Geeks OUT Podcast: X-Files The Truth is Female

In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by John Jennison (@Johnneecurtis) as they discuss DC Comics introducing a genderqueer character in Suicide Squad, groove to the Guardians "Inferno" music video, and celebrate Gillian Anderson as our Strong Female Character of the Week. 

This Week's Topics Include:

BIG OPENING:

• KEVIN: Seth MacFarlane says The Orville to take on societal issues
• JOHN: Trailer released for Batman vs. Two-Face animated movie

 

DOWN AND NERDY:

 

• KEVIN: Teen Titans, Saga, Generations: The Strongest

• JOHN: Nailbiter, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Wet Hot American Summer

 

 

STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: New season of X-Files adds two female directors & writers after pressure on social media and from Gillian Anderson

 

THIS WEEK IN QUEER: DC bringing a genderfluid character to Suicide Squad: Black Files, with a small hiccup

 

CLIP OF THE WEEK: Guardians “Inferno” music video released

 

THE WEEK IN GEEK:

 

MOVIES

• First look of Josh Brolin as Cable
• More cast of X-Men: Dark Phoenix revealed
• Trailer released for Darren Aronofsky thriller mother!
• Milla Jovovich in talks to play the villain in Hellboy reboot
• Disney developing it’s own streaming service

 

TV

• New trailer released for season 3 of Mr. Robot
• A sequel series to Karate Kid called Cobra Kai coming to Youtube Red
• NBC developing another Munsters reboot
• Fox in early talks to revive King of the Hill
• Arrow adds Sydelle Noell (G.L.O.W. & Black Panther) to season 6
• Black Lightning adds villain Tobias Whale
• Agents of SHIELD to debut directly after The Inhumans
• Hulu developing series with Rupaul & J.J. Abrams based on his life called Queen

 

COMICS

• Netflix has acquired Millarworld comics
• Disney Store is selling a Ms. Marvel costume

 

SHILF

• KEVIN:  The Ray
• JOHN: Bucky