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Hops "Geek" News

A podcast hosted by Lauren and Matt that discusses the latest in pop-culture news, tv shows, comics, and movies all the while featuring a beer of the week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support.

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37:20

Creator Interview: Matthew Erman Writer of Loving, Ohio

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/07/10

Horror fans unite as we have an excellent guest this episode as Matthew Erman known for his work with Scout Comics, Mad Cave, IDW, and Boom! Studios joins us to chat about his debut graphic novel for Dark Horse Comics, Loving, Ohio "After the mysterious suicide of their friend, Sloane, Elliott, Cameron, and Ana are just trying to get through the rest of high school. They live in Loving, Ohio--a town built around The Chorus, a new age cult with members firmly planted in positions of power and

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65:30

Ep 225: Jaws 3-D!

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/07/08

What do you get when you mix a mad mama shark trapped in a Sea World that in reality is nowhere near the ocean mixed with the Brody siblings? Well, you get a cocaine-fueled fever dream ripped straight from Dennis Quaids nightmares probablyThis week we re-enter the waters thanks to Shark Week and dive into the 1983 film Jaws 3-D. We go into the good, the worse, and the somehow positives of the film and are joined by our friend Charlie from the Reel Buffs Podcast.Check out Charlie and The Reel Buffs-

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60:35

Cantina Hour: The Acolyte Ep 6 and Fave 4th of July...

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/07/05

We kick off another Cantina Hour this week by talking The Acolyte episode 6 and then we are joined by Charlie once more to discuss our favorite 4th of July movies! We talks Jaws, The Patriot, Top Gun, Independence Day, and so many more!Follow Charlie @TheReelBuffs where you can catch him and Matt discussing moviesFollow us linktr.ee/hopsgeeknewsfollow and hit that subscribe/notification button to never miss a Cantina Hour! Become a supporter of this podcast:

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42:07

Creator Interview: Trevor of Pocket Watch Press

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2024/07/03

We are back for another creator-focused episode with our dear friend Trevor, the creator of Pocket Watch Press! This week. we discuss his latest Kickstarter campaign for Rise. What if Superman existed in a world where everyone knew who he was? What if he had no enemies and yet his powers were fueled by how happy or how sad he is?Rise explores these concepts as John is a hero in a city where everybody knows who he is and what he can do. His powers are fueled by his emotions as we enter a world of

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54:10

Ep 224: Twister (1996)

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2024/07/01

It's the summer of 96 and you're just trying to get your wife to sign the divorce papers so you track her down to Oklahoma, what could go wrong?We pack up our storm-chasing gear and head to Tornado ally this week as we dive into the 1996 classic film Twister starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and so many more. This is a movie that lives rent-free in all of our heads for good reason. Of course we kick it off with news and what we have been reading which is absolutely

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61:42

Cantina Hour The Acolyte and The Boys Ep 5

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/06/28

Join us we were live for another Cantina Hour! Our show where we go live to recap episodes of television we are watching or just general nonsense we chat.This week we chat about the shocking episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte and then discuss the recent episode of The Boys!Follow our links: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknewsLike, subscribe, share, and drop a review to help the podcast growBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support.

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30:29

Creator Interview: Kevin Zoldan/ Kitty's Bordello

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2024/06/27

We all know the history behind World War 2 and the terrible things Nazis did but, did you know that they used a Brothel to even spy on their own people? We welcome Kevin Zoldan to the show to discuss his upcoming comic Kitty's Bordello a fantastic historical piece about the Salon Kitty brothel in Berlin during WWII. The book hits shelves from Lesser Known Comics and trust us you need to get in on this! Find Kevin: linktr.ee/pizzapartyattestationFollow Us:

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55:33

Ep 223: The Lion King 30th Anniversary!

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/06/24

Can you feel the love tonight? We sure can as our dear friend Richard Nebens joins us to discuss the 1994 classic Disney film The Lion King! We relieve our childhood memories and Lauren hits us with some great facts as we celebrate one of the best movies ever created. FindRichard: https://thedirect.com/about/richard-nebens/Social Media: @richardnebensFollow us: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknewsFind us weekly @NerdInitiativeNetwork Linktr.ee/nerd_initiativeBecome a supporter of this podcast:

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53:33

Cantina Hour: The Boys season 4 Ep 1-3 Recap

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2024/06/21

ICYMI we like to go live on our socials for Cantina Hour sponsored by our patrons where we discuss anything and everything! This week we chatted about the first 3 episodes of Amazon Prime's hit series The Boys which recently returned with season 4. Spoilers ahoy come join us in the fight against Vought.Follow us: Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support.

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42:53

Creator Interview: Leaders Assemble!

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/06/20

Welcome to a special creator interview where we were graciously joined by Dr Sy Islam and Dr Gordon Schmidt to chat about their book Leaders Assemble! They each are professors highly regarded in their respective fields who collaborated to write a book on the study of leadership and qualities within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Additionally, pre-order their next book Leadership in Avatar the Last Airbender which will release November 2024!Buy Leaders Assemble:

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68:06

Ep 222: When Did Geek Culture Blend Into Pop-Culture?

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2024/06/17

What's up everyone?! This week we kick things off by talking about what we have been reading and watching such as Doctor Who, Hitman, Fall Guy, Geiger, and more! Then we follow it up with some news before being joined by the premier pop-culture connoisseur Tom Craven joins us to discuss when exactly did Geek Culture become known as Pop-Culture? (21:20)Everything from Spiderman (2002) to Power Rangers to Voltron and to where we are today is discussed. What was your introduction into the culture and

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37:24

Ep 221: The Boys Season 1-3 Recap

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/06/10

It feels like it has been forever as the highly anticipated 4th season of the Amazon Prime hit series The Boys is set to release the 13th of June and don't worry if you don't have time to watch the first 3 seasons to refresh your memory because we have got you covered.No news, what we have been reading, or anything fancy this week as we dive straight into the recap to prep you for the season premier. Get your brown pants on because it promises to be one hell of a bloody ride!Find us on social media

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39:24

Ep 220: The High Republic

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/06/03

This episode we wrap-up our Star Wars month with The High Republic in anticipation for the latest release of The Acolyte.We kick it off talking comics we have been reading such as Black Panther Blood Hunt from Marvel and Wolverine 50 the epic conclusion to Ben Percy's famed run.We then give our thoughts on the film Madame Wec including the suffering Matt went through having to watch it 2 times in a row. Finally, they discuss everything you need to know about the High Republic including some reading

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28:15

Creator Interview: Jordan Morris/ Youth Group

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2024/05/30

We have a special creator interview! Jordan Morris joins us to discuss the graphic novel him and Bowen McCurdy have cooked up titled Youth Group!The book features a couple of kick-ass Youth Group leaders who, behind the scenes, keep their town safe by exorcizing the demons that plague their town! The book releases July 16th, 2024 from First Second Books. You can follow this link to preorder now! https://www.jordanmorris.net/booksFollow us on social media @hopsgeeknewsSubscribe, leave a review, and

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50:29

Ep 219: Origins of the Sith

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/05/27

Have you ever heard the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?Well fear not, the Jedi may not tell you this story but, we will! We kick things off first with what we have been reading such as Rook: Exodus from Ghost Machine and Image, White Boat from DSTLRY Media, Justice League v Godzilla v Kong and Batman First Knight from DC, and Union Jack The Ripper from Marvel. Matt also watched Ghostbusters Frozen Empire and gives his thoughts and Lauren did us all a favor and watched the Daryl Dixon show. The

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82:00

Cantina Hour: The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/05/26

The latest Cantina Hour was a blast as we were joined by DT of the Space Castle Podcast (@spacecastlepod) to discuss the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. We get into our hot takes and then babble on about everything we love and maybe do not love Star Wars.What are your favorite Prequels moments?Drop a review, Follow the pod, Share, and Subscribe!Socials: @hopsgeeknewsSupport: Patreon.com/hopsgeeknewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hops-geek-news--5686721/support.

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56:27

Ep 218: Kyber Crystals w/ Chandler of Crafted Cores!

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/05/20

Welcome! This week we open the show by discussing what we have been reading such as Uncanny Valley from @BOOM-Studios Redcoat #2 from @imagecomics and Ghost Machine as well as the latest in Wolverine from @marvel.Matt also has watched the latest horror film Abigail featuring an all-star cast and gives his thoughts. We then dive into some news before being joined by Chandler of Crafted Cores to talk Kyber Crystals as #starwars month continues. If you have never heard of Crafted Cores you are in

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65:11

Ep 217: Top 5 Fave and Least Fave Star Wars Characters

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/05/13

Star Wars month continues this week as we briefly discuss what we have been reading and watching as well as some news!Then we dive into something a bit controversial as we discuss our top 5 favorite and then top 5 least favorite Star Wars characters! (17:45) Who tops the list for us and who gets an honorable mention? Find out!Who makes your list?Follow us on social media @hopsgeeknewsWeekly comic reviews on nerdinitiative.comSupport the show patreon.com/hopsgeeknewslike, subscribe, share, and drop a

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75:04

Cantina Hour: Tales of the Empire and X-Men '97 Review

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/05/09

ICYMI we host a live show weekly called the Cantina Hour where we sit and discuss whatever we may like and keep it relaxed. This week we got together and discussed the latest Star Wars show Tales of the Empire as well as the latest episode of X-Men '97 gearing up for the grand finale of season 1!Shoutout to our patreons for making this possible!You can support the show patreon.com/hopsgeeknewsLike, Subscribe, Share, and leave a review to help the podcast growFollow us on social media

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53:59

Ep 216: Star Wars: Dark Disciple

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/05/06

Welcome as we kick off Star Wars month! We start with what we have been reading and watching such as Minor Threats the Fastest Way Down Vol 2 from Dark Horse Comics, Space Ghost from David Pepose, our thoughts on the latest episode of X-Men '97, and Dead Boy Detectives from Netflix.We then dive into some news such as Cobra Kai releasing a 3-part series finale beginning July and the new listings from Airbnb. Lastly, for our main topic we discuss the 2015 novel written by Christie Golden, Star Wars:

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