Tag: Once Upon a Geek

Once Upon A Geek - Alpha Flight

November 13, 2022

ONCE UPON THE GREAT WHITE NORTH!   

Sean Ross and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing Marvel's Canadian (dysfunctional) super-team, ALPHA FLIGHT! Why we love the team, best eras of comics, best (and worst) team members, and planning for Alpha Flight in the MCU!

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Once Upon A Geek - Growing Up Geeky: A Teen Girl's Opinion

October 16, 2022

ONCE UPON A TEENAGE GIRL! 

Shag and his 16 year old daughter discuss growing up geeky in today's world! Curious what a teenage girl things about being a geek? Listen to this episode to find out!

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Once Upon A Geek - Doctor Who Technical Manual (1983)

August 14, 2022

ONCE UPON A TIMELORD - THE DOCTOR WHO TECHNICAL MANUAL (1983)! 

Dr. Chris Lewis and The Irredeemable Shag use the 1983 publication, “The Doctor Who Technical Manual” to frame a discussion about growing up as Doctor Who fans!

  • 0:09:04 - The Doctor Who Technical Manual 
  • 0:58:48 - Your Listener Feedback from Previous Episodes

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Once Upon A Geek - V: The Series

July 17, 2022

ONCE UPON A VISITOR (part 3 of 3)! 

We conclude our coverage of the classic 1980s sci-fi phenomenon entitled, “V”!  This episode features 10 different fans discussing: V: THE SERIES, the comic books, the manga, merchandise produced around the world, and why people loved "V"! Including a special interview with comics professional, Bob Greenberger, the DC Comics Editor on the “V” comic book! 

  • 0:09:31 - V: THE SERIES
  • 1:15:32 - Bob Greenberger on V the Comic Book
  • 1:32:16 - V the Comic Book Fan Discussion
  • 2:36:24 - V the Manga
  • 3:07:51 - V the Merchandise

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Once Upon A Geek - V: The Final Battle

June 12, 2022

ONCE UPON A VISITOR (part 2 of 3)! 

We continue our coverage of the classic 1980s sci-fi phenomenon entitled, “V”! Across three episodes we'll cover every aspect of the franchise.

This episode features 7 different fans discussing: V THE FINAL BATTLE, the spin-off novels published by Pinnacle and Tor, the toys that were produced around the world, and why people loved "V" so much!

  • 0:06:33 - V: THE FINAL BATTLE
  • 1:37:04 - V the Novels
  • 2:28:49 - V the Toys

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Once Upon A Geek - V: The Original Mini-Series

May 15, 2022

ONCE UPON A VISITOR (part 1 of 3)! 

We begin our coverage of the classic 1980s sci-fi phenomenon entitled, “V”! Across three episodes we'll cover every aspect of the franchise.

This episode features 10 different fans discussing: V THE ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES, composer Joe Harnell's music for "V" and the various soundtracks, the promotional efforts and hype, and why people loved "V" so much!

  • 0:11:31 - V: THE ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES
  • 1:36:07 - V the Music
  • 2:22:24 - V the Promotions and Hype

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Once Upon A Geek - Growing Up Geeky in the 1970s and '80s

April 03, 2022

ONCE UPON THE 1970s AND 1980s! 

The premier episode of the ONCE UPON A GEEK PODCAST! It's an Irredeemable Family Reunion -- Shagg chats with his real-world sister & brother about growing up geeky in the 1970s & 1980s! #FindYourJoy

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Once Upon A Geek Promo

March 20, 2022

ONCE UPON A GEEK PODCAST -- 

Imagine a podcast that celebrates the things we love.

Why spend time being so angry and cynical about our fandoms?

Join the Irredeemable Shag for a show where we’re just trying to be happy. Our discussions cover a variety of geeky subjects that we’re passionate about. While the topics will be ever-changing, our focus will be on science fiction, comic books, pop culture, what it means to be a geek in this world, and other nostalgia-fueled ideas.

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