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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

Clayface, the iconic Batman Villain who shot to fame with Batman the Animated Series, steps into the spotlight to embark on a horrifying adventure on the Silver Screen with the release of DC Studios' Clayface this week! And our podcast steps all the ... more

Before Bridgerton. Before Downton Abbey. Before even Pride and Prejudice there was Sense and Sensibility! Ahead of this autumn's cozy literary adaptation Jason and Ashley explore the comedy of manners that is Jane Austen's first novel. Ashley has def... more

Celebrate the legacy of the body horror icon The Fly, as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the film that walked so The Substance could run, ext... more

Autumn is officially here which means #SpookySeason2026 is here, so we are dropping our first ever MONSTERS MEGA EPISODE episode! Prepared to be scared out of your socks, hide under the bed, and take notes so you can be the final girl. You won't be s... more

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Recent Guests

Brenden Fletcher
Comic-book writer of Gotham Academy, Batgirl and Black Canary
Episode: Clayface with Brenden Fletcher (RECAST)
Lon Harris
Writer for Screen Junkies, Some More News, Passion Fruit; co-host of the Binge Boys Podcast
Episode: Monsters MEGA EPISODE (Frankenstein in Pop Culture, Van Helsing in Pop Culture, Vampires with Lon Harris, Zombies, Haunted Mansion)
Erik Barnes
Comedian, writer, and guest on Marvel Movie Club episodes; passion for professional wrestling
Independent content creator; frequent guest on the show
Episode: Professional Wrestling with Erik Barnes
Christopher Cantwell
Writer and panelist (Doctor Doom, Halt and Catch Fire, Iron Man spotlight)
Cantwell of various Marvel/DC work
Episode: Avengers MEGA EPISODE 3 (Iron Man Spotlight with Christopher Cantwell, Analyzing the Avengers LIVE, Iron Man Parts 1 & 2)
Kurt Wagner
Nightcrawler, X‑Men character
X‑Men universe
Episode: TEX MEN Ep 4 - X-Men 97 Season 2
Jay Washington
Comedian, podcaster, and guest on GHL
Mad Titan Podcast
Episode: Green Lanterns MEGA EPISODE 2 (Elements of a Green Lantern Story, Hal Jordan 1 & 2, Blackest Night 1 & 2, John Stewart)
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

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 States2 months 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 States2 months ago
  • Good but..

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hwvbfiw6278
    United States4 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 Kingdom5 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 States6 months ago

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Fans value deep, sourced discussions and extensive reading lists.

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#167
Ukraine/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#170
Brazil/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#222
Argentina/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Clayface with Brenden Fletcher (RECAST)
Q: Can you take us behind the creation of Catherine Carlo? And had you always planned on including her in a theater arc in Gotham Academy?
Fletcher says Catherine was planned as an aspect of Basil Carlo from the beginning. Basil sent her to report on Gotham Academy and its theater department, where his rival Simon Trent worked.
Clayface with Brenden Fletcher (RECAST)
Q: How do you see Clayface in the pantheon of Batman villains, and what do you think makes him interesting as a Batman writer?
Brenden Fletcher says Clayface's malleability makes him compelling. In Gotham Academy, the character's design recalls the animated series, while Basil Carlo's personality draws on Matt Hagen. Fletcher also connects Clayface to theater and film.
Avengers MEGA EPISODE 3 (Iron Man Spotlight with Christopher Cantwell, Analyzing the Avengers LIVE, Iron Man Parts 1 & 2)
Q: How do you handle writing a hero differently than writing a villain?
Cantwell explains that heroes are bound by a moral code and have more constraints, while Doom can be both noble and villainous; the writer uses a broader palette for Doom to explore selfish motives and occasional kindness.
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.

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2. Lon Harris
3. Erik Barnes
4. Christopher Cantwell
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6. Jay Washington
7. JP Karliak
8. Cullen Bunn

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