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Geek Girl Soup

Welcome to season 14 and nearly 700 episodes! The Geek Girls (and occasional guy!) chat about movies, TV, awards shows, the Soupies (our very own awards), and DEI in the entertainment industry. We love Apple TV+, The Leftovers, Invasion, and The Fall of the House of Usher. One of us won’t watch biopics. One of us watches horror flicks for comfort. And one of us gets teased for not liking comedy. We’re all into sci-fi, the apocalypse, documentaries, time travel, all-things-Keanu Reeves, “prestige

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13.48: Alien Romulus: Keep Your Cool

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/08/21

Buckle up, fellow geeks! In this episode of Geek Girl Soup, we dive headfirst into the chilling world of *Alien Romulus*. Get ready for a journey through space as we dissect everything from the eerie silence of outer space to the pulse-pounding action of this latest installment in the Alien franchise. We talk about the classic tech, unforgettable characters, and, of course, that terrifying acid blood.***ALL THE SPOILERS ARE IN THIS EPISODE!***Whether you're an Alien newbie or a die-hard fan, we've

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01:11:30

13.47: Dragons as an Olympic Sport!

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/08/18

In this lively episode of Geek Girl Soup, Susan, Kelly, and Cort tackle a smorgasbord of pop culture topics, from the fantastical world of *House of the Dragon* to the unexpected entertainment at the Olympics. We speculate on what would happen if dragons were an Olympic sport (hint: fire hazards galore!) and lament the absence of real dragons in the arena. We also dive into the latest TV news, from the return of *The Orville* to a nostalgic deep dive into *Knots Landing*.This episode is cheeky and

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01:18:53

Forkin' Fantastic: The Good Place Season 3 Deep Dive

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/08/08

Welcome back to another episode of Geek Girl Soup! This week, your favorite pop-culture trio, Susan, Kelly, and Cort (and original Geek Girl, Amelia!), dive into the forkin' brilliant third season of “The Good PlaceCort’s Trip Recap:Cort shares highlights from her trip to the Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, CA, showcasing multicultural voices in literature. She even managed to bring back a suitcase full of books and wore extra clothes on the plane because she ran out of room!Quick Recommendations:"Night

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13.45: Christmas in July 2024

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/07/31

Welcome to another festive and fun-filled episode of Geek Girl Soup! It's Christmas in July, and we're here to spread some cheer with discussions on holiday movies, hot summer blockbusters, and some unexpected news tidbits.[00:00:00] Introduction and Christmas in JulyOpening chatter about the joy of Christmas in July, Santa's busy schedule, and elf working conditions.[00:03:00] News HighlightsCocaine Shark: A wild tale of sharks ingesting residual cocaine in Brazil. Is this the start of a new movie

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13.44: Olympic Soup!

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/07/28

Welcome to Geek Girl Soup! Today, we are all about the Paris Olympics. Allez, le Bleu! And also, “USA, USA!”[00:01:00] Olympic Sports: Kelly, Susan, and Cort discuss the excitement around the new and returning sports in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Get hyped for breakdancing, skateboarding, and surfing in Tahiti![00:05:00] In Memoriam: We pay tribute to the legend Bob Newhart, reflecting on his iconic roles and memorable moments.[00:07:00] Twisters Movie Review: Cort shares her thoughts on the latest

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01:01:51

13.43: Shark Week 2024

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/07/21

Episode Summary:Dive into the depths of Shark Week with the Geek Girl Soup crew! In this fin-tastic episode, Susan, Kelly, and Cort swim through a sea of shark-themed documentaries and movies, sharing their thoughts and cheeky commentary on the good, the bad, and the downright dippy.Highlights:Shark Week Kickoff: The hosts kick off with a noisy backdrop, blaming the screams on Shark Week hysteria. They reminisce about when the fear of sharks began, naturally leading to "Jaws" and the USS

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01:08:09

13.42: Kelly's Bday: Men of God

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/07/11

Join Susan, Kelly, and Cort as we celebrate Kelly's birthday and dive into the latest entertainment news, including the passing of producer John Landau and the box office success of “Inside Out 2.” We discuss our thoughts on the upcoming remake of “The Crow” and share our excitement for “Axel F.”This week's main theme explores "Men of God" in cinema. We dissect several films, including:“Frailty” (2001): A chilling thriller about a father who believes he's been tasked by God to kill demons disguised

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13.41: Raw Dawgin’ The Good Place s2

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/07/03

[00:00:00] Intro: Susan and Amelia, the OG Geek Girls, reunite for a fun duo episode![00:02:30] Entertainment News: The hosts discuss the recent presidential debate and the premiere of "A Quiet Place: Day One."[00:10:00] What We're Watching: - Amelia raves about Season 3 of "The Bear" on Hulu- Susan recommends the "Outstanding: Comedy Revolution" documentary on Netflix- Both hosts enjoyed the Gene Wilder documentary on Netflix[00:21:30] Coming Soon: "Despicable Me 4" and "Maxxxine" hit theaters,

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13.40: 10th Anniversary of “The Leftovers” Pilot

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/06/26

Join the Geek Girls as we revisit the pilot episode of HBO's critically acclaimed series "The Leftovers" on its 10th anniversary. Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive deep into the haunting first installment that introduced viewers to the mysterious world of Mapleton, where 2% of the global population suddenly vanished without a trace.Highlights:- Reflections on our initial reactions to the pilot 10 years ago- Analysis of key characters and performances, including our man Justin Theroux as Kevin Garvey-

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13.39: Hidden Gems 3: "Sort Of"

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/06/20

For this episode in our Hidden Gems series, Susan found a fabulous series on Max called “Sort Of.” We happily anticipate the return of “House of the Dragon,” also on Max/HBO. We share what we watched so the you don’t have to, give some recommendations, and discuss what’s coming out this next week. We don’t really spoil anything for any of the movies/show we discuss. So, feel free to hit “play” and let it roll! But, if you want to pick and choose your segments, check out this rough rundown of our

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11:51

First Take: House of the Dragon s2 e1

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/06/17

You’re watching House of the Dragon, right? Let’s compare your first take to ours!The Geek Girls are chatting about our immediate reactions to season 2 episode 1 of HOTD, baby! Check it!-Original music by Garrett ThompsonFollow us onInstagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the conversation onFacebookListen to Cort's podcast with Brad atPureFandom.comCheck out Susan’s movie stats on LetterboxdEmail your questions and comments toGeekGirlSoup@gmail.comGeek on!

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01:47:31

13.37: Ride Together Die Together

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/06/13

This week, the Soup ladies are dishing on the latest Bad Boys movie, “Ride or Die”! Join us as we break down all the explosive action, bromance, and some surprising antics. Topics:Bad Boys Box Office Success [00:03:00]Will Smith Surprises Theater Audience [00:04:00]MoviePass Documentary Review [00:16:00]Deadpool 3 Trailer Reaction [00:08:00] Colorized Hitler Footage Discussion [00:45:00]Other Watchables Mentioned:Clipped Docudrama on Donald Sterling [00:29:00]Shogun TV Series on Hulu

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01:12:13

13.36: It Takes a Cult... and a Little Perjury

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/06/04

It's hurricane season, y'all, but we're riding out the storms with a piping hot bowl of Geek Girl Soup! This week, we dive deep into the Netflix docuseries "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult," as well as the twisty true crime saga of Robert Durst in HBO's "The Jinx" season 2. Susan arranged to see the Reality Gays (podcast), Mattie and Poodle, perform live in Houston. They were totally hilarious, and Kelly is officially a fangirl. We discuss the invasion of AI in filmmaking. Despite AI

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01:10:14

13.35: Binge Like It's 1999

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/05/30

WARNING: This episode spoils "The Sixth Sense," and it contains a bit more cussing than usual! Giving notice about "The Sixth Sense" because we have encountered people who still haven't seen the film or been spoiled about it. If you have not seen this film, please don't listen to this episode until after you've watched. The films that we spoil just aren't important enough to warn you about spoilage, ha ha!Join Susan, Kelly, and Cort as we take a nostalgic dive into the "cinematic treasures" of 1999

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13.34: The Case of the Misplaced Coffee Cup: Game of...

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/05/23

In this fourth and final installment of the May of Thrones series, we dive deep into the penultimate and final seasons of "Game of Thrones" and the first season of "House of the Dragon." We also discuss that infamous coffee cup in season 8!Season 7 Highlights:Stark Reunions: The emotional reunions of Jon and Arya, and Arya's interactions with Sansa and Brienne.The Downfall of Littlefinger: The manipulation and ultimate execution of Petyr Baelish by the Stark siblings.Daenerys Arrives in Westeros:

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13.33: Revisiting Game of Thrones Seasons 5-6: Iconic...

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/05/15

This week in “May of Thrones,” we’re discussing seasons 5 and 6 of “Game Of Thrones.” At one point, one of us notes that everything went downhill after season 4. Oh, no, because two of us love these seasons.What’s your take?Season 5 Highlights:- Arya's training with the Faceless Men in Braavos- Cersei's creation of and downfall orchestrated by the High Sparrow and Faith Militant- Hardhome battle and introduction of the Night King (as well as the electrifying Kari, played by Birgitte Hjort

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13.32: Three Weddings and Countless Funerals: Game of...

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/05/09

We are back for the second May of Thrones episode covering seasons 3 and 4 of “Game of Thrones.”Highlights:- Avoiding Theon's torture- Loving all of Arya's storylines- The three weddings: The Red Wedding, Sansa's wedding to Tyrion, and The Purple Wedding- What Oberyn Martell should have done differently- Meeting Tormund and anticipating the future we all love- Tyrion's trial and escape from King's Landing after being falsely accused of Joffrey's murderBook-to-show:- Catelyn Stark not returning as

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13.31 May of Thrones: GOT s1 & 2

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/05/04

During the month of May, we are celebrating the 5th anniversary of the end of HBO’s “Game Of Thrones.” This week, we cover seasons 1 and 2. Over the next three weeks, we’ll do seasons 3 and 4 next week, 5 and 6 the following week, and, finally, your least favorite seasons, 7 and 8.We’re sharing some key moments each week, such as (for seasons 1 and 2):“The things I do for love”TwincestThe honor and duty of Ned StarkThe hatching of the dragonsAnd more!We get a “General Hospital” update from Cort

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13.30: A River Runs Through Time

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/04/25

The Geek Girl Soup crew dives into the mind-bending 2023 Japanese film “River,” the latest from director Junta Yamaguchi who also made the trippy time travel movie Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes.In River, the guests and staff at a historic Kyoto hotel find themselves trapped in a recurring two-minute time loop. Susan, Kelly and Cort analyze the creative ways the characters deal with being stuck, from trying to solve the paradox to embracing the infinite redo for their personal agendas.They discuss

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01:10:58

13.29: Forking Shirtballs! The Good Place S1

Geek Girl Soup ·

2024/04/17

We are so excited to have Geek Girl Amelia back with us for this episode on season 1 of “The Good Place”!We’re doing a rewatch of this beautiful four-season show. It’s just 50 episodes, if you’ve never watched and want to now!“The Good Place” ran from 2016 to 2020. It features Kristen Bell, Jameela Jamil, Ted Danson, Manny Jacinto, William Jackson Harper, and D’Arcy Carden. We follow four people who have ended up in the “good place” in the afterlife and how they get along with each, with the other

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