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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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35:22

Creator Interview: Corissa Grant of Worthy Chaos Comics

Hops "Geek" News ·

2024/01/12

Join us for a special creator interview as Corissa Grant writer and creator of Worthy Chaos Comics joins us to talk about her Kickstarter campaign for Redemption.Fans of #supernatural will want to get their hands on this as it is a "Fight for survival against destiny and the forces of the underworld. Think Buffy, Resident Evil, Good Omens & Supernatural."Back the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worthychaoscomics/worthy-chaos7Find more of her work at:

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60:27

Ep 201: Doctor Who Specials 2023

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2024/01/08

Welcome back to a new year of the Geeks! We are back to our regularly scheduled programming where we talk about what we have been watching such as Supernatural, Percy Jackson, What If...?, Birds of Prey from DC Comics, and more! We then dive into some news such as the recent Megacon announcements before diving into our main topic which is the most recent Doctor Who Specials with the grand return of David Tennent and Doctor Donna! Then, of course we finish by talking about the Doctor Who Christmas

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58:34

Ep 200 Pt 2: Favorite TV Shows and Movies of 2023

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2024/01/03

Our 200th episode fun continues on as Lauren and Matt gather around to go over the massive year that was film and television.They start things off by talking about their top 5 favorite TV shows of 2023 and then follow it up by discussing their Top 5 favorite Movies of 2023. 2023 brought us Barbenheimer, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, Ted Lasso, Ahsoka, Godzilla, Loki, The Marvels, and so many more good things find out what made the list!LAst but certainly not least they go over everyone who was kind

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86:55

Ep 200 Part 1: Favorite Comics of 2023 w/ Ken and Tom...

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2024/01/01

We have hit another massive milestone on this journey and we are celebrating 200 glorious episodes!Up first in part 1, we are joined by Ken from The ODPH Podcast and Tom aka Off the Cuff Tom the Pop Culture Connoisseur to discuss our favorite comicbooks of 2023. We give our favorites from @imagecomics @BOOM-Studios @marvel @dcofficial @IDWPublishing @darkhorsecomics and more!What comics made our list? Come on in and find out and drop what comics made your list!Follow Tom on social media:

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49:08

EP 199: ELF

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2023/12/24

Episode 199 is here and we are sitting down to discuss the iconic 2003 film that changed Christmas movies forever. That's right we are discussing lef and the glorious 20 years it has been since it graced our screens.First, however, we chat about what we have been watching such as Candy Cane Lane on Amazon Prime, It's a Wonderful Knife on #shudder, and then what we have been reading such as Kill Your Darlings, Capwolf and the Howling Commandos, and more!Lastly, of course, we chat Elf! We talk about

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91:31

Ep 198: 1st Annual Christmas Special

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2023/12/18

Welcome to our first annual #christmas special where we forego everything we typically do such as news and what we have been reading and watching to bring you 100% holiday cheer.We are discussing things such as what Christmas traditions we have whether geek-themed or not, our top 5 beloved movies, underrated movies, and even overrated movies. Movies such as Elf, Christmas Vacation, Jingle All The Way, Christmas Story, A Nightmare Before Christmas, and more see where they all rank! Finally, we wrap

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71:31

Ep 197: Top 5 Christmas Horror Films and Violent Night

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2023/12/11

This week we are back discussing what we have been reading and watching such as Kill Your Darlings from @imagecomics Stuff of Nightmares Slay Ride, The Midnite Show, Thunderbolts from @marvel Transformers #3 from @Skybound , Candy Cane Lane on Amazon Prime, Godzilla Minus One and more! (10:18) We then dive into some news before reaching our main topic (29 min) where we discuss our top 5 favorite Christmas horror movies and then the 20-22 film starring David Harbour #violentnightMake sure to

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Ep 196: Christmas Monsters and Folk Tales

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2023/12/04

This week we convene with delicious Christmas beers to discuss what we have been reading and watching such as Jingle All the Way, The Ref, and more! We chat about the Doctor Who special (28 min) before diving into some news. We then discuss Christmas monster folk tales from far away places such as Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Greece. Each tale features Christmas Trolls, Creatures that ride on your back until dawn, creatures that steal pots and pans, and so much weirdness. (44 min)Lastly, Lauren

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68:02

Ep 195: Home Alone 1 and 2 Reviews

Hops "Geek" News ·

2023/11/27

Happy Holiday season everybody!We are back this week first discussing what we have been reading and watching such as The Alternates and Dracula for @NerdInitiativeNetwork We then give our thoughts on the casting of Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor for James Gunn's #superman film.Finally, we dive into the two cult classic #christmas films #homealone 1 and 2. We give production facts and our thoughts such as how are Marv and Harry even alive? Subscribe and share with a friend to help us grow! (28 min)

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48:23

Turn a Page Special w/ Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok of...

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2023/11/22

Join the NI Bullpen on a very special edition of Turn A Page as GEOFF JOHNS (Geiger: Ground Zero) and JASON FABOK (Rook: Exodus) stops by to talk about the brand new creator-owned media imprint GHOST MACHINE, the giant-sized one shot slated for January,and much more!Follow GHOST MACHINE at: https://ghostmachinepro.com/Follow Geoff at: https://ghostmachinepro.com/#gm-anchor__creatorsFollow Jason at: https://www.instagram.com/jfabok/GHOST MACHINE ONE-SHOT drops January 24th, 2024 Lunar Code: 1123IM211

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59:15

Ep 194: The Marvels and Loki Season 2 Review

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2023/11/20

Welcome back! This week Matt and Lauren are discussing what they have been reading and reviewing for @NerdInitiativeNetwork such as Capwolf and the Howling Commandos from @marvel and The Cull!They then dive into their #review of #themarvels and #loki season 2. What did we like or maybe not enjoy come follow along as we dive into it all!Follow, Subscribe, and share with a friend to help the podcast grow. Follow Nerd Initiative to find out weekly reviewsCheck out Patreon.com/hopsgeeknews.Drop a

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53:45

Ep 193: Monica Rambeau Deep Dive!

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2023/11/13

We are back in action this week talking about what we have been reading such as Count Crowley, The Cull, Predator Vs. Wolverine, What If.. Dark, and more!We then are diving into some news such as the end of the actor's strike!!Lastly, we deliver a deep dive into the comic origin of Monica Rambeau! Get ready for #themarvels by taking a peak into her origins. Check us out weekly on @NerdInitiativeNetwork Subscribe and share with a friend!Find us on social media @hopsgeeknews @imagecomics

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35:55

Ep 192: The Howling Commandos

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2023/11/08

Join us this week for a special Veterans Day episode as we dive into the heroic Mavel team The Howling Commandos! We take a dive into their history and various team ups across the years. Of course, we deliver what we have been reading and watching as well as the news!Beer this week is Black is Beautiful Vol 2 from Precarious Beer Project. Subscribe and share to help us continue to grow.Don't forget to join our discord!Subscribe on patreonFind us each and every week on Nerd Initiative.

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42:44

Creator Interview: Zack Kaplan of Vault Comics

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2023/11/06

We have a very special creator interview this episode as Zachary Kaplan of Vault Comics is here to discuss his upcoming comic book Beyond Real. It's a Sci-Fi adventure into the world of June who experiences an accident leaving her boyfriend in a coma and thus granting her abilities leaving her questioning if she is living in a simulation. We read the first 3 issues and the FOC for this comic to your shops is 12 November!You will not want to sleep on this so make sure you let your shops know this is

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81:25

Ep 191: Cryptids, Monsters, Halloween OH MY!

Hops "Geek" News ·

2023/10/30

We are here this week to chat about what we have been reading and watching as well as review Coiffeur Extraordinaire: Waiting For Legros (14:10) the film from our friend Lance Lucero at W9 ProductionsWe then chat about the latest in news before diving into our main topic where we chat Cryptids such as Bigfoot, Jersey Devil, and more. Matt gives run downs of films to watch while Lauren brings the Supernatural and fun facts.Happy Halloween everyone!Subscribe and share with a friend to help the podcast

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69:23

Ep 77: Hocus Pocus - Original Airdate: 10/18/21

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2023/10/25

Welcome back, this week Mash and Hoppy deliver some news, talk about what they’re drinking and what they’ve watched, and dive into the 1993 cult classic film Hocus Pocus. While it flopped initially it’s a film that has become a Halloween staple and they’re here to deliver some fun facts about the film as well as answer some listener questions in regards to it. Get your broomsticks and come sisters we fly tonight!

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56:11

Ep 190: Top 5 Horror Movie Deaths

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2023/10/23

Halloween season is in full effect and so are we as our beer this week is Ill Respute from 4 Hands Brewing a delicious Pumpkin Beer! We discuss Matt's weekend at Nightmare Weekend Richmond where he unofficially interviewed Omri Katz aka Max from Hocus Pocus! We then dive into what we are reading and watching such as Loki, Horror Films, Gen V, Kill Your Darlings from Image comics, and more!Next, we dive into some news before discussing our top 5 favorite horror movie deaths. We each combed over

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22:58

Creator Interview: Lance Lucero and COIFFEUR...

Hops "Geek" News ·

2023/10/20

Welcome to a special creator interview where we sit down with Lance Lucero of W9 Productions to chat about his film COIFFEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE - WAITING FOR LEGROS the highly anticipated tie-in film to Bob-Non Union Psychic! Check all of their productions out: https://warehouse9pro.com/Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help us grow!Join the discord!Support the show patreon.com/hopsgeeknewsFind us weekly on NerdInitiative.com

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Ep 76: Scream - Original Airdate: 10/11/2021

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2023/10/20

On this issue of Geeks, the crew is headed to the fictional town of Woodsboro to find out what their favorite scary movie is. They won’t be alone as Redfox from Knight of the living podcast, josh from for nerds by nerds, and Chris from The Geek Peak Podcast join them in discussing the 1996 Wes Craven classic Scream! (30min) they discuss everything from the best kill, how’d they survive the ghost face, and just why Sidney's life is so miserable. Beers were drunk, the news was delivered, and we go toe

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Ep 189: Alien (1979)

Hops "Geek" News ·

2023/10/16

Matt and Lauren are back this week to discuss the latest things they have been reading and watching such as Zombie Town, A Haunted Girl from Image Comics, The Mist, Capwolf from Marvel Comics, The Alternates, and of course Batman City of Madness from DC and past guest Christian Ward. They then delve into the 1979 hit film Alien and give the fun facts such as this was the first time ever Lauren has seen the film and their thoughts. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to help the shown growJoin us on

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