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Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!
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Horror Movie MEGA EPISODE (Top 5 Horror Movies, Best Movie to Watch on Hallowe'en, The Addams Family)
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#GHLSpookySeason2024 is in full swing! This week is Hallowe'en! In celebration this episode of Geek History Lesson dives back through out dark past featuring Top 5 Horror Movie Villains (#230), with Matt Kelly, Best Horror Movie to Watch on Hallowe'en (GHL EXTRA), with Matt Kelly, and The Addams Family (#275). This extra-long 2.5 hour episode is a …
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Green Lanterns MEGA EPISODE (Alan Scott, Guy Gardner, John Stewart)
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Casting announcements for HBO's upcoming LANTERNS have been the talk of the internet for weeks! This week's Geek History Lesson is a MEGA EPISODE blasts through the comic book history of some of the most iconic Green Lanterns - many of whom will be appearing on the show! Featuring Alan Scott (#483), with Tim Sheridan, Guy Gardner (#299), and John S…
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Spider-Man Villains MEGA EPISODE (Kraven, Doctor Octopus, Mysterio & Vulture)
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It's nearly time for Venom: The Last Dance and movie studios love nothing more than cameos and crossover. This week's Geek History Lesson is a MEGA EPISODE delving into the Spider-Man Rogue's Gallery to uncover who may be joining Tom Hardy's Venom on screen featuring Kraven (#479), Doctor Octopus (#393), Mysterio (#260), The Vulture (#167), and Bes…
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You know Frankenstein, now meet DC's Frankie! This week, we're looking to the comic book side of the Frankenstein equation and exploring Frankie's journey through Batman Comics, The Creature Commandos, Seven Soldiers of Victory, and as an Agent of S.H.A.D.E.! We examine whether or not literary and mythological figures should exist alongside superhe…
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Fire! Bad! Podcast! Good! This week, we enter #GHLSpookySeason2024 tackling all things Frankenstein. Starting with Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel that invented the science fiction genre through the Universal Monsters Movies to the campy sitcom, The Munsters. We discuss Victor Frankenstein's lack of coping skills, whether or not he's called "Th…
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The Lord of the Rings has shaped fantasy for generations. From the original books to the Lord of the Rings movies to The Hobbit movies to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and The Rings of Power wrapping up its second season on streaming right now. This week's Geek History Lesson is a MEGA EPISODE delving into the lore of hobbits, wizards, and …
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Batman Villains MEGA EPISODE (Penguin, Poison Ivy, Joker, Top 5 Batman Villains)
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Batman has THE most iconic Rogues Gallery in all of comics and we're breaking it down in this week's Geek History Lesson episode. A MEGA EPISODE! Filled to the brim with baddies straight out of Arkham Asylum these are the worst of the worst DC Comics super villains, featuring The Penguin (#405), Poison Ivy with Patrick Schumacker (#374), The Joker …
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Canon: Why It Does and Doesn't Matter
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It's time to explore the biggest word in fandom this side of "continuity" on this week's Geek History Lesson as we dare to examine the thing that holds it all together - "CANON". What exactly does it mean? How can canon be applied to the things we love most? And, most important of all - does canon really matter? Jason and Ashley tackles canons with…
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Get groovy with the teeny bopper superteam of the DC Universe as Geek History Lesson embarks on a time warp through the Silver Age of the Teen Titans —spanning from their introduction in 1964 to the beginning of The New Teen Titans era of 1979. This era introduced the beloved legacy characters of Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Fash, Aqualad, and Speedy to…
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In space no one can hear you pod! This week, we're battling through the horror scifi juggernaut of the Alien franchise. From its indie roots in the original 1979, to James Cameron's action reinvention of the 1980s, through the most recent installment that has nothing to do with Ripley whatsoever - Alien: Romulus. We'll discuss the creation of the x…
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How Wolverine Became the Best X-Man
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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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Teen Titans MEGA EPISODE (Teen Titans, Best Titans Team & Donna Troy)
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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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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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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)
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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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Chatting My Adventures with Superman with Josie Campbell
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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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Dragon Ball Z with Diego Anthony Nuñez
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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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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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Batman Family MEGA EPISODE (Gotham City, Damian Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth)
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We are vengeance, we are the night - we are bringing you a Batman Family MEGA EPISODE! Dive into the shadows of Gotham City as we explore the intricate dynamics and heroics of the Bat-Family, featuring Gotham City (#472), Damian Wayne (#222), and Alfred Pennyworth (#109). This extra-long collection combines previous episodes to highlight the pivota…
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502: X-Men 97s JP Karliak Talks Voicing Morph
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Step through the Danger Room into the world of X-Men 97 with an x-citing interview featuring JP Karliak, the talented voice behind Morph. Explore the groundbreaking representation of Morph as the first openly nonbinary character in Marvel animated history and learn which popular geek franchise Karliak loves the best. Uncover behind-the-scenes insig…
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501: A Geek History Lesson Mailbag for Episode 501
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It's episode 501, so that can only mean one thing! A Geek History Lesson Mailbag to keep celebrating 500 episodes of the show. Jason and Ashley answer listener submitted thoughts as well as some voicemails about their favorite moments from the last ten years of the pod. Plus, a certain Texas cowboy makes an appearance. Pick up the Limited Edition G…
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500: 10th Anniversary Show filled with Celebrities!
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Jason and Ashley celebrate the 500th Episode and the 10th Anniversary of Geek History Lesson. Plus, celebrities, too many celebrities, stop by to help celebrate the show. Including a Star Trek Commander, a Hobbit, Two cool Dudes, a Podcast Genius, the assistant to the Queen of Podcasting and a Crow's Best Friend! Thanks for listening to GHL for all…
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Soar from the shadows as we mark the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie, based on the iconic comic book, The Crow. Join us for a special celebration of its haunting origin, anticipation building around the upcoming film adaptation, and a profound exploration of its enduring legacy. This year, as the dark avenger returns to the spotlight, we're th…
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Titans, GO! Dive into the shadows and soar through the mists of mystery with us on today's episode of Geek History Lesson, where we're summoning the enigmatic history of Raven from the vast universe of DC Comics. Unravel the arcane threads that tie her to the Teen Titans, and how she transcended the pages to become a pivotal character in the Wolfma…
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Whisk away with Jason and Ashley as we traverse the eerie and enchanting corridors of Neil Gaiman's imaginarium to the world of Dead Boy Detectives. On today's episode prepare to be spellbound as we unravel the comic book lore of Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, paranormal investigators from the pages of The Sandman. With the clock ticking towards …
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