Talking in Circles
by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC
Talking in Circles is the ultimate pop culture talk show hosted by Dan, Greg, and Chuck. Join the crew as they wax poetic about comic books, superhero films, classic television, sci-fi franchises, and trending nerd culture topics. Structured geek banter and deep-dive fandom commentary!
Episodes
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The Defenders, Secret Empire, The Button, and Free Comic Book Day
Greg and Dan discuss Marvel's Secret Empire event and why Dan is actually invested in it despite event fatigue, DC's The Button crossover between Batman and Flash (and why it's genuinely great), the American Gods TV adaptation, the upcoming Defenders Netflix series, and what's coming for Free…
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Iron Fist Series Review
On this week’s show we talk trailers including Justice League and Spider-Man. Greg continues his new anime craze, and Chuck gives us thoughts on the Batman- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover. All that and a review of Marvel’s most recent Netflix series Iron Fist
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Top 5 Favorite NES Games
Greg and Dan count down their five favorite NES games from childhood, discussing what made each one memorable and how they hold up today. The list includes classics like Super Mario Bros. 2 and 3, Mega Man 2, Batman, and more, with stories about using cheat codes, Game Genie, and revisiting these...
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Crashing, Legion, and Logan
Dan discusses Pete Holmes' HBO comedy series Crashing, Chuck covers the X-Men show Legion, and the hosts dive into a full review of Logan. They debate the film's violence, the clone character, Logan's death scene, and the newly introduced mutant children, with notably different takes on how well…
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Restaurant Service, Escape Rooms, and Entertainment News
Dan and Greg discuss a frustrating restaurant experience, dive into the YouTube escape room show "Race to Escape" and Geek and Sundry's celebrity escape room series, and run through recent entertainment news including a Batman and Elmer Fudd comic crossover by Tom King, a Rufio prequel…
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Super Bowl, Classic Batman, and Marvel Trailers
The crew discusses the Super Bowl LI comeback, reviewing trailers from Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Iron Fist, Stranger Things season two, and Baywatch. Greg shares his experience reading the original Batman comics from the 1930s-40s, discussing how the character has evolved and the...
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What We're Looking Forward to in 2017
Greg and Dan are back after a break to discuss what they're excited about in 2017 across comics, TV, movies, and more. They cover upcoming comic releases from DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, and indie publishers—including The Button, Black Hammer, American Gods, and Jughead: The Hunger—plus TV shows like...
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Rogue One Review
The hosts dive into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, discussing Jyn Erso's character arc and how the reshoots softened her initially cold demeanor, the standout supporting cast including Donnie Yen and K-2SO, and Director Krennic as an effective villain. They explore how the film expands the Star…
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2016 Geek Gift Guide
The crew explores gift ideas for geeks this holiday season, ranging from novelty tech like a Back to the Future flux capacitor USB charger and motion-activated bed lights to toys like remote-controlled flying sharks and the Nerf Nuke. They also discuss practical gifts including LEGO sets, picture...
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What We're Thankful For This Year
The hosts take time around Thanksgiving to share what they're grateful for in geek culture and beyond. Before diving into gratitude, Dan reviews a graphic novel and discusses Thanos #1 with Chuck, covering the return of Young Justice, X-Men comics, and Marvel's character rights deal that brought...
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Doctor Strange Review
The hosts dive into Marvel's Doctor Strange, discussing how it stacks up against other MCU films. They break down Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Strange's arrogant-to-humble character arc, the film's visual style and its fast-paced action sequences, the supporting cast including Mordo and…
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Urban Legends and Local Encounters
Chuck, Greg, and Dan explore the world of urban legends just in time for October, from historical tales like the origin of "saved by the bell" and the Galveston ghost face, to famous legends like Black Aggie and the Lost Colony of Roanoke. They also share personal encounters, including a close...
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Luke Cage Series Review
Chuck, Greg, and Craig dive deep into Netflix's Luke Cage with full spoilers. They discuss the show's strong performances, especially Mike Colter as Luke Cage and Rosario Dawson returning as the Night Nurse, the compelling villains in Cottonmouth, Shades, and Diamondback, and how the series uses...
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Favorite Scary Characters
The hosts count down their favorite Halloween scary characters from movies, TV shows, and books. Before diving into the top five list, they discuss the Luke Cage Netflix series and its Cage comic book tie-in, along with Greg's thoughts on Stranger Things. The episode features character picks...
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News of the Good
In a change of pace from typical news coverage, the hosts share uplifting stories from around the world. Featuring a teenager donating his new Air Jordans to a homeless person, a 19-year-old giving away a year's worth of free pizza to a youth shelter, a five-year-old using his allowance to help...
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Comics Talk and Best Known For Game
Dan reviews Kill or Be Killed issues 1-2 by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, a psychological crime story about a man who must kill someone within 30 days or face his own demise. Chuck shares his unexpected find of Jurassic Strike Force, a fun kids' comic with dinosaurs and ninja turtle vibes. Greg...
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Baltimore Comic-Con 2016
The crew recovers from illness to recap their third year at Baltimore Comic-Con. They discuss panels from Boom Studios, DC, Marvel, and Valiant, share stories about collecting original art and meeting creators like Frank Cho and Jim Starlin, and recount surprise celebrity encounters with Hayley...
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Super-Loser Draft
The crew drafts the lamest, dorkiest, and most ridiculous characters from comic book history to create the worst possible superhero team. They discuss characters like Goldballs, Arm-Fall-Off Boy, NFL Super Pro, Asbestos Lady, Matter-Eater Lad, Elongated Man, Cipher, and Big Bertha. Listeners can...
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Talking in Circles – 120 – Better Late Than Never
Sorry for the delay in this release as we were dealing with sickness with both people and computers. Luckily this episode is worth the wait. Let's just say this week's topics include the down side of sending to everyone in your office.(True Story) We are Gregless this week as he is off on super...
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Comic-Con News, Trailers, and The Killing Joke Review
Chuck returns to discuss San Diego Comic-Con announcements and trailers. The hosts review the animated Killing Joke film, weighing its faithfulness to the source material against the effectiveness of its added Batgirl storyline. They dive into TV and film news including Wonder Woman, Thor…
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Favorite Comics of 2016 (So Far)
Greg and Dan count down their top five favorite comic book series released in 2016 so far. They discuss the state of comics from Marvel, DC, and indie publishers, then reveal their picks: I Hate Fairyland, The Eighth Seal, Harley Quinn, Gideon Falls, and Spider-Woman. Before diving into comics,...
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Real or Fake? Movies, TV Shows, and Comics
Dan presents a game where Greg and Chuck try to determine whether various movie, TV show, and comic book projects are actually in development or pure fiction. The episode covers Sharknado 4, Taken, Comic Con: The Movie, Chrononauts, Bloodshot, Mary Poppins Returns, Scoob, and I Hate Fairyland.…
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Independence Day Resurgence Review
The hosts share their mixed reactions to Independence Day Resurgence after seeing it theatrically. Chuck found it disappointing overall, criticizing the bland acting and lack of compelling characters compared to the original, while Greg thought it was enjoyable despite a slow start. Dan…
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Top 5 Summer Activities
Greg, Chuck, and Dan count down their favorite things to do during summer, ranging from beach trips and camping to reading, summer blockbuster movies, comic conventions, cookouts, and ice cream. They also discuss Dan's review of Amazon Prime's NFL documentary series All or Nothing following the...
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Sitcom Draft
The hosts draft sitcom characters across TV history to create the ultimate comedy show. Chuck builds an outdoorsy fishing-themed sitcom with Mike Baxter, Red Foreman, Colonel Potter, Carl from Mike and Molly, and Sophia from Golden Girls. Greg creates a geeky comedy centered on aliens and...
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Best Known For Game Debut
The crew debuts a new game testing their knowledge of actors' most famous work by IMDB rankings. Greg shares a painful story about a clip-and-climb accident at a sports complex, Chuck discusses a scientific study ranking superheroes by physics feasibility (with Superman coming out on top), and…
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Weird News Stories and Media Reviews
The hosts dive into bizarre stories from around the world, including a man mistaking bear cubs for dogs, a pizza delivery that saved a life, and a McDonald's robbery thwarted by off-duty French special forces. They also discuss DC Comics' Superman and Watchmen Rebirth, the film The Lobster…
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Marvel Legends, DC Rebirth, and X-Men: Apocalypse Review
The crew discusses the latest Marvel Legends toy releases and what figures are worth collecting, shares their thoughts on DC's Rebirth initiative, and reviews the X-Men: Apocalypse film. They break down what worked in the movie—including the introduction of younger characters like Cyclops, Jean...
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Creating the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Inspired by X-Men: Apocalypse, the hosts imagine their own versions of the Four Horsemen by selecting fictional characters to embody Famine, Pestilence, War, and Death. Before diving in, they discuss the major controversy surrounding Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 and Marvel's reveal that Cap…
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Desert Island Draft
The hosts play the classic Desert Island game with their own twist, each choosing a TV show, movie, food, book, person, and miscellaneous item they'd bring to a deserted island. Before diving into the game, Dan reviews the documentary Finders Keepers, Greg discusses his mixed feelings on a TV...
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Captain America: Civil War Review
Craig, Chuck, and Dan dive deep into Captain America: Civil War, exploring the moral conflict at the film's heart and how both sides of the Avengers' divide feel justified. They discuss Black Panther's introduction and fighting style, Spider-Man's forced recruitment, the emotional gut-punch of…
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Discussing X-Men: Apocalypse, The Killing Joke, and Playing
The hosts dive into trailers for X-Men: Apocalypse and Batman: The Killing Joke, discussing Apocalypse's updated look and voice design, the younger X-Men cast, and the animation style choices in the DC animated adaptation. Greg shares a book review, and they debut a new game called Food Face-Off...
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Sequel, Reboot, or Destroy Classic Films and Franchises
The crew plays their signature game on Batman v Superman, Son of Batman, Howard the Duck, E.T., the Blade franchise, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, M*A*S*H, and more. They also review Doctor Strange and Jason Bourne trailers, and discuss DC's animated movie adaptations and The Killing Joke.
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Top 5 Comic Book Character Rivalries
Greg, Chuck, and Dan count down their favorite rivalries in comics, exploring what makes these matchups compelling. They discuss Wolverine vs. Sabertooth, Thor vs. Loki, Hank Pym vs. Ultron, Shredder vs. the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cyclops vs. Wolverine, Hulk vs. Thunderbolt Ross, and...
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Daredevil Season 2 Review
Chuck, Greg, and Dan dive into Marvel's Daredevil season two, discussing how it stacks up against the first season, the introduction of the Punisher and Elektra, the show's approach to multiple storylines, and standout performances from Charlie Cox. They explore the moral complexity between...
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Review
Dan, Greg, and Chuck dive deep into Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice—a film they feel tries to do too much with too little payoff. They discuss the confused motivations behind the central conflict, the bloated narrative cramming in multiple characters and concepts without fleshing...
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2016 March Badness: Part Two
The hosts continue their three-year tradition of crowning the 2016 Talking in Circles Badass champion. They discuss the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic by Kyle Higgins, Chuck shares his enthusiasm for Young Justice and Daredevil on Netflix, and the bracket competition heats up with matchups...
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2016 March Badness Bracket: Part One
The hosts kick off their three-year tradition with the 2016 March Badness Bracket, where 16 badasses from movies, comics, TV, and beyond compete for the title of biggest badass. The episode opens with comic book talk—including a visit to a vintage comic auction and finds like Marvel Premiere #1...
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Celebrating 100 Episodes with Fact or Fiction
The hosts mark their 100th episode by revisiting their first game, Fact or Fiction. They kick off with Toy Fair coverage, discussing new Marvel Legends waves including Red Guardian, Cable, and Iceman figures, plus Walgreens exclusives. They also dive into Brian K. Vaughan's Ex Machina comic…
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Deadpool Review
The hosts finally dive into the Merc with a Mouth's solo film. They discuss Ryan Reynolds' definitive portrayal of Deadpool, the R-rating's necessity to the character and story, strong romantic chemistry between the leads, Colossus' faithful comic adaptation, and fourth-wall breaks done right.…
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2016 Geek Oscars
The hosts return with their second annual Geek Oscars, handing out awards across multiple categories: worst performances in bad comic book movies, best cover artists in comics, best X-Men writers, best Marvel and DC TV shows, and 2015's biggest breakout stars, letdowns, and action sequences. They...
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Stock Up, Stock Down: DC Rebirth, Star Wars, CW Superhero Shows, and X-Men
Greg, Chuck, and Dan play a new game ranking the rise and fall of various geek-culture properties. They debate whether DC's Rebirth initiative and new Hanna-Barbera comics are a buy or sell, discuss Star Wars Episode VII's massive success and whether Episode VIII can maintain momentum, evaluate…
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Superheroes, Comics, and Changing Character Deaths
The hosts dive deep into superhero content across TV, film, and comics. They review Batman: Haunted Knight by Jeff Loeb and Tim Sale, discuss the season premiere of Agent Carter, share impressions of Legends of Tomorrow's first episode, and react to new trailers for Suicide Squad and Wonder…
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Super Bowl 50: Broncos vs Panthers Predictions
The hosts discuss their thoughts on Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. They share predictions, debate whether this Super Bowl win would cement Peyton Manning's legacy as the best quarterback of his generation, analyze key matchups and defensive strengths, and discuss...
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Top 5 Favorite Comic Book Writers
Chuck, Greg, and Dan countdown their top five favorite comic book writers of all time. They discuss what makes certain writers stand out, from Roger Stern and David Michelinie's Spider-Man runs to contemporary creators like Brian K. Vaughan, Jim Starlin, Matt Fraction, and more. The hosts share...
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2015 Year in Review & 2016 Preview
The hosts look back at 2015's best and worst in comics, TV, and movies—from Jessica Jones and Daredevil to Ant-Man and Creed—before diving into what's coming in 2016. They debate whether Jessica Jones went too far with its darker themes, discuss Marvel's confusing Secret Wars event and the state…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review
The trio digs into their thoughts on The Force Awakens, covering everything from the new characters Rey, Finn, and Poe to how the film balances callbacks with the original trilogy. They discuss the visual design, John Williams' score, Kylo Ren's unstable lightsaber as a reflection of his…
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Star Wars Character Draft
The hosts conduct a draft to assemble the greatest group of Star Wars characters. Chuck selects Obi-Wan Kenobi, Kit Fisto, Mace Windu, and Luke Skywalker. Greg picks Boba Fett, Mara Jade, IG-88, and Jar Jar Binks (as a villain to defeat). Dan chooses Darth Vader, Yoda, R2-D2, and Darth Revan.…
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Catching Up on Jessica Jones, Flash, Arrow, and Trailers
After a hiatus, the hosts dive into the shows they've been watching: Man in the High Castle's intriguing alternate history setting, Jessica Jones and its standout villain Purple Man, Masters of None's character-driven comedy, The Flash's crossover with Legends of Tomorrow introducing Hawkman and...
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Making Laws to Fix the World
The hosts imagine themselves as rulers and create new laws to make the world a better place—focusing on everyday annoyances like not using turn signals, parking across two spots, leaving shopping carts behind, and talking in movie theaters. Each law comes with creative (and often silly)...
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About this show
Talking in Circles is the ultimate pop culture talk show hosted by Dan, Greg, and Chuck. Join the crew as they wax poetic about comic books, superhero films, classic television, sci-fi franchises, and trending nerd culture topics. Structured geek banter and deep-dive fandom commentary!
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GeekCast Radio Network, LLC