http://geekin-out.com Everyone needs to geek out sometimes Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:50:33 +0000 en hourly 1 Everyone needs to geek out sometimes Geekin' Out no Geekin' Out bree@geekin-out.com bree@geekin-out.com (Geekin' Out) Everyone needs to geek out sometimes http://geekin-out.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://geekin-out.com http://geekin-out.com/episode-32-archetype-is-not-a-dirty-word/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-32-archetype-is-not-a-dirty-word http://geekin-out.com/episode-32-archetype-is-not-a-dirty-word/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:57:42 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=4116 When we enjoy a movie, TV episode, comic or video game we give most of the credit to the great characterization of the hero, villain and everything in-between. Without good characters, there are no good stories. But what makes these characters ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/episode-32-archetype-is-not-a-dirty-word/feed/ 0 archetypes,characters,Comics,heros,mary sue,Movie,TV,villains When we enjoy a movie, TV episode, comic or video game we give most of the credit to the great characterization of the hero, villain and everything in-between. Without good characters, there are no good stories. - When we enjoy a movie, TV episode, comic or video game we give most of the credit to the great characterization of the hero, villain and everything in-between. Without good characters, there are no good stories. But what makes these characters so great? Is it their actions, their struggles, or the fact that they kick a lot of ass? This week we try to discover the secret recipe to great characters, why people love the anti-hero, while also exploring archetypes that are kinda the worst -- I'm looking at you, Mary Sue. Listen Now Geekin' Out no 1:32:25 http://geekin-out.com/episode-31-so-begins-the-end-of-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-31-so-begins-the-end-of-the-world http://geekin-out.com/episode-31-so-begins-the-end-of-the-world/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:37:35 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=3954 2012 is here! Now that we are our future-selves we've decided to look back at all the nerdy things we loved (and hated) in 2011. Listen to the rundown of our favourite movies, comics, video games and more! **Note: this episode runs ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/episode-31-so-begins-the-end-of-the-world/feed/ 0 2011,best,Comics,Movies,TV,video games,Worst 2012 is here! Now that we are our future-selves we've decided to look back at all the nerdy things we loved (and hated) in 2011. - Listen to the rundown of our favourite movies, comics, video games and more! - **Note: this episode runs a little long, 2012 is here! Now that we are our future-selves we've decided to look back at all the nerdy things we loved (and hated) in 2011. Listen to the rundown of our favourite movies, comics, video games and more! **Note: this episode runs a little long, but man, we had a lot to talk about :) Listen Now Geekin' Out no 1:53:17 http://geekin-out.com/episode-30-queen-10-years-later/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-30-queen-10-years-later http://geekin-out.com/episode-30-queen-10-years-later/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:25:34 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=3839 In March 2001 Oni Press, an small independent publisher, released a comic called Queen & Country with creative team Greg Rucka and Steve Rolston. This story, about a secret intelligence agent named Tara Chace, quickly gained acclaim, controversy and a ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/episode-30-queen-10-years-later/feed/ 0 Comics,Greg Rucka,Podcast,Queen & Country,Steve Rolston In March 2001 Oni Press, an small independent publisher, released a comic called Queen & Country with creative team Greg Rucka and Steve Rolston. This story, about a secret intelligence agent named Tara Chace, quickly gained acclaim, In March 2001 Oni Press, an small independent publisher, released a comic called Queen & Country with creative team Greg Rucka and Steve Rolston. This story, about a secret intelligence agent named Tara Chace, quickly gained acclaim, controversy and a few of these little awards called Eisners. Today, 10 years and 9 months later, Geekin' Out reunits these two amazing creators for a look back at the process, struggles and accomplishments that have come from the series. Listen Now Geekin' Out no 1:40:07 http://geekin-out.com/a-guy-named-greg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guy-named-greg http://geekin-out.com/a-guy-named-greg/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:11:05 +0000 Shannon http://geekin-out.com/?p=3057 This week, on a very special Geekin' Out... Normally around this time, I would be coming to you with half-formed thoughts about whichever video game I'd just finished blitzing my way through.  But this past weekend, this entire past week, even, ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/a-guy-named-greg/feed/ 2 http://geekin-out.com/episode-16-cant-believe-were-doing-this/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-16-cant-believe-were-doing-this http://geekin-out.com/episode-16-cant-believe-were-doing-this/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:00:12 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=2132 A special edition podcast! First off we give our honest view on the relaunched Justice League #1 (sorry guys, it's not going to be nice) then we suffer through a viewing of Sucker Punch (also not very nice). It's a long ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/episode-16-cant-believe-were-doing-this/feed/ 1 Comics,DC Relaunch,Justice League,Movies,Podcast,Sucker Punch A special edition podcast! First off we give our honest view on the relaunched Justice League #1 (sorry guys, it's not going to be nice) then we suffer through a viewing of Sucker Punch (also not very nice). - It's a long one this week, A special edition podcast! First off we give our honest view on the relaunched Justice League #1 (sorry guys, it's not going to be nice) then we suffer through a viewing of Sucker Punch (also not very nice). It's a long one this week, but we'll forgive you if you don't make it through our Sucker Punch commentary... we almost didn't! Guest Host - Shannon @vertigirl Listen Now Geekin' Out no 2:21:11 http://geekin-out.com/personality-disorder-harley-quinn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=personality-disorder-harley-quinn http://geekin-out.com/personality-disorder-harley-quinn/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:43:24 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=811 Have you ever gotten mad because a certain writer has taken your favorite character and written them in a disagreeable way? I know I have. Personality Disorder is a case study where I take popular characters from comics, television and ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/personality-disorder-harley-quinn/feed/ 1 http://geekin-out.com/foreskin-man-kidnapping-babies-solves-circumcision-%e2%80%9ccrisis%e2%80%9d/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foreskin-man-kidnapping-babies-solves-circumcision-%25e2%2580%259ccrisis%25e2%2580%259d http://geekin-out.com/foreskin-man-kidnapping-babies-solves-circumcision-%e2%80%9ccrisis%e2%80%9d/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:43:59 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=1206 This is a special political opinion piece that was submitted to Geekin' Out about the use of comics as propaganda against circumcision.**Caution, some of the images are offensive in nature.** By Rex Irwin Recently a group in California calling themselves ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/foreskin-man-kidnapping-babies-solves-circumcision-%e2%80%9ccrisis%e2%80%9d/feed/ 4 http://geekin-out.com/episode-10-from-san-diego-with-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-10-from-san-diego-with-love http://geekin-out.com/episode-10-from-san-diego-with-love/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:19:47 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=1070 The Geekin' Out team covers the news and announcements that came from San Diego Comicon 2011 over this last weekend. We discuss our thoughts and gripes about video games, television, movies and of course, comics! We also want to warn our ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/episode-10-from-san-diego-with-love/feed/ 0 Comics,Movies,News,San Diego Comicon,television,video games The Geekin' Out team covers the news and announcements that came from San Diego Comicon 2011 over this last weekend. We discuss our thoughts and gripes about video games, television, movies and of course, comics! - The Geekin' Out team covers the news and announcements that came from San Diego Comicon 2011 over this last weekend. We discuss our thoughts and gripes about video games, television, movies and of course, comics! We also want to warn our listeners about the poor recording quality of this podcast, and we apologize profusely. We have discovered what the issue was and it will be fixed for future podcasts. Listen Now Links Guild Season 5 http://www.watchtheguild.com/ Geekin' Out no 1:41:54 http://geekin-out.com/frivolous-comic-purchases-for-july-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frivolous-comic-purchases-for-july-13 http://geekin-out.com/frivolous-comic-purchases-for-july-13/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:34:29 +0000 Brendon http://geekin-out.com/?p=857 I buy a lot of comics. Seriously. A LOT. ‘Frivolous’ will take a look at my stash and spotlight some of my picks of the week. WARNING: I'm going to try my best to not hate on any books on ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/frivolous-comic-purchases-for-july-13/feed/ 1 http://geekin-out.com/frivolous-comic-purchases-for-july-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frivolous-comic-purchases-for-july-6 http://geekin-out.com/frivolous-comic-purchases-for-july-6/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:59:43 +0000 Brendon http://geekin-out.com/?p=706 I buy a lot of comics. Seriously. A LOT. ‘Frivolous’ will take a look at my stash and spotlight some of my picks of the week. WARNING: I'm going to try my best to not hate on any books on ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/frivolous-comic-purchases-for-july-6/feed/ 0 http://geekin-out.com/review-morning-glories-vol-1-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-morning-glories-vol-1-2 http://geekin-out.com/review-morning-glories-vol-1-2/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:19:29 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=580 Written by: Nick Spencer Art by: Joe Eisma Covers by: Rodin Esquejo Colors by: Alex Sollazzo This is what you would get if you combined Lost with The Breakfast Club. Morning Glories had been recommended to me a couple of times, but I kept putting ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/review-morning-glories-vol-1-2/feed/ 0 http://geekin-out.com/episode-4-c-c-c-changes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-4-c-c-c-changes http://geekin-out.com/episode-4-c-c-c-changes/#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:34:34 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=521 DC recently dropped the bomb about a 52 book relaunch happening in September. This is our response to the news. Some of us are hopeful, while others are not - ready to get into the debate? Special Guest of Awesome Mark - ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/episode-4-c-c-c-changes/feed/ 0 Brian Lee O'Malley,Comics,Dalek,DC Comics,Gail Simone,Geoff Johns,Jim Lee,Penny Arcade,reboot,relaunch DC recently dropped the bomb about a 52 book relaunch happening in September. This is our response to the news. Some of us are hopeful, while others are not - ready to get into the debate? - Special Guest of Awesome Mark - @MBlancaflor - Listen Now DC recently dropped the bomb about a 52 book relaunch happening in September. This is our response to the news. Some of us are hopeful, while others are not - ready to get into the debate? Special Guest of Awesome Mark - @MBlancaflor Listen Now Links Custom Dalek - Firebox.com Penny Arcade News http://www.penny-arcade.com/ Baby Maker Extreme! http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Baby-Maker-Extreme/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802585504ae List of confirmed titles (thus far) http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/06/02/dc-comics-new-titles-creative-teams/es Geekin' Out no 1:41:55 http://geekin-out.com/episode-2-the-good-the-bad-and-the-busty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-2-the-good-the-bad-and-the-busty http://geekin-out.com/episode-2-the-good-the-bad-and-the-busty/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 16:33:21 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=500 This episode covers the huge topic of women in comics - their role, the costumes, and the creators who love them. Main topics include demystifying stereotypes, Wonder Woman and Power Girl's costume, creators who write strong women and those who ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/episode-2-the-good-the-bad-and-the-busty/feed/ 1 Brian Azzarello,Comics,DC Comics,Ed Brubaker,Frank Miller,Gail Simone,Greg Rucka,Marvel,Power Girl,Tarot,Wonder Woman This episode covers the huge topic of women in comics - their role, the costumes, and the creators who love them. Main topics include demystifying stereotypes, Wonder Woman and Power Girl's costume, creators who write strong women and those who destroy... This episode covers the huge topic of women in comics - their role, the costumes, and the creators who love them. Main topics include demystifying stereotypes, Wonder Woman and Power Girl's costume, creators who write strong women and those who destroy them. Warning - lots of beef to be had, not for vegetarians! Special Guest Host: Shannon @vertigirl Listen Now Geekin' Out no 1:23:49 http://geekin-out.com/podcast-1-why-i-dont-have-to-like-bat-mite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-1-why-i-dont-have-to-like-bat-mite http://geekin-out.com/podcast-1-why-i-dont-have-to-like-bat-mite/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 04:01:02 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=493 The debut podcast where we discuss the importance of accessibility in the comic industry... and Emma Frost's boobs. Also discussed was the unfortunate events surrounding colourist Moose Baumann and his cancer stricken wife. Please follow the link below and help support ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/podcast-1-why-i-dont-have-to-like-bat-mite/feed/ 2 Batman,Comics,DC Comics,Gail Simone,Marvel,Moose Baumann,Spiderman,Superman,X-Men The debut podcast where we discuss the importance of accessibility in the comic industry... and Emma Frost's boobs. - Also discussed was the unfortunate events surrounding colourist Moose Baumann and his cancer stricken wife. The debut podcast where we discuss the importance of accessibility in the comic industry... and Emma Frost's boobs. Also discussed was the unfortunate events surrounding colourist Moose Baumann and his cancer stricken wife. Please follow the link below and help support his cause. http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/05/19/moose-baumann-colorist-healthcare/ Listen Now You can follow the Geekin' Out crew on Twitter @geekinout @thebrendonlam @xxgazillaxx @sareidia Geekin' Out no 1:11:37 http://geekin-out.com/4-months-of-geek/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-months-of-geek http://geekin-out.com/4-months-of-geek/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 23:35:22 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=268 It's been a while since I last updated. Let me catch you up on what I've been up to since January because there's been a bit of stuff since then. [Edit: Posts made in December have been removed from the ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/4-months-of-geek/feed/ 0 http://geekin-out.com/review-batman-rip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-batman-rip http://geekin-out.com/review-batman-rip/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 19:38:53 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=251 It's been a long time since I've last written and I'm going to attempt to be better at this blogging thing. I'm unfortunately the type of person to get really excited about a project, work on it for a while ...]]> http://geekin-out.com/review-batman-rip/feed/ 3 http://geekin-out.com/review-watchmen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-watchmen http://geekin-out.com/review-watchmen/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:49:09 +0000 Bree http://geekin-out.com/?p=193 http://geekin-out.com/review-watchmen/feed/ 4 http://geekin-out.com/recommendation-comic-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recommendation-comic-books http://geekin-out.com/recommendation-comic-books/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:55:36 +0000 Bree http://randomnoises.net/blog/?p=119 http://geekin-out.com/recommendation-comic-books/feed/ 0 http://geekin-out.com/the-killing-joke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-killing-joke http://geekin-out.com/the-killing-joke/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:25:41 +0000 Bree http://randomnoises.net/blog/?p=52 http://geekin-out.com/the-killing-joke/feed/ 0 http://geekin-out.com/the-dark-knight-returns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dark-knight-returns http://geekin-out.com/the-dark-knight-returns/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:17:35 +0000 Bree http://randomnoises.net/blog/?p=41 http://geekin-out.com/the-dark-knight-returns/feed/ 1