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A geeky book-club podcast where we discuss unique topics from different nerdy perspectives.
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Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
The foundational duo of CGP chats about the drip-feed of news in April
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SHOW NOTES
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- Jeff’s Haslab Unicron Review | https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aZkZnb8ebNQ
- New Optimus Prime | https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-optimus-prime-auto-converting-programmable-robot-collectors-edition
- iMac 24” 2021 | https://www.apple.com/imac-24/
- Falcon and the Winter Soldier Finale | https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier
- Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giWIr7U1deA
- Marvel Phase 4 Updates | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdpxoFcdORI
- Eternals Footage
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- The Marvels
- Fantastic Four
- Star Trek “First Contact Day” Announcements | https://tv.avclub.com/paramount-plus-celebrates-first-contact-day-with-a-bunc-1846624290
- Picard Season 2 featuring Q
- Discovery Season 4 Trailer
- Lower Decks Season 2 Trailer
- Prodigy featuring Janeway Hologram
- Strange New Worlds Enters Production
- New Star Trek film announced for 2023 | https://www.startrek.com/news/paramount-studios-announces-new-star-trek-movie-release-date
- The Adventure Zone: Ethersea Announcement | https://www.themcelroy.family/2021/5/3/22409410/the-adventure-zone-season-4-trailer
- The Adventure Zone: Graduation Finale | https://www.themcelroy.family/2021/4/15/22384335/the-adventure-zone-graduation-ep-38-finals
- Intel Hate Speech Filtering Tool “Bleep” | https://www.polygon.com/22374120/intel-bleep-voice-chat-hate-speech-censor-spirit-ai
- LeVar Burton Jeopardy! Hosting Campaign Successful | https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/levar-burton-scores-jeopardy-guest-host-spot-after-fan-campaign-4170468/
- “How I Met Your Father” Sequel Series Announced by Hulu | https://deadline.com/2021/04/how-i-met-your-father-hulu-how-i-met-your-mother-spinoff-hilary-duff-1234741018/
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 May Feature Knuckles | https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1170339-knuckles-sonic-the-hedgehog-2
- Destiny 2 Transmog Controversy | https://www.polygon.com/22399766/destiny-2-transmog-armor-syntehsis-system-details-fan-reaction
- Six Blurry Seconds of Elden Ring Leak Online | https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-02-six-blurry-seconds-of-elden-ring-leak-online
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CREDITS
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Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury & Jeff Leavitt
Original Music by Colin Ketchen
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Jeff, Jocelyn, and Chowder take an in depth look at the infamous #Snydercut. How different is Zack Snyder's original vision from the theatrically released Joss Weden version of the Justice League film? Well they must be at least a little different given one of them is literally twice as long. But which one is better?? Stay tuned to find out.
Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury & Jeff Leavitt
Original Music by Colin Ketchen
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Colin, Jeff and Chowder dive deeper into March’s news than they ever thought possible, despite a densely bad vibe at the start. Can they raise their spirits on this journalistic endeavor?
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SHOW NOTES
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Colin
- Microsoft Acquires Bethesda, adds 20 games to GamePass
- Xbox incorporated Bethesda for Xbox, GamePass Exclusives
- Microsoft in Talks to Acquire Discord for $10 billion
- Phil Spencer, Xbox seeking deal to add Ubisoft+ to GamePass
- Nintendo Switch Pro Rumors
Jeff
- Haslab Unicron
- Transformers Kingdom Toys
- Online Hasbro Event
- NFTs
- Avatar Studios New Series
Chowder
- Sony buys Evo
- Infinity Train Book 4, Series Cancelled
- Dan Avadan Scandal
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Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Editing & Original Music by Colin Ketchen
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
This time around for CGP, Jeff, Jocelyn, and Colin break down and discuss the first of the Disney+ MCU shows, WandaVision! They dig deep into everything from stunt casting to unfulfilled fan theories. How will this show evolve the MCU moving forward? How many times can Colin bring up Star Trek in a single episode unrelated to Star Trek? Stay tuned to find out!
Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Edited by Jeff Leavitt
Original Music by Colin Ketchen
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
BUSY MONTH, LOTS OF NEWS, LISTEN TO COLIN, JEFF, CHOWDER AND PAT DO THEIR BEST!
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Show Notes
Colin
- Joss Whedon Abuse and Mistreatment Allegations | https://screenrant.com/joss-whedon-abuse-misconduct-allegations-accusations-explained/
- Marvel Regains Rights to Punisher and Jessica Jones | Marvel Studios Gets The Punisher and Jessica Jones Rights Back From Netflix
- Justice League Snyder Cut Run Time, Trailer, Joker Updates | PreviewPreview2:27Zack Snyder's Justice League | Official Trailer | HBO MaxYouTube · HBO Max3 weeks ago
- Anthem “Next” Redesign Cancelled | BioWare and EA cancel Anthem 'Next' redesign - Polygonwww.polygon.com › anthem-next-redesign-bioware-ea...
- Spider-Man 3 Title Revealed as “No Way Home” | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IQawogF4Is
- Gina Carano Fired by Lucasfilm | https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/11/entertainment/gina-carano-fired-star-was-trnd/index.html
- Paramount+ Launch, Featuring Star Trek Universe, Frasier Reboot, Halo and More | https://www.thewrap.com/heres-everything-viacomcbs-just-announced-is-coming-to-paramount/
Jeff
- “Masters of the Universe: Revelation” and “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” Shows Announced for Netflix | https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/netflix-orders-second-he-man-series
- Post Malone Virtual Pokémon Concert | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQCRYhO7JNE&feature=youtu.be
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Remakes Announced for Switch | https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2021/pokemon-announces-new-video-games-pokemon-brilliant-diamond-pokemon-shining-pearl-and-pokemon-legends-arceus/
- New Transformer Animated Show Ordered by Nickelodeon, BotBots Show Ordered by Netflix | https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/nickelodeon-hasbros-eone-announce-new-animated-transformers-series/45706/, https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/netflix-hasbros-eone-announce-new-transformers-botbots-series/45707/
- Avatar Studios Announcement and Franchise Expansion | https://deadline.com/2021/02/avatar-the-last-airbender-franchise-expansion-launch-nickelodeons-avatar-studios-animated-theatrical-film-1234699594/
- Final Production Update for Haslab Unicron and Fan Reaction | https://hasbropulse.com/blogs/hasbro-pulse-premium-previews/haslab-war-for-cybertron-unicron-update-5?utm_campaign=Attention%20HasLab%20Unicron%20Backer%21&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Py8qkG&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkxxcHZXUyIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJqZWZmcmV5bGVhdml0dDEzQGdtYWlsLmNvbSJ9
Chowder
- Aquaman: King of Atlantis | https://twitter.com/WhatsOnHBOMax/status/1362121218598572036?s=19
- Nintendo Direct Feb 2021 |https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Nintendo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Nintendo
- “Six Days in Falluja” Creator Says Game Not Political | https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/15/22279600/six-days-in-fallujah-interview-iraq-war-politics?utm_campaign=polygon&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
- #Istandwithrayfisher | https://twitter.com/AllCharisma/status/1359537746843365381?s=19
- Redwall Animated Series by Creator of Over the Garden Wall | https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/status/1359492313081393153?s=19
- Disney Shuttering Blue Sky Studios | https://deadline.com/2021/02/blue-sky-studios-closing-disney-ice-age-franchise-animation-1234690310/?fbclid=IwAR0UVIK-G4xQ1UFcPj6GeC3FxyUyN2PCp9Gq_i9Znr1E5rCWuMxrEeZ9xS0
- Avatar TLA / LOK TTRPG | https://www.magpiegames.com/2021/02/03/new-rpg-set-in-world-of-avatar-tla-tlok/
Pat
- Paul McBeth signs 10-year, $10 Million Disc Gold Contract | https://discgolf.ultiworld.com/2021/02/24/paul-mcbeth-signs-10-year-10-million-contract-extension-with-discraft/
- Sony State of Play 2021 | State of Play February 2021: the complete recap – PlayStation ...blog.playstation.com › 2021/02/25 › state-of-play-febr...
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Credits
Created by Pat Brehm, Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Editing & Original Music by Colin Ketchen
Find more stuff at commongeekingprogram.com
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
In this episode, Chowder tries his very hardest to explain the plot of the remake of Final Fantasy 7 to Jeff and Jocelyn. Now I know what you're thinking, how is that any different than explaining the plot to the original Final Fantasy 7? WELL TURNS OUT IT'S A PRETTY LIBERAL USE OF THE WORD "REMAKE" Stay tuned.
Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury
Original Music by Colin Ketchen
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Colin, Jeff and Chowder ignore rampant civil strife to bring you the most interesting stories in geek news for January, 2021!
Show Notes
General
- Gamestonks: r/WallStreetBetw takes on hedge funds
- Elden Ring Concept Art
- Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Finale
Colin
- Lucasfilm Games, Bethesda Indiana Jones,
- EA loses Star Wars game exclusivity
- Sonic the Hedgehog no longer voiced by Roger Craig Smith
- Netflix announces 3D animated show Sonic Prime
- Activision Blizzard Calls Policy To Make Hiring More Diverse ‘Unworkable’
Jeff
- Wandavision Premiere
- Godzilla v Kong Trailer
Chowder
- Keratin, Adam Ellis Plagiarism
- Netflix announces Rohan Kishibe
- Beacon Pines (Kickstarter)
- Mythic Prelude (Kickstarter)
- Parsifal (Kickstarter)
Credits
Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Editing & Original Music by Colin Ketchen
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
In this episode, Jeff gets his one true wish granted and someone other than himself suggests to watch Trans5mers: The Last Knight. He, Pat, and Chowder break down everything that went wrong with this.... "film". The discussion is a bit of a mess but so is the movie so he we are.
Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury
Original Music by Colin Ketchen
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
End a long year with a long discussion about all the geek news from December 2020! Colin powers through a migraine while Jeff, Jocelyn and Chowder dig into the wildness of Disney, Cyberpunk and everything in between. Will Colin recover? Will the world!?
Show Notes
2020 Highlights
- Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers
- Pokémon Crown Tundra
- Animaniacs (Reboot)
- Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Animal Crossing New Horizons
- Destiny 2: Beyond Light
Colin
- Wonder Woman 1984
- HBO Max Movie Streaming
- Christopher Nolan Roasting HBO Max
- Dune Theatrical Release
- Letterkenny Season 9
Jeff
- HasLab Unicron
- Transformers Earthrise (Netflix)
- The Mandalorian Season 2
Jocelyn
- The Disney List
- Soul (2020)
Chowder
- Disney Star Wars Royalties Lawsuit
- Cyberpunk 2077 Launch
- Cyberpunk 2077 Sales
- Among Us New Map
- Kayla: A Shattered Sky
Credits
Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Original Music & Editing by Colin Ketchen
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
In this experimental episode of the Common Geeking Program, Colin explains the plot of the recent Christopher Nolan film Tenet to Jeff and Jocelyn, neither have whom have watched it. Will Colin be able to successfully make it through without being interrupted? Of course not. But more importantly will he convince the other two to want to see this movie? Stay tuned.
Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt
Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury
Original Music by Colin Ketchen