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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2024 · 1H 12M

Batman: The Caped Crusader Critique and an EA Sports Geek Giveaway!

from Geeks Who Like Sports · host Geeks Who Like Sports

Sports Section:•Sunny Beaches & Weather Wars: Lee broadcasts live from Aguada, Puerto Rico, rubbing in the glorious weather while Ray looks out at dumpsters. But hey, both spots are technically sunny!•Farewell to a Legend: The guys pay tribute to Sam Rosen, the legendary Rangers play-by-play announcer, who announced his final season after 40 years with the team. The discussion gets sentimental as they reflect on Rosen’s impact and speculate on the future of the broadcast booth.•Mets’ PR Blunder: The Mets reach a new level of cringe by inviting a social media personality to throw the first pitch during a camp day game—yikes. The guys break down the bizarre decision and its aftermath, and Ray gets into a rant about poor choices in sports marketing.•EA Sports Giveaway!: Exciting news as Ray and Lee announce a special giveaway courtesy of EA Sports, offering codes for the MVP edition of Madden NFL 25 and College Football 25. Follow the Geeks Who Like Sports socials for a chance to win!Geeks Section:•Batman: The Caped Crusader Review: Ray dives deep into the latest Batman series on Amazon Prime, tearing apart its inconsistent tone, bizarre character choices, and overall disappointing execution. Spoiler alert: Ray’s not a fan, and he has plenty to say about why this show should’ve stayed on the drawing board.•The Acolyte Canceled: Lee and Ray discuss the cancellation of The Acolyte Season 2 and what it means for the Star Wars universe. While some fans are upset, the guys think it’s a blessing in disguise given the first season’s shaky execution.•Nicolas Cage as John Madden?: The guys react to the news of Nicolas Cage playing John Madden in an upcoming biopic. Can Cage pull it off, or is this just another paycheck for the actor? Lee and Ray debate whether this casting choice is genius or just plain odd.•Gamescom Recap: The episode wraps up with a rundown of the biggest announcements from Gamescom, including the return of Borderlands, Mafia set in the old country, and exciting new releases like Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones. Plus, Ray gushes over a new anthology show called Secret Level, which is set to explore iconic video game universes.Ray and Lee bring their usual mix of humor, deep dives, and a healthy dose of geeky passion to this episode. Whether you’re here for the sports banter or the geek culture critiques, there’s something for everyone!We Wanna Know What You Think! Click Here To Send Us A Text

Sports Section: •Sunny Beaches & Weather Wars: Lee broadcasts live from Aguada, Puerto Rico, rubbing in the glorious weather while Ray looks out at dumpsters. But hey, both spots are technically sunny! •Farewell to a Legend: The guys pay tribute to Sam Rosen, the legendary Rangers play-by-play announcer, who announced his final season after 40 years with the team. The discussion gets sentimental as they reflect on Rosen’s impact and speculate on the future of the broadcast booth. •Mets’ P...

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