Geekville Radio Episode 162

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Marvel dropped a surprise final trailer for the upcoming Netflix Iron Fist series. We finally get to see Danny Rand’s live action look. Seth and Crazy Train are back to dissect the trailer, and give thoughts on what we can expect for the first season.

In case you weren’t one of the four million (and counting) views, check the trailer out for yourself below

In other Marvel news, we got a behind the scenes look at the now filming Avengers: Infinity War. Not only do we get glimpses of concept art and words from Kevin Feige, we get Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, and Chris Pratt side by side in the same room. Plus, we got official confirmation that Rocket Raccoon will be in the movie as well.

In the latter half of the show, Seth and Train talk the departure of Peter Capaldi from Doctor Who using a list of potential successors published by Digital Spy. Who does an admitted non-Whovian think would be a good Thirteenth Doctor? Some of Train’s selections might surprise you. This is a discussion far more suited for the casual Doctor Who fans than the discussion Seth and Mark had over at Examining The Doctor.

In the final segment of the show, Seth flies solo to give a quick review of The Lego Batman. Does it live up to the expectations set by the original Lego Movie?

What are your thoughts on these subjects? We’d like to hear from you below.

An Unearthly Child

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This week goes all the way back to the very beginning. Mark and Seth examined the first ever episode of Doctor Who, An Unearthly Child, which introduces us to The Doctor and sets the stage for what became The Madman In A Box.

Iron Fist Trailer, Infinity War, The Next Doctor Who, Lego Batman Review

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Marvel has dropped the final trailer for Netflix’s Iron Fist. We finally see what Danny Rand will be depicted like. Will this live up to the Netflix Marvel standards, and does this mean anything for infinity War? Speaking of Infinity War, Seth and Train talk the video that Marvel posted depciting Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, and Chris Pratt side by side. What can we expect from Infinity War? Can these characters cross over to the big screen? In other news, Seth and Train continue discussion on the departure of Peter Capaldi from Doctor Who, and who could be his replacement. In the final segment, Seth reviews The Lego Batman Movie.

Superhero Sunday: The Phantom

The Phantom is about as old school as you can get for superheroes. In fact, he predates Superman by two years.

In addition to his comic serials spanning over 1600 (?!!) issues, The Phantom has appeared in many other comics. He was even part of the animated superhero team Defenders Of The Earth with Flash Gordon and Mandrake The Magician.

Billy Zane played him in a 1996 theatrical film, back when almost all superhero movies sucked.

Here, courtesy of Archive.org, is the first live action adaption of The Phantom. The complete 15 part 1943 serial for your old-school enjoyment. Grab some popcorn, invite some friends, and check out one of the original superhero movies.

Examining The Doctor: The Return Of Doctor Mysterio

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Examining The Doctor returns to examine The Return Of Doctor Mysterio! Join Mark and Seth as they provide their signature blend of knowledge and humor to the first new Doctor Who story in a full year. When a species of living brains start taking over world leaders, it’s up to The Doctor, Nardole, and a superhero known as The Ghost to save the world.

Need the story? It’s available on Amazon via our affiliate link in both Instant Streaming, DVD or Blu-Ray (starting February 21st).

In addition to the usual commentary, Mark and Seth discuss the recently announced departure of Peter Capaldi from the series. Who can step into the TARDIS as The Thirteenth Doctor? And what can we expect from the final Capaldi season.

The Return Of Doctor Mysterio, And The Departure Of Peter Capaldi

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The news of Peter Capaldi’s departure broke last week, so Mark and Seth discuss Capaldi’s run coming to an end. They then return to commentary for this past year’s Christmas Special The Return Of Doctor Mysterio, the first new story in a full year.

Geekville Radio: Super Bowl Commercials And More

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The biggest sporting event of the year is in the history books, as are the many commercials that air specifically during the game. Seth and Crazy Train go over five trailers in particular that caught their eye, all listed here for your convenience.


Logan


Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2


Stranger Things 2


Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales


Transformers: The Last Knight

In TV News, The Arrowverse may be getting bigger as CW is reportedly in talks for a Black Lightning show produced by Greg Berlanti.

“This is a swift turnaround for the project, which was shopped to other networks by Warner Bros. TV immediately after Fox opted not to go to pilot, with the CW emerging as the likely new home. I hear Fox brass ultimately decided that the superhero show was not a good fit into its already crowded genre drama space that includes the DC/WBTV series Gotham and Lucifer, Seth MacFarlane’s upcoming space dramedy, and two pilots: the X-Men-themed drama written by Matt Nix and The Passage; all are from 20th TV.”

Also on CW and produced by Berlanti, Riverdale had debuted and is pulling decent numbers.

On the review front, Seth and Train review the NBC sitcom Powerless with differing views. The show had modest numbers, so will it stick around? Especially since the show we got is not the show originally filmed.

“Unlike the episode that aired last night, this version of Powerless was undeniably cute. The story focused on a group of insurance agents who sincerely wanted nothing more than to help troubled people — the result of living in a city where superheroes run rampant and cause unquantifiable levels of damage — get the money they deserve. The team dynamic was apparent, and the group of genuine, caring coworkers was juxtaposed against their new boss, a typical comic book villain who only cares about getting rich, making for a promising setting.”

Marvel’s Agents Of SHIELD is back, and once again has hit the ground running. While numbers seem OK, the reception has been very good, averaging 8.5 out of 10 on IMDB. How has the LMD story played out so far? And has Jeffrey Mace won over Train and Seth with his backstory?

In the final segment, Train talks about Marvel’s diversity movement, and what it does for longtime fans. It’s a thought provoking discussion we’d like to hear your thoughts on.

All this and more in another fun-filled Geekville Radio!

Super Bowl Commercials, Black Lightning To CW, Riverdale, Powerless, Agents Of SHIELD, Marvel’s Diveristy

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The annual Big Game is in the recordbooks, and as with every year, we get our first glimpses at the big movies and TV shows to come. Seth and Crazy Train look over the trailers for Logan, Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, Transformers 5, Pirates Of The Caribbean 5, and Stranger Things 2. On the news front, The Arrowverse may be growing a bit as Black Kightning is rumored to be getting a CW series produced by Greg Berlanti. Train and Seth also talk Riverdale, and review Agents Of SHIELD LMD, and NBC’s Powerless. In the final segment of the show, they discuss the movement by Marvel for more diverse characters. It’s a thought provoking topic that we’d like to hear your feedback on.

Examining The Doctor: The Power Of The Daleks Part Six

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It’s been a long but fun ride as we close out The Power Of The Daleks. Mark returns to help Seth give his knowledge and insight for this animated adaption of the long lost Doctor Who classic.

Recently released on DVD and Blu-Ray, The Power Of The Daleks is an animated reconstruction of the first Patrick Troughton story originally broadcast in 1967. It aired only once in The UK, and was one of the casualties of a massive film erasing measure by The BBC in the early 1970s. Fortunately, the audio still exists and the animated reconstruction was commissioned by The BBC.

Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature blend of historical knowledge and humor into Part Six of The Power Of The Daleks!

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Power Of The Daleks Part Six Examined

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Mark returns to help Seth provide their humor and insight to the grand finale of The power Of The Daleks. Only broadcast once in 1966, this adaption is the closest we may ever get to seeing the long lost classic starring Patrick Troughton, Michael Craze, and Anneke Wills.