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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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25: Rocket Raccoon

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/07/29

There's a furry, loud-mouthed talking member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, and he's a raccoon!! Is he a raccoon or an alien that looks like a raccoon! Let's travel to space and learn together! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. If you want to help Rocket Raccoon creator Bill Mantlo, Click here to

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24: Jack Bauer (24)

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/07/22

Jump into the world of Jack Bauer and the TV show 24. Learn Jack Bauer's secret origin and how many times he has said "dammit" over the course of 9 seasons. So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. You can help support the show by buying the best geek & gamer gear that comes from Loot Crate, save 10% with

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23: Lara Croft Tomb Raider

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/07/15

We enter the world of video games this week as we peel back the mystery of the Tomb Raider. Also known as Lara Croft, she is an adventurer and action hero. She has had a series of video games released about her, but do you know here entire history? It's time to explore some caves and learn! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you

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22: Planet of the Apes

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/07/08

The apes are taking over as this week! We will teach you everything you need to know about the Planet of the Apes, the movie and the planet! Caesar is taking over in Dawn of the Planet of Apes, but before he does let's learn about these apes. Where did they come from, and did you know it was based on a French novel? It's time to go to the Planet of the Apes and learn!! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful

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21: Nightwing (Dick Grayson)

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/07/01

Dick Grayson has been called Robin, Nightwing, and now just Grayson. In honor of issue one of Grayson being released by DC Comics, we're taking a look into the history of the first boy wonder. How did he first meet Batman, and why did he finally quit the Batcave. It's time to learn all those Bat facts and more! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know

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20: Optimus Prime

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/06/24

Just in time for the new Tranformers movie, we're ready to fill your brains with knowledge about Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots! We're joined by special guest Matthew Peterson (@mightyKingCobra) co-host of the Major Spoilers podcast to teach us all about the Prime of the Transformers! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then

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53:10

19: House Targaryen

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/06/17

The House Targaryen have ruled the iron throne and the dragons for years in the fictional land of Westeros as seen in Game of Thrones. But where did they come from? It's time to go into the old books of the past and learn all their secrets and legends. So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. Listen

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18: If We Controlled DC Comics

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/06/10

It's time for another special episode and a very geeky debate? What would happen if Ashley or Jason were put in charge of DC Comics? What titles would they publish or cancel? Who would write their biggest books? And would Tim Drake still exist in their DC Universe? It's time to hop in the Editor in Chief seat with our hosts! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't

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17: Best X-Men Team Ever

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/06/03

With the recent release of X-Men: Days of Future Past, we decided who would we include on our own personal X-men team? If we were writing the comic, and could include anybody, who would we pick? It's an interesting discussion that takes us deep into the universe of the X-Men as we learn Ashley and Jason's ultimate X-Men picks! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you

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16: Black Canary

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/05/27

Dinah Lance has worn many hats, but to most she known as Black Canary! As a major player in the current season of Arrow, lets us tell you the origin and details of Black Canary's story. So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. Make sure to visit our Facebook

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15: Professor X

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/05/20

The founder of the X-men, and headmaster of the school for gifted mutants, ProfessorX has a mysterious past. Aliens, rocks, and masters of magnetism are all involved! With Prof. X soon to be a major player in the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past, lets us tell you the origin and details of Professor Charles Xavier's story. So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't

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14: Kitty Pryde

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/05/13

Kitty Pryde was once the youngest member of the X-men, and now she's a professor! Sprite has certainly come a long way. With Kitty Pryde soon to be a major player in the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past, lets us tell you the origin and details of Kitty Pryde's story. So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back

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13: Spider-Man Part 2

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/05/06

Peter Parker! The Original Spider-Man! His story and history are so long that we had to split this up into two episodes. It's the 1977 and forward history of Spider-Man!! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. Make sure to visit our Facebook

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12: Spider-Man

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/04/29

Peter Parker! The Original Spider-Man! Do you know where his costume came from? Who the first villain he ever fought was? Or what happend during the original Clone Saga? Well find out everything you need to know about the Amazing Spider-Man just before the movie comes out! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back

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11: Electro

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/04/22

He's the villain of the Amazing Spider-Man 2, but what do we know about Electro? He's been beaten by Spider-Man so many times; can Jamie Fox truly do the character justice? Either way, get ahead of the game and learn all the secrets of this villain just before the movie comes out! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should

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10: Jon Snow

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/04/15

Journey to the land of Westeros, and learn about the bastard of Winterfell known as Jon Snow. Don't worry! We only cover Jon's history up to the end of season 3 so viewers of the show can pleasantly enjoy this podcast. So let's go north of the wall as we learn all about Jon Snow. So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should

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9: True Detective Season One

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/04/08

Two detectives search Louisiana for the killer known as the Yellow King. True Detective was the HBO series that encaptured millions of viewers, and now it's time to learn its secrets. Find out what clues you missed, and our predictions for the storyline of season two! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back

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8: Winter Soldier

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/03/31

Meet Captain America's new enemy, the mysterious figure know as the Winter Soldier. But what secret connection does the Winter Soldier have to Captain America's past? It's time to get patriotic on this podcast learn all the secrets of the Winter Soldier. So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. Listen

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7: Teen Wolf

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/03/25

It once was a Michael J. Fox movie, and now its a hit show on MTV! We're here to tell you all the nitty, gritty, and furry details about Teen Wolf. Spoilers for all three seasons of the show obviously. So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. Make sure to visit our Facebook

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6: Divergent

Geek History Lesson ·

2014/03/17

It's the next big movie based on a book about a girl in the future fighting against her circumstances, and no, its not the Hunger Games! Come with us to the future as we dive into Divergent! So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University! Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. Make sure to visit our Facebook

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