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Geek History Lesson

Jason Inman & Ashley Victoria Robinson

Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!

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466: Akira 35th Anniversary with Stephen Schleicher

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/07/11

Join us in an epic retrospective as we honor the groundbreaking Akira film, 35 years since its release! Delve into its visionary animation, cultural impact, and enduring legacy that forever transformed the world of anime. Get ready for a mind-bending journey into Neo-Tokyo! Plus, special guest Stephen Schleicher (https://twitter.com/MajorSpoilers) of the Major Spoilers podcast joins us!For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Film Footsteps Movie Review Show

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465: Vampires with Lon Harris

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2023/07/04

Explore the captivating allure of vampires throughout pop culture history! From the literary masterpiece Dracula to modern-day bloodsuckers, join us as we sink our teeth into their origins, folklore, iconic portrayals, and the everlasting impact of these immortal creatures. Sink your fangs into this episode now! Special guest Lon Harris (https://twitter.com/Lons) joins the show this week!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GEEK and get on your way to

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464: Indiana Jones

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/06/27

Embark on an exhilarating expedition as we explore the iconic adventures of Indiana Jones! From Raiders to the Last Crusade, uncover the untold tales, production history, movie trivia, and teases of the upcoming Dial of Destiny adventure, sure to captivate fans old and new. Join us on this archaeological journey!For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Film Footsteps Movie Review Show join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL

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463: Iris West (The Flash)

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2023/06/20

Dive deep into the captivating journey of Iris West, the fearless investigative journalist and Barry Allen's anchor, as we explore her evolution, powers, and pivotal role in the Flash Universe. Join us for a high-speed dose of comic book history set in Central City! Additional research & writing by Meredith Harris - https://twitter.com/harrismeredithFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Film Footsteps Movie Review Show join the Geek History Lesson

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462: Man of Steel 10th Anniversary with Diego Anthony...

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/06/13

Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Man of Steel." In this retrospective episode, we dive deep into the film's impact, exploring its unique take on the iconic character, its stunning action sequences, and its exploration of Superman's struggles and responsibilities. We discuss the performances, the controversial moments, and the lasting legacy of this film as the launchpad for the DC Extended Universe. Grab your cape and join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we honor a decade

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461: The Secret to Crafting Engaging Spider-Man Stories

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/06/06

Join us on this web-slinging solo adventure as Jason unravels the secrets behind crafting captivating Spider-Man stories! In this Geek History Lesson episode, he will swing through the multiverse, exploring the threads that make the Wall-Crawler's tales so compelling. He'll dive into the brilliance of Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse, answering YOUR burning fan questions that explore the iconic character's legacy. From Peter Parker to Miles Morales, Jason will analyze the ingredients that make for

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Spider Man, Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales Complete...

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/05/30

Spider-Man, Gwen Stacy (Spider-Gwen) and Miles Morales are returning soon in the new film Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse. This week, Geek History Lesson is going to give you the complete history of Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales, the Ultimate Spider-Man! Enjoy all their past stories and complete history in the MEGA EPISODE as we all gear up to Spiderverse.For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Film Footsteps Movie Review Show

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460: Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse with Mark Hughes

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2023/05/23

There are few comic book movies that dare to recreate the feeling of disappearing between those thin, wonderful pages. Spider-Verse is one of them. It follows Miles Morales as he becomes Spider-Man and joins other Spider-People from other parallel universes to save his universe from Kingpin. We sit down with Forbes writer and screenwriter Mark Hughes to discuss Miles Morales' first movie before its sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse hits theaters. Follow Mark:

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459: Mantis (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/05/16

In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 , Mantis served as Ego's ward. In spite of her humanoid appearance, she belongs to an alien species with antennae and eyes similar to those of a bug. Though she is naturally insectoid, Mantis' origins remain somewhat obscure. Let's delve deep into her comic book history as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hits theaters.For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Film Footsteps Movie Review Show join the Geek History Lesson Patreon

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458: The Legend of Zelda

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2023/05/09

The Legend of Zelda is perhaps Miyamoto's most personal game, coming out in 1985. Zelda unfolds more like a fantasy novel than a 10-minute thrill-ride, with an open world to explore and a definite, if simple, character arc. Legend of Zelda first launched over 30 years ago, and Link has starred in many adventures, each retelling an ancient tale. We'll dive into the legend and history of the Zelda franchise before Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hits.For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice

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457: Nebula (Guardians of the Galaxy)

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2023/05/02

In addition to being impressive and awesome in the MCU, Nebula's character in the comics is quite different from her film counterpart. The movies only show a small portion of Nebula's true self. How does Nebula fit into the Marvel Comics and Guardians of the Galaxy universe?For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Film Footsteps Movie Review Show join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode►

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456: Drax the Destroyer (Guardians of the Galaxy)

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2023/04/25

As the Titan god Kronos' creation, Drax the Destroyer has spent most of his existence either trying to kill Thanos or dealing with the fact that others have already done it. Drax survived the Annihilation Wave and made some important allies. As part of the Guardians of the Galaxy, he joined Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and others whose unique abilities and strong bonds make them resilient to whatever the cosmos throws at them. But underneath all that, did you know that Drax the

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Guardians of the Galaxy - Complete History MEGA EPISODE

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2023/04/11

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is set to hit theaters soon. Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and we're going to travel into another galaxy for this episode. This week, Geek History Lesson is going to give you the complete history of Peter Quill (Starlord), Gamora, Rocket Racoon, The Guardians Comic Book History and Groot! Anticipation is high for the next Marvel film so we thought we would give you the complete history of the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY in a MEGA EPISODE! Our

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455: Super Mario Bros.

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2023/04/04

"Super Mario Bros.,” which was released in Japan on September 13, 1985. Mario, a mustachioed plumber in overalls and a red cap — went on to become Nintendo’s unofficial mascot, appearing in more than 200 different video game properties, from “Mario Kart” to “Mario Party." Mario is about to star in his first American animated film, so it's time for us to dig deep into his history and learn how Mario was created!For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Film

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454: John Wick Chapter 2 & 3

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/03/21

John Wick is constantly on the run. Cause he owes debts, has to feed his dog, and keep racking up huge bills at The Continental. Before Keanu Reeves in the titular role alongside Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Laurence Fishburne return in John Wick Chapter 4, lets revisit Baba Yaga second and third movies in this week's episode! (EPISODE NOTE - This episode was recorded before the death of Lance Reddick. May he rest in peace.)For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL

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453: Mary Marvel (Shazam)

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2023/03/14

Mary Marvel made her debut in Captain Marvel Adventures #18, cover-dated December of 1942, in a story that explained that she was actually Billy Batson's twin sister, and could also summon the power of the wizard Shazam by speaking his name. Learn the entire history of Lady Shazam before the new Shazam film hits theaters! Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Film Footsteps

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452: Superman Blue

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/03/07

The Electric Superman Blue era began with the storyline "Power Shift," which was published in 1997. Of all the strange transformations Superman has undergone in his entire history, none has been quite so derided as the year where his familiar costume and powers were replaced with a blue and white "containment suit" and a tenuous relationship with electricity. This week, we start with a look at the stories that led to Superman's new look, how he turned red and why Jason loves this era so much.For

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451: Kite Man with Matt Oberg

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/02/28

Harley Quinn's Kite Man comes into play as a kinda sweet fellow villain who keeps running into Harley and her squad, eventually dating Harley’s bestie, Poison Ivy. Now, this little know DC Villain is getting their own spinoff. The new show will find Kite Man, fresh after the heartbreak, buying Noonan’s, the bar in the show that serves as a popular supervillain hangout. Let's learn all about KITE MAN and chat with the actor behind the kite -- special guest Matt Oberg

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Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Review - Featuring...

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/02/23

Our pals over at Only Stupid Answers, DJ Wooldridge & Roxy Striar, stop by to give you a full review of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA!Support HELLBENT III is on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djtalkstrash/hellbent-3?ref=80tu3tMore Only Stupid Answers! ► https://www.onlystupidanswers.com/For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Marvel Club join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin

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450: Cassie Lang (Ant-Man & The Wasp)

Geek History Lesson ·

2023/02/21

Taking part in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the MCU's Cassie Lang has already had quite a journey. The first Ant-Man movie introduced us to her as an adorable child. Now she's a teenager ready to embark on adventures with her dad, Scott Lang. But what is the comic book history of this third-generation shrinking hero? Here’s the full story of Cassie Lang, Ant-Man’s daughter, known as both Stature and Stinger in the Marvel universe.Check out the finale of Jason's comic series - SUPER BEST

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