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2 Geeks and a Microphone
by Michael Shanks and Stephen Boster
Fun and zany discussions about movies, music, books, comics, television shows and more
Episodes
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#341 - Willpower vs. Fear: Did the Lanterns Season Finale Drop the Ball?
The rings are fully charged, the season has wrapped, and the gloves are officially coming off! In this episode of 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Michael is joined by Stephen—with Megan chiming in—to break down the climactic season finale of DC Studios' Lanterns. JPG Neither host came in with an...
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#340 - Putting on the Ritz! Why Young Frankenstein Never Gets Old
"What knockers!" "Why thank you, Doctor!" This week, Michael, Stephen, and Megan head to Transylvania Station to celebrate Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy masterpiece, Young Frankenstein! From Gene Wilder’s pitch-perfect vision and strict rules for Mel Brooks, to Kenneth Strickfaden’s original 1931...
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#339 - Season 4 Recap: Reacher’s Full War on Corruption and The Finale
We are breaking down the absolutely explosive, no-holds-barred finale of Reacher Season 4, 'MAKE ME'! Did Jack Reacher provide the definitive, brutal justice we were waiting for? From the massive tactical raid on the abandoned restaurant to the final confrontation with the corrupt State…
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#338 -From the Page to the Screen: Bane, Azrael, and the Knightfall Animated Adaptation
Happy Batman Day! To celebrate Gotham’s protector, we are diving headfirst into DC’s new animated feature, Batman: Knightfall – Part 1, and putting it head-to-head with the legendary 1993 comic event. How does the new adaptation handle the pacing of the Arkham breakout? Does trimming the fat help...
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#337 - The Dan Aykroyd Mystery Draft | Unbelievable Stories Revealed!
Get ready for high strangeness, historical curses, and jaw-dropping survival! In this special draft episode, Mike, Stephen, and Megan go head-to-head in a blind, secret draft of the wild, baffling, and unexplained cases inspired by Dan Ackroyd’s The UnBelievable. Each host brought three secret...
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#336 - Did Doc Ock Actually Make a Better Spider-Man? (Superior Spider-Man Vol. 1)
In 2012, Marvel shocked fans by ending a 50-year, 700-issue run of The Amazing Spider-Man to let Otto Octavius take over Peter Parker's body. In this episode, we break down Superior Spider-Man (The Complete Collection Vol. 1): How Doc Ock pulled off the body swap and battled "Ghost Peter" for...
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#335 - Smashing Heads & Taking Names: Reacher Season 4 Part 1 Reaction
Jack Reacher is back, and the body count is already climbing. This week, we dive into the first four episodes of Reacher Season 3. We break down the plot twists, Alan Ritchson’s unmatched physical presence, the brutal fight choreography, and how faithfully this season adapts Lee Child's classic...
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#334 - Is Lanterns the Grounded Hit the DCU Needed? | Episode 1 Review & Breakdown
In brightest day, in blackest night... the DCU’s Lanterns has officially arrived! This week on 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Michael, Stephen, and Megan dive deep into the series premiere of HBO's grounded detective mystery. We break down the rookie/veteran dynamic between Hal Jordan and John…
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#333 - Is AI Taking Over Hollywood?! AI Actresses, De-Aging & CGI Feat. Mark Anthony Austin!
Is AI taking over the big screen? 🤖 From full AI "actresses" to CGI de-aging like Luke Skywalker, we break down AI's role in Hollywood with returning guest & ILM artist Mark Anthony Austin! 🎬💥 🧔♂️ Keep your beard looking legendary with Live Bearded: Visit https://livebearded.com/2GEEKS
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#332 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Fresh Start or Franchise Fatigue?
No Stark tech, no safety nets, and no memory of Peter Parker. Spidey is back to basics in Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Mike, Stephen, and Megan swing into the studio to break down Tom Holland’s latest Marvel outing. We discuss Destin Daniel Cretton’s kinetic action style, Jon Bernthal’s return as…
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#334 - Is Lanterns the Grounded Hit the DCU Needed? | Episode 1 Review & Breakdown
In brightest day, in blackest night... the DCU’s Lanterns has officially arrived! This week on 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Michael, Stephen, and Megan dive deep into the series premiere of HBO's grounded detective mystery. We break down the rookie/veteran dynamic between Hal Jordan and John…
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#331 - Fist My Bump! Our Take on Project Hail Mary
A human teacher and a five-legged spider alien walk into a solar crisis... Today we’re talking all things Project Hail Mary! From mind-bending physics and interstellar survival to one of the best sci-fi friendships in recent memory, we’re dissecting Andy Weir’s space epic. Amaze, amaze, amaze!...
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#330 - The Ultimate Rippaverse Day Special (feat. Andrew Rodriguez)
It’s officially Rippaverse Day on 2 Geeks and a Microphone! Michael and Stephen are celebrating the independent comic juggernaut just because we can. We're kicking things off by highlighting our own recent purchases and sharing our personal hype for what's coming down the pipeline. Then, the main...
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#329 - Can You Handle the Truth? I Will Find You Full Review.
Grab your coffee and save it for the podcast! Today, we are reviewing the smash-hit American adaptation of I Will Find You on Netflix. If you haven't binged it yet, don't worry—we give plenty of warning before we dive into the deep end of the spoiler pool. We're also talking Geeky News, unpacking...
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#327 - Does the Power of Grayskull Deliver?
By the power of Grayskull! In this episode, we are jumping straight into the hot-off-the-presses Masters of the Universe (2026) live-action movie directed by Travis Knight! We give our full, unfiltered review and breakdown of Nicholas Galitzine’s take on Prince Adam/He-Man, Camila Mendes as…
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#326 - From Nerdery and Murdery to Epic Fantasy: Zig's 'Firesign'
From Nerdery and Murdery to Epic Fantasy: Zig's 'Firesign' Grab your swords, shields, and a copy of the Pact of Ashes! This week, Stephen and I are thrilled to welcome our good friend Zig from the Nerdery and Murdery podcast to the studio. But we aren't talking true crime today—we are diving...
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#325 - Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V: Breaking Down 2019’s Replicas
This week on the show, we’re tackling Replicas (2019), starring the internet's favorite action hero, Keanu Reeves. Joining Stephen and me this week is Megan, adding her voice to the mix as we unpack the questionable science, the corporate conspiracies, and Keanu’s peak sci-fi decision-making.…
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#324 - Shadows, Silk, and Sand: Wrapping Up Spider-Noir
Eight million stories in the naked city, and we just finished the wildest one. The full crew—Mike, Stephen, and Megan—is back to break down the back half of Spider-Noir. We pull back the curtain on the overarching conspiracy, discuss how the season wraps up its biggest threats, and give our final...
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#323 - Spider-Noir: Caught in a Web of Shadows!
Grab your trench coat and fedora! This week, the full crew—Mike, Stephen, and Megan—are diving into the dark, rain-slicked streets of 1930s New York to review the first two episodes of Spider-Noir. We break down the gritty atmosphere, the hard-boiled detective vibes, and how this version of the...
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#322 - This is the Way... to the Big Screen
Fire up the Razor Crest—or whatever ship Mando is borrowing these days! This Saturday, the geeks are tackling the next big theatrical leap for Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. We’re talking story predictions, character returns, and whether Din Djarin can carry a blockbuster movie on his back....
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Creator's Corner - The Fanboy’s Genesis with Mark Dooley
Join us on Creator’s Corner as we chat with Mark Dooley, creator of The Actual, Semi-True Adventures of Mark and Dee and Genesis of a Fanboy. Mark shares his journey from a comic-obsessed kid in the 1960s to an indie publisher with over a dozen books under his belt. We talk about the 1966 Batman...
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#321 - Riddle Me This: Is Batman Revolution a Dark Knight Masterpiece?
Riddle me this... what happens when Gotham's poorest kid tries to solve the city's richest orphan? This week on 2 Geeks and a Microphone, we are diving headfirst into the shadows of Gotham City with our review of Batman Revolution by John Jackson Miller! We break down how this incredible novel...
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#320 - The Shadow Falls: The Darth Maul Finale
Today, Stephen and I are stepping back into the shadows of the Outer Rim to break down the emotional and high-stakes finale of the Darth Maul series. From his relentless pursuit of vengeance to that final, poignant confrontation under the desert suns, we’re looking at how this ending cements…
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Creators Corner - Daniel, Demons, and Babylon: Crafting Cosmic Warfare with Brian Godawa
Welcome to a special Creator’s Corner edition of 2 Geeks and a Microphone! This week, Mike and Stephen sit down once again with best-selling author and screenwriter Brian Godawa to go behind the scenes of his brand-new book series. We aren't just talking plot; we’re diving into the creative…
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Creators CornerGamifying Comics: Matt Stevens on the Interactive World of Panopticon
Comics are evolving, and Matt Stevens is at the forefront. Join us as we talk about Panopticon, a sci-fi prison mystery that goes beyond the page. Matt explains how readers can build their own inmate avatars to unlock classified content and deepen their engagement with the lore. If you love…
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#319 - Worldwide Distribution & Blue Shift: Andrew Rodriguez Returns!
Andrew Rodriguez is back on the show for a massive update! Today, we’re celebrating the huge Rippaverse announcement of worldwide distribution and what that means for fans across the globe. We also take a deep dive into character dynamics, specifically the "unbroken" family unit of Zephyr—a rare...
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#318 - The War is Over, The Danger is Just Beginning! (ft. Tom Hutchison)
Invincible Season 4 Finale: The War is Over, The Danger is Just Beginning! (ft. Tom Hutchison) Description: Grab your coffee and join the 2 Geeks crew for the ultimate Saturday morning breakdown! Today, we’re joined by our good friend Tom Hutchison of Big Dog Ink to unpack the jaw-dropping Season…
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#317 -Trial by Algorithm: Can Alexa Judge as well as Rebecca Ferguson?
“We did what we are programmed to do and we all make mistakes... human or AI.” Grab your headphones and settle in at the coffee table! This week, Mike and Stephen are diving into the 2026 sci-fi thriller Mercy, starring Chris Pratt as a detective who has exactly 90 minutes to prove his innocence…
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Lone Wolf- Flight From The Dark Play Through Ep1
Welcome to a Ko-Fi Exclusive Special! Tonight, the Geeks are going old school. Join Michael and Stephen as they step into the boots of a Kai Lord in our very first playthrough of Joe Dever’s legendary Lone Wolf series. In this debut episode, we sit down to roll stats, choose our Kai Disciplines,...
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#316 - Highway to the Dark Side: Maul’s Chaos & The Fate of Devon Izara
He’s survived being cut in half, but can he survive our review? This week, we’re back at full strength to discuss the first episodes of the new Maul: Shadow Lord series. We’re talking character arcs, Easter eggs, and our theories on where this journey takes the galaxy’s most resilient…
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#315 - Clocks, Glocks, and the Tracksuit Mafia
Stephen is out on vocal rest this week, so Michael is bringing in the big guns—literally. Special guest host Brenda joins the show for her very first Statham experience as we peel back the layers of the "Underworld Onion" in the blue-collar action thriller, Levon's Trade (aka Working Man). We’re...
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#313 - Blood, Rust, and Horror: Talking Iron Lung with Megan
Megan is back on the show! Together, we’re taking a sub down into the trenches to talk about Iron Lung. Is this the start of a new wave of indie game adaptations? We dive into the lore of the "Quiet Rapture" and why this movie is making waves in the horror community. Support the show: Make sure…
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#312 - The Predator Returns
Is the Predator franchise better off in the past or the future? We’re discussing the upcoming film Badlands, the creative team behind it, and our expectations for the next chapter in the Yautja chronicles. Support the show: Make sure to visit our affiliate sponsor Live Bearded. Grab some premium...
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#311 - Turning it to 11 with DC High Volume’s The Killing Joke
The 2 Geeks are cranking the speakers to the breaking point. Today, we’re dropping the needle on the DC High Volume audio adaptation of the legendary graphic novel, Batman: The Killing Joke. Is this the ultimate way to experience the "One Bad Day" philosophy? We’re reviewing the immersive...
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#310 - Is the New Running Man the Perfect Dystopian Movie for 2026?
Crack open a Liquid Death and join us as we analyze the high-tech, low-life world of the new Running Man. We’re looking at the cold, clinical design of the Hunters (giving us major THX 1138 vibes) and the terrifyingly relevant "Deepfake" technology used by the Network. Support the show: Make sure...
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*Creator's Corner* - Braxton Cosby and the Legend of Yasuke
The legendary African Samurai comes to life in our latest Creator’s Corner! We are thrilled to welcome back author and creator Braxton Cosby to 2 Geeks and a Microphone. While we’ve previously discussed his work in the indie comic world, today we’re shifting gears to explore his brand-new novel,...
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#309 -Nightwing: Year One – From Sidekick to Solo Star
This week, we aren't just reading history—we’re listening to it. Join Mike and Stephen on 2 Geeks and a Microphone as we dive into the DC High Volume audio theater production of Nightwing: Year One. This immersive scripted series brings the legendary transition of Dick Grayson to life with...
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#308 - Celebrating Star Wars Podcast Day: The Return of Darth Maul
It’s the 6th Annual Star Wars Podcast Day, and 2 Geeks and a Microphone is ready to celebrate! 🎙️✨ For this year’s global event, Mike and Stephen are turning their attention to the biggest news in the galaxy: the return of the former Sith in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. We are breaking down…
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Creator's Corner: Riddle Me This: John Jackson Miller Returns for Batman: Revolution
Welcome back to the Creator's Corner! 🎙️🦇 On this special episode, Mike and Stephen are thrilled to welcome back New York Times bestselling author John Jackson Miller to discuss his newest novel, Batman: Revolution! Following the massive success of Batman: Resurrection, John takes us back to…
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#307 - Geeks in the Sewers: Reviewing Welcome to Derry
On this episode of 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Stephen and Mike break down the highly anticipated IT prequel series, Welcome to Derry. We talk about what it means to give Pennywise an origin story—is it better to know the history, or is the mystery scarier? Join us as we dissect the performances…
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#306 - Two Geeks, Two Words, One Flash: Into the Absolute Universe
Join 2 Geeks and a Microphone as we sprint into the next chapter of our DC Absolute Universe coverage! This week, Stephen and I are breaking down Absolute Flash Vol. 1: The Flash of Two Words. We discuss the reinvented lore, the kinetic art, and how this "Absolute" take on the Scarlet Speedster...
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#305 - No Money, All Muscle: The Absolute Batman Deep Dive
What if Bruce Wayne didn't have the mansion, the money, or the butler? This week, we explore Absolute Batman, the flagship title of DC's new Absolute Universe. We analyze the kinetic art by Nick Dragotta, the blue-collar world-building by Scott Snyder, and of course—that axe. Join us as we decide...
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#304 - 2025 in Review: Our Favorite TV Shows & Movies of the Year
It’s the first big show of 2026! Join the Geeks as we look back at the year that was and share our personal lists of the best entertainment from 2025. We break down the biggest hits on television, from the cultural phenomenon of Stranger Things Season 5 to the best of the "Taylor Sheridan...
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*BONUS* - Creator's Corner: Time Travel, Polaroids, and Murder with Mark J. Wilson
On this episode of 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Mike and Stephen open up the Creator’s Corner to welcome author Mark J. Wilson. We sit down to discuss his Sci-Fi Noir novel, Full of Beans. The story follows Phil Beans, a private detective who doesn't just look for clues—he steps into them. Armed…
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#303 - The Final Campaign: Saying Goodbye to Hawkins
The party has rolled their final initiative. Join Stephen and Michael as we break down the emotional series finale of Stranger Things. We discuss the ultimate fate of Eleven and the gang, the final stand against the Upside Down, and whether the ending did the saga justice. Grab your…
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#302 - Escape from Camazotz: Unpacking the Christmas Drop (Eps 5-7)
"Merry Christmas from Hawkins! Stephen and I unpack the massive reveals in Stranger Things 5, Volume 2. We break down the emotional rollercoaster of Episodes 5 through 7—from the 'Shock Jock' plan to Max’s long-awaited awakening—and set the stage for the feature-length series finale coming on New...
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#301 - Starnger Things Season 5: The Deep Dive
The Gate is Open: Stranger Things 5 Vol. 1 Breakdown Description: Hawkins has officially become the front line. Today on 2 Geeks and a Microphone, we’re recapping the first four episodes of the final season. From the military’s "Crawl" to the chilling cliffhanger of "Sorcerer," we analyze...
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#300 - Pitch Slapped: The $300 Million Movie Draft (Episode 300!)
We’ve hit the big 3-0-0! To celebrate 300 episodes of 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Mike and Stephen are handing out the pink slips and taking over Hollywood. In this milestone special, we go head-to-head in a high-stakes battle to see who can build the ultimate geek movie franchise without going...
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Five More Nights: Returning to the Pizzeria for FNAF 2
The animatronics are back, and so are we! 🐻🐰🐥 On this episode of 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Michael and Stephen bring Megan back to the mic to tackle Five Nights at Freddy's 2. We’re talking about everything from The Mangle’s design to the creepiness of The Puppet. Does the movie do justice to...
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#298 - Guns, Geeks, and Gangsters: Tulsa King S3 Hits the Mic
We've got a full table this week! Mike and Stephen welcome friend of the show Jacob Ruchser back to 2 Geeks and a Microphone to tackle a huge topic: Tulsa King Season 3! From Sylvester Stallone's signature swagger to the escalating tensions in Tulsa, we're We've got a full table this week! Mike…
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