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In this episode of Original Geek, hosts Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw explore the evolution of geek culture, particularly focusing on Dungeons & Dragons. They discuss the origins of the term 'geek', the impact of the Satanic Panic on gaming culture, and share nostalgic flashbacks from their youth. The conversation also touches on the rise of geek culture in modern times, the role of media in shaping perceptions, and the importance of embracing the current golden age of geekdom. They conclude with a discussion on critical hits and epic fails in the D&D community, emphasizing the need for positivity in fandom.

Welcome to Original Geek, the podcast for anyone who rolled dice in a basement, waited hours to download comic covers on dial-up, and proudly wore the label 'geek' back when it was a target, not a trend. We're going to deep into what it meant to be a geek in the 70's and 80's and how that compares to the mainstream world we live in today.

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Chapters

1. Intro Theme (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Show (00:00:19)

3. Todays Topic: Dungeons & Dragons & an Introduction (00:00:49)

4. Geek Flashback (00:10:32)

5. Geek Court (00:18:46)

6. Basement Treasures (00:25:04)

7. Geek Evolution (00:31:27)

8. Geek Rant (00:37:44)

9. Critical Hits & Epic Fails (00:42:30)

10. Ask an O.G. (00:48:43)

11. Outro (00:50:05)

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