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Hi all, whilst you're waiting for your regular GS schedule to return I thought you might interested in my co-host spot on the excellent Comic Book Outsiders hosted by Steve and Scott. Below are the show notes for this episode.Enjoy and see you in September!Comic Book Outsiders Bringing you some of the very best hidden gems from the world of independent comics, movies and TV.In this episode our Main Feature is an interview Scott conducted with Brad Lovett, our roving reporter who gives us his feedback on the San Diego Comic Con and what his experience was like as an attendee but also an independent comic creator.Then it's the first Challenge Barry, where I pitch three comics to Barry and try to get him interested enough in them to pick up at least one.Barry reveals a Guilty Pleasure and we get into a bit of a discussion about other guilty pleasures from the same era.Our last segment as always is the Hidden Gem and this episode Barry and Steve talk about Supernatural, a great TV show that more people should

After the awesomeness that was last episodes Paul Cornell interview, the ladies decide to get back to the Racks, bringing you an episode of completely delicious reviews.The girls cover everything from comics to TV to film, touching on titles such as Rest #0, The Walking Dead V1, Wall-E, Dynamo 5, The Mummy: Rise and Fall of Xango's Ax, Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1 - 4, The Living Corpse #0 & #.5 and Six Feet Under. And, of course, what would this episode be without a little Jamie Smart, this time in the form of Bohda Te?All this plus several more reviews (look out for The Dark Knight super-spoilers from 1 hour 10 mins until 1 hour 22 minutes in), a one-time-only new segment called Challenge Stacebob, and all the usual rambling!Don't forget to enter the UKCPG competition, Secret Quotation, by listening to Comic Racks 18, Geek Syndicate 90, Q!PAW 45, Comic Book Outsiders 22 and Birds of Geek 38 (to be released soon!)Enjoy!Additional links as promised in the episode:(Un)Employed Skeletor at the SDCCHack/Sla

Episode 19 - Everybody Loves PaulIn this momentous episode the ladies do away with their usual format in order to bring you their very first creator interview with none other than the frankly rather awesome Paul Cornell.Paul has dipped his toe into the wonderful world of comics on many an occasion, writing stories such as Wisdom, 2000AD's XTNCT and the currently running (and fucking brilliant) Captain Britain and MI:13 series, to name but a few. As well as working in the comics world, Paul has penned some of the best episodes of Doctor Who to grace our TV screens (Human Nature and Family Of Blood, anyone?), several Doctor Who novels and audio shows, and episodes for top series' such as Primeval, Robin Hood and Casualty.During the interview, the girls quiz Paul about his upcoming projects, whether being a writer makes watching shows/reading books more difficult from a technical point of view, and whether he's had any unnerving fan experiences (other than Stacey professing her undying love for him at Bristol Co

Here it is, at last, the second part of our Geek Syndicate special with special guest Heath as we look back at the second half of season four of Doctor Who. Enjoy and see you in September!

This is it people. The ark has been raided, the stone romanced, the ghosts busted, the dragon has been entered and now it's time for the real adventure to begin... This is the last episode of season 1 of Geek Syndicate before the boys take a little siesta. Apologies for some of the audio glitches in this episode. News Torchwood meets Captain America New Gene Hunt for US version of Life on Mars Back to the Bristol Con Dimension Manga Week that was The Sword (Comic) Dr Horrible's Sing along Blog. A very brief non spoiler review of the Dark KNight(as Dave's not seen it yet) The Forbidden Kingdom (Movie) Button man (Comic) Main We take a look at two of the comics passed to us by Listeners. Eleventh Hour Vol 1 Starship Troopers: Bad Blood Discover at last what the secret quotation is. Enjoy...

In this special episode the guys are joined by former Listener of the month and co host of Geek Bunch Heath. Together they will take use on a journey through time and space as they review the first half of Doctor Who Season 4. Enjoy!!!

After the weeks of waiting, we finally reveal the mystery behind Secret Quotation. Keep an ear out in this episode for the Comic Racks portion of our UK Comics Podcast Group-wide competition! To be in with a chance of winning awesome prizes such as Noble Causes V1 & 2, an assortment of Virgin trades, a Wisdom trade and other splendid stuff to be announced, all you have to do is find the comic movie quote embedded within this episode, identify the film, then find the quotes from the same film in the other UK podcasts; Geek Syndicate (Episode 90), Quiet! Panelolgists At Work (Episode 45), Comic Book Outsiders (to be announced) and Birds Of Geek (to be announced). You have until the end of August to send your email containing your name, the title of the film, and all five secret quotations to secretquotation@gmail.com. Good luck!Anyhoo, on with the show! In this accidentally long episode, the girls tackle the topic of comic book movies, announcing some of their favourites, some of their, ahem, not-so-favouri

Welcome to our penultimate episode before we head off for a short summer break. So without further ado let's hit the world of geekdom with a good old right hook!NewsThe Return of Artemis Fowl.30 Days of Nights's follow up web series.Primeval roars into the U.S.Clone Wars backstory revelations.David Monteith vs Buzz Aldrin and NASA.Geek Syndicate's nemesis EPOCH rears it's head once again.Back in time at the Bristol Comic ConventionLiam Sharp of MAMTOR! (pronounced MAMTOOOOOOOR!)Notes from Nuge and Max the CatIndy 4 (A young hero on the rise).Week that WasFour feet from a rat (Comic from MAMTOR).Delve into the world of Paranormal State (TV).Gotham Knight (DVD).Main featureJourney back with the guys to 1999 when the world was at the brink of the apocalypse. They look at some of the movies and tv that were out in that year.Enjoy!!The Secret Quotation will be revealed next episode!

What, nearly two hours of GS fun you say? In this special extended edition the guys pack in a shed load of news, shoutouts and reviews. In the main feature the guys interview Rob Williams, the writer of the new Indiana Jones Comic, Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods from Dark Horse.NewSupes to return again with a new director?Exterminators comic crawls onto a tv screen near you soon.Tony Stark to play Sherlock Holmes?Notes from NugeAdventures with 'The Phantom'Week that wasBatman: Murder at Wayne manor.The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones.The Twelve - issue 6Kung Fu PandaLone Wolf and Cub - last issue.Metal Gear Solid 4 Review of new BBC series 'Bonekickers'MainInterview with Rob Williams, writer of the new Dark comic Indiana jones and the Tomb of the Gods.

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls (go away, you innocent children shouldn't be hearing this kind of language!), welcome to Episode 17 of Comic Racks; the episode where no-one can stay on topic!That's right, it's Tangent City this episode as Stacey gets hyper on who knows what and Iz, still recovering from concussion, has to deal with that level of craziness.The girls cover highly important topics this fortnight, from the origins of The Cheeky Girls, to Stacey's Mr's giant birthday list, to whether Daniel Craig is a pouty woman or not, plus lots more in between.But fear not, my comic loving friends, for the girls do get their comic on and bust out a load of reviews, from Kick Ass to Fables, Dock Walloper to Maus, plus a couple of non-comic goodies along the way. This is mostly because they couldn't think of a proper topic, but hey, it's all good. During these spoiler-rific reviews Iz proclaims that everything ever is "fucking awesome", Stace brings everyone down and The Racks it's first ever joint Top of th

In this very mini special episode the guys chat about the entries to the recent Geek Syndicate write club competition and reveal the winner!Enjoy!

Ok people watch your heads and make sure your tray tables and seats are in their upright position. Time to buckle up for another grimy trip into the murky underbelly of Geekdom. News Clash of the Remakes. Red Sonja meets Planet Terror. Week that was Trinity issue 3 (DC). Project: Kalki (Virgin Comics). Aquaman pilot episode (should've had the Hoff in it!). Quantum of Solice trailer. Main Feature In this special interview the guys chat to Matthew Graham whose projects have included "The Last Train", "Life on Mars", "Ashes to Ashes" about his new six part archelogical thriller series "BoneKickers". Matthew has also written episodes for Spooks and Hustle. The guys delve into Matthew's past to discover where his love of writing comes from as well as some of his influences. They also learn how he ended up working with Kudos to write episodes for both "Spooks" and "Hustle" Finally they guys get to pitch some questions from the forum members and discover a recent and very interesting encounter between Matthew an

Join the lads who love to geek on another actionacrion packed romp through the land of geekdom.When Barry loses his Nujo during this episode with Dave's help he is forced to unleash the power of Nujo extreme!GO YO NUJO!!!NewsSupernatural heads west!Doomsday hits Smallville in an ambulance.Back in time at the Bristol ConCommunity Comics (www.communitypublished.co.uk/)Sceptic Isle (www.moonfacepress.com)Questions from the SenateSome listeners pitch some questions to the lads including getting their opinions on the current trend of remakes and sequels.Week that WasShort interview with OT who played 'Other Dave' in the fantastic Doctor Who two parter 'Silence in the library'  and 'Forest of the Dead'The Reaping (or stupid people in a horror movie)The Omen(even more stupid people in an horror movie)Lone Wolf and Cub(comic)Dave gave his quick review on Indy 4Barry gives his review of the new Hulk movie. Ramayan 3392 A.D. (www.virgincomics.com)CompetitionFind out how  to win a copy of Ramayan 3392 A.D in 'Barry's Ha

Join the Racks for Episode 16 - packed full of the usual news, reviews, peeves, Rack music plus all of the usual geeky ramblings :DThis is one of the more action-packed episodes with tales of Iz’s furious disagreement with her stairs and Stace’s awesome experience seeing not one, but two, of her favourite bands live (much to the concussed Racks dismay).Our main topic this week is Ask the Racks - Part 3, where the ladies answer a bunch of questions from forumites (and half of Stacey's family) including: Which superhero film is the best and worst?, which superhero film would you make and who would you cast in the lead?, and have either of you ever 'converted' a mate to comics who previously wasn't interested? and if so, what hooked 'em?

Apologies to all our listeners as Barry and Dave were seriously under the influence of Whisky while recording this episode. So you have been warned ! Remember drinking loads of whisky isn't big or clever but it does taste nice! Back in time to the Bristol Comic ConShort interview with Richard emms about Flash Gordon Flash Gordon issue 0 (Comic)Little Thoughts (Comic) Week that wasBarry ween Boy genius (Comic)Doctor Who Midnight - The boys have quite a serious chat about this episode including some dark revelations from their past.(TV)Planet Terror - A hot girl with a machine gun for a leg, zombies and so much more. What more can you ask for? (Film)The Mummy 3 (Trailer)Lone Wolf and Cub (Comic) Main The guys take their yearly look at the upcoming season of geek tv and give a thumsb up or down or even middle to what's coming to our tv screens over the next year. Enjoy!

Join Nebraska Nuge and Montana Holland on another adventure of a lifetime. In this second part of their special Indiana Jones podcast the pair finally take and in-depth look at 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' from a hardcore, old school Indy fan perspective. Enjoy!

Welcome to another action packed, geek filled romp through the world of Geekdom with Barry and Dave.News Survivors remake (no not the band for did eye of the tiger) from Rocky 3) by Primeval creator Warren Ellis' Ocean swims to the big screen Week that was Doctor who - Forest of the Dead episode review.  Dan Dare issue 1 - 5 from Virgin Comics. Astonishing Xmen (the end of the Wheedon run) Secret Invasion Trinity 1 Final Crisis 1 (with added Dave rant!) Lego Indiana Jones (ah yeah!) Kick ass issue 3 Titanium Rain Notes from Nuge No Notes this week I'm afraid Main Dave reports back after his trip to the London MCM Expo. Enjoy!!!

Firstly, the Ladies of Rackington would like to apologise to you, the wonderful listening public, for the untimely release of this episode. Technical difficulties and unprovoked front door attacks prevented this episode from being released on time, but trust us, it's worth the wait!After several months of being completely rubbish, the girls finally get their act together and present to you their second and rather awesome Rackette, the lovely Marcus Q. Join them in the main feature as they discuss Marcus' comic likes and dislikes, how dyslexia can affect a comic reader and what comic creators and editors could be doing to improve the reading quality of their works.During the show, Stacey gets excited several times, on topics such as The Futureheads (oh, will she ever shut up about them? I think not), Jamie Smart and awesome looking Transformers covers. As well as all the excitement there are rants a-plenty as Iz slates her Tail of the Racks, and Marcus addresses a friend who borrowed (read: nicked) some books

That's right people after a week off the GS boys are back in town and ready to bring you the brightest and best from the world of Geekdom! News Barry has a massive rant about the Skynet systerm. Highlander remake (apparently being the only one is not enough these days). Flash Gordon to be remade(hopefully not a movie version of the tv series). Week that was Doctor who - Silence in the Library episode review.  Dock Walloper from Virgin Comics. Shadow Hunter from Virgin Comics. Star Trek: Of Gods and men (internet fan film with an awesome cast!). Notes from Nuge Superman the movie Main No main this week far too much arguing an doctor whoing to get through this week!

In this episode Dave and Barry recover and recap as best they can some of the highlights of the Bristol con. In this slightly longer than usual episode they still somehow manage to squeeze in all the usual week that was and a very special Notes from Nuge. Make sure you keep listening to the end for a never before heard recording of Tony Lee giving the guys a motivational speech before their live Bristol panel. Enjoy!! News The news is we have no news this week! Week that was GTA 4 more fun than....well...loads of stuff! The Hunter by Dare Comics Batman RIP Notes from Nuge The man with the hat is back! Main Bristol con 2008 Apologies of the lastness of this episode this was due to a bout of Indiana Jones fouritis...very dangerous!