Show overview
Be Our Geek has been publishing since 2018, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 70 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 55 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 19 episodes published. Published by myTalk 107.1 | Hubbard Radio.
From the publisher
Because everybody's a geek about something! Join Miss Shannan (myTalk 107.1 radio) and Jatin Setia (Twin Cities Film Fest) as they discuss movies, TV, music, and pop culture from the geek perspective. Plus, a special guest each week shares what has them "geeking out." You're not just a geek; you're our geek!
Latest Episodes
View all 70 episodesEp 84EP 75 Musical Theater and Mental Wellness with JC Lippold
On this edition of the Be Our Geek Show, Miss Shannan is joined by JC Libbold, a teacher, community leader, and consultant. Shannan and JC talk about the history of musical theater and their personal history as theater nerds. JC also highlights his work promoting mental health awareness, including staying sharp and developing your mental capacity. To connect with JC, support mental health support and awareness, or find out more about his work check out the links below!https://www.jclippold.com/https://cadre.io/https://aliveandkickinmn.org/Follow our show, it’s Be Our Geek Show on Facebook andInstagram and Email us at [email protected] like and subscribe to Be Our Geek whenever you find us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 70EP 74 Puppets Gaming and Klingon with Dawn Krosnowski
Miss Shannan is joined by Dawn Krosnowski, a Minneapolis-based performer best known for her stage, commercial, and voiceover work. She has had the privilege of voice-over and puppeteering the mascots for CONvergence, Connie, and MKII. Dawn speaks about her experience being chosen to join the Broadway cast of The Twenty Sided Tavern, a Broadway DnD playthrough.Find out more about Dawn's work at www.DawnKrosnowski.comOr on Instagram @dawnkrosnowskiBOOK TICKETS FOR HER HOLIDAY SHOW NOW!I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season! November 28-December 14, 2025 at the Phoenix TheaterI'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season! 2025 Tickets | The Arts NestEnter coupon code BEOURGEEK25 for $5 off the cost of your ticket!Follow our show, it’s Be Our Geek Show on Facebook andInstagram and Email us at [email protected] like and subscribe to Be Our Geek whenever you find us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
EP 73 Woman Art Travel and Food with Kelly Groehler
Kelly Groehler, creator and host of the WTAF Show (standing for Women Travel Art Food), joins Miss Shannan to talk about her work connecting women to women-centered food and travel content and tackling the massive funding gap for women-owned businesses. Shannan and Kelly discuss what she strives to offer women through her content, how she intends to reshape how these experiences are marketed, and for whom. To check out Kelly's work changing the travel experience game for the better go to thewtafshow.comFollow our show it’s Be Our Geek Show on Facebook andInstagram and Email us at [email protected] like and subscribe to Be Our Geek whenever you find us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 71EP 72 Gamers and Streamers with 8BitOfFun
Today, the Geeks are joined by 8BitofFun or 8Bit for short. 8Bit is an Influencer and Content Creator with over 13 years of experience in the media and gaming industry. He grew his business and name from the ground up and shares how he made his passion his life.Connect With 8bit to talk about gaming, growth, or his work advocating for African American Male content creators and go to:Youtube.com/8bitoffunTwitch.tv/8bitoffunTiktok.com/@8bitoffun8bitoffun.tvFollow our show it’s Be Our Geek Show on Facebook andInstagram and Email us at [email protected] like and subscribe to Be Our Geek whenever you find us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 78EP 71 Movies Best of and Best Coming and Best for Geeks with Paul McGuire Grimes
Host Shannan Paul and head of Twin Cities Film Fest Jatin Setia are joined by Paul McGuire Grimes, the featured Geek Of The Week, to geek out over all of their favorite movies of 2024 and what to see in 2025. Paul is a Minnesota-based film critic and entertainmentreporter who appears on KSTP-TV, My Talk 107.1, Fox9 Good Day, and is a RottenTomatoes-approved critic. Paul gives us a glimpse into the year with new interviews from Ben Stiller, Adam Scott, and the rest of the cast of Severance and The Last Showgirl with Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis.Follow our show it’s Be Our Geek Show on Facebook, Twitter andInstagram and Email us at [email protected] like and subscribe to Be Our Geek whenever you find us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 70EP 70 TV Production and Guiness World Records with Mike Marcotte
This episode our guest GEEK has two of the collect gigs in the world. Not only is Mike Marcotte an award-winning TV producer, but he also spends time awarding other people during his other job as an adjudicator for Guinness World Records. Check out his wild ride to both careers he loves. Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In.#Mike Marcotte #KSTP #GuinnessWorldRecords #TVproduction #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk107See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 69EP 69 Voice Acting and Convergence Convention History with Dawn Krosnowski
Here in the Twin Cites, we’re gearing up for CONvergence 2023. To help you get in the mood, catch up with the replay of this interview recorded live at CONvergence 2022. Miss Shannan had a great conversation with Dawn Krosnowski. Dawn is an amazingly talented Voice Actor, Actress, Puppeteer, and the Voice of The CONvergence Mascots, Connie and Mark II. Get their take on the business of Voice Acting, General Nerdom, and Dawn's life as a puppeteer.Get more info on Dawn Krosnowski and watch her “Boozy Baking” web series at https://www.youtube.com/@clevergirlproductions2907Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In.#DawnKrosnowski #Convergence #CVG2023 #CVG2022 #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk107See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 68EP 68 Indie Music Labels and Music Industry Changes with Aaron Lazerbeak Mader
For all our music fans, you’ll catch the vibe when our guest GEEK, Aaron Lazerbeak Mader, musician, producer, and CEO/General Manager of Doomtree Recordsshares with Miss Shannan how he’s evolved along with the music industry. How he’s collaborated with artists like Lizzo (producing her entire debut album), Doja Cat, and Dessa. Plus, he fills us in on releasing his new project “Lava Bangers II.” Get Lazerbeak’s latest album at www.lazerbeak.comJoin in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #Lazerbeak #DoomtreeRecords #IndieRecordLabel #HipHop #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk107See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 67The Art of Clothing Design and Geek Fashion with Samantha Rei
Do you get distracted by bad costume design in movies? You’re not alone. Our guest GEEK, clothing designer Samantha Rei talks with Miss Shannan about the good, the bad and the ugly within costume design. Plus, we cover over the latest in Geek Culture and Fashion. Learn more about Samantha Rei’s latest design work and register for her classes Sewing at https://www.samantharei.comJoin in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #SamanthaRei #GeekFashion #FashionDesign #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk107See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
EP 66 The Return of Holiday TV Episodes with Rocco Bonello
We’re ready to hunker down for the holidays with the return appearance of guest GEEK, Rocco Bonell. Rocco updates Miss Shannan and Jatin Setia on this growing list of favorite TV Christmas Episodes. Plus, we helped him workshop a new history of music show that we would love to listen to. Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #RoccoBonello #TwinCitiesCon #ChristmasEpisode #Holidays #Christmas #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 81EP 65 Costume Creation and Professional Level Cosplay with Paul Haga and Miss Shannan
Have you ever considered building your own incredibly accurate Stormtrooper Uniform? Well, our guest Geek, Paul Haga has. More than once. Get some expert perspective on the art of costuming, thanks to Paul. We also learn all about the 501ST LEGION and their “Bad Guys Doing Good” Charity endeavors. Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #PaulHaga #Cosplay #StarWars #501stLegion #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 82Ep 61 Coloring Books and Dealers Way with Harold Torres and Scott Burtness
Two guest GEEKs for the price of one, when author Scott Burtness, and illustrator Harold Torres, help us all color in the lines of their awesome new Coloring Book. They have some great stories to share as participants of a wide variety of Cons, both as attendees and selling their books and art. Grab your copy of their coloring book, “A is for All the Monsters We Can't Stand” available if you see our guests at your favorite Midwest Con and Amazon.com at www.twincitiescon.com Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #Scott Burtness #Harold Torres #ColoringBooks #CONvergence #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 80Ep 60 TV Christmas Episodes with Rocco Bonello
Christmas is here and our guest GEEK, Rocco Bonello has been sharing the holiday cheer for years by filling in friends on TV Christmas Episode of the distance and recent past. Grab your favorite holiday beverage and listen in while they cover holiday episodes from All in The Family, Bewitched, Silver Spoons and More. Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #RoccoBonelle #TwinCitiesCon #ChristmasEpisode #Holidays #Christmas #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 72Ep 59 Comedy and Snow Plows with Maggie Faris
The snow is finally flying in Minnesota and our guest GEEK comedian Maggie Faris comes in out of the cold to share her new comedy web series, “Dyke It Yourself.” See the fun comedy series starring Maggie and her friends at www.dykeityourself.com Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #MaggieFaris #WebSeries #DIY #Comedian #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 79Ep 58 MCU v Star Wars and Running a Successful ComicCon with Ben Penrod
We’re back from our Summer Holiday with some more fun for everyone. Our guest GEEK Ben Penrod doesn’t just love going to Cons. He loves founding them. Listen in as Jatin and Miss Shannan learn all about Twin Cities Con, a new comic con at the Minneapolis Convention Center promising us a ton of geek goodies. Grab passes and get the full schedule on Twin Cities Con happening on October 2 and 3rd 2021, at www.twincitiescon.com Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #BenPenrod #TwinCitiesCon #StarWars #MCUWhatIf #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 57 Gray The Graphic Novel and Douglas Adams with Arvind Ethan David
Our guest GEEK Arvind Ethan David has given us a ton of geek goodies, such as “Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency” and the stage musical “Jagged Little Pill.” Now Jatin and Miss Shannan are geeked to talk with him about his new graphic novel and audio drama, called “Gray.” Gray is based on Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, but with a modern feminist twist. This time, GRAY is a supernatural revenge thriller about an alluring but violent woman, DORIAN GRAY, who seeks vengeance on a cabal of powerful men who wronged her years ago; and of the straight-laced Detective with a past of his own, who is tasked with stopping her. Grab his graphic novel, “Gray” from you favorite book retailer or Amazon, and get more info at https://www.sistersofgray.com/ Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #ArvindEthanDavid #GrayGraphicNovel #DirkGently #DouglasAdams #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 56 Stand Up Comedy and Funny Thing About Minnesota with Patrick Strait
Our guest GEEK Patrick Strait is a journalist and author who has covered the Minnesota comedy scene for years. So Miss Shannan and Jatin are geeked to talk with him about the long comedy history of the Twin Cities and his new book “Funny Thing About Minnesota.” Grab his book, “Funny Thing About Minnesota” from you favorite retailer like Amazon, and get more info on all the cool things Patrick covers at www.mncomedy.com Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #PatrickStrait #FunnyThingAboutMinnesota #LouieAnderson #MinnesotaComedy #talk #podcast #Comedy #StandUpComedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 55 Mental Health in Geekdoms with Justine Mastin and Larisa Garski
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we have two of the best guest GEEKS to help us talk about Mental Health and Mental Wellness. Miss Shannan and Jatin Setia are joined by Justine Mastin and Larisa Garski, co-authors of the book “Starship Therapise.” Justine and Larisa are experts in the growing field of geek therapy. And they bring a unique approach to self-help and therapy, using the powers of therapeutic fanfiction and modern mythology. Listen in and “Boldly Go Into Therapy.” Grab their book, "Starship Therapise" from you favorite retailer, and get more info at https://www.facebook.com/starshiptherapise Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #JustineMastin #LarisaGarski #MetalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #StarshipTherapise #GeeksTherapy #HarryPotter #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 53: Travel Hacks and AI Apps with Jenn Bonine
Ever wonder how to get the best deals when you’re planning your next trip? Well our guest GEEK, Jenn Bonine, CEO of AI Appstore, has the best ways for you to beat the algorithms so you can travel like a rockstar. Plus, she fills Miss Shannan and Jatin in on what is up and coming in the realm of AI. Get more info on Jenn, AI Appstore, and their new Virtual Reality Community “Red Rex” at https://jennbonine.com Join in on the conversation and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #AIAppstore #JennBonine #RedRex #TravelHacks #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest #MyTalk1071See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 52: Reality TV and with the Hyperbole Podcast
We’ve got TWO guest GEEKs coming to you this week with the fun team from the “Hyperbole Podcast.” Amy Zaroff and Danielle Arlowe pop in to tell us about what's going on in the world of Reality Television Shows. Listen in while Miss Shannan and Jatin find out what they should be watching to keep it real. And, catch up on Amy and Danielle’s Hyperbole Podcast at https://www.hyperbole.fun Join in on the conversation and call in to Be Our Geek at 612-276-2774 and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you find Be Our Geek. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Listen In. #HyperbolePodcast #AmyZaroff #DanielleArlowe #rhobh #60DayFiance #RHOSLC #DCCMakingTheTeam #realitytv #talk #podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #BeOurGeek #Geek #GeeksofColor #ladypodsquad #podernfamily #MissShannan #JatinSetia #TwinCitiesFilmFest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.