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Altered Geek

GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

Join Steve "Megatron" and TFG1Mike every other week as they"ll debate the latest in TV, film, animation, gaming, and tech. It"s like your favorite geek conversations brought to your ear holes as a podcast! "Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks"

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52:25

Streamer Ads, Instagram Ratings, MTV's End, and...

Altered Geek ·

2025/10/31

Join Steve Megatron Phillips on Altered Geek as he dives into the latest in Geekdom! This week, we're talking about California's stance on noisy streamer ads, Instagram's new PG-13 rating, the end of an era as MTV shuts down its music channels, and the new "Pause the Feed" feature on YouTube Shorts. Plus, we explore how old movies are becoming streamers' biggest moneymakers. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

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63:46

Amazon's James Bond Debacle, Increased Gaming Costs &...

Altered Geek ·

2025/10/09

In this week's Altered Geek, join Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike as they dive into the latest geek news! They'll discuss Amazon MGM's controversial decision to remove guns from James Bond art, the rising costs and confusion in the video game market, Emily Blunt's reaction to AI actresses, and Disney+'s plans to integrate Hulu globally. Plus, listener feedback and more! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

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68:50

AI Podcasts, and Warner Bros. Worries

Altered Geek ·

2025/09/23

Tune in to Altered Geek Episode 452 as hosts Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike dive deep into the world of AI podcasts, Hollywood's AI intellectual property concerns, and the long-awaited return of Tron! Discover why everyone wants Warner Bros. and what media consolidation means for creators and cinema's future. Get the geeky rundown on top stories and topics, listener feedback, and what's next in the world of Altered Geek. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

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108:45

Super Troopers 3, RDJ's Doom, HasCon Canceled, and...

Altered Geek ·

2025/08/26

Dive into this week's Altered Geek as Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle the biggest news in geekdom! Get the scoop on Super Troopers 3 starting production, the 17-year-old Iron Man clue predicting RDJ's return as Doctor Doom (which Steve has pinned as a prediction from July, 2024. Followed by the unexpected Home Improvement and Last Man Standing reunions. We'll also break down the Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight trailer, the "bloodletting" in podcast conventions, and the shocking

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87:05

From Pixels to Physical Media – A Geek Odyssey

Altered Geek ·

2025/08/19

Join Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike as they navigate the latest in geek news, from the impending Google Pixel 10 and the "Green Screen of Jackets" to the full integration of Hulu into Disney+. They also discuss the return of TJ Hooker, the controversy around Instagram's live location feature, and the shift away from streaming towards physical media due to fatigue. Our featured topic, Seth MacFarlane explains he created The Orville to offer a more balanced perspective in entertainment,

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100:12

SDCC 2025 Wrap-Up & Happy Gilmore 2 (Spoilers)

Altered Geek ·

2025/07/31

Join Steve "Megatron" and TFG1Mike in this week's Altered Geek as they dive deep into the biggest news and reveals from San Diego Comic-Con 2025! From new Star Trek series and toy announcements to exciting genre mash-ups and the latest in Transformers, they cover it all. Plus, they discuss the highly anticipated and received Happy Gilmore 2 and celebrate the 13th anniversary of Altered Geek! Don't miss out on all the geeky goodness! So Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

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82:02

The Slow Death of Late Night – Pop Culture Chat

Altered Geek ·

2025/07/24

Join us as we dive into the slow death of late-night television, discuss the latest in TMNT comics, and reflect on recent passings in the entertainment world. Plus, a special 13th-anniversary segment featuring Mike Powers! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

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74:15

Fantastically Altered: Social Network 2, Ironheart,...

Altered Geek ·

2025/07/03

This week on Altered Geek, join Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike as they dive into the latest in geekdom! Get ready for rumors on The Social Network Part II in the works, early Ironheart reviews, and the shocking Simpsons Season 36 finale. Plus, we'll discuss Tom Cruise, Lilo & Stitch 2, and James Gunn's thoughts on Wonder Woman and The Batman II! TFG1Mike brings his Marvel vs. DC rant, including the Raimi Spider-Man Trilogy re-release and a deep dive into MCU Phases 4 and 5. Get Altered,

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68:53

Password Apocalypse! Night Court Cancelled, Sony...

Altered Geek ·

2025/06/26

This week on Altered Geek, Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike dive into the shocking news of 16 billion passwords leaked from Apple, Google, Facebook, and more! We also discuss the unexpected end of the Night Court reboot, Sony's rumored acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney+'s "abandonment" of a popular Star Wars show, and a look at upcoming Tom Cruise films. Plus, Happy Gilmore 2 trailer reaction and TFG1Mike's social media rant! Don't miss this jam-packed episode of geeky news and opinions!

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71:04

Diving into Geek Collections, AMC, Batman Forever Cut...

Altered Geek ·

2025/06/11

Steve 'Megatron' Phillips and TFG1Mike dive into the latest geek news, including AMC's ads, Batman Forever, and WB Discovery, but most importantly, they discuss geek collections and habits. What are you collecting? Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

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86:29

Netflix vs YouTube, Sesame Street on Netflix, & Geek...

Altered Geek ·

2025/05/27

Dive into the latest Geekdom with Altered Geek Episode 442! Join host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike as we discuss Netflix’s challenge to YouTube, 'Sesame Street' heading to Netflix, and the return of 'Scrabble' & 'Trivial Pursuit' on The CW. We also cover Bungie’s art plagiarism controversy and the ongoing debate about physical media. Tune in to GeekCast Radio Network (GCRN) for your weekly dose of geek culture! Don't forget to visit the official GCRN online store for Altered Geek and

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62:07

Marvel, Netflix and Toys Oh My!

Altered Geek ·

2025/04/03

Steve Megatron returns with TFG1 Mike to discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Netflix Originals like "The Electric State", and Nacelle Company's Star Trek line as well as toy companies offloading their IP to other toy companies. Get Altered and Get Geeky with the Altered Geeks!

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57:51

Geekin Out with 3D Printing and More!

Altered Geek ·

2025/03/10

Steve Megatron returns with TFG1 Mike for a jam-packed episode! Join the duo as they dive into their latest geeky obsessions, from must-watch shows to the marvels of Steve's 3D printer. They also chat about various TV shows, toys, and Steve's ultimate wishlist. Note: This episode was recorded before Nacelle Company unveiled their Wave 2 Generations Captain Kirk figure. Buckle up and prepare to Get Altered and Get Geeky with the Altered Geeks!

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21:53

The Return of Steve Megatron in 2025!

Altered Geek ·

2025/01/21

Steve Megatron is back in action! While not a full episode, this thrilling update dives into everything brewing since December. Catch up with Steve as he unravels his thoughts on the latest shows and films catching his attention, including the excitement around Sonic 3 and the juicy rumors about Sonic 4—some discussions on Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Daima, and Super. Get ready for some Shifting Gears with Tim Allen and an exploration into the world of 3D printing and collecting. Buckle up,

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64:43

Reviewing Deadpool and Wolverine with Captain Ruggels...

Altered Geek ·

2024/11/30

Join this latest episode of Altered Geek as Steve Megatron is joined by Captain Ruggels Gaming! Steve and Ruggels discuss the latest Deadpool film. This is the first new AG Video in years so, pardon our dust, as Steve suffered a computer meltdown prior to the recording and the audio might be off as well as the video version's image for the first half. But we're discussing the MCU as well as Deadpool series throughout.

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38:28

It's Digital Discord! - Discussing Out of Touch...

Altered Geek ·

2024/11/15

Join Steve "Megatron" as he dives into this episode of Altered Geek with a more conversational tone, discussing the companies that are out of touch and don't care. From Crunchyroll, Paramount, Lucasfilm, and Hasbro to Media News on streaming platform evolutions, all this and more is on Altered Geek!Follow Steve "Megatron" HereBuy Some Merch and Support the Program Here

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20:14

News Roundup, Netflix and Future Updates!

Altered Geek ·

2024/11/12

Steve Megatron returns in this episode of Altered Geek to discuss Netflix's changes, some news, as well as podcast updates for the GCRN including the return of listener questions and feedback!

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32:52

Geek Culture Smackdown: Digital Scams, Physical...

Altered Geek ·

2024/10/03

Buckle up, geeks and gurus! Steve Megatron’s taking you on a wild ride through the ultimate battleground of geek culture. From dodging digital scams like a pro, to rallying for the reign of physical media, he’s got hot takes on why you should OWN your digital loot instead of just renting it. Plus, we’re tearing apart toxic social media and reshaping your feed into a powerhouse of positivity, driven by listener feedback. All this and more, only on Altered Geek!

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37:13

Geek Culture Unleashed: Superheroes, Tech Trends, and...

Altered Geek ·

2024/09/15

Join Steve “Megatron” Phillips on Altered Geek as he dives into the latest in geek culture. This episode covers new trends in TV and movies, exciting tech innovations, and the latest from the Transformers universe. Steve also discusses the power of storytelling in entertainment!!

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31:40

Quick Update and Some Info on Pop Culture

Altered Geek ·

2024/08/15

🎙️ In this solo episode of Altered Geek, Steve “Megatron” Phillips shakes things up with fresh energy! He dives into the current state of geekdom, personal projects, and the exciting yet cautious exploration of AI technology. Steve shares his rewarding experience teaching podcasting to kids, upgrades his office setup, and reviews “Deadpool vs. Wolverine.” He also discusses industry news like the Paramount-Skydance merger and upcoming movies. With theories on the MCU’s future and a call for listener

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