The Geek Buddies

The Geek Buddies are back together this week! John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung offer a retrospective on Quentin Tarantino's career on the heels of the release of Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood. They also discuss The Irishman and Zombieland: Double Tap trailers and discuss the Forbes article that details what the future of DC comics looks like now after the AT&T merger. A lot to cover here and the Buddies do it with their signature takes and humor!#quentintarantino #theirishman #zombieland2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well another San Diego Comic Con is in the books! Michael Vogel, Shannon McClung and special guest Mike Kalinowski head back from another eventful con and discuss what they liked, what they didn't like and what their overall experience was like. They talk about all the panels they attended, footage they saw, and late night experiences they had together.....AND HOW MUCH THEY MISSED NOT HAVING JOHN ROCHA THERE! ;) It's a fun road trip conversation with the Buddies that will make you feel like you were at SDCC with them this year.#sdcc #marvel #dc--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give their SPOILER filled thoughts about Disney's live action remake of The Lion King. The film directed by Jon Favreau features the voices of Donald Glover, Beyonce, James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Keegan-Michale Key, Amy Sedaris and John Oliver. Rocha and Vogel discuss their reactions to the film with Shannon (who hadn't seen the movie) asking them about what they liked and didn't like about the film and their thoughts on the VO work by the actors stepping into these iconic roles. The Buddies discuss if the almost shot for shot remake is worth seeing and the direction of the movie overall. They also reveal their thoughts on if the occasional change from the animated version worked for the movie. Join the Buddies as they take a trip to Africa and see if they can feel the love tonight for this latest live action venture from Disney.#TheLionKing #Disney #JonFavreau--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give their SPOILER filled thoughts about Season 3 of Stranger Things. They discuss the plotlines, new characters, story, direction, visual effects, new monsters and new characters who were introduced in this season. They let you know what worked for them, what 80s references put a smile on their faces, and what didn't quite get there for them. They also discuss that HUGE death on the show and speculate on what might be happening next season for all these beloved characters from Hawkins, Indiana. Join us in the Upside Down for this one, folks!#StrangerThings3 #StrangerThings #Netflix--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give their thoughts on Todd Phillips' comments about the Joker movie having nothing to do with the comic book source material, Rocketman director Dexter Fletcher being named the director of Sherlock Holmes 3, the casting of Kristen Schaal in Bill and Ted 3 as a possible Rufus replacement and discuss the panels they are most looking forward to at Comic Con along with their favorite Comic Con memories of years past.Join us for another week of fun banter and conversation with the Geek Buddies! Remember to Subscribe and Retweet the episode! Thanks for supporting the show.#ComicCon #Joker #SherlockHolmes3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Geek Buddies are back to talk about Spider-Man: Far From Home without the constraints of SPOILERS. They break the entire film down giving you their thoughts about what really worked, kinda worked or didn't work at all for them in the film. They also talk those post credits scenes and what it might mean for Spidey going forward and the MCU too! Swing in and listen to John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung break it all down for you here.#SpiderManFarFromHome #TomHolland #MCU--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha and Shannon McClung carry on without Michael Vogel who was out of town for the July 4th festivities. The two Buddies cover the casting of Halle Bailey in The Little Mermaid, J.A. Bayona directing the first two episodes of the new Middle Earth series coming from Amazon, the Jumanji: The Next Level trailer, Andy Muschietti possibly directing the Flash, the Knives Out trailer, Daisy Ridley's comments about Episode VIII and Episode IX, and The Trial of John Rocha.Another fun, exploratory and honest exchange of opinions about all this Geek news for another episode of The Geek Buddies. Give it a listen, Subscribe and Retweet it! Thanks for supporting the show!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Geek Buddies are back with a NON SPOILER review of Spider-Man: Far From Home. John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung recorded this one right after the y saw the movie at an early press screening and they give you their thoughts on the movie. They discusss the performances, the action, the direction and the storylines in the movie. They also let you know if this one was a perfect way to end Phase III of the MCU and got us ready for Phase IV. The film from returning director Jon Watts focuses on Tom Holland's Peter Parker and his classmates dealing with the fallout from The Snap, taking a trip to Europe, encountering some new villains and a possible new hero before it all goes haywire and a reluctant Spider-Man, still dealing with the loss of Tony Stark and an angry Nick Fury, is called into action to save the day yet again. Oh and he's still pining for Zendaya's MJ! We talk about it all here without spoiling anything, true believers.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung dive deep into the state of Pixar after Toy Story 4 underperformed at the box office. They also give their thoughts on the Charlie's Angels trailer and the necessity of it. They also discuss the rumor that Michal B. Jordan could be the new Neo. They also wonder how much Eddie Murphy will open up on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. As always, thanks for listening to us.Thanks for listening to our little show and supporting us. Remember to follow us @therochasays @mktoon and @Shannon_mcclung--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special Geek Buddies bonus content, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung debate whether Marvel's adding 9 minutes of footage at the end of Avengers: Endgame and then releasing it into the theaters counts as a rerelease. They also debate about whether this attempt by Marvel is a cash grab and might tarnish their legacy. It's a heated back and forth between these buddies. Listen and see which side of the debate you are on! As always, thanks for listening and make sure to subscribe and retweet this content.#AvengersEndgame #Avatar #MCU--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPOILERS AHEAD!! The Geek Buddies were treated to an early screening of Toy Story 4 and are here with their thoughts on the movie. John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss their overall reactions to the movie, the storylines, the voiceover performances, the direction and if this is a worthy installment in the franchise. They also let you know if it leaves the door open for another Toy Story movie from PIXAR!#ToyStory4 #PIXAR #ToyStory--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung get their geek on as they discuss the new trailer for The Boys adaptation on Amazon Prime, the Banana Splits horror movie on Syfy, and the petition from a Christian group about Good Omens. The main topic of this show sees the boys debating whether Comedy movies are dead at the movie theater now due to dwindling audiences and box office for them over the last year. They explore and defend their positions on the subject. It's another fun, informative and no holds barred discussion between these friends about the latest from the geek world. As always, thanks for listening and please remember to subscribe and retweet the show.#theboys #goodomens #Amazon #Netlfix--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung get their geek on as they discuss what a Quentin Tarantino R rated Star Trek film might look like and do we even need one, the debut of two gay aunts on the My Little Pony show, the look of Marvel's Avengers from E3. Also, on Superman Day, we have a conversation about the character of Superman, what our favorite run of him was in the comics, and why he still endures today. It leads to a larger discussion about what DC will do next with its film universe and if they have some idea of when they're bringing Supes. As always, thanks for listening and please remember to retweet what I say. ;) . #Superman #QuentinTarantino #MyLittlePony #SupermanDay--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Geek Buddies, we review HBO's Deadwood the Movie which premiered last week on the pay channel. The film sees the return of almost every one of your favorite characters from the iconic Western series that starred Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, John Hawkes, Paula Malcolmson, Robin Weigert, Kim Dickens, W. Earl Brown, Anna Gunn, Molly Parker, Brad Dourif, Gerald McRaney and Dayton Callie. After a 10 year hiatus and numerous news items teasing a feature film or two made for TV films, HBO and David Milch have brought us a film that is somewhere in between and serves a series finale for the beloved show. The synopsis reads: In the “Deadwood” film, the indelible characters of the series are reunited after ten years to celebrate South Dakota’s statehood. Former rivalries are reignited, alliances are tested and old wounds are reopened, as all are left to navigate the inevitable changes that modernity and time have wrought.Massive Deadwood fans John Rocha and Shannon McClung and Deadwood newbie Michael Vogel give you their thoughts on this movie. They discuss the acting, direction, storylines and feel of the movie. Also, Rocha and Shannon let you know if they like this film as a capper to the series and Vogel lets you know if this got him motivated to go back and watch the series. Join us for a fun discussion as we revisit the town of Deadwood. #deadwood #ianmcshane #deadwoodmovie #timpthyolyphant #HBO --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first ever movie review from The Geek Buddies, we tackle the third installment in the new monster franchise, Godzilla: King of the Monsters directed by Michael Dougherty and starring Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, Kyle Chandler, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance, Sally Hawkins and Thomas Middleditch. Godzilla is back in this one and so are all the classic monsters from the old Toho and Warner Brothers movies from yesteryear. There's Mothra, Rodan and Ghodira among others. The film's synopsis reads crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give you their thoughts on the movie focusing on the acting, direction, story and look of the film. They let you know if this is a worthy installment in this franchise and what day and time you should go see this movie. It's a fun discussion amongst three big monster fans! #godzilla #kingofthemonsters #ghodira #mothra #rodan #monarch--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss Ron Howard's comments on trolling, X-Men Dark Phoenix's incredibly low Rotten Tomatoes score, and give their thoughts on the latest trailers for Onward, Terminator Dark Fate, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Rambo Last Blood, Ad Astra, For All Mankind and Ford vs Ferrari trailers. They also pick an 80s property they'd like to see rebooted and give their pitch for it to each other. As always, thanks for listening!Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/geek_buddies Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_buddies/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Geek Buddies (Ayyyyyy!!!), John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the new Picard trailer from CBS ALL Access and if it sets the right tone for what the show might be. Shannon tells us about his trip to the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge land at Disneyland and what he enjoyed most about the experience. And speaking of experiences, Michael talk to us about his experience attending 2019's Drag Con in LA and what surprised and delighted him the most about the experience. Then the boys get into the main topic of the episode and explore what Booksmart and Brightburn's underperforming box office and Aladdin's overperforming box office might be saying about the kinds of movies, fans might want to see more of or less of at the theater. They debate if the tentpole franchise movie is forcing smaller, independent movies to streaming services or if this was simply an issue of a botched roll out by the studio behind Booksmart. A lot of topics are covered in this episode with the usual honesty, fun and knowledgeable takes you've come to expect from The Geek Buddies!Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Geek_BuddiesFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_buddies/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung come to you from the Arclight bar in Hollywood right after watching a special press screening of Aladdin. They discuss the news that Robert Pattinson is the choice to play Batman in Matt Reeves' The Batman trilogy, whether they're excited about his casting, if they like or don't like the news that Catwoman and The Penguin are the rumored villains and they also give you their NON SPOILER review of Disney's live action adaptation of Aladdin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung welcome Game of Thrones enthusiast and avid reader Michael Robertson to talk about that Season 8 finale. They also discuss how the show compared to what is going on in George R.R. Martin's books, they discuss the prophecies that may not have come true, what we can expect in the future from this franchise and what their overall thoughts are on the show as a whole now that it's over. It's a truly great discussion about Sansa, Tyrion, Jon Snow, Daenerys, Arya, Greyworm, Ser Davos and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung take you on a ride thru this week's geek news...LITERALLY! John and Shannon start off the show as they pick up Michael from the LAX airport. They drive around LA and discuss their thoughts on the SIX new Star Wars that were announced, react to the new Aladdin footage, explore their feelings about the IT: Chapter 2 trailer, walk the tightrope of the Constance Wu situation, and get a bit testy as they talk Game of Thrones and whether this season has been enjoyable or a bitter disappointment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give their thoughts on the Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer, give tributes to Peter Mayhew and Chewbacca, talk Avengers: Endgame box office, reveal the 2019 Summer movies they are most looking forward to and more! Come along on this journey of a thousand steps with us by taking the next step today and listening to our second ever episode. Let us know what you thought in the comments section or tweet your thoughts at us.Remember to follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_buddies/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this debut episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give their Avengers; Endgame Spoiler review, discuss Mark Hamill's #MissedOpportunities tweet, a Disney+ Willow show, Spider-Man: Far From Home time travel, and so much more. Come along on this journey of a thousand steps wit us by taking the first step today and listening to our debut episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices