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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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Super Mates Episode 30: Spidey Meets The Avengers, Movie Trailer Talk, and Feedback!

May 07, 2015

Chris and Cindy talk about the latest geeky movie trailers cracking the internet in half! They briefly touch on Ant-Man and Star Wars: The Force Awakens before digging in deep for the controversial Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer. You’ll believe a man can use an anti-depressant!

Then it’s the main event: Spider-Man tries “…To Become An Avenger” from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 (1966). Chris and Cindy break down the story of Spidey’s first meeting with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes…just in time for a certain summer blockbuster featuring some long-underwear types! Also, the actual historic meeting acted out, just for you in the return of Super Mates Theater!

We wrap things up with feedback from you!

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Be sure to let us know what you think! Let your voice be heard! We’d love to read it aloud in an upcoming episode. Drop us a line in our comments section, or email us at supermatespodcast@gmail.com. If you’re listening on iTunes, please consider leaving a review of our show! We’re also on Facebook!

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Next time: Kyle Benning of King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun stops by as Super Mates joins the Conway’s Corner Crossover podcasting event! We discuss legendary writer Gerry Conway’s crusade for creator equity, and review a Conway-penned epic from Superman Family #186-187. The Supermen of Two Worlds must merge to face an unbeatable foe! #ConwayXover

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