Treat your writing like a blue collar job. Doctors don't get doctor block and ditch diggers don't get ditch digger block, and working writers can't get writer's block. Business and humor.
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Matt and Pete from Phantastic Geek dive deep into each and every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie--and new for 2023, every episode of Marvel's "What If...?" as well! It doesn’t matter if you’re an uber fan or a superhero novice, they have every Marvel Studios’ film covered for you.
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt analyze and theorize about every episode of the Marvel/Hulu series Runaways
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Tick tock... Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com talked series news and predictions ahead of the premiere, then covered weekly episodes with analysis, theories, and listener feedback. Join the conversation with Phantastic Geek at Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail. The clock is ticking.
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Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com cover each and every episode of the Netflix release of Marvel's Iron Fist!
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Join PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt weekly for the latest reactions, news, and theories about Marvel's Agent Carter on ABC!
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt podcast Marvel's The Defenders, picking up where preview Phantastic Geek podcasts left off on the individual Marvel Netflix series
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The team from Phantastic Geek continues our Marvel Cinematic Universe coverage with in-depth discussion and coverage of Jessica Jones on Netflix.
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Phantastic Geek returns with another great Marvel podcast--this time turning your ears towards Hell's Kitchen and the Netflix series Daredevil!
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Join Phantastic Geek as we countdown to blastoff for more of The Mandalorian on Disney+, as our weekly episode provide episode recaps, theories, and discussions about larger season arcs.
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thoughtful, weekly analysis of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt return to the Star Trek universe, covering the Picard series on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime. We have covered the entire series, along with show news and listener theories.
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt continue analyzing and theorizing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time with Freeform's Cloak and Dagger. Our podcast drops weekly once the series starts.
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Each week, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt thoughtfully and intelligently review and discuss the latest episode of the CBS series God Friended Me. Take a listen and join our #GodPodSquad, won't you?
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Thoughtful, intelligent, and timely, the Luke Cage Podcast by Phantastic Geek covers every episode of the Marvel/Netflix series Luke Cage!
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It was a long countdown, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready to take flight with Marvel Studios and the Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Look for our weekly podcast after each episode, along with theories, breaking news, and fan feedback.
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Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com take their continuing adventures to sharing news and reviews ahead of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season on Paramount+. We also cover Star Trek in general, including breaking news about the Star Trek Universe. We are here every week to analyze, theorize, and share your feedback on PhantasticGeek.com, Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, and Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek. We podcast each episode the week it airs.
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With the full season three trailer released, with episode titles shared, and with the countdown to the season 3 premiere at the Tribeca Festival, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt warp to the scene! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected]…
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"Genre is a marketing tool, just like a book cover." - Mur Lafferty In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula rant about genre expectations, marketing, and what happens when you decide that genre isn't for you because you're special. Ursula lists her whales, and Imposter Syndrome doesn't really make a showing when Mur travels. Highlights: - …
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back to 2016's Rogue One, seeing it through the lens of the Andor series. 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 tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3…
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"If you want this to be your thing, you got to keep doing the thing." - Ursula Vernon In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula dive into the chaotic world of writing, sharing their latest projects, travel plans, and ask you if that thing you wanted to say actually is the thing you want to say online. They discuss the SNAFU of the WorldCon A…
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It's almost June, and that means we're counting down to Ironheart on Disney+! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look at the origin of the series and chart where things may be headed. 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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"The best way to survive is to turn everything into hilarity." - Ursula Vernon In this episode we dive into the chaotic world of writing, marketing, and the ups and downs of self-publishing. Mur shares her recent trip to Maryland for Independent Bookstore Day, and Ursula catches us up on Swordheart's launch. Self promotion is hard, ya'll. Highlight…
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take a look back at the season, and the series. Our journey is not over, though: we'll be back to revisit Rogue One in two weeks! 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,…
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Luthen and Kleya try to “Make It Stop” while attempting to ascertain “Who Else Knows?” Cassian is informed about “Jedha, Kyber, Erso.” Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 10-12. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at Ph…
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Don’t blame the “Messenger” for going to Ghorman and asking “Who Are You?” but “Welcome to the Rebellion” as Cassian comes to a crossroads. Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 7-9. 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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The Thunderbolts form... or are back from their previous stories! But where are they headed next? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt wonder where to place the asterisk! 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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The Thunderbolts form... or are back from their previous stories! But where are they headed next? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt wonder where to place the asterisk! 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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ANDOR: 204 “Ever Been to Ghorman?,” 205 “I Have Friends Everywhere,” and 206 “What a Festive Evening”
“Ever Been to Ghorman?” because “I Have Friends Everywhere.” But “What a Festive Evening” as a trio of heists unfold as well as an opportunity for revenge. Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 4-6. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected]…
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[DD] Navigating Agents, Rights, and Reality
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55:01"If you can tolerate the boring and lonely, then hopefully you'll be rewarded on the other side." - Ursula Vernon In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula navigate the chaotic world of freelancing, taxes, and the ups and downs of being a writer. They discuss the recent Hugo nominations (two for Ursula, one for Mur!), share insights into the…
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“One Year Later,” Cassian Andor embarks on a mission that goes unpredictably sideways. Wedding revelers wish the Mothma family “Sagrona Teema.” And the refugees of Ferrix prepare for the “Harvest.” Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 1-3. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your fe…
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Though there's more to come in season two, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the first season of Daredevil: Born Again. 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 tweeting @PhantasticGeek. M…
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[DD] Weeping Bunkers and Writing Woes; Surviving the Creative Chaos
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41:15"Sometimes the best way to survive is to turn everything into hilarity." - Ursula Vernon Transcript S.11 Ep.2 In this episode of Ditch Diggers, join hosts Mur and Ursula as they navigate the chaotic world of freelancing, taxes, and the ups and downs of being a writer. They discuss the recent Hugo nominations, share insights into their creative proc…
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We've got one last preview before the momentous start of Andor's second season! 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 tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3By Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar
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With Matt on the mend, Fisk ratchets up control of the city. Matt and Pete descend into episode 9, “Straight to Hell.” 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 tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3…
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As Bullseye is moved to gen. pop., Matt must determine if he will make a deal with the devil. Matt and Pete journey to episode 8, “Isle of Joy.” 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 tweeting @Phanta…
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As the Anti-Vigilante Task Force turns up the heat, Dr. Glenn finds her Muse. Matt and Pete appreciate episode 7, “Art for Art’s Sake.” 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 tweeting @PhantasticGeek.…
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With Marvel's reveal of (some of?) the Avengers: Doomsday cast, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the multiverse! 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 tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can al…
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With Marvel's reveal of (some of?) the Avengers: Doomsday cast, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the multiverse! 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 tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can al…
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Matt Murdock becomes a hostage in a bank robbery before he and Wilson Fisk mirror each other. Matt and Pete do a double dip of Daredevil with episode 5, “With Interest” and episode 6, “Excessive Force.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.…
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Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk contemplate their better angels and face their demons over the course of one day in New York City. Matt and Pete navigate episode 4, “Sic Semper Systema.” 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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As the second season of Andor moves ever closer, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt prepare for the four week, twelve episode, four year journey! 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 tweeting @Phant…
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The trial of Hector Ayala opens up old wounds. Matt and Pete inspect episode 3, “The Hollow of His Hand.” 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 tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3…
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