Geeks With Kids

This week on "Star Trek: Picard" - Picard and Soji arrive on Nepenthe, the home of some old friends; the crew of the La Sirena attempt to reach the admiral; and Hugh and Elnor face the wrath of a very angry Narissa. Join Erik and the two Michaels as they talk about "Nepenthe" - the 7th episode of "Star Trek: Picard." What did they think Picard reunion with Will Riker and Deanna Troi? What makes this their favourite episode of the series so far? And do they like Raffi any more this week? Find out on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of the latest episode Picard?  Beam us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w iHeartRADIO: www.iheart.com/podcast/256-geeks-with-kids-31155162/ --

"The Search for Truth begins with Belief" Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "A Distant Echo" - the 1st episode of the 7th season of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the search for Echo? How does Anakin work with the Bad Batch? And how about that ending? Find out on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of Clone Wars?  Use the Force at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w iHeartRADIO: www.iheart.com/podcast/256-geeks-with-kids-31155162/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/message

Join Erik and the two Michaels as they talk about "The Impossible Box" - the 6th episode of "Star Trek: Picard." What did they think Picard and Hugh's reunion? Did they get any First Contact flashbacks? And was that a mini-StarGate? Find out on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of the latest episode Picard?  Beam us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w iHeartRADIO: www.iheart.com/podcast/256-geeks-with-kids-31155162/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/message

In 2020, Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" became the first foreign film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture much to the joy and ire of film aficionados on the internet. Join Erik, Steve, Matt, and Hawk as they talk about some of their favourite foreign films. Why did they pick "Train to Busan," "A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night," "The Triplets of Belleville," and "The Lives of Others?"  Do they have any interesting takes on their genres? And what films would be a great introduction for kids? Find out what's good on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of these foreign films?  Send us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/Geeks

"Embrace others for their differences, for that makes you whole." Join Erik and Hawk as they talk about "The Bad Batch" - the 1st episode of the 7th season of "Star Wars: Clone Wars." What did they think of the premiere? Any surprising call-backs or surprises? And how does the series feel 6 years later? Find out on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of the return of Clone Wars?  Use the Force at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/episodes/BONUS---Star-Trek-Picard-S01E05---Stardust-City-Rag-eavl2k/a-a1i4l7u --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/message

"You need a feather in your hat." Join Erik and the two Michaels as they talk about "Stardust City Rag" - the 5th episode of "Star Trek: Picard." What did they think of the episode? Any surprising call-backs or surprises? And how does the series feel now that it's at the half-way point? Find out on Geeks with Kids. What did you think of the latest episode Picard?  Beam us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/ Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/ Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/message

In 2006, film reviewer Roger Ebert wrote that video games could not be art to the shock of gamers around the world. Looking back at the 2010s, video game companies defied this statement by creating some of the best narrative, visual, and emotional stories in the medium. Join Erik, Steve, Matt, Schaus, Hawk and guest host Michael as they talk about Erik's favourite video games of the past decade. What game does he have a love-hate relationship with? Which genre reigned supreme? Were there any surprises? And what video game topped his list? Find out what's good on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of Erik's picks?  Send us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w --- Send in a v

Now that the 92nd Academy Awards have come and gone, the Geeks have returned to talk about the surprises of the night. Join Erik and Matt as they react to their predictions, the winners, and the snubs of Hollywood's biggest night.  What blew their minds? What performance was unfortunate? And what did they think about the Best Picture of the year winner? Find out on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of the #Oscars2020?  Send us your votes at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/message

With the 92nd Academy Awards mere hours away, the Geeks have gathered to talk about their winning picks. Join Erik and Matt as they chat about who they think will win the Oscar in the biggest categories of the night.  What do they think of the nominees? Who did they think got snubbed? And who do they think will win the prestigious Best Picture of the year? Find out on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of our picks?  Send us your votes at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/message

In 2013, filmmaker Stephen Soderbergh was quoted as saying “In terms of cultural real estate, TV has really taken control of the conversation that used to be the reserve of movies. It's sort of a second golden age of television, which is great for the viewers. … If you like your stories to go narrow and deep, TV is exciting." Join Erik, Steve, Matt, and Hawk as they chat about the best series of the decade. What genre has the most picks? Did HBO shows reign supreme? Were there any surprises? And what TV shows should have been on Hawk's list? Find out what's good on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of Hawk's picks?  Send us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w --- Send in

"You're a stranger to history. You're a stranger to war." With the premiere of "Star Trek: Picard" just hours ago, the geeks have gathered to talk about the new series. Join Erik and the two Michaels as they talk about the latest addition to the seminal sci-fi show. How did they get into "Star Trek"? What do they think of the call-backs to TNG? What surprised them about the show? And how about that last shot?! Find out what's locked in stasis on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of Picard?  Beam us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/message

Happy New Year! With 2020 just starting, our illustrious Matt Moore has taken it upon himself to pick out the best films of the 2010s... and as geeks, we couldn't help but pick it apart. Join Erik, Steve, Hawk, Gus, and Matt as they duke it out over the best films of the decade. Did Marvel rule the decade? What franchises brought about actors' renaissance? How many films of Leonardo DiCaprio's ended up on the list? And what films should have been on Matt's list? Find out which films made the cut on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of Matt's picks?  Send us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/GeeksWithKids/message

“This will be the final word in the story of Skywalker.” Released on 20 December 2019, "Star Wars: Episode XI - The Rise of Skywalker" marked the return of director JJ Abrams, and the signalled the official end of the Star Wars Skywalker Saga aka the episode films. Join Erik, Matt, Hawk, Schaus, and Mark as they talk about the conclusion of the 9-film Skywalker Saga. What did they think of the return of Emperor Palpatine? What were their thoughts on the new characters? What did they think of the use of the original characters? And was the film a satisfying conclusion to the "Star Wars" films? Find out who had a bad feeling about this on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of The Rise of Skywalker?  Splice us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/&

“I fear nothing. For all is as the Force wills it.” In 2012, Disney bought George Lucas' Lucasfilm for $4 billion and ushered a new era of "Star Wars." They quickly announced a continuation of the episodic films,  supplemental films, and TV series, comics, books, and video games to complement them. Join Erik, Matt, Hawk, Gus, Steve, and Schaus as they continue with part 2 of their "Star Wars" spectacular which focuses on the Disney years. How did they react when Disney bought Lucasfilm? What did they think of the "Star Wars Story" films? What do they hope "The Rise of Skywalker" achieves? And how do you introduce someone new to this massive franchise? Find out who let the past die on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of the Disney years?  Splice us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...” In 1977, a little known writer/director named George Lucas released his cinematic love letter to the space serial of his youth. "Star Wars," later subtitled "A New Hope," launched the epic space-opera franchise that spawned a massive fandom. Join Erik, Matt, Hawk, Gus, and Steve on the 1st part of their "Star Wars" spectacular which focuses on the George Lucas era. What was their earliest memory of "Star Wars?" Who had the funniest Episode 1 story? What do they think of the prequel films after all of these years? And who mistakenly thought having a first date at a "Star Wars" screening was a good idea? Find out who's strong with the Force on Geeks with Kids.  What did you think of the George Lucas era?  Splice us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodc

The geeks are back with a review of Ubisoft’s 10th anniversary celebration of their "Just Dance" dance rhythm franchise - "Just Dance 2020." Join Erik and his lovely wife Megan as they dance their way through 10 years of hits. What's new and improved in the latest entry? Which modes did their kids enjoy? Have they improved the player detection with the PS Camera? Is the "All-Star Mode" the perfect time capsule for the hits of the last decade? Does the "Sweat  Mode" really help you work out? And who would we recommend this game for? Bust a groove with Geeks with Kids. Let us know what you thought of “Just Dance 2020” at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca Available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, and your favourite podcasting service. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekswithkidscn Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/ Tumblr: https://geekswithkids.tumblr.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

“Knowledge, like air, is vital to life. Like air, no one should be denied it.” Some of the most popular films in the past decades have been giant comic properties like the Batman films or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sometimes though, there are smaller properties that the casual viewer may not know originated in the funny pages. Join Erik, Matt, Hawk, Gus, and Steve as they talk about the more obscure comic book films. How faithful was Edgar Wright's version of "Scott Pilgrim vs The World?" Who watches the Watchmen? Does "V for Vendetta" work in today's world? Why doesn't Alan Moore like any of his comic adaptations? And how influential was the adaptation of "The Crow" to the 90's culture? Find out why it can't rain all the time on Geeks with Kids.  What are your favourite obscure comic book films?  Fire us a note at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Fac

Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? Ever since Bob Kane and Bill Finger created Batman in 1939, the Caped Crusader has been one of the most popular and recognizable comic book characters to jump from the funny pages to the silver screen. Join Erik, Matt, Hawk, Gus, and Nick as they celebrate 80 years of the World's Greatest Detective and his various incarnations. How were they introduced to the Bat? Who wore the cowl the best? Which sidekick is the best? Who are their favourite villains from the massive Rogues Gallery? And what story would they introduce someone new to the Bat-family to? Find out on Geeks with Kids. Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel. Who is your favourite Batman?  Send us a Bat-signal at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/  Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/

The geeks are back with a review of Disney's streaming service - Disney+. Join Erik, Hawk, Steve, Matt, Schaus, Gus, and Mark as they navigate through all the media the House of the Mouse can offer. How well does the interface work? What was the first thing they watched? Are there errors galore? And why exactly does Greedo say "ma klounkee" in "Star Wars: A New Hope?" Find out on Geeks with Kids. Let us know what you thought of Disney+ at podcast@geekswithkids.ca Available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, and your favourite podcasting service. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekswithkidscn Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/ Tumblr: https://geekswithkids.tumblr.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w

Gamers rejoice! Erik and Steve are re-united by gaming as they talk about their time at Canada's largest video game expo - EGLX 2019. Join the geeks talk about the panels, the booths, and people they met at the Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo. How much has changed? What blew their mind? And how exactly do you get better at Rainbow Six? Find out with Geeks with Kids. What did you think of EGLX 2019? Let us know at podcast@geekswithkids.ca or www.geekswithkids.ca And don't forget to follow us at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekswithkids/  Twitter: twitter.com/geekswithkidscn Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GeeksWithKidsPodcast/ Tumblr: geekswithkids.tumblr.com/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBX7Iwb1KBQK_2wEjEpa7w