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GHL 472 - Gotham City (Batman)

GHL 472 - Gotham City (Batman)
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Unveil the Secrets of Gotham City on Geek History Lesson! Explore the iconic birthplace of the Dark Knight, tracing its rich history, notorious rogues, and the profound impact it's had on the DC Universe. From the towering skyscrapers to the hidden alleys, join us in a captivating journey through the heart of Batman's world

GHL 471 - Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars)

GHL 471 - Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars)

(Recast Episode from 2/15/2021.) Ahsoka Tano, a Togruta female, was the Padawan learner to Anakin Skywalker and a hero of the Clone Wars. Now, she's going to be featured in an upcoming Star Wars TV Show. Time to dive deep into the history of one of the most popular Jedis of all time!

GHL 470 - The Haunted Mansion

GHL 470 - The Haunted Mansion
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Step into the Eerie Enchantment of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion on Geek History Lesson! Unearth the spine-chilling secrets and ghostly history of this iconic attraction, just in time for the highly anticipated Disney movie Join us as we navigate through the grim grinning ghosts, phantom folklore, and the eerie inspirations behind the mansion's hauntingly delightful design. From the classic ride to the silver screen, this episode is a must-listen for all Disney fans ready to embark on a hauntingly magical journey.

GHL 467 - Barbie

GHL 467 - Barbie
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From her groundbreaking debut in 1959 to the upcoming Barbie movie, we explore the complete journey of this beloved toy. Join us as we delve into the cultural impact of Barbie, her role in shaping gender norms, and how she has adapted to reflect changing times. Discover the secrets behind Barbie's enduring success and the anticipation surrounding her upcoming cinematic adventure. Tune in now to become a Barbie aficionado!

GHL 465 - Vampires with Lon Harris

GHL 465 - Vampires with Lon Harris
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Explore the captivating allure of vampires throughout pop culture history! From the literary masterpiece Dracula to modern-day bloodsuckers, join us as we sink our teeth into their origins, folklore, iconic portrayals, and the everlasting impact of these immortal creatures. Sink your fangs into this episode now! Special guest Lon Harris (https://twitter.com/Lons) joins the show this week!

GHL 444 - Best of 2022

GHL 444 - Best of 2022
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Time for the Mind University to give our thoughts on the year that was 2021! What are Jason and Ashley's choices for the Best Movies, TV, and comics? SPOILER WARNING for 2021 movies and shows.

GHL 442 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

GHL 442 - Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

We’re discussing The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers for its 20th anniversary. The Two Towers is the second film in director Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic. It was released on December 18 2002. Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) form an uneasy alliance with Gollum (Andy Serkis) on their journey to destroy the Ring in the sequel to The Fellowship of the Ring. Special guest and GHL Research assistant Diego Nunez joins us for this episode.

GHL 93 - Star Wars: History of the Jedi wit John Rocha

GHL 93 - Star Wars: History of the Jedi with John Rocha
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The Jedi are some of the most important characters in the Star Wars universe, but how were they founded? Jump into hyperspace to learn the origin of the Jedi with special guest John Rocha (https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays)

GHL 81 - Best Star Trek Crew Ever

GHL 81 - Best Star Trek Crew Ever
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If you could choose any Star Trek character to be apart of your Star Trek crew, who would you choose? In honor of The Red Shirt Diaries, Ashley and Jason pick who would pilot their ultimate Star Trek ship and crew!

GHL 46 - Best of 2014

GHL 46 - Best of 2014
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It's time for a look back to the far off year of 2014! This week, Jason and Ashley will give us what they personally thought was the best of 2014 in movies, television, books, and more!

GHL 22 - Planet of the Apes

GHL 22 - Planet of the Apes
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The apes are taking over as this week! We will teach you everything you need to know about the Planet of the Apes, the movie and the planet! Caesar is taking over in Dawn of the Planet of Apes, but before he does let's learn about these apes. Where did they come from, and did you know it was based on a French novel? It's time to go to the Planet of the Apes and learn!!

GHL 19 - House Targaryen

GHL 19 - House Targaryen
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The House Targaryen have ruled the iron throne and the dragons for years in the fictional land of Westeros as seen in Game of Thrones. But where did they come from? It's time to go into the old books of the past and learn all their secrets and legends.