #interview #comics #CNW #GeekSpeak #ComicBookAdvocates #GeekInsider - - -  SUBSCRIBE TO GEEK INSIDER Newsletter: https://geekinsider.com  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/geekinsiders - - -    FOLLOW MR. FISH LEE Website: http://mrfishcomics.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/touretteslife  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/touretteslife/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrFishLee  Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrfishcomics/t-man-and-hyperstrike-a-comic-book-about-tourettes    FOLLOW JD CALDERON Website: https://www.theoswaldchronicles.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JD1Calderon  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JDC_ONE  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLHPYimn2n57f2ZtMCOdSw  IndieGoGo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-oswald-chronicles-fallen-gods-1-4/x/24449402#/    FOLLOW ANNAS ESKANDER Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annas.eskander  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnasEskander  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyvacomic/ IndieGoGo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eyva-comic-issue-1-mainframe-is-watching/x/23774242#/    AND FOLLOW OUR CO-HOSTS ROB ANDERSIN - Host of Comix News Wire Website: http://comicbookadvocates.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1628671367454149/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComixADVOCATE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomicbookadvocate/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXxqXDb_IpqSRoiCRSsHjQ  CATDAD & SUPERMOM are on In Demand https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/catdad-supermom-an-elefart-never-forgets/x/24449402#/    MEREDITH LOUGHRAN - Co-Host of The Geek Insider Podcast Website: https://meredithloughran.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meredithj99  Twitter: https://twitter.com/merej99  Instagram: https://instagram.com/merej99  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mloughran  IMDb: https://imdb.me/merej99  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/meredithloughran