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Once Upon A Geek - V UK: Visitation

March 09, 2025

ONCE UPON A VISITOR IN THE UK!      

Steven Boyd and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing V UK: VISITATION!  This brand-new audio drama by Big Finish Productions faithfully adapts Kenneth Johnson’s original “V” mini-series! As life-long fans of “V”, we discuss our love for the original “V”, and then dig into this new audio adaptation! Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions
  • 00:02:45 – Steven’s origin story with “V”
  • 00:12:23 – V: The Original Mini-Series (1983) history
  • 00:14:50 – V UK: Visitation – our thoughts on the production, adaptation, and casting
  • 00:34:48 – Steven’s story about meeting Kenneth Johnson
  • 00:42:30 – V UK: Visitation SPOILERS start here
  • 00:51:00 – Your listener feedback from the past few episodes
  • 01:42:00 – Sign off

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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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