Best Geeks Sake Podcasts (2025)

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Andor Arc 1:One Year Later, Sagroona Teema, and Harvest 53:05

2d ago53:05

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Join us for our review of Andor's first arc, episodes One Year Later, Sagroona Teema, and Harvest. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland

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Barely Good Luck: Our Tokyo Star Wars Celebration Adventure 1:17:09

23d ago1:17:09

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Join us for our recap of Star Wars Celebration 2025! Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland, Katrina Wraight, and Stephen Tollafield

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Space-time Conundrums and Puns with Rick and Morty 1:06:00

23d ago1:06:00

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Or, the other greatest animated series of all time... Join Shaun, Mike and Adam and they talk about Cartoon Network's Rick and Morty. If you've never watched -- like Shaun and Adam -- Mike has created a perfect playlist to dive into the wonderful world of sarcastic, abusive megalomaniacs with dad issues that is this show. Watch the following episod…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episode “Straight to Hell” 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Review of Daredevil Born Again episode 9, “Straight to Hell.” Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino, and Gabby Martin

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Beer and Dystopian Bondage while reviewing Mad Max 55:52

1M ago55:52

55:52

Join Shaun, Mike and Adam as they go back to the 1980's classic and ever present Mad Max films. While not necessary to enjoy the film, they grab a tasty beer and discuss their history with the films, the diesel punk aesthetic, and the dystopian film genre in general. Longtime listeners will know which one of the hosts could name every car in the fi…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again - The Island of Joy 1:07:58

1M ago1:07:58

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Join us for our review of Daredevil Born Again, episode 8, "The Island of Joy." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino, Gabby Martin, and Kris Butler

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Rum Taste Test to Chase Jeff VanderMeer's Hummingbird Salamander 40:39

2M ago40:39

40:39

Hi everyone, and welcome to another Nerds book review, this time of Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff Vandermeer. In this episode, the intrepid hosts struggle to see the appeal of VanderMeer's 2017 novel, especially in light of his other, weirder books. They even challenge, erm, invite, Jeff VanderMeer to share his thoughts with them live, on a cast o…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episode, "Art for Art's Sake" 55:31

2M ago55:31

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Review and analysis of Daredevil Born Again episode 7, "Art for Art's Sake." Join us for our discussion on whether Daredevil interfere with a police investigation; issues with assaulting police offices; when can a psychotherapist disclose a doctor-patient communication; the duty to rescue; threatening a journalist; and conspiracy to commit murder. …

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Recorded Live at WonderCon! Yar, The Pirates of Star Wars 48:20

2M ago48:20

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Recorded on March 28, 2025 at WonderCon: Yar, The Pirates of Star Wars Star Wars has had nearly 50 years of piracy, from child endangerment and property rights in Skeleton Crew, plundering Kyber Crystals in Clone Wars, smuggling puffer pigs in Star Wars Rebels, employment opportunities for the Bad Batch, and an open threat in Resistance. Join The L…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episodes "With Interest" and "Excessive Force" 51:11

2M ago51:11

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Join us for our review of Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6! Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland and Judge Matthew Sciarrino

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Daredevil Born Again episode, "Sic Semper Systema" 51:14

2M ago51:14

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episode 4, "Sic Semper Systema." Join us for our discussion of who should receive the White Tiger's belongings from the medical examiner, the administration of justice for a suspect who stole Fiddle Faddle, Bail Reform, Redevelopment in local governments, the morality discussion between Daredevil and Punisher, False I…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episode "The Hollow of His Hand" 1:16:58

2M ago1:16:58

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Daredevil Born Again episode 3 is a trial episode! Join us for our review of "The Hollow of His Hand," where we discuss whether Matt Murdock is a good lawyer, whether he had a duty to tell the court about the attempted murder by the corrupt detective, the admissibility of character evidence, if police reports could be admitted without witnesses, an…

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The Best Anime Ever: Cowboy Bebop 1:10:00

3M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Listen in as the hosts, Shaun, Mike and Adam talk about their experience watching the early 2000's anime Cowboy Bebop! They discuss that banger intro by The Seatbelts, noir in the space opera story, and the weird Ed while Adam's own Corgi (sadly, not named Ein, nor data-dog) occasionally interrupts the recording. And that score! The soundtrack is d…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episodes "Heaven's Half Hour" and "Optics" 55:39

3M ago55:39

55:39

Judge Matthew Sciarrino (Retired) and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss the first episodes of Daredevil Born Again. Join them for a discussion of murder, attempted murder, victim statements, sentencing, ethical concerns with motions in limine that discuss client confidences, defense of others, and self-defense. Support the show No part of this record…

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A Whole Lot to Grappa About: TR Napper's 36 Streets 54:07

3M ago54:07

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Thanks for listening as the hosts try a new liquor and talk up the book 36 Streets by Australian author TR Napper. There's so much for everyone in this title: Vietnamese war history, virtual reality, the most sophisticated propaganda and mindflay ever conceived, cyberpunk weapons, old school crime families and smoking. Lots of smoking. If that does…

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Sipping Sake and Diving into 'Ghost in the Shell' 50:00

4M ago50:00

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In this episode of 'Nerds in the Old Republic,' hosts Adam, Shaun, and Mike take on the 1995 anime cult classic, Ghost in the Shell. With much anticipation and fandom excitement in the air, the trio embarks on a spirited discussion about the film's complex plot and philosophical themes, all while savoring the unique experience of sipping on Japanes…

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"Diving Deep into George R.R. Martin's Westeros: The Enigmatic World of Dunk & Egg" 52:47

4M ago52:47

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Join the hosts of Nerds of the Old Republic as they delve into George R.R. Martin's fascinating world of Westeros, focusing on the enchanting tales of Dunk and Egg from The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Explore the rich history and complex characters that populate these novellas, as the hosts discuss Martin's unparalleled world-building and storyte…

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Review of Skeleton Crew, "The Real Good Guys" 1:02:32

4M ago1:02:32

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From continuity of government from pirate invasion to false impersonation, the Skeleton Crew finale asked the question, did the New Republic have a duty to rescue At Attin? Join us for our legal analysis of Star Wars, Skeleton Crew, episode 8, "The Real Good Guys." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow…

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Review of Skeleton Crew, “We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble” 1:06:03

5M ago1:06:03

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Join us for our review of Skeleton Crew, episode 7, “We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble.” From communications security that allowed for non-lethal force to pirate summary executions, episode 7 raised issues of seizing vessels, inadequate security checks, whether being a captain means you own a ship, child endangerment, and creative contract interpre…

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Nerds Year in Review 2: What Do the Nerds Want? 50:42

5M ago50:42

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Hey everyone, and Happy New Year! We're back with the second half of our "Year-in-Review" show, and this time, we're focusing on what Shaun, Mike and Adam want to see more of in the coming year. Hint: it's not more Disney+ specials set in the Star Wars Universe. But it is: more great anime, like Cowboy Beebop Fantasy like House of the Dragon More c…

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Review of Skeleton Crew, "Zero Friends Again" 1:03:45

5M ago1:03:45

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The sixth episode of Skelton Crew has the third trial in Star Wars (and second in live action). Join us for our trial analysis, plus whether Jod could claim treasure he found on the Spa’s property; whether KB’s Augments be protected by the ADA; if Wim have a Duty to Treat/Rescue KB; and more. Support the show No part of this recording should be con…

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Review of Skeleton Crew Episode 5 58:54

5M ago58:54

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Skeleton Crew, episode 5, "You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates," raises issues of computer crimes, property rights, land grants, lawfulness of banning children from spas, fraud, and defense of property with lethal force. Join Josh Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino, and Stephen Tollafield for their analysis. Support the show No part of this recor…

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Review of Skeleton Crew, "Can't Say I Remember No at Attin" 51:20

5M ago51:20

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From "What Flag Do You Fly?" to "Rip Them Limb from Limb," episode 4 of Skeleton Crew had kidnapping, false imprisonment, child soldiers, theft, and bartering for freedom. Join Josh Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino (Retired), Kris Butler, and Stephen Tollafield for their review of, "Can't Say I Remember No at Attin" Support the show No part of th…

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Star Trek The Search for Law at Fan Expo 2024 51:51

5M ago51:51

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Recorded live at SF Fan Expo 2024! It was the best of times for Star Trek fans, especially for lawyers celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek III The Search for Spock. Can you steal the USS Enterprise to save your friend’s immortal soul? Was Admiral Kirk justified in destroying the Enterprise to use death as a fighting chance for life? Did t…

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Review of Skeleton Crew Episodes 1, 2, and 3! 1:14:25

5M ago1:14:25

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Join the crew with Josh Gilliland and Kris Butler (TheStarWarsLawyer) for their analysis of Skeleton Crew episodes This Could Be a Real Adventure, Way, Way Out Past the Barrier, and Very Interesting, As an Astrogation Problem. Who is the owner of the Onyx Cinder? Can a test determine your career? Would prohibiting travel beyond the Barrier violate …

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Nerds in Review 2024 53:00

6M ago53:00

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Hey there! And welcome to Nerds of the Old Republic - we're wrapping up the year with a tentative year-in-review in all things nerdy! On this cast, we're chatting about the following: Tolkien Star Wars George RR Martin Dungeons and Dragons And a big shout out to our friends at Za Bills - check out their great pizza reviews, and Buffalo Bills chat. …

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Nerd's Book Review: A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 47:20

6M ago47:20

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Hey there nerds! We're here reading our sub-etha meson reader, and this month it's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Grab your a big glass of gargle blaster and follow along as we discuss whether not it's parody, and whether or not it's worth your time. But before you get into that, why not dig into our good friend's podcast, Za Bills? Shaun's …

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Nerds Book Review: The Weird (Part 2) by Jeff and Ann Vandermeer 1:21:00

7M ago1:21:00

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We're going back to the well of The Weird, edited by the Vandermeers. In this cast, we're talking about Shirley Jackson, Jorge Louis Borges, and a story or two we each picked. Cuddle up with the tome, and read along -- this is a perfect fall read. Something new from us: Check out our Bookshop.org Store! If you want to support the cast, and read alo…

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Nerds Review: Early Weird Fiction 57:26

8M ago57:26

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Hey there! Do you like weird fiction? Is your bookshelf filled with Kafka and Algernon Blackwood? Well, then you know more about weird fiction than I did before we read selections from Jeff and Ann Vandermeer's collection of short fiction, The Weird. Today, we're reading "The Willows" by Algernon Blackwood and "In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka. …

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Nerds Review: The Acolyte and Disney's Star Wars 58:40

8M ago58:40

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Hello and welcome to Nerds of the Old Republic! We're three friends who love reading nerdy fiction. We're taking a break from the reading this week to talk about Disney's The Acolyte, and it ended up also being about all of the Disney Star Wars Franchise. Star Wars not your thing? Next month, for two episodes, we're digging into an anthology of wei…

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Review of Agatha All Along Episodes 1 and 2 34:52

8M ago34:52

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Join us on the Witch's Road as we take on issues of Witches and Custodial Interrogations, Accidental Kidnapping, Public Nudity, Attempted Murder, the difference between Partnerships and Joint Ventures, and the Fiduciary Duties to Partners. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram…

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Nerds Book Review: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell 57:30

8M ago57:30

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Welcome back as we return to form with a book review: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. It's a multi-epoch book spanning the eras of Colonialism all the way through the glories of Neo So Copros with their fantastic clones serving you in the dinning hall, to the fall and eventual resurrection of human civilization in a Hawaiian colony. It's not our nor…

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