
The Geek Buddies are Film Critic/Writer/Host John Rocha, Animation EP/Writer Michael Vogel, and Actor/Animation Writer Shannon McClung. Three industry pros and longtime friends giving you their unique perspectives on everything geeky in the world of entertainment.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 725 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmArtsPerforming Arts | |||

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk if Backrooms and Obsession signal a sea change in Hollywood, the MOTU Box Office is in trouble, Mando and Grogu Crashes Down in its second weekend, Martin Scorses... more
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk their spoiler review for SPIDER-NOIR and their thoughts on Simon Kinberg's next Star Wars trilogy will continue the Skywalker Saga. They also discuss the new trai... more
⚠️ SPOILER REVIEW: Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu | Geek Buddies
Din Djarin and Grogu have finally made the leap to the big screen — and the Geek Buddies have THOUGHTS. John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung sit down for a full spoiler-fi... more
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk their breakdown of the new LANTERNS trailer and if it hints at the death of Hal Jordan. They also talk the new Masters of the Universe final trailer and first rea... more
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Rocha injects political junk in, acts like a jerk.
When listening to the show, you can really tell that these guys have known each other for quite a while. They’re camaraderie and blend comes together each episode. If you haven’t heard it before definitely give it a listen.
Rocha continues to be a complete man baby about anything that isn’t his opinion. This man has three great shows and he is poisoning all of them. He’ll say at the end of each show to “let us know what you think, we’d love to hear from you.” What he doesn’t tell you is that if you post anything that opposes what he thinks then he’ll just insult you and tell you to shove things up your ***. Also if you dare defend the people he is insulting then he’ll just block you because he doesn’t like to hear ... more
Updated Feb 2025:
Man I still love the geek buddies, simply the best movie/tv/entertainment review podcast out there!
Original review July 2024: Was a fan of John Rocha when he was part of the Collider crew, and just recently rediscovered him again with his geek buddies on this great podcast. They speak intelligently, with great passion, and listening to their podcast is like meeting up for brunch with good friends and having a great time talking about movies and tv and all things geeky. Give ... more
Was a fan of John Rocha when he was part of the Collider crew, and just recently rediscovered him again with his geek buddies on this great podcast. They speak intelligently, with great passion, and listening to their podcast is like meeting up for brunch with good friends and having a great time talking about movies and tv and all things geeky. Give them a listen!!
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A lively roundtable-style show where three industry veterans dissect current trailers, franchise news, and big IP in film, TV, and animation. Episodes mix spoiler-heavy reviews with debates on canon, production craft, and marketing tactics, all delivered with energetic banter and clear enthusiasm for geek culture. Noteworthy are strong conversations around Star Wars, Marvel/DC, and animation tech, plus frequent cross-promo segments that keep the discussion fast-paced and entertainment-forward. This program stands out for its dynamic host chemistry, deep industry experience, and a willingness to tackle both logistical and creative aspects of blockbuster entertainment, making it appealing to listeners who love both hard analysis and relatable... more
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Recent guests on The Geek Buddies include:
1. Amy Adams
2. Aaron Pierre
3. Michael Vogel
4. Eric Rogers
5. Jinkx Monsoon
6. Mae Whitman
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