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In this one the guys look at progs 1701-1703 and discuss that age old dilemma.... is a boob in the mouth a boob too far? As always, prog spoilers throughout and language not suitable for your kids, unless you're a REALLY bad parent in which case, cool. Featuring guest appeances by Richard's hot wife and a crazy drunken Irishman.... a DIFFERENT crazy drunken Irishman.

Amy and Stacey welcome you to Episode 4, A New Hope, no no sorry Episode 1 the Phantom Podcast... erm hang on I'll start again. Welcome to Episode 1 of our brand new podcast If You Like This. If you need comic suggestions we're your girls. This episode we suggest comics to enjoy with the theme of Politics, Law and Order. Please suggest more topics to us at @ifyoulikethis on Twitter or email us at [email protected]

Finally the Dissecting Worlds pair get back on the beat and bring together the conclusions from series 2 on Law & Order and Crime & Punishment in this bumper episode. In so doing they look at the subject in Vampire fiction. They consider the seperation of the Judicary in genre fiction. Ask why does Jonah.J.Jameson hate spiderman? They also ponder the relationship between Babylon 5 security and the Chief Constable of South Wales. Sigmund Freud and TV's Sherlock help with enquiries, and Starfleet Security's job spec is considered. On the way they also consider the shady godlen dagger wielding almost respectable genre cousin of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror - Crime Fiction & telly - CSI ends up walking into a door taking the jury system with it and Morse may fall down some stairs. Harry Potter, Capes and Tights and Dredd also guest star, With some parochial Marvel movie news. Ed McBain & She Hulk are mentioned in dispatches. Kehhar gets confused bettween honor/guilt culture (refering to honour and face which are the same thing - the dolt!) & gets told off by his wife. It's just like an early epsiode of the Sweeney really but without the smoking. They might even mention The Wire in an epsiode with more conclusions than the Return of the King movie. Email:[email protected] or twit Grampus @theGrampus or Kehaar @Clarkythecruel for feedback. Further opinionated nonsense available at Matt's Tolkien Gestures column on the geek syndicate site and roleplaying/wargaming rubbish from Kehaar at http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/ The excellent Harker mentioned is available from here: http://www.arielpress.com/about.html

As we fast approach the 2nd Eurogamer expo Barry and Ant pull the Eurogamer Community Manager Tom Champion away from his preparations for a chat about the show.

In this weeks spine tingling ep we do away with the news for an extended week that was including Clint, Comic Heroes,Interzone, XIII Day of the Black Sun, Green Manor 2 and in our main we take a look at the recent Hugo Awards. Owners of the Geek Syndicate iphone app can pick up an extra which is Dave's interview with comic book writer and novelist Greg Rucka. Enjoy!

Welcome to Small Press Big Mouth Episode 23 where Stace and Lee have tons of small press related gorgeousness for you including: an interview with Leeds Alternative Comics Fair organisers Steve Tillotson and Hugh Raine, more small press related news then you could shake a photocopier at and reviews of Sherlock Homes vs Skeletor by Gareth Brookes, Viva La Monkeysuit, The Man Who Loved Breasts and Iron Wok Jan! Go ahead you know you want it!

Join Barry and Dave for another episode of the podcasty goodness that is Geek Syndicate. News Mark Millar turns director Admiral Adama''s story to continue in comics? Stainless Steel Rat Returns Week that Was Dave looks at some comics on his travels to Europe The Sign of Four Robin Hood Main We look at some of the returning and new TV shows. Other links http://www.oceanverse.com/ http://www.geeksyndicatecomic.com/ http://northeastgeekfeast.blogspot.com/ www.brokensea.com/feedback

In this episode we look back on some of the news that came out of GamesCom in Cologne, discuss my latest 360 RROD and we announce the winner of our Eurogamer Tickets competition News Xbox Live price increase Super Mario’s 25th birthday and Playstation's 15th birthday Duke Nukem Forever is finally coming out The Scottish gaming industry gets a boost Deus Ex Human Revolution We preview Halo Reach Reviews: In Buy, Rent or Avoid we review Kane and Lynch 2: Dogs Days and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Join Iz and Barry for another episode of the positivity podcast! In the news Iz reveals the details of the Cardiff Expo, Sherlock and Luther to return, Martin Freeman loses out on the Hobbit, Sandman the TV series and more. There's another two ace Gateway to Geekdom's and the Expendables is our big budget review. If you got the Geek Syndicate Network iPhone app look out for a preview pdf story 'Low Life' by Rob Williams and D'Israeli from 2000AD prog 1701.

FEEDBACK: A HERO’S CALLING Episode #1 "Never In A Thousand Years" by Alan White and Matthew Atherton Based upon the character concept created by Matthew Atherton and Sarah Blevins Traveling a wooded road ... a married couple make their way through an overcast night. But this is no ordinary road ... This is no ordinary married couple... And this is no ordinary night. Cast: MATT-Matthew Atherton SARAH-Sarah Blevins FIEND-Richard Brooks II OLD MAN-Eric Busby Originally produced by Eric Busby/DarkerProjects

Bit of a shorter one than usual due to technology hating us, but the guys still manage to tear into progs 1699 and "jumping on prog" 1700. Flint attempts to convince everyone Aquaman doesnt suck and Rich has FINALLY gotten around to checking out some of Dante's backstory.It'll put a tiger in your goddamn tank! As ever, spoilers throughout and non kiddie friendly language.

Welcome to another journey into the crazy world of geekdom with Geek Syndicate. News Walking dead TV Preview Trailer, Fantastic Four gets a reboot,The 99 and James Masters signs onto to a new Syfy show Thanks to joe dono for question from twitter which promptsa brief chat about web series. Check out The variants.com Week that was Shadowland, Dave finally watches Inception,True Blood and Sherlock iPhone app extra To go along with our Sherlock chat is an interview I did with co-creator Steven Moffat on the show. Competition Listen out for the chance to win the first True Blood novel

Dissecting Worlds turns it's attention to the world of Computer Games and in particular Mass Effect (thanks Wedgedoc for the suggestion.) On the way they discuss the many influences and parallels on Spectres namely James Bond, Wild West Marshals, the operative from Serenity, the Jedi amongst others with nods to Dredd, The Wire, X-files and Mancuso FBI. See the blood boil and the rapiers get drawn at in a sidetrack into Roger Moores period as 007! Wonder at the parallels to the Citadel Council of the UN Secuirty Council pernament members & the Congress System. Gape at the consideration of Computer Games as fiction anyway and how their world building differs from books, flms, comics and between gaming genres. Feedback on the forums for perference but failing that email [email protected] or twitter @clarkythecruel (kehaar) or matt @the Grampus. Oh the book mentioned is Keeper of Corn, Binder of Bone found here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Binder-Bone-Keeper-Corn/dp/B003ZHVH6G/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283379704&sr=1-1 "

Welcome to Episode 22 you lovely lot. This time around we have news and a few shout outs as well as our usual review section. This episode we review amongst others, Sea Lord Akwa by Dominic Regan, the graphic novel adaptation of a Ray Bradbury classic as well as Indifference Engine by Cy Dethan. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording!

In this episode in our main feature we look back on some our greatest and most memorable gaming moments. News/Listener questions Batman Arkham City Should consoles exclusive come to an end Tekken X Street Fighter/Street Fighter X Tekken We discuss the pro and cons of pre-ordering games Reviews: In Buy, Rent or Avoid we review Split Second

In this episode the guys look at progs 1696-98 and discuss that age old question : is it the size of your gun or what you do with it?As usual expect spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies.

Ok, urgent pub visit done and dusted - look I had to get Summer out of the way so Clover could do a skype interview ok... don't you be judging meOk, blurb ahoy -In which the awooga button is tossed on the ground and comprehensively stomped on so that everyone can get comfy and chat about the uber-fantasy that is Lord of the Rings.Taking our cue from the Festival In The Shire we talk about the great works from all kinds of angles - discussing them in terms scholarly, as fans having a good time sharing our experiences, and as readers just celebrating Middle Earth for it's depth, history and grandeur. We also talk a load of old rot, giggle stupidly, mis-quote, mis-understand and mis-appropriate other peoples thoughts and theories.But, you know, with style.It's a monster show, so we've had to cut out the adaptations section just to keep it to a reasonable length. I'm guessing that could make a part 3 all of it's own at some point.

Welcome to another episode of your podcast guide to the murky underbelly of Geekdom. News We take a look at some of the news from the comic convention circuit including the Cardiff International Comic Expo, Meanwhile in the... mini con and The British International Comic Show Week that was Sticks, Rockfall,Rainbow Orchid ,The A-team, Vexxed and The Deep Main We take as look at some of the great evil master plans in the movies.

In this spoiler filled outing the Lizard of Leeds & Wirral Seagull get to grips with jolly quidditch sticks, civil war, murder and death. Yes it's the Werner Hertzog banter that is the Potterverse a world of magic, mystery, genocide and govenrment incompetence. Natural fodder for the bantering Muggle bi-polarness that is Dissecting Worlds. We're looking at Law and Order with particular attention on the Ministry of Magic, Dumbeldore's Army, Order of the Pheonix & You-know-who. This leads us into a merry dance down the First World War, Nazis, the Ulster Defence Association, 2nd Amendment of the US Consitution, the deference between vigilantes & miltia amongst much else. And a hufftastic Quidditch argument. What's not to love? Sit down with your Butterbeer & Chocolate Frogs (or beverage & snacks of choice) and enjoy. Feedback to [email protected] or @clarkythecruel or @theGrampus on twitter or on the lovely forums. Compeition entries (beg) to the email address by 20th August. News on future episodes and series as well.

So the boys are back and this time they're weekly...again. So sit back and enjoy another hour in the crazy world that is Geek Syndicate. There is no main feature this episode just a shed load of week that was reviews. News Xmen first class casting, Judge Dredd the movie news and Commando gets reboot Week that was Chuck ,Jonah hex, Starmaker Leviathan: Book One, Beowulf,Outlander,Largo Winch: deadly revenge,The Creeper and Solomon Kane Check out our comp to win a load of Dare comics including their latest title 'Starmaker Leviathan'

In this second part Barry is still joined by Dan Marshall from the Sidekickcast Podcast. In this last part they answer some listener questons before descending into a drunken homage to Airwolf. You have been warned. Apologies for the lack of an intro!

In which our very trepid reporter bites the bullet and talks to people at the first ever Festival In The Shire event.Interviewed are organiser Mark Faith, artist Rodney Matthews and honoured guest Tom Shippey.(Photos and vid clips to follow if I can get the damn thing working)Music by Steadman.For more details about the Festival In The Shire click on the hyperlink or hang around a bit longer and catch our Middle Earth Special Pt 2: Everybody's Tolkien At Me. Coming soon

In this special episode we're joined by Alec Worley (King of the Future Shocks) and Jon Davis Hunt (Tempest, Transformers, 2000AD Cover Artist) to discuss their upcoming project "Age of the Wolf" which kicks off in prog 1700.Along the way we also get into why Aquaman isnt crap (apparently), if it's possible to know the difference between G1 and G2 Transformers and still have sex with a real girl, and discuss just HOW weird Al Ewing really is.Also lurking in there are some good tips for writers and artists looking to get their first break into the world of comics.

Richard is joined by The Hod from the 2000AD boards to look through progs 1693-95 and to discuss amongst other things the casting and rumoured script of the new Dredd movie. As always expect non kiddie friendly language and spoilers... of the progs that is, not of the movie script.Outtro music is "Carry Me" courtesy of Jade Gallagher.

As Dave is still off on his travels join Barry and his special guest Dan Marshall of the Sidekickcast as they tackle the world of geekdom. News: Sinbad gets a TV series, Wolverine Taxi and A new man without fear. Week that Was: The Return of Bruce Wayne, Batman:Under the Red Hood, Clash of the Titans and Rainbow Orchid See you you soon to the second part of this mammoth episode

'This week the fellas look Superhumans and law, Supers policing themselves and the difference in approach taken by the big two publisher's multiple-universes. On the way they look at 'the Superman power problem', Iron Man Armour Wars, Civil War, 52, Astro-City, The Authority, 19thc colonialisim, 21stc Afghanistan, Batman & the Outsiders and the repercusions of beating people up as part of law enforcement as a hobby. Naturally there is a discussion of Doctor Doom with reference Yugoslavia's disintergration and Latveria's EU membership negotiations. As a treat they wrap up a footnote considering why is Wonder Woman rubbish? Thinking about it if anyone wants any homework - 'Is Wonder Woman DC's Thor - discuss?' Feedback always welcome. Email [email protected] , Twitter @clarkythecruel or @thegrampus

Join Flint and Stacey as they look at progs 1690-92

This extended episode sees the team tackle the realm of Faerie and tracks it's equivalents through sci-fi and horror. Ranging from A Midsummer Nights Dream to Jonathon Strange and Mr Norrell, the team wander the mist-shrouded forest paths (making awful jokes to try and keep our spirits up) and straining, straining to pierce through the terrible glamour and unmask the true creatures beneath. Demons, djinn, parasites, aliens and tortured souls are all revealed to our scrutiny.Somehow we manage to miss an entire sub-genre of sweaty Mills-and-Boone-a-likes.Maybe next time, eh fellas?

This week in the first of a double sized chunk of arguementative banter Captain Kehaar and Matt Wonder (really his superhero name should be Mr Monkey Hanger but I digress...) enagage with the wonderful world of superheros. This episode they look at Superheroes questions of the appeal of the Superheroes, supers as commerical product, the deconstruction of the genre, is Superman Jewish, how to annoy Alan Moore more, great villans, why is Spiderman hated all out of a riff on the basic theme of sueprheroes being divided into dark avengers of the night or cosmic b@ll&cks wondermen. Next episode they start to look at Superhumans and the law and delve into the differences between Marvel and DCs take on superhumans in the socieities of their respective universes. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/article418437.ece has more on the Radio 4 documentry refered to in the epsiode. Feedback ont eh forums or [email protected] Don't forget logo competition end date 20 August 2010 DVDs of series 1 of the Wire and Homicide for the winner.

Welcome to Episode 21 of Small Press Big Mouth, this is an extra long special episode as we hadn't recorded since Bristol and we are unashamedly leaving in all of the gushing we did about Rainbow Orchid Volume 2! We also have news, the Big Mouth Tweet Tout, and reviews of The Man With The Getaway Face by Darwyn Cooke, Crikey Magazine, Dexters Half Dozen, Shadoko: The Happiest Ninja and much more. Back to our usual shorter length next time!

Welcome to Good Morning Geekdom episode 7 – the positivity podcast. A rather out-of-date News section sees Barry and Iz discuss Thought Bubble going academic, X Men casting, Rodriguez attachment to Green Lantern, How great will Sherlock be and Barry gets very excited about The Sweeney re-boot (if anyone reading can ‘get him in’ please get in touch). Two brilliant Gateways are covered before we settle in to have a chinwag about how much we love digital comics. (apologies to Michelle Trachtenberg and Orlando Bloom in advance)

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Naked Geek hosted by David Monteith Relax with a glass of whiskey and a little jazz as David talks about his latest thoughts inspired by some aspect of Geekdom. Todays inspiration comes from the the movie Avatar with a nod to Aldebaran from Cinebook and the manga Lone Wolf & Cub Music: The Pink Panther performed by Bobby McFerrin Drink: 15yr old Glendronach

With Dave once again off on summer travels Barry is joined once again by Stacey, co-host of the awesome Small Press, Big Mouth podcast. News OK comics needs help, Flash Gordon film news, Has the Ridder been cast in Batman 3? and new Thor movie photos Week that was A look back at the epic show that was Firefly, Turf issue 2, Hellboy in Mexico and the Magic of Myths Main Feature We put together our ultimate dream con or "How Stacey learnt to dream bigger next time."

News & Feature:Join the boys as they trawl through the latest news including: Zombies coming to Red Dead Redemption Dragon Age Origins 2 Killzone 3 gets 2 player and 4 player co-op UK Top 20 All Formats Charts run-down Reviews:In Buy, Rent or Avoid we review Crackdown 2 and Alan Wake

In a special mini episode, Flint flies solo and looks at prog 1689 whilst also detailing a few of his latest 2000AD trade buys.

Join the guys as the take you through the latest news, reviews and more in episode 160

Welcome to Small Press Big Mouth Episode 20, massively late and out of date, we finally get out our post Bristol con episode. Due to Stace's auld and useless 'puter the sound quality is not great, but hopefully from now on (cos of the new and shiny 'puter just arrived) our sound quality shall be tons better - so please stick with us!

In which the team tackle the slipperiest of subjects - what makes them laugh in their books. Dark secrets are revealed about Mr Gould, Phil is granted an awooga reprieve, Clover takes her turn calling in from the moon whilst Dion cackles like his mother. A lot. Oh, the shame.To make up for the wait between episodes this is a directors cut, coming in at just under an hour and a half. We hope it's worth it. The next one will be out a lot quicker, we promise. Sound quality is variable, so any bits you can't hear please just assume that they were funny, relevent and/or intelligent.Music is provided by Steadman and a bunch of little hairy fellas.

This episode the curmudgeonly couple of northern nerds roll up their sleeves and get stuck into big screen adaptations of PKD's law & order related writings. With side tracks into platonic ideals of justice, warring apes, Sparta, the wacky world of Hollywood and Leeds second book shops of yesteryear.No brain tapes were hurt in the course of this recording.Comments, feedback to [email protected] and competition entries to the same address by 20 august.

This episode features a Next Level look back at some of the reveals from this year's E3 event. The guys discuss Kinect, Move and the Nintendo 3DS as well as looking at some of the titles across all platforms. We wrap up by answering some questions sent by listeners.

Welcome to another crazy adventure into the world of geekdom with the Geek Syndicate lads.News: NASA discover a 'crack in the milky way', The Dr Strange film adaptation gets some screenwriters,The Green Hornet gets a trailerand DC Comics launch digital comic apps.Week that was: Doctor Who The Pandorica Opens(SPOILERS), Incognito and Batman: City of Scars.Main: Season finale reviews of Smallville, Supernatural, Lost and Fringe (SPOILERS GALORE!).

The Naked Geek - trying to find some meaning in a geek lifeAfter a ridiculously long break The Naked Geek is back. This time with a thought arising from reading the 1915 classic - The Thirty-nine steps.This episodes Jazz Classic is Song for my Father by Horace Silver and this episodes single malt is The Singleton of Dufftown.Listen in and sleep well

In this special episode we go head to head with Smallville's latest bad guy General Zod himself aka Callum Blue.Enjoy!

Join David as he takes you on a rae of interviews from the comic village at this years MCM ExpoInterviews:Ian Churchill (MarineMan)Time Bomb Comics (Time Scares)Orangutan ComicsSemiotic ohesionDaniel Merlin Goodbrey & Sean Azzopardi (Necessary Monsters)Richard Starkings (Elephantmen)Hope you enjoy it

In this one the guys look at progs 1687 & 1688 as well as the latest issues of Zarjaz and Dogbreath. As usual, expect spoilers and language not suitable for the kiddies.

Join your hosts Iz and Barry for another another slice of podcast positivity that is Good Morning Geekdom. So join them for news, new Gateways to Geekdom and a big review of The Losers.

This week the confrontational couple dig into the many layers of Terry Pratchett's Ankh-Morpork where the law is enforced by amongst others the City Watch. In the course of which they consider broader fantasy policing, football chants, the 'no colour but blue' approach, James Ellroy, Ernest Hemmingway, Gangs of New York & the Krays. We also announce our logo/banner competition - so get out those crayons - prizes of the prier seasons of the Wire and Homicide Life on the Street are available. Get designs in by the 14th August 2010. That way we can announce the winner on the last ep this series and have it in place for Series 3. Email entires to [email protected] Episode 3 of Series 2 will be on Philip K Dick's law and order stories. It'll also be our 10th podcast. Doesn't the time fly? If you enjoyed our take on a world and are in a club or a forum devoted to it why not let your mates know about it? Feedback on the forums or email [email protected] '

In this the last ever (at least for now) weekly episode we give you a 2 hour action packed, filled to the brill with geek news and reviews. News Marvel and digtial comic release dates,Indy 5 rumours, Mortal Kombat Viral Video,Vinnie Jones joins the Cape and David Tennant cast in Fright Night Remake Week that was Dr Who Cold Blood and Vincent and The Doctor (Spoilers), Luther,Madam Samurai,Love Sex Aliens and Candle Man Main Listener questions and first ever GS phone in! Enjoy and we will see you with our new fortnightly podcast in two weeks!

With Flint unavailable Stacey once again steps in to help work through progs 1684-86, recap the Bristol Comic Expo and take the p*ss out of Flints "yappy type dogs". As usual, spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies

In this special episode (apologies for the lateness!) the guys present a special podcaster roundtable session recorded at the Bristol International Comic and Small Press Expo. So join Barry and Dave(Geek Syndicate), Dave and very briefly Ang (Waiting for the Trade), Amy (Birds of Geek),Scott and Steve (Comic Book Outsiders) and Stacey (Small Press, Big Mouth) as they share discuss their thoughts on the comic expo and more. Listen out towards the end for our little recording done on the sunday morning of the con...it's painful listening! Enjoy!