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GeekNights Wednesday - Comics and Animation has been publishing since 2018, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 43 min and 49 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 6 months ago. The busiest year was 2020, with 20 episodes published. Published by Scott Rubin.
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Just the Wednesday episodes of GeekNights that focus on comics and animation.
Latest Episodes
View all 100 episodesArco (2025)
Tonight on GeekNights we review Ugo Bienvenu's Arco (2025). Set in the future and the far future, it's a very French Science Fiction animated feature that's definitely worth seeing. In the news, we'll be at PAX Unplugged this weekend, as will the Night Market, and the Internet relies too much on one service.Related LinksForum ThreadArco (2025)Discord ChatArco (2025)Bluesky PostArco (2025)Things of the DayRym - Why Can’t We Fix NYC’s Penn Station?Scott - Coding Trance Music
The Popularity of Anime Over Time
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the popularity of anime over time. In the news, CITY The Animation continues to crush it, it's GUNDAM season, The Boy and The Beast is pin theaters August 18th[(https://www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/mamoru-hosoda-the-boy-and-the-beast-theaterical-release-crunchyroll-248944.html?cbtr=LATPOS), and expect this The Bad Guys 2 anti-AI statement to appear in more movie credits.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Popularity of Anime Over TimeDiscord ChatThe Popularity of Anime Over TimeBluesky PostThe Popularity of Anime Over TimeThings of the DayRym - Raw Otakon 2002 FootageScott - Archived Geocities Tiles
City the Animation (2025)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Keiichi Arawi's City the Animation. It's delightful; we reviewed the manga in 2018. In the news, Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a surprisingly popular game, though we had a meh opinion of the anime it's based on.Related LinksForum ThreadCity the Animation (2025)Discord ChatCity the Animation (2025)Bluesky PostCity the Animation (2025)Things of the DayRym - Most Iconic Plugin of all TimeScott - Pigeon Won't Let Man Take A Shower
The Wild Robot (2024)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot (2024), out of Dreamworks. It's fantastic animation and overall a good film. In the news, Rym has ascended to the open comb razor, Diamond's bankruptcy saga continues to be more and more insane by the day, and Rick and Morty has matured into a very good show.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Wild Robot (2024)Discord ChatThe Wild Robot (2024)Bluesky PostThe Wild Robot (2024)Things of the DayRym - ReBoot - CGI making of (1994)Scott - Caveat Emptor
The Apothecary Diaries
Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Apothecary Diaries anime. It's worth a look, and is on both Crunchyroll and Netflix. In the news, Science Saru is bringing us a very good looking Ghost in the Shell, the Star Wars manga is getting a fancy artbook, and the Rose of Versailles movie is coming to Netflix April 30th. Also get on your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Apothecary DiariesDiscord ChatThe Apothecary DiariesBluesky PostThe Apothecary DiariesThings of the DayRym - Bone MusicScott - The Evolution of PBS Idents
Princess Mononoke
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫). This 1997 film is a masterpiece. In the news, Donald Trump destroyed global trade, Murderbot is coming, the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga gets a deluxe edition, and Spider-Verse 3 is coming on June 4 2027. Also Rym continues to love Common Side Effects.Related LinksForum ThreadPrincess MononokeDiscord ChatPrincess MononokeBluesky PostPrincess MononokeThings of the DayRym - Why the Summit of the Great Pyramid is MissingScott - Bracket City
Sakamoto Days
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Sakamoto Days anime. It starts with a strong premise, but in the end it's just a shounen fighting show. In the news, Flow wins Latvia's first Oscar, The Day The Earth Blew Up actually looks pretty good, you can see Princess Mononoke restored in theaters, and Common Side Effects is real good.Related LinksForum ThreadSakamoto DaysDiscord ChatSakamoto DaysBluesky PostSakamoto DaysThings of the DayRym - You must hideScott - Vietnamese Graphic Design
Fantastic Four (2022)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Ryan North's Fantastic Four (2022). It's kind of fantastic. In the news, Diamond Distributors is dead and AnimeNEXT appears to be dead.Related LinksForum ThreadFantastic Four (2022)Discord ChatFantastic Four (2022)Bluesky PostFantastic Four (2022)Things of the DayRym - The Union Pacific Big BoyScott - Landing the Nostromo
Ranma 1/2 (2024)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the remake of Ranma 1/2. It's a solid remake of the classic anime based on the classic manga by Rumiko Takahashi. In the news, stay strong as the fascists take control of the US government, and Sony is trying to buy Kadokawa.Related LinksForum ThreadRanma 1/2 (2024)Discord ChatRanma 1/2 (2024)Things of the DayRym - The Ghosts of Misery MireScott - curl -v https://google.com
Terminator Zero (2024)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Terminator Zero anime. It's a worthy Terminator entry, though we'd suggest watching Terminator and Terminator 2 (and nothing else) before watching it. Eight episodes on Netflix and produced by Production IG, Skydance, and Netflix. In the news, John Wick is getting a prequel anime, and Animation Speak Easy is this Friday in Brooklyn.Be sure to make a plan to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Don't be a sucker.Related LinksForum ThreadTerminator Zero (2024)Discord ChatTerminator Zero (2024)Things of the DayRym - he single worst seat at Guaranteed Rate FieldScott - Protecting a Dust Jacket
Look Back (2024)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Look Back. Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga of the same title. You may know Tatsuki Fujimoto from Goodbye Eri and Chainsaw Man. In the news, Rym's flight home from Singapore has its own wikipedia page, Anno is producing a new Space Battleship Yamato film, and the Uzumaki anime has some drama.Related LinksForum ThreadLook Back (2024)Discord ChatLook Back (2024)Things of the DayRym - T-Bar ProblemsScott - BBC Sound Effects
Scavengers Reign
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Scavengers Reign, a science fiction drama television series created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner for Max, based on their 2016 short film Scavengers. It's not bad. In the news, Deadpool & Wolverine is worth seeing if you like Deadpool, Arcane and Terminator Zero are already leaked, and the Rick and Morty anime is coming August 16th.Related LinksForum ThreadScavengers ReignDiscord ChatScavengers ReignThings of the DayRym - Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!Scott - DanceDanceRevolution THE SAMPLES (1st-5thMix)
Mars Express
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the 2023 French animated neo-noir science fiction film Mars Express. Just watch it. It's Robocop Bladerunner 2001 Terminator 2 Total Recall Ghost in the Shell Murderbot (and more). In the news, The Time Masters is getting a theatrical 4k remastered release, the creator of Centaurworld is making a musical feature, and Ranma 1/2 is getting a redo.Related LinksForum ThreadMars ExpressDiscord ChatMars ExpressThings of the DayRym - DITCHING SCHOOLScott - The VOTOMS Hub
Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the anime version of Ōoku: The Inner Chambers from 2023. In the news, the Lupin III Kabuki Stage Play streams live with English subtitles on August 11 and Dandadan is opening in theaters on September 13th.Related LinksForum ThreadŌoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime)Discord ChatŌoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime)Things of the DayRym - When you steal an Arab's carScott - Super Mario Maker 2 - If You Jump 4 Times You Die
Pokémon Concierge
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the delightful Pokémon Concierge on Netflix. In the news, Dungeon Meshi grows a plot if you watch past the first bit, Chinese Indie Feature Art College 1994 is in theaters this Friday, and Tonari no Yokai-san looks super cute.Related LinksForum ThreadPokémon ConciergeDiscord ChatPokémon ConciergeThings of the DayRym - Kinko Best MomentsScott - GUNDAM EVOLUTION Private Server Project
The Orbital Children (2022)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Orbital Children. It's an excellent short hard science fiction show written and directed by Mitsuo Iso. In the news, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is in theaters May 7-8 and somebody bought Superman again.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Orbital Children (2022)Discord ChatThe Orbital Children (2022)Things of the DayRym - What is the range of Sting's Orc-radar?Scott - Truncate
Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi)
Tonight on GeekNights, with Rym back from the plague and Scott back from PAX, we review the hot new anime Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi / ダンジョン飯). From Studio Trigger, it's part light fantasy part cooking show. It's worth your watch. In the news, The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story dropped in partnership with the Kevin Love Fund and two lost Astro Boy episodes were recovered!Related LinksForum ThreadDelicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi)Discord ChatDelicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi)Things of the DayRym - 2 days into collegeScott - Joby Carter
Robot Dreams (2023)
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the fantastic Robot Dreams, a Spanish-French animated tragicomedy was saw at the New York International Children's Film Festival. It has no dialog and you will remember the 21st night of September. In the news, Akira Toriyama has died, and the creator of X-Men 97 has been fired.Related LinksForum ThreadRobot Dreams (2023)Discord ChatRobot Dreams (2023)Things of the DayRym - Attack the Gas StationScott - How to Fold the Miura Ori
Castlevania: Nocturne
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the first season of Castlevania: Nocturne. If you enjoyed the first show then your vampire cup overfloweth. In the news, PAX has an official Discord and Bong Joon Ho is working on a new animated film about deep sea creatures.Related LinksForum ThreadCastlevania: NocturneDiscord ChatCastlevania: NocturneThings of the DayRym - Putin’s Story | The Puppet Show Banned In RussiaScott - Clarke Jaxton Motorbike
Several Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us Watched
Tonight on GeekNights, we review several anime, cartoons, and comics that only one of us has experienced. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Chainsaw Man, Hilda, The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus, and Twins in Paradise. In the news, Mickey Mouse has actually for-real entered the public domain and Disney is facing a huge internal power struggle. Also Rym and Emily saw the Field of Light.Related LinksForum ThreadSeveral Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us WatchedDiscord ChatSeveral Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us WatchedThings of the DayRym - Hilda - Early Animation TestScott - PAKU PAKU