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Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!

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Latest Episodes

The road to Doomsday is here, so we are dropping our third episode on The Avengers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We love them 3,000 which makes it time to celebrate everything from Avengers Tower. Or Avengers Mansion - depending! No matter what, ... more

Hocus Pocus released a sequel in 2022. Wicked part 1 & 2 released in 2024 & 2025. This week Practical Magic 2 opens in cinemas worldwide. Witches are having a comeback! Or perhaps they've been cackling at us this whole time?! Jason and Ashley explore... more

In celebration of Coyote vs Acme hitting cinemas after years of struggle and catapulting these classic Warner Bros. cartoon characters to new audiences we’re diving into a discussion about the greatest Looney Tunes characters of all time! AND we're p... more

We're turning it over to our "friends" to share their unique behind the curtain take on X-Men 97! That's right! The fourth episode of TEX MEN is finally here! Tex Willerman and Kurt Wagner, the incredible NIGHTCRAWLER are back, it's the middle of the... more

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Recent Guests

Kurt Wagner
Nightcrawler, X‑Men character
X‑Men universe
Episode: TEX MEN Ep 4 - X-Men 97 Season 2
Jay Washington
Comic commentator and guest on Hulk segment
Mad Titan Podcast / Super Villain Squad
Episode: Spider-Man MEGA EPISODE 2 (Spider-Man Pt 1 & 2, Punisher, Crafting Engaging Spider-Man Stories, Hulk)
JP Karliak
Voice actor (Morph) on X-Men 97
X-Men 97 (voice), Actor
Episode: X-Men 97 MEGA EPISODE (JP Karliak, Storm, Best X-Men Stories, Psylocke, Apocalypse ft Cullen Bunn)
Cullen Bunn
Writer of Apocalypse-focused X-Men titles
Marvel
Episode: X-Men 97 MEGA EPISODE (JP Karliak, Storm, Best X-Men Stories, Psylocke, Apocalypse ft Cullen Bunn)
Jeff May
Special guest, comedian and host of Jeff Has Cool Friends
Independent podcasting
Episode: Oppenheimer (2023) with Jeff May
Sterling Gates
Supergirl writer; long-time DC Comics creator
DC Comics
Episode: Supergirl MEGA EPISODE (Top 5 Supergirl Stories, Supergirl, Cat Grant, Mon-El)
Stacey Schrom
Writer and ex-Christopher Nolan employee; worked on The Dark Knight Rises
Former Nolan employee, writer
Episode: Tenet (2020) with Stacey Schrom
Nina Friel
Geeks History Lesson historian and guest professor focusing on House Lannister
Geeks History Lesson
Episode: House of the Dragon MEGA EPISODE (Game of Thrones, House Grejoy, Lannister and Stark)
Amy Chu
Comic writer and TV writer, Emma Frost White Queen miniseries
Marvel/TV
Episode: Writing for Comics and TV (LIVE from Emerald City Comic Con)

Hosts

Jason Inman
Host of multiple long‑running series focused on comic history and pop culture storytelling; known for in‑depth analysis, research-heavy discussions, and entertaining banter.
Ashley Victoria Robinson
Co‑host and longtime collaborator, brings critical perspective on writing, storytelling, and character development with a charismatic, humorous delivery.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Simply Fantastic

    Great insight into sci fi and fantasy pop culture. The hosts offer different perspectives and you can feel the love they have for the material. I learned to look at things differently and appreciate stories as there are details and history uncovered during the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gyver45
    United States22 days ago
  • Good show

    I love this show. Lots of great info. Could do without Ashley’s constant “All white men are evil and women are victims” narrative though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kingbuc74
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good but..

    Love the show, but MAN there are a ton of ads. Midroll every 10 minutes?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hwvbfiw6278
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing

    This is a really interesting podcast, I have been a fan for a while. Unfortunately in recent episodes it’s evident that there’s a lot of reuploads, and there’s a lack of new characters to discuss. Episodes are still worth listening too, however I wish they could evolve to discuss these topics in more different ways! I have very much enjoyed Nolan club episodes recently, they show their expertise and interesting perspectives really enjoyably, even for someone like me that hasn’t watched all the N... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ivor Owen
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Best podcast ever

    I started listening to this podcast several months ago because my eight year old daughter wanted to listen to a podcast about the teen titans. I used to read marvel comics in the late 80s and early 90s. Because my kids watch teen titans go, I’ve been getting back into comics. Ashley and Jason have taught me so much about dc comics and I’ve been reading some Superman and justice league comics because of them. My daughter often listens to episodes with me and on a recent car trip she and my son ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DND78
    United States5 months ago

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Fans value deep, sourced discussions and extensive reading lists.

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#78
South Africa/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#88
Poland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#129
Mexico/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#134
Brazil/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Green Lanterns MEGA EPISODE 2 (Elements of a Green Lantern Story, Hal Jordan 1 & 2, Blackest Night 1 & 2, John Stewart)
Q: What are the essential elements of a Green Lantern Story?
A Green Lantern story should center on willpower and overcoming fear, include a strong, clear internal and external hero's journey for the lead, and often feature a team dynamic or leadership angle (e.g., John Stewart as a lead).
Writing for Comics and TV (LIVE from Emerald City Comic Con)
Q: How do you handle telling a story that is more character-driven or more plot-driven, and how do you avoid copying from inspirations while still honoring them?
Focus on emotional truth and character motivation as the engine of the story; let inspiration inform you but reframe it through your own perspective, ensuring the characters drive the plot and that you avoid direct replication by adding your own twists and setting.
Writing for Comics and TV (LIVE from Emerald City Comic Con)
Q: Do you have a process to making comics and if so, what is it?
There is a clear, almost architectural process: start with visual real estate, outline in incremental scales (sentence, paragraph, page), then fill with structured panels and dialogue, while keeping the artist's perspective in mind and aiming for a concise, visual-first script.
Green Arrow MEGA EPISODE (Green Arrow, Black Canary, Green Arrow Quiver, Arrowette, Arrow Series Retrospective)
Q: What makes Green Arrow distinct from other DC heroes according to this episode?
Oliver Queen is depicted as a screw-up who survives by the skin of his teeth, leading to a compelling redemption arc that gives the character moral complexity and humanity.
Star Wars MEGA EPISODE (Darth Vader Vol 1, Star Wars vs Star Trek, History of the Sith & Jedi)
Q: Should Vader be explored in a live-action series or a film franchise?
Most agreed a film could better serve a single, focused arc with high production values, while a live-action series could explore long-form character development, but risks dulling the mystery of Vader if stretched too thin.

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1. Kurt Wagner
2. Jay Washington
3. JP Karliak
4. Cullen Bunn
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7. Stacey Schrom
8. Nina Friel

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