Geek Syndicate

After learning the ways of the podcaster in the snowy and harsh landscape of Iceland Barry is back in the saddle and not a moment too soon. This week the lads tackle the new Indiana Jones trailer,Mc2 the comic anthology from the Birmingham comic collective and a thought controlled gaming headset. Dave takes a look at image comics Next Issue project and discovers yet another new vampire TV show.  In our main feature they are joined by the lovely Iz from Comic Racks to give a spoilerful review of the new Rambo movie.  Enjoy!!!  And remember when you're pushed killing is as easy as breathing...so sayeth Rambo

Geek Syndicate 69 – The Solo Syndicate   See what happens when David is left to his own devices. Yes it’s the long awaited Solo Syndicate.   Be in awe at the news of technological advances he brings us Join him in welcoming back new listeners and Dr Who fans with a song. Thrill to his reviews of Jenna Jameson’s Shadow Hunter and Journeyman . Contemplate the state of sci-fi in comics   And then   Join me in conversation with Emma Vieceli one of the UK’s rising stars in the world of manga. This was such an enjoyable conversation that it exceeded by far the 20m interview I had planned, which as you will see is not difficult. So join us as we explore the difference and similarities between comics and manga, , music, a touch of gaming and much geekery.   Apologies for the quality   Hope you enjoy it

Join the noobie birds again for episode 8, crammed full of germs, comics and a tonne of swearing. Our feature this fortnight is Ask the Racks where the girls answer loads of questions from the forums including what it's like to be a fan-girl...Along the way Iz loses her mind over a potential encounter with John Barrowman, Stace discusses the financial perils of being a Manga fan, and the girls nearly fall out over Steve Dillon (but not quite).Also in this new episode is Rack Music - where this week Stace choses her defining song of the moment.Reviews include: Eleventh Hour #2, Captain America #34 (SPOILERS), Wolverine Origins #21, Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey, and Bleach #21 & 22.

In this episode we give our view on the new 52 week comic from DC (here's a hint it's not a good view). We review Johah Hex, Supernatural Origins, 2 episodes of Smallville (nice makeup Black Canary). There is also a brief look at the new seasons of Torchwood and Primeval. In our main we welcome Dr Karl our fully fledged geek scientist to answer a few f your burning geek sci-fi questions like.Is it possible for Superman to Fly? Is time travel possible or just rubbish? and more.Also the Notes from Nuge was changed at the last minute to my original choice  which was mentioned on the episode.Enjoy!!!First Indy 4 trailer at today...woohoo

In this episode we take a look at the teaser trailer for the new Star Trek movie. There are also review of The Dragon Lance movie, Nick Fury Agent of Shield (blame Dave for that one) and 30 days of Night.In our main feature we give our thoughts on the entries for our sci-fi writing competition and announce the winner. We also announce a new competition and this time with a prize, no less.Enjoy...

After the gargantuan double episode Doctor Who extravaganza (also known as the two episode ramble-fest), the Racks gals get back to their regular fortnightly format to chat all things comics (and some things TV and film...)Join us as Iz gets over excited at the prospect of signed John Barrowman stuff, Stace demonstrates why she shouldn't be allowed to sing on the podcast, and both girls come up with the worst, least newsworthy news EVER. Stace's sister, Zoe, makes her comics podcast debut, allbeit in a slightly concussed and very un-comic related way.Being too lazy to actually think of a main topic to discuss, The Racks ladies (ladies? pfft!) do an extended review section, covering comics and graphic novels from recent to oldies, and indies to the Big Two. Stace gets a little bit violent towards old witchy women (for good reason, though!) and Iz worries that her all-round love for Battlepope may condemn her to the fiery depths of Hell :PWe give the details about our competition again (just a couple more episo

In this special episode we chat with James Moran the writer of the movie Severance, the Torchwood episode 'Sleeper' and a future and the upcoming Dr Who episode "Pompeii". James explains how he got into writing, reveals some of his methods and inspirations. He also reveals how he found himself living out one of his dreams as a writer on Doctor Who. Enjoy!

Join us in a slightly shorter yet super special episode in which we round up our Doctor Who ramblements.Our usual routine goes out of the window so we can complete our review Doctor Who series 3, from Human Nature right up the the Christmas Special, Voyage of the Damned.Stace gets scared of, well, practically everything in this episode, from statues to small girls with balloons, Iz sings a Doctor Who solo and we both get a little Tennant-fangirlish as we delve into what we both see as the better half of this season.Stay tuned for a quick reminder of our competition and prizes; we've now had two entries, but we're greedy for more!Enjoy :)

This week there is no main feature just a lot of week that was of which a lion's share is dedicated to our spoilerful review of the first episode of Torchwood. We  have a spoilerful look at the end league issue 1. There is also some chat about the I am legend novel,Dan Dare, Blood Ties, House and Mass Effect on the Xbox360. Dave does a brief interview with Orbital Comics  in London about their upcoming sale. Oh and at last Barry's musical segment if officially named. Enjoy!!!

This week the noobie-bird-nerds get their teeth into the first half of Dr Who season 3, and a darn sight more in between.Join the ladies as they talk about loads of stuff including Jenna Jameson's comic and her need for a nice jumper.Stacey looses her mind and has a full-on nerdgasm during a News Item on Deadpool,and Iz proves once again she can't read properly as Teen Titans Year One is referred to as TT Year Zero :(Dr Who Season 3 from The Runanway Bride through to 42 is reviewed, with slight detours via starch-related old Who villains, a morbid fear of Davros, Tom Baker's teeth, and the utter crap-ness of straws. In our Top of the Racks section Stacey gets a little creepy over her Kingdom Come and Iz goes all groupie over Mike Norton (again).If anyone is easily offended, please do NOT listen to the Peeve of the Fortnight section - the girls out-do themselves on the swearing front this week..but it's all Anne Robinson's fault.Listen out for the all important shout-outs, which Iz manages to screw up quite a

You read the title right noble listener. It seems our rant on spidey's demonic sellout last episode has bought down the wrath of the unholy one. In our battle against Satan we use the Bionic Woman, a spoilerful review of the first episode of the second season of Primeval, Artemis Fowl and a whole host of independent comics that we review and more.Pray we win this battle or say farewell to our immortal souls...enjoy!

A new year and a new Barry? Join us as we tackle everything from a remote control drinks cooler to, reviews of shoot em up(spoilerful but for this movie it really doesn't matter) and I am Legend(spoiler free). In our main feature we review the Spidey epic One More Day(spoilerful) and delve into the controversy that had sprung up around it.Enjoy...!!!

Cover your ears and run for the hills as Stace and Iz swear and rant their way through a round-up of 2007. The Racks look at what they rate as the very best and very worst (and very disappointing) comic issues, comic series’, films, and TV of 2007. Also covered in depth are things on screen, stage, and print in 2008 that are making the girls a little bit over-excited.Along the way Iz proves that senility can happen to the best of us, and reveals why she could possibly be the worst person to go to the cinema with, Stace loses her mind over a panda, and provides a mini musical interlude, showing why one half of a podcast should not be left to their own devices……plus both girls have RANTS a-plenty. Stay tuned all the way through and hear about our awesome competition, a bit of good news and hear us get our contact details right for the very first time ever !!!Happy New Year ? ?

In our first episode of 2008 recorded in the dying embers of 2007 we are joined by Clive and resident non geek Amaechi. We review the season finale of Spooks(MI5 in the US) and the Doctor Who Christmas special Voyage of the Dammed.In our main feature we discuss some of the high and lows of 2007 in the world of comics, books, TV and gaming. We also get some insightful commentary from the non geek on the world of comic reading which he had only been recently exposed to.Enjoy and Happy New Year!!!

Join us as we take a rant heavy look back at Heroes season 2. Be warned not only is this a rant heavy episode but a spoiler heavy one as well.Enjoy...PS Mohinder is crap!

Iz and Stace are joined by podcasters extraordinaries, Misters Nugent and Monteith, for part two of the Great Podcast Crossover! Join the gang as we discover why cockroaches aren't any fun, children ruin everything and the Batman trailer rules!Getting into the spirit in our main topic, we quiz the Geek Syndicate lads about all things Christmas, reminiscing about all the best and worst gifts we ever received, how we discovered the truth about Santa, and why you should always make a note of who your gifts are from...Merry Christmas everyone!

In our last episode before Christmas we take a look at some of the big movies coming out in 2008. We also review the angel after the fall comic(Spoiler heavy warning) and tackle the thorny issue of how to represent the medium of comics.Look out for a separate Heroes season 2 review mini episode coming soon.Happy Christmas all!

It's Geek Syndicate versus our sister podcast Comic Racks in the first of a two part crossover (part two will be on Comic Racks episode 4). I shall say no more accept we hope you enjoy the chaos.PS Apologies for the large file size had to do it for quality reasons.We also really earn our explicit tag in this episode so be warned ...

This episode we're joined by our very first Rackette, the (almost) Dr Karl Byrne, who helps us understand the science (or lack thereof) behind some of your favourite super heroes.We review WWH #5 and Captain America #32 in our ever eloquent manner, whilst Iz takes a trip back in time to read and review Iron Man 'Extremis'.Also, discover what happens when seatbelts attack!"

Join the boys as they look some new photos from Indy 4. There is also a lengthy debate on the topic of 'Are comics now only for adults'.  They also review Ninja Warrior, Blood Ties and Call of Duty 4. Tha main feature looks at the upcoming season of Doctor Who and it's spinoff; Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures.Enjoy...