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Steve and Scott dispense with the usual news and reviews to talk about Picard. At the time of recording only the first four episodes have been aired, but they talk about what they like about the show, their favourite characters and where they think it might be going in the future. Engage!

Amy is back and once again joined by Barry and Ant to talk about some comics. This time the team hop back in time to the early 20th century to join Irene Adler and a host of literary and historic figures as they start on a new adventure in Adler Issue 1, then jump back to the present for some Science-Fiction and Spy-based shenanigans in BANG! Issue 1. Adler Issue 1 (Writer: Lavie Tidhar, Artist / Colourist: Paul McCaffrey, Letters: Simon Bowland) - Jane Eyre meets Irene Adler in this first issue of what promises to be a globe-trotting adventure series. BANG! Issue 1 (Writer: Matt Kindt, Artist: Wilfredo Torres, Colourist: Nayoung Kim, Letterer: Nate Piekos ) - Join Super-Spy Thomas Cord, agent of MI-X as he begins a new mission against the organisation GOLDMAZE;

Can You Hear Me? The seventh episode of the 2020 series of Doctor Who was a time and space spanning tale of fear and mental health featuring Monsters, Nightmares and Immortals from the dawn of time. Join Ant and Barry as they look back at the episode.

Ant and Barry are back to reflect on the Doctor's latest globe-trotting adventure, Praxeus. This adventure sees the Time Travelling team back on Earth in the near future facing flocks of oddly-behaving birds and a rather nasty looking skin condition. Listen on to find out what the Geek Syndicate team made of the episode and to find out what they think happened after the episode ends ...

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode Steve and Pete discuss The Equalizer 2 from 2018. This is the only film sequel that Denzel Washington has ever made in his career. It's directed by Antoine Fuqua again and this time the action has moved city. How does the film hold up compared to the first? To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Bags of Action Facebook group here - Facebook Group . If you would like to get in touch with the show you can follow us on Twitter @BagsofAction or you can email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com or you could leave us a review on iTunes.

"It's a Doctor Who continuity rant. But not the one you were expecting ..." Join Ant and Barry as they take a delve into Fugitive of the Judoon - the half-way point for this year's series of Time Travelling adventures. In this slightly extended episode, the boys do their usual review but also have a delve into the world of theories. And Ant has a rant. Again ...

In this week's episode of Doctor Who, the TARDIS crew land in 1903 and meet up with Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison in Nina Metivier's historical tale. In an unfortunate twist, Arachnophobe Barry joins Ant to review an episode that features Scorpion aliens ... Listen on to find out how that went down ...

We're back! First episode of 2020 and Scott and Steve kick off with some news and reviews. For our main feature we talk about the forthcoming Dune film adaptation by visionary director Denis Villeneuve, as well as previous adaptations, the forthcoming TV show and our expectations for what is to come. To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Grouchy Old Geeks Facebook Group. If you would like to get in touch you can email us on grouchyoldgeeks[at]gmail[dot] com or you could leave a review on iTunes.

In Orphan 55, The Doctor and company find themselves in an All-Inclusive holiday Spa that comes under attack from a hostile force and everything is by no means what it appears. Will Ed Hime's tale survive an assault from Ant and Barry in this review of the episode?

Monts and Nuge are back with their first episode of Geek Syndicate for 2020. Week that Was Simon Says: Nazi Hunter, War of the Worlds, His Dark Materials,Dracula,Swamp Thing and Dr Who. Main As our dynamic due like we to be fashionably late for their main the lads finally talk all things Rise of Skywalker. Happy new year and all that Jazz!

Taking another look down at the world of comics come the Birds of Geek. Join Amy, Barry and Ant as they delve into four comic titles: Life Is Strange Volume 2: Waves (Writer: Emma Vieceli, Artist: Claudia Leonardi, Colourist: Andrea Izzo, Letters: Richard Starkings & Comicraft) - Join Max, Chloe and friends in an alternative universe in this video game sequel; Doctor Who The Thirteenth Doctor Year 2, Issue 1 (Writer: Jody Houser, Artist: Roberta Ingranata, Colourist: Enrica Eren Angiolini, Flatter: Shari Chankhamma, Letterer: Richard Starkings & Comicraft's Sarah Hendricks4 ) - The Thirteenth Doctor is off course and meets up with a familiar face in this start to a new year's adventures; The Shadow Year One (Writer: Matt Wagner, Artist: Wilfredo Torres) - Discover the origins of one of the Pulp era's finest vigilantes.

Ant is back with more Doctor Who Reviews. This week, together with Barry and Amy, he breaks down the two-part opener to this year's series: Spyfall. The premise brings together two of Ant's favourite things - Doctor Who and Covert Operations. Part two introduces one of Amy's heroines. What did the team think of these ideas and the execution of the story?

HAPPY FLIPPIN' NEW YEAR! (Is it too late in January to say that now? Answers on a photo of a postcard, please...) Welcome to the first Stace & Barry of 2020, and as ever it's chock full of morning geeky goodness. Grab a coffee and listen in as Stace swipes Barry's Moment of Geekdom like one of those people that can whip a tablecloth out from under a load of crockery, Barry enjoys some side scrolling duel gun action, and they both toot John Williams' horn.

And here at the turn of the tide we come back to you. Right now we've got the Lord of the Rings nod out of the way we can crack on. Monts and Nuge pull off a Christmas miracle by managing to squeeze in an episode before the end of the year. The lads throw out their normal formatting to just have a catch up on everything they've watched and read over the last few months. Nuge suggests a radical solution to spoilers (and no it has nothing to do with time travel). Week that was Seis Manos Rolled a One Dungeon Fun The Question: The deaths of vic sage Kingdom The Boys Russian Doll Into the Badlands The Mandolrian (Don't worry no spoilers) Doom Patrol Swamp Thing The Expanse Pennysworth And more!

To celebrate the last episode of the decade Steve and Scott discuss some of their favourite movies, TV shows and comics from the last ten years. Here's to the next ten years of podcasting!

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode Steve and Pete talk about the classic 1990s film, Demolition Man starring Sly Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock. This was the height of Snipes' fame and during this period he was making one successful film after another, in a variety of genres, with him effortlessly moving between comedic and drama, as well as playing both heroes and villains. It was also the first major part or the relatively unknown Bullock at this time. To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Bags of Action Facebook group here - Facebook Group . If you would like to get in touch with the show you can follow us on Twitter @BagsofAction or you can email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com or you could leave us a review on iTunes.

They're back baby! Join Stace & Barry as they get mildly festive but not quite festive enough to be a Christmas episode. Or perhaps further research needs to be done?... Anyhoo, get ready for some serious love for fantasy TV, animation, and some top notch TV themes, as well as a brief bit of singing! Also, will Stace and Barry ever pronounce a name right on first try?! Who knows.

This month Steve and Scott kick off with some news and reviews. For the Main Feature we talk about two of the biggest new TV shows around at the moment, The Mandalorian and the Watchmen TV show, following on from the comic book series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Grouchy Old Geeks Facebook Group. If you would like to get in touch you can email us on grouchyoldgeeks[at]gmail[dot] com or you could leave a review on iTunes.

As Thought Bubble approaches, the Birds of Geek team take another delve into the world of comics. This episode the team review the following comics: MULP Issue 5 (Writer: Matt Gibbs, Artist: Sara Dunkerton Letters: Jim Campbell) -Honest to goodness pulp adventuring with authentic archaeology featuring anthropomorphic mice; Blade Runner 2019 Volume 1 (Writer: Michael Green and Mike Johnson, Artist: Andres Guinaldo, Colourist: Marco Lesko, Letterer: Jim Campbell) - A look at a different type of Blade Runner than Decker in the original movie, set in the same time period; Shades of Magic The Steel Prince Volume 2: Night of Knives (Writer: VE Schwab Artist: Budi Setiawan Inkers: Budi Setiawan (Issue 1), Andrea Olimpieri (Issues 2-4), Colourist: Enrica Eren Angiolini Colour Assists: Viviana Spinelli Letterer: Rob Steen) - Further adventures of young Prince Marik in this prequel to the best-selling fantasy series;

Barry and Scott went (separately) to experience Secret Cinema does Casino Royale back in August. In this show they discuss in detail their experiences of the event and the phenomenon that is Secret Cinema.

Welcome to the Stace and Barry kinda but not really Halloween special. In the red corner Stace goes off to see Ninja Sex Party and checks out the Watchmen TV series. In the blue corner Barry goes back to school with the Stormhaven Techs: Tales from the Prep Room comic. The dynamic duo also unveil a new segment 'Behind the Book Corner with Stace'. The only small problem is Stace has no idea what the segment is about before she tackles 'Authority' the second book in the Southern Reach Trilogy. So put down that egg and bacon sarnie and listen in!

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode Steve and Pete talk about the third instalment in the John Wick franchise starring Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburne, Ian McShane and big cast of familiar faces. How will this film live up to the previous two films? There's already news of a franchise spin off TV show about the Continental hotels and news of a 4th film, so this isn't the end. To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Bags of Action Facebook group here - Facebook Group . If you would like to get in touch with the show you can follow us on Twitter @BagsofAction or you can email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com or you could leave us a review on iTunes.

It's Saturday morning, and you know what that means; Stace & Barry are coming at you with some weekend geeky fun times! This episode features sharply dressed cats, partially hidden robots and hilarious henchmen. Enjoy!

As the country enters a cold Autumn, the Birds of Geek take a journey through time to 1897 and the village of Milford Green - where Ant discovers a surprise by not reading the blurb! In this episode, the team take a look at the first two parts in the Milford Green series - the second of which has just launched on Kickstarter: Milford Green and Beyond Milford Green. The comics are written by Samuel George London, with art by Mikael Hankonen. As mentioned in the episode: The first part of this comic series is available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SignalComics The Kickstarter for Part 3 (Defend Milford Green) is here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sgl/defend-milford-green-the-victorian-space-adventure-ends?ref=project_link

Like the Jedi, Monts and Nuge Return (Ok that sounded better in my head) with another rip roaring, rib pulling, chaotic episode of Geek Syndicate. In this special episode the lads celebrate 13 years of Podcasting....and not killing each other. Promise the blurb will get better...ah who am I kidding you're stuck with them...accept it! News Some love for the upcoming CW crossover show 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' Week that was Picking up from last episode Nuge finally watches Bait. Shaft Monts checks out the Snowpiecer prequel comic Nuge goes back to his DnD rots with the comic 'Rolled a One' Doing Time by Jodi Taylor Nuge makes a major discovery about Amazon. The lads gush over the trailer for the Space 1999:Breakaway audio drama coming from Big Finish. More audio drama goodness with Doctor Who - The Comic Strip Adaptations (Vol 1) Main The lads take some questions from the listeners. You can get in contact with us at [email protected] and if you want to donate to the show to help with podcast/website hosting fees you can send us a tip via our paypal account which again is [email protected] No worries if you can't donate in which case please leave us a review on the podcasting platform of your choice.

Good morning you gorgeous geekfolk and welcome back to Stace & Barry in the Morning! On this glorious episode, Barry shares The Legend of La Mariposa: The Demon Gauntlet - a comic that's right up his humour alley, Stace is feeling video gamey and they manage a spoiler-free review of Final Space. So grab your favourite breakfast bowl and enjoy! Here's the link check out the The Legend of La Mariposa: The Demon Gauntlet Kickstarter.

Monts and Nuge are back in the saddle shaking the trees of geekdom and seeing what pop culture nuggets fall into their laps. News Monts gives a tribute to the late Terrance Dicks Week that was The Fire Within - A story about Domestic Violence Sandman Mystery Theatre The Rook Bait Us This week the lads tackle a big question - Are comic book films and Tv shows ruining or enhancing the comic medium? You can get in contact with us at [email protected] and if you want to donate to the show to help with podcast/website hosting fees you can send us a tip via our paypal account which again is [email protected]

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode Steve and Pete talk about the classic Arnie film, True Lies from 1994. But how well has this film aged in the interim years and what do they think of it today compared to back in the day? The film has an all star cast with Arnie, Jamie Lee Curtis, Art Malik, Tom Arnold, Eliza Dushku and Tia Carrere, Bill Paxton and Charlton Heston To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Bags of Action Facebook group here - Facebook Group . If you would like to get in touch with the show you can follow us on Twitter @BagsofAction or you can email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com or you could leave us a review on iTunes.

Comics writer Corey Brotherson pulls up another chair (how many does this man need?) to continue his chat with Geek Syndicate host Barry Nugent (Nuge). Some of the conversation topics for part 1 included: Writing and mental health What's next? The UK Geek Scene You can get in contact with us at [email protected] and if you want to donate to the show to help with podcast/website hosting fees you can send us a tip via our paypal account which again is [email protected]

This month Steve and Scott kick off with some news and reviews. For the Main Feature we embark on part 2 of our Celebrated Directors section where we discuss some of the most important influential directors who have had a big impact on our lives. To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Grouchy Old Geeks Facebook Group. If you would like to get in touch you can email us on grouchyoldgeeks[at]gmail[dot] com or you could leave a review on iTunes.

Taking another look down at the world of comics come the Birds of Geek. Join Amy, Barry and Ant as they delve into four comic titles: James Bond Origin Volume 1 (Writer: Jeff Parker, Artist: Bob Q, Colourist: Bob Q, Roman Stevens, Jordan Boyd and Jordie Bellaire, Letters: Simon Bowland) - A wartime origin for Britain's most famous fictional agent; Rocket Robinson and the Pharoah's Fortune (Writer: Sean O'Neill, Artist: Sean 'Neill) - An all-ages archeological adventure; Blade Runner 2019 Issue 1 (Writer: Michael Green and Mike Johnson, Artist: Andres Guinaldo, Colourist: Marco Lesko, Letterer: Jim Campbell) - Further replicant hunting at the time of the classic science-fiction movie. Great Lives: Marie Curie (Writer: Agnieszka Biskup, Artist: Sonia Leong) - A biographical comic about one of the world's greatest scientists.

Comics writer Corey Brotherson pulls up a chair by the fireside with Geek Syndicate host Barry Nugent (Nuge) too find out a little more about what makes him tick and talk about all things geek. Some of the conversation topics for part 1 included: Being black in geekdom The Origin of Geek Syndicate The Lilt man Imposter Syndrome You can get in contact with us at [email protected] and if you want to donate to the show to help with podcast/website hosting fees you can send us a tip via our paypal account which again is [email protected]

Monts and Nuge are back doing what they do best...giving you a one stop guide to the murky underbelly of geekdom. Lots of shoutouts during which Dave gives his picks for the upcoming MCU Phase 4 series of films and the launch of Cash and Carrie Vol 2 from Action Entertainment. News Nuge and Monts catch up on all the news of the upcoming Arrowverse Crossover Event Horizon gets a TV Show Week that Was Books - Teamaster and the Detective Comics - I am Gotham, Mr Miracle, Black Hammer, Superman: Invisible Mafia Streaming - Wu Assassins, Another Life TV - Blood and Treasure Films - Nuge finally gets around to watching Aquaman and Captain Marvel You can get in contact with us at [email protected] and if you want to donate to the show to help with podcast/website hosting fees you can send us a tip via our paypal account which again is [email protected]

In this episode Pete interviews Timon Singh, he's the founder of the Bristol Bad Film club, producer of the upcoming documentary, In search of the last action heroes, and author of the recent novel, Born to be Bad. Timon set out to talk to the actors behind the greatest villains of his adolescence to discover the stories behind their infamous film roles, the impact they had on their career and, most importantly, whether bad guys have all the fun.

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode Steve and Pete talk about the brand new film on Netflix, Point Blank, starring Frank Grillo and Anthony Mackie. This modern action thriller is a Netflix special film with two leading actors who have become household names due to their Marvel movies, but how do they measure up in a modern action film? To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Bags of Action Facebook group here - Facebook Group . If you would like to get in touch with the show you can follow us on Twitter @BagsofAction or you can email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com or you could leave us a review on iTunes.

In this episode we discuss some of the interesting announcements from Comic Con 2019 - we go back over some of the trailers and discuss what we're most excited about seeing.

Nuge continues to hold down the podcasting fort while Monts is still off on his travels. This week he's joined by Dan Marshall, former host of the Sidekickcast podcast and one of the guys behind Cape Killer Clothing. In this week's episode Nuge gives a shout out to the Kickstarter for the occult adventure story Cognition Vol 1. Dan then takes us on a surreal ride with Dark Knights: Metal. The lads then cast a critical eye over Stranger Things Season 3 before taking a look at Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as announced at SDCC.

Oh, what's this here then? It's only a ruddy lovely episode of Stace & Barry in the Morning! Join the dynamic duo for some thoughts on audiobooks, Frank's bottom, Point Blank on Netflix and how to accurately pronounce Jeff Lemire's surname! The duo also share their love for the BPRD Comic Universe.

With Monts off on his summer travels Nuge is joined by Vince Hunt co-host on the Awesome Comics Podcast and creator of the Red Mask From Mars comics series. The normal GS format goes out of the window in favour of a proper deep dive into the ups and downs of Podcasting. Vince just manages to slip in a comic shout out for Outer Darkness from Image Comics. We also get a Notes from Vince segment where he talks about what soundtrack he's loving at the moment.

Things get serious in this episode, the team review Rachel Smith's comic "Stand in your Power" which is an autobiographical and honest look at mental health issues. To get hold of a copy of Stand in Your Power - or Rachel's previous work, "Wired up Wrong" which deals with similar topics, you can head to her store by clicking here. Note: This episode contains a discussion of mental health issues, including a look at some of the issues that the team have faced over the years. If you or are suffering from mental health issues, please remember that you are not alone and there are places to go and people who are ready to listen.Do not be afraid to talk to your Doctor about it and remember that your friends ARE your friends. They care and want to help you if they can. Here are a few places that can help (taken from the back of "Stand in your Power": The Samaritans: Website: www.samaritans.org Phone: 116 123 Email: [email protected] MIND: Website: www.mind.org.uk Text: 86463 Email: [email protected] CALM (for Men) Website: www.thecalmzone.net Phone: 0800 58 58 58 PAPYRUS (for people under 35) Website: papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk Phone: 0800 068 41 41 Text: 07786 209697 Childline (for people under 19) Website: www.childline.org.uk Phone: 0800 1111 (this number will not show up on your phone bill) The Silve Line (for older people) Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk Phone: 0800 4 70 80 90

Good morning, you delightful nerds, and welcome to another episode of Stace And Barry In The Morning! This episode, Barry's sick, Stacey's bananas as ever and we debut a new segment. What are you waiting for? Stick it in your ears!

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode Steve and Pete are joined by Barry Nugent from Geek Syndicate. This episode they are talking about Creed 2, the latest film in the Rocky franchise which started in 1976. To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Bags of Action Facebook group here - Facebook Group . If you would like to get in touch with the show you can follow us on Twitter @BagsofAction or you can email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com or you could leave us a review on iTunes.

This month Steve and Scott are joined by a special guest, Dan Marshall, previously of the Sidekickcast. For this special episode we're forgoing any news as we're devoting the whole episode to a discussion of the recent Mister Miracle 12 issue series from DC comics by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. This episode contains spoilers and a detailed discussion of the comic and its many themes, influences and our theories. Spoilers ahead, you've been warned. To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Grouchy Old Geeks Facebook Group. If you would like to get in touch you can email us on grouchyoldgeeks[at]gmail[dot] com or you could leave a review on iTunes.

Monts and Nuge are back to take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of geekdom. News Looks like Avengers Endgame is getting a very strange fan edit Week that was The lads look at one of the big summer films to drop on Netflix - Rim of the World. There's also chat about Supergirl as well as the Picard and Terminator: Dark Fate trailers. The lads round up with a final look at Into the Badladns

After an unscheduled break, the Birds of Geek are back with a review-packed episode. This time, the team talk about the following comics: Life is Strange Volume 1: Dust (Writer: Emma Vieceli, Artist: Claudia Leonardi, Colourist: Andrea Izzo, Letters: Richard Starkings and Jimmy Betancourt) - Video game sequel - is going back a good idea? Newbury & Hobbes: The Undying (Writer: George Mann, Artist: Dan Boultwood, Letterer: Rob Steen) - Pulp adventure and steam punk Victoriana Lola XOXO Volume 1 (Writer: Siya Oum, Artist: Siya Oum, Letterer: Josh Reed) - The Search for Family in a Post-Apocalyptic America begins BPRD: The Devil You Know Volume 1: Messiah (Writer: Scott Allie & Mike Mignola, Artist:Laurence Campbell & Dave Stewart, Colourist: Dave Stewart Letterer: Laurence Campbel) - Paranormal adventures in a universe where consequences matter.

Happy Saturday, you beautiful geeks, and welcome to Stace & Barry In The Morning! This episode, Stace pimps Barry, Barry defends Game of Thrones (without spoiling it!), and we have a little John Williams love-in. Noice!

After the usual news and reviews Steve and Scott sit down to talk about conventions. What are they? Why might you want to go to one? and how to make the most of them once you're there.

This is Bags of Action. The podcast devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them are awesome! In this episode Steve and Pete dedicate a whole special episode to Avengers Endgame, and the entire Marvel cinematic universe that led up to this morning. This episode is full of spoilers. We spoil Endgame, Infinity War and some other key moments in films that connect to this one. This is a spoiler heavy episode. How does the film hold up after 10 years and 20 something movies? To talk about this episode and any other episode you can visit the Bags of Action Facebook group here - Facebook Group . If you would like to get in touch with the show you can follow us on Twitter @BagsofAction or you can email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com or you could leave us a review on iTunes.

Welcome to Crash Landing. In this episode Steve speaks to Tim Pratt, the author of over 25 novels and countless short stories. Tim currently has an SF trilogy from Angry Robot books and the third in the series will be out later this year. Tim has just 60 minutes to choose 5 books that he couldn't live without if he was going to crash land on an alien world.

Grab your breakfast beverage of choice and settle in for another episode of Stace & Barry In The Morning! This episode we're doing a bang up job of avoiding Endgame spoilers, travelling to space, wondering whether the word anthropomorphic can apply to cupcakes and figuring out the best way to have chocolate for breakfast as an adult. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode or any episodes on the Geek Syndicate Network then please leave us a review on iTunes or the podcast player of your choosing. Thanks!