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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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Is modern streaming officially taking away what you pay for? In Episode 467, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle the recent outrage surrounding Netflix’s ad-supported tier. While the "Standard with Ads" plan saves a few bucks, subscrib... more

The media landscape is experiencing a massive changing of the guard! In Episode 466, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle a week of historic endings and radical digital beginnings. First, we say a final, bittersweet goodbye to an instit... more

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Is the "cheap night out" officially extinct? In Episode 465, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike confront the arrival of the $50 movie ticket. But the industry shifts don't stop at the box office. We dive into the massive retail and audio rum... more

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The digital landscape is getting messier by the minute! In Episode 464, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle the controversial news that X (formerly Twitter) is handing the keys to your timeline over to Grok. We discuss the implications... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Bergeron
Guest speaker introduced at start
Episode: The $50 Movie Ticket & The Great Media Merger Mania
David Kay
Voice actor and host
Episode: SDCC 2025 Wrap-Up & Happy Gilmore 2 (Spoilers)
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

Hosts

Steve Megatron Phillips
Host of Altered Geek with ties to Altered Geek / GeekCast Radio; long-running voice in geek culture discussions.
TFG1 Mike
Co-host of Altered Geek; engages in tech, entertainment discussions, and banter with a focus on geek culture.

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 States8 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 States11 years ago

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Lively banter with strong geek culture insights that fans cite as engaging.
Sponsorship reads feel authentic and relevant to tech and entertainment audiences.
Guests add credibility and fresh perspectives that broaden topic coverage.
Some critique pacing and staying on topic, but fans value the hosts' chemistry.
Listeners appreciate the mix of industry analysis with nostalgia and personal anecdotes.

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

Two hosts mix casual banter with deep dives into TV, film, animation, gaming, and tech, often weighing industry shifts like streaming dynamics, theater pricing, mega-mergers, AI use in media, and rights changes. The conversations span nostalgia for classic media, talk of conventions and collecting, and playful debates about future trends, with guests occasionally joining to kick off discussions. The tone stays informal and opinionated, offering listeners a mix of timely industry analysis and fan-focused culture insights, alongside practical sponsor and advertising chatter. Expect varied topics, quick pivots between tech and pop culture, and a willingness to push provocative takes while keeping the conversation approachable for geeks and cas... more

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