In this special year end edition of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) and @JonHerzog look back at the highs and lows of pop culture through a queer lens. We list our favorite moments, characters, and creators, and look to the future for our hopes for 2019.
In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Jon Herzog (@JonHerzog on Instagram) as they discuss Sonic the Hedgehog taking in the view of San Francisco in his new movie, confirm that the #futureisfemale where female led movies outperform those led by men, and peep our Clip of the Week for season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery.
BIG OPENING:
DOWN & NERDY:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Study confirms women-led movies do better at the box office
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: New trailer for season 2 of Future Man reveals poly/bi main character
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Andrew Fafoutakis (@2Fafou) as they discuss Marvel finally releasing the Avengers 4 teaser, a new trailer for Captain Marvel, and celebrate SonicFox winning at The Game Awards in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
DOWN & NERDY:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: New trailer for Captain Marvel
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: SonicFox wins at The Game Awards and our hearts
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New teaser trailer for The Umbrella Academy
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by @JonHerzog as they discuss Netflix's continued purge of Marvel shows with the cancelation of Daredevil, check out the teaser for The Lion King remake, and lament The Walking Dead's continued use of the #BuryYourGays trope in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Sony orders Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel & female spinoff
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: The Walking Dead continues to “Bury Your Gays”
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New teaser trailer for The Lion King “live-action” reboot
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Calvin Cato (@catocalvin) as they eulogize Stan Lee while discussing his history as an ally, wonder if the new Alita: Battle Angel trailer is enough reason to see the movie, and celebrate Ezra Miller living his queer fantasy while promoting Fantastic Beasts 2 in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: New trailer for Alita: Battle Angel
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Ezra Miller spills the tea in Playboy spread
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New teaser trailer for Toy Story 4 plus bonus “reaction video”
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by @TeaBerryBlue as they discuss Disney+ streaming service ordering a Star Wars: Rogue One prequel series, get excited about the premiere of She-Ra & the Princesses of Power, and celebrate Michelle Yeoh in talks for her own Star Trek series as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Michelle Yeoh in talks to star in Star Trek: Discovery spinoff
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: She-Ra begins this week!
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Captive State
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined once again by @JWCrump as they discuss The Meg getting a sequel, are pleasantly surprised about the new trailer for Isn't It Romantic, and celebrate Shannen Doherty standing up for the Charmed reboot as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
DOWN & NERDY:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Shannen Doherty stands up for Charmed reboot
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: The return of Unhhhh
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Isn’t It Romantic
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Kate Moran (@kickasskmo) as they discuss the witchy goodness of AHS: Apocalypse & Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, take heart in GLAAD's Where We Are On TV report, and celebrate Jamie Lee Curtis and Halloween as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Halloween gets highest opening ever for horror movie with female lead
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: GLAAD Where We Are On TV report shows representation is on the rise
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Netflix’s Bird Box
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Tom Lotito from Geeks OUT DC as they discuss the demise of Luke Cage, the promises from Geoff Johns of queer characters (maybe) in the next season of Titans, and celebrate Supergirl focusing less on romance and more on empowerment as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Supergirl to focus on empowerment not romance
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Geoff Johns makes vague promise to add queer character for Titans
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Escape Room
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by @JWCrump as they discuss James Gunn taking over writing & possibly directing on Suicide Squad 2, share their views on the latest episode of South Park, and celebrate our first look at Ruby Rose as Batwoman in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: BBC America study shows kids want more female superheroes
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: First look at Ruby Rose as Batwoman
CLIP OF THE WEEK: South Park gives a mixed message about The Simpsons
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In this week's post-NYCC episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) and @JonHerzog discuss all the news from NYCC including the latest poster for the Hellboy reboot, an extended look at Aquaman that focuses more on Mera, and celebrate She-Ra and the Princesses of Power having LGBTQ characters in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
DOWN & NERDY:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Extended trailer released for Aquaman shows off more of Mera
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: New trailer for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, plus promises of LGBTQ representation
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery
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In this week's extra special episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) interviews YA novelist Alex London (@ca_london) as they talk about birds, birds, birds; from the new teaser for X-Men: Dark Phoenix, to the latest casting news for the Birds of Prey movie, and celebrate the queer heroes and the murder birds they love in Alex's latest book Black Wings Beating in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Birds of Prey finds their Black Canary and Huntress
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Black Wings Beating is on sale now
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New poster for Titans plus clip showing Beast Boy’s powers
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by @TeaBerryBlue as they discuss Bruce Wayne's batawang showing up in the pages of Batman: Damned, wonder how many times they can re-watch the Captain Marvel teaser, and celebrate Chloe Zhao, the new director for Marvel's Eternals as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Chloe Zhao to direct Marvel’s Eternals
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Sesame Street writer says Bert & Ernie are a couple
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Mary Poppins Returns
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Andrew Fafoutakis (@2Fafou) as they gag on the teaser for Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, wonder if Henry Cavill is really done being Superman, and celebrate She-Ra and the Princesses of Power as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
DOWN & NERDY:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: New teaser for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Jon Snow calls out Marvel for lack of gay actors/characters
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New teaser for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by John Jennison (@Johnneecurtis) as they discuss the first official look at Captain Marvel, the latest trailer for Halloween, and celebrate a queer ending to Adventure Time in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
DOWN & NERDY:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: First official look at Captain Marvel
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Adventure Time ends on a queer note
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New poster and trailer released for Halloween revival
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by @JonHerzog (on Instagram), as they discuss the game Dream Daddy: a Dad Dating Simulator coming to Oni Press as a 5-issue comic series, decipher the new Riverdale promo for Season 3, and celebrate Marsha Cooke taking on #Comicsgate trolls as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Marsha Cooke & comics professionals speak out against Comicsgate
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Gotham’s Cory Michael Smith stars in indie movie 1985
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New promo for season 3 of Riverdale
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In this week's super-sized episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Anthony Hargraves (@LiftLaughPi) as they share their favorite moments from Flame Con (celebrating its 4th year) last week, discuss last week's trailer for Iron Fist, and celebrate Kelly Marie Tran as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Kelly Marie Tran speaks out about online harassment
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Champions star comes out as transgender
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for horror comedy Slice
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In this week's episode, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by comedian & Flame Con performer, Bobby Hankinson (@bobbyhank) as they discuss the new teaser for American Horror Story: Apocalypse, the possibility of Gal Gadot playing Hedy Lamarr, and weigh in on the excitement and "controversy" over Ruby Rose playing Batwoman in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
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FLAME CON FAVES:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Gal Gadot in talks to play Hedy Lamarr in Showtime limited series
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Ruby Rose cast as Batwoman
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New look at Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-it Ralph 2
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Gay gamer wins world title at the 2018 Evolution Championship Series
In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Blaine Horton (@ginger_rodger on Instagram) as they discuss the new trailer for Venom, get excited about Patrick Stewart returning to the Star Trek universe, and celebrate our first official look of Linda Hamilton in Terminator 6 as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: First official photo for Terminator 6
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Trace Lysette to guest star on Midnight, Texas
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Venom
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Kyle-Steven Porter (@kyled4nger on Instagram) as they discuss Disney cementing our hopes for a good X-Men movie with the finalization of their acquisition of Fox, relive our childhood with the trailer for Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus, and celebrate Elizabeth Banks rebooting Charlie's Angels as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Cast announced for new Charlie’s Angels movie
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Lena Waithe producing horror anthology series THEM for Amazon
CLIP OF THE WEEK: Trailer for Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) and John Jennison (@Johneecurtis) discuss their top, bottom, and vers moments from SDCC this year, are cautiously optimistic about the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, and celebrate Nicole Maines joining Supergirl as the first trans superhero on TV in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
SDCC TOPS, VERS, & BOTTOMS:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: New trailer for Doctor Who
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Supergirl is adding first trans superhero Dreamer played by Nicole Maines
CLIP OF THE WEEK: First trailer for Shazam!
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Sam Johns as they discuss all the dystopian shows nominated for Emmy awards, take solace in knowing that Pose will return for a second season, and celebrate G. Willow Wilson taking over Wonder Woman as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: G. Willow Wilson announced as new writer for Wonder Woman
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Pose renewed for season 2
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New Christopher Robin trailer
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by @TeaBerryBlue as they discuss Margot Robbie promising a diverse cast for the Birds of Prey movie, wonder if toxic fandom will be the undoing of the Star Wars franchise, and celebrate a special wedding on Steven Universe in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Margot Robbie promises diverse cast in Birds of Prey
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Steven Universe features Cartoon Network’s first same-sex proposal
CLIP OF THE WEEK: Trailer released for Wolfman’s Got Nards documentary
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by @JonHerzog as they discuss the X-Men celebrating the wedding of an unexpected couple, our first look at Kristen Wiig in Wonder Woman 1984, and celebrate Kevin Feige promising the inclusion of at least 2 LGBTQ characters in the MCU in This Week in Queer.
BIG OPENING:
DOWN AND NERDY:
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Tease of Kristen Wiig in Wonder Woman 1984
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Kevin Feige promises two LGBTQ characters coming to the MCU
CLIP OF THE WEEK: Trailer for horror movie Summer of ‘84
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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by his boyfriend, Alex West, as they discuss CBS expanding their Star Trek properties, a potential revival of MTV's Daria, and celebrate Linda Hamilton's return to playing Sarah Conner as our Strong Female Character of the Week.
BIG OPENING:
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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: First look at Linda Hamilton on set of Terminator 6
THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom cut a scene revealing a character being queer
CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Kiss Me First
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