In Quest of Geek aims to positively impact the geek community through relationship building, entertaining content, and inclusive conversations. Billed as "Navigating Through the Highs and Lows of Pop Culture," hosts Alix Catherine, Cole Garrison, and Jason Patrick Galit cover a plethora of pop culture topics with a social and cultural lens. Facilitating deeper and more purposeful conversations about the media around us, In Quest of Geek aims to be a trusted source of meaningful pop culture c ...
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In Quest Of Geek Podcasts
podcasting pop culture: smart conversations for smart people
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Welcome to Geek & Sundry’s hub for all things RPG! Each week, our collection of deeply nerdy storytellers take you on epic journeys across the multiverse in our critically acclaimed actual play podcasts that use tabletop role-playing games to tell ever-evolving, improvised stories, including the complete collection of Critical Role’s Campaign 1. Current Season: Ten Candles: Eclipse 40 players, one game master, zero survivors. Welcome to Ten Candles: Eclipse, a captivating series based on a g ...
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The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives – and which ones you should bring into yours.
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"The Wizards Tome" is where neon-lit mysticism meets the boundless realms of nerd culture! Once the host of (The Scumbag Diaries)—a dive into the occult, conspiracies, and true crime—your guide, Magnus Goodkat (Formally Chris Maggard) , has leveled up his wizardry. Trading shadowy alleys for shimmering cyberpunk towers, he now wields a tome of joy, forging "good vibes only" in a quest to celebrate the stories, art, and fandoms that ignite our imaginations. Join Magnus and an eclectic coven o ...
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Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor. From internet trends to AI slop to the politics of memes, Close All Tabs covers it all. How will AI change our jobs and lives? Is the government watching what I post? Is there life beyond TikTok? Host Morgan Sung pulls from experts, the audience, and history to add context to the trends and depth to the memes. And she’ll wrestl ...
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In this podcast, Sarah Kwong digs into beloved childhood stories, the neurobiology of being a teenager, and interviews people about what it was like for them growing up, all in the quest to understand what it means to come of age.
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No matter what you geek out about, we want to geek out with you. This podcast celebrates geekery in all its forms -- in a safe, positive space for geeks of all kinds. You won't find any angry video game nerd rants here! We discuss balancing families, jobs, and responsibilities while still making time for the geeky things we love. We respect your time, so our show is structured and topical. So whether you love Nintendo, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, the MCU, Star Wars, Pokemon, Magic the Gathe ...
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A podcast by father and son Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder. We provide our thoughts on Yes news, Yes lineups, Yes songs, Yes albums...everything! There is so much to talk about on our quest to podcast about this progressive rock band that has been around since 1968 and gone through many shifts in members and styles. Should you give us a listen? The answer is Yes! We welcome comments, questions, and suggestions, so feel free to email us at [email protected]
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DLC is your Down Loadable Commentary for the week, giving you a rundown of everything you need to know about gaming in it's many forms! Whether it is on desktops, laptops, or consoles, VR, AR, or tabletop, DLC is your source for info, analysis, and opinion from the best voices in the industry! Hosts Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer are joined each episode by a special guest to decide on a Story of the Week and discuss the games on their Playlist! DLC, the Digital Lifestyle Companion for gam ...
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Unroll the film reel and grab your popcorn! Welcome to the WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST – formerly We Need To Talk About Movies – where host Trev dives deep into the captivating world of cinema. Whether you’re a seasoned cinephile or just love a good movie night, this podcast delivers over 100 episodes of fun, insightful film talk. From breaking down directors’ debut films to exploring the golden eras of the 70s and 80s, Trev leaves no stone unturned. So for movie history, film trivia, and director ...
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A Tribe Called Bleek is a podcast dedicated to "Bleeks" across the globe. What is a "Bleek" you ask ? A "Bleek" is a black geek in the modern world from all social and economic classes in society. This podcast is dedicated to connecting like minded individuals through discussions over anime, art, comic books, music, pop culture, sci-fi and experiences we can only identify from through our perspective. We welcome those who would like to have a sense of belonging, and seek enjoyment over the t ...
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630: Joseph Moran: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Divinity, Control Resonant, Orbitals, Out of Words, Ontos, 4Loop, Coven of the Chicken Foot, Bradley the Badger, Order of the Sinking Star, Tomb ...
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2:05:59Jeff and Christian welcome Joseph Moran from The Trophy Room podcast back to the show this week, to break down all of the huge reveals from this year's Game Awards, including two new Star Wars games, two new Tomb Raider games, a new Control, a new Divinity, and so much more! The Playlist: Joseph: Arc Raiders Christian: Terminator 2D: No Fate Jeff: …
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In one month, Star Trek returns with a brand new series on Paramount+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or t…
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The end of OpenAI, and other 2026 predictions
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58:49A year ago, David and Nilay sat down with Wall Street Journal senior tech columnist Joanna Stern to make a bunch of confident predictions about 2025. We got them... you know what, never mind. Let's look ahead to 2026! This year, we gather again to make increasingly bold bets about the year to come, including the future of a few of the world's bigge…
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Technically, the Netflix / Warner Bros. news is almost a week old, but what a week it has been! And so, after some follow-up on smart shades and CES, Nilay and David talk through all that’s at stake in the fight between Paramount and Netflix — and whether it’s even possible for someone to win this deal. After that, Charlie Harding, co-host of Switc…
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Ep 214 - Ted Leonard Interview: New Spock's Beard Album The Archaeoptimist
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36:52Guitarist/vocalist Ted Leonard joins us for a Yesshift interview! You may know him for his work with Enchant, Spock's Beard, Pattern-Seeking Animals, and more! And of course, Yes is one of his influences! Spock's Beard have released a new album titled The Archaeoptimist, and you can check out the purchase options here: https://www.spocksbeard.com/d…
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One Year Later, The Internet’s Still Talking About Luigi Mangione
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48:49On December 4, 2024, United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Midtown New York hotel. The subsequent arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione set off a frenzy far beyond a typical breaking news story. Almost immediately, supporters emerged, detractors pushed back and then something stranger took hold: a devoted fandom that tre…
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Well, friends, it's been a year. And before we turn the page to 2026 and all the stories of 2025 begin to blur together, we decided to take stock of things. Nilay and David are joined by Wall Street Journal senior tech columnist Joanna Stern to debate the best products of the year, the biggest policy moves, the people who broke bad, the good AI thi…
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Part 6: Sewers Run with Blood | Starter Kit - Advanced D&D
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47:42Careful planning pays off, until an unlikely encounter with a creature from one of the Inquisitors’ past threatens to destroy the case, and the Inquisitors themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy geekandsundry
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629: Victor Lucas: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Octopath Traveler 0, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, Netflix buying Warner Bros, Upload VR Showcase, Three ...
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1:38:20Jeff and Christian welcome Victor Lucas from EPTV back to the show this week to discuss an indie studio channeling Burnout unable to make it work, Netflix getting all of WB Games in its $82 billion purchase, and 50 upcoming VR games showcased. The Playlist: Vic: Octopath Traveler 0, Batman: The Animated Series GB on ModRetro Chromatic, Rogue Squadr…
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Not all who wander are lost, but some stories are... even as PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the depths of Aquaman's second solo cinematic adventure. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, o…
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A very human vision for going all-in on AI
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52:53AI models are very good at summarizing things, finding other things like those things, and helping you find those things again. But does that mean we should leave all the work of finding and understanding to those models? Sari Azout, the founder of an app called Sublime, doesn't think so. For this episode, the second in our two-part series about ho…
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Ep 213 - The Gottlieb Bros. Talk About Yesstuff
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58:04We are joined by longtime Yes photographers, tourbook makers, interviewers, and essay writers Doug and Glenn Gottlieb! We will talk with them about their history with Yes, their ongoing book series Yesstuff, and how Yes fans can contribute to an upcoming book! Check out their website https://gottliebbros.com/…
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First things first: David and Nilay are both having some TV problems, and they need to talk it out. But then they get to the news of the week, including Samsung's new extra-foldy foldable phone, and a big change in the design departments at both Apple and Meta. What does it all say about the future of smart glasses? After that, the hosts talk throu…
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Ep 212 - Trey Gunn Interview: New Album with David Forlano, Select Habits of Invertebrates
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45:23Trey Gunn joins us for an interview! He is a Chapman Stick and War Guitar player known for his work in King Crimson and its ProjeKct offshoots. He recently put out an album with David Forlano titled Select Habits of Invertebrates, which you can find here: https://treygunn.bandcamp.com/album/select-habits-of-invertebrates…
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What Happened to Purple Moon Games for Girls?
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34:48Editor’s note: We updated one line to add context about a character in one of the Purple Moon games, which may affect how the character is understood. Thirty years ago, video games were predominantly marketed to boys. Nintendo and Sega ran TV ads featuring boys proclaiming how “awesome” and “powerful” the latest system was. And the biggest computer…
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Apple makes a lot of gadgets. You've probably heard of some of them. Most of them are very good! Few companies in tech, or anywhere, can claim a track record as impressive and consistent as the folks in Cupertino. But only one Apple product can be the best Apple product. The Verge's Victoria Song and Allison Johnson join David to rank Apple's nine …
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628: Jacob Geller: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Sektori, Lies of P: Overture, NFL Retro Bowl 26, What the Clash, Rockstar union busting, Xbox Cloud hours up, Sega's strange sales numbers, FX Far Cry series ...
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1:49:49Jeff and Christian welcome Jacob Geller from MinnMax back to the show to discuss the latest in the Rockstar layoffs scandal, Sega's surprising sales numbers, Xbox's Cloud gaming boasts, and the announcement of a new series based on Far Cry. The Playlist: Jacob: Sektori, Lies of P: Overture Christian: NFL Retro Bowl 26, What the Clash Jeff: Marvel C…
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Part 5: Descent to Danger | Starter Kit - Advanced D&D
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40:14Acting on newfound intelligence, the Inquisitors descend into the sewers below the Free City, and hatch an impromptu plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy geekandsundry
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News Desk Edition 11/30/25 - A Book Where Yes Fans Can Contribute, Reissue Reminders & More
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1:01:17It's that time again to recap some of the Yes-related news that's come out lately! News opics include the following:-The Gottlieb Bros. announcement of a book where Yes fans can contribute-The late Johnny Bruhns will be on a Leon Alvarado album that also features Billy Sherwood and Jon Davison-Rick Wakeman positive health update-Oliver Wakeman musi…
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It's 1987 and all is not right in Hawkins. Who can save the day? It's probably Eleven and friends, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are here to break it all down. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.…
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Raycast is an unusual app with an unusual amount of access: it's a launcher and application platform that can directly interact with all the files and apps on your computer. Raycast didn't start as an AI-centric product, but Thomas Paul Mann, the company's co-founder and CEO, thinks AI is the key to making Raycast even better. For this episode, the…
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BONUS Ep - Concert Review: Robert Plant & Saving Grace ft. Suzi Dian w/ Rosie Flores @ United Theater
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1:01:32Dan and Steven share their experience seeing Robert Plant's band Saving Grace, as well as opening act Rosie Flores! They show clips and pics from the concert, as well as segments where Steven's friend Cris Molina (who attended the concert with them and Nja Onê) chimes in with thoughts on the concert.…
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It's a holiday week for many of us, which means a lot of Turkey Trots and a lot of TV. We have something for both in this episode! First, Nick Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic and author of the new book, The Running Ground, joins the show to talk about his lifelong journey as a runner, and all the tech — from smartwatch to shoes to custom GPTs — h…
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Part 4: What's Lost Is Found | Starter Kit - Advanced D&D
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48:14The Inquisitors have a scheduled meeting with a dangerous gang member, and an unscheduled meeting with several others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy geekandsundry
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627: Sofia Hariz: Arc Raiders, Xbox Partner Showcase, Erosion, Vampire Crawlers, The Mound: Omen of Cthulu, 007 First Light, Legend of Zelda movie, Deadpool VR, Roboquest VR, Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons ...
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1:51:32Jeff and Christian welcome freelance game journalist Sofia Hariz back to the show this week to discuss the Roblox CEO seemingly unable to answer like a human being, the first pictures from the Legend of Zelda movie, and so many great games announced at the newest Xbox Partner Showcase. The Playlist: Sofia: Still Wakes The Deep DLC, Arc Raiders Chri…
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We say the magic word this week and return to the effervescent goodness of Shazam... but are those dark storm clouds ahead? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt head to Philadelphia.... Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at …
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