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Geek in the City

by Aaron Duran

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Lighthearted conversations on the intersection of political and racial issues when seen through the lens of comics, gaming, and genre entertainment.

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  1. Issue 643 – Steamed Hams Society

    This week the gang chats with the amazing writer and “Gordon Ramsey of Fast Food”, Bill Oakley about his newest project – The Steamed Hams Society! Then, 2 more episodes of Avatar the Last Airbender book 2. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on...

  2. Issue 642 – Just Like That Taylor Swift Song

    After a brief catch-up, the crew dives into the first four episodes of Book 2 of Avatar the Last Airbender. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon and at Aaron Duran Writes Direct download Issue 642 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  3. Issue 641 – Trek Trailers and Moon Knight

    Kaebel and Aaron dive into the Picard season 3 teaser and the Strange New Worlds trailer. Then, they give their thoughts on Moon Knight episode 1 – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon and at Aaron Duran Writes Direct download Issue 641...

  4. Issue 640 – Brujas and Avatars

    Aaron celebrates the launch of Season of the Bruja #1 and talks about what is next. Then, the gang finalizes season 1 of Avatar the Last Airbender. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon and at Aaron Duran Writes Direct download Issue 640...

  5. Issue 639 – Discovery Season 4 Review

    The crew has their Star Trek Discovery season 4 review. Plus, thoughts on the Ms. Marvel teaser trailer and Avatar Book 1 Ep 17-19. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreonand at Aaron Duran Writes Direct download Issue 639 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  6. Issue 638 – Benders and Jedi

    The dive into Avatar continues and the crew give their thoughts on the Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreonand at Aaron Duran Writes Direct download Issue 638 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  7. Issue 637 – The Bat and The Q

    Aaron, Denise, and Kaebel have a spoiler-free review of The Batman, then a spoiler-heavy review of Picard episode 1, season 2. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreonand at Aaron Duran Writes Direct download Issue 637 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  8. Issue 636 – The Doves of Peace

    The gang continues the Avatar deep dive as things get serious. Then, a full series review and thoughts on Peacemaker on HBOMax. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreonand at Aaron Duran Writes Direct download Issue 636 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  9. Issue 635 – Behind the Bruja

    Aaron pulls back the curtain on how Season of the Bruja came to life and why you’re going to want your copy on March 30. Then, the gang continues the Avatar deep dive. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreonand at Aaron Duran Writes Direct…

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  10. Issue 634 – FETT!

    With Kaebel out, the gang welcomes Christian Lipski and Edalyn Bruja and we all review the 2022 horror film, Student Body. Followed by a spoilery and nerd-filled review of The Book of Boba Fett. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreonand at...

  11. Issue 633 – David Bowles & Lee Ann Kurr

    This week we chat with writer David Bowles about his new fictional horror podcast – The Obsidian Codex. Then, Aaron talks with director and writer Lee Ann Kurr about her new film, Student Body. Plus, our dive in Avatar the Last Airbender continues. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by...

  12. Issue 632 – February Fun

    We mix things up in February as we begin the deep dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender as well as kick off our February series – “RomComutary” All that and podcast therapy! – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 632...

  13. Issue 631 – Down the Rabbit Hole

    The long promised deep dive into all four Matrix films with special guest Merrick Monroe. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 631 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  14. Issue 630 – The Sands of Tatooine

    This week the gang returns after a week off to dive into the first three episodes of The Book of Boba Fett and what it might mean for the bounty hunter. But first, a discussion of Star Trek: Prodigy. With a side of ranting on bad video games. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics … Continue…

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  15. Issue 629 – Top 5 of 2021

    Hello friends! The crew is together as they talk about their top-5 media moments for 2021. Plus, everyone catches up and watches the chat cut loose. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 629 HERE.mp3 or...

  16. Issue 628 – Back in the Matrix

    For the last show of 2021, Aaron and Kaebel welcome Merrick Monroe to join in as they dive into The Matrix: Resurrections. Plus, a review of the Hawkeye season finale. Thank you all for a fantastic 2021 (at least in the podcast world). – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song …...

  17. Issue 627 – Coyote & Crow Review

    Aaron and Kaebel run the show this week and do a review of Coyote & Crow RPG (in PDF), based on a quick read. Then, they nerd out over the back half of Masters of the Universe: Revelation. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in … Continue reading...

  18. Issue 626 – See Ya’ Space Cowboy

    The crew does a deep dive into the live action Cowboy Bebop, what worked, what didn’t, and some of the reasons why it isn’t coming back for a second season. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 626 …...

  19. Issue 625 – Hanging in Ta Lo

    Kaebel, Denise, and Aaron finally have their deep dive into Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings. Moving beyond a basic review, they chat about the cultural impact of the film moving forward. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on...

  20. Issue 624 – Back to the Final Frontier

    The crew sits back and delves into new episodes and seasons of Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Discovery. Then, more conversations on the ever growing MCU with Hawkeye. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download...

  21. Issue 623 – Amazons and Brujas

    Denise and Kaebel welcome Aaron back as he finally gets to talk about his book Season of the Bruja coming in March 2022 from Oni Press. Then, a fantastic conversation with Kelly Sue DeConnick about her pending DC Black Label book – Wonder Woman Historia the Amazons. – Guardian Games – Bridge City...

  22. Issue 622 – Getting the Trek

    Kaebel and Denise keep running the show and this week they dive into some politics of Shang-Chi and then chat up new episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy. – Guardian Games – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 622 HERE.mp3 or...

  23. Issue 621 – The Eternals Reviews

    With Aaron away, Denise and Kaebel to a deep and spoiler-free dive into Marvel’s The Eternals. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 621 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  24. Issue 620 – Speaking of Guilds

    The whole crew is together to chat about the Book of Boba Fett trailer, the debut episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, and how Image employees forming a union could help the comics industry and beyond. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support...

  25. Issue 619 – Bram Stoker’s Dracula Fan Commentary

    Halloween continues as the crew, with special guest Edalyn of Building Character sit down, sip Absinthe, and nerd out over 1992s Bram Stoker’s Dracula. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download...

  26. Issue 618 – More Creepy Times

    We talk about our visit to Milburn Manor and then dive into some new trailers of The Batman, Peacemaker, and Cowboy Bebop. Then, a recap of the finales of What If…? and Lower Decks. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the …...

  27. Issue 617 – Interview with Matt Smith

    This week the gang has a conversation with Portland filmmaker Matt Smith about his newest short film – The Altruist and how it left an impact on everyone who viewed it. Plus, we talk about some upcoming horror movies including Scream and Halloween Kills. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster –...

  28. Issue 616 – Pharaohs and Black Goats

    The horror continues as we have a short recap of the HP Lovecraft Film Festival. Then, we chat with the Ed Wolf & Thomas Johnson, the folks behind Hour to Midnight escape rooms as we discuss the gang testing out The Pharaoh’s Lost Relic. Then, a special interview with Davey Robertson and Mike...

  29. Issue 615 – 2021 HP Lovecraft Film Festival

    The creepy season kicks off as the crew chat with Gwen Callahan about the 2021 HP Lovecraft Film Festival – how to watch at the Hollywood Theatre or stream it online. But first, a trip down memory lane of hauntings past. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – …...

  30. Issue 614 – Rev Nat Time!

    It wouldn’t be Autumn if the crew didn’t have Rev Nat on to talk about the tasty seasonal cider coming your way and the Tepache release at Barrio at the Portland Mercado. Plus, they really nerd out over baked potatoes and Aaron fights with Facebook. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge...

  31. Issue 613 – TV & RCCC Recap

    Denise and Kaebel run the show while Aaron galivants! This week they tackle new Lower Decks and What If…? Then, a chat about Y the Last Man and Kaebel’s impressions of the new RCCC. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on…

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  32. Issue 612 – Visiting the Ten Rings!

    Aaron and Kaebel have a spoiler-free review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Then, they double up on animation with thoughts on What If…? and Lower Decks! All that and recall Ted Wheeler. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in...

  33. Issue 611 – Trailermania!

    The crew is back together and they immediately dive into nerd stuff with superhero trailer reviews and how Magic the Gathering will take more money from them. Then, a review of Lower Decks S2E2 and What If…? S2E2! – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster...

  34. Issue 610 – All Animation Show!

    Greetings Program! This week the show covers all the animation with a chat on the final arc of The Bad Batch. Then, they dive into the questions What If? And finally, get back into the Lower Decks action. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support…

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  35. Issue 609 – The Dex & The Gunn

    This week the crew has a chat with Steve Coker and Cole Munro-Chitty about creating the first game of the Dexiverse – The Adventures of Dex Dixon! Then, a spoiler-free review and conversation about The Suicide Squad. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster...

  36. Issue 608 – Mouse Better Have My Money!

    This week Aaron and Denise talk about the legal fight between Scarlett Johansson and Disney. Then, a conversation about superheroes and their power to lift up all races and ethnicities, with inspiration from Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge...

  37. Issue 607 – Bumbling Boob

    Greetings Programs! This week the crew chat up the last two episode of The Bad Batch. Then, they dive into Masters of the Universe: Revelations, but somehow avoid falling into their “damn it, fandom” rants. – Guardian Games – Wandering Monster – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support...

  38. Issue 606 – Milkshakes & Conquerors!

    We have our thoughts on the Loki season finale and there are most definitely thoughts. But first, we have ourselves a big ‘ol serving of some Gunpowder Milkshake! – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 606...

  39. Issue 605 – Glorious Purpose!

    We’re chatting again on The Bad Batch, plus we go deep on the penultimate episode of Loki. Plus, we predict what Black Widow is about without watching it. But first, the gang goes off on a working in America rant, hang on! – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster …...

  40. Issue 604 – Back Baby!

    Greetings Programs! The full crew is back and they deep dive into The Bad Batch episode 10 and Loki episode 4. Plus, a thank you to the legendary Director Richard Donner. And of course, all the epic general nerdery. – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support…

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  41. Issue 603 – Hitting the Bricks

    With Aaron still away, Beanerita and Kaebel give their thoughts on Loki episode 3 as a new player enters the TVA! Then, a chat about LegoCon and the fake nerd outcry over Boba Fett’s ship. – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon …...

  42. Issue 602 – Growing the Franchise

    Greetings Programs! While Aaron is on assignment, Denise and Kaebel run the show as they review the newest episode of Loki. As well as talk about expanding voices making for better stories in Star Wars and the MCU. All that and the continual burden of Capitalism. – Guardian Games – Asylum –…

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  43. Issue 601 – It’s Loki Time!

    We sit down and chat about episodes 6 and 7 of The Bad Batch. Then, we start out journey with everyone’s favorite trickster, Loki! – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 601 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  44. Issue 600!

    The crew celebrates the 600th show by chatting with the people who help make the show possible each and every week! – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 600 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  45. Issue 599 – Clones & Capes

    The gang dives into reviewing two episodes of The Bad Batch. Then, comments on The Eternals, Gunpowder Milkshake, and Last Night in Soho. – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 599 HERE.mp3 or Stream:

  46. Issue 598 – Into the Mists & Beyond!

    Ravenloft beckons and we answer as we review Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft! Then, we chat about one of the coolest Lego sets ever, The Daily Bugle and wrap the show with nerdy talk over the Snake Eyes trailer. Enjoy, foolish mortals… – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by...

  47. Issue 597 – Clones and Artificers

    The gang steps into The Bad Batch and talks all things Clones. Then, Building Character returns for the final core D&D class, the mechanically minded Artificer. – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 597...

  48. Issue 586 – May the 4th & Geek News!

    The crew has a deeper review and conversation about Mortal Kombat. Then, there is much nerding out over all the news dropped on May the 4th from Disney and Marvel. – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct download Issue 596...

  49. Issue 595 – A Captain Rises!

    We chat about The Falcon and the Winter Solider series finale and dive into our favorite moments. But first, Aaron gives a spoiler-free review of Mortal Kombat and some Lego news! – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster Support Geek in the City on Patreon Direct...

  50. Issue 594 – Ten Rings & A Boat!

    Honest, this is episode 594 so ignore the tired hosts. First, we nerd out over the Shang-Chi teaser and fall down even deeper geek rabbit holes. Then, we get serious as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier do the same thing. – Guardian Games – Asylum – Bridge City Comics – Song by Megathruster…

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About this show

Lighthearted conversations on the intersection of political and racial issues when seen through the lens of comics, gaming, and genre entertainment.

Hosted by

Aaron Duran

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Geek in the City have?

Geek in the City has 100 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 21, 2022.

What is Geek in the City about?

Lighthearted conversations on the intersection of political and racial issues when seen through the lens of comics, gaming, and genre entertainment.

How often does Geek in the City release new episodes?

Geek in the City publishes weekly, based on its 100 episodes since April 2020.

Who hosts Geek in the City?

Geek in the City is created and hosted by Aaron Duran.
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