Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!
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Top 5 Non-Traditional Holiday Movies with Graeme McMillan
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Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or in your estimation does it not even count? This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by journalist and Scottish icon, Graeme McMillan (Popverse, The Hollywood Reporter), to dig dow deep on the questions of: What constitutes a "holiday" movie? Do we like Die Hard? And provide you an eclectic list to enjoy t…
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Alien vs Predator Duel 30th Anniversary Retrospecive (Fanbase Feature Crossover)
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Explore the comic book origins behind the AVP franchise in the wake of Predator: Badlands playing in cinemas as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the glories and pitfalls of 1990s comic books, the design language of both Xenomorphs and Predato…
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Wonder Woman MEGA Episode (Wonder Woman The Golden Age, Wonder Woman The Silver Age & Wonder Woman The Bronze Age)
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Great Hera! Wonder Woman has an iconic solo series and DC Absolute Series on shelves right now! The toughest and kindest member of DC Comics' trinity is the character on everybody's lips. In celebration of the Goddess of War we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 164: Wonder Woman (The Golden Age) – Want to know …
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Best Jurassic Park Cartoon with Steven Ray Morris
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This week the fourth season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (formerly, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous), introduces a new generation of dinosaur enthusiasts to the extended universe of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park! This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by podcaster extraordinaire and OG Murderino, Steven Ray Morris (host of See Jur…
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Godzilla 1985 40th Anniversary Retrospective (Fanbase Feature Crossover)
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Celebrate the legacy of Japanese icon, Godzilla, as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast (for her second Godzilla appearance!), for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the American television edit iconically known as "Godzilla 1985", their shared loved and nostalgia for this particular…
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Out in cinemas and now streaming worldwide, the culmination of Guillermo Del Toro's creative work, Frankenstein introduces a new generation of moviegoers to Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by TikTok sensation Fallon Prinzivalli to give a full SPOILER FILLED review. Follow Fallon on Threads ► https://www.t…
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Kenneth Branagh's Frankenstein (1994)
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Following the success of 1992's Bram Stoker's Dracula Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein which introduced elements of The Bride of Frankenstein into the mainstream story of Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by returning guest Patrick McMillan to decide if this remake stands …
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Frankenstein vs Bride of Frankenstein
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Frankenstein (1931), was a revolution pre-code Universal Monster Movie. In 1935, the Hays Code had been in place for a year and Universal released, The Bride of Frankenstein, which became arguably more iconic than its predecessor. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by Geek History Lesson Research Assistant and Talking Titans co-host…
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Frankenstein MEGA EPISODE (Frankenstein in Pop Culture, DC Comics' Frankenstein)
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It's alive! It's alive! The podcast is a live! #GHLSpookySeason2025 is in full swing and this year we have set our sights on the release of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. From Doctor Victor Frankenstein's hubris, to Mary Shelley's genius, to Elizabeth's innocence, and whether he's called "The Creature" or "The Monster" we break down the many di…
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There is a direct line between Doctor John Watson and Sherlock Holmes' partnership and the superhero/sidekick relationship of Batman and Robin! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into how Holmes and Watson cemented the "modern sidekick" and explore whether other characters in both franchises may be better sidekicks than we first thought…
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Justice Gang MEGA EPISODE (Mister Terrific, Guy Gardner, Hawkman, Supergirl)
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Being kind is punk rock! Now that Superman is available on streaming and home videos we wanted to highlight the new team assembled in the movie - The Justice Gang! From one of the smartest men in the DC Universe, to a Green Lantern, to a mystical hero with wings, and Clark's tough girl cousin we present you these episodes from the archives for this…
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Alien: Earth has viewers gripping their television screens. Stories of Ripley and the Xenomorphs seamlessly horror and science fiction. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by writer Grant DeArmitt (Ratatosk, HUNT FOR THE SOLAVORE, and CONTAINMENT BREACH: VOL 2), to get to the bottom of the Best Movie in the Alien Franchise. Will your…
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Last week actor, producer, and activist Robert Redford passed away. He did so much in the world of entertainment from legendary roles (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), to award winning directing (Ordinary People), to creating The Sundance Film Festival and launching the careers of ge…
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30 years ago Apollo 13 took the film world by storm. 55 years ago Apollo 13 made space travel history. In 1995, Jason entered Apollo 13. What did this Ron Howard docudrama about a dangerous Nasa mission add to his creative journey? Jason and Ashley discuss the power of Tom Hanks and the invisible directing in this film that was also nominated for B…
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Wednesday Addams is the breakout star of Charles Addams' comic-strip-turned-multi-media-juggernaut: THE ADDAMS FAMILY! This week on Geek History Lesson, we are getting creepy and cooky, mysterious and spooky in celebration of Wednesday season 2, part 2 on Netflix! Learn all about Wednesday's comic strip origins, how cute she was, and her evolution …
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Superman's Most Iconic Stories MEGA EPISODE (Superman Blue, Death of Superman, Superman's Ideal Version of Krypton)
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Today, we podcast tall buildings in a in search of The Man of Steel's most unique and singular stories! From alternate versions of Clark Kent to explorations of Krypton to the Death and the Return we break down some of the most iconic tales of The Big Blue Boy Scout in these Superman-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 452:…
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Robins MEGA EPISODE (Nightwing, Tim Drake, Red Hood, Damian Wayne, Signal, History of Robins)
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Today, we celebrate (for almost 6 hours!) our shared favorite character in all of comic book history: Robin! From the first Robin to the most recent we break down some of the most beloved Boy Wonders who have ever donned the pixie boots with some of our favorite legacy character-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 21: Night…
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Batman’s history is so legendary and he's had so many sidekicks we had to jump cut to the future! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the future history of Batman Beyond -- a time when Terry McGinnis is under the cowl, Neo Gotham is darker than ever, Bruce Wayne has a new god, and we are introduced to some of the most unique and ima…
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Fantastic Four MEGA EPISODE (Fantastic Four Pt 1 & 2, Silver Surfer, Doctor Doom, Best FF Team Ever)
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Today, in celebration of Fantastic Four's fourth cinematic debut season we tie the threads between The First Family, The Future Foundations, and some of their most iconic baddies with some of our favorite Baxter Building-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 75: Fantastic Four – Explore the science and the fiction behind Reed…
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MAILBAG Fantastic Four Marvel's First Family
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This week YOU lead the Fantastic Four discussion! We answer your questions about everything Marvel's First Family from stories we love, tropes we want to retire, characters we want to see more of, and moments we never want to hear referenced ever again. Did your question make it to air? Listen to the full episode & find out! For exclusive bonus pod…
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School may be out for the summer, but comic book always have havens for the strange and nerdy to find refuge in. On this week's episode we step into the hallowed halls of The Umbrella Academy, Kamar Taj, Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, and Starfleet Academy to conclude which Universe offers the best education to a young superhero type. Did w…
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MAILBAG Superman before the James Gunn Movie
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This week YOU lead the Superman discussion! We answer your questions about everything Superman from stories we love, tropes we want to retire, characters we want to see more of, and moments we never want to hear referenced ever again. Did your question make it to air? Listen to the full episode & find out! For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Just…
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Hollywood has unleashed the latest adaptation of The Man of Steel on the big screen. The Big Blue Boy Scout has been reinvented for a whole new generation of movie-goers. On this week's episode we reignite the eternal debate between Superman and his super friend - Batman: The Dark Knight. We explore their respective strengths, leadership styles, si…
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Wakanda MEGA EPISODE (Black Panther, Shuri, Dora Milaje, Ironheart)
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Today, in celebration of Ironheart's first season on Disney+ we tie the threads between Riri Williams' Wakandan origins and her status as MIT's greatest superhero with some of our favorite Wakanda-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 198: Black Panther – Explore the science and the magic of the OG Black Panther king with Spe…
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Myths & Legends Begging for a Modern Movie Adaptation
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Every major Hollywood actor seems lined up to star in Batman director Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. The ultimate Hero's Journey. The archetype upon which so many great superhero stories have been told. We explore other classic myths, legends, stories, and pantheons that are begging for a Silver Screen Hollywood treatment! …
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