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The Geekbox

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Are you a geek? Do you like geeky stuff? Do you like listening to other geeks talk about geeky stuff? Join professional nerds Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins as they sound off on the latest happenings in the worlds of gaming, film, television, and comics. Head over to www.geekbox.net for the latest -- new episode every Tuesday!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes712Founded17 years ago
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Wherein we discuss sportsball, Ryan's ongoing Final Fantasy XIV tech support nightmare, Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster, Pokopia, Jason Voorhees in Dead by Daylight, and the problem with Star Trek (and other old TV shows) in HD. Starring Ryan Scott an... more

Wherein we discuss Free Comic Book Day, the Nintendo Store, Crystal Lake (somehow not premiering on Friday the 13th), Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster, Star Fox, and Final Fantasy XIV tech support. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

Wherein we discuss stupid AI nonsense and the idiots that perpetuate it, Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster, Final Fantasy X-2, the good ol' days of Nintendo Power, the evolution of comic book trade paperbacks, Scream 7, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.... more

Wherein we discuss the 2026 Oscars, The Last Drive-In, the (third?) death of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Overwatch, Nvidia's latest AI nonsense, Final Fantasy V, Pokopia, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and the upcoming Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat m... more

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Episode: The Geekbox: Episode 687
Adam Fitch
Former co-host, frequent guest on The Geekbox
Episode: The Geekbox: Episode 657

Hosts

Ryan Scott
Host of The Geekbox; long-standing gaming and pop culture commentator with a focus on classic and modern gaming, film, and comics.
Ryan Higgins
Co-host with a knack for humor, culture takes, and conversational chemistry; often provides counterpoints and mainstream pop culture insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • 2 Ryans

    Oh boy I could listen to Ryan Scott all day. Other Ryan needs to expand his knowledge base and not speak about anything but comics.The surety that he speaks with, despite his ignorance is amazing .

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Comickook
    United Statesa year ago
  • It’s become so negative

    Between Ryan Scott’s “I formed an opinion 30 years ago and nothing can change it” and Higgins’ “I haven’t seen this and maybe never will, but here’s all the reasons it’s terrible”, the show has become hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    dstrohmeng
    United States2 years ago
  • I've been listening to these nerds for years. Why would I stop now

    Podcast Addict
    5
    chillrobots
    2 years ago
  • 1up is down…

    So sad to see this old heroes of mine dropping into irrelevance. Their hot takes are as old as this podcast now.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kranz666
    Germany2 years ago
  • You have turned into grumpy old gamers

    Well this will be my last episode. I just heard they talk about a trip to italy for 30 minutes. What does any of that have to with the geakbox? You complain about about being turned off by BG3, the years most popular game, but yet neither of you have played it. You complain when a game doesn’t add new mechanics or gameplay features, then you get salty about final fantasy 16 being different. You complain about movies that people clearly enjoy like DnD, Maybe you guys should just stop playing gam... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ashums28
    United States2 years ago

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A sizable portion appreciates the banter and insider culture references.
Some recurring reviews describe the show as grumpy or inconsistent but still funny to long-time listeners.
Frequent fans value nostalgia-driven talks and deep dives into classic games.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and breadth of nerd knowledge.
Many critics push back on political topics and feel it derails gaming-focused discussions.

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The Geekbox: Episode 700
Q: Can Higgins talk about the economics of trading card games at his shop?
The trading card game market has seen a spike in popularity post-COVID, leading to issues of supply and demand where distributors struggle to fulfill orders, causing card stores to charge customers significantly above MSRP.

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A long-running nerd-culture chat show where two hosts riff on gaming, film, TV, and comics with humor, banter, and strong personalities. Episodes weave between retro nostalgia, current pop-culture happenings, and personal anecdotes, with frequent deep-dives into classic games, Nintendo topics, and comic-adjacent news. The show is known for its playful dynamic, candid opinions, and occasional political commentary, which some listeners appreciate for honesty and others push back against as it drifts from core gaming topics. It often includes enthusiastic debates, humor, and light product plugs, making it a steady source of entertainment for devoted geeks who enjoy a mix of nostalgia and contemporary culture topics.

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The Geekbox launched 17 years ago and published 712 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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