Best Geek History Lesson Podcasts (2024)

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How Wolverine Became the Best X-Man 1:02:02

42m ago1:02:02

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It's a Mail Bag episode! It's Wolverine-themed! It's the best and what it does and what is does is podcasting! This week with your help we're going Canadian on the world of X-Men. From Deadpool and Wolverine on the silver screen to his humble origins as a villain to The Incredible Hulk, we'll explore how James Logan Howlett became everyone's favori…

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The Break: Why Star Wars: The Acolyte Was Canceled; Lexar's Must-Have iPhone Accessory 32:12

9h ago32:12

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In this episode of The Break, I talk about the supposed cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte and about its implications for the future of the franchise in a radically changed media landscape. I also share my thoughts about a ground-breaking iPhone accessory that was launched on Kickstarter by Lexar. Check out my new landing page for my Storytelli…

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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Hero on a Mission and Dungeons & Dragons 32:29

9h ago32:29

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D23 gave us more information about what to expect from Disney when it comes to Star Wars, but not as much as I hoped. Skeleton Crew may bring an essential element back to the franchise. I'm wrapping up the UK series 'Life on Mars', I am almost done building the LEGO Ghostbusters Fire Station and I share my thoughts about Donald Miller's book 'Hero …

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The Break: Star Wars at D23; Tom Bombadil; Pope Francis About Reading; Retro Arch 53:30

16d ago53:30

53:30

During my break, I look ahead at Disney's D23 Fan Event this week. Will there be new Star Wars announcements? Also in this episode: Daisy Ridley opens up about being diagnosed with Graves' disease Rings of Power season 2 will include an appearance of Tom Bombadil Pope Francis writes a letter about the importance of reading poetry and fiction Retro …

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Teen Titans MEGA EPISODE (Teen Titans, Best Titans Team & Donna Troy) 3:43:24

7d ago3:43:24

3:43:24

When there's trouble you know who to pod - Geek History Lesson! We are bringing you a Teen Titans MEGA EPISODE! Fill up on superhero teen angst as we explore the interpersonal dynamics and superheroics of DC's best legacy characters, featuring Donna Troy (#308), Teen Titans (#125), Teen Titans Part 2 (#126), and Best Teen Titans Team Ever! (#219). …

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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Star Wars Outlaws, Castlefest 31:56

12d ago31:56

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Disney has given us a first look at their upcoming live TV series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. I share my initial thoughts. I also talk about the TV series 'Life on Mars', I discuss the early reviews of the game 'Star Wars: Outlaws', and I talk about the upcoming Castlefest Fantasy Fair this weekend. Join my new community that replaces this Patreon …

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X-Force 54:17

14d ago54:17

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Get ready to lock and load with the most extreme mutant team of the 90s! This week, we're diving into the high-octane world of X-Force. From their origins as the New Mutants to their transformation under the leadership of the time-traveling soldier Cable, we'll explore how this team changed the face of X-comics forever. We'll discuss the creation o…

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The Break: Planet of the Daleks, Demon Slayer, The Acolyte Season 2 and Rummikub 58:32

16d ago58:32

58:32

In this episode of my podcast The Break I sit down for lunch and coffee in the center of Leicester as I review the classic Doctor Who episode "Planet of the Daleks", the anime series Demon Slayer and the future of the story of The Acolyte. I share my thoughts on the importance of rest even in times of high pressure. I talk about my experience playi…

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The Break: The Acolyte Season 1 Review; books and prophesies 50:58

30d ago50:58

50:58

During my coffee break, I review the first season of The Acolyte now that the series has wrapped; I talk about some of the books I read this week and I talk about the risk of seeing modern day events as fulfillments of Biblical prophesies or as signs of Divine intervention. Go to fatherroderick.com/storytelling to learn how you can get early access…

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Colossus (X-Men) 58:22

1M ago58:22

58:22

Mutant and proud! Join us as we join the X-Men again this week and dive into a staple member of Giant Sized X-Men, Colossus, exploring his origin, heritage, mutation, and that one encounter with the techno organic virus ... We teach you about his romantic relationship with Kitty Pryde, his elder brother bond with Magik, and tell you about the diffe…

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Wolverine MEGA EPISODE (Logan & X23) 2:44:06

1M ago2:44:06

2:44:06

We're the best at what we pod and what we pod isn't very nice! OR IS IT? It is when we bring you a Wolverine MEGA EPISODE! Explode past the fog of your amnesia Dive as we explore the complicated history riddled with retcons about the two most iconic characters to bear the X-Men moniker: Wolverine, featuring Wolverine (#150), Wolverine (#151), and X…

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July 13 | Thank You for Listening! 1:21

1M ago1:21

1:21

Find July 13's Nerd History, as well as all future posts, at our new YouTube Channel and on LoveThyNerd.com! ★ Support this podcast ★By The Nerd Historians

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July 12 1:09

1M ago1:09

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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July 11 1:32

1M ago1:32

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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July 10 1:45

2M ago1:45

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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The Break: The London Film and Comic Con, The Acolyte and Die Hard 47:36

1M ago47:36

47:36

In this episode of The Walk, I walk along the Thames in London as I share with you some of the things I've been doing during my first week as a Digital Nomad in the UK. More information about my Storytelling Course and about how to sign up is coming soon!By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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July 9 1:35

2M ago1:35

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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Chatting My Adventures with Superman with Josie Campbell 31:13

1M ago31:13

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Josie Campbell, the amazing TV writer and producer behind My Adventures with Superman, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and comic book force behind Amazons Attack, Shazam!, and I Heart Skull-Crusher, pulls back the curtain on how her college thesis brought her to where she is now. Answers what a Josie Campbel…

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July 8 0:58

2M ago0:58

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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July 7 1:33

2M ago1:33

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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July 6 1:25

2M ago1:25

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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July 5 1:15

2M ago1:15

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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July 4 1:31

2M ago1:31

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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July 3 1:51

2M ago1:51

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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July 2 1:22

2M ago1:22

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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The Break: Celine Dion, The Boys, Bear Grylls and Traveling with Tech 44:18

2M ago44:18

44:18

The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…

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Dragon Ball Z with Diego Anthony Nuñez 1:07:37

1M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Power up with us for an action-packed episode on Dragon Ball Z! Join us as we dive into the epic saga of Goku, Vegeta, and the Z Fighters, exploring their legendary battles, powerful transformations, and unforgettable adventures. In this special episode, we're joined by our GHL research assistant, Diego Anthony Nuñez (https://x.com/Blackcrow521), w…

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July 1 1:28

2M ago1:28

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 30 1:38

2M ago1:38

1:38

A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 29 1:40

2M ago1:40

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 28 1:13

2M ago1:13

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 27 1:31

2M ago1:31

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 26 1:14

2M ago1:14

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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The Break: Star Wars Fandom; Marketing and the Church; VR Nausea 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

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June 25 1:06

2M ago1:06

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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Static (Milestone Comics) 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

There's a Static Shock as we explore the iconic Milestone Comic teenage superhero with the power of electricity - Static! Virgil Hawkins is the breakout star of this 90s comic book imprint who captured the imagination of people all over the world through the power of his animated series, Static Shock. We dive deep into the comics, the show, and mak…

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June 24 1:32

2M ago1:32

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 23 1:44

2M ago1:44

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 22 1:25

2M ago1:25

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 21 1:10

2M ago1:10

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 20 1:58

2M ago1:58

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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June 19 1:23

2M ago1:23

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A daily re-cap of events from nerd / geek history that occur on today's date. For more on today's entries, including nerdy facts, visit: LoveThyNerd.com/NerdHistory NOTE: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that is was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment. ★ Support this podc…

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