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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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01:14:40

14.51 6 Degrees of Law & Order

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/08/20

Susan and Cort dive into theLaw & Orderuniverse, connecting actors, episodes, and the wild web of Hollywood projects through their own version ofSix Degrees of Separation. From surprise guest stars and missed casting opportunities to Netflix’s odd release models, and upcoming spinoffs, the Soup crew stir up plenty of TV and movie talk. Plus: recommendations you won’t want to miss, a little Beyond the Gates soapiness, and even some nostalgia forMelrose Place.Timestamps: • [00:00:00] Welcome and

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14.50 Not So Big, Not So Long, Some Cuts

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/08/11

This week, Susan, Cort, and Chris dive deep into the outrageous and brilliant return ofSouth Park. From behind-the-scenes gossip to eye-popping sight gags, the gang breaks down the season 27 jaw-dropping premiere and why the show feels sharper than ever.They reminisce about their own history withSouth Park(including near run-ins with the creators), the lightning-fast six-day episode production cycle, and the unexpected revival of cultural relevancy that’s got millions tuning back in.It’s not all

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01:13:51

Christmas in July in August

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/08/07

Geek Girl Soup 14.49 – Christmas in July (in August)Special Guest Appearance: Kelly’s stand-in, NekoZilla 🐾It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year – in the middle of summer! This week, Susan and Cort celebrate Christmas in July with lots of cheer, nostalgia, andjust a bitof chaos. From heartfelt tributes to pop culture icons we’ve lost, to the sharp satire of South Park’s season 27 premiere, it’s a whirlwind of emotion and entertainment.🕒Timestamps: • [00:00] 🎄 Intro & NekoZilla

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14.48 Immigrants: Hidden Gems

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/07/25

It’s just Susan and Cort this week—Kelly’s still “swimming with sharks”—but the conversation is packed!They dive into the theme ofimmigrants and hidden gems, with shoutouts to Superman (yes,he’s an immigrant too), the newSupermanmovie from James Gunn, and hidden cinematic/documentary treasures. Plus, there’s plenty of tea onBeyond the Gates,Love Island USA, andwhat the hell happened to Chelly & Ace?!They also cover: • New cancellations (RIP Duster🪦) • Murderbot & The Bear 🐻 • Streaming

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01:31:27

GGS 14.47 Kelly's Birthday: Jaws at 50

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/07/09

🎉 Happy Birthday, Kelly! 🦈This one’s for you. In honor of Kelly's birthday and the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the Geek Girl Soup crew dives deep into Spielberg’s genre-defining blockbuster. Susan and Cort are joined by special guest Scot from the Serious TV Drama Podcast to celebrate one of Kelly’s all-time faves.0:00 – Welcome + Special Birthday Episode for KellyScott's Podcast Update + Twilight Zone Deep DiveIronheart Review Bombing Drama13:00 – Blockbusters Then and Now: Jaws, Sinners, and

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01:09:45

14.46 Celebrating Juneteenth with "Sinners"

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/06/19

Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 This week, Susan and Cort celebrate Black freedom and storytelling by diving into the cultural feast that is Sinners, the latest masterpiece from Ryan Coogler. With vampires, music, history, and a whole lot of swag, Sinners is a film that refuses to be defined by a single genre—and the Geek Girl Soup crew is here for it.The hosts break down:Their favorite characters (Smoke supremacy 🔥)Historical and cultural symbolismWhy that surreal montage deserves all the awardsImprov

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59:57

14.45 Summer Scares

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/06/16

Summer’s here and we’re diving headfirst into the horror! Susan, Kelly, and Cort are all back in the pod to dish about what’s been keeping us up at night (and hitting that “play next episode” button anyway). From physical media debates sparked by ATXtv Festival to spine-tingling summer scares like Gerald’s Game and I Know What You Did Last Summer, we’re deep in the scream stream.We also break down the latest Beyond the Gates drama — because yes, Kat is still tampering with evidence (girl, NO). Plus,

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14.44: ATXtv Part 3

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/06/14

ATXtv Day 4 – We Are Leftovers & Mad Men MagicThis wastheday. The reason Susan and Cort traveled to Austin:The Leftoverscast reunion panel. Get ready for chills, tears, laughter, and maybe even some “JustinKevin” spiritual energy. Then, they rounded out the evening with the 10th anniversary celebration ofMad Men’sfinale—akaJon Hamm worship. From mystical on-set experiences to Chipotle firsts, this ep covers it all.00:00 – Leftovers Day Begins!Lined up early with the superfans. The anticipation,

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14.43: ATXtv Part 2

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/06/13

Part 2 – Lost Authors, Leftover Fans & Legendary VoicesOur Day 3 (or Festival Day 2?) brought surprises, voice crushes, elevator chaos, and fangirling in full force. Susan and Cort dive into early screenings (Duster Ep. 4), secret societies in Anne Rice’s universe, and a panel with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. Expect TV nerdiness, near-missed seats, and Cort’s personal vendetta against chocolate croissants.00:00 – Rainy mornings & lazy startsSkipped morning panels to recover from

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14.42: ATXtv Part 1

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/06/12

Days 1 & 2 – Tornadoes, Panels, and Popcorn DramaSusan and Cort are live(ish) from the Austin Television Festival! From Texas-sized hailstorms and hotel confusion to binge-watching and brushing shoulders with TV legends, they recap their first two whirlwind days at ATX. Tune in for festival highlights, travel misadventures, unexpected heartthrobs, and the joy (and pain) of trying new coffee.00:00 – Welcome from ATX, hotel shenanigans, and The Great Texas StormRainy departures, flight drama, and

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01:00:48

14.41: The Future is Now (and It’s Dystopian AF)

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/05/28

We’re peering into the present through the cracked lens of the future this week with Susan, Kelly, and Geek Guy Chris. From AI chatbots with too much personality to dystopias where “reality” is a broadcasted spectacle, it’s a soup of sci-fi predictions that hit way too close to home.Whether it’s Mission Impossible’s rogue AI, the gentle (and totally not creepy) vibes of Her, or the calculating logic of Colossus: The Forbin Project, we’re diving into how film and TV imagined our now—and nailed it a

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01:00:00

14.40: Celebrating Africa Day

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/05/24

We’re bringing Nollywood to your earbuds this week as Susan and Cort take a cinematic trip across the continent to celebrate Africa Day! We curated a rich watchlist featuring African films—from rom-coms and thrillers to revenge flicks and supernatural twists. Plus, we catch up on entertainment news, discuss Final Destination: Bloodlines, and unpack the juicy drama unfolding on Beyond the Gates. (Spoiler: wigs and secrets are flying.)In This Episode:[00:01:00] – Final Destination: Bloodlines review +

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01:09:53

14.39: Catching Up with The Last of Us

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/05/16

We’re back from the wilds of real life and diving straight into the post-apocalyptic drama of The Last of Us! In this episode, the Geek Girl Soup crew gets emotional, philosophical, and maybe a little fungal as we dissect Season 2 up through Episode 5 (“Feel Her Love”). SPOILERS!!!From Joel’s gut-punch of an exit to the rise of the WLF and those chilling airborne cordyceps, we’ve got thoughts—and plenty of them. We talk revenge quests, moral ambiguity, Jeffrey Wright’s glorious entrance, and what it

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14.38 May the Sweeps Be With You

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/05/07

May The Sweeps Be With YouWhile Kelly is away on assignment this week, Susan and Cort dish on recent entertainment news and the start of May Sweeps. Weeks after premiering, Sinners continúes to do its big thing at the box office. Susan traveled to Las Vegas and met podcaster Chris of The VHS Strikes Back & Chris and Dave's Reality TV Cast.Also, it’s the moment that Cort has been waiting for since Beyond The Gates first premiered in February. Family betrayals, mysterious paternity, and a

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01:16:02

14.37: Laugh Tracks and Legacy

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/04/27

🪐 [00:00] Intro📰 [02:00] News, Nerds, and Nods- Shout-out to Ryan Coogler for his badass women cinematographers.- A “Siri moment” with *The Andromeda Strain* = pure retro AI comedy gold.- *The Pitt* fandom wants a spin-off already?! Hold your scalpels, people!- Minecraft movie: Not just for tweens... or is it? Chaos in the theaters and kids throwing popcorn like it’s confetti.- Coogler + Michael B. Jordan = box office gold again with *Sinners*. $61M and rising, baby!🎬 [12:00] Film & TV

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01:12:40

14.36: Behind the Geeks

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/04/19

It’s a two-host ride with Susan and Cort this week while Kelly is on assignment. With no adult supervision, things get a little chaotic (in the best way). From cultural commentary and media clapbacks to in-depth TV talk and soap obsession, we’ve got it all. Come for the rants, stay for the joy—and a healthy dose of fun bullshit. Here’s what’s cookin’:News & Commentary[00:00:00] – We get real about American international travel vibes, selfish individualism vs. the collective “we”, and the

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01:02:37

14.35: The Endless Upgrade Radius

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/04/09

This week, we’re taking a mind-bending dive into three under-the-radar sci-fi gems: The Endless, Radius, and Upgrade. Indie, eerie, and occasionally WTF, these movies gave us plenty to chew on—from AI run amok to time loop cults to accidental mass murder by proximity. Seriously, there’s a lot going on here.We also say a heartfelt goodbye to Val Kilmer, dissect the upcoming Beatles biopics, rage at the absurd “rebranding” of the Underground Railroad, and gave some hot (and not) streaming picks

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01:29:59

14.34: Number One on the Call Sheet

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/04/05

This week on Geek Girl Soup, Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive deep into the Apple TV+ two-part documentary Number One on the Call Sheet. The series honors Black excellence in Hollywood, focusing on the journeys of Black leading men and women who’ve redefined what it means to be at the top. From Eddie Murphy’s early meteoric rise to Angela Bassett’s powerhouse presence, this episode is all about spotlighting the trailblazers who’ve shaped the culture.We reflect on:How representation on screen (and behind

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01:12:35

14.33: The Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard Of — And...

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/03/27

In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with Maria Semander Crawford to discuss The Empty Chair, a short film that tells the story of her sister Elena’s murder by little-known serial killer Coral Eugene Watts—and the decades-long fight for justice that followed.This isn’t your typical true crime tale. It’s a deeply personal, emotional journey about grief, advocacy, and how one family refused to be silenced by a broken system. Maria opens up about the day her sister was murdered, the years of

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01:23:40

14.32: Let the Mystery Be — Severance Edition

Geek Girl Soup ·

2025/03/22

The theme this week is, obviously, Severance (season 2). But… we spend the first 39 minutes discussing other stuff.-> Ted Sarandos (Netflix) being a dick about Apple TV+. Two dudes on BlueSky being the best fans ever (after us) about Apple TV+. (We said what they said five years ago.)-> A few recommendations: Dope Thief (Apple for the win). Adolescence (Netflix, yes, we still like you.)-> Cort’s Corner, which has now taken over two corners!-> Then all the spoilers all the time about

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