Adam Strange is the hero of Rann, and we're going to teach you the DC Comics History of this cosmic superhero. Plus, we have a special interview with the creative team behind Adam Strange's new comic book, STRANGE ADVENTURES! Welcome writer Tom King and artists Mitch Gerads and Doc Shaner to the show!
GHL 310 - Stargirl
Who is Courtney Whitmore? Well, we can tell you that not only is she one of the most important DC Comics legacy characters with ties to the Justice Society of America, but her profile is going to grow larger with the new Stargirl show on Dc Universe and CW. Expect to learn some amazing Golden Age nuggets.
GHL 309 - Gladiator with Mark Ellis
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 2000 film Gladiator, we're joined by comedian Mark Ellis (https://twitter.com/markellislive). Journey with us to ancient Rome to discover if this Ridley Scott film starring Russell Crowe as a Spaniard can withstand the test of time!
GHL 308 - Donna Troy (Wonder Girl)
Wonder Girl. Troia. Wonder Woman. Donna Troy has had many names. She has stood in and outside Wonder Woman's shadow and we dive into her full history - and all the times she's come back to life!
This is one of our most highly requested episodes!
307 - James Bond (The Sean Connery Films)
Let's look back to the beginning of James Bond! Listen as we analyze every James Bond film made by the master actor Sean Connery. Do these films still hold up, and what do they contribute to the legend of James Bond?
306 - MAILBAG: Why is Harley Quinn so Popular?
We had so many questions left over from last week's mailbag episode that we decided to answer more in a second mailbag episode! We'll answer why we think Harley Quinn is now starring in movies, tell you our favorite Action figures, and more! Enjoy and thanks for listening.
305 - Star Trek First Contact
We celebrate First Contact Day in Star Trek by recording a movie retrospective on 1996's Star Trek First Contact. This Geek History Lesson was recorded LIVE on Youtube, and you can watch the recording here if you prefer video over audio: https://youtu.be/DEDH_Pg6EL8
GHL 304 - MAILBAG: Marvel/DC Crossovers & More!
We're going to answer your emails, tweets and Facebook messages on a bonus episode of Geek History Lesson! Should Batman and Captain America team-up? We'll answer it! What are our thoughts on Star Trek Deep Space Nine Season 8? We'll answer it? What's Ashley's favorite place in Kansas? It's gonna be ANSWERED! Enjoy and thanks for listening.
GHL 303 - Groot
To celebrate the first of April, we wanted to dig deep into the secret history of the tree-like member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and best friend to Rocket Racoon, Groot! I AM GROOT!
GHL 302 - Best Digimon Team Ever
Pick any DigiDestined from any generation and build a team! We build our first anime team as we select the trainers to make the Best Digimon Team Ever!
Follow Patrick McMillan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pemcmill
GHL 301 - Watchmen The Movie
Zack Snyder's first superhero film based on the famous Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons Graphic Novel! This week, we'll dive into 2009's Watchmen because you requested it on Twitter. Does Doctor Manhattan's blue vfx still look good? Does the Bob Dylan title sequence still hold up? And it Jeffrey Dean Morgan still the best? We'll find out in this week's episode!
GHL 300 - John Wick
Legendary assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) retired from his violent career after marrying the love of his life. But now, he's back for... vengeance! The students of the Mind University tweeted overwhelmingly for #JohnWickYes, so to celebrate our 300th episode, it's time for the podcast to look back at 2014's John Wick.
GHL 299 - John Stewart (Green Lantern)
John Stewart is the architect Green Lantern! He'll hold the Green Lantern Corp through sheer force of will and well-laid blueprints. Discover his secret origin and more with special guest Jay Washington - https://twitter.com/MrJayWashington
Plus, if you enjoy the discussion about John Stewart, then check out Jason's book Super Soldiers where he has a whole chapter about John and other comic superheroes that served in the military. Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/2PyvgXl
GHL 298 - Avatar The Last Airbender (Series Retrospective)
Return to the world of Aang, Katara, and Sokka as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Avatar The Last Airbender! What's our favorite episode? The best character arc in the series? We'll discuss it all!
GHL 297 - Locke & Key vol 1 (Book Club)
Let's talk about the first Locke & Key book that inspired the new Netflix TV Show! Following their father's murder, three siblings move into a house filled with reality-bending keys; enter the comics by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez in our Locke & Key Vol 1: Welcome to Lovecraft Book Club!
GHL 296 - Arrow (A Series Retrospective)
His name was Oliver Queen, and for 8 seasons, he saved Star City. Now, that the series finale of Arrow has aired, we're going to take a look back at the show that birthed an entire superhero universe.
GHL 295 - Birds of Prey
Black Canary and Oracle formed the first iteration of the female superhero team known in DC Comics as the BIRDS OF PREY. Now, this team appears in its first live-action movie to rescue Harley Quinn! Learn all their history and secret passwords before you see the movie.
GHL 294 - Top 5 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes
Jean-Luc Picard has returned in Star Trek: Picard, so it's the perfect time for Geek History Lesson to determine the BEST episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Beaming into the podcast is special guest John Champion (Co-Host of Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast)
GHL 293 - Guy Gardner (Green Lantern)
Who is Guy Gardner? It's time for the hosts of Geek History Lesson to teach you about the third Earth Green Lantern in DC Comics and where he could show up in the DC Films and TV Shows.
Plus, our NEW COMIC, Jupiter Jet and the Forgotten Radio just launched on Kickstarter! Go to jupiterjetcomic.com to pre-order your copy and support independent comic books.
GHL 292 - Top 5 Batman Artists
Who are the greatest Batman artists of all time? We decide the Dark Knight's greatest artistic contributions with special guest Jace Milam of the Comic Source Podcast - https://twitter.com/TheComicSource