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The Geek Buddies

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Star Wars
DC Universe
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel
James Gunn
The Last Of Us
Superman
Agatha All Along
Spider-Man
The Penguin
Peacemaker
Fantastic Four
Wandavision
Daredevil Born Again
Stranger Things
Batman
Andor
Skeleton Crew
Lanterns
Wicked

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.

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss Heidi Klum "accidentally" revealing The Batman 2 villains, Ben Wang in talks to play Iceman in the X-Men and the backlash, VisionQuest Ep 7 Spoiler Review, Wildwood review and ... more

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss that new Doctor Strange Doomsday theory that's been floating around the internet, their Spoiler Review for CLAYFACE, debate James Gunn's new Suicide Squad podcast, Conor Storri... more

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the new trailers for Dune 3 and Jumanji: Open World, James Gunn clarifying the DC Universe AGAIN after Clayface, Aaron Sorkin gets honest about his directing abilities and thei... more

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the DC news updates with the Poison Ivy series, the Clayface mixed reactions, You Can See Everything review and its box office battle with Clayface, and their ... more

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Asa Germann
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Amy Adams
Oscar-nominated actress known for her strong and varied performances
Episode: STARFIGHTER Casts Amy Adams, Peacemaker 2x2, Alien Earth 1x4 Reviews
Aaron Pierre
Episode: STARFIGHTER Casts Amy Adams, Peacemaker 2x2, Alien Earth 1x4 Reviews
Michael Vogel
Animation EP, writer, and member of The Geek Buddies
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Episode: SUPERMAN (1978) Discussion and Analysis Part 1 from The Cine-Files and Michael Vogel
Eric Rogers
Creator of Angry Birds: Mystery Island
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Episode: The Acolyte is Cancelled, ANGRY BIRDS'S Eric Rogers Talks Horror, Animation and Marvel
Jinkx Monsoon
drag performer, actor, writer, and singer, known for winning RuPaul's Drag Race
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Mae Whitman
Actress known for her role in the podcast 'The Sisters'
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Episode: James Gunn Announces SUPERMAN Changes, FX's SHOGUN Wows Viewers, Critics

Hosts

John Rocha
Host with long-standing experience in film commentary and pop culture analysis; often drives passionate discussions and provides industry insight.
Michael Vogel
Writer/producer with a focus on animation and film, brings technical and production perspective to debates.
Shannon McClung
Actor/animation writer and host, adds storytelling and performance insight to analyses.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 747 ratings
  • It’s Giving Great Podcast

    Possibly the best podcast out there. I love when John is wrong about something and the other two kinda roast him about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mase mason
    Canada9 days ago
  • Rocha rocks?

    Listen Linda’s and Lindette’s my introduction to Rocha was the outlaw schtick (was it collider or screen junkies or one of them other ones) I did not understand it and wrote him off - through Roxy Striar I discovered the Kristian Harloff show and there’s “dumb” Rocha every Monday - luckily I stuck with it and learned about the Schmodown (sp?) and how the outlaw thing was just a character and week after week I find myself AGREEING with Rocha. To the point where he’s one of my favorite hosts over ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Turbro87
    United States20 days ago
  • Rocha sucks

    Rocha injects political junk in, acts like a jerk.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JUtah31
    United States6 months ago
  • Geeky af and I love it

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amomtif3447
    United States8 months ago
  • Cry Baby Rocha

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Spawn#6
    United Statesa year ago

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Avengers Doomsday vs DC's Man of Tomorrow- Which Film NEEDS To Succeed More?
Q: Which film needs to do well more than the other film: Avengers: Doomsday or Man of Tomorrow?
Michael Vogel says DC may be more vulnerable if Man of Tomorrow fails, because Marvel can still build on its X-Men stories and established characters. The hosts also discuss Marvel's greater track record with connected universes and DC's challenge of establishing its direction.
Avengers Doomsday vs DC's Man of Tomorrow- Which Film NEEDS To Succeed More?
Q: Do you think this is the studio putting James Mangold's Star Wars film officially on hold, or is Mangold pulling the plug?
Shannon McClung thinks the studio made the decision, citing information that the Kinberg trilogy may begin shooting soon. The hosts speculate that Lucasfilm is reprioritizing projects and changing its plans for the franchise.
New STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Photo Revealed, Alien: Earth 1x7 Review
Q: Michael, your thoughts on this trailer. Or what did you think of this one?
This is the dumbest idea I've ever heard in my life, and I cannot wait to go see this movie.
LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 8 Reviews and Box Office Reaction
Q: What do you think helped the box office performance for Mission Impossible compared to the last installment?
The anticipation of it being the final film in the franchise and the enduring appeal of Tom Cruise.
LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 8 Reviews and Box Office Reaction
Q: What are your thoughts on the box office performance of Lilo & Stitch vs Mission Impossible?
Massive success for both films, showcasing audience interest and box office strength.

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A panel of three longtime friends covers everything geeky in pop culture with sharp banter, spoiler-friendly debates, and insider viewpoints from film, animation, and TV. Episodes center on big franchise news (Marvel, DC, X-Men), trailer or casting rumors, and in-depth reviews of Hogarth-level cinematic and streaming properties, all seasoned with personal anecdotes and industry chatter. A notable strength is their chemistry and willingness to wrestle with both fan expectations and industry realities, making for lively discussions that appeal to die-hard fans and casual listeners alike.

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1. The John Rocha Channel Network
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2. Amy Adams
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4. Michael Vogel
5. Eric Rogers
6. Jinkx Monsoon
7. Mae Whitman

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