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NYGC Episode 48: Joss Whedon

 

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In which we discuss the king of all geeks, and lord high ruler of pop culture, Mr. Joss Whedon. We’ll talk about his beginning as a writer on the TV show Roseanne, up to his current work in Cabin in the Woods, and The Avengers.

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NYGC Episode 47: East Meets West

 

The Geeks visit the land of spiky haired warriors, giant fighting robots, and magical transforming girls from the moon, to speak about Japan’s many influences on American pop culture.

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NYGC Episode 46: Keanu Reeves: The Greatest Actor of All Time

 

Take the red pill and join the New York Geeks as they celebrate the career of Mr. “Cool Breeze Over The Mountains” himself, Keanu Reeves. Say it with us: Whoa.

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NYGC Episode 45: Conversations About The Future

 

Even though the world will end in 2012, the New York Geeks took it upon themselves to sit down and discuss the future — YOUR future. Join us in discussing future concepts, concerns, and crazy predictions.

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NYGC Episode 44: Costumes and Cosplay!

 

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As if we needed more than one excuse to dress up, Halloween and New York Comic Con happen in the same month. The New York Geeks get together to talk about costuming of all kinds.

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NYGC Episode 43: Retcons

 

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The New York Geeks sit down to talk about instances of retroactive continuity (or “retcons”) in various forms of fiction — when creators or copyright holders go back and mess around with previously established works. We’re looking at YOU, George Lucas.

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NYGC Episode 42: Trading Cards

 

Episode 42: Trading Cards

The New York Geeks dusted off their shoe boxes, dug out their binders, and are ready to exchange and examine the world of trading cards. Tap two mana to join us.

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