Variant Geek Podcast

Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast, in our final episode of the year 2023 we talk about the Game Awards, some of the big trailers, moments, and news to come out of it, and about arguably a top 5 anime in 2023 in JJK season 2. Let us know what you thought of the game awards, and if there's anything you'd like to see us play or talk about. Thank you all for an amazing year, and here's to an even better one in 2024. Make sure to subscribe for more geek content, and check out our other media for ridiculous and dumb streams and memes. https://www.twitch.tv/sheperd6 https://www.twitch.tv/buffinbbq https://www.tiktok.com/@variant_geek_podcast

Welcome to the variant geek podcast, in this episode we talk about our predictions for the 2023 game awards as well as the new survival game LOTR: Return to Moria. We also talk about some of the big geek news to come out of the month of October. Let us know in the comments what you think is going to win game of the year in 2023. Make sure to subscribe for more geek content. Check out our twitch as we stream at least 3x a week, as well as our tiktok for daily nerdy memes. https://www.twitch.tv/sheperd6 https://www.twitch.tv/forestalcash014 https://www.tiktok.com/@variant_geek_podcast

Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast, in this episode we talk about the massive list of things that happened in September. From Starfield's full release to lies of p to anime to the xbox leak and more. We also get on our random out of left field tangents, so we definitely left some things off. So let us know what your thoughts of all of the releases in this past month are. Make sure to subscribe for more geek content, and check out our twitch as we attempt to stream 3x a week and our tiktok for some dumb random geek memes. https://www.twitch.tv/sheperd6 https://www.twitch.tv/forestalcash014 https://www.tiktok.com/@variant_geek_podcast

Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast, in this episode Jason has abandoned us leaving us to talk about our ideas for what would make the best Warhammer show, the Xbox showcase, and more. We also share a few small updates on our future business. Make sure to subscribe for more geek content, and check out our Twitch as we stream 3x a week, and have daily memes on our TikTok. https://www.twitch.tv/sheperd6 https://www.twitch.tv/forestalcash014

Welcome back to the Variant Geek Podcast, in this episode we are talking about two of the big releases in the past month in Diablo 4 and Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, as well as Gorlock, Spring 2023 Anime, Carbot Animations, and other games that have absorbed our time. If you like this kind of content make sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe. Also check out our Twitches as we stream 3x a week and do VGP gamenight on Fridays nights. https://www.twitch.tv/sheperd6 https://www.twitch.tv/forestalcash014

Welcome back to the Variant Geek Podcast, this is the start of a new format for us as well as a new background so the video is more engaging. This episode we talk about the new game that has GOTY possibilities in Jedi Surivior. As well as some nostalgic things we had growing up like roll in TV carts. Zach also shares his biggest gaming blunder. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more geek content. And now that Brennan is not in a show we are going to be streaming a lot more frequently and posting more content on our TikTok. This was the most fun we've had in a while making and editing a video. https://www.twitch.tv/sheperd6 https://www.twitch.tv/forestalcash014

Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast, in this episode we talk about the age old question: Is 100% really worth it in a game? We talk about some of the games we’ve managed to 100%, games were are attempting to, and games that as much as we want to will probably never happen. We also talk about what really defines 100%? In an age where gamer score, achievements, and trophies are attached to every game; is it really worth it? Of course we left out a few games so let us know in the comments what some of your best gaming completionist stories are, as well as games you think are not worth the effort to complete. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more geek content. If you like this kind of stuff make sure to check out our other media as well. This is shaping up to be one of the best years for entertainment, so keep an eye out for more content here, on TikTok, and on Twitch. https://twitch.tv/sheperd6 https://twitch.tv/forestalcash014 https://www.tiktok.com/@variant_geek_podcast?_t=8Z8iPfy2YSB&_r=1

3 months in and like we expected this year is shaping up to be one of the best years in modern memory in entertainment. Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast and this episode we talk about all of the big releases in shows, movies, games, and more through the first few months of the year. With humongous releases like Hogwarts Legacy and the Last of Us, this year is off to a stellar start and we talk in depth about what makes those projects successful and fun. Of course we missed a few things so let us know in the comments what your favorite release so far this year was. Make sure to like comment and subscribe for more geek content. Also make sure to check out our TikTok page as well as our Twitch as we have been able to consistently stream every Friday/Saturday night. Additionally Zach and Brennan have started blogs, talking about all media they interact with each week. All of these are linked in our about section.

Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast, in this episode we talk about all things survival games. We talk about some of the best, and worst, and what makes a survival game a survival game. We also answer the question, are they the best multiplayer experience? We also talk about some of our most anticipated survival games coming out in the next year. We definitely left out some big games so let us know in the comments what some of your favorite survival games are. Thank you for watching, make sure to like, comment and subscribe for more geek content. Brennan and Zach have also started blogs so if you like weekly geek reviews go check them out. Also stop by our twitch channels as we stream every Friday/Saturday night.

Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast, 2023 is finally here and it holds a plethora of titles and new releases that are sure to make an impact. We share some of our most anticipated releases in video games, movies, and shows that are coming out this year and a little about why we are so excited from some of them. We also talk about how this year doesn’t hold any punches getting started as there are already a lot of releases that are coming out just in the first 2 months. Of course we missed some of the releases so let us know in the comments what some of your most anticipated releases are this year. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more geek content and to follow our business journey. Also check out our Tik Tok for highlights/memes and our Twitch pages as we try and stream every Friday or Saturday night.

Happy Holidays and welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast. On the last episode of the year we talk about all of the games, levels, and events that take place on Christmas and in the snow. We talk about everything from the blizzards on Noveria in Mass Effect, the steep climb up an ice wall in MW2, and even the iconic dropping of penguins in Cool Cool Mountain in Mario 64. Let us know in the comments what your favorite snow levels or Christmas events are. Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more geek news and stay tuned for even more videos next year as well as potentially some updates on our business as it begins to gain steam (with all of your help). Also check us out in Twitch as we try and stream every Friday and/or Saturday Night. If you miss our streams check out our TikTok page to see all the best highlights. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast, in this extra episode we are talking about all of the big news and trailers that were shown at the Game Awards this past week. We give our take on some of the winners, as well as what we think about some of the trailers that were shown (We got really hype for the Diablo IV trailer, that chant is just amazing). Some games really took us by surprise, and others were a left a little to be desired. Let us know in the comments what your favorite moment from the show was and what games you are looking forward to next year. Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more geek content and check out our Twitch for more absolute shenanigans as we stream every Friday and or Saturday Night. Also check out our Tik Tok to see some of our best (and worst) moments as well as Brennan and Zach opening up the Star Wars Advent Calendar. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome to the Variant Geek Podcast, in this week’s episode we celebrate the start of the holiday season by talking about some of the best and weirdest Christmas movies. We discuss everything from the GOATED Christmas movie Die Hard to the weird horror Christmas movies (if anyone knows what Zach is talking about please let us know) and the hopefully Violent Night. Please like comment and subscribe for more geek content and to follow our business journey. Also check out our Tik Tok page Variant Geek Podcast for funny clips from out group as well as updates on the upcoming business. And check out our Twitch as we stream every Friday/Saturday. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome to (or back to) Variant Geek Podcast, this week we are talking about who we would want to see play some of our favorite characters in gaming if they ever made it to the big screen. We discuss outlandish ideas like Samuel L Jackson as Solaire (but hear us out, like actually picture it for a second) to more tame ideas like Henry Cavil as Commander Shepard. Let us know who you have as ideal fancastings for upcoming and not announced projects as well as if you agree with our choices, and what you would like us to discuss next. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more geek content and to support us on our journey to start our gaming business. Also check out our twitch as we attempt to regularly stream on Friday and/or Saturday nights. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome back, just in time for the spooky season we are discussing horror movies. We talk about some of the movies that have absolutely terrified us, as well as some classics that everyone should check out. We also talk about what makes a good horror movie, and what can cause a movie to go from horror to unintentional comedy. We definitely missed some great movies so let us know in the comments what your favorite horror movies are. Make sure to like, comment and subscribe for more geek content, and follow our twitch as we steadily become more consistent on playing absolute shenanigans and competitive games (so basically just more shenanigans). Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome to Dungeons and Decoctions, on this week’s episode we talk about all things horror in video games, including one of the scariest horror games right now; Overwatch 2’s servers. We talk about everything from the cultural phenomena in Slenderman and Five Nights at Freddys, to absolute masterpieces in Dead Space 2 and Outlast. We give our take on what makes horror games work so well and feel scarier than other mediums. Let us know in the comments what your favorite horror game is, and also who won the zombie game draft. Please like, comment, and subscribe for more geek content, and to support our future business we hope to share with you all in the future. And make sure to go check out our Twitch for ridiculous shenanigans and semi-competitive gameplay (more raging than anything). Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome to Dungeons and Decoctions, a future gamer haven company and nerdy podcast. This week we talk about a blast from 2009 as the MW2 Open Beta just happened as well as the release of the Wrath of the Litch King Expansion for WoW classic. We discuss what we liked about the beta, what we didn’t, what we hope to see upon release, etc as well as what is happening with the huge player base in WoW. We also discuss recent news as well as introduce a new segment where we draft all sorts of things. Let us know in the comments what are your thoughts on MW2 and WoW, what we should draft next (and who won) and what you’d like to see next. As always please like, comment, and subscribe to see more nerd content and watch and help our business grow. And of course go follow our Twitch as we continue to be somewhat okay at video games. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome back, we know back to back videos is psycho, cyber-psycho even but it couldn’t be helped. We are going to stick with a monthly schedule but if there is a topic that really excites us or you guys we will definitely discuss it. So with that, in this episode we talk about the new Space Dwarves legion in Warhammer 40k as well as the new anime Cyberpunk Edgerunners. We give our take on the show and the game from three different perspectives; discussing what was good/bad, what we liked/disliked, etc. Let us know in the comments what you think of the IP as well as what Warhammer armies you like. As always like, comment, and subscribe for more geek content and to follow our journey into the business world. Also follow us on twitch to see even more of our shenanigans that sometimes go a bit over the edge. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome back to the Dungeons and Decoctions cast, this week we are discussing the recent blockbuster shows House of the Dragon and Rings of Power. What we like, what they are doing well, what we hope to see, and much more. We also talk about a multitude of other shows coming out soon that we are really looking forward too especially the star studded lineup for Fall 2022. Let us know in the comments what shows you are looking forward too as well as your thoughts on HOTD and Rings of Power. As always please like, comment, and subscribe for more geek content and to follow us on our business journey. And check out our twitch pages as we stream any game under the sun especially the ever growing annoyance that is becoming apex. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome back to today’s episode where we talk about some of the biggest trend setters in gaming. We talk about everything from Elden Ring and why and how it got its massive success, to why western games are not reaching the same levels. We also talk about what works and doesn’t work in the infamous open world genre. Let us know in the comments what games you think were trend setters, and what your favorite part of open world games are. As always please like, comment, and subscribe for more geek content and check out our twitch channels as we continue to be at least somewhat okay at the multitude of games we stream. And let us know what topics you would like to hear from us next. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome back, as you may have noticed we have changed the name of the podcast to fit with the name of our future business. We are aiming to make a place that is like a home away from home for all those who enjoy all things nerd and geek and anywhere in-between. In this week’s episode we talk about more specifics of what Dungeons and Decoctions is as well as talk about all of the nerdy things currently happening in the news and in our lives. We aim to make this podcast more casual and if there is any topic you want us to discuss let us know! As always we are also on twitch where we are trying to (we know we’ve said that before) stream more and make more content for you all. So please go follow our channels where we play a multitude of games to a wide variety of levels (sometimes we are not the best). And like, comment, and subscribe for more nerdy content and to follow us on this journey. Twitch.tv/sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

In this episode we talk about all the good and the bad TV shows that have come out so far in 2022 with some honorable mentions from last year. We talk about everything from the phenomenal Peacemaker to SpyxFamily. We covered all of the shows we had seen up to this point but, obviously we missed a lot of shows so please let us know what some of your favorites are and some of the shows to avoid watching at all costs. As always please like and subscribe for more geek content. Let us know what topic you would like us to cover and check out our Twitch channels as we continue our streaming adventures. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

Welcome back to the podcast where we talk about all things geek, this week we are going to start a short series talking about Obi Wan and each new episode that comes out. We talk about episodes 1-3, our opinions on them, and what was good and bad about the episodes. Let us know in the comments what your opinions are on the series so far and what you hope to see in the last 3 episodes. As always thank you for watching, make sure to like and subscribe for more geek content. Also check out our twitch channels as we have issues with Apex and also just stream fun games. We hope you all have a great day and May the force be with you. Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

It seriously has been a while this time but with us all graduated we’re back this time for a long run. In this episode we talk about all of the gaming news and games that have come out so far this year as well as some games we have our sights set on for the rest of the year. Everything from Rainbow Six Extraction to the mountain of game in Elden Ring; as well as the recent GamePass Controversy. If there are any games we might have missed or glossed over please let us know in the comments we would love to hear from you. As Always please like, comment, and subscribe to see more geeky content. We are also going to be streaming a bit more often both random games, Apex, and potentially some Dungeons and Dragons as both Zach and Brennan DM their own campaigns. So go check that out on Twitch at: Twitch.tv/Sheperd6 Twitch.tv/Forestalcash014

It sure has been a while; but we haven’t forgotten you all. We are making some minor changes to the channel upload schedule as you may have noticed but we are still here and will still keep talking about all the geeky and nerdy things both you and us love ever so dearly. In this weeks episode we talk about the infamous series Dark Souls/FromSoft games and our love hate relationship with it. Some of our favorite bosses and aspects from each of the games and what makes them so special to us. We also go a little in depth on some of the recent news in the gaming world especially with the PlayStation Showcase happening recently; and talk about what we are really excited to see.

In this week’s episode we talk about the master of dialogue in cinema, Quentin Tarantino. What some of his best movies and moments are in our opinion, and what makes them stand out in cinema. From Jackie Brown and Death proof to Once Upon a Time and Django; we discuss what makes these movies amazing, how he brings out the best in his actors, and why they are some of the gold standards when it comes to story telling and and dialogue. But some people disagree so let us know what you think of him and his movies.

In this weeks episode we talk about the transition across media from the dark, gritty, and more mature themes even across children’s shows to the more bright, bubbly and goofy themes that they take on now a’day. We discuss our opinions on the trends and what made those shows that we grew up with so great and our opinions on why this deviation has occurred and what we think about the reboots of some childhood favorites. But this is just our old opinion, each person has their own taste and opinion; so let us know in the comments what you think about this change and whether or not you like it.

In this week’s episode we talk about one of the gaming genre giants, that being MMO’s. We talk about our favorite and least favorite of the genre, especially touching on the biggest of them all in WOW. We discuss what makes an MMO, and some of the things we like and dislike about the genre as well as some tips for getting into games like World of Warcraft and Elder Scrolls Online.

In this week’s episode we are talking about some of the biggest sandbox games out there. From Minecraft and Terraria to ARK and even one of the greatest comeback stories of all time in No Man’s Sky. We talk about what we like about each game and some of the best things and elements to come from sandbox games as the genre continues to get bigger and bigger.

In this week’s episode we continue our DnD series with our great friend Conor. We discuss some useful tips for DMing as well as some of our favorite and least favorite moments from our campaigns and what we might be doing in the future. We also discuss some of the fun things about the playing of the game and what makes it so unique and exciting for us.

In this weeks episode we talk about the grandfather of RPGs.... Dungeons and Dragons. We discuss our experiences with the game, what we enjoy about the games and some tips from both the Dungeon Master side as well as the player for those of you who are new to the game. We also start to get into some of our favorite moments from our sessions that we’ve had and make sure to tune in next week as we bring on one of our friends and fellow DnD player.

In this weeks episode we talk about all the recent geek news from E3 to recent show and movie news. We talk about some of the big things that have come out and what we are most excited for coming out throughout the rest of the year and into next year. There are a lot of big titles from Elden Ring, to Mario and Rabbids; lots of games and lots to talk about.

In this weeks episode we talk about some of the best and worst vehicles gaming has to offer. Ranging from the Mako and Normandy from Mass Effect to the famous Boot Car in Paper Mario. We talk about what makes some of these vehicles so great and iconic, and explain why we love them so.

We’re back! And In this weeks episode we spend some time catching up as it has been a little while since we’ve been here, and we talk about Lego Video games. Some of the best out there and some of the more mediocre ones but all in all Lego games hold a special place in our hearts. We talk about the Skywalker saga that will come out in 2245 and some of the exciting things that could come from it. We also dive deep into the lego game history as we talk about some of our first lego games experiences.

In this weeks episode we talk about DLC (downloadable content); some of the best DLC out there and some of the absolute worst wastes of money. We discuss what it takes for DLC to be worth it for us and some examples of what our favorite DLC is.

In this special episode we talk about Star Wars, one of our favorite franchises of all time. From the games like Kotor and Bounty Hunter to the amazing movies (prequels, and OG trilogy), to the shows that continue to impress; we talk about it all and what some of our best memories from the franchise are and some of our favorite things from the galaxy far far away. And of course, May the force be with you

In this weeks episode we talk about Video Game Sequels. Some of the best like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mass Effect 2 to some of the worst like the controversial Dark Souls 2 and Zelda 2. We discuss what makes a video game sequel good and what can make them fall into the shadow of their predecessor. We go through and talk about some of the strengths of these games as well as what we hope to see out of some upcoming sequels coming out in the next few years.

In this weeks episode we talk about the phenomenal influential series Lord of the Rings. We talk about everything from the best video games set in middle earth to the books that started it all, and of course we talk about the renowned trilogy of movies and the lesser renowned Hobbit trilogy. We talk about the lore and our favorite memories and aspects of the series. We even dive deeper into what the series roots are and how much influence this series has had especially on the fantasy genre.

In this weeks episode we invited our friend Sal on to talk about our favorite and least favorite villains in gaming. We discuss villains from the classics like Bowser and Gannon to lesser known ones like Shido form Persona 5 and Vas From Far Cry 3. We talk about what makes a good villain for each of us, some of the good characteristics that they need to have in order to really draw us into the story. We also talk about the flip side and what makes a bad villain and annoys us to no end.

In this weeks episode we talk about the biggest comic juggernauts Marvel and DC. We discuss our opinions on them, some of our favorite heroes from both universes and some of the upcoming media that is being released that we are looking forward to. We also discuss the recently released Snyder Cut and our opinions on the very very long movie. We also talk about some of our favorite comics like the Batman Who Laughs among others.

In this weeks episode we talk about one of the best genres in gaming, that being the RPG. We talk about some of the highs and lows the genre has seen as well as what we like to see when it comes to RPGs. We share our takes on turn based versus real time, and what some of our favorite RPGs of all time are; as well as some stuff we are looking forward to in the genre.

In this weeks episode we talk about one of the best franchises of all time; Pokémon! We talk everything from the recent news of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Legends Arceaus to our beginnings with Pokémon and some of our favorites from the franchise.

In this weeks episode we talk about some of the best shows from our childhoods. From classic Cartoon Network staples such as Adventure Time, Ben 10, Teen Titans to Nickelodeon’s and Disney’s wide catalog. We cover a wide range of shows, and go in pretty in depth on a healthy chunk of them. Let us know in the comments what some of your favorite shows were/are growing up; with so many shows out there we’re sure we missed a few big name ones.

In this weeks episode we talk about our favorite video game characters spanning from the start of gaming with pong and Tetris to more modern games such as Persona, Legend of Zelda, and Halo. Remember these are just our opinions and every person has different choices, but hopefully we touched on some of your favorites.

In this weeks episode we talk about adaptations across visual media. Books being made into games and shows; video game movies, tabletop games spanning all types; even the dreaded live action anime. We discuss the best and worst of each adaptation and some of the difficulties we believe some adaptations have.

In this weeks episode we talk about Sci-Fi and Fantasy across media. From books and graphic novels to movies and anime, we discuss what makes them fall into either genre and then some of the best and worst of each.

From “God of War”, “Stardew Valley”, and “Spider-Man” to “Mass Effect”, “Hollow Knight” , and “Super Smash Bros.” There were a lot of great games to come out in the past decade (plus a year). Which games made our list? Tune in to find out our top 10 games of the decade. Keep in mind that these are our opinions and some of the picks definitely go against the popular vote for the decade. We hope you enjoy the podcast, be sure to subscribe for more geek content, and we’ll see you next time

We talk about our backgrounds in geek and nerd culture. We discuss what we did in our pasts that made us nerds; as well as some of our favorite things such as gaming and some of our favorite franchises. This episode is for you all to get to know us a little bit better and know what makes us considered geeks and nerds.

In This weeks episode we talk about the best animated movies out there. From the animated movie giants like Disney and Pixar to smaller studios like Rex Entertainment (the studio behind Perfect Blue). We discuss our picks for the best out there and discuss why those movies are at the pinnacle of animation. Wether its the animation style, the music, the voice acting, etc. we cover why these movies are so great and why everyone should give them a chance.