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Two Geeks Two Beers

Tom and Morgan are two mates who love talking nonsense about pop culture, while also enjoying a beer. We"ve taken our drunken ramblings from the pub to the studio to teach each other about all kinds of films, TV shows, video games and more. From "80s cartoons to "90s kids shows, action film franchises to cult games, we"ll chat about anything remotely geek-related, often with plenty of confusion, bickering and fond nostalgia. Follow us @twogeekscast on socials.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2018/04/01

Tom takes Morgan through the ENTIRE history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise – the comics, the TV series, the movies, the merch and more. (In hindsight, maybe we should have just done the 1987 series!).We discuss which Turtle is best, why Elias Koteas is so cool, whether Tom’s Winter Olympics Turtle was real or not, and just how weird the latest Splinter looks.So grab a slice of pizza and settle down, it’s going to be an epic ride…Developments since broadcast:As referenced in the

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Bruce Lee

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2018/03/11

“Be water, my friend”Time for a history lesson on another movie icon, and this time it’s martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who died 45 years ago this July.Morgan takes noob Tom for a travel back through Bruce’s life, movie career, and even death…We tackle everything from mistitled US versions of his films, the dodgy Bruceploitation movies, and bizarre video games based around his image.Developments since broadcast:In 2019, Cinemax debuted the TV seriesWarrior,which is based on an original concept and

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Back to the Future

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2018/02/10

Great Scott and all that. In this episode, Tom explains to Morgan just whyBTTFis his favourite movie series of all time. They discuss and dissect all three movies, the cartoon series, games and more.We find out why you can’t just copy someone’s face, how the plot of the second movie is so complicated that Tom can’t speak, and just how many Ted Danson puns we can fit into a minute.

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Predator

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2018/01/21

Morgan explains to Tom just why 1987’sPredatoris his favourite movie of all time. We chat about all things Arnie, why Alan is a badass name and whyAVPwas just… no.Featuring an exclusive interview snippet with the legend that is Carl Weathers, and a look back at the bonkers show that was Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura.Beer choice: Hunter’s CiderDevelopments since broadcast:As mentioned in the podcast, a fourth film The Predator was released later in 2018. It was met with MIXED REVIEWS!As of

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2017 – A Year in Geek

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2017/12/30

Happy New Year! For this blockbuster episode, Tom and Morgan look back at the past 12 months and discuss the biggest geeky stories of 2017.From the big movies and TV shows of the year, dearly departed geek heroes and drunkenly inventing new words, this is an epic dissection of a big year for all things geek.Thanks to all of you who have ever listened to a second of Two Geeks this year, it means a hell of a lot to us, and please do get in touch! Here’s to a brilliantly geeky 2018!

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Ranking the Scrooges

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2017/12/10

Merry Christmas! For this year’s festive special, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable adaptations ofA Christmas Carolby Charles Dickens.Tom and Morgan pick three Scrooges each, to decide which one is the very best (not including Scrooge McDuck or efforts by Henry Winkler or Kelsey Grammer, sorry boys).The episode also features an exclusive interview withMuppet Christmas Carolstar Meredith Braun, where Tom chatted with her about the film’s fan favourite song ‘When Love is Gone’ and how

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Flash Gordon

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2017/11/26

OK, we may have had an issue with our latest episode (ie, Tom forgot to record it properly), so that lost episode will be re-recorded in a few months time…BUT, instead, here’s a brand new episode entirely, all about the history of one of America’s most beloved comic book characters, and its 1980 movie, Flash Gordon!Tom and Morgan chat about the underrated hero that is Buster Crabbe, the best bits of Queen’sFlashsoundtrack and why Ming the Merciless’ name is so perfect.Beer choice: Smog Rocket (Flash

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Batman – The Animated Series

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2017/10/29

To mark the 25th anniversary of DC cartoonBatman: The Animated Series, Morgan explains to Tom just why it is one of the greatest cartoon series ever made.We delve into its influences and history, how it ended up influencing the DC universe forever, and why it was so badass, even today.It also features exclusive interviews with Batman actorKevin Conroyand Robin himself,Burt Ward.Beer choice: Guinness XX (dark, innit?)Developments since broadcast:In January 2021, Kevin Smith revealed that Warner Bros

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Red Dwarf

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2017/09/30

Smegging hell, it’s Red Dwarf!In this episode, Tom delves through the history of his favourite TV show ever: Red Dwarf.Tom and Morgan discuss all 11 series (aired at the time), the dodgy American remake, how it came to be, almost-castings, favourite scenes and more.It also includes exclusive interview clips with the cast and co-creator Doug Naylor!Beer choice:Pilot ProjectDevelopments since broadcast:Series 12 of Red Dwarf followed in late 2017, followed by the excellent one-off film The Promised

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The Incredible Hulk (1978)

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2017/08/20

The episode delves into the history of the TV show and its movie follow-ups, its catchy music and how it influenced subsequent films.We also rank the live action Bruce Banners, boogie on down the disco version of the ‘Lonely Man Theme’ and get baffled by the awful theme to the 1966 cartoon series.There’s also a clip of when Morgan chatted Hulk withDoctor Whoand Jessica Jones star David Tennant about his love of Bill Bixby.Beer choice: Gamma Ray (for obvious reasons).Check out our otherepisodes here,

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Dark Crystal and Labyrinth

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2017/07/30

Tom takes Morgan back to the 1980s – when fantasy movies were everywhere and full of animatronics and puppets instead of CGI and green screens.This episode delves into the brilliant mind of the late, great Jim Henson, and two of his non-Muppet movies:The Dark CrystalandLabyrinth. Movies that were not huge successes at the time, but have grown to become cult favourites.We discuss everything from David Bowie’s bulge, scary bird things and whether pretending you were the baby inLabyrinthwins you any

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The Mandela Effect

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2017/06/24

For this podcast episode, Morgan takes Tom through the bizarre phenomenon of The Mandela Effect, where many people have shared memories of something that never happened.We cover various mindmelts from C3PO’s leg to ‘Stop the Pigeon’ to ‘Kazaam’ to ‘The Berenstain Bears’, all of which confused the hell out of us.The episode also includes a tribute to the late Sir Roger Moore.Beer choice:Stella Artois (cockney rhyming slang for Mandela!)

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Lost – The Unanswered Questions

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2017/05/21

A very disgruntled Tom takes Morgan through one of his all-time favourite TV shows:Lost, marking 7 years since it ended on May 23.Though, you wouldn’t know it by how angry he sounds when discussing all the big questions that were never properly answered, from The Numbers to The Smoke Monster. Meanwhile, Morgan shows off his impressive Matthew Fox and Joseph Fiennes impressions. Now, where’s that DHARMA beer?WARNING: Contains HUGE spoilers for the whole ofLost.Beer choice:Oliver’s Island.

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Planet of the Apes

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2017/04/15

You maniacs! Damn you all to hell!Morgan takes Tom through the entiresprawling Planet of the Apes movie series, with Tom being utterly confusedover how many films were made in such a short space of time – covering all the movies and TV series.From the original series starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall, to the many spinoffs and cartoons, to the recent prequel blockbusters, we go through the history of the Apes franchise.Beer choice:Polar Monkey

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Duke Nukem

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2017/03/12

Hail to the king, baby! Our latest episode chronicles the history of steroid-loving Duke Nukem, and the ups and downs of his video game life – from 1991’s MS DOS platformerDuke Nukemto the looooonnngg-awaited disappointment that wasDuke Nukem Foreverin 2011.Includes a tribute to Bill Paxton, featuring a clip of him from video game filmThe Gamechangers.Check out our other video game episodes, includingPoint and Click Adventure Gamesand theSega Megadrive.Beer choice:Old Thumper – because Duke’s old,

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Keanu Reeves

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2017/01/29

No way. No way! Something a little bit different this time as Tom and Morgan look back at the career of an underrated geek hero of cinema: Mr Keanu Reeves.Wedelve into the man himself, his history, his music, his not-so well received performances and in particular, these six iconic movies in Keanu’s filmography:Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure / Bogus JourneyPoint BreakSpeedThe MatrixConstantineJohn WickNote: Tom wanted to discuss The Lake House (aka one of his top five favourite movies, honestly)

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Festive Fright Fest (Christmas Horror Movies)

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2016/12/22

Ho ho HORROR. As we missed the deadline for our own Halloween special, we’ve combined it with Christmas for a collection of the best and worst of a very particular kind of horror film: the Christmas horror.Morgan and Tom teach each other about: Silent Night Deadly Night, Jack Frost, Black Christmas and Treevenge – and discover that the Christmas horror genre is anything but festive. Garbage Day!Beer choice:Lifeand Death (Vocation Brewery)

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Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2016/11/13

There was only one episode we could for instalment number 24, and it’sour second espionage ep in a row: JACK BAUER’S 24.And as it’s been so long since our last episode (our bad), it’s a bumper edition as we trawl through all 9 seasons (plus a mini movie and the game) of Jack’s mental adventures, nukes, moles and haughty English politicians.NOTE: This episode was recorded before Donald Trump’s election victory.Beer choice:Jack of ClubsDevelopments since broadcast:A spin-off, 24 Legacy, was released

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James Bond (A Geek’s Guide)

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2016/09/18

Morgan teaches Tom about just how the James Bond franchise is much geekier than you think, from lost movies, crap remakes and 007’s magic number.We go through all the Bond actors, Bond films, Bond girls, Bond villains, and yeah, just all things Bond really.Beerchoice:Vodka Martini (a crap attempt)Developments since broadcast:We’ve since recorded episodes on the greatestJames Bond video games, and also looked back on Timothy Dalton’s underratedLicence to Kill.Daniel Craig’s final outing has been

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Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Games

Two Geeks Two Beers ·

2016/07/31

Morgan takes Tom back to the early 1990s and through some of his favourite Sega Mega Drive games, including Streets of Rage 2, Golden Axe and Sonic the Hedgehog. Tom also educates Morgan about the horrific Shaq Fu and how it may have influenced 50 Cent.Beer choice:Innis & Gunnlager (reference – err, because there are some guns in Sega games)Check out our other video game episodes, including aboutPoint and Click Adventure Gamesand the Megadrive’s successor, theSega Dreamcast.

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