The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

 Everything old is new again, as more and more faces from the Marvel Netflix era are appearing on Disney+Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

This month is Star Trek! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fourth season....Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

The DCU continues to grow as Supergirl takes flight in the stars, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look up, up, and away!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

We're headed back to 1984 for an iconic DC superhero--no, not Wonder Woman 1984, but the Supergirl film from the same year!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

 This is the way! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take a look at Mando's movie box office and further check the star-charts for the route ahead for Star Wars.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt swing back to the Noir 1930s, checking in on Ben Reilly's backstory, battle with Silvermane, and chances for a second season.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

There's an older, possibly wiser web-head in 1930s New York City, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are on the case, diving into the first four episodes of Spider-Noir.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

 Mando is back, and Grogu is along for the ride--and so are PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt to recap the adventures of the latest Star Wars movie! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

With everything in the books for Daredevil: Born Again's second season, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the story and wonder what comes next for Daredevil.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

 Frank Castle is back! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dust of the Punisher Podcast feed to talk about this compelling one shot story, and to ponder the road ahead.MP3

It’s chaos in the courthouse when Matt makes a choice to corner Fisk. Matt and Pete get to the crux of episode 208, “The Southern Cross.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

As Karen awaits her fate, Daniel faces a decision. Matt and Pete feel their way through episode 207, “The Hateful Darkness.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

In the face of tremendous loss, Fisk looks inward as his grip on city slips. Matt and Pete remember episode 206, “Requiem.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

As the city is scoured, several characters flashback to inform their current situations. Matt and Pete try to figure out episode 205, “The Grand Design.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

It’s fight night, but not before Bullseye’s brunch! Matt and Pete take on episode 204, “Gloves Off.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Matt and Karen continue to try to thwart Fisk’s task force as allies emerge, but will they be enough? Matt and Pete discuss episode 202, “Shoot the Moon” and episode 203, “The Scales & the Sword.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Fisk has fixed it, or has he? Matt Murdock and Karen Page punch back from the shadows. Matt and Pete gaze at episode 201, “The Northern Star.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Time to take one more look back at the first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy... and lets set our counters for season two!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Ole Hornhead is coming back... and who else will we see in season two? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt have answers and theories!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

With the USS Athena on the outside of Federation space looking in, the cadets must make the most of their training to save the day. Matt and Pete cross episode 10, “Rubincon.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

As the academic year comes to a close, action doesn’t take a vacation when Nus Braka’s dastardly plan is revealed. Matt and Pete take stock of episode 9, “300th Night.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

With the cadets still struggling, the Academy turns to Tilly. The Doctor must face his demons to assist SAM. Matt and Pete ponder episode 8, “The Life of the Stars.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

It’s SPRANG BREAK at the Academy! Caleb and Kraag become unwitting accomplices to cadets with other plans. Matt and Pete cozy up to episode 7, “Ko’Zeine.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

A joint training exercise between the academy and war college turns into a life-or-death situation that forces Starfleet to consult a criminal. Matt and Pete go along with episode 6, “Come, Let’s Away.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

SAM sets out to solve an all-time mystery in order to help her photonic Makers learn about organics. Matt and Pete negotiate episode 5, “Series Acclimation Mil.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Will the Wonder Man film (within a film) get made? Will Trevor pay the price? And how will it all end? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt fly up and to the end of the series!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

The Doctor fields the Academy debate team as the future of the Klingons hangs in the balance. Matt and Pete argue over episode 4, “Vox in Excelso.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Who is Wonder Man? And why is Wonder Man? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the first half of this decidedly different Marvel Studios offering.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek.MP3

 A prank war exacerbates the rivalry between the Academy and the War College. Matt and Pete cultivate episode 3, “Vitus Reflux.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Former Starfleet Capt. Nahla Ake gets an opportunity to atone for the biggest mistake of her career to reopen Starfleet’s school. Betazed considers rejoining the Federation. Matt and Pete discuss episode 1, “Kids These Days” and 2, “Beta Test.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

We're inside one week until Star Trek: Starfleet Academy lands on Paramount+! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt prepare for the series launch. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

It's all come down to this in Hawkins. Who lives? Who dies? How does it all end? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the end of an era with the finale of Stranger Things.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

As the clock counts down in Hawkins--and the Upside Down--and the Abyss--PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt navigate the twists and turns of Stranger Things 5: Volume 2.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Batman returns in Batman Returns, and it's Christmastime in Gotham as the Penguin and Catwoman make their debuts. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt unwrap this counter-Christmas present.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

In one month, Star Trek returns with a brand new series on Paramount+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Not all who wander are lost, but some stories are... even as PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the depths of Aquaman's second solo cinematic adventure. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

It's 1987 and all is not right in Hawkins. Who can save the day? It's probably Eleven and friends, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are here to break it all down.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

We say the magic word this week and return to the effervescent goodness of Shazam... but are those dark storm clouds ahead? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt head to Philadelphia....Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Once upon a time, there was a movie that would reset the DCEU and chart a course to new stories, new conflicts, and new leadership. The movie was Black Adam... and it didn't do those things. Still, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt say the magic words!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

In our podcast about a narrative podcast, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt review the data tapes on the nine episode journey that was Star Trek: Khan.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Just when you thought it was safe to watch a Batman movie... PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt go back in time to 1997's notorious Batman and Robin....Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

As the Christopher Reeve era comes to an end, does Superman IV: The Quest for Peace end with a bang or a whimper? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt jump into the sun to debate.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Our DC Film Fest once again turns back the clock, and we kick off a Harvest of Horrors by swooping down to 1983's Superman III. Is a battle in a junkyard a highlight, or a metaphor? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt fly up, up, and away.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Phantastic Geek visits New York Comic Con to talk Game of Thrones to Hasbro to Star Trek to Alien and more!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

It's the end of the road, sort of, for Peacemaker and friends... but is it the end of the road, sort of, for "Peacemaker?" PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt try every door.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Sometimes the answers are right in front of your face... though PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt not only look into Peacemaker 207... they wonder how things will end up in the finale.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

With twists, with turns, the Peacemaker series has kept us delighted... but what's happening after episode 206? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt open the door....Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

This week, Marvel Animation asks "What if" in the Marvel Zombies quartet of episodes on Disney+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt survey the apocalyptic Earth. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek.MP3

With season 3 in the rear view mirror and 2 (or 1.5) seasons left, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the season of adventures on the Starship Enterprise. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Capt. Pike leads his crew against a world-ending threat with weighty personal consequences. Matt and Pete seek out episode 310, “New Life and New Civilizations.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3