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Join Steve "Megatron" and TFG1Mike every other week as they'll debate the latest in TV, film, animation, gaming, and tech. It's like your favorite geek conversations brought to your ear holes as a podcast! "Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks"

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Latest Episodes

End of an era alert! In Episode 471, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike react to the historic shutdown of Columbia House after 71 iconic years. From vinyl and cassettes to the legendary "8 CDs for a penny" era, we look back at how mail-order... more

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San Diego Comic-Con 2026 came, saw, and completely obliterated our wallets! In Episode 470, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike breakdown the biggest Hall H moments, massive toy pre-orders, and industry-shifting reveals from SDCC 2026. First,... more

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What happens when the digital servers shut down and your "purchased" movie library suddenly vanishes into thin air? In Episode 469, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle one of the most passionate debates in modern geek culture: Physical... more

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The consolidation of the media landscape just hit a whole new level of crazy! In Episode 467, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike react to the jaw-dropping news that Fox Corp. is acquiring Roku in a massive $22 billion deal. By purchasing the... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Blum
Voice actor and guest on the episode opening
Episode: SDCC 2026 - Hall H Hijinks, Toys Rundown, and Pre-Order Fatigue
Tom Bergeron
Guest speaker introduced at start
Episode: The $50 Movie Ticket & The Great Media Merger Mania
David Kay
Voice actor known for his work in animated series and video games
Episode: Streaming Wars, Old Movies, & Star Trek Legacy
Haley Joel Osment
Actor known for roles in various films
Episode: SDCC 2025 Wrap-Up & Happy Gilmore 2 (Spoilers)
Captain Ruggels
Came on to discuss his insights on the Deadpool and Wolverine films.
Episode: Reviewing Deadpool and Wolverine with Captain Ruggels Gaming

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Steve Megatron
Host of Altered Geek, with extensive involvement in geek culture discourse and tech/media analysis
TFG1 Mike
Host of Altered Geek, known for tech and entertainment discussions with a laid-back banter style

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Loving the New Format

    I listen to this awhile back but got away from it from some time. Not sure why but got the interested to check it out again and was suprised by some of the changes. I'm liking it even more now and tends to be on the top of my go to pile for podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ForceWithMe66
    United States9 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Very imformative about the subjects that I care about. Steven really carries the show and is very entertaining while doing it. Have a listen and you will enjoy it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blackout and Shout
    United States9 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Fun podcast that is great if you want to get caught up on geek stories going on around the world of pop culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Radical Watcher
    United States9 years ago
  • I am Altered

    One of the few one person shows I can listen too. Do enjoy when other guests are on as well. High recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Hutch08
    United States9 years ago
  • Get Altered, Geek Geeky

    A podcast full of random topics I love to listen to each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MovieRevolt
    United States12 years ago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altered Geek ®

What is Altered Geek ® about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime hosts share a casual, kinetic mix of geek culture, tech, and media industry talk, often riffing on current events, trailers, and iconic franchises. Episodes cover blockbuster announcements from conventions, streaming and theater economics, AI in media, and the evolving landscape of licensing and merchandising, all wrapped in friendly banter and strong personal opinions. The format tends to mix timely news with nostalgic debates and collecting hobby passion, making it appealing to listeners who want both hot takes and a sense of community around pop culture and tech nerdiness. A standout throughline is skepticism of massive universes and consolidation, paired with enthusiasm for self-contained storytelling and classic era nostal... more

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