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In this episode we attempt to cover the magic of comics in all its forms across the globe. From Tintin to Deathnote, we explain our love for this medium and hope to make a true believer out of you.
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Continue reading ‘NYGC Episode 37: A Grand Celebration of Comics!’
He doesn't have a tan... Superman.
Yes, friends, after this week we will have recorded 37 episodes of the New York Geekcast (”…in a row?”). And the topic for our latest outing is an oft-requested one: comics and comic books.
Since the scope this topic is rather broad, we’re making this a CALL-IN SHOW, and we want to hear from YOU. Visit our Facebook group for the phone number to call, and take part in our grand celebration of sequential art, tonight between 10:30 and 12pm EST. Talk to you then!
Digit, from "The Jim Henson Hour." Click at your own risk.
Halloween night is a time for frights, and you can listen along as the New York Geeks discuss some of their most bone-chilling childhood memories — many of which have been repressed for over a decade. BEWARE.
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Continue reading ‘NYGC Episode 36 – Things That Scared Us As Children’
"Cheer Up!"
Ah, New York Comic Con, how we love and hate thee, let us count the ways. In this half episode we discuss our recent journey into the heart of geek; stinky and sweaty though it may be.
Guests: Chris Murphy, Erin Natal, Dan Pinto
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The New York Geeks jump out of the screen and into your homes for a discussion on the recent resurgence of 3-D media; where it’s been, where it’s going, and whether it will ever be seen as more than just a gimmick.
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Continue reading ‘NYGC Episode 35 – 3-D: The Stereoscopic Gimmick’
In this episode Nelson and Andrew attempt to explain to David AND YOU why martial arts films are inherently nerdy. We touch on modern day action, wuxia kung fu, and chanbara films. We also geek out about our favorite martial arts heroes and heroines.
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Show Notes:
Enter the Dragon
Rumble in the Bronx
Police story
Kill Bill
Ashes of Time
Fist of Legend
36th Chamber of Shaolin
Zaitoichi
Upcoming films:
The Green Hornet
Sucker Punch
Scott Pilgrim vs. the world
“You’re the Best” Song by Joe Esposito from the album The Karate Kid Soundtrack
David and Erin commiserate after the shared experience of boredom known as The Last Airbender. Listen to this podcast, but don’t see this movie.
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