Geek Syndicate

Welcome to Small Press Big Mouth Episode 7, this episode  due to summer holiday madness Stace is totally unprepared and Lee is made of snots.  We chat about news and review Falling Sky by Benjamin Dickson, Whiteout, several books by Raymond Briggs, Mothman About The House by Ben "BFC" Clark, Suburban Glamour by Jamie McKelvie and Blood Psi by Andy Winter and Keith Burns.  Stace managed to have no websites handy during the recording and is keeping up with that trend right now and hopes Lee will appear soon with a lovely lot of links for all you lovely people!

This month the guys look at some of the news from the recent Gamescom convention as well a closer look at Playstation Home. There are opinions giving on the Playstation slim, The new pricing for Microsoft and a look at the games line up so far for the Eurogamer Expo.In the Buy, Rent or Avoid section look out for reviews of Batman Arkham Asylum, Red Faction Guerilla, Shadow Complex, Trails HD and more.The boys conclude with a look forward to a look at September game highlights.Enjoy!

Join Iz and Barry for an hour of positive geek entertainment.NewsWolfman gets a trailer at last.Doctor Who goes animated.Simon Pegg joins Burke and Hare.Pinocchio becomes a vampire slaying badass in a new comic.Tank Girl wants your letters and artwork.Another cameo for The Expendables.Gateway to GeekdomAnother two picks for newbies looking to take their first dip into the world of geekdom.The Big ReviewA review of Blackest Night issue 2 and Blackest Night: Batman and Robin issue 1

After a few weeks away it's another desperate catch up episode so the guys temporarily abandon the old stuff and instead focus on progs 1646-49. We get you up to speed ready for 1650's jump on issue while also taking time to point out just how goddamn pretty Leigh Gallagher really is.As usual, expect language not suitable for the kiddies and spoilers throughout. Also expect noisy Mexican builders and cat torture.

Join Barry and Dave in the second of their summer special interview. In this episode they catch up again with Damian Kindler, the creator and co-writer of the Sci Fi series Sanctuary.Daiman talks about how filming season 2 has gone and what fans can expect when the show airs in October. There are also some revelations in the time and and energy that goes into making a, special effects heavy, show like Sanctuary and it's demands on the cast and crew.Damian reveals some of his favourite Sanctuary episodes and the characters he enjoys writing most.Look out for brief William Shatner and Christopher Walken impressions!Enjoy!

In this special episode join Dave and Barry as they chat with celebrity geek and comics fan Jonathan Ross.During the interview Jonathan tells the lads where his love for all things geek ,especially comics, started. He also reveals why he would never own a comics shop again. Jonathan explains why is unable to attend comic conventions as much as he would like.There's some talk about the adaptation of Mark Millar's comic Kick Ass that Jonathan's wife, Jane, is working on as well his view on comic to film adaptations.Jonathan has his feet firmly placed  in the Marvel comics camp. He explains why and shares some of his favourite creations. He also tells a very interesting story about his encounter with Steve Dikto.The guys discuss with Jonathan why he decided to write his own comic and gives us a few details on the project.Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 6! This time around we chat about the comics of Matthew Craig, Love and Rockets,Princess at Midnight, Nightbus and Stace enthuses about the fabulosity of Britten and Brulightly.  We have some sound control issues this ep, sorry about that, think I have that sorted now for next time!  The usual just over half an hour of chat brought to you in Geordibrumophonics!  

While Dave is off working for the summer and there is no Geek Syndicate we bring you Good Morning Geekdom to feel the GS void. Join your hosts Barry and Iz as they take a fun look at the crazy world of geekdom.  In the main section there is news from around the web about Sherlock Holmes, War Eagles, Warren Ellis unleashes his pen on a new King Arthur film, True Lies 2 and more. In 'Gateway to Geekdom'  our hosts each give a recommendation of something (TV show, Film, comic or whatever) which could bring people into the world of geekdom. Finally there is the BIG REVIEW in which we review just one thing in this case we take a look at Green Latern: First Flight (spoilers) Enjoy

Welcome one and all  to Episode 5 of Small Press Big Mouth during which we subject you to such wonders as, actual bona fide NEWS! As well as reviews of MoonFreight3, The Dark, The Sword, Fat Chunk:Zombies, Post Nuke and Fools Errand.  We hope you enjoy the ride as we had a blast doing this one!

8In this special edition, the guys forgo the regular reviews and rubbish and instead have a mammoth 90 minute chat with 2000AD artist PJ Holden.Its probably best to think of it like you are in the pub, there's three guys talking comics on the table next to you, and one of them happens to work for 2000AD... it'll help.As usual expect language not suitable for the kiddies from the start (we had some technical problems connecting).

In this special episode Barry chats with Shane Chebsey,one of the organisers of the British International Comics Show.During the episode Shane reveals what events people can expect at this years show as well as a look back at lessons learned from previous years. There is a look behind the scenes at what goes into the preparation of the show and what their plans are for the future.Enjoy!

Welcome to your monthly gaming guide.News <!-- @page { size: 21cm 29.7cm; margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21c EA screws up at the San Diego Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo 2009 is coming, more female gamers are out their than we think and Ghostbusters gets a release date for wii and 360.We look at some of the demos, releases and more for July   Games being played this month: Fight Night Round 4,  Infamous, Prototype, Mirrors Edge and Call of Juarez

In this episode the guys play a bit of catch-up and look at progs 8, 1643, 1644 & 1645.Stephen once again decides Richard is a p**sy on such important matters as the pros and cons of having little arms and children's shotgun related trauma are discussed. They also bid a farewell to Cradlegrave and after weeks of being as nice as they could, finally crack and give it some grief... so if you are a fan of that series you've been warned!As always, expect spoilers throughout as well as language not suitable for the kiddies.

Welcome to the last Geek Syndicate before we take a little summer break for the month of August. Rest assured we will be back at the beginning of September.News: Final Fantasy for charity and a classic cartoon to be given the film treatmentWeek that Was: Warehouse 13, Necessary Monsters and more Main: The second part of our look at the Hugo Award (Spoilers for BSG)Enjoy !!!

Welcome to episode 4 of Small Press Big Mouth where Stace and Lee review One Page Filler Man, Letting Go by Will Kirby], Everyday Decay, Chew #1, ZOT! by Scott McCloud and Same Difference and Other Stories by Derek Kirk Kim. The usual dismal array of outakes is missing this time around as Stace in a fit of temper at the laptop pressed the wrong buttons and lost the file, this is probably a blessed relief for all! Just over half an hour of comicy goodness presented once again in Geordiebrumophonics for your entertainment, enjoyment and ridicule!  

<!-- @page { size: 21cm 29.7cm; margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } -->Welcome to another 55 minutes of Geek Entertainment blasting it's way onto your mp3 player. News: Lobster Johnson the novel is coming, Star Trek DVD and Blu – Ray details and we announce an idea for our Halloween Special. Week That Was: Blackest Night and The Eighth Doctor's Audio Adventures - Season Two Main: We take an in depth look at the nominations for this years Hugo Awards.

Welcome one and to all the wonders of geekdom crammed into less than an hour of quality podcasting.This week Dave goes AWOL and Barry is joined by a special guest host. News: New photos from Iron man 2, Another Sherlock Holmes reboot and Fear Agent the movie gets a green light.Week that Was. Blackest Night issue 0 and 1 (no spoilers), Robot Chicken Star Wars II and Atomic RoboMain: We look back of the awesome five day event that was Torchwood: Children of EarthEnjoy

In this one the guys look at the Dredd Case Files volume 5 and City of the Damned before jumping back for a rundown of 2000AD prog 7 from April 1977. Also reviewed in detail are progs 1641 and 1642 and as usual expect spoilers and language not suitable for the kiddies.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Science Friction! Join Karl and Bryan as they have a look at SETI- the Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence. Along the way they talk about The Drake equation- a way to work out (well, guess) the number of intelligent life in the galaxy, where in the solar system we might find life,zombie ants, slack jawed yokels and there's lots of heavy breathingcourtesy of Karl, for which he's very sorry.We also launch the Amazing DESIGN A LOGO competition! With fabulouso prizes!If you want to contact Karl or Bryan email us at sciencefriction@ymail.com

Welcome to another cracking episode of Geek Syndicate! News: TJ Hooker runs onto the big screen, using the force becomes as child's plaything, Eurogamer Expo 2009 and Brian K Vaughan packs his bags and says cheerio to Lost. Week That Was: Spoiler free review of Torchwood: Children of Earth - Part 1, Virtuality, Batman and Robin, Irredeemable and Old Man Logan. Main: This weeks's main was inspired by listener Tripleironmonk. We go all retrospective as we look at some of the TV shows we loved as a kids. We pick up where we left off way back in episode 9 with those shows we missed first time around. Enjoy!