Geek Syndicate

This week the Racks ladies throw structure to the wind and do a rather thorough re-cap of their experiences at the Bristol Comic Expo '08.Much fun was had by all as we witnessed cosplay competitions, interesting panels, were harassed by Stormtroopers and got pleasantly toasted.The hotel is completely ragged upon, the panels are discussed in depth and the girls profess their undying love for Tony Lee and Paul Cornell.Enjoy!

Barry aka Nebraska Nuge of Geek Syndicate and Heath aka Montana Holland of Geek Brunch joins forces for this Indiana Jones two hour special. Together they dissect all three movies, chatting about their likes and dislikes. They also look at the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles as well as Indy in video games, books and comics. Finally they look forward to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Crystal Skull. So sit down, get your fedora and pack your whip cause we're going on the Adventure of a lifetime. Enjoy...

Well this is it, our first feature from this year's 2008 Bristol Comic Expo. In this special we have for your listening pleasure the two panels we took part in. The first is an interview with the comic legend that is Tony Lee, who has worked on Xmen, The Gloom, Midnight Kiss and the upcoming Doctor Who story 'The Forgotten' from IDW. Following the interview the roles are reversed faster than you can say...well role reversal as Tony hosts the first ever live UK Comics Podcasting Panel. Listen in as Tony and the audience quiz a panel made up of the UK podcasts Comic Racks, Birds of Geek, Comic Book Outsiders and Geek Syndicate. Can the world of podcasting survive such a clash of titans? we shall see! Enjoy...

Welcome to the last GS before Dave and Barry Jet off to the sunny heights of Bristol for the Bristol Expo. As well as some big news from the world of Smallville Dave hears some news which brings about another fabled Dave and Barry Death in Comics rant(it's not pretty people). In our main feature you get not one but two iron man reviews (how's that for value for money?). First up we have a guaranteed spoiler free review then after the credits right at the end of the episode we have a Spoiler packed review for the movie. You get plenty of warning and hey the guys even will throw in a time stamp so that you know when to stop listening. It will be right at the end of episode so that way you won't miss out on the usual hi-jinks! Enjoy News Look who's coming to Smallville next season. The return of the Sword and the Sorcerer. The resurrection of yet another Comic book hero...too much? Notes from Nuge Transformers the movie Week that was More fun with Blake's Seven New Incredible Hulk trailer New Indiana Jon

In Episode 13, the Racks present their Top 10 Kick-Ass Female Characters from the comic books, TV, and film :D A pretty diverse range of choices have emerged, with only one character being chosen by both ladies :P As is now customary with Comic Racks - this episode *will* contain VERY strong language - you have been warned :) Reviews and rants a -plenty can also be found in this episode, along with only one selection of Rack Music being chosen this time by the Stace de la Bob. Iz resists the urge to review Baby Boomers *again*, but (at Stacey's request) reads out the majority of Ubu Bubu. So, join the Racks and listen in on their sage musings on Iron Man, Wesley "what tax bill?" Snipes, almost forming the Neil Googe appreciation society, a coupla stonking Peeves, and a shared Tail of the Racks (dun dun dunnnnnn). *Spoilers for Ubu Bubu and SiP* Reviews: Special Education #1 - Dave 'the awesome' Dwonch Welcome to Tranquility #9 - #11 Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo El Zombo Fantasma

Once again we are joined by James Moran of Torchwood and now Doctor Who fame. James talks us through some of the finer points of the Doctor who episode he wrote entitled 'The Fires of Pompeii' (episode 2 of season 4).James reveals what it was like finally working on the TV show he had loved from childhood as well how he dealt with fan reactions to the episode.We also find out some of the upcoming projects James is working on.Enjoy!!!

The Syndicate is reformed this week as Dave rejoins the show with a small rant on Lost. Barry Also discusses the pros and cons of working without a co-host for an episode. We also look forward to the Bristol Comic Expo with it's organiser Mike Allwood.Enjoy!NewsMortal Kombat vs DC universe. Is it madness or genius?Primeval season three news. It's a biggie people!The upcoming Blake's 7 remake.Will it be UK's answer to BSG ?Week that WasLost - is it actually going anywhere?The Spirit/ Sin City 2 teaser trailerThe Hancock trailer. Is going to be the wild wild west of Comic book Movies?Main FeatureAn Interview with Mike Allwood who is one of the driving forces behind May's Bristol Comic Expo.

That's right people, the episode you didn't request or want is here! Barry Nugent aka The Nuge stands alone, no David, no wires, no cgi and no hope. It's just the Nuge against the world. Ask yourself can the world and your eardrums survive the experience?So sit back as The Nuge, reviews Doctor Who, Smallville, Cloverfield, Wii Kart and Army of Two. The Nuge also invents a new word for the geek world.Apologies, in advance to co-host Dave who knows nothing about this episode!Enjoy!!!

Welcome to Episode 12 where Stace takes over the editing reigns for the first time (and shows Iz up by getting it done bang on time).Apologies for the sound issues in this episode which we wil have sorted out for next time :)Before they get stuck into the main topic of a Bristol Con preview, the girls talk about Rock Star, Dr Who doing Shakespeare, Baby Boomers at BristolCon and online, the Gotham Knights trailer and the Golden Champagne Glass Awards 2008 (vote Geek Syndicate!!).Reviews include Maintenance Vol 2, Ms Marvel #25, Dr Who Season 4 Eps 1 & 2, CJ7, and Everybody's Dead #2. This section witnesses Iz inadvertantly insulting Steve Coogan (she didn't mean to) while going mad over Son of Rambow, Stace losing her mind over not having Fillerbunny, and the Racks being divided over the new Who companion.Iz very rudely dominates the Top of the Racks section with a 12 minute hysteria fit over the best-birthday-present-in-the-whole-world, but makes up for it by also choosing Pushing Daisies which the girls

This week we got a Star Wars gangsta rap(all 5 seconds), the Geek Syndicate method for dealing with Terminators. There's also talk from Dave on how he deals with false Doctor Who fans and a trip back in time to the games, tv and movies that we're big in the year we left school 1985! Questions from the Senate What's the worst adaptation to movie? Have we watched Big Bang Theory and what did we think? What's your favourite all time non DC or Marvel comic? Week That Was Pushing Daises (TV) Smallville. (TV) Remote Control K9 (Gadgets) "Moths ate my Doctor Who Scarf" (Comedy show) Main Feature Travel with Geek Syndicate back to 1985 to look at such classics as the A-Team,The Last Dragon,Goonies, Moonlighting and Rambo 2 Notes from Nuge Doctor Who Season 3 Leave a comment or question for the boys on our new voicemail number. +442081335704 Enjoy!!! *No Ewoks were harmed in the making of this episode.  

In this special episode the guys chat with Barry Levine, President of Radical Publishing. Barry explains how we went from being one the top rock photographers in the world,to being a music supervisor then a producer with a first look deal in the comics-to-film entertainment division of Dark Horse Comics and finally to the formation of Radical Publishing. Barry also explains his former involvement in the Judge Dredd and 30 days of Night movies and the upcoming Rex Mundi Movie starring Johnny Depp. We get some insight into the various divisions of the company and the comics about to be released within each. He also reveals Radical's plans for the future and some of it's upcoming comic to movie adaptations, including a collaboration with John Woo. So sit back and enjoy!!!

Welcome to another fun packed episode of the Geek Syndicate people! News New Stargate series on the way(Do we really need another one?) Santuary on it's way to the UK Week That Was Doctor Who season opener. (TV) Torchwood season finale. (TV) Caliber (comic) Hercules (Comic) Sarah Conner Chronicles (TV) Notes from Nuge(with help from Marcusq) - Gladiator Main Feature There is no main feature this week but instead an extended week that was segment. Enjoy!!!

Episode 11 - Pigs are FunnyBack to their regular programming (hopefully), Iz and Stace bring you a lazy, but still rather good if we do say so ourselves, episode of Comic Racks!In this reviewtastic episode, the ladies talk you through some of their reading and TV watching highlights from the last few weeks. Much rambling on the subject of Torchwood takes place, and Iz finally gets around to starting Death Note, hoorah! Stacebob tries desperately, and quite badly, to describe the sheer brilliance that is Ubu Bubu #1, as Iz reveals a rather controversial Tail of the Racks...In our not-so-much-news segment, Stace botches a news story about a Whedon musical, Iz muses on the sanity of Tom Cruise and we discuss the pros and cons of spoof movies.As well as all this juicy content, Stace almost wets herself recalling her brush with the Futureheads, and the ladies finally get Rack Music properly off the ground with our choices for this episode.Enjoy!

This week the boys argue over a new catch phrase. Barry gives a 24 style review on infamous Nick Fury TV movie starring the Hoff. The main feature involves an historic meeting between a young Geek Syndicate and none other than Richard Branson as they take a look at Virgin Comics.News- Dr Who vs God?...yes we are serious- Superman's patents fly out of DC's window.- Harry Potter and the do we really need two films?Week That Was- Nick Fury and the Hoff! (TV)- Peckerwood: 24 Minutes (Comics)- Ashes to Ashes (TV)- 1408 (Movie)- Doctor Who the original series season one (TV)Notes from Nuge: Independence DayMain FeatureA special look at Virgin ComicsEnjoy...

We finally bring this episode to you after some serious microphone and audio issues, so apologies for the lateness. Now let's get down to business.News- Dr who Season 4 Start date.- Perils of Self Publishing.- New teen casting for Terminator 4.- Has Tintin finally been cast for the new Spielberg movie? (here's a clue think Dr   who).Notes from Nuge-  Xmen 3Special Guest- Damian co -host of the Kryptographik podcast calling in live from Australia with a surprise for Barry.Week that Was- Dan Dare Archives (Red Moon Mystery).- Regenesis(TV).- The Twelve (Comic).- Star Wars Legacy (Comic).- The Batman (TV).- Torchwood (TV).Main Feature- The winner of the latest Geek Syndicate writing competition is announced!Enjoy...

This episode the girls have a very grown-up and sensible (for a change) in-depth conversation about comic cheesecake, and touch on Chaos comics, manga, Bisley porn, Greg Horn, and the MJ and Supergirl statues.Along the way, the usual news, reviews and top/tail of the racks are covered: Snow White in Drag, stalking the Futureheads, Barrowman Watch and more....Reviews:Tiny Titans #1Green Arrow & Black Canary #5Deadpool #20(ish) to 45Dock Walloper #2Urban Monsters #1Bullseye Greatest HitsOur competition winner is announced with the girls debuting the winning entry, and it's Stacey's turn at choosing this fortnight's Rack Music - woot :)

In this episode Barry finally finds something negative to say about Indiana Jones. The guys also tackle the controversy surrounding the planned remake of Spaced. They also look at a few of the popular shows being renewed and those that maybe have pass their sell by date.There's TV reviews of  Ashes to Ashes, Eleventh Hour and the Supernatural remake of Assault on precinct 12. Reviews on the comic front of Rassle,Kickass(yep that what I said), Buffy (Yay!!!) and Angel (Boo!!).Be warned there is a massive tangent alert involving public information warnings, band aids, falling over and Barry's twisted sense of humour.Enjoy!!!

Join Geek Syndicate on a epic 90 minute journey through time and space and into the mind of  Mr Paul Cornell, writer for Doctor Who, Primeval, Wisdom, Robin Hood and a host of other projects (some of which may surprise).On this whistle-stop tour we learn some interesting stuff about Paul including how we got started in writing, who his favorite doctor is, his favorite superhero as well as his favorite medium to work in. We delve into some of Paul's renowned Doctor Who episodes and discover some of the inspirations behind them.Paul  takes us through a typical writing day and gives some tips for any would be writers out there, especially his thoughts on writer's block.We take a look forward to some of the stuff Paul has in the pipeline including the upcoming Marvel comic 'Captain Britain and MI-13'. Paul share's his thoughts on Cap's place in the Marvel Universe and more importantly the fast growing legend that is Captain Midlands.Enjoy!

In this week's episode the guys look at the 3 part Torchwood episodes featuring Martha Jones fresh from Doctor Who. There is also talk on Primeval season two, David Gemmell's last ever book and increasing number of times Lex is shot in Smallville. We also find out what dave's like to do on a Friday night when he's had to much to drink (here's a clue it's boring).In our main feature we chat to the infamous comic gossip columnist Rich Johnston as he takes us on a tour of his local supermarket. We ask such thorny questions as...What stories which he feels have had the most impact on the comic world? What do creators and publishers really think of him? Who really cannot stand to be in the same room with him? What is his relationship with Bob 'Texan Comedy' Legend Wayne VP of DC?Enjoy...

Saving up a sensible and interesting main topic for their upcoming Episode 10 (who'd have thunk it, eh?), the Racks take the easy way out and answer some more of your burning qusestions in Ask The Racks Part 2: Go Grab A Cheese-string.Stace's dressing gown starts to fall apart, Iz continues in her mission to plug Baby Boomers in any way she can, and both girls yet again massacre the English language in their attempt to do some joint reviews.Hear what the girls think of Dave Dwonch's Gnome and the Adolescent Radioactive Blackbelt Hamsters, as well as their individual reviews of the TV show Phoo Action, Cable and Deadpool #50, Gail Simone's Wonder Woman and other such wonderful things.During their main Ask the Racks section, the girls discuss who they'd stick in a Death Note if they could and Stace addresses the most difficult question she's ever been asked; Captain America or Deadpool??It's rants, rambles and orange-squash fuelled hyperactivity ahoy in this, the Racks final single figured episode!The Rack univ