The Geek Awakens Podcast

Episode 218: Deck the Halls

"Deck the Halls" is considered one of the worst Christmas movies of all time. But does it truly deserve the hate it receives? Find out in our newest installment of "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire."
 
The Pull List
"Yuletide" (Oni Press) by George Northy and Rachele Aragno
"Shiver SuspenStories" Anthology from Oni Press and EC Comics
"Kill All Immortals" (Dark Horse) by Zack Kaplan, Fico Ossio and Elisabetta D’Amico
 
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Comic Sans Drinks: Batman: Noel

Matt and Mitch are back with a festive episode of Comic Sans Drinks, featuring a Gotham City take on a beloved Christmas classic.
 
The Comic: Batman: Noel (DC Comics) by Lee Bermejo
 
The Drinks: Christmas Tree Cocktail and Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale
 
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Episode 217: Vampires: Los Muertos

"Vampires: Los Muertos" is this month's "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire," and is brought to you by Lydia, who confuses this move for "The Lost Boys."
 
The Pull List
"Crownsville" (Oni Press) by Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti
"Indoor Kid" (Oni Press) by Mat Heagerty and Lisa DuBois-Thompson
 
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Episode 216: The Return

Mitch finally remembered the password to our hosting site. In the meantime, Matt gets "Overcooked," Tabitha gets tied up with "The Mummy" and Mitch becomes obsessed with "Dungeon Crawler Carl."
 
The Pull List
"Haven, West Virginia" (Oni Press) by Ravi Teixeira
"Banana Sioule" (Oni Press) by Michaël Sanlaville
 
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Artist Alley Spotlight: Drew D. Lenhart and Dennis R. Valencia

The Celestial Knight and Caspian Porter are two of the stars of Homebrewed Comics. However, a new Kickstarter sees Caspian cross over into CK's universe. Surely they won't fight each other, right? 
 
Mitch talks with Dennis R. Valencia and Drew D. Lenhart about their respective books, the Kickstarter and what else Homebrewed Comics is, well, brewing up.
 
Check out the Kickstarter for "The Celestial Knight Vs. Caspian Porter here.
 
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Episode 215: Always Confused

Mitch is maybe a little too excited for Superman, Tabitha tries to get Heinz Grillz and the gang plans a trip to Chicago's Field Museum. Come find out why 1 out of 10 dentists recommend this podcast.
 
The Pull List
"Done with Demons" (Silver Sprocket) by Dora Grents
"Blood Type" (Oni Press) by Corinna Bechko and Andrea Sorrentino
"Dark Regards" (Oni Press) by Dave Hill and Artyom Topilin
 
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Artist Alley Spotlight: Zack Kaplan Returns

Comic creator Zack Kaplan is back to talk about his upcoming comic "Masterminds" from Dark Horse, along with some of his other recent books, including "Kill All Immortals," also from Dark Horse, and "Dark Empty Void" from Mad Cave. Among a few other topics, Zack also talks about what got him into basketball recently.
 
If you want to be sure you get "Masterminds" #1, let your comic shop know before the July 31 final order cutoff. Missed the first arc of "Kill All Immortals"? The trade paperback is out now!
 
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Comic Sans Drinks: House of Slaughter

Mitch and Matt celebrate Pride by reviewing the first arc of "House of Slaughter," a spinoff of the popular series "Something is Killing the Children."
 
The book: "House of Slaughter: The Butcher's Mark" (Boom Studios/James Tynion IV/Tate Brombal/Werther Dell'Edera/Chris Shehan)
The booze: Miller Lite and Montucky Cold Snacks
 
 
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