x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Geek Freaks Headlines

Hey all! This is a micro-podcast from the Geek Freaks Network. These minute-long episodes will give you the latest in geek news every day. We will discuss the news in further detail on the Geek Freaks Podcast every Tuesday.

news daily news

All Episodes

00:02:44

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Underperforms at Box Office:...

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/23

Shazam! Fury of the Gods has disappointed DC fans with its underwhelming performance at the box office. There are now speculations as to why the movie failed, with reports claiming that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson rejected the idea of connecting his Black Adam character to Shazam! in post-credits scenes. Zachary Levi, who stars in the Shazam sequel, supports this theory and agrees that the movie's failure was due to fans of the Zack Snyder DC films hoping for it to fail. Warner Bros. is also

en-us

00:01:09

James Gunn Directing Superman: Legacy

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/22

According to Warner Bros.’ official logline, Superman: Legacy “tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.” “He’s a big old galoot. He is a farm boy from Kansas who is very idealistic,” Gunn said of Superman at the press conference in January. “His greatest weakness is that

en-us

00:01:11

Ben Affleck Will Not Direct a New Batman

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/21

-------------------- *Check Out All Our Podcasts!* Geek Freaks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaks Disney Moms Gone Wrong: https://linktr.ee/disneymomsgonewrong Challenge Accepted: https://linktr.ee/challengeacceptedgf Headlines: https://tinyurl.com/2p8bvu6d Level Up!: https://linktr.ee/PushingButtonsPodcast TrekFreaks: https://linktr.ee/TrekFreaks Geek Freaks Interviews: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaksInterviews Outlast Podcast: https://linktr.ee/OutlastPodcast Round Three:

en-us

00:00:53

Good Burger 2 in the Works

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/21

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are reuniting for “Good Burger 2,” a sequel to the iconic ’90s sketch comedy line that became a movie in 1997. The plot follows Dexter Reed (played by Thompson), who returns to Good Burger after failing in another invention, and tries to get back on his feet, putting the fate of Good Burger at risk once again. Production is set to start in May, and the premiere is expected on Paramount+ later this year. In a new EW interview, Thompson and Mitchell talk about what

en-us

00:01:10

Lance Reddick Honored in Destiny 2

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/21

Lance Reddick, the voice behind Commander Zavala in Destiny 2, passed away at the age of 60, prompting a gathering of players at the Tower to pay tribute. The news of Reddick’s passing quickly spread through the Destiny community, with players using the “Humanity’s Shield” emote and holding candlelight vigils to honor the iconic character. Reddick was a devoted fan of the game and occasionally engaged with players on social media, which added to the community’s sense of loss. Bungie, the game’s

en-us

00:04:56

Canceled Shows, Punisher, and Star Wars Jedi Games

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/10

Andor – Ending Diego Luna, star of the Disney+ series “Andor,” has said that leading a rebellion against the Galactic Empire can take a toll and that he’s ready to close Cassian Andor’s chapter ahead of the second and final season of the show. Luna said that it was important for his mental health that the show only ran for two seasons, but he still wants to enjoy the experience. Luna first played Andor in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and decided to return to the prequel series because he felt

en-us

00:00:46

The Last of Us Reveals Anna

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/08

Hey all! The last of Us just reveal Anna, Ellie's mom, on Twitter. She's played by Ellie voice-actor Ashley Jorhnson.

en-us

00:00:58

Jedi Series to be a Trilogy

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/08

Stig Asmussen, the director of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its upcoming sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, has revealed in an interview with IGN that he has always envisioned Cal Kestis’ story as a trilogy. Asmussen’s revelation suggests that a third game in the series might be in the works, provided Jedi: Survivor does well. According to Asmussen, discussions regarding Jedi: Survivor began before Jedi: Fallen Order was even released, with his team already considering the possibility of a

en-us

00:00:59

Funko Tossing Merch

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/08

Funko, the manufacturer of the popular Funko Pop Vinyls line, is reportedly sending at least $30 million worth of idle stock to a landfill due to the overstocking of warehouses. According to Kotaku, the company announced during an earnings call that it has so much inventory sitting in its warehouses that it's more financially viable to dispose of $30 to $36 million worth of stock than to store it any longer. Funko's CEO, Brian Mariotti, stated that one distribution center was so full that the

en-us

00:00:56

Punisher is Back!

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/07

Jon Bernthal is returning to his role as Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, in the upcoming Marvel Studios series, Daredevil: Born Again. This news comes as a pleasant surprise for fans who have been eagerly waiting for Bernthal’s return to the character since the cancellation of the Punisher series on Netflix. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Bernthal will join Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio in the series, which will begin shooting in New York this month. Born Again, based on a

en-us

00:00:56

Pokemon Day 2023 Biggest Announcements

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/02

Pokemon World Championship The dates for the upcoming Pokémon World Championship in Yokohama, Japan were announced during a special event held by The Pokémon Company. The championship, which will run from August 11 to 23, 2023, will feature competitions in various Pokémon games including the trading card game, Scarlet and Violet, and Pokémon GO. The event’s key art, drawn in a traditional Japanese style, features the starter Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet alongside Pikachu. Pokémon Trading Card

en-us

00:00:43

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition Announced!

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/02

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, an improved version of the sci-fi RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment, will be released on March 7, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It includes the base game and both DLCs, with improved graphics, lighting, environments, character details, performance, load times, and more. Players who already own the game and its DLCs can upgrade for $9.99 on the same console or PC Store, while new buyers will have to pay $59.99. The Outer Worlds has been

en-us

00:00:57

Ant-Man 3 Has Biggest Second Week Drop in Franchise...

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/03/01

Marvel’s third installment of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” experienced a 69% dip in ticket sales during its second weekend, marking the biggest fall in the franchise’s history. The movie, which stars Paul Rudd, initially took $105m in its opening weekend but dropped to $32m. Senior Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian believes the second-weekend turnout is discouraging, but there is still potential for an increase in ticket sales before it leaves cinemas. Despite some negative reviews,

en-us

00:00:59

Sebastian, Offerman, and Lies of P

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/02/28

Artwork promoting the live-action version of The Little Mermaid has revealed Sebastian the crab’s new look, which is more realistic due to the film’s use of CGI animation and live-action. Some fans appreciate the new design as more akin to an actual crab, while others are concerned it may make him less expressive or recognizable. The upcoming film has faced backlash since its announcement, with some racist comments in response to Halle Bailey being cast as Ariel. However, there have also been

en-us

00:01:00

US Copyright Office Rules on A.I. Art in Comic Book...

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/02/27

The United States Copyright Office (USCO) has issued a ruling on a previously copyrighted comic book that was created using “A.I. art,” and the results were a bit of a split decision. While the story for the comic and the specific compilation of the story with the images within the comic both remained under copyright, the copyright for the individual images within the comic book has been revoked. This ruling has set a precedent for how the USCO views A.I. art and copyrights involving its use. The

en-us

00:00:56

Live Service Games and Mortal Kombat

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/02/26

During Sony’s State of Play February livestream, Rocksteady Studios revealed the first gameplay for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, confirming that it will be a live-service game focused on single-player and co-op gameplay. Playing as one of four members of the Suicide Squad, the players must stop Brainiac’s invasion of Metropolis and confront possessed members of the Justice League. The game blends the Batman: Arkham Knight’s framework with the flow and action of the likes of Sunset

en-us

00:00:59

More Lord of the Rings Movies Are in the Works

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/02/25

Warner Bros. Discovery announced during its earnings call that more Lord of the Rings movies are in development, as the studios strike a multi-year deal with Embracer Group AB. The deal includes “multiple” films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s series, giving WB and New Line the opportunity to invest in one of their most successful franchises once again. The original Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, was released between 2001-2003 and grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide. It also won 17

en-us

00:00:49

Dota Bans Cheaters

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/02/23

Valve has banned over 40,000 accounts in Dota for using third-party software to cheat. The software was able to access information not visible during gameplay, giving cheaters an unfair advantage.

en-us

00:00:36

Venom 3 in Pre Production

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/02/23

Tom Hardy is gearing up for another season of playing Eddie Brock, also known as Venom, in the upcoming third installment of the Venom film franchise. In a recent Instagram post, the actor shared a behind-the-scenes video from a previous Venom movie and announced that the third film has entered pre-production. Hardy first played the character in the original 2018 film, where he faced off against the Riot symbiote and its host, Carlton Drake. In addition to playing Eddie Brock, Hardy also voiced the

en-us

00:00:48

Mario Direct, Groot Wings, and New World's BIG Update

Geek Freaks Headlines ·

2023/02/22

Hasbro has unveiled a new Marvel Legends figure for Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which features the character with a pair of wooden wings. It’s unknown how the wings will play into the upcoming movie’s storyline, which follows the team on a mission to save Rocket. Amazon Games’ New World is preparing to make a big change. The popular MMORPG is moving to a seasonal model and introducing a free and premium Season Pass to enhance the gameplay experience.

en-us

633 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci